NOVELTY - A saving life service system and a service method of the same are provided to transmit safely and effectively vehicle state information to a saving center by sensing a state of failure of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A shock sensor (310) senses an accident of a moving object. A main power supply (320) supplies power to the moving object. A backup power supply (330) is operated when an accident occurs from the moving object and the main power supply is in a state of failure. A saving life unit (300) receives an accident sensing signal from the shock sensor, checks the state of failure of the main power supply, turns on the backup power supply according to the state of failure of the main power supply, and transmits state information of the moving object to a saving center.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for generating an electromotive force is provided to improve energy efficiency by generating an electromotive force through waste exhaust heat, and reduce engine loads by reducing operation of an alternator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus comprises a high temperature unit, a low temperature unit, a wire, and a driving unit (10). The high temperature unit generates high temperature from components mounted on an engine. The low temperature unit generates temperature of outdoor air from components mounted on the engine. The wire electrically connects the high temperature unit and the low temperature unit. The wire is wound by several turns, between the low temperature unit and the high temperature unit. The driving unit is driven by the electromotive force generated by Seebeck effect produced by the connection between the high temperature unit and the low temperature unit.
NOVELTY - A second heat exchanger is positioned at the downstream side from a first heat exchanger along the flow direction of a heat-exchange fluid. The second heat exchanger is arranged so that a projection of at least one part of the second heat exchanger in alignment with the flow direction may overlap a projection of at least one part of the first heat exchanger in alignment with the flow direction. An inflow limit member limits the inflow, to the inside of the second heat exchanger, of the heat-exchanged liquid which passed through the first heat exchanger.    USE - For vehicle, such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses performance degradation of heat exchanges while reducing installation space of heat exchangers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the arrangement of the heat exchanger seen from the vehicle side in a fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radiators (212,222)    Condenser (232)    Fan (240)    Shroud (242)    Duct (260)
NOVELTY - A case (3) accommodates fuel cell (2). The system (1) has exhaust pipe (4) that ejects gas containing water generated inside the fuel cell to exterior of case. A bracket (7) transmits vibration from vehicle to exhaust pipe.    USE - For vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The obstruction in exhaust pipe due to freezing of water is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vehicle-mounted fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    case (3)    exhaust pipe (4)    bracket (7)
NOVELTY - A sensorless control unit detects rotor position based on induced voltage of brushless DC motor (12) which assists the drive of an internal combustion engine (11), and performs sensorless control. A damper implements two-phase or three-phase short-circuit control of the brushless DC motor at the time of vehicle braking whose rotation speed is lower than a predetermined rotation speed, and stops rotation of motor. A start-up unit starts the motor by forced commutation at time of restarting of the internal combustion engine.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces electromagnetic noise at the time of start up of generator motor. Smooth stop of internal combustion engine is performed since torque level is reduced at time of switching. Improves reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of the control apparatus of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (11)    Bushless DC motor (12)    Electric current command input unit (21)    Subtractors (22,23)    Electric current feedback control unit (24)
NOVELTY - A high pressure hydrogen tank (6) supplies hydrogen gas to fuel cell stack (S). A turbine generator (10) driven by the flow of hydrogen is located between the stack and the high pressure hydrogen tank. An electrically driven turbine compressor (20) supplies pressurized air to the stack. A rotary shaft of the turbine generator is supported with a hydrodynamic bearing which uses gas as a lubricating fluid.    USE - For use in vehicle and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of impurity to the hydrogen gas and pressurization air is prevented so that the lifetime of the stack is increased further increasing the lifetime of the fuel cell system. Also the electric power generation efficiency of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen supplying pipe (1)    Controller (3)    Electrical storage unit (4)    High pressure hydrogen tank (6)    Turbine generator (10)    Turbine compressor (20)    Stack (S)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production apparatus has a modification device (1) having a catalyst (12), a fuel supply unit for supplying fuel to device, and a combustion control unit. The device (1) alternately performs the modification reaction and exothermic reaction of fuel. The control unit reduces the feed rate of fuel from supply unit than predetermined value, such that air fuel ratio during exothermic reaction is lesser than theoretical air fuel ratio when changing from modification reaction to exothermic reaction.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed), such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus efficiently enables to produce hydrogen for long period of time. The deterioration of catalyst during switching from modification to exothermic reaction is prevented. The fuel cell system has high electric power generation capability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen production apparatus has a modification device (1) having a catalyst (12), a fuel supply unit for supplying fuel to device, and a combustion control unit. Raw material containing fuel and water vapor is supplied to the device, catalyst is heated, and modification of raw material is carried out using the heated catalyst. The device (1) alternately performs the modification reaction and exothermic reaction of fuel. The control unit reduces the feed rate of fuel from supply unit than predetermined value, such that air fuel ratio during exothermic reaction is lesser than theoretical air fuel ratio when changing from modification reaction to exothermic reaction. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure swing reforming modifier (1)    Catalyst (12)    Injection apparatus (15-18)    Hydrogen separation membrane type fuel cell (30)    Switching apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The mixing apparatus (38) produces the final ink by mixing the color material accommodated in the coloring liquid hold tank (3), while the fuel cell (25) generates water. The produced ink is sent to the ink storage chamber (18) to perform discharge from the inkjet head (11).    USE - Inkjet recording device e.g. printer.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of the coloring liquid hold tank without removing the printable amount, thus improving the printing quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an ink supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the inkjet recording device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coloring liquid hold tank (3)    Inkjet head (11)    Ink storage chamber (18)    Fuel cell (25)    Mixing apparatus (38)
NOVELTY - Current sensor comprises a conductor (WP) through which the current flows, a soft magnetic core arrangement containing a first core part (KS1) with high saturation and a second core part (KS2) with low saturation and a magnetic field-sensitive component arranged in the region of the soft magnetic core arrangement. The first core part partially surrounds the conductor and the second core part has a magnetizing device (WS) to saturate the second core part.    USE - Used in power management of a battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating the current sensor. Preferred Features: The first core part is made from a core sheet metal with high saturation, an amorphous core material or a nano-crystalline core material. The second core is made from ferrite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the current sensor.    first core part (KS1)    second core part (KS2)    voltage source (UP)    conductor (WP)    magnetizing device (WS)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has exhaust ducts (91,101) located at the lower surface of battery pack (40,50) and floor surface (10B) of vehicle extends between driver's seat and front passenger seat towards the vehicle-rear side.    USE - For secondary battery used in motor vehicle e.g. large sized passenger car, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of odd feeling by partial increase in gas volume is avoided. The deterioration of vehicle indoor environment is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-section along the vehicle horizontal direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Floor surface (10B)    Battery packs (40,50)    Exhaust ducts (91,101)    Converter (110)    Cooling fin (111)
NOVELTY - The plate has a bonding layer (22) connected to current collectors (11, 13), where a current carrier is disposed partially between one of the current collectors and the bonding layer. The collectors and the carriers include carbon/graphite foam and carbon/graphite fibers that resist corrosion even when exposed to sulfuric acid and to an anodic potential of a positive plate in a battery. The carrier includes a bundle of carbon fibers with two sections, where the fibers are graphite fibers and the carbon foam of the collector is porous in nature.    USE - Used for an energy storage device e.g. lead acid battery (claimed), that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collectors and the current carriers include carbon such as carbon/graphite foam and carbon/graphite fibers that resist corrosion even when exposed to sulfuric acid and to an anodic potential of the positive plate in a lead acid battery, thus significantly offering a longer service life to the battery. The batteries with current collectors of carbon foam and current carriers of carbon/graphite fibers improve specific energy and power values. The batteries efficiently store the charging energy such as braking energy. The porous nature of the carbon foam current collectors creates an improved substrate for retaining a chemically active paste of energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a current collector plate.    Current collectors (11, 13)    Pores (14)    Bonding layer (22)    Current carrier (31)
NOVELTY - A heated water component is directed through a water coolant inlet (70) into a mixing region (72) where a water immiscible fluid is also directed through a water immiscible fluid inlet (90). The fluid and heated water component are mixed for heat removal. The heated water immiscible fluid flows out of the separation region (74) through the fluid discharge (91) and the cooled water flows out through the water coolant outlet (85) secured to a water region (76) within the heat exchanger (56). The water coolant inlet is in fluid communication with a coolant outlet of a heat producing source.    USE - For removing heat from a water component of a freeze tolerant fuel cell power plant used in transportation vehicles, portable power plants or stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant facilitates efficient usage of a low freezing temperature water immiscible fluid in both directly cooling the plant and purging water coolant from fuel cells of the plant, while minimizing a volume of water coolant necessary to operate the plant. During plant shutdown, the direct contact heat exchanger provides for usage of a water immiscible fluid in cooling the plant and purging water from a fuel cell of the plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an alternative of a freeze tolerant fuel cell power plant with a direct contact heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (56)    Water coolant inlet (70)    Mixing region (72)    Separation region (74)    Water coolant outlet (85)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical power bus line and a fuel cell stack electrically coupled to the power bus line. A matched battery (14) e.g. nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery, is electrically coupled to the power bus line, where the battery is matched by the number of battery cells and state of charge (SOC) depending parameters of the battery that prevent it from discharging below a damaging SOC. A by-pass switch (46) is electrically coupled to the power bus line in parallel with a diode (42).    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The matched battery matches the battery voltage to the power bus line voltage so as to eliminate the need for a DC/DC converter. The internal characteristics and parameters of the matched battery allow it to operate over a large voltage discharge swing as dictated by the fuel cell V/I characteristic. The by-pass switch is selectively opened or closed to allow the fuel cell stack to recharge the battery and prevent the battery from being overcharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system including a matched battery.    Bus lines (16, 18)    Cells (20)    Traction motor (24)    Switch (34)    Diode (42)    By-pass switch (46)
NOVELTY - Multiple barriers (201-20n) are interposed between unit batteries (111-11n) spaced apart at intervals. Each barrier includes a base (21) supported on the corresponding unit battery, and protrusions (22) that extend from the base and contact the unit battery. The protrusions are made of electrical insulating material.    USE - For e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases strength of barriers to maintain a unit battery shape. Allows efficient control of unit battery temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional side view of battery module.    Batteries (111-11n)    Barriers (201-20n)    Base (21)    Protrusions (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell-supercap hybrid and a method of controlling a starting operation thereof are provided to increase the life of the fuel cell, by minimizing lack of air due to an excessive state of charge during initial charging of the supercap through a power of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - First and second contactors (31,32) are arranged between a fuel cell (10) and an inverter (20). A supercap initial charging device (33) is arranged to be connected to both the first and second contactors and a supercap (40). The supercap initial charging device includes first and second precharge resistors, first and second precharge relays to connect the first and second precharge resistors according to a starting state, and a main contactor. The first and second contactors and the supercap initial charging device are packaged to be a single module.
NOVELTY - The rolling bearing has inner and outer rings with the surface hardness in the range of HRC50-57. The content rate of chromium consist of ferrous material of 5 weight% or more. The abundance ratio of chromium and iron atom (Cr/Fe) as an oxide layer which is 0.5 or more in the surface.    USE - For rolling bearing e.g. deep groove ball bearing, double-row angular contact ball bearing, cylindrical roller bearing and needle bearing, and used in rotary shaft support structure (claimed) of ancillary equipment e.g. air compressor of fuel cell power generating device,scroll compressor and rotary compressor for air conditioner and compressor used in chemical processing plant and industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling bearing is used in high temperature with corrosion resistance and hence long ancillary equipment is obtained at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the principal components of the air compressor as ancillary equipment.    deep groove ball bearings (10)    air compressors (11)    impeller housing (13)    rotary shaft (15)    suction port (21)
NOVELTY - A case (700) accommodates the film capacitors (210,212,214). The size of capacitor (214) is larger than size of capacitors (210,212). The external shape of the case corresponds to the external shape of the capacitors.    USE - For converter of hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degrees of freedom of shape and layout of electric equipment can be enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of case accommodating film capacitor.    film capacitors (210,212,214)    electrodes (220,222)    case (700)    convex portion (702)    container (800)
NOVELTY - A first converter (2) controls output of fuel cell (1) and converts electric power from the fuel cell. An auxiliary power supply (10) supplies electric power to air conditioner and lighting equipment of electric vehicle. An electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) (3) performs charging and discharging of electric power from the first converter. A second converter (4) controls the voltage input from the EDLC to an inverter (5) which converts electric power supplied from the second converter. Main motors (6) providing driving power are driven by electric power supplied from the inverter.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Load with respect to environment is reduced. Size and weight of electric vehicle control apparatus are also reduced since a fuel cell is used stably. Increases efficiency since the inverter input voltage is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the electric vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    First converter (2)    EDLC (3)    Second converter (4)    Inverter (5)    Main motors (6)    Auxiliary power supply (10)
NOVELTY - A hybrid capacitor (1) comprises an anode (2) having a specific surface area greater than 100 m2/g and a cathode (3) having a mesopore surface area greater than 40 m2/g. The cathode comprises an amorphous carbon material having a true density below 2.0 g/cm3. The specific surface area of the amorphous carbon material is more than 300 m2/g.    USE - Used in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The high output charging and discharging of capacitor can be implemented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid capacitor.    hybrid capacitor (1)    anode (2)    cathode (3)    separator (4)    electrolyte liquid (5)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical capacitor (1) has anode (2) having specific surface area of more than 100 m2/g, a cathode (3) containing a cathode material which occludes and discharges lithium ion reversibly, and an electrolyte liquid (5) containing organic solvent and lithium ion. The cathode contains an amorphous carbon material, and has holes of three-dimensional regularity which is macroscopically equivalent to crystal structure.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor has excellent output charging and discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline block diagram of hybrid capacitor.    Capacitor (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Electrolyte liquid (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a tension rod (5) that fastens an end plate (4) arranged at both ends of a stack (2) comprising unit cells (10). The linear expansion coefficient of a cathode separator made of carbon, along the lamination direction of the unit cell is smaller than the linear expansion coefficient of the tension rod.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the fuel cell is reduced, as the need for disc spring is eliminated. The electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of separator of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    stack (2)    end plate (4)    tension rod (5)    unit cell (10)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (10) has a base (20) extended from front surface of base end side of a curved electrode retainer (11). A tightening portion (30) has an arm (32) extended from front end of a fastening ring (31) engaged to the retainer, and tightened to the base using a nut (27). The inner edge of the fastening ring, arranged between the rear ends of the arm and fastening ring, is displaced to downward direction along peripheral surface of the electrode retainer. The diameter of the electrode retainer is reduced accompanying displacement operation.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The loss of bolting torque is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the battery terminal in bolting state. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    battery terminal (10)    electrode retainer (11)    base (20)    nut (27)    tightening portion (30)    fastening ring (31)    arm (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electrically-driven turbine compressor (10) that compresses air and supplies to an air electrode (C). A rotary shaft of the turbine compressor is supported with an air hydrodynamic bearing.    USE - For vehicle and for electric power generation in home.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of lubricating oil with pressurized air is prevented, and hence the lifetime of the stack is increased which further increases the lifetime of the fuel cell system and the efficiency of the system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    hydrogen tank (1)    electrically-driven turbine compressor (10)    fuel electrode (A)    air electrode (C)    fuel cell stack (S)
NOVELTY - An ion removal apparatus at the exterior of a fuel cell contains an ion exchange resin (32) for removing ions from the water generated or utilized by the fuel cell system. A freezing suppression unit suppresses the freezing of the ion exchange resin in the ion removal apparatus.    USE - Used for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Damage to the ion exchange resin is prevented by suppressing freezing of the ion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the vapor liquid separation device in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vapor liquid separation device (16)    drain valve (24)    pump (28)    ion exchange resin (31)    electronic control unit (32)
NOVELTY - The system starts the electric power generation only by extracting a portion of cooling medium in the container from the fuel cells.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting property of fuel cell system in low temperature environment is improved without using high capacity cooling medium container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modular fuel cell stacks (1A,1B)    Water entrance/exit line (23A,23B)    Buffer tank (35)    Pump (41)    Pneumatic lines (49,51)    Pressure sensor (53)    Additional water line (55)    Controller regulated valves (V1-V7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (1) has a casing (10) that accommodates fuel cell (11) and the thermal storage tank (13) which stores the coolant in the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell unit used for electric power generation for vehicle, home use.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature in the casing is maintained at high temperature for a long time, the starting property of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell unit.    fuel cell unit (1)    casing (10)    fuel cell (11)    coolant path (11a)    thermal storage tank (13)
NOVELTY - Refrigerant circuit (24) at transduction side, connects refrigerant tank (27) and cooling chamber entrance (23a). The refrigerant circuit (25) at lead-out side, connects refrigerant tank and cooling-chamber exit (23b). The refrigerant is extracted from cooling chamber (23) with refrigerant circuits.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting property of the fuel cell system is improved. The size of the refrigerant tank and fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    cooling chamber (23)    cooling chamber entrance (23a)    cooling-chamber exit (23b)    refrigerant circuits (24,25)    refrigerant tank (27)
NOVELTY - The heat radiator (16) is installed in the cooling water flow piping (13) which is connected to the fuel cell stack (2). The bubble generator (19) which foams and lowers thermal capacity of cooling water, is installed in cooling water flow piping between the heat radiator and fuel cell stack.    USE - For electric power generation in fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time and stop time of the fuel cell are shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    cooling water flow piping (13)    radiator (16)    bubble generator (19)
NOVELTY - Catalyst layer (21) includes a thin film (28) provided with micropores (27). A catalyst mixture (29) including catalyst, proton conduction material and an electrically conducting material is supported in the micropores.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Amount of catalyst not contributing to the cell operation is reduced, and catalyst utilization efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode manufacture for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal part expanded sectional view of catalyst layer in the fuel cell electrode.    catalyst layer (21)    micropores (27)    thin film (28)    catalyst mixture (29)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has several cells (2) stacked together with positive and negative electrode tabs (3,4) and a stiffener piece (8) mutually welded to outer periphery of each cell.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The stiffener improves the mechanical strength of the battery pack while enabling to discharge gas inside the battery without reducing the battery life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    battery pack (1)    cell (2)    positive electrode tab (3)    negative electrode tab (4)    module case (5)    stiffener piece (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cell (100) supplies electric power to power consumption apparatus. The fuel cell (10) has current collection boards (101,102) provided at outer sides of cells (100). The cells (105,106) for warming-up are provided at outer side of boards (101,102). The cells are used to perform electrochemical reaction of supplied fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to generate electrical energy.    USE - For vehicle, ship, portable generator and domestic generator.    ADVANTAGE - The system can suppress that fuel battery cell positioned at both ends of fuel cell becomes low temperature from another battery cell without using electrical energy of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell (10)    fuel battery cell (100)    current collection boards (101,102)    insulation boards (103,104)    cells for warming-up (105,106)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate (1) has a conduction path (5) for mutually connecting conductive layer (4) on one collector (2) and conductive layer of other collector, so as to perform electrical conduction between collectors directly or indirectly through conductive layers. The conduction path is formed of carbon, other metal, metal oxide, conductive polymer, etc.    USE - For non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, e.g. lithium ion secondary cell used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Highly favorable output characteristics is attained without any reduction in energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) manufacturing method of electrode plate; and    (b) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode plate.    electrode plate (1)    collector (2)    layers of electrode active material (3a, 3b)    conductive layer (4)    conduction path (5)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel vaporization film (43) vaporizes a liquid fuel for supplying to a fuel electrode (23). A hydrolyzing unit (50) with an ion-exchange-resin layer between the electrodes (51,53), decomposes the excess water which exists between the fuel electrode and the vaporization film to a fuel storage unit using electric power from a direct current (DC) power supply (54).    USE - For portable information terminal such as mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA) and also for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with extremely stable electric generating capacity, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel cell.    fuel electrode (23)    air supply pipe (30)    liquid fuel vaporization film (43)    hydrolyzing unit (50)    electrodes (51,53)    DC power supply (54)
NOVELTY - A terminal metal fitting has a flat terminal portion having a hole. An overlap cylindrical portion is formed while shaping edges that have an open barrel portion following terminal portion to circular shape. The front end of strand wire is inserted into overlap cylindrical portion and stuck.    USE - For connecting terminal metal fitting with strand wire for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical and electrical stability are improved. The crimping defect is avoided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic and side views of the crimping portion.    attachment hole (2)    closing barrel portion (6)    closing barrel terminal (9)    core line (10)    battery cable (11)
NOVELTY - A helix (30) is used for fixing a sealing board to a gasket (22) by screwing in the front portion of the sealing board. The gasket is used for sealing between the periphery of the sealing board and the opening edge portion by crimping the opening edge portion of the armored can.    USE - Used for portable electronic device or motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures smooth sealing of the gasket without generating damage while preventing falling off of the sealing board fitted into the gasket and improving productivity of the protrusion height.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view and top view of the gasket applied to battery.    Gasket (22)    Large circle cylinder portion (24)    Inward flange (26)    Small circle cylinder portion (28)    Helix (30)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas sensor has a sensor component formed by joining a metal oxide semiconductor with a hydrogen storage property metal. A silicon film is coated on the surface of hydrogen storage property metal for suppressing diffusion of an oxygen gas. The hydrogen gas permeates through the silicon film coated surface of hydrogen storage property metal.    USE - For vehicle, fuel cell and generator.    ADVANTAGE - An exact hydrogen concentration can be measured with high sensitivity, without affecting surrounding gas atmosphere. The power consumption of sensor can be reduced. A low cost and stabilized quality hydrogen gas sensor can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the response waveform with respect to air containing hydrogen gas of different concentrations. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A gasifier (120) heats a gas-hydrate in a gas storage device (110) and isolates gas hydrate into gas and fresh water. A gas electric power generator (130) combusts gas and generates electric power produced in the gas storage apparatus.    USE - For supplying lifeline, such as gas, electric power, water, to stricken area where a lifeline is stopped during a disaster.    ADVANTAGE - Provides and safely conveys a large amount of supply lifelines such as water, electricity, and gas to stricken area during disaster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lifeline supply transport device e.g. truck, vehicle, ship, helicopter, and aeroplane during disaster.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a lifeline supply apparatus structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas storage device (110)    Gasifier (120)    Gas electric power generator (130)    Water purifier (140)    Water-storage tank (170)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical capacitor (100) consists of an insulating separator (40) formed between the positive and negative electrodes (10,20), and an electrolytic solution with an electrolyte contained in the positive and negative electrodes and the separator. The electrolytic solution contains a compound e.g. reversible oxidation reduction reagent which performs an oxidation reduction reaction reversibly.    USE - For electrical double layer capacitor, shoed capacitor, redox capacitor and asymmetrical type capacitor used for backup of power supply of portable apparatus and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Voltage variation of each electrochemical capacitor when connected in series of the capacitors is decreased, and an electrical property of the capacitor is maintained stable over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of electrical double layer capacitor.    anode (10)    cathode (20)    insulating separator (40)    case (50)    electrical double layer capacitor (100)
NOVELTY - Truck has a movable connection unit (6) establishing a connection between an inner wall of a battery case and an outer wall of a battery block. A detachable resting unit (8) prevents a movement of the unit (6) in the direction of a loosening of the connection of the inner wall with the outer wall in an engaged condition. The unit (8) enables the movement of the unit (6) in the direction of the loosening in a disengaged condition.    USE - Industrial truck e.g. counterbalance fork-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The detachable resting unit prevents the movement of the connection unit in the direction of a loosening of the connection of the inner wall with the outer wall in an engaged condition, thus eliminating the need for fastening unit, and hence facilitating the truck to be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a battery case of an industrial truck.    Battery case (1)    Battery block (2)    Connection unit (6)    Spring unit (7)    Resting unit (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery cell with an electrolyte, and a valve in fluid communication with the cell for controlling flow of water to the cell for water replenishment. A flexible conduit is formed of plastic for delivering water to the valve. A coupling connects the conduit to the valve. A retainer unit (48) is disposed within a collar (40), where the unit has a set of flexible fingers connected to one another at a proximal end and extending longitudinally to a distal end. The fingers have a tooth positioned distally from the proximal end.    USE - Used for powering a fork-lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The retainer unit is made from the acid resistant plastic, thus avoiding the problem of corrosion associated with the metal teeth, lessening the cost of all plastic collet, and facilitating the plastic collet with a lower part count to simplify the design. The retainer unit facilitates a quick connect coupling that is utilized with a soft tubing in an acid environment. The retainer unit also prevents collapse when the teeth are forced radially inwardly to prevent withdrawal of the conduit from the housing by engagement of the fingers with the tapered bore of the collar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a valve; and    (2) a quick connect coupling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Collar (40)    Tapered bore (42)    Retainer unit (48)    Flexible fingers (50)    Ring (54)
NOVELTY - Motorcycle has a pipe line (84) supplying hydrogen and oxygen to a fuel cell body. The body is disposed below a seat on which the driver sits, and a connection portion is provided between the fuel cell body and the pipe line that is disposed in rear side of a foot step (82) on which the driver puts the foot. An encoder is connected to an output axis of the motor so as to output a pulse signal indicating an amount of rotation of the output axis. Opening ratio of a valve body is controlled in accordance with the pulse signal output from the encoder.    USE - For motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening ratio of the valve body is controlled in accordance with the pulse signal output from the encoder, thus reducing the influence of the electrical noise to suppress vibration of the valve body, thereby controlling the opening ratio of the flow passage with high precision. The encoder has an excellent linearity and an excellent temperature characteristic in comparison with an analog sensor such as a potentiometer, and accomplishes desired precision with relatively low cost. The valve is used as a pressure control valve of the fuel cell system, thus accurately controlling the internal pressure of the fuel cell, thereby stabilizing the power generation amount of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a motorcycle.    Fuel cell (12)    Seat (22)    Connection port (80)    Foot step (82)    Pipe line (84)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell producing an electrical energy, which is stored in a rechargeable battery (6). The fuel cell is arranged as a stack (3) with an open cathode, such that air is supplied by a blower (4) for the stack. The rechargeable battery supplies the stored electrical energy for the operation of the cooling system, where the rechargeable battery is recharged again during the operation of the fuel cell.    USE - Used in a vehicle (Claimed), which is utilized for transportation of a perishable food and also for a medical purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is arranged as the stack with the open cathode, so that the air supply for the stack is supplied by the blower, thus obtaining a compact system that is independent of a driving motor of the vehicle or a different electrical energy source that are associated with noise and exhaust gases, problem of insufficient solar radiation and insufficient wind force. The provision of the fuel cell ensures the supply of the electrical energy over very long time for the cooling system in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic arrangement of system components for a cooling unit with a fuel cell including an open cathode.    Compressor (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Fuel cell stack (3)    Blower (4)    Rechargeable battery (6)
NOVELTY - Combustible cell pile (12) has a number of neighbouring stacked combustible cell modules each having a neighbouring oriented combustible cell with electricity inputted in a row, with a current flow being achieved between neighbouring combustible cells via diffusion medium of the neighbouring combustible cells. There may be a seal located between and along a section of the neighbouring oriented combustible cells, with the seal being impermeable to fluid and not conducting electricity. Electricity may be inputted to the combustible cell modules in parallel or in rows. Each combustible cell may have an anode diffusion medium and a cathode diffusion medium with current flow being achieved between neighbouring combustible cells and between the anode diffusion medium and a cathode diffusion medium of the neighbouring combustible cells.    USE - The combustible cell piles have numerous applications as an energy source, particularly in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible cell piles have low weight and occupy little space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a detailed illustration of the combustible cell piles and the various layers that make it up.    Combustible cell pile (12)
NOVELTY - Fluid-cooled battery, especially as an electrical energy store for motor vehicles, comprises many cells (2) contacting a volume (4) through which a cooling medium can flow, with each cell having a safety valve (12) that opens to the surroundings at a given pressure. The valves are arranged so that an open connection (14) between the cooling volume and the cell is made if the valve opens.    USE - As a fluid-cooled battery for a motor vehicle electrical energy store and an operating process for this (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is compact and easy to handle, has good operating characteristics and a high level of safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating process for the above battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional drawing of the battery.    Cells (2)    Cooling volume (4)    Safety valve (12)    Break point (13)    opening (14)
NOVELTY - An accumulator, especially of lead, comprises cells in a housing with a cover (1) comprising separated filling openings (8) closable by stoppers (10) with plug connections of which at least two are joined by a flexible interconnection (11). This is formed so that the distance between the stoppers and filling openings is variably adjustable by turning one of the stoppers.    USE - As accumulators and covers, especially of lead (all claimed) as for a motor vehicle starter battery.    ADVANTAGE - Accumulator function has improved low cost and very exact positional adjustment is no longer needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a further accumulator as above;and    (b) a cover for the above    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the accumulator.    Cover (1)    Filling openings (8a-f)    Stoppers (10a-c)    Flexible interconnections (11a,b)
NOVELTY - The tire has a continuous strip, side walls and a tire module, which is arranged on an inner side of the tire. Electronic components including an antenna (7), a battery (8), an optical sensor (10) and a piezo foil (9) stay in connection with the tire module, and are arranged in a compensation belt (4), which is arranged on the inner side of the tire. The optical sensor includes several measuring points distributed over a tire periphery.    USE - Vehicle tire.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of the compensation belt provides large space for the electronic components, and thus the components possess high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective representation of a tire section.    Compensation belt (4)    Antenna (7)    Battery (8)    Piezo foil (9)    Optical sensor (10)
NOVELTY - A carbon carried hollow Co-Pt nano-particle as an electric catalyst is composed of internal Co layer and external Pt layer. Its preparing process includes such steps as dissolving Co salt in deionizedwater, adding stabilizer, filling Cl2 to remove O2, dripping the solution of sodium borohydride in N2 atmosphere, reaction to reduce Co ions to nano-particles, dripping the solution of Pt salt, reaction, adding C nano-particles as carrier, stirring, filtering, washing and baking.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a new method to prepare crosslinking polysulfonimides membrane, which comprises: dissolving the material in organic solvent with phosphoric anhydride, film forming with liquidmoulding, drying for 2~20h at 60~200Deg; then, drying in vacuum for 1~30h at 100~200Deg; dipping the membrane in deionized water, clearing to neutrality, and drying in vacuum. This method is simple and economical. This product has well water resistance and high proton conductivity and wide application in fuel cell, ion exchange resin and sensor.
NOVELTY - A highly purified anhydrous aluminum chloride is free of main (metal) impurities resulting from starting aluminum used in industrial production of anhydrous aluminum chloride. The highly purified anhydrous aluminum chloride has content of main impurities excluding gallium of 1 ppm or less and purity of 99.99 wt.% or more.    USE - As Lewis acid catalyst for organic synthesis and petroleum refining and as raw material for producing electroluminescence elements used in semiconductors, fuel cells and integrated circuits.    ADVANTAGE - The anhydrous aluminum chloride has high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of highly purified anhydrous aluminum chloride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of sublimation refiner used for manufacturing highly purified anhydrous aluminum chloride.    Sublimation furnace (1)    Heating apparatus (1a)    Condenser (2)    Heating-cooling device (2a)    Heat insulation piping (3)    Piping (4)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises an air electrode and a fuel electrode in an electrolyte film, with a separator in between. A drain additive agent supply unit supplies additive agent into the drainage system of the fuel cell, and a reactive gas supply unit supplies reactive gas, for improving the drainage in the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved and maintenance stabilization is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell generating power from fuel gas and oxidant gas. An auxiliary device control unit stops power generation of the fuel cell which is in idle operation. An atmospheric pressure sensor detects atmospheric pressure of a periphery of a fuel cell stack. An idle return time estimation unit estimates idle return time from the time at which the fuel cell starts a start-up operation until the fuel cell returns to idle operation based on the detected atmospheric pressure.    USE - Used as an electric/motive power source for an automobile for supplying gas.    ADVANTAGE - The idle return time estimation unit accurately estimates the idle return time from the time at which the fuel cell stack starts the start-up operation until fuel cell returns to the idle operation based on the pressure detected by the sensor so protecting the auxiliary device from a power surge when a change in the environmental condition or state of the vehicle occurs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic composition of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The pressure maintaining system (18) of hydrogen storage system (14) has a hydrogen supply feed (A), a liquid phase hydrogen feed (B), a gas phase hydrogen feed (C) and a check valve. The feed (A) enables hydrogen flow from system (14). The feed (B) enables liquid phase hydrogen flow to feed (A). The feed (C) enables gas phase hydrogen flow to feed (A). The check valve enables fluid communication from feed (A) over feed (B) into system (14), when pressure within feed (A) is more than threshold pressure.    USE - Used for maintaining the pressure of a hydrogen storage system (claimed) of a fuel cell system used as a power source for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure maintaining system efficiently and safely maintains the pressure of hydrogen storage system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration of an exemplary fuel cell system including hydrogen storage system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Hydrogen storage system (14)    Compressor (16)    Pressure maintaining system (18)    Pressure management system (19)
NOVELTY - The anode contains anode active material. The anode active material is a mixture of olivine-type lithium manganese phosphate and spinel-type lithium manganate.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolytic secondary cell (claimed) used as power supply of portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephone, personal computer and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Anode provides non-aqueous electrolytic secondary cell with high potential, high capacity, safety and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolytic secondary cell.
NOVELTY - An electric system has a fuel cell and an electric storage device which are connected in parallel to each other with respect to a propulsive motor. A DC-to-DC converter (74) is connected closer to the electric storage device than a junction. An electric power control system includes a power supply controller with a failure detector to detect a failure of the DC-to-DC converter. Response of electric power output from the fuel cell is limited by the controller, when the detector detects a failure of the converter.    USE - Used for a fuel cell of a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply controller limits the response of electric power output from the fuel cell, when the failure detector detects the failure of the DC-to-DC converter, thus avoiding a gas shortage in the fuel cell even in the event of the failure of the DC-to-DC converter, and hence preventing the fuel cell from being deteriorated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for supplying electric power in an electric system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an electric system.    Three-phase propulsive motor (17)    Gear mechanism (18)    Drive wheels (20)    Power supply lines (72, 73)    DC-to-DC converter (74)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a unit cell with insulating paper layers (10A, 10B) and electrode layers (20A, 20B), which are alternately laminated. The unit cell has a structure constructed by sequentially laminating the insulating paper layers with a sheet of insulating paper, the electrode layer (20A) with two electrodes, and the electrode layer (20B) with one electrode. The number of electrodes in the cell is increased to increase the number of electrodes and facing surfaces of the electrodes, in which the increased electrodes serve as bridges to serially connect the electrodes within the unit cell.    USE - Used for toy, industrial power supply, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), solar energy storage and HEV/EV sub power.    ADVANTAGE - The number of electrodes within the unit cell is increased to increase the number of electrodes and facing surfaces of the electrodes in which the increased electrodes serve as bridges to serially connect the electrodes within the unit cell, thus increasing a surge voltage and an operating voltage, and hence improving the structure of a unit cell. The voltage is distributed within the unit cell even though a high voltage is applied to the unit cell, thus eliminating the dissolution of an electrolyte. The unit cell has an increased surge voltage and operating voltage, a high energy storage density, and a superior charge/discharge characteristic. The double layer capacitor electric (EDLC) is fabricated as a single cell, thus simplifying a manufacturing process and miniaturizing the double layer capacitor electric (EDLC) module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminate cell of a double layer capacitor electric (EDLC).    Electrode-facing surfaces (S)    Insulating paper layers (10A, 10B)    Sheet of insulating paper (11, 12)    Electrode layers (20A, 20B)    Electrodes (21-23)
NOVELTY - Provided is a test system for the operation device of a fuel cell automobile to allow the performance of an air supply part, a hydrogen supply part and a water supply part to be tested independently and to reduce the testing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The test system comprises a first sensor which is installed in an air supply part of a fuel cell automobile; a second sensor which is installed in a hydrogen air supply part of the fuel cell automobile; a third sensor which is installed in a water supply part of the fuel cell automobile; and a control part which comprises a calculation part, a data storage part and an output part to compare the real value measured by the sensors and a target value.
NOVELTY - Separator for a fuel cell to prevent the leakage of a gas at a separator, to improve the stability of a separator and to reduce a manufacturing cost by modifying the entrance and exit parts of a fuel gas.    USE - For fuel cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separator comprises a cathode plate and anode plate formed at the back side of the negative electrode plate and has a cathode channel and anode channel formed inside the negative electrode plate and the positive electrode plate, wherein the separator is provided with at least one penetrating gas entrance; a gas exit arranged so as to face the gas entrance with a certain interval; an entrance channel and an exit channel vertically connected from the gas entrance and the gas exit; and an entrance hole and the exit hole perpendicularly connected to the each terminal of the entrance channel and the exit channel so as to penetrate the separator to connect the entrance channel and the exit channel to the negative electrode channel and the positive electrode channel.
NOVELTY - Provided is a structure of a separator for a fuel cell of automobiles to improve the used area of a separator and to reduce remarkably the length of an external electric wire when connected with a stack module.    USE - For fuel cell separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The structure of a separator is provided with a first channel for a hydrogen gas as an anode; and a second channel for air as a cathode; and a current flow preventing means formed in a body between the first channel and the second channel, wherein a third channel for air as a cathode formed at the rear side of the first channel, and a fourth channel for a hydrogen gas as an anode formed at the rear side of the second channel. Preferably the current flow preventing means comprises a common manifold for the flow of hydrogen or air and cooling water.
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle including a built-in wind generator is provided to perform a driving by charging a battery by converting a wind force into an electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Force of a wing rotation axis rotates the rotation axis of a wind generator, and electricity generated in the wind generator is charged in a battery, and the battery supplies power to a vehicle driving motor. Power generated by embedding the wind generator in a vehicle is used as a power source for driving the vehicle. The wind generator includes a rectifier and a voltage regulator.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell stack for automobiles, which saves a component development cost and a production cost, overcomes the restriction of installation space, and prevents a bending phenomenon and airtight defects generated at high voltages.    USE - For fuel cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell stack(10) for automobiles maintains airtightness of stacked separator plates through end plates and fastening bolts. A binder(20) capable of assembling and uniting the many separator plates(11) together is installed so that the separator plates(11) have various currents, voltages, and a size. The binder(20) consists of a supporter(21) made of conductive or nonconductive materials, which contacts the outside edge part of the separator plates(11); and a thin plate-shaped linker(22) formed on the upper and lower parts of the support(21) and fixes the separator plates(11).
NOVELTY - Apparatus for re-circulating hydrogen is provided to improve the efficiency of a fuel cell system and to increase the air-fuel ratio of the fuel cell system by removing water which is discharged with the hydrogen.    USE - For fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell stack (21) is installed at a fuel cell car, and includes a hydrogen supply line to supply hydrogen gas and a hydrogen exhaust line to exhaust the hydrogen gas. Hydrogen re-circulating cylinder tank is installed at a wheel (40) of the fuel cell car, operates by rotation of the wheel, and absorbs condensation water to be exhausted. First and second valves (22, 23) are installed at one side of the hydrogen supply line and one side of the hydrogen exhaust line connected to the hydrogen re-circulating cylinder tank, respectively, and are opened and closed as the hydrogen re-circulating cylinder tank operates.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle, and an electrode assembly used in the battery, are provided to prevent the bending of an electrode plate due to uncoated area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery is used as a pack unit by connecting a plurality of battery cells, wherein the battery constituting the cell comprises an electrode assembly which is formed by winding a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate provided with a plurality of uncoated areas formed in width direction and a separator interposed between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate; a case where the electrode assembly is accommodated; and a cap assembly which is assembled in the case to seal it and is electrically connected with the electrode assembly through the lead fixed to the uncoated area.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A wireless alarm system using an electric power generated by a wind is provided to decrease a danger of fire by transmitting a signal to a receiving apparatus of a vehicle by wireless.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wireless alarm system using an electric power generated by a wind includes a main body, a wind generator(2), a rectifying unit(3), a sensing unit(4), a wireless transmitting unit(6), and a receiving unit. The main body is installed inside a vehicle. The wind generator(2) generates an electromotive force by a wind. The rectifying unit(3) rectifies the generated electromotive force and outputs the rectified electric power. The sensing unit(4) detects a laser, radar, and an ultra sound wave. The wireless transmitting unit(6) transmits the coded data to the receiving unit. The receiving unit receives the coded data. A sound or an alarm is generated from a speaker or a buzzer.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system is provided to improve a response time of a vehicle and to enhance stability of the fuel cell system by driving an air blow in synchronous with a driving motor of the vehicle.    USE - For fuel cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell system includes an air blower, an FCC (Fuel Control Controller), a PDU (Power Division Unit), and a motor controller. The fuel cell system further includes an A/D converter (10), a pulse generator (20), and a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) member (30). The A/D converter receives a signal from a vehicle accelerator, and converts the signal to a digital signal. The pulse generator converts a digital signal from the A/D converter to a pulse, which drives the air blower and the vehicle driving motor. The PWM member receives a result from the pulse generator and modulates the received signal to a frequency where the vehicle driving motor is simultaneously operated when an accelerator is driven by a user.
NOVELTY - An A/V(Audio/Video) system for a vehicle is provided to additionally supplement a digital camera pickup function to an existing device used for audio/video reproduction, so that a driver can take a picture in time of emergency such as accident without carrying a separate camera device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A front panel is removable. A digital camera device is attached to the front panel. A battery device is chargeable by using power of a vehicle. A memory device is capable of storing data taken by the digital camera device. A transmission port is capable of transmitting the taken data to a PC(Personal Computer).
NOVELTY - The box-shaped battery case (31) consists of an acceptance mouth (35) which is formed at the ends of the side plates (33a,33b) of the case, for inserting a battery (71) into the case. A pair of guide grooves (41a,41b) extends horizontally from the acceptance mouth towards the other end of the side plates. The connecting terminals which are arranged inside electrode accommodation holes of the case, is connected electrically to the electrode terminals (74) of the battery, when the battery is inserted along the guide groove.    USE - For hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery apparatus which can prevent short circuit accident during vehicle collision, while facilitating the assembly operation of the battery can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery apparatus.    battery case (31)    side plates (33a,33b)    acceptance mouth (35)    guide grooves (41a,41b)    battery (71)    electrode terminals (74)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen exhaust pipe (5) of the fuel cell system (1) has a double pipe structure which consists of an inner metal pipe (16b) and an outer resin pipe (16a). Hydrogen gas flows through the metal pipe and an inert gas such as nitrogen flows between the metal pipe and the resin pipe.    USE - For fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas leak can be prevented from being discharged to atmosphere by the outer resin pipe, so as to ensure high safety to the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    hydrogen exhaust pipe (5)    outer resin pipe (16a)    inner metal pipe (16b)
NOVELTY - The proton conduction film consists of acid dissociation group such as sulfonic acid group, grafted onto the polymer which has a urethane group and a urea group. The grafting depends on a ring-opening of alkyl sultone.    USE - For fuel cell mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductivity, heat-resisting property and dynamic strength of the proton conduction film are improved and the electric power generation characteristic of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply system has a hydrogen production apparatus (1), buffer tank (2), compressor (3) for compressing hydrogen, accumulator (4), dispenser (5), hydrogen demand unit (6) and hydrogen storage tank (8a,8b). The buffer tank accommodates hydrogen obtained by apparatus (1). The accumulator stores hydrogen compressed by compressor. The dispenser supplies hydrogen from accumulator to unit (6). Storage tank carries out occlusion of hydrogen to hydrogen-storage material and stores hydrogen in storage material, and is connected to upstream side from compressor.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen and supplying hydrogen to fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen supply system enables to supply large amount of hydrogen with high purity within short period of time, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen supply system has a hydrogen production apparatus (1) in which the flow direction of hydrogen is from upstream side to downstream side, a buffer tank (2), a compressor (3) for compressing hydrogen from buffer tank, an accumulator (4), a dispenser (5) and a hydrogen demand unit (6) connected in order, and a hydrogen storage tank (8a,8b). The buffer tank accommodates hydrogen obtained by hydrogen production apparatus. The accumulator stores hydrogen compressed by the compressor. The dispenser supplies hydrogen from accumulator to hydrogen demand unit. The hydrogen storage tank carries out occlusion of hydrogen to hydrogen-storage material and stores hydrogen in storage material, and is connected to upstream side from compressor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation method of hydrogen supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Buffer tank (2)    Compressor (3)    Accumulator (4)    Dispenser (5)    Hydrogen demand unit (6)    Hydrogen storage tank (8a,8b)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation apparatus (110) heats catalyst by modification reaction to produce hydrogen-containing gas and exothermic reaction, when gasoline, cathode off gas, anode off gas and combustion air are supplied respectively. A control unit switches reaction of reactor (112) from modification reaction to exothermic reaction, after ejecting gasoline remained in reactor, cathode off gas and hydrogen-containing gas from reproduction side of reactor at the time of modification reaction.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppress the reduction of emission and raises the usage efficiency of hydrogen, while preventing the supply of gasoline and cathode off gas in the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    hydrogen generation apparatus (110)    reactor (112)    pump (P1-P4)    valve (V1-V10)    three-way valve (SV1-SV8)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen production system (50) has an exothermic device (1) for sealing nuclear waste by which waste heat is discharged, a hydrogen production device (18) for producing hydrogen (F) using waste heat as reaction heat, intermediate heat exchanger(s) (10) for transmitting waste heat, a primary fluid flow path (9) which transmits waste heat, and secondary fluid flow path (17) which transmits reaction heat. A primary fluid (A) is circulated between device (1) and exchanger. A secondary fluid (B) is circulated between device (18) and exchanger.    USE - For producing hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production system efficiently manufactures hydrogen using waste heat of nuclear fuel under optimum conditions. The contamination by radioactivity due to leakage of radioactive substance is suppressed. The generation of carbon dioxide leading to global warming during manufacture of hydrogen is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hydrogen production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exothermic device (1)    Primary fluid flow path (9)    Intermediate heat exchanger (10)    Secondary fluid flow path (17)    Hydrogen production device (18)    Hydrogen production system (50)    Primary group fluid (A)    Secondary group fluid (B)    Hydrogen (F)
NOVELTY - A boarding/alighting assistant grip (10) serves as a grip for battery hood (5) opening/closing and functions as protector of a control lever unit (100). The control lever unit is adjoining to the battery hood. The operation sheet (6) is installed in the upper portion of the battery case.    USE - Operation vehicle e.g. forklift tuck.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage and misoperation of the control lever unit by the careless external force added while reducing number of parts and simplification of manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the operation vehicle.    Forklift truck (1A)    Battery hood (5)    Operation sheet (6)    Boarding/alighting assistant grip (10)    Control lever unit (100)
NOVELTY - An electronic control apparatus is used for increasing the output of the air conditioner according to the increase of the solar cell output when the vehicle-driving switch is closed. The vehicle is equipped with the vehicle-driving switch, the solar cell, the air conditioner, and the electronic control apparatus.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures exact determination of the of the strength of the solar radiation of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the control flowchart of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A clutch (61) separates connection between steering system (10) and steering wheel (30) through manual operation with respect to a clutch operation lever. The electric power assisted motor (41) rotates and steering wheel is made to generate electric power after operating the clutch operation lever (62) where it separates the steering system and the steering wheel. A steering force transmission (20) connects the steering system with the steering wheel.    USE - For charging the vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables charging of the battery without using an external power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of the outline structure of the vehicle with battery charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Steering system (10)    Steering force transmission (20)    Steering wheel (30)    Electric power assisted motor (41)    Clutch (61)    Clutch operation lever (62)
NOVELTY - A catalyst material has a coating layer (21) comprising oxide particles, a coat layer (22), and a catalyst component (30), provided on a porous base material (10). The particle size of the oxide particles in the coating layer is larger than the particle size of oxide particles in the coat layer.    USE - Used as a motor vehicle exhaust gas purification material and fuel cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has high reaction utilization efficiency. The amount of catalyst component used is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the structure of a catalyst material.    Base material (10)    Coat layers (21,22)    Catalyst component (30)
NOVELTY - The motor comprises rotors (4,6) that generates a magnetic field using permanent magnets (5,7) buried in the rotor cores, so as to rotate freely. The permanent magnets polarizes magnetically along axial cross section direction. The permanent magnet (7) is arranged at the peripheral side iron core of permanent magnet (5).    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed) and compressor.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of magnetic saturation in rotor core periphery can be eliminated so that an efficient embedded permanent magnet type motor can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of an embedded permanent magnet type motor.    embedded permanent type motor (1)    stator (2)    stator coil (3)    rotors (4,6)    permanent magnets (5,7)    yoke (8)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (1) comprises its generator structure divided and unitized into three units, with an engine main structure (4) comprised with generator components other than an inverter apparatus (2) and an exhaust gas muffler (3), the inverter apparatus and the exhaust gas muffler. The engine main structure and the exhaust gas muffler are made attachable to the exterior of the camper (5).    USE - For camper vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and the cost of the electric power generation system are reduced, while improving its disaster prevention surface, air-cleaning surface and convenience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of camper with electric power generation system.    electric power generation system (1)    inverter apparatus (2)    exhaust gas muffler (3)    engine main structure (4)    camper (5)    case (9)
NOVELTY - The electrical double layer capacitor has an electrode formed from a porous carbon material obtained by the heat treatment of a carbon material having easier graphitization property with alkali carbonate. The electric field activation of the electrode is performed after the assembly of the electrode.    USE - For power supply of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor having high electrostatic capacitance per unit volume is obtained easily by forming electrode from the porous carbon material obtained by the heat treatment of the carbon material having easier graphitization property with alkali carbonate. The reactor required for heat treatment is produced easily by eliminating the need for high corrosion resistance container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical double layer capacitor manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The substrate storage box (1) has a connection terminal (13) provided at one end of a wire (7) having other end soldered to a substrate (5). A case (3) has a terminal restriction portion for constraining the connection terminal in the state of pulling out the connection terminal from the case.    USE - For battery monitoring apparatus of vehicle mounted battery apparatus of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of the soldering portion of the wire and the substrate and the generation of crack are prevented even at the time of pulling the wire by using the terminal restriction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the outline structure of the substrate storage box.    substrate storage box (1)    case (3)    substrate (5)    wire (7)    connection terminal (13)
NOVELTY - A thermistor detects the temperature of water in water tank (2) or water path containing field effect transistors (FETs). The control circuit carries out parallel operation of voltage conversion circuits (4,5) when detected water temperature is higher than predetermined reference temperature or else the voltage conversion circuits are selectively operated.    USE - For fuel cell electric power generation system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be started in a short time under low temperature without complicating the structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electric power generation system; and    (2) electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional block diagram of fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Water tank (2)    Secondary battery (3)    Voltage conversion circuits (4,5)    Heater (61)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC)-DC converter (5) that converts voltage from a fuel cell (1) and drives a radiator (60) has a thermistor that detects temperature of water in a water tank (2). A controller changes output voltage of DC-DC converter to output voltage of DC-DC converter (4) that converts voltage from the fuel cell and drives a motor (8), when detected temperature is less than reference temperature, so as to perform common connection of outputs of the converters to the motor.    USE - For fuel cell electric power generation system in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the fuel cell power generation system under low temperature state is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell electric power generation system; and    (2) electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Water tank (2)    Converters (4,5)    Motor (8)    Radiator (60)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell generates electric power according to the electrochemical reaction. The voltmeter, ammeter and impedance detector detect the state of the fuel cell. A control unit sets the execution condition and stop time of the stop restarting running of fuel cell based on the detected state to control the generating mode. When the start condition of the stop restarting running, stops the generating mode and restarts the generating mode of the fuel cell after stop is established, the execution condition is set by the control unit.    USE - For fuel cell system mounted on ship, train, aircraft, motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and non-portable system e.g. cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The stop and restarting of the generating mode is performed on the conditions suitable for the state of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the fuel cell control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A polymer is obtained by carrying out emulsion or suspension polymerization of a monomer mixture. The monomer mixture contains monomer unit (A) having cation polymerizability, monomer unit (B) having affinity with respect to electrolyte liquid, monomer unit (C) having slight solubility with respect to electrolyte liquid, and monomer unit (D) containing hydrophilic group. The elution proportion of polymer to mixed solvent of ethylene carbonate and diethyl carbonate is 10 wt.% or less, and is calculated by preset relation.    USE - For pasting electrodes of lithium ion secondary cell (claimed) used for portable apparatus and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer provides lithium ion secondary cell having improved battery characteristics without heat shrinkage of separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer is obtained by carrying out radical emulsion polymerization or radical suspension polymerization of a monomer mixture. The monomer mixture contains monomer unit (A) having cation polymerizability, monomer unit (B) having affinity with respect to electrolyte liquid, monomer unit (C) having slight solubility with respect to electrolyte liquid, and monomer unit (D) containing hydrophilic group of anionic property and non-ionic property. The elution proportion of polymer to mixed solvent containing ethylene carbonate and diethyl carbonate in a weight ratio of 5:5, is 10 wt.% or less, and is calculated by the relation: elution proportion=(polymer weight/total weight of polymer eluted in mixed solvent)x100. The polymer is used for pasting electrodes of lithium ion secondary cell equipped with anode, cathode, electrolyte liquid, and separator arranged between anode and cathode. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary cell; and    (2) manufacture of lithium ion secondary cell.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has a pair of electrodes which contain carbon material such as activated carbon and transition metal oxide such as lithium titanium oxide (Li4Ti5O12) to discharge lithium ion contained in electrodes. The mass ratios of carbon material and transition metal oxide contained in the electrodes lies between 0 and 1, such that the sum of the mass ratios is greater than 0.    USE - For lithium ion secondary battery used as main power supply or as back-up power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles such as portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical property of the electrical double layer capacitor is stabilized over a long period of time, while increasing the capacity and the output of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Lead wire (12)    Negative electrode collector (15)    Positive electrode collector (16)    Electrical double layer capacitor element (61-64)    Electrical double layer capacitor (100)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) determines whether the moisture content in a fuel cell (20) is to be reduced. The heat exchange amount of reactive gas is reduced by flowing the reactive gas to an intercooler bypass flow path (10), when the determination result is affirmative.    USE - For vehicle-mounted electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas supplied to fuel cell rises and freezing after a drive stop is prevented. The flooding produced with the excess moisture content in fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    intercooler (3)    pressure indicator (4)    bypass flow path (10)    fuel cell (20)    control unit (50)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell (20) has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) equipped with fuel electrode and air electrode. The controllers controls the carbon dioxide concentration of air electrode side and fuel electrode side to 10000 ppm or less respectively.    USE - For cogeneration system, fixed position type small electric power generation device and vehicle mounted power source.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of carbon material and reduction of fuel cell capability can be suppressed. A highly durable fuel cell system can be achieved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    polymer electrolyte fuel cell (20)    hydrogen gas supply apparatus (30)    hydrogen cylinder (32)    inlet pipe (34a)    pressure control valve (34b)
NOVELTY - The flow path (4) supplies fuel gas to the multiple electrolyte elements (3) in predetermined order towards the discharge port. The water is supplied to the electrolyte element through passing-through side flow path and feedback side flow path, which forms a circulation loop.    USE - For motor vehicle, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA) etc.    ADVANTAGE - The output stability and reliability of the fuel cell are maintained highly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    container portion (2)    electrolyte element (3)    flow path (4)    supply port (5)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus supplies stored electric power to drive source of the moving structure. The propriety of continuation of electric power generation of fuel cell and scavenging air of the flow path of reactive gas are judged. The moving structure is operated on judging impossibility of continuation of power generation. The moving structure operates around residual amount of the storage apparatus in state enduring electric power required for scavenging air unit, when it is judged that scavenging air is required.    USE - For fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The continuous operation is obtained even in the absence of electric power generation. The fuel cell is protected in a low temperature environment so reliability and merchantable quality are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart illustrating the processing of electric vehicle driving. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell separator composition has epoxy resin binder comprising crystalline epoxy resin, hardener and graphite. The graphite powder has resistance of 10-40 milliohmcm at pressure of 0.70 Mpa. The crystalline epoxy resin has ether bond or thioether bond. The hardener has phenol resin with ether bond or thioether bond.    USE - For fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle and home co-generation application.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell separator with increased electrical conductivity is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell separator manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel cell separator.
NOVELTY - A temperature-difference estimation unit estimates a difference in temperature at engine room and trunk room (21) of vehicle, when solar radiation amount in interior of vehicle is more than predetermined value. A battery temperature estimation unit estimates temperature of battery (11) and high voltage battery (12) at trunk room using estimated temperature difference, based on operational status of air conditioner (15).    USE - For vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery temperature is estimated correctly by inexpensive apparatus structure, without being dependent on the mounting position of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic outline of battery temperature estimator installed in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    solar radiation sensor (1)    outside temperature sensor (3)    battery (11)    high voltage battery (12)    air conditioner (15)    trunk room (21)
NOVELTY - An attachable attachment element freely attaches or detaches the state determination apparatus to a secondary battery (7). A masking element suppresses or prevents the generation of electrical noise from state determination apparatus. The masking element covers the circuit board and forms a case. The opening (2a) of masking elements arranges towards the secondary battery side during the attachment of case with the battery.    USE - For secondary battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly operation property is improved and the cost of state determination apparatus is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the structure of a state determination apparatus.    Cover (1)    Shielding element (2)    Opening (2a)    Circuit boards (3,4)    Case main portion (6)    Secondary battery (7)
NOVELTY - The lithium cell has positive electrode active material whose electric potential is 2.5V or less and negative electrode active material whose electric potential is 0.5V or less. The lithium cell is manufactured from component chosen from phosphorus pentasulfide, phosphorus and sulfur.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, two-wheeled motor vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic small electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell has high storage stability, high heat-resisting property, excellent charging-and-discharging cycle characteristic and safety.
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises polyaryl ketone resin (70-99 mass%) and fluororesin (30-1 mass%). The average particle diameter of fluororesin dispersed in the resin composition is 0.1-30 microns.    USE - For molded products such as resin film (claimed) used for surface cover layer of multichip package, surface protective layer of printed wiring board in electric and electronic device, machine component, moving component of motor vehicle, space, protective layer of circuit board of aircraft instruments, lining of chemical processing plant, fuel cell component, energy generator device component and heat shield board.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides molded product having excellent slidability, solvent resistance, heat resistance and favorable external appearance. The thickness non-uniformity of the resin film is low. The resin composition is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resin molded product formed by molding the resin composition;    (2) resin film; and    (3) manufacture of the resin composition.
NOVELTY - The detector performs abnormality detection of a vehicle-mounted solar cell when solar illumination intensity of e.g. headlight is less than a predetermined value. The output of solar cell is contrasted with solar illumination intensity when abnormality of solar cell is detected.    USE - For e.g. motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Can reliably detect abnormal condition of the solar cell at an early stage and with high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the control process of the solar-cell abnormality detector. (Drawing includes a non-English language text.)
NOVELTY - Memory card (24a) stores signal output from several sensors such as hydrogen sensor (20a), electric current sensor (20b), by measuring the state of the vehicle, as a sequence of time series data. A telematics control unit (TCU) (24) transposes and compresses the stored data. An antenna (24b) transmits compressed data through a mobile communication network. An antenna (34a) receives the transmitted data and transmits to a file server (32) through an internet. The file server expands the received data and transposes the sequence of the expanded time series data.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle, gasoline vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection signal is compressed efficiently so that more data is transmitted, and efficient date-logging is performed, without changing and deleting the measurement data of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wireless date-logging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wireless date-logging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    hydrogen sensor (20a)    electric current sensor (20b)    telematics control unit (24)    transmitting antenna (24b)    file server (32)    receiving antenna (34a)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (120) is inserted between the lamination surfaces of several lamination packing batteries (100). The contact pressure acting on the lamination surface is measured by the sensor, for detecting overvoltage generation if the measured value is greater than a threshold value.    USE - For detecting overvoltage of flat-type secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, etc., for motor drive in hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overvoltage state of the cell in battery pack is detected easily for preventing damage of battery pack reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) overvoltage detector; and    (2) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the overvoltage detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    lamination packing batteries (100)    pressure sensor (120)
NOVELTY - A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (6) is buried into a lid on top of the battery packing resin and is sealed with fillers e.g. adhesive agent. The RFID tag stores the date of manufacture and the production-mold type of the battery.    USE - Used for start up of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents adhesion of the sulfuric acid to the RFID tag thus suppressing malfunction of the RFID tag. Assists inventory control and inspection of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (1)    Battery jar (2)    Lid (3)    RFID tag (6)
NOVELTY - A set of remnant capacity values are obtained based on the total charging and discharging current, and terminal voltage across battery terminals. The cumulative total of the current within fixed period is estimated and correction value is obtained. The two remnant values are corrected using the correction value and total charge accumulation is estimated continuously using the modified first remnant capacity value.    USE - For estimating remnant capacity of secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen and lithium ion secondary batteries used in hybrid electric vehicle and motor system.    ADVANTAGE - The remnant capacity of the battery is estimated precisely at arbitrary periodic intervals, which in turn raises the unwanted power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of remnant capacity estimation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    current detector (21)    voltage meter (22)    polarity detector (24)    edge detector (25)    remnant value acquisition unit (26)
NOVELTY - Device has a fuel reformer (2) for transforming a liquid fuel into a hydrogen enriched reformate for supplying an anode (4) of a fuel cell (3). A water system includes a liquid water tank (9) for supplying the reformer. A heat exchanger (8) exchanges heat energy with a compressed air flow drawn from a compressor (11), where the compressed air flow is cooled in the exchanger by a water flow from a liquid water recuperator.    USE - For managing gas entering a fuel cell of a fuel cell system that is utilized for generating electrical power for supplying a traction motor of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device obtains a low consumption of electrical energy of the compression part, and maintains a difference of temperature between the water flow and the compressed air flow in the order of 100 degrees C to reduce the temperature of the air flow from the compressor and hence reduce the thermal power to be evacuated by an autonomous cooling circuit of the fuel cell. The device reduces the temperature of cathodic flow by avoiding the need for a heat exchanger with a cooling circuit, and ensures cooling of the gas entering the fuel cell in an autonomous manner by reducing the load of the cooling circuit of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell gas management device.    Fuel reformer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode (4)    Cathode (5)    Heat exchanger (8)    Liquid water tank (9)    Compressor (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a proportional-integral controlling unit calculating proportional and integral correction amounts of a proportional-integral control with a reference remaining capacity as a target value based on a capacity difference. The capacity difference is calculated by a capacity difference calculating unit. A remaining capacity calculating unit of a calculation ECU (3) calculates a final remaining capacity of an electric power storage based on the proportional and integral correction amounts calculated by the proportional-integral controlling unit.    USE - Used for an electric power storage e.g. nickel hydride battery, lithium-ion battery, and electric double layer capacitor, that is utilized as a power source of cell phone, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity calculating unit of the calculation ECU calculates the final remaining capacity of the electric power storage based on the proportional correction amount and the integral correction amount calculated by the proportional-integral controlling unit, thus avoiding influence of the load fluctuation, and facilitating stable and accurate remaining capacity based on the open-circuit voltage of the electric power storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a remaining capacity calculating method for electric power storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of a remaining capacity calculating device.    Power supply unit (1)    Calculation ECU (3)    Voltage sensor (4)    Current sensor (5)    Temperature sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The system has an AC electric motor (6) driven by AC electrical power to generate electrical driving force for driving a component. A control unit (15) controls the driving of the motor by controlling an inverter (8) based on an instructed torque for the motor. The control unit controls the current applied to the motor such that loss in the motor exceeds a negative output of the motor, when an output of the motor becomes negative, and excess electrical energy is generated.    USE - Used in an electric driving system of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric four-wheel drive vehicle and hybrid vehicle, for controlling a generator and electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the current applied to the AC electric motor such that the loss in the motor exceeds the negative output of the motor, when the output of the motor becomes negative, and excess electrical energy is generated, thus allowing the electric four-wheel drive vehicle without a battery to consume excess regenerative energy, and also increasing ineffective current in the AC motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an electric motor control system.    Internal combustion engine (3)    Generator (4)    Rear wheels (5)    AC electric motor (6)    Inverter (8)    Control unit (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting pin made of soft electrically conducting material such as lead, where the connecting pin is reinforced with a clamping ring made of hard electrically conductive material. The connecting pin takes up clamping force, when connecting a pin clamp of a vehicle battery to the connecting pin, and the hard electrically conductive material is a sheet metal of copper, brass or steel.    USE - Used for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting pin is reinforced with the clamping ring that is made of the hard electrically conductive material, and the connecting pin takes up the clamping force, when the pin clamp of the vehicle battery is connected to the connecting pin, thus preventing melting of the soft electrically conducting material of the connecting pin. The prevention of the melting of the soft electrically conducting material of the connecting pin ensures higher clamping force during the connection of the pin clamp to the connecting pin, thus providing a safer connection between the pin clamp and the connecting pin, and making possible more contacting cycles of the pin clamp and connecting pin, and hence reducing the number of vehicle failures. The connecting device improves the mechanical property of the connecting pin in an optimized manner. The connecting device has larger process reliability, when the connecting device contacts the battery.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to one kind of battery loading and unloading bogie for electromobile and its track type battery tray and built-in battery tray, and belongs to the field of electromobile technology. The battery loading and unloading bogie has elevating track upright in the front end, fast battery unloading mechanical arm on the upright and main elevating mechanism to shift the mechanical arm. The mechanical arm is provided with longitudinal bearing arm possessing special interface for fitting the battery tray, horizontal longitudinal push mechanism under the longitudinal bearing arm, and horizontal transverse telescopic cross bearing arm pushed with the longitudinal push mechanism and possessing battery hoisting part. The present invention has the advantages of convenient battery loading and unloading.
NOVELTY - A separator is sandwiched between positive and negative electrode (11,12) which has an electrode substrate made of foamed metal and an active material unfilled portion (11b,12b) perpendicular to width direction of electrode substrate along the edge. A tab portion is formed by compressing active material unfilled portion projecting outward from separator from opposite direction to the projection. A platy current collector (31,32) is joined to tab portion.    USE - For alkaline storage battery such as nickel-cadmium storage battery, nickel-hydrogen storage battery, lithium ion storage battery and other non aqueous storage battery used in vehicles, electric power tool etc.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high manufacturing efficiency by compressing foamed metal electrode substrate and joining current collector to compressed portion. Increases energy density with decreased likeliness to cause internal short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of storage battery.    storage battery (1)    electrode assembly (10)    positive electrode (11)    active material unfilled portion (11b,12b)    negative electrode (12)    separator (13)    current collectors (31,32)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (2) has an electrode assembly (10) with a positive electrode (11) an negative electrode (12) and a separator (13) interposed between positive and negative electrodes. A case (14) with an open formed by a case wall having a wall end surface receives electrode assembly. A cap plate (31) with an inclined outer edge surface (36) closes the open end. The outer end of inclined outer edge surface of cap plate is attached to the wall end surface.    USE - For use as power source for driving motors used in electric vehicle, electric scooter, electric bicycle, wireless vacuum cleaner etc.    ADVANTAGE - The air tightness and reliability of rechargeable battery is improved by the improvement in welding property of cap plate and on the case. The damage to electrode assembly caused by laser beams used for laser welding is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of improving seal between case and cap plate of rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of rechargeable battery.    rechargeable battery (2)    electrode assembly (10)    positive electrode (11)    electrode (12)    separator (13)    case (14)    cap plate (31)    inclined outer edge surface (36)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrolyte compartment, and fuel and oxidant passages. The compartment contains an anode and cathode in contact with an ionic liquid electrolyte (102). Anode and cathode current collectors are in contact with respective anode and cathode backing layers. An electrical circuit-forming unit is coupled with the anode collector to form an electrical circuit enabling output of electrical energy from the cell.    USE - Used for an electrochemical energy supply such as fuel cell and battery, and a gas sensor for detection of target gas species in environment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell utilizes the ionic liquid as the electrolyte medium, thus achieving a broader range of operational temperatures and conditions, without affecting lifetime of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic representation of an electrochemical fuel cell.    Ionic liquid electrolyte (102)    Cathode (104)    Anode (106)    Electrolyte compartment (108)    Cathode-backing layer (110)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery pack with a set of battery modules connected in series, where each module has a set of cells. A safety switch (2) is provided between the battery modules for connecting and disconnecting the battery modules by insertion and removal of a safety plug to/from a switch body. A lock (14) prevents insertion of the safety plug to the switch body such that prevention of the insertion of the safety plug is releasable. The lock has a key attachable to the switch body and prevents the insertion of the safety plug, when the key is attached to the switch body.    USE - Used for an electric vehicle as a driving power source, and a hybrid vehicle with an internal-combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The key of the lock is attachable to the switch body and prevents the insertion of the safety plug, when the key is attached to the switch body, thereby eliminating a risk that another person mistakenly inserts the safety plug without the worker`s intent, thus preventing the worker from getting shocked while working, and hence ensuring work safety in the vehicles using the power source device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a main part of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Safety switch (2)    Switch body (3)    Lock (14)    Attachment plate (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a catalytic hydrocarbon reformer for reforming hydrocarbon fuel to produce fuel gas, and a hydrogen separator for receiving the fuel gas from the reformer to form a fuel stream containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide and another fuel stream containing hydrogen. A solid-oxide fuel cell system (SOFC) (200) receives the former fuel stream, and a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system (PEM) (300) receives the latter fuel stream.    USE - Used for a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, boat, ship, aircraft and spacecraft (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Joint operation of the SOFC and PEM provides efficient, low-cost hybrid fuel cell system, efficiently providing clean hydrogen fuel for powering the PEM. The single reformer is sufficient for both fuel cell systems. The reformer and hydrogen storage system are relatively small, sufficient for short term operation of the PEM at high power, and useful for light duty vehicles or residential power systems. The PEM provides essentially instantaneous power, and assists in starting the SOFC, thus minimizing the battery storage requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a hybrid reformer system.    Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell system (SOFC) (200)    Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell system (PEM) (300)    Catalytic hydrocarbon reformer (400)    Fuel gas reformate stream (404)    Hydrogen storage tank (700)
NOVELTY - The generator has powerchips such as thermionic or thermotunneling converter (1) in thermal contact with the hot surface of an engine. Hot side of the powerchips is placed adjacent to the hot area on a motorcycle while colder side of the powerchips is placed adjacent to a heat sink. Electrical leads (3) leading from converters are connected to the motorcycle`s electrical system to provide a voltage bias to the powerchips.    USE - Used on a vehicle e.g. automobile such as motorcycle, and on aircraft or for local generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The thermionic or thermotunneling converter greatly increases the efficiency of the engine of the motorcycle and supplies electric power to the electrical system of the motorcycle. The generator generates electricity by utilizing only few moving parts which are resistant to thermal shocks, thus requiring little to no maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross section of a thermionic or thermotunneling converter.    Thermionic or thermotunneling converter (1)    Hot area (2)    Electrical leads (3)    Heat conductor (4)    Heat sink (7)
NOVELTY - The panel has solar cells arranged on a surface of the solar panel. Attachment points (101) are positioned at a surrounding edge of the solar panel. A rope (102) and a tightening unit (103) are connected to the attachment points by straps (104). The straps are provided for attachment and detachment of the solar panel to an object e.g. back pack. The straps comprise adjustment devices for adjusting the length or tightness of the strap.    USE - Used in a field portable solar battery charger for transportably charging battery using polar power (claimed), and as a portable power source in a backpack e.g. bookbag, knapsack, haversack, rucksack and courier bag by a student, traveler and soldier, vehicle e.g. car and boat, tent, building and portable power ice chest for the hunting, camping, fishing, marine, medical, and home emergency/survival markets and also in civilian, government and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The straps are provided for the attachment and detachment of the solar panel to the object, thus allowing the solar panel to be easily transported and stored and to be relatively easily manhandled and folded up for stowage, and hence maintaining good portability of the panel. The utilization of the straps provides a larger adjustable connecting arrangement, a quick attachment and release and increases useful life of the panel. The configuration of the panel improves the efficiency of the panel and minimizes the power unbalance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of a strapping system for a solar panel.    Attachment points (101)    Rope (102)    Tightening unit (103)    Straps (104)
NOVELTY - The battery has separator (7) between positive electrode (3) and negative electrode (6). The positive electrode has positive collector exposed portion (8) at portion of positive collector (1) on which active material containing layer is not formed. An insulating resin film (9) is formed of base substance of heat resistant resin having heat resistant temperature of 150 degrees or more. The insulating resin film is provided at portion where positive collector exposed portion and negative active material containing layer (5) are opposed to each other.    USE - For portable electronic device, electric vehicle and load leveling system.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of short circuit between positive collector exposed portion and negative electrode is prevented and the safety of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of the winding element used in non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    positive collector (1)    positive electrode (3)    negative active material containing layer (5)    negative electrode (6)    separator (7)    positive collector exposed portion (8)    insulating resin film (9)
NOVELTY - A water gas shift catalyst comprises nickel alone or nickel and copper supported together on a ceria support as major active component, and 1 wt % or less of platinum supported as minor active component based on the weight of the ceria support.    USE - The catalyst is used for high performance water gas shift reaction and as a fuel reformer catalyst for fuel cell-powered vehicles applications.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has good catalytic activity and superior thermal cycling durability and is capable of reducing the size of a water gas shift reactor. It is resistant to sulfur during water gas shift.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method of preparing a water gas shift catalyst comprising dissolving each precursor of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), and platinum (Pt) in ultrapure water of 20-60degreesC to prepare an active metal salt solution; pre-treating ceria at 500-900degreesC for 2-6 hours in air and making it to a slurry; adding the active metal salt solution to the ceria slurry of 50-70degreesC while stirring, and stirring it at 70-90degreesC for 3-12 hours to impregnate Cu, Ni and Pt on the ceria support; completely drying the impregnated catalyst precursor in a drying oven of 100-120degreesC for 12-24 hours; and heating the dried catalyst precursor at room temperature to 450-650degreesC in air at a rate of 5-10degreesC/min and then calcining it for 2-4 hours; and    (B) a water gas shift process of converting carbon monoxide included in a hydrogen-rich gases into hydrogen performed at 200-350degreesC with spatial velocity of 1000-50000/h in the presence of the inventive catalyst.
NOVELTY - Provided is a square-shaped secondary battery, which is easily manufactured in a low production cost by using a square-shaped can capable of facilitating assembly of a battery, and is applicable to a hybrid electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The square-shaped secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly (20); a square-shaped can having an opening part (12) for receiving the electrode assembly (20), where the opening part (12) has a depth (D) that corresponds to a thickness (T) of the electrode assembly (20); and a cap (30) for closing the opening part (12). The square-shaped can (10) has electrode terminals that applies an electric current to the electrode assembly (20) contained therein. The opening part (12) has a depth(D) of 1-7 mm.
NOVELTY - A handle for a vehicle battery is provided to prevent an aglet from being separated from a rope by doubly distributing stress concentrated at the aglet, by forming two yaw units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A handle for a vehicle battery, connected to a housing of the battery by a rope (10), equipped with an aglet (11) which is both ends of the rope, formed with opened both ends and a rope passage (20), and shaped like a symmetrized stick comprises a first yaw unit (22) recessed from an upper surface of the handle (3) from the rope passage; a penetration unit (23) vertically penetrated inside and contacted with the first yaw unit; a second yaw unit (21) contacted with the penetration unit and recessed from a lower surface of the handle; and a fixing unit fixing the aglet of the rope.
NOVELTY - An AV (Audio Video) system for vehicle having a charging function is provided to have a function of charging a cellular phone, thus sales of the AV system for vehicle can be promoted while user convenience may be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A connection port (114) is connectable with a terminal having a rechargeable battery. A microcomputer (112) generates a driving signal accordingly as the terminal is connected to the connection port (114). A charging unit (200) is driven based on the driving signal, and is supplied with power for vehicle to convert the power into a charging voltage, to charge the rechargeable battery of the terminal connected to the connection port (114).
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a lithium battery which has increased contact area between an active material and an electric conducting agent, thereby showing high power and high capacity, and therefore is suitably useful for a hybrid electric vehicle.    USE - For lithium cells, which are suitable for hybrid electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium battery is manufactured by the method comprising the steps of: admixing a positive or negative electrode active material and an electric conducting agent to a solvent; adding a binder to the obtained admixture; applying a positive or negative electrode collector with the obtained mixture to prepare a positive or negative electrode plate; and placing a separator between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate to assemble a battery. Preferably, the binder is a flourine-based polymer.
NOVELTY - Provided are a positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery which can be applied to a battery for hybrid electric vehicle requiring high power, and a lithium secondary battery using the positive electrode active material.    USE - For lithium cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anode active material comprises a compound containing lithium; and a conductive material which is adhered to the surface of the compound containing lithium, wherein the conductive material has an average diameter which is 2/1,000 or more of the diameter of the compound containing lithium. Preferably the conductive material is mechanically coated on the surface of the compound containing lithium.
NOVELTY - Provided are a positive electrode which shows a high power and is applied to an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a fuel cell vehicle, etc., and a lithium secondary battery containing the positive electrode.    USE - For oxide electrodes of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anode contains anode active mass comprising a lithium-nickel composite oxide as a positive electrode active material, wherein the positive electrode active mass has a charge density (the weight per unit volume) of 1.9-2.6 g/cc and a loading level (the weight per unit area) of 9-13 mg/cm^2. Preferably the lithium-nickel composite oxide is represented by LiNi_0.8 M_(0.2-x) M'_x O2, where M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Co, V, Ti, Zr, Cr, Cu, Zn, Ga, Gd, Al, Mg and La; M' is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ti, W, Cr, Mo, G, Ta and Si; and 0.01less than=xless than=0.1.
NOVELTY - A gate (46) is arranged at metal mold for injection molding at metal mold region corresponding to separator non-product portion (44). A molding material is injected from gate to space for molding in metal mold, and separator intermediate product (18M) is molded. The gate corresponding point of separator intermediate product is removed with separator non-product portion, when removing separator non-product portion from separator intermediate product.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of gate portion and separator shape processing are performed simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the fuel cell separator manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    separator intermediate product (18M)    separator non-product portion (44)    separator product portion (45)    gate (46)
NOVELTY - The surface treatment apparatus has substrate (150) facing an another substrate conveyed in sputter apparatus (40). The sputter cathode, of the lot with target material in surface facing one of the substrates, is arranged such that the cathode is symmetrical with the substrate. The magnets arranged in the sputter cathode back side move to the extension direction of the substrate and a plasma power supply generates plasma between substrates.    USE - For thin plate surface processing apparatus used for magnetron sputtering of a fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - A uniform corrosion resist film is formed on the substrate effectively and efficiently. The production cost of the surface treatment apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the surface treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    surface treatment apparatus (1)    etch apparatus (30)    sputter apparatus (40)    conveyance tray (100)    substrates (150)
NOVELTY - First converter (2) controls the output of an autonomous power supply (1), such as a fuel cell and a diesel engine generator, which generates fixed electric power. An electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) (3) is charged b electric power supplied from first converter. A second converter (4) controls voltage input from the ELDC to an inverter (5) which converts electric power supplied from the second converter. Main motors (6) are driven by electric power supplied from the inverter.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electric vehicle to operate even if output power of autonomous power supply is small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text). (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Autonomous power supply (1)    First converter (2)    EDLC (3)    Second converter (4)    Inverter (5)    Main motors (6)
NOVELTY - The nano composite magnet is obtained by mixing hard magnetic particles and soft magnetic particles, each manufactured in liquid phase process, and bonding both particles by exchange bonding.    USE - For generator and motor used for domestic electrical appliance and motor vehicles such as hybrid motor vehicles and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nano composite magnet has favorable magnetic characteristics such as high maximum energy product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nano composite magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart explaining the manufacturing method of nano composite magnet using cobalt-nickel spinel ferrite particles and cobalt particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The polarizing electrode has a carbon composite material formed by making a fibrous carbonaceous material grow on the surface of activated carbon by vapor phase epitaxial process. The mass fraction of the fibrous carbonaceous material in the carbon composite material is set in the range of 0.1-50 mass%.    USE - For electrical double layer capacitor for power supply of hybrid vehicle and for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging of the electrical double layer capacitor is performed at high speed and the reduction of the electrostatic capacitance of the electrical double layer capacitor is restrained by using the polarizing electrode consisting of a carbon composite material formed by making fibrous carbonaceous material grow on the activated carbon surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - An anode plate (5) provided facing the anode (2) has anode gas channels (9) formed at gas distribution region of thin plate (5b). A frame (5c) made of insulating resin, is provided on thin plate surrounding the anode gas channels.    USE - For fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient insulation is maintained between cells having different electric potential and also size of fuel cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Half plate (5)    Thin plate (5b)    Frame (5c)    Anode gas channel (9)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (100) has an anode material containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide as an anode active material, a cathode material containing a lithium insertion material as a cathode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte obtained by dissolving a lithium-compound electrolyte in an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a halogenated organic compound and a polymerizable monomer.    USE - As motor drive power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, and as power supply for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, video tape recorder and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery exhibits high thermal runaway inhibitory effect, and avoids ignition bursting by thermal runaway.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Winding-type electrode (1)    Anode plate (2)    Cathode-type plate (3)    Separator (4)    Electrode leads (5,6)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery pack mounting structure consists of battery pack (40,50) accommodated in a console box formed between a driver's seat and a front passenger seat, and a junction box (60) provided on the battery pack in the console box. A direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter (110) is electrically connected by the junction box and a harness (130) and is provided at the downward direction of the driver's seat or front passenger seat.    USE - For battery pack mounting structure mounted on electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between the battery pack in console box and junction box is reduced and the length of harness is reduced, thus improving the operability of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of interior of vehicle chamber with console box and removed front sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vehicle floor surface (10)    battery packs (40,50)    junction box (60)    DC-DC converter (110)    harness (130)
NOVELTY - A coolant composition, contains piperidine or its derivative(s) (1) in a base.    USE - For fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition maintains the initial stage electric conductivity and the piperidine derivative compound suppresses the raise in electric conductivity by suppressing the oxidation of base. The composition has low electric conductivity for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coolant composition, contains piperidine or its derivative(s) of structural formula (1) in a base.    R1-R6 = H, oxo, hydroxyl, amino, 1-20C hydrocarbon, hydrocarbon optionally substituted with 1-20C oxo group, hydroxyl, amino, or alkoxy carbonyl, or 1-20C heterocyclic group.
NOVELTY - A coolant composition contains an amino alcohol or an aminophenol which contains at least one nitrogen atom bonded with atom group containing at least one nitrogen atom in a molecule. The atom group is 3C or more hydrocarbon and its derivative(s) or 2C or more hydrocarbon which contains heteroatom and its derivative(s).    USE - For cooling of fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition has favorable initial stage electric conductivity.
NOVELTY - The holder case (2) comprises inflow port (4) and discharge port (5) having larger opening area at the side of respective plates (8,9). The volume of cooling air flowing into the case through the inflow port at the side of plate (8) is larger than the volume of cooling air at the side of plate (9) and the volume of cooling air ejected to exterior from the case through the discharge port at the side of plate (9) is larger than the volume of cooling air at the side of plate (8).    USE - For electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature difference of several battery modules is decreased so the cooling efficiency of battery modules is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of holder case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (1)    Holder case (2)    Inflow port (4)    Discharge port (5)    Plates (8,9)
NOVELTY - A mechanical charge battery comprises activated carbon fibrous structure (3) to which carbon black and/or carbon nanofiber are adhered by high temperature diffusing treatment.    USE - As power supply for motor vehicles, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical charge battery is eco-friendly, and has low power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mechanical charge battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electron carrier material (2)    Activated carbon fibrous structure (3)    Electron accepting material (4)    Separator (5)    Electron donor material (6)    Cathode (7)    Electrolyte liquid (8)
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing agent in front-stage desulfurizer of desulfurizing apparatus (23) arranged at a fuel-cell system (1) is periodically exchanged, and desulfurizing agent in later-stage desulfurizer is semi-permanently used. Then, fuel of fuel cell system is desulfurized.    USE - For desulfurizing fuel such as gaseous hydrocarbon compound used for manufacturing hydrogen of fuel cell system (claimed) used as power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur content of fuel is efficiently reduced to extremely low concentration, by reducing the usage amount of desulfurizing agent. The leakage of sulfur compound to the later-flow side is controlled. Hydrogen is efficiently manufactured by preventing poisoning of catalyst with sulfur.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen, which involves modifying desulfurized fuel; and    (2) fuel cell system using the manufactured hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline flowchart of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Water supply pipe (11)    Fuel inlet tube (12)    Desulfurizing apparatus (23)    Water pump (24)    Fuel cell (34)
NOVELTY - Gas supply apparatus (1) has a gas pipe (16,17) that guides gas from a gas-storing device (13) to a high-pressure tank (15). A wave refrigerator (14) provided at the gas pipe, where gas is supplied to a supply place via the wave refrigerator.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a gas supply apparatus that performs rapid filling of high-pressure gas with respect to resin-made tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram that shows the gas supply apparatus.    Gas supply apparatus (1)    Gas storing device (13)    Wave refrigerator (14)    High pressure tank (15)    Gas pipe (16,17)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage apparatus has a container (1) accommodating a powder-form hydrogen storage material (2) which occludes hydrogen, and a selective transmissive membrane (3) which does not transmit the hydrogen storage material. Hydrogen is transmitted between the external device and the container using the hydrogen discharged from the powder-form hydrogen storage material.    USE - For storing hydrogen used in fuel cell for electric power generation and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage apparatus suppresses external outflow of hydrogen storage material, and carries out hydrogen filling in less time with favorable hydrogen flow rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrogen storage apparatus.    Container (1)    Powder-form hydrogen storage material (2)    Selective transmissive membrane (3)    Selective transmissive membrane surfaces (3a,3b)
NOVELTY - A center console (20) is made to accommodate the socket main body (23), arranges inbetween a backrest of driver seat (10) and front passenger seat (11). The opening of the socket main body faces the position of handbrake lever (21).    USE - For power supply installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily install power supply used to charge portable electric equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the accessory socket.    Driver seat (10)    Front passenger seat (11)    Center console (20)    Handbrake lever (21)    Socket main body (23)
NOVELTY - A step-up circuit (3) increases the output voltage of a battery (2), and supplies electric power to a motor through a control circuit (22). A capacitor (C) is provided at the output side of the step-up circuit, and performs charging and discharging of electric power to and from the motor.    USE - For power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - Prolongs lifetime of components by providing capacitor at output side of step-up circuit. Improves steering assistance and reduces burden to battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the power device with electric power steering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (2)    Step-up circuit (3)    Control circuit (22)    Capacitor (C)    Resistor (R)
NOVELTY - The controller monitors a variation in the electric current, temperature linkage starting circuit voltage and temperature. The starting circuit (105) starts a microcomputer (118) to calculate the state of control object, after receiving external starting signals such as key-on signals, door-open signals through a starting terminal (111).    USE - For electronic apparatus controller such as battery controller (claimed), power-supply controller (claimed), heat regulation controller (claimed), used in motor vehicles (claimed) e.g. electric power train, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the micro computer is shortened. The number of components such as starting signal wire can be reduced collectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electronic apparatus controller.    electric current linkage circuit (105)    starting terminal (111)    voltage linkage circuit (112)    microcomputer (118)    temperature linkage circuit (135)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell separator is formed by laminating a hydrophilic cross-linked polymer sheet which has a carbon powder, in at least one surface of a substrate. The substrate consists of thermosetting resin or thermoplastic resin and a carbon material.    USE - For solid polymeric type fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator has outstanding hydrophilicity, and high wettability in groove portion by using hydrophilic cross-linked polymer sheet layer having a carbon powder in the surface. The produced water is ejected without retaining in the groove portion by the inflow of fuel gas. Hence the supply of the fuel gas is not disturbed with excess water and electromotive force is stabilized. The fuel cell stack formed using the separator, performs stable electric power generation for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel cell separator; and    (2) solid polymeric type fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A system for secure removal and fitting of a battery block (3) in a fork lift truck, or similar vehicle, has an additional lifting eye (9) fitted to the outer end of the battery. Also a roller (7) is fitted under the inside end of the battery support tray (4). To remove the battery a hoist is attached to the outer lifting eye to pull out the battery while supported between the hoist and the roller. As soon as the main lifting eye (8) is accessible it is secured by a second lifting strap enabling the battery to be hoisted away from the vehicle.    USE - Battery powered vehicles, fork lift trucks, flat bed trucks    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid and safe removal and fitting of battery blocks    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section through a battery block in a vehicle.    Battery block (3)    Battery support tray (4)    Main lifting eye (8)    Outer lifting eye (9)    Support roller (7)
NOVELTY - The saddle contains two liquid reservoirs made from a flexible rubber material and provided with a total of four connections each linked via a check valve to a dynamo driven by a paddle wheel. A person pedalling the bicycle will deform the saddle as their legs move up and down such that the right-hand reservoir will be compressed, forcing liquid to flow towards the left-hand reservoir and as it does so it drives the paddle wheel. The left-hand reservoir is then compressed, forcing the liquid to flow back towards the right-hand reservoir. A rechargeable battery can be connected to the dynamo.    USE - Bicycle saddle capable of generating electricity for driving dynamo.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is easier to ride when the dynamo is in use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the underside of the saddle.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage structure comprises a hydrogen absorption layer (1) of magnesium or a magnesium-based hydrogen absorption alloy, sandwiched between a pair of hydrogen diffusion layers (2) including a hydrogen diffusion material. The hydrogen storage structure preferably includes several hydrogen absorption layers and several hydrogen diffusion layers, arranged alternately.    USE - For storage of hydrogen gas, useful in development of fuel cell motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage structure provides large hydrogen storage amount, and fast hydrogen absorption rate at room temperature. The hydrogen diffusion material in the hydrogen diffusion layer, exhibits high speed diffusion movement of the hydrogen atoms. The hydrogen storage structure enables safe handling, as the magnesium or magnesium-based hydrogen absorption alloy does not directly contact the atmosphere. The hydrogen storage structure has excellent hydrogen-absorption amount, volume storage density and hydrogen-release.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a hydrogen storage structure.    hydrogen absorption layer (1)    hydrogen diffusion layers. (2)
NOVELTY - The coolant composition contains a compound having a structural formula which includes a cyclic atomic arrangement introduced with a carbonyl group and having an unsaturated bond.    USE - For cooling fuel cells of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent antifreezing properties. The composition prevents base from oxidizing and generates an ionic substance which enables to maintain low electric conductivity over long period of time.
