NOVELTY - The pack (1) has a several cells (2) connected in series through a bus bar (11) attached to the exterior of a holder case (12) in a state exposed from the case. Air intake duct (4) and exhaust duct (6) are provided for introducing and discharging air in and from the case respectively.    USE - Lithium secondary battery pack for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the bus bar is not directly cooled by the air, the corrosion of the bus bar is reduced, so that the cells in the battery pack are cooled uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the internal structure of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Cells (2)    Air intake duct (4)    Exhaust duct (6)    Bus bar (11)    Holder case (12)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte membrane contains a domain phase and a matrix phase. The domain phase consists of an electrolyte polymer (a) and the matrix phase consists of a polymer (b). The polymer (b) suppresses the swelling of polymer (a). The polymer electrolyte membrane contains silicon element in the range of 30%. The silicon element has dispersion degree of 65-95 atomic% with respect to film thickness from both ends of the thickness direction of the polymer electrolyte membrane.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used for electrode-polymer electrolyte membrane assembly used for fuel cells (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) and direct methanol supply type fuel cell (DMFC) used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane is simply and economically manufactured, has high methanol shielding, proton-conductivity and low membrane resistance. The fuel cell comprising the polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent resistance, high quality, durability and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer electrolyte membrane contains a domain phase and a matrix phase. The domain phase consists of an electrolyte polymer (a) and the matrix phase consists of a polymer (b). The polymer (b) suppresses the swelling of polymer (a). The polymer electrolyte membrane contains silicon element in the range of 30%. The silicon element has dispersion degree of 65-95 atomic% with respect to film thickness from both ends of the thickness direction of the polymer electrolyte membrane. The polymer (a) and polymer (b) mutually isolate. The polymer (a) is selected from poly(meth)acrylonitrile polymer. The cycliclization of poly(meth)acrylonitrile is carried out by heating. The polymer (b) is chosen from sulfonic acid group, phosphoric acid group and carboxyl group. The polymer electrolyte membrane has two or more layers. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The solar cell is installed in the roof (1) of the carport (10) for protecting the vehicle in the carport from sun, wind and rain.    USE - Solar cell for carport (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell protects the vehicle in the carport in an efficient manner. The electric power for domestic applications can also be obtained from the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view showing the roof of the carport, installed with solar cell.    Roof (1)    Carport (10)
NOVELTY - An improved electrically operated vehicle, in which the traction being provided by one or more drive motors operating from a set of batteries, the vehicle further comprising a wind based primary battery charging unit having one (or) more fans driven by the air stream generated by the vehicle motion and/or the headwind linked by a speed controlling means with a generator system having one or more generators for recharging one or more energy storage device connected with it; a secondary charging unit having one or more energy storage device connected with one or more generator system; one or more changeover device having sensor for managing the recharging of the energy storage device in the secondary charging unit wherein the drive motor is of a low speed rating, the generator speed rating being equal to or greater than that of the drive motor, the set of batteries and energy storage devices are being housed in modular, slidable and interchangeable drawer like housings that slide into position in suitable cavities for the purpose provided on the vehicle, and the secondary charging unit recharges the set of batteries whereas the wind based primary battery charging unit recharges the energy storage device connected with it whenever the parameters of the energy storage device is below a predetermined limit with the generators of the secondary charging unit and the drive motor are connected in asymmetric configuration with the set of batteries. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves using a smart charger (3) for calculating the maximum charge capacity as a proportion of the original charge capacity from the information stored on a smart secondary battery (1). The calculated charge capacity data transmitted to a data storage device (5) on the battery is stored in the storage device. The stored capacity is displayed on a data display device (7) as a colored light or flash light.    USE - Method for displaying maximum charge capacity of smart secondary battery used in e.g. mobile phone, global positioning system (GPS) receiver, personal organizer, power tool such as battery operated drill, electric vehicle and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The condition of the secondary battery is monitored easily and efficiently, by using simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) smart battery system; and    (2) smart secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the smart secondary battery system.    Smart secondary battery (1)    Cable (2)    Smart charger (3)    Data storage device (5)    Data display device (7)
NOVELTY - The estimate of a battery charge state is formed based on the estimated remaining amount of charge and amount of charge drawn. The amount of charge drawn is measured from the battery since the previous recharging operation. A first neural network (28) is used to form the estimate of the remaining amount of charge following the previous recharging operation.    USE - Battery charge estimating method for battery management system (claimed) used to manage battery in e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient use of rechargeable battery system since battery charge is accurately estimated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a parameter estimator.    Parameter estimator (20)    Pre-scaler (24)    Reset generation (26)    First neural network (28)    Second neural network (40)
NOVELTY - The converter has multiple capacitors (5a-5c) connected to power converting circuits i.e. step up and down direct current (DC) to DC converters (A, B), which include multiple switches (G1-G8) and inductors (L1, L2). A control circuit (11) controls switching of the switches to selectively use the inductors and the capacitors to operate the converters (A, B) in a voltage stepping up operation, a voltage stepping down operation or a conducting operation, where the capacitors are shared among the power converting circuits.    USE - Multiple input/output power converter for use in a fuel cell vehicle (claimed) for equalizing voltages, and controlling discharge and charging operations among multiple units such as fuel cell, battery and power drive units of motor, air pump and air conditioner, which require different input and output voltages. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter has low production cost and low conversion loss. The converter is light in weight and small in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a multiple input/output power converting system including a multiple input/output power converter.    Step up and down direct current (DC) to DC converters (A, B)    Switches (G1-G8)    Inductors (L1, L2)    Capacitors (5a-5c)    Control circuit (11)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (10) comprises an anode (1), a cathode (2), and an electrolyte membrane (3) containing ionic conductor and having one side bonded to the anode and the other side bonded to the cathode. The ionic conductor comprises specific hydrogen-containing cation and specific oxo-acid anion.    USE - Electrochemical cell for energy device, e.g. fuel cell (claimed), lithium ion cell, or dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell using electrolyte containing ionic conductor enables proton conduction under high temperature and no humidification and has high activities in hydrogen oxidation and oxygen reduction reactions. The electrolyte comprises material cheaper than fluorine polymer electrolytes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical cell comprises an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte membrane containing ionic conductor and having one side bonded to the anode and the other side bonded to the cathode. The ionic conductor comprises (i) cation of formula R1R2R3HX+ (1) or R1R2HS+ (2) and anion of formula R4YOm(OH)o-1O- (3); (ii) cation of formula R5R6H2X+ (4) or R5H2S+ (5) and anion of formula R7YOm(OH)o-1O- (6); (iii) cation of formula R8H3X+ (7) and anion of formula R9YOm(OH)o-1O- (8); or (iv) cation of formula (9) which is an aliphatic heterocyclic compound and anion of formula R11YOm(OH)o-1O- (10).    R1-R3, R5, R6, R8, R10=1-18C (preferably 1-6C) alkyl;    X=N or P;    R4, R7, R9, R11=alkyl or fluoroalkyl, preferably CH3, CH2F, CHF2, or CF3;    Y=S, C, N, or P;    m, o=1 or 2; and    n=3-18.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an electrochemical cell.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte membrane (3)    Electrochemical cell (10)
NOVELTY - The illumination device has a permanent magnet (20) that is arranged on a radius arm and is formed as rotor. An induction winding (30) is arranged on a fork (12) and is formed as stator. The induction winding is sliced in magnetic lines, so that an electrical current is generated, which is guided to a light-generating unit (50). A control unit (40) is provided between the induction winding and the light-generating unit. The control unit comprises a detector, a filter and an impedance resistance. The detector, filter and impedance resistance are connected to electronic circuit.    USE - Illumination device of a cycle provided for a dynamo.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is provided between the induction winding and the light-generating unit, where control unit comprises a detector, a filter and an impedance resistance that are connected to an electronic circuit, and hence provides stabilized electrical output voltage, so that a desired luminous intensity is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of an illumination device.    Fork (12)    Permanent magnet (20)    Induction winding (30)    Control unit (40)    Light-generating unit (50)
NOVELTY - Industrial truck comprises a battery block (1) arranged in a battery tray (2) that is removed from/inserted into the vehicle frame (3) through a side frame opening together with the battery block during a battery change. The battery tray forms part of the supporting structure of the vehicle frame.    USE - Industrial truck, especially a counterweight forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The industrial truck has a simple construction. A battery change can be carried out using the fork of a second industrial truck or a crane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The battery tray has a side wall (2b) forming a surface element of the vehicle frame covering the frame opening. Holding devices on the side wall of the battery tray are used to lift and transport the battery tray and battery block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective views of a battery tray and an industrial truck.    Battery block (1)    Battery tray (2)    Base plate (2a)    Side wall (2b)    Vehicle frame (3)
NOVELTY - Device (10) for supplying electrically operated components (12, 14, 16) of a vehicle with electrical energy comprises rechargeable energy sources (18, 20).    USE - Device for supplying electrically operated components of a vehicle with electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Electric consumption is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electrically operated components of a vehicle with electrical energy using the above device. Preferred Features: One energy source (20) can be more quickly recharged than the other energy source (18). The energy source (20) is an accumulator based on lithium and the energy source (18) is an accumulator based on lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view o the device.    Device (10)    Electrically operated components (12, 14, 16)    Energy sources (18, 20)    Charger (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves using an exothermy of a hydrogenation reaction of a metallic component (14) with hydrogen for heating the fuel cell (10) under formation of a metallic hydride (14') and an endothermy of a dehydrogenation reaction of the metallic hydride for cooling the fuel cell under formation of a metallic component and hydrogen. The exothermic and endothermic reaction enthalpy is conveyed by a cooling agent.    USE - Method for tempering a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The exothermic and endothermic reaction enthalpy is conveyed by a cooling agent, and hence ensures fast, reliable, and cost-efficient method for keeping fuel cells at a moderate temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell arrangement comprising a tempering equipment for keeping the fuel cell at a moderate temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell (10)    Metallic component (14)    Metallic hydride (14')    Pressure regulating valve (22)    Cooler (34)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has a combustion engine, high voltage battery (HVB) and a cowl (St) that separates an engine compartment (MR) from an interior space (IR) of the hybrid vehicle. The high voltage battery is located at the engine compartment between the combustion engine and the cowl. A power electronics unit including a direct current to direct current converter is arranged in an area above the engine compartment. An electric motor is electrically connected with the power electronic units by three alternating current lines.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage battery is located at the engine compartment between the combustion engine and the cowl, thus avoiding risk potential by long high voltage lines, avoiding problems related to weight and electromagnetic compatibility, and provides good accessibility for the maintenance and a safe positioning of the battery outside the interior space of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a high voltage battery in an engine compartment between a combustion engine and a cowl.    High voltage battery (HVB)    Interior space (IR)    Engine compartment (MR)    Cowl (St)    Combustion engine (VM)
NOVELTY - The method involves permitting stopping of motor with an idle speed when a state of automobile meets demand of stopping a motor with the idle speed and a difference value of battery end voltage and output voltage of electromotor is more than a maximal difference value of permitting stopping the motor with the idle speed. A state of a battery is tested at real time when an engine is in the state of stopping the motor with the idle speed. The battery is charged up by forcing and driving the engine when starting up the motor stopped with the idle speed.    USE - Battery monitoring method for an electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery monitoring system for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a battery monitoring method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel groove for storing fuel and a cell stack unit connected to a reaction unit. The fuel enters an evaporation unit through the fuel groove to vaporize the fuel, and enters the cell stack unit through the reaction unit. An evaporation combustion module is connected between the fuel groove and the reaction unit. A post-combustion unit is connected to the cell stack unit. Chemical energy of the fuel is converted into electric energy. The fuel enters the post-combustion unit through the cell stack unit for combustion.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the thermal energy recycling efficiency, diminishes system volume and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell electricity-producing module    (2) a fuel cell reaction combustion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery plate with an electrical connection interface that is utilized to act as a communication route, and more than one state signal is generated when the plate is operated. A fan inputs air to the plate through a cathode fuel sprue under the detection of a rotating speed detector. A liquid level detector of liquid information detects recycling water. A fuel battery controller controls the fan according to the state signal to make the flux of the air of the plate meet the set condition. A transformer adjusts a voltage output to a fixed voltage value by the plate.    USE - Fuel battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the energy management system process based on the state signal of the fuel battery plate, and processes the controlling by dint of temperature, liquid level, concentration and rotating speed information provided by the detectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a current-limiting protective circuit, which is coupled to a power supply output end of a direct current power supply for limiting output current. A tank circuit is coupled between the current-limiting protective circuit and earth end of the direct current power supply for storing electric energy output by the direct current power supply. A resistor is coupled between the power supply output end of the direct current power supply and the tank circuit. Another resistor is coupled between the tank circuit and the control end of a metal oxide semiconductor switch.    USE - Voltage-stabilizing device for direct current power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell    (2) a portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a voltage-stabilizing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an independent CPU fixed in a basic modular circuit, and light-isolation circuit provided in a digital quantity communication module. The light-isolation circuit guarantees pressure-proof of a data communication circuit to achieve 1000V. Direct current to direct current (DC/DC) method is utilized in the system.    USE - Fuel cell voltage scanning system.    ADVANTAGE - The system overcomes the galvanic pile voltage problem of the voltage connection circuit. The fuel cell scanning process observes the remote user and browses the related information. The test parameter setting, saving and inquiry functions are provided for the optimization of the fuel cell system parameter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell voltage scanning system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Heterocyclic monomers for use in the production of ionic conductive membranes, comprise imidazole compounds with a protective group such as benzyl or trialkylsilyl on the nitrogen at position 1 and an alkenyloxymethyl group at position 2.    USE - Fuel cells in which the electrolyte is an ionic conductive membrane made from polymers of these monomers are used for driving motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables the production of conductive membranes which permit effective migration of protons at operating temperatures above 100 degrees C (e.g. 200 degrees C) at atmospheric pressure, even in the absence of water; these membranes can be produced in high yield and show no problems due to elution since the heterocyclic units involved in proton migration are anchored in the membrane structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Monomers with an imidazole group for use in the production of ionic conductive membranes, having a structure with at least one unit of formula (1).    R1=alkenyl;    R2=a protective group, e.g. benzyl or trialkylsilyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (1) a method (M1) for the production of monomers (I) by making 1-benzyl-2-hydroxymethyl-imidazole (7) and using this to make the required monomer (6, 14)    (2) protected polymers (12) containing the above monomer units    (3) a method (M2) for the production of these protected polymers by polymerisation of monomers (6, 14)    (4) deprotected polymers (12') based on the above protected polymers, with hydrogen atoms instead of the protecting group (R2) in (12)    (5) a method (M3) fo the production of (12') by replacing the protective groups (R2) by hydrogen atoms    (6) ionic conductive membranes made from these deprotected polymers (12')    (7) electrochemical devices, fuel cells and electrolysers with these membranes as the electrolyte    .
NOVELTY - Rectangular battery modules are stacked in width and height directions by at least twos to constitute hexahedral stack fixed at outer edges by frame member. Each battery module has battery cells connected in series, and input and output terminals directed toward one hexahedral stack surface on which an insulative substrate (410) of the power switching module (400) is mounted in a coupling fashion. Control elements for controlling voltage and current during charge and discharge of the battery modules and connection members for interconnecting the control elements are mounted on the substrate.    USE - Power switching module for battery module assembly used in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides optimum compact arrangement structure in which power switching module is stably mounted in limited space of vehicle while power switching module has minimum space occupation, is easily assembled, and has high structural stability against external impacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power switching module.    Power switching module (400)    Substrate (410)    Service plug (414)    Current sensor (422)    Bus bar (424)    Wire (430)
NOVELTY - A collar section (142A) is formed in the axial edge direction of a winding unit (141) and suppresses a stator coil (510) to an axial direction. The collar section has four corner sections (143A) located in four corners and the intermediate sections (144A) are provided between the corner sections. The corner section has a width (B1) wider than the width (B2) of the intermediate section. The front end of the collar section has a curved surface shape.    USE - Insulating unit of stator (claimed) of rotary electric machine for electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stator with an insulation unit is provided with improved dimensional control or moldability and ensures retainability of the stator coil. The front end of the thin collar section provides with a required strength. Thus usage amount of raw material which forms the insulation unit is reduced by making the thickness of the collar section thin towards the front end. As a result manufacturing cost is reduced and weight reduction is achieved. The heat conductivity between stator coil is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of the cassette coil of insulating unit.    Winding unit (141)    Collar section (142A)    Four corner sections (143A)    Intermediate sections (144A)    Stator coil (510)    Width of corner section (B1)    Width of intermediate section (B2)
NOVELTY - The gas piping system has a gas pipe (44) comprising stainless steel which does not contain nickel component, and a fixing tool (60) for fixing the gas pipe to fixing portion under normal temperature.    USE - Gas piping system is used for fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas piping system is efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view explaining the mode of fixing by the fixing tool in the gas piping system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Gas pipe (44)    Suspension component (50)    Fixing tool (60)    Elastic component (66)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging an electric relay (10) with current of a control coil for opening and/or closing an electric contact device (20). An armature (16) is moved based on a magnetic field induced by the control coil current. Operability of the relay is determined by detecting a current armature path (s) when the relay is turned on and/or turned off. The current armature path is compared with an armature path during an uninterrupted operation.    USE - Method for detecting operability of an electric relay that is utilized for operating an electric motor in an electric vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method detects the operability of the electric relay in a simple and reliable manner with higher security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for detecting operability of an electric relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a device for detecting operability of an electric relay in an opened condition.    Current armature path (s)    Electric relay (10)    Armature (16)    Electric contact device (20)    Storage unit (24)
NOVELTY - The microreactor (1) has microreactor main unit (4) that is arranged in vacuum sealing cavity in vacuum housing (2). The main unit is provided with raw material inlet (19a) and gas exhaust port (19b). A getter exothermic substrate (6) is located in the surface of main unit. The inlet is connected with exterior of housing by material provisioning pipe (5A). The port is connected with exterior of housing by gas discharge pipe (5B). The heating elements (9) and getter material layer (10) are provided on substrate in noncontact state through electric-insulation layer.    USE - Microreactor for fuel cell used in motor vehicle, domestic power supply and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The getter material layer can be regularly revitalized using heat emission when exothermic reaction is performed in main unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microreactor has tunnel-like flow path that is provided in the fine groove formed in joint surface of metal substrate. A catalyst support layer is formed in the path to support the catalyst. A metal-matrix left arm joining is performed by joining structure. The raw material inlet and gas exhaust port are connected with flow path. The support layer is inorganic acid compound film. A through hole is formed in the groove portion. Multiple formation of groove portion is performed through partition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of microreactor.    Microreactor (1)    Vacuum housing (2)    Microreactor main unit (4)    Material provisioning pipe (5A)    Gas discharge pipe (5B)    Getter exothermic substrate (6)    Heating elements (9)    Getter material layer (10)    Raw material inlet (19a)    Gas exhaust port (19b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell stack (20) formed by stacking the cells. A controller (70) of the system executes a cell voltage recovery processing, when the voltage of a cell group at an end of the cell stack is below a lower limit threshold voltage. The controller executes another cell voltage recovery processing, when the voltage of a cell group at the center of the cell stack is below a next lower limit threshold voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since suitable cell voltage recovery processing is performed and the current limiting of the cell stack is suppressed to a minimum, the operational efficiency of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Humidifier (43)    Controller (70)    Cell monitor (80)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply path (74) supplies the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell (20). An injector (80) is provided in the hydrogen supply path to regulate the pressure of gas on the upstream side of the hydrogen supply path. The pressure regulating gas is supplied to the downstream side of the hydrogen supply path. A surge tank (81) is provided on the upstream side of the injector to suppress the variation in the pressure of the gas in the hydrogen supply path.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The noise get across the vehicle interior can be suppressed and the generation of the vibration is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel-cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Control unit (50)    Hydrogen supply path (74)    Injector (80)    Surge tank (81)
NOVELTY - A cooling liquid (51) is accommodated in a battery box (3) and undergoes heat exchange with a battery assembly (1). A circulation passageway (21) introduces a cooling gas (52) e.g. air, nitrogen, which has lower specific gravity than the cooling liquid, into the cooling liquid.    USE - Battery system for powering a motor in e.g. electric motor vehicle, hybrid electric motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses reduction in cooling capability. Eliminates the need for heater, thus reducing size and cost of battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery system.    Battery assembly (1)    Battery box (3)    Battery system (4)    Cylindrical battery (11)    Circulation passageway (21)    Cooling liquid (51)    Cooling gas (52)
NOVELTY - The system (3) has a fuel cell stack (2) with an anode region and a cathode region, and valve blocks (8, 9, 12) discharging and/or supplying anode gases or combustion gases or combustion fluid. The blocks have a magnet coil for electromagnetic actuation of the blocks. A control device (11) supplies a switching current to the coil for switching the blocks. The control device transfers a heating current to the coil, where the heating current does not switch the blocks. The stack is designed as an energy source for drives of a vehicle and is heated to an operating temperature.    USE - Gas system for a combustion fuel cell system in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is designed as the energy source for the drives of the vehicle and is heated to the operating temperature, thus ensuring that the fuel cell stack is used in unfavorable climate and meteorological conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode region is designed as a purge valve and a cathode region is designed as a drain valve. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a gas system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a combustion fuel cell system in a vehicle with a gas system.    Combustion fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Gas system (3)    Tank (4)    Valve blocks (8, 9, 12)    Control device (11)
NOVELTY - The system (3) has valve blocks (8, 9) formed for discharging the anode gas or liquid. The valve blocks include a solenoid coil for electromagnetic actuation of the valve blocks. A control device (11) is formed for supplying a switching current to the solenoid coil to switch the valve blocks. The control device is formed to supply a heating current to the solenoid coil, where the heating current does not switch the valve blocks. The solenoid coil is coupled thermally to the valve blocks and/or to the periphery of the valve blocks.    USE - Gas system for a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle for supplying energy to a drive of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is formed to supply the heating current to the solenoid coil, where the heating current does not switch the valve blocks, thus ensuring the utilization of the fuel cell stack in unfavorable climatic or weather conditions so that the fuel cell stack is provided in the ready to start state in all operating and environmental conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a gas system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Gas system (3)    Valve blocks (8, 9)    Control device (11)
NOVELTY - The capacitor contains positive electrode containing graphite material, negative electrode containing non-graphite carbonaceous material and non-aqueous electrolyte containing ethylene carbonate. The non-graphite carbonaceous material is activated charcoal. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains mixed solvent of ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, and acetonitrile or (gamma )-butyl lactone.    USE - Capacitor used for power supply of electric vehicle, electric power storage system and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has excellent voltage characteristics, electrostatic capacitance and durability.
NOVELTY - The system has direct current (DC) power supply apparatuses (1,2) which are respectively connected with corresponding inverters (3,4). Each DC power supply apparatus and the corresponding inverter constitute an alternating current (AC) output unit. The connections between each AC output unit and AC drive device (9) and the connections between individual AC output units are made by AC wiring lines (7).    USE - Electric power supply system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation between the power feeding wiring lines and the motor vehicle can be maintained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC power supply apparatuses (1,2)    Inverter (3,4)    Hydrogen tank (5)    AC wiring lines (7)    AC drive device (9)
NOVELTY - An anode active material is obtained by mechanically milling a transition-metal fluoride and an alkali-metal fluoride.    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed), such as lithium ion battery, used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides anode active material which forms non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries having high energy density and capacitance, and excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, safety, and economical efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material is obtained by mechanically milling a transition-metal fluoride of formula: M'F2 and/or M'F3, and an alkali-metal fluoride of formula: AF. The obtained metal fluoride compound is of formula: AM'F3 and/or AM'F4.    A=sodium or lithium;and    M'=transition element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Electrolyte solution (3)    Anode container (4)    Cathode lid (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a converter (41) that changes the output voltage of a fuel cell (100) with respect to the voltage command value, and a supply unit to supply oxidation gas to the cathode of the fuel cell. A control unit (5) enables a compressor (20) to start the supply of oxidation gas from the supply unit when the output voltage of the fuel cell reaches a predetermined value based on the voltage command value of the converter attaining a stand-by state, during the termination of catalytic activation process of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output power efficiency of the fuel cell is improved and the over charge of a battery of the fuel cell system is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode gas supply system (1)    Control unit (5)    Compressor (20)    Converter (41)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has inlet and exit shut valves (40) provided in a fluid flow path (20) connected to the fuel cell. The pressure chambers (43,44) apply larger pressure for opening the valves than for closing the valves during normal condition and apply larger pressure for closing the valves than for opening the valves during abnormal condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as power supply in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption for controlling the shut valve is reduced and the normal state is maintained continuously even when the control voltage is not applied. The response to the pressure reduction in the pressure chamber of the valve is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the shut valve in fuel cell system.    Fluid flow path (20)    Shut valve (40)    Diaphragm (42)    Pressure chambers (43,44)    Spring (45)
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric element (53) is placed between an electric power supply unit (51) and a floor panel (16) for transmitting the heat to the floor panel. A power supply control circuit controls the application of the voltage to the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element displaces between the contact state and the non-contact state with respect to the power supply unit and the floor panel, according to the application of the voltage controlled by the control circuit.    USE - Power supply device e.g. secondary battery and fuel cell. Can also be used in electric-double-layer capacitor for auxiliary power supply of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation state of the power supply unit can be controlled without deformation changes with respect to the material even when the temperature condition of power supply unit differs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device.    Floor panel (16)    Electric power supply unit (51)    Battery pack (51a)    Piezoelectric element (53)    Element power supply (54)
NOVELTY - Tabs (23a,23b) are joined to the outermost layer of the collector (21) of an electrode (11) in the bipolar battery (1). The collector is formed by stacking a main current-collection board (21a) and several sub-current collection boards (21b-21d) of different sizes in steps in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction. The sub-collection boards are stacked in such a way that the thickness of the collector is made thinner as it leaves from the tab.    USE - Manufacturing method of collector used in electrical storage apparatus e.g. bipolar battery. Can also be used in electrical storage apparatus of electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) for motor drive.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can be manufactured using an easy method and with reduction of manufacturing cost by suppressing the variation in current density into the current-collection board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (1)    Electrode (11)    Collector (21)    Main current-collection board (21a)    Sub-current collection boards (21b-21d)    Tabs (23a,23b)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte layers are arranged in an accumulator (102) at the center position and outer position in which the heat radiation is lower at the center position than the outer position. The resistance value of the electrolyte layer at center position is set greater than resistance value of the electrolyte layer at outer position.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to electrical storage apparatus used in electric vehicle (EV), fuel cell vehicle (FCV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the resistance value is suppressed hence the variation in voltage value is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view and graph illustrating the relationship between position of lamination direction, resistance of temperature, voltage value, input-output voltage and solid electrolyte layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode terminal (21)    Negative electrode terminal (22)    Accumulator (102)
NOVELTY - The hollow fiber membrane module (22) has a humidification membrane (56) that is positioned in a humidifying membrane case (34) arranged in an assembly case (24). The assembly case and the humidifying membrane case has an inlet hole (28,30) and an outlet hole (26,32) respectively, through which air and reaction gas are supplied and discharged. Several annular sealing elements (36,38,40,42) are positioned between inner peripheral surface of assembly case and outer peripheral surface of membrane case, to prevent mixing of air and reaction gas.    USE - Hollow fiber membrane module e.g. humidification membrane module for fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of air and reaction gas can be prevented and sealing performance of the hollow fiber membrane module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hollow fiber membrane module (22)    Assembly case (24)    Outlet holes (26,32)    Inlet holes (28,30)    Humidifying membrane case (34)    Annular sealing elements (36,38,40,42)    Humidification membrane (56)
NOVELTY - A discharge pipe (60) discharges the fluid from the fuel cell (100) to exterior of the moving body through a discharge port. A CPU stops the electric power generation by a fuel cell stack (10) and closes a discharge valve (62) when the water level detected by a water level sensor (72) is larger than threshold value.    USE - Vehicle e.g. aircraft and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the fuel cell in the vehicle can be suppressed. The size of the fuel cell in the vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell in moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system in the vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Discharge pipe (60)    Discharge valve (62)    Water level sensor (72)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (7) performs drying operation before a system stop command such that the water level of the fuel cell is reduced at the time of system stop command. The control apparatus performs drying operation when the estimated temperature of the fuel cell is predetermined low temperature at the time of system startup or system stop operation.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. car, ship, airplane, and for robot.    ADVANTAGE - The scavenging-air effect of the fuel cell can be increased. The drying operation of the fuel cell can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Control apparatus (7)    Temperature sensor (47)    Air temperature probe (71)    Timer (72)    Velocity sensor (75)
NOVELTY - Activated carbon is obtained by activating carbide of specific phenol derivative with alkali metal hydroxide.    USE - Activated carbon for electrode used for electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable personal computer, mobile telephone and portable audio visual apparatus, sensor for piezoelectric element, catalyst support, chromatograph material, and adsorption agent.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon has excellent electrical property. The cathode containing activated carbon provides excellent electrostatic capacitance, charging/discharging characteristics and storage characteristics to electrical double layer capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Activated carbon is obtained by activating carbide of phenol derivative of formula (1) with alkali metal hydroxide.    R=1-12C hydrocarbon optionally having hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxyl, aryl, aryloxy, sulfonyl, halogen atom, nitro group, thio alkyl group, cyano group, carboxyl group, amino group or amide group;    R'=hydrogen atom or methyl group;and    n=3,5 or 7.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of activated carbon, which involves heating mixture of phenol derivative (1) and alkali metal hydroxide, carbonizing mixture and activating mixture in inert gas atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of laminated electrical double layer capacitor.    Pressure plate (51)    Collector (52)    Electrode (53)    Separator (54)    Insulating material (55)
NOVELTY - The electrode film formed by removing liquid medium from dispersion film obtained by spraying dispersion liquid and colloidal silica in liquid medium, has carbon particles which are bonded by spherical inorganic particles such as silica particles. The particle size of inorganic particles is in the range of 1-100 nm.    USE - Electrode film for electrode of electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to auxiliary power supply of electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electronic office equipment and backup power supply of laptop personal computer (PC) and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode film having large electrostatic capacitance is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode; and    (2) electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laminated electrical double layer capacitor.    Pressure plate (1)    Collector electrode (2)    Electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Insulating material (5)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has an air intake duct (23a) extended along the front-back direction of vehicle structure. The air intake duct is formed at the end of vehicle structure in front-back direction. An air inlet (23b) is formed in the interior of vehicle such that the air flows in the direction perpendicular to the front-back direction of vehicle structure.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery and capacitor mounted in motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise in the interior of vehicle is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the air intake duct of electrical storage apparatus.    Driver seat (11)    Passenger seat (12)    Inner case (23)    Air intake duct (23a)    Air inlet (23b)
NOVELTY - The abnormality detector (10) has an equalization processing unit (504) that performs equalization process to storage devices (B1-BN), when capacitance of the storage devices is varied. An abnormality judging unit (510) compares difference between voltages of terminals connected to storage devices, after completion of equalization process, based on which abnormality of storage devices is judged.    USE - Abnormality detector for electrical storage device (claimed) such as alkaline storage battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, organic battery e.g. lithium ion battery, and electrical double layer capacitor of electric power generating apparatus such as solar power generation apparatus e.g. solar cell, fuel cell, wind powered electricity generation apparatus and hydraulic power unit, for supplying electric power to plug-in hybrid vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and load leveling power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the storage devices can be determined precisely from the comparison of difference voltage with reference voltage. The degradation of electrical power generation apparatus can be determined and safety of electrical storage device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) abnormality detection method; and    (2) computer readable recording medium for storing abnormality detection program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Abnormality detector (10)    Generator (100)    Equalization processing unit (504)    Abnormality judging unit (510)    Storage devices (B1-BN)
NOVELTY - The valve (10) has a housing (12) including a fluid flow path (42). The fluid from the inlet (40) is supplied to the gap formed between the inner wall of the guide portion (14) and outer peripheral surface of the valve element (20). An actuator (30) moves the valve element with respect to the housing along the axial direction, such that the size of the gap formed between the outlet (52) and tip (22) of valve element is changed to control the output flow rate or output pressure of the fluid.    USE - Fluid controlled valve for flow control or pressure control of fuel gas in fuel cell system. Can also be used in washer in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abrasion of the housing and valve element is suppressed, and the flow rate and pressure of the fluid are controlled accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fluid controlled valve.    Fluid controlled valve (10)    Housing (12)    Guide element (14)    Valve element (20)    Tip of valve element (22)    Actuator (30)    Inlet (40)    Fluid flow path (42)    Outlet (52)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive-electrode structure and a negative-electrode structure between which solid-electrolyte layers (14) containing a particle group is positioned. The density of particle group in an upper region of the electrolyte layer is lower than the density of particle group in a lower region exhibiting heat dissipation properties higher than the upper region.    USE - Electrical-storage apparatus e.g. bipolar type secondary battery and secondary battery which is non-bipolar type for motor drive in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell drive. Can also be used in portable electronic devices such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The variation of the temperature distribution in the secondary battery is controlled, while preventing the deterioration of the energy efficiency of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the bipolar type battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Bipolar electrode (10)    Collector (11)    Positive-electrode layer (12)    Solid-electrolyte layer (14)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has the inverters (28,29) for driving a motor (25) and a generator (16) respectively by supplying electric current from a capacitor (43). The capacitor and a primary battery (33) are connected to the inverters serially in which the primary battery has higher energy density and lower power density when compared with respect to that of the capacitor. The capacitor is charged by the electric current from the primary battery when charging residual amount of the capacitor becomes smaller than a threshold value.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flight range of the electric vehicle with high load can be lengthened along with the reduction of the size of the electric vehicle since the primary battery occupies a smaller volume. Also the influence with respect to the environment can be made smaller since the motor and generator drives the electric vehicle for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electric vehicle drive control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Generator (16)    Motor (25)    Inverters (28,29)    Primary battery (33)    Capacitor (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has injector (35) to adjust upstream gas state of hydrogen supply flow path (31) that supplies fuel cell gas from hydrogen tank (30) to fuel cell (10). A control apparatus (4) performs drive control of injector and exhaust valve (37) that exhausts fuel-off gas emitted from fuel cell through discharge flow path (38). The control apparatus determines the abnormality in valve opening state of exhaust valve that is the valve does not return from valve opening state to closing state, when injection amount in injector exceeds preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, ship, aircraft, house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in the valve opening of the exhaust valve can be determined effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen tank (30)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)    Exhaust valve (37)    Discharge flow path (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel circuit has a fuel cell unit (20) with an anode-side input (34) for supplying fuel to the fuel cell unit and an anode-side output (36) for discharging anode-side fuel cell exhaust gas from the fuel cell unit. A recirculation circuit (40) is provided in which the anode-side fuel cell exhaust gas is passed back to the anode-side input. A flush line (42) branches off from the recirculation circuit, and opens out on the cathode side into the fuel cell unit. The flush line is provided both for removing water and anode-side fuel cell exhaust gas together.    USE - Fuel circuit for a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel circuit is designed such that it utilizes few numbers of components, and avoids faulty operation or faulty measurements and resulting inadvertent system disconnections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel circuit of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell unit (20)    Anode-side input (34)    Anode-side output (36)    Recirculation unit (40)    Flush line (42)
NOVELTY - The system (3) has an anode gas recirculation line (12) provided for passing back a partially used anode gas from an anode output to an anode input (9). A purge line (16) removes the partially used anode gas as a purge gas from the line (12) into a cathode gas supply line. A conditioning arrangement is arranged upstream of a cathode input (7). The arrangement is designed to mix a partial flow of an oxidant e.g. ambient air, with the purge gas in a mixing station, to compress the partial flow, to heat the partial flow or the mixed flow and to conduct the mixed flow into the cathode line.    USE - Gas supply system for use in a fuel cell stack e.g. proton exchange membrane-based fuel cell stack, in a fuel cell system that is utilized as an energy source e.g. environmental-friendly energy source, that produces an operating power for a vehicle, in an automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - The supply system is designed such that improved operating characteristics of the fuel cell stack are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for implementing an anode purge in a gas supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system with a gas supply system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Gas supply system (3)    Cathode input (7)    Anode input (9)    Anode gas recirculation line (12)    Purge line (16)
NOVELTY - A pressure swing reformer comprises a reformer bed assembly comprising greater than or equal to 2 reactor beds. Each bed has a feed and a product end. A rotary valve is at one end of the reactor beds. The rotary valve comprises a flat, stationary stator (21) comprising port(s) and a flat, rotating seal (25, 29) comprising port(s). The seal port periodically aligns with the stator port with rotation of the seal    USE - A pressure swing reformer for use in fuel cell vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure swing reformer uses multiple beds to provide an increase in efficiency and/or operational benefits over dual bed designs. Pressure equalizations may be bed to improve efficiency by preserving syngas. Pressure equalization may also reduce the use of steam push (in which high pressure steam is used to push syngas out of reformer beds at the end of the reforming stage to enhance the recovery of the syngas). This also improves efficiency and reduces the water/steam demand of the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of pressure swing reforming fuel and water;    (2) a high temperature rotary valve assembly comprising a flat stationary stator, a flat rotating seal, a rotating assembly, and an E-seal (22, 26); and    (3) a method of obtaining a high temperature seal between a rotating valve and a rotating assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a rotary valve pressure swing reformer.    Stator (21, 30)    E-seal (22, 26)    Bushing (23)    Stainless steel casing (24)    Seal (25, 29)    Reformer cartridge bed assembly (27)    Fasteners (28)    Drive shaft (31)    Bearing drive assembly (32)    Direct liquid injector (33)
NOVELTY - The electrode terminal connecting portion (100b) has bent coupling portion (120b) that is bended to form a groove (140b) at the rear end of electrode terminal connecting portion such that the electrode terminal of a battery cell is inserted into the groove portion. An external terminal input and output terminal (110b) is protruded towards the front end of the electrode terminal connection terminal when bending the bent coupling portion. A voltage detection terminal (130b) is protruded towards the front of the electrode terminal connection portion during bending.    USE - Electrode terminal for large-sized electric module (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric connection and mechanical coupling can be easily accomplished. Hence the productivity and safety of the battery module can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the electrode terminal connection portion.    Electrode terminal connection portion (100b)    External terminal input and output terminal (110b)    Bent coupling portion (120b)    Voltage detection terminal (130b)    Groove (140b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has electrolyte electrode assembly (26) that is formed between anode (24) and cathode (22). A composite electrode (84) has metal felt (84a) that contacts a separator (28) to obtain a local stress and a metal mesh (84b) that contacts the cathode.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the load applied to the electrode electrolyte assembly is suppressed, the electrode electrolyte assembly getting damaged is reduced. Hence the efficient power generation can be obtained when the current collation performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (22)    Anode (24)    Electrolyte electrode assembly (26)    Separator (28)    Composite electrode (84)    Metal felt (84a)    Metal mesh (84b)
NOVELTY - A gas communication path (70) with several groove-shaped flow paths (70a-70d) connect the gas flow paths and the manifolds in the separator (22A) that is adhered to a resin frame (24A) using an adhesive agent (100). The adhesive agent pools (120,122) are formed between a seal groove (110) and the respective groove-shaped flow paths (70a,70d) so as to collect the adhesive agent.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive agent is collected in the pools and prevented from entering into the communication flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the arrangement of the gas communication path.    Separator (22A)    Resin frame (24A)    Gas communication path (70)    Groove-shaped flow paths (70a-70d)    Adhesive agent (100)    Seal groove (110)    Adhesive agent pools (120,122)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) of the fuel cell (1) monitors the state of the fuel cell and stops supply of fuel gas to the fuel cell before starting a scavenging-air processing. The control unit intermittently controls the measurement of the impedance of the fuel cell and supply of the fuel gas to the fuel cell while performing scavenging-air processing.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the fuel cell is emitted out along with the gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the control unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Control unit (50)    Target voltage decision unit (51)    Impedance comparison unit (55)    Scavenging-air process control unit (56)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell temperature increases within short time during low efficiency driving compared to normal driving but with greater power loss compared to the normal driving state. A control unit prohibits low efficiency driving of the fuel cell so as to promote normal driving when the predetermined conditions are satisfied at a predetermined low temperature. The predetermined conditions include a case when fuel cell power can not be consumed, when power can not be accumulated in battery and when fuel cell flooding occurs.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, ship, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The system capable of avoiding a trouble accompanying the low efficiency driving is achieved. The stability of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the control processing of the control apparatus at the start-up time of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The separator (12) consists of a gasket (18) that is arranged around the flow paths which are unevenly formed on a surface. A suction board (28) made of elastic material consists of a suction groove (40) for receiving the gasket and the suction openings (38) which is formed on the surface of the board. A suction pump (22) sucks the separator through the openings.    USE - Separator suction apparatus for fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature of the separator is corrected because the suction board is adsorbed to the edge regions of the separator rather than the central region when air is sucked through the openings. The suction efficiency and productivity of the separator suction apparatus are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separator suction apparatus of the fuel cell.    Separator (12)    Gasket (18)    Suction pump (22)    Suction board (28)    Suction opening (38)    Suction groove (40)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus comprises a case (2) and an electrical-storage unit (1). The electrical storage unit is provided with electrodes (11) positioned via an electrolyte layer (10). The case accommodates the electrical-storage unit and cools the electrical storage unit using coolant (3) by contacting with the electrodes. The coolant is fluorine-type inactive liquid. The electrolyte layer and/or electrodes contains sulfur or sulfur compound.    USE - Electrical-storage apparatus used for motor drive in hybrid vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV) and fuel-cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical-storage unit has improved heat radiation efficiency. The heat generated in the electrical-storage unit is efficiently transmitted to the case via coolant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling system used for cooling electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the structure of electrical storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical-storage unit (1)    Case (2)    Coolant (3)    Solid electrolyte layer (10)    Electrode (11)    Cooling (AA)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical battery (2) comprises a positive-electrode screwed shaft (21) and a negative-electrode screwed shaft (22) at both ends, being eccentric with respect to the longitudinal-direction of center shaft (Y) of battery.    USE - Cylindrical battery for use in battery pack (claimed) for motor drive in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - By fastening the fastener in the screwed shaft, the rotation of battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of cylindrical cell.    Cylindrical battery (2)    Bus bar (3)    Positive-electrode screwed shaft (21)    Negative-electrode screwed shaft (22)    Center shaft (Y)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming bipolar electrodes each having a rotation-symmetrical outer shape when view from a stack direction and a terminal portion (11a) protecting outward of a storage battery at a partial region. The process of stacking the bipolar electrodes with an electrolyte layers interleaved in such a way that the terminal portion do not overlap when viewed from the stack direction by shifting an angle in stack plane.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrical-storage apparatus for motor drive used in vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode of the same shape can be used so manufacturing cost of the electrical storage apparatus can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical-storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Terminal portion (11a)    Positive electrode tab (21a)    Negative electrode tab (22a)
NOVELTY - The cooling device comprises a driving mechanism for operating between a abutting state for abutting a battery case (1) and heat transfer board (4) and a non-abutting state for non-abutting the battery case and heat transfer board. A lift (5) is arranged at space formed between the battery case and vehicle main section (3) such that one end of lift switched to vehicle main section and other end is fixed to the heat transfer board.    USE - Cooling device for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of battery case can be suppressed and the high cooling of heat transfer board can be suppressed. Thus heat dissipation of battery unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the cooling device.    Battery case (1)    Fixing portion (2)    Vehicle main section (3)    Heat-transfer board (4)    Lift (5)
NOVELTY - A control section (30) has a battery electronic control unit (ECU) (32) that sets a target value in recharged status of a storage section (10) at a value state of charge (SOC1A) based on state of the storage section at the time of starting to recharge the storage section. The ECU sets a target value (SOC1B) higher than value SOC1A when a temperature increase command is received after starting recharging. A converter ECU (34) performs recharging the storage section so that the recharge status of storage section is at the target value.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device can heat up an electrical-storage unit reliably is realizable. The decline in energy efficiency can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rechargeable storage section (10)    Control section (30)    Battery ECU (32)    Converter ECU (34)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (43) performs moisture-content exchange between the oxidation off gas and the oxidation gas by separating the water-vapor permeable film and passing the oxidation off gas and the oxidation gas exhausted from fuel cell stack (20). An oxidation off-gas outlet (43A) currently opened in the forward direction of the vehicle is formed in the humidifier. An exhaust channel (45) connected to the oxidation off-gas outlet bends so that the oxidation off-gas flows toward the rear of the vehicle from the oxidation off-gas outlet.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The back flow of the moisture content from piping of the humidifier downstream to the humidifier can be suppressed even if the fuel cell vehicle stops at the leaning posture. The dilution performance of the dilution device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Humidifier (43)    Oxidation off-gas outlet (43A)    Exhaust channel (45)    Fuel cell vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery has several unit cells arranged in predetermined direction when fastened together, while a predetermined load is applied in the arranging direction. The insulating filler (25) is inserted into a gap formed between the each electrode housing (30A-30D) and the inner wall surface of container (14) of unit cells, and the thickness in the arranging direction of unit cell is constant in the fastened state.    USE - Assembled battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawing). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in manufacturing cost and the decrease in work efficiency are suppressed reliably. The deformation of unit cell containers during fastening is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of sheet-shaped filler inserted in unit cell container of assembled battery.    Container (14)    Connector (17)    Spacing plates (18)    Insulating filler (25)    Electrode housing (30A-30D)
NOVELTY - The system (3) has a fuel cell stack (2) with an anode area and a cathode area comprising anode gas recirculation (14). The recirculation is designed to feed partially consumed anode gases back from an anode output (13) of the fuel cell stack to an anode input (12) of the fuel cell stack. A separating device (19) separates fuel from the partially consumed anode gases, and a purging device (17) extracts the partially consumed anode gases, where the separating device is arranged in the purging device.    USE - Fuel cell stack supply system for use in a motor vehicle for producing electrical energy by an electrochemical process in which fuel i.e. hydrogen, reacts as an energy source with an oxidant i.e. surrounding air.    ADVANTAGE - The separating device separates the fuel from the partially consumed anode gases, and the purging apparatus extracts the partially consumed anode gases, thus improving the environmental compatibility and energy balance during operation of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block representation of a fuel cell system with a supply system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Supply system (3)    Anode input (12)    Anode output (13)    Anode gas circulation (14)    Purging device (17)    Separating device (19)
NOVELTY - The charge and discharge stack of the battery module are mounted between an upper module case (140) and a lower module case (150) that consists of an insert nut (170) with an upper coupling portion (172) and a lower coupling portion (174) constructed in a female screw structure. The upper module case consists of a joint through-hole (120) that communicates with the upper coupling portion. A male screw type joint structure (160) is inserted into the upper coupling portion through the through-hole.    USE - Compact joint structure battery module of middle or large-sized battery system for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The joint structure of the battery module with an effect of reinforcing low mechanical strength, is structurally stable even when impacts such as vibrations are applied to the structure by the vehicle. The battery module with reduced size and weight is mounted to an inner frame of the vehicle using the simple joint structure inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the joint structure of the battery module.    Joint through-hole (120)    Upper module case (140)    Lower module case (150)    Male screw type joint structure (160)    Insert nut (170)    Upper coupling portion (172)    Lower coupling portion (174)
NOVELTY - A generated electric power calculation unit calculates generated electric power of a fuel cell from the chargeable and dischargeable electric power of secondary battery. An air compressor drive control unit controls the drive state of the air compressor based on the calculated value of generated electric power. The generated electric power calculation unit changes magnitude of generated electric power at time of transition between processing which is performed to control the supply of generated electric power.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The over discharge and an overcharge of the secondary battery is eliminated and the problem produced when performing a warming-up control processing is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform explaining the warming-up control processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The stator core (10) comprises an assembled stator core (12) formed by annularly arranging the divided stator cores (13). A fixing element (110) arranged on the outer circumference of assembled stator core, presses the divided stator cores inwards in the diameter direction of the assembled stator core and fixes the divided stator cores in the state at which the cores are annularly arranged. A weak portion (15) formed between the divided stator cores and the fixing element, is deformed by pressing force applied by the fixing element.    USE - Stator core of rotary electric machine (Claimed) e.g. permanent-magnet type synchronous motor mounted in hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in industrial apparatus, air conditioner, environmental apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Each divided stator core can be arranged in a predetermined position, and hence the magnetoresistance between the divided stator cores can be made uniform, and the inclination in the flow of magnetic flux can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of rotary electric machine.    Stator core (10)    Assembled stator core (12)    Divided core (13)    Weak portion (15)    Fixing element (110)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device contains anode material containing graphite, cathode material containing oxide of titanium, zirconium, vanadium, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, tin, antimony, bismuth, tungsten or lanthanum, and electrolyte solution.    USE - Electrical storage device is used as power supply of mobile devices such as electric vehicles and personal computer, and backup power supply of electrical storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has excellent cycle characteristics, high energy density and high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical storage device contains anode material containing graphite, cathode material containing oxide of titanium, zirconium, vanadium, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, tin, antimony, bismuth, tungsten or lanthanum, and electrolyte solution. The metal oxide is preferably titanium oxide of anatase and/or rutile type, or complex oxide of titanium, alkali metal or alkaline earth metal. The titanium oxide is obtained by heating layered titanic acid compound. The electrolyte solution contains non-aqueous solvent and lithium salt.