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has unit batteries (11) spaced apart from each other. A barrier (20) is arranged between the unit batteries. An airflow portion (22) is formed by the protrusions formed on the front and rear surface of the barrier. The strength reinforcing portion (24) formed on the opposite side edges of barrier and the protrusions are formed between the strength reinforcing portions. The reinforcing portion has a channel.    USE - For use as power source for motor driving devices such as hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), electric vehicles, wireless vacuum cleaners, motor bikes and motor scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the barrier is enhanced and the deforming of unit battery is prevented. The heat-dissipation efficiency of battery module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of battery module.    battery module (10)    unit batteries (11)    barriers (20)    airflow portion (22)    strength reinforcing portion (24)    nuts (31)
NOVELTY - The clamp has a pair of spring-loaded lever arms pivotally joined at a pivot, where each lever arm comprises handle and jaw ends. A flat electrical conductor (32) has an engagement aperture integrally formed near an end of the conductor, where a relief slot (40) is incorporated into smaller end of the engagement aperture. Another end of the conductor is covered with an electrically insulating material to form a handle, where the insulating material is made of rubber and plastic.    USE - Battery terminal clamp, e.g. for motor vehicle use.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating material is made of rubber and plastic, thus reducing likelihood of short-circuit. The relief slot is incorporated into smaller end of the engagement aperture, thus improving flexibility and fine adjustment of the engagement aperture. The arrangement of the clamp effectively reduces addition of moving parts to spring-loaded battery terminal clamp at a reduced cost, and hence improves reliability of the battery terminal clamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery terminal clamp.    Flat electrical conductor (32)    Engagement aperture (34)    Power cable (36)    Battery terminal bolt (38)    Relief slot (40)
NOVELTY - Holder (40) supports a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (10) between the current collector plates (12,13), within the fuel chamber (20). The holder comprises screw rods (42) fixed on the upper and lower surfaces of a spacer (41) for screwing the current collector plates and MEA onto the rods.    USE - For note-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of liquid fuel is prevented by closely adhering the current collector plates to membrane electrode assembly within the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the direct methanol fuel cell unit.    membrane electrode assembly (10)    current collector plates (12,13)    fuel chamber (20)    holder (40)    spacer (41)    screw rod (42)    nut (43)
NOVELTY - The system has a vibration dampening mounting structure and an electric accessory motor that is electrically coupled to a DC power bus and mechanically coupled to a vehicle accessory e.g. water pump, to provide operational power to the accessory. The electric accessory motor and the accessory are affixed to the mounting structure that is affixed inside or outside of an internal combustion engine compartment of the vehicle. A set of batteries are electrically coupled to the DC power bus to store power generated by a main power unit, where the accessories are of shaft driven type.    USE - Used for powering a heavy-duty hybrid vehicle e.g. series and parallel hybrid-electric transit buses (claimed), refuse collection truck, passenger car and light truck, accessory e.g. hydraulic pump, water pump, vacuum pump and compressor such as brake air compressor or air conditioning compressor, for air brake or air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the electric accessory motor facilitates to shutdown the internal combustion engine when the vehicle and its accessories are adequately powered by the batteries, thus operating the engine less frequently, and hence resulting in greater fuel efficiency. The electric accessory motor provides power to the vehicle accessory, thus mounting the accessory anywhere in the vehicle, and hence making the accessory more accessible, and removing the accessory from an environment that contributes to wear and tear. The accessories are of shaft driven type, thus realizing significant savings in the overall cost of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a powering system of driving vehicle accessories.
NOVELTY - Separator comprises carbon fibers (2,3) with flow-path patterns formed on upper and lower surfaces of an electroconductive thin plate (1) made of stainless steel, carbon or titanium.    USE - For fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - Gaseous diffusion function is achieved while reducing the thickness and size of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the separator.    electroconductive thin plate (1)    carbon fibers (2,3)
NOVELTY - The structure includes a battery pack arranged between a driver's seat (11) and a front passenger seat (12) and having a secondary battery cooled with cooling air emitted through an emission duct (90,100) from vehicle chamber interior. The emission duct is arranged under the driver's seat and front passenger seat.    USE - For cooling secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable living environment in vehicle by suppressing bad influence by cooling air emitted from battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery pack, the sirocco fan, and the perspective diagram that extracted only the emission duct.    Driver's seat (11)    Front passenger seat (12)    Emission duct (90,100)    DC-DC converter (110)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a gas opening (4) provided with a shut-off valve (3). The shut-off valve is opened, when the applied pressure exceeds a predetermined pressure.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The container is maintained airtight for a long period of time, hence the performance decrement of the capacitor is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the electrical double layer capacitor.    laminated region (1)    container (2)    shut-off valve (3)    gas opening (4)    bonding region (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a hydrogen concentration sensor (20) installed in the exhaust flow path (15) of the downstream side of the cathode of the fuel cell stack (1). When the hydrogen sensor detects that the hydrogen concentration exceeds a threshold value, a pressure control unit sets the differential pressure which is a difference of the fuel gas pressure of the anode and air pressure of the cathode, so that the hydrogen concentration becomes smaller.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of gas is reduced. The operability is not impaired by reduction of operating power and the continuation of the running of the fuel cell can be enabled comfortably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell stack (1)    cell voltage sensor (2)    temperature sensor (3)    hydrogen tank (4)    pressure control valve (5,16)    exhaust flow path (15)    hydrogen concentration sensor (20)    control unit (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a detector for measuring the internal pressure of each of the hydrogen tanks arranged in its hydrogen supply path. The downstream side of the tank has a shut-off valve and a controller for opening-closing the shut-off valve. The controller open-close the valve when the differential pressure of the detected internal pressure, differs from the pre-set pressure.    USE - For hydrogen supply apparatus for fuel cell system mounted on vehicle, such as fuel cell electric vehicle, compressed natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The filling flow rate, filling speed of hydrogen can be increased and hence the injection time can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the control flowchart of the hydrogen supply apparatus.(Drawing includes non English language text).
NOVELTY - A control unit (31) has judgment unit to perform scavenging air processing when a monitoring unit judges that the temperature of fuel cell (10) detected by a sensor (37) is less than a predetermined value. The control unit judges whether an electrical energy stored in a battery (34) is enough for monitoring the state of fuel cell. The monitoring unit is started to monitor the state of fuel cell if enough electrical energy is stored in battery else a judgment unit for performing final processing of fuel cell is started.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is protected from frozen residual moisture content even if the system is stopped for a long time. The durability of fuel cell can be improved and the consumption of useless energy can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system protection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell (10)    air compressor (21)    hydrogen supply source (22)    control unit (31)    battery (34)    temperature sensor (37)
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has two connecting units (11,12) that are attached through an attachment opening (16A) in predetermined manner. A water-proof structure (17A) comprising a groove or a cap, is formed at the connector case (12A) for preventing penetration of water droplet (WR) into the attachment opening. A display (18) showing the position of the water-proof structure, is formed on the connecting unit (12).    USE - For connecting wirings in rotary electric machine e.g. motor generator of drive unit used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of water droplet into connector case is prevented without need for special cap or sealant, simplifying structure of the connector and preventing capability degradation of elements e.g. resolver oil-level sensor water level sensor, etc., connected to the connector. Position of the water-proof structure can be confirmed from the outer side of the case, through usage of the display. The connecting units can be connected easily without considering position of the water-proof structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for rotary electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection structure of the connector.    connector (10)    connecting units (11,12)    connector case (12A)    attachment opening (16A)    water-proof structure (17A)    display (18)    water droplet (WR)
NOVELTY - Either a seal portion (7F) or a seal portion (7S) is attached to a film (3). The film absorbs moisture of high humidity gas flowing in one gas passageway. The film humidifies low humidity gas flowing in another gas passageway.    USE - For fuel cell used in vehicles, and also for electric machines, electronic devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Handling of film is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) film attachment structure;    (2) attachment method of humidifier; and    (3) attachment of film attachment structure for humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of attachment form of humidifier.    separator (2)    film (3)    seal portion (7F,7S)    film attachment structure (8)
NOVELTY - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide having specific imide structural unit (1), is new.    USE - For cation exchanger used for electrolyte film used for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel sulfonated aromatic polyimide has excellent mechanical strength, and provides electrolyte film having excellent proton conductivity and barrier property with respect to liquids.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonated aromatic polyimide having imide structural unit of formula (1), is new.    Ar=tetravalent aromatic group;    A=-CO or -SO2;    Ar1=bivalent groups of formulae (a-d);    Q=-O-, -S-, -CO-, -SO2-, -CH2-, -CF2-, -C(CH3)2- or -C(CF3)2-;    D1=-O-, -S- or -SO2-;and    X=sulfonic acid group or aromatic hydrocarbon group having substituent.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cation exchanger, which contains the sulfonated aromatic polyimide; and    (2) electrolyte film, which consists of cation exchanger.
NOVELTY - Calculation unit (40) calculates heat receiving amount of cooling water, based on inflow gas total enthalpy which is total value of enthalpy of air supplied to cathode and enthalpy of fuel gas supplied to anode and exhaust gas total enthalpy which is total value of enthalpy of fuel gas ejected from anode and enthalpy of air ejected from cathode. The deterioration of electrolyte film is determined, when difference of calculated and detected heat receiving amounts of cooling water is greater than preset value.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of electrolyte film can be detected quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    drain pump (4)    circulation pump (5)    pressure control valve (8)    calculation unit (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling circuit (3) with a coolant circulating pump (11) that circulates a coolant across an intermediate heat exchanger (2) towards a battery (4). The cooling circuit is controlled by a regulating unit that regulates the temperature of the coolant. The exchanger is placed between the cooling circuit and an air conditioning loop (1) of a heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning installation of a vehicle.    USE - Used for maintaining a temperature setting of a battery of an electric motorization vehicle such as an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle (claimed), where the battery is used for propelling the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device uses the air conditioning loop so that the battery is cooled or reheated, based on the temperature needs of the battery. The intermediate heat exchanger can be introduced between the air conditioning loop and the cooling circuit without modifying the loop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery`s temperature setting maintaining device.    Air conditioning loop (1)    Intermediate heat exchanger (2)    Cooling circuit (3)    Battery (4)    Evaporator (6)    Condenser (8)    Coolant circulating pump (11)
NOVELTY - The system has relays (30, 32, 34) connecting a module (26) to an electric network of a vehicle, in one configuration, by utilizing connections (41, 42), where the relays (30, 32, 34) are open. The relays connect modules (26, 27) in series to the network, in another configuration. The connection is made upstream of an inverter (38) by connections (36, 43) and the modules are series connected by a connection (35), when the modules (26, 27) are connected to the network.    USE - Used for generating energy in an electric circuit of a motor vehicle (claimed) for supplying a traction motor that is utilized for the traction of the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the modules is such that only one of the module`s temperature is raised to a positive temperature in a simple and rapid manner, even if the environment is at a temperature less than 0 degrees, so that the time and the thermal energy necessary for starting the module is reduced so as to start the electric generation in a rapid manner. The need for drawing energy from the battery is thereby avoided. The other module can be heated by the former module, thus reducing the fuel consumption required for the staring of the fuel cell. The system utilizes the voltage transformer utilized with a battery, thus ensuring the compatibility of electric voltages and hence avoiding the need for installation of an additional voltage transformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating energy in an electric circuit of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a supply and electric connection unit in the case of a fuel cell system comprising two independent modules.    Battery (14)    Modules (26, 27)    Relays (30, 32, 34)    Connections (35, 36, 41, 42, 43)    Inverter (38)    Control device (47)
NOVELTY - The structure has a main battery (13) and a secondary battery (14) together constituting a power supply system of a vehicle in which a fresh air conduit (1) is laid at a forward part of an engine room. An engine body (2) is installed at a rear part of the room, where fresh air drawn in through the duct is supplied to the engine body through an intake air passage. The main battery is disposed on one side of the body, and the secondary battery is disposed on one side of the main battery. The batteries are mounted on back of the engine room.    USE - Used for arranging an engine-associated component e.g. battery and air cleaner, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine body is installed at the rear part of the engine room, and the main battery is disposed on one side of the engine body, so that the intake air passage is linearly arranged over overall length, thus improving air intake performance in an efficient manner, and improving the driving stability. The batteries are mounted on the back of the engine room, thus providing a crush space which is critical in the event of a collision at the forward part of the engine room, thus improving safety of vehicle occupants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a structure for arrangement of engine-associated vehicle components.    Fresh air conduit (1)    Engine body (2)    Main battery (13)    Secondary battery (14)    Front side frame (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining when an electrical load coupled to a direct/alternating (DC/AC) converter causes a link voltage of the converter to fall below a predetermined link voltage level. A DC/AC output inverter of the converter is controlled to cause the converter to provide a non sinusoidal output waveform when the link voltage falls below and exceeds the predetermined link voltage level, respectively.    USE - Used for monitoring load of a DC/AC converter particularly in a vehicle. Also for an electrical device e.g. incandescent lamp, rectifier/capacitor and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases power capability of the DC/AC converter to better allow the converter to handle overload conditions that occur at start-up or during operation of the converter in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power system comprising a processor coupled to the DC/AC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for monitoring load of a DC/AC converter.
NOVELTY - The clamp has a clamping ring (2) with a cylindrical receiving opening (3) for receiving a battery pole, and two clamping flanges (7, 8) whose distance is adjusted from each other by a clamping screw (10). The clamping ring and the clamping flanges lie in a common plane. The screw is oriented below an angle between 5 to 45 degrees to the common plane of the ring and the flanges. The clamp is formed from one-piece.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed) for attaching a connecting cable to a respective pole of the vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping screw is oriented below an angle between 5 to 45 degrees to the common plane of the clamping ring and the clamping flanges, such that a nut used for tightening and/or loosening the clamping screw is detached from a surface of the battery in an easy manner by a screw-wrench. The wrench achieves full revolutions without projecting parts of the clamp over an outer edge of the battery. The clamp is formed from single piece, such that it is stable and is easy to handle. The device is formed from the metal plate by pressing and bending the metal plate, such that it is inexpensive compared to conventionally cast battery clamps. The clamp avoids the need for longitudinal slots and lugs during production, thus simplifying the design of the clamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery clamp.    Battery clamp (1)    Clamping ring (2)    Receiving opening (3)    Clamping flanges (7, 8)    Clamping screw (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a manifold (14) including a mounting plate, a fuel cell stack (12) including two ends, where one end of the fuel cell stack includes a port in communication with the manifold. A clamping system (16) is disposed on another end of the fuel cell stack and engages the mounting plate of the manifold to couple the manifold to the fuel cell stack. A saddle is disposed on the latter end of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Used for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The clamping system enables the inlet and outlet connections to the manifold without the fuel cell stack, thus providing simpler assembly of the fuel cell system. The clamping system allows easy access to the fuel cell stack and manifold for servicing the fuel cell system, thus enabling high density packaging, reducing the cost and complexity of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a manifold mounting system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Manifold (14)    Clamping system (16)    Mounting brackets (26)
NOVELTY - Baffle has a baffle unit disposed in a path of air flowing through a cathode air flow space. A pattern of perforations (34,36) directs the air flowing through the cathode air flow space. The cathode air flow space is formed between cathodes and interconnects. A coating is applied for modulating reflectivity and absorption of heat of the baffle unit in a region (46) of the baffle, where the baffle is formed from stainless steel sheeting.    USE - Used for distributing air within a cathode air flow space of a fuel cell stack for an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pattern of perforations directs the air flowing through the cathode air flow space such that temperature variations across a surface area of a cathode adjacent to the baffle are minimized. The coating is applied for modulating the reflectivity and absorption of heat of the baffle unit in the region of the baffle, thus reducing heat transfer through high absorptivity and low reflectivity in the region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of a cathode air flow baffle.    Baffle (10)    Baffle units (28,32)    Perforations (34,36)    Region (46)
NOVELTY - Stack has two separators (113, 113`) having raised portions and channel portions which constitute hydrogen and oxygen transport channels (115, 117) on two sides of the separators. The channels are alternately disposed in a same period on both surfaces of the separators. The channels have a transverse cross section with a rounded shape, where the thickness between the channels is maintained at a specific distance. A membrane-electrode assembly is located between the separators and contacts the raised portions of the sides of the separators.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system, as a mobile power source for a vehicle, a distributed power source for a home and building, and a small-sized power source for an electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen and oxygen channels are alternately disposed in the same period on both surfaces of the separators, thus enhancing structures of the channels while preventing from penetrating and mixing of the channels. The channels have the transverse cross section with the rounded shape so that angled portions are avoided from interfering with flow of the hydrogen and oxygen passing via the channels, thus allowing smooth flow of the hydrogen and the oxygen in the channels, and hence improving performance of the stack. The thickness between the channels is maintained at the specific distance, thus reducing total thickness of the separators, thereby reducing total volume of the stack, and hence providing a fuel cell system with a compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Separators (113,113`)    Hydrogen transport channel (115)    Electricity generators (116)    Oxygen transport channel (117)    Channel portions (119a,119b)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery retaining assembly (42) with a clamp (44) movable between a clamped condition, where the clamp clamps a battery in a storage location and a released condition, where the clamp allows removal of the battery from the storage location. A separate locking tab moves between a locked position, where the tab locks the clamp in the clamping position and an unlocked position, where the tab allows the clamp to be moved to the released condition.    USE - Riding vehicle e.g. car, truck, jeep, bus, motorcycle, carriage, tractor, automobile, and construction equipment, for a child.    ADVANTAGE - The battery retaining assembly with the clamp moves between the clamped condition, where the clamp clamps the battery in the storage location and the released condition, where the clamp allows removal of the battery from the storage location, thus facilitating the battery retaining assembly to adequately hold the battery package in its storage location while a child is driving the vehicle, and allowing convenient access and removal of the battery package by a supervising adult.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of removing the battery from the riding vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an under-the-hood region of the vehicle.    Battery retaining assembly (42)    Clamp (44)    Locking tab (46)    Central section (50)    Front section (54)
NOVELTY - The indicator uses the dielectric effect, where the dielectric constant of the coolant is much higher than air. The indicator gives a signal, if the level of the coolant in a coolant surge tank is either too high or too low. The indicator is exterior to the coolant surge tank.    USE - Used in a coolant tank assembly that is utilized in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The indicator provides reliable level measurement for the coolant water surge tank. The indicator even detects very low level. The level sensor is exterior to the coolant surge tank, so that no connections are required to go through a coolant tank wall. The indicator is not in contact with any gases that are contained in the coolant tank. The indicator is not susceptible to freeze.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a contact free level indicator and a coolant tank assembly.
NOVELTY - Provided are a separator for a fuel cell which is excellent in conductivity, chemical stability, mechanical stability and formability and improves the lifetime of a fuel cell, its preparation method, and a fuel cell system containing the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one kind of conductive polymer selected from the group consisting of polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene, polyacetylene, poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) and polyphenylene vinylene; 1-1,000 parts by weight of a conductive carbon; optionally a dopant; and optionally 1-1,000 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polymer. Preferably the conductive carbon is at least one selected from the group consisting of graphite, super P, acetylene black, Ketjen black, Denka black, carbon black, carbon nanotube and carbon nanohorn.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided are a powder type molding material for a separator of a fuel cell which shows a uniform mixing dispersion, and a separator of a fuel cell prepared by using the molding material which is improved in conductivity, mechanical strength and molding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The powder type molding material comprises 65-97 parts by weight of a conductive carbon material; 5-35 parts by weight of an epoxy resin; a curing agent powder; and an antistatic agent. Preferably the conductive carbon material, the epoxy resin, the curing agent powder and the antistatic agent have an average diameter of 0.2-20 micrometers. Preferably the powder type molding material has an angle of repose of 15-30 degrees and a bulk density of 0.05-0.55 g/cm^3. 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A power control apparatus for an engine control device in a hybrid electric vehicle is provided to enhance operation stability of the hybrid electric vehicle by constantly maintaining time to initiate communication with other control devices simultaneously by maintaining a reset time and a waveform as a square wave.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A standby power generator (10) generates a 5V standby voltage and supplies power to respective control units when a voltage from an auxiliary battery is supplied. A latch voltage stabilizer (20) maintains a voltage at 5V from the time point when an ignition key signal is changed from on to off until a power latch is terminated, so that an EMS (Energy Management System) sensor group and an actuator keep operating. A reset generator (30) outputs a reset signal at an active low state when a new ignition key signal is supplied after the power latch is terminated according to a first application of the auxiliary battery and detection of an ignition key signal at the active low state.
NOVELTY - The condenser (15) has several tubes (2) with inner fins (1) through which gas (8) containing moisture content is guided. The inner fin is in rectangular or trapezoidal form and has height of 1.5-3.5mm and pitch of 3-7mm. The angle of slope of leg portion in inner fin is less than or equal to15degrees with respect to right angle. The crest and trough portions of inner fin in each tube are positioned in gravity direction. Both ends of tubes are connected to headers (4,5) and core outer periphery is fitted in a casing (6).    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The compact condenser with favorable condensation capability is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the condenser.    Inner fin (1)    Tube (2)    Condensers (4,5)    casing (6)    Gas (8)    Condenser (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a high voltage battery pack consists of multiple battery modules connected in series, and a low voltage battery pack for ancillary equipment. A load is driven by supplying electric power from battery pack for ancillary equipment. An electric circuit is connected with one of the battery modules and operates as a backup power supply of load. The electric circuit electrically insulates the battery module when supplying electric power to the load.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an inexpensive power supply device that can be used as back power supply of load during emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart showing the control structure of the program executed by ECU. (The drawing shows non-English language.)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte (4) contains a pyrazolium compound salt (1).    USE - For electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as auxiliary power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The pyrazolium compound salt exhibit liquid state at normal temperature, has low viscosity, high conductivity and low freezing point. The electrical double layer capacitor using the electrolyte has favorable charging and discharging characteristics over a wide temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contains a pyrazolium compound salt of general formula (1).    R1=1-10C alkyl;    R2-R5=1-10C alkyl;and    X=acid component.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical double layer capacitor using the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of electrical double layer capacitor.    Negative electrode cap (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Collector (3)    Electrolyte (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an air supply path (71) and a hydrogen supply path (74) which supplies air and hydrogen into a fuel cell (20). A hydrogen compressor (10a) connected to a hydrogen line (75) sends pressurized air to the fuel cell using the pressure of hydrogen off-gas exhausted from fuel cell.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of the electric power generation efficiency is eliminated, by balancing the hydrogen pressure and air pressure suitably. Also by the use of motor-driven compressor of small size, operation time and power consumption are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an oxidation gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    hydrogen compressor (10a)    fuel cell (20)    air supply path (71)    hydrogen supply path (74)    hydrogen line (75)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte material contains a polyelectrolyte having a polymer formed by polymerizing a vinyl monomer, as basic structure, and a hindered amine light stabilizer (1-50 mass%) with respect to total mass of the components. The polyelectrolyte has ion exchange capacity of 0.5-6 meq/g.    USE - For electrolytic solution and catalyst paste for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte material has high durability and oxidation resistance over long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolytic solution;    (2) catalyst paste; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises an oxidizing-agent off-gas exhaust port (45a), at lower portion of fuel cell unit (8) obtained by integrating humidifier (3) and fuel cell stack (2), along the downward direction.    USE - For vehicle, electric machine and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Excess freezing in an oxidizing agent off-gas exhaust port is suppressed, even when used in cold district.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell (1)    stack (2)    humidifier (3)    off-gas exit (32p)    fuel cell unit (8)    oxidizing agent off-gas exhaust unit (45)    oxidizing agent off-gas exhaust port (45a)
NOVELTY - An electrode group (508) has positive and negative pole plates alternately arranged, with a separator between them. A pair of connector (506,507) is attached to the plates, through positive and negative electrode straps (504,505) at outer and center sides such that the connectors (506,507) are eccentric from center of positive and negative electrode straps, towards center and outer direction, respectively.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode group can be correctly inserted into the battery jar, by easily recognizing the polarity of positive and negative electrodes straps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the lead storage battery.    positive electrode strap (504)    negative electrode strap (505)    connectors (506,507)    electrode group (508)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell has a separator (10) whose tongue-shaped structures (18e,18f) are connected with tongue-shaped structures (28a-28d) of another separator (20) through insulating pins (44c,44d) so that the hinge coupling portions (40c,40d) are formed on the periphery of separators. The tongue-shaped portions (18a-18d) and insulating hooks (42a,42b) of coupling portions (40a,40b), are connected on the separator (10) through the insulating pins (44a,44b) such that the insulating hooks are engaged with the groove (50a,50b) formed at the back of the separator (20).    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for assembling fuel cell is reduced, while eliminating the need to position the separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) separator;    (b) manufacture of fuel cell; and    (c) manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    separators (10,20)    tongue-shaped structures (18a-18f,28a-28d)    coupling portions (40a-40d)    insulating hooks (42a,42b)    insulating pins (44a-44d)    grooves (50a,50b)    fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a case (2) for accommodating the target battery (1) such that the case (2) is accommodated in another case (3). The cooling fans (4,6) are mounted in each case, for circulating air (12,13) in the gap (2a) formed between the case (2) and the battery and in the gap (3a) formed between the cases (2,3).    USE - For cooling battery mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is cooled uniformly by distributing the temperature uniformly in the cases enclosing the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    battery (1)    cases (2,3)    cooling fans (4,6)    motors (5,7)    air (12,13)
NOVELTY - A stop process controller determines the break point of vehicle stop processing according to the system state detected by the stop process-state detector. A restart controller detects the starting point based on the detected system state and restarts the vehicle according to the detected starting point without stopping supply of air to the anode.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures rapid restarting of the electric vehicle without sound and vibration, according to the restart requirement after an idle period of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the restart operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Pair of fuel cell separator (18) which consists of reactive-gas flow path (27,28) formed between convex portion (50). The reactive-gas flow path are formed in the membrane electrode assembly. A dot shaped convex portion (50a) is formed at the intersection portion (51,52) of the gas flow paths when each of the pair of gas flow path projects on the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric-power-generation property in region which gas passageway crosses. Enables to obtain high electric-power-generation properly uniformly over whole region of electric-power-generation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the separator.    separator (18)    reactive-gas flow path (28)    fluid manifold (29)    fuel-gas manifold (30)    oxidation gas manifold (31)    convex-shaped portion (50)    fuel-gas flow path projection area (51,52)
NOVELTY - The protective cover (10) is formed of flexible material. The fuse cover (12) has upper-surface wall and side wall (12-2). The side wall extends in a downward direction from the edge of the upper-surface wall. The ring portion (20) encloses the downward-direction extension portion of the fuse unit in an annular form.    USE - For battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the protective cover is prevented, even if the cover contacts the vehicle panel at the time of vehicle collision and the detachment of the cover during collision is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the protective cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    protective cover (10)    fuse cover (12)    side wall (12-2)    terminal cover (14)    hinge (16)    ring portion (20)    slits (22)    opening (26)    rib (28)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical element has an electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte provided in a case (1). The case comprises a cladding material (3) having a triple-layer structure of metal (A) layer/metal (B) layer/heat-fusible resin layer in portion(s). Metal (A) is stainless-steel, and metal (B) is a metal having a larger adhesive strength with the heat-fusible resin than stainless steel. The cladding material is sealed using the heat-fusible resin layer.    USE - As resin-sealed lithium ion battery and large-sized batteries used for automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical element has high degree of freedom and capacity, and excellent mechanical strength and reliability with respect to prolonged preservation. Since stainless steel has excellent corrosion resistance, the electrochemical element is stably used for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the electrochemical element.    Case (1)    Cladding material (3)    Anode current collection tab (10)    Cathode current collection tab (11)    Flange (12b)
NOVELTY - Anode separator (8) which consists of a hydrogen flow path (7) clamps a membrane-electrode composite unit (13). The hydrogen flow path and hydrogen introduction manifold (20) are connected with a diffuser (22). A porous carbon (14) provided in the diffuser of anode separator adjust the humidity of fuel gas between hydrogen flow path and hydrogen introduction manifold.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of the anode separator.    hydrogen flow path (7)    porous carbon (14)    hydrogen introduction manifold (20)    diffuser (22)    air introduction manifold (24)    air ejection manifold (25)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (100) comprises anode and cathode side catalyst layers (120a, 120b) clamping an electrolyte film (110) which contains solid polymer electrolyte. The electrolyte contains inorganic oxide such as silicon dioxide (SiO2) and transition metal oxide, e.g. manganese dioxide (MnO2) which has the capability to decompose hydrogen peroxide dispersed in electrolyte film.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical durability of the MEA is improved without reducing proton conductivity of electrolyte film, as deterioration of electrolyte film due to hydrogen peroxide is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    MEA (100)    electrolyte film (110)    anode side catalyst layer (120a)    cathode side catalyst layer (120b)    gaseous diffusion layers (130a, 130b)    separators (140a, 140b)
NOVELTY - The separators (16,17) are provided at the outer side of a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (15) equipped with porous electrode layers (12,13) formed at both sides of an electrolyte film (11). The porous electrode layers are formed of electrode material which promotes four electronic reaction rather than two electronic reaction in the operating environment, and of an electrolyte component at the anode side and cathode side.    USE - For electric vehicle, motor vehicle and for domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the generation amount of hydrogen peroxide in the inside of the fuel cell and improves the durability of the fuel cell without reducing the gas-permeability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    electrolyte film (11)    anode electrode layer (12)    cathode electrode layer (13)    membrane electrode assembly (15)    separators (16,17)    fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The movable unit conveys at the vicinity of the wall surface (2a) of the flow path that contacts with the fluid, so that exchange of heat was formed parallel to the wall surface. The carbon dioxide faces and flows through the annular section (4a) between the inner pipe (2) and the outer pipe (4). The stress of the bias coil (9) was excelled in the water temperature rising and the spiral wire (8) of the shape memory alloy made more than the deformation temperature.    USE - Used for pump water heater, a domestic and business air conditioner, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the scale plugging, without reducing the heat exchange capability, thus increasing the long-term reliability of the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially broken sectional drawing of the pipe axis direction of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inner pipe (2)    Wall surface (2a)    Outer pipe (4)    Annular section (4a)    Spiral wire (8)    Bias coil (9)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element (10) is arranged in a recess (11) formed in the inner peripheral surface of the exhaust port (6) of internal combustion engine. The thermoelectric element produces electric power according to temperature difference between the high-temperature side face (10a) and low-temperature side face (10b) of the thermoelectric element. The high-temperature side face faces to the exhaust port.    USE - For generating electric power using exhaust heat from internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances effectiveness of generation of electric power through full utilization of high-temperature exhaust gas of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of the relevant part of electric power generating apparatus.    Exhaust port (6)    Thermoelectric element (10)    High-temperature side face (10a)    Low-temperature side face (10b)    Recess (11)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric element (10) generates electric power by the temperature difference between high temperature side face (10a) and low temperature side face (10b) attached to the tube surface of the exhaustion port (6). The high temperature side face is exposed in the exhaustion port. The low temperature side face is arranged at cooling water channel (8) placed around the surroundings of exhaustion port.    USE - For internal combustion (IC) engine.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric element generates electric power more efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of thermoelectric-element.    exhaustion port (6)    cooling water channel (8)    thermoelectric element (10)    high temperature side face of thermoelectric element (10a)    low temperature side face of thermoelectric element (10b)
NOVELTY - The electrolyzer (1) has a through-hole (13) connected to gas chamber such that the through-hole (13) is connected to the base through-hole (14) at the base (7). The base through-hole is connected to the container through-hole (15) at which a gas exhaust port (16) is connected. An insulation sealant layer is formed between the bottom wall of the container (2) and the base.    USE - For solid polymer type water electrolyzer used in hydrogen generator used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer type water electrolyzer can be attached or removed from the hydrogen generator easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generator with solid polymer type water electrolyzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electrolyzer (1)    base (7)    through-holes (13,14,15)    gas exhaust port (16)
NOVELTY - The hydride is supplied to a reactor (13) and heated in the presence of dehydrogenation catalyst (15), by maintaining the supplied hydride in liquid-phase state. The hydrogen gas is separated and removed by hydrogen separation unit (16).    USE - For removing hydrogen used for fuel cell for motor vehicles or house.    ADVANTAGE - A large amount of hydrogen is removed from hydride efficiently. Hydrogen recovery is improved by maintaining hydrogen pressure of exit side of hydrogen separation unit below atmospheric pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen removal apparatus.    Booster pump (12)    Catalytic reactor (13)    Heater (14)    Dehydrogenation catalyst (15)    Hydrogen separation unit (16)    Suction pump (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has electrolyte (3) arranged between positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2). An opening ejects substance generated by electrochemical reaction in positive or negative electrode, to outside. A filter (6) covering opening, contains nitrogen-containing compound which absorbs intermediate product generated by electrochemical reaction.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use as battery for personal computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The ejection of generated intermediate product to outside is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    positive electrode (1)    negative electrode (2)    electrolyte (3)    liquid fuel (4)    filter (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel comprises an organic compound (I) as antifoamer dissolved in a liquid mixture of methanol and water. The fuel is circulated through and supplied to the fuel electrode of a fuel cell.    USE - For direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is efficiently supplied to the fuel electrode with stabilized output over a long period, without poisoning of the catalyst layer of fuel electrode, production of foam, jamming of pipe and empty shoot of solution-sending pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel comprises an organic compound of formula (I) as antifoamer dissolved in a liquid mixture of methanol and water. The fuel is circulated through and supplied to the fuel electrode of a fuel cell.    R1=cyclic oxime;    R2=oxy group or alkylene oxy group;    R3=benzoquinone;and    R4=hydroxyl or alkyl oxy group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circumference of unit cell of direct methanol fuel cell.    Unit cell (1)    Mixer (2)    Outbound path pipe (3)    Inbound path pipe (4)    Supply pipe (10)
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises a container structure (12), an electric power generator (20) and an electric power circuit integrated into unit of size and weight that can be transported by a truck. An electric power circuit (22) carried by the container structure and is connected to the electric power generation plant (20). The latter is configured to power the electric power circuit (22). The electric power generation plant is configured to receive hydrogen and oxygen from their respective supplies and produce electrical power and pure water by processing hydrogen and oxygen. the electric power generation plant includes a proton-exchange membrane in a hydrogen fuel cell that comprises an anode and cathode connected to the electric power circuit.    USE - For providing pure water and electricity to location not serviced by municipal utilities.    ADVANTAGE - Provides both electrical power and pure water without requiring a water-treatment plant or source of untreated water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for providing pure water and electricity to target area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic plan view of the containerized utilities supply assembly.    containerized utilities supply assembly (10)    container structure (12)    walls (18)    electric power generation plant (20)    electric power circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The cell has a polymer electrolyte membrane (46) sandwiched between an anode and a cathode, where one of the polymer membrane, anode, or cathode comprises fluorine atoms susceptible to a conversion to fluoride anions in an operation of the cell. A polymer electrolyte with fluorine atoms is distributed along chains of polymer molecules, and moieties of a fluoride ion sequestering agent are attached to the polymer molecules.    USE - Used for motive and stationary electric power generation in a fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte with fluorine atoms is distributed along the chains of polymer molecules, and moieties of the fluoride ion sequestering agent are attached to the polymer molecules, thus causing a decrease in the concentration of free fluoride ions, and hence decreasing the rate of corrosion of the base metal conductor plates and catalyst metals, thereby increasing the working life of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial illustration of a magnified view of a portion of a membrane electrode assembly.    Electrodes (40)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (46)    Catalytic particles (60, 62)    Catalyst (62)    Conductive material (64)
NOVELTY - The system has an auxiliary electric system (100) with an electric storage device (70) and a power supply line connecting the storage device and a DC-to-DC converter to each other. An electric accessory serves as an electric accessory other than a fuel cell accessory and is connected for being supplied with electric power from the line. Another electric accessory is connected for being supplied with power from another line.    USE - Used for a fuel cell (claimed) for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric system allows electric accessories having rated voltages depending on applications to be used, is of a highly general nature, and is constructed inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of supplying electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric system for a fuel cell.    Electric system (10)    Electric storage device (70)    Power supply line (73)    DC-to-DC converter (74)    Auxiliary electric system (100)
NOVELTY - The sensor has walls delimiting a gas detection chamber (27), and having an introduction port through which an observed gas is introduced into the chamber. A measuring unit measures concentration of a subject gas contained in the observed gas. A heater constitutes a portion of the walls, where the portion faces the chamber. A dehumidifier (38a) absorbs water in a reversible manner and is disposed on a portion of the walls that are located opposite to the introduction port with respect to the measuring unit.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. catalytic combustion hydrogen sensor, in a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dehumidifier absorbs water in the reversible manner, thus preventing decline in accuracy of detection of the subject gas, and damage or degradation caused when current is applied to the measuring unit with water being deposited on the surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a gas sensor.    Gas detection chamber (27)    Circuit board (30)    Stays (33)    Heaters (36a, 36b)    Dehumidifiers (38a, 38b)
NOVELTY - The system has a charging device connected to a power generating device. A battery controller is connected to the charging device. A battery is connected to the battery controller. A motor controller is connected to the battery controller. An electric drive motor is connected to the motor controller. The generating device has a wind turbine assembly (310) capable of producing electrical power, where the assembly is raised outside the body of a vehicle while the vehicle is not in motion.    USE - Used for powering a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (claimed), and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is capable of recharging itself so that charge is generated without the need for an external or fixed stationary electric source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of front and top of a vehicle.    Wind turbine blade (306)    Support bracket (308)    Wind turbine assembly (310)    Wind vane (311)    Solar panel (312)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a set of membrane electrode assemblies (101) that are sandwiched between a printed circuit board (105). A connector (103) is formed as a golden finger on the printed circuit board and is connected with positive and negative electrodes of the membrane electrode assemblies, where the connector is of male connector type or female connector type.    USE - Used in an assembly structure to be plugged into a motherboard of a computer or portable electronic instrument, to supply electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the fuel cell forms a modularized power supply source, ensures the convenient usage of the fuel cell as the interfacial adaptor card and completely utilizes the plug-in property to make the maintenance of adaptor type fuel cell more easier. The motherboard can directly plug the fuel cell to make motherboards of versatile electronic instruments with electrical power themselves and prevent power supply problems of electronic instruments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an assembly structure used for an adaptor type fuel cell    (2) a motherboard for an electronic instrument and comprising a print circuit board and a plug-in device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an adaptor type fuel cell.    Adaptor type fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assemblies (101)    Connector (103)    Printed circuit board (105)
NOVELTY - Separator (10) has a gas passageway formation block (12) with multiple through holes having small diameter in a mesh shape for forming a gas passageway between a separator main portion (11) and an electrode layer. The gas passageway formation block is integrally fixed to the separator main portion. The gas passageway formation block is formed from a flat expanded metal (EM).    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by making gas contact the electrode layer uniformly by using the gas passageway formation block having through holes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell stack with the separator.    separator (10)    separator main portion (11)    gas passageway formation block (12)    linear concave portion (12a)    linear convex portion (12b)    junction portion (13)
NOVELTY - Separator has metal thin plate (11,12) each with linear concave region (13) and linear convex region (14) respectively. A gas-passage formation component and current collection component are formed by laminating an expanded metal on the linear concave and convex regions.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by decreasing current collection resistance and improving current collection efficiency sharply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of the collector.    collector (10)    metal thin plates (11,12)    linear concave region (13)    linear convex region (14)
NOVELTY - The chemical agent spreader has a fuel cell (2), heat generating element (3), a chemical agent supporter (4) and main structures (5,6) which are provided at a main case (1). The fuel cell supplies electricity to the heat generating element so that the supporter is heated. The upper surface of the main structure (6) is opened to expose the fuel cell, when the main structures are separated.    USE - For diffusing chemical agent e.g. aromatic agent, deodorizer, acaricide, microbicide, insect pest, harmful animal repellent, insecticide, growth controlling agent of insect pest, and blood-sucking action prevention agent.    ADVANTAGE - Since the main structures are detached distantly, the fuel cell is heated from the upper surface of the main structure, thus avoids transmission of heat to the chemical agent easily and avoids bad influence on the chemical agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the chemical agent spreader.    main case (1)    fuel cell (2)    heat generating element (3)    chemical agent supporter (4)    main structures (5,6)
NOVELTY - The system has an attachment type electrical storage type solar cell that can work an air conditioning heating ventilation system on a start-up continuation target efficiently without influencing an idling stop state or an engine state.    USE - Air-conditioning system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform start-up drive of e.g. in-vehicle air conditioning and heating, ventilation function even if attachment to vehicle body does not influence control or engine power of idle running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the chart of the air-conditioning adjusting-device system. (Drawing includes non-English text).
NOVELTY - A hybrid system has a voltage rise direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (7) with a capacitor (14) for smoothing the output current while connected with a hybrid battery (9) between inverter circuits (8) to correct and discharge the electric power loss accompanying the charge of the capacitor by performing charging and discharging control of the hybrid battery with a propulsion motor (5) and a generator (6).    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures precise charging and discharging control calculation. Protects vehicle components since over charging and over discharging of battery is reduced. Improves driving property and reduces power consumption of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hybrid vehicle controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a hybrid system. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Propulsion motor (5)    Generator (6)    DC-DC converter (7)    Inverter circuits (8)    Hybrid battery (9)    Capacitor (14)
NOVELTY - The system determines completion of pre-charge of a capacitor (24) based on battery electric current from an electric current sensor (34), when the electric current sensor (34) is normal. The completion of pre-charge of capacitor (24) is determined based on the battery voltage from a voltage sensor (32) and capacitor voltage from a voltage sensor (36), when occurrence of abnormality in electric current sensor is detected.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-charge of the capacitor is appropriately determined irrespective of the abnormality in electric current sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    motor (10)    capacitor (24)    voltage sensors (32,36)    electric current sensor (34)
NOVELTY - A cell laminate comprises a single cell that includes a membrane electrode assembly (MEA). The MEA consists of anode catalyst layer (2a) and a cathode catalyst layer (3a) arranged on both sides of an electrolyte film (1). A separator is provided on the outer sides of the MEA. A pressure detector (10) includes a piezoelectric element that detects the pressure applied along normal line direction of lamination surface of the electrolyte film.    USE - For e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for domestic cogeneration system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure applied to electrolyte film can be directly detected, and the change of pressure inside the fuel cell can be suppressed. The electric power generation capability and durability of the fuel cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fastener is arranged on the edge portion of the cell laminate. A controller controls the fastening pressure applied to cell laminate from the fastener based on the value of detected pressure by the pressure detector. The pressure detector is arranged in parallel to lamination surface of electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of the fuel cell.    electrolyte film (1)    anode catalyst layer (2a)    cathode catalyst layer (3a)    pressure detector (10)    electrode (12)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (2) has an off-gas inlet port (25). The flow rate limiting factor is controlled during starting of humidifier for limiting flow rate of off-gas supplied to humidifier. A control unit (7) performs off-gas control operation by flow rate limit operation.    USE - For vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The flooding phenomenon in fuel cell is suppressed and the electric power generation reaction in fuel cell is ensured favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Humidifier (2)    Control unit (7)    Reactive gas exit (24)    Off-gas inlet port (25)
NOVELTY - The battery management system calculates the electric current variation and temperature from battery information stored in a data base. The impedance is calculated by performing co-linear approximation of the parameters of electric current variation, voltage variation and impedance variation when the electric current variation and temperature in data base exist in a setting range. The ratio of current value and initial value of impedance is calculated as battery deterioration factor.    USE - For estimating deterioration state of battery in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of battery of vehicle is determined correctly for reflection in battery management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of battery deterioration factor calculation processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A light source (3) emits light (5) to a hydrogen sensitive light control mirror (1) of a probe (2) and a photodetector (4) receives the light (6) reflected from the mirror. The change in reflectance and/or transmittance of the mirror due to hydrogenation of the mirror, is detected based on the received light.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), motor vehicle (claimed) using hydrogen fuel battery or using hydrogen as fuel, hydrogen filling station (claimed), hydrogen pipeline (claimed), hydrogen internal combustion engine, hydrogen storage system (claimed) and hydrogen electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is detected using compact, cheap and simple structure with operation stability, without need for electric power. Hence the earth-leakage or spark due to hydrogen leak are avoided and safety is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell;    (2) motor vehicle;    (3) hydrogen filling station;    (4) hydrogen pipeline;    (5) hydrogen storage system; and    (6) hydrogen electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen sensitive light control mirror (1)    probe (2)    light source (3)    photodetector (4)    probe light (5)    reflected light (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining when an actual link voltage of a direct/alternating current (DC/AC) converter falls below a predetermined link voltage level. A commanded link voltage is increased to a preset link voltage level that is greater than the nominal link voltage level when the actual link voltage of the DC/AC converter falls below the predetermined link voltage. The converter is restarted.    USE - Used for increasing commanded link voltage of a direct/alternating current (DC/AC) converter for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The commanded link voltage is increased to the preset link voltage level that is greater than the nominal link voltage level when the actual link voltage of the DC/AC converter falls below the predetermined link voltage, thus temporarily increasing the power capability of the direct/alternating current converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power system comprising a processor coupled to direct/alternating current (DC/AC) converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow representation of a direct/alternating current (DC/AC) converter.
NOVELTY - The controller has a memory storing state information on a secondary battery (501). The memory includes memory groups (104a-104n) comprising nonvolatile memories rewritable on the basis of one unit or several units. A switch (103) selects the memory groups, and a reader/writer (102) writes or reads state information on the secondary battery into or from the memory group as selected by the switch.    USE - Used for detecting and controlling a state of an electrical charge storage unit e.g. lead storage battery, lithium secondary cell, nickel-hydrogen cell and electric double-layer capacitor, in an electric vehicle e.g. electric power train, power supply system, decentralized power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The reader/writer writes or reads state information on the secondary battery into or from the memory group as selected by the switch, thus enabling to secure the number of rewrite times as required without replacement of memory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery controller.
NOVELTY - Fuel cells, concretely a fuel battery module and a method for modularized assembling and repairing the fuel battery. The fuel battery module is assembled of dipolar plate and MEA through connector; the method firstly divides the fuel battery into plural unit modules for assembling, assembles the dipolar plate and MEA into a fuel battery module and as assembling the battery, uses end plate and fixed screw rod to assemble plural fuel battery modules together so as to obtain the needed modularized battery. As one or two sections of the battery are damaged, it changes and repairs the damaged modules. It can effectively raise the assembling success rate of the battery and lays a foundation of repairing the battery and raises the assembling efficiency and reduces the repairing cost of the battery.    USE - For fuel cell uses.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle mixed power system using super capacitor as auxiliary power device belongs to the field of fuel cell vehicle technology. The galvanic pile of fuel cell system is connected with motor controller by means of forward direction of power diode: the super capacitor is connected with cathode of power diode by means of bidirectional main DC/DC converter; the low-voltage end of bidirectional 24V DC/DC converter is connected with 24V battery, its high-voltage end is connected with cathode of power diode; the motor controller, bidirectional main DC/DC converter, super capacitor management system, bidirectional 24V DC/DC converter, fuel cell controller and whole vehicle controller are electrically connected; and the fuel cell controller, bidirectional main DC/DC converter, bidirectional 24V DC/DC converter, motor controller and super capacitor management system are connected with whole vehicle controller by means of CAN network.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a kind of tyre capable of generating electric power with the running gas inside running tyre as power. Inside the inflated inner tube of tyre, one intercepting part is set, and two intercepted parts have individual holes connected together via some connector through steel ring, so that the inside gas runs through the connector to drive the power generator inside the connector. When the vehicle runs, the gas inside the tyre runs in certain direction to drive the vane wheel to make the power generator to generate electric power.
NOVELTY - The austenitic stainless steel contains composition containing carbon (in mass%) (0.01-0.15), silicon (0.01-3), manganese (0.01-2), copper (0.1-2.5), chromium (23-30), nickel (16-25), aluminum (0.005-0.20), nitrogen (0.001-0.4), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), yttrium and lanthanum as rare earth metals (0.005-0.1), and remaining iron and unavoidable impurities. The steel contains less than 5x10-3/microns2 of inclusions containing yttrium and lanthanum on the surface.    USE - For heat exchanger and modifier of fuel cell, and micro gas turbine of distributed power supply used in high temperature humidification gas environment.    ADVANTAGE - The austenitic stainless steel has excellent scale-proof peelability in high temperature humidification gas environment, excellent workability, weldability and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The austenitic stainless steel contains composition containing carbon (in mass%) (0.01-0.15), silicon (0.01-3), manganese (0.01-2), copper (0.1-2.5), chromium (23-30), nickel (16-25), aluminum (0.005-0.20), nitrogen (0.001-0.4), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), yttrium and lanthanum as rare earth metals (0.005-0.1), niobium, titanium and vanadium (0-1), calcium and magnesium (0-0.01), molybdenum, tungsten, tantalum, rhenium and iridium (0-6), boron, zirconium and hafnium (0-0.1), cobalt (0-3), palladium, silver, platinum and gold (0-1), and remaining iron and unavoidable impurities. The steel contains less than 5x10-3/microns2 of inclusions containing yttrium and lanthanum on the surface.
NOVELTY - The noise eliminator (10) has an inner pipe (30) with several sound transmission holes such that the exhaust gas flows along the axial direction. An outer shell (12) encloses the inner pipe such that the sound absorbing material is placed between the outer shell and the inner pipe. The outer shell has a waste water discharge section (16) for receiving the water flowing into the outer shell, and allowing the water to flow outside the outer shell. The sound absorption material is in a position not to absorb the water from the water discharge section.    USE - For noise eliminator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The noise reduction capability of the noise eliminator for the fuel cell, is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the noise eliminator for the fuel cell.    Noise eliminator (10)    Outer shell (12)    Waste water discharge section (16)    Inner pipe (30)    Waste water drain hole (34)
NOVELTY - The chopper circuit comprises two divided main reactors (L1,L2) constituting a single reactor, and a main switch (S1) whose terminals are connected to an end of series combination of the reactors and to one of the voltage terminals of direct current power supply (E1). A series connection of a snubber diode (D1) and a snubber capacitor (C1) is connected across the main switch and an auxiliary switch (S2) is connected between the junction of snubber diode and snubber capacitor and the junction of the reactors.    USE - For snubber assisted zero voltage and zero current transition (ZVZCT) chopper circuit of voltage-rise type, voltage reduction type and buck-boost type, for fuel cell electric vehicle and semiconductor power converter.    ADVANTAGE - The soft switching is performed by zero current and the heat loss is eliminated. The conversion efficiency is improved, preventing the excessive current and excessive voltage during turning ON and OFF of the main switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of snubber assisted zero voltage and zero current transition chopper circuit.    snubber capacitor (C1)    snubber diode (D1)    output diode (Ds)    direct current power supply (E1)    reactors (F,L2)    main switch (S1)    auxiliary switch (S2)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a positive electrode mixture layer including an olivine-type lithium phosphate and lithium containing transition metal oxide mixture, a binder agent and a carbon material-conductive agent, a negative electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode mixture layer has olivine-type lithium phosphate of concentration in a range of 50-90 weight% with respect to the total weight of the olivine-type lithium phosphate and a lithium containing transition metal oxide.    USE - For regenerating power source used in hybrid automobile, power-assisted bicycles etc.    ADVANTAGE - The power regeneration performance of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is improved by the high resistance value of the olivine-type lithium phosphate and diffusion of lithium ions. The electrically insulating layer on the surface of the olivine-type lithium phosphate is activated by diffusion of lithium ions into the lithium-containing transition metal oxide layer. The diffusion path of lithium ions is shortened. The output battery voltage is increased by the concentration of the lithium-containing transition metal oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph explaining the relationship between the resistance and concentration proportion of olivine-type lithium phosphate.
NOVELTY - The battery pack comprises non-aqueous electrolyte batteries, each including an anode containing lithium-transition metal oxide with a layered crystal structure and a cathode containing lithium-titanium composite oxide with spinel structure. The ratio of available electric capacity of the cathode at 25degreesC to an available electric capacity of the anode at 25degreesC, is 1.02-2.    USE - For vehicles (claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and also for emergency power supply of electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack with excellent charge-discharge cycle characteristics, is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery pack.    printed circuit board (12)    anode terminal (13)    cathode terminal (14)    wirings (15,17)    connectors (16,18)
NOVELTY - A rectangular hexahedral battery case (21) of the rechargeable battery (20) receives an electrode assembly (22) that contains the positive and negative electrodes (22b,22c) and a separator (22a) connected between the electrodes. The circular or rectangular projections (E) integrally formed on an outer surface of the case, is uniformly arranged in a predetermined pattern with varying size and shape.    USE - For battery module (claimed) used in motors of hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, electric scooters, electric bicycles, and wireless vacuum cleaners.    ADVANTAGE - The projections are used as inlet and outlet for the cooling air. The heat dissipation is maximized by the projections in the case. The heat generated due to the charging and discharging of the batteries are effectively dissipated such that an accident such as fire caused when excessive impact is applied to the battery is prevented. The safety and performance of the batteries are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of rechargeable battery.    rechargeable battery (20)    rectangular hexahedral battery case (21)    electrode assembly (22)    separator (22a)    positive electrode (22b)    negative electrode (22c)    projections (E)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has several unit cells (11) accommodated in a unit cell housing (12). The unit cell housing has several cylindrical protrusions (20) formed projecting from its internal surface in a predetermined pattern, using which turbulence in the coolant air (13) flowing along the unit cells is provided.    USE - For motor driven electric machines such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), cordless cleaner, motor vehicle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the unit cells is improved by using the unit cell casing. Thermal imbalance occurring in the battery module is prevented. The coolant air flow is controlled by the casing protrusions. The temperature of the unit cells are controlled efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an unit cell cooling efficiency improvement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a planar cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery module.    rechargeable battery module (10)    unit cells (11)    unit cell casing (12)    coolant air (13)    protrusions (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has bipolar plate (60) comprising lands (64) between reactant gas flow channels (62). A hydrophilic metal oxide layer is deposited as random islands (68) on the bipolar plate to maintain conductive properties of the plate.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell efficiency is improved by reducing electrical contact resistance and ohmic losses using hydrophilic metal oxide layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of bipolar plate of the fuel cell.    bipolar plate (60)    reactant gas flow channel (62)    land (64)    metal oxide island (68)    exposed area (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) comprises bipolar plates (18,30) consisting of several flow channel (28,32,38,46) responsive to reactant gas. The plates are coated with metal oxide layer (50,5d) that makes the plate hydrophilic. The material and thickness of oxide layer are selected so that hydrofluoric acid within the cell etches away an outer surface of layer at desired rate to expose a clean surface of oxide layer continuously without etching oxide layer completely over predetermined lifetime of the cell.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A clean hydrophilic surface is continuously exposed during operation of the fuel cell improving electrical performance of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (10)    bipolar plates (18,30)    flow channels (28,32,38,467,48)    sheets (34,36,42,44)    metal oxide layer (50,52)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an ion exchanger (5) for removing ions contained in a cooling fluid in a circulation system. Ions contained in the cooling fluid in one heat exchanger are removed by circulating a portion of the cooling fluid through the heat exchanger and the ion exchanger when the temperature of the cooling fluid is below a predetermined value. A fuel cell is cooled by circulating the cooling fluid through the fuel cell and the heat exchanger when the temperature of the cooling fluid is above the predetermined value.    USE - Used for cooling a fuel cell in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively suppresses an increase in the conductivity of the cooling fluid by applying an appropriate treatment to the portion of the cooling fluid when the thermostat operating temperature is approached and also enables the cooling fluid that does not sit in the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system.    Cooling fluid passage outlet (1a)    Cooling fluid passage inlet (1b)    Ion exchanger (5)    Cooling fluid piping (25)    Orifice (27)
NOVELTY - The ejector has an auxiliary-stream gas introducing portion having several holes formed in the auxiliary stream chamber facing the nozzle. A diffuser is provided at distal end of nozzle injecting drive-stream gas, for drawing in the auxiliary gas introduced by gas introducing portion by negative pressure generated in the drive-stream gas so as to combine the auxiliary-stream gas with the drive-stream gas. A needle is slidably inserted into the nozzle using a drive unit, for adjusting the opening area of the nozzle.    USE - For variable flow rate ejector used as hydrogen circulating pump in solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate and flow velocity of auxiliary-stream gas are controlled with high accuracy, without being affected by the deviation of the needle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    ejector (10)    fuel cell (21)    oxidant supply unit (24)    heat exchanger (25)    water separator (26)
NOVELTY - The module has a set of unit cells (11) arranged at particular intervals. A heat sink plate (20) is mounted between the unit cells, where the heat sink is adapted to dissipate heat generated by the unit cells. A cooling channel (21) circulates a coolant that is formed on a side of the heat sink plate when a surface of the heat sink plate with the cooling channel contacts an entire surface of the unit cells.    USE - Rechargeable battery module especially for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, cordless vacuum cleaner, motorbike or electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink plate improves the cooling effects by dissipating heat through the air, thus reducing the volume of the rechargeable battery module by decreasing the number of heat sink plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for dissipating heat from a set of unit cells arranged at particular intervals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a rechargeable battery module.    Unit cells (11)    Heat sink plate (20)    Cooling channel (21)
NOVELTY - The module has a set of unit cells (11), and a housing (12) in which the unit cells are mounted. A coolant for controlling the temperature in the housing circulates in the housing, where the set of unit cells is disposed in the housing on a slant at a predetermined angle with respect to an inflow of the coolant. The set of unit cells is arranged at predetermined intervals to form a cell series.    USE - Used as a power source for a portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The set of unit cells is disposed in the housing on the slant at the predetermined angle with respect to the inflow of the coolant, thus improving the cooling efficiency to effectively cool the unit cells, and hence ensuring that the entire battery module is free from local thermal imbalances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic planar cross-sectional view illustrating a structure of a rechargeable battery module.    Unit cells (11)    Housing (12)    Cell series (15)    Inlet (18)    Outlet (19)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a wheel comprised of a rim and a central portion. The rim has an outside rim face and an inside rim face of the central portion comprised of a center hub (13) and spokes. The spokes are connected to the rim and hub. A lighting device includes a power source e.g. battery attached to the wheel. The power source is fixedly positioned on an outside rim face. A light ,e.g. LED (50) is mounted in passageways on a front face of the wheel. A solar cell and a rechargeable battery are positioned in the wheel hub. A radio remote control unit may be used to activate the lighting system.    USE - Wheel lighting assembly for use in vehicle e.g. car, truck and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The light is mounted in the passageways on the front face of the wheel, thus providing safe operation of the vehicle under low visibility conditions, and hence helping the vehicle drivers to overcome their blind spots when driving the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top down view of a back side of a wheel assembly.    Center hub (13)    Spokes (26)    Hub passageway (28)    Light (50)    Rim passageway (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting and installing subsidiary engine (2) in a self-propelled vehicle, where the engine drives and powers devices and accessories that need and use power to maintain the vehicle and a main engine (1). The subsidiary engine is installed such that the main engine is made free from all power taps and free from burden of driving and powering energy using devices and accessories for maintenance of the vehicle and for running maintenance of the main engine.    USE - Used for controlling a power source of a self-propelled vehicle e.g. car, where a subsidiary engine is included to drive ancilliaries such as air conditioning, power steering pump.    ADVANTAGE - The method purely and only utilizes all unattenuated and unhampered power output of the main engine of the self-propelled vehicle, for propulsion and moving of the self-propelled vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power source for a self-propelled vehicle comprising a main engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power source of a self-propelled vehicle.    Main engine (1)    Subsidiary engine (2)    Electric starter motor (3)    Oil pump (4)    Crankcase (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a spiral wind turbine to power an electric generator to run an electric motor and recharge batteries of the electric vehicle. The wind is created when the electric vehicle starts to move. The wind causes the blades of the spiral wind turbine to rotate for powering the electric generator. A controller keeps track of power supplies and switches from the generator to battery bank or back as needed.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spiral wind turbine recharges the batteries of the electric vehicle by utilizing the wind generated by the vehicle, thus avoiding outside power source and eliminating the need of gasoline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a spiral wind turbine placed behind a grill.
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting an output power of an engine or an accumulated energy to an output shaft by way of a power transmission system to drive an output shaft and the drive wheels of a vehicle interlocked with the output shaft to rotate. A power level of a pedaled quantity of an accelerator pedal is determined. A rotational speed of the engine is determined for power level on a fuel economizing characteristic curve. A value obtained by adding a preset shaft speed value to the rotational value is defined as a lower limit rotational speed.    USE - Used for controlling a vehicle e.g. parallel hybrid automobile, rail vehicle and ship, driving system, work machine and agricultural machine.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the rotational speed of the engine to raise the flywheel for efficient starting of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic skeletonized representation of a vehicle driving system.    Engine (1)    Flywheel (3)    Motor generator (5, 40)    Power source (7)    Drive wheels (20)
NOVELTY - The system has an air conditioning compressor with a jackshaft mounted on a hub of the compressor. An electric motor is connected to the jackshaft by a belt for the motor, where the electric motor has a drive shaft and a pulley rigidly secured on the shaft with no clutch. The jackshaft has another pulley for the electric motor drive, where an end of the jackshaft that is not proximate to the compressor is rotatably held by a bearing and a bearing bracket.    USE - Used for supplying air conditioning to a cabin of a truck.    ADVANTAGE - The end of the jackshaft that is not proximate to the compressor is rotatably held by the bearing and the bearing bracket, thus increasing the capability of the jackshaft to withstand side loading.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an auxiliary system having an auxiliary electric motor that drives an air conditioning compressor.
NOVELTY - The system has a by-pass associated to a balancing current corresponding to current passing from the bypass. The by-pass consists of a Zener diode or several Schottky diodes each parallel to a supercapacitor (SC) permitting to by-pass the current. The by-pass permits to obtain a low by-pass current to capacitance ratio whose maximum value is of 4.3 microampere/Farad.    USE - Used for storing energy by accumulating ionic charge in the transport field such as starting of engine and power increase of hybrid vehicle, as well as in the stationary field such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The by-pass associated to balancing current permits to obtain a low by-pass current to capacitance ratio, thus avoiding excessive power consumption by the system. The system allows the balancing of the super-capacitor with diodes of different characteristics, from low passing current. The system is sufficient to ensure the balancing of the voltages of the super-capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diode configuration/supercapacitor.    Supercapacitor (S)
NOVELTY - The separator material contains graphite powder as electroconductive base material. The material contains liquid precursor for glass matrix formation as an essential component.    USE - For manufacturing separator used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent electroconductivity, mobility and heat-resisting property.
NOVELTY - An injection stage (2) supplies separator and application stage (3) applies sealing compound to separator surface. A heating stage (4) hardens sealing compound by heating and collection stage (5) collects the attached separators. A selective compliant articulated/assembly robot arm (SCARA) robot (6) rotates centering on rotary shaft and conveys separator on each stage while holding the separator. The stages are arranged at the circumference of robot and centering on the robot.    USE - For attaching separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient conveyance between each process for attaching separator. Work time is shortened and productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator attachment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the separator adhesive bonding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    injection stage (2)    application stage (3)    heating stage (4)    collection stage (5)    robot (6)
NOVELTY - A rotor core (71) has several salient poles (I-VIII) protruded from main section (71a), at equal intervals. A coil (72a) for headlight, is wound around the poles (I,II) and (IV,V), while winding the coil (72b) for battery, around the coils (III,VI,VIII).    USE - For generator of two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating time for winding coil for load and charging is reduced while reducing the magnetostriction sound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the generator using armature structure.    rotor (60)    core (71)    main section (71a)    coil for headlight (72a)    coil for battery (72b)    salient poles (I-VIII)
NOVELTY - The outer periphery of a coil (4) wound on a core (3a, 3b) is filled with magnetic power and resin whose magnetostriction characteristic is negative. The inner periphery of the coil is filled with a magnetic powder and a resin whose magnetostriction characteristic is positive.    USE - For electrical storage battery mounted on electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle and car.    ADVANTAGE - The inductance components provides the core which produces less noise and a magnetic field with high magnetic permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for inductance components manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the inductance components.    inductance components (1)    insulating layer (2a)    core (3a, 3b)    coil (4)    storage case (5)
NOVELTY - The capacitor includes a container (2) having a gas opening (4) provided in the bonding portion (5) for inserting an one-touch connector (3). The one-touch connector including a valve biased by a spring or an elastic material is connected to a piping connected to a decompression and/or an inert-gas supply apparatus. The connector is held in open state when connected with the piping and closed when in non-connection with the piping.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decrement in the performance of the electrical-double-layer capacitor is prevented and the container is maintained air tightly for a long period time by the automatic opening and closing structure of the electrical-double-layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the electrical-double-layer capacitor.    container (2)    one-touch connector (3)    gas opening (4)    bonding portion (5)    electrode terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The lithium source, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and/or copper source, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, titanium, zinc, boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, silicon, germanium, scandium, yttrium and/or rare earth element source, and phosphorus oxide source, are added to solvent having water as main component, to obtain solution (S). A dispersion liquid formed by dispersing hydrophilic carbon (3) whose surface is oxidized in water, is mixed with the solution (S). The liquid mixture is sprayed and heated, to obtain electrode material (10).    USE - For manufacturing electrode material used for anode material of battery which is used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient production of electrode material. The electrode material provides battery with stable charging and discharging cycle capability, and high fillability and output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Primary particles (1)    Secondary particles (2)    Carbon (3)    Electrode material (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode material (10) consists of secondary particle (2) formed by aggregating several primary particles (1) of lithium phosphate complex. Electroconductive substance (3) is interposed between primary particles.    USE - For electrode of lithium cell (both claimed), lead storage battery and alkaline storage battery used for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material improves stable charging and discharging cycle characteristics and output of lithium cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode material consists of secondary particle formed by aggregating several primary particles of lithium phosphate complex. Electroconductive substance is interposed between primary particles. Lithium phosphate complex is of formula: LixAyBzPO4, where A is chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and/or copper, B is vanadium, tin, lead, niobium, zirconium, molybdenum and/or ruthenium, x is between 0 and 2, y is between 0 and 1.5 and z is 0-1.5. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode;    (2) lithium cell; and    (3) manufacture of electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of electrode material.    Primary particle (1)    Secondary particle (2)    Electroconductive substance (3)    Electrode material (10)
NOVELTY - The split-type composite fiber with two material portions in a separator is immersed in an anatase-type titanium dioxide dispersed solution having average particle diameter of 5 microns or less. The fiber is subjected to hydrophilization treatment, e.g. corona treatment that extends according to the load of the titanium dioxide which is 0.1-20 wt.% to the separator. The hydrophilization treatment is compared with the other material portion of the fiber.    USE - For power supply of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Self-discharge characteristics of the battery is improved over a long period of time. The liquid exhaustion of the separator is suppressed. The injection of the electrolyte liquids in the battery is performed beforehand. The electroconductive path between the positive and negative electrodes of the battery is manufactured easily.
NOVELTY - Several fuel and oxidizing agent supply-flow boards (2) with flow path (26) connecting inlets (24) and outlets (25), are arranged opposing a fuel electrode and an oxidizing agent electrode of a main electrode assembly, for supplying fuel and oxidizing-agent gas to respective electrodes.    USE - For vehicle, electric machine and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution property of fuel and oxidizing agent gas is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the fuel supply-flow board.    fuel supply-flow board (2)    flow path (26)    inlet (24)    outlet (25)    wall (28)
NOVELTY - The laminated battery (1) has a decomposition unit (9) made of substance, e.g. lithium carbonate, zinc carbonate, etc.. The decomposition unit is connected to positive electrode plate by a lead material (8) so as to decompose electrically at the time of raise of positive electrode electric potential by overcharge. The lead material is connected with positive electrode plate at one end and joined to the mutually welded metal composite films (3a, 3b) at the other end.    USE - For use in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated battery releases the gas generated inside at the time of early stage of overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of laminated battery with decomposition unit.    laminated battery (1)    metal composite films (3a, 3b)    lead material (8)    decomposition unit (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has mutually welded metal composite films (3a,3b) and positive and negative electrode plates which are alternately laminated through separator. The positive electrode electroconductive element (8) electrically connected with positive electrode plate and negative electrode electroconductive element (9) connected with negative electrode plate are inserted between metal composite films. The melting element (10) between electroconductive elements melts by raise of temperature due to overcharge.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid car and engine.    ADVANTAGE - The self-heating of battery can be suppressed while suppressing expansion and bursting of battery exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the laminated battery.    Laminated battery (1)    Metal composite films (3a,3b)    Positive electrode electroconductive element (8)    Negative electrode electroconductive element (9)    Melting element (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a cell voltage monitor (11) measuring the voltage of a fuel cell (20). A controller (50) regulates the supply of reactive gas to the fuel cell in the state of forbidding the supply of electric power to loads such as a traction motor (M3) and an ancillary equipment motor (M4) from the fuel cell when the reduction of fuel cell voltage is detected by the cell voltage monitor.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of generated electric voltage of the fuel cell is suppressed without increasing the supply amount of reacting gas to the fuel cell by supplying reactive gas to the fuel cell in the state of forbidding the supply of electric power to the load from the fuel cell. The fuel consumption is improved by reducing reactive gas consumption and the operation stability is improved at the time of starting the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell voltage monitor (11)    Fuel cell (20)    Controller (50)    Traction motor (M3)    Ancillary equipment motor (M4)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10A) comprises a frame (31) at which an extension portion (31c) extended in lamination direction of lithium ion battery cell (15) across the edge of a seal and a frame (41) inserted in the interior space of the frame (31) while inserting the seal with a contact portion (31b) of the frame (31). The battery cell group (80A,80B) in which the battery cell is clamped by the two frames and a terminus frame (21) is stacked in the battery module.    USE - For battery module accommodated in battery pack mounted on electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset does not arise between the two frames in the battery cell held at the clamping state even when external force is added to the shearing direction with respect to the lamination direction so maintaining the battery cell in safe state in the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of battery module.    Battery module (10A)    Lithium ion battery cell (15)    Terminus frame (21)    Frames (31,41)    Contact portion (31b)    Extension portion (31c)    Battery cell group (80A,80B)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) (20) has solid-polymer-electrolyte film (100) between anode and cathode catalyst layers (110) containing proton-conductive polyelectrolyte. The palladium alloy supported by electro conductive material, acts as anode catalyst layer. The content of the palladium alloy is 10 to 100 mass % with respect to the total mass of the catalyst in anode catalyst layer.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The PEFC is manufactured with excellent electric-power-generation characteristic at a reduced cost by using the palladium alloy as anode catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section model of the PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    membrane-electrode assembly (20)    solid-polymer-electrolyte (100)    catalyst layers (110)    gaseous-diffusion layer (120)    separators (130)    flow path (135)    collector (140)
NOVELTY - The hybrid drive device includes an internal combustion engine (1) and two motor/generators (2,3). Engagement apparatuses (C1,B1) selectively connect or fix the rotation elements in three sets of epicyclic-gear mechanisms (4,5,6), and set power transmission forms. The first epicyclic-gear mechanism (4) has an output element (9) which combines and outputs the torque by the reaction force element (8) connected to an input element (7) into which the torque from the engine is inputted, and the output torque of one of the motor/generators.    USE - For vehicle driven by internal combustion engine and two electric motors with an electric power generation function.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel consumption by raising power transmission efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hybrid drive device schematically.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Motor/generators (2,3)    Epicyclic-gear mechanisms (4,5,6)    Input element (7)    Reaction force element (8)    Output element (9)    Engagement apparatuses (C1,B1)
NOVELTY - The gas reforming system includes integrated unit boards (1-4) that are laminated alternately. A partition wall (5) is laminated between the unit boards (1,3) and the partition wall (6) is laminated between the unit boards (2,4).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the system is reduced and power conversion efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline drawing of the gas reforming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    integrated unit boards (1-4)    partition walls (5,6)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery pack (21) arranged at the outer periphery of vehicle, and a direct current (DC-DC) converter (31) positioned to reverse side of the battery pack in horizontal direction. The height (H2) of DC-DC converter is lower than height (H1) of battery pack with respect to same reference plane that forms a space (51) in the side face (21a) of battery pack for positioning the wiring bundle (40).    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power supply device having excellent reliability during collision impact is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the in-vehicle sectional view of power supply device.    battery pack (21)    side face (21a)    DC-DC converter (31)    wiring bundle (40)    space (51)    height (H1,H2)
NOVELTY - Battery switching circuit (34) switches between the vehicle mounted battery (22) and built-in battery (36) based on the charge amount of the battery (22) detected by the CPU (44). When the charge amount is beyond a constant value, the electric power is acquired from the battery (22) and the test result is transmitted by a radio transmission unit (42). When the charge amount is under the constant value the electric power is acquired from the battery (36) and the test result is not transmitted.    USE - For vehicle inspection apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Size and weight of the apparatus is reduced with low power consumption at a reduced cost. The management and versatility of the apparatus is improved with quick charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline composition block diagram of the vehicle inspection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vehicle mounted battery (22)    vehicle inspection apparatus (30)    battery switching circuit (34)    built-in battery (36)    radio-transmission unit (42)    CPU (44)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode evacuation conduit (15) connected to a condenser (5). Gas flow traversing the condenser is directed towards a turbine (6) via a conduit (19). The turbine drives a compressor and recovers the energy of cathodic and anodic evacuation gases which are guided by a water recuperation conduit (20) till a condenser (7). The turbine and the compressor are connected by a mechanical connection (10) and form a turbocompressor (13). The condensers (5, 7) collect liquid water contained in the evacuation gases.    USE - Used in a fuel cell motor vehicle for the generation of electricity (claimed) to propel the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine effectively recovers the energy in the gas and the utilization of the evacuation gases in the turbine permits to reduce the temperature of the gas flow so as to improve the recovery of the liquid water in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electricity generation system embarked on a motor vehicle.    Condensers (5, 7)    Turbine (6)    Mechanical connection (10)    Turbocompressor (13)    Cathode evacuation conduit (15)    Conduit (19)    Water recuperation conduit (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a base (15) on which a battery of a motor vehicle rests, and a clamping plate (16) supporting on the battery to maintain it in position in the base. The plate has two fixing ends (17, 18), where the end (17) is integrated to the base by a lock mechanism. The end (18) is drilled with a hole (24), and is integrated to the base by a screw (23) traversing the hole and screwed in the base. A notch (27) opens on a lower edge of the end (17) and is engaged on a lower edge of an opening (25) of the base. Two tongues (38, 39) are situated near the ends (17, 18) respectively.    USE - Used for securing a battery of a motor vehicle (claimed) on a luggage compartment of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ends of the clamping plate are removably fixed to the base, thus permitting the clamping plate to be easily mounted and dismounted, while accessing only one end, and handling the plate without necessarily reaching the fixing zone of the end. The accessing of only one end for mounting and dismounting the plate allows the battery to be integrated in a much reduced space of the vehicle to gain space. The notch is engaged on the opening of the base to immobilize the plate longitudinally. The two tongues placed near the respective ends ensure optimal positioning of the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery mounted in a motor vehicle battery securing device.    Base (15)    Clamping plate (16)    Ends of plate (17, 18)    Screw (23)    Hole (24)    Opening (25)    Notch (27)    Tongues (38, 39)
NOVELTY - Module has a heat transfer unit with a heat transfer body having a fluid passage for a cooling medium. Heat dissipation ribs (15) are arranged next to unit batteries (11) for adjusting a temperature of the batteries, where direction of an electric current applied to the ribs are converted to generate heat. The ribs are formed on an outer circumference of an outer tube. The batteries are uniformly cooled by a cooling air passing via a cooling tube and an operation of the ribs, where the cooling air passes via an air channel that is defined between the cooling tube and the outer tube.    USE - Used for a portable electronic device e.g. phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and used as a power source for driving motor such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, electric scooter, electric bicycle and wireless vacuum cleaner.    ADVANTAGE - The unit batteries are uniformly cooled by the cooling air passing via the cooling tube and the operation of the heat dissipation ribs, where the cooling air passes via the air channel defined between the cooling tube and the outer tube, thus enhancing the cooling efficiency of the unit batteries. The heat dissipation ribs are formed on the outer circumference of the outer tube, thus quickly dissipating the heat discharged from the unit batteries and transferring it to the outer tube, and hence dramatically improving the heat dissipation effect of the battery module. The direction of the electric current applied to the thermoelectric units is converted to generate heat, thus increasing the temperature of the unit batteries, and hence making the unit batteries effectively work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Unit batteries (11)    Cooling tube (12)    Insertion case (13)    Heat dissipation ribs (15)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a new energy saloon car, especially relating to a recycle wind power saloon car which can supply more clean energy with lower cost. The power car and charge electric car has unstable continuous running property for running a long way and the solar energy automobile has higher cost. The invention can provide a wind power saloon car which can collect the wind when running and have enough power without fuel.
NOVELTY - A hydride containing fuel composition comprises an alkaline liquid phase; and first and second hydride compounds. A solubility of the first hydride compound in the liquid phase is higher than a solubility of the second hydride compound in the liquid phase. A solubility of an anodic oxidation product of the first hydride compound in the liquid phase is lower than a solubility of an anodic oxidation product of the second hydride compound in the liquid phase.    USE - The fuel composition is used for liquid fuel cell used with portable electric and electronic devices, e.g. laptops or cell phones. It is also used for fuel cartridge for filling a liquid fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invented hydride containing fuel composition allows a desirable high hydride concentration in the liquid phase of the fuel and provides a high energy density without causing problems, e.g. premature precipitation of the anodic oxidation product of the employed hydride from the liquid phase of the fuel and/or damage to the components of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of increasing the fuel efficiency of a hydride compound containing liquid fuel composition comprising employing at least two different hydride compounds in the fuel composition.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator (5) comprises conductive filler, binder, and carbon fibers. The conductive filler comprises expanded graphite. The separator has a deflection in flexure at break of greater than or equal to1 mm, a modulus in flexure of less than or equal to10 GPa, and a flexural strength of greater than or equal to30 MPa all are examined at 100degreesC.    USE - The separator is useful for fuel cells useful in vehicles or as portable fuel cells for, e.g. severe environments.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides fuel cell with reduced thickness and has excellent toughness and impact resistance. It eliminates or reduces the problem regarding plate with reduced thickness that break during cutting or upon assembling fuel cell. It has high flexural strength, low modulus, and large deflection at break. It provides separator with high reliability. It has deflection in flexure and flexural strength that is not lower than respective specific values and has modulus in flexure not higher than specific value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows slant view of the fuel cell separator.    Fuel cell separator (5)    Flat plate part (6)    Partition wall (7)    Channel (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a voltage module (10) including terminals (14) with an opening. A connection device has a conductive portion that contacts the terminals of the module when disposed in a position. A nonconductive portion contacts the terminals of the module when disposed in another position. The conductive and nonconductive portions are coaxially disposed. A housing has a compartment to receive the module.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is easily and quickly reconfigured to reduce battery output voltage, thus improving the safety and serviceability of the battery assembly. The assembly facilitates servicing and maintenance of a high voltage battery system at a vehicle dealership, thus reducing the service time and the associated costs of the assembly, and improving customer satisfaction. The assembly is designed to make repair to specific battery assembly components, thus reducing the overall repair costs of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a voltage module.    Voltage module (10)    Cells (12)    Terminals (14)    Opening (16)
NOVELTY - The sunshade contains solar cells that generate power from the sun while a vehicle is parked, where the power is utilized to run a ventilation fan in an interior of the vehicle to keep ambient temperature of the vehicle down. The sunshade is a translucent film that covers a vehicle window and acts like sunglasses for the interior of the vehicle.    USE - Used for an interior of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The power is utilized to run the ventilation fan in the interior of the vehicle to keep ambient temperature of the vehicle down, thus automatically retracting the sunshade when the heat inside the vehicle reaches a certain temperature while the vehicle is in park. The translucent film covers the window and acts like the sunglasses for the interior of the vehicle, thus reducing an intensity of the light coming into the interior of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a motorized track in `A` pillars.
NOVELTY - Separator plate integrated with a membrane humidifier part and a fuel cell part for a fuel cell, which does not require a separate outside humidifier, reduces the volume and weight of a fuel cell, and enhances a heat recovery ratio.    USE - For fuel cell separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the separator plate (100) integrated with a membrane humidifier part (130) for a fuel cell, a sheet of separator plate (100) contains a fuel cell part (110) and a membrane humidifier part (130). The membrane humidifier part (130) has a humidifier membrane (150) for humidifying reactive gas. The separator plate (100) additionally comprises a separation wall (170) that separates the fuel cell part (110) from the membrane humidifier part (130).
NOVELTY - Voltage measurement device of a fuel cell, which measures voltages of unit cells in real time, senses disorder of a fuel cell, provides stable electricity, and blocks noises generated by an electrochemical reaction of a fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Voltage measurement device of a fuel cell (100) comprises a stack (110) consisting of stacked unit cells; a measurement unit (200) that is fixed to the stack (110) and measures voltages output from the respective unit cell; and a signal processing unit (300) that displays voltages of the respective unit cell measured from the measurement unit (200). The measurement unit (200) comprises many earth bars grounded to the respective unit cell; an insulator plate (210) fixed to a fuel cell (100); many multiconnector (220) fixed to the insulator plate (210); the first wire that connects the earth bar to the multiconnector (220); and the second wire that connects the multiconnector (220) to the signal processing unit (300).
NOVELTY - A wind generator for charging a battery of an electric vehicle is provided to generate an efficient electromotive force by increasing rotatory power through the increase of wind power or wind speed generated naturally when the electric vehicle travels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind generator is connected to a power supply connection part to receive a power supply voltage for charging a battery of an electric vehicle. A casing (70) includes an absorption hole (71), a discharge hole (72) and an installation part (73). A rotor (20) is arranged in the installation part of the casing, and is rotated by the wind power from the absorption hole. A generator (30) converts the rotatory power of the rotor into an AC voltage by being connected to the rotor and a rotation axis (22). A constant voltage circuit maintains the AC voltage as a constant voltage. A starter circuit includes a detection circuit to detect an output voltage from the generator, and a switching circuit applying the output voltage to the constant voltage circuit. And a reverse current blocking circuit blocks a reverse current to the constant voltage circuit from a power supply connection part.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electronic vehicle is provided to improve a layout of a vehicle and modularize a fuel cell by mounting four small motors and four fuel cell stacks.    USE - For vehicle use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle using a fuel cell includes a fuel tank (100), a water tank (260), an air compressor (240), a reformer (220), fuel cell stacks (400a,400b,400c,400d), an inverter (280) and motors (500a,500b,500c,500d). The fuel tank (100) supplies a fuel gas. The water tank (260) provides water. The air compressor (240) supplies oxygen. The reformer (220) generates a hydrogen gas through an electrochemical reaction after receiving the fuel gas from the fuel tank (100), the water from the water tank (260), and the oxygen from the air compressor (240). The fuel cell stacks (400a,400b,400c,400d) are formed on front and rear wheels. The fuel cell stacks (400a,400b,400c,400d) generates a predetermined voltage by using the hydrogen gas supplied from the reformer (220). The inverter (280) converts the voltage supplied from the fuel cell stacks (400a,400b,400c,400d). The motors (500a,500b,500c,500d) are formed on driving shafts of front and rear wheels. The motors (500a,500b,500c,500d) drive the driving shafts of the front and the rear wheels by the voltage output from the inverter (280).
NOVELTY - An automatic ventilation system for a bus is provided to maintain an appropriate indoor temperature by automatically operating a ventilation fan and protect an environment by using a nature-friendly solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An automatic ventilation system for a bus has a temperature sensor (10) for measuring an indoor temperature of the bus and a rain sensor (11) for measuring the rainfall. A control unit compares output values detected through the temperature sensor and the rain sensor with preliminarily set reference values for judging operation of a ventilation fan (30). The ventilation fan opens and shuts a shutter (31) and drives a fan motor (32) and a gear motor according to control of the control unit. The ventilation fan is operated by using a solar battery.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell has separator (17) containing membrane electrode assembly with anode and cathode arranged at both surface of an electrolyte film (15a) respectively. An interruption region (30) corresponding to the gas-flow channel (17d) that supplies reactive gas to electrode (15b) is made thinner in the thickness of lamination direction among the electrodes than in the region corresponding to a contact portion (17A) that contacts the electrode assembly.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Internal stress generated in an electrolyte film during drive of fuel cell is relieved. Highly durable fuel cell is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory sectional view of the fuel cell.    electrolyte film (15a)    electrode (15b)    separator (17)    contact portion (17A)    gas-flow channel (17b)    interruption region (30)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates electric power of electric power storage device and vehicle-mounted fuel cell, based on working state of electric train such as speed of train and position of train, and electric power supply line condition. An output unit outputs the calculation result.    USE - For electric train driving simulator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables planning of optimal system assembly and optimal control assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric train driving simulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    vehicle speed calculation unit (2)    inverter electric power calculation unit (5)    rail condition setting unit (11)    substation voltage setting unit (15)    impedance setting unit (16)
NOVELTY - A determination potion (110) detects the completion of pre-charge period when the time change rate of a pre-charge electric current exceeds the reference electric current change rate. The electric current detecting portion (105) determines the pre-charge electric current which flows through the conduction path. The time change rate of the pre-charge electric current is calculated.    USE - For controlling electric drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures highly accurate completion determination of the pre-charge period even when the precision of the electric current sensor is not enough.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a control method of electric drive vehicle;    (2) a program;    (3) and a computer readable recording medium    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus of electric drive vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric current detecting portion (105)    Voltage detecting portion (106)    Capacitor (107)    Temperature detecting portion (108)    Determination potion (110)
NOVELTY - The invention relation to a system for production of electricity without use of fuel comprising a frame accommodating a trolley carrying load connected to another, wherein the trolley is connected to chains provided around a friable supported on a shaft with step up gear box positioned thereon and another step up gear box connected to first gear and motor for generation of electricity, wherein the step up gear box is at least two in number. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The device has an electrically conducting layer (11) for current collectors, where the conducting layer is designed as a spring unit (12) and the current collectors and the spring unit are combined as one component. The conducting layer is formed of metal such as high grade steel, and has a structured form. A base substrate is arranged and a conducting metal e.g. copper, is attached to the substrate.    USE - Current collector device e.g. current collector lug, current collector cable, and current collector plate, for a fuel cell (Claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, that is utilized as a battery system for producing electricity in a chemical manner and for electrolyzer that is utilized for decomposition of water by electrolysis into hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting layer is designed as the spring unit and the current collectors and the spring unit are combined as one component, thus reducing height and space requirement of the device and enabling the fuel cell to be manufactured in an economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell stack comprising an end plate arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a current collector device for a fuel cell and electrolyzer.    Current collector device (10)    Conducting layer (11)    Spring unit (12)    Insulating material (13)
NOVELTY - Battery has a housing, and a U-shaped protection frame (2) non-detachably fastened to the housing. The frame (2) is arranged at the housing opposite to vehicle parts (16,17) impinging on the battery, according to type of the battery, so that the battery is used as carrier of the protection frame. The frame has a wedge-shaped cross section. A functional unit that is protected by the frame is arranged in the housing.    USE - Used as an electric drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Protection frame enables protection of the battery and other functional units in the motor vehicle in a simple manner, during rear-end collision of the vehicle. The protection frame also avoids short-circuit and fire danger in the vehicle in a simple and cost-effective manner, after the rear-end collision. The battery is used as carrier of the protection frame in an effective manner, such that the protection frame is already arranged in the battery before the installation of the battery in the vehicle, thus avoiding the need for cumbersome assembly of the protection frame after the installation of the battery in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a motor vehicle battery.    Battery (1)    U-shaped protection frame (2)    Control unit (4)    Vehicle parts (16,17)
NOVELTY - A safety device (2) protects a portion (16,17) of a motor vehicle (21) against damage due to impact. The safety device acts as a barrier of the motor vehicle portion and is carried by and fastened to a battery case of an automotive battery (1).    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Protects battery and portions of motor vehicle from damage due to rear end impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of part of a motor vehicle after rear end impact.    Automotive battery (1)    Safety device (2)    Motor vehicle portion (16,17)    Motor vehicle (21)
NOVELTY - An automatic air conditioner system for car features that it is driven by solar electric generator, a convective heat exchanger is used for refreshing the air in car, and it can be controlled by remote controller.
NOVELTY - The reservoir has an outer container enclosing an inner container (2). The inner container contains a deep-frozen liquefied gas, and a super-insulator is arranged in a cavity between the containers. A superconducting winding unit (6) is arranged within the outer container, where the winding unit is directly or indirectly brought to a temperature below the critical temperature by the gas and is connected to an electrical generator.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. such as a hybrid electric type.    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir effectively increases the range and power of the vehicle. The super-insulator arranged in the cavity between the inner container and the outer container provides highly effective thermal insulation for the deep-frozen liquefied gas. The presence of the deep-frozen liquefied gas reduces the expenditure for the production of the low temperature. The reservoir avoids the need for additional space requirement and possesses reduced weight. The winding unit simplifies the production and the electrical connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The superconducting winding replaces a heavy accululator to store braking energy which is generated when an electric motor functions as a generator when the vehicle decelerates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cryogenic reservoir.    Inner container (2)    Superconducting winding unit (6)    Power source (10)    Rectifier (11)    Switches (12a, 12b)
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell system that does not require a separator, has a simplified structure of the whole system, embodies a compact size, and saves production expenses and a material cost.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified structure, compact size and reduced production costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system (100) comprises: a package part (10); at least one electricity generator (20) that is placed in the inside of the package part (10) and generates electric energy through an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen; a fuel supply source (30) that supplies fuel containing the hydrogen to the inside of the package part (10); and an oxygen supply part (40) that supplies the oxygen to the inside of the package part (10).
NOVELTY - Electrode material grain (3) sprayed on the upper surface of a solid electrolyte film (2), so that the electrode material grain is stuffed in the concave portion (4) formed on the upper surface of film. Heat processing of the surface of the solid-electrolyte film is performed, after which a cathode (5) is formed on the upper surface of solid-electrolyte film, and an anode (6) is formed on the lower surface of hydrogen-permeability metal substrate (1).    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance of the solid electrolyte and electrode is reduced, and the damage of solid electrolyte is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell manufacturing method.    hydrogen-permeability metal substrate (1)    solid electrolyte film (2)    electrode material grain (3)    concave portion (4)    cathode (5)    anode (6)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature detector has a heat-conduction sheet (52) with more heat conductivity than laminated flat-type batteries (10), extended to the exterior of the laminated flat-type battery, to form a cylindrical portion (53). A temperature sensor (54) such as thermistor is inserted in the cylindrical portion for detecting temperature of heat-conduction sheet.    USE - For battery module used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of flat-type battery is easily detectable by the heat-conduction sheet placed at arbitrary positions and various controls can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery module.    flat-type battery (10)    container (22)    heat-conduction sheet (52)    cylindrical portion (53)    temperature sensor (54)    retainer (56)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing carrier material involves dissolving precursor material such as glycine in water, and adding and mixing surfactant and catalyst salt solution. The mixture is pre-heated to 60-70?oC for 30 minutes, and heated to final temperature of 280-350?oC for 2-5 minutes. The formed product is heat-treated under inert atmosphere, cooled to room temperature and stored to obtain carrier material. Catalyzed carbon is used as carrier material carbon for chemicals, pharmaceuticals and fuel cell industries, and to prepare several catalysts with carbon as a carrier material. The carrier material has physico-chemical properties for effective catalyst distribution , and is manufactured economically. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The system has a reformer generating hydrogen rich gas from reformer-subsystems and a fuel cell (5) generating electric current. An exhaust gas-guiding device (7) guides exhaust gas to the subsystems and to the cell and determines a flow path of the exhaust gas in such a manner that the subsystems and the cell are passed-through based on their respective operating temperature levels in falling temperature sequence.    USE - Used in an on-board power supply of a mobile device e.g. travel car, caravan, commercial vehicle and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer subsystems and the fuel cell are passed-through based on their operating temperature levels in falling temperature sequence, thus enabling selective, direct heating of the subsystems and the fuel cell on their respective operating temperature levels with a compact structure in simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting and operating a reformer-fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic layout of a reformer-fuel cell system.    Reformer (1)    Reformer-subsystems (2, 3,4)    Fuel cell (5)    Burner (6)    Exhaust gas-guiding device `(Drawing contains non-English language text)` (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a contact device (7.4) formed as a torsion spring, which is brought in an operating state and idle state by the rotary movement. An appendage (7.3) is connected with a rotary handle (7.1) in a torque-proof manner. The contact device has a clip (7.7) that stands in effective connection with the appendage in such a manner that the clip is supplied with rotary force by the appendage during operation of the handle.    USE - Used for connecting an electrical conductor with an electrical contact (claimed) and in a battery of an electrical system of a motor vehicle for connecting a main power supply to a pole of the battery.    ADVANTAGE - The contact device can be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner. The connecting device eliminates the need for losable parts and has few parts, thus enabling the connecting device to have simple design, and manufacturing the connecting device in a simple and cost-effective manner to enable storing of the device in a cost-effective manner. The device enables tool-less connection between the electrical conductor and the electrical contact, and the connection of any electrical conductor with a connecting piece for the production for good conducting and vibration-safe electrical connection in a simple manner. The connecting device eliminates the need for a bolt connection, so that it can be assembled and disassembled in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle battery with a battery cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of a battery with a view on a connecting device.    Connecting device (7)    Rotary handle (7.1)    Appendage (7.3)    Contact device (7.4)    Clip (7.7)
NOVELTY - A micro-evaporation assembly for e.g. a fuel cell has a housing made of a heat-conducting material, incorporating a liquid feed passage linked by sub-millimeter cross-section passages in a single plane to a vapor collection chamber, and a heater. The micro-evaporator passages are located in a trapezoidal area (15) and converging to smaller inlets (14) and with diverging outlets (16) to the vapor collection chamber (16).    USE - Micro-evaporation assembly for e.g. a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Micro-evaporation assembly has a wider operating temperature range than previously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cross-sectional area of the micro-passages is in the range 100 m(2 to 0.005 mm(2 and constant over the entire length. The passages are straight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the micro evaporator main component parts.    Micro-evaporator (1)    heating plate (2)    drill holes (3)    heating elements (4)    cover plate (5)    base plate (6)    micro evaporator plate (10)    trapezoidal area (15)    feed tube (30)    outlet pipe (31)
NOVELTY - Modular component of a small sized direct methanol fuel battery stack and its activation method, in which, said component includes cathode plates and anode plates, membrane electrode components between them, a sealing structure at the edge of the membrane electrodes, electronic connectors connecting different membrane electrodes and outputting to outside and module fastening parts for fixing the top and bottom of the plates and the modularized component can be assembled in terms of the needs.    USE - For fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A car battery managing device and method by use of the DVD player in the car to prevent the discharge of the car battery features that when said DVD player is working and the car ignition is in the 'accessories' condition, the voltage supplied to the DVD player is checked, and if the voltage is lower than a critical value, a warning signal is provided to the driver of car.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell generating system with operation parameter monitoring function sets an operation parameter monitoring mechanism on the system and the said mechanism is prepared as connecting CAN bus input end to various selected transducers and monitors to obtain operation parameter data / signal for transmitting them to CAN interface monolithic computer control board, converting format of said data /signal by said control board then sending converted data / signal to liquid crystal display driving board being used to process received data / signal, transmitting processed data / signal to liquid crystal display screen for correctly displaying.
NOVELTY - The battery module has housing for receiving a unit battery, and including an inlet (13) and an outlet to allow a heat transfer medium to flow in and out of the inlet and the outlet, respectively. A positive temperature coefficient heater (22) is disposed within the inlet to heat the heat transfer medium flowing into the housing. A ventilator is disposed in the inlet to accelerate the flow of the heat transfer medium, and is disposed in front of the heater.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the positive temperature coefficient heater performs an efficient heating of air while maintaining the unit battery to have a predetermined temperature even under an extremely intense environment, thus ensuring proper power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery module.    Unit battery (11)    Housing (12)    Inlet (13)    Positive temperature coefficient heater (22)    Battery management system (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves extracting maximum charge/discharge outputs of a battery depending on a set of charged states (SOC) of the battery under which a vehicle is able to be driven. The interrelation between the charge/discharge outputs is calculated. Degradations of outputs of the battery are extracted as a capacity of the battery that is discharged during a traveling, and an interrelation between the degradations of outputs is calculated. A maximum output of the battery is estimated via a specific function based on the interrelations.    USE - Used for estimating a maximum output of a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The maximum output of the battery is estimated through the specific function based on the interrelations, thus estimating an accurate maximum output of a battery adopted in a vehicle. The estimation of accurate maximum output allows transmission of the estimated information to a control unit of the vehicle at real time to match an output of a motor with a state of the battery, thus increasing an efficiency of the battery and preventing an over-charge/over-discharge of the battery, and hence maximizing the lifetime of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a relationship between residual capacity charged states (SOC) of a battery and maximum charge/discharge outputs of a battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrically-conductive cylindrical battery can with an open end and a closed end. An electrically-conductive sealing plate (5) is insulated from a battery can and is fastened to the open end of the battery can. An electrode assembly accommodated in the battery can comprises electrodes with respective projecting edges. Two electrically-conductive current collector plates are joined to the respective protruding edges of the respective electrodes. Electrical leads (45, 46) connect one of the current collector plate and sealing plate at a minimum distance.    USE - Used for driving motor in a power tool, power assisted bicycle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical leads connect the current collector plate and sealing plate at the minimum distance, thus reducing internal resistance of the battery, and hence preventing current value from lowering during charge-discharge operations of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a lithium-ion secondary battery.    Battery can (1)    Collector plate (2)    Electrode assembly (3)    Sealing plate (5)    Electrical leads (45, 46)
NOVELTY - The method involves experimentally measuring open circuit voltage (OCV) values under various temperatures. A table correlating the measured OCV values and state of charge (SOC) values of a battery classified by the temperatures is structured. The table is stored in a battery management system (BMS). Current temperature and the OCV values with the BMS are measured, and a SOC value of the battery corresponding to the measured values is obtained by referring to the table. The obtained value is set as the initial SOC value of the battery.    USE - For setting an initial state of charge (SOC) value of a battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion polymer battery that is utilized for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sets the initial SOC value of the battery in consideration that the open circuit voltage is changed depending on the temperatures, thus correcting an error resulting when the OCV is not considered to be changed depending on the temperatures, so that the initial SOC value is more accurately set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of a method for setting an initial value of a state of charge (SOC) of a battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a switch connecting a power source to an electrical circuit to provide power when the switch is closed. Another switch connects another power source to the electrical circuit to provide power when the latter switch is closed. An electronic controller (28) connects the two switches and independently controls operation of the switches to selectively isolate respective power sources from the electrical circuit.    USE - Used for isolating a power source of a vehicle e.g. trailer truck, tractor and trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic controller independently controls operation of the switches to selectively isolate respective power sources from the electrical circuit, thus ensuring that the two battery power sources always remain sufficiently charged, and hence allowing restart of the engine even one of the battery power sources fails. The system keeps the starter battery isolated from the vehicle electrical system except temporarily for recharging the battery when the engine is running. The system protects the power source against deep discharging, thus increasing the life of the battery. The system ensures proper voltage to the electronic consumers so the truck continues to operate, thereby increasing the security of the truck/trailer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for isolating a power source of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an isolated dual power source system.    Starter battery (12)    Electrical circuit (22)    Switches (24, 26)    Electronic controller (28)    Power sensors (32, 34)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical generator built around fuel cells using alkali electrolyte has fuel cell battery, oxygen and hydrogen supply and blowdown system, electrolyte circulation circuit with pump, heat exchanger, heater, and tank incorporating electrolyte level gage disposed under fuel cell battery; the latter is assembled of two units, each incorporating set of fuel cell modules of filter-and-press design with internal hydrogen, oxygen, and electrolyte manifolds; installed on oxygen and hydrogen carrying lines between units are moisture separators with valves communicating through their outlets with electrolyte tank.    USE - Electrical engineering; electrochemical generators built around fuel cells and their manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced operating reliability of electrochemical generator.
NOVELTY - An organic solvent is added to a resin composition containing an epoxy resin and graphite particles in the range of 70-90 mass% for producing a resin solution having 20-60 mass% of solid content. The granulation of the resin solution is performed by the spray-drying of the resin solution.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the moldability of the separator and degradation of the electrical property of the separator are prevented by uniformly covering the surface of the graphite particles with epoxy resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator for fuel cell; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the basic structure of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    electrode (2)    electrolyte (3)    convex portion (4)    gas supply (5)    fuel electrode (21)    air electrode (22)    unit cell (A)
NOVELTY - A cord (12) connects a dynamo (11) and a portable device mounting unit (13) having a charging circuit which rectifies the dynamo output. A storage unit stores the rectified electric power and outputs the stored power, when the power is above a specific level. A constant voltage/constant current circuit converts the storage circuit output into a specific direct current (DC) voltage and current.    USE - For use in bicycles for charging portable electronic devices such as mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), music player with hard disk drive, portable mini disk player.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamo output power can be efficiently used for charging the portable electronic device. Need for using a battery pack or motor for charging is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the charger mounted on a bicycle.    charger (10)    dynamo (11)    cord (12)    portable device mounting unit (13)    portable electronic device (14)
NOVELTY - A controller (74) compares the capacitor voltage and the fuel cell voltage, when the electric power of a fuel cell (4) is not supplied to the motor (8), in stoppage state of vehicle. The controller maintains the capacitor voltage to be larger than the fuel cell voltage, based on the comparison result.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive start time of the vehicle is reduced, as the fuel cell and capacitor are immediately connected after starting of vehicle system. The overall efficiency of the vehicle is improved. The deterioration of the fuel cell and stoppage of the vehicle system during the overcurrent is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control apparatus for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    control apparatus (2)    fuel cell (4)    inverter (6)    motor (8)    controller (74)
NOVELTY - The metal separator (10, 11) has a passivity film containing tantalum oxide, formed at the surface of a side facing a fuel electrode. The surface layer portion of separator main portion, which touches the passivity film, contains an alloy comprising tantalum as a composition metallic element.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal separator exhibits high corrosion resistance in strongly acidic environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) fuel cell (1); and    (b) manufacture of metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of composition of fuel cell built using the metal separator.    Fuel cell (1)    Metal separators (10,11)    Electrode plates (12,16)    Solid polymer film (14)    Membrane electrode assembly (18)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst layer contains an electrode catalyst and a solid polymer electrolyte. The electrode catalyst layer has a hydrophilic porous layer on one surface. The electrode catalyst has an electroconductive support (101) supporting platinum alloy (102) which is further supported by a magnetic material (103).    USE - For membrane electrode assembly used in fuel cell (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst layer for fuel cell has high durability, promotes catalytic reaction involving oxygen gas, and maintains required electric power generation capability over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst layer for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model of the electrode catalyst used for electrode catalyst layer.    Electroconductive support (101)    Platinum alloy (102)    Magnetic material (103)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen flow path (30) includes several shut valves (64,65,68) associated with position sensors (71,72,73). A controller (5) controls the opening-closing of the shut valves. An abnormality judgment unit determines that the valve pinches the foreign material, when the position sensor detects that the closed position of its associated valve differs from a predetermined closed position.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the gas is prevented and the system is prevented from stopping owning to biting of foreign material. Therefore, the reliability of the system is improved without reducing the gas concentration within the gas passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    controller (5)    hydrogen gas flow path (30)    shut valves (64,65,68)    position sensors (71-73)
NOVELTY - The system has a water tank (20b) arranged below fuel cell main structure (2). The air is supplied by cutoff valve (30) and water is drained from fuel cell main structure and introduced into water tank during electric-power-generation stop. The heat of combustion exhaust gas of modifier (3) is transmitted to water-tank and freezing water is decompressed when water in water tank is frozen during power generation start.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The effective countermeasure against freezing is achieved without ejecting water to fuel cell system exterior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell electric-power-generation system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric-power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell main structure (2)    modifier (3)    composite condenser (20)    water tank (20b)    cutoff valve (30)
NOVELTY - The electrical double-layer capacitor has a polarizing electrode in the charcoal electrolyte, whose main constituent is ultrafine carbon fiber. The ultrafine carbon fiber has 1-25 mass% of activated carbon fibers whose diameter, length and specific surface area ranges between 50-2000 nm, 50-2000 microns and 800-2500 m2xg-1, such that internal resistance of the electrode becomes less than 0.01 ohm-cm.    USE - For various portable devices, domestic electrical appliance standby power supply, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), power supply in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor using ultra fine carbon fiber as an electroconductive auxiliary material, improves the capacitor electrode density. Low internal resistance is provided. Excellent high output is obtained. High speed charging and discharging are provided.
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst contains a catalyst component supported by complex oxide. The complex oxide consists of titanium and at least one type selected from silicon, zirconium, tungsten, iron, cerium and tantalum. The molar ratio of titania component with respect to another oxide component is 1 or more.    USE - For electrode catalyst composition for fuel cells (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells used as power supply, domestic power generation system for portable apparatus, motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode catalyst has excellent catalyst capability. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell formed using the catalyst has voltage stabilized for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) compostion which contains electrode catalyst, an electroconductive carbon and polyelectrolyte; and    (b) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A gasket (1) has multiple cavity marks (24a) and metal molds marks (24b) formed on the peripheral surface (23) of a flange (20), wherein cavity marks and metal mold marks are formed into different shapes by different press machines. A reference mark (23a) is formed between the cavity mark and metal mold mark.    USE - Gasket for a vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables specifying press machine after production irrespective of thin flange by forming cavity and metal molds marks. Enables establishing different combinations of distinguishing marks by forming cavity and metal mold marks into different shapes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the gasket.    Gasket (1)    Flange (20)    Peripheral surface (23)    Reference mark (23a)    Cavity marks (24a)    Metal mold marks (24b)
NOVELTY - A motorcycle is composed of a frame unit, a steering unit, a saddle, a power unit, a baggage case between saddle and power unit, and an electric accumulator bay integrated with a transverse tube on frame unit. Its advantages are high space utilization rate and convenient maintenance.
NOVELTY - Hold-down gear includes at least one set of single fuel cell composed of diversion plate and proton exchange membrane electrode, front and back afflux motherboards, even pressed ejectable jacket plate, front and back end plates. The front and back afflux motherboards clamp two ends of at least one set of single fuel cell. The even pressed ejectable jacket plate is between motherboard and end plate. Front and back end plates are positioned at outside motherboards and end plates. At least two pullrods are setup at the front and back end plates. There are fastening screw caps on two ends of the pullrods. Adjusting the fastening screw caps impacts front and back end plates so as to fasten fuel cell pile. Features are even pressure.    USE - For fuel cells.
NOVELTY - Tabulate direct methanol fuel cell includes following parts: (1) integration type cathodic pole plate includes multiple regions of cathodic poles, which are formed on positive and negative faces through electroplating; multiple perforations are densely covered on two faces; being setup out of the regions of cathodic poles, first conducting perforation is connected to the regions of cathodic poles through lead wire; (2) multiple pieces of proton exchange membrane are configured relevant to multiple regions of cathodic poles; (3) middle contact layer includes multiple openings in use for holding multiple pieces of proton exchange membrane, and multiple second conducting perforations configured relevant to first conducting perforation; integrated anode plate includes multiple regions of anode poles, and multiple third conducting contacts; (4) bottom board of fluid channel. Protective layer in graphite state covers integrated multiple regions of cathodic poles and anode poles.    USE - For fuel cells.
NOVELTY - Direct alcohol fuel battery and a preparation method for the base plate of a double pole plate, in which, the direct alcohol fuel battery contains a double pole plate, a proton exchange film, joint plates and a runner base plate, among which, the double-pole plate base plate includes a torn off carrier, a parting layer and a collector plate, then a preset pole plate zone is defined on the collector plate to be covered with a first conductive protection layer to be pressed to tear away the carrier and the parting layer to be covered with a second conductive protective layer to form a double pole plate/proton exchange film component to be combined with the runner base plate.    USE - For fuel cells.
NOVELTY - The scoop has baffles opened, closed or half closed by a switch from the inside of an automobile. The scoop catches air as the automobile moves along a road, and converts the wind or airflow into D.C. or A.C. current. The airflow is directed over a turbine that is attached to a D.C. producing alternator or an electric A.C. producing generator. Another switch is installed to control the battery from becoming overcharged.    USE - Used in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The scoop catches air as the automobile moves along a road, and converts the wind or airflow into D.C. or A.C. current, thus effectively charging a battery, and keeping the components cool within the automobile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The A.C. current may be used to make hydrogen as the automobile drives down the road.
NOVELTY - Separator for a fuel cell to prevent the injected gas from being concentrated to the both terminal parts of a channel and to inhibit the leakage of hydrogen through the pore and crack of a plate for improving the efficiency of a fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separator has a main body substrate(10) where a parallel channel as a hydrogen and vapor channel or a parallel channel(20) as an oxygen and vapor channel are arranged in plural and a cutting part(21) of gas and vapor channel pathway to be cut is formed in the direction perpendicular to the gas channel for reducing the decrease of area of mixture gas flow due to the clogging of condensing water; a plurality of gas diffusion guides(11) are formed at the one side of the plurality of parallel channels and are arranged in a certain interval; and the one terminal of a gas discharge guide(12) is arranged in a certain distance so as to allow the discharged gas to be collected at the other terminal of the parallel channels.
NOVELTY - Provided are a separator for a fuel cell which is reduced in the bending of a metal plate due to welding and is decreased in the generation of leak between metal plates, and its preparation method.    USE - For fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separator has an anode-side gas channel and a cathode-side gas channel formed at the one surface of a separator, where the separator is folded in half, and a nonporous polymer resin plate having elasticity and sealing property and containing a cooling water channel is mounted between the folded part.
NOVELTY - Porous hydrogen separation membrane which is improved in permeability and thermal stability, is reduced in manufacturing cost and is prepared simply, and its preparation method.    USE - For hydrogen separation in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Porous hydrogen separation membrane is prepared by compression molding a fine particle having a hydrogen adsorption, wherein the fine particle comprises 0.5-50 wt% of a first metal powder and 50-99.5 wt% of a second metal powder having an average particle size larger than that of the first metal powder. Preferably the first metal powder has an average particle size of 0.01-0.5 micrometers and is coated with at least one kind of metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Pt, Pd, Ru, Rh, Au and Ag; and the second metal powder has an average particle size of 0.8-10 micrometers and is reduced under the hydrogen atmosphere at 200-500 degrees C as pretreatment. Preferably the first metal powder and/or the second metal powder is a nickel powder.
NOVELTY - A body structure of a commercial vehicle is provided to secure a space around a battery by mounting the battery and an air tank at the upper and lower sides of a battery carrier and increasing lay-out freeness in designing the vehicle and to improve productivity by shortening the time for assembling or maintaining the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a body structure of a commercial vehicle, a battery carrier(50) is combined at one side of a side frame(2) to mount a battery(3). Plural air-tank mounting brackets are separately combined to the bottom of the battery carrier to mount air tanks(1). The air-tank mounting brackets are composed of a front bracket(61) and a rear bracket supporting both ends of each air tank. The front and rear brackets are combined with both ends of the air tank respectively by intermediation of bolts(65).
NOVELTY - A voltage balance control device of a hybrid type energy storage apparatus is provided to maintain stably voltage balance between two energy storage units within the hybrid type energy storage apparatus by applying a simplified structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An MCU (Main Control Unit) (20) assists engine torque by controlling each phase voltage when an ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) (10) is operated as a motor, or processes a generating voltage as a static voltage when the ISG is operated as a generator according to a braking control. A general battery (40) is connected in parallel to a super capacitor (50). The MCU is connected to the super capacitor. All of electric loads are operated by the supply voltage of the general battery. A diode (D) is connected between the general battery and the super capacitor to maintain balance of the voltage. A switch (SW11) is connected in parallel to the diode in order to maintain the voltage balance between the super capacitor and the general battery.
NOVELTY - The power generating apparatus has a pair of modification reactors (12,14) connected at respective sides of the fuel cell (10). One end of the gas passageway of the reactor (12) is connected to one end of the fuel flow path of the fuel cell and one end of the gas passageway of the reactor (14) is connected to the other end of the fuel flow path.    USE - For electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly of the power generating apparatus is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electric power generation system (1)    fuel cell (10)    modification reactors (12,14)    pipings (30,34,40)
NOVELTY - A relay (5) selectively connects a fuel cell (1) and the first terminal (12) of a DC-DC converter (3). An electronic control unit (10) regulates the difference of the voltage of the first terminal of the DC-DC converter and the output voltage of the fuel cell within a predetermined range when switching ON and OFF the relay.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction in efficiency of fuel cell, and ensures stable and secure intermittent operation of the combination of fuel cell and electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    DC-DC converter (3)    Relay (5)    Electronic control unit (10)    First terminal (12)
NOVELTY - A server (2) computes the charge required to deliver orders based on data contained in a set of databases (2a-2c). The delivery charge per ordered item is computed from the item unit price. The computed sales unit price is then shown on the display of an information terminal device (1).    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a purchaser to acquire the appropriate delivery charge per item without having to do background checks on the delivery charges himself.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the mail order system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Information terminal device (1)    Server (2)    Databases (2a-2c)
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel supply system has filling tanks (11-13) that accommodate boil-off gas produced from liquid fuel, wherein volume of each filling tank is varied according to amount of boil-off gas. A liquid fuel cell (10) with a vacuum double structure accommodates liquid hydrogen with low boiling point.    USE - For fuel cell system of e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains supply pressure of actively utilized boil-off gas by changing volume of filling tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system with liquid fuel supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid fuel cell (10)    Filling tanks (11-13)    Control circuit (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell arrangement includes a fuel cell module (2) provided with one fire detection sensor (9). The fuel cell module also includes an internal nozzle (10) for releasing a fire extinguishing fluid into the fuel cell module.    USE - For use in a marine vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Offers a better fire fighting capability and a quick response resulting in less damage to the equipment and lessens the risk of casualties. Fights a smaller fire without any risk of additional damage in connection with a larger fire fighting process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fire extinguishing system.    Engine room (1)    Fuel cell module (2)    Container structure (3)    Fire detection sensor (9)    Internal nozzle (10)
NOVELTY - The detector has a processor executing status detection of an electricity accumulator by using measured values and characteristic information of the accumulator. A discrepancy detector detects presence of a discrepancy away from a theoretical value when a result of the status detection is changed over a predetermined threshold or reversed with respect to the measured values. A modifier modifies the information depending on the detected discrepancy.    USE - Used for a power supply (claimed) to detect status of an electricity accumulator e.g. lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lead-acid battery and electric double-layer capacitor, that is utilized in an electric vehicle and mobile equipment    ADVANTAGE - The detector detects the presence of the discrepancy away from the theoretical value when the result of the status detection is changed over the preset threshold or reversed with respect to the measured values, thus detecting the status of the electricity accumulator high accuracy in spite of parameters being changed depending on time and environment, and also quantitatively determining life of the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a power supply.
NOVELTY - A housing (10) has partial volumes (28,30) filled with working fluid (12). A heat source (14) heats the fluid, while a heat sink (16) receives thermal energy from the fluid. A piston (18) is moved up and down due to the phase transition of the fluid as well as cooling and warming of the fluid. The kinetic energy from the piston movement propels an electricity generator (26) to produce electricity.    USE - For converting thermal energy from e.g. water heater, fuel pump, blower fan, glow plug, internal combustion (IC) engine, into electricity for use in motor vehicle electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient electricity using additional heating system as thermal energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for converting thermal energy into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a sectional view of an apparatus for thermal energy conversion into electricity.    Housing (10)    Working fluid (12)    Heat source (14)    Piston (18)    Generator (26)    Partial volumes (28,30)
NOVELTY - Front surface of the plate has gas draining channels overlapped by separation and drainage channels that extract condensed residues from the gas draining channels. The separation and drainage channels have an extraction opening disposed on the plate's front surface and communicating with the external environment.    USE - For fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The engine comprises a turbine acting as rotor, a stator device and a swirling chamber with pair of electrodes. The swirling chamber has tangential air inlets and membranes with openings guiding air stream to turbine fins at an optimal speed range.    USE - For electric generator and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High voltage electric power is produced, by spinning an air stream in the swirling chamber. An energy recovery ranging from 15 to 30 % which is sufficient for operating entire system, in closed cycle, is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the turbine engine.
NOVELTY - A charger comprises a rectifier (3) and a series circuit of an electrical double-layered capacitor (4) and a chopper (6) connected in parallel to the rectifier. A current delivering unit (15) charges the capacitor and delivers power to the electric vehicle (10) by discharging the capacitor.    USE - For electric vehicle or electric railway.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can be charged quickly during stop, without requiring expensive charging facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power system.    transformer (2)    rectifier (3)    electrical double-layered capacitor (4)    chopper (6)    electric vehicle (10)    current delivering unit (15)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composite material is produced by blending polymer binder and carbon filler in an extruder; extruding the blend as carbon-polymer brittle sticks and adding carbon filler; mixing the formed carbon-polymer brittle sticks and additional carbon filler in a device to produce a mechanochemically activated mixture; and molding the ground, mechanochemically activated mixture in a mold heated to a temperature close to the melting point of the polymer binder and dimensioned to create a desired product.    USE - For manufacturing electroconductive composite materials used in producing e.g. hydrogen-oxygen/air fuel cell collector plate, coatings, electrodes and current collectors in electrical and electrochemical units (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides electroconductive composite materials with increased mechanical strength, electrical and thermal conductivity. It has reduced cost production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of electroconductive composite material includes blending in an extruder a quality of polymer binder with an amount of carbon filler that can be added to the polymer binder and still provide a viscous mixture to permit extrusion at a temperature close to the melting point of the polymer binder; extruding the blended polymer binder and carbon filler from the extruder as carbon-polymer brittle sticks; combining the carbon-polymer brittle sticks with additional carbon filler to provide a necessary electrical and thermal conductivity of the composite material; mixing the carbon-polymer brittle sticks and additional carbon filler in a device to produce a mechanochemically activated mixture of the carbon-polymer brittle sticks and additional carbon filler; and molding the ground, mechanochemically activated mixture in a mold heated to a temperature close to the melting point of the polymer binder and dimensioned to create a desired product.
NOVELTY - A fuel processing system (12) comprises a water gas shift reactor(s) (16) including a first air inlet (24) attached to a blower (22) for supplying air to the water gas shift reactor, and a first water vaporizer (28) for supplying water vapor upstream of the water gas shift reactor.    USE - The fuel processing system is used for a fuel cell for, e.g. motor vehicle (claimed) such as electrical vehicle, motorcycles, buses, trucks, recreational vehicles, and agricultural and industrial equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The invention controls carbon monoxide poisoning of fuel cells after shutdown, rapidly restart electricity generation after shutdown, and reduces the amount of carbon monoxide in the fuel cell system after electrical generation is shutdown.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a fuel cell system (10) comprising a fuel cell (14) having an anode (74) having a fuel inlet, a cathode (76) having a first air inlet, a water gas shift reactor upstream, and a water vaporizer for supplying water vapor upstream of the water gas shift reactor;    (2) a method of shutting down a fuel cell system comprising shutting down electrical generation, and supplying air to the water gas shift reactor to oxidize carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas remaining in the water gas shift reactor after shutdown of electrical generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel processing system (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Water gas shift reactor (16)    Blower (22)    First air inlet (24)    First water vaporizer (28)    Anode (74)    Cathode (76)
NOVELTY - The connector has a horizontal bar extending along a body portion (12). A movable lever (32) has a portion extending through the bar. The lever has a cam that rotates within an oval-shaped orifice formed within the bar for controlling movement of the bar. A lateral end of the bar extends through slots, and inner and outer walls of the portion, respectively. A head of the bar abuts against the outer wall.    USE - Used in a battery cable assembly, and for connecting an electrical storage battery to a component of an electrical system in an automobile and a motor vehicle e.g. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the cam, movable lever, and the horizontal bar allows an automobile technician or an automobile owner for easily attaching and securing the battery terminal connector to a battery terminal post without using any auxiliary tools such as box-end wrench. The design of the connector facilitates loosening of the connector from the post with less amount of effort, and facilitates removal of a corroded terminal connector from the post without using the tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a battery terminal connector.    Body portion (12)    Inner wall (16)    Head (28)    Movable lever (32)    Insulating cover (42)
NOVELTY - An emergency air pressure supply device of a fuel-electric vehicle is provided to stabilize an operation of the vehicle by generating the emergency air pressure by using an electric air blow device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy generator (1) generates electric energy from reaction between a hydrogen gas or a fuel gas containing hydrogen and an oxide gas containing oxide. An ECU (Electrical Control Unit) (4) drives a main driving motor by using the energy from the energy generator. An auxiliary driver (3) monitors a status of the energy generator, generates an air pressure required by a vehicle, and drives a component requiring the air pressure. An air pressure supply unit (5) stores the air pressure and filters humidity and pollutants from the air. A manipulator is driven by the air pressure which is supplied through a multi-directional valve. A magnetic valve (7) is provided on an emergency air pressure line which connects between the energy generator and an air compressor of the auxiliary driver to supply the air pressure to the air pressure supply unit.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for preventing electric discharge of a battery for a vehicle is provided to prevent the battery from discharging by cutting off power for starting the vehicle and power of electric devices if voltage of the battery falls under minimum voltage for starting the vehicle and supplying power to the electric devices if the voltage of the battery rises over the minimum voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for preventing electric discharge of a battery (100) for a vehicle comprises the battery supplying power to the vehicle; a voltage switching unit (300) connected to a power supply terminal of the battery to regulate power supplied to the vehicle; and a voltage detector (200) connected to the power supply terminal of the battery to detect charging voltage of the battery of the vehicle and controlling the voltage switching unit according to a level of the charging voltage of the battery detected. The voltage detector controls the voltage switching unit to prevent power from being applied to the vehicle from the battery when the charging voltage of the battery is under a predetermined value and controls the voltage switching unit to make power applied to the vehicle from the battery when the charging voltage of the battery exceeds a predetermined value.
NOVELTY - A pneumatic pressure detecting device of a tire is provided to transmit signals to a wireless signal generator successively by supplying induced current to the wireless signal generator or a sensor in rotating a wheel, and to respond to signals promptly by sensing pressure decrease of the tire instantaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pneumatic pressure detecting device (20) is installed in a tire, and composed of a pneumatic sensor detecting change of pneumatic pressure of the tire and a wireless signal generator operated by the pneumatic sensor to transmit flat tire or pressure decrease signals by wireless. A coil (22) is integrally formed in the pneumatic pressure detecting device, and a magnetic field wheel (30) is fixed to a wheel axle combined with the tire to guide induced current to the coil according to rotation of the tire. Magnets (32, 32') are mounted circumferentially in the magnetic wheel to alternately arrange the N-pole and the S-pole, and the magnetic wheel is fixed to a knuckle combined with the wheel axle. Fixing parts (34) are protruded in the ring-shaped magnetic field wheel, and a fixing hole (34a) is formed in the fixing part to insert a fixing member.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive resin layer (12) has a resin layers with smaller volume resistivity value. The volume resistivity value of the electroconductive layer is set to 1 ohm centimeter or less. The weight change of the first resin layer after immersing in water at 85 to 95 degree Celsius for 3 hours ranges from 0 to 0.1 percent.    USE - For separating fuel gas and oxidation gas in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing corrosion resistant function with respect to the electroconductive resin layer without impairing the function of the second resin layer and the second metal board while preventing generation of breakage or crack in the resin layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the separator vicinity of fuel cell.    Cell (1a,1b)    Separator (10)    Metal board (11)    Electroconductive resin layer (12)
NOVELTY - A controller controls regulating and stop valves of reactive gas between reactive gas stop and resumption modes. The regulating and stop valves are controlled to reach minimum open level, in reactive gas stop mode. The regulating valve is maintained in minimum open level while controlling the stop valve to reach full open level, in reactive gas resumption mode.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents increase in reactive-gas pressure in fuel cell even if the electric power request increases, which suppresses overdue of supply of reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating fuel supply control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The source has a needle (522) which enlarges or reduces the opening of a spray nozzle (600). A valve (620) opens/closes the connecting path (508) between an exit port (506) and supply port (530). The movement of the needle is restricted in accordance with the valve operation so as to limit the opening area of the nozzle.    USE - For fuel cell such as hydrogen fuel cell used in electric power generator, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening/closing of the flow path is easily controlled with respect to the nozzle opening area without complicating the fuel system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for controller of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section of an ejector used in the reactive gas supply source. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    ejector (340)    suction port (508)    nozzle (522)    supply port (530)    nozzle (600)
NOVELTY - A dash insulator (104) attached to a battery, interrupts sound and heat from the engine accommodated in an engine room (101) from approaching the passenger compartment. An air conditioner cools and heats the battery, through a fan duct (12).    USE - For vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of the vehicle's inner space, is improved. Temperature control of the battery is performed, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for temperature control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an internal side view of the front side of vehicle.    vehicle-mounted battery (10)    battery (11)    fan duct (12)    vehicle (100)    engine room (101)    dash insulator (104)
NOVELTY - A catalyst support contains hexaaluminate containing nickel (in mol%) (0.5-3).    USE - In fuel cell for dexterous modification.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst support has excellent heat resistance, and is manufactured efficiently, without generation of defect and grain growth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the catalyst support, which involves mixing basic aluminum chloride, calcium source, nickel source and water, and baking the obtained mixture 1100-1600degreesC after drying-desalination processing.
NOVELTY - Metal mold has an upper metal mold (1) and a lower metal mold (2), covered with a resin molding material as wear-resistant material containing a carbon material and having Vickers hardness of 1500 or more.    USE - For manufacture of fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inner surface of the metal mold does not damage easily, since it has resin-molding material. The metal mold provides fuel cell separator having smooth surface and electric power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: manufacture of fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the compression mold used for manufacture of fuel cell separator.    Upper metal mold (1)    Lower metal mold (2)    Wear-resistant material layer (3)
NOVELTY - Stack has an electricity generator (20) for generating electrical energy through a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. A fuel processing unit includes a reforming reactor (30) for generating the hydrogen from a fuel and supplies the hydrogen to the electricity generator. Cooling of the electricity generator and heating of the reforming reactor are simultaneously carried out by delivering the heat generated from the electricity generator to the reforming reactor.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system (claimed) in a vehicle, home or building, and an electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity generator generates the electrical energy through the reaction between the hydrogen and the oxygen, thus minimizing a volume of the entire fuel cell system. The cooling of the electricity generator and the heating of the reforming reactor are simultaneously carried out by delivering the heat generated from the electricity generator to the reforming reactor, thus maximizing thermal efficiency of the entire fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a stack of a fuel cell system.    Electricity generator (20)    Hydrogen transfer channel (23)    Oxygen transfer channel (24)    Reforming reactor (30)    Reaction channel (31)
NOVELTY - Hot press for the production of multilayer fuel cells comprises two pressure plates (21,23) both containing a heater (211,231) and having many through openings (213,233) with the two heaters providing defined heating regions.    USE - As a hot press for the production of multilayer fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Damage to membrane electrodes is avoided while adhesion is adequate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a press as above having cover plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell pressing apparatus.    Fuel cell plate (1)    Layers (11)    Pressure plates (21,23)    Heaters (211,231)    Openings (213,233)
NOVELTY - The fuel system has pressure energy utilization unit, which is formed as gear machine (1) with two gear wheels (3), shifted in motion by the fuel flowing against it and are interlocked, for production of mechanical energy.    USE - For e.g. zero emission vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures economical system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the gear machine.    Gear machine (1)    Housing (2)    Gear wheels (3)    High pressure side entrance (4)    Low pressure side discharge (5)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a power system for Faraday capacitor electric motor car, especially relating to a power system for faraday capacitor electric motor car, able to use solar energy. The faraday capacitor has the heavy current fast charging characteristic of a capacitor and also the energy storage property of a battery, and the characters of low series equivalent resistance, long service life, etc. The farad capacitor has a large capacity largely greater than that of an electrolytic capacitor of the same bulk and power density above tens of times greater than that of a Li-ion battery; and as compared with a battery of the same bulk, a super-capacitor has above ten times power density and above 100 times charging and discharging rate. As compared with a storage battery, the supercapacitor has the advantages of wider operating temperature range, no pollution, free maintenance, etc. The power system fully uses the advantages of the faraday capacitor and solar energy battery plate and highly and fully uses the storage energy of the faraday capacitor and the solar energy.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an internal or external combustion engine (8) and an electric motor-generator (3) connected to a battery (2). A pedal drive (4) is provided for driving the vehicle by a human force. The engine, the generator, and the pedal drive are mechanically connected to each other through transmission units, and are electrically connected to each other through charging generators. A coachwork and a framework are made of lightweight and high-strength materials such as aluminum-magnesium alloy.    USE - Hybrid road vehicle e.g. passenger-carrying motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid passenger car, which may use human pedal force, and is also fitted with a solar cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle driver effectively utilizes the parking time and the mechanical energy produced by the human force to support two different traffic conditions in a more optimal, economic and environment friendly manner. The coachwork and the framework of the vehicle are made of the lightweight and high-strength materials such as aluminum-magnesium alloy, so that the vehicle has the lowest possible weight and required strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a road vehicle.    Solar cell unit (1)    Battery (2)    Electric motor generator (3)    Pedal drive (4)    Transmission units (5, 7)    Differential gear unit (6)    Internal or external combustion engine (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has solar panel permanently connected to a battery. The solar panel provides a maximum output of 0.3W of 15 volts. Another solar panel has maximum output of 7W of 14 volts to add supplementary electricity during On-state of ignition. A toggle switch switches between the solar panel providing different maximum output according to user input for electric replenishment.    USE - Used for diesel car, LPG hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle and small aeroplane.    ADVANTAGE - The RPM of vehicle engine is reduced and so fuel efficiency of motor vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of the solar panel mounted motor vehicle.    fuse (1-4-b)    on-switch (1-5)    semiconductor diode (1-8)    solar panel (1-9)    rear window solar apparatus (1-12)
NOVELTY - Container (I) for containing a fuel (A) including at least two of an organic compound having an ether linkage, an organic compound having an O-H linkage or water, comprises: a casing of a metal; and an inner coating of a resin including naphthalate system polyester/a sealing member of a rubber of butyl rubber or perfluoro rubber.    USE - (I) is useful for: containing fuel; a cartridge applied to a fuel cell; and a fuel cell system to generate electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides the cartridge: which is superior in durability to the cartridge of polyethylene terephthalate; with small change in the fuel composition and stable output for a fuel cell; and protects leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a cartridge comprising: a casing of a resin including naphthalate system polyester; and (A);    (2) a cartridge applied to a fuel cell, comprising: (I); and (A); and    (3) a fuel cell system comprising: the cartridge; an evaporator to evaporate the fuel supplied from the cartridge; a reforming portion to reform the evaporated fuel into a reformed gas including hydrogen; a carbonmonoxide-removal portion to remove carbon monoxide at least in part from the reformed gas to form a product gas; a ventilator to supply an air including oxygen; and a fuel cell to generate electricity from the product gas and the air.
NOVELTY - Supply device has fuel supply valve (203) for fuel supply port (208) and exhaust port (210). A control unit (204) controls timing to open and close the valve.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of the hydrogen supply device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hydrogen supply device.    Cylindrical reactor (200)    fuel supply valve (203)    control unit (204)    fuel supply port (208)    exhaust port (210)
NOVELTY - A vehicle unit (2) has a coolant outlet and a coolant inlet with a coolant route between the outlet and the inlet. A control unit (12) manages the operation of a cooling fan (5), a three-way valve (8), or a coolant pump (3) based on temperature of coolant at heat exchanger (4) and temperature of coolant at the coolant outlet of the vehicle unit. The heat exchanger is arranged in the coolant route to selectively receive the coolant from the coolant outlet of the vehicle unit. The cooling fan blows cooling air to the heat exchanger.    USE - For cooling vehicle unit, e.g. fuel cell, electric motor of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Removes heat generated by vehicle unit, and prevents thermal shock from occurring in the heat exchanger that is used to remove heat generated by vehicle unit, thereby preventing heat exchanger from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coolant pump circulates coolant through the coolant route. The coolant valve shifts coolant route between heat exchanger route that passes through the heat exchanger and a bypass route that bypasses the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the vehicle cooling system.    Vehicle unit (2)    Coolant pump (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Cooling fan (5)    Three-way valve (8)    Control unit (12)
NOVELTY - Provided are a composite material for a bipolar plate to absorb the moisture generated as a by-product for improve the efficiency of a cell, a bipolar plate prepared from the composite material, its preparation method, and a fuel cell using the bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composite material comprises a carbon material; a thermosetting resin; and 3-5 parts by weight of a humectant based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the carbon material and the thermosetting resin. Preferably the humectant is selected from the group consisting of silica, calcium salt, zeolite and their mixture. Preferably the ratio of the carbon material and the thermosetting resin is 85-97 : 3-15 by weight; and the thermosetting resin is selected from the group consisting of phenol resin, polycarbodiimide, epoxy resin, melamine resin, unsaturated polyester resin, fluorocarbon resin, poly(2,5-benzimidazole) polymer, polybenzoxazine and their mixture.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - Provided are a bipolar plate for a fuel cell to allow the water generated during the operation of a fuel cell to be discharged easily, thereby allowing the cell reaction to be performed smoothly, and a fuel cell containing the bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bipolar plate has a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.1-50 micrometers, is formed from a material selected from the group consisting of a metal, a metal with a deposited coating layer, graphite and a carbon composite, and has a channel. Preferably the metal and the metal with a deposited coating layer is selected from the group consisting of Al, Ti, Cu, Fe, Ni and stainless steel.
NOVELTY - Provided are a catalyst for a fuel cell to improve the lifetime characteristics of a fuel cell by forming a surface treatment layer on a metal catalyst, and a fuel cell containing the catalyst.    USE - For fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Catalyst comprises a metal; and a surface treatment layer formed on the surface of the metal. Preferably the surface treatment layer comprises a hydroxide or oxide comprising B, Al, P, Si and Sn. The surface treatment layer is prepared by dipping a metal in an aqueous solution containing a surface treatment compound; and drying or heat treating the dipped metal. Preferably the surface treatment compound is selected from the group consisting of B2O3, aluminium isopropoxide, phosphoric acid, diammonium-hydrogen phosphate, tetra-orthosilicate, tin oxide and aluminium nitrate.
NOVELTY - The battery ground wire connection structure of a vehicle is provided to secure stable ground potential and to reinforce a potential difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery ground wire connection structure of a vehicle comprises a ground block (30) having plural ground terminals (31); a main ground wire (20) connecting a negative terminal (11) of a battery (10) and one ground terminal of the ground block; and plural auxiliary ground wires connecting the ground terminals formed to the ground block to an alternator (51), an engine block (52), a surge tank (53), and a vehicle body (54). The ground block is installed to one side of the battery of the vehicle, and the auxiliary ground wires include a first auxiliary ground wire (41) connecting one ground terminal of the ground blocks and the alternator to make the alternator stably grounded.
NOVELTY - A self-feeder type electric vehicle using wind power and rotatory power is provided to save resources by using the wind power and the rotatory power instead of fossil fuels and to enhance efficiency by controlling the direction of the wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A self-feeder type electric vehicle using wind power and rotatory power includes a wind power generation system (11), a rotatory power generation system (12), an electric power storage system (51), and a central control system (71). The self-feeder type electric vehicle using wind power and rotatory power converts the wind power obtained by wind and the rotatory obtained by rotation of wheels to electric power.
NOVELTY - A luminous accessory of a vehicle is provided to secure visibility in traveling at night by applying a small wheel generator and a light-emitting diode and to apply the luminous accessory to decoration of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A luminous accessory (10) of a vehicle comprises a magnetic body (30) having a through hole formed in the center; a rotating body (20) having a circular through hole where the magnetic body is situated; and a locking shaft (50) combined with the magnetic body through the through hole of the magnetic body to support the magnetic body and the rotating body and to fix the magnetic body and the rotating body. Bearings (40) are combined with both sides of the magnetic body. Plural wings (24) are installed to the periphery of the rotating body, a coil (100) is built in the periphery of the through hole, and plural light-emitting diodes (26) connected with the coil are installed to the periphery of the rotating body.
NOVELTY - A vehicle safety system and a control method thereof are provided to inform the position of a vehicle to the outside by smoothly operating an accident signal unit although a battery is broken in an accident by supplying power to the accident signal unit through an ACU (Airbag Control Unit).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle safety system comprises an air bag system (40) operating an air bag in detecting an accident; an electricity generation unit (50) for generating electricity with expansion force of an air bag cushion in inflating the air bag in the air bag system; an accident signal unit for transmitting information about position of the vehicle by electricity output from the electricity generation unit; and a charger (55) storing electricity of the electricity generation unit. The electricity generation unit comprises a rope (51) connected to the air bag cushion of the air bag system; a wheel (52) turned when the rope is pulled in expanding the air bag cushion; and a power generator (53) for generating and outputting electricity by centrifugal force generated in rotating the wheel.
NOVELTY - A generator using vibration of an electric car is provided to enhance energy efficiency by converting vibration energy of the electric car to electrical energy and using the electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vibrating object is attached to polygonal spaces. A circular coil (a) or a cylindrical coil is attached between the spaces. When the object vibrates, the circular coil (a) or the cylindrical coil is vibrated, such that electricity is generated by the vibration of a magnet, or the circular coil (a) or the cylindrical coil.
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle having a wind power generator is provided to increase the energy efficiency of the electric vehicle by using the power stored in a condenser and generated by the wind power generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A body (110) is implemented on the roof of an electric vehicle. A power generator (120) is rotatably and detachably coupled with the body (110) and generates an operational force from wind, which is generated outside the electric vehicle while the vehicle moves. An electric generator (140) inside the body (110) is coupled with the operation force generator (120), receives the operational force from the operation force generator (120), and generates electricity from the operational force. A storage is electrically connected to the generator (140) at a predetermined position inside the electric vehicle, and stores the electricity. A driver is electrically connected to the storage and drives wheels of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - Provided is an electrode catalyst material for a metal/air battery, which improves efficiency and capacity of the battery for use in an electric instrument such as a mobile phone and electric car, and is produced in a large amount with ease.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode catalyst material for a metal/air battery is obtained by the method comprising: a step (110) of dissolving a solute containing a metal corresponding to an electrode catalyst material to be formed into a solvent; a step (120) of introducing a reducing agent into the solution obtained from the preceding step to perform reduction and to form a colloidal phase; a step (130) of subjecting the resultant colloidal solution to centrifugal separation, thereby separating particles; and a step (140) of heat treating the particles obtained from the preceding step. Particularly, the electrode catalyst material comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of Mn, Ru, Ti, Pa, W, Ni, Zn, Ta, Ag, Au, Fe, Co, Cu, Rh, Mo, Ir, Sn, Al and oxides thereof.
NOVELTY - The transmission mounting bracket structure formed with a battery in one is provided to easily arrange packages in an engine room, to improve capacity of an air cleaner, to prevent acceleration noise by improving dynamic stiffness of the side and edge of an engine room and by increasing breaking effect against a vibration, and to effectively cope with a collision while removing the interception of a battery and a transmission mounting bracket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a vehicle structure where an air cleaner, a battery, a booster and a junction box is installed in an engine room covered with a wheel housing panel (1), a fender apron inner panel (2), a battery tray (3) and a front side member, a transmission mounting bracket structure (10) connected with the battery tray fixed with the battery in one is composed of a first bracket (11) combined with a front side member and a battery tray; a first plate (12) combined with the first bracket; a second plate (13) and an insulator (14) combined with the first plate; and a reinforcing bracket (15) combined with the first bracket and the front side member. The first bracket and the battery tray are combined with a bolt.
NOVELTY - Lithium cell pack for a hybrid electric automobile which is improved in cooling efficiency and is cooled simply without complex heat treatment algorithm by BMS.    USE - For lithium cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium cell pack (100) comprises a tray assembly (10) provided with an external tray (13) and a front tray to be accommodated in the external tray to prepare the installation space; a plurality of lithium cells (20) stayed in the tray assembly; a phase change material (30) which is mounted in the one side of the lithium cell and whose phase is changed into solid or liquid according to the increase or decrease of temperature; and a cooling fan (40) which is mounted in the tray assembly to cool the lithium cells. The lithium cells are connected to one another by a conductor-type clip.
NOVELTY - A method of reducing noise in a cooling fan for a hybrid electric vehicle battery is provided to limit a maximum velocity of a cooling fan for a battery according to a vehicle state, thereby reducing noise in the cooling fan while improving productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The controller decides whether a vehicle is currently in ignition-on state, and if so, the controller diagnoses a cooling fan to decide whether the cooling fan is OK (210,220). If so, the controller decides whether a velocity of the cooling fan is a low limit value or a medium limit value, respectively (230,240,250). If the velocity is neither the low limit value nor the medium limit value, the controller sets a maximum allow mode to a high mode, and controls a maximum velocity of the cooling fan (260,270).
NOVELTY - A method for determining a DC link capacitor failure of an electric vehicle is provided to enable a dynamic force transmission system of an electric vehicle to self-diagnose whether a DC link capacitor is damaged, and to output a failure diagnostic code, thereby protecting a battery and an inverter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dynamic force transmission system of an electric vehicle calculates a current value applied to a DC link capacitor (S101). The system calculates a voltage change rate in accordance with a time of a current charged in the DC link capacitor through an asynchronous task routine, and calculates capacitance (S102-S104). The system decides whether or not the capacitance is included in the range of upper/lower limit values (S105). If not, the system decides whether a frequency of a counter is more than a certain frequency during a set delay time (S106, S107). If so, the system determines that the DC link capacitor is damaged, and outputs a diagnostic code to store the code, then performs a safety mode (S108, S109).
NOVELTY - Several spray nozzles (3-5) are formed in the combustion chamber (2) of combustion apparatus (1) which uses water, for spraying fossil fuel or hydrocarbon of methane series, combustion support substance and water resources, to form waste gas which is purified and used in fuel cell and electric power generator. Using the fuel cell and the electric power generator, air conditioning, illumination, humidity of the vinyl greenhouse are adjusted for optimum growth of the rice seedlings in the greenhouse.    USE - For motor cycle, vinyl greenhouse.    ADVANTAGE - Quality of the plants, rice seedlings in the vinyl greenhouse is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    combustion apparatus (1)    combustion chamber (2)    spray nozzles (3-5)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises carbon material with specific surface area ranging from 1 to 12 square meter per gram, average particle diameter of 5 to 25 micrometer, and nitrogen gas adsorption. The negative electrode is obtained by applying the carbon material of 0.005-0.05 square meter per square centimeter per unit area.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves output capability of the battery while improving lifetime of the of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the half sectional view of the lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode lead piece (15)    Lid (16)    Positive electrode lead piece (17)    Packing (18)    Insulation board (19)
NOVELTY - The circuit resistance value was formed from the combined resistance value between the predetermined point of contact and unification section, so that the current density distribution of the measuring object was measured according to each measured electrode current. The sensor measures the electrode current that flows into each electrode. The unification section conducts the electric current of the electrodes by contact of the predetermined point of contact of the measuring object and electrodes.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the measurement precision of the device, thus improving the current distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the current distribution measuring device and measurement object. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Terminal plate (107)    End plate (109)    Fuel battery cell (201)    Membrane-electrode assembly (202)    Separator (203,204)
NOVELTY - The system (30) processes the exhaust heat generated by a fuel cell electric power generating system (1) with the use of an exhaust heat processing apparatus (6). The electric power, generated by the solar cell modules (22,23,24a), is supplied to operate the exhaust heat processing apparatus. The exhaust heat processing apparatus can also be selective supplied with power from another electric power apparatus.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy due to use of solar power to operate exhaust heat processing apparatus. Ensures simple control of the exhaust heat processing apparatus and effective use of natural power sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of the exhaust heat processing system.    Fuel cell electric power generating system (1)    Exhaust heat processing apparatus (6)    Solar cell modules (22,23,24a)    Exhaust heat processing system (30)
NOVELTY - The installation has a reformer (2) to transform a liquid fuel into a reformat rich in hydrogen for supplying a fuel cell (3). The cell is constituted of an anode (4) and a cathode (5). An air compression system (6) is constituted of two compression stages (7, 8) and is controlled by a control unit (9) managing the supply of air to the cell. The stages are autonomous and used over reduced operating ranges.    USE - Used to be embarked onboard a motor vehicle (claimed) for producing the electricity necessary for the propulsion of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air compression system with the compression stages used over reduced operating ranges permits to minimize the electricity consumption of the electricity production installation and to improve the yield of the installation. The installation permits to control the operating ranges of the compression stages while reducing the encumbrance and the costs of electricity production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for electricity production onboard a motor vehicle    (2) a vehicle comprising an electricity production installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electricity production installation.    Reformer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Anode (4)    Cathode (5)    Air compression system (6)    Compression stages (7, 8)    Control unit (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel injection device enables multiple injection based on the engine revolution speed. When there is a demand for multiple injection, the battery voltage is compared with a threshold in a comparator unit (70). If the battery voltage exceeds the threshold, an output signal from the comparator unit enables the operating mode to be switched to multiple injection.    USE - For use in an internal combustion engine with multiple injection.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable operation during multiple injection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an evaluation device for diagnosing a battery voltage for an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram representing the method.
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic resin composition contains thermoplastic resin, graphite and vapor phase epitaxy carbon fiber.    USE - For thermoplastic resin molded product such as fuel cell separator (claimed), pallet, tray and packaging material.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoplastic resin composition has excellent electroconductivity, and provides molded product having excellent strength and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoplastic resin molded product, which is obtained by molding the thermoplastic resin composition.
NOVELTY - The monitoring apparatus determines the state of fuel cells based on a state value which indicates a specific state of fuel cells. A temperature-dependent state value is corrected based on a calibration value determined according to the ambient temperature of the fuel cells or the monitoring apparatus.    USE - For monitoring the state of fuel cells in the fuel cell system of e.g. electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces detection errors in a stable manner even when ambient temperature fluctuates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell state monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of fuel cell state monitoring apparatus.
NOVELTY - The battery has a solvent including a higher dielectric constant than a solvent consisting of a specific ratio of ethylene carbonate (EC) and diethyl carbonate (DEC). Propylene carbonate and additional solvents are present in a ratio by weight of a specific ratio of propylene carbonate and additional solvents. The solvent comprises a portion selected from a group consisting of ethylene carbonate and dimethyl carbonate.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides an ability to use lithium based salt for the electrolyte solution that has electrochemical, thermal and hydrolytic stability. The salt provides an ability to use the lithium electrolyte solution that is used at low lithium based salt concentration e.g. one-half the concentration of many other lithium based salts. The salt provides an ability to form low viscosity, low impedance lithium electrolyte solutions that can be recycled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of conductivity of systems containing the salt.
NOVELTY - A chemical composition comprises a transition metal nitride.    USE - The composition is used for fuel cell bipolar plate of a fuel cell. The fuel cell is useful for a fuel cell powered vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a bipolar plate that exhibits good electrical conductivity, excellent chemical stability, and high corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Chemical composition comprises a transition metal nitride of formula (Fe100-x-y-zCrxNiyMoz)4Nx.    w=0.8-1.7;    x=19-30'    y=11-19; and    z=0-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a bipolar plate for a fuel cell, comprising a base layer (13) formed of a stainless steel comprising iron as a major component, chromium, and nickel or molybdenum, and a transition metal nitride layer overlaying the base layer and having the formula M4Nw;    (b) a fuel cell assembly comprising unit fuel cells arranged in a stack, where each unit fuel cell is separated by a bipolar plate; and    (c) a method of manufacturing a fuel cell bipolar plate comprising forming a nitrided layer on a surface of a stainless steel material.    (d) M=Fe, Cr, Ni, and/or Mo; and    (e) w=0.8-1.7    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional side view of the bipolar plate.    Channels (12)    Base layer (13)    Overlayer (14)
NOVELTY - Device has a solid oxide fuel cell with a cathode layer, and an anode layer. The fuel cell is disposed so that the anode layer opposes a catalytically-oxidizing unit (13). Fuel supplied from a fuel storage container (10) is subjected to flameless combustion in the unit by catalytic oxidation. The heat is conducted to the device from the unit to maintain the fuel cell at its operating temperature. Simultaneously produced oxidation fuel components of the fuel are supplied to the anode layer. Air is supplied to the cathode layer.    USE - Used as an electric power source for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Air is supplied to the cathode layer, thus enabling the device to generate electric power while the device is operated at a stable place and while the device is operated outside or using it under the mobile condition although the flameless combustion has been believed to be not practically used for the solid oxide fuel cell because of its low heat amount. The fuel cell device thus achieves a flameless combustion system by scrutinizing a structure of the solid oxide fuel cell, and enables a stable fuel supply at a time of generating electric power without limiting the place of use of a solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view describing a schematic structure of a solid oxide fuel cell device which utilizes flameless combustion.    Solid oxide fuel cell (C)    Fuel storage container (10)    Protective cover (11)    Fuel supply port (12)    Catalytically-oxidizing unit (13)    Cell holder (14)
NOVELTY - The ions contained in cooling fluid, are removed by circulating cooling fluid through an ion exchanger (5) while supplying a portion of cooling fluid to a radiator (4) when the temperature of cooling fluid is below the thermostat operating temperature at which valve (3) of thermostat switching the fluid passage is operated. The ions contained in fluid in radiator, are removed by circulating fluid through ion exchanger when the temperature of cooling fluid reaches the thermostat operating temperature. The fuel cell is cooled by circulating the cooling fluid.    USE - For cooling solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid having low ion concentration is distributed to the fuel cell, hence fuel cell is maintained in electrically stable state. The cooling fluid is prevented from being excessively cooled, thereby preventing the excessive cooling of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    cooling fluid pump (2)    valve (3)    radiator (4)    ion exchanger (5)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a set of stacked tubes (131) made of resin material e.g. polyphenylene sulfide. The tubes are formed of double layers including a high heat conductivity resin portion and an insulative resin portion (131b). The tubes are formed by multilayer extrusion molding process in which an extrusion with a thick cross section is followed by tensioning into a predetermined sectional size.    USE - Used for cooling a fuel-cell of a fuel-cell powered vehicle and gasoline engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high heat conductivity resin portion of the tubes improves heat transfer performance of the heat exchanger, and hence improving cooling performance of the exchanger. The tubes are made of the resin material e.g. polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), thus reducing weight and cost of the exchanger, and preventing flux used in brazing from oozing out into cooling liquid during brazing, and hence preventing the cooling liquid from being polluted. The tubes are formed by the multilayer extrusion molding process in which the extrusion with the thick cross section is followed by tensioning into the predetermined sectional size, thus forming the tubes free of defects such as pinholes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a tube.    Stacked tubes (131)    High heat conductivity resin portion (131a)    Insulative resin portion (131b)    Flat portion (131c)    Partitioning wall (131d)
NOVELTY - The charger has a communication power port (12) disposed in a housing (10). An array of interconnected fuel cells includes a fuel cell to generate electricity. A positive connection is connected to a cathode of the fuel cell. A negative connection is connected to an anode of the fuel cell. A circuitry has connections to connect the circuitry to the communication power port to provide electrical energy.    USE - Used for an electronic device such as a cell phone, MP3 player, digital camera, personal digital assistant, radio, alarm, beacon, GPS, DVD, portable video camera, laptop, radio frequency identification (RFID ) tag reader, rechargeable battery, fan, and light.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the charger allows a user to run electronic devices directly from the cell charger, and extends the range of current electronic devices. The charger reduces the number of charger devices required and the number of parts required to provide power to a wide variety of electronic devices, and allows a manufacturer and the user to use only one charger device to charge a wide variety of electronic devices. The charger thus provided is portable, easy to carry, convenient, and inexpensive to manufacture in a safe manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of charging an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system for charging an electronic device.    Interface port (7)    Housing (10)    Communication power port (12)    Fuel cells (14)    Circuitry (32)
NOVELTY - In accordance to invention, battery contains doubled polar output with branches with connection elements, one in form of bolt with groove on the end of head, projecting from branch material for value not less than 12 millimeters for positioning and fastening of unified end pieces of wires and fastening nut; second connection element in form of cantilever with lug with aperture, diameter of which is equal to diameter of first connection element, which is soldered to ribbed bushing, and size of flux is 8-10 millimeters for battery with discharge current up to 6 C20. Doubled polar contact provides reliable electric contact with unified end pieces of launching and connecting wires, minimal laboriousness and comfort of connection of launching wire.    USE - Electric engineering, possible use for connecting two or more batteries in accordance to mixed serial-parallel circuit primarily on multi-purpose heavy-load vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable electric contact with end pieces of launching and connecting wires during whole lifetime of battery.1 tbl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A fuel heating unit (60) includes a guidance wall (70) of double wall structure arranged in the lower surface of a fuel tank (51). The exhaust gas of cathode of fuel cell, generated during the operation of the fuel cell system is made to flow into space formed between an inflow port (71) and an outflow port (72) of the guidance wall. The high concentration methanol accommodated by the side of outer wall of the fuel tank, is warmed by the exhaust gas flowing through the guidance wall.    USE - For image forming device (claimed) such as ink-jet printer, copier, facsimile and composite machine.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency at the time of start-up, is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel heating unit of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel tank (51)    fuel heating unit (60)    guidance wall (70)    inflow port (71)    outflow port (72)
NOVELTY - A printer (20) has a fuel cell for inducing self start operation based on state of charge (SOC) of electric condenser. When SOC of condenser is not reached, the fuel cell is not started while personal computer (PC) (10) supplies electric power to direct current (DC)/DC converter of printer to start the fuel cell.    USE - For electronic system.    ADVANTAGE - The need for external power supply for start of printer is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electronic system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    PC (10)    printer (20)    power supply (27)    bus line (30)    electronic system (100)
NOVELTY - The switches (3-5) in closing state, supply electric power to the computer from solar cell (PV) and redox flow battery (RF) connected in series, when terminal voltage of redox flow battery is more than terminal voltage of solar cell. The switches (3,6,7) in closing state, charges redox flow battery with electric power of solar cell supplied to the computer by reversing polarity of redox flow battery, when terminal voltage of redox flow battery is under terminal voltage of solar cell.    USE - For electronic computer.    ADVANTAGE - The peak cut corresponding to the multiple electric power demand can be easily performed. The power-supply system can be driven, even if the system does not install independent alternative current to direct current (AC-DC) converter in each battery. The stable output can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the power-supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    switches (1-7)    solar cell (PV)    redox flow battery (RF)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assemblies (11,12) are arranged in a thickness direction. A flexible current collection board (15) is folded such that it is shared by the membrane electrode assemblies.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, etc., used in fuel cell pack (claimed) for electronic devices such as notebook personal computer (PC), portable terminals, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Several membrane electrode assemblies can be electrically connected reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a direct methanol fuel cell unit. (Drawing includes nonEnglish language text).    membrane electrode assemblies (11,12)    current collection board (15)    fuel tank (20)    casing (30)
NOVELTY - A setting unit sets the target value of air pressure in an oxidizing agent electrode, above minimum pressure value determined from the intermembrane permissible differential pressure of an electrolyte film. A controller (43) adjusts the air pressure, based on the output voltage of the fuel cell, and detected temperature inside the fuel cell, so that the output voltage is below withstand voltage of the load apparatus (40).    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the fuel cell is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    combustion battery (1)    air compressor (11)    exhaust path (14)    load apparatus (40)    controller (43)
NOVELTY - A controller (23) learns the current-voltage characteristic of a fuel cell stack (2) according to the operational status of the fuel cell stack. An output current lower limit is calculated based on the current-voltage characteristic and the predetermined output voltage upper limit.    USE - For controlling vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - An exact output current lower limit is obtained efficiently even when a secular change of the fuel cell exists.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of vehicle-mounted fuel cell system with control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    hydrogen tank (3)    ejector (5)    compressor (9)    current sensor (18)    voltage sensor (19)    controller (23)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas supply unit supplies fuel gas containing hydrogen with respect to anode of fuel cell. An air compressor (24) supplies oxidation gas containing oxygen with respect to cathode of fuel cell. A determination unit (52) determines whether preset amount hydrogen is permeated based on information reflecting permeation amount from anode side to cathode side through electrolyte layer in fuel cell when fuel cell system is in halt condition. A control unit (71) drives air compressor when preset amount of hydrogen is permeated.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration in gas ejected from oxidation gas passageway is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    air compressor (24)    hydrogen permeation amount determination unit (52)    oxidation gas-control unit (71)    drive switch (80)    switching circuit (82)
NOVELTY - The thermal storage system (30) has a thermal storage unit (48) positioned at the underground region (58) of a building (42), for storing the exhaust heat of a fuel cell (40) utilized for supplying electric power to the building. A pipe (44) connected to the fuel cell and extending through the thermal storage unit, has water that is warmed by the exhaust heat of the fuel cell, such that the warm water is supplied to the hot water supply line (46) through a heater (64).    USE - For thermal storage system installed in building (claimed) such as house and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exhausted from the fuel cell, can be utilized for heating the water supplied to hot water supply line in the building, and so the fuel cell is cooled reliably and the power consumption for heating the water supplied to the hot water supply system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the structure of the thermal storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    thermal storage system (30)    fuel cell (40)    building (42)    water pipe (44)    hot water supply line (46)    thermal storage unit (48)    underground region (58)    heater (64)
NOVELTY - A generator (44) generates the initial-stage heating load for each time zone, based on stored past performance value of heating load. A calculator (46) calculates the reservation heating load in operating time zone, based on the stored reservation information for each time zone. A correction module (47) corrects the initial-stage heating load with reference to reservation heating load, to generate prediction heating load.    USE - For co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The change in heating load according to user's choice, is predicted accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the co-generation system using heating load predictor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    co-generation system (1)    heating load detector (41)    generator (44)    calculator (46)    correction module (47)
NOVELTY - The electric current collectors (12,13) at the edges of cell rows (20) connect the cell rows in parallel. The cells (11) in each row are connected in series to another. Several conductors (30) connect cell rows parallel to electric current collectors.    USE - For electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery gives high power density and improves reliability of the power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery.    Cell (11)    Electric current collectors (12,13)    Cell row (20)    Conductors (30)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery (1) with flat shaped battery container (10) of thickness less than 12 mm has battery capacity greater than or equal to 5Ah in the discharge rate 1C. An internal pressure release mechanism (16) designed from a through hole operates when the internal pressure of container raises. The opening area of the internal pressure release mechanism is equivalent to 3% or more of area of bottom face (122).    USE - For mounting on a hybrid battery motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure release mechanism of a lithium secondary battery exhibits sufficient internal pressure releasing capability at the time of high charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the bottom plan view of lithium secondary battery.    lithium secondary battery (1)    flat shaped battery container (10)    bottom container (12)    internal pressure release mechanism (16)    bottom face (122)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell has lamination of membrane electrode assembly (MEA), and cell (1) having pair of separators (14,16) clamping assembly. Assembly has a pair of gas diffusion electrodes (28,30), and a polymeric electrolyte film (18) having hydrogen ion conductivity interposed between electrodes. Separators have a gas passage ways (44,46) on electrodes. The cross-section of at least one of pair of separators in lamination direction has wedge-type shape from one end, in direction perpendicular to lamination direction, such that the other end is thin.    USE - As power supply for electric vehicles and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell has excellent exchange operation property and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    Cell (1)    Separators (14,16)    Polymeric electrolytic film (18)    Gas diffusion electrode (28,30)    Gas passageway (44,46)    Membrane electrode assembly (MEA)
NOVELTY - The compressor has adsorption material filling container (1) that is immersed into a liquefied gas coolant, and gas e.g. hydrogen is supplied to the container by the arbitrary pressure. The gas is adsorbed by the adsorption material e.g. activated charcoal, zeolite, metal polyoxide, and carbon fiber in the container. The pressure of the adsorption gas is increased and the adsorption gas is desorbed by heating the adsorption material with the external heat, so that gas is supplied to outside at high pressure.    USE - For fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy density is improved by increase in utilization of hydrogen. The adsorption capability is improved. The installation space and cost are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: gas pressurization method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the gas compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    adsorption material filling container (1)    shutoff valve (V1,V2)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (60-1) for fuel cell and cooling system for electric loads have heat radiators (62-1) installed in the front region of the vehicle (2). A cooling system (90) of air conditioner has heat radiator (94) installed under the floor (2f) of the vehicle.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling systems are controlled to optimal temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell vehicle (2)    Floor (2f)    Fuel cell cooling system (60-1)    Fuel cell heat radiator (62-1)    Air conditioner cooling system (90)    Heat radiator (94)
NOVELTY - The screw (38b) includes the threaded screw rod (39b) along with the head (50b) formed at its tip. A radially projecting ring (52b) that offers resistance to flow of molding material, is formed at the head.    USE - For molding of fuel cell separator containing electroconductive material along with resin binder.    ADVANTAGE - The ring-shaped protrusion in the head, causes shearing action in the flowing molding material and promotes uniform temperature distribution leading to uniform distribution of electroconductive material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for shaping method for fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the screw. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    screw (38b)    screw rod (39b)    head (50b)    radially projecting ring (52b)    weir (54b)
NOVELTY - In a component mounting room positioned at the front end of the vehicle, a weak-electricity battery (2) is arranged at the front side and a fuse box (3) is arranged at the rear-side upper direction of the battery. A cylindrical connection member (12) has an axis line in the position below the fuse box of an air duct (10) which passes between the battery and the fuse box at the vehicle left-right direction.    USE - For mounting components, such as battery and fuse box, in component mounting room of fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents that battery and fuse box interfere directly, while reducing required distance between battery and fuse box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the relationship of a weak-electricity battery, a fuse box and an air duct.    Battery (2)    Fuse box (3)    Air cleaner (4)    Air duct (10)    Connection member (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell-battery hybrid power source comprising fuel cell stacks connected electrically in series; a battery bank connected in parallel thereto; a sub system for the supply of hydrogen and a sub system for the supply of oxygen constituting the fuel cell reactant feed system, the feed system being controlled by a CPU; a PEMFC stack cooling system.
NOVELTY - Humidity adjusting film (30,31) is adapted to be sandwiched between a catalyst electrode layer (20,21) and a gas-permeable carbon fiber collector layer (40,41), and comprises a conductive carbonaceous powder and polytetrafluoroethylene. The moisture permeability of the film is 1200 to 4000 grams per square meter per hour, and the mean thickness of the film is 5 to 100 microns.    USE - For solid polymer type fuel cell used as source of motive force for mobile bodies e.g. automobiles and buses, as stationary power supply for general household use, or as power supply for compact mobile terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents both dry-up and flooding of fuel cell under a broad range of operating conditions ranging from high-humidification conditions to low-humidification conditions, and raging from a high gas flow rate to a low gas flow rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a gas diffusion electrode;    (b) a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly; and    (c) a gas diffusion layer integrated type membrane electrode assembly    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view showing one example of a fuel cell.    Catalyst electrode layers (20,21)    Humidity adjusting films (30,31)    Gas-permeable carbon fiber collector layers (40,41)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has mounting unit (70) attached to frame (2) of bicycle. A battery unit (50) is detachedly mounted above an auxiliary control unit (54) which is mounted to the mounting unit, such that the power terminal contacts with the battery terminal.    USE - For controlling bicycle such as mountain bicycle. Also applicable for road racers.    ADVANTAGE - A very compact structure with reduced wiring is obtained by the arrangement of battery unit and auxiliary control unit. Several functions are allowed to be conveniently accessed by the rider without inadvertent operation, by the provision of auxiliary control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a combination unit of bicycle.    frame (2)    rear wheel (6)    combination unit (28)    front derailleur (33)    crankshaft left side (34)
NOVELTY - Brazed cladding material comprises a base material (11) coated with multilayered coating (15) of brazing material. This consists of:an inner layer (12) of nickel or nickel alloy;#a central layer (13) of titanium or titanium alloy; and# an outer layer (14) of iron/nickel alloy. The total Fe content in all three layers is 25 - 40 wt% and the ratio Ni/(Ni + Ti) = 0.56 - 0.66.    USE - In heat exchangers, fuel cells and automobile cooling systems.    ADVANTAGE - Erosion of the base materials is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (A) a method for brazing the cladding to other components comprising preheating it to 800 - 940degreesC and brazing it to the component in a vacuum at 1100 -1200degreesC; and brazed components produced using the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the cladding material.    Base material (11)    Inner layer of nickel or nickel alloy (12)    Central layer of titanium or titanium alloy (13)    Outer layer of iron/nickel alloy (14)    Multilayered coating (15)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate has an electrically non-conductive synthetic matrix and an electrically conductive first filler component of the graphite. A ceramic material is provided as the second filler component whereby the ceramic material is formed electrically conductive.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved characteristics.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to one kind of of automobile generator and its manufacture. The pawl pole has one bottom plate, one magnetic yoke on the bottom plate, six or eight insulating varnish conducting slots distributed homogeneously on the circumference of the magnetic yoke, six or eight lugs for preventing the rotation of coil, and six or eight insulated wire leading out slots in the bottom of the magnetic yoke. The manufacture of the pawl pole includes the steps of: cutting material, heating, upsetting, pre-forging, finish forging, cutting edge, magnetically annealing, cold shaping, and finishing machining. The manufacture process has low apparatus investment, low mold cost, low heating cost, high output and high product quality. The AC generator with the pawl poles of the present invention has induced electromotive force waveform of quasi-sinusoid wave and great generating power.
NOVELTY - The system for producing electric energy for a vehicle or a craft comprises a device converting an air flow energy into a kinetic energy and a machine for converting this kinetic energy into an electric energy.    USE - For land vehicles, boats and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Electric energy is producible by simple means.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a land vehicle with the proposed system;    (B) an aircraft with the proposed system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side elevation of an automobile with the proposed system.    Inlet (14)    Air duct (16)    Outlet (18)    Energy converter (20)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate (66) includes multiple flow channels (68) that respond to a reactant gas. The bipolar plate has a coating, formed by a conductive layer (72) and a hydrophilic layer (74), that makes the bipolar plate both conductive and hydrophilic.    USE - For fuel cell stack used in e.g. automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability of bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of bipolar plate of fuel cell.    Bipolar plate (66)    Flow channels (68)    Lands (70)    Conductive layer (72)    Hydrophilic layer (74)
NOVELTY - The board has two regions (11, 13), in which one region includes a substrate made of a heat-conductive material, and is disposed corresponding to a membrane electrode assembly. The former region includes a projection protruded into another region. The latter region includes a substrate made of an adhesive material, and is connected with the former region such that the compound flow field board becomes a one-piece structure.    USE - Used for a fuel cell for cooling and fuel flow.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conductive material uniformly distributes the temperature of anode fuel or cathode fuel, and radiates heat via the protruded portions and radiation components, thus the efficiency of power generation in a fuel cell system is increased and the shelf life of fuel cell is extended. The adhesive material connects the flow field board with the current collection layer in a sealed way, thus the compound flow field board has utility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of a compound flow field board for a fuel cell.    Compound flow field board (10)    Regions (11, 13)    Concave portion (111)    Projection (113)    Exhaust flow channel (137)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating fluid into a gas, and supertropically expanding the gas by an expander. An electric generator is driven by the expander. Electricity is generated from the electric generator, and the gas is condensed into a liquid. The liquid is passed through an absorber, a regenerator, and a desorber in a closed cycle to continuously provide a vacuum condition for the supertropic expansion.    USE - Used for converting a moderate amount of heat energy into mechanical energy for providing power to commercial and residential applications e.g. house and office building, and running vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows generation and supply of electrical power to individual homeowners and businesses for making them independent of electrical company in a cost-effective and an efficient manner. The method allows the homeowners and businesses to sell excess amount of energy to others, and reduces residential energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a supertropic energy generating package system comprising a gaseous source; and    (b) a supertropic expansion device comprising an expander.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overview diagram of a supertropic energy generating package system.    Airblower/valve assembly (2)    Boiler (3)    Electric generator (9)    Water heater (15)    Back up fuel source (23)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a container containing an anode (2) and a cathode (4) both capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions, with a separator (7) in between, and an organic electrolyte. The organic electrolyte comprises a cyclic carbonate solvent (I), a linear carbonate solvent (II), or a linear ester solvent (III).    USE - For hybrid-electric vehicles, electric power tools and industrial instruments such as fork-lifts.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved low temperature performance without deterioration of cycle properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a container containing an anode and a cathode both capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions, with a separator in between, and an organic electrolyte. The organic electrolyte comprises a cyclic carbonate solvent of formula (I), a linear carbonate solvent of formula (II), or a linear ester solvent of formula (III).    R1-R8=H, fluorine, chlorine, 1-3C alkyl and fluorinated alkyl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of coin-type battery.    Anode (2)    Cathode (4)    Covers (5,6)    Separator (7)    Gasket (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises cell unit having several laminations of single cells (2), each having membrane-type electrode unit (11), and fuel absorbing component. The electrode unit has fuel electrode, to which aqueous methanol solution is supplied as fuel, air electrode, to which oxidizing gas is supplied, and electrolyte membrane interposed between fuel and air electrodes. The fuel absorbing component contains specific polymer.    USE - For e.g. direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has high safety, and unexpected leakage of aqueous methanol solution is prevented. The fuel absorbing component has low expansion property, low releasing property of fuel and high fuel absorbing speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises a cell unit having several laminations of single cells, each having a membrane-type electrode unit (11), and a fuel absorbing component disposed around the cell unit. The electrode unit has a fuel electrode, to which aqueous methanol solution is supplied as a fuel, an air electrode, to which an oxidizing gas is supplied, and an electrolyte membrane interposed between fuel and air electrodes. The fuel absorbing component contains polymer of formula (I).    R1=cationic aromatic functional group;    R2=anion;and    n=2 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of single cell.    single cell (2)    membrane-type electrode unit (11)    frame-shaped seal components (21a,21b)    fuel passage plate (31a)    oxidizing gas package plate (31b)    current collection plates (41a,41b)
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell to improve power generation property and power generation performance even by reducing the resistance due to the flowing of fuel and/or an oxidant without increasing the size of parts constituting a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell comprises an electrolyte (10); an anode (30) and a cathode arranged at the both sides of an electrolyte, respectively; and an anode-side separator and a cathode-side separator arranged in the outside of the anode and the cathode, respectively, where the anode has a concave part (32). Preferably the concave part has a penetration part penetrating the anode, and has a linear part. Preferably the linear part comprises a first linear part and a second linear crossing the first linear part by a certain angle, and more preferably the first linear part is perpendicular to the second linear part. Preferably at least one of the first and second linear parts has a length identical to the width or length of the anode.
NOVELTY - Provided is a separator for a fuel cell, which causes the reactants to maintain a uniform concentration and temperature throughout a membrane electrode assembly and the separator, thereby improving the quality and lifetime of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator (5, 5') for a fuel cell comprises at least one flow path (5a) including a feed channel for guiding reactants and a discharge channel, which are formed successively, on at least one surface thereof, wherein one of the feed channel and the discharge channel forms an eddy-like shape from the surrounding portion to the central portion, and the other forms an eddy-like shape from the central portion to the surrounding portion.