NOVELTY - The active material (10) comprises fusion composition of graphite material (1) and a readily-graphitizable carbon material (2). The fusion composition is obtained by heating the graphite material and the graphitizing carbon material at 700-1300degrees C. The ratios of the graphite material occupied to sum total of the graphite material and the graphitizing carbon material are 60-90mass%.    USE - Compound negative-electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for use as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in as power supply for power tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, large-sized electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The input-output property, energy density of the battery are high and the lifetime of the battery is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for compound negative-electrode active material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the compound negative-electrode active material.    Graphite material (1)    Carbon material (2)    Compound negative-electrode active material (10)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1D) has exhaust duct (1C) that circulates gas discharged from battery so that gas is discharged outside, after reducing gas temperature in duct.    USE - Battery pack for portable personal computer (PC), video camera, four-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery contained in battery pack can be prevented from coming into burning state even when battery discharges high temperature gas in abnormal state so that safety of battery pack can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connection structure; and    (2) battery mounting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Exhaust duct (1C)    Battery pack (1D)    Connection board (1E)    Battery contacts (1F)    Connection lead (1G)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing active material of cathode (6) on the collector. The process of heating the cathode is performed. The process of providing lithium to the active material of the cathode is obtained after heating the cathode.    USE - Manufacture method of cathode for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle. Can also be used in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Excellent productivity and high capacity of the secondary battery can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the cylindrical nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Case (1)    Sealing batten plate (2)    Gaskets (3)    Cathode (6)    Separators (7)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (C1) can be charged or discharged. An electric-power input-output unit (40) receives and transmits the electric power between the charging/discharging device (50) installed in the exterior of the vehicle and the capacitor. A temperature sensor (21) detects the temperature of the capacitor. A control unit (30) performs charging to the capacitor from the charging/discharging device and discharge to the charging/discharging device from the capacitor. The control unit increase the temperature of the capacitor based on the detected result from the sensor.    USE - Power supply device mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be effectively utilized by increasing the temperature of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (21)    Control unit (30)    Electric-power input-output unit (40)    Charging/discharging device (50)    Capacitor (C1)
NOVELTY - A controller sets the output voltage (AA) of the fuel cell during low-efficiency operation mode to a value of the not smaller than the minimum drive voltage of the load power source. The controller controls the supply of power from fuel cell to predetermined load.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used in robot, ship, aircraft and for power generation in house.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing sufficient power to load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a current-voltage characteristic map obtained during normal and low-efficiency operation modes. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Output voltage (AA)    Output current (DD)
NOVELTY - The condenser has pressure control valve (5) arranged such that it is separated from filter (6), and cap (8) fixed on terminal board (4). The filter comprises gas permeable sheet to prevent permeation of electrolyte solution. The cap covers the valve to hold the valve in a compressed state with respect to terminal board. The cap comprises air vent hole (8a).    USE - Condenser for use in motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the condenser is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure control valve of the condenser.    Terminal board (4)    Pressure control valve (5)    Filter (6)    Cap (8)    Air vent hole (8a)
NOVELTY - An air compressor (14) scavenges the moisture content remaining inside a fuel cell stack (40) at the time of electric power generation stop. A secondary battery (42) supplies electric power to the compressor. A controller (60) estimates the moisture content based on the alternating current impedance of the fuel cell stack and estimates the target state of charge (SOC) for storing the power required to scavenge the moisture content to battery. The controller carries out charge-and-discharge control of the battery so that SOC of battery corresponds to target SOC.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The scavenging-air process required for changing the water quantity remaining inside the gas channel is performed efficiently. The water content inside the fuel cell stack is drained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Air compressor (14)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Secondary battery (42)    Controller (60)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (30) is connected to the current flow side of converter (20) in parallel. The alternating current power supply and power supply side switch is provided between the converters. A power-supply-voltage measuring device measures the voltage of the alternating current. An input measuring device measures the alternating-current of the converter. An output current meter measures alternating-current of the inverter. A control unit (100) controls the power-supply side switch, converter, discharge circuit, inverter and the electric-motor side switch.    USE - Power converter for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion of failure parts by electric power can be prevented when the failure of the inverter is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current collector (2)    Circuit breaker (5)    Converter (20)    Capacitor (30)    Control circuit (100)
NOVELTY - The lithium primary battery has anode (12) containing fluoride as anode active material, cathode (14) containing lithium metal or lithium alloy as cathode active material, separator (13) arranged between anode and cathode and electrolyte. The anode occludes and discharges lithium has spinel structure and contains metal oxide having discharge potential less than the fluoride. The metal oxide is chosen from the group containing lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12) and lithium vandate (LiV2O4). The electrolyte contains tetrafluoro lithium borate dissolved in (beta )-butyrolactone.    USE - Lithium primary battery such as coin type battery used for power supply such as main and backup power supply for electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium primary battery is reliable and has excellent large-current discharge properties under low-temperature environment without reducing the high-temperature storage properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of coin-type battery.    Anode case (11)    Anode (12)    Separator (13)    Cathode (14)    Insulation packing (15)
NOVELTY - The unit has first plate with photo electric face coated with first conductive material and alkalic metal; second plate spaced apart from first plate, and having surface portion coated with a second conductive material; and an insulating spacer disposed between plates to maintain distance and form a closed space between the plates. The insulating spacer has a gas inlet/outlet port to exhaust or fill the gas in the closed space. Each electrical terminal (16,17) of a motive electric power cell (18) is connected to the plates respectively. Electrons of alkalic metal are excited by light (10).    USE - Flexible solar cell unit used in electric power source for electric devices, such as handphone. Can also be used for electric power source of a flexible solar cell electric car and flexible solar cell generating station (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The potassium in the photo electric face is excited easily by short light wave, and the cesium(Cs) is excited easily by visible light wave, therefore, the argon gas is ionized and many electrons are radiated. The flexible solar cell is very efficient, and ha wide light receiving area. Many photo electrons spring up from wide photo electric face and enforced by motive electric cells, and inert gas is ionized. The flexible solar cell can be manufactured in free size, in free thick thickness, in free shape, in fitted type and in flexible type.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of manufacturing a flexible solar cell unit;    (2) a flexible solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the schematic structure of the flexible negative plate in colorless-transparent.    Light (10)    Load terminal (13,14)    Electrical terminal (16,17)    Motive electric power cell (18)    Load (19)
NOVELTY - The tab lead material (10) is obtained by forming a matt nickel-plated film (12) in the surface of a metal thin plate (11).    USE - Tab lead material is used for laminating nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery, and capacitor for motor vehicles and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tab lead material has excellent chemical resistance and adhesiveness with respect to the plastic film. The nonaqueous electrolyte battery formed using the tab lead material has excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tab lead material is obtained by forming a matt nickel-plated film in the surface of a metal thin plate. The matt nickel-plated film is sulfamic-acid nickel-plated film. A primer film (13) containing chitosan or its derivative is formed in the surface of the matt nickel-plated film. The metal is copper or aluminum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of tab lead material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the tab lead material.    Tab lead material (10)    Metal thin plate (11)    Matt nickel-plated film (12)    Primer film (13)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen-producing apparatus contains a tank (A) (1) containing catalyst (14) and another tank (B) (2) containing a portion (C) having anode and another portion (D) having cathode partitioned with a diaphragm. The tank (A) contains acidic electrolyte solution (10) having pH of 1-4. Then, power energy is supplied to anode and cathode, to generate hydrogen gas and pure water in tank (A), oxygen gas and acidic alkaline solution in portion (C) and hydrogen gas in portion (D) of tank (B).    USE - Hydrogen-producing apparatus for fuel cell (claimed) used for mounting to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-producing apparatus is economical, has high efficiency and reduced wear. The hydrogen-producing apparatus is eco-friendly and uses compressed hydrogen which does not require high-pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen-producing apparatus contains a tank (A) containing catalyst and another tank (B) containing a portion (C) having anode and another portion (D) having cathode partitioned with a diaphragm. The tank (A) contains acidic electrolyte solution having pH of 1-4 and portion (C) and portion (D) of tank (B) contains pure water and alkaline electrolyte solution having pH of 9-14. Then, power energy is supplied to anode and cathode, to generate hydrogen gas and pure water in tank (A), oxygen gas and acidic alkaline solution in portion (C) and hydrogen gas in portion (D) of tank (B). The tank (A) contains aluminum as catalyst and therefore tank (A) generates aluminum hydroxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of hydrogen-producing apparatus containing fuel cell.    Tanks (1,2)    Acidic electrolyte solution (10)    Catalyst (14)    Filter (16)    Pump (18)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen sensor comprises a cylindrical sensor main portion (4) and protective cap (12) provided in outer edge of sensor main portion. A detection gas introduction hole (16) containing a filter (18) is provided in head (15) of the protective cap. An obstruction stopper (26) is inserted into hole (10) of sensor main portion on other end. A weather strip (30) is attached to the outer periphery of the obstruction stopper which is provided with connection portion (32) for holding hydrogen sensor element substrate (48) supported by obstruction stopper.    USE - Hydrogen sensor for fuel motor vehicle. Can also be used in domestic fuel cell, business fuel cell, fuel cell electric vehicle and interior of pipe.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen gas can be detected easily. The hydrogen sensor has high hydrogen selectivity with increased durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen sensor.    Cylindrical sensor main portion (4)    Hole (10)    Protective cap (12)    Head (15)    Detection gas introduction hole (16)    Filter (18)    Obstruction stopper (26)    Weather strip (30)    Connection portion (32)    Hydrogen sensor element substrate (48)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a crater portion (5a) for accommodating burr (4), which is formed in the outer periphery edge of rear surface (1B). The burr is projected perpendicularly from outer periphery edge of front surface (1A) of separator.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. phosphoric acid fuel cell, direct methanol type fuel cell and polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for power supply of electric vehicle and motor vehicle, portable power supply of portable equipment, emergency power source, etc .    ADVANTAGE - The molded objects can be positioned and piled up at a favorable precision, while eliminating the complicated deburring processing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the separator for fuel cell.    Separator (1)    Front surface of separator (1A)    Rear surface of separator (1B)    Burr (4)    Crater portion (5a)
NOVELTY - A switch opens/closes the discharge path from secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell to load. A voltage detection section detects terminal voltage of secondary battery. A final voltage control section opens switch when terminal voltage detected using voltage detection section is lower than predetermined discharge final voltage by measuring the lowering rate per unit time of the detection terminal voltage. The final voltage control section sets discharge final voltage so that it becomes lower as lowering rate per unit time of terminal voltage increases.    USE - Discharge control apparatus for transporting apparatus such as high-load apparatus. Can also be used in power tool, electric scooter and assistant bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of the energy which reduced discharge final voltage is improved and the degradation of the cycle performance of the secondary battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of the discharge control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system includes a cooling device for cooling fuel cell (10) by circulating cooling liquid to fuel cell by a main circulation pump, and an air conditioning control device. The main circulation pump is operated continuously when fuel cell is operated intermittently.    USE - Air conditioning control system for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The raise of temperature of air compressor can be suppressed even if large recirculation pump is not used. The power consumption of the system during operation of pump can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the air-conditioning control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Radiator (16)    Temperature sensor (20)    Ion exchanger (22)    Air blower (32)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has battery (3) that discharges gas if abnormal generated in the battery pack. An oxygen reduction portion reduces oxygen amount in housing (2).    USE - Battery pack for electronic device such as personal computer (PC), video camera, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The diffusion of combustible gas discharged from the battery is suppressed and the damage caused to the battery mounting apparatus is reduced even if the gas is temporarily discharges from the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Housing (2)    Battery (3)    Filling unit (4)    Opening (23)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte film is obtained by providing a silane-crosslinked structure between graft molecular chains. The graft molecular chain is formed by carrying out graft polymerization of vinyl monomer, on a high polymer film base material. The graft molecular chain has a phenyl group which holds a sulfonic acid group.    USE - Polymer electrolyte film is used for electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte film has high water retention characteristics, electrical conductivity and oxidation resistance and excellent dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polymer electrolyte film which involves forming graft molecular chain by graft-polymerizing vinyl monomer solution containing vinyl silane coupling agent having phenyl group capable of having sulfonate group, on polymer film base material, and introducing sulfonate group into the phenyl group of the formed graft molecular chain, and hydrolyzing the alkoxy group contained in the graft molecular chain, and providing silane-crosslinked structure between the graft molecular chains.
NOVELTY - A control circuit (25) controls the charge-and-discharge circuit (21) so that the storage portion discharges the power until the voltage of storage portion reaches preset voltage after lapse of preset time at end of use of the vehicle. The control circuit controls the discharge circuit when voltage of storage portion reaches voltage when vehicle is not in use, so as to repeat the charging operation until the voltage of storage portion reaches preset voltage.    USE - Electrical-storage apparatus for providing power supply to load such as audio system, navigation system, etc., in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The unwanted discharge of main power supply can be suppressed and reliability is improved by performing intermittent voltage balance operation automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical-storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electrical-storage apparatus for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ignition switches (13)    Main power supply (15)    Load (17)    Charge-and-discharge circuit (21)    Control circuit (25)
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly (10) has an electrolyte film (11), and electrodes (12,13) arranged on the side(s) of the electrolyte film and containing catalyst layers (12b,13b). The electrolyte film and catalyst layer are joined via an ion-exchangeable polymer formed by carrying out surface graft-polymerization of a polymerizable ion-exchangeable monomer.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used in fuel cells (claimed), such as polyelectrolyte fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, alkaline fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and molten carbonate-type fuel cells, used as power supply for electric vehicles, domestic applications, portable electronic devices (such as mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electronic still cameras), transporting apparatuses (ship), field-lighting equipment, cogeneration systems, and toys. The fuel cell is also used as power supply for charging secondary batteries and as emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent adhesion between electrolyte film and catalyst layer, and provides fuel cells having stable output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolyte film (11)    Electrodes (12,13)    Porous electroconductive sheets (12a,13a)    Catalyst layers (12b,13b)
NOVELTY - A noble metal layer is formed (S2) on surface of a substrate by plasma vapor deposition method. The substrate with noble metal layer is heat-processed (S3) under predetermined temperature and oxygen partial pressure to obtain a separator. The noble metal layer has thickness of more than 2 nm. The noble metal layer contains noble metal chosen from ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum and gold. The substrate contains titanium or titanium alloy.    USE - Manufacture of separator for fuel cell (both claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and personal computer, domestic power supply, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is manufactured with excellent corrosion resistance, high adhesion of noble metal layer and low contact resistance at high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow chart illustrating manufacturing process of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Recessed portion formation process (S1)    Noble metal layer formation process (S2)    Heat treatment process (S3)
NOVELTY - The power supply has chargeable and dischargeable battery (BA) connected to node (N1), load circuit (23) connected to node (N2) and step-up converter (12A) for converting and charging the voltage between the nodes (N1,N2). A chargeable and dischargeable battery (BB) is connected to node (N3) and step-up converter (12B) for converting and charging the voltage between the nodes (N2,N3). A charge-discharge unit (40) transmits power received from external power supply to node (N1). A controller (30) controls relay (SMR2A,SMR2B) and step-up converters.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries can be charged by the step-up converter, even when the voltage from the external power supply is low and hence the need for the charging and discharging unit can be eliminated. The number of the portion in the charging device can be reduced. The size of the power supply device can be reduced efficiently. The fuel consumption of the vehicle can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step-up converters (12A,12B)    Load circuit (23)    Controller (30)    Chargeable and dischargeable batteries (BA,BB)    Nodes (N1,N2,N3)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte is obtained by combining solvent or primary solvent constituent such as N,N-dimethylformamide with lithium salts.    USE - Electrolyte is used for lithium ion battery used in electric hybrid vehicles.
NOVELTY - The system has a multiplexer for selectively and individually regulating a flow of an energy i.e. thermal hydraulic energy, into an energy storage device. An energy controller maximizes an aggregate energy generated into the energy storage device and waste heat byproduct. A control system communicates between the electric storage device and an energy provider. The control system creates an optimal energy storage device charger profile having inputs including historical data. A variable volume accumulator includes a constant pressure load balancer.    USE - Energy storage system for storing energy i.e. thermal hydraulic energy, generated by a hybrid power generator, in a solar photovoltaic power plant, and for controlling storage of a set of energy storage devices in a plug-in hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system minimizes greenhouse gas emissions created during energy production, from the plug-in hybrid vehicle. The system reduces energy costs to owner of the energy storage device, charge time for current connected energy storage devices, time to store energy levels of stationary energy storage device to a specified energy percentage of level, peak energy demand and aggregate energy production expenses. The storage system maximizes revenue from the production of energy, aggregate energy efficiency and aggregate energy utilization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy production system comprising two distinct expansion stages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view depicting energy inputs, primary and byproduct waste heat production to storage from energy providers to plug-in hybrid device.    Solar photovoltaic (20)    Solar thermal (30)    Thermally driven direct current generator (60)    Waste heat recovery device (80)    Thermal storage device (90)    Direct current energy storage device (100)
NOVELTY - A polymer containing structural units (1, 2) containing sulfonic acid group, is new.    USE - Sulfonic acid group-containing polymer is used in polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cells (all claimed) such as direct methanol type fuel cell used as power supply of electric vehicles. The polymer electrolyte membrane can also be used as electrolysis membrane and separation membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfonic acid group-containing polymer has excellent proton conductivity, durability, improved flexibility and brittleness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer containing structural units containing sulfonic acid group, is new. The structural units are of formula (1) and of formula (2): -(Ar1-S-R2-S)m-.    X=-S(=O)2- or -C(=O)-;    Y'=H or monovalent cation;    R1=1-10C alkylene, oxyalkylene, arylene or direct bond;    R2=2-20C alkylene group or aralkylene group containing sulfur or oxygen;    Ar1=bivalent aromatic group having electron attractive group;and    m,n=1-1000.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the sulfonic acid group-containing polymer.
NOVELTY - The hydrogen sensor (1) has protective film (5) and deflection film (3) sequentially formed on a substrate (2). The protective film has hydrogen permeable metal particles (13) dispersed into a ceramic material. The deflection film contains rare earth metals. The hydrogen sensor has a pair of electrodes formed on the protective film are spaced apart and is electrically connected with deflection film through protective film.    USE - Hydrogen sensor for hydrogen gas leak detection and hydrogen gas concentration control used in fuel cell of motor vehicles and electric vehicles, fuel cell used for domestic appliances, hydrogen gas alarm unit and hydrogen densitometer.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen sensor has excellent selectivity with respect to hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen sensor has protective film and deflection film sequentially formed on a substrate. The protective film has hydrogen permeable metal particles dispersed into a ceramic material. The deflection film contains rare earth metals. The hydrogen sensor has a pair of electrodes formed on the protective film are spaced apart and is electrically connected with deflection film through protective film. The deflection film contains yttrium, cerium or lanthanum. The hydrogen permeable particles are chosen from palladium, platinum, niobium, vanadium and tantalum. The ceramic material contains aluminum nitride (AlNx1), aluminum oxide (AlOx2), silicon nitride (SiNx3) and silicon oxide (SiOx4), where x1 is 0.5-1, x2 is 0.8-1.5, x3 is 0.7-1.3 and x4 is 1-2. The substrate is glass plate, ceramic board or single-crystal board. The electrode consists of gold, platinum, palladium, titanium, aluminum, copper or silver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of hydrogen sensor.    Hydrogen sensor (1)    Substrate (2)    Detection film (3)    Protective film (5)    Electrodes (7,9)    Hydrogen permeable metal particles (13)    Space between electrodes (d)
NOVELTY - A cell stack has secondary battery cells which can be charged or discharged. The unit modules each have battery cells stacked with high density while mounted in a hexahedral module case (200). The module case is provided at the top and bottom or right and left sides with a sliding coupling structure.    USE - Battery module used for battery pack as power source for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), idle reduction device and energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves work efficiency by enabling battery module to be stably mounted in a limited space, such as vehicle. Provides a very compact and stable structure. Improves utilizing ability of inner space. Improves cooling efficiency since the flow of coolant is smoother. Minimizes increase in volume of battery module due to attachment of grip. Performs easy assembly and disassembly of battery module. Enables simple assembly by the small number of mechanical coupling and electrical connection units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the front of a battery module.    Battery module (100)    Module case (200)    Sliding groove (220)    Sliding protrusion (230)    Variable grip (300)
NOVELTY - The polyolefin microporous membrane consists of polyolefin resin and inorganic particles. The polyolefin microporous membrane has puncture strength of 3 N/20 mu m or more, and film-thickness retention in penetration creep of 16% or more.    USE - Polyolefin microporous membrane used as separator for non-aqueous electrolyte battery such as lithium ion secondary cell for hybrid vehicles (all claimed) and electric vehicles. Can also be used as component of fuel cell, humidification membrane and filtration membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous membrane is excellent in safety, permeability, mechanical strength and long-term reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyolefin microporous membrane consists of polyolefin resin and inorganic particles. The polyolefin microporous membrane has puncture strength of 3 N/20 mu m or more, and film-thickness retention in penetration creep of 16% or more. The inorganic particles are chosen from oxide or nitride of silicon, aluminum and titanium or carbonate or sulfate of barium and calcium, preferably silicon oxide, aluminum oxide or titanium oxide. The polyolefin resin in the polyolefin microporous membrane, includes polypropylene. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyolefin microporous membrane.
NOVELTY - A main voltage adjustment unit (220) operates in any one of a feed-forward drive mode and a feed-back drive mode according to an operating parameter of the fuel cell (210), and adjusts an output voltage of the fuel cell to a preset direct current (DC) voltage.    USE - Hybrid voltage supply apparatus for electronic system (claimed) e.g. mobile device such as notebook computer, PDA, mobile phone, etc., and various electronic devices such as home appliance, tracked vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary power supply combined with the main power supply ensures that the hybrid voltage supply apparatus always operates at a desired level regardless of the power required by a load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An auxiliary voltage adjustment unit (240) connected in parallel to the main voltage adjustment unit operates in a feed-back drive mode to adjust the output voltage of an auxiliary power supply (230) such as a battery to a preset DC voltage. A controller (250) controls both the voltage adjustment units so that the fuel cell operates at a desired level in response to fuel cell operating parameters. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hybrid voltage supply apparatus control method; and    (2) hybrid voltage supply apparatus controlling microprocessor or controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid voltage supply apparatus.    Fuel cell (210)    Voltage adjustment units (220,240)    Auxiliary power supply (230)    Controller (250)    Load (260)
NOVELTY - The method involves adding a fuel cell system powered by an OEM fuel from an OEM type fuel tank (30); replacing an OEM type driveshaft (35) with a retrofit driveshaft combined with an electric motor (65); powering the motor solely with the fuel cell system to rotate retrofit driveshaft; and adding electronic control unit to the pre-manufactured vehicle to control the OEM type internal combustion engine (10) and fuel cell system so that motor can rotate retrofit driveshaft alone or in combination with OEM type internal combustion engine, depending on vehicle traction drive demands.    USE - Method of retrofitting a pre-manufactured vehicle having an OEM type internal combustion engine when converting conventionally powered pre-existing vehicles with a fuel cell system, creating a Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle (HFCV).    ADVANTAGE - Allows additional features to be added to the vehicle and engine without replacing or altering the vehicle's OEM emission control system. Enables the OEM Engine to operate on alternate fuels like ethanol or methanol or bio-diesel that the original OEM fuel system was not designed to do. Components like a traction battery with regenerative braking could be added with relative ease as the overall control is handled by the Fuel Cell Controller. The retrofit can easily be removed whereby returning the vehicle back to its original operating OEM configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the major components of the addition of a fuel cell system into a vehicle.    Engine controller (5)    OEM type internal combustion engine (10)    OEM type fuel tank (30)    OEM type driveshaft (35)    Electric motor (65)
NOVELTY - The device has an electromotive force calculating section for calculating an electromotive force of a secondary battery. An estimated voltage calculating section calculates an estimated battery voltage on the basis of the electromotive force and an internal resistance of the battery. An abnormality judgment section compares the battery voltage and the estimated battery voltage, and judges whether a current sensor or a voltage sensor is abnormal when a difference in the comparison is greater than a predetermined threshold.    USE - Device for detecting abnormality for a current sensor detecting current flowing to a secondary battery and for a voltage sensor detecting battery voltage of the secondary battery that is utilized in an electric motor of an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality judgment section judges whether the current sensor or the voltage sensor is abnormal when the difference in the comparison is greater than the predetermined threshold, thus effectively detecting the abnormality of the current sensor due to a momentary disconnection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an abnormality detecting method for detecting abnormality in a current sensor for detecting a charging/discharging current flowing to a secondary battery or a voltage sensor for detecting a battery voltage of the secondary battery    (2) a computer readable medium storing a program, which causes a computer to execute a process for detecting abnormality of a current sensor for detecting current flowing to a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of an abnormality detecting procedure.
NOVELTY - A housing (11) mounts the battery modules with defined cooling air inlets and outlets (11a,11b). The first and second air panels (13a,13b) are disposed on the cooling air inlets and outlets, respectively. The battery modules (10) are arranged in the form of a straight line from the cooling air inlets to the cooling air outlets so that cooling air paths are formed.    USE - Holder for cooling battery module of e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains temperature difference between the battery modules below a specific value. Reduces the number of module support portions. Ensures improvement of assembly performance and reduction of manufacturing cost. Increases the straightness of cooling air to readily forward the cooling air to the battery modules positioned in the downstream of the cooling air. Improves the cooling performance in the battery modules in the downstream of cooling air, thus suppressing temperature difference between the respective battery modules below a specific value. Simplifies the assembly process, thus increasing the assembly performance and shortening the assembly time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a holder for cooling battery module.    Battery module (10)    Housing (11)    Cooling air inlet (11a)    Cooling air outlet (11b)    Air panel (13a,13b)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (20) comprises a positive electrode (22), a negative electrode (23) and a separator (24) interposed between them. A case (30) having a space for mounting the electrode assembly. The lead elements (25,26) are connected to the electrode assembly and disposed at a sealing region of the case. A sealant (27) arranged between and adjacent to case and lead element. The sealant forms a ruptureable area which is formed by grooves tapering towards a center of the case, when an internal pressure within the battery reaches predetermined rupture pressure.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as an energy source for driving a motor of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in electric vehicle (EV), cordless cleaner, motor bike, electric scooter, small size electrical equipment, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - Since the internal gas of the battery is released through a ruptured area, an explosion or combustion of the battery is prevented. A short circuit produced between the case and the lead element is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (20)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Separator (24)    Lead elements (25,26)    Sealant (27)    Case (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating reversible fuel cell system in fuel cell mode to generate electrical energy and reactant product from fuel and oxidizer at equilibrium temperature. The system is operated in electrolysis mode to generate fuel and oxidant from reactant product, and electrical energy at equilibrium temperature different from initial temperature.    USE - Method of operating reversible fuel cell system such as reversible solid oxide fuel cell system and proton exchange membrane fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to airborne vehicle such as rocket, airplane, helicopter or blimp, water based vehicle such as ship, land based vehicle such as car, truck, motorcycle, train, chemical reaction in chemical manufacturing process, semiconductor manufacturing process, heating system of building such as commercial building including office buildings, factories, hospitals, residential building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system can generate electricity and environmentally clean fuel without emission of greenhouse gases. The system improves the environment and reduces emission of greenhouse gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross section of single reversible solid oxide fuel cell operating in electrolysis mode.    Anode electrode (11)    Cathode electrode (12)    Electrolyte (13)    Anode gas chamber (14)    Cathode gas chamber (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fan to blow air from an upstream part to a downstream part of a battery package (5), where a holder (3) comprises a number of fins (7). The holder is configured such that an air contact area of battery modules (1) of a battery package at the upstream part is smaller than an air contact area of the battery modules at the downstream part. The holder comprises holder cover parts (9) at outer surfaces of the battery package, and a set of intermediate holder parts (11) between the holder cover parts.    USE - Heat exchanger structure for a battery package that is utilized in electric or hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The holder is configured such that the air contact area of battery modules of the battery package at the upstream part is smaller than the air contact area of the battery modules at the downstream part, thus properly controlling the air to uniformly cool or heat the battery modules, and hence providing the secure smooth and stable operation of the battery package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a heat exchanger structure for battery modules.    Battery modules (1)    Holder (3)    Battery package (5)    Fins (7)    Holder cover parts (9)    Intermediate holder parts (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a series of equivalent electrical resistance level readings taken between a chassis and a high-voltage bus of a hybrid and electric or fuel cell vehicle, based on an occurrence of a preset discrete independent event i.e. key-down sequence. A data fitting analysis i.e. second order least-squares regression, is performed on the series to detect a numerical trend within the series. The trend is used to determine an estimated number of remaining independent events before electrical resistance is less than preset threshold resistance.    USE - Method for predicting loss of high-voltage circuit isolation in a hybrid and electric or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to predict the loss of high-voltage circuit isolation for a hybrid and electric or fuel cell vehicle in a safe and effective manner. The method allows the fuel cell vehicle to improve fuel efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for predicting loss of high-voltage circuit isolation within a hybrid and electric or fuel cell vehicle having a chassis and a high-voltage bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart describing the method or algorithm for providing a voltage isolation loss prognostic for a hybrid and electric or fuel cell vehicle.
NOVELTY - The flow control device (18,20) controls the supply of reactant gas that flows through the fuel cell stack (12). A controller (22) controls the supply reactant gas to generate pulses of reactant gas of waveform when the parameter e.g. resistance of the fuel cell stack crosses threshold that flush fuel cell stack. The controller limits pulses based on pressure differential between cathode and anode pressure sensors (28,30), not to exceed pressure differential value suitable for electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring of individual fuel cells of the fuel stack is not required. The damage to the fuel cell stack can be prevented. The stability of the fuel cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Flow control device (18,20)    Controller (22)    Cathode and anode pressure sensors (28,30)
NOVELTY - The device has a cell compartment accommodating a fuel cell, and air orifices linking a space inside the cell compartment with outside of a casing. The air orifices are disposed in a bottom surface (1-5) of the casing. A tripod socket (15) is disposed on the bottom surface for mounting on a tripod (2). The tripod socket is disposed in vicinity of one end portion of the bottom surface, and the orifices are disposed in vicinity of other end portion of the bottom surface. A lens-barrel (13) has a taking lens at a front surface of the lens-barrel.    USE - Electronic device i.e. camera (claimed). Can also be used for a cellular phone and portable information processing terminal such as personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The tripod socket is disposed in the vicinity of the end portion of the bottom surface of the casing, and the air orifices are disposed in the vicinity of the other end portion of the bottom surface, thus preventing closing the air orifices when the device is mounted on the tripod, and hence providing reliable supply of oxygen and generating desired quantity of electricity continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a camera.    Camera (1)    Main surface (1-1)    Bottom surface (1-5)    Side surface (1-6)    Tripod (2)    Release button (11)    Finder (12)    Lens-barrel (13)    Light-emitting unit (14)    Tripod socket (15)    Pan head (21)    Tripod thread (22)    Vertical line (31)    Horizontal line (32)    Pickup optical axis (33)
NOVELTY - A purge air inlet, linked with a radiator (18), receives purge air from an outside environment. A purge air blower, linked with a fuel cell stack (14) and the radiator, can be selectively operated to transfer the purge air from the radiator to the fuel cell stack so as to remove water or water vapor from the fuel cell stack.    USE - Purge system for removing water or water vapor from fuel cell stack in fuel cell system of e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves slow purge process to achieve improved water removal, freeze durability, and purge energy efficiency. Mitigates carbon corrosion during shutdown/startup cycling, and suppresses voltage degradation due to shutdown/startup cycling characteristics. Enhances electrochemical stability and water management characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of purge system for fuel cell system operating in a normal mode.    Fuel cell system (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Pump (16)    Radiator (18)    Conduit (20a)
NOVELTY - Bipolar plates are positioned between the fuel cells in a stack (10) adjacent to the diffusion media layers. The bipolar plates include anode flow channels and cathode flow channels. Seals are provided around the active area (12) of the fuel cells and between the active area and the headers (30,34,38,42,46,50), and are formed by folding the edge of the bipolar plate. The headers include an anode inlet header, an anode outlet header, a cathode inlet header, and a cathode outlet header.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces seal construction cost by eliminating the laser welding and the slot cutting. Provides straight through tunnels, thus improving water management and freeze start. The coating does not need to be applied internally for hydrophilically treated tunnels. A straight cathode flow path permits plate forming by corrugation to achieve finer pitches and higher current density. Allows stacking to be done in a non-clean room facility as the soft goods would be protected by the two uni-plates. Reduces the amount of metal required to fabricate the plates and facilitates the integration of water vapor transfer unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top plan view of the fuel cell stack including stamped bipolar plates having folded edge seals.    Stack (10)    Active area (12)    Covers (16,18)    Headers (30,34,38,42,46,50)    Pipes (32,36,40,44,48,52)
NOVELTY - The method involves disconnecting primary load (90) from fuel cell (12) and terminating flow of oxidant into cathode flow path (38). The process of transferring hydrogen fuel from anode flow path (24) to cathode flow path and process of sensing amount of hydrogen within anode and cathode flow paths is performed. The process of terminating flow of hydrogen into anode flow path is performed when anode and cathode flow paths are filled above specific limit. The process of releasing hydrogen stored in hydrogen reservoir into anode and cathode flow paths is performed.    USE - Method of shutting down fuel cell power plant. Can also be used in fuel cell power plant for transportation vehicle, portable power plant and stationery power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Significant performance degradation of the plant is eliminated. The oxidation and corrosion of plant fuel cells is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen passivation shut down system.    Fuel cell (12)    Anode flow path (24)    Cathode flow path (38)    Primary load (90)    Auxiliary load (94)
NOVELTY - The method involves transporting the hydrocarbon fuel at an hourly spaced velocity through a pre-reformer having a catalyst. The hydrocarbon fuel is contacted with the catalyst for a residence time and at a temperature such that a catalyzed hydrocarbon fuel is formed. The catalyzed hydrocarbon fuel containing hydrogen gas, methane gas, carbon monoxide gas, etc., is then contacted with an anode of the SOFC for a resistance time to produce electricity.    USE - Electricity generation method of SOFC used in distributed and centralized power generation, vehicle propulsion, remote area generation, and marine, military and aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - Formation of tar and carbon within the SOFC stack can be reduced. The exploitation of superior performance of internal reforming SOFC stack is achieved, while achieving power generation under part-load conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the system used for generating electricity.