NOVELTY - The surface of an electroconductive short fiber-like material is covered uniformly with a resin composition so as to obtain a resin coating electroconductivity base material. The resin coating electroconductivity base material is molded and heated by a compression forming and is made into a resin mold separator.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The molding process is performed easily and reliably and the resin mold separator which is excellent in heat-resisting property, electroconductivity and hot water resistant property is obtained.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack control unit regulates the fuel cell stack to output within the range of the output limit set by an output limit setting unit. The output limit setting unit relieves the output limit of the fuel cell stack in steps based on the stable situation of the output of each fuel cell which comprises the fuel cell during system startup.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stabilized output of the fuel cell system in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vehicle having fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air compressor (22)    Humidifier (24)    Air pressure governing valve (26)    Fuel cell stack (30)    Fuel gas discharge pipe (32)
NOVELTY - A carbon material has a predetermined condition of specific surface area i.e. 1 to 12 square meter per gram of nitrogen gas adsorption. The interlayer distance of the crystallization measured by wide angle X ray diffraction ranges from 3.41 to 7.70 Angstrom with microparticle size at axial direction ranging from 10 to 100 Angstrom.    USE - For lithium secondary battery used as power source to drive motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases input-output capability of the secondary battery thus ensuring favorable supply of power to the hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium secondary battery; and    (2) a motor vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the secondary battery.    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Battery can (14)    Negative electrode lead piece (15)    Lid (16)
NOVELTY - The separator (2) has corrugations which becomes flow path of fuel gas, oxidation gas, reaction product and cooling water, on a separator surface having a concave portion (15) or through-hole which does not form the flow path.    USE - For fuel cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator has uniform density, without leak and partial difference, and provides fuel cell with high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the separator.    Separator (2)    Convex portion which forms flow path (12)    Concave portion which forms flow path (13)    Edges (14)    Concave portion which does not form flow path (15)
NOVELTY - A liquefying processing portion used for liquefying the vaporized fuel is provided at the upper portion of an aqueous solution tank (130). The methanol aqueous solution obtained by liquefying the methanol and the water vapor which are vaporized within a catch tank (140) is given to the aqueous solution tank through a pipe (P21). The catch tank is arranged the upper portion of the aqueous solution tank.    USE - For use in transporting apparatus e.g. two wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses environmental contamination while improving utilization efficiency of the fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transporting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the left view of the piping state of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel tank (128)    Aqueous solution tank (130)    Catch tank (140)    Lid (141)    Pipe (P21)
NOVELTY - A buffer layer (150) used for restricting the elution of catalyst to the surface vicinity of a cathode catalyst layer (110) and a solid polymer electrolyte film (100). The buffer layer is formed between the cathode catalyst layer and the solid polymer electrolyte film.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell by arranging the buffer layer between the cathode catalyst layer and the solid polymer electrolyte film while maintaining the electric power generation characteristics for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid polymer electrolyte film (100)    Cathode catalyst layer (110)    Flow path (135)    Collector (140)    Buffer layer (150)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell control apparatus (7) is used for feeding back the output electric power value of a fuel cell feedback control to correspond to the required electric power. A fuel cell (2) and a capacitor (3) connected in parallel are provided inside the fuel cell power supply device (1).    USE - Used as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates short supply of reactive gas by performing correction proportional to output state of the electrical storage apparatus while preventing deterioration of the electrolyte film of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell power supply device (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Capacitor (3)    Drive motor (5)    Fuel cell control apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (22) outputs a drive command to a drive device when the charge amount of a capacitor (C) exceeds the predetermined charge amount since the drive device generates a driving force. The control apparatus outputs the charging command to the drive device using electric power from the secondary battery (B) when the drive device cannot generate the driving force due to reduction of the charge amount of the secondary battery.    USE - For internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces charging time of the capacitor thus reducing the starting time of the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the starter of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Connector (20)    Control apparatus (22)    Voltage sensor (26)    Secondary battery (B)    Capacitor (C)
NOVELTY - A constant-voltage circuit (14c) converts a voltage, produced by a voltage generator circuit, into a predetermined voltage. An electrical storage capacitor (14d) is provided at the later stage of the constant-voltage circuit so that electric power can be supplied from the capacitor to a pressure sensor or a transmitter.    USE - For delivering electric power to pressure sensor and transmitter mounted in a tire.    ADVANTAGE - Provides small and lightweight structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply device (10)    Power supply section (14)    Rectifier circuit (14a)    Constant-voltage circuit (14c)    Electrical storage capacitor (14d)
NOVELTY - The carbon black and carbon precursor resin are mixed. The resulting mixture is ground, baked and activated in an oxidizing gas atmosphere, to obtain an activated carbon.    USE - For manufacture of activated carbon (claimed) used as electrode material for electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides activated carbon having high electroconductivity and electrostatic capacitance, by forming mesopore in activate carbon surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for activated carbon.
NOVELTY - The method involves piling a cathode current collection board, a membrane electrode group, and an anode current collection board from top to bottom to form a single-piece sheet structure. A fuel cell unit includes a cathode current collection track, a membrane electrode group and an anode current collection track.    USE - For manufacturing a series/parallel fuel cell unit.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the fuel cell to simply and flexibly adapt to various voltage and electric current specifications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of series-parallel fuel cell unit manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A novel polyimide type-resin (I) is copolymerized polyimide type-resin.    USE - For electroconductive ink composition used for electromagnetic wave shielding, separator for fuel cell, magnetic recording medium and electroconductive belt (all claimed) used for copiers and printers.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide type resin has excellent heat resistance, hydrophilicity, adhesion or dispersibility with pigment. The semiconductive belt and magnetic recording medium formed from the resin have excellent magnetic characteristics, electric characteristics, toughness and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel polyimide type-resin is copolymerized polyimide type-resin of formula: R1-N(-R3)-R2.    R1,R2=substituent which has amino group, hydroxyl group, or carboxyl group;and    R3=hydrogen or an alkyl group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator for fuel cells formed by blending carbon with the polyimide type resin;    (2) electroconductive ink composition obtained by blending carbon and/or silver powder with the polyimide type-resin;    (3) magnetic recording medium which has a magnetic layer containing mixture of magnetic powder and polyimide type-resin provided on a nonmagnetic support; and    (4) electroconductive belt formed by blending carbon with polyimide type resin.
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit regulates the traveling airflow which the motor receives so that the motor generates electric power when deceleration requirement is detected. A detection unit determines the deceleration requirement of the vehicle. The cooling fan operates with the motor which receives the electric power supply from the secondary battery.    USE - For controlling cooling fan of radiator used as cooling device of engine provided at motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient generation of electric power from the cooling fan satisfying the driving requirement of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the control structure of the program performed by the electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The truck has a battery block (4) moved in a horizontal direction in relation to a battery component for performing changes to a battery. A coupling connection (8) includes a part (9) that is arranged on the battery component. Another part (10) of the connection is arranged on the battery block such that the latter part moves in the horizontal direction that is perpendicular to an insertion direction of the battery block.    USE - Industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The part moves in the horizontal direction that is perpendicular to the insertion direction of the battery block, thus performing an effective compensation for positional deviations between the parts of the coupling connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an industrial truck.    Frame (1)    Battery block (4)    Coupling connection (8)    Parts (9, 10)    Guide (12)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has high temperature fuel cells and a clamping device with a clamping unit (62) that stands in heat-conducting connection with a heat exchanger (20a). Compression springs (63) are attached to clamping rods (60) between an end of the rods and a clip of the unit, so that clamping force is exercised on the rods. The springs are shielded against a cell pile by the device so that the springs are exposed to moderate temperatures.    USE - Fuel system.    ADVANTAGE - Compression springs are shielded against the cell pile by the clamping device so that the springs are exposed to the moderate temperatures, thus preventing the damage to the clamping device during high operating temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a heat exchanger for heating purposes, which is provided for a fuel system.    Heat exchanger (20a)    Gas heater (20b)    Clamping rods (60)    Clamping unit (62)    Compression springs (63)
NOVELTY - The conductive epoxy resin composition comprises an epoxy resin, a hardener, a hardening accelerator and a carbon material comprising expanded graphite. The hardening accelerator comprises at least one member selected from phosphine hardening accelerators, phosphonium hardening accelerators, amine hardening accelerators and imidazole hardening accelerators. The amount of hardener is 0.01-10 weight parts with respect to 100 weight parts of the hardener.    USE - For producing separator for fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive epoxy resin composition has favorable electrical conductivity and excellent productivity. The fuel cell separator has high strength and excellent conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production of the conductive epoxy resin composition;    (2) separator for fuel cells; and    (3) production of separator for fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatic slant view of the separator for fuel cells.    Separator for fuel cells (10)    Flat plate portion (11)    Partition wall (12)    Channel (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a clamping device directly connected to a pole (6) of a battery. A battery current measuring device has a ring-shaped, slotted measuring resistor (3) arranged between a pole terminal (2) and the pole, where the current flow takes place between the pole and the terminal by the resistor. The resistor and the terminal are formed as a single-piece. The resistor is arranged as a coat in an inner casing surface of the terminal.    USE - Used for a battery (claimed) that is utilized in an electrical DC voltage system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ring-shaped, slotted measuring resistor is arranged between the pole terminal and the pole of the battery, where the resistor and the terminal are formed as the single-piece, thus facilitating installation and storage of the resistor and the terminal in a simple, cost-effective and easily manageable manner. The device eliminates the need for structure weakening joints e.g. welded joints or soldered joints in battery current flowing components, so that the device requires only a few parts, hence the device can be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner, with high robustness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a connecting device.    Pole terminal (2)    Measuring resistor (3)    Connection lines (4, 5)    Pole (6)    Evaluation unit (7)
NOVELTY - Sulfonated poly(arylene) compounds (I) are new.    USE - (I)-(III) are useful as diaphragm material and in fuel cells (all claimed). (I) are also useful in gas cells, dialysis cells, electrolysis cells and electro-chemical separation processes.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has hydrolytic and thermal-oxidative stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sulfonated poly(arylene) compounds (I) of formula (-X-Ar1-(SO3M)n-Y1-) are new.    X, Y1 = an electron acceptor group;    Ar1 = 5-18 membered (hetero)aromatic ring (where the (hetero)aromatic ring is substituted with sulfonic acid group and no electron-donor-group);    M = monovalent cation; and    n = 1-4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a copolymer (II) comprising a recurring units of a sulfonated polyaryls of (I) and further one or more units of at least a monomer and/or macro monomer;    (2) a polymer mixture (III), comprising (I) or (II) and at least a further polymer (IIIa);    (3) the preparation of (I); and    (4) the preparation of sulfonated poly(arylene sulfone) comprising the preparation of sulfonated aryl monomer of formula (F1-AS-F2), polycondensation or sulfonation of aryl monomers with aryl disulfide or alkali sulfide to form sulfonated poly(arylenesulfide sulfone) and oxidation of sulfonated poly(arylenesulfide sulfone) to a sulfonated poly(arylenesulfone).    AS = aryl system (where at least an aromatic ring with a group is substituted with a sulfonic acids); and    F1, F2 = functional groups (preferably F, Cl, Br or I).
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-rich synthesis gas is produced using an electric arc process. This gas is supplied to the exhaust gases, at least during the cold starting phase of the engine (10). During normal operation, hydrogen from an on-board fuel cell system (15) is supplied to the internal combustion engine exhaust gases. The hydrogen-rich synthesis gas is generated and/or supplied to the exhaust gases, until a reformer of the fuel cell system has reached its operational temperature. Once this temperature has been reached, at least a fraction of the synthesis gas is supplied to the fuel cell (18).    USE - To reduce emissions from future vehicles with fuel cell auxiliary power units.    ADVANTAGE - Future vehicles with conventional engines will include fuel cell APUs (auxiliary power units) to meet rising demand for electrical power. The new method reduces emissions, especially during cold starting. Hydrogen rich synthesis gas is produced by a thermolytic, electric-arc process, preferably from water, and loosely-resembles a normal fuel reformate. The method overcomes catalyst warm-up delays. Synthesis gas is made available rapidly, for both fuel cell operation and for exhaust gas treatment. The fuel cell APU reaches its operational temperature much more quickly. Water is recovered from the reformer and/or exhaust gases, for use in the arc process. Anti-freeze precautions are taken. Continuous operation without water topping-up is feasible. Only the carbon electrodes require periodic replacement. An electrode regeneration process using a biomass is suggested.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for corresponding equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic block diagram of the system is presented.    engine (10)    oxidation catalyst (11)    storage catalyst (12)    water extraction (13)    aqua-fuel generator (14)    APU (15)    reformer (16)    gas purification (17)    fuel cell (18)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an assembling outer locating device and method for a fuel cell and the device comprises two locating rods with holed ends and a screw rod connected with the locating rods, andthe two locating rods are arranged in parallel and the holes on them are opposite, one end of each locating rod is connected with the screw rod and the other end is connected with the end plate of the fuel battery through bolt. And the method: 1) fixing each locating rod with the end plate by bolt; 2) assembling; 3) locating the battery and connecting and tensing the upper ends of the locating rods through screw rod to locate the battery; 4) fastening the battery to the demanded height, loosening the bolt and screw rod, taking the locating device off the battery and completing the battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The upper and lower cases (3,4) of battery case comprises flanges (3a,4a) respectively. The upper and lower cases are fixed mutually by engaging the flanges using bolt (33). The plate-shaped structure between the upper case flange and lower case flange, extends along the lamination direction of the battery module for laminating the flanges.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly including several battery modules is easily accommodated in the battery case by efficiently fixing the upper and lower case of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the battery pack.    upper and lower case (3,4)    flanges (3a,4a)    battery module (11A)    bolt (33)    vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel composition contains a solvent, a portion (I) of a fuel dissolved in the solvent, a portion (II) of a fuel suspended in the solvent, and an additive for stabilizing the suspension.    USE - Used as a suspension fuel composition for use in electrochemical fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel composition provides a steadier electrical current and has high capacity. The fuel composition is used efficiently by the fuel cell for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Electrolyte chamber (12)    Cathode (14)    Anode (16)    Fuel chamber (18)    Electrical load (20)
NOVELTY - The system has a compressor (11) driven by a high pressure of a primary fuel and/or hydrogen (10). The primary hydrogen flows via a pressure-regulator valve (12) into the compressor. The compressor is located downstream from a pressure regulator which reduces the pressure of hydrogen. A bypass between the pressure regulator and the hydrogen metering device has a variable throttle to supply the hydrogen to a fuel cell.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle or heat and power coupling system and auxiliary power unit that is utilized in motor vehicle application.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the compressor eliminates the risk of explosion due to potential leaks, thus allowing lower requirements to be placed on the compressor in terms of sealing, and hence reducing the manufacturing costs and electrical consumption, and thereby improving the efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Primary hydrogen (10)    Compressor (11)    Pressure regulator valve (12)    Bypass (14)    Fuel cell (20)
NOVELTY - A water dissociation unit dissociates water into a hydrogen gas and an oxygen gas. A fusion electricity generating device performs a fusion of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas for forming recycled water while generating electric current. The dissociation of water is performed by an electrolysis process, which is enhanced by the addition of a dissociation catalyst that is regenerated and recycled after assisting water to dissociate into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.    USE - For supplying power to vehicle such as car, boats, planes and machines, using water as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The power system is a reliable, abundant, safe, easily accessible and environmentally friendly source of renewable energy where no extraction process is required. Low power consumption is required while preventing reliance on non-renewable sources of energy such as fossil fuels. Energy loss due to purging of harmful by-products is minimized, while preventing pollution to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the solid electrolyte mechanism of a fuel cell.    fuel cell (20')    proton exchange membrane (25')    cell anode (26')    cell cathode (27')    electrical device (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel supply unit comprises a main fuel tank for storing the fuel, an auxiliary fuel tank connected with the main fuel tank and the reformer and a heating unit disposed in connection with the auxiliary fuel tank to heat the fuel stored in the auxiliary fuel tank. The fuel supply unit is used for a reformer generating a reforming gas containing hydrogen from a fuel through a catalytic reaction using thermal energy supplied by a burner.    USE - Used in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply unit provides compact fuel cell system with improved energy efficiency and cyclic characteristics and low energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view showing a structure of the fuel supply unit.    fuel supply unit (50)    main fuel tank (51)    single inlet (51a)    axially fuel tank (52)    heating unit (55)
NOVELTY - The system has a separation unit configured to separate two different fuels. A fuel cell (12) is configured to generate electric power by electric chemical reaction between one of the fuels and an oxidant. A fuel supply control unit is configured to control the supply of one of the fuels from the separation unit to the fuel cell. The fuel cell is configured to supply the generated electric power to a battery (1).    USE - Used on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design configuration of the electric power generation system enables the fuel cell to generate more electrical power to charge the battery when the vehicle is in OFF condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric power generation system.    Battery (1)    Electric power generator (3)    Internal combustion engine (7)    Fuel cell unit (10)
NOVELTY - The homogeneous mixture containing nuclear core (14) surrounded by a ceramic phosphor slurry (16), is heated by the thermal plasma process to create a light dissipating material (17). A photovoltaic layer (18) is formed on the light dissipating material, to create an energy source.    USE - For manufacturing nuclear cored battery for use in car.    ADVANTAGE - The nuclear cored battery is safe for regular use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the nuclear cored battery.    energy sphere (12)    nuclear core (14)    ceramic phosphor slurry (16)    light dissipating material (17)    photovoltaic layer (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves pre-selecting the life-span of the nuclear-cored battery and determining the occurrence of preset events such as distance traveled by a vehicle. The timer is programmed to disable the nuclear cored battery after elapse of pre-selected time.    USE - For nuclear-cored battery used in e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption is reduced and operating efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the nuclear-cored battery.    energy sphere (12)    nuclear core (14)    ceramic phosphor material (16)    light dissipating material (17)    photovoltaic layer (18)
NOVELTY - A case (84) made of metal or plastic, accommodates several nuclear core energy source sheets (72) comprising N and P layers. One end (86) of the case is connected to P layer of the sheet to form anode (92), and another end (88) is connected to N layer of the sheet to form cathode (96), through conductive leads.    USE - For motor vehicle such as car and DVD drive and personal electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe for everyday use and is more efficient. The lifetime of the battery is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the battery.    nuclear core energy source sheet (72)    case (84)    ends of case (86,88)    anode (92)    cathode (96)
NOVELTY - Direct methanol fuel cell and a direct methanol fuel cell system to allow a methanol aqueous solution of uniform concentration to be supplied to an electrode and the carbon dioxide generated to be discharged effectively by designing a cylindrical fuel cell stack.    USE - For fuel cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Direct methanol fuel cell comprises a cylindrical fuel supply pipe(1) which has a plurality of penetration holes for fuel supply at the outer circumference and an anode ring(9) at the outer circumference of one terminal; an cylindrical air supply pipe(3) which has a plurality of penetration holes for air supply at the outer circumference and a cathode ring(11) along the inner circumference of one terminal and where the fuel supply pipe is inserted; a cylindrical membrane electrode assembly (MEA,5) which is interposed between the fuel supply pipe and the air supply pipe and where the electrode reaction occurs; cylindrical anode and cathode current collectors (7,8) which are interposed between the fuel supply pipe and the air supply pipe and the MEA and the air supply pipe and the MEA, respectively, and collects current from the electrode of the MEA; and a plurality of O-rings (13,15,17,19) which are installed at the both terminal parts of the anode current collector and the cathode current collector between the fuel supply pipe and the MEA and the air supply pipe and the MEA, respectively, for sealing.
NOVELTY - A plasma medium battery comprises two electrodes each of which has one end inserted into plasma generated by plasma generator. Electric power is generated across electrode using the charge difference across the electrode due to the interaction of electrodes with plasma.    USE - For plasma medium battery.    ADVANTAGE - A plasma medium battery with simple structure is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power generation in plasma medium battery.
NOVELTY - A catalyst has a coat layer (21) formed on the surface of a porous inorganic base material (10). The coat layer contains oxide particles (20) having a pore connected by a pore communication hole (23) having an opening of 10 nm or less between the particles. The pore has openings of 10-200 nm between the particles. A catalyst component (30) is arranged in the pores (22) of the coat layer.    USE - Used for the purification of exhaust gas from motor vehicles, and for environmental purification and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has improved reaction utilization efficiency without sintering. The amount of catalyst used is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of a catalyst, which involves supporting the catalyst component on oxide particles, forming oxide particles with catalyst component, and forming a coat layer on the surface of the porous inorganic base material by coating the obtained oxide particles on the base material surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a sectional view of the catalyst, an expanded sectional view and an expanded view of a coat layer containing oxide particles.    Porous inorganic base material (10)    Oxide particles (20)    Coat layer (21)    Pores (22)    Pore communication hole (23)    Catalyst component (30)
NOVELTY - The electrode substrate is adhered with the electroconductive fiber or electroconductive tube along longitudinal direction, substantially in parallel, using electrophoresis method, without using a binder.    USE - For manufacturing electrode of electrical-double-layer capacitor (EDLC) (claimed) used in motor vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance is made small and the electrode substrate is joined strongly, as binder is not used for joining the substrate to electroconductive fiber or tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also is included for:    1) electrical-double-layer capacitor electrode;    2) double-layer capacitor using this electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of the electrical-double-layer capacitor.    activated charcoal (10)    electrolyte liquid (12)
NOVELTY - Liquid material containing catalyst component and polymer compound and/or electro conductive agent is dispersed in a dispersion medium. An electrical potential difference is produced between the fluid supporters with different electro conductivity to form catalyst layer in ionic conduction layer.    USE - For forming catalyst layer to ionic conduction layer.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electrochemical reaction efficiency of the device with simple and lightweight structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) electrochemical device;    (b) manufacturing method of electrochemical device;    (c) fuel cell;    (d) and an electronic device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the electrochemical device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A polymer secondary cell electrode production method involves coating a conductivity assisting agent with a polymer active material exhibiting a electro-chemical oxidation-reduction, to obtain a coated powder; and molding the coated powder by a thermal pressing to a predetermined thickness.    USE - For producing a polymer secondary cell electrode used in electric vehicles or hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces cell electrode having a large film thickness without causing cracks or breaks. The electrode having large film thickness improves the energy density of the polymer secondary. By performing the thermal press in a nitrogen gas atmosphere, it is possible to suppress oxidation of the polymer active material, thus enabling to maintain the oxidation-reduction activity of the polymer active material. It is possible to obtain positive electrode having a uniform film thickness of 0.5 mm and density of 0.8 g/cm3. The polymer active material exhibits a small volume change when solidified, enabling to form a thick-film electrode having no cracks. The thermal press at electrode molding increases the electrode density and improves the energy density per electrode volume. It is possible to easily produce a plenty of electrodes having a uniform film thickness by pressing powder during electrode molding.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a wind energy driven vehicle, where a generator is connected with the vehicle body, vanes of the generator is connected with a magnetic motor, the magnetic motor is connected with a storage battery through a rectifier and connected with a driving motor and electric appliances through leads and a controller, i.e. mounting a generator on a common vehicle. When the vehicle is running, it can produce wind force to rotate the vanes current to make the generator produce current so as to charge the storage battery after the current is rectified. The storage battery-generated current is reused to brake the vehicle or supplied to the electric appliances under the control of the controller, thus achieving the resource reusing purpose.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a solar energy car, characterized in that the driving device in the driving system is a double salient pole magnetic resistance wheel hub electric machine, the casing is provided with a solar energy plate, the control panel of the electric machine control system is arranged in front of the driving seat, a battery group is arranged in the front of or at the rear, so is a baggage box, the battery group has 4 or above batteries able to be grouped and allocated by time division with charging capacities by the control of a control system. The invention saves energy sourcesand has no pollution problem, light and simple in structure. The invention overcomes the disadvantages of long charging time and short running distance. And the invention can highly use the solar energy and thus accelerates the course of storing energy and charging.
NOVELTY - Cell includes a flow field support disposed adjacent to a membrane electrode assembly. The flow field support has a flow region that aligns with one of the opposing first and second active areas of the membrane electrode assembly. Each active area has a length-to-width ratio such that a temperature differential measured across the shortest distance from a center of each active area to an edge of the active area is less than about 15 degrees C.    USE - Used as electrolysis cell or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for maximum dissipation of heat from edges of cell stack, maintaining the cell stack components in compression, internally humidifying the reactant gases, and maintaining the cell stack at temperature that minimizes warm-up time of cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of a cathode face of a bipolar plate.    Bipolar plates (78)    Flow region (92)    Channels (96)    Openings (98,100)
NOVELTY - Three-dimensional object has a rigid backing layer (18) and a diamond layer (14) of uniform depth is formed over a portion of the backing layer. The diamond layer has an exposed surface (12) forming several intersecting facets and a sub-set of intersecting facets.    USE - For use in applications e.g. backward wave oscillators, bi-polar plates for fuel cells, traveling wave tubes and microchannel plates.    ADVANTAGE - Rigidity of the backing layer is improved, by forming the diamond layer. The free standing nature of the internally-supported three-dimensional object is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view explaining formation of three-dimensional object.    silicon substrate (10)    exposed surface (12)    diamond layer (14)    carbon atoms (16)    rigid backing layer (18)
NOVELTY - The plate has a voltage detection terminal (4) with a bus bar connecting portion (4a), which is connected to a battery electrode and a bus bar (3) by a bolt-nut connection. The terminal has a detector connecting portion (4b) connected to a voltage detector and an interconnecting portion (4c) with slanting portion, for interconnecting the portions (4a, 4b). A gap is formed between a plate body (2) and the portion (4a).    USE - Used for connection to battery cells e.g. in an electric car, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The plate achieves complicated wiring pattern by bus bars within a limited space. The slanting portion of the interconnecting portion prevents interference of any bus bar with a voltage detection terminal. The gap absorbs length variation of battery cell thereby enabling the plate to be properly connected to battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a battery connection plate.    Plate body (2)    Bus bar (3)    Voltage detection terminal (4)    Bus bar connecting portion (4a)    Detector connecting portion (4b)    Interconnecting portion (4c)
NOVELTY - The unit has a housing (12) and two frame units (14, 16), where the frame units are rigidly secured and slidable relative to the housing, respectively. The frame unit (14) slides on the frame unit (16) and the housing by way of a slide unit (18). The frame units have ribs (20) which make a snap fit on the corresponding ribs formed on the housing of a battery.    USE - Used to hold a device e.g. fuse box, with a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit fits to any unknown size of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an attachment unit.    Housing (12)    Frame units (14, 16)    Slide unit (18)    Ribs (20)
NOVELTY - A limiting unit (11) setting the rotation speed of the fan (4) driven for temperature control of coolant to the calculated upper limit rotation speed. A fan upper limit rotation speed calculating unit (9) computes the upper limit rotation speed of the fan according to the vehicle speed and the coolant temperature. A vehicle speed detection unit (8) determines the vehicle speed while a coolant temperature detection unit (7) determines the temperature of the coolant.    USE - For controlling cooling of fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases upper limit rotation speed to increase the coolant temperature while preventing reduction of the power capability of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cooling control apparatus of fuel cell of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fan (4)    Coolant temperature detection unit (7)    Vehicle speed detection unit (8)    Fan upper limit rotation speed calculating unit (9)    Limiting unit (11)
NOVELTY - A holder member (62) is extended towards a dash panel (15) and supported by the dash panel while inserting a battery (25) into the up-down direction between the support portion (40). The battery is attached to the vicinity of the dash panel divided the inside and outside of the vehicle interior (20).    USE - For mounting battery to vehicle body.    ADVANTAGE - Improves rigidity of the dash panel while suppressing ricking of the battery with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the vehicle body.    Dash panel (15)    Vehicle interior (20)    Battery (25)    Support portion (40)    Holder member (62)
NOVELTY - A water supplying portion is turned to the bottom face of the liquid permeated from a vent hole. The inner hole (42) prescribes the cooling air channel is formed between the water storage portion and the duct (45). The connection port (45d) of the duct is connected to the water storage portion vertically spaced apart to upper direction from the bottom face.    USE - For cooling electrical storage apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase of the pressure loss of the cooling air channel while suppressing permeation of liquid to the electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the cooling structure of electrical storage apparatus.    Intake passage (39)    Tank (41)    Inner hole (42)    Duct (45)    Connection port (45d)
NOVELTY - The electrolye integration object (1) are arranged between the board (3a,3b), and electrically contacts with the current collection portion (5a,5b). The insulating elastic body are provided between the boards, and joined through a rivet (8).    USE - For use in personal computer, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces assembly number of the liquid fuel battery while simplifying assembly operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the liquid fuel battery.    Electrolye integration object (1)    Board (3a,3b)    Current collection portion (5a,5b)    Rivet (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining low electric state from detection of cell voltage. The remaining capacity of battery is calculated based on relationship of cell voltage and remaining capacity calculated beforehand with respect to the determined low electric state.    USE - For secondary battery used for e.g. power tool, an electric power assisted bicycle and an electric drive motor bike.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity detection of inexpensive high precision secondary battery is performed without using an electric current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the method of calculating remaining capacity of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The diffuser comprises a system (1) with a semi-rigid inorganic anti-microbial housing (2) and a support with an integral channel (3) containing an air flow regulating valve (5) controlled by a knob (6), and a slider (11) with an anti-microbial diffuser (8), a filter (9) and a grille (13). The housing also holds a container (18) of a biocidal solution (17) with a rigid diffuser (16) over its open end. The system is actuated by an electronic ambience sensor which can be powered by a solar panel in the event of an insufficient power supply from the vehicle itself.    USE - Filtering, deodorizing and disinfecting air circulating in a transport vehicle such as a car, truck, bus, ship, submarine or aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The system is made from materials that prevent it from becoming contaminated by microbes in the ambient air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the air freshener and disinfection system.    System (1)    Housing (2)    Channel (3)    Regulating valve (5)    Knob (6)    Anti-microbial diffuser (8)    Filter (9)    Slider (11)    Grille (13)    Rigid diffuser (16)    Biocidal solution (17)    Container (18)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises a cathode (20) for converting chemical into electrical energy in a housing (21) with a spacer (211) providing a separation between the cathode and the inner wall of the housing. Preferably the housing has an inlet (212) and outlet (213) and there are preferably many cathodes separated by the spacer.    USE - As a fuel cell (claimed) as for portable data devices.    ADVANTAGE - There is a separation between a cathode and an inner wall of the housing or between different cathodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell electrode structure.    Cathode (2)    Housing (21)    Spacer (211)    Inlet (212)    Outlet (213)
NOVELTY - Sealing of the fuel gas space from the air side in a fuel cell uses a separating wall (20) that is produced with a conical opening (21) through which the fuel cell (10) passes. The between the wall and fuel cell is sealed using a fibre plastic material (22) with an outer layer of glass solder (23).    USE - High temperature fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view.    Wall (20)    Opening (21)    Fuel cell (10)    Sealing material (22)    Glas solder (23)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100A) has battery module cover (101A) fixed to lower case (102) comprising battery module (203) and auxiliary component (110), using break-head bolt (212). A detachable auxiliary component cover (101B) is fixed to the lower case using bolt (131) and nut (141), so as to permit electronic component of the auxiliary component to be replaced.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. hybrid card.    ADVANTAGE - The repair of auxiliary component of battery pack can be performed with ensured transportation safety using detachable auxiliary component cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    battery pack (100A)    battery module cover (101A)    auxiliary component cover (101B)    lower case (102)    auxiliary component (110)    bolt (131)    nut (141)    battery module (203)    break-head bolt (212)
NOVELTY - The system (7) includes a programmable control unit (41) and a power board (50) that generate an enabling signal to activate the starter (34) of an auxiliary internal combustion engine (8) in response to the value of a battery (6) below a reference value. A comparator block is connected to the battery to determine the voltage of the battery. The auxiliary engine drives the compressor (12) of a reversible cooling circuit (11).    USE - For use in a vehicle e.g. truck, car, camper.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates automatic charging of battery so that high-consumption electric user devices, such as satellite security devices, can be operated even for prolonged periods and in the absence of the driver. Includes an auxiliary cooling circuit that is fully independent of the cooling circuit of the main air conditioning system of the vehicle, such that the auxiliary power system can be installed with no alterations required to existing on-vehicle systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (A) Vehicle using the auxiliary power system; and    (B) Battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of the automotive auxiliary power system.    Battery (6)    Automotive auxiliary power system (7)    Auxiliary internal combustion engine (8)    Cooling circuit (11)    Compressor (12)    Starter (34)    Programmable control unit (41)    Power board (50)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal protecting sheet (50) has a radial cut in its annular region, so that it can be radially fitted on an electrode port. The sheet is hold by a mounting tool (60) with thick U-shaped arm having groove in its inner side face.    USE - Battery terminal protecting sheet mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protecting sheet is replaced while continuing an electric power feeding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for protection sheet mounting tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery terminals protecting sheet replacement procedure.    battery main housing (1)    electrode port (2)    plug (3)    battery terminal protecting sheet (50)    mounting tool (60)
NOVELTY - The detector has fuel gas density sensors (C1-C6) arranged in a fuel gas flow path on the downstream side of each of the shutoff valves (SV1-SV4). A gas leakage detection unit detects gas leakage caused by abnormality of the shutoff valve, based on the fuel gas density detected by the fuel gas density sensors.    USE - For detecting gas leakage in fuel gas in fuel cell system for motor vehicle, ship, aircraft, house and building.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of shutoff valve on upstream side is detected accurately even if gas leakage exists on downstream side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    controller (5)    fuel cell stack (10)    fuel cell system (100)    fuel gas density sensors (C1-C6)    shut off valves (SV1-SV4)
NOVELTY - The unit has a plate like separator base that separates gas supplied to a fuel electrode from gas supplied to an oxygen electrode. A collector (14) is provided to a side of the separator base. The base is provided with a mesh like opening. Aperture ratio of the collector at the air electrode and the fuel electrode sides locally varies so as to be graded in a stack direction of unit cells (11).    USE - Used for a fuel cell stack (claimed) that is utilized in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The aperture ratio of the collector at the air electrode and fuel electrode sides locally varies so as to be graded in the stack direction of the unit cells, thus eliminating temperature distribution in the stack direction of the cells, and preventing an increase in temperature of the air and fuel electrodes, and hence suppressing quantity of water that dissipates to an outside of the cells, and maintaining humidity within the cells to enhance power generation efficiency of the cells. The separator unit prevents stagnation of water within a passage so that gas flow is not interrupted by water, thus effectively cooling fuel cell even in high humidity environment, and hence improving cooling capability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separator unit of a fuel cell system.    Unit cells (11)    Collector (14)    Side wall portion (14b)    Tip portion (14c)    Separator base (41)
NOVELTY - The battery has terminals (113, 114, 116-118) provided on a terminal-bearing face, and a plate (102) coupled in spaced-apart relationship to the terminal-bearing face to define a coolant gas flow space. A peripheral gap communicates with an exterior environment of the battery. Motive coolant gas drivers mounted on the plate are arranged such that the coolant gas flow through the coolant gas flow space and the peripheral gap.    USE - Used for a battery powered apparatus e.g. forklift apparatus, vehicle, monitoring and surveillance installation, portable signage, temporary lighting unit.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of integrally motive coolant gas drivers maintains optimal efficiency in normal power supply operation and in fast charging mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for thermally managing a battery-powered apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high capacity battery including an integrally-powered cooling assembly.    Plate (102)    Terminals (113, 114, 116-118)    Peripheral gap (119)    Fan assemblies (130, 132)    Collar (134)    Fan (138)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (2) with a stack (4) including stacked cells and a cell voltage measuring device to measure the voltages of the cells and outputs a predetermined value when any of the cell voltages is at or below a detection limit. A control unit (24) stops power generation by the fuel cell when the difference between the sum of the individual voltages of the cells and the stack voltage exceeds a preset value.    USE - Used in a vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control unit stops the power generation by the fuel cell when the difference between the sum of the individual voltages of the cells and the stack voltage exceeds the preset value, thus avoiding the need for installing a new sensor to detect drops in the cell voltage. The space consumption is thus reduced, and hence minimizing the cost and power consumption while preventing an increase in fuel consumption. The fuel cell system thus improves the reliability of the running performance of the vehicles in which fluctuations in air temperature, humidity or required production of electricity per unit time are higher.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling a fuel cell system equipped with a fuel cell having a stack composed of stacked cells that generate electrical power from anode gas and cathode gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall configuration diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Cells (3)    Stack (4)    Terminal plates (5)    Hydrogen tank (6)    Control unit (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging an electric current from a lead storage battery (16) and an electric double-layer capacitor to an electric load. The electric current is switched by changing a current flowing direction or by switching operation to charge the battery and the capacitor with the electric current from an electric generator, where the storage battery and the capacitor are connected in parallel to each other.    USE - Used for supplying an electric current in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric current is switched by changing the current flowing direction or by switching operation to charge the storage battery and the capacitor with the electric current from the electric generator, thus increasing a service-life of a lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a power supply apparatus and a vehicle.    Vehicle (12)    Engine (14)    Lead storage battery (16)    Three-phase starter generator (20)    Controller (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery state detector detecting signals indicating an internal state of a battery. A producing unit produces an input parameter using the signals, where the input parameter reflects calibration of a present charged state of the battery. An estimating unit estimates an output parameter indicating the present charged state of the battery by applying the input parameter to neural network calculation.    USE - Used for detecting an internal state of a secondary battery in a battery system that is utilized in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input parameter reflects calibration of the present charged state of the battery, thus accurately estimating the output parameter, and hence checking the charged state of the battery with high precision regardless of differences in charge and discharge characteristics of individual batteries and differences in degrees of temporal degradations and differences in battery types. The apparatus eliminates the need for a large number of pairs of sampled voltage and current data for the estimation, thus reducing the size of a calculator and reducing the calculation load, and hence reducing the power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of detecting an internal state of a secondary battery implemented in a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a circuitry of an on-vehicle battery system.    Current sensor (4)    Battery state detector (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an injection device (4) introducing hydrogen-containing fluid or fuel component into an exhaust stream, when an engine is started and the exhaust stream is generated. A catalyst coated heat sink is arranged to conduct heat to an outside surface of a converter core. A thermo-electric generator structure is in thermal contact with the heat sink and cooling structure.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The injection device introduces the hydrogen-containing fluid or fuel component into the exhaust stream, when the engine is started and the exhaust stream is generated, thus resulting in instant lightoff and a significant reduction in vehicle emissions, without increasing fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of reducing vehicle emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a thermoelectric hydrogen hybrid power system.    Injection device (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a supply unit for supplying gas containing hydrogen. An injection unit (4) injects the gas into an exhaust stream before entering into a catalytic converter. A thermo-electric generator converts exhaust heat into electricity. A hydrogen storage tank connected to an intake manifold stores hydrogen in the tank. The electricity is stored in a battery and supplied to a hydrolysis device.    USE - Used for reducing emission from a catalytic converter that is utilized in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The injection unit injects the gas into the exhaust stream before entering into the catalytic converter, reducing emissions from the internal combustion engine, that is simple, reliable, and economical to operate, without increasing fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a catalytic converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a thermoelectric hydrogen hybrid power system.    Injection unit (4)
NOVELTY - Provided are a catalyst for a low temperature fuel cell which is excellent in oxygen reduction, methanol oxidation and CO poisoning resistance, an electrode for a low temperature fuel cell containing the catalyst, and a low temperature fuel cell containing the electrode.    USE - Low temperature fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst comprises a platinum-silver catalyst, a carbon-supported platinum-silver catalyst, a platinum-gold catalyst or a carbon-supported platinum-gold catalyst as a main catalyst; and at least one selected from rhodium (Rh), ceria (CeO2) and ruthenium (Ru) as an oxygen adsorbing co-catalyst.    Preferably the catalyst comprises 30-99 wt% of platinum; 0.1-10 wt% of silver or gold; 1-70 wt% of ruthenium or rhodium; and 0.1-10 wt% of ceria.
NOVELTY - The cooling system (1) consists of an outdoor gas cooler (14), a radiator (23) and a radiator fan (24) arranged in order from the front of an engine room. A control apparatus guides the flow of air from the radiator into the outdoor gas cooler, when overcooling of coolant that cools a fuel stack (21), is detected.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Freezing of the coolant can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    cooling system (1)    outdoor gas cooler (14)    fuel stack (21)    radiator (23)    radiator fan (24)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (1) has several unit batteries each having fuel and oxidizing agent electrodes. An electrolyte film is formed on both sides of the fuel and oxidizing agent electrodes. The voltage measurement unit (5a,5b) measure the voltages of the substacks (21a,21b) of a unit battery. A control unit (4) stops the fuel cell system, when the estimated average voltage of the measured voltage of substacks is greater or equal to the set value.    USE - Used as drive source of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit perform accurate stop operation within short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system stop method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell stack (1)    electric power control unit (2)    secondary battery (3)    control unit (4)    voltage measurement units (5a,5b)    substacks (21a,21b)
NOVELTY - A carbon coating film (5) having a carbon coating material is coated on a noble metal film (3). The thickness of the carbon coating material is set to 60 micrometer or less microparticle. The carbon coating material contains a xylene with graphite, a carbon black, and a styrene butadiene rubber.    USE - For manufacturing separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform thickness of the surface of the carbon coating film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the separator of fuel cell.    Separator (1)    Separator base material (2)    Noble metal film (3)    Carbon coating film (5)    Gas supply path (6)
NOVELTY - The separator (15) consisting of corrugated shaped are formed to the area which presses the metal plate. The separator consisting of a groove portion (16) and a protruding line portion (17). A pressurization process is performed to plasctically deform the separator from the overlaying direction.    USE - For molding separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates generation of gap to the superposition portion of the separator while increasing the electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged sectional view of the separator.    Separator (15)    Groove portion (16)    Protruding line portion (17)    Lower mold die (36)    Upper mold die (39)
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat produced with the solid oxide fuel cell (6) is utilized as heat source of a dehydrogenerator (5) for manufacturing pure hydrogen by dehydrogenation of hydride of aromatic hydrocarbon. The electric power is produced by the solid oxide fuel cell.    USE - For supplying hydrogen fuel to motor vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of CO2 gas is reduced. High purity hydrogen is manufactured and supplied to vehicle efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen fuel supply station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    oil fuel tank (1)    aromatic hydrocarbon hydride tank (2)    dehydrogenation oil tank (3)    dehydrogenerator (5)    solid oxide fuel cell (6)
NOVELTY - A turbo supercharger (10) rotates a compressor by rotating a turbine arranged at the exhaust pipe (8) of an internal combustion engine (1) via waste gas and supercharge air intake. A thermoelectric module (40) has a hot section provided at the turbine side of a low-temperature section provided at the compressor side of an inlet pipe (4), and performs thermoelectric generation by temperature difference between the low temperature section and hot section.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable temperature difference by providing thermoelectric module. Improves fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle with thermoelectric-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (1)    Inlet pipe (4)    Exhaust pipe (8)    Turbo supercharger (10)    Thermoelectric module (40)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric module (40) is provided between the pulleys (12,14) of a continuously variable transmission (10) joined to an electric-drive oil-pump (24) via a hydraulic path (22). The thermoelectric module performs thermoelectric generation by a temperature difference between a low temperature section (40a) and a hot section (40b).    USE - For producing electricity in vehicle from high temperatures sources, such as the exhaust system of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient temperature difference by providing thermoelectric module. Ensures stable electric power supply during idle state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle with thermoelectric-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Continuously-variable transmission (10)    Pulleys (12,14)    Hydraulic path (22)    Electric-drive oil-pump (24)    Thermoelectric module (40)    Low temperature section (40a)    Hot section (40b)
NOVELTY - Fine silicon carbide powder is injected to the surface of a stainless steel thin plate. A portion of the silicon carbide is dissociated into silicon and carbon by colliding the silicon carbide fine powder with the surface of steel plate. A composite film having electroconductivity and containing silicon, carbon and silicon carbide, is formed on the steel plate.    USE - For metal separators of fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method inexpensively forms surface treated stainless steel plate having excellent electroconductivity and favorable roughness. Metal separator of excellent electroconductivity and contact resistance with electrode, is formed using the surface treated stainless steel plate. Fuel cell having excellent electric power generation efficiency is formed using the metal separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal separator for fuel cells.
NOVELTY - A heat conduction sheet (7) is arranged between a high temperature side heat exchanger (6) and a thermoelectric module (8). A porous body (17) is provided inside an exhaust pipe (4) arranged at the downstream-side of the high temperature side heat exchanger. The porous body absorbs the heat of the exhaust gas while allowing the exhaust gas to pass through the exhaust pipe.    USE - For generating thermoelectric power from heat of exhaust gas ejected from vehicle engine and blast furnace in factory.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-electric power generation efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric power generation apparatus.    exhaust pipe (4)    high-temperature side heat exchanger (6)    heat conduction sheet (7)    thermoelectric module (8)    porous body (17)
NOVELTY - The whisker formation magnetic material contains sintered compact of magnetic particles, which are connected, and has a whisker in its surface.    USE - As collector for fuel cell, as support for filter, chemical agent, catalyst, micro-electroconductive material, cushioning material and damping material.    ADVANTAGE - Whisker formation magnetic material has high strength and surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: manufacture of whisker formation magnetic material.
NOVELTY - The cell has several tubular cell modules (100A,100B) equipped with the manifold for the reactive gases (20A,20B,21A,21B), such that the manifolds of adjacent cell modules are mutually connectable.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure required for introduction and ejection of reactive gas is simplified, while suppressing any pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the tubular fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    manifold for reactive gas (20A,20B,21A,21B)    tubular fuel cell modules (100A,100B)
NOVELTY - The current and voltage detectors detect electric current flowing into the output terminal of secondary battery and voltage between the output terminals of the battery, respectively. A voltage adjustment supply unit adjusts voltage between the output terminals and supplies electric power to the battery. A capability determination controller controls voltage adjustment supply unit and determines the capability of the battery based on the detected current and voltage, in response to predetermined determination requirement.    USE - For determining capability of secondary battery used in motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capability of secondary battery is determined appropriately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capability determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating capability determination method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A low voltage battery (51) supplies power to several ancillary equipments and an oil pump. A current detector detects the current flowing through the output terminals of the battery and a voltage detector detects the voltage between the output terminals of the battery. The capability of the battery is determined based on the detected current and voltage while synchronously operating the ancillary equipment and oil pump at the time of starting.    USE - For determining capability of secondary battery used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, ship, aircraft other than moving units in construction and installation.    ADVANTAGE - The battery capability can be determined more appropriately even when the power consumption of each ancillary equipment is very less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capability determination method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of the capability determination process performed by the electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A plasma containing injection ion with positive and negative charges is simultaneously injected in a deposition board (41) having material film. The ion is injected into material film, by alternately applying positive and negative pulse voltage to the substrate.    USE - For manufacturing endohedral fullerene, carbon nanotube, organic electroluminescent (EL) film, material film for solar cell, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of the deposition film is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ion implantation equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the manufacturing method of endohedral fullerene. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    deposition board (41)    power supply (42)    fullerene sublimation oven (43)    fullerene molecules (44)    inclusion object ion (45)    electrons (46)    endohedral fullerene molecules (47)
NOVELTY - An electrode group is inserted into battery case with a predetermined pressure degree i.e. 10 to 25 kilo Pascals. The average pore size of the felt-like separator ranges from 10 to 100 micrometer. The ratio of thickness during 20 kilo Pascal pressurization with respect to the thickness during 5 kilo Pascal pressurization is 50 percent or more. The electrode group is formed by laminating alternately a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate accommodated in the bag shape separator through the felt like separator.    USE - Used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintaining favorable holding and spreading of electrolyte liquid while preventing softening of the positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (5) is provided to regulate the electric switching apparatus (4) formed to control supply of electric power to each battery (B1,B2). The power is supplied to the batteries coming from the power supply (2).    USE - For removing sulfation in battery of e.g. motor vehicle, electric wheelchair, ship, construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost of apparatus. Prolongs life usage of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a sulfation removal apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply (2)    Electric switching apparatus (4)    Control apparatus (5)    Overlap time adjustment device (6)    Batteries (B1,B2)
NOVELTY - Fuel-cell system (10) has reformer (12) provided with burner (14) and catalyst (16) for converting fuel (18) and oxidation agents (20) into reformate (22). Means (28,30) are provided to guide anode waste gas (26), released by fuel cell, to burner.    USE - Fuel-cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reduce the complexities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) Reformer for converting oxidation means an fuel into reformate; and    (b) Method for operating a fuel-cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block-diagram of the fuel-cell system.    Fuel-cell system (10)    Reformer (12)    Burner (14)    Catalyst (16)    Fuel (18)    Oxidation agents (20)    Reformate (22)    Anode waste gas (26)    Means (28,30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electrically operable cooling and air-conditioning system (80) and a converting device (10) to convert a kinetic energy from a relative movement of a vehicle and air flow into an electrical energy. A supply device (50) supplies the electrical energy to the system. The device (10) is arranged in an area of a heat exchanger for cooling a vehicle engine. The device (10) has propellers which are rotated by air flow.    USE - Vehicle such as an automobile e.g. motor truck, bus and passenger motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converting device converts the kinetic energy from the relative movement of the vehicle and air flow into the electrical energy, and the supply device supplies the electrical energy to the cooling and air-conditioning system, thus providing steady air stream which flows in the vehicle for different purposes such as for cooling engine liquids, without occurrence of eddy current loss in the converting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic, cut view of a vehicle.    Converting device (10)    Propellers (11)    Propeller shaft (13)    Supply device (50)    Cooling and air-conditioning system (80)
NOVELTY - The battery has a base channel unit (1) inserted on a base of a battery cell container and fixed in the container. Two spaced apart support bases (2a, 2b) are arranged along a longitudinal axis of electrode plates. One of the bar units (3a, 3b) is provided between the bases and has a channel at its free end for the plates. One bar unit extends in the direction of axis, where ends of the units are respectively connected with the bases.    USE - Used as a starter battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The channel provided between the support bases for the electrode plates enables a circulation of the electrolytes within the battery cell against the acid layering, such that the channel is arranged in the middle area of the electrode plates, thus ensuring a stable storage of the electrode plates by the support bases at the ends of the plates. The channel unit hence does not adversely affect the stability or efficiency of the battery. The construction of the electrolyte layer can be worked in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery cell container with a base channel unit.    Base channel unit (1)    Support bases (2a, 2b)    Bar units (3a, 3b)    Battery cell container (7)
NOVELTY - The enclosure has a set of corner posts extending upward from a lower floor frame. An array of a set of criss-crossed inner slats is joined to the outer slats. Outer side walls (26) join the posts, outer slats and a set of inner slats in a criss-crossed array of cubbyhole compartments with batteries. A set of air spaces is located between respective adjacent walls of the frame for circulation of cooling gas, such as air.    USE - Used for electric and hybrid electric vehicles e.g. bus, truck, material handling vehicle i.e. forklift and pallet jack, and airport support equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The enclosure promotes longer battery life by providing the ability for air movement, and provides reduction of mass, which results in a lighter and less expensive tray along with improved vehicle range and/or performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery tray enclosure with an optional forced convection unit.    Battery tray enclosure (25)    Walls (26)    Locator corrugations (27)    Internal spring baffles (28)    Squirrel cage blower (37)
NOVELTY - The system includes a solar panel incorporated into a skateboard and powered by a self charging battery. The battery is self-charged by exposure to sunlight.    USE - For wheelchair, electric scooter, electric bicycle, electric skateboard, marine scuba scooters and other battery powered device such as solar skateboard.    ADVANTAGE - The battery charge is maintained when exposed to sunlight.
NOVELTY - A battery case (3) is mounted on a chassis (1), with retainers (5) disposed on the chassis. The case is provided with hasps (4) pivotally connected to connection rods (6) that are in turn connected to a handle. Elastic members (8) have both ends respectively connected to the hasp and the case, the hasps normally locked to the retainers. The case is released by pulling up the handle for the rods to free the hasps from the retainers.    USE - For electric mobility scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to operate since the battery case can be put down or pulled up by grabbing the handle of the case. Safe to operate since the battery case is secured in place without shaking up and down when the scooter in on the road.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hasp holders (31) extend from both sides of the battery case to rest on the bracket rods (22) of the support unit (2). A guide plate (32) is fixed to each hasp holder, with a chute (321) disposed on the guide plate, with the slide pin (61) on one end of the connection rod penetrating through the chute.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the battery quick-release structure.    Chassis (1)    Support unit (2)    Battery case (3)    Hasps (4)    Retainers (5)    Connection rods (6)    Elastic members (8)    Bracket rods (22)    Hasp holders (31)    Guide plate (32)    Slide pin (61)    Chute (321)
NOVELTY - The pressure relief covers (30) that cover pressure-relief holes (32) of the case, are attached to case main portion (22), through pressure sensitive double coated adhesive tapes (36a,36b) interposed by intermediate attachment (38), so that covers are openable when prescribed pressure is applied.    USE - For accommodating fuel cell used in vehicle, electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure-relief covers can be freely opened and closed with respect to case main portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of the case.    case main portion (22)    cover (30)    pressure-relief hole (32)    adhesive tapes (36a,36b)    intermediate attachment (38)
NOVELTY - An estimation unit estimates the time transition of the maximum value of electric power required fro drive run of fuel cell vehicle based on the driving state of the fuel cell vehicle. An estimation unit estimates the response speed, and a calculation unit calculates the supplied electric power. A calculation unit determines the timing whose fuel cell system returns electric power generation from idle stop stat based on the transition of the estimated electric power.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An idle stop period can be optimized by determining starting timing of fuel cell system, based on the electric power generation response speed of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of control of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (2) includes a controller which stops the supply of oxidizing-agent gas by an air supply piping (32) during the idling stop of a vehicle. An atmospheric-pressure detector (61) is judged to be operating abnormally based no the gas pressure as detected by an oxidizing-agent gas detector during the vehicle idling stop.    USE - For mounting to e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable detection of abnormality of atmospheric pressure detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The block diagram shows the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (2)    Compressor (31)    Air supply piping (32)    Air pressure sensor (42)    Atmospheric pressure detector (61)
NOVELTY - Wall surface of the edge portion (44) faces the lamination direction of a fuel cell stack (40) from the fixed surface of a case (20). The fuel cell stack are formed in the lamination direction with respect to the perpendicular direction.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eases inspection and replacement of the components are arranged at the edge portion of the lamination direction of the fuel cell stack. Prevents overflow of the liquid from the liquid reservoir portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the fuel cell.    Case (20)    Body member (30)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Edge portion (44)    Gasket (50)
NOVELTY - The volume were set to balance the pressure between the container main stop valve (3) and the cut-off valve (20) were set less than predetermined value, when volume of the gas passageway from the pressure reduction device (10) was set to the cut-off valve. The cut-off valve was arranged at the downstream side of the pressure reduction device. The high pressure vessel (2) has a container main stop valve.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable protection of the device of the downstream side of the pressure reduction device. Reduces the weight and the manufacturing cost of the high pressure gas supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the high-pressure-gas supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High-pressure-gas supply system (1)    High pressure vessel (2)    Container main stop valve (3)    Pressure reduction device (10)    Cut-off valve (20)
NOVELTY - The tip of each spike on the tire is shaped as a wedge. The tire is tube-less and is provided with an electric spike device and an entrance/exit hole stopped by a screw. A storage battery supplies power to drive the electric spike device.    USE - For use by e.g. passenger car, truck on icy or snowy roads.    ADVANTAGE - Enables spikes to be retracted when there is no ice or snow to prevent generating dust.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger is provided at the crew cabin of the vehicle to facilitate the cooling of the fuel cell (300). A drive motor converts the electric power supplied by the fuel cell into a drive force used by a drive unit to rotate the front wheels. The drive unit is arranged such that the rotary shaft of the motor is situated at the rear side of the vehicle rather than the axle in the rectilinear advance state of the front wheels.    USE - Vehicle with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Raises fuel cell cooling efficiency while maintaining optimum steering characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the equipment arrangement in the vehicle system.    Power control unit (100)    Radiator (110)    Driving force transmission apparatus (120)    Fuel cell (300)    Cooling fan (601)
NOVELTY - A fan drive motor (600m), which drives a cooling fan (600), is arranged ahead of a fuel cell (300) relative to the front side of the vehicle. The projection range of the fan drive motor in the rectilinear advancing direction of the vehicle is removed from the projection range of the fuel cell in the rectilinear advancing direction of the vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses leakage of reactive gas, and attains weight and cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the equipment arrangement of vehicle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radiator (110)    Vehicle drive motor (120)    Fuel cell (300)    Cooling fan (600)    Fan drive motor (600m)
NOVELTY - A case (10), which accommodates a fuel cell (14), is arranged under the floor panel (2) of a vehicle. A floor reinforcement (8) supports the floor panel and case.    USE - For mounting a fuel cell in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases rigidity of fuel cell case without increasing the number of parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of fuel cell mounting structure.    Floor panel (2)    Seat rail (4)    Floor reinforcement (8)    Case (10)    Fuel cell (14)
NOVELTY - Several thermoelectric conversion modules (6) convert the heat collected by the heat exchange fin (8) of heat exchanger (5) from the exhaust gas passing through exhaustion channel (2) into electric power. A spring (20) controls supply of exhaust gas through auxiliary channel (16) to selectively supply with respect to position corresponding to each thermoelectric conversion module in the heat exchanger fin, based on load of internal combustion engine.    USE - For exhaust system of internal combustion engine in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thermoelectric generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    exhaustion channel (2)    heat exchanger (5)    thermoelectric conversion module (6)    heat exchange fin (8)    auxiliary channel (16)    introduction pipe (17)    spring (20)
NOVELTY - A square pipe (3) forms a partial channel (2) along which waste gases from engine passes. A thermoelectric generation unit (4) has a base (9) and several heat exchange portions (8), for moving the heat of waste gas to a side of square pipe. A thermoelectric element (15) with a cooling unit (17), converts heat into electricity while a compressive force is provided in a direction from both the sides of the element by using a press tool (20).    USE - For generating electric power in motor vehicle exhaust, and by using exhaust gas from blast furnace of factory.    ADVANTAGE - The capability of thermoelectric element is exhibited fully, by providing an uniform compressive force with respect to the element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric generation apparatus.    thermoelectric generation apparatus (1)    partial channel (2)    square pipe (3)    thermoelectric generation unit (4)    heat exchange portions (8)    base (9)    thermoelectric element (15)    cooling unit (17)    press tool (20)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator (7) has anode (76) and cathode (77) in the proton-conductive solid electrolyte (75). The exhaust gas generated by the internal combustion engine, electrically contacts the anode, after applying DC voltage to the anode and cathode through a battery, such that the moisture content in the exhaust gas, is electrolyzed and hydrogen is generated from the cathode.    USE - For electric power generation system used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated using the hydrogen generated in the generator. The reduction of charging volume of the battery mounted in the vehicle, is prevented. Power consumption of ancillary equipment, is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of hydrogen generator.    hydrogen generator (7)    inner casing (73)    hydrogen generation space (74)    proton-conductive solid electrolyte (75)    anode (76)    cathode (77)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of power bus lines connecting battery strings (20) in parallel, where each string has a set of batteries connected in series. A set of conductors (30) provides electrical communication between each string such that one of the batteries in one string is connected in parallel with one of the batteries in the other strings. A conductive plate is formed by a set of tabs connecting two sides of a body.    USE - Used for a vehicle. Can also be used in a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery in the battery string is connected in parallel with the battery in the other battery strings, thus decreasing amount of current flow passing through the strings under normal operating conditions, hence greatly reducing size and weight of the battery pack in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a battery pack.    Battery (11)    Power bus lines (12, 13)    Battery string (20)    Conductor (30)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a solar electric tricycle, which comprises the following parts: vehicle chassis, fore-and-aft wheel, motor, accumulator set and luminous device. A solar battery board is set on the top of the tricycle, whose output conductor connects the controller; the output conductor of controller connects the patching pile-head of accumulator set; and the solar battery board is set horizontally, which is fixed on the rotatable roof-board rack. The roof-board rack contains actuating motor and control switch; the roof-board strut is hydraulic or electric lifter rod. The invention adopts solar battery board, which solves the defect that the tricycle relies on power and fuel completely.
NOVELTY - A motor driven car with wind driven electric generator is composed of main body, wheels, gasoline engine driven motors, lamps, parallel two wind driven electric generator sets with front wind inlet and back wind outlet and electric accumulator set connected to said electric generator sets.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a mixing-power vehicle power system with power source of fuel oil and electric energy resource. It contains a motor, a gear box, a power electric battery and electrically-controlled clutch. And it also contains a motor side-generator, the rotor connecting with crank outlet of the motor and the driving element of the electrically-controlled clutch simultaneously. And it contains a gear-box side-generator, which connects with the inlet shaft of the gear box and the driven shaft element of the electrically-controlled clutch simultaneously. Said two generators are poweredby the power electric battery, and connect separately with two generator controllers and are controlled by them. And the device contains a central controller, which connects with and controls the electrically-controlled clutch, the power electric battery and said two generator controllers.
NOVELTY - An electric drive system is arranged on a frame and used for providing electric power to the electric motors. The electric drive system includes a fuel cell capable of converting hydrogen gas into electric power and an electrical storage system for storing electric power.    USE - Electrically driven hybrid mower.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a mower, which is powered by an environmentally friendly prime mover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a reel type cutting unit; and    (B) an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electrically powered, hybrid mower.    Mower (2)    Traction frame (4)    Seat (12)    Steering wheel (16)    Control console (18)
NOVELTY - Electronic control unit (ECU) (114) determines the connection state between a vehicle (200) and an external power supply (300) based on the detection result of a resistance detector (106). The power supply from a fuel cell (FC) (102) to a drive motor (204) is interrupted by turning OFF a switch (116), according to connection state between vehicle and external power supply.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of the wiring connecting the vehicle and utility power source is prevented, and cost reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (102)    sensor (104)    wiring (108)    electronic control unit (114)    switch (116)    lamp (118)    speaker (120)    external terminal (125)    vehicle (200)    cover (202)    drive motor (204)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a cathode catalyst layer (2) and an anode catalyst layer (3) with a perfluoro-type electrically conductive binder. The binder has micellar structure, with a hydrophilic group outside and a hydrophobic group inside. A proton conductive film (6) is placed between the cathode catalyst layer and anode catalyst layer.    USE - For use as power supply of electronic devices e.g. personal computer, mobile telephone, small aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The proton electroconductivity of cathode is improved by micellar structure, so the output characteristics of the fuel cell is improved even at the time of large load current and voltage stability is improved at the time of low load current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the direct methanol fuel cell.    cathode catalyst layer (2)    anode catalyst layer (3)    proton conductive film (6)
NOVELTY - An electric power generator (10) has a dielectric elastomer (12) between several stretchable electrodes (11) to produce an electric potential difference between the electrodes, based on strain applied from tire (1). A capacitor accumulates the electric energy produced by the generator. The length in the peripheral direction of generator of the tire is set such that the strain by contraction and expansion caused by tire rotation is not applied simultaneously to one generator.    USE - Tire with electric power generation device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated by simple and small sized generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline perspective view of the electric power generator.    electric power generator (1)    cap thread (2)    under tread (3)    belts (4A,4B)    carcass (5)    inner liner (6)    elastic power generator (10)    stretchable electrodes (11)    dielectric elastomer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming battery cables (2, 4) from respective metallic conductors and insulating sheaths. The cables are connected by using a multi-orbital welding, such that a firm bond connection is produced between the conductors of the cables. The cables are connected such that the cable sheaths are connected with one another such that an insulation of welded seam is formed by the connection of the cable sheaths.    USE - Used for producing an electrical connection between battery cables of a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the multi-orbital welding for the connection of the battery cables ensure a safe and favorable connection between the cables. The utilization of the multi-orbital welding ensures easy handling, smaller manufacturing cost and firm connection between the cables.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a connection arrangement between two cables in particularly battery cables of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a connection arrangement.    Battery cables (2, 4)    Cable sheath (6)    Pin (18)    Projection (22)    Recess (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel to fuel electrode (2), where the fuel and oxidant electrodes (2,3) are inter-connected to produce hydrogen at the oxidant electrode by provoking electrochemical reactions at the electrodes. The hydrogen produce is used to produce an oxidant electrode reduction process for at least 1 second. Oxidant is supplied to oxidant electrode to continue fuel cell operation after startup operation.    USE - Used in an electric vehicle or a stationary power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidant electrode reduction process reduces oxides deposited on the oxidant electrode at startup from non-operating conditions without the need for increasing power ratings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves supplying fuel to fuel electrode (2), where the fuel and oxidant electrodes (2,3) are inter-connected to produce hydrogen at the oxidant electrode by provoking electrochemical reactions at the electrodes. The hydrogen produced is used to produce an oxidant electrode reduction process for at least 1 second. Oxidant is supplied to oxidant electrode to continue fuel cell operation after startup operation. The electrochemical reactions is expressed by a chemical reaction given by H2 = 2H++2e- and 2H++2e- = H2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell power generating system.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel electrode (2)    Oxidant electrode (3)    Fuel inlet valve (11)    Fuel outlet valve (12)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fan case (20) including an inlet and an outlet, and a bladed wheel provided inside the fan case. A circuit substrate controls a motor, where the circuit substrate and the motor are arranged inside the fan case. A scroll housing is formed between the fan case and the bladed wheel, and a waterproof unit (22) divides the motor and the substrate from the scroll housing where a fluid flows.    USE - Used in a battery pack (claimed) that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waterproof unit divides the motor and the circuit substrate from the scroll housing where the fluid flows, thus protecting the circuit substrate even when sucked fluid contains salt, water, or dust such as seawater mist, and preventing short-circuit or malfunctions caused by adhesion of salt, water and dust on the circuit substrate. The fan case includes the bladed wheel, substrate and the motor, thus realizing a compact fan structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional front view of a fan.    Fan (12)    Circuit substrate (16)    Motor (17)    Bladed wheel (19)    Fan case (20)    Waterproof unit (22)
NOVELTY - The station has multiple hydrogen storage tanks provided within an enclosure and connected to a feed line (114) that is downstream from a compressor unit. A control valve is connected to the feed line, and a reversible connector dispenses hydrogen from the hydrogen storage tanks. A system controller controls the control valve and the compressor unit that is selected from a group consists of a compressor and intensifier.    USE - Used for refueling hydrogen in an energy generation industry and transportation industry.    ADVANTAGE - The refueling station provides higher density of the hydrogen gas, thus achieving reasonable convenience expectations of end users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overview of a transportable hydrogen refueling station.    Flat base (14)    Lightweight shell (16)    Vents (19)    Feed line (114)    Fill coupler (116)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly has a side plate holding bus bars for connecting adjacent battery modules (10). A protective cover with flexible openings, covers the side plate. The bus bars are fixed to the output terminals (12) on the battery modules through the flexible openings using screws and bolts.    USE - For battery assembly for motor vehicle e.g. bus and train.    ADVANTAGE - The protective cover prevents short-circuits in the battery assembly, and improves handling, installation and maintenance of the battery assembly. The protective cover prevents injury to the user contacting the battery assembly, and prevents degradation of the battery assembly even when the battery assembly is exposed to corrosive environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for assembling battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery assembly.    battery modules (10)    output terminals (12)    hole (16)    lower case (40)    constraining plate (45)
NOVELTY - The system has an electromagnetic braking regeneration system precharging an ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack. A braking resistor is provided in series with the pack and the braking regeneration system to limit precharge current into the pack while the braking regeneration system precharges the pack. The braking resistor is a set of resistors connected in a series combination and a parallel combination.    USE - Used for precharging an ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The braking resistor is provided in series with the pack and the braking regeneration system to limit the precharge current into the pack while the braking regeneration system precharges the pack, thus lengthening the life of the individual ultracapacitor cells in the pack, and hence precharging the pack in an effective and less expensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for discharging an ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack    (2) a method of discharging an ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack    (3) a method of precharging an ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representing a hybrid-electric vehicle drive system.
NOVELTY - A microprocessor of control system (15) activates auxiliary power unit (40) and controls the engine and cabin parameters sensed by respective sensors, when the primary engine (20) of vehicle (10) is shutdown. The microprocessor monitors and controls air conditioning system of vehicle in response to cabin parameter and desired vehicle parameter obtained from a control module.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) e.g. truck, tractor, having an auxiliary power unit.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing and retail costs, as the control system is capable of combining various functions into one control system which is easy to install and operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view vehicle including control system.    vehicle (10)    control system (15)    primary engine (20)    cabin (25)    auxiliary power unit (40)
NOVELTY - The headlamp has a lamp including a grip portion (215) and an electrical connection to a rechargeable battery for powering the lamp and another connection to a vehicle`s electrical system, where the system includes another battery. The former battery includes a third electrical connection to the vehicle`s electrical system for recharging the former battery. The lamp is removed from a housing for use as an emergency light.    USE - Used in a motorized vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the headlamp reduces damage of the lamp when the headlamp is utilized in the motorized vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The headlamp may be removed from the vehicle and used as an emergency light, with the electrical connection running through the handle grip portion (215).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an idealized plan view of a removable, rechargeable headlamp.    Screws (203)    Wire (205)    Stem (213)    Grip portion (215)
NOVELTY - An insulation cover (40) is provided at the terminal (20) of a fuel cell stack (23) in the cell lamination direction. The fluctuation of the position of the terminal in the cell lamination direction is tracked.    USE - For insulating fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures insulation of the terminal between parallel stack while preventing interference with the bus bar and the surrounding member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Terminal (20)    Fuel cell stack (23)    Insulation cover (40)    Insulation member (41)
NOVELTY - The transmissive member (10) are used for permeating the water vapor from a high humidity side to a low humidity side while humidifying the gas of low humidity using the water vapor. The transmissive member is equipped with an ion trapping substance (11) and formed in hollow fiber shape.    USE - For moistening fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses freezing of the transmissive member in low temperature environment thus suppressing generation of damage and suppressing gas pressure loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view and sectional view of the moistener for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transmissive member (10)    Ion trapping substance (11)    Binding member (50)    Moistener (100)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (40) is used for supplying electric power to a load (53) while charging an electrical storage apparatus (45). The electrical storage apparatus is used for supplying power to the load. The electric current passed through a constant current apparatus (43) is divided into two paths so that one electric current charges the electrical storage apparatus when a switch (44) is at ON state while the other electric current flows into an ancillary equipment (50) and a voltage regulator (52) irrespective of the ON/OFF of the switch.    USE - For use in electronic device, image forming device to facilitate supply of power.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of output resistance loss in the fuel cell while raising the utilization efficiency of the electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electronic device;    (2) and an image forming device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (40)    Constant current apparatus (43)    Switch (44)    Electrical storage apparatus (45)    Ancillary equipment (50)    Voltage regulator (52)    Load (53)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (110) is installed in the vehicle floor between driver's seat and front-passenger seat. An air conditioning duct is arranged along the peripheral surface of the battery case. The air conditioning duct has a rear face duct (150) along the upper surface of the battery case and two rear heater ducts (160,170) along the side face of the battery case.    USE - For protecting battery pack mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission of heat from the battery pack to the vehicle interior is prevented. The battery pack is protected from the underfloor external temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a thermal protection structure of a battery pack.    battery pack (110)    rear face duct (150)    rear heater ducts (160,170)    instrument panel (500)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pair of electrodes with a hydrogen-ion conductivity polymeric electrolyte film interposed in-between. A pair of electroconductive separators (10) has fluid flow passages (14) for supply of fuel and oxidizing agent to the electrodes. The fluid flow passages follow waving paths with their folding portions located outside the electrode boundary.    USE - For power supply units in portable apparatus, electric vehicle, domestic co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with improved drainage of generated water and efficiency of electrode process, is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of a separator in the fuel cell.    electroconductive separator (10)    fuel supply manifold opening (11)    oxidizing agent manifold opening (12)    cooling water manifold opening (13)    fluid flow passages (14)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery consists of lithium nickel oxide and lithium manganese oxide as anode active material. The average particle diameter of lithium manganese oxide and a lithium nickel oxide are 10 microns and 5 microns respectively. The content of lithium nickel oxide is of 22-38 weight% of the total amount of lithium nickel oxide and lithium manganese oxide.    USE - For e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, polymer-type secondary battery, liquid-type secondary battery, gel-type secondary battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in battery capacity due to repeated charging and discharging characteristics is suppressed, improving durability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph specifying the content of lithium nickel oxide in the total amount of lithium nickel oxide and lithium manganese oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Heat insulator (7) is placed at the lower surface (1a) of the fuel cell vehicle (1). The insulator is inflated using an inflator (13) in the stop condition of the vehicle. The insulator contacts both the lower surface of fuel cell vehicle and the road surface (5) in the inflated state.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat retention capability with respect to each component of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and left views of the heat retention apparatus.    fuel cell vehicle (1)    lower surface of fuel cell vehicle (1a)    road surface (5)    heat insulator (7)    inflator (13)
NOVELTY - The air cleaner comprises separate fixing elements (15,19) for fixing a filter (9) and the cleaner case (10) to the vehicle frame (14) independently. The load rate of the fixing element (15) is larger than the load rate of the fixing element (19), so that the vibration of the vehicle is transmitted to the filter rather than the cleaner case.    USE - For fuel cell system used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle vibration is transmitted to the filter rather than the cleaner case, so the impurities trapped by the filter are removed easily without using expensive arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the air cleaner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    filter (9)    cleaner case (10)    vehicle frame (14)    fixing elements (15,19)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises an electrode electrolyte-film assembly (11) having a pair of electrodes with a catalyst layer on both surfaces of solid polymer film. The film assembly is clamped between anode and cathode side electroconductive separator boards (12,14). The periphery edge of the anode, cathode and cooling side electroconductive separator boards (12,14,16) are covered by an insulating rubber sheet (18).    USE - For electric vehicle, domestic cogeneration system and portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit and electric shock between the electroconductive separator boards are prevented, and safety is improved by provision of the insulating rubber sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the unit battery structure of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electrode electrolyte-film assembly (11)    anode side electroconductivity separator board (12)    cathode side electroconductivity separator board (14)    cooling water side electroconductivity separator board (16)    insulating rubber sheet (18)
NOVELTY - The gas storage apparatus (10) has a gas-charging flow path (18) with non-return valves (22,24) which are connected in series to prevent backflow of the gas from a gas storage cylinder (28).    USE - For storage of gas such as hydrogen used for fuel cell vehicle and compressed natural gas (CNG) used for gas engines.    ADVANTAGE - The gas can be supplied from the gas storage apparatus within short time, without malfunctioning of the non-return valves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    gas storage apparatus (10)    gas-charging flow path (18)    main valve (20)    non-return valves (22,24)    cylinder (28)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive separator (11) has an oxidizing agent gas inlet manifold hole (14) and fuel gas entrance manifold hole (16) connected to the anode side gas flow groove (13) and cathode side gas flow groove (12). The size of inlet manifold holes tapers continuously from vicinity (X,Y) into which fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas flows.    USE - For electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of fuel cell capability is improved by equalizing flow rate distribution of oxidizing agent gas and fuel gas into respective grooves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevation view of an electroconductive separator of a polyelectrolyte type fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electroconductive separator (11)    cathode side gas flow groove (12)    anode side gas flow groove (13)    oxidizing agent gas inlet manifold hole (14)    fuel gas entrance manifold hole (16)
NOVELTY - The device has catalyst layer (2) on both sides of an ionic conduction layer (3) to perform catalytic reaction. The catalyst layer has an electronic conductor (4) arranged at its surface, without contacting the ionic conduction layer. The catalyst layer has the space in which fluid is maintained.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used in portable apparatus (claimed) and image formation apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the electrochemical device are reduced by eliminating fluid diffused layer. Reaction efficiency is improved by the formation of catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) formation of catalyst material; and    (b) formation of electronic conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the electrochemical device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fluid supporter (1)    catalyst layer (2)    ionic conduction layer (3)    electronic conductor (4)
NOVELTY - An electric current sensor (17) detects the charging and discharging of electric current in a battery (12) mounted to a vehicle. A heater current detector circuit (21) detects the electric current flowing into a heater (20). The control apparatus (11) corrects the detected value of charging and discharging current based on relationship between electric charging and discharging current and current flowing into heater.    USE - Battery electric current detector for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detection precision of electric current sensor detecting the charging and discharging current of battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery electric current detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    control apparatus (11)    battery (12)    electric current sensor (17)    heater (20)    heater current detector circuit (21)
NOVELTY - A sulfonic acid group-containing polymer has specific structure (1) mutually connected by trivalent or tetravalent aromatic group (Ar5).    USE - For polymer composition used for forming ion exchange membrane of film-electrode assembly used in fuel cell (all claimed) used as electric power supply for personal computer and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Sulfonic acid group-containing polymer forms ion exchange membrane having desired proton conductivity and methanol permeability. The fuel cell comprising ion exchange membrane has high-energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfonic acid group-containing polymer has structure of formula (1) mutually connected by trivalent or tetravalent aromatic group (Ar5).    X=-S(=O)2- or -C(=O)-;    Y=H or univalent cation;    Z1,Z2=O atom or S atom;    Ar1,Ar2=bivalent aromatic group;    Ar3,Ar4=aromatic group of formula (2,3);    m,n=integers greater than 0;and    m+n=5 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer composition, which contains sulfonic acid group-containing polymer;    (2) ion exchange resin, which contains sulfonic acid group-containing polymer;    (3) ion exchange membrane, which contains sulfonic acid group-containing polymer;    (4) film-electrode assembly, which is formed using sulfonic acid group-containing polymer into electrode layer and/or joining layer electrode layer and ion exchange membrane;    (5) fuel cell containing sulfonic acid group-containing polymer into electrode layer and/or joining layer electrode layer and ion exchange membrane;    (6) film obtained by using the ion exchange membrane of electrode assembly; and    (7) manufacture of aromatic ether polymer and/or aryl ether polymer.
NOVELTY - The electric power generating unit (20), containing the fuel battery cells, is installed at rear side of the movable display unit (11). The fuel unit (31) is provided in the hinge (12) that couples the display unit with the keypad mounted stationary base unit (10). The gas supply tube (33) supplies the hydrogen gas generated by the fuel unit to the electric power generating unit.    USE - For notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of the fuel unit within the hinge improves the portability of the portable computer and achieves size reduction of the portable computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rear side perspective view of the notebook personal computer.    stationary base unit (10)    movable display unit (11)    hinge (12)    electric power generating unit (20)    fuel unit (31)    gas supply tube (33)
NOVELTY - Liquid fuel, for fuel cells, comprises specified methoxy ether compound.    USE - (I) is used in a direct combustion fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high boiling point, weak vapor tension, low toxicity, flash point higher than methanol, low crossover, solubility in water and an energy density higher than that of methanol.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Liquid fuel (I), for fuel cells, comprises a compound of formula R-(OCH2)n-OR1 (Ia).    R, R1 = 1-5C alkyl; and    n = 1-8.    When n is greater than or equal to 2, R and R1 are methyl.
NOVELTY - A battery case (204) is mounted to a mounting unit consisting of a mounting bracket (74), such that the battery case is removed from the mounting unit by moving the battery case in the same direction. A stopper (100) coupled to the mounting bracket engages the surface of the battery case to inhibit movement of the battery case in the same direction.    USE - For mounting electronic component and battery to bicycle, road racers or any other type of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structures for battery unit allow battery unit to be secured to the bicycle while allowing simple removal. The combination of battery unit with auxiliary control unit and connector unit provide a very compact structure with reduced wiring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for mounting electrical component to bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the combination unit.    auxiliary control unit (54)    combination unit (58)    mounting bracket (74)    mounting flanges stopper (82,84)    battery case (204)
NOVELTY - A switching device (1) is kept in an ON state throughout each cycle of AC voltage from an electric generator (ACG) for engine speeds lower than a predetermined value. The timing of turning ON the switching device in each cycle of the A voltage is gradually delayed as the engine speed increases for engine speeds higher than the predetermined value.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective utilization of electric power from electric generator in both lamp lighting and battery charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of lamp lighting and battery charging control system.    Switching device (1)    Electric generator (ACG)
NOVELTY - Industrial truck comprises battery case (7) whereby a contact surface (9) is arranged in the base area of the battery case for a battery block (8) and a lateral battery withdrawal opening. The battery block is displaceable in horizontal direction through battery withdrawal opening. The contact surface is tiltable about the longitudinal axis (5) relative to the track surface (3) of the industrial truck.    USE - For industrial truck e.g. counterweight forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures utilization of small installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of industrial truck.    Track surface (3)    Longitudinal axis (5)    Battery case (7)    Battery block (8)    Contact surface (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting and storing exact testing time of a battery (1) to be tested by a real-time clock (2.1). A test result is associated with battery specific test information and the testing time, and the associated result is transferred to a superordinate data acquisition system (7). The information is stored as barcode (3) in the battery. The barcode is scanned by a scanning device and transferred to a testing device (2).    USE - Used for testing a motor vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method detects and stores the exact testing time of the battery by the real-time clock, associates the test result with the battery specific test information and the testing time and transfers the result to the superordinate data acquisition system, thus enabling to accurately assign the test result to the tested battery. The method thus avoids incorrect testing and hence enables a revision-safe testing of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an arrangement for executing a testing method for a vehicle battery.    Vehicle battery (1)    Testing device (2)    Real-time clock (2.1)    Barcode (3)    Scanning device (4)    Data acquisition system (7)
NOVELTY - The invention is a high-efficiency portable methanol fuel cell, using methanol to directly react with oxygen gas, and using the resultant water to dilute high concentration methanol in cell fuel box,then feeding the diluted methanol to a reacting unit to play the role in circularly using, and adopting novel central membrane able to block over 90% of methanol crossing-over and Mosoporous (C substance) as catalyst, thus effectively overcoming the disadvantages of the existing technique. And the invention has the advantages of rich methanol fuel source, low price, easily carrying and storing, simple structure, small bulk, convenience and flexibility, zero or low discharge, etc.
NOVELTY - An air filter (6) is mounted at an outer end of the air inlet of a case (4). A control unit (9a) is connected to the cells of the battery pack, a blowing fan (7), and a flux sensor (10), respectively, to measure the currents, voltages and temperatures of the cells and electrically controlling the fan and the sensor. An operator or user is then notified of the non-mounted state or replacement time of the air filter via a display lamp or speaker.    USE - For air filter used in vehicle battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that an operator or user is notified of the replacement time or non-mounted state of an air filter used in the battery pack to quickly cope with a given situation, thereby preventing degradation or reduction in lifetime of the battery pack in advance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an auto management method of an air filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of an auto management system.    Case (4)    Air filter (6)    Blowing fan (7)    Control unit (9a)    Flux sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The resolver fixing structure arranged between coil ends (301) of stator (302) of rotating electric machine, has ring section (305) as a base having a hole (310), and resolver stator (41) press-fitted in the hole. A shield structure (242) is provided in contact with the hole, on an outer circumference of the resolver stator.    USE - For resolver used for detecting rotation of rotary electric machine such as motor, generator and motor/generator used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distortion of the resolver stator, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the motor.    resolver stator (41)    shield structure (242)    coil ends (301)    stators (302)    ring section (305)    hole (310)
NOVELTY - The system includes natural gas cut-off valve (15) in natural gas passage (14) connected to reforming element (2) of fuel treatment apparatus (12), and fuel gas cut-off valve (17) at the downstream side of the apparatus (12). A fuel treating apparatus bypass (18) branches the natural gas from natural gas passage before the natural gas cut-off valve, and joins fuel gas supply path (16) from fuel gas cut-off valve. A controller (5) controls valves, such that natural gas is fed into fuel treating apparatus bypass, after valves are closed during stop operation of the system.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative pressure generation in sealed space of fuel treatment apparatus, is avoided after termination of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    reforming element (2)    controller (5)    fuel treatment apparatus (12)    natural gas passage (14)    natural gas cut-off valve (15)    fuel gas cut-off valve (17)    fuel treating apparatus bypass (18)
NOVELTY - The power supply device includes capacitor connected in parallel to fuel cell with respect to electric load and control device for controlling output of the fuel cell and charging of the capacitor. The fuel cell is driven at the high effective point and surplus power is charged in the capacitor, when the load request is smaller than power at high effective point of the fuel cell. The power corresponding to the load request is output from the fuel cell, when the load request is not smaller than the power at the high effective point.    USE - For driving traction motor and precision machine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform response to the high load request, while maintaining the electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart explaining the power supply device operation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The secondary cell terminal voltage is calculated as an open circuit voltage `Voc', if a particular or current condition or voltage condition is satisfied continuously for a predetermined time. The voltage at zero current `Vzo' is calculated based on the open circuit voltage and stored. The change in the voltage-at-zero-current is determined. The charge/discharge electricity amount is estimated as a function of the change in the voltage-at-zero-current value.    USE - For estimating charge/discharge electricity amount of secondary cell such as nickel hydrogen battery mounted on personal electric vehicle (PEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The protection control and life extension management of battery are done by calculating the charge/discharge electricity amount, precisely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary cell charge/discharge electricity amount estimation apparatus;    (2) secondary cell polarization voltage estimation method;    (3) secondary cell polarization voltage estimation apparatus;    (4) secondary cell remaining capacity estimation method; and    (5) secondary cell remaining capacity estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a battery pack system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has current collectors (12, 13) connected in parallel with multiple cell strings. Each cells string comprises multiple series-connected rechargeable electrochemical cells (11) such as lithium ion cell, nickel metal hybrid (Ni-MH) cell or fuel cell. The cell strings are electrically connected by centipede-shaped conductive plates (44) such that each cell in one cell string is connected in parallel with a neighboring cell in other cell strings. The distance between the center and edge of the cell is 0.5-3.5 cm.    USE - For high power applications such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The energy density, power density and reliability of the battery pack are improved. The battery pack can be manufactured simply with improved safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    rechargeable electrochemical cells (11)    current collectors (12,13)    conductive plate (44)    case (40)    tab (442)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) comprises two end power generation cells (12a,12b) provided at opposite ends of each power generation cell (12) formed in a stacking direction. The end power generation cells includes outer separators (60a,60b,62a,62b) which are highly hydrophilic compared to the inner metal separators (24,26) of the power generation cells provided inwardly of the end power generation cells.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drainage of water is improved and the water condensed due to decrease in temperature in the end power generation cells is discharged easily. The flow rate of reactant gas flowing through the end power generation cells is made equal to the flow rate of reactant gas flowing through the power generation cells with a simple and economical structure, and so the overall power generation efficiency of the fuel cell stack is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of fuel cell stack.    fuel cell stack (10)    power generation cell (12)    end power generation cells (12a,12b)    terminal plates (16a,16b)    insulating plates (18a,18b)    inner metal separators (24,26)    outer separators (60a,60b,62a,62b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an anode (24) oxidizing species found in marine sediment porewater. A pump (16) pumps marine sediment porewater through inlets into the container, to the anode, and through outlets (28) out of the container. A rig maintains the inlets below a marine sediment surface to maintain a cathode in a position exposing the cathode to marine water from above the sediment surface.    USE - Used for generating power from a voltage gradient in a marine sediment e.g. a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The pump pumps marine sediment porewater through the inlets into the container, to the anode, and through the outlets out of the container, thus generating greater sustained power while limiting the power required for pumping and minimizing the clogging of an inlet filtering material in a cost efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus for generating power.    Pump (16)    Container (26)    Anode (24)    Outlet (28)    Cathode (30)
NOVELTY - The system has separate recharging and auxiliary batteries (106, 107). An engine ignition installation (109) has electromechanical circuit device to ignite an internal combustion engine. The auxiliary battery (106) stores power generated by an engine driven generator winding of a generator. The auxiliary battery (107) supplies power to the internal combustion engine in time at a moment of ignition of the engine.    USE - Used for starting a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the auxiliary batteries effectively starts the motor so to avoid affecting a normal start-up of the internal combustion engine by a sudden drop of a working voltage of the ignition/fuel injection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block chart representing a circuit of an ignition/fuel injection system.    Engine unit (100)    Starting switch (103)    Auxiliary batteries (106, 107)    Fuel injection installation (110)    Engine shaft (300)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a coolant pump placed upstream of a radiator to keep pressure at an inlet of a fuel cell system (FCS) (8). The circuit is equipped with a coolant heater that serves both as a sink and as a heat source for a cabin heater core. Coolant particle filter filters debris; a radiator rejects the large amount of heat from the FCS, and a valve controls the heat rejected from the radiator.    USE - Used for cooling a fuel cell system in a passenger vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit provides the required coolant flow rates at specified coolant temperatures to many components on the vehicle which require liquid cooling. The circuit limits coolant pressures, maintains low coolant electrical conductivity, and removes gasses from the coolant for proper vehicle function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system cooling circuit.    Radiator bypass valve (3)    Pump (4)    Coolant heater (6)    Fuel cell system (8)    Radiator bypass line (9)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen occlusion alloy (60) is supplied into an aqueous alkali solution containing alkali fluoride and hydrogen fluoride. A fluorination process is performed to obtain a catalyst while grinding the hydrogen occlusion alloy. The hydrogen occlusion alloy powder and carbon black (61) which carry palladium are mixed with a liquid resin (62) having cation exchange property. The mixed powder is applied on both surfaces of a plate-shaped nickel foam to form a fuel electrode (51).    USE - For manufacturing fuel electrode of borohydride fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Density of anion in the catalyst surface of a fuel electrode is reduced and the generation of hydrogen is suppressed so that electric power generation capability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the explanatory views of a borohydride fuel cell.    oxidizing agent electrode (41)    fuel electrode (51)    hydrogen occlusion alloy (60)    carbon black (61)    liquid resin (62)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (5) which cools hydrogen supply device (7) and the air supply device (9) by circulating a cooling medium is arranged between the hydrogen supply device and the air supply device.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degrees of freedom of the layout of each supplement equipments including the electric power generation device in a fuel cell system is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the simplified top view of the fuel cell system.    electric power generation device (3)    cooling device (5)    hydrogen supply device (7)    hydrogen circulation unit (7b)    air supply device (9)
NOVELTY - A determination unit determines the start-up timing of a vehicle. A setting unit sets the timing for starting the charging and discharging of the voltage of the battery cell, based on the determined start-up timing of the vehicle.    USE - For battery module e.g. lithium ion battery or nickel hydrogen battery mounted on hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warm-up apparatus with sufficient output capability, is provided with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the warming-up apparatus operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A switching element group (Tr1-Tr4) increases the output voltage of a secondary battery (11) and supplies electric power to a traction inverter when the electric vehicle performs power-running, and reduces the revived voltage and charges the secondary battery when the electric vehicle performs regenerative braking. A control apparatus changes the upper limit of the passing-through electric power of the switching element group in the time of discharge and charging of secondary battery.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The DC/DC converter exhibits a full capability by applying an appropriate passing-through power limit for the switching element group and the failure of the DC/DC converter is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of bidirectional DC/DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    secondary battery (11)    DC/DC converter (12)    secondary side (17)    switching element group (Tr1-Tr4)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell circuit (2) comprises a single cell (1) using a platinum or platinum alloy type catalyst as electrode catalyst. A further fuel cell circuit (4) comprises a single cell (3) using a chalcogenide type catalyst as an electrode catalyst. A voltage monitor (5) monitors the electric power generation situation of the fuel cell circuits arranged in parallel. The cell circuits are suitably switched by a circuit changeover switch (6) in accordance with the monitored voltage.    USE - Used for a fuel cell system mounted on a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic reducibility of the fuel cell system and the durability of electrolyte-film-electrode assembly is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    single cells (1,3)    fuel cell circuits (2,4)    voltage monitor (5)    changeover switch (6)
NOVELTY - The system has pressure sensors (242) to detect the pressure of the reactive gas in the upstream side of the ejector and ejection path. A calculation unit calculates the flow rate of the reactive gas circulated from the upstream side of the nozzle to the downstream side, using the detected pressure and opening level of the nozzle.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate calculation precision of the reactive gas is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    fuel cell system (200)    fuel cell stack (210)    air supply system (220)    filter (221)    compressor (222)    ejector (235)    pressure sensor (242)
NOVELTY - A solar power generation apparatus (5) has solar panels (4) provided at the outer surface of a freezer (3). A low temperature heat release apparatus (6) includes a refrigerant circuit that uses carbon dioxide as refrigerant. The low temperature heat release apparatus is operated by the electric power from the solar power generation apparatus.    USE - Solar power generation apparatus mounting for refrigerated truck.    ADVANTAGE - Increases energy utilization efficiency and performs reliable cooling in the freezer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the side face of a solar power generation apparatus mounting refrigerated vehicle.    Truck (2)    Freezer (3)    Solar panels (4)    Solar power generation apparatus (5)    Low temperature heat release apparatus (6)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive epoxy resin composition contains epoxy resin, hardener, carbon material containing expanded graphite, and hardening accelerator of molecular weight 300-1000 chosen from specific phosphine or phosphonium compound.    USE - For separators of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition has high conductivity and moldability. Generation of swelling is prevented. Separator having high dimensional accuracy, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive epoxy resin composition contains epoxy resin, hardener, carbon material containing expanded graphite, and hardening accelerator of molecular weight 300-1000 chosen from phosphine of formula (1) or phosphonium compound of formula (2).    R1-R4=H, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl or their derivatives;and    X-=tetracoordinated boron compound, halogen atom or hexacoordinated antimony compound.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition for fuel cell separator containing hardener having 2 or more phenolic hydroxyl group;    (2) manufacture of electroconductive epoxy resin composition by mixing the components and melt kneading at temperature more than softening temperature of epoxy resin or hardener;    (3) manufacture of separator for fuel cell by injection molding the epoxy resin composition; and    (4) separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of separator for fuel cell.    Separator for fuel cell (10)    Flat plate portion (11)    Dividing wall (12)    Channels (13)
NOVELTY - A tightening belt is used for clamping an electrode body to the lamination direction. A tightening board is arranged at both sides of the outermost electrode body. A separator is interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    USE - For laminated electric double layer capacitor of electric power assisted bicycle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves productivity of the electric double layer capacitor while ensuring reliable integration of the electrode with the metal electrode and the polarizing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the laminated electric double layer capacitor during press molding operation.    Kneaded material layer (1,2)    Press (3)    Metal mold (4)    Mesh shaped metal collector electrode of positive electrode (11)
NOVELTY - The installation has a cathodic outlet pipe (24) to evacuate a used fuel oxidizer impoverished in oxygen. A burner (36) is supplied with the used oxidizer through the pipe and produces heat by burning a mixture of a fuel and the used oxidizer. The exhaust gas produced by the burner is rejected in a downstream exhaust pipe (40) in which a turbine is arranged. A bypass pipe (48) of the burner connects the pipe (24) to the pipe (40).    USE - Used onboard a motor vehicle (claimed) for producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The burner is supplied with the used fuel oxidizer impoverished in oxygen, thus lowering the combustion temperature and hence limiting the production of pollutant substances such as nitrogen oxides during fuel combustion. The installation permits the heat conveyed by the used fuel oxidizer previously heated by the burner into the bypass pipe to be used while being converted into mechanical work by the turbine, thus improving the overall yield of the installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric power producing installation.    Fuel cell (12)    Cathode (16)    Cathodic outlet pipe (24)    Burner (36)    Downstream exhaust pipe (40)    Bypass pipe (48)
NOVELTY - The device has an insulating case traversed by a battery ground cable (2) that is cut. A contact stud (3) is welded at each cut end of the cable to assure contact with the ground of a motor vehicle battery. The studs support on an adjustable core (4) of an electromagnet (6) via presser springs. The electromagnet coil is tensioned to sink the core to release the studs from the cable. Two rods (11) are mounted on springs (12) in the case.    USE - Used for insulating a battery of a motor vehicle e.g. car, to avoid fire accident due to electric short circuit in case of a violent impact (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tensioning of the coil of the electromagnet releases the contact studs from the battery ground cable, thus automatically disconnecting the ground connection of the battery, and hence avoiding fire accident in case of short circuit due to violent impact. The reactivation of the device can be done only by a professional in order to increase the safety. The two rods mounted on the springs in the case when pushed inside prevent any return behind the adjustable core and hence avoid consecutive violent impact with the first return of the core on the studs. The contact studs avoid any contact with the ground of the car in the event of crimpled sheet metal by crushing on the device. The device is adaptable to all moving vehicles without transformation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a motor vehicle battery safety device    Battery ground cable (2)    Contact studs (3)    Adjustable core (4)    Electromagnet (6)    Screws (7)    Rods (11)    Springs `(Drawing contains non-English language text)` (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves additional electrical power value which is a converted electrical power at temperature test point. Power value (N) and temperature value is weighted with assigned weighting factor and temperature in electrical battery, from energy balance, is determined as function of weighted temperature and electrical power value.    USE - For determination of temperature in electrical battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures exact determination of battery temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the mechanism for determination of temperature in electric battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a battery.    Effective heat capacity (CB)    Thermal resistance (RH,RW)    Battery temperature (TB)    Exterior temperature (Tu)    Open circuit voltage (U)
NOVELTY - An air conditioner external heat exchanger (12) is disposed upstream of the fuel cell cooling heat exchanger (11) in a passing air flow direction. The heat exchangers are partially offset from each other so that the high-temperature portion (12a) of the air conditioner external heat exchanger is not overlapped with the fuel cell cooling heat exchanger.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that cooling efficiency of the fuel cell cooling heat exchanger located downstream of the air conditioner external heat exchanger does not decrease to alarming levels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the cooling apparatus.    Cooling apparatus (10)    Fuel cell cooling heat exchanger (11)    Air conditioner external heat exchanger (12)    High-temperature portion (12a)    Cooling fan (14)
NOVELTY - A nitrogen oxide (NOx) trap extracts nitrogen oxide from the exhaust of internal combustion engine (11). The NOx trap is intermittently regenerated with reformate from a fuel reformer. The reformer is operated continuously at predetermined rate for regenerating the NOx trap, when the system starts operation steadily after warm-up. The reformer is shut-down between NOx trap regeneration cycles, only when the engine is shutdown.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intermittent needs of NOx trap regeneration is satisfied by the use of reformer with slow response time while eliminating reformed operation at varied rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power generation system.    internal combustion engine (11)    valve (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a fan to change temperature of a battery pack to optimal temperature range once battery temperature is equal or greater than/less than maximum/minimum acceptable temperature, respectively and once difference between battery temperature and air temperature is equal or greater than critical temperature. The battery pack is comprised of battery groups with multiple unit cells.    USE - For controlling temperature of battery pack in e.g. electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes battery operation while reducing power consumption due to minimized operation of fan. Optimizes operation of overall battery system due to restrained temperature deviation between unit cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The flowchart for battery pack temperature control procedure.
NOVELTY - The supply has two battery cell groups (24, 26) electrically connected in parallel with one another. Each battery cell group contains a set of electrically series-connected battery cell sub-groups. Each sub-group contains a set of electrically parallel-connected battery cells (32A, 32B). Each battery cell group operates independently of the others, where a voltage detector corresponds to each one of the battery cell sub-groups.    USE - Used for electric vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid electric car, underwater vehicle, and electric aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell group operates independently of others, thereby facilitating continued vehicle operation notwithstanding a failure of other battery cell groups even if an electrical fault causes an open circuit condition in any one of the battery cell groups.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an schematic depiction of two battery cell groups electrically connected in parallel with one another to form a power supply.    Battery cell groups (24, 26)    Battery cell sub-groups (30, 32)    Battery cells (32A, 32B)    Connectors (84, 86)
NOVELTY - A bifunctional fuel cell catalyst (C1) comprises nanoparticles of gold/platinum (AuPt) alloy supported upon an electrically conductive, non-metallic particulate substrate.    USE - In a cathode or anode for a fuel cell (claimed) for methanol and hydrogen fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The catalysts are both aggregation resistant and resistant to poisoning by CO-like species typically present in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). The catalyst cost is reduced, by the use of a less expensive non-PGM metal, i.e., gold, as an alloying metal, and by the use of nanoparticles of very high surface area to weight ratio, dispersed on a non-noble metal support and substrate. The poisoning effect of the Pt by the CO-like species is eliminated. The catalysts have bi-functional catalytic activity, whereby one alloy constituent provides the main site for the dehydrogenation of methanol and a second alloy constituent provides the site for hydroxide (OH) and for oxidizing CO-like species to CO2. The catalysts can be used as both anode and cathode catalysts in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method (M1) of fabricating bifunctional fuel cell catalysts involving mixing a solution of Au salts and a solution of Pt salts; reducing metal salts in the solution using a reducing agent to form AuPt alloy nanoparticles; assembling the AuPt alloy nanoparticles upon an electrically conductive non-metallic particulate support chosen from carbon black and carbon black (C)/TiO2 substrate; and activating the AuPt alloy nanoparticles by thermal activation or electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode with a catalyst layer (11a) and a diffusion layer. An electrolyte membrane (10) is arranged between the anode catalyst layer and a cathode (12). A porous layer (13) of thickness 0.5-5 microns is interposed between the anode catalyst layer and electrolyte membrane. The porous layer contains a moisture retentive material with average particle diameter of 50-104 nm formed either as a continuous film or a discontinuous film. The porous film also contains one of catalyst and proton conductive resin.    USE - For fuel cells such as direct methanol fuel cell, solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, alkali fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid polymer fuel cell used in electric vehicle and home appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The performance such as potential of the fuel cell can be stably maintained even when the fuel cell is temporarily interrupted due to malfunction of a pump or clogging of a fuel channel. The flooding of water in the anode catalyst layer is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal sectional view of stacked structure of membrane electrode assembly (MEA) of fuel cell.    electrode membrane (10)    anode catalyst layer (11a)    cathode (12)    porous layers (13, 13')
NOVELTY - The system has an electricity generation unit (40) generating electricity through an electro-chemical reaction of a hydrogen fuel and oxygen supplied by a fuel and oxygen supply unit, respectively. A poison removing unit (80) applies a reverse voltage to the unit (40) when a voltage of the generated electricity drops below a reference value due to catalyst poisoning of the electricity generation unit by carbon monoxide.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The poison removing unit applies the reverse voltage to the electricity generation unit when the voltage of the generated electricity drops below the reference value due to catalyst poisoning of the electricity generation unit by carbon monoxide, thus removing the catalyst poison from the electricity generation unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of removing a catalyst poison comprising carbon monoxide from an electricity generation unit of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel supply unit (10)    Oxygen supply unit (20)    Reformer (30)    Electricity generation unit (40)    Poison removing unit (80)
NOVELTY - A rotation speed limiting unit (111) is used for regulating the rotation speed of a radiator fan (104) delayed by a limit delay unit. The radiator fan limit rotation speed calculating unit (108) computes the limited rotation speed which regulates the radiator fan rotation speed according to the situation of a fuel cell. A limited delay unit sets the time-lag to time change of the limit rotation speed.    USE - For controlling cooling of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents cooling water temperature rise by the thermal capacity of the fuel cell while reducing generation of fan noise by vibration since the time lag is set to the situation or the use environment of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cooling control apparatus of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radiator fan (104)    Controller (106)    Target radiator fan rotation speed arithmetic portion (107)    Radiator fan limit rotation speed calculating unit (108)    Rotation speed limiting unit (111)
NOVELTY - An air bleeder unit (16) is provided at the exit vicinity of a heat exchanger (14) on an exhaust heat collection circuit (12) and other air bleeder unit (19) is provided at the downstream side of the air bleeder unit. A hot water storage tank (20) in which warm water exchange heat by the heat exchanger. The exhaust heat collection circuit is used for circulating the heat exchange water.    USE - Used for power generation equipment of home.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses output reduction during low output of the circulation pump while ensuring stabilized system without deteriorating the battery capability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust heat collection circuit (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    Air bleeder unit (16,19)    Hot water storage tank (20)
NOVELTY - An insulation valve (7) is installed at a cooling fluid piping (3) downstream of a fuel cell stack (2). A ground terminal (8) is connected to a coolant bypass piping (6). An ion filter (9) is installed at the coolant bypass piping.    USE - For cooling fuel cells in a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures good insulation resistance from the fuel cell stack even if electrical conductivity of coolant increases. Prevents reduction of electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (2)    Cooling fluid piping (3)    Coolant bypass piping (6)    Insulation valve (7)    Ground terminal (8)    Ion filter (9)
NOVELTY - A switching unit (15) selectively supplies electric power from a fuel cell (11) and an ancillary equipment power supply (16) to an ancillary equipment (17). An operation control unit (14) operates the switching unit to supply electric power from the fuel cell to the ancillary equipment during electric power generation by the fuel cell.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the influence of harmonic output current distortion from ancillary equipment to mains power supply side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (11)    Operation control unit (14)    Switching unit (15)    Ancillary equipment power supply (16)    Ancillary equipment (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell carbon separator is an injection-molded product having a bending strength of 15 MPa or more and a density variation of less than plus minus15%.    USE - As fuel-cell carbon separator for fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell carbon separator has reduced density variation and hence improved strength. The separator is manufactured without generation of nozzle jamming and with uniform dispersion of granular molding material in the cavity for separator formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) molding method of fuel-cell carbon separator; and    (2) molding apparatus of fuel-cell carbon separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the molding apparatus.    Molding material (50)    Nozzle (51)    Nozzle hole (52)    Metallic-mold cavity (54)    Metal-mold surface (55)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a resin film (32) on a mixture of carbon material (31). Another mixture of carbon material (33) is arranged on the resin film, such that the particle size of carbon mixture (33) is smaller than the particle size of the mixture (31). The resin film and the mixtures are stacked near a metal mold (34) and are molded to the porous separator by hot press.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the cooling water flow path is improved. The reduction of the water migratory ability in the porous separator for fuel cells is suppressed. The kneaded materials blend in the molding due to the arrangement of resin material between them, are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process of porous separator for the fuel cells.    Metal molds (30,34)    Mixture of carbon material (31,33)    Resin film (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting a sealing agent (30) to adhere between the inner surface of a single storage container (20) and at the edge of each single cell in the assembly (18). The fuel electrode, electrolyte film and air electrode are accommodated in the single storage container. A centrifugal force is applied on the storage container to harden the adhered sealing agent.    USE - For manufacture of fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-leak of raw materials by the sealing agent between the fuel electrode of each single cell and the air electrode is prevented by O-ring made of resin at the edge of base material of each single cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the fuel cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    collector (16)    single cell assembly (18)    single cell storage container (20)    holes (28)    sealing agent (30)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery (21) has anode plate (22) and cathode plate (23) combined through separator (24), cathode shelf (26) which carries out cluster weld of cathode edge (23c) lead-out from cathode plate, and connection component (27) joined to cathode shelf. The junction of cathode shelf and connection component is immersed in the electrolyte liquid. The cathode edge consists of lead-calcium alloy free of antimony, the connection component consists of lead-antimony alloy, and the cathode shelf consists of lead-tin-selenium alloy free of antimony.    USE - For start-up in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has suppressed corrosion generation in the cathode shelf side in the junction of connection component. The lead storage battery has excellent reliability and is suitable for high-temperature use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lead storage battery.    Lead storage battery (21)    Anode plate (22)    Cathode plate (23)    Cathode edge (23c)    Separator (24)    Cathode shelf (26)    Connection component (27)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery consists of lead-antimony type alloy layer (5) formed in portion of current collection tab (6) of cathode plate. The cathode plate comprises expanded grid material (9) containing lead-calcium type alloy.    USE - For idle-running start stop vehicle (claimed) and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved lifetime. The thickness reduction of the cathode plate is suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: manufacture of the lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the press-sticking portion of lead-antimony type alloy layer on an expanded grid.    Lead-calcium type alloy sheet (4)    Lead-antimony type alloy layer (5)    Current collection tab (6)    Frame structure portion linked to current collection tab (7)    Expanded grid material (9)
NOVELTY - The intrinsic polymer battery electrode (1) has active material-containing layer (13,15) formed on the surface of a collector (11). The active material layer has porosity of 60% or more.    USE - For intrinsic polymer battery such as bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell used for battery pack mounted on vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid motor vehicle, parallel hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic polymer battery equipped with the electrode has high durability. Gas produced in active material layer of the electrode is easily extracted to exterior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) intrinsic polymer battery;    (2) battery pack;    (3) vehicle; and    (4) manufacture of intrinsic polymer battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of intrinsic polymer battery electrode.    Intrinsic polymer battery electrode (1)    Collector (11)    Active material-containing layers (13,15)
NOVELTY - Thickness of the edge portion of a negative electrode grating board is more than the thickness of the outer frame grating. The electrolyte liquid is formed with 2 to 10 grams per liter of aluminum by sulfate conversion.    USE - Used for starting of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces amount of lead sulfate generated to the edge portion of the negative electrode grating board. Prevents thinning of the edge portion of the negative electrode grating board while improving fuel consumption of the motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery electrode has active material layers (13,15) containing active material, formed on surface of a collector (11), and a filling portion (3) containing an insulating material, provided on peripheral portion of the active material layer.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte battery and bipolar-type lithium ion secondary cell used for battery pack which is used in vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides battery with excellent reliability and output characteristics. Dripping of electroconductive particles from the active material layer is effectively suppressed by filling insulating material in the active material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery;    (2) battery pack;    (3) vehicle; and    (4) manufacture of battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the battery electrode.    Filling portion (3)    Region comprising insulating material (5)    Collector (11)    Active material layers (13,15)
NOVELTY - An air compressor (4) compresses the air taken from the space in which a radiator (2) is accommodated, and supplies the compressed air to a moving-body component. The radiator has a radiator fan (3) which supplies forced-cooling wind. When a moving-body acceleration sensor (5) detects acceleration of the moving body, the rotation speed of the radiator fan is limited temporarily.    USE - For moving body, such as electric vehicle using solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids that air compressor sucks air higher in temperature than outside temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing the cooling control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radiator (2)    Radiator fan (3)    Air compressor (4)    Moving-body acceleration sensor (5)    Refrigerant pump (11)
NOVELTY - A joining structure of the junction of porous metal elements (122) and support elements (121) which support the porous metal elements is formed by carrying out the melting joining of the porous metal elements and the support elements. The melting joining of the junction is performed from the side of the support elements while arranging to form a closed region.    USE - Used for joining porous metal elements and support elements that support them for forming diesel particulate filters (DPF), used in fuel cells such as solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), molten carbonate type fuel cells (MCFC), direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC), etc., of motor vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - An improved joining structure is obtained and an improvement in filtration efficiency is achieved without causing the leakage of fluid and damage of a catalyst due to leakage of ethanol, etc., when using as a cell of DMFC. There is little damage on the porous metal elements and the filtration capability maintenance is heightened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pour metal elements and support elements junction production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the black-smoke removal equipment using porous metal elements.    black-smoke removal equipment (1)    filtration element (12)    support element (121)    porous metal element (122)    opening (124)
NOVELTY - The protection sheet (1,2) has layer(s) of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and layer(s) of cyclic olefin (co)polymer.    USE - As surface protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed) used as auxiliary power supply for motor vehicles, and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protection sheet has excellent damp proofing, weather resistance and impact strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section of structure of solar cell module.    Protection sheet (1,2)    Sealing resin layer (3,4)    Photovoltaic cell (5)
NOVELTY - This invention provides one hydrogen gas entrance channel and its recycle optimization designed integration fuel battery, which is characterized by the following: the bus hydrogen gas channel is of slide channel levelly set in one integrated end panel outside or middle panel from bus channel to multiple branches connected to each fuel battery set module, wherein, the hydrogen recycle device set combination magnetic valve to connect each fuel battery module expedition hydrogen channel.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to one automatic fuel battery generating system without outside power, which comprises the following five systems as hydrogen gas supply sub system, air supply sub system, cooling dissipation sub system, control sub system and fuel battery stack output sub system. Comparing with current technique, this invention omits current fuel battery necessary start storage batter withcompact structure and low process cost and solves the current problems of invalid starting of current battery.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to super starting function fuel battery powering system, which comprises five systems: hydrogen gas supply system, air supply sub-system; control sub-system; fuel battery stackenergy output sub-system. The said hydrogen supply sub-system comprises two degree releasing valve, hydrogen handle exhaust terminal valve. The sub-system comprises fuel battery self-supplying systemwith lead storage battery, voltage adjusting module, first motor controller and second motor controller.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to one compact fuel battery stack, which comprises film electrode, guide electrode board, front and back terminal board, wherein, the said current leading terminal is set in integration motherboard multiple board centers; the front and back terminal boards are opened with multiple holes; the said mother board current leading terminal is opened with holes and connected to outside wire. Comparing with current technique, the invention can ensure fuel battery space volume not occupied by outside wires, which can pass current leading terminal when outputting large current.
NOVELTY - A transportation vehicle (20) has a cabin (24) that is adapted to park at grade elevation. A securing mechanism (30) detachably engages the cabin to a guideway that is elevated with respect to the grade elevation. Solar cells are provided at the outer surface of the vehicle, and convert solar energy into electrical energy to power the vehicle.    USE - For self-elevating vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy passage of passenger and wheelchair through doors of cabin formed top predetermined width and height. Prevents collision of cabin by providing safety unit. Enhances comfort of passenger during travel. Eliminates ramp for loading and unloading vehicle to and from guideway.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of operating vehicle adapted to park at grade; and    (B) a transport system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the self-elevating vehicle and transport apparatus.    Transportation vehicle (20)    Cabin window (21)    Cabin (24)    Cabin door (26)    Securing mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - The device has an air supply system supplying air via an air supply channel to an inner part of a battery case. A control device (20) has a judging portion (21) to compare a detected current value and a preset reference current value. The judging portion judges whether there is an anomaly in a volume of air supplied to the case when the detected current value is lower than the reference current value.    USE - Used for cooling a battery in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The judging portion judges whether there is any anomaly in the volume of air supplied to the case when the detected current value is lower than the reference current value, thus enabling a user to realize the clogging of a filter and the presence of foreign objects before the temperature of the battery rises, and hence avoiding performance deterioration and lifetime shortening of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply comprising a cooling device for cooling the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic configuration of a cooling device and a power supply.    Control device (20)    Judging portion (21)    Memory portion (22)    Current value detecting portion (23)    Motor driving portion (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves passing primary fuel stream (32) from a tank (61) through a primary separator (31) so as to obtain a permeate stream (34) and retained stream (37). The permeate stream from the primary separator is supplied through a secondary separator (41) to obtain auxiliary fuel stream containing low concentration of sulfur compounds. The retained stream is supplied to an eductor (45) of the secondary separator.    USE - For producing auxiliary fuel stream from primary fuel such as petrol, diesel, kerosene and jet fuel, for supplying to fuel systems of hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, aircrafts and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The extraction of low-sulfur clean fuel stream is ensured by multi-stage separation process in a compact and inexpensive system. The use of primary retained stream to drive eductor of the secondary separator improves thermal efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) separation method of fuel stream containing low concentration of sulfur compounds;    (2) separation system for fuel stream containing low concentration of sulfur compounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a production system for auxiliary fuel stream.    primary separator (31)    primary fuel stream (32)    permeate stream (34)    retained stream (37)    secondary separator (41)    tank (61)
NOVELTY - A hot water cycle pump (20) circulates hot water through a hot water cycle flow path (19). Heat-transfer device (17) circulates heat generated by a co-generation apparatus (1) and transmitted to the hot water. The heat-transfer device and a hot-water-storage tank (18) are bypassed by a bypass flow path (21) provided at the hot water cycle path.    USE - Co-generation system e.g. fuel cell system or engine.    ADVANTAGE - Flow rate of hot water in heat exchanger can be made small even if operating quantity of hot water cycle pump is large.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing a fuel cell system as a co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Co-generation apparatus (1)    Heat-transfer device (17)    Hot-water-storage tank (18)    Hot water cycle flow path (19)    Hot water cycle pump (20)    Bypass flow path (21)
NOVELTY - A display device (32) shows the amount of fuel gas which can be filled by the time the pressure transition of the fuel tank (11) becomes a target filling pressure decided based on remaining filling capacity of fuel storage tank, or the amount of fuel gas which can be filled by the time the temperature transition of the fuel tank becomes a target filling temperature which is the allowable temperature with which the tank can be filled.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriate filling timing of fuel gas can be notified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel tank (11)    Internal-pressure meter (17)    Internal-temperature meter (18)    Surface pyrometer (19)    Control unit (30)    Display device (32)
NOVELTY - The control device (32) controls the hot-water storage tank (39) using the information such as weather information received through the communication device (56) or based on the operation information set by the user.    USE - For fuel cell system, gas water heater, petroleum water heater, electric water heater, water heater using a compressor, solar water heater, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimal hot-water supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the energy system comprising the hot-water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    energy system (12)    control device (32)    inverter (38)    hot-water storage tank (39)    communication device (56)
NOVELTY - Separator consists of an expanded-graphite layer (2) of thickness 20-100 microns containing 10 ppm or less of residual sulfuric acid, laminated on the surface of a base material (1) containing 10-40 mass% of epoxy resin and 60-90 mass% of electroconductive fillers.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laser amount of residual sulfuric acid in expanded-graphite sheet, eliminates the expansion of graphite layer and provides excellent sealing. The circulation of reactive gas is improved and contact resistance is reduced. The efficiency of the separator is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator for fuel cell.    base material (1)    expanded-graphite layer (2)
NOVELTY - The foam material (29) was arranged at the back side of the metal plate (27), so that the sound insulation property and thermal conductivity was increased. The metal plate was arranged at the vehicle forward side into the air flow from the radiator (19) side. The heat exchanger (15) was arranged at the metal plate at the vehicle forward side of the outer wall section. The air flow path (3) directs the air to the fuel cell.    USE - For electric vehicle using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the noise generated, while preventing the reduction of the thermal radiation of the heat exchanger apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the heat exchanger used for the air supply apparatus for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air flow path (3)    Heat exchanger (15)    Radiator (19)    Metal plate (27)    Foam material (29)
NOVELTY - The electric apparatus (1) comprises a fuel cell stack (10) formed by arranging the unit cell and separator of a fuel cell alternately and a rotor (23) attached so as to rotate freely to the fuel cell stack. The rotor of electric apparatus rotates by using the fuel cell stack side as a stator.    USE - For electric apparatus of fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The components of a motor are contained in the fuel cell stack and electric apparatus structure is simplified, thus reducing the size and weight of the whole apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of electric apparatus of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    electric apparatus (1)    fuel cell stack (10)    motor components (20)    stator (21)    rotor (23)
NOVELTY - A control device (40) limits the output of a fuel cell (21) according to a cell voltage. The control device stops the limiting of the output of the fuel cell when an electrical energy corresponding to the normal output of the fuel cell exceeds an electric energy corresponding to the limited output of tje fuel cell.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can release the output limit of fuel cell without affecting the performance of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrical system of fuel cell type electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Oxidation gas supply device (10)    Fuel cell (21)    Cell voltage detector (23)    Inverter (31)    Control device (40)
NOVELTY - A heat insulator (2) covers a fuel cell (1). A heat-transfer body (3) covers the outer surface of the heat insulator. Preferably, the heat-transfer body contacts with the heat insulator.    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle, portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces thickness of heat insulation body, thus size reduction is achieved. Ensures high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a motor vehicle; and    (B) an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the relevant part of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Heat insulator (2)    Heat-transfer body (3)    Fin (4)    Fan (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel tank (27) is made to arrange distant at the upper portion of a generator comprising the electric power generating apparatus (26). The electric power generating apparatus arranges at the underside of the back seat (15).    USE - For use to convey golfer, golf bag along golf course.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety function of cart by arranging fuel tank distant from the electric power generating apparatus. Reduces manufacturing cost of cart.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electric drive golf cart.    Floor (8)    Back seat (15)    Bag receptacle (23)    Electric power generating apparatus (26)    Fuel tank (27)
NOVELTY - The system includes a controller which sets the output of a refrigerant pump more high than usual time when a sensor is judged to be operating abnormally. The sensor measures the state of the refrigerant.    USE - For generating electrical power. Can be used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures convenient regulating of electricity generated by fuel cell system. Ensures stable generation of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart diagram of the pump rotation number process. (Diagram includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (1) with an anode (A) and a cathode (C). A reformer (2) has a burner (4) which heats and adjusts temperature of the system. A condenser (5) receives gas from the cell and delivers water extracted from the gas to a surge tank (6). The tank is associated with a burner (11) and a heat exchanger (11`) which are situated in contact with heat exchange of water in the tank and receives gas from the burner (4).    USE - Used for supplying electricity to a motor vehicle equipped with traction motor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surge tank is associated with the burner and the heat exchanger to liquefy the ice before starting of the reformer, when the water in the surge tank is frozen, thus limiting the quantity of consumed fuel in the considerable manner. The burner of the reformer controls the temperature of the system, thus limiting the temperature of certain materials used in the reformer which cannot be subjected to excessive temperature and hence limiting the production of pollutant such as nitrogen oxide. The burner of the reformer is provided of excess air, thus avoiding rejection of unburned particles in the atmosphere and hence obtaining adequate combustion temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing water for fuel cell system of a motor vehicle with traction motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a synoptic view of a fuel cell system.    Anode (A)    Cathode (C)    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (2)    Burner (4, 11)    Condenser (5)    Surge tank (6)    Heat exchanger (11`)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a fuel cell (2) with a cathode (3) and an anode (4). A pressure variation and absorption oxygen enrichment unit (5) is arranged in an outlet line of the cathode, where the unit is driven in rotation by an engine (6). A reformer (7) is associated with a burner (8) and an exchanger (9). The reformer and the burner are supplied by fuel from a reservoir (10) containing hydrocarbon.    USE - Used for producing electricity for electric traction of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is compact and economic with improved output. The oxygen enrichment unit is arranged in the outlet line of the cathode, thus ensuring simple construction and very easy thermal management with high gas outlet temperature and excellent recuperation of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed description of a fuel cell device.    Fuel cell device (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Oxygen enrichment unit (5)    Engine (6)    Reformer (7)    Burner (8)    Exchanger (9)    Reservoir (10)
NOVELTY - The system has control units (44, 45) respectively controlling hydrogen supplied to an anode (A) of a fuel cell (1) and oxygen supplied to a cathode (C) of the cell. The units (44, 45) are respectively apt to adapt hydrogen and oxygen over-stoichiometry based on power needed at the cell. The control units constantly and increasingly maintain the over-stoichiometry if current density needed at the cell is lower than respective values.    USE - Used in aeronautical or automobile field, in parking application and in a motor vehicle for providing energy.    ADVANTAGE - The control units are respectively apt to adapt the hydrogen and oxygen over-stoichiometry based on power needed at the fuel cell, thus increasing the temperature, in the range of 4 to 8 degree Celsius, in output of condensers provided at output of the anode and the cathode and hence permitting to limit the volume of condensers. The fuel cell system presents yield increased approximately in the range of 2 to 5 percentage, and presents consumption reduced approximately in the range of 2 to 4 percentage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Anode (A)    Cathode (C)    Fuel cell (1)    Electronic control unit (9)    Control units (44, 45)
NOVELTY - The system has an absolute humidity sensor (30) for determining absolute humidity of supply air, and a central control unit (29) for controlling an air supply unit according to the determined humidity. The control unit utilizes the measured humidity for reducing pressure in a condensation unit (4), while conserving the water autonomy. The control unit controls a fuel cell (1), a reformer (2) and an air compression unit (6).    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed) for permitting direct production of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The central control unit utilizes the absolute humidity of the supply air for reducing the pressure in the condensation unit while conserving the water autonomy, thus permitting to increase the yield of the fuel cell system and limiting the fuel consumption. The control unit permits to control the pressure in the condensation unit for obtaining the desired quantity of water and permitting to obtain positive water balance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing water for a fuel cell system embarked in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (2)    Condensation unit (4)    Air compression unit (6)    Central control unit (29)    Absolute humidity sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The ashtray has a body (1) of cylindrical shape with a cavity (2) closed by a cover (3) and intended to receive ash and other wastes. An electric battery (8) connected to a reflector (6) and cavity by an electric circuit equipped with a switch (9). The circuit has two connection plates (10) susceptible to connect with a supply source (11) when the ashtray is in its housing (5) on a vehicle.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The ashtray can also be used for other function such as lighting and ventilation in the vehicle, thus allowing to use the ashtray even by the non smoker, hence the ashtray can get the honorable place inside the vehicle. The battery has reduced weight, thus ensuring very good stability for the ashtray when its utilized by nomad.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a nomad ashtray.    Body (1)    Cavity (2)    Cover (3)    Housing (5)    Reflector (6)    Electric battery (8)    Switch (9)    Connection plates (10)    Supply source (11)
NOVELTY - The generator has a ring shaped coil on an internal peripheral side of permanent magnet (41). A yoke has stator and core yoke portions that are placed between the coil and the magnet and on the external periphery of the coil. A cover unit (49) covers a part of the peripheral surface of the yoke. The stator portion has yoke sections with plate shaped sections in a stacked arrangement placed on the opposite sides of the coil.    USE - Used in electric generator hub of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover unit covers the part of the external peripheral surface of the yoke with few eddy currents so that the plate shaped sections constituting the yoke sections are not likely to be misaligned, and are also not likely to be uneven, thus avoiding the contact of the yoke with the permanent magnet even if narrower gaps are formed between the magnet and yoke external peripheral parts of the yoke sections. The yoke is not entirely hardened by a synthetic resin and a part of the external peripheral surface of the yoke is covered, so that the weight increase in the internal fixing unit is slight even with the cover unit, thereby minimizing the weight increase in the electricity generating mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle electric generator hub comprising claw-pole electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of a claw-pole electric generator of bicycle.    Permanent magnet (41)    Ring shaped coil (44)    Yoke (46)    Stator yoke portion (47)    Cover unit (49)
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing with a cell having anode and cathode that are in contact with an electrolyte in an electrolyte container. Battery sludge removing device has a battery sludge/electrolyte suction system with an inlet opening for suction of the electrolyte with unwanted particles into a battery sludge collection tank. Battery sludge containment component (170) of the device returns cleaned electrolyte into the container.    USE - Battery e.g. lead acid battery for a motor vehicle, nickel cadmium battery, nickel metal hybrid battery, maintenance-free battery, lithium ion battery, solar battery and support battery for a computer system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery sludge containment component returns cleaned electrolyte into the electrolyte container, such that the return of the battery sludge back into the electrolyte container is prevented, thus preventing aging and failure of the battery at an early stage, and hence increasing the lifespan of the battery, without requiring a maintenance work such as exchange of the electrolyte or cells or electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a cell of a battery.    Battery (2)    Housing (16)    Battery sludge containment component (170)    Battery sludge (190)    Handle (500)
NOVELTY - The battery connector has a contact piece (20) with a contact plate (21) and a connector plate (23). It also has a cable (10) with a number of individual wires (11) which extend over the entire connector plate as a bundle having an essentially rectangular cross-section and which are connected to that plate. The width of the connector plate is different from the width of the contact plate.    USE - For connecting accumulator batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures a reliable connection between the cable and the battery contact and increases the range of application of the connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS also cover a method of manufacture of such a connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the connector.    cable (10)    individual wires (11)    contact (20)    contact plate (21)    through hole (22)    connector plate (23)    recess (24)    connector (100)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a fuel cell system to generate liquid water and heat energy and its opposite drainage device. The latter comprises: a recovery slot connected to the cell system and with multiple airway holes and an accommodation space to recovery generated liquid water; an absorbent material in said accommodation space to absorb and diffuse the water; and a blower connected to said slot and lead out air in the slot. This system can vaporize liquid water into water vapor by system heat energy, and uses the air led by blower to discharge the vapor outside through airway holes on recoveryslot.
NOVELTY - The invention provides a operate voltage for load running, which comprises: a fuel battery to generate voltage by inner reaction, a feeding device to lead stored liquid fuel in connected battery, a blower to lead out air in connected battery, a detection circuit connected to load circuit to detect load running required voltage and then generate trigger signal, and a voltage conversion circuit connected to battery, detection circuit and load and responded to trigger signal to converse voltage. This system is portable with light weight, and can provide single or multiple size output voltages.
NOVELTY - The arrangement comprises a housing (2) with at least one terminal pol (1a) connected to a first circuit supplying the electrically operated devices (9) of the vehicle and a second circuit connecting the devices (9) to the terminal pol (1a). When the vehicle has to be parked or transported for a longer period the battery (1) is kept in a charged condition by a system of parts (10) connected by a detector unit (7) to an external generating device (11) which can be a solar panel.    USE - The generator with a solar panel is part of an arrangement for charge conservation of the car battery when the vehicle is not used for a longer period.    ADVANTAGE - The state of charge of the battery can be economically kept at a minimally useful level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the system.    Battery (1)    Terminal pol (1a)    Housing (2)    Detector unit (7)    Electrically operated devices (9)    System of parts (10)    Solar panel (11)
NOVELTY - A calculating unit calculates the electrical-storage energy of a secondary battery. A determination unit determines the starting mode of system, based on the calculated electrical-storage energy.    USE - For direct methanol fuel cell system for two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The appropriate starting mode is set in accordance with electrical-storage energy of secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the fuel cell system starting operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A link (8b) connecting manifold (8a) of a separator (8), and portion (8c) where power generation cell is located, comprises flexibility with respect to load. A fixing rod for regulating the movement in the surface direction of the separator by thermal strain during operation, is inserted into each through hole in separator.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of electric power generation unit and gas seal property of manifold in the fuel cell stack can be improved, hence plane-direction movement of a separator caused by thermal strain under a high-temperature environment can be regulated, and damage to power generation cells can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the top elevation view and side view of the flat laminate type fuel cell.    separators (8)    manifold (8a)    link (8b)    portion (8c)    gasket (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a solid polymer fuel cell by using a uniform drying power, where the electrolyte used is perfluorosulfonic acid polymer. The variation in drying power over the fuel cell length is less than 0.05 (moles per second) (amperes per square centimeter). The relative humidity in the oxidant exhaust is measured and the drying is stopped when the humidity reaches 80 percent. The drying power over the fuel cell length is more than about 10-4 Mol/sec.    USE - Used as a power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The method dries the fuel cell uniformly throughout thereby reducing damage and extending the lifetime of the cell. The method can be employed to recover performance in a fuel cell by following a freeze/thaw event.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a design for flow field plate, made of series of linear parallel channels, which is used in fuel cell stacks given in examples.    Oxide flow plate (9)    Inlet manifold opening (16)    Oxidant channels (17)    Outlet manifold opening (18)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane comprises a hygroscopic substrate; and a proton conductive polymer disposed at the inside, one side, or both sides of the hygroscopic substrate.    USE - For a fuel cell used in mobile power sources for automobiles, distributed power sources for houses and public buildings, and small electric sources for electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has a self-humidifying function as well as excellent mechanical properties. The method absorbs water generated in the fuel cell and humidifies the fuel cell, while exhibiting excellent physical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method for preparing a polymer electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell, comprising coating at least one side of a hygroscopic substrate (11) with a proton conductive polymer solution; and drying the proton conductive polymer solution (23, 23'); and    (B) a fuel cell system comprising an electricity generating element comprising a membrane-electrode assembly including a polymer electrolyte membrane including a hygroscopic substrate, and a proton conductive polymer disposed at least one of the inside, one side, and both sides of the hygroscopic substrate, a cathode disposed on one side of the polymer electrolyte membrane, and an anode disposed on the other side of the polymer electrolyte membrane, and separators disposed to contact the cathode and anode of the membrane-electrode assembly, respectively; a fuel supplier; and an oxidant supplier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a process for directly forming a proton conductive polymer membrane.    Hygroscopic substrate (11)    Proton conductive polymer solution (23, 23')    Mold frame (30, 30')
NOVELTY - The cell has power generating units with an electrolyte membrane sandwiched between electrodes, and gas diffusion layers disposed on the electrodes. A covering part (21) is inserted into a gas channel groove. The covering part includes leg portions integrated with coming-off preventing projected portions by a supporting portion. An upper face of the supporting portion is slightly lower than an upper face of a separator.    USE - Used for a power generation system and a movable body (claimed) and as power sources for electric vehicles and as dispersed power sources e.g. co-generation system, for commercial use and for home use.    ADVANTAGE - The upper face of the supporting portion is slightly lower than the upper face of the separator, so that the covering part expands and brought into tight contact with a gasket, thus gas leakage can be prevented in the fuel cell, and hence the degradation in the power generation is prevented. The upper face of the supporting portion is slightly lower than the upper face of the separator, so that the dimensional accuracy requirements for the channel groove in the separator and covering part are relaxed, and the channel grooves become easier to work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a power generation system equipped with a polymer electrolyte fuel cell    (B) a movable body equipped with a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan sectional view of a cell stack.    Channel groove (11)    Covering part (21)    Coming-off preventing projected portions (22)    Electrolyte membrane (102)    Gaskets (105)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (1) made up of a set of cells. A controller (2) determines whether electrolytes of the cells are being dried or not. The controller actuates an air flow rate regulator to elevate a pressure of the air in air flow paths of the cells above a level required in a normal operation of the stack to decrease a velocity of flow of the air in the paths, when the electrolytes are determine to be dried.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The controller actuates the air flow rate regulator to elevate the pressure of the air in the air flow paths of the cells above the level required in the normal operation of the fuel cell stack to decrease the velocity of flow of the air in the paths, when the electrolytes are determine to be dried, thus increasing the time the oxygen contained in the air stays on the surface of the air electrode of the cells. The concentration of oxygen in the air flowing through the air flow paths is thus increased, and hence enhancing the electrochemical reactions near the air inlet of the cells to increase the produced amount of water. The water diffuses over the electrolytes of the cells to keep the electrolytes in the desired wet condition, thus ensuring the stability of operation of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram, which depicts a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Controller (2)    Hydrogen path (3)    Air path (4)    Coolant path (5)
NOVELTY - Preparing a lead-acid battery electrode (I) having a non-lead reticulated substrate defining a circuitous network of pores, comprises: applying a conductive material to at least a portion of the reticulated substrate; and applying an active material to at least a portion of the reticulated substrate.    USE - (I) is useful as a current collector for a lead-acid battery. May be used in electric, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - (I) improves the performance (preferably cycling) of batteries in one or more ways alone or in combination such as specific discharge capacity, positive active mass utilization and discharge/recharge cyclability. (I) provides an improved current collector structure for generating power in batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method of producing a battery having a first electrode with a non-lead reticulated substrate having a circuitous network of open pores, comprises: applying the conductive material to portion of the reticulated substrate; applying an active material to a portion of the reticulated substrate; installing the first electrode in a housing; attaching the first electrode to a first battery terminal; and filling a portion of the housing with an electrolytic solution; and    (b) a method of producing a current collector for battery, comprises: carbonizing an organic material to produce a carbon foam substrate defining a circuitous network of open pores; and applying the metal material to a portion of the carbon foam substrate.
NOVELTY - The system a turbocharger with a primary turbine (24) driven by engine exhaust gasses and a compressor driven by the turbine. The compressor provides compressed inlet air to an air intake. A turbo-generator has a secondary turbine (32) driving an electric generator. An exhaust pipe communicates exhaust from the primary to secondary turbines. An emissions after-treatment device (40) is placed between the turbines.    USE - Engine system.    ADVANTAGE - The emissions after-treatment device is placed between the primary and secondary turbines, so that the gasses entering the device are hotter and of higher density, and enhancing performance and component packaging of the engine system. The higher temperature gasses are helpful in lighting off particulate filters and in regenerating NOx traps, and the increased gas density increases reaction rates due to closer spacing of exhaust gas molecules, while the device is small, and hence reducing size and cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of an engine system.    Air intake (14)    Primary turbine (24)    Compressor (26)    Secondary turbine (32)    Emissions after-treatment device (40)
NOVELTY - The gas-electric hybrid car comprises sequential two-stage turbochargers, in which the smaller turbocharger is connected to an electric generator for sending electricity to batteries when an engine is running. The larger turbocharger is connected to an air compressor when more horsepower from a gasoline motor is required, where a wastegate of the turbochargers is used to keep the generator from spinning to rapidly.    USE - Gas-electric hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization the two-stage turbocharger allows the car to use electrical power all the time, thus requiring fewer batteries with reduced size, and hence providing a much lighter car with better storage space and better gas mileage, and also allowing to built large electric motor in the car, thereby increasing performance and gas mileage of the car.
NOVELTY - Cell includes a gas-passageway connection part (50) between adjacent separators (10,20) and which connects a manifold (80) and a gas passageway (50). The manifold leads reactive gas for each cell.    USE - Used as fuel cell stack with laminated fuel battery cells.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform height of gas-passageway connection part without causing increase in number of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of the fuel cell.    Separators (10,20)    Gas passageway (50)    Gas-passageway connection part (50)    Manifold (80)
NOVELTY - A cluster structure formed with the mixed solution is reduced to obtain a composition. An electric power generation portion produces an electric power using the composite position formed by the liquid level. The fuel supply portion has the mixed solution of the liquid fuel and the water.    USE - For supplying composite fuel to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient supply of liquid fuel to the electric power generation portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell system;    (B) and an electronic device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A porous electronic conduction layer is formed with the multiple division forms. The laminated structure is formed with swelling solid electrolyte layer or a reaction layer or a porous electronic conduction layer.    USE - Used for generating electric charge.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents interfacial removal of the solid electrolyte or the electronic conduction layer in the electrochemical assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell;    (B) a power supply;    (C) and an electronic device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the electrochemical assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A liquid level detector (74) and a resistance measurement device (76) are provided in an upper case (10) and a lower case (20) to determine the liquid other than the dew condensation water. The resistance measurement device determines the resistance value of the liquid produced in the upper case and the lower case.    USE - Used as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures correct detection of the leak of the liquid from the fuel cell stack while preventing permeation of water from the into the stack case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the fuel cell.    Upper case (10)    Lower case (20)    Body member (30)    Liquid level detector (74)    Resistance measurement device (76)
NOVELTY - A groove (22) used for collecting the liquid produced in a stack case is provided at the bottom face (20) of the stack case. The collected liquid from the groove are brought to the liquid reservoir portion (24). A detection unit is used for determining the liquid in the liquid reservoir portion.    USE - Used as power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses expansion of the stack case external shape while reliable detection of the of the generation of liquid within the stack case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the upper case of the fuel cell.    Bottom face (20)    Groove (22)    Liquid reservoir portion (24)    Ejection hole (24a)
NOVELTY - A control portion (100) regulates the supply of gas for electric power generation to a fuel cell based on the change of the generated electric power by a dummy electric power generation cell (200). The fuel cell and the dummy electric power generation cell are supplied with gas for electric power generation to generate electric power.    USE - Power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses poisoning of the fuel cell without providing the sensor which detects the hazardous ingredient in the reformed gas while reducing size and cost of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method of power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control portion (100)    Fuel tank (101)    Evaporator (102)    Modifier (103)    Dummy electric power generation cell (200)
NOVELTY - The switching mechanisms (C1,C2) controls releasing of a secondary motor generator (3) with respect to the rotation elements (9,13). The secondary motor generator is connected to an output member (20) connected to the rotation element (18).    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases power transmission efficiency of the hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the conceptual diagram of the structure of the drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary motor generator (3)    Rotation elements (9,13,18)    Output member (20)    Switching mechanisms (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - A degradation estimation apparatus (300) estimates the degradation state of a main battery (110) in a vehicle (100) based on the usage log data of the main battery. A calculation apparatus (310) computes the evaluation price of the vehicle based on the estimated degradation state.    USE - For vehicles e.g. electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate evaluation of price of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pricing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the price setting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (100)    Main battery (110)    Electric power converter (120)    Degradation estimation apparatus (300)    Calculation apparatus (310)
NOVELTY - The electrical double-layer capacitor has polarizing electrode and electrolyte liquid. The polarizing electrode consist of oxidation diamond.    USE - For electrical storage system of fuel cell for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, back-up power supply for electronic device, mobile communication device and regenerative electrical energy storage system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage capacitance per unit area of electrode of the electrical double layer capacitor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a comparison table of the discharge capacitance per unit area of electrical double layer capacitor using oxidation diamond. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid composition comprises a sulfonyl derivative (1) and a difluoro borate salt (2).    USE - As electrolyte for electrochemical device (claimed) such as secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell and dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid composition has high electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic liquid composition comprises a sulfonyl derivative of formula (1) and a difluoro borate salt of formula (2).    R1, R2 = 1-4C alkyl, however R1 and R2 may combine to form a ring;    X, Y = 1-4C fluoroalkyl group, however X and Y may combine to form a ring; and    R3, R4 = 1-4C alkyl, however R3 and R4 may combine to form a ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrochemical device comprising the ionic liquid composition.
NOVELTY - The case (20) accommodates fuel cell stack (1) formed by laminating cells (2), between upper case (22) and lower case (21). The deep portion (41) and shallow portion (42) are provided along cell lamination direction in the lower case.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance property of fuel cell stack is increased and rigidity of case is ensured appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The sectional view of case of fuel cell.    fuel cell stack (1)    cell (2)    case (20)    lower case (21)    upper case (22)    deep portion (41)    shallow portion (42)
NOVELTY - A switching unit (6) tracks an increase in a load matched with an increase in a required load in a consumption section (2). The switching unit stops the supply of electric power (5) to a load section (4), and starts the supply of electric power to the consumption section when the required load in the consumption section increases.    USE - For producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively respond to increase in required load of demand side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of power generating equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power generating equipment (1)    Consumption section (2)    Load section (4)    Electric power (5)    Switching unit (6)
NOVELTY - The sensor comprises detection piece (2) and compensation piece (4) connected in series in a sealed housing. A metal plate (10) wound with coil (12) made of noble metal such as platinum dispersed with zirconia is placed in the concave region (8) in each of the detection and compensation pieces. The coil of compensation piece is coated with silica film. The carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation filter and organic matter suction filter are provided at the cap of the detection piece.    USE - For fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The start time of detection operation after the power supply is switched ON, is shortened. The sensor is of simple structure and has high poisoning-proof property with respect to sulfur dioxide (SO2) and hexamethyl disiloxane (HMDSO).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the contact combustion type hydrogen sensor in a cap removed state.
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (4) has tank part structural-members (8,9) connected to longitudinal-direction both-ends (5a) of multiple tubes (5). A resin coating is applied to the inner wall along the width-direction both-ends (5b) and longitudinal-direction both-ends of each tube, where the tank part structural-members contact.    USE - For use in cooling of a fuel cell in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids faults e.g. obstruction of the tube by coating liquid. Prevents deterioration of the heat exchange capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coating layer formation method for heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing which expands and shows the principal part in the heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (4)    Tubes (5)    Longitudinal-direction both-ends (5a)    Width-direction both-ends (5b)    Tank part structural-members (8,9)
NOVELTY - A controller is provided to regulate the power transmission based on the voltage of ancillary equipment battery. A reverse direction voltage rise power transmission mode is operated wherein voltage of ancillary equipment battery is supplied to the electric components.    USE - For converting current used in driving of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power transmission operation of vehicle. Reduces weight and manufacturing cost of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the reverse direction voltage rise power transmission control operation of direct current converter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fuel reservoir (22) stores fuel. At least one electrochemical fuel cell stack (20,21) delivers electrical power form the fluid fuel. An airflow path (12) extends between an inlet port and an outlet port on the outer surface of a housing via cathode elements in the fuel cell stack. A refueling port (16) is also provided on the outer surface of the housing.    USE - For vehicles e.g. motor bikes. Also for use in providing e.g. domestic power for permanent or temporary accommodating, emergency power, mobile office power, outdoor lighting and in running portable appliances such as portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - Enables removal from vehicle to be used as alternative power source for other applications. Facilitates easy maintenance, enables swapping of power units and allows use of same power unit in more than one vehicle since power unit is removable. Enables integration with vehicle for optimum ease of use, versatility and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrically powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the fuel cell power unit.    Airflow path (12)    Refueling port (16)    Fuel cell stack (20,21)    Fuel reservoir (22)
NOVELTY - The stack has an electricity generating unit with unit cells. A set of stacked electricity generators (11) with a separator are placed at both sides of a membrane electrode assembly. A set of cooling plates releases heat generated from the generators. The plates have different heat release rates depending on their positions with respect to the generators. The plate located near a center of the stack has higher release rate.    USE - Used in a fuel system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Cooling plate located near the center of the stack has higher heat release rate in order to maintain a uniform temperature distribution through entire region of the stack by quickly absorbing the heat locally generated in the generator, thereby improving cooling efficiency of fuel stack system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a heat emission structure for a stack.    Electricity generators (11)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)    Separator (13)    Flow passages (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery with a capacitor and battery cells (2-4), which are connected in series to a voltaic stack by cell contacts. An electric motor is energized by the stack for driving the vehicle. Each cell has an electrical charging unit, which are formed as fuel cells. The charging units are formed as output terminals of windings of an electric generator. The battery cells are charged separately and based on the drive conditions of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric vehicle such as electric bicycle, electrically drivable trailer, and electric wheel chair, and hybrid drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are charged separately, thus increasing the life span of the battery cells such that the battery cells are utilized in a cost-effective manner. The utilization of the capacitor in the battery, thus the vehicle consumes less energy and the vehicle is light in weight, and hence reducing the construction, assembly and manufacturing costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical assembly with a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a bicycle with a trailer.    Wheel (1)    Battery cells (2-4)    Electrical charging units (6-8)    Switch (10)    Electric motor (11)
NOVELTY - The unit has a housing (3) with a connector that is designed in the form of conductor strip and for connection to a battery pole (2). A distributor is arranged at the housing and electrically connected with the connector. The housing has locking hooks (9, 12, 24), edge area (19) and plugging pin (22) for engaging a battery (1) at an edge (4), a side surface (21) and insert opening (23), where the hooks are flexibly designed.    USE - Used for connecting multiple electrical consumers e.g. electrical conductors to a battery in an engine compartment of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of flexible locking hooks enables detachable fastening of the connection unit to different battery types in a simple manner, without requiring defined fastening units for the batteries. The connector is designed in the form of conductor strip in a cost-effective manner and exerts only a less clamping force on the battery pole. The locking hooks can be designed in a cost-effective manner and enables secure fastening of the connection unit to the battery. The locking hooks also allow simple and secure mounting of the connection unit to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery with a connecting unit for connecting multiple consumers to a battery pole.    Battery (1)    Battery pole (2)    Housing (3)    Edge (4)    Locking hooks (9, 12, 24)    Edge area (19)    Side surface (21)    Plugging pin (22)    Insert opening (23)
NOVELTY - A wind-energy truck or coach without fuel is disclosed, which features that the airflow generated by running vehicle can continuously generate sufficient electric energy for drive the vehicle.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to one automobile bicycle double power supply method and its power structure, which adopts two same powers as main power and prepare power with main power first used each time,wherein, after several drives, the main power starts to be not enough; then it starts prepare power to compensate till used over with journals times add; the main power corrupts, then buying new power as prepare power and the original prepare power is changed as main power; the new formed double powers are used by above method and fix two powers on the left and right sides of back rack of bicycle.
NOVELTY - Plane fuel battery, fuel battery monomer and corresponding method, particular to the electric connection for plane fuel battery that comprises a membrane electrode group and two porous net conductors. Wherein, using a thermosetting material to fix the anode and cathode catalytic electrodes with net or porous conductor as the electrodes to draw charge of fuel battery; the battery monomer comprises a membrane electrode group, a proton exchange membrane, a anode and cathode catalytic electrodes; the manufacture method for net conductor comprises, combining the two catalytic electrodes on two sides of proton exchange membrane, forming membrane group, transfer printing the adhesive glue on its surface, and fixing the conductor on surface of membrane electrode. The invention can increase greatly the assembly density and the rate of effective reaction area.    USE - For fuel cell applications.
NOVELTY - Gas diffusion layer material and preparation method for fuel cell, which is characterized in that the material comprises carbon fiber felt as base, carbon black as filling phase, and adhesive agent. The preparation technique comprises, dipping carbon black with nitric acid or hydrochloric acid, drying, mixing the dried carbon black and adhesive agent to prepared solution, dipping and treating the felt in the mixed solution, smoothing and high temperature thermal treating, and obtaining the product. The product has well monocell property and needs low cost.    USE - For fuel cell applications.
NOVELTY - A voltage measuring section determines the voltage of a discharge target battery. A control section operates a switching section using pulse width modulation according to the determined voltage of the battery so that energy, consumed in a discharge resistor, is made constant.    USE - For battery pack used in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid discharging of battery voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a voltage discharging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of battery discharging apparatus.
NOVELTY - A separator inextricably formed of a gas flow path surface and refrigerant flow path surface formed with reaction gas flow paths and refrigerant flow paths respectively. The gas flow path surface has parallel-formed linear gas flow paths that are divided into flow path groups by a gas flow connection unit. The refrigerant flow path surface has linear refrigerant flow paths inextricably formed with linear gas paths. A refrigerant flow path connection unit inextricably formed with gas flow connection unit, connects the linear refrigerant flow paths in parallel.    USE - For fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient generation of electric power is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: gas separator for fuel battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the fuel battery cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas passageway division beams (212B1,212B2)    gas-passage way pattern (212P)    flow-path formation beams (212L)    separator (260A)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (P2) detects the pressure of the oxidizing gas supplied to a fuel battery (20). A pressure-adjusting valve (C2) adjusts the pressure of the oxidizing gas. A controller adjusts the opening-degree of the pressure-adjusting valve based on pressure detected by pressure sensor. The controller increases the opening-degree of pressure-adjusting valve when abnormality of pressure sensor is detected.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be operated for a while without immediately stopping the battery operation, when abnormality in pressure sensor is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (10)    fuel battery (20)    controller (50)    air compressor (C1)    pressure-adjusting valve (C2)    pressure sensor (P2)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte film is composed of two phases including domain phase comprising electrolyte polymer, and matrix phase comprising a polymer inhibiting electrolyte polymer from swelling. The film has continuous three-dimensional structure enabling proton transfer among the domains of electrolyte polymer. The polymer is a resin having methanol-proof property and water resistance property, and glass transition temperature of -30-400 degreesC.    USE - For phase separation type polymer electrolyte film used for multilayer polymeric electrolyte film and electrode-polymeric electrolyte film assembly used in fuel cell (all claimed) such as solid polymer type fuel cell (PEFC) and direct methanol supply type fuel cell (DMFC) used in electric power generation for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high methanol and water shielding, high proton conductivity and low membrane resistance are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of polymeric electrolyte film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining the cell for methanol transmittance measurement.
NOVELTY - A separator plate assembly (20) for a fuel cell, comprises a separator plate layer (22); a first nonporous, hydrophobic flow field layer (24) adjacent a first side of the separator plate layer; and a second nonporous, hydrophobic flow field layer (26) adjacent a second side of the separator plate layer.    USE - For use in a cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator plate assembly is cost-effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a separator plate assembly for use in a fuel cell, comprising forming a separator plate layer and flow field layer(s), using flake graphite and a hydrophobic resin for forming at least one of the separator plate layer or the flow field layer such that the at least one layer is nonporous and hydrophobic, and securing the flow field layer to the separator plate layer using the hydrophobic resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagrammatic, perspective illustration of a separator plate assembly.    Separator plate assembly (20)    Separator plate layer (22)    Flow field layers (24, 26)    Flow channels (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel cell (10) with cathode and anode. A fuel composition (24) having primary and auxiliary fuels is provided. The auxiliary fuel has a compound with standard reduction potential more negative than reduction potential of hydrogen gas. A circuit connecting the cathode and anode is provided. The composition is contacted with the anode to oxidize the composition to get electricity from the cell.    USE - Used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel composition is contacted with the anode to oxidize the composition to get electricity from the fuel cell, thus efficiently producing high power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (14)    Anode (20)    Fuel chamber (22)    Fuel composition (24)
NOVELTY - A swaging sleeve is attached to an anchor which is attached to a cable, such that the sleeve is extending away from the cable. The swaging sleeve is swaged inwardly onto the swaging surface (22) of the rigging fixture (16) so as to mechanically lock the rigging fixture to the anchor.    USE - For attaching rigging fixture to ends of synthetic cable. Can be used for swaging an automotive battery terminal onto a the end of an electrical cable.    ADVANTAGE - The rigging fixture is efficiently attached to the synthetic cable by the provision of simple attachment structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the swaging coupler.    rigging fixture(22) swaging surface (16)    swaging coupler(34) socket (30)
NOVELTY - A open phase detecting circuit provides metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) rectification permission signal to allow lower arm metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) of a phase to be conductive, when phase voltage of next phase is higher than a positive electrode potential of secondary battery. A lower arm driver circuit controls driving lower arm MOSFET according to permission signal.    USE - For use in electromechanical inverter-housed motor generator (claimed) of motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - High accuracy rectification is assured even during open phase occurrence, by changing metal oxide rectification to diode rectification and so short circuit of upper and lower arm metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electromechanical inverter-housed motor generator using metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) rectifying device.    inverter-housed motor generator (M/G) (10)    MOS rectifying device (100)    interface circuit (220)    host controller (CU)
NOVELTY - The method involves sensing a hydraulic fluid temperature in a fluid circuit (22). The fluid is warmed by circulating the fluid through portions of the circuit bypassing a hydraulic motor (26), if sensed fluid temperature is below a safe operating temperature. The hydraulic fluid is slowly supplied to the motor when the fluid reaches safe operating temperature to gradually bring the motor to desired speed.    USE - Used for operating a hydraulic control system to drive an auxiliary power source in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, boat and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic fluid is slowly supplied to the hydraulic motor when the hydraulic fluid reaches the safe operating temperature to gradually bring the hydraulic motor to the desired speed, thus automatically commencing full power operation, and hence allowing a hydraulic control system to gently overcome inertial effects, greatly reducing wear and increasing the hydraulic control system component lifetimes. The method thus enables the hydraulic control system to generate precise electrical output characteristics e.g. frequency output, along with prolonged life of the hydraulic control system, thus reducing warranty returns and costs of the system, while greatly increasing customer satisfaction and good will.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a hydraulic circuit in a hydraulic control system.    Hydraulic circuit (12)    Hydraulic pump (16)    Fluid circuit (22)    Hydraulic motor (26)    Auxiliary power source (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a transition leg integral with and extending at an angle from a flat plated metal tab having apertures (14, 16). A Tap-like appendage (22) integral with and extending from the leg is in non-coplanar and non-overlying relationship with the tab. The appendage extends away from the tab in a plane parallel to the tab. The apertures are utilized for non-electrically securing a cable to the appendage.    USE - Used for terminating an electric cable of an automotive vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apertures of the flat plated metal tab are utilized for non-electrically securing the cable to the integral appendage for grounding purposes, thus anchoring the cable/wiring harness relative to cover so that the cable does not move against a grounding terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective utilization of an electrical cable termination device.    Flat plated metal tab (12)    Apertures (14, 16)    Crimping tabs (18, 20)    Tab-like appendage (22)    Transition leg (24)
NOVELTY - A low resistance circuit is used to dissipate an electrical charge due to a fuel cell stack or a vehicle system capacitance. An airbag inflator or a chemical reaction is used to produce an inert gas for purging a reactant gas from the anode side of a fuel cell stack while diluting an exhaust stream to reduce potential energy stored within the fuel cell stack.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates removal of energy from fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the control logic diagram of emergency energy purge system.
NOVELTY - The method involves converting mechanical vibration of a vehicle or walking motion into electrical energy by using piezoelectric cantilever. Mechanical stress of compression/tension induced by the vehicle motion is converted into electro/magnetic energy by piezoelectric crystals. Mechanical energy of installation of the vehicle is converted into energy storage and electrical generation by gear/spring assemblies.    USE - Used for recharging a power source e.g. battery, of a consumer electronic product e.g. calculator, cellular, GPS and child seat safety electronics, that is utilized in an automotive environment.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to robustly power and regenerate the power source such as battery, without need for any human interaction. The method enables to convert all harnessing features of an automotive environment such as light, heat and vibration, into electrical energy for operation or regeneration of the electronic system.
NOVELTY - Refrigerant substitution manifolds (4a-4d) are linked to refrigerant flow paths (5a,5b) in each separator. A flow path switching mechanism selectively connects each refrigerant substitution manifold with an external pressure gas supply and a refrigerant storage. Refrigerant in a refrigerant flow path is sent to a refrigerant substitution manifold with pressurized gas introduced from another refrigerant substitution manifold during fuel cell shutdown.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient operation during restarting by ejecting refrigerant in fuel cell quickly and completely according to fuel cell condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of a separator of a fuel cell.    Refrigerant substitution manifolds (4a-4d)    Refrigerant flow paths (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - A fuel composition comprises a fuel, and an antifungal agent or a disinfectant/microbicide for a fuel cell.    USE - Used in a fuel cell (claimed), e.g. a direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides stability to the fuel cell over a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell using the above fuel composition.    Liquid fuel container (1)    Fuel composition (2)    Filtration film (3)    Connection part (4)    Inlet tube (5)    Fuel introduction path (6)    Cells (7)    Fuel cell stack main body (8)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a pair of electrode catalyst layers and a pair of gaseous-diffusion layers provided on both sides of an electrolyte film. The electrode catalyst layer contains catalyst metal which promotes proton-conductive component and electrode process. The electrode catalyst layer and/or gaseous-diffusion layer contains slightly soluble metal salt.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell used as power supply for moving component such as motor vehicle, and battery for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent elution inhibitory effect of catalyst metal. The fuel cell using the electrode has excellent durability, battery characteristics and electric-power generation ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the change of velocity of cell voltage of fuel cell with respect to time. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Water accelerator (400) accelerates water emitted from fuel cell (200). The discharge port (512) at lower side of vehicle, ejects the accelerated water.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle,    ADVANTAGE - Scattering of water generated in fuel cell vehicle from rear is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the discharge port of fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (200)    water accelerator (400)    housing (410)    cavity (412)    rotating device (420)    blade (422)    drain pipe (510)    discharge port (512)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery is equipped with anode grating that consists of lead-calcium-tin alloy including selenium (0.001-0.05 mass%) and barium (0.001-0.05 mass%).    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of anode grating is suppressed. Since the elongation of grating is suppressed, the reduction in current collection efficiency and internal short circuit of lead storage battery are suppressed. The durability of lead storage battery is improved. The lead storage battery is favorably used at high temperature.
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has positive electrode lattice material which consists of lead-calcium-tin alloy. The lead-calcium-tin alloy contains (in mass%) aluminum (0.001-0.03) and selenium (0.001-0.05).    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lead storage battery has high durability, and the reduction in current collection efficiency and internal short circuit produced by corrosion are suppressed, since corrosion of positive electrode lattice material is suppressed. The electrode has uniform mechanical strength, and therefore the generation of local cracks is suppressed.
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material contains an additive in the form of synthetic lignin which has a molecular weight of 17000 to 20000. The lignin is formed by combining carbon black and oil. The carbon black is used as a raw material and has a specific surface area of 150 to 300 grams per square meter. The density of the oil is 0.2 to 0.35 gram per cubic centimeter.    USE - For idling stop (ISS) motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves charging acceptance property, and extends lifetime of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph of the relation between charging acceptance property and the amounts of lignin and carbon black. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Burner port of the burner (3) ejects the air-fuel mixture. The single chamber-type fuel cell (7) is heated through the electrolyte of the burner port and the electric power is generated. A specified region of the burner port is formed using an electrolyte.    USE - For gas fitting with fuel cell for generating electric power to drive fan of infrared stove, and for water heater, gas oven, rice cooker, stove, grill, mall water boiler and to drive solenoid valve, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Need to remove the heated structure is avoided by forming specified region of burner port using electrolyte of the fuel cell, and so the structure is simplified and the manufacturing cost is reduced. Number of components is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of the infrared stove.    stove (1)    burner (3)    single chamber type fuel cell (7)    fan (11)    air electrode (13)
NOVELTY - Roller bearing (4) supports the rotary shaft (3), so that the shaft freely rotates inside the housing (2). A seal (16) formed using press-work of corrosion-resistant steel plate, is at both ends of the roller bearing.    USE - For compressor in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By forming the seal using corrosion-resistant steel plate, the rust formed on the seal by the organic gas and water steam and passed onto the inside of bearing is prevented. The grease leak to the bearing exterior is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bearing.    housing (2)    rotary shaft (3)    roller bearing (4)    inner ring (13)    seal (16)
NOVELTY - A holder case (20) comprises an insulation plate (21) below an armored can (11), and an insulation plate (22) on a sealing board (12). A coupler (23) connecting the insulation plates is provided. Several secondary batteries (10) are interposed along an up-down direction between the insulation plates.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power supply device can be stably used for a long period of time even if it is used in an environment which receives large amount of intense vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical section view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    secondary batteries (10)    armored can (11)    sealing board (12)    holder case (20)    insulation plates (21,22)    coupler (23)
NOVELTY - The metal plate material is circularly bent to form an electrode holding portion (2) having a pair of clampings (4,5) at its ends. The clampings are connected to the bolt with worm wheel (9b). The rotary shaft (7) with worm (7a) gears with the worm wheel, to turn it to the circular direction of holding portion. The clampings approach each other by the rotation of the rotary shaft for securing the electrode holding portion to the battery post.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the battery terminal.    battery terminal (1)    electrode holding portion (2)    wire connection (3)    clampings (4,5)    rotary shaft (7)    worm (7a)    bolt (9)    worm wheel (9b)
NOVELTY - A time constant is calculated from initial discharging voltage value, to correct the threshold value of discharge voltage. The lifetime of battery is determined when the minimum discharge voltage values among several stored discharge voltages, exceeds the corrected threshold value.    USE - For lead battery for engine of motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lifetime of the battery is detected correctly by correcting time constant with respect to increase in electrical resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the operation of battery controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An air supply unit (152) stops air supply into cooling system (30) when air pressure in cooling system reaches a preset pressure. A detector (154) detects air pressure in cooling system. An analog-to-digital (A/D) converter (156) performs digital conversion of detected air pressure and outputs it as air pressure data. A discrimination unit (158) discriminates whether air pressure of cooling system exists in predetermined range after a preset time passage, when supply of the air stopped, to output control signal.    USE - For testing battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mass production of the battery is enabled. The durability of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery testing system; and    (2) battery testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the cooling system testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cooling system (30)    air supply unit (152)    detector (154)    A/D converter (156)    discrimination unit (158)
NOVELTY - The system has a calculator to estimate the hot water supply time based on the energy consumption of each house and carbon dioxide emission parameters, when the bath spread time or predicted hot water supply demand reaches the peak level. The stop time of warm water supply is changed based on the start time, energy consumption and emission parameters so as to minimize the stop time.    USE - For power generation system using gas engine or fuel cell or hot water supply system, used in domestic and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The water supply start or stop time is changed easily and quickly due to reliable evaluation of parameters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of combined cycle power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of combined cycle power generation system.    fuel cell (1)    hot water tank (2)    bathtub (5)    warm water supply system (10)    control panel (40)
NOVELTY - A packing portion (102) seals electrode body comprised with separator between positive electrode plate (106) and negative electrode plate (104). A positive electrode terminal is connected to the positive electrode plate while a negative electrode terminal is connected to the negative electrode plate. The packing portion is made up of laminate film adhered to the positive electrode terminal and negative electrode terminal.    USE - For e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves mounting property, and increases volumetric efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective of the structure of the battery.    Packing portion (102)    Negative electrode plate (104)    Positive electrode plate (106)    Weld (108,110)
NOVELTY - Wind energy can be used to electric vehicle along with battery or fuel cell. The battery or fuel cell is for initial running and above certain speed (30 kmph) the turbine rotates faster and more electric current is produced. Using inverter the electric motor of the vehicle works.
NOVELTY - The fixed sizing stop portions (13,14) and a seal lip (12) are formed between a pair of separators (5). The seal lip is in close contact with the inner surface of the separators. The fixed sizing stop portions define an interval between pair of separators during assembling a stack integrally formed on both inner and outer peripheral sides of the seal lip to receive a compression load.    USE - For fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The compression rate of the seal lip is controlled by the fixed sizing stop portion and thin separators. The seal lip collapse generated during compressing the gasket is suppressed, by providing the fixed sizing stop portions adjacent to the seal lip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the seal structure casing of a fuel battery cell.    fuel battery cell (1)    separators (5)    seal structure casing (8)    gasket (9)    seal lip (12)    fixed sizing stop portion (13,14)
NOVELTY - The device has a data processing unit (2) with a signal input (3) for detecting illegal activity at a mobile system, and a transmitting unit (6) for transmitting an alarm signal. A supply input supplies an operating voltage to both units (2, 6). Energy storage maintains the energy supply to the units (2, 6) in case of non-suitable operating voltage. The energy storage is formed by double layer capacitors (11, 12).    USE - Used for a mobile system (Claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, container, trailer or commercial vehicle, for protecting against theft.    ADVANTAGE - The double layer capacitors have life span of around 90000 hours in the range of the life span of the vehicle, thus reducing maintenance cost of the device. The utilization of the double layer capacitors makes possible to place the device in places that can be access with difficulty. The capacitors maintain the function of the device for a longer period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a theft warning device.    Theft warning device (1)    Data processing unit (2)    Transmitting unit (6)    Micro controller (8)    Double layer capacitors (11, 12)
NOVELTY - A relay disconnects a semaphore control system from the general network, and connects the disconnected control system to a battery/inverter assembly, during power supply failure. The assembly generates alternating current (AC) to the control system through the relay.    USE - For semaphore. Also for connection to an IC engine of a vehicle to charge a battery of an auxiliary system.    ADVANTAGE - The semaphore is operated with a back-up system efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the mobile alternating current (AC) supply system.
NOVELTY - A solar battery board connected with a controller, is installed on a top bracket. The solar battery board supplies power to an accumulator to extend the electric drive distance and the using time of accumulator after charging.    USE - Mounted on electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle including solar energy drive appending.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining correlation between a remaining capacity and a reset voltage of the battery obtained by subtracting a value obtained by multiplying an occurrence amount by a memory effect occurrence amount correction value. An internal resistance and an initial voltage are calculated. The remaining capacity is estimated based on the calculated battery internal resistance and initial voltage of the battery.    USE - Used for detecting a battery`s remaining capacity to drive a motor in a vehicle such as hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity is estimated based on the calculated battery internal resistance and initial voltage of the battery, thus precisely detecting the remaining capacity of the battery without completely discharging the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply apparatus comprising a battery unit including rechargeable batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representing a construction of a power supply apparatus.    Remaining capacity detection device (10)    Voltage detection portion (12)    Temperature detection portion (14)    Battery unit (20)    Rechargeable batteries (22)
NOVELTY - The absorption/reflection sensor (1) is placed in the path of a cathode exhaust (2). The sensor outputs a signal (3) upon detecting a contaminant e.g. dark brown effluent in the cathode exhaust. The signal can alert a driver, set a maintenance code, or disable a vehicle.    USE - For detecting contaminant e.g. dark brown effluent in cathode exhaust of fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates detection of degradation of fuel cell membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of sensor.    Absorption/reflection sensor (1)    Cathode exhaust (2)    Signal (3)
NOVELTY - A control unit is used for determining the generation of abnormality when the electrical storage amount required for the electric power generation starting operation of a fuel cell in an electrical storage unit (2). An electric power generation stop unit performs the electric power generation stop of the fuel cell with a predetermined electric power generation stop operation.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses reduction of the durability of the fuel cell based on deterioration of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Electrical storage unit (2)    Intelligent power module (5)    Voltmeter (6)    External load apparatus (7)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) is used for inspecting a secondary battery (40) during starting of the system even if the inspection of a fuel cell stack (10) is not completed. The required power of the system is outputted when the secondary battery judges that the power is more than the sum total of the electric power required for starting the fuel cell.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces time during start of power supply of the system thus ensuring rapid system start up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the motor vehicle having fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel gas supply system (1)    Oxidation gas supply system (2)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Secondary battery (40)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - A cross valve is arranged between a master waste heat circuit and a thermal load side circuit to switch flow of heat absorption fluid from the master waste heat circuit (6) and thermal load side circuit (22). The waste heat of the heat absorption fluid circulates through the master waste heat circuit to an electric power generating apparatus (30).    USE - For waste heat management.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces system construction cost of the heat source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective drawing of the heat source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heating apparatus (1)    Master waste heat circuit (6)    Water storage tank (8)    Thermal load side circuit (22)    Electric power generating apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - A filling tank is provided with a space for vaporization gas of filled liquid fuel. A temperature control unit controls the temperature of vaporization gas according to filling amount of vaporization gas.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel consumption by increasing volume of vaporization gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart explaining tank pressure-temperature measurement processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst coating material contains a fluorine-containing polymer having sulfonic acid group as compound (C) having proton exchange group. The compound (C) is provided at catalyst layer of gas diffusion electrode of proton exchange-type fuel cell. The gas diffusion electrode is joined to ion exchange membrane used as electrolyte. The equivalent weight of fluorine-containing polymer is 1080-840 g/equivalent based on equivalent weight of polymer precursor having sulfonyl fluoride (-SO2F) group as terminal.    USE - For proton exchange film-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Coating material improves the output capability of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between equivalent weight of electrode catalyst coating material, and overvoltage value. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrode has catalyst layer comprising metal particles and/or metal support particles, and alkyl cellulose having ionic group, as binder.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply of motor vehicle, portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and digital camera, domestic electric power supply machine, passenger car, bus and ship.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell using the electrode has excellent durability with respect to fuel, high output density and industrial production property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell using above electrode as anode.
NOVELTY - The metal mold (1) has a stationary retainer plate and a movable retainer plate that form a rectangular plate shaped cavity (6) into which a molding material is filled from a sprue (7). A triangular plate shaped fan gate (8) is extended with the base end at one end surface of the cavity to the sprue in the vertex (8b). A material retention portion (9) that extends to the other end surface of the cavity is formed.    USE - For producing molded product such as separator (claimed) for fuel cells by injection stamping volume reduction of molding material.    ADVANTAGE - An excellent productivity is obtainable in a mass production scale from a bad fluid molding material. The injection stamping of the casting of a thin plate with a high plate thickness precision is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the metal mold for injection stamping.    metal mold (1)    cavity (6)    sprue (7)    fan gate (8)    vertex (8b)    material retention portion (9)
NOVELTY - A V-shaped battery fitting (2) is attached to the battery box (10) from the upper direction. An annular clamp (5) is depressed onto the fitting, so that the electrode connection portion (3) of the fitting is pushed towards the battery box, to fasten the electrode connection portion to the battery box.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal is attached to the battery box reliably even in narrow space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective and sectional views of a battery terminal in the state attached to a battery box.    battery terminal (1)    V-shaped battery fitting (2)    electrode connection portion (3)    slit (3c)    wire connection region (4)    annular clamp (5)    battery box (10)
NOVELTY - A switching valve (118) is used for selecting the connection state of a cooling fan (106) contained from each inlet port (114,116) based on the suction state of the sucked air. The cooling fan is used for supplying indoor air to a battery (120).    USE - For cooling electrical storage mechanism installed in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling efficiency even if the inlet port is obstructed with the luggage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the cooling device of electrical storage mechanism.    Cooling fan (106)    Inlet port (114,116)    Switching valve (118)    Battery (120)
NOVELTY - Multiple generator driving wheels (2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6') serves as electric replenishment portions with respect to a battery (B). The multiple generator driving wheels are operated only at time of braking of a vehicle body. The vehicle body also has motor driving wheels (1.1') that requires predetermined power source coming from the battery.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures electric vehicle at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the bottom plan view of the front portion of the vehicle body.    Generator driving wheels (2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6,6')    Motor driving wheels (1.1')    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - An N-type semiconductor (20) is inserted into a liquid phase or a gaseous phase medium (10) containing a nitrogen-containing compound (Nc). The nitrogen-containing compound is then photolysed by decomposing into nitrogen (200) and hydrogen (300) by irradiating the medium with light.    USE - In light fuel cell (claimed) for decomposing nitrogen-containing compounds, such as ammonia, urea and protein, contained in livestock farming waste material, forest waste material, and biomass, into nitrogen and hydrogen useful as energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The photolysis method enables effective conversion of nitrogen-containing compounds into nitrogen and hydrogen useful as energy source, without producing harmful nitrate ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light fuel cell (60) having N-type semiconductor electrode and its counter electrode (30) inserted into a liquid-phase medium. The electrodes are connected with an external conducting wire (40) to form an external circuit (50). The external circuit generates a photoelectric current (80) and simultaneously decomposes the nitrogen-containing compound in the medium by carrying out light irradiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the light fuel cell.    liquid-phase medium (10)    N-type semiconductor (20)    counter electrode (30)    external conducting wire (40)    external circuit (50)    light fuel cell (60)    photoelectric current (80)    nitrogen (200)    hydrogen (300)    nitrogen-containing compound (Nc)
NOVELTY - The installation has a fuel cell (12) with an anode (14) supplied with hydrogen via an anodic supply duct (18) by a hydrogen reservoir and a reforming device (28), and a cathode (16) supplied with atmospheric air via a cathodic supply duct (20). A primary compressor (40) coupled mechanically to a primary turbine (44) that is arranged in a cathodic exhaust duct (22), compresses the air at a primary pressure to increase the air flow.    USE - Used to be embedded in a motor vehicle for producing electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor compresses the air at a primary pressure to increase the air flow, thus increasing the quantity of electricity produced by the fuel cell. The compressor is mechanically coupled to the primary turbine that is arranged in the cathodic exhaust duct, thus optimizing output of the installation. The anode can be supplied with hydrogen by the hydrogen reservoir, during starting or brutal accelerations of the vehicle, to reduce the excessive reaction time of the reforming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electricity producing installation embedded in a motor vehicle.    Fuel cell (12)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Anodic supply duct (18)    Cathodic supply duct (20)    Cathodic exhaust duct (22)    Reforming device (28)    Primary compressor (40)    Primary turbine (44)
NOVELTY - The method involves constituting several groups (81) of electrochemical cells of a fuel cell by connecting or disconnecting their membrane-electrode assemblies such that current density traversing a cell is maintained in predetermined interval. An operating mode of the cells that determine field or interval from current density values in which the cells operate is controlled.    USE - Used in an electrochemical cell modules operation controlling system, for controlling operation of electrochemical cell modules of a fuel cell (claimed) of a motor vehicle in the field of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The current density traversing the cell is maintained in the predetermined interval, thus permitting to preserve life duration of the fuel cell. The current density is maintained in the interval to preserve optimal hydration conditions of the membrane-electrode assembly irrespective of electric speed of the fuel cell. The method does not require cathode gas humidifying step, thus permitting to obtain volume and cost gain of the fuel cell, and to obtain energy gain as the fuel cell presents low thermal losses. The method permits to attain gain over the efficiency of the system on complete operation cycle of the fuel cell, by prohibiting the operation at low current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system of controlling operation of electrochemical cell modules of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell`s modules operation controlling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Groups of electrochemical cells (81)    Reformat (83)    Air (85)    Cooling liquid (87)    Junction box (106)
NOVELTY - The shunt has two copper bars (3a, 3b) and a thermally invariant resistive bar (4) inserted between the copper bars and connected to one of positive and negative terminals of a battery of a vehicle. The copper bars have ends welded to ends of the resistive bar. The copper bars are formed by compacting copper wires (1) that are housed in an insulating tube (2) and form an electrical conductor connected to one of the terminals.    USE - Used as a resistor grid in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The copper bars having ends welded to ends of thermally invariant resistive bar are formed by compacting coppers wires which form electrical conductor, thus permitting to directly form the measuring shunt on the conductor and hence simplifying the mounting of the measuring shunt while eliminating the need for case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a measuring shunt formed on a conductor.    Copper wires (1)    Insulating tube (2)    Copper bars (3a, 3b)    Thermally invariant resistive bar (4)
NOVELTY - The valve disc moves between two positions to control flow of fluid through the fluid channel. An opening is covered for the disc to prevent fluid from flowing through the channel. A supporting piece positioned adjacent the opening supports the disc when the disc assumes an opening closing state.    USE - For regulating flow of fluid to provide sufficient support for e.g. seal in high pressure environments. May be used for delivery of alternative fuel such as hydrogen or compressed gas in a vehicle. The vehicle may also be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the risk that the seal will be cut and be abraded particularly in a high pressure environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fluid flow regulating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the flow regulating apparatus.    Armature (1)    Actual seal (2)    Pilot spool (3)    Sealing spud (4)    Spring (5)
NOVELTY - A controller increases back pressure setting value of a pressure adjusting valve at cathode exit side of fuel cell, to change oxidation gas supply state, when failure is detected through voltage change after operation stop.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-leak of fuel gas from anode side to cathode side is suppressed, after failure detection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell driving device; and    (2) operation method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining failure detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A polarizing electrode has a current collector (2) of a metal plane foil, and an anchor coat layer (3) on a major surface of a collector. An electrode layer (4) is formed either on the anchor coat layer or the collector. The anchor coat layer contains conductive carbon (6) and a binder (7). The conductive carbon is graphitized carbon black and the binder contains ammonium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, rubber polymer, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone and isobutylene-maleic anhydride alternating copolymer.    USE - Used for an electrochemical capacitor used as such as an uninterruptible power system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A thickness reduction can be attained and the electrode layer can directly formed on the anchor coat layer. Satisfactory bonding strength can be ensured between the current collector and the electrode layer to attain enhancement of energy density and power density leading to realization of low resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrode layer.    collector (2)    anchor coat layer (3)    electrode layers (4)    electroconductivity carbons (6)    binder (7)
NOVELTY - Bipolar plate and its preparation for a fuel cell which is low in the danger of breakage or corrosion, is lightweight and is molded into various shapes.    USE - For fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Bipolar plate comprises 50-98 weight % of a conductive filler; 2-50 weight % of a binder resin comprising an epoxy resin and a curing agent for binding the conductive filler. Preferably the conductive filler is selected from the group consisting of natural plate graphite, synthetic graphite, hybrid graphite, graphite fiber, foamed graphite, spherical graphite, graphite pieces, graphite fiber pieces, and their mixture; and the epoxy resin is selected from the group consisting of diglycidyl ether epoxy resin of bisphenol A, diglycidyl ether epoxy resin of bisphenol F, bisphenol A epoxy resin, novolac epoxy resin, brominated epoxy resin, aliphatic cyclic epoxy resin, rubber modified epoxy resin, aliphatic epoxy resin, amine epoxy resin, and their mixture.