NOVELTY - The tank (10) has a storage tank including an outer surface (22), an inner surface (20), and a sidewall (18). The sidewall forms a tank reservoir, and the storage tank is adapted to receive, store and extract a fluid. A conduit (14) is disposed in the tank reservoir. A portion (24) of the conduit is disposed adjacent to an inner surface of the storage tank, where the portion of the conduit is spirally wound. Heat is transferred from the sidewall to the conduit to heat the fluid during an extraction of the fluid from the tank. The fluid is gaseous hydrogen or gaseous nitrogen.    USE - High-pressure storage tank for internally heating a fluid e.g. gaseous hydrogen, gaseous nitrogen, gaseous oxygen, gaseous helium and gaseous argon, in the tank disposed on an undercarriage of a vehicle e.g. fuel cell powered vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat is transferred from the sidewall to the conduit for heating the fluid during extraction of the fluid from the storage tank, thus avoiding thermal damage to the seal and the leakage of additional heat into the storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high-pressure storage tank with a linear extraction conduit.    High-pressure storage tank (10)    Conduit (14)    Sidewall (18)    Inner surface (20)    Outer surface (22)    Portion (24)
NOVELTY - An MCU (20) estimates a state of charge (SOC) based on measured battery current by a sensing unit (10). The MCU calculates a battery internal resistance corresponding to estimated SOC and battery temperature according to whether estimated SOC is included within an SOC area. The MCU estimates a battery state of health (SOH) using the calculated battery internal resistance.    USE - Battery management system for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Precisely detects a battery internal resistance using a predetermined state of charge area of a battery. Prevents battery from deteriorating due to temperature increase, and maintains favorable charging and discharging efficiency since cooling fan initiates cooling down of heat in response to a control signal of battery management system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a driving method of battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a diagram of the sensing unit and MCU.    Sensing unit (10)    MCU (20)    SOC estimating unit (210)    SOH estimating unit (220)    Data storage unit (230)
NOVELTY - A lithium anode (2) is disposed on the base layer (8) of a metal foil coated with heat sealable plastic. A metal foil terminal (14B) is joined to the lithium anode, and hermetically heat sealed to the base layer. An inert membrane (4) covers the lithium anode, and saturated with lithium ion conductive non-aqueous electrolyte (5). A glass-ceramic membrane (3) contacts the inert membrane and electrolyte. The metal foil has a frame layer (9) that is coated with heat sealable plastic, and hermetically heat sealed to the glass-ceramic membrane, base layer and metal foil terminal under vacuum state.    USE - Lithium anode packaging for lithium-seawater and lithium-air single semi-fuel cell (claimed) used for powering underwater vehicle and air vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides semi-fuel cell with high energy density due to the high density of the lithium anode. Offers lightweight cell by using ultralight and flexible packaging materials. Prevents permeation of air moisture into the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the lithium-seawater and lithium-air single semi-fuel cell.    Lithium anode (2)    Glass-ceramic membrane (3)    Inert membrane (4)    Lithium ion conductive non-aqueous electrolyte (5)    Base layer (8)    Frame layer (9)    Metal foil terminal (14B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has an upper end unit (204) arranged adjacent to one end of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack (202), and a lower end unit (206) arranged adjacent to another end of the fuel cell stack. The end unit comprises a curved structure made of high performance plastic material. A compression retention system (208) arranged external to the fuel cell stack, comprises a restraining element (210) extending from the upper end unit to the lower end unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is volumetrically and thermally efficient, less massive and integrates many of the fuel cell sub-systems, including compression retention systems. The manufacturing method of fuel cell system minimizes the loss in compressive force following a build.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of fuel cell stack assembly.    Fuel cell system (200)    Fuel cell stack (202)    Upper end unit (204)    Lower end unit (206)    Compression retention system (208)    Restraining element (210)
NOVELTY - The module (40) has the stack end units (44,46) coupled to a fuel cell stack (42) as a portion of an integrated assembly. A charge air cooler (CAC) (62) arranged within the stack end unit receives the cathode inlet airflow and reduces the temperature of the cathode inlet airflow so that it can be better humidified by a water vapor transfer unit (WVT) (60). The WVT arranged within the stack end unit receives the cooled cathode inlet airflow from the charge air cooler and sends it to the cathode side of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell stack module with water vapor transfer unit (WVT) for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Any change in the temperature of the one component or fluid in the module can be reduced by the temperature of other components and fluids in the module by configuring the CAC, WVT and other components in the end hardware of fuel cell stack in the thermally integrated assembly. Therefore the entire thermal mass can be made stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of anode sub-system of fuel cell stack module.    Fuel cell stack module (40)    Fuel cell stack (42)    Stack end units (44,46)    WVT (60)    CAC (62)
NOVELTY - A first hydrogen exhaust pipe (100) has a 3-way valve (110) that discharges nitrogen and hydrogen consumed at a start-up time towards atmosphere, while changing the flow of hydrogen gas when the fuel cell vehicle shuts down by discharging hydrogen supplied to the anode (4) of a stack (2). A second hydrogen exhaust pipe (200) is joined to the 3-way valve and a check valve (210), and nitrifies the anode side by reacting the oxygen from the check valve and hydrogen from the 3-way valve during fuel cell vehicle shutdown.    USE - Anode side hydrogen-oxygen interface formation inhibition structure for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of high voltage filed due to hydrogen and oxygen interface formation, thus ensuring stable stack driving when the fuel cell vehicle starts-up or shuts down. Prevents performance deterioration of the stack due to introduction of foreign materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen and oxygen interface formation inhibition structure.    Stack (2)    Anode (4)    First hydrogen exhaust pipe (100)    3-way valve (110)    Second hydrogen exhaust pipe (200)    Check valve (210)
NOVELTY - A main control unit (MCU) (20) turns the switch (S1) to ON state, to couple the battery (2) with the resistor (Rf) in parallel. The MCU calculates the internal resistance of the battery by using an initial current flowing to the resistor and subsequent current flowing to the battery.    USE - Battery management system for use in hybrid and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power loss caused by the external resistor can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving method for battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery management system including the main control unit and the battery internal resistance calculator.    Battery (2)    MCU (20)    Battery internal resistance calculator (100)    Resistor (Rf)    Switch (S1)
NOVELTY - A main control unit (20) is coupled to a sensing unit (10) that detects voltage of a battery cell. It determines an operation state of the vehicle and generates a sampling signal depending on the operation state, to be transmitted to the sensing unit. The sampling signals include two sampling signals in which the main control unit generates the first sampling signal whenever the vehicle is in running state, and generates the second when in a stopping state.    USE - Battery management system for a battery cell of a vehicle that uses electrical energy, gasoline, or diesel internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Cell voltage detection is performed at high speed for stability of the battery during driving of the vehicle, and is performed at low speed for accurate detection of the cell voltage when the vehicle is stopped or parked. As a result, errors in detection of battery cell voltage are prevented by controlling the detection process depending on the operation state of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of using a battery management system coupled to a battery cell of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a battery, a battery management system, and peripheral devices of the system.    Sensing unit (10)    Main control unit (20)    Internal power supply (30)    Cell balance unit (40)    Storage unit (50)
NOVELTY - A comparison circuit (15) is used for comparing a divided voltage with a reference voltage, and outputs a monitor signal. The comparison circuit is powered by a voltage between the input terminals (T0-T4) connected to the positive terminal and negative terminal of a secondary cell (BC1-BC4). The voltage of the positive terminal is equal to or greater than the voltage of the positive terminal of the corresponding secondary cell. The voltage of the negative terminals is equal to or less than the voltage of negative terminal of the corresponding secondary cell.    USE - Semiconductor integrated circuit device for monitoring cell voltage of assembly battery use for electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Monitors the cell voltage of the assembled battery with a reduced chip size and a reduced current consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cell voltage detection circuit (13) divides a voltage between the input terminals connected to the positive and negative terminals of the corresponding secondary cell and detects the cell voltage based on the divided voltage. A reference voltage generation circuit (14) generates a reference voltage from the cell voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the semiconductor integrated circuit device.    Cell voltage detection circuit (13)    Reference voltage generation circuit (14)    Comparison circuit (15)    Secondary cell (BC1-BC4)    Input terminals (T0-T4)
NOVELTY - A sensing unit (10) measures voltage of a battery which is transmitted to a main control unit (MCU) (20). The MCU determines a state of charge (SOC) value of the battery based on the voltage. The MCU sets an open circuit voltage (OCV) by using an average of a portion of the pulse patterns from the pulse pattern waveforms in the transmitted voltage.    USE - Battery management system (BMS) of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The OCV and SOC values can be measured accurately so as to prevent over-charge or over-discharge of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving method of battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the MCU of the BMS.    Sensing unit (10)    MCU (20)    Pulse pattern controller (210)    OCV setting unit (220)
NOVELTY - A blade device (2) that will effectively turn the electric motor (3) is attached to the motor while placed into a wind stream of the vehicle. The electric motor is turned by a blade in the windstream of a vehicle. The force turning the electric motor generates electricity is then sent back to the batteries (5).    USE - Range expansion device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a vehicle that uses electric power for its primary drive system to have a more useful range, enabling elective vehicle to travel at a greater distance. Decreases the need for existing fossil fuel driven vehicles. Reliance on oil and other fossil fuels could be diminished. Zero emissions vehicle wound reduce amount of pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the range expansion device.    Collecting device (1)    Blade device (2)    Electric motor (3)    Wire (4)    Batteries (5)
NOVELTY - A linear platinum-carrying CNT (31) is oriented perpendicular to the surface of a fluorine-based ion exchange resin membrane (11). A linear non-platinum-carrying CNT (35) is oriented perpendicular to the surface of a diffusion layer (17) and disposed in contact with the CNT. One of the platinum-carrying CNT and non-platinum-carrying CNT is interposed between and makes contact with the other. Material of diffusion layer is at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon cloth, carbon paper, and carbon felt that are made of carbon fibers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for electricity generating cell of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. solid PEFC using hydrogen and air as fuel, direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) using methanol solution as fuel used as electrical power source for electrical vehicle such as electrical automobile, ship, airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electrical generation operation with high durability and high electrical current density by allowing electrode reaction to make effective use of supported high-cost Noble metal catalyst and without applying high surface pressure by tightening. Provides fuel cell with membrane electrode assembly that achieves good electrical generation performance with high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified cross sectional expanded view of the cathode electrode side of a membrane electrode assembly.    Fluorine-based ion exchange resin membrane (11)    Diffusion layer (17)    Air flow passage (24)    Platinum-carrying CNT (31)    Non-platinum-carrying CNT (35)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has sandwiching sections for sandwiching electrolyte electrode assemblies and a fuel gas inlets for supplying fuel gas along surface of anode and oxygen gas along surface of cathode respectively. The fuel gas or oxygen gas is supplied to reactant gas supply channel extending through a reactant gas supply unit which is connected to bridges. A pressure loss generator mechanism generates pressure loss over entire reactant gas supply channel for distributing fuel gas or oxygen gas equally to electrolyte electrode assemblies.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell stack (claimed) used for stationary and mobile applications e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The errors in the pressure loss generated depending on the cross sectional shape of the reactant gas supply channel can be absorbed by the elongated reactant gas supply channel. The reactant gases can be equally distributed to the electrolyte electrode assemblies, so that the power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fixing ring (94c)    Partition wall (95)    Support plate (112)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (50) comprises several secondary batteries such as nickel-metal hydride storage batteries each of which includes a power generating element and a battery case accommodating the power generating element. A housing case (40) includes a spaced portion made of metal located with the space from each of the secondary batteries and a heater is placed on the outer surface of the spaced portion.    USE - Heater-equipped battery pack structure. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents uneven heating among the secondary batteries and therefore reduces temperature variations. Hence, reduces the variations in output characteristics among secondary batteries and the entire battery pack produces stable output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the battery pack structure.    Heater-equipped battery pack structure (10)    Bolt (11)    Flange (23)    Housing case (40)    Battery pack (50)
NOVELTY - The starter substrate is provided and immersed in the fluid medium containing suspension of particles (A), to form layer (I). The layer (I) is activated such that the layer is set in the non-fluid layer. Then, the starter substrate having activated first layer is immersed in the fluid medium containing suspension of particles (B), to form layer (II). The substrate with several layers is then fired, to form monolithic multilayered structure. The electrical elements are contacted with at least one the layer (I or II).    USE - Manufacture of monolithic multilayered ceramic heating element such as glow plugs used as direct combustion initiators in space heaters, industrial furnace, fuel cell and diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides ceramic elements and reduces the stress with thermal expansion differences between layers. The method does not require drying between subsequent coatings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The starter substrate is provided and immersed in the fluid medium containing suspension of particles (A), to form layer (I). The layer (I) is activated such that the layer is set in the non-fluid layer. Then, the starter substrate having activated first layer is immersed in the fluid medium containing suspension of particles (B), to form layer (II). The substrate with several layers is then fired, to form monolithic multilayered ceramic heating element. The electrical elements are contacted with at least one the layer (I or II). The aqueous suspension further contains ceramic particles, calcium ions and gelling binder. The gelling binder is alginate containing polyacrylic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of glow plug.    Engine (10)    Piston (12)    Block (14)    Cylinder head (16)    Fuel injector (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a signal indicative of a present state-of-charge of a battery (40) by using a temperature sensor (46). The state-of-charge of the battery is calculated based on the signal by using an arithmetic circuit (50) operably coupled to the sensor. A maximum discharge current of the battery utilizing the circuit is calculated based on a minimum state-of-charge limit associated with the battery, present state-of-charge of the battery, and a minimum voltage limit associated with the battery. A maximum discharge power is calculated based on the maximum discharge current.    USE - Method for estimating a maximum discharge power of a battery that is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a battery electric vehicle (BEV).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively produces the state-of-charge and the estimation of maximum charge/discharge current based on voltage limits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram showing sensor components of a power estimating system.    Battery (40)    Ammeter (42)    Voltmeter (44)    Temperature sensor (46)    Load circuit (48)    Arithmetic circuit (50)
NOVELTY - An integrated charged capacity calculating unit (604) calculates the charged capacity of a battery (5) by integrating charging current until the sign of the negative acceleration of the charging current is changed to zero during the battery charging. An alternator control unit (606) controls output electric power generated by an alternator (3) to maintain the battery discharging current constant in time. A polarization cancellation determining unit (608) determines the cancellation of the battery charge polarization generated during battery charging.    USE - Apparatus for detecting battery condition mounted on e.g. automotive vehicle or truck. Can also be used in electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The accuracy of detecting the cancellation of the charge polarization of the battery is improved. The errors in detecting the electric current by the electric current sensor are reduced. The superimposing noises generated in other apparatus located in the engine room are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery condition detecting apparatus.    Alternator (3)    Battery (5)    Integrated charged capacity calculating unit (604)    Alternator control unit (606)    Polarization cancellation determining unit (608)
NOVELTY - An MCU (20) compare the measured battery terminal voltage, current and temperature to an SOC reset condition to reset a battery estimate SOC according to a comparison result. The MCU resets the battery estimate SOC to a first reset SOC in response to the SOC reset condition corresponding to the first SOC and resets the battery estimate SOC to a second reset SOC in response to the SOC reset condition corresponding to the second SOC.    USE - Battery management system for managing battery of electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Resets battery estimate SOC by correcting reset estimate error which occurred in SOC reset condition when SOC reset condition corresponds overcharge or over-discharge threshold range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery management system driving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a battery management system.    Battery management system (1)    Sensing unit (10)    MCU (20)    Internal power supply (30)    Cell balance unit (40)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a sensing unit (10) to measure a voltage, a current, and a temperature of each cell of multiple battery packs. A microcontroller unit (MCU) (20) receives the measured voltage, current and temperature of the cells. An estimated cell voltage is calculated by applying a pack voltage sensing error and a cell voltage deviation to the cell voltages. An estimated cell resistance is calculated by adding a pack assembly resistance to an internal resistance of the cell. A pack output is calculated by using the estimated cell voltage and the estimated cell resistance.    USE - System for managing a battery in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides compensation for the occurrence of errors when a battery pack is configured, in order to accurately calculate the battery pack output. The system reduces the time required to upgrade the design for the battery management and the battery cells. The system calculates the pack output relative to the error produced when the pack is configured, accurately and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management method for managing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery, a battery management system (BMS) and a peripheral device of the BMS.    Battery management controller (1)    Battery (2)    Main switch (6)    Sensing unit (10)    Micro controller unit (20)    Battery management system (100)
NOVELTY - The bipolar electrode assemblies (4) are connected in series, and each has first electrode made from electrochemically active material, first electrode substrate, polymeric sealing ring, mechanical support end plates (2,6), second electrode substrate, second electrode made from another type of electrochemically active material, and a fill/vent tube configured and arranged for fluid flow. The support plates are configured and arranged to hold the bipolar electrode assemblies and polarity half electrodes (3,5) that are connected in series with the bipolar electrode assemblies.    USE - Electrode structure for bipolar battery (claimed) for e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, full electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers reduction in the manufacturing cost by the reduction in weight of high power capable batteries whose life cycle is prolonged. Provides a bipolar battery which enables improvement in power and range of the full electric vehicle. Performs effective active cooling by mounting battery stack in the housing that has airflow manifold to provide forced airflow into and out of the battery housing, thereby improving heat removal from the bipolar battery by forced or natural convection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a bipolar electrode assembly;    (2) an assembly method;    (3) and a bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery assembly (1)    Mechanical support end plate (2,6)    Polarity half electrode (3,5)    Bipolar electrode assemblies (4)    Mechanical fastener (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly has heat transfer elements extended between the prismatic cells. The heat sinks and prismatic cells are interconnected with one another by applying the pressure to the cells. A mechanical connection between the cells and the heat transfer elements is defined by the bends extending from the side edges of the cells in different directions engaged with the terminal ends of the heat transfer elements. The bends are connected with one another.    USE - Battery assembly for vehicle such as automotive vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging characteristics of the battery pack is improved. The ambient temperature range at which the lithium battery is operated, is increased. The durability, rated capacity and nominal charge and discharge rates of the battery pack are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery module (12)    Fin portion (60)    Flexible circuits (88,90)    Tail portions (92,94)    Connection ports (96,98)
NOVELTY - A sensing unit (10) includes a voltage sensing unit (110) which generates a second voltage by amplifying a first voltage that corresponds to a reference voltage according to a predetermined gain. A main control unit (20) calculates a valid gain corresponding to the ratio of the second voltage with respect to the reference voltage when the temperature of the voltage sensing unit is within a threshold temperature range.    USE - Sensing and control apparatus for battery management system used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases accuracy of detection of cell voltage of battery since valid gain is calculated according to temperature variation of voltage sensing unit, thus ensuring efficient cell balance control and efficient cell management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a driving method for operating a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of sensing and control apparatus.    Sensing unit (10)    Main control unit (20)    Voltage sensing unit (110)    First relay (113)    Second relay (114)
NOVELTY - A rotating electrical machine (26) is coupled to an internal combustion engine (10) having an air inlet (14). A traction battery (74) is connected to the rotating electrical machine. A motor driven charge air booster (18) is operatively connected to the traction battery and the air inlet.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures superior performance and reduces weight of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a hybrid electric vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Air inlet (14)    Motor driven charge air booster (18)    Rotating electrical machine (26)    Traction battery (74)
NOVELTY - Each slave control unit (310) manages a state of charge of a corresponding battery cell (31-1,31-n). A master control unit (300) interfaces with the slave control units to manage a state of charge of all the battery cells. A slave control unit has a voltage sensing unit (312) to detect a charge voltage value of a corresponding battery cell among battery cells. The master control unit has a current sensing unit (301) to detect a representative current value of all the battery cells.    USE - A battery management system for a hybrid electric vehicle or a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for other vehicle, such as a passenger car e.g. a sports utility vehicle (SUV), a bus, a truck, a commercial vehicle, a watercraft e.g. a boat and a ship, and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system has reduced manufacturing costs and simplified design. The insulation between a high voltage system and a low voltage system is ensured. The circuit design is implemented more stably and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the construction of a battery management system for vehicles.    Battery cell (31-1,31-n)    Master control unit (300)    Current sensing unit (301)    Slave control unit (310)    Voltage sensing unit (312)
NOVELTY - A base (1) coated with nickel, has fibers including coating (3) made of synthetic resin having softening temperature lower than temperature of resin of core (2). The fibers are fusion bonded at cross point (S) by heating. An average value of ratio of coating occupying a cross section (a) at n cross points of fibers selected arbitrarily and an average value of ratio of coating occupying cross section (b) of m fibers are set to satisfy specific relation relating cross sectional areas of cross sections (a,b) and coatings, where n and m are greater than or equal to 3.    USE - Substrate for electrode of alkaline battery (both claimed) for portable application, mobile usage, industrial usage and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode having a capacity maintaining rate less likely to be reduced even by repetitive charging and discharging, and superior in high rate discharge property can be fabricated by using the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the base of electrode substrate.    Base (1)    Core (2)    Coating (3)    Cross point (S)
NOVELTY - A water drain hole formed on bottom face of exhaust duct exhausts the liquid collected within exhaust duct (15). Another water drain hole is formed in the bottom face of the exhaust duct at a position not on a line extending from the direction of outflow of gas leaking out from the water drain hole, to exhaust the liquid exhausted from the water drain hole formed on the bottom face of the exhaust duct.    USE - Exhaust apparatus for use in exhausting air from battery pack (claimed) of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise generated due to leakage of air from the water drain hole formed in the exhaust duct is reduced by increasing the flow rate resistance of air exhausted through water drain holes and by decreasing the air flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an internal structural view of the battery pack.    Exhaust duct (15)    Control module (17)    Outlet (18)    Battery stack (20)    Cooling fan (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an output power bus (104) connecting a solid oxide fuel cell stack to a load. A control module having a net diode (134), connected to a lead acid battery (122) varies electrical discharge from the battery into the power bus to augment power output from the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in auxiliary power unit (APU) of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell cannot be damaged by the sudden changes in total electrical load on the APU. The battery is maintained within a voltage range battery in which the battery does not sustain damage. The electrical loads of the APU, both internal and external can receive the requested voltage or current when requested.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) method for providing instantaneous load power to variable electrical load connected to fuel cell stack by power bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of control hardware of fuel cell system.    Output power bus (104)    Lead acid battery (122)    Net diode (134)    Discharge switch (136)    Direct current to direct current converter (142)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (22) for storing a charge of at least one cell (12), includes a pair of terminals. A switch (24) is provided to selectively connect a cell to the capacitor. An operational amplifier (op-amp) (34) for increasing capacitor charge includes a pair of inputs electrically connected to the capacitor terminals, and an output. An ADC (36) is electrically connected to the output of the op-amp for converting an amplified analog voltage into digital voltage data. A precision voltage reference device provides a known reference voltage to ADC for self-calibration.    USE - System for measuring voltage of cells e.g. batteries connected in series, used in electric vehicles and hybrid-electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves measurement accuracy, achieves higher measurement speed, and lower implementation costs. Improves the overall efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of measuring voltage of individual cells in series-connected cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block electrical schematic diagram of a system comprising cells and the system for measuring cell voltage.    Cell (12)    Capacitor (22)    Switch (24)    Op-amp (34)    ADC (36)
NOVELTY - One or more fans sends or exhausts cold or hot air with respect to a holder (13) which accommodates and supports battery modules (10). Multiple sheets of film with the same outer size cover the battery modules. The number of sheets of film used to cover the battery module adjacent to the inlet of the holder is made greater than that number of sheets of film used to cover the battery module arranged far from the inlet of the holder.    USE - Temperature regulator for cooling or heating a battery module in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective and uniform cooling or heating of battery modules. Eliminates the need for rectifying fins, thus reducing manufacturing time and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional and perspective views of temperature regulator.    Battery modules (10)    Resin cases (11,12)    Holder (13)    Cooling fan (14)
NOVELTY - A lithium battery (24) is connectable to a vehicle voltage bus (11) for filtering noise. A battery management system (43) is coupled to the battery to vary voltage output of an alternator (42) based on voltage and/or current of the battery when the battery pack (41) is connected to the vehicle voltage bus. It has a current sensor for measuring current of the lithium battery. A switcher varies current through a field winding of the alternator based on the voltage and/or the current of the lithium battery. A power switch removes the alternator field current under predetermined conditions.    USE - Battery pack for a lithium battery system used in a vehicle such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system is not in series with the lithium battery. This allows the lithium battery connected between the vehicle voltage bus and ground to filter noise and transients produced by the alternator, load, or other source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) lithium battery system;    (2) motorized vehicle;    (3) method of controlling a lithium battery system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of an alternative lithium battery system.    Vehicle voltage bus (11)    Lithium battery (24)    Battery pack (41)    Alternator (42)    Battery management system (43)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2) and a nonaqueous electrolyte comprising an electrolyte dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent. The negative electrode uses a low crystalline carbon coated graphite whose surface is coated with a low crystalline carbon material having lower crystallinity than that of graphite as a negative electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte comprises a mixed solvent of propylene carbonate and chain carbonate as a nonaqueous solvent, and a lithium salt which has oxalate complex as an anion.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery as power source of electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of the low crystalline carbon off the graphite during charge/discharge cycling is prevented, so that excellent charge/discharge cycle performances can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Insulating packing (8)
NOVELTY - A current collector foil includes predetermined numbers of carbon electrodes, and fold zone regions. The carbon electrodes are set on top and bottom sides of current collector foil. The fold zones is set between fold zone demarcation zones. The fold zone demarcation zones are approximately laterally co-axially aligned with respect to two current collector foils. The top side of current collector foil is affixed to rear side of a separator. The separator is attached to a side of other current collector foil.    USE - Thermally decoupling energy storage electrode core for an energy storage device used in e.g. electric automobile. Uses include but are not limited to an ultracapacitor, lithium ion battery, hybrid energy storage device, energy module, or cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens current path to reduce undesirable inductance and equivalent series resistance, optimize energy storage electrode core performance, increased longevity and improve overall efficiency of energy storage device. Includes a separator to prevent electronic shorting of current collector foil to other current collector foil, while simultaneously permitting ionic current flow. Includes an annular core component that facilitates heat removal from electrode core, and enables usage of lower tensile strength matrix binders for carbon powder. Implements routing to facilitate cooling and eliminate and/ore reduce thermal gradients inside the energy storage device, thus improving cooling efficiency in such that energy storage device can operate at high temperature without failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermally decoupling electrode core article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode core.    Electrode core (300)    Inner radius (302)    Outer radius (304)    Fold peaks (321-324)    Width (W)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (40) lowers temperature of stack cooling fluid flow sent to charge air cooler e.g. gas/liquid charge air cooler (18) to cool a cathode inlet air. The heat exchanger receives ambient air for cooling a cooling fluid. A water vapor transfer unit (20) humidifies the cathode inlet air traveling through a cathode input line (16). The water vapor transfer unit receives a cathode exhaust gas from a cathode exhaust gas line (22). A three way valve (42) bypasses the cooling fluid on a bypass line (44) around the heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell system for use on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Includes a charge air cooler to reduce temperature of cathode inlet air sent to a fuel cell stack during predetermined system operating condition so that cathode inlet air absorbs more humidity in a water vapor unit, thus maintaining relative humidity requirements of cathode inlet air. Improves cathode inlet air temperature control by selectively bypassing or enabling cooling fluid to flow through heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system employing the cathode charge air cooler and heat exchanger for cooling the cathode inlet air to fuel cell stack.    Cathode input line (16)    Gas/liquid charge air cooler (18)    Water vapor transfer unit (20)    Cathode exhaust gas line (22)    Heat exchanger (40)    Three way valve (42)    Bypass line (44)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell blocks (10,20) outputs a voltage lower than necessary voltage. An insulating direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter is connected to each of fuel cell. A sequential drive unit (90) drives each insulating DC-DC converter in the fuel cell blocks. A connection unit circularly connects each fuel cell block, such that necessary voltage is obtained by superimposing an output voltage obtained by insulating DC-DC converter on an output voltage of fuel cell blocks. An output unit combines and outputs voltage obtained by superimposition.    USE - Electric power supply system of fuel cell for electronic apparatus (claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The instantaneous fluctuation of the load current can be counteracted. The reduction of power supply is achieved. The total efficiency of the electric power obtained by the superimposition can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric power supply system.    Fuel cell blocks (10,20)    Fuel cell stack (13)    Electric power transformer (21)    Rectifier element (41)    Sequential drive unit (90)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (12) having an anode chamber is arranged in deadheaded configuration. A valve is connected to the anode chamber. A processor (39) controls the valve pursuant to a modulation scheme to purge the anode chamber. The modulation scheme comprises a pulse width modulation scheme. A dilution air source is connected to dilute a flow that exits the purge valve. The fuel cell, the valve and the controller are part of the motor vehicle (5).    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying power to load, such as portable or mobile part of motor vehicle, such as car, truck, airplane. Can also be used to supply power needs of house, electrical substation, backup power system, etc., and for supplying thermal energy to thermal energy consuming load, such as water heater, water tank, heat exchanger, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety, and environmental and other concerns by providing a purge low having sufficiently small concentration of fuel, such as hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an anode purge gas dilution method or fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Motor vehicle (5)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Anode purge subsystem (30)    Fuel source (34)    Processor (39)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining state of change of first power source (50). A startup procedure is selected for starting one startup component as a function of state of charge of first power source. The power flow between fuel cell system and power source is controlled. A desired fuel cell stack voltage is maintained using load schedule to manage load on fuel cell stack (10).    USE - Method for starting fuel cell system used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in temperature ramp-up rate of fuel cell system can be balanced efficiently by loading fuel cell stack quickly without overloading fuel cell stack or forcing it shut down due to low cell voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Control system (16)    Compressor (22)    Humidifier (28)    Power source (50)
NOVELTY - The power distribution unit (10) includes a bracket (32) that is connected to the fuel cell stack (14) and which has a mount (34) connected directly to the vehicle to interconnect fuel cell stack to the vehicle. A traction system communicates with the fuel cell stack and is carried by the fuel cell stack. The connection portion (50) of the bracket is disposed between the traction system and one fuel cell stack such that the traction system is indirectly connected to the vehicle.    USE - Power distribution unit for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Movement of the power distribution unit relative to the frame may be reduced. Front end vibration attributed to the movement of the relatively heavy fuel cell stack is reduced or eliminated to improve driving comfort of the vehicle. Stiffness of the vehicle body frame and the body is also improved. Power distribution unit can be used in the same engine compartment as an engine of an internal combustion engine vehicle which facilitates vehicle design and engineering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the left side of the power distribution unit and related connected components such as an electric traction system and mounts.    Power distribution unit (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Bracket (32)    Mount (34)    Connection portion (50)
NOVELTY - The stack (21) includes at least one bipolar battery (24) and pressure is maintained between the latter using at least one strut (25). The circuit breaking mechanism (30) releases this pressure when the collision detection device (23) detects a collision. The mechanism also includes an expansion unit such as an airbag for separating the sub-stacks once the pressure has been released.    USE - For electrically propelled (EPV) or hybrid electric (HEV) vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The risk of the vehicle occupants being exposed to a dangerous electric shock in the event of a collision is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collision detection device is connected to a control unit (22) for the circuit breaker mechanism. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle provided with this circuit breaker system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a battery stack equipped with the circuit breaker system.    battery stack (21)    control unit (22)    collision detection device (23)    bipolar batteries (24)    struts (25)    circuit breaking mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - A reactor connection switch (31) performs connection/disconnection of connection of positive electrode terminal (60) and reactor (51). Another reactor connection switch (41) performs connection/disconnection of connection of reactor and maximum voltage terminal of load side. A negative electrode terminal (61) is linked to minimum voltage terminal of load side. The junctions (63,64) are respectively provided between the reactor connection change switches and reactor. The diodes (32,42) are respectively provided between the junctions and negative electrode terminal.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus used for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses electrical potential difference between load side and electric power supply apparatus. Enables to control variable voltage, reduces cost and prevents deterioration of mounting property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of electric power supply apparatus structure.    Reactor connection switches (31,41)    Diodes (32,42)    Reactor (51)    Positive electrode terminal (60)    Negative electrode terminal (61)    Junctions (63,64)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical capacitor is provided with a pair of oppositely arranged electrodes, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution hold between the electrodes. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorine-containing nitrile compound(s).    USE - Electrochemical capacitor is used for power supply of household electronic appliances, portable apparatus, non-commercial electric equipment, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor has excellent withstanding-voltage characteristics and high energy density even at time of heavy-current discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical capacitor is provided with a pair of oppositely arranged electrodes, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution hold between the electrodes. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorine-containing nitrile compound(s). The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains quaternary ammonium salt and/or lithium salt, boron tetrafluoride (BF4), phosphorus hexafluoride (PF6), bis-oxalate borate salt and/or difluoro oxalate borate salt of tetraalkyl ammonium. The fluorine-containing nitrile compound is fluoro acetonitrile, and the electrode is polarizing electrode containing activated charcoal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - A piping (74A) supplies hydrogen from a hydrogen gas supply source (30) to a fuel cell (20). An injector (80) in the pipe adjusts the gas supply state at the upstream side. The portion of piping at the upstream side of the injector is fixed to the fuel cell via a support section (90).    USE - Fuel cell system used in e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessels, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, fuel cell power generation system installed in residence, buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the piping portion at the upstream side of the injector is fixed to the fuel cell via a support section, transmission of vibration generated during operation of the injector to other location is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing of fuel cell system showing a fuel supply piping fixed to the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Piping (74A)    Injector (80)    Support section (90)
NOVELTY - A controller (70) regulates a direct current (DC) to DC converter (61) to rapidly increase by steps the sweep electric current of a fuel cell stack (20) when a cell is below a minimum threshold voltage. The controller measures through a voltage sensor (66) the output voltage fall rate of the fuel cell stack when the sweep electric current is rapidly increased in steps. The controller determines a cell voltage fall factor based on the output voltage fall rate.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cell voltage fall factor can be identified by simple processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    DC to DC converter (61)    Voltage sensor (66)    Controller (70)
NOVELTY - A gas exhaust pipe arrangement (50) has a selector valve (62) which releases to the atmosphere the gas exhausted between a fuel cell (12) and predetermined components that includes an outside temperature sensor (60). The selector valve releases the gas exhausted to the atmosphere when the outside temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Gas exhausted from fuel cell can be released to atmosphere when outside temperature exceeds predetermined temperature, thus load of air compressor can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Gas exhaust pipe arrangement (50)    Outside temperature sensor (60)    Selector valve (62)
NOVELTY - A bolt (51) which has a rod shaped section is provided for fixing a battery holder (1) to a supporting unit (25). The battery holder is fixed to the supporting unit by the vertical insertion of the bolt in the leg section (1b) of the battery holder. The battery holder is formed so as to separate a battery cell (33) and the rotation trajectory of the bolt during an impact.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle (claimed), hybrid vehicle, FCHV, electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses damage to electrical storage apparatus during impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery holder (1)    Leg section (1b)    Supporting unit (25)    Battery cell (33)    Bolt (51)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel gas supply piping (9) that is accommodated in a container (17) to supply hydrogen from a fuel tank (4) to an anode side of the fuel tank. An exhaust valve (16) discharges the generated water of the anode side that is stored in the container.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle and home appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The need for unnecessary space required for the fuel gas piping and leakage of hydrogen to the exterior are eliminated by placing the piping inside the container. Thus the size of fuel cell system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel tank (4)    Fuel gas piping (9)    Exhaust valve (16)    Container (17)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery comprises an electrolyte existing between an anode and a cathode having a silicon film. The electrolyte comprises ionic liquid, inorganic micro-particles and supporting electrolyte salt.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for electronic device such as portable terminal, starter motor such as motor vehicle and electric vehicle, and medical equipment such as pacemaker.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is manufactured efficiently, and provides excellent safety, electric capacitance and initial-stage charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery comprises an electrolyte existing between an anode and a cathode having a silicon film. The electrolyte comprises ionic liquid, inorganic micro-particles and supporting electrolyte salt. The ionic liquid contains imidazolium salt, pyrrolidinium salt, piperidinum salt and/or quaternary ammonium salt. The imidazolium salt is 1-butyl-2,3-dimethyl imidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide and/or 1-isopropyl 2,3-dimethyl imidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide. The inorganic micro-particle is silica. The anode material contains anode active material, conductive support agent and binder. The surface of anode active material is covered with inorganic acid compound. The silicon film includes silicone and transition-metal element.