NOVELTY - A battery case (2) is arranged in specific manner such that space (50) is formed between the lower surface of case and floor panel (150).    USE - For battery pack such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery for hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in performance of battery pack based on change in environmental temperature, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the mounting structure of battery pack.    battery pack (1A)    case (2)    inlet duct (8)    outlet duct (9)    floor panel (150)
NOVELTY - A collector (2) made of a metal foil has coating layers (3a,3b) which consists of a nonionic conductive polymer and electroconductive particles.    USE - For lithium ion battery used in battery pack (claimed) for vehicles (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance of the collector and the electrode active material is reduced. Corrosion of the positive electrode side current collection foil is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the bipolar electrode used in the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collector (2)    Coating layers (3a,3b)    Active material layer for positive electrode (4)    Active material layer for negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has Pb-Ca type alloy lattice board and electrolyte containing dilute sulfuric acid solution having 2-50 g/l of aluminum (Al) content formed by sulfate conversion. A negative electrode lattice board contains 0.6-2.0 mass% of Sn.    USE - For liquid type/controlling-valve type lead storage battery for motor vehicles like car.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of Al in the electrolyte liquid suppresses the negative electrode deterioration, and increases the lifetime of the battery. Fracturing of the edge is eliminated. Discharge capacitance of lead storage battery is improved.
NOVELTY - Electric power generator generates electric power. A storage tank (20) stores warm water. A mixing unit (24) adjusts mix ratio while mixing warm water and tap water. A heater, with a burner (57) and a burner heat exchanger (60), heats heat carrier within a secondary circulation path. A heat exchanger (53) exchanges heat between water within a secondary water path and heat carrier within a secondary circulation path.    USE - For generating electric power based on power requirement.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of co-generation system by reducing heater arranged in co-generation system to one set and providing hot water path and heating path. Improves thermal efficiency of the co-generation system by switching path that passes through the heat exchanger and path that passes through the bypass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of a co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage tank (20)    Mixing unit (24)    Heat exchanger (53)    Burner (57)    Burner heat exchanger (60)
NOVELTY - The lamination sheet has resin layers (411) formed between the metal layers (412) and outermost layers (19a, 19b) of a battery element. The thickness of the resin layers is 50 micrometer or more. The positive electrode active material is a complex oxide of lithium and a transition metal. The negative electrode active material is carbon and complex oxide of lithium.    USE - Used for battery pack (claimed) used in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The vibration proofing property of bipolar battery is ensured. The insulation property of the bipolar battery is improved when during high voltage condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bipolar battery.    positive electrode active material layers (12)    negative electrode active material layers (13)    electrolyte layers (14)    outermost layer (19a, 19b)    resin layers (411)    metal layers (412)
NOVELTY - The capacitance per unit volume of active-material layer in positive electrode is more than 250 mAh/cm3. The total charging time is 10 minutes. The charging capacitance at time of charging in electric current beyond 5C for 8 minutes, includes constant current charge of 4.2V by 0.2C. The constant voltage charge is carried out by 4.2V which is 80% or more than charging capacitance when total charging time is for 7 hours.    USE - For portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC), road leveling apparatus and for use as power supply in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharge and the ignition during abnormality such as internal short circuit are suppressed. The battery provides excellent quick-charge characteristic with safety measures, as the battery does not ignite even if charging is performed for a long period.
NOVELTY - A discharge port (3) ejects the water from fuel cell of a vehicle (1) to outside. An accelerometer (5) detects acceleration along horizontal direction of vehicle. A controller (6) controls displacement of water from discharge port by performing opening-closing control of opening-closing valve (4) according to detection result.    USE - For vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion of water on parked vehicles and pedestrians on footpath, is prevented, when vehicle is driven along sharp curve path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vehicle (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    discharge port (3)    opening-closing valve (4)    accelerometer (5)    controller (6)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has air cleaner (11) that includes air inlet port (15) and air exit (17) to form ventilation path and filter to capture the air. A shielding board (21) interrupts partial air which constitutes ventilation path from wall of cleaner to filter, at the upstream side of filter and forms snowdrift space (25) of dust. The shielding board pulls out the base end (21c) to decrease area (S2) which interrupts the ventilation path.    USE - For fuel cells in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The total ventilation resistance does not raise easily, even if the dust blew and collected before shielding board is increased. The lifetime to replace filter gets long.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional diagram of the air cleaning device.    air cleaning device (10)    air cleaner (11)    air inlet port (15)    air exit (17)    shielding board (21)    snowdrift space (25)    area inside cleaner (S2)
NOVELTY - Separator (10) has an electroconductive resin composition produced from a mixture. The mixture has a thermosetting resin containing an epoxy resin, a curing agent, a curing accelerator and a carbon material with expanded graphite, where the composition has an elution characteristic such that dipping water after dipping the composition for a specific time at a specific temperature has a specific electroconductivity.    USE - Used in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electroconductive resin composition has the elution characteristic so that the dipping water after dipping the composition for the specific time at the specific temperature has the specific electroconductivity, thereby obtaining a fuel cell separator that is reduced in eluted ions generated due to a cooling water, and that never causes degradation in power generation property caused due to an increase in electroconductivity of the cooling water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a fuel cell separator.    Fuel cell separator (10)    Flat plate (11)    Partitions (12)
NOVELTY - A carbon-metal composite material (M1) comprises carbon and metal.    USE - As an active material for cells, catalyst, support for catalyst (e.g. useful in a fuel cell), hydrogen reservoir, conducting agent, magnetic substance, luminous substance or nonlinear optical material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (M1) has a sheet resistance of less than or equal to8 (preferably 0.01 - 5) mOmega/sq under a pressure of 100 kgf/cm2; has a specific surface area of greater than or equal to30 (preferably 50 - 500) m2/g; has an X-ray diffraction pattern having d-spacing of greater than or equal to6 (preferably 10 - 100) nm; and has an average particle diameter of less than or equal to1 (preferably 0.01 - 1) microns. (M1) has improved electrical conductivity, specific surface area and regularity and a shape, which is easily controlled,    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of (M1) involving performing a heat treatment on powder including a coordination polymer.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises anode and cathode separately located at both side of electrolyte, and anode side separator and cathode side separator separately located at anode and cathode. A low spot is formed on anode.
NOVELTY - The structure of fuel cell includes following parts: (1) cathodic pole plate includes first basis material, multiple pole zones of cathode, multiple first conductive through holes; the multiple pole zones with multiple through holes being distributed inside densely are formed on both sides of the first basis material through plating procedure; located outside the pole zones, the first conductive through holes are connected to the zones through wires; (2) multiple pieces of proton exchange membrane collocated for relevant multiple pole zones; (3) middle contact layer composed of at least one layer of contact piece includes multiple openings for holding pieces of proton exchange membrane; multiple second conductive through holes collocated for relevant first conductive through holes; (4) integrated anode plate includes second basis material, multiple pole zones of anode and multiple third conductive contacts; (5) bottom plate of interval channel.
NOVELTY - The stamper attachment apparatus has several suction holes (222A,222B) formed in the both surfaces of a temperature adjusting plates (22A,22B). Through-holes (231A,231B) formed in the stamper holders (23A,23B) are connected to the suction holes by the connection grooves (232A,232B).    USE - For thermal transfer press machine used for manufacturing light-guide plate in back light of liquid crystal display. Also for use in separator of fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The uplifting of the stampers is prevented and heating and cooling efficiency are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermal transfer press machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the stamper attachment apparatus.    temperature adjusting plate (22A,22B)    stamper holders (23A,23B)    suction holes (222A,222B)    through-holes (231A,231B)    connection grooves (232A,232B)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises an alkali metal salt, a polar aprotic solvent, and an electrode stabilizing additive, capable of forming a passivating film on an electrode surface. The electrode stabilizing additive is a substituted or unsubstituted linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon, other than a spirocyclic hydrocarbon, comprising oxygen atom(s) and at least one aryl, alkenyl or alkynyl group. The electrolyte is substantially non-aqueous.    USE - The electrolyte (14) is used in stabilized electrodes and electrochemical devices. It is particularly used in lithium batteries, such as spinel-based and olivine-based lithium ion batteries, and lithium cobalt oxide, lithium nickel-cobalt-oxide and lithium vanadium oxide lithium ion cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte protects the cathode (16) surface from any unwanted reactions. It provides batteries having excellent specific power and energy and extended calendar and cycle life across a broad temperature range with little or no power or capacity loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for making the electrolyte, comprising combining an alkali metal salt, a polar aprotic solvent, and an electrode stabilizing additive, capable of forming a passivating film on the surface of an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic representation of an electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (10)    Anode (12)    Electrolyte (14)    Cathode (16)    Housing (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (12) with a stack of fuel cells, and a supplemental power source coupled to the cell stack. A power management controller (16) controls power output of the cell stack and source by utilizing the source as a load on the stack to maintain a voltage on the cell stack below a preset oxidation threshold, where source is selected from a group consisting of batteries and capacitors.    USE - Used for providing power to an electric traction system of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power management controller controls the power output of the fuel cell stack and supplemental power source by utilizing the source as the load on the stack to maintain the voltage on the fuel cell stack below the preset oxidation threshold, thereby eliminating voltage cycling of the stack, and hence preventing voltage degradation of the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling power output of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Supplemental power source (14)    Power management controller (16)    Vehicle electric traction system (20)    Switch (28)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery modules (20) equipped with electrode terminals having a terminal surface. An insulating support plate (40) supports a conductive bus bar electrically connected to the terminal surface. A guide movably guides the plate between two positions when the bar is forcibly connected/disconnected to the surface. Locks support the plate in the positions when the bar is connected to the surface.    USE - Used in a vehicle (claimed) such as an automobile and an electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The guide and the locks movably guide and support the plate between two positions when the bar is forcibly connected/disconnected to the surface, respectively, thus reducing bolting operation during the bar connected to the surface, and hence shortening the operation time, and preventing generation of a short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery.    Battery module groups (20a)    Battery module (20)    Insulating support plate (40)    Guide block (60)
NOVELTY - The interrupter has an input circuit receiving alternating current, and an output circuit providing the alternating current. A park brake circuitry provides a vehicle brake signal and deactivation signal, and an ignition circuitry provides a vehicle engine ignition signal. An interlock circuitry disables the output circuit in response to the brake signal and the vehicle engine ignition signal.    USE - Used for a recreational vehicle (claimed) and motor home.    ADVANTAGE - The interlock circuitry disables the output circuit in response to the brake signal and vehicle engine ignition signal, thus providing greater reliability and less stress on the recreational vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an AC power system.
NOVELTY - The module has a thermoelectric material layer disposed on one of a heat receptive side and heat donative side of a substrate. Fluid flow passages (406, 412) comprise passageways formed by opposing structures of heat exchange components. Number of fluid flow passages is increased to increase surface-to-volume ratio and heat transfer surface area density of the module. A controller controls the thermoelectric module.    USE - Used in a work machine (claimed) e.g. truck, crane, earth moving vehicle, mining vehicle, backhoe, material handling equipment, farming equipment, marine vessel, aircraft, car and van.    ADVANTAGE - The number of fluid flow passages is increased to increase the surface-to-volume ratio and heat transfer surface area density of the module, thus providing high heat exchanging efficiency in the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a work machine comprising a thermoelectric heat exchange module    (B) a method of recovering energy from a work machine exhaust system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial view of a thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric module (202)    Thermoelectric heat exchange component (402)    Substrate (404)    Fluid flow passages (406, 412)    Thermoelectric material layers (408, 414)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a level-type runner structure for electrode plate of fuel cell, which distributes the gas from the inlet through the first level runner of the inlet runner set to the second level runner, and then flowing to the third level runner, so that the gas can be rapidly fully filled; and, the liquid from the reaction of the gas with the oxidant at the thin film electrode set will enter the third level runner at the neighbored outlet runner set, thus the third level runner at each inlet runner set, the third level runner at the outlet runner set, and the space inbetween can form a block-type reaction area, and the liquid generated in the reaction area can flow in sequence through the first level runner, the second level runner, and the third level runner at the outlet runner set into the gas outlet for draining. Thus, the present invention can distribute the fuel gas and the oxidant uniformly for sufficient reaction, and increase the flow amount in the runner, improve the uniformity, reduce the resistance, and easily drain out the residual water, so as to achieve excellent water management performance.
NOVELTY - A control unit operates a purging device to perform the purging of fuel gas in the fuel gas flow path of a fuel cell stack (20) when a predetermined time elapses after the supply of fuel gas to the fuel gas flow path is stopped. The control unit selectively activates a standby mode in which the connection of the fuel cell and a secondary battery is interrupted.    USE - For e.g. vehicle, satellite, spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of capability, and suppresses corrosion of catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (20)
NOVELTY - Stack (15) is formed by arranging thin nickel plates (13a,13b) of thickness less than 0.1-0.5 mm on respective surfaces of the thin titanium plates (11a,11b) of thickness 0.01-0.5 mm. The nickel thin plates cover the butt (12) of the titanium thin plates. The Vickers hardness and elongation of the nickel thin plate are 80-120 Hv and 30-50%, respectively. The thin titanium plates are spot-welded by supplying welding current of about 20-25 A.    USE - For connecting titanium thin plate in manufacture of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Connection reliability of the thin titanium plates is improved by avoiding fracture due to deformation of the thin titanium plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains connection of edges of titanium thin plate.    thin titanium plates (11a,11b)    butt (12)    thin nickel plates (13a,13b)    stack (15)
NOVELTY - A cooling air exhaust gas channel (21) flows cooling air and gas towards a lithium ion battery. A partition plate (31) is provided at a branch channel (24) for interrupting the branch channel, when a nylon yarn (32) is connected with the partition plate. The nylon yarn is disconnected, when the receiving temperature is more than a predetermined temperature, so as to open the branch channel for traffic.    USE - For vehicle power supply e.g. battery.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent mounting property and can rapidly exhaust gas of the battery to the exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exhaust gas device of the power supply for vehicles. (Drawing includes a non-English language text.).    Exhaust gas device (10)    Cooling air exhaust gas channel (21)    Branch channel (24)    Partition plate (31)    Nylon yarn (32)
NOVELTY - The catalyst ink containing polyelectrolyte and fluorine compound is heated to 40-70degreesC. The platinum Black is added to the liquid mixture. The average particle diameter of the platinum black is 2-20 nm.    USE - For forming electrode catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (claimed) used in fuel cell (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Dispersion degree of platinum black is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrode catalyst ink.
NOVELTY - A case accommodates a battery assembly (10). The end plates (15) are provided at the ends of the assembly. Brackets (26,27) which are connected to the end plates and fixed to the case, constrains the assembly along lamination direction.    USE - For nickel hydrogen/nickel cadmium/lithium ion battery for use in motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has simple structure and can be easily assembled. The battery assembly is reliably constrained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    lower case (4)    battery assembly (10)    end plates (15)    brackets (26,27)
NOVELTY - A backflow preventive valve (31) is used for controlling the gas flow turned to a battery pack (11) from an exhaust gas pipe (14). The gas generated in a battery cell (21) flows in the path of the smoke emitting duct (12). A connection channel positions at the upstream side of the exhaust gas flow in the exhaust gas channel with respect to the exhaust gas purification portion.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables emitting the gas generated in the battery with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exhaust gas device of hybrid vehicle.    Battery pack (11)    Smoke emitting duct (12)    Exhaust gas pipe (14)    Battery cell (21)    Backflow preventive valve (31)
NOVELTY - The control device (12) operates the opening/closing valve (6) to eject the water from the water recovery tank (4), when the water quantity is detected to be more than the predetermined quantity. The control device limits the discharge of water when the temperature external to the vehicle detected by the external temperature sensor (7) is below a predetermined temperature.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The water is ejected to the external of vehicle during low environment temperature. The bad influence of water discharge on the environment external to the vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the structure of the fuel cell system for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water recovery tank (6)    opening/closing valve (6)    external temperature sensor (7)    water quantity sensor (11)    control device (12)
NOVELTY - A controller determines whether anode scavenging-air processing is required under low temperature. When the anode scavenging-air processing is required, the controller shifts the threshold value for charging a capacitor to a specific value which is less than the threshold value under normal temperature.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures fast and reliable starting of vehicle even during freezing ambient temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating operation of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate has added carbon of 0.01 to 0.4 percent by weight. The ratio of the negative electrode height with respect to the disctance between the positive electrode and the negative electrode ranges from 35 to 95.    USE - Used as back-up power supply of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves both the liquid decrease characteristics by the float charge and the leaving characteristics thus extending lifetime of the battery.
NOVELTY - The gaseous diffusion layer is formed by sequentially laminating gaseous-diffusion base material layer (110), water vapor condensation layer (121) and water content evaporation layer (122). The water vapor condensation layer has a hydrophilic hole of average diameter 10nm or less. The hydrophobic hole is made of electroconductive porous polymer containing a hydrophobic agent.    USE - For polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell (PEFC) (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gaseous diffusion layer has both drainage and water retention property. The fuel cell has a stable and high excellent electric power generation capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of gaseous-diffusion layer.    gaseous diffusion base material layer (110)    water vapor condensation layer (121)    water content evaporation layer (122)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode structure has a solid polymer electrolyte film (1) clamped between pair of electrodes (2). The solid polymer electrolyte film consists of a sulfonated substance of a polyarylene group copolymer having specific repeating units.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode structure has excellent proton conductivity, mechanical characteristics, electric power generation capability and durability. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has excellent electric power generation and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane electrode structure has a solid polymer electrolyte film (1) clamped between pair of electrodes (2). The solid polymer electrolyte film consists of a sulfonated substance of a polyarylene group copolymer having repeating units of formulae (1 and 2).    Y=divalent atom, organic group or direct bond;    Ar=aromatic group;    A=divalent atom or organic group (excluding carbonyl group);    B=oxygen atom or sulfur atom;    R1-R8=hydrogen atom, fluorine atom or alkyl group;and    n=2 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which has the membrane electrode structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of membrane electrode structure.    solid polymer electrolyte film (1)    electrode catalyst layer (2)    gaseous diffusion layer (3)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. The active material layers or electrolyte layer contain gel electrolyte which consists of thermoplastic physical gel, of weight average molecular weight of 5000-4 million, and non-cross-linkable polyalkylene oxide.    USE - For bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Battery characteristics are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. The active material layers or electrolyte layer contain gel electrolyte which consists of thermoplastic physical gel, of weight average molecular weight of 5000-4 million, and non-cross-linkable polyalkylene oxide of formula: -(-R-O-)n-, where R is 1-5C alkylene, and n is 100-100000. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack using the battery; and    (2) vehicle mounted with the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of bipolar battery.    bipolar battery (10)    collector (11)    positive electrode active material layer (13)    negative electrode active material layer (15)    electrolyte layer (17)    cell layer (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. The active material layers or electrolyte layer contain gel electrolyte comprising copolymer of vinylidine fluoride and hexafluoro propylene as matrix polymer and a polymer having carbonate ester structure.    USE - For bipolar type lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicles (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Battery characteristics are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery (10) has cell layer (19) comprising positive electrode active material layer (13), electrolyte layer (17) and negative active material layer (15), laminated sequentially. At least one of the active material layers or electrolyte layer contains gel electrolyte which is a copolymer of vinylidine fluoride and hexafluoro propylene as matrix polymer and a polymer having carbonate ester structure of formula: -O-COOR-. The gel electrolyte has number average molecular weight of 10000-1 million.    R=1-10C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack using the battery; and    (2) vehicle mounted with the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of bipolar battery.    bipolar battery (10)    collector (11)    positive electrode active material layer (13)    negative electrode active material layer (15)    electrolyte layer (17)    cell layer (19)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a system for measurement of pushing current in a coke oven battery. The system also provides for bilateral communication of data between the pushing car and the main control station. The system comprises data acquisition system located in the pushing cars and operatively connected to the pushing car motor comprising means for converting the pushing current from AC to DC and a slave PLC with an analog input module for receiving and recording the DC converted pushing current and radio communication-based transmission system for transmitting data corresponding to the pushing current to the master PLC located in the main control station, the system comprising a radio modem and a unidirectional antenna mounted on pushing car for communication with the master PLC using spread spectrum technology.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind turbine (7) fixed on a rotor of an electric motor (5). A pulley (6) is fixed on the rotor and a pulley (8) is fixed on a rotor of an alternator (10), where the pulleys are connected by a belt. The turbine continuously rotates the pulley (6) that drives the pulley (8) to produce 24v power. An electromagnetic relay (4) activates the motor that drives the alternator to recharge batteries (1, 2) up to 24 volts.    USE - Used for being placed on a roof of an automobile garage, home and roof of a truck for generating an electric current to supply apparatuses and lighting devices.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to supply the apparatus in an economic and ecologic manner with a quantity of inexhaustible energy. The device is autonomous and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power generator.    Batteries (1, 2)    Electromagnetic relay (4)    Electric motor (5)    Motor rotor (6)    Wind turbine (7)    Alternator rotor (8)    Alternator (10)
NOVELTY - The compartment has a frame (9) receiving electric locks (7) for maintaining a battery (2) in the compartment. A flange (8) is provided for fixing and positioning the battery at a certain height. A cover (6) fixed on top of the compartment has contactors (5) to be connected with terminals of the battery. A vehicle lift is provided and a translational tray is provided to place the battery with handles (10) in the compartment.    USE - Used in an electric car (claimed) e.g. private car.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery compartment allows the compartment to be installed by a garage man by piercing the bottom of a boot of the electric car, without modifying the structure of the electric car, and hence the compartment can be easily and rapidly installed. The compartment is adaptable to all types of electric cars. The flange allows the compartment to be positioned at certain height. The cover permits changing of the battery through the top side, and the lift permits the changing of the battery through the bottom, thus facilitating rapid changing of the battery, while providing more pleasure to a user of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a battery compartment with a flange, electric locks, a cover and a battery.    Battery (2)    Contactors (5)    Cover (6)    Electric locks (7)    Flange (8)    Frame (9)    Handles (10)
NOVELTY - A new composite material (I) for production of a joint connection for high temperature use comprises (a) an amorphous glass matrix of silicon dioxide (SiO2), calcium oxide (CaO), magnesium oxide (MgO) and aluminum oxide (Al2O3) at 70-90 wt. % and (b) a crystalline phase consisting of a precrystallized glass and/or ceramic powder component at 10-30 wt. %.    USE - The use of (I) is claimed for producing joint connections. (I) is specifically a glass solder material, especially for high temperature applications e.g. in high temperature fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The combination of (a) and (b) provides targeted control of crystallization. (I) has a coefficient of thermal expansion readily adapted to that of the components to be joined; shows good mechanical and electrical properties and chemical stability; does not show significant interaction with the component to be joined; and provides short joining times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for joining two components, involving applying (I) between the two components and carrying out thermal treatment.
NOVELTY - The electronic power switching stage has a first switching transistor (T12) which is arranged between the positive terminal of the power supply (7) and a first connection (5) of the first inductive working resistance. The first switching transistor is a field effect transistor and it is installed inversely with respect to its usual conducting direction.    USE - For inductive load such as an EM coil in a vehicle e.g. IC engine intake valve.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures an improved and cost effective arrangement with reduction in power consumption and reduced need for cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the power switching stage.    Power supply (7)    Ground connection (8)    Charge storage element (C1)    Free-wheeling diode (D1)    First switching transistor (T12)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (5) around which the waste gas flow of an internal combustion engine passes. The cell, an afterburner and/or a reformer are arranged downstream to a waste gas purifying device (8). The cell and the reformer are arranged upstream from the purifying device. One part of the flow is guided to the engine for combustion, and the waste gas is connected to an air flow guided to the cell in a heat-transferring manner.    USE - Used for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the thermal coupling between the fuel cell and the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The waste gas flow also passes around the afterburner and/or the reformer.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a system comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system comprising a fuel cell.    Tube (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Reformer (6)    Burner (7)    Waste gas purifying device (8)
NOVELTY - A high voltage battery (5) is installed in a rear floor panel (3) at a rear of a fuel battery vehicle. A fan (15) for cooling the battery, is connected with the battery through an exhaust duct (13) and arranged on a rear side structure on the same horizontal plane in proximity to the rear side of the vehicle.    USE - For electric vehicle mounting structure of high voltage battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The large capacity battery is mounted easily. The damage of the battery is prevented by preventing contact of fan with the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vehicle mounting structure.    rear floor panel (3)    battery (5)    utility box (7)    exhaust duct (13)    fan (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a valve switching a refrigerant between a main circulation and bypass passages (4b). A sensor detects a temperature of the refrigerant. A controller controls the valve to direct the refrigerant flow through the bypass passage, where the controller engages a heating unit to heat the refrigerant that bypasses a fuel cell when temperature of the refrigerant is below a preset value, and when starting the system.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller engages the heating unit to heat the refrigerant that bypasses the cell when the temperature of the refrigerant is below a preset value, and when starting the system, so that cold cooling water is prevented from being introduced into the fuel cell stack of the system, thus allowing the fuel stack temperature to increase more quickly in response to an electricity generation. The heating unit increases temperature of the refrigerant with only small heat capacity. The system thus enables continuous electricity generation without freezing the water formed in the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for starting a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Bypass passage (4b)    Valve (9)    Bypasses radiator (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle, with a fuel cell, jointed to a mobile unit e.g. trailer via a joint section. A water recovery section (21) recovers the water produced in the fuel cell via the joint section, and a heat recovery section (22) recovers the heat produced in the fuel cell, where the recovered water is warmed up with the recovered heat. Excess electric power generated by the fuel cell is stored in a storage battery (23).    USE - Cogeneration vehicle system.    ADVANTAGE - The excess power generated by the fuel cell is stored in the battery for effectively using the power for cogeneration in the mobile unit, even during the travel of the vehicle. The system thus provides higher cogeneration efficiency and is low-pollution, low-noise, and environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the structure of a cogeneration vehicle system.    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (13)    Water recovery section (21)    Heat recovery section (22)    Storage battery (23)
NOVELTY - The process involves introducing an organic compound capable of reversible hydrogenation/dehydrogenation in liquid form to a microchannel reactor that incorporates a dehydrogenation catalyst. The dehydrogenation of the organic compound is effected under liquid phase conditions. A reaction product comprised of a byproduct dehydrogenated organic compound and gaseous hydrogen is recovered.    USE - Used for dehydrogenation in a hydrogen vehicle e.g. fuel cell powered vehicle (FCV) and hydrogen internal combustion engine (HICE) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively allows dehydrogenation of the liquid organic compound and generates hydrogen at desired delivery pressures. The dehydrogenated organic compound is in the liquid phase, thus eliminating a need to liquefy or quench the reaction byproduct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow representation of a dehydrogenation process.    Heat exchange channels (6)    Reaction chambers (22)    Microchannel reactors (24, 40)    Manifold (30)    Gas/liquid separator (34)
NOVELTY - The heat switch consists of an upper hot contact coupled to the component and its opposing lower cold contact coupled to a heat sink. An actuator material coupled to the component brings the two contacts together without a gap when the component reaches a predetermined temperature, such that the heat is conducted from upper contact surface to the lower contact surface.    USE - For direct oxidation fuel cell system used in portable electronic device such as mobile phone and handheld and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The actuator coupled to the component acts such that temperature is increased when the switch is opened and the temperature is maintained constant when the switch is closed. The temperature is controlled by the actuator temperature such that the heat management is compact, low power and highly efficient for controlling the temperature within the fuel cell. A high efficiency and high output fuel cell system is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) direct oxidation fuel cell;    (2) direct oxidation fuel cell system; temperature control method of fuel cell component; temperature control method of fuel cell system; hydration control method of fuel cell system; and    (3) heat management system for use with direct oxidation fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system with integrated heat management assembly.    fuel cell (102)    housing (106)    membrane electrode assembly (110)    protonically conductive membrane (112)    anode aspect (114)    cathode aspect (116)    anode chamber (120)    cathode chamber (124)    load (140)
NOVELTY - The system has a gasoline engine (GE) having an electric motor, and a power unit in electrical connection with the electric motor for charging and discharging electricity. A set of collision detectors generates a collision signal upon detecting a collision of a hybrid vehicle (HV). A calculation unit determines the collision of the vehicle upon receiving the collision signal from the collision detectors.    USE - Used for detecting collision of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle and for shutting off fuel gas, e.g. hydrogen, to fuel cell in event of collision.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle collision safety system shuts off the supply of the fuel gas when the calculation unit determines the collision based on the collision signal from the collision detectors, thus preventing secondary disaster caused by leakage of fuel gas. The vehicle collision safety system prevents shutting off of electricity and the fuel gas related to malfunction of sensors and noise, thus operating the vehicle safely without having trouble caused by a false collision detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a collision safety for a hybrid vehicle system.    Secondary battery (B)    Acceleration sensors (Fr1, Fr2, Rr1, Rr2)    Hybrid vehicle (HV)    Gasoline engine (GE)    Motor (M)
NOVELTY - A control unit (40) computes a total system efficiency based on fuel cell system efficiency, fuel cell system output, battery energy efficiency, and required electric power. The control unit determines the allocation of electric power from a fuel cell (10) and a secondary battery (12) with respect to an electrical load (11) to maximize the total system efficiency.    USE - For generating and supplying electric power to electrical load e.g. inverter.    ADVANTAGE - Can perform optimal electric power allocation to attain maximum system efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Electrical load (11)    Secondary battery (12)    Current sensor (15)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a shaft (30) through a hole (11) of multiple separators (10), such that a gap (Delta1), is formed between them. An elastic layer is compressed into the gap (Delta1) in the separator, such that gap (Delta2) of smaller size is formed.    USE - For fuel cell manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Attachment of the multiple separators is made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    separators (10)    hole (11)    shaft (30)    gaps (Delta1,Delta2)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen and oxygen-supply system has a hydrogen-oxygen production unit (20) for producing hydrogen and oxygen by electrolyzing water, a hydrogen storage unit (21) which stores hydrogen, an oxygen-storage unit (22) which stores oxygen, a hydrogen-transport unit (23) which conveys hydrogen, and an oxygen unit (24) which conveys oxygen.    USE - For supplying oxygen, and hydrogen as fuel for fuel cell system used for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently and economically supplies high-quality oxygen and hydrogen to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen and oxygen-supply system has a hydrogen-oxygen production unit (20) for producing hydrogen and oxygen by electrolyzing water, a hydrogen storage unit (21) which stores hydrogen and is connected with unit (20), an oxygen-storage unit (22), a hydrogen-transport unit (23), and an oxygen unit (24). Unit (22) stores oxygen and is connected with unit (20), and unit (23) is connected with unit (21) and conveys hydrogen. Unit (24) is connected with unit (22) and conveys oxygen. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel-supply system (31) for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrogen and oxygen-supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen-oxygen production unit (20)    hydrogen storage unit (21)    oxygen-storage unit (22)    hydrogen-transport unit (23)    oxygen unit (24)    fuel cell (31)
NOVELTY - The large and small fuel cells (1,3) which are stacked in the fuel cell stacks (10,30) are driven when electric power load is high and low, respectively.    USE - For operating fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rise of the fuel cell voltage is suppressed, thus the life is extended and the durability of fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the fuel cell stacks.    fuel cells (1-3)    fuel cell stacks (10-30)
NOVELTY - Duct (8) for air intake connects the coolant inlet (8a) and the cooling chamber in which the stacked cell battery assembly is installed. The duct has opening (8b) extending along lamination direction of stacked battery assembly (10). The evaporator (20) is installed between duct and cooling chamber, so that flow path of the coolant provided in the evaporator confront opening and the chamber.    USE - For motor vehicle and hybrid electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A highly efficient, reliable and small-sized vehicle mounted battery pack is provided with uniform stacked cell battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    duct for air intake (8)    inlet port (8a)    opening (8b)    stacked cell battery assembly (10)    evaporators (20)
NOVELTY - Alloy is nickel base superalloy containing carbon (in mass %) (0.005-0.15), silicon (0.5 or less), at least one of molybdenum and tungsten, manganese (0.5 or less), chromium (15-24), aluminum (0.5-2), titanium (1.3-2.5), iron (5 or less), at least one of boron (0.002-0.02) and/or zirconium (0.01-0.2), and nickel (48-78). The average of amount of molybdenum and tungsten is 5-17 mass %.    USE - For stack fastening bolt of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Alloy has excellent tractive characteristics at high temperature, ductility, durability and desired thermal expansion coefficient.
NOVELTY - The modifier has a modification path component arranged with a catalyst layer (60, 70), a heat source, and a thermocouple for measuring the temperature of the catalyst layer by Seebeck effect. The thermocouple in the path component is formed using a metal material consisting of metal wire (82a-84a) joined to the wall surface (13a) of the path component to form the junction (83a') as a warm contact point.    USE - For fuel cells used in co-generation systems for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier is economical, has a thermocouple with a simple structure, and prevents gas leakage. The thermocouple easily and accurately measures the temperature of the catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The modifier has a modification path component for fluid to pass through, arranged with a catalyst layer (60,70), a heat source which generates a hot fluid, and a thermocouple for measuring the temperature of the catalyst layer by Seebeck effect in the hot path demarcated by the path component. The thermocouple in the path component is formed using a metal material consisting of metal wire (82a-84a) joined to the wall surface (13a) of the path component to form the junction (83a') as a warm contact point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial expanded sectional view of the temperature-measurement wiring joined to the peripheral surface of the modification path component.    pipe (12)    wall surface (13a)    catalyst layers (60,70)    metal wires (82a-84a)    junction (83a')
NOVELTY - A microcomputer control performing variable switching control while working the simultaneous coexistence ratio of the electric power generation and the drive motor function. The neutral point of the freewheel diode is linked to the high side of the electric power generation electric current collection circuit and the lead out line of the electric power generation electrode.    USE - For use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective collection of the wind energy while reducing the useless acceleration electric power by forced starting and improving electric generation capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the wind powered electric generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Windmill (1)    Rotational drive shaft (2)    Electric power generation and drive rotating apparatus (3)    Electric power generation and drive armature (4)
NOVELTY - The module has optoelectric transducer (101) attached on a reinforcement board (103). The transducer is coated with transparent fillers (102,104) on its front and back surfaces. A protuberance portion (106) formed in the peripheral region of reinforcement board, has fillers thicker than fillers in the light incidence region of optoelectric transducer.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weather resistance of solar cell module can be improved by suppressing the peeling of optoelectric transducer from reinforcement board reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a cross sectional view and top view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    optoelectric transducer (101)    transparent fillers (102,104)    reinforcement board (103)    protuberance portion (106)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning the separator (15) at the upper and lower sides of a membrane-electrode assembly (14), such that the outer peripheral edges of the separators contact with the membrane-electrode assembly. The edges of the separator are joined to the edges of the membrane-electrode assembly by crimping.    USE - For fuel cell stack used for electric-power-generation.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is crimped with the membrane-electrode assembly without generating gap so as to ensure uniform electrical contact between the membrane-electrode assembly and separator. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell stack is reduced by preventing the need for leaf spring and indentation formation process. The electrical-power-generation capability of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator and membrane-electrode assembly.    membrane-electrode assembly (14)    separator (15)    grooves (16)    protruding-line (17)    seals (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a solution by dissolving a binder material in polar organic solvent. A wet-grinding process is performed and a slurry with viscosity of 300-3000 cps is produced, after supplying an active material into the solution. The average particle diameter of an active material is adjusted to 1 microns or less. The produced slurry is applied on a metallic foil and is dried on a hot stirrer.    USE - For non-aqueous secondary battery mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The atomization of the active material, uniform dispersion and viscosity adjustment of the slurry can be achieved simultaneously and active material can be handled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining a average particle diameter of the active material before grinding and after slurry formation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery holder holds one or more batteries and can be opened. It is in the form of a movably mounted housing (1) that can be joined to the accessory by attachment lugs (4) and preferably consist of plastic material. The housing is rotatably joined to the lugs for ease of battery insertion.    USE - For a battery-powered cycle accessory, especially lighting component.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes problems of accommodating batteries in conventional arrangements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a battery holder    housing (1)    attachment lugs (4)
NOVELTY - At least two stacked accumulators are fitted in car, particularly utility vehicle with chassis of frame type. Lowermost accumulator (22) is slidable horizontally and can be pulled out under top accumulator (24) on its top, at least partly. Lowermost accumulator can be set onto foldable support (49) in its pull-out position. Preferably foldable support contains step for boarding vehicle. Typically, both accumulators (22,24) are located in housing frame (18) secured to frame section of vehicle. Topmost accumulator sits on holding platform firmly anchored in housing frame.    USE - Multiple accumulator set-up for utility vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Stage saving fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic perspective view of example of invention.    lower accumulator (22)    top accumulator (24)    support (49)    housing frame (18)
NOVELTY - Controller (30) controls the solenoid valves (V1-V4) to supply heat carrier to heat exchanger (18), after cooling the fuel cell (11) when the temperature of hydrogen supplied to fuel cell, is equal to or less than a preset temperature.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in operating temperature of fuel cell is reduced which improves electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (10)    fuel cell (11)    heat exchanger (18)    controller (30)    solenoid valves (V1-V4)
NOVELTY - The material consists of 70-95wt% of electroconductive particles distributed in the resin sheet having porosity of 30-90%. The average pore gap of the sheet is 10-800microns.    USE - For fuel cell separator (claimed) of phosphoric acid type fuel cell, direct methanol type or polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle, emergency power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel separator with excellent thickness precision is obtained easily due to fine particle distribution, while ensuring proper electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sheet type molding material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section of sheet type molding material.    resin sheet (6)    non-adhering graphic particles (7')    heat fusion portion (11)
NOVELTY - The indicator accommodated independent of the braking device of associated vehicle, has a deceleration detector comprised of inertial sensors and indicator, for indicating actuation of a vehicle braking device. A cable or wireless connector is provided to connect the detector to braking device. Another connector is provided to connect the device to a charger, and inductive battery recharging device.    USE - Braking indicator used as secondary brake light in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the braking indicator.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material is composed of lamellar complex oxides comprising lithium complex oxides (1) with average particle diameter of 0.1-3 microns. The ultrathin carbon fibers (2) having length equal to or smaller than the diameter of complex oxides, is composited with positive electrode active material.    USE - For lithium secondary battery used for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - High electron conductivity even at very low temperature is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lamellar complex oxides are represented by chemical formula, LiaMO2 (o greater aless than or equal to1.2; M represents minimum one of cobalt, nickel, manganese, and LiaMnxNiyCozO2 where x+y+z=1. The diameter of the carbon fiber is 10-50 nm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows surface of particles of a complex positive electrode material.    lithium complex oxides (1)    carbon fiber (2)    positive electrode (3)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (13) detects temperature of a fuel cell. When the temperature is less than a predetermined value and a predetermined time period lapses after input of power generation stop signal, a flag is set to control purging of reaction gases through reaction gas control paths (3,8) until purging is complete.    USE - For fuel cell powered vehicles and stationary electric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The commercial value of the fuel cell powered vehicles is improved. Power generation of fuel cell is stabilized even if exposed to cold environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    hydrogen gas supply path (3)    hydrogen discharge path (7)    air supply path (8)    temperature sensor (13)    purging values (17,18)
NOVELTY - The device has a processing circuitry determining an amount of available energy. A non-volatile display (102) is coupled to the circuitry to provide an indication of available energy. A digital memory records a history of a battery`s state, where the recorded historical information is used for indication of the battery`s projected life, anticipated time until exhaustion of current charge, and anticipated power remaining.    USE - Used for providing energy and sized to be placed in a battery compartment of an electronic device e.g. computer, digital camera, video camera, media player, personal digital assistant (PDA), cellular telephone, pager, flashlight, radio, media recorder, portable phone, computer peripheral, broadcast player, broadcast recorder, equipment for illumination, data memory, data storage, location sensing, communication, medical, display, defense, vehicle, household, backup power, security system, and personal use.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the device reduces power consumption, size and cost of the components, and improves accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a battery.    Battery (100)    Non-volatile display (102)    Negative terminal (104)    Positive terminal (106)
NOVELTY - Provided is an electrokinetic micro power cell which can obtain stable energy from regular and uniform fluidic stream and increased energy from the increment in number of channels in piled chip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrokinetic micro power cell includes a plurality of disk-type microfluidic-chips(1) with multi-channels, in which the plurality of microfluidic-chips(1) are vertically piled up and generate electrical energy by a streaming potential of fluid in the channel. In the micro power cell, the microfluidic-chip(1) has an inflow space for injecting fluid; multi-channels, each of which is arranged in parallel and radially from the inflow space and which generates a potential difference between an inlet end and an outlet end of each channel by the streaming potential of fluid; and an outflow space for ejecting fluid.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided are a method for controlling the temperature of a fuel cell stack and a temperature control system of a fuel cell stack, to reduce the pre-operation time by directly heating a fuel cell stack by using the power of a fuel cell stack or a battery and rapidly increasing the temperature of a fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of (S1) supplying fuel to the manifold of a fuel cell stack to increase the temperature of a fuel cell stack to a first set temperature by the simple chemical reaction at a membrane, by allowing the temperature of a separator of a fuel cell stack to be controlled by a resistor line of a separator or end plate; (S2) heating the separator by using the power of the fuel cell stack if the electrochemical reaction starts in the membrane; (S3) comparing the temperature of the fuel cell stack at the second step with a second setting temperature; (S4) comparing the temperature of the fuel cell stack at the third step with a second setting temperature, and driving a motor by using the power of the fuel cell stack and (S4a) charging a battery by using a restoration energy if the temperature of the fuel cell stack is higher than the second setting temperature; and (S5) comparing the temperature of the fuel cell stack at the third step with a second setting temperature, and (S5b) driving a motor and driving a vehicle by using the power of a battery and proceeding the driving step of the power of the fuel cell stack if the temperature of the fuel cell stack is lower than or equal to the second setting temperature.
NOVELTY - An apparatus and a method for cooling a battery of an electric vehicle are provided to install cooling fans on both sides of air passages for cooling a battery, respectively, to supply much air to a battery section where temperature rises, thereby effectively cooling the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery case (12) comprises as follows. Air passages (15) are formed in upper and lower parts, and wherein air flows thereinto. The first cooling fan (18) inhales air by being disposed in an inlet (16) of the air passages (15). The second cooling fan (20) exhales the air by being disposed in an outlet (19) of the air passages (15). A controller senses temperature of a battery (10), and properly drives the first and second cooling fans (18, 20).
NOVELTY - Provided are a separator for a monopolar fuel cell, a structure for acquiring electricity for a monopolar fuel cell, and a monopolar fuel cell employing the separator, to reduce the thickness of a separator so as to reduce the total size of a fuel cell and to allow current to be stably supplied from other battery cells to the equipment even if a certain battery cell is out of order.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator (6) has a pathway (6a) for the flow of fluid which penetrates the both sides and is connected from the one side to the other side continuously. Preferably the separator comprises at least one layer, and is made of a conductive material. The structure is provided with a certain number of conductive contact parts connected in parallel through a conducting wire to collect current from each electrode assembly through the corresponding separator, at one side; and two electrode terminals connected with the corresponding conducting wire so as to be connected with the external equipment, at the other side.
NOVELTY - Provided are a Pt-based alloy negative electrode catalyst for a direct formic acid fuel cell which inhibits the generation of carbon monoxide acting as a catalyst poison and prevents the reduction of performance due to the high concentration of a concentrated fuel, and a direct formic acid fuel cell containing an electrode prepared by the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The Pt-based alloy negative electrode catalyst comprises 10-90 mol% of platinum (Pt) and 10-90 mol% of gold (Au). Preferably a Pt-Au catalyst is supported in a catalyst carrier material. Preferably the catalyst carrier material is a porous carbon selected from activated carbon, carbon fiber, graphite fiber and carbon nanotube; is selected from poly(vinyl carbazole), polyaniline, polypyrrole and their derivatives; and is selected from tungsten oxide, titanium oxide, nickel oxide, ruthenium oxide, tantalum oxide and cobalt oxide. Preferably the catalyst comprises further at least metal element of the group VIIIA.
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas path (6) transfers the waste heat of an internal combustion engine (1) to a fuel cell (2). The transmission controllers (4,11) control the transmission of waste heat based on the operational status of a fuel cell.    USE - For hybrid system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved by waste heat of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    internal combustion engine (1)    fuel cell (2)    exhaust gas path (6)    gas channel (8)    fuel cell case (9)    sensor (12)
NOVELTY - A car navigation apparatus or mobile phone performs search and guidance of stationary-type hydrogen station (5) or hydrogen filling places (4) and requests an allocation system. The allocation system allocates hydrogen filling vehicles (5) to hydrogen filling places based on request received from car navigation apparatus or mobile phone.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lack of gasoline of the fuel cell vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the hydrogen supply information provision system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen production place (1)    piping (2)    stationary-type hydrogen station (3)    hydrogen filling places (4)    hydrogen filling vehicles (5)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (210) includes a catalyst base material containing electro conductive particles and a fibrous material. The fiber weight ratio at the side of cathode diffusion layer (220) of catalyst layer (210) and the side of electrolyte film (110) of the catalyst layer are mutually different.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porosity is distributed in the catalyst layer suitably for efficient fuel cell operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    electrolyte film (110)    catalyst layer (210)    cathode diffusion layer (220)    cathode separator (230)    anode (300)
NOVELTY - The electrode ink (5) contains electrode active material (1) and electroconductive agent (2) of particle size 1 microns or less.    USE - For electrodes of battery (both claimed) used for lithium ion secondary cell, in fuel cell and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode ink efficiently provides a thin film electrode accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrode obtained using the electrode ink. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrode active material (1)    electroconductive agent (2)    binder (3)    solvent (4)    electrode ink (5)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (16) detects the temperature of a fuel cell (1) at the time of starting of fuel cell system. The air and hydrogen are supplied from a compressor (3) and a hydrogen cylinder (2) in a decreased state of overvoltage increase factor substance, only at the time of low-temperature starting of the system, and the electric power generation is started.    USE - For fuel cell system mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A reduction of the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is suppressed since the generation is performed in a decreased state of overvoltage increase factor substance. The fuel cell system is started quickly without decreasing the increase factor substance at the time of usual starting, the starting time is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural schematic view of fuel cell system.    fuel cell (1)    hydrogen cylinder (2)    compressor (3)    air supply paths (11,12)    air exhaust passage (13)    temperature sensor (16)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte cell has cell layer(s) comprising a sequential laminate of an anode active-material layer (13), a solid-electrolyte layer (17) having a gas channel (100), and a cathode active-material layer (15).    USE - As bipolar-type lithium ion secondary cell for battery packs and vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte cell has excellent durability and charging-and-discharging characteristics, and no gas-evolution problems during initial charging-and-discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) manufacture of solid electrolyte cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged-sectional model of the cell layer.    collector (11)    anode active-material layer (13)    cathode active-material layer (15)    solid electrolyte layer (17)    gas channel (100)
NOVELTY - A contact sensor (50) has electrodes (51) contacting with the end face (20a) of separator (24) of each fuel cell (20) in fuel cell stack. A controller (70) judges that positional offset in stacking position of fuel cells, is generated, when end face of fuel cell separator does not contact with electrodes.    USE - For fuel cells in fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Positional offset of stacking position of fuel cells is detected easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevation and block diagram of the positional offset detector.    fuel cell (20)    end face of fuel cell separator (20a)    separator (24)    contact sensor (50)    electrode (51)
NOVELTY - Determination unit determines charging residual amount for specific battery, based on relevant information of each battery, with respect to battery deterioration degree. The relevant information indicates relationship between open circuit voltage value and minimum voltage value at the time of engine start-up.    USE - For managing the state of battery in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Charging residual amount of battery is detected easily, even if battery is deteriorated, and the battery state can be managed correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graphical representation for detection of initial-stage charging residual amount in battery state management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A controller controls the calorie amount recovered from a fuel cell so that the warm water stored in storage tank (44) is not surplus, based on the calorie amount consumed by a thermal load (42) and calorie amount of warm water stored in storage tank.    USE - For installation in building (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surplus of warm water in the storage tank is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system control method; and    (2) building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (30)    fuel cell (40)    thermal load (42)    storage tank (44)    electric power load (46)
NOVELTY - The oxidation and fuel gas ejection flow paths (454) have constrictions formed such that their flow path cross section are smaller than average flow path cross section of oxidation and fuel gas ejection flow paths, respectively .    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas flow rate within single cell can be equalized, by increasing reactive gas pressure in the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawings of the fuel cell.    supply manifold (110)    ejection manifold (120)    cathode flow path (450)    oxidation gas supply flow path (452)    oxidation gas ejection flow path (454)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating remaining capacity of device based on sum of charging and discharging electric current of storage device and calculating remaining capacity based on open circuit voltage estimated from internal impedance of device. A mutual weight is determined based on state of load connected to device and charging and discharging state of device. The calculated capacities are combined by using the determined weight and the final remaining capacity is calculated.    USE - For determining remaining capacity of electric storage device e.g. secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, electrochemical capacitor used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable information communication terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the load and the device are considered and the remaining capacity is calculated accurately by using capacities calculated based on sum of charging and discharging electric current and open circuit voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the battery remaining capacity determining process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A tank (5) accommodates cooling-water inflow cutoff valve (8) at under-floor of vehicle. The cooling water exhaust valve (10) opens and closes the flow path of cooling-water inflow cutoff valve and communicating path (17) with tank.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-temperature starting property of fuel cell is improved. The narrow under-floor space can be fully used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell in tank of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    tank (5)    cooling-water inflow cutoff valve (8)    pump (9)    cooling water exhaust valve (10)    communicating path (17)    cooling water (18)
NOVELTY - Base side connector (12) attached to a base is provided with a terminal (13) connected to a motor. A battery side terminal (20) is electrically connected with the base side terminal, while connecting to a battery (5) through a cable (22). An attachment mechanism (14) attaches base side connector to base in a loose fit for connecting the base side connector and the battery side connector (13).    USE - Used for battery interchangeable commercial vehicle e.g. forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces generation of bending repeatedly in joint portion between base side connector and battery side connector. Reduces power consumption and increases lifetime of connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery interchangeable commercial vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the connector structure.    base side connector (12)    battery side connector (13)    attachment mechanism (14)    pin (16)    cables (21,22)
NOVELTY - The thermoforming boards (21,23,25) arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, have die (27) at the board opposing surfaces (20,22,24). The resin board positioning mechanism positions the resin boards for fuel cell separators with respect to the die surface of the thermoforming boards.    USE - For fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separators can be molded in large quantities simultaneously to achieve compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the horizontal-type multi-stage press apparatus.    apparatus (11)    board opposing surfaces (20,22,24)    thermoforming boards (21,23,25)    die (27)
NOVELTY - The wafer has a set of thorough holes which are filled with conductive carbon nanotubes (22, 23) that are oriented transversally to a surface of the wafer. An insulating layer is formed between the carbon nanotubes and walls of the holes. The nanotubes are of multiwalled type and surrounded with carbon nanotube strips (26, 27, 28, 29). The nanotubes are coated or impregnated with a catalyst e.g. platinum.    USE - Used in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotubes have an extremely high conductivity which is greater than that of aluminum, in longitudinal direction of the nanotubes. The multiwalled nanotubes have high conductivity properties and provide a better permeability of gases and allow to form conductive vias through the wafer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell comprising a thin wafer    (B) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell.    Silicon wafer (20)    Carbon nanotubes (22, 23)    Carbon nanotube strips (26-29)    Upper insulating layer (30)    Lower insulating layer (31)
NOVELTY - Wires transmit the electrical energy produced by photovoltaic panels to an electrical motor or a hybrid motor of a vehicle. Wagons on the surface of the vehicle or photovoltaic panels complement the electrical energy supply to the motor.    USE - For vehicles.
NOVELTY - The generator has fan blades whose two surfaces are formed with a permanent magnet comprising magnetic polarities. One surface of the fan is combined with a permanent magnetic plate (30). One surface of the plate having a same polarity as a front surface of the fan blade is located on a front surface of the plate facing the blade to generate a repulsive force between identical polarities of the plate and the fan.    USE - Power generator e.g. hydraulic power generator and wind power generator, for supplying power, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the magnetic plate having the same polarity as the front surface of the fan blade is located on the front surface of the plate facing the fan blade to generate the repulsive force, thus enabling the fan to rotate consistently and reliably without having a separate driving apparatus e.g. motor, to obtain power. The power generator can thus be utilized in general industrial fields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power generator using a permanent magnet.    Fan (10)    N-pole (15)    Magnetic plate`s rear surface (20)    Permanent magnetic plate (30)    Support stand (33)
NOVELTY - Connecting members (800), including connecting extensions (815), are connected to a printed circuit board (600) to electrically connect electrode terminals of unit cells. The printed circuit board has drilled holes (620) through which the connecting extensions of connecting members are securely inserted, and circuits connected to the drilled holes.    USE - For secondary module used for electric vehicle, electric motorcycle, electric vehicle, and electric hybrid vehicle, and for industrial and domestic equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Improves positional accuracy between the regions to be connected. Assembly process is easily accomplished. Improves coupling force at connected regions in electrically connected state, therefore risk of short circuit is reduced even when external forces, such as vibrations and impacts, are applied to the battery module during use of battery module. Structure of battery module is simplified since wires are not used to perform electrical connection. Enables battery module to be manufactured in compact state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium- or large-sized second battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connection of printed circuit board after connection of electrode terminals of the unit cells is completed.    Printed circuit board (600)    Drilled holes (620)    Board body (630)    Connecting members (800)    Connecting extensions (815)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer is made by ejecting droplets of first electrode ink composition from nozzle of inkjet device onto base material, the first electrode ink composition containing electrode active material (302) in a solvent matrix; and ejecting droplets of second electrode ink composition from nozzle of ink jet device onto base material, the second electrode ink composition containing binder material in solvent matrix.    USE - Used for electrodes useful in battery to provide battery stack for vehicle and for electrode ink composition (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Capable of providing thin battery using an improved coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows an electrode ink composition containing an active material and a conductive agent in a solvent.    Active material (302)    Conductive agent (304)
NOVELTY - The separator (15) comprises metal plates (16,17), and partition component (18) allowing plates to conduct to each other. The separator alternately forms groove portion (25) and protruding line portion (26) forming gas flow paths in an area contributing to power generation. The flow paths are fuel gas flow path (27), oxidizing agent flow path (28), and refrigerant flow path (29) in which cooling water is circulated.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The single cell with the separator reduces contact resistance by reducing the lamination pitch of the single cell, hence electromotive force per unit volume of the fuel cell is increased and output of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separator comprises a metal plate (16), other metal plate (17) arranged opposite at predetermined intervals with respect to metal plate, and a partition component disposed between metal plates (16,17), and allowing the plates to conduct to each other. The separator alternately forms groove portion and protruding line portion forming gas flow path at least in an area contributing to power generation. The flow paths formed in the one surface of the separator are fuel gas flow path in which the fuel gas is circulated. The flow paths formed in the other surfaces are oxidizing agent gas flow path in which the oxidizing agent is circulated. The flow paths formed of partition component are refrigerant flow path in which cooling water is circulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the separator.    separator (15)    metal plates (16,17)    partition component (18)    groove portion (25)    protruding line portion (26)    fuel gas flow path (27)    oxidizing agent gas flow path (28)    refrigerant flow path (29)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrolyte comprising a solute and a solvent dissolving the solute. A lead includes an insulating oxide layer for preventing the electrolyte from creeping on a part of a surface of the lead. An electrode plate assembly is covered with a heat shrinkable film. A mixture layer is pressed to obtain a negative electrode (42), and an epoxy resin adhesive (43) is applied onto a glass layer of a steel plate.    USE - Used for various portable device and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead includes the insulating oxide layer for preventing the electrolyte from creeping on the part of the surface of the lead, thus providing decrease in self discharge or to variation in charged state between portions for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical-sectional view of battery.    Positive electrode (41)    Negative electrode (42)    Epoxy resin adhesive (43)    Frame body (44)    Separator (45)
NOVELTY - The cap has a hollow cap body (24) including a top wall. The cap body defines a material holding chamber with a vent hole. A connector (54) is arranged on a bottom wall for mounting the vent cap on a battery. The connector forms a connecting passage to permit electrolyte vapors to flow from the battery, through an inlet aperture into the cap body. The electrolyte expands into the material holding chamber of the vent cap.    USE - Used for covering fill opening on top of electrochemical battery and lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connector forms the connecting passage to permit electrolyte vapors to flow from the battery, through the inlet aperture into the cap body, thus increasing life of the battery. The arrangement of the cap eliminates dangers that arise during recharging process of the battery. The electrolyte expands into the material holding chamber of the vent cap, thus preventing the electrolyte from escaping onto the top of the battery, and hence greatly reducing harmful emissions that can be generated by recharging the battery. Lead, sulphuric acid, and lead oxide emissions are captured by the vent cap during the recharging process, thus significantly improving air quality in the charging area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional elevation of a vent cap.    Hollow cap body (24)    Top wall (26)    Sidewalls (30)    Material holding chamber (42)    Connector (54)
NOVELTY - The plant has a water passageway (67) vented to an atmosphere within the fuel cell, where the water passageway consists of a fluid conduit in a gas flow field plate. A condenser (59) is connected to a reactant gas exit of the fuel cell, and includes a condensate. The condensate is in fluid communication with the water passageway such that water migrates and evaporates from the water passageway through the gas field plates.    USE - Used in vehicular application.    ADVANTAGE - The water migrates and evaporates from the water passageway of the fuel cell through the gas field plates, thus evaporative cooling of the fuel cell is achieved. The passageway is vented to the atmosphere without removing water from the passageway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell power plant.    Fuel cell stack (37)    Condenser (59)    Contiguous reservoir (64)    Water passageway (67)    Porous plug (69)
NOVELTY - The plant has a stack of fuel cells, each having anode water flow channels and cathode water flow channels. A water accumulator (11) is in fluid communication with some of the water flow channels. Demineralizers (33) are disposed within the water accumulator. The water accumulator has a conical baffle disposed at an inlet of the accumulator to disrupt the flow of water and gas entering the water accumulator.    USE - Used in a vehicular application for driving an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The conical baffle is disposed at the inlet of the accumulator to disrupt the flow of water and gas entering the accumulator, thus reducing plumbing necessary for the water volume and temperature management system in the power plant. The space surrounding the demineralizers accommodates the accumulator water, thus saving the overall volume required for the plant, and reducing a size and parasitic power in fuel cell power plants. The baffle effect contained within the demineralizers reduces sloshing of water within the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified, stylized schematic block diagram of a fuel cell power plant having demineralizers within a water accumulator.    Accumulator (11)    Separator (16)    Vent (17)    Flow restrictor (30)    Demineralizers (33)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor (41) detecting a temperature of the system during a time period from stopping to startup of the system. A freezing judging section determines whether the temperature reaches a preset temperature that is lower than an operation temperature of a fuel cell. A thawing judging section (52) accelerates the startup of the cell when the temperature reaches the preset temperature during the period.    USE - Used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the fuel cell system performs a low temperature startup control if a part of the fuel cell system is frozen while the temperature of the system at startup is higher than zero degree, thus effectively starting the system even when the temperature is high, and hence suppressing the power consumption of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of starting a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Temperature sensor (41)    Pump control section (51)    Thawing judging section (52)    Freezing judging section (53)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a test fixture for a membrane electrolyte assembly, which is used to test the quality of the membrane electrolyte assembly and includes: a first mold component and a second mold component, in which the first mold component and the second mold component can be clamped together or separate from each other. While conducting a testing, the membrane electrolyte assembly is clamped between the first mold component and the second mold component. The first mold component is used to supply an anode fuel to the anode of the membrane electrolyte assembly, and includes a first fastening plate, an anode fuel flow field plate, and an anode collector. The second mold component is used to supply a cathode fuel to the cathode of the membrane electrolyte assembly, and includes a second fastening plate, an anode fuel flow field plate, and a cathode collector.
NOVELTY - Provided is a coater roller for an apparatus for preparing a solid oxide fuel cell to allow the each slurry of an electrolyte slurry, an air electrode slurry and a fuel electrode slurry to be distributed and coated uniformly without the defect of annealing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus for preparing a solid oxide fuel cell comprises a plurality of supply pipes(10) for supplying the corresponding slurry; a plurality of coating device parts(27) installed in the rear part of the supply pipes for coating the slurry; and a plurality of driers(30) and annealing furnaces(40) installed in the rear part of the coating device parts to dry and annealing the slurry, wherein the each coating device part has a coater roller(20) capable of rotating, and a plurality of grooves continuously formed on the outer circumference of the coater roller along circumference for coating the slurry(an electrolyte slurry, an air electrode slurry and a fuel electrode slurry).(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a method for preparing a solid oxide fuel cell to allow the massive production of a unit cell constituting a fuel cell, thereby improving the productivity of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises the steps of coating and dividing the electrolyte slurry and sintering the coated one to form an electrolyte layer; coating the supplied air electrode slurry on the one side of the electrolyte layer and sintering the coated one to form an air electrode layer; and coating the supplied fuel electrode slurry on the other side of the electrolyte layer and sintering the coated one to form a fuel electrode layer, to prepare a solid oxide fuel cell. Preferably the electrolyte layer, the air electrode layer and the fuel electrode layer have an average thickness of 50-200 micrometers, 10-100 micrometers and 10-100 micrometers, respectively.(C) KIPO 2006Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An audio device for a vehicle is provided to maintain a memory in a turned-on state by using power supplied from an auxiliary power, thereby preventing audio setting information stored in the memory from being deleted even if a battery is separated or discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle battery (100) supplies power to plural electrical equipments mounted in a vehicle. A charge circuit (500) generates a predetermined voltage by power supplied from the vehicle battery (100). An auxiliary power (600) charges the generated voltage, and applies the charged voltage to a memory (400). The memory (400) maintains a turned-on state by using power supplied from the auxiliary power (600), and stores audio setting information. A microcomputer (300) generates a control signal for controlling an audio function on the basis of the audio setting information.
NOVELTY - A catalyst-supported film (4) having a metal oxide film is formed by a spraying process in a flow path (2) formed on its surface, and a metal film (3) for joining is provided at a region other than the flow-path formation region of a glass substrate (1). A further glass substrate (5) is joined to a surface of the first glass substrate (1) through the metal film for joining.    USE - Used for the production of a compact reactor used for producing a fluid substance such as gaseous fuel and liquid fuel such as alcoholic liquid fuel, e.g. ethanol other than methanol and butanol, and dimethyl ether, isobutane, natural gas and hydrogen gas for a fuel cell system used for generating electric power, and for chemical reaction during the production of a semiconductor such as a semiconductor integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The process efficiently provides a compact reactor by anodically bonding glass substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the production of a compact reactor.    glass substrates (1,5)    flow path (2)    metal film for joining (3)    catalyst-supported film (4)
NOVELTY - Flat battery cells (20) containing electric power generation elements are laminated and joined together using adhesive which hardens after the overlapping cells contact mutually.    USE - For motor vehicle. (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be manufactured with improved yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a battery cells on which adhesive agent is applied.    battery cells (20)    positive electrode tab (25)    negative electrode tab (26)    main component of adhesive agent (A1)    hardener of adhesive agent (A2)
NOVELTY - A bypass circuit (15) supplies cooling water of fuel cell (1) to circulation circuit (3) without passing the water through cooler (12), heat exchanger (14) and cooling water heat exchanger (6). The cross valve (16) and cooling water pumps (13,17) adjust flow rate of water supplied to bypass circuit so that water flows to circulation circuit through heat exchanger (14), fuel cell, valve, heat exchanger (6) and cooler in order.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange and heat recovery in fuel cell system are performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel cell circulation circuit (3)    cooling water heat exchanger (6)    cooler (12)    cooling water pumps (13,17)    heat exchanger (14)    bypass circuit (15)    cross valve (16)
NOVELTY - Several fuel cells (61a-61d) provided at each of thermal load are serially connected to form a series circuit. The direct current obtained by series circuit is converted into alternating current by inverter (60a) and is supplied to the loads (42a-42p). A fuel cell switching unit (50) restrains the residual amount of direct current voltage input into inverter by connecting in series a new fuel cell to series circuit.    USE - For co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion efficiency of the inverter which is directly correlated with the input DC voltage, is maintained at target level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the interconnections between several fuel cell clusters and the series connection arrangement of individual fuel cells within a cluster. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cells (40)    loads (42a-p)    AC power grid (44)    fuel cell switching unit (50)    cell fault detector (52)    inverter (60a)    fuel cell clusters (61a-d)    bypass switches (62a-p)    connecting switches (64a-p,65a-p)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises an intensive arrangement of connectors (17c,19c,21c) of ancillary equipments such as oxidation gas supply apparatus (17), fuel gas supply apparatus (19) and temperature regulator (21) and dust collector of oxidation gas supply apparatus, at respective reverse side of connectors (17s,19s,21s) of a fuel cell (13) and ancillary equipments and the vicinity of an outer edge of system frame (11).    USE - For fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment or detachment operation of the connectors of ancillary equipments and inspection exchange operation of dust collector can be performed while mounting the fuel cell system on the vehicle, without removing the fuel cell system and the work time is reduced sharply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell mounting vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of fuel cell mounting vehicle.    fuel cell mounting vehicle (1)    fuel cell (13)    oxidation gas supply apparatus (17)    connectors (17c,17s,19c,19s,21c,21s)    fuel gas supply apparatus (19)    temperature regulator (21)
NOVELTY - The unit acts to assist the functioning of a purifier in a hydrogen production line to supply a hydrogen/oxygen fuel cell. It functions to limit the production of carbon monoxide produced. The reaction is activated by a catalyst, the temperature of which is regulated by a cooling fluid of which the temperature is controlled by a means of regulation.    USE - The catalytic reactor of the invention serves as a final purification stage in the elimination of CO from a reformate to supply a fuel cell generating power by an electrochemical hydrogen/oxygen reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The functioning of the catalytic reactor is governed by the temperature of the catalyst, the optimum temperature being determined by the temperature of a cooling fluid, which, in turn, is dependent on the power demanded by the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for an associated catalytic system comprising a reformer and the catalytic process which includes the purification unit.
NOVELTY - The cell has an electric generator comprising a set of assemblies, where each assembly includes a pair of electrode layers sandwiching a polymer electrolyte film. Each of a set of electrically conductive separators includes a gas supply channel to supply a gas to an electrode layer. A vibrator applies vibration to the generator, and a gas compressor intermittently compresses the gas supplied to the gas supply channel.    USE - Used in portable power source, electric vehicle and home power source system.    ADVANTAGE - The gas compressor intermittently compresses the gas to be supplied to the gas supply channel, thus increasing flow velocity of the gas flowing in catalytic layers and the electrode layer, and hence eliminating the stagnating water around the catalytic layers, thereby ensuring smooth supply of oxygen to a reaction area on the catalytic layers, and hence maintaining performance of the cell at a high level for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a main part of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte film (1)    Catalytic layer (2)    Channels (4)    Separator plate (5)    Carbon unwoven fabric electrodes (7)
NOVELTY - A barrier is arranged between the upstream portion of a branch and the downstream portion of the branch. The branch is used for branching a main passageway into two or more sub-passageways.    USE - For portable power supply, electric vehicle power supply, cogeneration system for home.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the flow volume of cooling water to maintain the temperatures of cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the cathode side separator used for a fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Manifold opening (11)    Outlet manifold opening (14)    Inlet manifold opening (15)    Oxidizing gas passageway (17)
NOVELTY - The gas distribution device of fuel cell has bars (19) which are so formed, that within area of the bar increased cross-flow of oxidant or reducer can be formed in the gas diffusion layer of gas channel (18) to its adjacent gas channel (18') below the bar in adjacent area of the bar.    USE - For distribution of oxidizing agent or reducing agent.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved flow from media to a fuel cell diaphragm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of gas channels on bipolar plate.    Gas distribution structure (16)    Gas channels (18,18')    Bars (19)    Slots (20,20')    Contact surface (21)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a control method for increasing the stable start and close down operation including designing a control system, which operates especially when the generation system of a fuelbattery stats and stops according to the time interval of the stop including controlling the H supply and circulation and air supply and discharge for 3~300 seconds 5~20 times of the normal meteringratio of 1.2, 20~2.5 each time when starts and ready to close down the generation system and the system tests itself normal and enters into the idle speed, which can eliminate the water gathering phenomenon in the battery.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an assembly frame suitable for large scale quick assembling of fuel battery stacks and a test including a working table, a pressure adjustable compression device and a positioning guide rod, among which, said working table is set with a plate mesa for supporting the compression device and the fuel battery stacks necessary for assembly and test, the compression device is set at one end of the mesa, said fuel battery stack is set at the other end, two positioning guide rods vertically pass through the front and back end plates of the stack axially, said compression device has a crown bar driving the back end plate of the stack to press towards the front end plate axially.
NOVELTY - A device for monitoring single plate voltage of vehicle fuel cell is featured as connecting input end of optical couple gating communication circuit to each single plate of fuel cell in sequence, connecting output end to isolation circuit input end, inputting signal to monolithic computer through absolute value circuit after isolation treatment, controlling four I/ O pin signals by said computer and using hardware interlocking circuit to ensure uniqueness of gating channel, carrying out communication with external main controller by monolithic computer through CAN communication circuit.
NOVELTY - A system frame (20) is fixed under a floor of the vehicle body and supports a fuel cell (14). High-voltage cable (10) transmits high-voltage power generated by the fuel cell to a driving motor (43). The cable has a part extended across the system frame, the part is arranged on an inner side of the system frame and is along a frame member (22) of the system frame.    USE - For vehicle, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell system for vehicle capable of employing an existing monocoque body provided with additional floor frame members while ensuring protection of high-voltage cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a plan view showing a fuel-cell-equipped vehicle.    High-voltage cable (10)    Fuel cell (14)    System frame (20)    Frame member (22)    Driving motor (43)
NOVELTY - The cooling unit in a fuel cell driven vehicle has a fuel-cell device (21), a primary cooling unit (10) for cooling the fuel-cell device and bodywork. One additional cooling surface (13) is provided in such a way that a cooling surface (12) of the primary cooling unit can be modified according to the cooling requirements.    USE - Cooling unit in fuel cell driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures increased cooling. Ensures improved cooling unit for high cooling loads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for piping for a cooling unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of the cooling circuit.    Cooling unit (10)    Bodywork (11)    Cooling surface (12)    Additional cooling surface (13)    Fuel-cell device (21)
NOVELTY - A catalyst (C1) comprises at least two elements selected from Group VIII of the periodic table on a ceramic support structure. The ceramic support structure comprises aluminum oxide (76 wt.%) mixed with cerium oxide, yttrium oxide stabilized zirconium oxide (YSZ) or zirconium oxide; and an alkali metal.    USE - In steam reforming of heavier hydrocarbons such as gasoline and diesel to produce hydrogen for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is useful for reforming various hydrocarbons in presence of sulfur components at levels in excess of 75 ppm and even higher levels in excess of 500 ppm. The catalyst is also suitable for reforming hydrocarbons that have lower levels of sulfur.
NOVELTY - A reference shaft (30) is passed through a positioning hole (11). The separators (10) are laminated to perform position control of the internal peripheral surface of the positioning hole in a curve control surface (33) of the reference shaft. The separators are clamped by laminating and fixing each of the end plates (21,22).    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures positioning accuracy of the separator while easing lamination operation of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the internal peripheral surface of the positioning hole of the separator.    Separator (10)    Positioning hole (11)    End plates (21,22)    Reference shaft (30)    Curve control surface (33)
NOVELTY - A kneaded material is preformed on a preforming body (9). The preforming body is clamped by the lower mold (1) and an upper mold (2) during preheating operation. An actual molding is performed by hot pressing of the preforming body after preheating.    USE - For manufacturing porous type separator used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation of the separator thus improving manufacturing yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the manufacturing process of porous type separator.    Lower mold (1)    Upper mold (2)    Locator (3)    Joint portion (4)    Preforming body (9)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst layer has three-dimensional mesh shaped structure (100) consisting of carbon fibril (110). Catalyst particle and solid polymer electrolyte are supported in electrode catalyst.    USE - For fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell and molten carbonate type fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high electric power generation capability for longer duration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) manufacture of electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows three-dimensional mesh shaped structure of electrode catalyst layer.    three-dimensional mesh shaped structure (100)    carbon fibril (110)
NOVELTY - Press unit (10) is used for crimping both ends of a fuel cell stack (B) by converting the load into a horizontal direction by the dead weight of a member. The press member used for preventing breadth to the orientation of the fuel cell battery is adjoined and provided at both ends of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses reduction of the contact property of the fuel cell and the edge portion cyrrent collection member thus ensuring favorable reliability for long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    Press unit (10)    Current collection member (20)    Manifold (30)    Edge portion current collection member (201)    Fuel cell stack (B)
NOVELTY - An electrical potential difference change unit changes the electrical potential difference of a cell according to the moisture content distribution in the cell. The electrical potential difference change unit is equipped with an external power supply connectable with a separator (3b).    USE - Used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency and reduction prevention of the cell voltage with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the connection structure of the terminal of separator and terminal of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separator (3b)    Battery (101)    Control portion (110)    Cell voltage monitoring portion (111)
NOVELTY - Marking portions (8a,9a) are individually formed at the catalyst electrode layer, gaseous diffusion layer (8,9), and cell-structure body of each separator such that the marking portions are rotationally asymmetrical in four directions. The external shape of each marking portion is formed such that the respective marking portions of cell structure bodies mutually adjust for lamination.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Improves yield of raw material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the shaping of gaseous-diffusion layer.    Gaseous diffusion layer (8,9)    Marking portions (8a,9a)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell (1) is mounted on a vehicle. A foldable tank (8) which expands and contracts is at the bottom surface of the fuel cell. A piping (10) which is connected to the tank supplies cooling water between the tank and the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling water stored in the tank is returned to the fuel cell efficiently. The low-temperature starting property of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining the expansion of foldable tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    tank (5)    piping (10)    cooling water inflow and outflow pipe (11)    cutoff valve (22)
NOVELTY - A purge device purges fuel gas in the fuel gas flow path of the fuel cell stack (21). A navigation device (10) acquires information related to attribute of the vehicle stop position, based on which the supply of fuel gas to the fuel gas flow path is stopped. The control device (56) selectively switches to standby mode to purge fuel gas when the pressure in the fuel gas flow path becomes a predetermined pressure value.    USE - For vehicles such as passenger car, bus, truck and spacecraft, and for satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since the state in which the fuel gas is sealed in the fuel gas flow path is maintained, the hydrogen and the oxygen will not be in the mixed state in the fuel gas flow path and the generation of the electric potential shift is prevented. Therefore even if many stops are existing, the reduction in capability of the fuel electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    navigation apparatus (10)    fuel cell stack (21)    valves (42,43)    control device (56)
NOVELTY - A rotation magnet (2) rotates with respect to a pedal shaft (7) by cooperating with the pedal shaft. The rotation magnet performs intermittent rotation with respect to a magneto coil (1) when rotated with respect to the pedal shaft. When the pedal shaft performs continuous rotation with respect to pedal main body (6), the rotation magnet repeatedly performs intermittent rotation in electric power generation cycle.    USE - For generating electric power supplied to lamp on bicycle pedal.    ADVANTAGE - Stable electric power required for load is obtained reliably. Reduces fluctuation of induced voltage. Structure is simple and production is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a pedal for bike; and    (B) a bicycle comprising electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the exploded perspective view of the bicycle pedal showing the mounting state of electric power generating apparatus on pedal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Magneto coil (1)    Rotation magnet (2)    Damping magnets (3)    Pedal main body (6)    Pedal shaft (7)
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric element (13) contains a piezoelectric board (11) arranged and adhered along with the longitudinal direction or radial direction of a reinforcement board (12). One end of the longitudinal direction of the piezoelectric element is maintained with a holding member. The other end of the longitudinal direction of the piezoelectric element is held with another holding member.    USE - For moving body e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides big electrical energy with small displacement. Decreases displacements of support vicinity. Ensures light stress burden in piezoelectric element edge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - With the external force applied to a predetermined holding member, the piezoelectric element is displaced to the thickness direction of the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric board bends and generates electric power. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a moving body; and    (B) an energy conservation system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing and top-view of the outline structure of the energy converter.    Piezoelectric board (11)    Reinforcement board (12)    Piezoelectric element (13)    Retainer (20,30)    Energy converter (100)
NOVELTY - Power plant has a liquid accumulator (21) to receive coolant outflow of a main pump (11) with inlet connected to liquid outlet of gas/liquid separator (12). A secondary pump (44) has inlet connected to liquid outlet of accumulator. An eductor (32) has inlets (31,33) connected to outflow of pump (44) and to the gas outlet of gas/liquid separator. The outlet of the eductor is connected to the accumulator.    USE - For fuel cell power plant with temperature management system.    ADVANTAGE - Dual pump system allows the eductor to operate at low coolant flows and high pressure independently of the primary pump, optimizing eductor operation. The decontamination of coolant is improved, by permitting high pressure, low flow rate coolant to the demineralizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified, stylized schematic illustration of a fuel power plant temperature management system.    main pump (11a)    separator (12)    fuel cell stack (15)    accumulator (21)    demineralizer (26)    eductor (32)    secondary pump (44)
NOVELTY - The system (1) includes a refrigerant circulating system for circulating and supplying refrigerant to a fuel cell (2). The refrigerant circulating system has a flow controller for suppressing inflow of refrigerant into fuel cell.    USE - For air conditioning and heating of motor vehicle interior.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature change of fuel cell caused by refrigerator can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cooling device of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The block diagram shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Radiator (21)    Heater core (41)    Air conditioner (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a connection/disconnection device connecting/disconnecting a voltage sensor (4) to a voltage detection target. An offset voltage obtaining device obtains an offset voltage detected by the voltage sensor while the voltage detection target and the voltage sensor are disconnected from each other. A voltage correction device corrects the voltage value detected by the voltage sensor based upon the offset voltage.    USE - Used for an automotive voltage sensor (claimed) in a vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage correction device corrects voltage value detected by voltage sensor based upon offset voltage, thus executing offset correction while the vehicle is traveling, even if an offset error occurs as the temperature at the voltage sensor fluctuates in a traveling state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a drive system of an electric car equipped with the offset correction apparatus.    Battery module(2) Inverter (1)    Voltage sensor (4)    Current sensor (5)    Control device (7)
NOVELTY - A battery is manufactured by adhering fluorescent material to portion(s) of a surface of the battery case, and detecting presence/absence of electrolyte leakage with fluorescence.    USE - For the manufacture of battery (claimed) used in mobile appliances, e.g. cellular phones or mobile-type personal computers, and pure electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can provide check method of electrolyte leakage capable of appropriately detecting presence/absence of electrolyte leakage without damages on battery performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of battery (100) having a battery case (110) and electrolyte housed in the battery case, comprises:    (a) adhering process to adhere fluorescent material which emits fluorescence in response to predetermined light irradiated under condition that predetermined components included in the electrolyte exist, to portion(s) of a surface on the battery case; and    (b) leakage detecting process to detect presence/absence of electrolyte leakage with fluorescence which an adhered portion (120) emits in response to the predetermined light irradiated on at least the adhered portion which has adhesion of the fluorescent material, out of the surface of the battery case.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a check method of electrolyte leakage for a battery, comprising checking presence/absence of electrolyte leakage with fluorescence emitted from an adhered portion, out of a surface of the battery case, which has adhesion of fluorescent material which emits fluorescence in response to irradiation of predetermined light under condition that predetermined components included in the electrolyte exist.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a battery of the invention.    Battery (100)    Battery case (110)    Battery jar (111)    Safety valve (115)    Adhered portion (120)
NOVELTY - Coating substrate comprises reacting flowing reactant stream by directing radiation beam at the reactant stream to produce a product stream downstream from the radiation beam. The reaction is driven by photon energy from the radiation beam. The product stream is directed at a substrate positioned in the flow to coat the substrate with a coating material from the product stream.    USE - For coating substrate useful for forming functional materials, e.g. dielectric materials, optical, electrical, electronic-devices or power cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of providing highly uniform coatings on substrates, and efficient and rapid ways of forming highly uniform coatings. It is cost effective and forms high quality structures that can be patterned to form, e.g. complex structures and/or integrated devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Coating substrate involves reacting a flowing reactant stream by directing a radiation beam at the reactant stream to produce a product stream downstream from the radiation beam. The reaction is driven by photon energy from the radiation beam. The product stream is directed at a substrate selectively positioned in the flow to coat the substrate with a coating material from the product stream at a density of greater than or equal to65% of the density of the fully densified coating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side perspective view of a reaction chamber for performing laser pyrolysis synthesis of powders at high production rates.    Reaction chamber (100)    Main chamber (104)    Windows (114, 116)    Light beam path (118)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining relationship between mass increase and time duration of imbibing of partial wetting liquid e.g. isopropanol, methanol by a gas diffusion media. The internal contact angle of gas diffusion media is determined based on the relationship, and compared with a standard contact angle.    USE - For controlling quality of gas diffusion media of fuel cell used as power source for electrical vehicular power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Allows direct and qualitative evaluation of gas diffusion media.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a testing method of gas diffusion media.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The flowchart for diffusion media quality control process.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding a steering diode per output switch so that inductive snub portion of the power is moved off an IC chip to enable the use of a smaller integrated circuit.    USE - For reducing on-chip inductive snub power. For use in modern automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a system designer to use the IC added flexibility for output load control. Allows the control IC to be optimized to the process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram explaining the reduction method.
NOVELTY - The process involves placing a valve in an open position, where a valve position of zero corresponds to a closed valve and the valve position of one corresponds to an open valve. The residual value of the valve position is increased when the valve is opened. Hydrogen flowing through the valve is changed by varying anode pressure. A leak is detected by comparing the residual value to a threshold.    USE - Used for detecting leak in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The leak is detected by comparing the residual value to the threshold, thus detecting the leak in the fuel cell system with good response time and accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a leak detection process of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The apparatus electrolyses water to generate oxygen and nitrogen, supplies hydrogen generated by the electrolysis and an external air into a fuel cell to generate electricity by electrochemical reaction and produce water and nitrogen as byproducts at the same time, and recovers produced water into an electrolysis system and collects nitrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxygen and nitrogen producing apparatus comprises: an electrolysis part (2) for separating oxygen and hydrogen from water using electric current; a power supply part (8) connected to the electrolysis part to supply electric current for electrolyzing water; and a fuel cell part (4) which is connected to one side of the electrolysis part, and into which hydrogen generated when water is electrolysed and an external air are flown to generate electricity and produce nitrogen and water as products at the same time. The apparatus further comprises a current control part (6) installed between the power supply part and the electrolysis part to control the electric currents such that the respective supplied electric currents are stably supplied to the electrolysis part after electric current generated from the fuel cell part and electric current of the power supply part are supplied to the current control part. The current control part comprises a current measuring means (38) and a current supply means (40). The electrolysis part comprises at least one or more anode plates (10), at least one or more cathode plates (12), a water inlet (20), an oxygen outlet (16) and a hydrogen outlet (18).
NOVELTY - Other calculation unit computes the electric current amount in each measurement region of one cell based on ratio calculated by one calculation unit and other measurement electric current amount. Other input unit inputs the other measurement electric current amount measured by the electric current amount sensor based on determination with the electric power generating determination unit.    USE - For measuring local current of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces measurement error by the wrap around electric current in the waterproof board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the amperometric apparatus.    Amperometric apparatus (20)    Electric current sensor board (21)    Waterproof board (22)    Cooling water groove (23)    Column portion (211)
NOVELTY - A controller (50) is used for changing the opening/closing period and the release time of a drain valve (12) based on the operational status of a fuel cell vehicle. The drain valve is used for ejecting the water generated in a water tank (7) supplying water to a humidifier (6).    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable ejection of the water from the water tank without giving odd feeling to the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Humidifier (6)    Water tank (7)    Drain valve (12)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - A keyboard (14) receives start/stop requirement information to change the operation state of a load from several loads. A controller (15) controls output electric power of a fuel cell pack (2) based on received requirement information.    USE - For personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The output electric power of the fuel cell pack can be controlled and the fuel cell pack can reduce power consumption, by suppressing output of useless electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) output electric power control method; and    (2) computer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the computer system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    personal computer (1)    fuel cell pack (2)    keyboard (14)    controller (15)    power consumption storage table (15a)    power supply controller (15b)
NOVELTY - An inverter unit (8) and a high-voltage battery (9) are mounted and adjoined in parallel at the center floor section of a hybrid vehicle (1). The inverter (10) of the inverter unit, a DC-DC converter (11) and a drive motor (3) are cooled by the liquid cryogen circulating from a water-cooling system (12). The high-voltage battery is cooled by the cooling air from the air conditioner of the hybrid vehicle.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved efficiency in cooling the inverter unit and high-voltage battery, and shortened harness for power supply. Ensures reduced weight of the high-voltage battery, inverter and converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inverter unit and high-voltage battery are separated in the vehicle width direction. The inverter, DC-DC converter and drive motor are arranged between the front and rear axles of the hybrid vehicle. The drive motor is connected to the engine (2) rear. A transmission (5) is connected to the rear end of the drive motor. The cooling air from the air conditioner passes through a cooling duct connected to a reinforcement portion formed with a vent to cool the high-voltage battery. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective diagram showing the superficial arrangement structure of the inverter and high-voltage battery used in the hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Engine (2)    Drive motor (3)    Transmission (5)    Inverter unit (8)    High-voltage battery (9)    Inverter (10)    DC-DC converter (11)    Water-cooling system (12)
NOVELTY - The metal separator (9) includes water-repellent resin film (6) covering separator base material (7). The edge of resin film is formed such that edge of electroconductive cover (5) is covered.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of water into gap between electroconductive cover and resin film is suppressed, and corrosion of metal separator is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of metal separator.    electroconductive cover (5)    resin film (6)    separator base material (7)    metal separator (9)    protruding region (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a seal (44) which is a gap formed in die-matching surface of a pair of metal molds (40A,40B), and extended from the cavity of metal molds to mating face direction of metal molds. A material outflow channel (43) is a space formed in outer side of seal.    USE - For manufacturing separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of metal molds is low, and preparation of metal molds is easy. A reduction of metal molds internal pressure at the time of molding separator, is prevented, to obtain separator with sufficient dimensional accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining manufacturing method of separator.    metal molds (40A,40B)    material outflow channel (43)    seal (44)    separator material (50)
NOVELTY - Internal side channel (11b) has an upstream channel (21) into which fluid from fuel cell stack flows, and a bending portion (22). The downstream channel (23) extending from the bending portion, is branched into channels (23a,23b) that join before reaching the channel portion (11c) between external and internal side channels.    USE - For fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of wave drag by bending portion is suppressed, and the pressure loss, vibration and noise are decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the manifold for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    internal side channel (11b)    channel portion (11c)    upstream channel (21)    bending portion (22)    downstream channel (23)    branched channels (23a,23b)
NOVELTY - A rotary humidifier (4) moves the moisture content to the supply air from the air ejected from a fuel cell stack (1). A rotation speed controller (6) controls the rotation speed of the rotary humidifier based on requirement load and temperature of the fuel cell stack. The controller raises the rotation speed of the humidifier, if the detected temperature is more than preset temperature.    USE - For direct hydrogen type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature and humidity of a supply air to the fuel cell stack are controlled appropriately, without using hydrometer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system and its humidification control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    cooling channel (2)    rotary humidifier (4)    rotation speed controller (6)    throttle valve (11)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a collector (50) laminated on an active material layer (40). The active material layer contains an active material (10), a solid electrolyte (30) and solid electrolyte particles (20) having ionic conductivity higher that that of solid electrolyte.    USE - For battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery used as power supply for motor drive such as electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high ionic conductivity and provides battery having excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material layer further contains an electroconductive agent.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery;    (2) manufacture of electrode; and    (3) manufacture of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of electrode.    Active material (10)    Solid electrolyte particles (20)    Solid electrolyte (30)    Active material layer (40)    Collector (50)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery has bipolar electrodes (16) comprising collector (11) with positive and negative electrode active material layer (12,13) at respective surfaces. An electrolyte (14) is stacked between electrodes to form cell layer (15) comprising electrolyte and active material layers. A seal (18) comprising resin layers with different softening point, is welded between collectors.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of collector by stress is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) bipolar battery pack;    (2) composite battery pack; and    (3) vehicle mounted with composite battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery.    collector (11)    active material layers (12,13)    electrolyte (14)    cell layer (15)    bipolar electrode (16)    seal (18)
NOVELTY - The separator (11) has several ribs (14) formed along the web surface (12) of the fluid passage (15), in which the inner frame of the web surface is thinner than the outer frame (13).    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - By forming the inner frame of the web surface thinner than the outer frame, thickness of the separator and concentration of fluid stress in the separator and cell pitch are reduced, and power density of the fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of the fuel cell separator.    separator (11)    web surface (12)    outer frame (13)    rib (14)    fluid passage (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a power generation element containing alternately placed anodes and cathodes, and a polymeric metal film (19) which acts as cladding cover for the power generation element. Several tabs (11) of different rigidity, are extruded from the interior of cladding cover towards outerside.    USE - For lithium ion secondary cell for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, personal computer and portable telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery which has high resistance with respect to vibration, is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack; and    (2) composite battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the laminated battery.    tab (11)    polymeric metal composite film (19)    resin layer (19a)    metal layer (19b)    polymeric adhesive layer (21)
NOVELTY - A motor (49) having the rotor (59) and the stator, rotates the impeller (69) of the hydrogen circulation pump (21) and the hydrogen is circulated. The impeller and the motor are accommodated in the same casing (53).    USE - For electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor in hydrogen atmosphere can be efficiently cooled by hydrogen at time of high load of motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the hydrogen circulation pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen circulation pump (21)    motor (49)    casing (53)    stator (55)    rotor (59)    impeller (69)
NOVELTY - A controller (13) determines the learning parameters specifying the offset amount of output voltage of fuel cell with respect to output current and irrespective of output current. The controller limits the change rate of learning parameter depending on output current to be less than the change rate of learning parameter not depending on output current, under the influence of recoverable deterioration of fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current-voltage characteristics of fuel cell stack is determined accurately and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system using control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    ejector (3)    compressor (6)    controller (13)
NOVELTY - The cell has separators (1,2) having expansion formation portions (2a) with a gap into which a resin such as olefin-type resin, olefin-type thermoplastic elastomer or styrenic thermoplastic elastomers, is filled to join the separators and assembly (4) comprising anode collector and anode catalyst layer (4a), electrolyte film (4b), cathode catalyst layer and cathode collector (4c) that laminated in order.    USE - Fuel battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly property of cell, is improved with sufficient productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of fuel battery cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separators (1,2)    expansion formation portions (2a)    assembly (4)    anode collector and anode catalyst layer (4a)    electrolyte film (4b)    cathode catalyst layer and cathode collector (4c)
NOVELTY - A hemizygote (5) is obtained by forming a solid proton conduction film (3b) on a surface of a catalyst layer of a gas diffusion electrode (4). A spreadability proton conduction material (3a) is interposed between proton conduction films of laminated hemizygotes, so as to form electric power generation unit.    USE - For electric power generation unit of fuel cell used in fuel remote area evaluation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation unit of fuel cell can be manufactured efficiently, without hot pressing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views explaining the electric power generation unit of fuel cell.    spreadability proton conduction material (3a)    solid proton conduction film (3b)    gas diffusion electrode (4)    hemizygote (5)    separator (10)    gas flow channel (11)    mounting concave section (15)
NOVELTY - Apparatus determines target amount of air to be supplied to fuel cell, based on the current requirement of fuel cell. An air-flow amount controller (102) controls target air-flow amount based on comparison of previously set target air-flow amount and determined target air-flow amount, when a detector (101) detects acceleration or deceleration state of the vehicle mounted with fuel cell system.    USE - For fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Air flow amount is controlled reliably without providing an odd feeling to the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    temperature sensor (3)    fuel cell bypass path (20)    valve (21)    detector (101)    air-flow amount controller (102)
NOVELTY - A through-wall pin (5) is connected either to one or more disconnecting switches (8) or to an electrical plate (6) mounted on the side of a battery box (1). The plate is electrically connected to one or more fuse boxes (7) either directly or via one or more disconnecting switches.    USE - For industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees protection against short circuits between hot cables on a frame, and improves accessibility from ground to the poles of the battery. Improves passage of hot cables on the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective side view of battery holder assembly.    Battery box (1)    Through-wall pin (5)    Electrical plate (6)    Fuse boxes (7)    Disconnecting switches (8)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell based on micro hollow fiber, which contains electrolytes, which carries separately from each other anode (3) and cathode (1). The electrolyte is a micro hollow fiber-matrix electrolyte whereby the micro hollow fiber of the electrolyte has a wall thickness of about 0.01 to 250 micrometer and an equal outer diameter of about 50 microns to 3 mm.    USE - For water mineralization.    ADVANTAGE - Enables an improved fuel cell system. Enables use of easily available and cheap fuel. Enables easy manufacturing and the usage has high flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hollow micro-fibers are arranged either in the form of filament or filament yarn fabrics with a dimensionally stable integration of the micro hollow fiber ends and partially laid open access to the lumen of the hollow fiber or in the form of staple fiber or staple fiber yarn fabrics. The hollow micro-fiber ends are bound in such a way that they are dimensionally stable and at least one of the electrodes is formed movable. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the procedure for the water mineralizing by means of a fuel cell system based on hollow micro-fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross section view by a ceramic micro hollow fiber with electrode.    Cathode (1)    Solid electrolyte (2)    Anode (3)    Fabric (4)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell stack (1) has number of individual fuel cell (2) and fuel cell stack has end plates (3) on both sides with connection elements (4) whereby liquid or gas as an operating medium is supplied or discharged. The end plate are of identical form and the connection elements has sensors for monitoring of state variables.    USE - For motor vehicle with liquid and gas as operating medium e.g. fuel, air and cooling water.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures compact and flexible structure of fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the arrangement of at least two fuel cell stacks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel cell (2)    End plates (3)    Connection elements (4)
NOVELTY - The cell box for electric automobile is characterized in that the box comprises a box body, a plurality of battery fix devices in box, and an average-charge device box connected to battery box by flange. This invention has simple and reasonable structure, saves room, and benefits to cooling efficiency and sealing property.
NOVELTY - The power generator includes a permanent magnet plate (30) and a fan (10) facing the plate. The fan has several magnetic fan blades (15) whose both surfaces possess different magnetic polarities respectively. The plate is axially coupled to the fan through a central shaft (12), such that the plate having same polarity as that of one surface of blade is arranged in opposition to the facing surface of blade.    USE - For power generator mounted on an electric generator or vehicle to supply power.    ADVANTAGE - The fan is rotated continuously by the repulsive force between fan blades and the plate and so the need for additional energy sources is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power generator.    fan (10)    central shaft (12)    fan blades (15)    adjustment screw (27)    magnet plate (30)
NOVELTY - A reactor has a first component (I) including projections (I) having gaps between respective projections, a second component (II) including projections (II) dimensioned to at least partially enter into the gaps, a catalyst supported on portion(s) of the surfaces of the projections, and a case for housing the components. The case has an inflow port and an outflow port for flowing fluid.    USE - Used for fuel cell systems (claimed) used for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor is capable of being produced at high productivity, and effectively promotes the chemical reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system comprising the above reactor, and a fuel cell to use the gas extracted from the reactor through the outflow port to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system with the reactor.    fuel tank (101)    reformer (102)    fuel cell stack (103)
NOVELTY - The clamp has a clamp body including a concave post seat (104) with two ends, where the post seat defines a post seat axis. A threaded fastener is connected with the body. The threaded fastener is orientated parallel to the seat axis. Sidewall units (106, 108) are integrally connected to respective ends of the post seat. The post seat closes around a battery terminal post when the sidewall units move closer together.    USE - Used for an automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The concave post seat closes around the battery terminal post when the sidewall units move closer together, thus providing a very tight mechanical and good electrical interconnection with a terminal post of a battery. The clamp is constructed such that the clamp effectively engages the battery terminal post without transverse actuation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an axially actuated battery terminal post clamp.    Clamp body (102)    Concave post seat (104)    Sidewall units (106, 108)    Nut receptacle (110)    Electrical lead connection feature (112)
NOVELTY - Several mutually spaced elongate fuel chambers (52a-52k) on a silicon wafer (62) accommodate several proton exchange membrane (PEM) type fuel cell membrane-electrode assemblies (MEAs) (60a-60k). The anode of each MEA faces the elongate fuel chamber, and the cathode is hydraulically separated from the fuel chamber. The fuel chambers are connected serially.    USE - For use in electric vehicles, and also in portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The available surface area between electrolyte and fuel is increased which increases power generation. The filling and dispersion of fuel inside the manifold is simplified due to serpentine fluid path. The frame enclosing the fuel cells need not be airtight as any leakage of air from air chamber is harmless. The fuel cell device is easy to manufacture and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top plan schematic view of the fuel cell.    fuel chambers (52a-52k)    membrane electrode assemblies (60a-60k)    substrate (62)    shallow trenches for connecting fuel chambers (68a-68j)    filling trench (70)    draining trench (72)
NOVELTY - The battery has a hollow fuel cell unit and a gas combustor (56), where the cell unit includes a stacked body formed of an anode layer and a cathode layer on the inner side and the outer side, respectively, of a hollow body (51) of a solid electrolyte material. The gas combustor burns a gaseous fuel and supplies flames to the anode layer, and the fuel cell unit includes an assembly of a set of unitary cells.    USE - Used for an electromotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas combustor burns a gaseous fuel and supplies flames to the anode layer, thus exposing the anode layer to the reducing flame so that hydrocarbons, hydrogen, radicals present in the reducing flame are efficiently utilized as the fuel, and hence avoiding the risk of deterioration and maintaining durability of the battery. The arrangement of the battery provides excellent portability to fuel battery that efficiently generates electric power by utilizing a gaseous fuel. The fuel battery can be used in combination with an easily portable gaseous fuel source, so that the fuel battery can be utilized as a portable power generating apparatus that is utilized for leisure activities at an outdoor event.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a partial cross-sectional view of a fuel battery.    Cylindrical hollow body (51)    Anode layer (52)    Cathode layer (53)    Gas combustor (56)    Combustion flames (57)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a combustion chamber for combusting a fuel material, and a configuration of a cylinder. A wall of the chamber is defined by cell units (5) of the fuel cell, and the cell units include a substrate consisting of a solid electrolyte. An anode layer (2) is formed on a combustion chamber side of the substrate and a cathode layer is formed on another side of the substrate opposed to the anode layer.    USE - Used as an electric source for lighting light-Emitting Diode (LED), display Liquid Crystal Device (LCD), driving portable radio, TV, Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and other electronic device, and also for outdoor sport.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell units of the fuel cell are disposed in such a manner that they constitute a substantially entire area of the side wall of the combustion chamber to shorten electricity generation time for obtaining desired power generation of the cell, thereby reducing size and weight of the cell, simplifying the cell structure, and lowering production cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Anode layer (2)    Cathode layer (3)    Fuel cell unit (5)    Combustion chamber (11)    Chamber wall (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack formed by stacking fuel cells in stacking direction, and a heat exchanger (14) heating oxygen-containing gas to be supplied to the fuel cell stack. A reformer (16) reforms fuel to produce fuel gas, and a casing contains the fuel cell stack, the heat exchanger and the reformer. A fluid unit including the exchanger and the reformer is provided on a side of the fuel cell stack in the casing.    USE - Used on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger and the reformer are provided on one side of the fuel cell stack, so that the fuel cell stack and the fluid unit is provided in a small space in the casing, and hence effectively reducing number of pipes, and length of the pipes, thereby reducing overall size of the fuel cell system . The reduction in number of pipes reduces heat loss and efficiently performs power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cells (11)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    Reformer (16)    Casing (18)    Fluid unit (19)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack including fuel cells stacked together in stacking direction, and end plates (70a, 70b) provided at opposite ends of the fuel cells in the direction. A heat exchanger heats oxygen-containing gas to be supplied to the stack. The heated oxygen-containing gas temporarily fills a chamber unit (98) formed at one of the end plates. The chamber unit is connected to the exchanger and a reformer.    USE - Used on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heated oxygen-containing gas temporarily fills the chamber unit formed at one of the end plates, thus providing uniform temperature in the entire end plate and also preventing occurrence of heat distortion in the end plate, and hence maintaining uniform operating temperature in the fuel cell stack. The filling of the gas into the chamber unit also prevents change in flow rate of the gas, thereby performing uniform power generation in each fuel cell. The chamber unit is directly connected to the heat exchanger and the reformer without requiring any pipes, and hence eliminating heat radiation between the chamber unit and the heat exchanger and the reformer, and hence reducing heat loss in the system, and reducing overall weight of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cells (11)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    End plates (70a, 70b)    Chamber unit (98)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode humidification subsystem for supplying a reactant inlet stream to a reactant inlet of a fuel cell. An anode humidity retention subsystem with a recirculation loop collects an excess amount of the reactant from the reactant outlet of the fuel cell. A countercurrent flow arrangement (36) is provided for conducting a countercurrent of the reactant streams within the fuel cell.    USE - Used for humidifying a cathode and an anode of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The countercurrent flow arrangement is provided for conducting countercurrent of the reactant streams within the fuel cell, thus enhancing the water diffusion from the reactant stream across an electrode assembly of the fuel cell, and hence providing sufficient humidity over a wide variety of flow rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for humidifying a cathode and an anode of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell gas management system.    Gas management system (10)    Cathode humidification system (12)    Cooling water processing system (16)    Fuel cell (18)    Countercurrent flow arrangement (36)
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon fuel having total sulfur content of less than 30 ppm, octane rating of 60 and less than 70 vol.% of aromatics and naphthene is passed over catalyst comprising group VIII metal provided on a solid support, at reforming conditions with oxygen to carbon ratio of more than 0.7, and effluent comprising hydrogen is produced. A portion of the effluent is used in fuel cell to produce electricity.    USE - For auto thermal reformation of hydrocarbon fuel for producing hydrogen used in fuel cell for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydrocarbon fuel contains low sulfur content and oxygen, the fuel is reformed easily and hydrogen is produced in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The group VIII metal is chosen from platinum, palladium and nickel, preferably nickel.
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving information about a previous state of charge (SOC) mode from memory of a battery controller. An actual SOC value is calculated using a reference battery capacity to calculate the actual SOC value of the battery in a specific SOC mode. A determination is made whether conditions for switching to next SOC mode are met, and the specific mode is switched to the next mode.    USE - Used for calculating a state of charge (SOC) of a battery of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to switch the SOC mode, even if the battery installed in a hybrid vehicle is repeatedly used in the specific mode, to prevent a memory effect, thereby preemptively preventing a decrease in the available energy of the battery due to the memory effect, improving vehicle efficiency, and increasing the lifetime of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart depicting a method for preventing a memory effect.
NOVELTY - The generator has a thermoelectric component (113) located between high and low temperature heat source parts (111, 112). A passage, included in a circuit, connects an engine and a radiator for cooling a fluid, where the part (111) is arranged in parallel to one radiator (21) in an engine cooling water circuit. Another fluid circulating in another engine cooling water circuit is cooled through another radiator.    USE - Used for recovering electric power from waste heat generated from an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature heat source part is arranged in parallel to the radiator in the engine cooling water circuit, thus reducing flow rate of the fluid in the radiator and sufficiently cooling the fluid without requiring increase in size of the radiator, and hence maintaining the engine at a predetermined temperature. The fluid circulating in the engine cooling water circuit is cooled through the radiator, so that temperature of the low temperature heat source part is maintained at a low level, thereby effectively producing electric energy, while maintaining temperature difference between the high temperature heat source part and the low temperature heat source part at a constant level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a thermoelectric generator system.    Engine cooling water circuit (20)    Radiators (21, 31)    High temperature heat source part (111)    Low temperature heat source part (112)    Thermoelectric component (113)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an aneroid chamber containing a fluid at a predetermined pressure. A piezoelectric unit (20) is coupled to the aneroid chamber to generate electricity when the aneroid chamber (18) is flexed by a change in interior pressure of a container. An electricity storage device stores the electricity, and a sensor measures a condition relevant to the container and powered by the electricity storage device.    USE - Used in pneumatic tire of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. passenger car, truck and bus, for scavenging energy.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric unit generates electricity when the aneroid chamber is flexed by change in interior pressure of the container, thus allowing tire based components of a tire pressure monitoring system to be powered using the generated electrical energy without the need for a battery. The apparatus thus reduces the labor costs and hazardous waste of the system, and avoids failures due to lack of power during the operation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pneumatic tire for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus for scavenging and using energy caused by changes in pressure.    Pressure (P1)    Aneroid chamber (18)    Corrugations (19)    Piezoelectric unit (20)    Regulator (26)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell apparatus comprises a plenum enclosed by flexible walls, flexible wall(s), inlet, and external support structure. The flexible wall comprises a first flexible sheet supporting fuel cell(s). The fuel cells have anodes accessible from a first side of the first flexible sheet and cathodes accessible from a second side of the first flexible sheet. The inlet is connects the plenum to a source of a reactant.    USE - The invention is useful as fuel cells, e.g. electrochemical devices used in converting hydrogen or hydrocarbon fuels directly into electrical power. It can also be used as power sources for devices as diverse as automobiles, personal computers, and flashlights.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides reliable and cost effective fuel cell. It also provides design flexibility. It reduces or avoids the need to provide external current collecting conductors. It enables maximization of useful life of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell apparatus (10) comprises a plenum enclosed by flexible walls, flexible wall(s), inlet, and external support structure. The flexible wall comprises a first flexible sheet supporting fuel cell(s). The fuel cell (12) has anodes accessible from a first side of the first flexible sheet and cathodes accessible from a second side of the first flexible sheet. The inlet is connects the plenum to a source of a reactant. The external support structure is disposed to limit outward expansion of the plenum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Port (20)    Porous medium (21)
NOVELTY - A fuel battery cell (54) includes a laminate body consisting of a cathode layer (53), a cylindrical hollow body of solid-electrolyte material (51) and an anode layer (52). A liquid-fuel combustor burns a gasified liquid fuel to produce a flame.    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of electric power, and ensures excellent portability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory views of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (50)    Cylindrical hollow body of solid-electrolyte material (51)    Anode layer (52)    Cathode layer (53)    Fuel battery cell (54)
NOVELTY - A pump (3), integrated in a case (2), sends pressurized air to an electric power generating section (1). An air intake section (15) makes the pump suck low-temperature air. The electric power generating section produces electric power through chemical reaction of fuel and air using an electrolyte film (5).    USE - Used as power supply of small portable electronic apparatus or mobile machine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures performance stability of pump through enhanced cooling of pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of fuel cell device.    Electric power generating section (1)    Case (2)    Pump (3)    Electrolyte film (5)    Air intake section (15)
NOVELTY - Switches (15,16) selectively connect a second fuel cell stack (3) to a first fuel cell stack (2) in parallel according to a load fluctuation. The switches are controlled so that the unit cell voltage in each fuel cell stack is settled in a predetermined range.    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of oxidizing-agent electrode catalyst layer, thus ensuring high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    First fuel cell stack (2)    Second fuel cell stack (3)    Switches (15,16)
NOVELTY - The material containing carbon and resin as main component and having spiral flow of 3-100 cm is molded in the form of tablet. Then, several tablets are inserted into metal mold (10) and subjected to compression molding to form fuel cell separator.    USE - For fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of fuel cell separator with excellent physical property is enabled. Several tablets are uniformly filled in metal mold during molding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resin is thermosetting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline side view of metal mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    metal mold (10)    top metal mold (12)    inner metal mold (14)    lower metal mold (16)    cavity (18)
NOVELTY - A determination unit (11) determines whether an alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) adapter or fuel cell pack (9) is connected to an external power supply input terminal (22). The device has a battery cut switch (5) connecting secondary battery (24) and main power supply line (23), and a charging cut switch (4) connecting charger (7) to the secondary battery, which are controlled based on the determined result.    USE - For notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The maximum power consumption is possible in the notebook personal computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of power supply device.    charging cut switch (4)    battery cut switch (5)    charger (7)    fuel cell pack (9)    external power supply input terminal (22)    main power supply line (23)    secondary battery (24)    determination unit (11)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) adjusts the electrical storage residual amount based on the estimated electric power supplied to an electrical storage unit (40). The electrical storage residual amount can be adjusted after the correction of the estimated electric power supplied to the electrical storage unit.    USE - For electric vehicle e.g. eco friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly efficient hybrid system for eco friendly car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the whole structure of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle drive unit (10)    Electric power generator (20)    Ancillary equipment (30)    Electrical storage unit (40)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The separator (3) has a base layer (13) which is formed from the base material containing stainless steel and by which path (12) of a fuel or oxidizing agent is formed on the base-material surface, and nitrated case (14) having cubic crystal structure directly formed on the base layer.    USE - For fuel cell stack used as power source for fuel cell vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The separator is economical, has excellent corrosion resistance and generates low contact resistance with respect to electrode. The separator provides compact fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of separator;    (2) fuel cell stack; and    (3) fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram and sectional view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separator (3)    upper surface (11)    path (12)    base layer (13)    nitrated case (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell laminate (11) is formed by laminating several fuel battery cells (20). The laminate is coated by resin material (30), after aligning top and bottom end surfaces (11a,11b) of the laminate in lamination direction.    USE - Used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power density is improved. The number of components and weight are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack manufacturing method; and    (2) fuel cell stack manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of fuel cell stack and controller in fuel cell stack.    laminate (11)    top and bottom end surfaces (11a,11b)    fuel battery cell (20)    electroconductive separator (24)    controller (25)    projection portion (26)    concave portion (27)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has N fuel battery cells (S1-Sn) connected in series. A fuel gas generator (10) supplies fuel gas to the N fuel battery cells in series. The fuel battery cell (Sn) has fuel gas injection hole and no fuel gas discharge port, and its output is stored in an electrical storage (13).    USE - For mobile device such as mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas wastage is prevented, and output can be extracted efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel gas generator (10)    electrical storage (13)    fuel battery cells (S1-Sn)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (19) detects pressure in fuel gas ejection flow path (10) connected to downstream of a flow control valve (11). An open level control unit (23) outputs open level command value to flow control valve. An abnormality detection unit detects fuel gas ejection abnormality based on output of pressure sensor and pressure estimated using open level command value.    USE - For hydrogen fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas ejection abnormality can be detected, easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (3)    fuel gas circuit (9)    fuel gas ejection flow path (10)    flow control valve (11)    pressure sensor (19)    open level control unit (23)
NOVELTY - A hollow current collection board (3) and an end plate (102) are arranged at edge of fuel cell stack laminated with several fuel cells (10). A pressure control mechanism controls the pressure of fluid (103) or air filled in the cavity of the collection board.    USE - For use as power supply system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure inside the cavity of the hollow current collection board is reduced, the contact resistance of fuel cell tack is increased at the time of starting of fuel cell from low temperature. The joule heat by electricity supply is increased, improving the temperature rise of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    current collection board (3)    fuel cell (101)    end plate (102)    fluid (103,104)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has cell laminated with several fuel cells, and corrugated cover plate (5) provided between edge-part cell and corrugated terminal plate (7). The cover plate contacts the terminal plate, by engaging the concave portion (71) of terminal plate with convex portion (51) of cover plate. An electroconductive paste is interposed between the plates.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conduction non-uniformity of the cover plate and terminal plate, is suppressed. The electric power generation capability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a solid polymer type fuel cell stack.    cover plate (5)    reference planes (5A,7A)    terminal plate (7)    convex portion (51)    concave portion (71)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell structure has a low contact resistance layer provided on surface of a metal separator and/or a gas diffusion electrode material, which are mutually contacted with each other. The low contact resistance layer contains electroconductive ceramic powder and binder resin. The low contact resistance layer has thickness of 0.5-10 microns.    USE - For fuel cells used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell structure has excellent corrosion resistance, and provides compact fuel cell with excellent durability and energy efficiency.
NOVELTY - The temperature sensors (25,15) respectively measure temperature of cooling water supplied and exit from a fuel cell (1). A controller controls supply and exit of cooling water, based on measured temperature.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in production of electricity is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    hydrogen circulation pump (5)    cooling water pump (8)    temperature sensors (15,25)
NOVELTY - A water-flow control valve (8) controls flow ratio of cooling medium of ion-exchange-resin filter (6) and bypass flow path (7). A control unit controls water-flow control valve so that electric conductivity of cooling medium is higher than the time of normal operation when stop time is estimated by controller (9).    USE - For navigation system such as fuel cell electric vehicle and cell boat.    ADVANTAGE - By making electric conductivity of cooling medium into high value the durability of ion-exchange-resin filter can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric-conductivity management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    ion-exchange-resin filter (6)    bypass flow path (7)    water-flow control valve (8)    controller (9)
NOVELTY - A measurement tube (11) is centered on an ultrasonic propagation line and includes an outwardly bulged tube surface. A stepped section (15), formed in the measurement tube, dams up flow of condensed water on an inner wall (113) to an upstream side.    USE - For analysis of moisture content of gas in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel apparatus prevents infiltration of condensed water in accommodating section of transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above measuring apparatus.    Measurement tube (11)    Transducer (12a)    Sound horn (13a)    Stepped section (15)    Inner wall (113)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a fuel filter coalescer element for ground aviation fuel handing equipment comprising: (a) a centrally located inner perforated tube provided in the downstream or dirty side with respect of the flow of fuel; (b) a pleated filtration element pack supported on the perforated tube for removal of solid contaminants present in the fuel and for initiating the process of coalescing; (c) a perforated retainer supported on the first pleated filtration media; (d) an outer filtration media wrapped around the retainer for continuing the process of coalescing; (e) a wrapping around the filtration media for improving water retention and structural strength properties; and (f) end caps at either end of the cartridge with gaskets or seals held to the end caps. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The lead plaster for use in battery anode comprises 100 proportion lead powder, 0.05-0.06 proportion fabric,0.2-0.4 proportion acetylene black,0.5-0.8 superfine barium sulphate, 0.5-0.8 proportion humic acids, and 0.1-0.2 proportion ligninsulfonic acid . The oxidation-proof anode ingredient is selected to improve charging property and starting ability at low temperature and attain more cycling times.
NOVELTY - The lead plaster for use in battery anode comprises 100 proportion lead powder, 0.05-0.06 proportion fabric and 0.1-0.3 proportion high purity natural graphite powder. The oxidation-proof anode ingredient is selected to improve charging property at low voltage and attain more cycling times.
NOVELTY - A method of using fluidized bed to directly convert carbon to be fuel cell includes preparing positive and negative electrodes of three phase fluidized bed; setting metal cylinder on each electrode ; using carbonate as electrolyte and nickel powder as catalyst; placing carbon powder particle, catalyst particle and electrolyte in positive electrode; placing catalyst particle and electrolyte in negative electrode; heating and leading CO2 to positive electrode as well as mixed gas of CO2 and air to negative electrode; and carrying on electrochemical reaction to obtain fuel cell . The device for realizing the method is also disclosed .
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle with solar energy compensation features that serially connected solar energy modules are installed on the top of the electric vehicle to convert the solar energy into electric energy compensating the accumulator, so as to increase the running period of electric vehicle, prolong the service life of accumulator. The electric vehicle may have great capacity and high performance accumulator installed to reduce dead weight, and may also have electronic stepless speed variator or lever type clutch and geared speed variator, gimbol and transmission shaft, double pipeline hydraulic brake installed to improve performance.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a dynamic parameter of a battery, and obtaining an open circuit voltage of the battery. A recovery voltage differential of the battery is measured. A condition of the battery is determined as a function of a measured battery dynamic parameter, the open circuit voltage and the recovery voltage differential. A capacity of the battery is predicting and compared with a passing level of capacity.    USE - Used in an electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery (claimed), that is utilized in an electric vehicle e.g. golf car.    ADVANTAGE - The condition of the battery is determined as the function of the measured battery dynamic parameter, the open circuit voltage and the recovery voltage differential, thus effectively determining its capacity and fitness for further service.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic battery tester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic representation of an electronic battery tester.    Input (18)    Test circuitry (16)    Measurement circuit (21)    Processor (56)    Output (72)
NOVELTY - A system and a method for preventing a battery from being stolen in a hybrid vehicle are provided to prevent use of an illegal battery and to prevent the battery from being stolen, by making starting impossible and making power supply not executed from the battery when a battery of other vehicles is mounted and used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system for preventing a battery (44) from being stolen in a hybrid vehicle comprises a starting key (10) in which a transponder (12) generating a ciphered code peculiar to the vehicle; a starting key assembly operating the transponder and receiving the ciphered code while an antenna coil (22) of the vicinity of a key cylinder receives power of the battery from an immobilizer unit (30) by rotation of the starting key; the immobilizer unit receiving the power of the battery and supplying the power of the battery to the antenna coil through a contact point side of a relay turned on while a coil side is excited by insertion of the starting key, and receiving the ciphered code from the antenna coil; a BMS (Battery Management System) (40) receiving the ciphered code received by the antenna coil from the immobilizer unit and executing authentication and then controlling power supply of the battery to electric components, a starter, and a motor (60) of the vehicle according to the result; and an HCU (Hybrid Control Unit) (50) receiving the ciphered code received by the antenna coil from the immobilizer unit and executing authentication and then executing control of starting according to the result.
NOVELTY - Provided is a fuel cell module for an electrical vehicle to improve the sealing property of stack, to reduce the surface pressure change due to the impact or thermal strain during the operation of stack and to minimize the size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell module comprises a rectangular outer case (11) which has a plurality of bolt holes formed on the outer cross-section of both side parts and has an internal space part (15); both side covers (17, 19) bolt-engaged to the both side parts of the outer case by the bolt holes; a gas supply/discharge box (21) arranged in transverse direction at the center of the space part of the outer case; a plurality of stack units (10) installed at both sides with the reference of the gas supply/discharge box; both case end plates (29, 31) interposed between the stack unit and the both side covers at the inside of the outer case; and an upper cover covering the upper part of the outer case.
NOVELTY - A waste gas piping connects a solid electrolyte form fuel cell and one heat exchanger (5) while a water cycle piping (7) connects the bottom and upper portion of a hot water storage tank (6) and the heat exchangers (5,10). The heat exchange is performed between the wall surface of the solid electrolyte form fuel cell and water when the water passed through one heat exchanger to other heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective and efficient collection of exhaust heat generated by driving the solid electrolyte form fuel cell while ensuring stable supply of hot water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Heat exchangers (5,10)    Hot water storage tank (6)    Water cycle piping (7)
NOVELTY - A dryer (50) is used for supplying dry air inside of a casing (14) to retain the heat in a cell stack (10). A regenerative system moisture absorption heat generating body (15) used for absorbing moisture and generates heat supplied from a steam supply apparatus (23).    USE - For preventing freezing of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and weight of the fuel cell system size utilization of separate humidifier and water tank for humidifier is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell stack (10)    Casing (14)    Regenerative system moisture absorption heat generating body (15)    Steam supply apparatus (23)    Dryer (50)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (20) supplies power to information processing apparatus (10) having several ports (11a-11d), so that ports (11a,11b) of the information processing apparatus is covered, when mounted on the back side of the apparatus.    USE - For nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell used in information processing apparatus such as portable personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption exceeding the power supply capacity of the battery is prevented, by covering some of the ports to avoid connection of additional peripheral devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a back side perspective view of an information processor before and after the battery pack connection. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    information processor (10)    ports (11a-11d)    battery pack connecting terminal (12)    battery pack (20)
NOVELTY - An electric power generating apparatus (10) supplies partial electric power required according to the fluctuation of a load (16). An electrical storage apparatus (11) is connected in parallel to the electric power generating apparatus, for supplying the electric power according to the fluctuation of the load.    USE - For image forming device (claimed) such as printer.    ADVANTAGE - The stable electric power is supplied to the fluctuating load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generating apparatus (10)    electrical storage apparatus (11)    constant voltage power source (12)    load (16)    resistor (17)
NOVELTY - An air compressor (6) and an air pressure control valve (7) heats the oxidizing agent gas supplied to the fuel cell (1) when starting the fuel cell system. A controller charges the battery (11) from the power generated from the fuel cell, when the temperature of the oxidizing agent gas does not reach preset threshold, such that the battery supplies power to the air compressor until the gas temperature reaches preset level.    USE - For fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - By charging the secondary battery with electric power obtained from the fuel cell system supplied with low temperature air and heating the fuel cell air using electric power from the secondary battery, smooth starting of the fuel cell system is ensured even in a low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    hydrogen circulation pump (5)    air compressor (6)    air pressure control valve (7)    cooling water pump (8)    battery (11)
NOVELTY - A power regulator sets the power output limiting value of each fuel cell, based on the correlation of hot water tank outlet temperature and current limits. A controller regulates the power output of fuel cell based on the power output limiting values.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - An efficient driving is enabled by stabilizing the balance between power output and exhaust heat utilization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the steps involved in controlling fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The flow control valve (23) has a circulation space (61), an upstream-side pressure space (62) and a downstream-side pressure space (63) formed by the inner wall (42) of a housing (41) and a spool (43). The spool is slidably arranged within the housing to vary the opening area of an upstream side port (51) by sliding to an axial direction based on the pressure difference of the upstream-side pressure space and the downstream-side pressure space.    USE - For gas treating system. May be used in fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates stable mechanical adjustment of fluid flow at large flow rate in gas treating system. Ensures stable processing of excessive gas of large flow rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas treating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of structure of flow control valve.    Flow control valve (23)    Housing (41)    Housing inner wall (42)    Spool (43)    Upstream side port (51)    Circulation space (61)    Upstream-side pressure space (62)    Downstream-side pressure space (63)
NOVELTY - A chamber (86) is connected to the front side cooling channel and the rear side cooling channel each supplying cooling water to the front side ancillary equipment and the rear side ancillary equipment. The exit channel (74) is provided at the cooling water pump (58-1).    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures appropriate flow rate allocation of the front side cooling channel and the rear side cooling channel while suppressing pulsation of the cooling water resulting to reduction of noise and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the main floor region of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main floor (16)    Cooling water pump (58-1)    Exit channel (74)    Chamber (86)    Heat exchanger (102)
NOVELTY - The fuse (26-1-26-3) and the harness (32-1-32-3) are divided into multiple groups within a loading chamber portion (18) to facilitate passing through of the harness to the vicinity of a fuel tank (22). The harness is connected between a power supply device and the ancillary equipment (24-1-24-12) through the fuse.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents interference of the harness from the fuse in the fuel tank while proving degrees of freedom of layout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Loading chamber portion (18)    Fuel tank (22)    Ancillary equipment (24-1-24-12)    Fuse (26-1-26-3)    Harness (32-1-32-3)
NOVELTY - A main floor is coincided with the front-back direction of a vehicle, and protrudes upwards at a center tunnel. The longitudinal direction of the cooling water pump (8) is coincided with the front-back direction of the vehicle.    USE - For mounting ancillary equipment to fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient water filling and air extraction of the cooling water pump without interference in the vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the arrangement state of the main floor and the ancillary equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling water pump (8)    Extension path (34,52)    Inlet (46)    Curve portion (56)
NOVELTY - A sub frame is equipped with multiple frames to facilitate attachment of the ancillary equipment (14) to a frame mounting bracket (24). one frame is extended in the front-back direction at lower surface of a side member, other frame is bonded to the first frame and extended in the width direction, and another frame is extended in the vehicle front-back direction fixed to the lower surface of the other frame.    USE - For mounting ancillary equipment on fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable maintenance property since the ancillary equipment is fixed to the lower side of the vehicle body floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the ancillary equipment in attached state to sub frame.    Ancillary equipment (14)    Frame mounting bracket (24)    Damping material (34)    Attachment bolt (38)    Fixed bolt (40)
NOVELTY - A flush tank (17) is used for storing the water generated in a fuel cell (3) and supplied to a hydrogen filling opening (21) vicinity by setting the air exhaustion pressure into the operation source. A water distribution pipe (27) is connected between the flush tank and the hydrogen filling vicinity. A non return valve (19) accepts the inflow to the flush tank to restrict reverse flow of the water to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes electrostatic discharge to the air while raising the humidity of the periphery and increasing thermal capacity of the hydrogen filling opening vicinity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (3)    Flush tank (17)    Non return valve (19)    Hydrogen filling opening (21)    Water distribution pipe (27)
NOVELTY - The output current of the fuel cell module (5) is detected when the electric potential difference between the cathode (2) and anode (1) is maintained at zero volt. The value obtained by dividing the detected current value by the electrode plane product, is used as a limiting current density for calculating diffusion polarization.    USE - For evaluating battery characteristics of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used for domestic power supply application and used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell characteristics can be evaluated quantitatively and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) fuel cell evaluation test apparatus,    (2) analysis program for fuel cell evaluation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell evaluation system.    anode (1)    cathode (2)    electrolyte (3)    fuel cell module (5)    function generator (7)
NOVELTY - A battery case (10), arranged at the back of cabin (28) of an electric vehicle, has a box-shaped rear case (16) with an opening (12) and an accommodating portion (14) and a flat front case. The rear case stores a battery (22b). The rear case has opening opened towards the cabin and front case is closed to attach or detach battery from the opening of rear case.    USE - For mounting battery to electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost of electric vehicle while reducing size of battery case since reinforcing structure and waterproof structure of battery case are simplified. Minimizes damage on apparatus e.g. battery stored inside the electric vehicle since front case deform during vehicle collision and collision energy is absorbed. Prevents penetration of electromagnetic noise to cabin direction by containing and forming material that shields electromagnetic wave.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of attachment state of a battery case in an electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case (10)    Opening (12)    Accommodating portion (14)    Rear case (16)    Battery (22b)    Cabin (28)
NOVELTY - An arithmetic unit calculates the target operating point of fuel cell (2) based on calculated target production of electricity of fuel cell. A controller (13) corrects the target operating point according to detected oxygen concentration in oxidizer gas supplied to fuel cell. The controller operates the oxidizer gas supply device and oxidizer gas pressure controller based on the corrected target operating point.    USE - For use with polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation capability of the fuel cell is improved, and the power consumption of the oxidizer gas supply device is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic model of the vehicle mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    fuel cell (2)    air cleaner (3)    oxygen concentration sensor (11)    pressure sensor (12)    controller (13)
NOVELTY - A detector (80) determines the terminal voltage or the electric current of a storage battery (40) to directly couple an optoelectric converter and a switch part to the storage battery after the terminal voltage or the electric current of the storage battery obtain a predetermined value. The storage battery is charged by the output of a direct-current/direct-current (DC-DC) converter (30) without producing memory effect.    USE - Used as emergency outdoor lighting.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous charging of storage battery. Enables light source to irradiate feeble artificial light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a luminaire. (Drawing contains non-English language text)    Solar cell (20)    DC-DC converter (30)    Storage battery (40)    Detector (80)    Luminaire (100)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen gas supply piping (22) has a surplus piping (30) member which is bent and formed as one portion, and whose length is set longer than a path length required for piping from pressure reduction valve (23) to fuel cell stack (10).    USE - For supplying hydrogen gas used as fuel to internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Increases temperature of hydrogen gas that reduces adiabatic expansion accompanying pressure reduction, by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an explanatory drawing showing the outline structure of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    High pressure hydrogen tank (21)    Hydrogen gas supply piping (22)    Pressure reduction valve (23)    Surplus piping (30)
NOVELTY - An engine management system operably coupled to a combustion engine, monitors the operational mode of the engine. The management system controls an ultracapacitor to provide the additional power for the vehicle intermittently, and avoids emissions in a non-stoichiometric operational region of the engine.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The extra power required to support additional speed and load limits can be supplied from the ultracapacitor, and the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for optimizing vehicle emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of engine electrical drive system.
NOVELTY - The device has a humidity sensor (80) placed close to a temperature sensor, and an electrical heat unit placed close to the sensor (80), where data output of the sensor stands in connection with a digital serial bus. The sensors and the unit are assembled together to form an integrated compact module. A main temperature sensor is placed adjacent to a module in gas process flow. A pressure sensor is situated close to the module.    USE - Used for measuring of temperature, pressure and relative humidity in a gas process flow (Claimed) in a hydrogen fuel cell that is utilized in power transmission chain of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor, humidity sensor and heat unit are assembled to form integrated compact module, thus protecting the sensor against splashes and the penetration of small drops of water due to water vapor condensation. The data output of the sensor stands in connection with the digital serial bus, thus reducing the number of sensor connecting wires compared with conventional application of power transmission chains.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical section representation of a sensor device for measuring the temperature, pressure and relative humidity in a hydrogen fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    Pressure sensor (70)    Humidity sensor (80)    Temperature sensor (82)    Heating unit (86)    Main temperature sensor `(Drawing contains non-English language text)` (90)
NOVELTY - A turbocharger system for an IC engine has an exhaust driven turbo (24) connected to a generator (32) and with an electric motor (34) connected to the engine. An improved control system monitors the relative performance of the generator and motor and reverses their roles if the turbo driven generator does not provide sufficient power, i.e. the engine coupled motor operates as a generator to add power to the turbo. For normal operation the turbo system extracts energy from the exhaust system and feeds it back into the engine.    USE - For IC engine driven motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved turbo performance, improved efficiency    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The system shows a schematic of a turbocharger system for an IC engine. Drawing includes non English language text.    Turbo (24)    Generator (32)    Motor (34)    IC engine (10)    Performance control modules (44, 46)    Energy store (42)    Engine control module (38)    Power train (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a robust sheet metal housing that is shaped to shield an underside and sides of a motor vehicle ignition switch. A steering lock arrangement is provided between the ignition switch and a vehicle steering column that is above the metal housing. An armoured battery housing, base and a fuse arrangement are connected into a battery lead in the robust sheet metal housing.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The steering lock arrangement is provided between the ignition switch and the vehicle steering column, thus effectively securing the housing shield to the fixed robust vehicle structure.
NOVELTY - A charging circuit charges auxiliary power supply module with power supplied from a battery. An emergency control circuit (40) controls a discharge circuit to supply power from auxiliary power supply to auxiliary machine (2) during failure of battery.    USE - For power steering apparatus for control of auxiliary equipment e.g. tail lamp, motor, power window and headlight of vehicle, and also for control of auxiliary equipment e.g. motor, fan, heating furnace and motor-operated valve of industrial plants e.g. chemical processing plant, power generation plant and production line.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of failure and accidents is prevented by supplying electric power from emergency control circuit during failure of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure sows a block diagram of the emergency electric power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    auxiliary machine (2)    communication line (5)    antenna (8)    emergency power supply (9)    emergency control circuit (40)
NOVELTY - The release tube is fixed in an underfloor area between a hydrogen tank and a fuel cell which receives hydrogen supply from the hydrogen tank for generating electric power. A release opening of the pipe is positioned near a discharge opening of a fuel-cell box, in a space between a subframe and the box.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle and gas fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Easy ventilation of the space between the hydrogen tank and the rear floor is ensured. The blocking of the release opening is prevented by snow or freezing, due to heating of the release opening by air discharged through the release tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas fuel motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the release tube. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A case enclosing printed circuit board (10), comprises frame (21), heat radiating plate (30) positioned and adhered to rear side of printed circuit board, and cover. The frame has C-shaped frame unit (22) and another frame unit (23), which are fixed to heat radiating plate separately from each other, to complete the frame surrounding the printed circuit board from the periphery.    USE - For electrical junction box mounted on motor vehicle, for connection between battery and electrical component such as lamp and audio apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the electrical junction box is reduced. The assembly of printed circuit board and heat radiation plate, within the frame, is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electrical junction box.    printed circuit board (10)    frame (21)    C-shaped frame unit (22)    frame unit (23)    heat radiating plate (30)
NOVELTY - A foil sheet is perforated with an aperture pattern. Several channels are formed in the perforated foil sheet to provide a catalyst support element. The catalyst support element is loaded with a catalyst to provide a catalyst bed. The catalyst bed is formed in a geometric configuration to manufacture a reactor element.    USE - Used for the production of a reactor element used for a vehicle fuel cell processor.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor element permits successful operation of the fuel cell processor at a wide range of variable conditions. The catalyst bed has high activity and improved heat and mass transfer properties, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the production of a catalyst bed for a vehicle fuel cell processor;    (2) providing a turbulent flow of reactant in regions of catalyst bed; and    (3) a catalyst bed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a herringbone pattern foil.    metal foil layer (6)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises cathode made of zinc or zinc compound, anode made of nickel oxide, hydroxide, and oxyhydroxide, and an electrolyte, the electrolyte contains phosphate concentration of about 0.05-0.15M and free alkali concentration of about 6-9M.    USE - For portable communication devices, computation devices. Also suits for uninterruptible power supply (UPS), electric vehicle, consumer electronics, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte composition limits dendrite formation and other forms of material redistribution in zinc electrode. The electrolyte posses improved performance at low temperature, long cycle life, low impedance, high power density and high discharge rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing nickel-zinc battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of a battery.    cylindrical assembles (801)    cathode collector disk (803)    anode collector disk (805)    electrically insulated cap and can (809,813)    gasket (811)
NOVELTY - Membrane electrode assembly (2) comprises ionically conductive mechanism (4) having a major surface; an electrode (6,8) at the major surface; an electrically conductive mechanism (10) at the electrode; and an adhesive disposed at a peripheral edge of the assembly to adhere the electrically conductive mechanism, electrode, and ionically conductive mechanism.    USE - For preparing fuel cell, e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell used as power source for electric vehicles and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides mechanical support and inhibits the permeation of reactant gas through the ionically conductive mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) preparing a fuel cell comprising providing an ionically conductive mechanism; providing an electrode at the ionically conductive mechanism; applying an adhesive over an edge of the electrode and a peripheral surface of the ionically conductive mechanism; providing an electrically conductive mechanism at the electrode; and bonding the electrically conductive mechanism to the electrode and the peripheral surface of the ionically conductive mechanism with the adhesive;and    (b) fuel cell comprising an ionically conductive membrane having a major surface; an electrode disposed at the major surface; an electrically conductive member disposed at the electrode; and an adhesive disposed at a peripheral edge of the fuel cell to adhere the electrically conductive member, the electrode, and the ionically conductive member; the adhesive includes at least one projecting portion    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exploded cross-sectional views of a membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Ionically conductive mechanism (4)    Electrode (6,8)    Gas diffusion medium (10,12)    Gaskets (14,16)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) comprises a membrane electrode assembly, and an infrared (IR) transmissive window for thermographic analysis of a surface of the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - As test fuel cell for testing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell that can be manufactured with low cost. It also eliminates performance problems of existing fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for testing a fuel cell comprises providing fuel and oxidant to the fuel cell, and capturing a thermographic profile of the membrane electrode assembly with an IR detector array (102) through the IR transmissive window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Experimental scheme (100)    IR detector array (102)    Computer (104)    Electrical load (106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a pair of elongate bodies (20, 100) coaxially relative to one another, where one body axially and freely moves relative to the other body. A biasing unit connects to the bodies and biases the body towards a free zone relative to the body (20). A power generating electrical unit is mounted on the bodies and generates power when the bodies axially move relative to one another.    USE - Used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power generating unit generates the power when the bodies axially move relative to one another, thus optimizing the recuperation of energy, and hence adapting into various types of vehicle frames. The apparatus provides savings on gas consumption and brakes wear to vehicle motorists. The apparatus provides protection from the outside components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section view of a linear generator apparatus.    Elongated bodies (20, 100)    Biasing unit (22)    End portion (30)    Axial rods (34)    Annular ring (101)
NOVELTY - Baffles comprise a main baffle (7) extending into a catalyst enclosure from a point of a side wall between inlet and outlet ports (4, 5), and a directing baffle (8) extending in the enclosure from the side wall. The main baffle cooperates with the enclosure and a plate assembly (2) that supports a catalyst in the enclosure, to establish a flow path for fuel gas. The directing baffle cooperates with the enclosure and plate assembly to alter the flow path.    USE - Used in a fuel cell assembly (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel flow field and catalyst distribution in the fuel reformer are improved. The temperature distribution within the reformer is regulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the fuel reformer.    foil (1)    plate assembly (2)    inlet port (4)    outlet port (5)    main baffle (7)    directing baffle (8)    fuel reformer (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a determination unit determining whether load stabilization is desired. A stabilizing unit stabilizes the load by wasting energy in a winding of a machine. The determination unit has a load stabilization control subsystem (114) that monitors a signal corresponding to the load. The subsystem generates a control signal to adjust a flux current provided to the winding based on the monitored signal. An inverter is used in a power sub-system to control the motor.    USE - Used for stabilizing a load presented by an alternating machine (claimed) e.g. field-oriented induction motor and induction generator, that is utilized in an electric and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load stabilization control subsystem generates the control signal to adjust the flux current provided to the winding based on the monitored signal, thus stabilizing the load presented by the machine, and hence protecting a power source for the machine from sudden changes in load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The load presented to power source may consist of e.g. fuel cell stack, battery array, supercapacitor array, ultra-capacitor array.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an alternating current machine;    (2) a method of stabilizing a load presented by a machine;    (3) a computer-readable program-storage medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block representation of a system incorporating a load stabilization control subsystem.    Control system (102)    Controller (104)    Memory (106)    Load stabilization control subsystem (114)    Machine (118)
NOVELTY - A metal hydride and mechanical hydrogen compressors (20,30) provide low pressure and high pressure hydrogen steams, respectively. A gaseous hydrogen storage system (40) includes pressure containment vessels to store high pressure steam. A hydrogen dispensing system (50) dispenses low and high pressure steams. A mobile platform (60) supports both compressors, storage and dispensing systems.    USE - For stationary application such as power generator, mobile application such as vehicle e.g. truck, train, boat, tractor. For hydrogen powered generator such as fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Availability of the hydrogen to end users is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the mobile hydrogen delivery system.    mobile hydrogen delivery system (10)    metal hydride hydrogen compressor (20)    mechanical hydrogen compressor (30)    gaseous hydrogen storage system (40)    hydrogen dispensing system (50)    mobile platform (60)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic powering system (110) includes a movable platform (112) connected to the vehicle body (102), a platform moving mechanism (114), and a platform alignment module (120) carried by the vehicle body. The platform includes an array of photovoltaic cells (116a-116c). The platform alignment module is connected to the platform moving mechanism for aligning the platform relative to ambient sunlight.    USE - For power self-propped vehicle, such as electric cart, as well as equipment carried by vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides enhanced capture of solar energy so that relatively greater amounts of power can be generated by array of photovoltaic cells. Enhanced capture of solar energy makes more likely the availability of excess energy that can be selectively supplied to external electrical device or a power grid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating and supplying power using solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of an electric cart that includes a photovoltaic powering system.    Vehicle body (102)    Photovoltaic powering system (110)    Platform (112)    Platform moving mechanism (114)    Photovoltaic cells (116a-116c)    Platform alignment module (120)
NOVELTY - A battery tray structure for a vehicle is provided to safely mount or separate a battery by installing a battery tray in an engine room or horizontally moving the tray toward an upper side by restricting or releasing a link unit through a locking unit operated according to an electrical signal of an operating switch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery tray structure for a vehicle is composed of a flange portion (11) of the predetermined height formed along the periphery; a battery fixing bracket (12) fastened at an upper side through a bolt to fix and support a battery (100); and a link unit installed at the bottom side and composed of first and second link parts (20a,20b) crossing each other and lifting the battery. When a driver or an operator replaces the battery, a plunger of a solenoid valve (51) is operated to release a fixing pin (24a) settled to a lower end of a second support bar (24) by actuating an operating switch. A first tension spring (28) installed between fixing pins formed at each lower end of the second support bar and a first auxiliary support bar (27) is compressed and rotated about an intersection point of first and second support bars to move the battery tray to the upper side along the horizontal direction.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (101) driving a load (100), is parallely connected to secondary battery (102), and output of fuel cell is set larger than normal power consumption of load. Electric power is supplied to load by discharging battery, when load power consumption is above preset normal level. Power is supplied to fuel cell for charging battery and driving load, during normal power consumption following power consumption above normal level.    USE - For image forming device such as inkjet recording device.    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive power supply on which variations in the electric current output by the fuel cell during load fluctuation is minimized, is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power supply device (100)    fuel cell (101)    secondary battery (102)    diode (103)    load (200)
NOVELTY - A space is arranged at the holding member of a sub frame to facilitate accommodation of a junction box (50-1). The junction box is attached to the main floor (4) through the bracket (54-1,54-2) while attaching the high voltage cable (50-2) to the main floor.    USE - For mounting junction box to main floor of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables removing the holding member from the main floor without adding middle connector to the high voltage cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the junction box and high voltage cable from main floor upper direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main floor (4)    Junction box (50-1)    High voltage cable (50-2)    Bracket (54-1,54-2)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) generates a heated liquid to facilitate exchange of heat with respect to the outer surface of a vehicle (V). The fuel cell generates electric power by reaction with the fuel gas and the oxidizing agent gas.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures rapid melting of the ice coating on the outer surface of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Wheel house portion (5)    Front wheel (FW)    Vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - An oxidizing-agent electrode pressure control unit (33) controls the pressure of oxidizing agent gas based on the calculated pressure of fuel gas. A determination unit (32) determines the electric current removed from the fuel cell stack according to variation of pressure value of oxidizing agent gas, when the control unit lowers the pressure of the oxidizing agent gas.    USE - For controlling fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of fuel cell is improved easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    controller (30)    detector (31)    determination unit (32)    control unit (33)    prediction unit (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a purge apparatus purges the fuel gas in a fuel gas flow path by diluting the fuel stack (21) mounted on the vehicle, and an acquisition apparatus, which acquires the information related to the environment of the vehicle periphery. A control apparatus changes the concentration of the fuel gas to the purge apparatus based on the information related to the acquired environment of the vehicle periphery.    USE - Used as power source for vehicle e.g. passenger car, bus, and a truck.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents increase of concentration of fuel gas in vehicle periphery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Navigation apparatus (10)    Fuel stack (21)    Fuel-feeding pipe path (23)    Fuel-ejection pipeline (24)    Fuel cell control unit (56)
NOVELTY - The system is formed with a fuel cell stack (21) formed along the fuel electrode and mounted on a vehicle, a purge apparatus which purges fuel in the fuel gas flow path, and an acquisition apparatus which acquires the information related to the environment of the vehicle periphery. A control apparatus controls the purge apparatus according to the information related to the environment of the vehicle periphery.    USE - For vehicles, e.g. passenger car, bus, and truck.    ADVANTAGE - Acquires information related to environment of vehicle periphery, which mounted fuel cell. Prevents increase of concentration of hydrogen gas in vehicle periphery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (21)    Fuel storage (22)    Fuel-feeding pipe path (23)    Fuel-supply solenoid valve (41)    Electronic control unit (56)
NOVELTY - An arithmetic circuit (7) detects the remaining capacity of each of the battery modules (5) which comprise a power-supply for drive (3). Changeover switch (6) supplies electric power to an antitheft device (1) from the battery module with large capacity.    USE - Vehicle with antitheft device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents theft effectively since antitheft device is hard to release. Prevents battery degradation by decreasing dispersion in remaining capacity of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an outline block diagram showing a power-supply for drive of an antitheft device of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Antitheft device (1)    Power-supply for drive (3)    Battery modules (5)    Change-over switch (6)    Arithmetic circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The separators have a gas flow path (810) between the cathode (660) and a gas supply manifold (110). The gas flow paths include two gas flow hole groups (440, 442, 542) on surface side of separator, such that one hole group is at a small distance from the gas supply manifold and another hole group is at a larger distance from the gas manifold.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The uniformity of the reactive gas flow rate within a cathode can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mode of the flow of the oxidation gas in fuel cell.    gas supply manifold (110)    plate (300)    gas flow hole groups (440,442,542)    cathode (660)    gas flow path (810)
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery has a series of bipolar electrodes (5a,5b) each having a positive electrode (8) and a negative electrode (9) on opposing sides of a collector. An electrolyte layer is between each two bipolar electrodes. A separator holds the electrolyte layer. A sealing resin is in the periphery of the electrolyte holding portion of the separator.    USE - For battery pack used in vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing resin prevents the oozing of the electrolyte liquid and avoids short-circuit for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic structure of a bipolar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sealing portion (4b)    bipolar electrodes (5a,5b)    positive electrode (8)    negative electrode (9)
NOVELTY - A separator material sheet (W2) is produced by impregnating shape-retention material into a carbon sheet. The separator material sheet is pressed to form the separator (30).    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used as drive source in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has good dimensional accuracy. The resin impregnated carbon has excellent corrosion resistance. The need of coating a precious metal is avoided and cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a sectional view of a sheet-type separator before processing and after processing.    separator (30)    upper mold (61)    lower mold (62)    heat source (63)    separator material sheet (W2)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a flowfield plate with a feed region in which a portion of the feed region interfaces with an active region along a feed/active interface. An anode fluid header (22) interfaces with the feed region along a header/feed interface oriented at an acute angle with respect to the feed/active interface. The feed region defines fluid channels extending from the header/feed interface to the feed/active interface.    USE - Used for generating electrical energy in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anode fluid header interfaces with the feed region of the flowfield plate along the header/feed interface oriented at the acute angle with respect to the feed/active interface, thus minimizing initial heat generated from current distribution during start-up that is localized in specific areas of the active region of the flowfield plate, and thereby mitigating overuse of limited membrane regions in electrochemical conversion assemblies under cold start conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising an electrochemical conversion assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a reactant side of an anode flow field plate.    Anode fluid header (22)    Feed region (30)    Header/feed interface (32)    Feed/active interface (34)    Active region (40)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell assembly comprises separate mechanism, groove network(s) extending through the electrochemical cell assembly, filling port(s) for groove network, and a seal within each groove network formed in place after assembly of the separate mechanism. The seal provides a barrier between at least two of separate mechanisms to define a chamber for a fluid for operation of the electrochemical cell assembly.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage of gases and liquids required for operation of the individual fuel cells. It enables a simple compact fuel cell to be designed and is robust that can be operated at temperatures not too different from ambient temperatures and does not have complex requirements with respect to fuel, oxidant and coolant supplies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell assembly (20) comprising the above mentioned electrochemical cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view through part of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell assembly (20)    Anode flow field plate (22)    Cathode flow field plate (24)    Membrane electrode assembly (26)    Groove segments (28,30)    Groove segments (28,30,32,34)    Gas distribution media (38)
NOVELTY - The stack has an active region including an active region bipolar plate assembly with nested bipolar plates positioned between opposing diffusion media layers in adjacent fuel cells. An inactive feed region has a feed region bipolar plate assembly (46) with non-nested bipolar plates (48, 50) to define cathode and anode side flow channels. The cells have no diffusion media layers in the inactive feed region.    USE - Used on a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells have no diffusion media layers in the inactive feed region with non-nested bipolar plates, thus providing a transition from the nested bipolar plates in the active region of the stack to the non-nested bipolar plates in the inactive regions of the stack without reducing stack thickness provided by the nested plates or changing size of the flow channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of an inactive feed region of a fuel cell stack.    Membranes (42, 44)    Bipolar plate assembly (46)    Non-nested bipolar plates (48, 50)    Flow channels (52-56)
NOVELTY - The system has a monitoring unit for automatically and independently monitoring voltage on each storage battery of a charging source (3). A programmable control unit receives voltage data from the monitoring unit, and sends switch commands to a switching unit to automatically switch a set of storage batteries to a vehicle load. A display unit indicates a voltage status of each storage battery.    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit sends the switch commands to the switching unit to automatically switch the set of storage batteries to the vehicle load, thus preventing batteries with different charge states from being connected together, and hence maintaining or re-charging the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a multi-battery charging system with two batteries which are connected to a mediator.    Charging source (3)    Mediator (4)    Alternator terminal (6)    Storage batteries (11)    Central processing unit (20)
NOVELTY - The system has a fluid flow path (202) extending between a fluid inlet and a conversion assembly for directing the fluid flow between the inlet and the conversion assembly. Two fluid temperature variant zones (212, 214) are disposed in communicating relation with the fluid flow path to vary the temperature of the fluid flow. Each temperature variant zones are connected to a different heat source derived from an engine.    USE - Used for recovering waste energy from an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The two fluid temperature variant zones disposed in communicating relation with the path of the fluid flow varies the temperature of the fluid flow, thus increasing the amount of waste energy recovered from the internal combustion engine, thereby improving efficiency and operating performance of the recovery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of recovering wasted energy from an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of system for recovering wasted energy from an engine.    Fluid flow path (202)    Internal combustion engine (208)    Temperature variant zones (212, 214)    Fluid (216)    Heat source (218)
NOVELTY - A jumper (20) is connected to the fuel cell (18) and power receptacle (14). The receptacle is installed in the wall panel. The fuel cell supplies power to the receptacle through the jumper.    USE - For computer, calculator, facsimile, copier, printer, clock lamp in office setting.    ADVANTAGE - The power module does not require utility power. The cost of the module is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for providing electrical power to work surface; and    (2) method of retrofitting electrical power to work surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective partially fragmentary view of the modular furniture unit.    modular wall panel (12)    power receptacle (14)    fuel cell (18)    jumper (20)    reformer (28)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate is provided with plural gas channels for gas flowing. Additionally, at least one flow channel that connects in between the gas channels is provided on the plate face of at least one side face. The wall face of the flow channel is an arc wall face having an arc shape such that liquid water is difficult to adhere in the flow channel. Thus, for the purpose of having difficulty for liquid water to adhere and to accumulate in the flow channel is obtained.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a spiral flow channel linked between a gas channel of bipolar plate to strengthen the ability to evacuate liquid water in a fuel cell such that gas can easily remove the excessive water in the flow channel to maintain to flow smoothly in the flow channel. The efficiency drop due to the excessive water in the flow channel of the fuel cell is avoided.
NOVELTY - A method for setting a voltage sensing value of a battery of a hybrid electric vehicle is provided to increase tolerance of circuit components by embedding a battery system ECU (Electrical Control Unit) for detecting an accurate voltage value of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A constant voltage supply unit includes a current source (100), a SLIDACS (variable transformer)(Tr), a diode (200), and a voltmeter (300). An output voltage of the current source (100) is stepped up or down by using a ratio of a primary winding with respect to a variable secondary winding at the SLIDACS (Tr). The SLIDACS (Tr) outputs a voltage to be used in a battery module. An AC voltage, being applied via a secondary coil of the SLIDACS (Tr) is rectified to a constant voltage at the bridge diode (200). The diode (200) outputs a required DC voltage. The voltmeter (300) reads the output voltage of the bridge diode (200).
NOVELTY - Provided are a gasket, a secondary battery using the gasket, and a secondary battery for HEV (hybrid electric vehicle), to improve the sealing property of an exterior can for preventing the leakage of an electrolyte solution and an internal gas (pressure), thereby enhancing the reliability of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gasket is interposed between an exterior can where an electrode assembly is installed inside and a cap assembly combined with the exterior can to seal it, so as to seal the exterior can, and is provided with a main body having an extrados sealing part surrounding the edge of the cap assembly and an internal sealing part extended from the lower part of the extrados sealing part to the inside, and a sealing maintenance means formed in at least one side of the extrados sealing part and the internal sealing part to increase the relative compression set between the exterior can and the cap assembly for improving the sealing property.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell and oxidizing agent gas are supplied with a gas supply to a fuel cell which generates electric power. A motor generates a driving force with the electric power generated with the fuel cell. When predetermined temporary stop conditions are satisfied, electric power generation of the fuel cell is stopped. A controller restarts the electric power generation of the fuel cell when predetermined return conditions are satisfied.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids reduction of operability with performance decrement of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a structure of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen tank (2)    Compressor (3)    Compressor motor (4)    Electric power control apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - A gas piping (10) which supplies fuel gas is connected to a fuel cell (1), and a primary cutoff valve (13) which interrupts a circulation of hydrogen is arranged in the gas piping. When the fuel cell is stopped, a control apparatus (40) closes the cutoff valve.    USE - E.g. fuel cell for fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves sealing performance of cutoff valve. Effectively prevents fuel gas to downstream side from cutoff valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - After consuming the fuel gas in the gas piping until the pressure difference of the upstream of the cutoff valve and downstream in the gas piping reaches predetermined value, the fuel cell is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system of a fuel cell electric vehicle mounting. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Gas piping (10)    Tank (11)    Primary cutoff valve (13)    Control apparatus (40)
NOVELTY - The power supply device an inflow opening (13) opened into the division chamber (4A), an exhaust-gas opening (14) opened to center of other division chamber (4B), and a middle opening (18) provided between the division chambers. Battery modules (1) are accommodated between the division chambers and cooled with the air, which flows from the inflow opening, middle opening, and exhaust-gas opening.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes temperature difference of battery module. Enables reduction in size of whole holder case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery modules (1)    Division chamber (4A,4B)    Inflow opening (13)    Exhaust-gas opening (14)    Middle opening (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (22) consists of laminated package (20) with several fuel cells (21) clamped within the end plates (24,25). A pair of rollers (26) are mounted over end plates, and the fuel stack is wound with heating wire (23) made of nichrome or iron chromium. A controller (52) energizes the wire, using a secondary battery (51) through a charge-discharge circuit (53), so as to operate the fuel cell stack to desired temperature.    USE - For use in electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The start-up time of the fuel cell system is shortened economically, through a simple structural layout that enables the entire fuel cell stack to be heated uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    laminated package (20)    fuel cells (21)    fuel cell stack (22)    heating wire (23)    end plates (24,25)    rollers (26)    secondary battery (51)    controller (52)    charge-discharge circuit (53)
NOVELTY - Separator (30) consists of a separator material penetrated with pipe material(s) (34).    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Cooling water is poured into the pipe material without sublimation or melting of the inner core and contamination of the separator. Thin fuel cell having improved power density is manufactured, since the flow path of cooling water is formed without providing pipe material and accumulating two separator sheets. As the adhesion of sealant which prevents leakage of cooling water and separator material is not carried out, time consumption and processing cost are reduced. The separator has high strength and seldom undergoes deformation, since the separator is penetrated with pipe material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) fuel cell using the separator; and    (b) manufacture of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional view and sectional drawing of the cross-sectional view of metal mold while pouring separator material into the mold.    pipe material (34)    metal mold (40)    upper mold (41)    lower mold (42)    runner (43)    gate (44)    nozzle (45)
NOVELTY - The method involves extending molding material (PM) containing graphite and binder resin arranged in cavity (131) of lower mold (130), by moving split die (121-129) of upper mold (120) towards the cavity of lower mold. The molding material is extended from the center section towards the outer side of the cavity.    USE - For separator of fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Molding material is filled uniformly and easily to all corners of cavity. Separator with favorable moldability is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) molding apparatus; and    (2) separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the molding apparatus.    upper mold (120)    split die (121-129)    lower mold (130)    cavity (131)    heating apparatus (160)    control apparatus (170)    molding material (PM)
NOVELTY - The reformed gas produced in a modification apparatus (1) is supplied to a controlling valve (2). A control apparatus (7) controls the supply of reformed gas to the anode (42) of a fuel cell (4) and the internal combustion engine (3) through the controlling valve. The internal combustion engine produces air-fuel mixture with a predetermined air fuel ratio, and the supplied reformed gas.    USE - Hybrid system with fuel cell and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables control of ratio of reformed gas supplied to fuel cell and internal combustion engine. Provides desired output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the whole structure of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modification apparatus (1)    Controlling valve (2)    Internal combustion engine (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Control apparatus (7)    Anode (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electrolyte layer (11) between an oxidizing agent gaseous-diffusion layer and a fuel gas diffusion layer (15) in which a combustion catalyst (24) is dispersed.    USE - As power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has stable and efficient electric-power generating capability for a long period of time. Corrosion of platinum supported carbon support is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel electrode side of single cell of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte layer (11)    fuel-electrode catalyst layer (13)    fuel gas diffused layer (15)    fuel gas flow path (17)    carbon fiber (23)    combustion catalyst (24)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (3) stops the supply of the coolant to the fuel cell stack (1), when the fuel cell shutdown command is generated and the electric power generation is stopped after continuing for a predetermined time. A cathode reactive gas supply unit (4) then introduces gas to the fuel cell flow path and/or oxidizing agent gas passageway of the fuel cell, to purge the moisture in the fuel cell flow path.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for removing the moisture content can be shortened and the power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    load (2)    control apparatus (3)    cathode reactive gas supply unit (4)    cooling water flow unit (5)
NOVELTY - Resin composition contains resin, a carbon material and specific processing agents.    USE - For separators of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides separators with excellent dimension accuracy and sealing performance, by an inexpensive method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Resin composition contains resin, a carbon material and processing agents of formulae: R2-C(O)-O-R1-(OH)x, (R2COO)(R3COO)-R1-(OH)x, where R1-R3 is alkyl group and x is 1 or 2. The processing agent is glycerol mono behenate or glycerol mono stearate. The resin is thermosetting resin preferably epoxy resin. The carbon material is expanded graphite. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separators (10) of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline perspective view of separator.    separator (10)    flat plate portion (11)    dividing walls (12)    channels (13)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains thermosetting resin component and graphite particle component (60-90 wt.%). The graphite particle has average particle diameter of 40-60 microns and contains 85-100% of particle having particle size of 100 microns or less, or has average particle diameter of 20-40 microns and contains 95-100% of particle having particle size of 100 microns or less.    USE - For separator (claimed) of fuel cell used for electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition forms fuel cell separator having excellent moldability and electrical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator (4), which is obtained by molding the above mentioned composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of fuel cell.    electrolyte (1)    fuel electrode (2)    air electrode (3)    fuel cell separator (4)    convex portion (5)    groove for gas supply ejection (6)
NOVELTY - The desulfurization compact comprises an active metal of average particle diameter 0.03-1.0 mm, supported by a porous support.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen used for fuel cell system (both claimed) in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is manufactured efficiently. Outflow of trace amount of sulfur compound is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous support is zeolite having FAU, BEA, LTL, MOR, MTW, GME, MEL, FER, TON, MTT or LTA structure, oxide of aluminum, silicon or group III metal such as scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, gadolinium and ytterbium. The active metal is silver, copper, cobalt, zinc, manganese, iron and/or cerium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) desulfurization method using the desulfurizing compact;    (2) manufacture of hydrogen; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (1)    water feed pipe (11)    fuel inlet tube (12)    hydrogen production system (20)    fuel tank (21)    regulator (22)    desulfurizer (23)
NOVELTY - A case (1) houses one or more batteries. Each output terminal (3,4) is connected to the positive or negative electrode of the corresponding battery. A switch mechanism, which includes a contact and a screw (6), turns ON and OFF the connection between the output terminal and the electrode of the battery.    USE - For power supply system used in automotive and railcar industries.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe and prompt installation of batteries in power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of battery module.    Case (1)    Output terminal (3,4)    Screw (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a casing (12) in which inner electrodes (16, 18) are housed, and terminals (22, 24) placed outside the casing and electrically connecting the inner electrodes to a power circuit. A data transmitting unit (30) is housed in the casing and includes a data transmission module (32) to transmit data by carrier current between inside and outside of the casing passing through the external terminal (22).    USE - Used to be connected to a power circuit of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The data transmitting unit includes the data transmission module to transmit data by carrier current between inside and outside of the casing passing through the external terminal without requiring connection units, thus making connection and disconnection operations of the battery to the power circuit in an easy and simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Casing (12)    Inner electrodes (16, 18)    Terminals (22, 24)    Data transmitting unit (30)    Data transmission module (32)
NOVELTY - A control module controls the engine and the generator to stop operation of the engine (22) in a non-request state where both the power drive request and the heating drive request are set off by the power drive request setting module and the heating system. The control module controls the engine and the generator to start load operation of the engine. The heating system heats the passenger compartment.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Load operation of the engine desirably improves the fuel consumption of the vehicle compared with independent operation of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of the hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (20)    Engine (22)    Crankshaft (26)    Damper (28)    Distribution integration mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - The formic acid fuel cell (10) has a solid polymer proton conducting electrolyte (14) provided between an anode (12) and a gas diffusion cathode (16). The formic acid fuel solution and oxidizer contacts the respective surfaces of the anode and the cathode. An anode catalyst made of palladium (Pd) is formed on one surface of the solid polymer proton conducting electrolyte.    USE - Fuel cell used as battery used for car engine and power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The overall catalytic activity and direct reaction pathway are improved by using Pd based anode catalyst. The cost of the fuel cell is reduced by using Pd based anode catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for formic acid fuel cell membrane electrode assembly    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the formic acid fuel cell.    fuel cell (10)    anode (12)    solid polymer proton conducting electrolyte (14)    cathode (16)    container (24)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (10) comprises an electrical power bus line (16, 18); a fuel cell stack electrically coupled to the power bus line; a battery electrically coupled to the power bus line; and a capacitor electrically coupled to the power bus line in series with the battery, and providing voltage matching for large voltage swings on the power bus line.    USE - The fuel cell system is for a fuel cell hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system eliminates the need for a DC/DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system for a hybrid vehicle.    Fuel cell system (10)    Electrical power bus line (16, 18)    Switched resistor (52, 54)
NOVELTY - An off gas physical property calculation unit computes a change value between off gas pressure values before and after the purging of off gas performed through an off gas exhaust unit, and computes off gas density based on the change value and the off gas pressure value before purging. An off gas pressure sensor detects off gas pressure value in off gas path.    USE - For e.g. automotive vehicle, electric vehicle, marine vessel, portable power generator, small-sized generator for home use and other mobile devices.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains simple configuration capable of calculating and measuring hydrogen concentration and physical properties related to hydrogen concentration at outlet side of hydrogen electrode in fuel cell stack of the system. Suppresses amount of hydrogen gas exhausted through off gas circulation path or exhaust path for off gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Off gas exhausted from the fuel cell flows through the off gas path and contains impurities other than hydrogen and residual hydrogen not reacted during electrochemical reaction in fuel cell that generates electrical energy in electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. The off gas exhaust unit exhaust off gas from the off gas path to the outside during first period of time.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a mobile device, such as electric vehicle provided with fuel cell system; and    (B) a method for controlling generation of electrical energy in electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen in fuel cell system provided with fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is supplied from a refilling line to on-board tanks (20a-20n) to sequentially fill the on-board tanks, when the pressure in one of the tanks reaches a predetermined level. Each on-board tank is connected to the refilling line through a manifold.    USE - Use for reducing compression energy required to refill more than one on-board tank in hydrogen-powered vehicle from a station refilling line.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes mechanical energy loss in hydrogen refilling systems when factored into the overall energy efficiency of an infrastructure of hydrogen powered vehicles and fuel depots. Minimizes the compression energy required to refill an on-board fuel storage tank in a hydrogen powered motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for enhancing the overall energy efficiency of a vehicle and refilling station infrastructure system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a hydrogen fuel tank system.    On-board tanks (20a-20n)    Conduits (30a-30c)
NOVELTY - A single crystal and piezoelectric transducer (PZT) fibers are mounted on a tire, for harvesting energy from movement of the tire. A sensor mounted on the tire, for measuring tire parameters such as temperature and pressure. The measured data are stored in a memory. A transmitter is powered by the energy from the single crystal and PZT fibers, for transmitting the measured data.    USE - For measuring tire parameters such as temperature and pressure in vehicle and aircraft. Also applicable for measuring parameter of machine, engine, engine mount, shaft, propeller, drive shaft component, turbine engine component and structural support in navy application, and parameter of sporting equipment such as baseball bats, tennis rackets and skis.    ADVANTAGE - Batteries and additional maintenance burden for replacing and recharging batteries are avoided by providing PZT fibers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the energy harvesting addressable wireless sensing node of the tire parameter measurement system.
NOVELTY - A vehicle battery mounting structure is provided to allow a vehicle battery to be mounted/removed to/from a battery box in a simple and convenient manner without using a tool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle battery (10) has a bottom surface where plural battery accommodation portion (11) is formed. The battery accommodation portions has plural L-shaped stopper protrusions(11a) formed in a lengthwise direction. A battery box (20) has a bottom surface where plural stopper protrusion accommodation portions (21) for insertion of the stopper protrusions. The battery box has a surface on which a square C-shaped support member (30) is mounted. The support member has a hinge structure where a torsion spring (31) is mounted.
NOVELTY - A support (30) has an annular retainer (32) attached to the outer surface of a pressure control valve (10) through a rubber ring (33) fitted to the outside of the valve. The support is attached to the outer surface of the humidifier.    USE - For attaching pressure control valve for controlling pressure of reactive gas supplied to fuel cell to exhaust gas discharge port of humidifier in fuel cell system in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is attached reliably while absorbing vibration of the valve effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the attachment structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pressure control valve (10)    support (30)    retainer (32)    rubber ring (33)    rubber hose (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel tank (18), a detection unit for detecting amount of fuel aqueous solution, an inlet (107), and an introduction pipe (105) provided at the tank connected to the inlet. The fuel cell system has an adjustment unit for adjusting amount of fuel aqueous solution so that the height of liquid level in the tank is maintained between upper end of the inlet and lower end based on the result of detection unit.    USE - For transport vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system suppresses vaporization of fuel inside the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system, which generates electrical energy by electrochemical reaction, has a fuel tank (18) for accommodating fuel aqueous solution, a detection unit for detecting amount of fuel aqueous solution in the tank, an inlet (107) for introducing the fuel aqueous solution and the gas from the fuel cell into the tank, and an introduction pipe (105). The introduction pipe is provided at the tank and connected to the inlet. The fuel cell system has an adjustment unit for adjusting the amount of fuel aqueous solution in the tank so that the height of the liquid level in the tank is maintained between upper end of the inlet and lower end, based on the detection result of the detection unit.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transport vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows left view of introduction pipe and partial cross-section of tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (18)    sensor (22)    introduction pipe (105)    inlet (107)    emission pipe (109)    fuel introduction pipe (113)    fuel inlet (113a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system consists of a fuel cell, a tank (18) which accommodates a fuel aqueous solution from the fuel cell, and inlet (107) which introduces fuel aqueous solution and gas from the fuel cell in tank. The fuel cell system is equipped with a fuel inlet (113a) which is more downward than the former inlet, and is provided at a downward direction rather than at the liquid level in the tank, and introduces fuel into the tank.    USE - For transport vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system suppresses vaporization of fuel in the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a transport vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the left view of introduction pipe for introducing methanol aqueous solution and gas from anode, and partial cross-section of aqueous solution tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (18)    inlet (107)    ejection pipe (109)    fuel inlet (113a)    water inlet (115a)
NOVELTY - An air intake duct (8) is provided at the lower portion of an external inlet (9) to take in the external air from a vehicle to a battery (6). An exhaust duct (12) is used for ejecting the cooling air introduced to the battery from the air intake duct.    USE - For cooling vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates displeasure with respect to the passenger since introduction of polluted air to the external of the vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the vehicle mounted with cooling device of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air conditioner (2)    Battery (6)    Air intake duct (8)    External inlet (9)    Exhaust duct (12)
NOVELTY - The power source has a circulation path (13) that circulates coolant to the vicinity of internal combustion engine (11) that supplies driving force to vehicle, and to the vicinity of secondary battery (12) supplying electric power to internal combustion engine. The secondary battery has a positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte comprising polar polymer and lithium salt.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The warm-air time is shortened until secondary battery attains suitable temperature, so that maximum output of battery is obtained, and efficient of vehicle is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of power source for motor vehicles.    internal combustion engine (11)    secondary battery (12)    heat radiator(15) thermostat (14)    electric-drive pump (16)
NOVELTY - Two side sills (4a,4b) of closed-cross-section shape extend in the vehicle front-back direction along the floor panel (1) at both sides of a vehicle. Air of the vehicle interior is sucked to one of the side sills and introduced to a battery chamber (11). Air used for cooling the battery in the battery chamber is guided by a cooling path to the other side sill which ejects the air.    USE - For cooling battery of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cooling of battery without sucking in rain water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view showing an outline of the battery cooling structure.    Floor panel (1)    Side sills (4a,4b)    Battery chamber (11)    Control valve (12)
NOVELTY - The taper portion (5) provided with molded product (4) which swells by release of compacting pressure, is guided along outer periphery end of cavity (3). Thus, release of molded product is carried out.    USE - For release of molded product such as separator for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The release of molded product is carried out easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the metal mold.    fixed mold (1)    movable mold (2)    cavity (3)    molded product (4)    taper portion (5)    concave portion (8)
NOVELTY - The solar cell attachment structure has a transparent protective cover (124) covering a solar cell (123) accommodated in concave portions (121,122) formed in a vehicle upper surface and extending continuously over the whole vehicle upper surface. A drain groove (126) is formed at a vehicle outer surface for connecting the concave portions with a portion at a position lower than the concave portions.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the solar cell due to falling objects such as a flying stone is prevented using the transparent protective cover without disturbing the light reception of the solar cell. The increase in the air resistance due to solar cell and the protective cover while driving the vehicle is avoided by forming the protective cover continuously over the entire upper surface of the vehicle. The reduction of light reception efficiency of the solar cell due to weather conditions is prevented by draining rain water through drain groove during rainy weather and performing natural ventilation of the concave portion through the drain groove during fine weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of the solar cell attachment structure in the roof of the motor vehicle.    concave portions (121,122)    solar cell (123)    transparent protective cover (124)    drain groove (126)    vehicle shell (S)
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a wind-driven electric vehicle. Use the vehicle-mounted wind-driven generator and the wind force produced by counteracting force when the vehicle runs forwardly to drive wind-driven generator generate power and then drive the vehicle. It forms an infinite circulation, which provides exhaustless power electric-power for the vehicle. Storing the electric power generated by wind-driven generator into the vehicle-mounted accumulator, whose connection with the electromotor is controlled by a driving control system, and starting the electromotor, the vehicle is driven. The wind-driven electric vehicle needs no power fuel or foreign electric power. It saves largely the limited oil resources and electric power resources. And it solves the problem that the vehicle pollutes the environment. And it reduces the running cost of single vehicle. Thus it has unbelievable economic benefit and social benefit to mankind society.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to method and device for battery network exchange in electric vehicle. There is battery charging quantity detector on battery box to charge and detect all stand-by battery and network computer to store corresponding data. The station computes the electric quantity consumption and charge according to consumption detection data, battery serial number and net working data. The battery discharging quantity loss detector computes according to dynamic current, voltage and duration time during charging or discharging and formula.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and convenient; the structure has reasonable structure and precise detection. Thereby, by this method, the electric vehicle can cover thousand kilometers in one day, and it solves the bottleneck problem of lack capacity.
NOVELTY - A case (31) with open front-side, has an opening formed at side walls from front side, such that several notches are formed on the side wall portion at upper and lower sides of the opening. Several electroconductive bars (40) which electrically connect electrode tab of the battery pack (50) with that of adjacent battery pack, are attached to respective notches of side walls.    USE - For use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insertion of electroconductive bars is facilitated by forming notches on side walls of the case. The rigidity of the battery pack is ensured by the attachment of electroconductive bars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack assembly.    battery cell (20)    case (31)    lid (32)    electroconductive bars (40)    battery pack (50)
NOVELTY - The generator has a cell (2) including an anode (3) immersed in liquid bromine that forms an electrolyte (5). The anode is made of metal cesium. The cell has a borosilicate glass tube (6) whose inner surface is covered by a thin chromium layer forming an inert electrode (4) acting as a cathode in the bromine. The tube is closed with a sealed cover (7).    USE - Used for a motor vehicle e.g. tourist car, heavy lorry and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The anode is made up of metal cesium so the anode is not attacked by liquid bromine allowing production of stable and continuous current. The generator has very long life duration compared to Nickel/Cadmium batteries. The generator is not discharged practically and always provides same current and voltage. The cover avoids the loss of bromium and the contact of bromium with the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section of a cell of an electric power generator.    Cell (2)    Anode (3)    Inert electrode (4)    Electrolyte (5)    Borosilicate glass tube (6)    Cover (7)
NOVELTY - An operational time setting unit sets the operational time of operating a voltage equalization unit, according to voltage difference computed by a voltage difference calculation unit. An operational time controller operates the voltage equalization unit within the set operational time to equalize voltage on accumulators forming an assembled battery, and stops the voltage equalization unit when operational time is exceeded.    USE - For accumulators forming assembled battery, such as rechargeable lithium-ion battery and electric double layer capacitor used as power source of electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Moderates reduction of remaining energy in an assembled battery formed by the accumulators owing to long time operation for voltage equalization, so as to maintain a performance of the assembled battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A voltage detector determines maximum voltage and minimum voltage in the accumulators. The voltage difference calculation unit computes the voltage difference between the detected maximum voltage and minimum voltage of accumulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the voltage equalization control system.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a propeller coupled to an electrical generator that is coupled to a load. A central processing unit (CPU) (3) is coupled to a wind turbine for receiving a set of detected ambient air conditions and a set of detected wind turbine performance parameters. The CPU determines control commands based on the conditions and the parameters, and outputs control signals based on the control commands.    USE - Used in a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed) for controlling an output of a power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The CPU outputs the control signals based on the control commands, thus simplifying operational tasks and improving power generation performance of the engine, and hence improving the efficiency of the power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for increasing a power output of a power generation system    (B) a hybrid electric vehicle comprising a processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a power generation structure.    Prime power source (2)    CPU (3)    Gear box (5)    Intake manifold (10)    Waste gate servo (20)
NOVELTY - Plasma power source comprises two ion sources of opposite charge: the hydrogen (fuel) source with positive ions and the oxygen (oxidizing ) source with the negative ions. The both of the sources are arranged at an angle one with respect to the other so that the discharging ion jets are mutually intersected and compensate the chargers. The hydrogen source generates electrons near the bottom which flow to the grid of the oxygen source through the load (lamp or electric motor). The heated oxygen absorbs the electrons inflowing from the hydrogen source thus converting them into electrically negative ions. The current ring from the oxygen grid passes through the ion flows closed in the space over the plasma of the hydrogen source housing to the grid and, then, through the load to the oxygen electrode. The magnetic field is the main factor that separates electron and ion flows of fuel and oxidizer.    USE - Mechanical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Expanded functional capabilities.