NOVELTY - The wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus (80) has permanent magnet and armature that are arranged to either rear rotor (83) or front-portion stator (81). The magnet and armature are opposed to form magnetic flux during arrangement of yoke (32). The yoke is arranged on the rotor so that yoke is in the axial direction of rotating shaft (22) of rotor.    USE - Wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus for street light in city area, hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The permanent magnet is not demagnetized easily while improving output by exploiting wind-force energy effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus.    Rotating shaft (22)    Yoke (32)    Wind-powered-electricity-generation apparatus (80)    Front-portion stator (81)    Rear rotor (83)
NOVELTY - A cooperation cooling control unit (150) estimates the temperature of an air conditioning side cooling water that flows into a fuel cell circular flow path. The cooperation cooling control unit is provided in the state which combines the cooling water between a fuel cell cooling system and an air conditioning cooling system.    USE - Cooperation cooling system for fuel cell and air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - Circulating water temperature of fuel cell system and temperature of cooling water of air conditioning system can be appropriately ascertained using less number of thermometers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the cooperation cooling system for fuel cell and air conditioning. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooperation cooling system (80)    Heat core (120)    Air conditioning heat exchanger (124)    Air conditioning cooling water thermometer (142)    Cooperation cooling control unit (150)
NOVELTY - A pump cooperative control module cooperatively controls a drive of a fuel cell coolant pump and a drive of an air conditioning coolant pump when a three-way valve is to exist in a connection state (S10). The pump cooperative control module performs the drive of the fuel cell coolant pump more preferentially compared to the drive of the air conditioning coolant pump. The pump cooperative control module stops the drive of the air conditioning coolant pump (S18) when the amount of air conditioning coolant current reaches a flow demand by the drive of both sides.    USE - Cooperative control system for fuel cell and air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - Cooperative control of fuel cell coolant pump and air conditioning coolant pump can be performed, and improvement of fuel consumption can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the procedure of pump cooperative control. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Three-way valve is to exist in a connection state (S10)    Air conditioning coolant pump is driven (S12)    Fuel cell coolant pump is driven (S14)    Judgment whether number of revolution exceeds predetermined threshold value rotation speed (S16)    Drive of air conditioning coolant pump is stopped (S18)
NOVELTY - A bulkhead upper frame (14) in front of a radiator (31) includes a front plate (19) and a rear plate (20) joined together at the flanges (23,26) to define a closed cross-sectional shape. Beads (29,30) are formed on the front wall (22) and rear wall (25) of the bulkhead upper frame. The front and rear walls form cooling air inlets (32,33) for the radiator.    USE - Front body structure for vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases cooling efficiency of radiator without drop in vehicle front body rigidity, due to formation of cooling air inlets and adjoining beads at bulkhead upper frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of a vehicle front body structure.    Bulkhead upper frame (14)    Front plate (19)    Rear plate (20)    Front wall (22)    Flanges (23,26)    Rear wall (25)    Beads (29,30)    Radiator (31)    Cooling air inlets (32,33)
NOVELTY - The water generated according to the electro chemical reaction of a fuel cell (2) is made to flow into a tank (11) through an outflow pipe (4). A break device (8) in the fuel-cell vehicle (1) is cooled by the tank.    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water discharged from the fuel-cell can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell vehicle.    Fuel-cell vehicle (1)    Fuel-cell (2)    Outflow pipe (4)    Break device (8)    Tank (11)
NOVELTY - The ceramic circuit board (1) has ceramic substrate (2), metallic-circuit board (3) joined to one surface of ceramic substrate and heat radiation metal plate (4) joined to the other side of ceramic substrate. The ceramic substrate has a thickness (Dc) of 0.32 mm or less. The metallic-circuit board thickness (Dm1) and heat radiation metal plate thickness (Dm2) satisfies a specific relation. The inductance of ceramic circuit board is 7.5 nH or less.    USE - Ceramic circuit board for semiconductor module of direct cooling or indirect cooling structure (both claimed) for vehicles such as electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel-cell vehicles, and industrial machines.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic circuit board has reduced heat resistance, inductance and improved capacity. The module structure formed using the ceramic circuit board has high speed operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ceramic circuit board has ceramic substrate, metallic-circuit board joined to one surface of ceramic substrate and heat radiation metal plate joined to the other side of ceramic substrate. The inductance of ceramic circuit board is 7.5 nH or less. The ceramic substrate has a thickness (Dc) of 0.32 mm or less. The metallic-circuit board thickness (Dm1) and heat radiation metal plate thickness (Dm2) satisfies the relation: Dcgreater than or equal to ((Dm1)+(Dm2))/20. The ceramic substrate contains silicon nitride, magnesium oxide and oxides of 3a group element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of module of direct cooling structure.    Ceramic circuit board (1)    Ceramic substrate (2)    Metallic-circuit board (3)    Heat radiation metal plate (4)    Heat radiating component (5)
NOVELTY - Ion supply source of an anode and/or a cathode is short circuited. Ion from ion supply source is doped in anode and/or cathode, and anode and cathode are short circuited. The doped ion is moved between anode and cathode, and electrical storage device having anode and cathode is manufactured. The cathode contains graphite and easily graphitized carbon material. The anode contains vanadium oxide and electroconductive material.    USE - Manufacture of electrical storage device used for electrical vehicles, electric wheel chair, hybrid vehicles, solar power generation apparatus, wind powered electric generation apparatus, domestic electrical appliances and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device having improved productivity is economically manufactured. The doping time of ion with respect to anode and cathode is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph explaining relationship between doping time and doping rate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery module has the spacers (5) provided with the curved structures (50,51) bent along the length direction, that are directly attached to a battery cell (3) through a pressure plate. The spacers have an edge with a pressure portion (52), and other end with the pressure portions (54,55) that are isolated along the length direction by forming a gap (53). The curved structures of the spacer elastically deforms from the cell by the application of the thrust formed due to the elastic forces that are generated when a spacer is separated from the pressure plate.    USE - Battery module for use in hybrid vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in motor vehicle, wind powered electricity generation apparatus, solar power generation apparatus and fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The problem due to the hysteresis characteristics of the spacer is prevented. The cooling capability, vibration proof and pressure resistant performance of the battery module are improved. The size, weight and cost of the battery module are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective, top, front and rear views of the spacer of the battery module.    Spacer (5)    Curved structures (50,51)    Curved portions (51a,51b)    Pressure portions (52,54,55)    Gap (53)
NOVELTY - The method involves carrying out shaping postheat treatment of lithium ion-conductive glass like solid electrolyte to sheet form. A solid electrolyte layer (20) is clamped between positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (30).    USE - Method for manufacture of lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte sheet used for solid secondary battery e.g. lithium cell. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic use electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline solid electrolyte is heat processed so that crystalline solid electrolyte sheet with excellent ionic conductivity can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of solid secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - The system has a measuring device which measures the time required for heating up a fuel cell to initial temperature of fuel cell. A control apparatus reduces the amount of water in the fuel cell, when the measured time exceeds the predetermined time.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and various moving-structures such as vessel, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation of the fuel cell is stabilized efficiently after the completion of the warming-up of fuel cell, by the provision of the control apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell starting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the processing of start-up of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a controller for grasping the convergence temperature of an oxidizing agent gas flow path and determining the completion of the warming up of a fuel cell. The controller makes the fuel cell temperature increase above the fuel cell temperature at the time of grasping the convergence temperature when the calculated convergence temperature is below a predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the discharge path after the completion of the warming up operation is prevented by increasing fuel cell temperature when the calculated convergence temperature is below a predetermined temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the anti-icing control operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An oxidizing agent gas discharge flow-path temperature determination unit determines the convergence temperature of oxidizing agent gas discharge flow-path, after electric power generation start of fuel cell. An oxidizing agent gas flow-rate control unit raises flow-rate of oxidizing agent gas rather than flow rate at time of determination of convergence temperature when calculated convergence temperature is below predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent gas from fuel cell is discharged to exterior of fuel cell system before gas falls to freezing temperature so that freezing discharge path after start of electric power generation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the anti-icing control processing of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The waste gas dilution device (20) has a waste gas inlet tube (50) and a gas inlet tube (60) for dilution that are inserted into a dilution container (40). An outer periphery heat insulating material (22), an one side end surface heat insulating material (24) and an other side end surface heat insulating material (26) cover the outer periphery, one side end surface and other side end surface of the dilution container respectively.    USE - Waste gas dilution device for diluting and exhausting waste gas of fuel cell (claimed) in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dilution device enables to fully exhibit the performance under low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the dilution device when viewed from the upper surface of the dilution device.    Waste gas dilution device (20)    Outer periphery heat insulating material (22)    One side end surface heat insulating material (24)    Other side end surface heat insulating material (26)    Dilution container (40)    Waste gas inlet tube (50)    Gas inlet tube for dilution (60)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a heat exchanger (34) including heat exchange unit that is arranged in discharge path (31) of oxidizing gas from fuel cell (1). A fuel cell coolant pipe (60) is thermally connected to the heat exchange unit, so that heat from oxidizing gas is discharged to fuel cell coolant flowing through the pipe.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, portable electric power generation device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By discharging the heat of the oxidizing gas to fuel cell coolant, the heat exchange unit can be heated at an early stage and occlusion state of heat exchanger can be eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Discharge path (31)    Heat exchanger (34)    Fan (35)    Fuel cell coolant pipe (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting locating pin into manifold holes (112,113,116,117) to position a separator (100), using positioning mechanism. The fuel gas and oxidizing-agent gas are circulated through manifold holes. The movable pins (156-158) that are spaced apart with respect to a reference pin (155) are included in the locating pin.    USE - Method for manufacturing fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell used in motor vehicle, non-commercial portable devices, mobile telephone, emergency use apparatus, leisure apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since locating pins are inserted into manifold holes, the size of separator is reduced with increase in power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the positioning mechanism in manufacturing apparatus of fuel cell.    Separator (100)    Short-side portion (102)    Manifold holes (112,113,116,117)    Reference pin (155)    Movable pins (156-158)
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst contains alloy of platinum, ruthenium and molybdenum supported by holder which consists of carbon. The equivalent ratio of molybdenum with respect to sum of equivalent of platinum, ruthenium and molybdenum is 14% or less.    USE - Anode catalyst for membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell used as power supply for electronic device (all claimed) such as personal computer, liquid crystal projector including but not limited to global positioning system terminal, facsimile, ink-jet printer, laser printer, electronic book display, liquid crystal display monitor apparatus, personal digital assistant and mobile telephone, and electric vehicle and automatic guided vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode catalyst reduces overvoltage of fuel cell, and improves electromotive force and current density of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the single cell structure of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Housing (1a,1b)    Fuel supply portion (2a)    Oxidizing agent supply portion (2b)    Anode (3a)    Cathode (3b)
NOVELTY - A clamping structure (36) clamping an electrode assembly, has fuel-gas supply holes (38a) and waste gas discharge holes (38b) to supply and discharge fuel gas and waste gas towards and away from anode (24) in the form of shower, respectively. A ring-shaped sealing portion (44) provided at peripheral side of clamping structure, suppresses discharge of fuel and waste gas from peripheral portion of clamping structure. A waste gas discharge communication hole (50) is formed at waste gas discharge portion (48) connected to clamping structure through bridge.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables equalizing the concentration of fuel gas and waste gas in the inside of electrode plane hence current-density distribution in electrode plane is made uniform thus improving electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of fuel cell.    Anode (24)    Clamping structure (36)    Fuel-gas supply hole (38a)    Waste gas discharge hole (38b)    Sealing structure (44)    Waste gas discharge portion (48)    Waste gas discharge communicating hole (50)
NOVELTY - An anode mix (12) is obtained by dispersing anode active material into a solvent which consists of an aqueous alkali solution. The anode mix is coated on the surface of a collector (11) which consists of aluminum, and dried, to obtain anode plate. The aqueous alkali solution contains aluminum ion and lithium ion. The aqueous alkali solution is lithium hydroxide aqueous solution. The anode active material consists of lithium nickel complex oxide as lithium oxide compound.    USE - Manufacture of anode plate for lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode plate is free from generation of bubble and density non-uniformity in anode mix. The lithium ion secondary cell has stable characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing showing the manufacturing method of anode plate.    Collector (11)    Anode mix (12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack control apparatus has a controller for acquiring the cell voltage of each battery of a battery pack. A controller selectively operates switches for selecting the battery for supplying current based on the acquired cell voltage of each battery. The controller determines the battery for regeneration among multiple batteries of the battery pack based on the cell voltage of each battery and performs revival of the determined battery for regeneration.    USE - Battery pack control apparatus for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The selection of the battery for supplying current and the battery for regeneration is performed efficiently by the controller based on the acquired cell voltage of each battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the battery output control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An air compressor (12) supplies air to the air electrode of a fuel cell (10). A piping (56) for air conditioner connects the air compressor and a heating unit (50), such that a portion of the air supplied from the air compressor is guided into the to-be-air conditioned room such as vehicle interior from the heating unit.    USE - Fuel cell system used as drive source for vehicle and for air conditioning interior of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient heating by the heating unit and efficient cooling of the vehicle interior is enabled with the air supplied from the air compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Air compressor (12)    Cooling water system (26)    Heating unit (50)    Piping (56)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a core (17) and electrically-insulated electrode sheets wound on the core. The core has an exposed portion which is not wound with the electrode sheets.    USE - Battery, such as lithium ion battery, is used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents inhibition of supply of stable electric power which is caused by inclination of temperature distribution of core material and temperature rise of entire electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion battery.    Electrode group (11)    Core (17)    Anode (40)    Cathode (41)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - The micro processing oneshot valve has a low melting point metallic material (102) welded to a surface of a silicon substrate (100) by plugging up a channel (101) penetrating into the substrate. A copper layer (103) is formed between the low melting point metallic material and a silicon substrate. An adhesive layer (104) is formed between the silicon substrate and the copper layer.    USE - Temperature sensitive type microprocessing one shot valve for use in e.g. fuel cell, lab on-chip, liquid-sending start mechanism of smart micro pill, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The open temperature of valve is set easily and size of the structure is reduced. The welding strength of the channel formed in silicon substrate is improved by low melting pint metallic material. The manufacturing cost is reduced and the attachment of the heater is simplified by using the micro processing technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of temperature sensitive type micro processing oneshot valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the temperature sensitive type micro processing one shot valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silicon substrate (100)    Channel (101)    Low melting point metallic material (102)    Copper layer (103)    Adhesive layer (104)
NOVELTY - The glass ceramic contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur. The solid phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of the glass ceramic has a peak resulting from a crystal in a position 90.9plus minus 0.4 ppm and 86.5plus minus 0.4 ppm. The ratio of crystal in the glass ceramic is 50-100 mol%. The amount of lithium-phosphorus-sulfide in the glass ceramic is 10 mol% or less.    USE - Glass ceramic used as solid electrolyte for lithium-ion secondary battery used for two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable electronic device and electric-power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The glass ceramic has high ion-conductive property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The glass ceramic contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur. The solid phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of the glass ceramic has a peak resulting from a crystal in a position 90.9plus minus 0.4 ppm and 86.5plus minus 0.4 ppm. The ratio of crystal in the glass ceramic is 50-100 mol%. The amount of lithium-phosphorus-sulfide (Li4P2S6) in the glass ceramic is 10 mol% or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of glass ceramic.
NOVELTY - The arrangement structure has a raising or lowering mechanism that is provided in the loading-chamber accommodating portion formed in a floor panel (1). The raising or lowering mechanism has a guide bar (16) and a ball-bushing (19) for raising or lowering the auxiliary machine.    USE - Arrangement structure for arranging auxiliary machine such as battery mounted on vehicle. Can also be used for arranging auxiliary machine such as battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, audiovisual apparatus, and blower apparatus for rear airconditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The load can be accommodated in the loading-chamber accommodating portion in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the auxiliary machine arrangement structure.    Floor panel (1)    Guide bar (16)    Drive arm (17)    Ball-bushing (19)    Wire (22)
NOVELTY - An anode active material consisting of a lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex-oxide powder is obtained by mixing a titanium compound and a lithium compound with a nickel-cobalt complex oxide or nickel-cobalt compound hydroxide, baking the obtained mixture at 650-850degrees C in oxygen atmosphere, water-washing the obtained powder, filtering, and drying. The nickel-cobalt complex oxide is obtained by baking nickel-cobalt compound hydroxide at 300-500degrees C.    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries (both claimed), such as lithium ion secondary cells, used in portable electronic devices, such as mobile telephones and notebook computers, and for electric-power storage, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides anode active material having excellent heat stability and safety. The obtained anode active material provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries having high charge-and-discharge characteristics and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material consisting of a lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex-oxide powder is obtained by mixing a titanium compound and a lithium compound with a nickel-cobalt complex oxide or nickel-cobalt compound hydroxide, baking the obtained mixture at 650-850degrees C in oxygen atmosphere, water-washing the obtained powder, filtering, and drying. The nickel-cobalt complex oxide is obtained by baking nickel-cobalt compound hydroxide at 300-500degrees C. The lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide is of formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2, where x is 0.1-0.21, y is 0.01-0.05, and z is -0.05 to 0.1. An ammonium-ion supply component is used as the complex agent. The titanium compound is titanium dioxide of rutile and/or anatase type. The lithium compound is lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and/or their hydrates.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell generates power due to an electrochemical reaction between fuel gas supplied to an anode-side electrode and oxidation gas supplied to a cathode-side electrode. An ECU estimates hydrogen concentration in the fuel gas supplied to the anode-side electrode from an estimated value of non-hydrogen (NH) partial pressure. The ECU changes the estimation method of hydrogen concentration based on the driving state.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of measurement of the hydrogen concentration of the anode-side electrode is improved. The driving range of the vehicle is increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the relationship between driving state and NH partial pressure estimated value according to progress of time immediately after starting to just before starting.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery pack structure has intake packages (32,42) and exhaust packages (33,43) arranged between battery packs (30,40) in direction offset to overlapping direction of battery packs. The exhaust ducts (52,57) are connected to the battery pack sides facing the backseat of vehicle.    USE - Battery pack structure for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The mounting property of battery pack stacked up and down can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack mounted in the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Instrument panel (15)    Battery packs (30,40)    Intake passages (32,42)    Exhaust passages (33,43)    Exhaust ducts (52,57)
NOVELTY - An electro-conductive sound absorbing material (20) is positioned around the flow path (18) of used gas in inside of a metal muffler shell (12). An intermediate stainless-steel material (24) is positioned between the muffler shell and the sound absorbing material. The intermediate stainless-steel material has a corrosion potential value lying between the corrosion potential value of muffler shell and the corrosion potential value of the sound absorbing material.    USE - Muffler for fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion rate of muffler is reduced, hence the muffler can be used for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the muffler.    Muffler shell (12)    Gas flow path (18)    Sound absorbing material (20)    Sound absorbing material mounting stand (22)    Intermediate stainless-steel material (24)
NOVELTY - A cooling water path (6) passes cooling water for cooling the oxidizing agent gas humidifier (21) which humidifies the oxidizing gas supplied to the fuel cell (11), and fuel-gas humidifier (20) which humidifies supplied fuel gas. The cooling water path contacts with the fuel gas humidifier.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle and fuel cell co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The stable driving of the fuel cell system is achieved while improving the efficiency. The size and cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the humidifier.    Cooling water path (6)    Fuel cell (11)    Fuel gas humidifier (20)    Oxidizing agent gas humidifier (21)    Inside end plate (64)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (1) has anode (3) containing active materials (A,B,C). The active material (A) (in weight%) (30-50) contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide having space-group R-3m. The active material (B) (30-50) contains lithium-nickel-cobalt complex oxide having space-group R-3m. The active material (C) (20-35) contains lithium-manganese complex oxide having space-group Fd-3m.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used for mobile telephones, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has excellent safety and lifetime characteristics with high-energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has anode containing active materials (A,B,C). The active material (A) (in weight%) (30-50) contains lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide having space-group R-3m. The active material (B) (30-50) contains lithium-nickel-cobalt complex oxide having space-group R-3m. The active material (C) (20-35) contains lithium-manganese complex oxide having space-group Fd-3m. The lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide is of formula: LixNiaCobMncM1dO2. The lithium-nickel-cobalt complex oxide is of formula: LiyNieCofM2gO2. The lithium-manganese complex oxide is of formula: LizMnhM3iO2, where x, y and z is 0.9-1, a, b and c is 0.2-0.4, d and g is 0-0.1, e is 0.7-0.9, f and i is 0-0.2, h is 1.7-2, a+b+c+d and e+f+g is 1, z+h+i is 3, and M1, M2 and M3 is metal(s) excluding nickel, cobalt and manganese.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Cathode (3)    Anode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery cover (7)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus unit (10A) has a ventilation fan (12) that cools an electrical storage module (13). The exhaust gas from the electrical storage module is released through an exhaust pipe (14). An external air mixing apparatus (14A) including several through holes (102) is positioned in the exhaust pipe, for mixing external air with exhaust gas to reduce the temperature of exhaust gas.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus unit like capacitor and battery such as nickel cadmium battery, lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery, for motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environment of guest room is improved and hence passenger does not feel discomfort even if exhaust gas is released into the guest room of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage apparatus unit.    Electrical storage apparatus unit (10A)    Ventilation fan (12)    Electrical storage module (13)    Exhaust pipe (14)    External air mixing apparatus (14A)    Through hole (102)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode plate includes an expanded grid (1) provided with an open frame structure (2) and lattice square portions (3) filled with a negative-electrode active material. The reaction utilization factor of the negative-electrode active material made is less than or equal to 32 percent. The electrode face-to-face dimension of a positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate is made greater than or equal to 1.20 millimeter.    USE - Control valve type lead storage battery used in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents internal short circuit and rapid reduction of battery capacity. Eliminates the need for bag-like separator, thus reducing number of parts and manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of expanded grid.    Expanded grid (1)    Frame structure (2)    Lattice square portions (3)    Current-collecting ear (4)
NOVELTY - A sampling unit is configured to sample the terminal voltage of a battery for voltage detection unit according to the completion of charging of the battery. An inflection point detection unit calculates the time of change of variation of terminal voltage calculated by a sampling unit set to maximum as an inflection point. An open circuit voltage detection unit calculates the open circuit voltage of the battery from inflection point calculated by inflection point detection unit.    USE - Open circuit voltage detector for charging state detection apparatus mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures correct detection of the open circuit voltage even if dark current exists after completion of charging since open circuit voltage detector calculates the open circuit voltage of battery based on the inflection point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an open circuit voltage detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the relationship of the terminal voltage of a battery and the elapsed time after ignition-off in case dark current exists. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve element (40) comprising high and low pressure action surfaces (P1,P2), which is shifted between open and close positions using an electromagnetic coil. A valve seat (11) provided between main and auxiliary flow paths (R1,R2), is selectively contacted with a valve element. The action surfaces are set to offset the high and low pressures respectively at the primary and secondary flow paths, during separation of the valve element from the valve seat.    USE - Valve mounted in vessel accommodating high-pressure fluid such as hydrogen gas, etc., used in fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the valve mounted in vessel accommodating high-pressure fluid can be reduced. Uninterrupted valve opening is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views depicting the opening and closing of the high-pressure fluid valve.    Valve seat (11)    Valve element (40)    High pressure action surface (P1)    Low pressure action surface (P2)    Main flow path (R1)    Auxiliary flow path (R2)
NOVELTY - The charging system (100) has a direct current (DC) power supply (101), plate-shaped electrode (102) contacting a contactor (88) in a motor drive system, and a plate shaped electrode (103) contacting a contactor (89). The direct current from DC power supply is supplied to an ultra capacitor (84) in the motor drive system through the plate shaped electrodes (102,103) and contactors (88,89).    USE - Charging system for charging direct current (DC) power supply of motor drive system of vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The DC power supply of the motor drive system can be charged easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Polyphase constant current inverter (2)    Polyphase constant current motor (3)    Ultra capacitor (84)    Contactors (88,89)    Charging system (100)    DC power supply (101)    Plate shaped electrodes (102,103)
NOVELTY - The temperature management system has several thermal fuses (3) fixed to each battery cell (2). A control apparatus (4) is connected to the thermal fuse connected in series. The thermal fuse is melted when temperature of the battery cell is higher than the temperature of 50-60degrees c. The control apparatus disconnects the electric line for supplying electric power to the battery (1).    USE - Temperature management system of battery for use in electric motor of vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in industrial vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid car, robot for amusement, construction machine, residence, factory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the battery can be sensed. The temperature management system of the battery can be achieved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the temperature management system of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Battery cell (2)    Thermal fuse (3)    Control apparatus (4)    Charger (5)
NOVELTY - A voltage sensor (13) detects voltage between terminals of smoothing capacitor (C2). The system main relay (SMRP) connected in series with the resistor (R1) connected between battery (B1) and ground line (SL), is made non-conducting at the time of conduction of system main relay (SMRG). The control apparatus (30) acquires voltage value (VH1) from sensor while making relay (SMRG) non-conducting based on stop instruction and acquires value (VH1) according to start instruction. The temperature of the resistor is estimated based on the acquired voltage values.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of resistor can be estimated correctly and power supply device can be started immediately thus convenience of user can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage sensor (13)    Control apparatus (30)    Battery (B1)    Smoothing capacitor (C2)    Resistor (R1)    Ground line (SL)    System main relays (SMRG,SMRP)    Voltage values (VH1,VH2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a compact (3) formed by mixture of two different types of substances which exhibit rectification characteristics at interface. The positive current collection layer (4) and the negative current collection layer (6) are formed on respective surfaces of the compact. The positive terminal (1) and the negative terminal (2) are made to contact with the compact through the positive current collection layer and the negative current collection layer respectively.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in electric vehicle and robot used in disaster relief and health care applications. Can also be used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone and notebook personal computer (PC) etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage apparatus has excellent charging-discharging characteristics and electrical storage capacitance by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrical storage apparatus.    Positive terminal (1)    Negative terminal (2)    Compact (3)    Positive current collection layer (4)    Positive collector (5)    Negative current collection layer (6)    Negative collector (7)    Case (8)    Electrical storage element (9)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) is treated by oxidation after carrying out hydrophilic processing. The quantity of hydrophilic group is more before the oxidation treatment. The oxidation treatment is carried out using oxidizing agent chosen from ozone gas, hydrogen-peroxide solution and warm water.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) used for power supply in mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicles and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The separator in the fuel cell suppresses the water content and maintains the electric power generation performance of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator; and    (2) manufacturing apparatus of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of separator.    Separator (1)    Separator main component (10)    Reactive-gas flow path (12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) comprises a duct lower unit (40) provided in upper portion of a fan opening (32) formed in the upper surface of a cooling fan. A relay duct for guiding cooling air to a battery stack (20) from fan is arranged integrally with the duct lower unit. A duct opening is formed in the center of the duct lower unit corresponding to the fan opening.    USE - Battery pack for use in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise generated by the turbulent flow of air supplied and exhausted between fan opening and battery stack is reduced, without using reinforcement structures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery pack in state upper case is removed.    Battery pack (10)    Inlet port (16)    Battery stack (20)    Fan opening (32)    Duct lower unit (40)
NOVELTY - An injector (35) which adjusts the upstream side gas state in a hydrogen supply path (31), has an electromagnetic shut-off valve with a valve portion isolated from a valve seat, when an electromagnetic force is applied. A controller (4) repeatedly performs opening and closing of the valve when valve abnormality during which the valve does not return from an open state to a closed state is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system used in e.g. vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, fixed electric power generation system installed in residence, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By repeating the opening and closing of the shut-off valve in the injector when the valve does not return from an open state to a closed state, the stuck state of the valve can be released easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Controller (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply path (31)    Injector (35)    Exhaust valve (37)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a control apparatus which performs drive control of variable-gas supply apparatus used for adjusting the upstream-gas state of the supply flow path. The control apparatus opens the exhaust valve provided in the off-gas flow paths which discharges fuel gas emitted by fuel cell to outside, while closing the main stop valve of the fuel-supply source, when abnormality in valve opening of variable gas supply apparatus is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in moving object such as fuel-cell vehicle, robot, vessel, aircraft, etc., and for use as power generation of building, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High pressure state in the downstream flow path of variable gas supply apparatus at the time of abnormality in valve opening of variable gas supply apparatus can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing chart explaining valve-opening abnormal stop control process in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) is provided with an off-gas inflow path (72-1) for introducing the cathode off-gas discharged from the fuel cell. A cathode off-gas outflow path (72-2) is provided for discharging the cathode off-gas after exchanging the oxidation gas and moisture content, from a humidification module (76). The humidification module is provided with a scavenging-air processing mechanism (80) between the cathode off-gas flow paths (72-1,72-2) for the scavenging-air process of the cathode off-gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric motor vehicle for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The foreign material that stopped in the humidification module after the cell reaction can be removed reliably so that the malfunction with respect to the humidification module can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Cathode off-gas inflow path (72-1)    Cathode off-gas outflow path (72-2)    Humidification module (76)    Scavenging-air processing mechanism (80)
NOVELTY - The exhaust pipe (100A) has a tubular pipe (120A) whose obstruction end (160A) is provided in vehicle front side and opening end in vehicle rear side. The pipe (120A) has an opening (180A) separated at predetermined distance from the obstruction end. The ends of a pipe (140A) are connected to the opening (180A) and a fuel cell stack (200) respectively.    USE - Exhaust pipe for fuel cell mounted vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawing), two-wheeled motor vehicle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The backflow of condensed water from the exhaust pipe is prevented and hence electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell mounted vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an schematic view of the exhaust pipe. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust pipe (100A)    Pipes (120A,140A)    Obstruction end of pipe (160A)    Opening (180A)    Fuel cell stack (200)
NOVELTY - The slits (16a,17a,17b) are formed in positive and negative electrode collectors (16,17) and strip shaped portions (16b,17d,17e) are formed. The cylindrical electrode terminal (16c) is formed by turning the strip shaped portion.    USE - Cell manufacturing method for battery pack and electrical storage apparatus (both claimed) such as electrical-double-layer capacitor. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The formation position of terminal can be changed by changing the length of slit and the cell can be manufactured efficiently. Heat generation due to current concentration in terminal portion can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of electrode terminal manufacturing process.    Positive electrode collector (16)    Slits (16a,17a,17b)    Positive electrode strip shaped portion (16b)    Cylindrical positive electrode terminal (16c)    Negative electrode collector (17)    Cylindrical negative electrode terminal (17c)    Negative electrode strip shaped portions (17d,17e)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive container (12) accommodating sodium as negative electrode material and the electroconductive container (13) accommodating sulfur as positive electrode material, are joined to either surfaces of a solid electrolyte board (11). A negative electrode terminal (16) is electrically connected to a negative electrode pattern (18) through a conductive pattern formed in the inside of the solid electrolyte board.    USE - Sodium sulfur battery for electrical power storage system used in factory, buildings, home, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The containers accommodating negative electrode material and positive electrode material are joined to both surfaces of solid electrolyte board, and hence the cost is reduced and reliability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of sodium sulfur battery.    Solid electrolyte board (11)    Front surface (11a)    Rear surface (11b)    Containers (12,13)    Negative electrode terminal (16)    Negative electrode pattern (18)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery comprises a positive electrode having a collector and anode mix. The anode mix contains a positive electrode active material, an electric conductive material and a binder containing activated carbon such that the density of the anode mix is 2.2g/cc or more. The pore for activated carbon with diameter 20 angstrom has a pore volume of 0.4cc/g or less. The pore volume ratio of pore having diameter less than 20 angstrom and the pore having diameter 20 angstrom or more is 15% or more.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool. Can also be used in personal computer, mobile telephone, portable card, wrist watch, camera, cordless telephone, video camera, calculator, copier, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance can be reduced and the output characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Separator (5)    Gasket (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a supply flow path (22) for supplying hydrogen gas to a fuel cell (2) and a circular flow path (23) for circulating the hydrogen off gas discharged from the fuel cell to supply flow path. An ejector (24) provided in the connection link of the supply and circular flow paths, sprays the mixed gas containing hydrogen and hydrogen off gasses from an exit nozzle. A control unit (5) controls the exit nozzle of the ejector by adjusting gas pressure of the fuel cell when the impurity found in fuel cell is needed to be discharged outside.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle. Can also be used in robot, moving vessel, aircraft and building.    ADVANTAGE - The impurities such as generated water that is found inside the fuel cell is discharged efficiently by controlling the ejector and the gas pressure of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purge method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (5)    Supply flow path (22)    Circular flow path (23)    Ejector (24)
NOVELTY - A motor drive control unit (10) performs drive control of motor (6) which drives impeller (5) of compressor (1). A heat radiation unit (12) thermally radiates the heat generated in motor drive control unit. A gas flow route (21) is provided in gas inlet of compressor. A gas outflow path (22) is provided in gas flow exit of the compressor. The heat radiation unit protrudes in path of gas flow entry route or gas outflow path.    USE - Compressing device used for fuel cell cooling of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling effect, and reduces size of compressing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of compressing device.    Compressor (1)    Impeller (5)    Motor (6)    Motor drive control unit (10)    Heat radiation unit (12)    Gas flow route (21)    Gas outflow path (22)
NOVELTY - A motor (56) starts an engine (58) using electric power supplied from high voltage battery. A bidirectional 42 volts type DC/DC converter (20) is provided between the high voltage battery (12) and 42 volts type battery (22). A control unit (40) performs operation control of 42 volts type DC/DC converter according to detection temperature of temperature sensor.    USE - Power supply system used for providing electric power to motor of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to supply sufficient electric power for load, and improves ability in starting of engine of hybrid vehicle at low temperature. Expands capacitance of low voltage power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the power supply system structure of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High voltage battery (12)    Bidirectional 42 volts type DC/DC converter (20)    42 volts type battery (22)    Control unit (40)    Motor (56)    Engine (58)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power supply device comprising multiple secondary batteries (1) incorporated in a battery box (2). The battery box has vertical frame rods (3) positioned in the vehicle rear surface and the upper horizontal rod (4A) and lower horizontal rod (4B) that are connected to the upper and lower ends of vertical frame rods. The upper horizontal rod and lower horizontal rod are mutually connected through a connection bolt (5) penetrating the battery box (2).    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The destruction of the power supply device due to crashing is prevented effectively by using simple structure. The shock-resistant intensity and safety are improved at low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section perspective view of the power supply device in the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Battery box (2)    Vertical-frame rod (3)    Upper horizontal rod (4A)    Lower horizontal rod (4B)    Connection bolt (5)
NOVELTY - A concave portion is formed (S1) as gas flow path in the surface of a substrate containing titanium or its alloy. A noble metal layer with thickness of 2 nm or more and containing ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum and/or gold is formed (S2) on the substrate surface by plasma chemical vapor deposition method. The formed layer is heated (S3) under predetermined heating temperature and predetermined oxygen partial pressure, and a separator is produced.    USE - Manufacture of separator for fuel cells (both claimed) used for mobile telephones, personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator having favorable corrosion resistance and electroconductivity is manufactured with improved productivity. The noble metal layer has favorable adhesiveness and low contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacture of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Concave portion formation process (S1)    Noble metal layer formation process (S2)    Heating process (S3)
NOVELTY - A concave portion is formed (S1) as gas flow path in the surface of a substrate containing titanium or its alloy. An organic solvent containing chloride of noble metals such as ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, platinum and/or gold is applied (S2) on the substrate surface. The coating is heated (S3) to form island-like crystals comprising noble metals, and a separator is produced.    USE - Manufacture of separator for fuel cells (both claimed) used for mobile telephones, personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has favorable corrosion resistance and electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacture of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Formation process (S1)    Application process (S2)    Heating process (S3)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has space retainer board (40) in gap between cells arranged along preset direction. The board has press convex portion (42) which is pressed on container side wall (52) and non-contact concave portion (44) that does not contact container side wall. A gap filling sheet (90) inserted between container side wall and electrode assembly (80) has flat surface (92) which opposes the electrode assembly and corrugated structure including convex and concave portions (96,98) in surface opposing container side wall.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The form of electrode assembly can be maintained while ensuring heat dissipation and stabilizing battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the cell container.    Space retainer board (40)    Press convex portion (42)    Non-contact concave portion (44)    Container side wall (52)    Electrode assembly (80)    Gap filling sheet (90)    Flat surface (92)    Convex portion (96)    Concave portion (98)
NOVELTY - The cellulose polymer and lithium transition-metal oxide used as anode active material are mixed in aqueous medium to prepare composition for forming anode active material layer. The composition is coated to anode collector and anode active material layer is formed on surface of collector. The composition is maintained for a period under low oxygen atmosphere in which oxygen partial pressure is lower than inside atmosphere. Thus, method for manufacturing anode is carried out. The lithium transition-metal oxide is lithium nickel-group oxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing anode for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures anode economically. The lithium secondary battery using the anode is manufactured stably with high quality, and improved capacity, output and internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows graph illustrating influence of storage conditions and storing time on internal resistance of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a voltage sensor (58) that detects the open circuit voltage of a fuel cell (10). A control unit (64) enables the drying operation of the fuel cell when an abnormality existing in an electrolyte film of the fuel cell is detected based on the open circuit voltage of the fuel cell. The control unit determines the presence of abnormality of the electrolyte film when the detected open circuit voltage of the fuel cell is varied even after the drying operation of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can reliably determine the abnormality of the electrolyte film of the fuel cell. Thus the damage and deterioration of the electrolyte film can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Motor generator (12)    Humidifier (32)    Voltage sensor (58)    Control unit (64)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a coolant inlet port (53a) and a coolant exit port (53b) provided with respect to the coolant flow path (48). A heater is provided such that the heating amount to the coolant exit side is more than that of coolant inlet side.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell used in vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane, robot and fixed electric power generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature adjustment is performed efficiently so that the temperature of the anode side does not become lower than that of the cathode side in an edge portion of cell and the voltage fall of the edge portion of cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Single cell (2)    Coolant flow path (48)    Coolant inlet port (53a)    Coolant exit port (53b)
NOVELTY - The separator (122) has several oxidation-gas flow paths (126a,126b) provided with bent portions (140b,140d) comprising several unification regions where the adjacent gas flow paths are joined together. The numbers of flow paths provided at outer and inner peripheral regions of the bent portions are different from one another.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in gas flow rate can be achieved at the downstream side of the oxidation-gas flow paths.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gas flow paths of separator.    Oxidation-gas supply manifold (32)    Oxidation-gas discharge manifold (34)    Separator (122)    Oxidation-gas flow paths (126a,126b)    Bent portions (140b,140d)
NOVELTY - A connecting terminal (27,28) receives a fixed charging voltage for charging a secondary battery. The charging voltage is applied to the secondary battery during a voltage application period, while a predetermined limiting current is supplied during a current limiting period. A pulse electric current charging control unit (222) performs a pulse charging by repeating by turns the voltage application period and the electric current limiting period based on the charging voltage received with the connecting terminal.    USE - Battery pack for battery mounting apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, hybrid car, portable personal computer, or digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Pulse charging can be performed by battery pack side based on charging voltage output from charging device, without stopping charging operation of charging device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a charging system; and    (2) a charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery system using the charging method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery system (1)    Battery pack (2)    Charging device (3)    Connecting terminal (27,28)    Pulse electric current charging control unit (222)
NOVELTY - The electrode (12,13) has gaseous-diffusion layer (18) and catalyst layer (17) arranged to a surface of gaseous-diffusion layer. The catalyst layer consists of platinum-group-metal microparticles arranged to surface of holder. The microparticles have particle size of 2 nm or less.    USE - Electrode for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, and for batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is economical and has stable flow of electric charge in catalyst layer. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell using the electrode has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Fuel electrode (12)    Oxidizing electrode (13)    Catalyst layer (17)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (18)
NOVELTY - An air supply piping system (2A) supplies the air as an oxidation gas to a fuel cell (10). An air off gas leading out pipe line (2B) guides the air off gas discharged from the fuel cell. A control apparatus (5) regulates so as to directly discharge in a heating object chamber (R) a part of the air off gas guided by the air off gas leading out pipe line.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhaust heat of fuel cell can be effectively used, and interior of heating object chamber can be efficiently heated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air supply piping system (2A)    Air off gas leading out pipe line (2B)    Control apparatus (5)    Fuel cell (10)    Heating object chamber (R)
NOVELTY - The temperature of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is set to maximum value when the standard deviation of cell voltage increases by increasing the gas dew point. The temperature of fuel cell is set to minimum value when the standard deviation of cell voltage decreases by decreasing the gas dew point, so that the gas inlet dew point at the time of starting is made into maximum allowable water quantity.    USE - Fuel cell system including fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle, business and home-use distributed power supply.    ADVANTAGE - An output improvement and voltage stability of fuel cell can be reconciled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the temperature maximum value defined when the standard deviation of cell voltage increases. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element (20) produces electric power using the heat produced in radiator (13). An electric heat converter (30) heats or cools battery (14) with electric power produced in thermoelectric device.    USE - Battery mounting device for mounting secondary battery used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in internal combustion engine motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature control of secondary battery is achieved with simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for temperature control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (1)    Inverter (12)    Radiator (13)    Battery (14)    Charger (15)    Thermoelectric element (20)    Electric heat converter (30)    Switch unit (40)    Battery management unit (50)
NOVELTY - The concave portion is formed on the surface(s) of a substrate containing titanium or its alloy by distributing gas through gas flow path. The plating-layer comprising noble metals of gold and/or platinum is formed on the substrate by electroplating. The substrate with the plating layer is heat-processed at 300-800degrees C, to form separator. The heat treatment process (S3) forms oxide film containing crystalline titanium oxide.    USE - Manufacture of separator used for fuel cells (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells and family-size fuel cell for portable apparatuses such as mobile telephone, personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides separator with excellent corrosion resistance and reduced contact resistance, in high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Concave-portion formation process (S1)    Plating-layer formation process (S2)    Heat treatment process (S3)
NOVELTY - The cooler (4) cools the air whose temperature is raised by the compressor. The humidifier (5) humidifies the cooled air. The air outlet of the cooler is directly coupled to the air inlet of the humidifier.    USE - Humidifier system for fuel cells. Can also be used for fuel cell vehicle in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the humidification system for fuel cell is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view explaining the structure of after cooler in humidification system for fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooler (4)    Humidifier (5)    Heat exchange portion (41)    Supply gas channel (42)    Gas supply introduction section (44)
NOVELTY - The main body of a negative electrode collector (40) is constituted with a metal. An oxide layer (43) which consists of a metal oxide is formed in a negative electrode active material layer non-formation unit (42). A same characteristic oxide layer is not formed in the negative electrode active material layer formation unit of the negative electrode collector.    USE - Secondary battery for use in vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Surface structure of negative electrode collector can be improved. Output can be maintained, and self discharge can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially broken sectional view of the formation unit of the oxide layer of the negative electrode collector.    Negative electrode collector (40)    Negative electrode active material layer non-formation unit (42)    Oxide layer (43)    Negative electrode active material layer (45)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a plate (23) made of an electroconductive material provided in the top surface side, and the net materials (21,22) integrally formed in the catalyst layers (21c,22c) contacting an electrolyte film. The pore layers (21b,22b) arranged between the net materials and catalyst layers, comprises several mutually connected pores. The pore layers provided with electro conductivity, has a portion and remaining portion of the thickness direction that overlaps and does not overlap with net material respectively in an area which confronts net materials.    USE - Electrode for fuel cell used in electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction that occurs in the net materials is prevented and the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is improved by specifically arranging the pore layers with respect to the net materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a separator of the fuel cell.    Separator (20)    Net materials (21,22)    Pore layers (21b,22b)    Catalyst layers (21c,22c)    Plate (23)
NOVELTY - An outer panel (4) with the vent hole (5) is positioned on the outer side of the frame, connected to the inner vent hole (3) in the thickness direction. A storage chamber (6) accommodates the fuel cell inside the frame. The lower end of the wall above the outer vent hole (5) is located in downward direction of gravity rather than inner vent hole (3) among the outer panel.    USE - Fuel cell case for portable fuel cell system used in vehicle. Can also be used in electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The rain water approaching into the storage chamber can be suppressed. The protection property, sound insulating property and thermal insulation property of the fuel cell case can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell case.    Inner vent hole (3)    Outer vent hole (5)    Storage chamber (6)    Side panel (41)    Ceiling panel (45)
NOVELTY - The system has humidifier (4) which humidifies reactive gas supplied to fuel cell (10). The humidifier is set so that humidification amount in time of starting of fuel cell is reduced rather than the humidification amount in stage other than time of starting.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The flooding is suppressed at the time of starting of fuel cell and favorable electric power generation performance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supply channel (2)    Discharge channel (3)    Humidifier (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Bypass valve (25)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell is arranged in the storage chamber (101) of the housing (100) provided with an inlet port (105). A temperature sensor (600) is provided in the storage chamber of the housing at the vicinity of the inlet port.    USE - Fuel cell system for household and business applications. Can also be used for vehicles, electric machines, and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The outside temperature is favorably detected. The durability of the temperature sensor is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Housing (100)    Storage chamber (101)    Inlet port (105)    Oxidizing agent supply portion (300)    Temperature sensor (600)