NOVELTY - Air flows through an air filter and a hose to a compressor. The compressed air flows to a fuel cell. The Helmholtz resonator is provided between the air filter and the compressor. The resonance frequency of the Helmholtz resonator depends on the volume (V) of the resonator, the length (l) and the diameter (d1) of the support pipe, and the diameter (d0) of the hose between the air filter and the compressor.    USE - For reducing noise at compressor, such as turbo compressor or screw compressor, in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise level of fuel cell vehicle, and reduces special noise frequencies at the air intake of the compressor. Obtains wider frequency than a lambda quarter pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram showing the operation of Helmholtz resonator.    Volume (V)    Diameter of hose (d0)    Diameter of support pipe (d1)    Length of support pipe (l)
NOVELTY - A coolant circulating device for an electric vehicle is provided to achieve improved performance of a fuel cell stack by controlling the quantity of a coolant in accordance with the temperature variation of the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coolant circulating device (100) comprises a first pipeline (10), a second pipeline (40), a third pipeline (80), a first three-way valve (70), a second pump (21), a second three-way valve (93), a third valve (5) and a fourth valve (7), a fifth valve (6) and a sixth valve (8), and a first valve (1) and a second valve (3). The first pipeline has one side connected to both ends of a coolant unit (13) of a fuel cell stack (12), and the other side with an end connected to a gas isolator (15) and the other end connected to a first coolant storing unit (17). The second pipeline has one side connected to both ends of a positive pole unit (18) of the fuel cell stack, and the other side communicated to the first pipeline. The third pipeline has one side communicated to the side arranged in the vicinity of the coolant unit on the first pipeline, and the other side communicated to the first pipeline arranged in the vicinity of the gas isolator. The first three-way valve is mounted on the second pipeline such that the second pipeline is selectively communicated to the first or third pipeline. The second pump is mounted on the third pipeline such that the second pump operates during an early stage of start of a vehicle. The second three-way valve is connected to the connection part between the third pipeline and the first pipeline. The third and fourth valves are arranged at both ends of the third pipeline, respectively. The fifth and sixth valves are arranged at the second pipeline. The first and second valves are arranged at the first pipeline.
NOVELTY - A battery fixing device of a large bus is provided to increase an indoor room of the large bus by rotating and fixing the battery, and to cut down cost and reduce weight by removing a complicated frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery fixing device of a large bus comprises a carrier(24) composed of a bottom plate for containing a battery(10) and a side plate for restricting lateral movement and fastened to a frame(12) by a hinge(20), a bracket(22) extended and fixed through a lower part of the side plate of the carrier, a stopper combined with an extended portion in the lower part of the side plate of the bracket to fix the bracket by a bolt and fastened to the frame, a roller(26) mounted in the frame placed in the lower part of the bottom plate of the carrier to move the carrier actively, and a damping member contacted to an inside of the battery to prevent the battery from being shaken during traveling the bus.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A small-sized generator with a weight center and a light emitter having the small-sized generator are provided to decorate exterior of a motor cycle and to reduce manufacturing cost by emitting colorful lights while wheels rotate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A housing body (10) includes two insertion portions at an inner side thereof. Two bearings (20) are inserted to the insertion portions formed inside the housing body (10). An axle (30) is shaft-inserted into the two bearings (20). A weight center (40) includes a deflection hole (41), which is shaft-inserted with an external surface of the axle (30) between the two bearings (20), at one side of the weight center(40). A ring-type permanent magnet (50) is insertion-coupled with one end of the axle (30). A coil assembly (60) is insertion-coupled with one end of the housing body (10), so that the coil assembly (60) encloses an external periphery of the permanent magnet (50).
NOVELTY - A safe discharge device of hydrogen gas in a fuel cell vehicle and a method thereof are provided to discharge securely hydrogen gas by selectively switching the discharge direction of hydrogen gas from a hydrogen gas tank in a fire or in overturning the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A safe discharge device (100) of hydrogen gas comprises a pressure sensor (10) sensing change of pressure of a hydrogen tank (11) of a fuel cell vehicle, a multiple hydrogen discharge line (20) connected to a hydrogen gas discharge pat of the hydrogen tank to discharge hydrogen gas to multiple portions of the vehicle, a temperature sensor (30) detecting temperature of the hydrogen tank by sensing temperature of the discharge part of the multiple hydrogen discharge line, a solenoid valve (40) installed in the multiple hydrogen discharge line and selectively opened or closed, a position measuring sensor (50) sensing overturning of the vehicle, and a control unit (60) discharging hydrogen gas by controlling the solenoid valve in deciding overturning of the vehicle by the position measuring sensor.
NOVELTY - Hybrid battery has laminate structure containing aluminum layer (cathode) (2) and carbon layer separated (anode) (3) using porous sheet (1) containing electrolyte liquid. The hybrid battery produces hydrogen from carbon layer having electric power generation function.    USE - E.g. lithium ion battery for electric power generation system (claimed) used for personal computer, mobile telephone and personal digital assistant, and fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid battery has long life time and is compact. The hybrid battery is environment friendly and is easily recycled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catholyte comprises cutting waste ejected during cutting of aluminum metal, magnesium or iron carbide. The electrolyte liquid contains salt solution, caustic soda hydrate, sodium silicate hydrate or calcium carbonate hydrate. The anode contains Bincho charcoal, activated carbon or silica gel. Hydrogen peroxide solution is added to hybrid battery to prevent polarization. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of hybrid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    porous sheet (1)    cathode (2)    anode (3)    hydrogen desorption portion (4)    hydrogen desorption opening (5)    electric power output terminal (6)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (4) detects minimum stack voltage value of each single cell (1a) of fuel cell stack (1) based on detection signal from voltage detector (7), when supply of reactive gas from hydrogen supply apparatus (5) to stack is stopped. The ECU turns OFF a control switch (2) supplying electric power from the stack to load (3), when the detected stack voltage value is lesser than threshold voltage value.    USE - For solid polymer-film type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Detoriation of fuel cell stack during non-supply state of reactive gas is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    single cell (1a)    control switch (2)    load (3)    electronic control unit (4)    hydrogen supply apparatus (5)    air supply apparatus (6)    voltage detector (7)    fuel cell system (FS1)
NOVELTY - The low-adhesivity substance (4) is dispersed on the surface of a separator (2), which contains a region in which a structural component (8) is adhered, in an island-like form to form a surface layer. The separator and the structural component are adhered on the surface layer with an adhesive agent (6), to obtain the fuel cell.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having improved battery capability and adhesivity between structural component and separator is obtained. The fuel cell has decreased dispersion resistance of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing demonstrating the manufacturing process of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separator (2)    low-adhesivity substance (4)    adhesive agent (6)    structural component (8)
NOVELTY - Cooling fluid flow path (37a) communicates with both entrance-side and exit-side manifolds (34a,34b), and having a cooling unit (37c) that cools areas corresponding to a cathode and an anode. A heat-conductor (38) is arranged between the cooling unit and entrance-side manifold, and having conductivity over the conductivity of a separator board greater than 1.7.    USE - For e.g. domestic co-generation system, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces temperature variation of each single cell. Improves fuel cell durability by suppressing fluctuation of output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rear view of the cathode side separator board.    Entrance-side and exit-side manifolds (34a,34b)    Cooling fluid flow path (37a)    Cooling unit (37c)    Heat-conductor (38)
NOVELTY - A flow control valve (2) controls flows of dried fuel gas. A humidifier (8) humidifies a portion of the flow controlled gas. A mass flow meter (10) measures the mass flow rate of mixed gas obtained by mixing the dry and humidified gases. The dew point of mixed gas is determined based on the flow rate of the dry and mixed gases.    USE - For testing solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, used in motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The need for using a dew point hygrometer is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above fuel cell test device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas supply path (1)    valve (2)    humidifier (8)    mass flow meter (10)    computer (30)
NOVELTY - Controller cools and dehumidifies oxidizing agent gas via heat exchangers (21,22) at time of operation shutdown. The oxidizing agent gas is heated by the heat exchangers at the start of the system operation at low temperature environment. The heat exchangers selectively heat or cool the oxidizing-agent gas humidified by a humidifier and supplied to a fuel cell.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to start the fuel cell system smoothly and rapidly at low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (11)    Water discovery device (WRD) (12)    Compressor (13)    Heat exchangers (21,22)
NOVELTY - A controller (13) mixes cooling water in a cooling water flow path (2) to maintain the operating temperature of a fuel cell (1) at predetermined temperature. The cooling water is maintained inside of a heat regulation cooling water tank (5). The controller estimates the operating temperature of the fuel cell by detecting the temperature of the cooling water ejected from the fuel cell via temperature sensor (12).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies cooling water to the fuel cell rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Cooling water flow path (2)    Heat regulation cooling water tank (5)    Temperature sensor (12)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-leak detection sensor (3) detects gaseous fuel leak to the outer side. A jet piping (L3) injects a hydrogen-containing gas to the gas sensor. A fault-diagnosis unit judges failure of the hydrogen-leak detection sensor from a change of detection output of the detection sensor according to the injection of hydrogen-containing gas.    USE - For use in e.g. fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high-precision diagnosis of the sensor failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the gas leak-detection system. (Drawing includes a non-English language text.).    Shut valves (1,2)    Hydrogen leak-detection sensor (3)    Pressure sensors (4)    Jet piping (L3)
NOVELTY - A liquid mixture (46) containing organometallic component which is precursor of catalyst of synthesis of nano tube, and carbon supply source is prepared. A support material (48) in which carbon nano tube is synthesized on the surface, is added to the liquid mixture. The resulting liquid mixture is irradiated with ultrasonic wave, and carbon nano tube is obtained.    USE - For synthesis of carbon nanotube used as release chip of field emission display, quantum conducting wire, hydrogen storage container and probe of SPM, nano semiconductor element, nano chemical and biosensor, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The monolayer carbon nano tube of high purity is manufactured at normal temperature and pressure. The monolayer carbon nano tube is mass produced with a low cost. Complicated purification and isolation process are not required for manufacture of monolayer carbon nano tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organometallic component is metallocene of formula M(C5H5)2 and metal carbonyl, where:    M=titanium, vanadium, chromium, iron, cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, osmium and palladium.    The catalyst is iron. The carbon supply source is xylene, benzene and ether. The support material is silica powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the synthesis of carbon nano tube.    mixing vessel (40)    liquid mixture (46)    support material (48)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery device has a charger (12) for charging a secondary battery (10). When a state-of-health (SOH) measuring device detects a SOH of the secondary battery equal to or lower than a predetermined value, a signal is transmitted to an operation mode switching device (18) to let the secondary battery operate in the first operation mode among at least two operation modes.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a user to decide which is to be given priority, the life or the capacity of the secondary battery. Extends life and enhances utilization factor of secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operation method for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing a secondary battery device.    Secondary battery (10)    Charger (12)    Battery temperature controller (14)    Cooling fan (17)    Operation mode switching device (18)
NOVELTY - Solar headlamp comprises a solar cell (3) arranged in the headlamp (2) behind the external glass.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption of the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar headlamp in a vehicle.    vehicle (1)    headlamp (2)    solar cell (3)
NOVELTY - A solar energy racing car detachable body apparatus Using in field of car body manufacture technology. The invention comprises: machine head, aluminium alloy framework, solar cell panel with base plate, screw, cowling, chassis part, coverage, four dropper connecting equipment, The aluminium alloy framework connects with the rear portion of the machine head, the greater thansolar cell panel with base plate fixed on the aluminium alloy framework with screw, the coverage covers on the side of the aluminium alloy framework with a screw, the cowling fixes on the aluminium alloy framework, the chassis connectswith the aluminium alloy framework, the four dropper connecting equipment welds with the aluminium alloy framework and the left anterior, right anterior, front anterior, back anterior separately. Theinvention abolishes integral car body, avoids the expensive mold and the heavy mass of the integral car body, effectively saves energy and lifts the whole performance of the racing car.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell comprises a hydrogen-permeable metal layer containing a hydrogen-permeable metal, and an electrolyte layer containing a metal oxide material exhibiting proton conductivity. An intermediate layer is disposed between the hydrogen-permeable metal layer and the electrolyte layer and comprises metal layer(s). The metal layer in contact with the electrolyte layer contains a metal element in common with the electrolyte layer.    USE - As fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - In the fuel cell, because the metal layer adjacent to the electrolyte layer contains a metal element in common with the metal layer, the common metal element contributes to the bond between the metal layer and the electrolyte layer, enabling the bonding strength at the interface between the metal oxide layer and the metal layer to be increased. The interface strength in the laminated body including a hydrogen-permeable metal layer and an electrolyte layer can be improved and separation of the layers due to a difference in the expansion coefficients of the layers during thermal expansion or hydrogen swell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminated hydrogen-permeable metal layer, intermediate layer and electrolyte layer.
NOVELTY - The case (10) comprises a frame (11) which is provided with an opening (13) in a position corresponding to the electric power generating element, and a holder arranged in housing (15) to hold the film-packed battery (1). The holder is arranged such that it does not inhibit exhaustion of gas ejected from exhaust port (16).    USE - For film-packed battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and lithium polymer battery mounted in motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing holder, the external impact applied to battery is prevented and the weight of case is reduced. Also the cooling efficiency of power generating element is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of case of film-packed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of cell case.    battery (1)    case (10)    frame (11)    opening (13)    housing (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive plate and a negative plate (40) including respective upper frames formed at one side with a lug protruding upwardly from the plates. A lower frame of plates is positioned in parallel with the upper frame to form a square framework, and side frames are coupled to both ends of the frames. The positive and the negative plates have radial shaped inner grids (45) disposed within the framework.    USE - Used for an automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inner grids of the plates achieve increased electron collection efficiency, lowered electrical resistance, and excellent electrical performance. The structure of the positive and the negative plates reduces ampere-hour for formation charging of the positive and negative plates, thus decreasing manufacturing cost. The structure thus improves durability of the battery, and reduces weight of the battery, thereby contributing to an improvement of fuel consumption rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view illustrating a negative plate of a lead-acid battery.    Negative plate (40)    Upper frame (41)    Lower frame (43)    Inner grids (45)    Lug (47)
NOVELTY - Each planar fuel cell assembly (3) defines a first channel for flowing fuel along with two fuel cells (31). A coupling section (33) is connected with an adjacent planar fuel assembly to define a second channel for flowing ambient air. The coupling section includes openings through which the ambient air can pass.    USE - For portable electronic products.    ADVANTAGE - Easily assembled, and is suitable for mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded view of planar fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (3)    Fuel cells (31)    Coupling section (33)    First coupling section (331)    Second coupling section (332)
NOVELTY - A controllable DC power is generated to an electrolyzer (18) via a power conversion circuit to produce hydrogen. A controllable reactive power is provided to the grid via the power conversion circuitry to regulate power in the grid.    USE - Use for controlling the power in a grid. Use for power systems for regulating transmission of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliably regulating the power in a grid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for regulating power in a grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system for volt-ampere reactive regulation in a power transmission and distribution system.    Converter (14,16)    Electrolyzer (18)    Controller (22)    Remote controller (24)
NOVELTY - Two connecting terminals (3,4) are respectively connected to two detecting terminals (24a, 25a) of a voltage detector. A capacitor (C) is connected between the two connecting terminals. A pre-charging unit is configured to pre-charge the capacitor with a predetermined voltage, which is negative with respect to the output voltage from an object being measured i.e. fuel cell stack.    USE - For monitoring fuel cell stack of e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of monitoring voltage or faulty electrical continuity by correctly determining the output voltage from the object being measured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of a voltage measuring apparatus.    Connecting terminals (3,4)    Detecting terminals (24a, 25a)    Capacitor (C)
NOVELTY - A gas sensor in gas detection chamber detects a component of the gas. The heater regulator regulates an output of the heater and causes the heater to continue to heat the gas detection chamber when the anomaly detector detects the anomaly of the gas sensor.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The possibility for adhesion of water to the gas sensor is prevented by reducing the relative humidity in the gas detection chamber by heater. The overheating of the gas detection chamber is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gas detection method; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the gas detection apparatus.    casing (11)    exhaust line (15d)
NOVELTY - Reference and regular-use sensing elements (50A,50B) measure concentration of gas continuously and intermittently, respectively. A deterioration determination unit determines whether reference element is deteriorated, by comparing output values of elements. A power controller supplies small amount of electric power to regular-use element throughout waiting periods, during which element stops measuring concentration of gas.    USE - For fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Condensation or adhesion water with the reference sensing element is prevented, so that durability of the reference sensing element is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) gas detection method;    (2) gas sensor control method;    (3) fuel cell system; and    (4) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the sensing elements of gas detection apparatus.    reference sensing element (50A)    regular-use sensing element (50B)    coil-shaped wires (51a,52a)    temperature compensated element (52)    base (54)
NOVELTY - A device comprises a non-conducting substrate (S1) with a metal film (F1) on threshold of percolation, capable of absorbing hydrogen to form a stable metal hydride, and mechanism in electrical communication with (F1) for sensing a change in electrical resistance in response to the presence of hydrogen in contact with (F1). The metal hydride is larger in volume than the metal resulting in percolation of (F1) and an increase in their conductivity.    USE - As a hydrogen detector (claimed), useful for measuring the hydrogen concentration in flowing gas streams and for monitoring ambient air for leaked hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a rapid response time (less than 1 second) and ultrahigh sensitivity. The siloxane self-assembled monolayer in between the palladium nanoclusters and the oxide substrate reduces the palladium nanocluster adhesion on the substrate, which significantly accelerates the swelling of the palladium nanoclusters leading to a higher electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of the device involving depositing (F1) on or in association with (S1); and establishing mechanism in electrical communication with (F1).
NOVELTY - Production of a hydrogen-rich reformate gas involves autothermal reforming reaction of methanol, water and oxygen at 200 - 600degreesC, in presence of a catalyst to produce a hydrogen-rich reformate gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The catalyst comprises platinum (Pt) deposited on a mixture of cerium oxide (CeO2) and zirconium oxide (ZrO2).    USE - In the production of hydrogen-rich reformate gas (claimed), which is useful in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, applicable as a stationary domestic power generation system or in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum deposited on cerium oxide-zirconium oxide catalyst has good thermal stability. The reaction has a carbon monoxide concentration of less than 8%, which makes easy for a subsequent water-gas shift reaction to further reduce carbon monoxide concentration to less than 1%.
NOVELTY - The piezoelectric transducer (PZT) fibers convert mechanical energy of moving object e.g. tire into electrical energy for supplying to a rechargeable power supply. A micro-controller receives a signal indicating state of charge of the power supply, and controls the operation of electronic component e.g. sensor or memory based on the received signal.    USE - For monitoring pressure and temperature of tire of motor vehicle and aircraft and for monitoring strain energy on engine mount, hull and structural supports of ship. And also for applications including integrated, hierarchical machinery diagnostics and prognostics, open system architecture condition based maintenance, human-computer interface condition based maintenance and diagnostic of insulation such as wire and windings.    ADVANTAGE - The additional maintenance burden for replacing or recharging the batteries is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the energy conversion addressable wireless sensing node of the electronic system.    wireless sensing node (18')
NOVELTY - Provided is a battery charge control device for fuel cell hybrid electric cars, which avoids a need of bidirectional DC/DC convertor, and thus reduces the cost needed for research and development and materials, and has a smaller volume or lower weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery charge control device for fuel cell hybrid electric cars, using a main battery and a supplementary battery connected to each other in parallel in order to compensate for output of the fuel cell, comprises: a DC/DC convertor for compensating for the potential difference between the fuel cell and the batteries; an inverter for driving a motor, which is connected to the fuel cell in series; a power distribution control unit for recognizing the overall state of the car system and providing an order to each module; and a power connection unit that forms an electric circuit between the supplementary battery, motor and the motor controller in a switching connection manner to form a power flow path of the supplementary battery and main battery.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A system for storing hybrid energy for a 42 volt electric system of a vehicle is provided to enhance acceleration performance of the vehicle by storing energy consumed as heat in a super-capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An IGS(Integrated Generator Starter)(23) is implemented on one side of an engine(21) and includes a generator embedded therein. An energy storage(30) includes a 36V lead-acid battery and a super-capacitor for supplying the energy according to an operational mode of the engine(21). An MCU(Machine Control Unit)(24) is implemented between the energy storage(30) and the IGS(23) to guide a rectified 42V generation voltage to the 36V lead-acid battery during a normal operation mode. An EMS(Energy Management System) detects temperature, current, voltage of the 36V lead-acid battery, and current and voltage of the super-capacitor to monitor statuses of the 36V lead-acid battery and the super-capacitor system. The EMS controls energy balance of the energy storage(30).
NOVELTY - Secondary battery (74) is connected to load (70) to which electric power generated by fuel cell (6) is supplied.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for supplying electric power for ancillary equipment e.g. pump.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilized running of fuel cell is ensured in transition state of electrical load and at starting time when load increases from zero to full load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control device of fuel cell.    fuel cell (6)    ancillary equipment load (71)    secondary battery (74)    converter (76)    AC/DC converter (77)
NOVELTY - A thermal insulation plate (38) made of resin of glass is installed between cooling unit (37c) which cools exothermic region of a cell and entrance side manifold hole (34a) for passing cooling water. A preset formula between heat conductivity of thermal insulation plate and thermal conductivity of any one of the cathode side separator board and anode side separator board of the fuel cell, is satisfied.    USE - For domestic cogeneration system, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the thermal insulation plate, temperature variation of each single cell in fuel cell stack is decreased, fluctuation of output voltage is not generated and fuel cell durability is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rear view of the cathode side separator board of the fuel cell.    cathode side separator board (30)    manifold holes for passage of fuel gas and cooling water (33a,33b,34a,44a)    cooling unit (37c)
NOVELTY - The energy generator consists of electroconductive gel reactor comprising enzyme, surface electrode arranged at the reactor surface, and storage battery or electric equipment connected to electrode. The reactor takes saccharide, fats and/or fatty acid from living body contacting the reactor and is decomposed by the enzyme. The battery is charged by the enzymatic decomposition and the electric equipment is operated.    USE - Used as energy generator in living body to remove saccharide, fats and fatty acids from the body.    ADVANTAGE - The fat and/or fatty acid in the body is consumed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy generator consists of electroconductive gel reactor (10) comprising enzyme, surface electrode (12) arranged at the reactor surface, and storage battery or electric equipment connected electrically to electrode. The enzyme decomposes saccharide, fats and/or fatty acid. The reactor takes saccharide, fats and/or fatty acid from living body contacting the reactor and is decomposed by the enzyme. The battery is charged by the enzymatic decomposition and the electric equipment is operated.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fat consumption apparatus, which consists of the reactor comprising the enzyme, and surface electrode. The reactor contacts a living body surface directly and absorbs fat and/or fatty acid in the body percutaneously. The enzyme decomposes the fat in the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of an energy generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gel reactor (10)    electrode (12)    nano electrode (15)    capillary (16)    sebaceous gland (18)
NOVELTY - Unutilized gaseous hydrogen is reintroduced into the fuel cell stack (100) through a circulation pump (106). Fraction of the unutilized hydrogen is delivered, through the pipeline (40) to the mixer (10) receiving air through the pipeline (50). Catalyst-based combustor (20) oxidizes a large fraction of the incoming hydrogen and the resultant exhaust passes through a two-stage static stirrer (30).    USE - For use as power source in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Because of the catalyst based combustion of residual hydrogen further to be followed by intense mixing of post combustion products in the static stirrer, localized, non-uniform concentrations of remnant hydrogen in the gaseous exhausts are virtually eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    mixer (10)    catalyst-based combustor (20)    two-stage static stirrer (30)    waste hydrogen pipeline (40)    waste air pipeline (50)    fuel cell stack (100)    air supply path (101)    hydrogen supply path (102)    air compressor (103)    high pressure hydrogen tank (104)    hydrogen gas circulation route (105)    circulation pump (106)    hydrogen regulator (107)    cut-off valve (108)
NOVELTY - The nail portion (16a) of an arm (16) is separated from the fixing portion (10) of a battery (1) side. The arm is opened by the elastic deformation of the upper portion of a battery cover (12) when a pushing portion (14a) is pushed and operated.    USE - For covering terminal of battery used in vehicle e.g. passenger car, commercial vehicle, bus, truck.    ADVANTAGE - Eases removal operation of the battery cover while preventing generation of rattling of the battery cover to the battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the cover portion attached from upper direction.    Battery (1)    Fixing portion (10)    Battery cover (12)    Pushing portion (14a)    Arm (16)    Nail portion (16a)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrolyte holding material (104) containing a carbon material having a through-hole, arranged at gap provided between electrode active materials (101).    USE - For lithium ion secondary cell, such as bipolar battery used for vehicle (all claimed), such as fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle used in auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides lithium ion secondary cell with excellent cycle characteristics, and high durability and electric current rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) manufacture of electrode;    (b) lithium ion secondary cell;    (c) battery pack; and    (d) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrode.    electrode active material (101)    electrolyte (103)    electrolyte holding material (104)    collector (110)    electrode layer (120)
NOVELTY - A heater (2) heats hydrogen gas to be supplied to a fuel cell stack (1) during low-temperature starting of the fuel cell stack. A control unit (4) makes the pressure of an oxidizing air, supplied to the fuel cell stack, higher than the pressure of the hydrogen gas during the low-temperature starting.    USE - For directly converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses freezing of residual water without reducing power generating efficiency, and improves starting property in low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Heater (2)    Control unit (4)    Fuel supply piping (5)    Pressure-reduction valve (7)
NOVELTY - A controller (5) controls a drain valve (4) to eject water stored in a pure water tank (2) to a buffer tank (6). The water stored in the buffer tank is ejected through a drain piping (8) whose flow rate is controlled by an orifice (9).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arbitrary displacement of water to buffer tank can be performed immediately, according to the water level in tank. The increase in water quantity with respect to the displacement of the pure water tank can be avoided and the pure water level rise in the tank can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pure water tank (2)    drain valve (4)    controller (5)    buffer tank (6)    drain piping (8)    orifice (9)
NOVELTY - The separator (30) made of thermosetting resin and graphite, has gas-barrier film (C) at inner wall of concave flow channel (33) and the side wall (41).    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Gas sealing property is improved, by the gas-barrier film in the concave flow path and side wall, even if the thickness of the separator is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the separator.    separator (30)    top surface (31)    concave flow channel (33)    side wall (41)    gas-barrier film (C)
NOVELTY - An upper mold (60) consisting of preform is laminated on the top surface of a lower mold (70) with concave portions. The upper and lower molds are joined by press-compressing and molding of the molds.    USE - For molding separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is molded favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for molding apparatus of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the compaction process.    Upper mold (60)    Lower mold (70)    Heater (95,96)    Cooler (97,98)
NOVELTY - Supply of power to an electric blower (4) for dust collection is changed from a cigar lighter in a motor vehicle to a secondary battery (2) when secondary battery voltage detection unit detects that the secondary battery has remaining capacity, and a power-supply switch strongly indicates the change of supply of power from the cigar lighter for operation.    USE - Used in places without main power supply, such as motor vehicle room interior.    ADVANTAGE - Can be used for long period of time since using cigar lighter in a motor vehicle can recharge secondary battery. Improves versatility since cigar lighter in motor vehicle and secondary battery can be used as power sources. Ensures quick cleaning with strong suction force by using secondary battery as power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram showing the circuit structure of the rechargeable vacuum cleaner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary battery (2)    Electric blower (4)    Nozzle (5)    Cigar lighter insertion terminal (10)    Cigar lighter plug (11)
NOVELTY - A wire guide wall (12) is provided at the top edge portion of a resin cover (4) wherein the wire of a sensing terminal (8) can be inserted. The wire guide wall is mounted at the upper side of a battery cover (3) connected to the resin cover. The resin cover is secured to the battery cover by the securing protrusions provided in the wire guide wall.    USE - For arranging cable wiring of resin cover of battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable arrangement of cable wiring of resin cover of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective diagram of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery pack (1)    Battery cover (3)    Resin cover (4)    Sensing terminal (8)    Wire guide wall (12)
NOVELTY - A sensing terminal is comprised with fixing portions (22,25) connected to a resin cover (4) through a flexible wall (28). The fixing portion and flexible wall are provided between the opening (13) and battery cover attachment portion (12) of the resin cover. The opening is provided at the substrate portion (11) of the resin cover.    USE - For fixing sensing terminal to resin cover of battery mounted to electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reliably fix the sensing terminal to the resin cover of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective diagram of a battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Resin cover (4)    Substrate portion (11)    Battery cover attachment portion (12)    Opening (13)    Fixing portions (22,25)    Flexible wall (28)
NOVELTY - A flow controller (78) is comprised with an electrostatic capacitance sensor and valve arranged in a drain flow path (76). The drain flow path is connected in a dilution box (68) through the flow controller. The dilution box is connected to a communicating hole (28b) of a fuel cell stack (12) via dilution gas passageway (74).    USE - Vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fuel consumption of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the vehicle mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (12)    Communicating hole (28b)    Dilution box (68)    Dilution gas passageway (74)    Drain flow path (76)    Flow controller (78)
NOVELTY - A control portion (13) is connected to a hydrogen supply system (3a) connected to a gas inlet (2a) of a fuel cell (1). The control portion is also connected to an air supply system (3b) connected to a humidifier (7) through an air temperature detection sensor (12). The control portion reduces the humidification amount of the humidifier when electric power generation load (16) increases.    USE - For fuel cell of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable electric power generation capability of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reactive gas supply method of fuel cell of fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Gas inlet (2a)    Hydrogen supply system (3a)    Air supply system (3b)    Humidifier (7)    Air temperature detection sensor (12)    Control portion (13)    Electric power generation load (16)
NOVELTY - A primary ventilation route is arranged to a rotary electric machine or to an inverter (3) from a warm air generator (2) and extended in a battery (1). The inverter converts the electrical energy from the battery into alternating current, and drives the rotary electric machine using the converted electrical energy.    USE - For managing temperature of battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective management of temperature of battery of motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Warm air generator (2)    Inverter (3)    Valve (10,11)
NOVELTY - A mixed power supply system is composed of fuel battery, super-capacitor and power controller serially connected between fuel battery and super-capacitor for controlling the output of fuel battery. The ratio of the rated capacity of super-capacitor to the rated power of fuel battery is 0.025-2.5, so the output power of the mixed power supply system is several times higher than that of fuel battery.
NOVELTY - Cell stack is constructed by layering single cells, and has air manifold penetrating in layering direction of cells and communicating with an airflow path formed in surface facing electrolyte film (37) of cathode separator (41). A ventilation path (61) is provided on one of electrolyte film, cathode separator and anode separator (39), to make air flowing in manifold to flow out into space in fuel cell box.    USE - For fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increase of installation space of fuel cell is avoided and degrees of freedom reduction of components layout is prevented, by providing ventilation path on any one of electrolyte film, cathode separator and anode separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the internal structure of the fuel cell.    air inlet (17)    electrolyte film (37)    anode separator (39)    cathode separator (41)    ventilation path (61)
NOVELTY - The device has a prioritization unit (P) assigning different priorities to multiple requests (AF1-AFn) in an electrical machine (2). A coordination unit (K) coordinates the prioritized requests, where each request is priorly handled with high priority during simultaneous occurrence of the requests. The prioritization unit is designed in the form of a stored table and a software center for online-determination of the priorities.    USE - Used for controlling and/or regulation of an electrical machine e.g. crankshaft-starter-generator, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coordination unit coordinates the prioritized requests, where each request is priorly handled with the high priority during simultaneous occurrence of the requests, thus enabling definite priority of the request and avoiding uncontrolled or outstanding fulfillment of the request in a secured manner, and hence ensuring improved coordination of the requests at the electrical machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for controlling and/or regulation of an electrical machine of a motor vehicle.    Requests (AF1-AFn)    Torque coordinator (DK)    Coordination unit (K)    Prioritization unit (P)    Tension coordinator (SK)    Electrical machine `(Drawing contains non-English language text)`. (2)
NOVELTY - A composite electrolyte membrane comprises a cationic exchange resin and at least one type of acid-treated dendrimer.    USE - Used for fuel cells for domestic appliances and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrolyte membrane has high proton conductivity and low fuel permeability even under low humidity conditions and at elevated temperatures. The composite electrolyte membrane is prepared economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of a composite electrolyte membrane. An acid-treated dendrimer is added to a polymer solution formed by dissolving a cation exchange material in an organic solvent. The polymer solution and the dendrimer are mixed by ultrasonic unit, to obtain the composite electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - Electrode assembly includes positive and negative electrodes sandwiching a separator. The electrode assembly is housed in a container. A cap assembly includes a cap plate (31) fixed to the container, an external terminal (16) that is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and a tubular main body (50) surrounding the external terminal. The external terminal is fixed to the cap plate via fixing groove (53).    USE - For e.g. electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure and installation of external terminal by reducing the number of components, reducing manufacturing cost, simplifying manufacturing process and increasing manufacturing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of a cap assembly.    External terminal (16)    Cap plate (31)    Through-holes (32)    Tubular main body (50)    Fixing groove (53)
NOVELTY - The battery includes tabs (20,40) attached to uncoated regions (11a,12a) of positive and negative electrodes of electrode assembly (10) within a container (14) respectively. An insulator (23) made of polymer or polypropylene is applied to each tab surface facing inner face of container. The terminals (32,33) of respective tabs are extended to the exterior terminal holes (34,35) in plate (31) of cap assembly (30) for covering container.    USE - Used as power source for wireless vacuum cleaner, and hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, motorbikes, motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The tabs mounted on the uncoated regions carries current from the electrode assembly to the external region of the battery container, while insulating the electrode assembly from the battery container. The complexity of manufacturing process and manufacturing cost are reduced, as the necessity for wrapping electrode assembly with an insulating film is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    electrode assembly (10)    uncoated region (11a,12a)    container (14)    tabs (20,40)    insulator (23)    terminal holes (34,35)
NOVELTY - Unit batteries (11) are arranged adjacent to each other in a group. A connecting rod (30) is fixed to two end plates (20) through fastening elements (22). The thickness of first end plate is smaller than the thickness of the fastening element protruding from the first end plate, and the thickness of second end plate is smaller than the thickness of another fastening element protruding from the second end plate.    USE - For e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, a motorbike, motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Improves performance of the apparatus. Minimize the weight of a battery module and the end-plate thus reduce the weight of entire secondary battery module while preventing deformation or damage of the end-plate due to concentration of stress.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the structure of a secondary battery module.    Battery module (10)    Unit batteries (11)    End plates (20)    Fastening elements (22)    Connecting rod (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a protectively covered intake windward. Wind is collected into a channel with conduits. The collected wind in the conduits is concentrated. The concentrated wind is converted into energy via turbines (20a, 20b), where each turbine is partially intruded into one of the conduits. The concentrated wind is directed to an exhaust to release the concentrated wind in a leeward direction.    USE - Wind energy based electricity generation system used for e.g. installation on a multi-story building, vehicle, boat or yacht.    ADVANTAGE - The method converts the wind energy from the ambient wind current in the power generation industry with improved efficiency and environmental safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for generating power using wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective front view of a wind energy conversion chamber.    Concentrating channel (18)    Turbines (20a, 20b)    Bottom turbine plate (24)    Rotating shaft (40)    Exhaust (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a supply conduit for conducting fluid discharged by a hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor (26). A proportional control valve assembly is disposed serially with respect to the conduit and interposed between an outlet of the pump and an inlet of the motor. A system controller (44) has a power ramping subcircuit (102) which enables the controller to slowly close the valve to gradually apply power to the motor.    USE - Used for driving an auxiliary power source (claimed) such as an electrical generator in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power ramping subcircuit enables the system controller to slowly close the proportional control valve to gradually apply power to the hydraulic motor, thus allowing the system to gently overcome inertial effects, greatly reducing wear and increasing system component lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an alternate hydraulic circuit exhibited in an exemplary control system.    Hydraulic motor (26)    Proportional control valve (42)    System controller (44)    Temperature sensor (78b)    Power ramping subcircuit (102)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing steam into a process gas stream so as to provide the stream with excess humidity. The stream is cooled in a heat exchanger at a temperature to cause condensation of moisture. The moisture is removed from the stream. The process gas is passed via another heat exchanger. The humidified stream is supplied to a fuel cell. A common coolant supply is provided to remove excess heat from the exchangers.    USE - Used for humidifying a process gas stream in a fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. car and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides precise and accurate inlet fuel process gas stream temperatures and relative humidities to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidification system.    Steam inlet (70)    Pressure sensor (72)    Main shut off valve (74)    Trap (76)    Pressure regulator (78)
NOVELTY - Provided is a safety system of a fuel cell, which interrupts hydrogen supply and power output during control of air bag expansion after crash or bump of vehicles to improve the safety and reliability of fuel cell vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The safety system of a fuel cell vehicle comprises: a motor(10); a hydrogen tank(20) for storing hydrogen for use in electrochemical reactions; a valve(30) for adjusting the supply of hydrogen; a fuel cell stack for generating electric energy; a system controller(50) of hydrogen for controlling or interrupting hydrogen supply; a fuel cell controller(60) for controlling the overall operation of the fuel cell system; a motor controller(70); an inverter(80) for converting a DC voltage into a three-phase alternating voltage; a safety switch(90) operated by a driver in a state of emergency; an air bag module(100) for outputting safety signals; and a driver(200) for driving urgent interrupt signals to the system controller of hydrogen and fuel cell controller.
NOVELTY - A device for tightening fuel cell stacks is provided to ensure the reduction in volume and the stability in tightening, to decrease the change in a surface pressure by impacts or heat-distortion, and to uniform the pressure distribution against the entire area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device for tightening fuel cell stacks (10) which is laminated of a plurality of separators (1) in the fuel cell, comprises both end plates (3,5) for supporting both side ends of the laminated fuel cell separators (1); a surface pressure-sustaining unit(7) for providing a consistent surface pressure against a front face of the separator (1) by disposition between the one side end plates (3) and the corresponding separators (1); and a banding unit (13, 15) for tightening the separators (1), the surface pressure-sustaining unit and the both end plates (3, 5) into one by employing a plurality of bands.
NOVELTY - A control circuit (4) controls pump drive circuits (D1,D2) according to an input signal, that indicates a low load state, which is sent from a detector (2). The pump drive circuits operate a water pump (MP1) and a fuel pump (MP2) to enable the idle running operation of a fuel cell (1).    USE - For e.g. notebook computer, mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses damage and capability reduction of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Detector (2)    Control circuit (4)    Pump drive circuits (D1,D2)    Water pump (MP1)    Fuel pump (MP2)
NOVELTY - A turbine (5) is rotationally driven with the expansion energy of the high-pressure hydrogen gas stored in a hydrogen tank (2). A compressor (7) which is driven by the turbine through a connecting shaft (6), supplies compressed air to the cathode of a fuel cell stack (11) through an air supply pipe (9).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of fuel cell using energy of high pressure fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen tank (2)    pressure reduction valves (3,4)    turbine (5)    connecting shaft (6)    compressor (7)    air supply pipe (9)    fuel cell stack (11)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit (101) calculates target electric current based on target electric power of fuel cell. A correction unit (102) corrects calculated target electric current based on difference between target and actual electric power of the fuel cell. An extraction unit extracts electric current from the fuel cell, based on corrected target electric current or target electric power.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power control precision and supply gas control precision are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    control apparatus (100)    calculation unit (101)    correction unit (102)
NOVELTY - A spherical hollow fuel tank (1) made of rubber has an opening (1b) at the front end of a projection (1a). The fuel tank inflates when fluid fuel (3) is injecting into the tank. The fluid fuel is stored in the fuel tank with internal pressure applied from all direction by the elastic force of rubber with respect to the fuel.    USE - For personal computer (PC) and mobile phones.    ADVANTAGE - A simple structured fuel tank is provided with reduced size and cost. The fuel supply state is stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional block diagram of the structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rubber fuel cell (1)    projection (1a)    opening (1b)    fluid fuel (3)    fuel supply pipe (4)
NOVELTY - The control unit manages the operation of the conversion unit to discharge the electric power stored in the high voltage electrical storage mechanism after the interruption of the power transmission. The interruption unit stops the power transmission when the collision of the vehicle was sensed by the detector. The transformation unit performs orthogonal transformation of the electric power of the electrical storage apparatus.    USE - For vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the safety of the passenger at the time of collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the control structure of the vehicle collision processing performed by the electronic control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The control unit manages the flow of air into the vehicle interior towards the accommodating section (5A,5B) via the air intake (10) and air discharge port (11) of the duct (4). The air temperature regulator (1) was mounted forward pf the vehicle and adjusts the temperature of the vehicle interior. The duct guides the partial air to adjust the temperature by the air temperature regulator to the vehicle rear.    USE - For cooling battery of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effective cooling operation of the battery of the motor vehicle, thus eliminating the displeasure provided to the passenger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air temperature regulator (1)    Duct (4)    Accommodating section (5A,5B)    Air intake (10)    Air discharge port (11)
NOVELTY - The drain permission unit (8) detects the travel speed or estimated traveling air resistance drains water by less than predetermined value when the water level of the stored water apparatus (3) exceeds the normal water level. The stored water apparatus humidifies the fuel cell (1) produced by electric power generation reaction. The traveling state measurement unit (7,10) estimates the air resistance of fuel cell vehicle at the time of traveling.    USE - For fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ejects the excess water generated by the electric power generation reaction of the fuel cell without scattering on the periphery of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the drain control apparatus for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Stored water apparatus (3)    Traveling state measurement unit (7,10)    Drain permission unit (8)
NOVELTY - The air blower (204) was connected at the ventilation flue of the exhaust duct and sucks the air inside of the battery accommodating section (202). The communication port (208) connects the inside of the battery accommodating section rather than the air discharge port. The air flow collision section (207) changes the flow direction of the air supplied to the inside of the battery accommodating section from the air inlet.    USE - For vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the uniformity of the cooling effect with respect to the battery, thus preventing the reduction of the capability of the battery and life cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram along the vehicle-body front-back direction of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inflow duct (201)    Battery accommodating section (202)    Air blower (204)    Air flow collision section (207)    Communication port (208)
NOVELTY - The control unit changes the traveling move of the vehicle, based on the diagnostic result. The degree of abnormality of the pressure reduction valve was diagnosed from the pressure valve detected by the downstream side pressure sensor. The downstream side pressure sensor detects the gas pressure of the gas downstream side of the pressure reduction valve. The pressure reduction valve reduces the fuel stored in the container.    USE - For internal combustion engine of an electric motor vehicle which is powered by fuel cells supplied by hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - Provides correct diagnosing of the degree of the abnormality of the pressure reduction device of the hydrogen gas. Prevents the fault of the fuel cell, by the abnormality of the pressure reduction valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel feed system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart that shows the processing procedure at the time of diagnosis of the abnormality degree of a pressure-reduction valve by the fuel supply system at the time of the filling of hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The charging operation controller prevents the charging operation to the electrical storage unit by the electric power generating unit. The switch (1) was turned off at the time of braking and the electrical double layer capacitor (31) was charged with the regeneration electric power from the motor (22). The drive control apparatus charges and drives the regeneration electric power of the motor.    USE - For operating hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the capacity of the electrical storage unit, thus improving the economical efficiency. Increases the weight of the motor vehicle, without increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid-vehicle drive control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Switch (1)    Engine (11)    Generator (12)    Motor (22)    Capacitor (31)
NOVELTY - The control unit (500) has a regeneration operation mode that supplies the regeneration electric power of the motor to electrical storage apparatus through the DC/DC converter (200). The motor (320) was connected with the fuel cell (300) without intervening the DC/DC converter, while the other motor (420) was connected with the electrical storage apparatus. The control unit manages the operation of the fuel cell vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the reduction of the energy efficiency of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic structure of the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DC/DC converter (200)    Fuel cell (300)    Motor (320,420)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - Front panel (61) is formed in a package (41) to facilitate accommodation of the required components e.g. a purifier (45), an ion exchange unit (46), and a desulfurizer (12) at a predetermined vicinity. An electric power is generated according to the electrochemical reaction of the fuel gas and the oxidizing agent gas.    USE - Used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Eases maintenance operation of components of the fuel cell apparatus without interrupting operation of the fuell cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell apparatus.    Desulfurizer (12)    Package (41)    Purifier (45)    Ion exchange unit (46)    Front panel (61)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell pack (10) has a communication terminal (23) that transmits signal indicating residual-amount state of fuel cell to electronic device (6), and a terminal (24) that transmits a signal indicating the high-load propriety. A shutdown terminal (25) transmits shutdown signal to the device. A starting signal terminal (22) receives switch ON signal from device, to start drive of direct current-to-direct current converter (5).    USE - For power supply to portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, notebook personal computer, audio and video apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The size and cost of fuel cell system are reduced and the reliability of the electronic device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    direct current-to-direct current converter (5)    electronic device (6)    fuel cell pack (10)    residual-amount communication terminal (23)    high-load propriety terminal (24)    shutdown terminal (25)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous battery has anode, cathode and porous separator between electrodes. The cathode contains cathode active material capable of occluding and discharging lithium, lithium alloy or lithium ion. Ratio of internal resistances of battery at 80degreesC and 30degreesC is 1 or less, and ratio of internal resistances of battery at 130degreesC and 30degreesC is 5 or less, when battery is heated at velocity of 1degreesC/minute at 30-150degreesC. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous battery. A liquid composition containing organic microparticle (A) having melting point of 80-150degreesC, and heat-resistant microparticle (B) having heat-resistant temperature of 160degreesC or more is applied on surface of anode and/or cathode, and dried to form the porous separator. The non-aqueous battery is manufactured.    USE - As power supply for portable electronic device, such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous battery has improved load characteristics and safety, and prevents internal short circuit. The separator of non-aqueous battery has reduced thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the internal resistance variation in shutdown characteristics evaluation of non-aqueous battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery electronic control unit (10) drives the cooling fan (18), when the battery predicted temperature becomes more than the predetermined temperature. The temperature sensor (14) detects the temperature of the high voltage battery (12). The car navigation system (30) acquires the road information and road traffic information related to the set traveling path.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the temperature of the battery at the appropriate temperature range. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery electronic control unit (10)    High voltage battery (12)    Temperature sensor (14)    Cooling fan (18)    Car navigation system (30)
NOVELTY - A differential pressure detector detects the differential pressure of pressure in the area where gas is present in the tank (10) and pressure at bottom of the tank. A controller (15) closes drain valve (12), when the differential pressure is lower than a threshold value.    USE - For solid polymer-type fuel cell system (claimed), used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Incorrect detection by the inclination, vibration, wave splash can be prevented. Water level in the tank is ascertained correctly, by detecting differential pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above vapor-liquid separation device and its controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (10)    drain pipe (11)    drain valve (12)    controller (15)    differential pressure determination unit (16)    drain valve control unit (17)
NOVELTY - The control unit manages the operation of the fluid supply unit to provide fluid to the swelling unit (32), based on the result of the acceleration detector. The swelling unit expands with the fluid and predetermined section of the batter module. The acceleration detector senses the acceleration applied to the load with the mounted battery module (30).    USE - Used for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), fuel cell electric vehicle (FCV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Provides short circuit of the battery module, even when large acceleration was applied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Subassembly (20a-20j)    Mounted battery module (30)    Case (31)    Swelling unit (32)    Electrode terminal (104,105)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (30) contains an anode (31) and a cathode (32). The exhaust gas supply pipings (104,105) supply exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine (20) to the cathode of the fuel cell, when a selector valve (50) is opened.    USE - For hybrid system including fuel cell and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The separate oxygen supply unit for supplying oxygen required for cathode is made unnecessary, and the energy efficiency of the hybrid system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    internal combustion engine (20)    fuel cell (30)    anode (31)    cathode (32)    selector valve (50)    exhaust gas supply pipings (104,105)
NOVELTY - A stationary device (100) has device specific data held in a local memory (110) which is radio-accessed by a nearby handheld browser terminal (200). The browser is powered either by a fuel cell or battery. The fuel cell is located within the hand grip (205a). The browser has a display module (203) presenting the information being exchanged with the antenna (201) attached at its back. A frame (206) houses the modules like the memory, communication device, controller, etc.    USE - For applications in museums, banks, tollgates, exhibition hall, etc., for information exchange.    ADVANTAGE - The browser construction is compact and its operations console is functionally convenient and easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of the portable browser terminal.    stationary device (100)    local memory (110)    antenna (111,201)    handheld browser terminal (200)    display module (203)    hand grip (205a)    frame (206)    fuel cell (209)
NOVELTY - A thermal expansion absorption portion is formed in a seal container to absorb the deformation by thermal expansion. The seal container is used for accommodating the thermoelectric element spaced apart and arranged on outer side of the flow path of the gas.    USE - For use in hybrid vehicle to convert heat energy contained in gas into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents disorder deformation of the seal container thus preventing reduction of the thermoelectric conversion efficiency and increasing reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the waste heat recovery equipment.    Fin member (12)    Thermoelectric conversion module (13)    Case (14)    Module cooling unit material (15)    Spring (16)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to fuel battery to increase hydrogen utility, which comprises fuel battery stack, hydrogen storage device, reducing valve, air filter device, air compression supplying device, hydrogen water-steam separator, air water-steam separators, water tank, cooling liquid circulating pump, radiator, hydrogen and air humidification devices, hydrogen stable pressure valve, and normallyclosed solenoid valve arranged on outlet of the said hydrogen water-steam separator or connected directly with hydrogen output pipe of fuel battery stack; arranging hydrogen inlet of guide hydrogen plate on its top and the hydrogen output on its bottom. Compared with existing technique, the invention makes the entered air and hydrogen without water and ensures the running stability of fuel battery.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to fuel battery with high running stability, which comprises fuel battery stack, hydrogen storage device, hydrogen reducing valve, hydrogen stable pressure valve, air filter device, air compression supplying device, first and second hydrogen water-steam separators, first and second air water-steam separators, water tank, cooling liquid circulating pump, radiator, hydrogen circulating pump, hydrogen and air humidification devices; wherein, arranging the second hydrogen water-steam separator and second air water-steam separator separately on hydrogen inlet and air inlet offuel battery. Compared with existing technique, the invention makes the entered air and hydrogen without water and ensures the running stability of fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a fuel cell generating system with hydrogen intermittent safty blowoff which comprises fuel cell heap, hydrogen storing device, pressure relief valve, air filtering device, air compressing device, hydrogen vapor separator, air vapor separator, water tank, fluid cooling circulation pump, heat sink, hydrogen circulation pump, hydrogen humidification device, stable voltage valve, magnetic valve for blowing hydrogen and water, one-way valve; in the air vapor separator is equipped with air drain pipe; the one-way valve is equipped on the continuation pipe of the magnetic valve for blowing hydrogen and water; pipes continuous to the one-way valve are extended to the air drain pipes.
NOVELTY - A three-way valve (40) is switched between a state where refrigerant liquid is sucked into a compressor (33) through an evaporator (36) and a state where refrigerant liquid flows through a bypass flow path (39) branched from a refrigeration circuit (32), while detouring evaporator. The hydrogen occlusion material in a hydrogen tank (13) is cooled by refrigerant liquid flowing through bypass flow path.    USE - For use in fuel cell electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen occlusion material in hydrogen tank is cooled effectively, by the refrigerant liquid flowing through the bypass flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen tank cooling method; and    (2) fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydrogen tank cooling device.    hydrogen tank (13)    refrigeration circuit (32)    compressor (33)    evaporator (36)    bypass flow path (39)    three-way valve (40)
NOVELTY - The system has an air intake receiving air from an ambient environment outside a vehicle, and a duct system (22) providing communication between the intake and a battery. A fan cooperates with the duct system to move air through a portion of the duct system and across the battery. A heat exchanger cooperates with the duct system and selectively operates to cool air flowing in the duct system before the air reaches the battery.    USE - Used for cooling a battery assembly in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger selectively operates to cool air flowing in the duct system before the air reaches the battery, thus cooling the air more efficiently, and thereby providing energy savings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle having a passenger compartment, a window assembly and a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial fragmentary isometric view of a vehicle including a battery cooling system.    Battery assembly cooling system (10)    Battery assembly (12)    Hybrid electric vehicle (14)    Duct system (22)
NOVELTY - A silencer (30), linked with an exhaust pipe, reduces exhaust noise generated by exhaust gas. A noise absorbing pipe (22), provided within the silencer, is made of conductive material and grounded to a vehicle body.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple configuration for removing static electricity generated in exhaust pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a silencer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of silencer.    Noise absorbing pipe (22)    Silencer (30)    End wall (33,34)    Separator (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a liquid in a pressure vessel (3) to form a liquid-vapor two-phase system, where a boiling point of the liquid is near ambient temperature. Heat energy is gathered from a naturally occurring heat source. The heat energy gathered is transmitted to the liquid-vapor two-phase system to generate a high-pressure vapor. The high-pressure vapor generated is used to drive a motor (6).    USE - Used for generating a power in an automobile, motorcycle, generator, ship, home and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces consumption of fossil fuels, petrochemicals and damaging of a greenhouse effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a method of generating power.    Solar collectors (1)    Conduction heat pipes (2)    Pressure vessel (3)    Safety valve (4)    Motor (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves making internal augmented states prediction of a cell, where the state has an internal state and parameter values. An uncertainty prediction of the states prediction is made, and the states prediction and the uncertainty prediction are corrected. An algorithm is applied. The uncertainty prediction and the correction yield an ongoing estimation and uncertainty to the states and states estimation.    USE - Used for estimating present augmented state of an electrochemical cell system that is utilized in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), battery electric vehicle (BEV), laptop computer battery and portable tool battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The method automatically estimates time varying parameters, such as resistance and capacity, and states of the cell, and hence eliminating tests which do not interrupt system function and waste energy. The method is applicable to different types of cell electro chemistries and does not require invasive measurements and rigorous techniques.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an apparatus for estimating present augmented state of a cell pack system    (B) a storage medium encoded with a machine-readable computer program code includes instructions for causing a computer to implement a method for estimating present augmented state of an electrochemical cell    (C) a computer data signal embodied in a computer readable medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a method of joint filtering.    Time update/prediction block (101)    Measurement update/correction component (102)
NOVELTY - An air amplifying electric vehicle is provided to generate electrical energy without causing an environmental contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cylinder piston generates high pressure amplified air, and the generated air is concentrated into a compressor tank and flows into an air motor turbine so as to rotate the turbine. A generator is arranged to generate electrical energy from the force generated from the turbine. The generated electrical energy is stored in a storage battery, and transferred to an electric motor for generating power. The generated power is transferred to a speed controller for controlling the speed of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - A method for controlling auxiliary power unit in a series hybrid electric bus is provided to operate the bus even when a controller of the auxiliary power unit has a fault by controlling a driver for a traction motor independently from the auxiliary power unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Required information is inputted(110,120,130) to a vehicle controller of a series hybrid electric bus and a traction torque is generated for a traction motor of the series hybrid electric bus. A rotational velocity signal of the traction motor as well as a required reference signal are inputted to the vehicle controller(140,150,160) and whether a battery level is lower than a lowermost value is determined. When the battery level is lower than the lowermost value, an auxiliary power, required amount for an engine generator of the series hybrid electric bus, is set as a maximum power value(170,180), and whether an auxiliary driver is in a transient status is determined. When the auxiliary driver is not in the transient status, a torque of the engine of the series hybrid electric bus and a speed of the generator are read from a table and inputted to a controller of the auxiliary driver(190,200) to obtain a torque of the engine and a speed of the generator are generated. The torque of the engine and the speed of the generator are outputted and transferred to corresponding controllers.(C) KIPO 2006Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel electrode (33) having catalyst layer (32b) supporting a catalyst between electrolyte films (31), oxidizing-agent electrode (32), voltage application unit, and oxide-layer generation unit. The oxide-layer generation unit applies positive voltage to oxidizing-agent electrode, after supplying hydrogen to fuel electrode during starting of fuel cell, and forms oxide layer in catalyst surface.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system suppresses deterioration of the fuel cell stack during starting or stopping. Carbon corrosion reaction is inhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system has a fuel electrode (33) having a catalyst layer (32b) supporting a catalyst between clamped electrolyte films (31), an oxidizing-agent electrode (32), a voltage application unit, and an oxide-layer generation unit to form an oxide layer to which the catalyst activity is made to reduce. During starting or stopping of the fuel cell, a voltage is applied to the fuel cell and the surface of the catalyst is oxidized. The oxide-layer generation unit applies a preset positive voltage to the oxidizing-agent electrode, after supplying hydrogen to the fuel electrode during starting of the fuel cell, and forms an oxide layer in the catalyst surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the unit cell of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    unit cell (30)    electrolyte film (31)    oxidizing-agent electrode (32)    catalyst layer (32b)    fuel electrode (33)
NOVELTY - The proton water-type fuel cell contains proton water which does not contains a catalyst as an electrolyte.    USE - Proton water-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The proton water-type fuel cell has excellent heat resistance and corrosion resistance. The fuel cell is operated efficiently at 100degreesC or less. Usage of the fuel cell is economical and environmentally safe. Industrial utilization value of the fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polypropylene (6) is used as structural material of the portion of fuel cell which contacts the proton water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the proton water-type fuel cell.    Gas diffusion layer (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Electrolyte holding layer (3)    Polypropylene (6)    Inlet (7)
NOVELTY - The ejector pump guides the subfluid ejected from a nozzle (512) to the discharge paths (513,514). A leaf spring (55) displaces a needle (52) to the axial direction, in order to adjust the opening area of the nozzle.    USE - For use in fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector pump with high operation reliability in the low-temperature environment is achieved at low cost using simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of a ejector pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    needle (52)    leaf spring (55)    nozzle (512)    discharge paths (513,514)    mainstream opening (515)
NOVELTY - A gap spacer (12) has a projection portion (12a) abutted to a core material (11) though an adhesive surface. The core materials are adhesively affixed in the opposite direction of the gap spacer.    USE - For reactor mounted on fuel cell vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures thickness direction of the adhesive agent while increasing the adhesive strength of the core material and the gap spacer and preventing peeling of the jointing of the core material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the adhesive fixing portion of the core material.    Core material (11)    Gap spacer (12)    Projection portion (12a)    Adhesive agent (13)    Gap (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a power supply system with a capacitor connected to power lines. A transistor (TR) that is located between the lines and capacitor is arranged in a charging direction of the capacitor. Drive control of the transistors and a DC-DC converter (53) converts an output voltage of a battery into a desired voltage and outputs the voltage to the lines. The control controls charge and discharge of the capacitor.    USE - Used in a parallel hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, railway car, ship and boat, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the device controls charge and discharge of the capacitor, thus improving driving performance of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle comprising a motor with a power generation capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates power supply system of vehicle drive device.    Transistor (TR)    Inverter (41, 42)    Battery (52)    Capcitor (54)    DC-DC converter (53)
NOVELTY - Surfaces of the media guidance channels (4) are coated (6) for corrosion protection. The entire surface of the bipolar plate (1) facing the electrode (3) is coated. Some regions of the coating comprise an anti-corrosion layer (6); other regions (5) of the coating (7) are formed by an inert, good electrical conductor, which is used for making contact. The latter is a precious metal coating, preferably gold or platinum. The anti-corrosion coating is ceramic, plastic, polymer, nitride and/or carbonitride. It is thermally insulating and scratch resistant    USE - Metallic bipolar plate located between adjacent membrane electrodes of a vehicular fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Bipolar plate is especially inexpensive in manufacture and operates reliably in the fuel cell. Long life is exhibited. The plate is resistant to corrosion, whilst minimizing use of precious metals. It is particularly suitable for use in large numbers in stacks, for vehicular applications. A special feature is reduced cooling of the gas flows comprising fuel and oxidant. This normally takes place at the bipolar plate, but in the new design, the corrosion protection is thermally insulating, so reducing such cooling. This in turn prevents water condensation from the gases. Drying-out of the polymer electrolyte membrane is avoided. Dissipated heat is rejected directly to the environment. For a given power, cooling requirements are reduced. Conversely, for given cooling, more power is available from the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross section of only part of the bipolar plate, e.g. a cathode plate.    bipolar plate (1)    cooling channel (2)    electrode (3)    gas channel (4)    electrode contact regions (5)    anti-corrosion coating (6)    electrically-conducting coating of inert (precious metal) material (7)
NOVELTY - Plate has a medium guiding channel (4) forming a side of the plate, where the side faces diaphragm electrode arrangements and another medium guiding channel (2) provided for a cooling agent. Areas of the surface of the plate are provided with a coating, where the coating has thermally isolating characteristics. The areas are provided for electrical contacting between the plate and an electrode and form a part of the channels.    USE - Used for an arrangement between two diaphragm electrodes in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate allows efficient operation of the fuel cell stack and improves the cooling of the stack. The plate requires less external cooling plates for the removal of heat from the cooling agent. The plate reduces the danger of precipitation and thus prevents the danger of blockage of the channels by ice and liquid water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a metallic bipolar plate.    Medium guiding channels (2,4)    Electrode (3)    Bipolar plate area (5)    Coatings (6,7)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell having an anode region and a cathode region separated from the anode region by an electrolyte and a first liquid separator having a liquid outlet joined to a second liquid separator or a cathode gas removal line via a first bypass line.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has a simple structure.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) has a power generation reaction system which is clamped by projection (7) and rib (8) of the separators (2). The contact area (S1) of the rib with the power generation reaction system is greater than the contact area (S2) of the projection with the power generation reaction system.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of gas towards the gas flow path partition rib is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the separator arrangement of the fuel cell.    separators (2)    projection (7)    rib (8)    fuel cell (10)    contact areas (S1, S2)
NOVELTY - Direct current (DC) is supplied from air pole (1b) to hydrogen pole (1a) through external circuit until the unit cell voltage is higher than 1.2V and lower than 0.1V, when air supply line (13) of fuel cell electric power generation system is closed. An air ejection line (14) is closed, when DC supply operation is started. The hydrogen supply and ejection lines (11,12) are closed, when DC supply operation is completed.    USE - For use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of oxygen partial pressure inside fuel cell electrode during stopping of electric power generation system, is suppressed effectively. The voltage reduction of fuel cell stack due to reduction of catalyst of oxidizing agent electrode, is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel pole (1a)    air pole (1b)    reformer (2)    electric controller (3)    air blower (4)    external load (5)    hydrogen supply line (11)    hydrogen ejection line (12)    air supply line (13)    air ejection line (14)
NOVELTY - An adhesive agent (3) is applied on the surface of a separator (1) and another separator (2) is placed over the adhesive coated surface of the separator (1). The separators are laminated and the adhesive agent is cured to form a separator unit (4).    USE - For separator unit used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Separators are bonded efficiently and quickly. The dimensional accuracy of the separator unit is high and the curvature of the separator unit is less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) separator adhesive bonding apparatus; and    (b) separator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram illustrating the separator bonding process and the sectional view of a separator unit.    separators (1,2)    adhesive agent (3)    separator unit (4)    flow paths (5-7)
NOVELTY - The concave and convex metal plates (15A,15B) cooperate with each other to define fuel gas channels (18), oxidant gas channels (19) and refrigerant channels (20). The metal plates include resin regions (30) for excluding fuel gas channels and fuel gas diffuser channels (24) and for excluding the oxidant gas channel and the oxidant gas diffuser channels.    USE - For fuel cell of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exclusive separator for cooling with a refrigerant flow path becomes unnecessary. The cell pitch between signal cells is shortened and the electric power generation efficiency is shortened. The degrees of freedom of design of resin regions of metal plate is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principle sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    metal plates (15A,15B)    fuel gas channels (18)    oxidant gas channels (19)    refrigerant channels (20)    fuel gas diffuser channels (24)    oxidant gas diffuser channels (25)    resin regions (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a ceramic batch, and extruding the batch through a die and a mask that has 10 openings per square inch, to form green extrudate. The extrudate is cut to an appropriate length to form a green frame blank, and the blank is sintered at a temperature of 1200degreesC. Sections of frame`s channel walls are wash coated by wash coating with noble metal catalysts.    USE - Used for making a fuel cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The sections of the frame`s channel walls are wash coated by the wash coating with the noble metal catalysts, thus enabling lean spent fuel/oxidant mixtures to efficiently combust and improve heat exchange efficiency, and hence utilizing the resultant heat to heat the incoming gas fuel to the operating temperature required by the fuel cells to provide more efficient operation of a fuel cell stack assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional schematic view of a honeycomb frame and two fuel cell arrays bonded with each other.    Fuel cell array assembly (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Frame (50)    sealant (60)    Gas distributing end piece (70)
NOVELTY - A vortex generator (21) accelerates rotational speed of nano scale iron particles (91) in ferrofluid (9) passing through the cavities (212). A tube (23) has inlet (231) coupled to outlet (213) of vortex generator for accepting ferrofluid with rotating iron particles so as to change magnetic flux and generate alternating current accordingly.    USE - Ferrofluid power generator installed in interior of tire of vehicle and used in miniature electronic device and micro mechanical device fields.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of electric power generation is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of ferrofluid power generator.    ferrofluid (9)    vortex generator (21)    tube (23)    iron particle (91)    cavity (212)    outlet (213)    inlet (231)
NOVELTY - A heater (26) heats the working liquid (17) such as hydrogen vaporized by a heat exchanger (24) in a vaporizer (23), and an expansion engine (31) isentropically expands the heated liquid and drives an electricity generator (33). The working liquid in super-heated state, is partially cooled in a fluid circuit and is adiabiatically expanded into the storage vessel (12).    USE - Dynamic heat sink engine for use in gas fired power plant and fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The working liquid is operated below ambient pressure or above the critical pressure, and the efficiency of heat sink engine is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of dynamic heat sink engine.    storage vessel (12)    working liquid (17)    vaporizer (23)    heat exchanger (24)    heater (26)    expansion engine (31)    generator (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves temporarily sealing an inlet of a metal tube of a heat pipe, and disposing the tube in a mold of a heat-dissipating shell. A melted metal is casted into the mold and the heat-dissipating shell is formed. The heat-dissipating shell is taken out from the mold, and the sealed inlet of the tube in the heat dissipating shell is cut. The tube is filled with a working fluid, and an inlet of the tube is sealed.    USE - Used for manufacturing a heat-dissipating structure of a rectifier that is utilized in a generator of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes insert molding and forms a unique heat-dissipating shell of a rectifier by combining the heat pipe into the heat-dissipating shell, thus enhancing efficiency of heat dissipation. The method enables the heat pipe to enhance heat dissipating and conducting efficiencies in a natural cooling environment, and allows the pipe to raise heat-dissipating performance several times higher than that of conventional heat pipes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a heat-dissipating structure of a rectifier.
NOVELTY - A cooling apparatus for a motor of a vehicle with a fuel cell and a method is provided to improve traveling ability by smoothly cooling the motor in traveling on a slope angle of the vehicle with the fuel cell and to prevent a breakdown by keeping temperature of the motor from being risen over predetermined temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling method of a vehicle with a fuel cell comprises steps of detecting rake of the vehicle by an inclining sensor mounted at the vehicle with a fuel cell(S11), judging whether the vehicle is grading on a slope or not by the rake of the vehicle with a fuel cell, detected by the prior step(S12), judging whether traveling resistance of the vehicle is bigger than aerodynamic resistance or not if it is concluded by the prior step that the vehicle with the fuel cell is grading on the slope(S13), cooling a motor of the vehicle with the fuel cell by driving a cooling pan mounted at the vehicle with the fuel cell if it is concluded that the traveling resistance of the vehicle is bigger than the aerodynamic resistance(S16), and cooling the motor of the vehicle with the fuel cell by driving a chiller mounted at the vehicle with the fuel cell if it is judged that traveling angle of the vehicle with the fuel cell is larger than a predetermined angle which is not smoothly cooled by only the cooling pan(S19).
NOVELTY - A device and a method for safely exhausting hydrogen gas of a fuel cell vehicle are provided to prevent the injury of persons by sensing temperature and pressure of a hydrogen tank and then stably exhausting the hydrogen gas if reaching predetermined temperature and pressure input in a PID(Proportional-plus-Integrate-plus-Derivative) controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device for safely exhausting hydrogen gas of a hydrogen tank (13) mounted with an exhaust line (11) for ejecting the hydrogen gas in overcharging the hydrogen gas of a fuel cell vehicle is composed of a temperature sensor (10) mounted at the exhaust line to measure the temperature rise of the hydrogen tank; a pressure sensor (20) for measuring the pressure change of the inside of the hydrogen tank; a solenoid valve (30) installed at the exhaust line to regulate an exhaust cycle of the hydrogen gas ejected along the exhaust line; and a control unit (40) for receiving signals of the temperature and pressure sensors, exhausting the hydrogen gas by controlling the solenoid valve if the pressure and temperature of the hydrogen tank reach a set value, and stopping the exhaust of hydrogen by controlling the solenoid valve if the pressure of the hydrogen tank drops continuously and then reaches a final set value. 1/1
NOVELTY - A drum brake squeal noise reducing device applied with a piezoelectric film is provided to suppress the squeal noise generated from vibration by attaching the piezoelectric film between a brake lining and a brake shoe, converting a vibration energy generated from a contact between the both into an electric energy, and exhausting the electric energy through an electric element electrically connected with the piezoelectric film; and to simplify components and procedures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A drum brake squeal noise reducing device comprises a piezoelectric film (146) attached between a brake lining (149) and a brake shoe (145) to convert a vibration energy generated from a contact between the brake lining and the brake shoe into an electric energy while braking; and a load electrically connected with the piezoelectric film to exhaust the electric energy switched by the piezoelectric film.
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) (1) forbids purge of following hydrogen gas, when electric current value of fuel cell stack (2) and voltage value of each single cell (2a) are less than predetermined value. The purge of following hydrogen gas is permitted when amount of cathode off gas supplied to a dilution device (4) is greater than predetermined amount.    USE - For car.    ADVANTAGE - The purged fuel gas can be fully diluted and ejected while maintaining electrical power generation characteristics of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for purged fuel gas processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electronic control unit (1)    fuel cell stack (2)    cell (2a)    dilution device (4)    flowmeter (8)    temperature sensor (9a)    pressure sensor (9b)    fuel cell system (S)
NOVELTY - The coating system (2) includes a fuel cell (1) which supplies power to a coating section (2a) and a drying section (2b). A hydrocarbon type gas, produced in the drying section, is supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - For forming coating films.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and cost effective manufacturing of high-quality coating film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of coating system.    Fuel cell (1)    Coating system (2)    Coating section (2a)    Drying section (2b)    Electrolyte film (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1A) has scavenging gas source (21) connected to oxidizing agent gas flow path (5) that branches by connecting point (C), and a scavenging gas supply pipe (41) connected to fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas flow paths (4,5), through the connecting point. A back pressure valve (24A) at downstream side of flow path (5), distributes scavenging gas to flow paths, by controlling backing pressure.    USE - For electric power generation in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system enables scavenging air of fuel cell suitably by simple structure, at the time of stop of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1A)    fuel cell (2)    fuel gas flow path (4)    oxidizing agent gas flow path (5)    scavenging gas source (21)    scavenging gas supply pipe (41)    connecting point (C)
NOVELTY - Using the magnetic metal attracted by magnetic effect by connection metal fitting (20), a magnetic field is made to act on the battery module (50). Welding dust generated when welding the connection metal fitting is moved with the magnetic attractive force. The voltage of the unit cell (10) and short circuit due to the welding dust are detected.    USE - For inspecting short circuit resulting from welding dust of battery module which supplies electric power to motor used in vehicles, such as hybrid car, electric vehicle, or fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery module with welding dust can be inspected easily and rapidly, and short of unit cell by welding dust is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an expanded sectional view showing the connection structure of a battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Unit cell (10)    Groove (15)    Connection metal fitting (20)    Ring protruding line (35)    Battery module (50)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas generator has water electrolysis cell (1) and two or more hydrogen separation tanks (4,40) having pressure difference. Water is electrolyzed in cell, and oxygen gas is generated in anode portion. Hydrogen generated in cathode portion and water, are fed to tanks. Water isolated in a tank is fed to another tank, which performs vapor liquid isolation in pressure lower than tank. Hydrogen gas dissolved in water is discharged.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas used as fuel for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas generator supplies hydrogen gas of different pressure. Raise of driving cost of hydrogen gas generator is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen gas generator has water electrolysis cell, and two or more hydrogen separation tanks by which pressures differ. The electrolysis cell has an anode portion having an anode, a cathode portion having a cathode, and a solid-electrolyte film separating the anode and cathode portions. Water is electrolyzed in the cell, and oxygen gas is generated in anode portion. The cathode portion is connected such that hydrogen generated in cathode portion is removed in pressurized state. The hydrogen removed from cathode portion, and water, are introduced to the hydrogen separation tanks. Water isolated in one of the hydrogen separation tanks is introduced to another hydrogen separation tank, which performs vapor liquid separation in pressure lower than the hydrogen separation tank. The hydrogen gas dissolved in water in hydrogen separation tank is discharged.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of hydrogen gas generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic diagram of the hydrogen gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water electrolysis cell (1)    electrolysis tank (2)    pure water tank (3)    hydrogen separation tanks (4,40)    pure-water supply piping portion (5)
NOVELTY - The system has adjustment devices (19, 20) using which the electrical voltage from a fuel cell unit and a traction battery are adjustable to a voltage for operation of a motor. The adjustment devices are connected with the unit and battery by decoupling diodes. Bridging mechanisms with thyristors bridge the unit and the battery so that the unit and the battery are connected directly with a traction inverter.    USE - Used in a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bridging mechanism has thyristors which exhibit less passage losses, improved switch-on and requires less installation space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for operation of a fuel cell system    (B) a vehicle comprising an electrochemical unit    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a bridging mechanism.    Adjustment devices (19,20)    Inductor (30)    Bridging mechanisms (38,39)    Thyristors (40,41)    Decoupling diodes (42,43)
NOVELTY - An anode side metal separator (18) has a through-hole (55a) for allowing the fuel gas supplied from a fuel gas supply passage (24a), to an anode (84) through a fuel gas flow field (50). A seal (58) formed integrally with the separator, includes a flow groove for guiding the fuel gas from through hole towards the flow field, and a receiver directly contacting the anode.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Desired power generation performance is maintained and the damage of electrode assembly is prevented, by applying uniform surface pressure to membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    membrane electrode assembly (14)    cathode side metal separator (16)    anode side metal separator (18)    fuel gas passage (24a)    fuel gas flow field (50)    through-holes (55a)    seal (58)    anode (84)
NOVELTY - Production of borohydride involves reacting borate source (11) and a material (M), which chemically reduces borate source at temperature, which effects the production of borohydride.    USE - For producing borohydride used as hydrogen storage medium material for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Borohydride is produced effectively in single step by reducing oxygen from borate source and simultaneously hydrogenating borate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of borohydride production apparatus.    borate source (11)    hydrogen (12)    water (13)    hydrocarbon (14)    reactive metals (16-18)    reactors (21,22)    electrical generation facility (40)
NOVELTY - A metal catalyst comprises proton conductive material coated on the surface of conductive catalyst material.    USE - For electrodes of fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal catalyst had improved catalytic efficiency and provides three-phase interfacial structure which facilitates approach of gaseous reactants into a catalyst and rapidly transfers protons produced by electro chemical reaction. An ideal three-phase interfacial electrode structure is provided and fuel cell having improved performance such as high efficiency, is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for preparing a metal catalyst. An ionomer is mixed with a solvent (A) to obtain an ionomer solution. A conductive catalyst material is mixed with a solvent (A) to form a conductive catalyst solution. The conductive catalyst solution is dropped into the ionomer solution to form a mixture. The mixture is dropped into another solvent (B). The solvents are removed from the mixture to form a metal catalyst;    (2) preparation of electrode which involves mixing the metal catalyst with hydrophobic binder and a solvent (C), and coating the obtained catalyst layer formation composition on an electrode support, drying, and treating the catalyst layer with an acid; and    (3) fuel cell comprising electrolyte membrane between cathode and anode formed from the metal catalyst.
NOVELTY - An ultracapacitor pack (110) is joined in series with a braking resistor (120) and a high power DC bus (130) by closing a switch (2) to a predetermined position (B) during precharging operation. The ultracapacitor pack is disconnected from the braking resistor and directly connected to the high power DC bus by toggling the switch to another position (A) and closing another switch (1) during normal operation.    USE - For precharging ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective by using braking resistor with power handling capability for precharging ultracapacitor pack instead of installing separate precharge unit. Ensures safe and fast discharge of ultracapacitor pack during maintenance work and storage. Prolongs life of ultracapacitor pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of precharging ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack; and    (B) a method of discharging ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block of the hybrid electric vehicle drive system.    Another switch (1)    Switch (2)    Ultracapacitor pack (110)    Braking resistor (120)    High power DC bus (130)    Another position (A)    Predetermined position (B)
NOVELTY - The module has a connector (20) for electrically connecting a unit battery to an adjacent unit battery. The connector is connected to the former battery through a connecting part, where the connecting part includes external threads and a flange on which the connector is positioned. A nut (17) screwed to the external threads of the connecting part couples the connector to the connecting part.    USE - Used for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is connected to the battery through the connecting part that includes external threads and flange, thus maximizing contact area of the connecting part with the terminal, thereby increasing current collecting efficiency of the connecting part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery.    Unit cell (11)    Cap assembly (13)    Terminals (14,15)    Nut (17)    Washer (19)    Connector (20)
NOVELTY - A light-emitting warning device includes a body constituted by combination of two circular shells, a swing structure installed in the body, and a sensing device which may induce magnetization excitement with the swing structure and is installed in the body. When a sufficient force is applied to cause swinging of the swing structure or a sufficient force is applied to the body to cause rotation thereof to move the sensing device for interaction with the swing structure, magnetic excitement is induced between the swing structure and the sensing device to generation an electric current. Then the current is conducted to the light-emitting diode which is combined with the sensing device and installed in the substance, so as to achieve the effect of light-emitting warning.
NOVELTY - A lock-up clutch directly couples the generator driven under the power of an internal combustion engine, and the input-shaft side and output-shaft side of a torque converter of an automatic transmission. Lock-up slip amount of the lock-up clutch and electricity production of a generator are controlled based on the degree of deceleration requirement of the driver at the time of deceleration running.    USE - For controlling operation of vehicle at the time of deceleration running.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption is effectively improved by lock-up slip control and deceleration regeneration electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a time chart explaining an example of control at the time of brake operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A proton conduction gel, proton gel conductor or ion exchange gel film has a dispersion medium which consists of dispersed phase consisting of a phosphate molecular chain and water, and a porous material.    USE - For hydrogen sensor, fuel cells used as power supply of electric vehicles, hybrid car and co-generation system and electrochemical devices such as electrochemical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton gel conductor has high proton conductivity in room temperature to medium temperature, reduced thickness and is easy to expand. The conductor has high water retention, flexibility and mechanical strength. The proton conductor is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conduction gel, proton gel conductor or ion exchange gel film, which involves performing vitrification process of a phosphate glass, and performing gelatinization process of reacting mixed substance of phosphate glass powder and porous material, with water to obtain proton conduction gel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the influence of proton conductivity with respect to phosphoric acid addition to calcium phosphate conduction gel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer includes catalyst carrying particles (10), a first electrolyte (20) which covers part or all of the catalyst carrying particles, and a second electrolyte (30) which covers the catalyst carrying particles covered with the first electrolyte. The second electrolyte has larger EW value than the first electrolyte.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises electric-power-generation characteristic and durability of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section model showing the state which the catalyst carrying particles are covered with the first electrolyte.    Catalyst carrying particles (10)    Catalyst active material (12)    Electroconductive carrier (14)    First electrolyte (20)    Second electrolyte (30)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell has air flow path (18) and hydrogen gas flow path (17) such that the thickness of the insulation layers (19b,20b) provided over the air flow path and the hydrogen gas flow path increases from the flow path entrance to the exit. The conductors (19a,20a) are provided covering the insulating layers such that the thickness of the conductors decreases from flow path entrance to the exit.    USE - Fuel cell for mounting in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flatting in the air and hydrogen gas flow paths is suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the principal portion of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen gas flow path (17)    air flow path (18)    conductors (19a,20a)    insulation layers (19b,20b)
NOVELTY - Multiple sub pipelines (23A,23B,23D) are each formed along the leg portions (3A,3B,3D) and branches to a main pipeline (20) bonded in a base (2). The leg portions are each integrally mounted in the base.    USE - For joining pipeline used for fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves strength in the connection portion of the pipeline while reducing number of parts resulting to simplification of structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the joint structure of pipeline. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base (2)    Leg portions (3A,3B,3D)    Main pipeline (20)    Sub pipelines (23A,23B,23D)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation controller enables the generation of electric power via a generator during fuel cut period at the time of vehicle deceleration. A lock-up slip controller regulates the lock-up slip amount according to the deceleration state during the fuel cut period.    USE - For controlling vehicle operation.    ADVANTAGE - Increases fuel consumption efficiency of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the time chart explaining the control process at the time of deceleration regeneration electric power generation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The ferrite group steel material is subjected to heat processing at 900-1250degreesC for 10-3600 seconds under oxygen partial pressure of 1x10-5 Pa after assigning grinding distortion to its surface. The steel material consists of carbon, silicon, manganese, chromium, sulfur, nitrogen, aluminum, molybdenum, niobium, titanium, copper and iron.    USE - For heat exchanger of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle, and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The ferrite group steel material is economical, and has excellent durability in high-temperature water-vapor oxidizing atmosphere. The steel material has reduced thermal expansion coefficient and favorable brazing property, and is favorably used under fluctuating temperature conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ferrite group steel material is subjected to heat processing at 900-1250degreesC for 10-3600 seconds under oxygen partial pressure of 1x10-5 Pa after assigning grinding distortion to its surface. The steel material consists of carbon (in mass%) (0.03 or less), silicon (more than 0.1 and less than 1.5), manganese (1.5 or less), chromium (9-24), sulfur (0.01 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less), aluminum (0-1), molybdenum (0-3), niobium (0-0.8), titanium (0-0.5), copper (0-2) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurity. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for using method of ferrite group steel material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of structure of orthogonal type heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plate (1)    fin (2)
NOVELTY - Serially connected water electrolyzers (24, 24') are fixed to the opposing surfaces of left-right symmetric end plates (21, 21'). The end plates are arranged such that the water electrolyzers are accommodated at both ends of a cylindrical fuselage (22) of a pressure vessel (25).    USE - Used for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stacking number of unit cells in one set of water electrolyzer is reduced, and the assembly and maintenance operations are simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a hydrogen generator.    pressure plate (13)    end-plates (21,21')    cylindrical fuselage (22)    water electrolyzers (24,24')    pressure vessel (25)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (7) is arranged among ancillary equipment (5), an electric power supply adjustment device (11), and an electric power branching apparatus (9). The electric power branching apparatus controls extraction property of electric power generated in the fuel cell. The electric power supply adjustment device adjusts the electric power supply to an actuating device that receives supply of electric power generated in the fuel cell.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces mixing of noise from high power harness to low power harness by arranging fuel cell between ancillary equipment, electric power supply adjustment device and electric power branching apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the layout of a fuel cell system in an electric vehicle.    Sub-frame (3)    Ancillary equipment (5)    Fuel cell (7)    Electric power branching apparatus (9)    Electric power supply adjustment device (11)
NOVELTY - The charge control circuit (201) supplies a predetermined electric current to the double layer capacitor (202) from the solar cell (101), so that a predetermined constant voltage is output from double layer capacitor.    USE - For electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device is compatible with all electrical products which uses battery, and there is no need for special change for usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (1)    solar cell (101)    charge control circuit (201)    electric double layer capacitor (202)
NOVELTY - The device has an air compression group (3) to supply air to a fuel cell (1) and an electronic control unit (4). The unit (4) has a hydrogen flow estimator (8) at output of a reformer (2) for estimating the hydrogen flow from input parameters including the data delivered to the cell or supplied by the cell. The unit (4) has control units (10) to control the quantity of fuel injected in the reformer.    USE - Used for controlling the quantity of fuel injected in a reformer of a fuel cell system embarked on a motor vehicle (claimed), where the fuel cell system supplies energy either for stationary applications or in aeronautic or automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen flow estimator precisely estimates the hydrogen flow at the output of the reformer from input parameters comprising data delivered to the fuel cell or supplied by the cell, thus avoiding the presence of a hydrogen quantity measuring sensor at the output of the reformer, and hence reducing the cost of the device. The device therefore permits to efficiently control the quantity of the fuel injected in the reformer using the precise hydrogen flow estimation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process to control a quantity of fuel injected in a reformer of a fuel cell system embarked on a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an injected fuel quantity controlling device.    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (2)    Air compression group (3)    Electronic control unit (4)    Hydrogen flow estimator (8)    Control units (10)
NOVELTY - The device has an arrangement for determining whether the battery (20) has been replaced by a new battery and an initiation arrangement for carrying out a predefined initiation function for causing an engine start after replacement of the battery in the event that it is detected that the battery has been replaced. .    USE - For managing the state of an on-board vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - A power supply unit is provided that prevents faulty actions during engine start-up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of managing the state of an on-board vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a power supply unit of a vehicle (Drawing includes non-English text)    current load (40)    electronic control unit (50)    sensor power circuit (6)    microcomputer(20) battery (4)
NOVELTY - A chemical reactor unit, especially for electricity production comprises at least two channels for different reaction media and at least two third and fourth channels for temperature control of the different media    USE - As a chemical reactor unit, especially for electricity production and a sheet packet for this (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unit is highly efficient and low-cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sheet packet for the above unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An exploded perspective view of the object is shown.    sheet pair (1,2)    flow fields (3,4)    sheet pair (5,6)
NOVELTY - The remote actuation key used to open and close the locks on an automobile has a housing formed by a base and a cover and within the cover (3) is as separate compartment (7) that is used to install a button type battery cell. The housing is formed with elements (10,20) for retention and ensures that the battery engages the electrical contacts (22).    USE - Automobile system.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids interference with electronics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view.    Cover (3)    Battery compartment (7)    Retaining elements (10,20)    Contacts (22)
NOVELTY - A fastening device connects directly to a motor vehicle's battery terminal. A battery sensor unit (1) with a planar measuring shunt circuit (2) makes a mechanical and electrical connection with the fastening device either directly or indirectly via first means of connection. An electronics unit (4) fastens on two resistance connections (2a).    USE - As a battery sensor device for a motor vehicle's battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening device uses a second means of connection to make an electrically conductive, redundant connection with the battery sensor unit. The planar measuring shunt circuit has two copper resistance connections (2a) designed as mechanically supports and a manganin resistance element (2b) between the copper resistance connections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a separate battery sensor unit to illustrate its operation.    Electric piercing connection for making contact with a control device/another battery terminal (S)    Battery sensor unit (1)    Measuring shunt circuit (2)    Copper resistance connection (2a)    Manganin resistance element (2b)    Electronics unit (4)