NOVELTY - A reformer (2) generates the reforming fluid which contains an active material when the fuel system reforms raw materials and mineral fuel. A fluid passage connects the fuel cell (1) which generates electric power based on the reforming fluid and oxidizing agent fluid which are modified by the reformer. A control unit (500) diagnoses the leak of raw material and mineral fuel in the downstream area of the modification unit (34) in the reformer and the fluid passage.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device and electric machine.    ADVANTAGE - The complication and enlargement of the structure of the fuel cell system are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Reformer (2)    Modification unit (34)    Evaporation unit (36)    Control unit (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the response electric current at the time of applying a sine wave of predetermined frequency to a secondary battery (40) in predetermined state, to compute susceptance or conductance of battery. The dischargeable capacity of the battery is calculated based on computed value of susceptance and conductance.    USE - Method for detecting characteristics of battery such as alkali secondary battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery, lead storage battery and lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The remaining capacity of the battery is detected reliably, by measuring the conductance or susceptance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery characteristic detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery characteristic detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage unit (12)    Response electric current detection unit (16)    Temperature measurement unit (18)    Battery characteristic measurement unit (20)    Secondary battery (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sensor that detects the pressure of the gas supplied to the pressure reduction unit (24), while an adjustment unit adjusts the pressure of the gas supplied to the pressure reduction unit. A controller (30) controls the adjustment unit, when the supply of gas is interrupted by the gas shutoff valve (14), so that the pressure reduction rate of the gas supplied to the pressure reduction unit is less than the predetermined value.    USE - Gas supply apparatus for supplying fuel gas such as hydrogen gas, helium gas (both claimed) for fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in supplying propane gas to fuel cell for domestic electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The sudden pressure reduction of the gas is deteriorated so that the lifetime of the gas supply apparatus is extended.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gas supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pressure vessel (10)    Gas shutoff valve (14)    Gas supply path (20)    Pressure reduction unit (24)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - A cooling circuit (40) is provided in a housing (30) in which to-be-cooled apparatus like an electric motor (12), battery (26), and inverter are accommodated. The coolant is circulated in predetermined order according to the heat generation capability of the to-be-cooled apparatus.    USE - Cooling structure for cooling electric motor and power supply device used in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling structure is integrated in the same housing in which the apparatus to-be-cooled are accommodated so that the cooling effect is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric drive system for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric drive system (10)    Electric motor (12)    Battery (26)    Housing (30)    Coolant circuit (40)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (5) consists of a battery pack main body (5a) and a wheel (5e) attached to the lower side of the battery pack. A battery pack side connector (5c) connects with a vehicle side connector provided in a battery pack holding unit (3), and supplies electricity to an electric vehicle from the battery pack main body. The wheel is provided so as to simultaneously convey the mutually connected battery packs in a state which is not accommodated in the electric vehicle.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Battery is made into removal type, thus freedom degree of carry is ensured. Battery packs can be easily conveyed. Increase in number of components can be suppressed, thus simplification of battery pack can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the state which accommodates the battery pack in the battery pack accommodating unit, and the vehicle rear.    Battery pack holding unit (3)    Battery pack (5)    Battery pack main body (5a)    Battery pack side connector (5c)    Wheel (5e)
NOVELTY - The battery pack accommodation structure has a battery pack accommodation portion (3) consisting of a vehicle side connector connected with a battery pack side connector (5c) of a battery pack (5) consisting of an expandable and contractible handle and a main portion (5a). The battery pack accommodation portion has a slide regulation portion (3a) contacting the handle for performing slide regulation of the battery pack within the battery pack accommodation portion.    USE - Battery pack accommodation structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding movement of the battery pack is regulated in the accommodation state without increasing the number of components and restraining the degree of freedom of carrying the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the accommodation of the battery pack in the vehicle accommodation portion and the vehicle rear portion.    Battery pack accommodation portion (3)    Slide regulation portion (3a)    Battery pack (5)    Main portion (5a)    Battery pack side connector (5c)
NOVELTY - An air conditioner is connected to a blower outlet that blows off towards the front seat side of a vehicle. A switching unit switches the state which flows into a predetermined channel connected to the blower outlet that blows off towards the backseat direction of the vehicle. A control unit regulates the switching unit so that the temperature controlled air flows into the predetermined channel.    USE - Cooling control apparatus for vehicle mounted electric equipment. Uses include but are not limited to secondary battery, capacitor, inverter, direct current (DC) to DC converter.    ADVANTAGE - Battery mounted behind vehicle can be fully cooled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the control structure of the program executed by the electronic control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Detection of operation signal (S200)    Judgment whether face mode is selected by manual mode (S300)    Judgment of existing in face mode (S400)    Computation of battery cooling requirement degree (S600)    Computation of air volume (S700)
NOVELTY - A circular closed-loop conductive foil (53) having predetermined wire width along rotation direction of tire main body is set at inner side surface of tire (50). The internal antenna (77) and external antenna (80) are set inside and in the outer side of tire. The external antenna emits high-frequency magnetic field with respect to tire and makes the conductive foil generate induction alternating current. The internal antenna receives the high-frequency magnetic field from induction alternating current produced in the conductive foil.    USE - Tire for wheel of vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables usage of electric power from batteries and engines of vehicle without worrying about the lifetime and residual electric power of battery used as electric-power sources. Enables detection of pneumatic pressure and temperature of tire with a sufficient precision since high-frequency magnetic field of specific frequency is given to power supply unit and the detection apparatus is driven with the power-supply electric power rectified by power-supply unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electromagnetic wave electric-power feeding system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of vehicle main body and the sectional view of tire. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tire (50)    Circular closed-loop conductive foil (53)    Internal antenna (77)    External antenna (80)    Transmitter-receiver (91)
NOVELTY - The method involves joining a frame (65) and a joint structure (70) by friction stirring welding, and inserting a collar (90) into a through-hole (80) of joint structure, expanded by temperature rise accompanying the friction stirring welding. The diameter of collar is made smaller than the diameter of through-hole.    USE - Method for manufacturing sub-frame for mounting fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collar can be inserted simply and reliably. The separation of collar from joint structure is prevented as the collar is fixed reliably by contraction of through-hole due to fall in temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sub-frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the manufacturing process of sub-frame.    Frame (65)    Joint structure (70)    Through-hole (80)    Collar (90)    Attachment hole (92)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery that supplies power to a heating coil, when generation of dew condensation state in engine is detected by a detector. The temperature of the heating coil is detected at a predetermined time interval based on the operating state of vehicle. The electric power from the battery is supplied to the heating coil, when rated voltage of the heating coil is lower than the rated voltage of the battery.    USE - Dew condensation prevention apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of dew condensation state in the engine is prevented efficiently since the temperature inside the engine is increased by supplying power to the heating coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the dew condensation prevention process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A controller regulates the drive of a motor so that the output torque of the motor becomes lower than the maximum output torque. The controller sets the maximum output torque of the motor to a predetermined torque larger than zero without depending on temperature when a predetermined temperature higher than another predetermined temperature is exceeded.    USE - Temperature protection control apparatus of motor for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of motor can be suppressed without stopping motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature protection control method of a motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph of the relationship between the temperature of a stator coil and the maximum output torque of a motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery management integrated circuit (IC) (122) detects the voltage of a storage battery in the state in which the storage battery is not charged/discharged which is used to calculate the imbalanced degree of SOC. A calculating unit (132) manages the charging/discharging electric current or electric power based on the highest SOC and the lowest SOC computed from the imbalanced degree of SOC.    USE - Storage-battery management apparatus for e.g. hybrid vehicle control apparatus or electric vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/discharging of storage battery is managed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system assembly of hybrid vehicle mounting storage-battery management apparatus.    Storage battery (110)    Battery management IC (122)    Calculating unit (132)    Electric current sensor (140)    Voltage sensor (150)
NOVELTY - A metal vapor deposition electrode stacks a high resistance metal vapor deposition electrode (2) and a low resistance metal vapor deposition electrode (3). An electrode pattern is formed in the metal vapor deposition electrode. The metal vapor deposition electrodes are formed by vapor depositing aluminum.    USE - Metallized film capacitor for use in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electronic devices, electric equipment, industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Effective electrode area can be expanded, and small increase in capacitance can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top and sectional views of the metallization film used for metallized film capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dielectric film (1)    Metal vapor deposition electrode (2)    Metal vapor deposition electrode (3)    Electrode partition part (4)    Margin part (5)
NOVELTY - The flat-type battery comprises a container (1) having the heat sealing portions (21-1-21-3) and electrode group containing the positive and negative electrodes. The battery also has the positive and negative electrode terminals (16,17) drawn out from the heat sealing portions of the container that are connected to the positive and negative electrodes respectively. The electrode terminals have an inclination structure with thinner end surface and hardness of about 1.5 to 3 times than that of the non-inclination structure.    USE - Flat-type battery for use in e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit defect that occurs between the positive and negative electrode terminals, and the heat sealing portions can be suppressed through the inclination structure, without affecting the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the flat-type battery.    Container (1)    Rectangular shaped cup portion (2)    Positive electrode terminal (16)    Negative electrode terminal (17)    Heat sealing portions (21-1-21-3)
NOVELTY - The solid battery comprises a solid battery element having two or more solid electrolyte layers (13) interposed between an anode (14) and a cathode (12). The solid battery has operation electric potential of 80-150 V.    USE - Solid battery is used as domestic fuel cell, electrical storage device of solar cell and off peak electric power device.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery has high safety, high output, heat resistance, ionic conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, without liquid junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte of solid battery contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the solid battery element.    Units (1-3)    Collector (11)    Cathode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - The solid battery comprises a solid battery element having two or more solid electrolyte layers (13) interposed between an anode (14) and a cathode (12). The solid battery has operation electric potential of 100-1000 V.    USE - Solid battery is used for vehicles such as electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solid battery has high safety, high output, heat resistance, ionic conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, without liquid junction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte of solid battery contains lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the solid battery element.    Units (1-3)    Collector (11)    Cathode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Anode (14)
NOVELTY - Formation of inorganic solid-electrolyte layer, involves forming thin film of inorganic solid electrolyte containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur, on the base material which is cooled at 25degrees C or less using vapor growth or chemical vapor deposition method.    USE - Formation of inorganic solid-electrolyte layer for all-solid secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium cells for two-wheeled motor vehicle, motorcycle, hybrid electric vehicle, emergency power supply, mobile telephone, personal computer, electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric-power storage apparatus and motor for motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and easily forms amorphous glass-ceramics solid-electrolyte layer having high lithium ionic conductivity.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several batteries provided with a solid electrolyte powder (4) comprising materials such as lithium, phosphorus, sulfur, etc., placed between positive and negative electrode layers (3,5). The solid 31P-nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum of the solid electrolyte has a peak resulting from the crystallization in a specific position. The ratio of the crystallization occupied to the solid electrolyte is 60-100 mol%. The spin-lattice-relaxation-time of the solid electrolyte at room temperature of about 25 degrees C is of about less than or equal to 400 ms.    USE - Solid battery pack comprising secondary batteries such as lithium cells used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - High-ionic conductive battery can be provided, while performing charging/discharging with high heat resistance and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solid battery pack at the time of manufacturing process.    Press (1)    Collector (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Solid electrolyte powder (4)    Negative electrode layers (5)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (14) containing lithium cobaltate and negative electrode (12) containing carbon graphite are on opposing side of a collector (11). A solid electrolyte (13) containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur elements is laminated on the positive and negative electrodes. The solid phosphorus 31 NMR spectrum of solid electrolyte has a peak value resulting from crystallization at a concentration of position 90.9+/-0.4 ppm and 86.5+/-0.4 ppm. The ratio of crystal component in solid electrode is 60-100 molecular%.    USE - All-solid bipolar battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electrical storage apparatus, emergency power supply, mobile telephone, personal computer (PC) etc.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid electrolyte battery has high heat resistant, safety, and can be charged and discharged at high voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the all-solid bipolar battery.    Solid battery (4)    Collector (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Solid electrolyte (13)    Positive electrode (14)
NOVELTY - The all-solid battery element has a solid-electrolyte layer (5) interposed between anode (3) and cathode (6). The support plates (7) are clamped to anode and cathode of battery element by inserting clamping jigs (9) into through-holes (8) formed in the support plates, for applying pressure of 1.5-200MPa with respect to the battery element. The through-holes are formed in a circle occupying one-fourth of total area from the center portion to the circumference of support plate.    USE - All-solid battery such as lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, personal computer (PC), motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motorcycle and emergency power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The leveling pressurization is efficiently performed with respect to the whole surface of solid-electrolyte layer hence swelling in the center portion of battery is prevented thus maintaining favorable battery characteristic with respect to repeated charging/discharging operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of structure of all-solid battery.    Anode (3)    Solid-electrolyte layer (5)    Cathode (6)    Support plate (7)    Through-hole (8)    Clamping jig (9)
NOVELTY - The pole material is obtained by mixing active substance with sulfide group glass ceramic and glass which has ionic conductivity. The weight ratio of sulfide group glass ceramic and glass is 90-10:10-90.    USE - Pole material for lithium cell secondary battery used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, small domestic electric-power storage apparatus and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The solid secondary battery which is excellent in rate and cycle characteristics is obtained with high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    All-solid secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collector (40,42)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte contains 10-90 weight% of sulfide-type glass mixed with 90-10 weight% of sulfide-type glass ceramic.    USE - Solid electrolyte for solid secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium cell. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, and domestic small electric-power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The rate characteristic and cycle characteristics of the secondary battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solid secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid-electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - A detachable side material (4) is fixed to a main body (1) in which a fuel cell is mounted. Engaging portions (6,7) attach the side material to the main body, and temporarily set the side material in a position along a gravity direction.    USE - Case for fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, electric machine, electronic device and portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple connection and disconnection of side material and main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the case in a state which mounts the lower side of the side material to the engaging portion of the main body, and temporarily sets the side material in a certain position.    Main body (1)    Detachable side material (4)    Engaging portions (6,7)    Inclined surface (64)    Upper flange (110)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation element includes positive and negative electrode plates. The positive-electrode-plate terminal (171) and negative-electrode-plate terminal (172) are formed by electrode plates extending and accumulating from electrode overlapping portion. The positive electrode plate is made of lithium oxides and negative electrode plate is made of carbon. The cells (100) are arranged in position in which case structure is located in perpendicular direction and positive terminal is in position lower than negative terminal.    USE - Battery pack e.g. for lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid car. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and nickel cadmium secondary battery for electric vehicle, forklift truck, electric wheelchair, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance is made low and the characteristic of battery pack is improved. A favorable running performance can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Cells (100)    Positive-electrode-plate terminal (171)    Negative-electrode-plate terminal (172)    Bus bar (200)
NOVELTY - A vapor-liquid separator (26) separates water content in the oxidizing agent gas or fuel gas. A water supply piping (30) supplies the water separated by the separator to the fuel cell. The water supply piping contains ion absorption agent such as ion exchange resin provided in its inner wall for absorbing ion contained in water emitted from fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The ion contained in the water content emitted from the fuel cell is reduced by using a simple structure. The fall of electrical insulation resistance of a fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Condenser (24)    Fan (25)    Water supply piping (30)    Water feed pump (32)
NOVELTY - The solid-electrolyte sheet (1) has solid electrolyte (20) and support. The support consists of glass or resin and has honeycomb structure (10). The solid electrolyte has continuous piercing structure (12) along thickness direction in opening of honeycomb structure.    USE - Solid-electrolyte sheet for solid secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium battery for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-electrolyte sheet has constant ionic conductivity and is easily manufactured with excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic top view of support used for solid-electrolyte sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid-electrolyte sheet (1)    Honeycomb sheet (10)    Continuous piercing structure (12)    Solid electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - The solid-electrolyte sheet (1) has a support having photosensitive resin, solid electrolyte (20) and several opening. The solid electrolyte has continuous piercing structure (12) along thickness direction of opening of support.    USE - Solid-electrolyte sheet used for solid secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium cell used for two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, portable electronic devices and domestic electric-power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-electrolyte sheet has constant ionic conductivity. The solid-electrolyte sheet is manufactured easily with excellent productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of support of solid-electrolyte sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid-electrolyte sheet (1)    Porous sheet (10)    Continuous piercing structure (12)    Solid electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - The solid-electrolyte sheet (1) contains solid electrolyte (20) and a support. The support consists of glass, and has several opening. The solid electrolyte has continuous piercing structure (12) in the thickness direction of the sheet through several opening of the support. The open area ratio of support is 40-90%. The support consists of glass which is glass fiber fabric (10) or photosensitive glass.    USE - Solid-electrolyte sheet for solid secondary battery (both claimed) such as all-solid lithium cell used for portable electronic device, domestic electric-power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-electrolyte sheet has constant ionic conductivity. The solid-electrolyte sheet is manufactured easily with excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the support in the solid-electrolyte sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solid-electrolyte sheet (1)    Glass fiber fabric (10)    Continuous piercing structure (12)    Solid electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - The system has voltage sensors (16a-16c) attached to center and side portions of fuel cell (10) to detects output voltage and output control signal to control unit (19). The control unit outputs control signal to inverter (18) for adjusting electric power by controlling electric current output from fuel cell. The rotation speed of controller compressor (20) is controlled according to the electric power. The humidity of air supplied to fuel cell is adjusted by adjusting opening degree of valves (22,28) based on speed of compressor.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the fuel cell system can be maintained efficiently without producing malfunction to fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Cell voltage sensor (16a-16c)    Inverter (18)    Control unit (19)    Compressor (20)    Air cross valve (22)    Humidification control valve (28)
NOVELTY - The holding structure has battery holder (11,12) arranged along the lamination direction of battery cell (31) and band for maintaining the position of cell within the holders. The battery holder (11) has convex shaped extension portion (53) that extends towards batter holder (12) is integrally molded in frame. The battery holder (12) has fitting portion provided along the side portion of battery holder (12). The extension portion and fitting portions are fitted together to form waste gas channel (28), intake chamber (21) and exhaustion chamber (26).    USE - Holding structure for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel hydrogen battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid leak through the fluid passage formed in the battery holder can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack with holding structure for secondary battery.    Battery holders (11,12)    Intake chamber (21)    Exhaustion chamber (26)    Waste gas channel (28)    Battery cell (31)    Extension portion (53)
NOVELTY - The sulfide group secondary battery (1) has a battery cell (10) containing sulfur compound producing hydrogen sulfide gas during decomposition. The battery cell has an outer periphery portion covered by a substance such as alkaline compound (31) for trapping and detoxifying hydrogen sulfide gas.    USE - Sulfide group secondary battery for use in e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, small domestic electric power storage apparatus and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the battery is improved by trapping and detoxifying the hydrogen sulfide gas generated by the sulfur compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sulfide group secondary battery.    Sulfide group secondary battery (1)    Battery cell (10)    Negative electrode (12)    Positive electrode (13)    Solid electrolyte (14)    Alkaline compound (31)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing specific metal acid lithium and lithium phosphorus sulfide group glass is molded and heat-processed to form an anode layer.    USE - Manufacture of anode layer for solid secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for two-wheeled motor vehicles, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, motor and domestic electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The anode layer provides secondary battery with excellent rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mixture containing metal acid lithium and lithium phosphorus sulfide group glass is molded and heat-processed to form an anode layer. The metal acid lithium is of formula: LiyXOz, where y and z are 1-10, and X is cobalt, manganese and/or nickel. The surface of metal acid lithium is coated with metal oxide chosen from titanic acid spinel, tantalum group oxide and niobium group oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of solid secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid secondary battery (1)    Anode (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Cathode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - The flat type electrochemical cell (1) is accommodated in the box shaped frames (10,11) whose side walls (10a,11a) are suspended by the circumference (10d,11d) of the lower and upper surface boards, respectively. The packing structure peripheral portion (5a) of the electrochemical cell is folded on the side wall periphery of the frame (10) when the lid of the electrochemical cell is covered with the frame (11) from the upper direction such that the packing structure peripheral portion is clamped between the side walls of the lower and upper surface board.    USE - Flat type electrochemical cell e.g. lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is maintained at the frame reliably by providing an excellent vibration proof and heat sealing structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the lithium ion battery accommodated in the frame.    Flat type electrochemical cell (1)    Packing structure peripheral portion of electrochemical cell (5a)    Frames (10,11)    Frame side walls (10a,11a)    Openings of frames (10c,11c)    Circumference of the surface boards (10d,11d)
NOVELTY - The liquid component and one or more solid-electrolyte raw material powder are mixed, to form slurry. The slurry is heat-processed into desired shape. Thus, manufacture of solid-electrolyte molded product is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of solid-electrolyte molded product for all-solid battery (claimed) such as lithium cell used for electronic and electric devices, motor vehicles, hybrid electric vehicle, portable electronic devices and electric-power storage apparatus used for domestic purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and simply provides solid-electrolyte molded product in desired shape. The all-solid battery comprising the solid-electrolyte molded product has excellent charging/discharging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid component and one or more solid-electrolyte raw material powder are mixed, to form slurry. The slurry is heat-processed into desired shape. Thus, manufacture of solid-electrolyte molded product is carried out. The solid-electrolyte raw material powder is a mixture of lithium sulfide (Li2S), phosphorus sulfide (P2S5), boron sulfide (B2S3), germanium sulfide (GeS2) and/or silicon sulfide (SiS2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the all-solid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    All-solid battery (1)    Anode (10)    Solid-electrolyte layer (20)    Cathode (30)    Collector (40,42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has bridge blocks (38,62,42,66) formed such that load per unit area of cross-section of one set of bridge blocks is smaller than load per unit area of cross-section of other set of bridge blocks. A reactive-gas supply unit has reactive gas supply hole (30) in communication with bridge blocks (38,62), for supplying fuel gas or oxidizing-agent gas to reactive-gas supply path.    USE - Fuel cell stack e.g. solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress applied to cross-section of each bridge block is relieved, while preventing the deformation of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Separator (28)    Fuel gas supply hole (30)    Fuel gas supply paths (36,60)    Bridge blocks (38,62,42,66)    Clamping units (40,64)
NOVELTY - The clamping units (40,64) are connected with fuel gas supply paths (36,60) through bridge blocks (38,62), while clamping electrolyte and electrode assembly. The contact pressure produced at the vicinity of oxidizing-agent gas supply hole (54) is set to be less than the contact pressure produced at the vicinity of the fuel-gas supply hole (30) of gas supply path.    USE - Method for assembling fuel cell stack e.g. solid oxide fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation of the separator is suppressed favorably, while preventing generation of short circuit between the separators. Damage of the electrode assembly is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel gas supply hole (30)    Fuel gas supply paths (36,40)    Bridge blocks (38,62)    Clamping units (40,64)    Oxidizing-agent gas supply hole (54)    Support plate (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an inner housing (44) and outer housing (68) integrally formed in a separator (28) for accommodating electrolyte and electrode assembly (26). A clamping portion (40) comprising fuel gas supply hole (52) is formed on an upper plate (32) of the separator for holding the electrolyte and electrode assembly. A clamping portion (64) comprising oxidizing agent supply hole (80) is formed on a lower plate (34) of the separator.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the electrolyte and electrode assembly is prevented by accommodating the electrolyte and electrode assembly in the housings. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell is reduced since the need for separate casing for accommodating the electrolyte and electrode assembly is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte and electrode assembly (26)    Separator (28)    Upper and lower plates of separator (32,34)    Clamping portions (40,64)    Inner and outer housings (44,68)    Fuel gas supply hole (52)    Oxidizing agent supply hole (80)
NOVELTY - A reactive-gas supply unit is formed in the housing (44) in lamination direction for supplying the oxidizing gas or fuel gas to the reactive-gas supply path. A first contact pressure is generated in the vicinity of fuel-gas supply communication hole (30) and a second contact pressure greater than first contact pressure is generated in the vicinity of the oxidizing-agent gas supply communication hole (54). The third contact pressure greater than second contact pressure is generated in the clamping structure (40) in lamination direction.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressures are generated in the vicinity of fuel-gas supply communication hole, oxidizing-agent gas supply communication hole and clamping structure respectively, so that the coexistence with gas-seal property of reactive gas and contact property of electrolyte and electrode assembly is achieved easily and reliably by simple structure. Hence the leakage of reactive gas is prevented reliably and the electric power generation reaction is performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel-gas supply communication hole (30)    Clamping structure (40)    Housing (44)    Oxidizing-agent gas supply communication hole (54)
NOVELTY - The active material of a positive electrode (10), is made of aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, boron oxide or silicon oxide coated with lithium salt. The active material contains metal acid lithium such as lithium cobaltate, lithium nickelate or lithium manganate.    USE - Positive electrode active material for secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium cell. Can also be used in portable information terminal, portable electronic device, home-use small electric power storage apparatus, electric power source of two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode active material is coated with lithium salt, the charging/discharging rate characteristics of secondary battery is improved. Thus the secondary battery with high performance can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the secondary battery with positive electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte is formed by performing the surface modification of a glass-ceramic solid electrolyte using a glass solid electrolyte. Preferably, the glass-ceramic solid electrolyte is formed by baking the glass solid electrolyte.    USE - Solid electrolyte for all-solid secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric-power storage apparatus, motor-driven two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high ionic conductivity, and ensures excellent rate characteristic of all-solid secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of all-solid secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    All-solid secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid-electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collector (40,42)
NOVELTY - A controller (20) generates electric power during low load driving state for restricting the hydrogen gas supply amount for the generation of the electric power with respect to the fuel cell stack (1). A voltage sensor (15) detects the cell voltage of fuel cell stack to which the hydrogen gas supply amount is restricted and determines whether the cell voltage of the fuel cell stack is abnormal.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal cell voltage is detected with sufficient precision by amplifying the variation of the cell even during the low load driving state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Dilution apparatus (8)    Compressor (11)    Voltage sensor (15)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - The lithium sulfide group solid electrolyte has peak area of phosphate bond observed by 70 to -20 ppm region of 31 phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of more than 0% and 20% or less of peak area of whole phosphorus elements observed by 170 to -20 ppm region of the spectrum.    USE - Sulfide group solid electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus and motor motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium sulfide group solid electrolyte has favorable ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium sulfide group solid electrolyte has peak area of phosphate bond (POxS4-x, where x is 1-4) observed by 70 to -20 ppm region of 31 phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of more than 0% and 20% or less of peak area of whole phosphorus elements observed by 170 to -20 ppm region of the spectrum. The raw material used in lithium sulfide group solid electrolyte is lithium sulfide and diphosphorus pentasulfide.
NOVELTY - The sulfide group solid electrolyte has peak area of phosphate bond observed by 70 to -20 ppm region of 31 phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of 1-50% of peak area of whole phosphorus elements observed by 170 to -20 ppm region of the spectrum.    USE - Sulfide group solid electrolyte is used for anode compound material used in anode of lithium ion secondary cell used for motor vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus and motor motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide group solid electrolyte has excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sulfide group solid electrolyte has peak area of phosphate bond (POxS4-x, where x is 1-4) observed by 70 to -20 ppm region of 31 phosphorus nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of 1-50% of peak area of whole phosphorus elements observed by 170 to -20 ppm region of the spectrum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the sulfide group solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas drain valve (31) discharges the water content collected from the Vapor-liquid separation device (30) and hydrogen gas in circular flow path (23). A controller (7) suppresses the discharge of waste water from the drain valve until temperature of the system reaches the predetermined temperature from the start up request time, when external temperature is under predetermined threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and power generation equipment used in building and residence.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing of the drain valve is suppressed in low temperature environment, such as subzero temperature. Hence reduction in density of fuel supplied to the fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste water control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Controller (7)    Circular flow path (23)    Waste water flow path (25)    Vapor-liquid separation device (30)    Exhaust gas drain valve (31)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (29) detects the pressure of gas in the upstream side of an exhaust valve (31). A controller (7) regulates the operation of the exhaust valve based on the detected pressure. The controller regulates the operation of the exhaust valve based on valve opening time limit information instead of the detected pressure when the pressure sensor is abnormal.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Allows normal control of exhaust valve even if pressure sensor becomes abnormal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Controller (7)    Hydrogen supply source (21)    Pressure sensor (29)    Exhaust valve (31)
NOVELTY - A powder containing lithium metal complex oxide is mixed with water and stirred, to obtain slurry. The aqueous solution containing cobalt salt is added to the obtained slurry, stirred, and microparticles which consists of cobalt compound is made to adhere on the surface of the primary particles which consists of lithium metal complex oxide. The lithium cobalt type complex oxide containing cobalt compound is then prepared by heating at 300-700degrees C, to obtain anode active material.    USE - Manufacture of anode active material for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary cell used for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having high heat stability, and charging and discharging characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially broken perspective view of the coin battery.    Lithium metal anode (1)    Separator (2)    Anode (3)    Gasket (4)    Negative pole can (5)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas drain flow path (54) connected to a vapor-liquid separation device (52), discharges the water content collected in a hydrogen gas system exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell stack (12). An oxidation gas supply flow path (14) supplies the air to the fuel cell stack. A heat exchanger (66) heats up the exhaust gas drain flow path with the air whose temperature is raised by an air compressor (16) of the oxidation gas supply flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat exchanger heats up the exhaust gas drain flow path with the air whose temperature is raised inside the air compressor, even if water content exists in the heat exchanger tube, freezing in the exhaust gas drain flow path can be prevented even in the sub zero temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxidation gas supply flow path (14)    Air compressor (16)    Vapor-liquid separation device (52)    Exhaust gas drain flow path (54)    Heat exchanger (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has metal separator (24) adjacent to metal separator (18) that is set to flow path pitch of flow-path unit. A cooling medium flow path (48a) is formed between flow-path units. The flat surface contacts electrolyte film and electrode structures (16a,16b) directly while linear concave portion (40b) at the side of cooling medium flow path includes flat surface overlapping with linear convex portion (72a) and in the lamination direction of flow path.    USE - Fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between electrolyte and electrode structure, and cooling medium can be shortened favorably. The responsiveness of temperature control can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte film and electrode structures (16a,16b)    Metal separators (18,24)    Linear concave portion (40b)    Cooling medium flow path (48a)    Linear convex portion (72a)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (29) detects the pressure of fuel gas flowing through the downstream of an injector (28). A circulating pump (24) refluxes the fuel gas exhausted from fuel cell stack (2) to fuel gas supply path (22). A controller (7) controls the injector based on the detected pressure value by which four point moving average is performed.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system having highly accurate and simple filtering function, is provided, while reducing the pulsation component of fuel gas and improving the control performance of variable gas supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Controller (7)    Fuel gas supply path (22)    Circulating pump (24)    Injector (28)    Pressure sensor (29)
NOVELTY - A guide mechanism (86) allows movement of a pressurization plate (74) in a stacking direction while maintaining the parallel arrangement of the pressurization plate and an end plate (20b). Two or more pipings (88a,88b,90a,90b), which extend in the stacking direction, connect the guide mechanism to an oxidizing-gas flow path or a cooling-medium flow path provided in a stack body (14).    USE - Fuel cell stack used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress the variation of tightening load by contraction of stack body through smooth and reliable sliding of pressurization plate using a simple structure. Can reliably provide a desired contact pressure with respect to electrical reaction area or seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of tightening load providing mechanism of fuel cell stack.    Stack body (14)    End plate (20b)    Pressurization plate (74)    Guide mechanism (86)    Pipings (88a,88b,90a,90b)
NOVELTY - The porous composite material (10) contains carbon particles (11) and water repellent material (12). The distribution width of the diameter of the pores (13) of the porous composite material is 1000 nm or more.    USE - Porous composite material is used for membrane electrode assembly comprising gaseous-diffusion layer and electrode-catalyst layer used as structural component of fuel cells (all claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles, portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, portable information terminal, portable music player and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The porous composite material has uniformly distributed particles, manufactured easily, provides gaseous-diffusion property to polymer electrolyte fuel cells and provides excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The porous composite material contains carbon particles and water repellent material. The distribution width of the diameter of the pores of the porous composite material is 1000 nm or more. The water repellent material is a polytetrafluoroethylene. The porous composite material further contains an electroconductive material. The electroconductive material is a carbon nanotube. The gaseous diffusion layer of the fuel cell contains a carbon-fiber sintering porous sheet along with the porous composite material. The electrode-catalyst layer of the fuel cell contains an electrode and an electrolyte along with the porous composite material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of the porous composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the porous composite material.    Porous composite material (10)    Carbon particles (11)    Water repellent material (12)    Pores (13)
NOVELTY - A scavenging-air processing control unit performs scavenging-air processing when abnormality exists in detection of temperature of fuel cell so that water content of fuel cell during operation of fuel cell is maintained in water-content target range at the time of stop of fuel cell. The scavenging-air processing is stopped when impedance of fuel cell measured during stop of fuel cell is more than target value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle, vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be operated reliably even if abnormality exists in temperature detection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water-content control method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph showing relationship between water content and impedance of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has several temperature sensors (T1-T4) that are arranged in a fuel cell (1) comprising several cells (2) that are stacked together for measuring temperature of coolant flowing through the fuel cell. A fuel cell module is switched to a normal driving state, when temperature of coolant flowing through fuel cell measured by temperature sensor exceeds reference value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell vehicle and moving object such as ship, airplane, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration and freezing of the fuel cell module can be prevented by transferring the fuel cell module to the normal driving state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the attachment position of the temperature inside the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Single cells (2)    Pipe line (500)    Temperature sensors (T1-T4,T9)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte is coated with aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, boron oxide, silicon oxide, lithium salt, lithium titanic-acid spinel, lithium tantalum oxide and/or lithium niobium oxide.    USE - Solid electrolyte for anode-compound material used for anode of secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used for two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and domestic use electric-power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery excellent in rate characteristics is provided using the solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Anode (10)    Solid-electrolyte layer (20)    Cathode (30)    Collectors (40,42)
NOVELTY - The solid battery (1) has solid electrolyte layer (20) that is provided between a positive electrode (10) and negative electrode (30). The ionic conductivity of the solid electrolyte is reduced when the volatile matter content of the solid electrolyte layer exceeds the 50g per kg of solid electrolyte.    USE - Solid battery for two-wheeled motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic conductivity of solid-electrolyte layer and high battery performance can be obtained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the solid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Solid-electrolyte layer (20)    Negative electrode (30)    Collector (40)
NOVELTY - The aluminum foil comprises aluminum hydration film of thickness 50-500nm formed with the alkaline medium containing lithium ion and nitrate ion.    USE - Aluminum foil for collector of lithium ion battery used as power supply in portable electronic device. Can also be used as power supply in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the aluminum foil that has excellent alkali resistance, electroconductivity, adhesiveness with the positive electrode active material paste can be formed into a film efficiently in a short time. Thus the productivity of the aluminum foil for collectors can be improved. The corrosion of the aluminum foil is prevented and hence outstanding battery performance can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Seperator (4)    Negative electrode plate (5)
NOVELTY - The battery electrode has an active-material layer formed on surface of collector (71). The active-material layer contains an active material (73) and whisker (75). The whisker maintains the active material on surface of collector.    USE - Battery electrode is used as secondary battery for battery pack used for power supply of motor vehicle (all claimed), electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for lithium ion secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery electrode has excellent electroconductivity and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of battery electrode.    Collector (71)    Active material (73)    Whisker (75)
NOVELTY - A battery unit (6) comprises secondary battery which supplies electric power to a motor (3) driven by an inverter (4). An electric heater provided at the bottom face of the battery unit, heats the battery using the regenerated electric power obtained by converting the rotational energy of the motor. A battery management unit (9) sends a control signal to the inverter in order to stop the regenerated electric power supplied to the heater, when the temperature of the battery exceeds a predetermined temperature.    USE - Heat retention system for secondary battery used in electric motor vehicle (claimed), hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerated electric power supplied to the heater is controlled by the battery management unit based on the temperature of the battery. Thus the temperature of the battery can be controlled by simple structure. The manufacturing cost and power consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle with the heat retention system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (3)    Inverter (4)    Battery unit (6)    Electric heater control unit (8)    Battery management unit (9)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has a gas supply unit (11) integrally molded with a gas flow path (12) comprising several channels (121), by press-forming on a metal plate made of stainless steel.    USE - Separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for motor vehicle, personal computer (PC) and household use.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing cost is reduced by integrally molding both gas supply unit and gas flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the separator.    Separator (10)    Gas supply unit (11)    Gas flow path (12)    Gas discharge unit (13)    Flow channel (121)
NOVELTY - A rotor made of stainless steel, is coated with ceramic material such as silicon carbide or resin material such as polyether ether ketone.    USE - Conveyor for conveying anode-mix coating material for use in manufacture of electrode of battery (both claimed). Can also be used in square-shaped or button-shaped lithium secondary battery used in portable electronic device, electric-power storage apparatus, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, lift.    ADVANTAGE - Wear and cut-out or abrasion of the rotor is reduced. Thus open circuit voltage defect of battery due to mixing of dissimilar metal is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of conveyor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode-mix material mixing tank (101)    Conveyors (102-107)    Magnetic separator (108)    Disperser (110)    Disperser top hopper (111)
NOVELTY - An ion exchanger (18) replaces ions in a cooling medium. A three-way selector valve (22) switches orifices (24a,24b), which have mutually different flow-path cross-sectional areas, to control the quantity of cooling medium supplied to the ion exchanger.    USE - Cooling device for fuel cell system of e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high insulation of cooling medium, thus improving durability of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Cooling medium flow path (10a)    Ion exchanger (18)    Three-way selector valve (22)    Orifices (24a,24b)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply apparatus (3) for start-up, comprises an electric double layer capacitor (33) connected in parallel with a fuel cell (30). The electric double layer capacitor stores the electric power generated by the fuel cell. The electric double layer capacitor supplies the stored electric power to a starter (4) at the time of engine start-up.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for start-up of engine in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric double layer capacitor of the electric power supply apparatus, supplies electric power required for the engine start-up. Thus the size and weight reduction of the engine system can be achieved leading to the size and weight reduction of the whole engine-loading machine of vehicle. Hence an engine system can be started even without the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply apparatus.    Electric power supply apparatus (3)    Starter (4)    Fuel cell (30)    Fuel modifier (31)    Fuel-cell main case (32)    Electric double layer capacitor (33)
NOVELTY - An insulation resin composition comprises a metal oxide (a) having metal ion impurity content of 500 ppm or less, and a non-halogenated epoxy resin (b) containing novolak-type epoxy resin. The cured material of the resin composition has linear expansion coefficient of 6-50 ppm/degrees C at 25degrees C.    USE - Insulation resin composition is used for prepreg used in laminated sheet used by semiconductor device for mounting semiconductor element (all claimed), power electronic apparatus, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation resin composition enables forming laminated sheet having excellent insulation reliability, flame retardance, thermal impact property, soldering-proof property and low thermal expansibility, without using halogen-containing compound and phosphorus-containing compound.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electronic controller (10) for reducing the target residual amount of the battery (4) by which motive power sources like engine (2) and motor generator (3) is operated. A monitoring device (12) outputs the charging remainder information for demanding the charging to the battery from a user. The controller controls the monitoring device, so that the charging remainder information is output in order to demand charging to the battery at the destination from the user when the charging of the battery is planned at the destination.    USE - Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The forgetfulness of the user in order to charge the battery can be prevented and the damage of the battery can be prevented. The operation of the motive power sources can be controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (2)    Motor generator (3)    Battery (4)    Electronic controller (10)    Monitoring device (12)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a fuel cell system (12) arranged from the upper wall (37) downward direction of a center console (23). A reinforcement element (57) is connected to the center console side wall (25). The reinforcement element transmits the impact force that acts on the front seat (20) of right side which moves the whole seat frame (32) to the vehicle body width direction, to the left side front seat.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reinforcement element transmits the impact force from the side of the vehicle to the right/left seat, the load that acts on the fuel cell stack directly can be made small and the fuel cell stack can be protected reliably. Since the non collision side and collision side can share impact force, weight of the vehicle is not increased. Thus impact security is securable, without narrowing the passenger space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Front seat (20)    Center console (23)    Side wall (25)    Seat frame (32)    Upper wall (37)    Reinforcement element (57)
NOVELTY - An approximate center position of vehicle width direction of floor panel (13) is bulged upwards. A fuel cell (2) is arranged to concave space (15) formed in downward direction of center console unit (14). A gas discharge pipe (22) connects the extended space unit (15a) and driving air flow generation unit (19) of downward direction of center console unit.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves stable emission of hydrogen gas without utilizing motive power of fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principal part sectional view of fuel cell electric vehicle.    Fuel cell (2)    Floor panel (13)    Center console unit (14)    Concave space (15)    Extended space unit (15a)    Driving air flow generation unit (19)    Gas discharge pipe (22)
NOVELTY - A catalyst temperature degree sensor determines temperature of catalyst. A fuel changeover switch selects whether to use a gasoline or gasoline in hydrogen when a passenger operates a vehicle (1). A PCM regulates the driving of dual fuel engine (11) by using selected gasoline while receiving information of catalyst temperature degree detected by catalyst temperature degree sensor and selected gasoline, and selecting of to be used gasoline.    USE - Control apparatus for regulating dual fuel engine of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel consumption and reduces exhaust gas emission, and enables to select a to-be-used gasoline according to desire of passenger by maintaining engine halt condition without performing engine forced driving even when catalyst temperature degree falls and predetermined temperature is reached.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of hybrid vehicle structure provided with control apparatus of dual fuel engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (1)    Dual fuel engine (11)    Battery (12)    Generator (13)    Gasoline fuel tank (15)
NOVELTY - The voltage sensors (6,12,36) detect the voltage (VL) applied to the reactor of the voltage converters (31-33). A current sensor (35) detects the reactor electric current (IL). A control circuit (30) connected in parallel with voltage converter, calculates the inductance of the reactor based on the output of voltage sensors and change in the output of current sensor with respect to time. The control circuit detects the failure of the reactor, when the calculated inductance is more than predetermined value.    USE - Power converter for drive control of motor of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the reactor can be detected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fault detection method of power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power converter of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage sensors (6,12,36)    Power converter (10)    Reactor current (14)    Control circuit (30)    Voltage converters (31-33)    Current sensor (35)    Reactor current (IL)    Reactor voltage (VL)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) controls operation of the battery pack block containing several storage batteries connected in parallel or in series, based on the battery state detected by a detection circuit and an external memory data. The ECU recognizes itself as a master ECU when it connects to an external device, and recognizes as slave ECU when not connected to the external device. The master ECU assigns the intrinsic value stored in the external memory as a temporary address, in response to an address assignment request by the slave ECU.    USE - Battery-pack block for battery pack system (claimed) used in e.g. hybrid vehicle and uninterruptible power system (UPS) for power supply backup of large sized apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The address assignment process can be successfully performed rapidly by acquiring in order or arrival of address set by the ECU based on the intrinsic value stored in the external memory as a temporary address.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack system; and    (2) battery pack system address setting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the operation of master ECU and slave ECU of battery pack block. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrode has active-material layer formed on the surface of the collector. The collector has intervening layer containing aluminum and carbon, and carbon coated aluminum formed between aluminum layer and carbon containing layer. The active-material layer contains electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder.    USE - Electrode for electrochemical elements such as electrical-double-layer capacitor (both claimed), lithium ion secondary battery, back up power supply, personal computer, electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has reduced internal resistance. The electrochemical element comprising electrode is manufactured with high electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode has active-material layer formed on the surface of the collector. The collector has intervening layer containing aluminum and carbon, and carbon coated aluminum formed between aluminum layer and carbon containing layer. The active-material layer contains electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder. The electrode further has substance layer containing composite particle.
NOVELTY - The reactor apparatus (A) has a case (3) that accommodates a core (1) and a coil (2) comprising metal ceramic composite material. The magnesium is the main component of metal ceramic composite material. The vibration damping rate of the ceramic composite material is 1% or more.    USE - Reactor apparatus e.g. pressure rise converter for motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in factory, domestic electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The noise produced from reactor apparatus or from its surroundings can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of the reactor apparatus.    Core (1)    Coil (2)    Case (3)    Terminal (23)    Reactor apparatus (A)
NOVELTY - An ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer film or polyvinylidene fluoride film is exposed to radiation, crosslinked with styrene type monomer, graft copolymerized, and sulfonic acid group is introduced into graft chain to manufacture electrolyte film.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte film (claimed) used for direct methanol type fuel cell used as power supply of electric vehicle and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The direct methanol type fuel cell electrolyte film has excellent dimensional stability and electroconductivity, and provides fuel cell having excellent electric power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - An electric power input-output unit (40) inputs and outputs electric power between a capacitor (C1) and a charging/discharging apparatus (50) installed in the exterior of the hybrid vehicle (100). A temperature sensor (21) detects the temperature of the capacitor. When it is determined that the capacitor is heated up based on detected temperature, a control apparatus (30) performs charging/discharging of the capacitor using the charging/discharging apparatus.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. serial/parallel type hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the capacitor can be raised to a temperature suitable for operation of the capacitor. Hence, effective usage of energy is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature sensor (21)    Control apparatus (30)    Electric power input-output unit (40)    Charging/discharging apparatus (50)    Hybrid vehicle (100)    Capacitor (C1)
NOVELTY - The cathode has an active-material layer and a copper diffusion-prevention layer (7) containing nickel, formed on collector (6) containing copper. The average arithmetic surface-roughness (Ra) of collector is 0.3-1 mu m. The active-material layer contains occlusion of lithium and several aggregates (2) which are eliminated. The aggregate comprises several microparticles (1) containing tin and a space (3) is formed in the circumference of aggregate. The average height of the aggregate is 15 mu m or more during lithium elimination.    USE - Cathode for lithium secondary battery used for power supply of portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric-power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode prevents the diffusion of active material layer. The lithium secondary battery formed using the cathode has high capacity and is excellent in cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode has an active-material layer and a copper diffusion-prevention layer containing nickel, formed on collector containing copper. The average arithmetic surface-roughness (Ra) of collector is 0.3-1 mu m. The active-material layer contains occlusion of lithium and several aggregates which are eliminated. The aggregate comprises several microparticles containing tin and a space is formed in the circumference of aggregate. The average height of the aggregate is 15 mu m or more during lithium elimination. The collector is a foil containing copper. The copper diffusion-prevention layer contains boron. The plating liquid in the manufacture of cathode contains copper sulfate and sulfuric acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of cathode.    Microparticles (1)    Aggregate (2)    Space (3)    Collector (6)    Copper diffusion-prevention layer (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generating device has cell stack (38), voltage measurement unit (72) for measuring voltage of battery cell, power circuit portion (73) and control portion (74). The control portion compares measured voltage and predetermined voltage. The power generating device is judged as abnormal, when measured voltage is less than predetermined voltage value. The predetermined voltage value changes with integration generating duration of power generating device, frequency of start-stop action, and duration of after-start of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device is used for portable apparatus, electric vehicles and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device has high electric power generation ability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell power generating device has a cell stack (38) formed by laminating 2 or more fuel battery cells generating electric power using a fuel gas and an oxidizing agent gas, a voltage measurement unit (72) for measuring voltage of fuel battery cell, a power circuit portion (73) and a control portion (74). The power circuit portion removes electric current generated from cell stack. The control portion compares voltage value measured by voltage measurement unit, and predetermined voltage value. The power generating device is judged as abnormal, when the voltage value measured by voltage measurement unit is less than predetermined voltage value. The predetermined voltage value changes with integration generating duration of power generating device, frequency of start-stop action, and duration of after-start of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte (1)    Cell stack (38)    Voltage measurement portion (72)    Power circuit portion (73)    Control portion (74)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (10) has an electrolyte film (12), an anode (14a) joined to a surface of the electrolyte film, and a cathode (14c) joined to the other surface of the electrolyte film. The electrolyte film is formed on the electrodes using micro electric-machine system technique. The electrolyte film is filled with electrolyte polymer in the hole of a porous membrane.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly is used for fuel cell (claimed) for generating power for motor vehicle, cogeneration system and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent deterioration-prevention property and swelling-and-shrinkage prevention property with respect to electrolyte film, and provides fuel cell having excellent durability and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (10)    Electrolyte film (12)    Anode (14a)    Cathode (14c)    Flow-path (16)
NOVELTY - The water flow degree of gaseous diffusion base material is more than 7x 10-13m2 and is equal to permeability of gas. The contact angle with water is 90degrees .    USE - Gaseous diffusion base material for use in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed) used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The generate water is discharged and hence water retention and flooding are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gaseous diffusion base material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of a gaseous diffusion base material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gaseous diffusion base material (12)    Air hole (12P)
NOVELTY - A target value setting unit sets airflow target value, based on temperature of electrical storage mechanism. An airflow control unit controls air-blower structure so that airflow corresponds with target value when vehicle interior temperature is lower than predetermined temperature. The intermittent operation of air blower structure is carried out so that time average value in predetermined period of airflow satisfies target value when target value is less than predetermined airflow lower limit.    USE - Temperature control apparatus for electrical storage mechanism mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage mechanism can be controlled in predetermined temperature range so that dew condensation of storage mechanism can be prevented. Hence the charge and discharge performance of storage mechanism can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit of cooling fan. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electronic control unit (20)    Humidity sensor (24)    Vehicle interior temperature sensor (26)    Fan circuit (30)    Motor (40)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (3) has a humidification module (16) which humidifies the reactive gas in feed route to fuel cell housing. A reduction module (17) provided in the upstream of humidification module, has reduction structure (21) which reduces the impurity ion in the water discharged from the fuel cell housing.    USE - Humidifier for fuel cell in fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure loss of oxidation gas supply discharge path is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the schematic structure of humidifier.    Humidifier (3)    Humidification module (16)    Impurity ion reduction module (17)    Impurity ion reduction structure (21)    Housing (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a positive-electrode terminal exposure portion (161) that is formed at the exterior of the case (110). A cylindrical positive-electrode compression plan portion (162) is compressively deformed along the isolation direction orthogonal to the terminal-axis line (P), while forming the positive-electrode flat-surfaces (163a,163b) orthogonal to the terminal-axis line.    USE - Battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary storage battery and lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid car. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, forklift truck, electric wheelchair, electric power-assisted bicycle, electric scooter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The airtightness property of the compact battery is improved, and the manufacturing of the battery is easy so that the manufacturing cost of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Battery (100)    Case (110)    Positive-electrode terminal exposure portion (161)    Positive-electrode compression plan portion (162)    Positive-electrode flat-surfaces (16a,163b)    Terminal-axis line (P)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device (10) has a separator (20) attached between negative or positive electrodes (11,12) and lithium ion supply source (16). The lithium ion is discharged from the ion supply source, when the negative electrode and lithium ion supply source are short-circuited into the electrolyte solution by applying the pressure from outer side of packing container (13).    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor, lithium ion secondary cell and electrical double layer capacitor mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The security at the time of manufacturing of electrical storage device is improved, since the timing to generate voltage is set freely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage device (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)    Packing container (13)    Lithium ion supply source (16)    Separator (20)
NOVELTY - An injector adjusts the upstream gas state of hydrogen supply flow path (22) and supplies it to downstream side. A controller estimates the real gas supply requirement for an injector based on the amount of gas supply command, as fuel-gas consumption in a fuel cell (2). The amount of gas supply command is computed by multiplying the real gas supply requirement and the integral (I) term used for the proportionality integral (PI) control.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle mounted electric power generation system of fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, residence and other buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The gas supply amount from injector is estimated with improved precision without increase in cost due to non-usage of flowmeter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen supply source (21)    Hydrogen supply flow path (22)    Vapor liquid separation device (30)
NOVELTY - The system has vapor liquid separation apparatus (H42) that is positioned in flow path of hydrogen off gas discharged from fuel cell. The separation apparatus has filter (82) that removes water in hydrogen off gas, is positioned in case (81). The filter has center portion that is positioned on upward side, is projected above gravity direction in time of filter use.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, electric train and walking robot.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid which permeated into filter, moves to downward side of filter, with gravity so that amount of permeation of liquid in upward side can be restrained. Hence the fall of vapor liquid separation function by clogging and freezing can be prevented even when external temperature is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vapor liquid separation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of vapor liquid separation apparatus.    Hydrogen circuit (75)    Case (81)    Vapor liquid separation chamber (81a)    Filter (82)    Drain pipe (83)    Vapor phase separation apparatus (H42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system sets the control state of the fuel gas supply portion to small fuel gas supply amount so that the unconsumed fuel gas flowing into the exhaust gas chamber flows backward to several anode gas flow path. The control state of the fuel gas supply portion is set to large fuel gas supply amount so that the waste gas flows into the exhaust gas chamber after reducing the pressure in the exhaust gas chamber.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the pressure of the fuel cell stack is suppressed. The excess quantity of impurity accumulated in the anode gas flow path and exhaust gas flow path is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the gas supply control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a membrane electrode assembly comprising electrode positioned on the both surface of an electrolyte film, gas flow path, separator (48), refrigerant flow paths (80,84,86) and distribution control system. In gas flow path, the reactive gas flows in direction along the surface of the membrane electrode assembly. The separator interposes the gas flow path between the membrane electrode assemblies. The refrigerant flows in direction perpendicular to the flow of reactive gas, and distribution control system controls flow of refrigerant.    USE - Fuel cell system used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system effectively controls the wet condition in all regions of fuel cell. The evaporation of water content and reduction of steam partial pressure is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system comprises a membrane electrode assembly in which an electrode is positioned on the both surface of an electrolyte film, gas flow path, separator, refrigerant flow paths and distribution control system. In gas flow path, the reactive gas flows in direction along the surface of the membrane electrode assembly. The separator interposes the gas flow path between the membrane electrode assemblies. The refrigerant flow paths formed in separator, in which refrigerant flows in direction perpendicular to the flow of reactive gas. The distribution control system controls the distribution of refrigerant in refrigerant flow paths.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows typical flow rate of refrigerant circulating in the refrigerant flow path in fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Throttle valve (32)    Separator (48)    Cathode type inlet-port manifold (60)    Anode type inlet-port manifold (64)    Cooling system inlet-port manifold (68,70)    Refrigerant flow path (80,84,86)
NOVELTY - The bipolar type secondary battery (10) has several cell layers (19), each containing an electrolyte layer (17) stacked between a positive electrode (13) and a negative electrode (15), and several such cell layers stacked in series between several collectors (11). A sealant (31) seals one end of each cell layer, such that a bank region (35) for accommodating the gas produced in charging/discharging of the secondary battery is formed between the sealant and the cell layer.    USE - Bipolar type secondary battery for bipolar type secondary battery module (claimed) used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The ion transfer between the positive electrode and the negative electrode due to the gas produced during initial charging/discharging is suppressed, thus aiding the cell reaction in the bipolar type secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar type secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional view of the arbitrary cell layers in the bipolar type secondary battery.    Bipolar type secondary battery (10)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Cell layers (19)    Sealant (31)    Bank region (35)
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper collector and lower collector consisting of a flat plate, a case for accommodating electrolyte solution, a sealing board for sealing upper portion of case, and a lead terminal for electrically connecting upper collector with sealing board. An electrode group has anode plate, cathode plate and separator. Projections (7b,9b) having small welding surfaces are provided in lead terminal (1). Projections (7a,9a) having large welding surfaces that are arranged in parallel to the welding portion of the lead terminal, are formed on the upper collector.    USE - Battery is used as power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is economically and easily manufactured, and has improved connection strength and reduced connection resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery has an upper collector and lower collector consisting of a flat plate, connected with upward direction and downward of an electrode group, a case for accommodating electrolyte solution, a sealing board for sealing upper portion of case, and a lead terminal for electrically connecting upper collector with sealing board. An electrode group has an anode plate, a cathode plate and a separator. The projections (7b,9b) having small welding surfaces are provided in lead terminal (1). The projections (7a,9a) having large welding surfaces that are arranged in parallel to the welding portion of the lead terminal, are formed on the upper collector. The lead terminal is annealing material obtained by annealing pure nickel material, iron nickel-plating material, or clad material of nickel-iron-nickel and iron nickel-plating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and side view of lead terminal provided with projection.    Lead terminal (1)    Connection portions (2,3)    Projection of notch (4,8)    Projections (7a,7b,9a,9b)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor measures the temperature of a hydrogen-group exhaust valve connected to the hydrogen discharge-pipe path. A control unit sets an open state to an inverter, when hydrogen-group exhaust valve temperature is below a predetermined value, such that the transmission of generated power to vehicle drive motor is restricted. The control unit controls a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter, so that the generated power is stored in a secondary battery.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of electric power less than the required driving power at the time of start of a fuel cell vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains an aromatic polymer containing polysulfone, polyether sulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylene sulfide sulfone and/or polyether ketone, as structural component. The polymer electrolyte membrane has methanol transmission rate (M) of 3 mmolx m-2x second-1 at 25degrees C, measured using methanol aqueous solution having concentration of 5 mol/l, proton conductivity (sigma ) of 0.015x (13) S/cm or more at 25degrees C with respect to underwater, ion exchange capacity (I) of 0.5-1.5 meq/g and film thickness (T) of 10-100 mu m.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used in membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply of electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent ionic conductivity and methanol permeation suppresiveness. The membrane electrode assembly formed using polymer electrolyte membrane, has excellent durability and provides fuel cell with high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains an aromatic polymer having softening point of 130-250degrees C. The aromatic polymer contains polysulfone, polyether sulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylene sulfide sulfone and/or polyether ketone, as structural component. The polymer electrolyte membrane has methanol transmission rate (M) of 3 mmolx m-2x second-1 at 25degrees C, measured using methanol aqueous solution having concentration of 5 mol/l, methanol permeability coefficient (C) of 0.09x (13) mu olx m-1x second-1 or less at 25degrees C, measured using methanol aqueous solution having concentration of 5 mol/l, proton conductivity (sigma ) of 0.015x (13) S/cm or more at 25degrees C with respect to underwater, ion exchange capacity (I) of 0.5-1.5 meq/g and film thickness (T) of 10-100 mu m.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains a polyelectrolyte composition formed by mixing two or more types of polyelectrolytes. The polyelectrolyte(s) consists of a sulfonic-acid-group-containing polymer having structural unit (1).    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used in membrane electrode assemblies of fuel cells, such as direct-methanol type fuel cells (all claimed). The fuel cells are used as power supply for electric vehicles, distribution electric-power generation, personal computers and other portable apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent durability, bondability with electrode, and suppresses permeation of fuels, such as methanol and hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane contains a polyelectrolyte composition formed by mixing two or more types of polyelectrolytes. The polyelectrolyte(s) consists of a sulfonic-acid-group-containing polymer having structural unit of formula (1).    X=H or monovalent cation species;    Y'=sulfone or ketone;    Ar1=group of formula (2, or 3,4);    Z1=oxygen when Ar1 is group of formula (2), and oxygen or sulfur when Ar1 is group of formulae (3,4);    n=2 or more;and    Z2=oxygen, sulfur, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2-, or cyclohexyl.    When Ar1 includes both groups of formulae (3,4), molecular structures of formulae (5,6) are included with the repeating unit.    Ar2,Ar3=bivalent aromatic bond unit;    Z3,Z4=oxygen or sulfur atom;and    Z5=Z2.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane is a multilayer membrane formed by laminating 2 or more polyelectrolyte layers of different composition. The polyelectrolyte layer(s) contains specific sulfonic acid group-containing polymer (1).    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (both claimed), such as direct methanol-type fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has favorable permeability with respect to methanol, and electrode bondability, and provides fuel cell having favorable output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolyte membrane is a multilayer membrane formed by laminating 2 or more polyelectrolyte layers of different composition. The polyelectrolyte layer(s) contains sulfonic acid group-containing polymer having structural unit of formula (1).    X=H or monovalent cationic group;    Y'=sulfone or ketone group;    Ar1=structure of formula (2) or structure of formulae (3,4);    Z1=oxygen or sulfur atom;    n=2 or more;    Z2=oxygen, sulfur, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2- or cyclohexyl;    Ar2,Ar3=bivalent aromatic group;    Z3,Z4=oxygen or sulfur atom;and    Z5=oxygen, sulfur, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CH2- or cyclohexyl.    When Ar1 is of formulae (3,4), the structural unit of formulae (5,6) are included with polymer.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has a negative electrode made of active material containing non-graphitizing carbon and graphitizing carbon. The ratio of amount of graphitizing carbon to the total amount of non-graphitizing and graphitizing carbon is 4-40 wt%. The average particle diameter of graphitizing carbon is 0.3-1 times the average particle diameter of non-graphitizing carbon.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for power supply of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output performance and charging/discharging cycle performance of the battery are improved by making the average particle diameter of a graphitizing carbon smaller than that of non-graphitizing carbon. Favorable electro-conductivity of the battery is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode terminal (4)    Negative electrode terminal (5)    Safety valve (6)    Electrolyte solution injecting nozzle (7)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) comprises a conductive layer (13) formed on a positive electrode active material layer (12), whose thickness is (1-7) mu m. The positive electrode active material layer contains lithium having complex oxide and conductive support agent having specific content whose weight is 1 to 15 weight% with respect to its total weight. The conductive support agent in conductive layer has specific content whose weight is 20 to 80 weight % with respect to its total weight.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductivity of the reactive site of positive electrode can be increased without reducing battery capacity by carrying out the specific contents in the conductive support agents of the positive electrode active material layer and the conductive layer in the fixed range. Therefore the highly-efficient-discharge characteristics can be improved. And also the permeability and the liquid maintain property of the electrolyte solution can be increased by increasing the porosity, so that the cycle characteristics of the conductive layer can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium ion secondary cell.    Lithium ion secondary cell (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Positive-electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Conductive layer (13)    Negative electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a heat-medium buffer tank (14) that circulates the external air to the heat-medium. The external is circulated through the heat-medium path (6c) formed between the fuel cell (3) and hydrogen storage tanks (2). The external air is circulated through the heat-medium path (6d) formed between the heat-medium buffer tank and hydrogen storage tanks. A diverter valve (11) respectively switches the circulation states of the heat mediums through the paths (6c,6d) during desorption and storage of hydrogen-storage material.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in fixed type fuel cell system used in residence, building and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the hydrogen storage tank is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Hydrogen storage tanks (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Heat-medium paths (6c,6d)    Diverter valve (11)    Heat-medium buffer tank (14)
NOVELTY - A compound polymer electrolyte membrane contains polyelectrolyte and titanic acid fiber.    USE - Compound polymer electrolyte membrane is used for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cells (both claimed) used as power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The compound polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent swelling proof property, dimensional stability, proton conductivity, durability and provides fuel cell with improved output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly is removed from polymer electrolyte fuel cell when performance of the fuel cell decreases by long-term use. The carbon cloth arranged on cathode is peeled, and new carbon cloth is arranged on cathode surface. Then, membrane electrode assembly is reconstructed. Thus, method for restoring performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is carried out.    USE - Method for restoring performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicles and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables repeated use of expensive electrolyte film and electrode catalyst, and provides durable polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The membrane electrode assembly is removed from polymer electrolyte fuel cell when performance of the fuel cell decreases by long-term use. The carbon cloth arranged on cathode is peeled, and new carbon cloth is arranged on cathode surface. Then, membrane electrode assembly is reconstructed. Thus, method for restoring performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is carried out. The carbon cloth is peeled by immersing membrane electrode assembly into organic solvent, acetic acid, aqueous solution of acetic acid, acetic anhydride or aqueous solution of acetic anhydride, preferably acetic acid or aqueous solution of acetic acid.
NOVELTY - The humidification module (1a) has adjustment materials (30a-1,30a-2) contacted with the flux of hollow fiber membrane (10a), for holding the moisture content. The moisture content is discharged to hollow fiber membrane or the moisture content is absorbed from the hollow fiber membrane according to the water content of hollow fiber membrane.    USE - Humidification module mounted in fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidity in the humidification module is maintained reliably by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the humidification module.    Humidification module (1a)    Hollow fiber membrane (10a)    Housing (20a)    Moisture content adjustment materials (30a-1,30a-2)    Water flow-path (60a)
NOVELTY - A gas occlusion material accommodation unit (13) is accommodated in the cylindrical container main body (12). The fins (22) are provided between the flat heat-medium pipe (21) in the channels (18a,18b) where heat medium flows. The heat-medium pipe is positioned adjacently to enable changing distance of both heat-medium pipes. The heat-medium pipe is set with bellows (25a,25b) to enable connection with channels. A cover body covers both the open ends of holders (26) divided with the heat-medium pipe and fins.    USE - Hydrogen tank used for vehicle e.g. fuel-cell mounting electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the force for absorbing the volume expansion during gas occlusion of gas occlusion material accommodated in the gas occlusion material accommodation unit with heat-exchange function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of hydrogen tank as gas storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Container main body (12)    Gas occlusion material accommodation unit (13)    Channels (18a,18b)    Heat-medium pipe (21)    Fins (22)    Bellows (25a,25b)    Holders (26)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit controls the operation of a motor generator which can function as an electric motor which starts an internal combustion engine into operation, and as a generator operated with the internal combustion engine to generate electric power for charging the battery. The electronic control unit interrupts discharge of the battery based on the remaining capacity of the battery, when a motor generator does not function as a generator and the shift position is a neutral position.    USE - Discharge control apparatus for controlling discharge of battery used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that electric energy required for cranking of the engine by a motor generator remains to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the control structure of the electronic control unit which comprises the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Shift position judging step (S100)    Stop command outputting step (S102)    Remaining capacity judging step (S104)    Warning display step (S108)    Battery discharge interrupting step (S110)
NOVELTY - The sub-frame (16) has length wise frame (35) provided on opposite sides of frame and transverse frame (37) that is connected between length wise frame. The length wise frame and transverse frame are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics. The transverse frame has concave portion (43) formed on the lower surface provides insertion space for attaching exhaust pipe.    USE - Sub-frame structure for vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The height from ground to exhaust pipe can be reduced, since the exhaust pipe is positioned in the concave portion. The rigidity of the concave portion can be improved and the angle of bending portion can be made small, since fiber orientation of carbon fiber reinforced plastics can be adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sub-frame structure.    Sub-frame (16)    Battery (18)    Length wise frame (35)    Transverse frame (37)    Concave portion (43)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst (14) contains an alumina having alumina spinel structure and is formed by supporting an active ingredient.    USE - Carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst is used for modifying carbon monoxide of fuel reformer in fuel cell system (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst has excellent daily start and stop durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of a fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel reformer (10A)    Raw materials and mineral fuel (11)    Reformed gas (12)    Fuel modification-catalyst apparatus (13)    Carbon monoxide-modifying catalyst (14)    Carbon monoxide- transformation apparatus (15)    Fuel gas (16)    Carbon monoxide removal apparatus (17)    Air supply line (18)
NOVELTY - An inverter (5) supplies a direct current to a regeneration current control apparatus (4) after converting the alternating current direct current into direct current. The regeneration current control apparatus receives the electric current from inverter, and distributes the electric current according to charging state and maximum allowable electric current value of energy type LIB (1) and power type LIB (2). A control apparatus regulates the supply of direct current according to charging state of energy type LIB and power type LIB.    USE - Power supply device used for motor drive of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides power supply device with high utilization efficiency of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of power supply device structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Energy type LIB (1)    Power type LIB (2)    Regeneration current control apparatus (4)    Inverter (5)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - A control unit controls a supply of load-current (IB1) from an energy type LIB (1) and a power type LIB (2) to an inverter (4). The energy type LIB is connected to the inverter by closing a switch (SW1) at the energy type LIB side and opening switch (SW2) when quantity of direct current is below predetermined threshold value and power type LIB is connected to the inverter by closing a switch (SW1) at the power type LIB side and opening switch (SW2) when quantity of direct current is larger than predetermined threshold value.    USE - Power supply device for motor drive used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since simple structure is used so power supply can be used efficiently and degradation can be prevented. Hence extending of the drivable distance by one charging and life extension of the power supply can be intended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy type LIB (1)    Power type LIB (2)    Inverter (4)    Load current (LB1)    Switch (SW1,SW2)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring internal resistance of capacitor when sending the predetermined electric current between current-collection boards. The ratio of total of hole volume in a separator, and the carbon electrode is identified based on the measured capacitor internal resistance. The amount of impregnations of electrolyte solution in carbon electrode is calculated from identified total hole volume ratio.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrical-double-layer capacitor in power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance and the production cost of the double-layer capacitor are reduced efficiently, as the required amount of electrolyte solution is impregnated into the carbon electrode and the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining the relationship of the internal resistance of the capacitor, and the ratio of total of hole volume in separator and carbon electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains quaternary ammonium salt and additive in solvent. The additive is acetate derivative (1).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrical-double-layer capacitor (claimed) for power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent impregnatability, and provides electrical-double-layer capacitor having high capacitance, low internal resistance, and excellent electrochemical stability and withstand-voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains quaternary ammonium salt and additive in solvent. The additive is acetate derivative of formula (1).    R1=H, halogen, chain-shaped alkyl group, cycloalkyl group, alkoxy group, benzyl alkoxy group, phenyl alkoxy group, phenyl group, and/or benzyl group.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains quaternary ammonium salt and additive in solvent. The additive is chain-shaped sulfite derivative (1).    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrical-double-layer capacitor (claimed) for power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has excellent impregnatability, and provides electrical-double-layer capacitor having high capacitance, low internal resistance, and excellent electrochemical stability and withstand-voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains quaternary ammonium salt and additive in solvent. The additive is chain-shaped sulfite derivative of formula (1).    R1,R2=organic group.
NOVELTY - The binder resin emulsion contains neutralizing agent which neutralizes ethylene-(meth)acrylic acid copolymer having mass ratio of ethylene content to (meth)acrylic acid content of 90/10-70/30 and melt index of 200-3000 g/10 minutes. The neutralizing agent is amine compound or alkanolamine.    USE - Binder resin emulsion for electrode used for hybrid capacitors (both claimed) used for energy storage devices such as lithium ion secondary battery and electrical-double-layer capacitor for uninterruptible power system and motive power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the hybrid-capacitor electrode having binder resin emulsion has excellent high-speed charge-and-discharge capacitance, cyclic capacitance maintenance and durability.
NOVELTY - A printing paste contains ceramic powder and an organic vehicle, used in combination with a ceramic green sheet with thickness of 5 mu m or less containing a butyral resin or an acrylic resin. The organic vehicle comprises one or more solvents chosen from isobornyl propionate, isobornyl butyrate and isobornyl isobutyrate, and 5-40C aliphatic hydrocarbon.    USE - Printing paste is used for accommodating electrode step-difference, and manufacturing laminated ceramic electronic component (claimed) such as laminated ceramic capacitor, laminated ceramic inductor, laminated ceramic inductance capacitance components, and multilayer ceramic substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The printing paste has excellent exfoliating property and is efficient. The generation of wrinkle, hole and crack in ceramic green sheet is suppressed. The laminated ceramic electronic component has excellent reliability.
NOVELTY - A bypass circuit supplies electric power to destination without passing through the voltage conversion circuit. An electronic control unit (ECU) (10) controls electric power transfer performed through bypass circuit according to the state of load (6).    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying electric power to electric motor e.g. alternating current (AC) motor mounted on vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system can reconcile request to maintain the high voltage state of fuel cell and the request to reduce the loss of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (3)    Diode (4)    Secondary battery (5)    Load (6)    ECU (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling medium supply apparatus (24) connected to a fuel cell (12). A pump (40) supplies a cooling medium to a cooling medium circular flow path (32) located between the fuel cell and the pump. A butterfly valve (42) adjusts the flow rate of the cooling medium flowing through the cooling medium circular flow path by acceleration-deceleration states of the vehicle before judging whether the warm-up of the fuel cell is completed by a warming-up completion judgment apparatus.    USE - Fuel-cell control system e.g. for polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of the cooling medium supplied to the fuel cell is reduced effectively. The heat radiation by the cooling medium is suppressed. The efficient and rapid warming-up of the fuel cell is performed. The load given to the pump is avoided. The durability of the pump is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling medium control method of fuel-cell control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel-cell control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (12)    Cooling medium supply apparatus (24)    Cooling medium circular flow path (32)    Pump (40)    Butterfly valve (42)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate are provided. A separator of an electric power generation element (11) has a larger planar shape than the electrode plates. A part which makes the distance of the outer periphery edge of a separator and the outer periphery edge of the electrode plates shorter than the other regions, is provided in the separator and the outer periphery edge of the electrode plates.    USE - Thin battery for use in e.g. hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increase of internal pressure can be rapidly and reliably relieved during abnormality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the thin battery.    Thin battery (10)    Electric power generation element (11)    Packing body (12)    Electrode terminal (13)    Electrode terminal (14)
NOVELTY - A supply path (74) is provided for connecting the supply source (30) and fuel cell (20). A hydrogen circuit (75) is provided for returning fuel-off gas discharged from fuel cell to the supply path. The hydrogen gas is supplied to the fuel cell in closed circuit from several directions, after making hydrogen-gas flow path including supply path, fuel cell and circuit into closed circuit.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell system used in vehicle-mounted electric power generation system of fuel-cell vehicle such as aircraft, vessel, electric train and walking robot. Can also be used in generating power for buildings such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated stably, even if the fuel cell system is started after stopping the running of fuel cell system for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Hydrogen supply path (74)    Hydrogen circuit (75)    Purge flow path (76)
NOVELTY - The cathode has a catalyst layer containing catalyst support conductive material and polyelectrolyte. The oxygen absorption-and release component containing pyrochlore type cerium zirconate, is supported by catalyst support conductive material comprises.    USE - Cathode for fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used for electric vehicles, power supply of cogeneration system and auxiliary machine motive power.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has excellent electrode characteristics and high concentration in electrode vicinity without receiving the influence of gaseous diffusion of catalyst layer. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the cathode has high electric power generation and battery output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of catalyst electrode process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A battery case (2) has a circular arc-shaped concave portion (3) formed in the inner wall side in winding axial direction of an electric power generation element. The width (w) of the concave portion is a/3 or less, where a is the width of the electric power generation element in flatness direction. The battery case accommodates the electric power generation element whose width is set greater than or equal to six times the radius (r) of the circular arc-shaped concave portion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric-power storage in industrial field.    ADVANTAGE - Since the width of the concave portion is made small, the distance between the electrodes of the battery can be made uniform and flatness of winding is maintained. The output characteristics of the battery can be made stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery case.    Battery case (2)    Circular arc-shaped concave portion (3)
NOVELTY - A discharge unit (19) which discharges exhaust gas containing unreacted hydrogen, has a hydrogen recovery chamber (18b) and an electrolyte film (18a) having electroconductivity. A hydrogen sensor (17) detects hydrogen concentration in exhaust gas and the electrolyte film selectively moves inactive hydrogen to the recovery chamber by passing electric current when hydrogen concentration is less than preset value. A discharge unit (19) controls connection state of hydrogen circulating course with exterior to discharge the inactive hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in generator of electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption is improved while suppressing decline in the electric power generation efficiency by increase in concentration of inactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of inactive hydrogen purge unit of discharge apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen sensor (17)    Hydrogen recovery unit (18)    Electrolyte film (18a)    Hydrogen recovery chamber (18b)    Inactive gas discharge unit (19)
NOVELTY - A temperature sensor (5) detects the temperature of a battery. A battery controller (1) estimates the temperature of battery based on the charging/discharging electric current of a battery pack (7) detected by an electric current sensor (14) and the rotation speed command value of a battery fan (2) that cools the battery pack. The battery controller detects the failure of battery fan, when difference between estimated temperature and detected temperature is more than predetermined value.    USE - Fault diagnosis apparatus of battery cooling system for hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of the battery cooling system is diagnosed without stopping the battery fan. Hence cooling capability of battery can be maintained during fault diagnosis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fault diagnosis apparatus of the battery cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery controller (1)    Battery fan (2)    Battery temperature sensor (5)    Battery pack (7)    Electric current sensor (14)
NOVELTY - An ion exchanger for removing ions in the cooling water supplied by a cooling-water circulation pump, is provided in the fuel cell system. A control unit increases the quantity of water flow passing through the ion exchanger and maintains the state for a predetermined period, when it is judged that the quantity of water flow into the ion exchanger is less than the predetermined reference value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical insulation deterioration with respect to the cooling water can be prevented. Also the useless power consumption of the cooling-water circulation pump can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fuel-cell system-control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart explaining the control process of the cooling-water circulation pump. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A support frame (3) consists of an inner frame (4) and the outer frames (7,8). The front and back shapes of the support frame differ. The support frame has engagement convex parts and engagement convex parts that are patterned so that inner frame and the outer frames engage and so as not to differ in the front and back of the support frame.    USE - Battery module for powering e.g. motor in hybrid type electric vehicle. Can also be used for large sized electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Battery module of high volumetric efficiency and convenience can be provided. Battery module can be repaired or assembled without mistake in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Support frame (3)    Inner frame (4)    Outer frames (7,8)    Bolt (10)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery contains lithium-manganese oxide as anode active material, carbon material as cathode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The electric potential applied with respect to the standard electrode of anode increases from one flat portion to other rapidly along with the increase of charging amount during charging state. The quantity of cathode active material with respect to the quantity of anode active material is set such that the electrical potential difference of anode and cathode is 4 V or less.    USE - Lithium ion battery is used as power supply for portable apparatuses and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent discharge capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging method of lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The module has slippage prevention portion (14) that is provided in contact with attachment surface (15) opposed by flat-type battery (2) of battery stacked unit (3). The prevention portion prevents the shift of battery. The prevention portion is provided in different position in the direction along the attachment surface.    USE - Battery module for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure assigned to the flat-type battery is equalized. The lifetime of module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery stacked unit.    Flat-type battery (2)    Battery stacked unit (3)    Output terminal (10)    Slippage prevention portion (14)    Attachment surface (15)
NOVELTY - The square-shaped battery (11) has a positive electrode terminal (12A) and a negative electrode terminal (12B) which are positioned asymmetrically on an electrode plane (11A). The positive and negative electrode terminals are connected with a bus bar (13) which is inclined with respect to surface plane (11B) of the battery.    USE - Square-shaped battery of e.g. lithium ion secondary cell of battery pack (claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between mutually adjacent bus-bars becomes long by asymmetrical arrangement of electrodes. Thus the mutual contact of the bus bars can be avoided and the short circuit of electrode terminal caused due to electric potential difference can be prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack with square-shaped batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Square-shaped battery (11)    Electrode plane (11A)    Surface plane (11B)    Positive electrode terminal (12A)    Negative electrode terminal (12B)    Bus bar (13)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a cathode (44) and an anode (34) provided on opposite surfaces of an electrolyte film (30). A collector support (46) has a concave region in which a flat spring (12) coated with corrosion resistance material, is embedded. The cathode is made to contact a cathode-side collector (48), when the flat spring is pressed using a tool (18) tightened by a fastener (16) with respect to collector support.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC). Can also be used in motor vehicle and portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player, electronic dictionary and digital book.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the fuel cell is reduced since the flat spring is embedded in the collector support. The contact resistance of the electrolyte film, anode, cathode and collector is reduced, and the electric power generation of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Flat spring (12)    Fastener (16)    Pressing tool (18)    Electrolyte film (30)    Anode (34)    Anode-side collector (38)    Cathode (44)    Collector support (46)    Cathode-side collector (48)
NOVELTY - A direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) (10) generates electric power and supplies generated electric power to electronic device such as mobile phone (100). A storage unit (56) stores the authentication information for authenticating the regular user of a fuel cell system (200). A collation unit (58) compares user's identification (ID) information and authentication information and authenticates whether the user is a regular user. A control unit (54) permits the operation to the DMFC by the user, when the user's ID information corresponds with authentication information.    USE - Fuel cell system for electronic device e.g. mobile phone. Can also be used in other electronic device such as TV, portable music player, notebook personal computer (PC) and for supplying electric power to motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The security of the fuel cell system used for the electronic device is highly improved and malfunctions such as leakage of fuel, damage to the fuel cartridge and theft of fuel are reduced, since only the regular user can operate the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the mobile phone and fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DMFC (10)    Control unit (54)    Storage unit (56)    Authentication-information collation unit (58)    Mobile phone (100)    Fuel cell system (200)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material consists of a polymeric transition-metal-complex compound having phenyl-containing structural unit (I), or structural unit which consists of derivative of phenyl-containing structural unit.    USE - Electrode active material used for secondary battery and electrical-double-layer capacitor used as power supply for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and diesel car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material provides secondary having low electric charge voltage dependence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material consists of a polymeric transition-metal-complex compound having phenyl-containing structural unit of formula (I), or structural unit which consists of derivative of phenyl-containing structural unit.    M=nickel, lead, cobalt, copper and iron;    Y'=benzene-containing group of formulae (II-V) and methyl-containing group of formulae (VI and VII);    R=H, CH3, tert-butyl, CH3O, C2H5O, OH, F(halogen) (sic);and    R'=H, halogen (sic).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a temperature sensor which detects atmospheric temperature of the fuel cell, an output current regulator which controls the output current from the fuel cell, and a control portion which outputs an output current command to the output current regulator. The control portion is an atmospheric-temperature decreasing-rate calculating-unit which calculates the decreasing rate of the atmospheric temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for electric power generation for vehicle drive.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has excellent workability. The deterioration of fuel cell is suppressed by freezing gas flow path of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a cell laminate (3) having lamination of cells (2), and refrigerant flow path (36) formed between cells. The cell has oxidation gas flow path and fuel gas flow path formed between electrolyte and separator. The fuel cell has fuel gas manifold (16), refrigerant manifold (17) and oxidation gas manifold (15) penetrating cell laminate along lamination direction. Manifold (17) is arranged in vicinity of secondary side portion opposing primary side portion of cell laminate. Manifolds (15,16) are formed inside the cell laminate rather than manifold (17).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell is used for fuel cell hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fluctuation of temperature of reactive gas supplied and discharged with respect to fuel cell is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell has a cell laminate (3) having lamination of several cells (2), and a refrigerant flow path (36) formed between the cells. The cell has an oxidation gas flow path and fuel gas flow path formed between electrolyte and separator clamping electrolyte. An oxidation gas electrode and fuel gas electrode are joined to electrolyte. The fuel cell has fuel gas manifold (16), refrigerant manifold (17) and oxidation gas manifold (15) penetrating cell laminate along lamination direction. The manifold (17) is arranged in vicinity of secondary side portion opposing primary side portion of cell laminate. The manifolds (15,16) are formed inside the cell laminate rather than manifold (17).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of cell laminate component.    Fuel cell (1)    Cells (2)    Cell laminate (3)    Oxidation gas manifolds (15)    Fuel gas manifolds (16)    Refrigerant manifolds (17)    Refrigerant flow path (36)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film (5) is arranged between a cathode (2) and an anode (6), in an air chamber (4). A vent hole (3) at the cathode side of the air chamber, is closed to seal the air chamber when the fuel cell is at rest state. A battery (7) is connected to the cathode and anode, to oxidize the residual liquid fuel at cathode side of the air chamber.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) in electric power generation system. Can also be used in motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), MPEGlayer-3 (MP3) player, digital camera and electronic dictionary.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation at the time of starting of the fuel cell can be suppressed. The early starting of the fuel cell is ensured while enhancing the operational stability and durability of the fuel cell efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cathode (2)    Vent hole (3)    Air chamber (4)    Electrolyte film (5)    Anode (6)    Battery (7)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has an anode, a cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte having lithium ionic conductivity. The anode active material contains lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide containing lithium in transition-metal site. The ratio of primary charging capacity of the cathode with respect to the primary charging capacity of the anode when charging until the electric potential of the anode is 4.45 V or more (vs. Li/Li+), is 0.78-0.95.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion secondary cell, is used for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has high capacitance and excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has an anode, a cathode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte having lithium ionic conductivity. The anode active material contains lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide containing lithium in transition-metal site. The ratio of primary charging capacity of the cathode with respect to the primary charging capacity of the anode when charging until the electric potential of the anode is 4.45 V or more (vs. Li/Li+), is 0.78-0.95. The complex oxide is of formula: Li(LixNiyMnz)O2, where x is 0.1-0.28, y/z is 0.1-1, and x+y+z is 1. The cathode active material is a carbon material.
NOVELTY - A rectangular tab terminal (5) with top folded edges (51), is spot welded to the electrode terminal (2). The tab terminal connects the electrode terminal and lead wire (6) for connection with external apparatus.    USE - Lithium ion battery pack. Uses included but are not limited to of electric-power-assisted bicycle, power tool, mobile phone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength of the lithium ion battery pack can be improved by using tab terminal with top folded edges, without increasing the weight of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the lithium ion battery pack.    Electrode terminal (2)    Spot welded portion (3)    Tab terminal (5)    Lead wire (6)    Top folded edge (51)
NOVELTY - A cutting unit is included in a connection change unit to cut (S7) the connection at the side of the positive electrode of a first electrical-storage module, or a negative electrode, maintaining the connection of a second electrical-storage module, when the electrical-storage state of the first electrical-storage module is estimated. The voltage of the first electrical-storage module is detected (S9) by a voltage sensor, while the connection at the side of the positive electrode or a negative electrode of the first electrical-storage module is cut.    USE - Charging state detection apparatus used for electrical-storage apparatus provided in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging state of an electrical-storage module is estimated with a sufficient precision. Though charging/discharging is continued by the other electrical-storage module, the open circuit voltage of the electrical-storage module can be measured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging state detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the control flowchart of charging state detection control. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Calculating torque command value of motor (S2)    Determining whether the charging state of the electrical-storage modules is continuing (S3)    Obtaining charging power (S4)    Calculating discharge energy (S5)    Judging whether a part for the discharge energy calculated and discharge were performed (S6)    Cutting the connection at the side of the electrode of the electrical-storage module (S7)    Detecting the voltage of the electrical-storage module while the connection is cut (S9)
NOVELTY - The estimation apparatus determines whether charging/discharging electric current of battery continues more than predetermined time, and measures elapsed time after switching of charging and discharging of battery. The internal resistance of battery is estimated based on the measured time, on determining that the electric current continues more than predetermined time.    USE - Internal resistance estimation apparatus of battery for use in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle or fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Internal resistance of battery can be estimated with sufficient precision even when the change of charging/discharging of battery is small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of the measured value of impedance. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The core of the heat exchanger is assembled with the tubes and corrugated fins alternately between two back plates. The end surfaces of the back plates are masked to prevent the trespass of flux inside the tubes. A fine powder of a flux is sprayed over the core. The core is heat treated and brazed.    USE - Manufacturing method of heat exchanger for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The invasion of the flux inside the tube can be prevented by covering the tube ends with the masking of the back plate as well as by using fine particles instead of the aqueous solution. The difficulty to remove residual fluxes adhesion inside the tubes is eliminated or reduced to traces. The cleaning time by the residue flux removal process can be shortened. The manufacture of the heat exchanger can be made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous film contains inorganic particles consisting of rare-earth oxide present in cavities of a porous film.    USE - Polyolefin microporous film for separator of non-aqueous secondary battery and lithium ion secondary cell (all claimed) used in electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, small motorbike, electricity assistant bicycle, etc. Can also be used in precise-filtration film, separator for capacitor, fuel-cell material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous film has excellent impregnability, and safely provides battery having excellent dimensional stability, and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polyolefin microporous film, which involves melt-kneading inorganic particles consisting of rare-earth oxide, a polyolefin, and a plasticizer, to obtain a polyolefin resin composition, extrusion-molding the obtained polyolefin resin composition, and porosifying the obtained extrusion-molded product.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (4) arranged at top plate of vehicle housing, has several photovoltaic cells (6) generating electric power on receiving light emitted from light sources arranged at the ceiling of garage in different formats. An ammeter (9) measures electric current produced by the electric power generation of photovoltaic cells. A determination unit (11) determines advancing direction of vehicle based on measured value of current, and a drive control unit (21) controls the gear, accelerator and brake controllers based on determined advancing direction.    USE - Vehicle control system for controlling drive of vehicle such as car during parking in garage.    ADVANTAGE - The drive control of vehicle is automatically and reliably performed by effectively utilizing the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of vehicle drive control apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (4)    Photovoltaic cell (6)    Ammeter (9)    Determination unit (11)    Drive control unit (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a head (12) that supports a welding electrode (11), while a shaft (13) is attached to a cam floor (16) fixed into a circumferential groove (15). A disc shaped cam (14) moves the head along the up and down directions, while a cylinder (17) pressurizes the head along the downward direction. The cylinder is operated when the head reaches the lower end of the cam, and a controller controls the supply of the electricity to the welding electrode, when the head reaches the lowest end of the cam.    USE - Battery welding apparatus for welding metal lead to current-collection board in alkaline storage battery or lithium ion secondary battery used in portable equipment, power tool or auxiliary power supply of electric vehicle, freight train and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the battery welding apparatus is improved, and the generation of vibration during the welding process is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery welding apparatus.    Welding electrode (11)    Head (12)    Shaft (13)    Cam (14)    Groove (15)    Cam floor (16)    Cylinder (17)
NOVELTY - The cleaning method involves turning on a contactor (2A) via a control circuit (4) and pre-charging a capacitor (13) via a pre-charge switch (7). The other contactor (2B) is switch on when the capacitor is precharged, and supplies electric power to a load (11) from the battery for driving (1). The contactors (2) are switched on when the pre-charge electric current of a capacitor flows. The contactors are cleaned through the rush current from the pre-charged electric current of capacitor.    USE - Contactor cleaning method for power supply device of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple circuit structure which lengthens the life span of contactors and effectively prevents contact failure. Enables cleaning of contactors with good balance since the cleaning frequency of small contactor is increased and cleaning frequency of large contactor is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply device for vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery for driving (1)    Contactors (2)    Contactor (2A)    Contactor (2B)    Control circuit (4)    Pre-charge switch (7)    Load (11)    Capacitor (13)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus has an electronic control unit (ECU) (14) that determines whether mode switch (16) is set to forced mode or normal mode. When the mode switch is set to forced mode, the volume of air supplied from cooling fan (12) is controlled based on temperature of secondary battery (10) determined by temperature sensor (20).    USE - Control apparatus for cooling fan used to cool secondary battery mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling can be utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling fan control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Cooling fan (12)    ECU (14)    Mode switch (16)    Temperature sensor (20)
NOVELTY - A detection switch (12) is divided into switch blocks (12A,12B,12C) to provide a control circuit (6) which switches each switch block to on or off. The control circuit switches each switch block to on or off to detect any or both disconnection of a reference connection line (9) and disconnection of a fuse (19).    USE - Power supply device for vehicle e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies circuit structure, thus reducing cost since disconnection of reference connection line and fuse is also detectable. Detects the voltage of battery module correctly since the power supply device detects the voltage drop of a fuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the disconnection detection method of power supply device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principle of operation which detects disconnection of the reference connection line of the power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Control circuit (6)    Reference connection line (9)    Detection switch (12)    Switch block (12A,12B,12C)    Fuse (19)
NOVELTY - The specific surface area of 1000 to 1900 square meter per gram is calculated according to the nitrogen adsorption BET method. The carbon material has an average layer surface space calculated by the X ray diffraction method is 0.36 nano meter or less.    USE - Carbon material for electrical double layer capacitor electrode used as back up power supply of electronic device which mounts a microcomputer and an memory to cope with momentary power failure of power supply, malfunction of computer by temporary fall of voltage, or loss of recorded information. Can also be used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures large electrostatic capacitance per volume with small electrical resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the evaluation cell for evaluating the performance of the capacitor when using the carbon material.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Glass filter (3)    Container (4)    Electrolyte solution (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a fuel permeation portion (20) that supplies liquid fuel stored by a fuel storage portion (30) to an anode (14). A gas distribution channel (50) on upper surface of fuel storage portion, consists of a vapor-liquid separation film (52) that interrupts and permits the permeation of the liquid and gas in the fuel permeation portion respectively. A filter (54) provided in the film, contains activated carbon for collecting organic component contained in the gas.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, portable device e.g. mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), MPEG audio layer 3 (MP3) player, digital camera and electronic dictionary.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid fuel supply to the anode is stabilized with a simple structure, thus the operation stability of fuel cell is improved. The safety of fuel cell is improved by providing the filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (14)    Fuel permeation portion (20)    Fuel storage portion (30)    Gas distribution channel (50)    Vapor-liquid separation film (52)    Filter (54)
NOVELTY - The table (33) derives the target generated-electric-power value of fuel cell (20) from the remaining capacity of secondary battery (15) and system-demand electric power. The upper and lower limits of system-demand electric power in each division and remaining capacity of secondary battery are set. A control unit (31) controls the production of electricity of fuel cell based on the target generated-electric power value demarcated by the table.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The frequency of transfer during division is reduced and regular electric power generation period of fuel cell is lengthened so that electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive motor (13)    Secondary battery (15)    Fuel cell (20)    Control unit (31)    Target-generated electric power value derivation table (33)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has anode (11), cathode (12) and non-aqueous electrolyte (14). The anode contains transition-metal oxide containing lithium (I) as anode active material and a transition-metal oxide excluding lithium.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle, assistant bicycle, and tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has improved output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery has anode, cathode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The anode contains transition-metal oxide containing lithium (I) as anode active material and a transition-metal oxide excluding lithium. The transition-metal oxide containing lithium (I) is of formula: LixMO2, where M is chosen from cobalt, nickel, manganese and/or zirconium and x is more than 0 to less than 1.2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of test cell using anode.    Test cell (10)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Reference pole (13)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (14)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen absorbing alloy contains an intermetallic compound as main phase. The intermetallic compound contains rare earth element(s) including yttrium, element(s) chosen from titanium, zirconium and hafnium, element(s) chosen from iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and chromium, element(s) chosen from vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum and tungsten, element(s) chosen from tin, aluminum, antimony and indium, and element(s) chosen from boron, carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, which is represented by specific formula (1).    USE - Hydrogen absorbing alloy for cathode of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-hydrogen secondary battery comprising cathode containing hydrogen absorbing alloy, is excellent in discharge capacity and charging-discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen absorbing alloy contains an intermetallic compound as main phase. The intermetallic compound is of formula (1): (R1-aAa)TxSiyMzZ(~a)X(~b), where R is rare earth element(s) including yttrium, A is element(s) chosen from titanium, zirconium and hafnium, T is element(s) chosen from iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, copper and chromium, M is element(s) chosen from vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum and tungsten, Z is element(s) chosen from tin, aluminum, antimony and indium, X is element(s) chosen from boron, carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, a is 0-0.3, x is 0.5-1.2, y is 2.7-3.2, z and alpha are 0-0.5, and beta is 0-1, all are in atomic ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Separator (13)    Container (14)    Hole (15)
NOVELTY - A sealing material is positioned in an adhesive surface (16). A cut-off port (3) is provided in the thickness direction of a separator (1) so as to escape a part of gas and sealing material. A reinforcement wall (27) isolates an outer edge surface (15) and cut-off port of the separator.    USE - Fuel cell separator for use in a vehicle, electric machine, or electronic device. Can also be used in a portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Part of gas and sealing material can be escaped to cut-off port of separator, thus remainder of gas and excess sealing material are discharged, and sealing performance between separators can be favorably maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the separator.    Separator (1)    Cut-off port (3)    Outer edge surface (15)    Adhesive surface (16)    Reinforcement wall (27)
NOVELTY - A cell voltage monitoring apparatus (19) is positioned on the upper surface of a fuel cell stack (2). The connector unit (2c) of a harness unit (2a,2b) is positioned on the upper surface of the fuel cell stack. The cell voltage monitoring apparatus and the connector unit are positioned in the top bulging section (39a) formed in the top rear side of the center console (39) of a fuel cell electric vehicle.    USE - Positioning structure of cell voltage monitoring apparatus of fuel cell for fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Cell voltage monitoring apparatus can be accommodated in center console so as not to become obstructive to driver in driver's seat or passenger in front passenger seat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the center console section of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (2)    Harness unit (2a,2b)    Connector unit (2c)    Cell voltage monitoring apparatus (19)    Center console (39)    Top bulging section (39a)
NOVELTY - The unit (100) has several unit batteries (110) which are linearly arranged and connected in series. Arbitrary combinations of three unit batteries selected among several batteries are adjoined with each other and located in a line such that the internal resistance of the unit battery in the line center is set lower or higher than the internal resistance of the battery at both sides of line.    USE - Battery unit mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the battery unit is improved efficiently, even if the charging and discharging of the battery is repeated continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the schematic structure of the battery unit.    Battery unit (100)    Unit batteries (110)    Battery case (111)    Positive and negative electrode terminals (113,115)    Electrode connection section (117)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet are stacked on an electrode group through a separator. A negative electrode terminal (40) connected to a positive electrode terminal (30) is connected to positive and negative electrode sheets. The heat resisting materials (50) are arranged in the boundary portions of lamination sheet packaging case (10).    USE - Laminated-type non-aqueous secondary battery for e.g. electric vehicle, electric power assisted bicycle, electrically driven motorbike, mobile phone, notebook-type personal computer (PC), motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric chair.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the non-aqueous secondary battery can be maintained favorably over a long period of time, even in high temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the laminated-type non-aqueous secondary battery.    Lamination sheet packaging case (10)    Positive electrode terminal (30)    Negative electrode terminal (40)    Heat resisting material (50)    Weld of packaging case (60)
NOVELTY - The electrically driven fan (10) that feeds cooling air inside the battery package (1) is mounted inside the battery package. The inlet port (11) of the fan is opened to the side of the vehicle, while the air discharge port that discharges the internal pressure of the battery package is opened to the downward direction of the vehicle.    USE - Cooling device for vehicle-mounted battery mounted in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Installation of the cooling fan inside the battery package enables to maintain the internal pressure of the battery package higher than the atmospheric pressure. This allows flow of air from inside to outside of the battery storage case, even if any crevice happens to occur at the joint portion of the battery storage case. This prevents entry of foreign material or moisture inside the battery storage case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling structure of vehicle mounted battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the flow of cooling air in vehicle mounted battery.    Battery package (1)    Battery storage shelf (2)    Air duct (5)    Radiator exhaust port (9)    Electrically driven fan (10)    Inlet port (11)    Radiator (13)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode collector (16) connects bottom face of positive electrode armored can (11), electrically. A negative electrode collector (17) connects bottom face of negative electrode armored can (12), electrically. The can (11) has flange portion (11b) that extends from opening edge of cylindrical portion (11a), to outward. The can (12) has flange portion (12b) that extends from opening edge of cylindrical portion (12a), to outward so that concave portion (12c) is formed in bottom of portion (12a).    USE - Cylindrical storage battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery and lithium secondary battery for personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electrically driven motor bike and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in battery total height is suppressed so that highly reliable cylindrical storage battery without leakage of electrolyte solution into sealing portion can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cylindrical storage battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional, perspective and top view of nickel hydrogen storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal armored cans (11,12)    Cylindrical portions (11a,12a)    Flange portions (11b,12b)    Concave portion (12c)    Positive electrode collector (16)    Negative electrode collector (17)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen absorbing alloy contains mixed phase including cerium-nickel type structure and cerium-cobalt type structure.    USE - Hydrogen absorbing alloy for cathode active material of alkaline storage battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles and pure electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery including hydrogen absorbing alloy as cathode, has high output characteristics. The hydrogen absorbing alloy has corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen absorbing alloy contains mixed phase including cerium-nickel (Ce2Ni7) type structure and cerium-cobalt (Ce5Co19) type structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of alkaline storage battery.    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Separator (13)    Armored can (17)    Sealant (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a cut-off valve (24) arranged in the fuel-gas supply piping (22) to close the supply of the fuel gas. The cut-off valve (25) arranged in the fuel-gas discharge piping (23) closes the discharge of the fuel gas. A carbon-monoxide adsorption agent (40) arranged in the side of the fuel-electrode (10a) of the fuel cell system adsorbs the carbon-monoxide.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, co-generation system in factory, hospital, home, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-monoxide poisoning of the catalyst during the electric power generation stop storage of the fuel cell system is suppressed, and the fall of the carbon-monoxide-proof property of the catalyst of the fuel electrode is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel electrode (10a)    Fuel-gas supply piping (22)    Fuel-gas discharge piping (23)    Cut-off valves (24,25)    Carbon-monoxide adsorption agent (40)
NOVELTY - The common circuit (42) is connected to the wiring pattern (16b) of circuit board (16) through a cable (18c). The wiring patterns (16c,17b) of circuit boards (16,17) are connected through a cable (18b).    USE - Wiring processing circuit apparatus e.g. cell voltage detection apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of cell voltage detection apparatus in vehicle is reduced so that the installation space of wire harness is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit structure of cell voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Circuit boards (16,17)    Wiring patterns (16b,16c,17b)    Contacts (16d,17d)    Cables (18b,18c)    Common circuit (42)
NOVELTY - A control unit (50) operates a system main relay (20) between secondary battery (14) and voltage conversion device (36) to perform pre-charging of the secondary battery. The control unit starts the fuel cell (42) connected to battery in parallel, using an auxiliary machine (34) that is connected between secondary battery and voltage conversion device after the pre-charging of the battery.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The setup time of the fuel cell system is shortened by starting the auxiliary machine only when secondary battery is pre-charged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for start-up method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Secondary battery (12)    System main relay (20)    Auxiliary machine (34)    Voltage conversion device (36)    Fuel cell (42)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - A discharge flow path (23) is provided for discharging water generated in fuel cell (2) and gas emitted from the fuel cell. The discharge of generated water and gas from fuel cell to exterior is performed by controlling opening/closing operation of an exhaust value (31). A control unit (7) sets valve opening time for discharging water generated in fuel cell to discharge flow path, which is longer than valve opening time for discharging gas from discharge flow path to exterior.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The water generated in fuel cell can be discharged effectively and the discharge of useless fuel is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purge method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Control unit (7)    Discharge flow path (23)    Exhaust valve (31)
NOVELTY - The system has an impedance measurement unit (1040) to measure the impedance of a fuel cell, and a water-content estimation unit (1042) which estimates the water content of a fuel cell based on the relationship of the presumed water content of the fuel cell with respect to impedance. The measured impedance or the estimated water content is corrected based on the environmental temperature of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a vessel and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a measurement of impedance with a high precision stabilized still in time without producing a measurement error.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an impedance measuring method of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the functional block diagram based on impedance measurement/scavenging-air processing control of the fuel cell system. (Drawing also includes non-English language text).    Impedance measurement/scavenging air processing control part (54)    Impedance measurement unit (1040)    Impedance temperature-correction unit (1041)    Water-content estimation unit (1042)    Compressor control unit (1044)
NOVELTY - A sensing element (15) detects the hydrogen concentration in measurement gas. A lid (17) is attached to an outer cylinder (13) so that the opening (16) of outer cylinder is opened and closed. Lid prevents approach and enables introduction of to be measured gas from the opening to interior of outer cylinder at closed and open state, respectively. A lid opening and closing mechanism sets the lid at closed state and open state when not detecting hydrogen and detecting hydrogen respectively.    USE - Hydrogen detector for determining leakage of hydrogen in predetermined space of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces dew condensation during stop operation of the hydrogen detector since moisture content contained in to be measured gas is kept from reaching the sensing element in lid when temperature of sensing element is low, thus decreases generation of error in hydrogen detection in case of starting the operation of hydrogen detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the hydrogen detector.    Housing (11)    Outer cylinder (13)    Sensing element (15)    Opening (16)    Lid (17)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen detection film (10) is embedded between the upper ceramic protective film (8) and lower layer ceramic protective film (6). The element electrodes (20a,20b) are formed in both edges vicinity of the hydrogen detection film. The upper ceramic protective film is formed into ceramic material (16,18) with the composite material protective film to which a hydrogen permeability metal particle (12,14) is distributed.    USE - Hydrogen sensor for detecting leak of hydrogen gas used with e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, family-size fuel cell, or hydrogen concentration.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses toxic influence by non-aqueous matter component and deterioration of hydrogen detection film by hydrogen, thus improving durability of hydrogen sensor. Enables hydrogen gas to be detected with high sensitivity, thus improving responsiveness with respect to hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the hydrogen sensor.    Lower layer ceramic protective film (6)    Upper ceramic protective film (8)    Hydrogen detection film (10)    Hydrogen permeability metal particle (12,14)    Ceramic material (16,18)    Element electrode (20a,20b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has analog switches (S1-S5) whose one end is connected to unit batteries (E1-E4) through resistors (R) and other end connected to terminals (A1-A5) for charging the capacitors (C1-C4). One end of the analog switches (T1-T5) is connected to the terminals and the analog to digital converters respectively. The voltage of the unit batteries (E2-E4) is detected by the difference of the electric potential obtained by the analog to digital converters.    USE - Voltage detection apparatus for detecting voltage of voltage sources e.g. secondary battery such as nickel hydrogen battery, lead battery and lithium ion battery connected in series in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the voltage sources connected in series can be detected efficiently with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Terminals (A1-A5)    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Unit batteries (E1-E4)    Resistors (R)    Analog switches (S1-S5,T1-T5)
NOVELTY - The composite component contains a metal microparticle and a polysaccharide. The metal particles are fine particles of platinum and palladium. The metal fine particles further contains metals chosen from nickel, copper, silver and/or gold. The polysaccharide is chosen from aggregate of acidic polysaccharide and/or basic polysaccharide. The polysaccharide is chosen from carrageenan, alginic acid, carboxymethylcellulose and/or glycosaminoglycan. The basic polysaccharide is chitosan.    USE - Composite component is used as optical response type hydrogen generation catalyst, and for film and electrode assembly, hydride electrode for secondary battery, humidity sensor, hydrogen-storage medium, and solid electrolyte for fuel cells (all claimed) for power supply of mobile devices, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite component has excellent electroconductivity at room temperature, and eco-friendly. The composite component is manufactured economically. The hydrogen-storage medium formed using composite component has high hydrogen-ion conductivity and electroconductivity. The film formed using composite component has high mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - An epoxy-resin powder coating contain an epoxy resin, a dicyandiamide or its derivatives, a hydrazide compound, a vinyl silanized hydrophobic silica particles and a silicon oil-processed hydrophobic silica particles.    USE - Epoxy-resin powder coating is used as coating material for electronic components, domestic electrical appliances, building material, motor vehicle components, and as insulation powder coating for battery components such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The epoxy-resin powder coating forms insulation film having excellent insulation property. The coating film having epoxy-resin powder coating has excellent mechanical characteristics, water resistance, adhesiveness and electrical property.
NOVELTY - A cooling system cools a battery and control circuit of an inverter (14), while accommodating battery in battery storage box. A long and slender mounting shelf (7) is provided in a position where the person is able to access vehicle frame from the side of vehicle along longitudinal direction. The battery storage box and the cooling system are mounted in the upper stage of the mounting shelf and the inverter is mounted in the lower stage of the mounting shelf.    USE - Mounting structure for power supply device of hybrid vehicle such as medium-size freight-train car use for parcel delivery service, truck and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling and heat radiation of the battery and inverter in the power supply device can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the mounting structure.    Battery package (1)    Air duct (5)    Mounting shelf (7)    Inlet port (12)    Radiator (13)    Inverter (14)
NOVELTY - A circuit breaker (42) interrupts a battery electric circuit (56) when a case cover (54) is removed, and provided in the case cover of a case (50). The battery (32) has the battery electric circuit containing the connecting terminal (38) connected to the battery cells (34) connected in series.    USE - Battery apparatus for electric motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases safety when performing check or maintenance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (32)    Battery cells (34)    Connecting terminal (38)    Circuit breaker (42)    Case (50)    Case cover (54)    Battery electric circuit (56)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure has a battery case (30) for accommodating slidable battery pack (6), which is attached to case cover (20). The case cover is rotatable with respect to the vehicle mounting the battery pack. The battery pack is in horizontal state at the time of use. The case cover is rotated at the time of removal of battery pack and the battery pack is removed from case.    USE - Battery mounting structure for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be removed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the battery mounting structure.    Battery pack (6)    Frame (8)    Case cover (20)    Battery case (30)    Handle (60)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains difluoro phosphoric ester compound (II), cyclic phosphazene (I), aniline derivative (III), and supporting electrolyte.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for electrical-double-layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for timepiece, water boiler device, wrist watch, wall clock, solar timepiece, memory backup, electronic devices, industrial apparatus, apparatus for aeronautical navigations, toys, gas apparatus, electric vehicles and fuel-cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte has high flame retardance. The electrical-double-layer capacitor comprising electrolyte, has excellent cycle characteristics, and improved safety and performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains difluoro phosphoric ester compound, cyclic phosphazene, aniline derivative of formula (III) and supporting electrolyte. The difluoro phosphoric ester is of formula (II): R2O-P(F2)=O. The cyclic phosphazene is of formula (I): (NPR12)n.    R1=halogen, alkoxy or aryloxy;    n=3-4;    R2=alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy substituted alkyl, or aryl;    R3=alkyl or aryl;and    R4=methyl, hydrogen, methoxy or phenyl.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has a metallikon electrode (3) that is formed at both ends of a cylindrical element (2) by wounding the metallization films (4,5) on outer periphery of cylindrical element. The metallization films has metal vapor deposition electrodes (4b,5b) that is formed in the single surface of the polypropylene dielectric films (4a,5a). The thickness of the dielectric film (4a) is larger than the thickness of the dielectric film of cylindrical element. The resistance value of metal vapor deposition electrodes (4b,5b) is lower than metal vapor deposition electrodes.    USE - Metallized film capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to smoothing of inverter circuit for motor drive of hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, filter, snubber, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture resistance is improved by winding the metallization film on the outer periphery of cylindrical element. The unnecessary increasing of the metallized film capacitance is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of metallized film capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metallized film capacitor (1)    Cylindrical element (2)    Metallikon electrode (3)    Metallization films (4,5)    Dielectric films (4a,5a)    Metal vapor deposition electrodes (4b,5b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a stack fastened with a tension plate on its outer side. The stack has a linear expansion coefficient which is the same as that of the linear expansion coefficient of the tension plate.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The linear expansion coefficient of the stack is the same as that of the tension plate. Hence even if the environmental temperature changes only the same quantity expands in each portion of the stack and the tension plate. Thus the output of the fuel cell is constant in each portion of the stack regardless of the fastening load and leakage of reactive gas is not produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between the environmental temperature and the fastening load. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The manifolds for inducing reactive gas and coolant to the surfaces (14a,14b) of the separator (14) penetrates from primary surface to secondary surface of the separator. The peripheral region and primary surface of the separator are made of stainless steel having specific heat conductivity. The portions except peripheral region of the separator and secondary surface of the separator are made of clad having heat conductivity higher than the specific heat conductivity.    USE - Separator for solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of the heat gradient resulting due to the circulation of the external air and reactive gas and flow rate of the coolant are reduced, so that the in-plane temperature of the separator used in fuel cells is equalized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell provided with separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view separator used in the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separator (14)    Surfaces of the separator (14a,14b)    Stainless steel layer (14c)    Copper layer (14d)    Gas flow path (15)
NOVELTY - The system has planning production of electricity of fuel cell to become production of electricity planned by driving plan device. The heating amount from heater is controlled and the temperature of modifier in predetermined time is maintained when plan production of electricity after predetermined time is less than predetermined threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for power supply of electric vehicles, co-generation system etc.    ADVANTAGE - The tracking property of temperature change of modifier can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for modifier temperature control. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Temperature sensors (25,32) detect temperature (Ta,Tc) of anode gas and cathode gas, during starting and completion of electric power generation. An electronic control unit (ECU) (70) computes temperature difference of anode gas measured during starting and completion of power generation, based on which temperature difference of cathode gas is determined. The temperature of cathode gas during completion of electric power generation is determined based on temperature difference of cathode gas and temperature of cathode gas measured during start of power generation.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, domestic-use electric power generation system, non-portable fuel cell system, domestic-use non-portable hot water supply system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the cathode gas can be determined, even if temperature sensor of cathode gas is switched OFF during completion of electric power generation. The failure of the fuel cell can be prevented, by determining the continual abnormality in the temperature of the cathode gas or anode gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Temperature sensors (25,32)    ECU (70)    Temperature of anode gas (Ta)    Temperature of cathode gas (Tc)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has safety valve (6) comprising valve portion (9) provided in exterior packing portion (5) and accommodation portion (8). The accommodation portion has transmission portion (7) with polymeric sheet that closes opening formed on non-sealed area of packing portion. The valve portion is opened and high pressure gas in packing portion is transmitted to accommodation portion, when pressure of gas inside packing portion exceeds preset value. The transmission portion exhausts out the gas in accommodation portion to exterior of packing portion.    USE - Flat-type electrochemical cell e.g. lithium ion battery used for power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rapid raise of the gas pressure in the exterior packing portion of the lithium ion battery can be suppressed and bursting of the exterior packing portion can be eliminated, since the gas is transmitted to accommodation portion that exhaust out the gas to the exterior of exterior packing portion. The manufacturing cost of the lithium ion battery can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view, sectional view and plan view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Exterior packing portion (5)    Safety valve (6)    Transmission portion (7)    Accommodation portion (8)    Valve portion (9)
NOVELTY - The laminated non-aqueous secondary battery has a laminated electrode component on an anode sheet and a cathode sheet laminated through a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte accommodated in the cylindrical laminate film packing (10) with welding sealed upper and lower ends. The anode sheet comprises an anode active material content layer formed on anode collector. The cathode sheet comprises a cathode active material content layer formed on cathode collector.    USE - Laminated non-aqueous secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic devices, electric vehicle, electric-power assisted bicycle, electrically driven motorbike and load leveler.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated non-aqueous secondary battery has high reliability, durability and energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model of the laminated non-aqueous secondary battery.    Laminate film packing (10)    Sealing portion (20)    Anode terminal (30)    Cathode terminal (40)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte, and a non-aqueous solvent, which dissolves the electrolyte. The non-aqueous solvent contains specific fluorine-containing compound (I) (0.001-2 volume%).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution is used for non-aqueous electrolyte solution battery (claimed) such as lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and as vehicle-mounted power supply for drive of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution provides battery having excellent high-temperature storing characteristics and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte, and a non-aqueous solvent, which dissolves the electrolyte. The non-aqueous solvent contains fluorine-containing compound (I) (0.001-2 volume%). The fluorine-containing compound is of formula (I): F-C(-R1)(-R2)-O-R3.    R1,R2=group having ether bond in structure, or 1-12C alkyl optionally substituted with fluorine atom;and    R3=1-12C alkyl group optionally substituted with fluorine atom.
NOVELTY - The private energy production system (10) has a fixed fuel cell (20) which generates electric power that is supplied to private load (90) e.g. water heater (92), using hydrogen supply from modifier. An electric control unit (ECU) controls amount of hydrogen supplied to fixed fuel cell from modifier so that fuel cell generates electric power of predetermined magnitude. The ECU controls operation of fuel cell (60) in vehicle (50) so that fuel cell supplies energy to fixed fuel cell, when excess energy is required due to excess power consumption by private loads.    USE - For supplying energy to private load such as water heater in detached house, apartment house, office, etc., using fuel cell of solid polymer type or phosphoric-acid type, micro turbine, solar cell, etc., in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burden to the modifier and the fixed fuel cell can be reduced and the wastage of the hydrogen fuel can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the private energy production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Private energy production system (10)    Fixed fuel cell (20)    Vehicle (50)    Fuel cell (60)    Private load (90)    Water heater (92)
NOVELTY - The ventilation, blower and discharge ducts (16,22,25) arranged on and at sides of battery module (9), derives cooling air from a battery module, for guides cooling air to fan (17) and exhausts cooling air from fan, respectively. The ventilation duct is connected with exhaust port (15) of module battery accommodated inside box that is connected to an end of blower duct. An exhaust gas path is formed by connecting discharge duct with discharge port (17b) of fan connected to box release opening (26), when connecting other end of blower duct to fan intake port (17a).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling property is obtained, and a portion of exhaust gas path is easily formed by accommodating module battery in box, thus reduced size and improved operability of power supply system is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view indicating the formation region of exhaust gas path in power supply system.    Battery module (9)    Exhaust port (15)    Ventilation duct (16)    Fan (17)    Intake port (17a)    Discharge port (17b)    Blower duct (22)    Discharge duct (25)    Release opening (26)
NOVELTY - The electrode group (4) is enclosed between the films (1,1'). The positive electrode terminal (2) and the negative electrode terminal (3) protrude from opposite sides. The through-hole (5) is formed in the center of electrode terminals such that the through-hole becomes symmetrical with respect to the central line (M). The notches (2',3') are formed in the electrode terminals at one side of the film such that both left and right sides of the electrode terminal parallel to the central line become asymmetrical with respect to through-hole.    USE - For battery pack used in battery module (all claimed) used for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary batteries can be connected in series-parallel connection with high alignment precision so that the volumetric efficiency can be improved. The dimensional accuracy of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional view of the secondary battery.    Films (1,1')    Positive electrode terminal (2)    Negative electrode terminal (3)    Notches (2',3')    Electrode group (4)    Through-hole (5)    Central line (M)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an intermediate path (30) connecting a pair of fuel gas supply paths (22a,22b). A cut-off valve (31) coupled in the intermediate path interrupts the circulation of hydrogen. The hydrogen from hydrogen supply sources (21a,21b) is supplied to fuel cells (2a,2b) respectively through respective fuel gas supply paths (22a,22b).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving state of vehicle can be maintained even if abnormality arises in one of hydrogen supply sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cells (2a,2b)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Hydrogen supply sources (21a,21b)    Fuel gas supply paths (22a,22b)    Intermediate path (30)    Cut-off valve (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing hydrogen discharged from hydrogen absorbing alloy (40) accommodated in heat exchanger (36) to hydrogen tank (20). The hydrogen stored in hydrogen storage tank (18) is filled to the hydrogen tank while cooling the hydrogen absorbing alloy by endothermic reaction at the time of hydrogen discharge.    USE - For filling hydrogen in hydrogen tank of vehicle (claimed) such as fuel-cell vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The full hydrogen filling amount is ensured by reducing temperature rise within the hydrogen tank during hydrogen filling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen filling apparatus; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen filling station (14)    Hydrogen storage tank (18)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Heat exchanger (36)    Hydrogen absorbing alloy (40)
NOVELTY - The electrical-double-layer capacitor (1) has a pair of case (2) made of electroconductive material which accommodates several positive electrodes (20) and negative electrodes (30). An insulator (10) is arranged along the boundary portion of both cases. The positive electrodes are connected to one case and the negative electrodes are connected to other case.    USE - Electrical-double-layer capacitor for power supply of motor vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical-double-layer capacitor with compact structure can be obtained while increasing the rigidity of the case which accommodates the positive and negative electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the electrical-double-layer capacitor.    Electrical-double-layer capacitor (1)    Case (2)    Insulator (10)    Positive electrode (20)    Negative electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has electrodes formed in the surface of through holes (30,40) used as gas passageways formed along a straight line on a solid electrolyte (10'). The electrode consists of electron conductive substance carrying a catalyst.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for power supply of electric vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having a simple structure is provided at low cost by eliminating the need for using a gaseous diffusion material and a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the structure of the fuel cell.    Current collection pad (1)    Wiring (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Solid electrolyte (10')    Through holes (30,40)
NOVELTY - The separator (1') contains iron-nickel group alloy containing 35.5-36.5 mass% of nickel and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities, and has a gas passageway (2). The central-line average roughness of surface of gas passageway is 0.8 microns or less, according to JISB0601. The ratio of ten-point irregularity height and central-line average roughness, each measured according to JISB0601 of surface of gas passageway is 12 or less.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed), such as phosphoric acid-type fuel cell, sulfuric acid-type fuel cell, solid oxide-type fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, molten carbonate-type fuel cell and alkali-type fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent gas fluidity and deformation resistance. The separator provides fuel cell having excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator is manufactured using a photosensitive resin layer containing ammonium dichromate and casein. The separator is provided at the surface of catalyst layer. The catalyst layer contains electroconductive substance supported with catalyst, and proton conductive substance. The proton conductive substance is sulfonic acid group-containing perfluorocarbon, polyether sulfone, sulfonated polyether ether ketone or sulfonated polyimide. The electroconductive substance is silicon dioxide or carbon. The catalyst is a noble metal chosen from gold, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium and iridium.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view illustrating the formation of separator.    Metal thin plate (1)    Separator (1')    Gas passageway (2)    Photoresist film (10)    Cured photoresist layer (10')
NOVELTY - A battery unit is mounted on a first detachable module (30) installed in the vehicle. A charging unit is mounted on a second detachable module (50) installed in the vehicle. The battery unit comprises one or more battery packs (32,34,36) which store and provide electrical energy for powering electric motors (40). The charging unit includes a diesel engine (52) and an electric generator (54) and charges the battery unit.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle e.g. single-deck passenger bus, double-deck passenger bus.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a sub-frame arrangement to be readily utilized to adapt existing vehicles to hybrid operation. Enables a drive train to be assembled separately from the vehicle and attached to the vehicle in a single step, thus facilitating manufacture of the vehicle as well as subsequent maintenance of the vehicle. Allows the battery unit and charging unit to be independently removed from the vehicle for servicing and/or replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded view of the rear section of hybrid electric bus.    First detachable module (30)    Battery packs (32,34,36)    Electric motors (40)    Second detachable module (50)    Diesel engine (52)    Electric generator (54)
NOVELTY - The station has a source reservoir containing liquid hydrogen (LH2), and a liquid hydrogen intake line (3) of the reservoir formed towards a user terminal (30). A cryogenic pump (6) is electrically connected to the intake line. A fuel cell (17) is connected to the cryogenic pump via a controlling and measuring device (20), where the device measures and controls the pressure in the source reservoir.    USE - Station for supplying gaseous hydrogen to a reservoir of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell supplies the electricity to the pump, and the surplus electricity can be supplied for electric network or other users, thus assuring an energy carrier function and can ensure the station to completely autonomous in electric energy, so that the station can be insensible at power cut. The pressure control and measurement device is situated in the source reservoir that is situated under the ground level and the pump is situated above the ground, so that the structure of the station is simple and inexpensive and permits to enrich the vaporized hydrogen inside the pump without necessitating the compression of the hydrogen, thus enhancing sufficient energy balance and assuring easy installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying gaseous hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure and an operation of a gaseous hydrogen supplying station.    Liquid hydrogen (LH2)    Intake line (3)    Cryogenic pump (6)    Fuel cell (17)    Electric power source (19)    Controlling and measuring device (20)    User terminal (30)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a wall (2) with a periphery part (2a) by which the container rests on a plane surface (3), where the container is made of aluminum. The wall has a central part (2b) and a thin zone (2c). The thin zone is arranged on the central part of the wall. The thin zone of the wall is encased by over-pressure inside the container.    USE - Cylindrical container for a sealed storage battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery or nickel-cadmium battery, or an electrochemical generator in a hybrid vehicle to store a chemical product that emits a poisonous gas.    ADVANTAGE - The thin zone is arranged on the central part of the wall, thus permitting the thin zone of the wall inside the container to be protected against impact during the manufacturing of the storage battery. The container contains the chemical products that emits the poisonous gas can limit the risks or dangerous of the explosion of the chemical products due to overload accidental short circuit during the manufacturing of the storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a watertight storage battery comprising a container, and positive and negative current terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of a container.    Container (1)    Wall (2)    Periphery part (2a)    Central part (2b)    Thin zone (2c)    Plane surface (3)
NOVELTY - The battery has a mechanical and thermal conditioning system conditioning electric energy generating elements e.g. supercapacitors. The system has a monoblock structural body (1) in which housings (2) are formed for receiving the elements. The housings include an inner contact zone that contacts the element. The zone has geometry to ensure a contact between the zone and the periphery of the element. The body includes chambers (5) which are extended around the zone. The system has a circulating device circulating a thermal conditioning fluid to ensure thermal conditioning of the elements.    USE - Electrical battery for supplying power to an electric drive motor of an electric motor vehicle and thermal-electric hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for storing electric energy in alternate transportation e.g. aeronautics.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical and thermal conditioning system improves the ratio between volume and energy and/or power, life span and safety of the battery. The structural body ensures mechanical behavior, of the electric energy generating elements, relative to vigorous crash test constraints in automobile industry or mechanical requests that the battery undergoes in the automobile. The arrangement of the housings optimizes encumbrance and mechanical resistance of the battery. The configuration of the battery enables compatibility with automobile application requirements in an inexpensive and light weight manner and ensures thermal management of the battery in an efficient manner, thus reducing power consumption and ensuring effective autonomy of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cut, perspective view of an electric battery in a transversal plane to expose the arrangement and interior of housings.    Monoblock structural body (1)    Housings (2)    Upper cases (3, 4)    Chambers (5)    Capillaries (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging a rechargeable battery by periodical square-wave current pulses alternatively taking amplitudes during respective period. Voltage at terminals of the battery is periodically measured. A value of slope representative of variation of the voltage based on time is calculated from the measurement. An absolute value of the slope at end of each period is compared with a preset full charge threshold e.g. 300 milli-volts per second, representing full charge of the battery. Charging of the battery is stopped when the absolute value is higher than/equal to the threshold.    USE - Method for managing charge of a rechargeable battery e.g. lead battery, aqueous electrolyte battery, or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, of an electric vehicle by using a charge regulator.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures the management of the charge of the battery in a simple, precise and rapid manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a rechargeable battery's charge managing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting a supercapacitor of an energy storage element in a vehicle, where the supercapacitor are not charged or subjected to cycles. Charging/discharging cycles are controlled using a logic controller embarked on the vehicle when a heat engine is started, where the controller is utilized for controlling the heat engine. The vehicle is started using energy stored in the supercapacitor.    USE - Method for initializing an energy storage element e.g. battery, supplying power to electrical machine that is utilized for supplying torque to a heat engine for driving a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, during starting and restarting phase.    ADVANTAGE - The method optimizes life duration of the energy storage element by respecting charging/discharging cycles related to intrinsic characteristics of the supercapacitor. The method ensures security of the environment during storage of the element and electric security aspect during assembling of the vehicle. The method is easy to implement using software that defines control rule in the controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a charging cycle of an energy storage element. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting a request of charge to be stored based on dynamic parameter of a state of a motor vehicle, where the state indicates potential of energy recoverable in future rolling conditions of the vehicle. The dynamic parameter is selected from vehicle speed, engine speed, engaged ratio or rolling type. The adjustment operation depends on a non degraded operating mode of the storing element and the vehicle.    USE - Method for managing charge of a energy storage element e.g. lead battery, nickel metal hydride battery or lithium battery, for supplying energy to an electric machine that is utilized for starting or stopping of a heat engine of a motor vehicle e.g. vehicle with stop and start function or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces power consumption and improves utilization comfort while ensuring operation of the vehicle. The method optimizes the utilization of the storage element with respect to movement of the vehicle, and the life duration of the element by respecting charging/discharging cycles related to intrinsic characteristics of the element. The method enables conservation of electrical parts in case of degradation or failure on the vehicle and is easy to implement by adding control rule in a logic controller of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a series of magnetic disks comprising magnets of different diameters, fixed on periphery of the disks for producing considerable electrical energy. The magnetic disks are successively placed under various configurations, in open/closed circle or in square. A power generator is mounted at an end of axle of each magnet for drawing maximum electrical energy. The magnets are rotated at a speed of 3500 turns per minute.    USE - Semi-magnetic engine assembly for producing kinetic energy and electrical energy that is utilized for recharging batteries of electrical automobile, for supplying power to a ventilator, bicycle, shopping trolley in supermarket, wheelchair for physically disabled person, rickshaw (all claimed), artificial satellite, space probe and dwelling room, and for driving a mechanical system in factory, car, boat, aircraft and train.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly produces the kinetic energy without any discontinuity so as to assist a cyclist during pedaling, thus reducing fatigue of the cyclist.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a semi-magnetic engine assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves determining transition frequency of a rechargeable battery and determining criteria of end of discharge of the battery according to the transition frequency. The criteria are representative of a preset maximal value of a slope of the frequency. The frequency is determined periodically during usage of the battery and the discharge is stopped by a regulating unit according to the frequency.    USE - Method for managing an end of discharge of a rechargeable battery used in mobile application e.g. portable electronics, hybrid, electrical or thermal vehicle or stationary applications e.g. telecommunication relay, power production from intermittent energy source e.g. wind turbine or photovoltaic.    ADVANTAGE - The method is efficient and simple to achieve from the usage of specific data at complex impedance measurement and permits diagnosis of state of battery in a simple, efficient and inexpensive manner, while considering impact of past and present usage conditions, and state of batteries, thus permitting avoiding of all untimely reconnections of the fully discharged battery, hence permitting optimization of the management of discharge of the battery and the operation and life duration of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart for a rechargeable battery's end of discharge managing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a control module (18) for controlling additional supply of an electric motor (1) directly by a fuel cell of a fuel cell system (6), based on geographic information e.g. position of vehicle, and a parameter representing a predetermined geographic zone, transmitted by a geographical location guiding module. The module is used for starting the system when the vehicle is situated in the zone in which the motor is supplied by an energy storing and discharging unit e.g. battery (5).    USE - Device for managing electric current supply of an electric motor of a motor vehicle to achieve desired speed or acceleration of the vehicle in stationary applications and in aeronautical or automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The control module permits to improve the management of electric current supply of the motor vehicle based on the geographical information or a type of geographical zone in which the vehicle is found, at reduced cost and with reduced complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing an electric current supply of electric motor of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for managing electric current supply of an electric motor.    Electric motor (1)    Battery (5)    Fuel cell system (6)    Hydrogen tank (7)    Geographical location guiding module (10)    Control module (18)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a cooling device (2) with a cooler and/or dryer for cooling and/or drying a gas flow for subjecting a space (4) of the vehicle to be cooled. A fuel cell system (3) includes a reformer for generating reformate gas or anode gas containing hydrogen gas from fuel containing hydrogen. A water supplying device (39) supplies the fuel cell system with condensation water of the cooling device. The supplying device has a water storage (40) for storing the condensation water.    USE - Vehicle such as rail-bound road vehicle e.g. street car, motor vehicle and train, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The water supplying device supplies the fuel cell system with condensation water of the cooling device, thus improving effectiveness of the fuel cell system and facilitating a simplified operation of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a strong, simplified connection diagram-like principle view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Cooling device (2)    Fuel cell system (3)    Space (4)    Water supplying device (39)    Water storage (40)
NOVELTY - A diaphragm (2) comprising a rupturing valve is formed in an upper lid of the battery (30). The valve includes a V-shaped rupturing groove formed on the diaphragm surface opposite to a surface at which the internal pressure acts, and also includes a U-shaped groove formed on the diaphragm surface at which the internal pressure acts corresponding to the a position where the V-shaped groove is formed.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery for e.g. home electric appliance. Can also be used in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid EV.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure of the secondary battery is reduced reliably even when the external pressure accompanying rapid battery deformation acts on the battery, so that the safety of the battery is secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery.    Diaphragm (2)    Splitter (4)    Connection plate (6)    Electrode winding group (11)    Cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery (30)
NOVELTY - The tailor-made photovoltaic cells are electrically connected between each other in such a way that current and output voltage are the most adequate to optimize the electric charging of the batteries. The photovoltaic cells are integrated in one module, transparent or not in accordance with the concrete application, which integrates the structure of the vehicle without substantial aesthetic changes and substitutes the original cover of the vehicle.    USE - Photovoltaic solar system to power electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple placing of the photovoltaic modules on top of the roof of the vehicle to directly charge the batteries, without reducing the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle. Enables the generation of power supply for electric vehicles using solar energy without significant modifications of the structure of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the transversal cut of the aluminum frame connected to the panel and connecting column.    Panel (5)    Transparent filling gel (6)    Aluminum structure (7)    Rubber surfaces (8)    Metal plate (9)
NOVELTY - A powder is disposed on surface of a sintered magnet component of rare earth element-containing composition (1), and the magnet component is heat-treated at a temperature equal to or less than sintering temperature of the magnet component in vacuum or in inert gas for 1 minute to 100 hours to obtain rare earth permanent magnet. The powder contains a compound chosen from oxide, fluoride and oxyfluoride of rare earth element such as scandium and/or yttrium.    USE - Manufacture of rare earth permanent magnet used for household electric appliance, electric automobile and wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The rare earth permanent magnet having excellent magnetic property, is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A powder is disposed on surface of a sintered magnet component of rare earth element-containing composition of formula (1): R1aTbBcMdOeCfNg, where R1 is scandium and/or yttrium, T is iron and/or cobalt, M is aluminum, copper, zinc, indium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, nickel, gallium, germanium, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, praseodymium, silver, cadmium, tin, antimony, hafnium, tantalum and tungsten, a is 12-17, c is 3-15, d is 0.01-11, e is 0.1-4, f is 0.05-3, g is 0.01-1 and b is remainder, and the magnet component is heat-treated at a temperature equal to or less than sintering temperature of the magnet component in vacuum or in inert gas for 1 minute to 100 hours to obtain rare earth permanent magnet. The powder contains a compound chosen from oxide, fluoride and oxyfluoride of rare earth element such as scandium and/or yttrium.
NOVELTY - The drive (1) has a combustion engine (2) for generating drive power by combustion of fuel comprising hydrocarbon. A fuel tank (5) is provided for storing the fuel. An electric motor (3) is provided for generation of drive power by conversion of electrical energy. A battery (6) is provided for storing electrical energy. A fuel cell system (4) is provided for generating electricity from the fuel and from an oxidator comprising oxidizer. The combustion engine and the fuel cell system are attached for supply of fuel to the fuel tank.    USE - Hybrid drive e.g. series hybrid drive, parallel hybrid drive and complete hybrid drive, for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid drive is designed such that the battery that provides necessary electrical energy over the long period and/or the electrical motor can be operated over the long time period without switching the combustion engine. The hybrid-drive can be thus operated over a long time period independent of the combustion engine. The fuel cell system exhibits a better efficiency than the combustion engine during generation of the electrical energy from the fuel, thus emission values and the fuel-combustion of the hybrid-drive are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a strong, simplified circuit diagram and principle representation of a hybrid drive.    Hybrid drive (1)    Combustion engine (2)    Electric motor (3)    Fuel supply system (4)    Fuel tank (5)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - A reformer (10) generates a fuel gas through reforming reaction. A carbon monoxide purifier (20) has a reactor (21) through which the reformed fuel gas is introduced and the purified fuel gas is discharged, and an oxidation catalyst bed is filled in the reactor to reduce concentration of carbon monoxide generated from the reformer. An electricity generator (31) generates electricity by the fuel gas supplied from the carbon monoxide purifier, through chemical reaction. A catalyst supplier (100) supplies generated catalyst particles to oxidation catalyst bed.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to non polluting motor vehicle, household electricity generating system, mobile telecommunication equipment, medical instrument, military equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reaction efficiency is not reduced, the fuel cell system can save the initial cost production, cost of operation, cost of maintenance and improves the performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Reformer (10)    Carbon monoxide purifier (20)    Reactor (21)    Electricity generator (31)    Catalyst supplier (100)
NOVELTY - The pack has a set of battery cells (2) and a connecting metallic plate (3) that connects an electrode of one of the battery cells to an electrode of another battery cell. The connecting metallic plate is arranged on a positive electrode (6) of the former battery cell and a negative electrode (7) of the latter battery cell. The connecting metallic plate and each of the positive and negative electrodes are connected to each other to form a lap that is weld joint by arc spot welding, where the positive and negative electrodes have components of high carbon steel and low carbon steel.    USE - Battery pack for use in a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The pack provides good welding quality and high tensile strength of the weld joint. The pack provides low electric resistance between electrodes of the battery to maintain electric power loss low while electrically charging and discharging the battery pack, so that useful life of the pack is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for connecting a metallic plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of connections between battery positive and negative electrodes.    Battery cells (2)    Connecting metallic plate (3)    Positive electrode (6)    Negative electrode (7)    Insulating block frame (8)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has two battery units (105, 107), where the battery unit (105) has a recess in vicinity of an end, and a coupler is interposed between the battery units for connecting the battery unit (107) to the battery unit (105). The coupler has a central portion for engaging with the battery unit (107), and a peripheral portion for engaging with the recess in the battery unit (105). The recess comprises an inwardly retracted portion of a side of the battery unit (105). Diameter of the coupler is less than or equal to the diameter of the battery units.    USE - Battery e.g. nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion rechargeable battery, lithium ion polymer battery and lithium polymer battery, module, for a portable miniaturized electronic device such as mobile phone, personal computer, camcorder and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The side portion of the interconnection member is safely engaged with the receiving portion of the casing, thus reducing the maximum diameter of the battery module without reducing the output power of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded cross-sectional perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (100)    Battery units (105, 107)    Casing (120)    Cap assembly (140)    Interconnection member (160)
NOVELTY - The lithium-ion capacitor (10) comprises a cathode (12), an anode (13) and an electrolyte. The electrolyte has an aprotic organic solvent of lithium salt. The cathode active material (12b) is graphite and satisfies specific relation.    USE - Lithium-ion capacitor is used for electricity storage devices such as capacitor cell of wound-type cylindrical cell, lamination-type prismatic cell, film-type cell and lithium-ion secondary battery used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion capacitor is safe, has excellent output characteristics, high energy density and cycle durability during charging-discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium-ion capacitor comprises a cathode, an anode and an electrolyte. The electrolyte has an aprotic organic solvent of lithium salt. The cathode active material is graphite and satisfies the relation: (D90-D10)less than or equal to 7 mu m. The cathode active material allows lithium ions and/or anions to be reversibly doped and de-doped. The anode active material allows lithium ions to be reversibly doped and de-doped. Lithium ions are doped using a lithium ion source. The cathode and anode further comprises current collectors (12a,13a) having holes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lamination-type lithium-ion capacitor.    Lithium-ion capacitor (10)    Cathode (12)    Current collectors (12a,13a)    Cathode active material layer (12b)    Anode (13)
NOVELTY - The electric scooter (1) has a cover (6) for surrounding the fuel cell controller (53) and fuel cell stack (11) of fuel cell unit (12). The cover has a head wind inlet (55) and head wind outlet (56) provided at rear end and front end of the cover respectively. A head wind passage (61) encloses the fuel cell controller. The fuel cell stack is positioned outside the head wind passage.    USE - Straddle type vehicle such as electric scooter. Can also be used in electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is kept at high temperature to improve the electricity generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of the electric scooter.    Electric scooter (1)    Cover (6)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Fuel cell unit (12)    Fuel cell controller (53)    Head wind inlet (55)    Head wind outlet (56)    Head wind passage (61)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (2) e.g. polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cell, for generating an electrical current from a hydrogenous anode exhaust gas and an oxygen-containing cathode exhaust gas. A residual gas burner (3) burns the hydrogenous anode exhaust gas of the fuel cell with the oxygen-containing cathode exhaust gas of the fuel cell. A bypass (36) removes the cathode exhaust gas flow from a combustion chamber (4) of the residual gas burner and supplies the removed cathode exhaust gas flow into a burner exhaust gas of the residual gas burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass removes the cathode exhaust gas flow from the combustion chamber of the residual gas burner and supplies the removed cathode exhaust gas flow into the burner exhaust gas of the residual gas burner, thus providing the operational reliability and efficiency for the fuel cell system in an increased and improved manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified, principle, schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Residual gas burner (3)    Combustion chamber (4)    Bypass (36)    By-pass valve (40)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an inner chamber formed by inside of a container (11), and an outer cooling area formed in an outer casing (12), which is put over the container. The casing overlaps the container only over a partial area from its extension. The container and the casing are closed by a common cover (13), in which a low pressure input (17), a low pressure output (18), a high pressure input (19) and a high pressure output (20) are formed commonly for a cooling medium flow. The cooling area is formed by an annular space that is developed between the container and the casing.    USE - Rechargeable battery for a motor vehicle air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery is designed such that the battery exhibits a simple structure with few individual parts, and cooling performance of the battery and the efficiency of the motor vehicle air conditioning system are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (10)    Container (11)    Outer casing (12)    Common cover (13)    Low pressure input (17)    Low pressure output (18)    High pressure input (19)    High pressure output (20)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric drive and a battery (16) rechargeable for power supply of an electric motor (17). A body structure is mounted in a base platform (15) and forms a single inner area with the base platform. The inner area, a seat and an operating unit are required for vehicle i.e. passenger car, steering. The base platform is variable in length and width and adapts to the body structure of different sizes. The battery is mounted below the base platform between vehicle axes. A quick-release fastener is provided for loosening and fastening the battery.    USE - Vehicle e.g. passenger car and van.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is designed in a cost-effective manner for short distance, in city travel, and is operated in an electromotive manner and is manageable in an easy way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a base platform of a vehicle.    Base platform (15)    Battery (16)    Electric motors (17, 18)    Gears (19, 20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell stack (10), which has multiple fuel cells. The fuel cells are sealed at two stack ends. An anode unit (16) and a cathode unit (24) are connected with the fuel cell stack. The anode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at an end plate and the cathode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at another end plate.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells are sealed at two stack ends. An anode unit and a cathode unit are connected with the fuel cell stack. The anode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at an end plate and the cathode unit is connected with the fuel cell stack at another end plate, and thus enables to provide an improved fuel cell system with less pressure loss in the gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Housing (14)    Anode unit (16)    Cathode unit (24)    Input line (26)
NOVELTY - The plate (12) has a metal plate provided with surfaces, where one of the surfaces defines channels and a contact surface, which possesses a surface roughness that is defined by points and valleys. A portion of the valleys is filled with an electrical conducting material e.g. carbon, and the contact surface is designed such that it stands in contact with an anode diffusion layer (30) or a cathode diffusion layer (34) of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (10). The plate is made of metal e.g. stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, titanium and nickel.    USE - Metal bipolar plate for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (claimed) that is utilized as an electrical energy source in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal bipolar plate is designed in such a manner that it reduces contact resistance at the surfaces of the bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a metal bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell with an electrical catalyst.    Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (10)    Bipolar plates (12, 14)    Anode diffusion layer (30)    Cathode diffusion layer (34)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an aqueous solution container (116) for storing and supplying of aqueous fuel solution to a fuel cell (102), and a water supplying device (146) for supplying of water to the container. A fuel supplying device (128) supplies fuel to the container, and a water supply amount detecting device obtains data regarding an amount of water supplied to the container by the water supplying device. A controller (142) controls the fuel supplying device based on the data obtained by the detecting device.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle (claimed), i.e. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the fuel supplying device based on the data regarding the amount of water supplied to the aqueous solution container by the water supplying device, thus reducing change of concentration in the aqueous fuel solution, which is associated with the supplied amount of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motorcycle.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Aqueous solution container (116)    Fuel supplying device (128)    Controller (142)    Water supplying device (146)
NOVELTY - The method involves building a functional reference model. A behavior of a system is described with the functional reference model in a preset state of wear under changing conditions on the basis of a number of output variables, which depends on a number of input variables. A momentary behavior of the system is compared with the reference model, in which actual values of the output variables and the input variables are determined. The actual value of the output variables is compared with reference values of the output variables.    USE - Method for diagnosis of a fuel cell arrangement (Claimed). Can also be used for diagnosing a technical system during an operation under dynamic conditions.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves building a functional reference model. A behavior of a system is described with the functional reference model in a preset state of wear under changing conditions on the basis of a number of output variables, thus ensures a simplified method for diagnosing a technical system during an operation under dynamic conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a current voltage characteristic curve of a gas cell arrangement in different wear conditions under stationary conditions.    Current voltage characteristic curves (1,2,3)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a temperature sensor (32) for measuring temperature of a fuel cell stack (12), and an error circuit for generating an error signal. A proportional-integral-derivative controller calculates a proportional gain component based on an error signal and a proportional gain value and an integral gain component based on the error signal and an integral gain value. The controller provides a maximum allowed current from the fuel cell stack based on a bias value, the proportional gain component, and the integral gain component.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, system for limiting current output from a fuel cell stack in response to a temperature of the fuel cell stack, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is designed in such a manner that it limits the current output from the fuel cell stack in response to the temperature of the fuel cell stack, thus preventing the fuel cell stack from overheating, and providing smooth transition to driver of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for preventing a fuel cell stack from overheating by limiting current output from a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Radiator (30)    Temperature sensor (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a pair of plates that are separated from one another, and a partition placed between the plates. A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) (20) structure is electrically connected between the plates. The structure is placed at a coolant outlet (14) in the cell. The structure limits the voltage generated by the cell, during the activation of the cell, until the cell achieves a normal operating temperature. A spring is placed in an opening between the structure and one of the plates.    USE - Hydrogen-fuel cell for propelling a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure limits the voltage generated by the cell, during the activation of the cell, until the cell achieves the normal operating temperature, hence the fuel cell can be controlled in an economical and efficient manner. The utilization of the PTC structure limits the tension during activation of the cell and thus restricts the damage to a catalyst layer in a membrane electrode arrangement of the fuel cell. The durability of the fuel cell is thus extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack with a positive temperature coefficient structure.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Coolant inlet (12)    Coolant outlet (14)    Terminals (16,18)    PTC structure (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether power transition, which is directed upwards, from a fuel cell system, is requested. A pre-determined maximum power is supplied to a compressor (14), which supplies air flow to the fuel cell stack (12) in order to increase stack current density. Pressure of a cathode side of the fuel cell stack is increased in or near an end of power transition in such a manner that the current density of the stack increases relatively fast, and voltage of the stack increased in or near the end of the power transition.    USE - Method for supplying power to an electrical traction system of a fuel cell e.g. hydrogen fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell, system, in a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of the cathode side of the fuel cell stack is increased in or near an end of power transition, which is directed upwards, in such a manner that the current density of the stack raises relatively fast, and voltage of the stack increased in or near the end of the transition, thus providing maximum total power to the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system with a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified block diagram of a power system of a fuel cell hybrid vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    High voltage battery (18)    Low voltage battery (20)    Counter pressure valve (26)
NOVELTY - The charging installation (100) has a battery (20) that includes serially-switched electrical battery cells (E1-En), in which the electrode of one battery cell is used as the reference potential of the battery. A capacitor (C1) is connected to the electrode of the battery cell via two diodes (D11,D12) to fix the potential of the electrode and to switch the reference potential of the battery to produce repeating signals.    USE - Charging installation used in electric vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduced operation noise due to the additional electrode provided on any of the electrical battery cells and periodic voltage supply for connection with a reference potential noise. Ensures reduced operation noise between the electrical battery cells and when the square-wave voltage is produced. Ensures reduced transient current due to the provided resistor and inductor in the current flow path between the battery and square-wave voltage supply. Ensures reduced number of diodes without affecting the electrical charge being provided to the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic interconnection circuit diagram of the charging installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (20)    Charging installation (100)    Capacitor (C1)    Diodes (D11,D12)    Battery cells (E1-En)
NOVELTY - The device has a blocking unit (12) e.g. valve, arranged in a discharge line (7) that is guided away from a cathode space (3) of a fuel cell, where the cathode space has a supply line for supplying of oxidation units. Another blocking unit (13) is arranged in the supply line. The blocking units are closed in the operating condition of the fuel cell system. The former blocking unit is arranged downstream to an expander (11) connected with the discharge line. The latter blocking unit is arranged downstream to a compressor (8) connected with the discharge line.    USE - Device for operating a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell system, which is arranged in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the blocking unit permits blocking of the fuel cell system against the surrounding area, thus reducing the usability of a degradation mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for operating a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Cathode space (3)    Discharge line (7)    Compressor (8)    Expander (11)    Blocking unit (12, 13)
NOVELTY - The unit has a turbocharger with a compressor and a turbine arranged on a common shaft, and an electric machine i.e. synchronous machine with sensorless regulation, arranged on the shaft between the compressor and the turbine. The machine has a rotor fastened to the shaft and a stator surrounding the rotor. The machine has two galvanically independent 3-phase subsystem with redundant characteristics, which includes a motor winding and associated electronics, and for operating in normal operation. The machine has a 6-phase subsystem, operating in case of failure of the two 3-phase subsystems.    USE - Air supply unit for a fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric machine i.e. synchronous machine, has two galvanically independent 3-phase subsystem having redundant characteristics, such that incase of failure of one subsystem the other 3-phase subsystem can be operated, thus obtaining half of the electrical performance of the air supply unit, resulting in more than half of the performance of a fuel cell and hence providing sufficient driving characteristics.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an electric machine on the same shaft between a compressor and a turbine. The electric machine has a rotor connected to the shaft, and a stator surrounding rotor. The electric machine is a synchronous machine that is driven using the output voltage of a fuel cell during a starting phase with high field control until sufficient power output is achieved. The starting battery of a motor vehicle is used to start the electric machine. The compressor and turbine are located on a common shaft, and are provided as parts of a turbocharger provided in the motor vehicle.    USE - Air supply unit operation method for fuel cells in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Operates a synchronous machine with high field attenuation and high number of revolutions corresponding to tension. Performs complete starting process without using high-voltage battery. Ensures improved voltage generation efficiency due to the use of an ideal static frequency generator.
NOVELTY - Double hinge comprises pivoting units with hoops (B1, B2) with a first rotary axle (D1) running through one end of the first hoop and a second rotary axle (D2) running through the second hoop. The second hoop pivots about a fixed articulated axle (G1) running parallel to the two rotary axles. The first articulated axle is arranged between the two rotary axles. The second hoop is connected to a door (T) via a coupling hinge.    USE - Double hinge for a battery side door of an industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The double hinge has a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the movement of the double hinge during opening.    Closed position (a)    Hoops (B1, B2)    Rotary axles (D1, D2)    Articulated axle (G1)    Door (T)
NOVELTY - Battery arrangement comprises a battery (26) which changes its movement and/or orientation in the event of an accident using guiding elements (28, 30).    USE - Battery arrangement for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The function of the battery is guaranteed even after impingement of the crumple zone as a result of an accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The guiding elements interact with each other. The battery rotates about its vertical axis using the guiding elements in the event of an accident. The battery is arranged within the rear crumple zone (14) of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view of the rear region of the chassis of the vehicle with the battery arrangement.    Crumple zone (14)    Longitudinal supports (18, 20)    Transversal support (22)    Battery (26)    Guiding elements (28, 30)
NOVELTY - The industrial truck has a frame in which a battery carrier (10) is arranged. The locking device (18) for locking the battery block (12) has a lever (42), which is supported about the fixed vehicle axis and has another lever (50), which is pivoted to the former lever and is so designed that it engages, in clamping manner, a wall surface of the battery block with the help of a buffer.    USE - Industrial truck, particularly lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The locking device for locking the battery block has a lever, which is supported about the fixed vehicle axis and has another lever, which is pivoted to the former lever and is so designed that it engages, in clamping manner, a wall surface of the battery block with the help of a buffer, and hence ensure a fast and simple battery change during ergonomic operation without using tools and ensures use of unmodified standard batteries are possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery carrier with a battery block and a locking device.    Battery carrier (10)    Battery block (12)    Side wall (14)    Support component (16)    Locking device (18)    Levers (42,50)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating anode gases from fuel using a reformer (2), where the fuel contains hydrogen. An electric current is generated from the anode gas and cathode gases, using a fuel cell (3), where the cathode gases contain oxygen gas. An oxidizer containing the oxygen gas is conveyed opposite to a flow direction (30) through the reformer, where the flow direction is present for generating the anode gases and/or electric current during a normal operation, and for regenerating the reformer during a regeneration operation.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system (claimed) in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively operates the fuel cell system such that effectiveness of the reformer is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a highly simplified, circuit diagram-like principle view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Reformer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Fuel pipeline (6)    Conveying system (7)    Flow direction (30)
NOVELTY - The system has a supercondenser (30) charged by a fuel cell stack (10), and a traction motor (40), where both the stack and the supercondenser are supplied with electrical power to drive a vehicle. A motor control unit (45) controls an input of the power in the traction motor and an output of the power from the motor. A 12 volt auxiliary battery (50) and a 24 volt auxiliary battery (60) supplies the power to two electrical parts e.g. lamp and radio, which use different voltages. A stack starting part electrically coupled with one of the auxiliary batteries operates the fuel cell stack.    USE - Voltage supply system for a hybrid fuel cell bus for use in a fuel cell of a hybrid vehicle and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed in such a manner that design changes of different parts, which were arranged for different battery voltages are minimized, and provides the ability of using electrical part of 12 volts of an older fuel cell vehicle and an electrical part of 24 volts of an internal combustion engine, so as to minimize time and costs of developing a hybrid fuel cell bus system, and ensures efficient operation of a hybrid system of the supercondenser and the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of a voltage supply system of a hybrid fuel cell bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a voltage supply system of a hybrid fuel cell bus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Supercondenser (30)    Traction motor (40)    Motor control unit (45)    Twelve volt auxiliary battery (50)    Twenty four volt auxiliary battery (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching off a fuel supply of a fuel cell system (14) automatically by a control signal, which indicates that an amount and/or a composition of the fuel available do not meet specified requirements. The specified requirements comprise consistency requirements to quality of the fuel that is used as combustible and consistency requirements to sulfur concentration in the fuel used as combustible.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system connected with an air-conditioning system (claimed) for auxiliary air-conditioning of a motor vehicle, where the fuel cell system is utilized for operating a refrigeration circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply of the fuel cell system is switched off automatically by the control signal, which indicates that an amount and/or a composition of the fuel available do not meet specified requirements, thus avoiding damaging of the fuel cell system and/or an impairment of the operation of a drive unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air-conditioning system for auxiliary air-conditioning of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an air conditioning system.    Motor vehicle (10)    Air conditioning system (12)    Fuel cell system (14)    Refrigeration circuit (16)    Reformer (18)    Fuel strand (20)
NOVELTY - High temperature fuel cell comprises a ferritic component (1) and a nickel component (3) and an intermediate barrier layer (2).    USE - The component deals with a high temperature fuel cell, which is an electrochemical energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature fuel cell shows long-term stability. The material of the barrier layer increases the electronic conductivity and/or adjusting the thermal co-efficient of expansion of the steel component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating a high temperature fuel cell, where the high temperature fuel cell is heated during the operation not at a temperature of more than 800degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a high temperature fuel cell.    Ferritic component (1)    Intermediate barrier layer (2)    Nickel component (3)    Electrolytes (4)    Cathode. (5)
NOVELTY - The drive unit has a fuel gas tank (1) for storing a compressed fuel gas and a fuel cell (7). An energy conversion device is provided for converting potential energy stored in the compressed fuel gas into kinetic energy. A connecting device is provided for supplying the kinetic energy from the energy conversion device to a circulating pump (8) for reinjecting a gaseous or liquid medium into the fuel cell. The connecting device is designed as a mechanical coupling (17, 18). A compression stage (10) is provided for compressing air supplied by the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell drive unit for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell drive unit is designed such that effective usage of the potential energy stored in the compressed fuel gas is enabled with a simple structure, and the efficiency of the fuel cell drive unit is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the operation of a fuel cell drive unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a fuel cell drive unit.    Fuel gas tank (1)    Fuel cell (7)    Circulating pump (8)    Compression stage (10)    Mechanical coupling (17, 18)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a contact element arrangement, and primary contact elements mechanically and electrically connected with secondary contact elements (12a, 12b) partially arranged inside of a cladding device (2). A tertiary contact element is arranged outside of the device. One of the secondary elements is arranged on a battery cell element. A connection element mechanically and electrically connects the tertiary element with one of the secondary elements. The secondary elements are pressed against each other so that one of the primary elements is clamped between the secondary elements.    USE - Cell for use in a battery e.g. primary battery or lithium-ion or lithium-polymer-secondary battery, starter battery of a motor vehicle, traction battery of an electric vehicle in land, air, water and space, hybrid battery of a hybrid vehicle (claimed) and as an energy storage for a uninterrupted power supply and a solar system.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary contact elements are pressed against each other so that one of the primary contact elements is clamped between the secondary contact elements, thus ensuring a larger contact surface so that high current density at remove areas is avoided in operation of the battery cell, and hence reducing heat disposal in the contact area to reliably operate the battery cell. The connection element mechanically and electrically connects the tertiary element with one of the secondary elements, thus simplifying disassembly of the contact element arrangement and ensuring effective reusability of components at reduced complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cell without a tertiary contact element.    Cell (1)    Cladding device (2)    Auxiliary connection unit (3)    Surface (4)    Edge area (9)    Secondary contact elements (12a, 12b)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has cooling plate (6) with openings (9, 11) of a medium distributor (5) comprising apertures (13-1-13-n), so that the openings of the distributor and the apertures of the plate form waste products and a cooling agent of a channel for reactants. The waste products and the cooling agent are extended under an insertion of a sealing unit by an aperture socket or by a connection and hardening of the module with another fuel cell module formed in a same way.    USE - Fuel cell module for use in a modularly designed fuel cell arrangement (claimed) as a non-polluting energy source in network dependent operable electric and electronic devices and in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The waste products and the cooling agent are extended under the insertion of the sealing unit by the aperture socket or by the connection and hardening of the fuel cell module with another fuel cell module formed in a same way, thus providing the fuel cell module as a flexible basic module for realization of different power source units with different performance characteristics configured for respective application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a kit for forming a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded view of a fuel cell module.    Fuel cell module (1)    Medium distributors (5, 5')    Cooling plates (6, 6')    Openings (9, 11)    Apertures (13-1-13-n)
NOVELTY - To regenerate a reformer (18), at a fuel cell system (14), operating the vehicle drive is a condition for reformer regeneration. The fuel cell system is a component of an air conditioning unit (12) powered by the vehicle drive and the air conditioning is supplied with electrical energy. An indicator shows if the motor should be kept running longer to regenerate the reformer.    USE - The technique is for regeneration of the reformer at a motor vehicle fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives reformer regeneration without affecting the operation of the air conditioning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the vehicle air conditioning.    air conditioning (12)    fuel cell system (14)    cold circuit (16)    reformer (18)    oxidation agent supply (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an electric power to an air conditioner (12), and regenerating a reformer (18) when a parameter e.g. outside temperature value, which characterizes an outside temperature of a motor vehicle (10), lies within a predefined parameter interval, where the existence of the parameter within the predefined parameter interval is the required condition for the regeneration of the reformer. The parameter interval is limited upwardly by a maximum temperature, and the outside temperature value is detected by an outside temperature sensor.    USE - Method for regenerating a reformer that is utilized in a fuel cell system of an air conditioner (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively facilitates the regeneration of the reformer without any influence to the mode of operation of the air conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an air conditioner for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air conditioner of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Air conditioner (12)    Fuel cell system (14)    Reformer (18)    Battery (34)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a spare wheel (R) and a retainer (RM) for retaining the spare wheel. The spare wheel and the retainer are arranged such that they enclose an electrical energy storage i.e. high-voltage battery (B), and protect the energy storage against mechanical effects. The storage is arranged in an inner side of the spare wheel. The retainer has recesses for guiding a high volt wiring. The wheel is arranged within a horizontal spare wheel recess, where the wheel recess is made from steel. The wheel has a downward opened rim (F).    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spare wheel and the retainer are arranged such that they enclose an electrical energy storage i.e. high-voltage battery, and protect the energy storage against mechanical effects, where the storage is arranged in the inner side of the spare wheel, thus limiting a storage area in small measure and arranging the energy storage in a safe position during an accident. The utilization of the rim protects the energy storage in the case of an accident, thus increasing additional stability of the spare wheel, and saving additional weight for a structure for the protection of the energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rear end of a motor vehicle.    High-voltage battery (B)    Rim (F)    Retaining device (H)    Spare wheel (R)    Retainer (RM)
NOVELTY - The method involves interrupting an air supply to a cathode (K) of a fuel cell system, during changeover to a mode of reduced power output, and reducing an electric voltage of a fuel cell stack (BS) by using a current pulse. The electric voltage of the stack is regulated by an adjustable electrical load (KP) in such a manner that the load is present within a working area limited by an upper and a lower voltage limiting value. The regulation of the electrical voltage of the stack is performed by a direct current (DC)-DC-converter.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system in a mode of reduced power output, where the fuel cell system is used in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates operation of the fuel cell system in the mode of reduced power output without affecting the life span of the fuel cell system, while reducing consumption of oxygen and noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gas cell system.    Anode (A)    Fuel cell stack (BS)    Fuel cell (BZ)    Cathode (K)    Adjustable electrical load (KP)    Adjustable valve (V1)
NOVELTY - The energy storage has a combustible component, which is arranged in the energy storage. The combustible component is provided with a fire retardant or fire extinguishing coating. Another component is arranged in the energy storage, where the latter component quenches the flame, which occurs in the energy storage. The combustible component makes a chemical connection with the latter component, where the chemical connection is not practically flammable.    USE - Electrostatic or electro chemical energy storage for use in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible component is provided with the fire retardant or fire extinguishing coating, and another component quenches the flame, which occurs in the energy storage, thus effectively preventing the fire of the energy storage, and hence effectively preventing the fire of the vehicle, which is provided with the energy storage.
NOVELTY - The cell has a set of single cell units (3), which are supplied by a gas flow comprising hydrogen and a gas flow comprising oxygen. Each single cell unit includes a cathode (19) and an anode (25). The cathode and anode are separated from each other by a membrane unit (23). A heat exchanger is integrated in one of the single cell units, where the heat in the exchanger is generated by an exothermic chemical reaction.    USE - Fuel cell for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The single cell units are supplied by the gas flow comprising hydrogen and the gas flow comprising oxygen, thus reducing the heating-up time of the vehicle interior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of heating a set of single cell units of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a single cell unit in a fuel cell.    Single cell units (3)    Cathode (19)    Membrane unit (23)    Anode (25)    Reaction channel (27)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching a load limiting resistor (107) to an energy storage device (106) for protecting the energy storage device from overloading. The load limiting resistor is cooled by a cooling device (201) that contains liquid or gaseous cooling medium (203), where the cooling device has a reservoir (202) for the cooling medium, and an opening (204) for filling the reservoir, emptying the reservoir and/or for releasing excess pressure from the reservoir. A level of the cooling medium is displayed.    USE - Method for operating an energy storage device e.g. battery, of a recuperation vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The load limiting resistor is cooled by the cooling device that contains liquid or gaseous cooling medium in an effective manner, and the energy storage device is protected from overloading by the resistor, thus increasing the life span of the energy storage device. The cooling device is manufactured in a simple, reliable and economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid vehicle with an arrangement for operating an energy storage device with a cooling device and load limiting resistor.    Energy storage device (106)    Load limiting resistor (107)    Cooling device (201)    Reservoir (202)    Cooling medium (203)    Opening (204)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a mixture zone (20) connected upstream of a combustion chamber (26), and supplied with a fuel e.g. gasoline, gas by using a fuel gas supply line (22, 24). The gas is mixed with combustion air and/or combustion mixture in the zone. An anode exhaust gas of a fuel cell or a fuel cell stack is supplied to the zone over the line. The device works as a starting burner during a starting phase of a fuel cell system, while the mixture supplied to the device is burned even in the absence of anode exhaust gas supply.    USE - Burner device for use as an afterburner in a fuel e.g. gasoline or diesel, cell system of a motor vehicle area.    ADVANTAGE - The burner device works as a starting burner during a starting phase of the fuel cell system, in which the afterburner is heated and prepared for its operation during a reformation phase, and as soon as the reformer switches from the burner operation mode to the reformation operation mode, the afterburner is provided for complete oxidation of Reformats, thus preventing unwanted emissions e.g. carbon mono-oxide, and ensuring reliable starting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a gas cell system with a burner device.    Burner device (10)    Fuel inlet (16)    Combustion air inlet (18)    Mixture zone (20)    Fuel gas supply lines (22, 24)    Combustion chamber (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell block with a fuel cell, an anode device, a cathode device, an anode-sided water-fuel-supply device, a cathode-sided water discharge device and a control-/regulation device for the fuel cell supply. The water discharge device comprises a water retaining space. The water-fuel supply device comprises a fluid retaining space. The spaces are connected with each other in a fluid effective manner, so that water from the water retaining space is directed to the fluid retaining space.    USE - Direct oxidation fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system and direct ethanol fuel cell system, for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water retaining space of the water discharge device and the fluid retaining space of the water-fuel-supply device are connected with each other in a fluid-effective manner, so that water from the water retaining space is directed to the fluid retaining space, thus less quantity of water is offered by the system, and hence the volume of system is reduced. The control-/regulation device regulates the fuel supply in a simple and sensorless manner. The system can also be manufactured in an economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control-/and regulation device determines a current rate of the fuel usage from the measured fuel cell current and a transfer rate of the fuel usage from the determined additional data about a predetermined calibration function, with respect to the fuel transfer from the anode side to the cathode side. The control-/regulation device regulates the fuel supply in the fluid retaining space independent of the determined fuel usage. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a direct oxidation fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a direct methanol-fuel cell with the relevant reactions.
NOVELTY - A gasoline pump (9) includes a rotatable magazine (2) holding up several accumulators (5a,5b). The pump is also configured to replace one accumulator from the battery box of the electric vehicle (1) with another accumulator.    USE - Refueling device for electric vehicle (Claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a gas station.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens servicing time for refueling electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for refueling an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a side view of an electric vehicle with a rotatable magazine.    Electric vehicle (1)    Magazine (2)    Accumulator (5a,5b)    Gasoline pump (9)    Opening (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (2) generates electric current (5) from water-containing anode gas (6) and oxygen-containing cathode gas (7). Downstream of the fuel cell is a residual gas burner (3) to burn water-containing anode exhaust gas (13) with oxygen-containing cathode exhaust gas (15). An oxidation catalyst (24) is arranged in the residual gas burner such that during operation of the fuel cell system (1) burner exhaust gas (25) is withdrawn from the oxidation catalyst to downstream of the residual gas burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces pollutant emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Residual gas burner (3)    Electric current (5)    Water-containing anode gas (6)    Oxygen-containing cathode gas (7)    Water-containing anode exhaust gas (13)    Oxygen-containing cathode exhaust gas (15)    Oxidation catalyst (24)    Burner exhaust gas (25)
NOVELTY - The device has a hanging assembly at a back part of a cell assembly device main body (1) that includes a fixing base (2) fixed and coupled with a vehicle bracket. A locking device installed on the body of a linking base (3) that is linked with the fixing base and the body, where the linking base is provided with a fixing base joining part (31) detachably coupled with the fixing base. A cell assembly device main body inserting part (32) i.e. dovetail tenon, coupled with the body. The joining part is designed with multiple small holes located at bottom of a concave position (311).    USE - Power cell assembly device for use on a power device such as electric-driving bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can change an installing position of the cell assembly device main body through the design of a fixing and connecting position of the fixing base on the vehicle bracket. The device can change direction and position conveniently according to requirement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a power cell assembly device.    Main body (1)    Fixing base (2)    Linking base (3)    Dovetail socket (11)    Locking hole (12)    Connecting surface (22)    Fixing base joining part (31)    Cell assembly device main body inserting part (32)    Concave position (311)
NOVELTY - The car has a storage battery (1) installed on two air reservoirs on a foreside of a car body (6). A shock absorber (2) is installed on a chassis (16), and is connected with wheels. A vapor liquid damping oil tank (3) is installed in a cab of the car body and connected with an oil hydraulic motor. A cylinder control hand handle (4) and a separation hand handle (5) are installed in the cab of the car body and connected with the chassis. A wind power generator (9) is installed on a rear end of the car body.    USE - Electric linkage car. Can also be used as long distance transportation to drive for a long trip.    ADVANTAGE - The car has simple structure, and low energy consumption. The car is environment-friendly and free from contamination towards the city air. The electric driving and the gas driving are combined together, thus making the car cheaper than gasoline driving. The car can be taken as long distance transportation to drive for a long trip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric linkage car.    Storage battery (1)    Shock absorber (2)    Vapor liquid damping oil tank (3)    Cylinder control hand handle (4)    Separation hand handle (5)    Car body (6)    Rectifier (7)    Rectifier cover (8)    Wind power generator (9)    Chassis (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a rack with an end is connected to a wheel shaft, where the rack meshes with outer and inner wheels group. The rack drives an outer wheel and inner wheel to move when the wheel shaft shakes upwards. The rack drives another outer wheel and another inner wheel to move when the wheel shaft shakes downwards. A drove wheel drives the wheel shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft utilizes a gear group to drive a driving shaft of a dynamotor.    USE - Vehicle-used energy storing generating system for a small toy and small illumination electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively reduces the shaking of the vehicle up and down and saves energy created by the shake. The system drives the dynamotor to work to exchange mechanical energy into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-used energy storing generating system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves transferring the reforming of carbohydrate such as gas or alcohol, into an accessory equipment of hydrogen such as reformer, purifier and pipeline, without mounting on a fuel battery engine system of a fuel battery automobile. The reforming of carbohydrate such as gas or alcohol, is transferred into high purity hydrogen according to an amount of hydrogen needed.    USE - Method for supplying hydrogen in a fuel battery automobile of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies and provides security for supplying hydrogen for the fuel battery automobile. The method saves capital, and reduces implementation cost. The method avoids technical difficulty and fault rate of the automobile. The method can quickly supply energy for the pure electric automobile, and guarantees large range operation. The method can fully utilize the electrical voltage of the battery. The battery can be charged on time when the energy of the battery is exhausted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for quick charging a pure electric automobile    (2) a method for fully utilizing and reasonably distributing the pure electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for supplying hydrogen.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a groove body arranged with one blocking piece. A collector piece is arranged with one hole, whose position corresponds to the blocking pieces of a board body. The holes are formed in the blocking piece, when the collector piece is piled in groove of the board body. The collector piece is fixed on the board body. The collector piece is made of stainless steel piece, gold foil or titanium metal.    USE - Interval channel board and collector piece assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an interval channel board and collector piece assembly.
NOVELTY - The design has a fuel battery engine installed on a top of a bus, and an engine top hull plate metal designed in a louver shape. Flutes are fixed under a lamina, and long and narrow gaps are formed between flutes. A dust-proof net is fixed under each flute, and a vehicle shell is fixed in two sides of the louver, and is fixed with multiple intakes. The lamina of the louver is fixed in an obtuse angle in a direction of a bus head. A direction of the louver lamina is in an obtuse angle in a driving direction.    USE - Ventilation, dust-proof and rain-proof design for an over head bus fuel battery engine.    ADVANTAGE - The design can protect the bus coping, and has the ventilation, dust-proof and rain-proof effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a ventilation, dust-proof and rain-proof design.
NOVELTY - The equipment has solar energy absorption plates and generators connected to an electric motor that directly supplies electric energy for an electric vehicle e.g. electric bicycle, to run. The superfluous electric energy is restored in a battery which is used as the starting power and supplement power for the electric vehicle. The gentle wind force generators are the main power supplier, while battery power acts as the supplement power of the electric vehicle. A generator is connected with a driving shaft.    USE - Autarky charging-free power supply equipment for supplying power for an electric vehicle e.g. electric bicycle, electric tricycle, electric multi-wheeled vehicle, electric boat or electric plane (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The equipment enables the electric vehicles to run continuously without the need to supplement electric energy for the electric vehicle. The equipment can save energy and reduces harm to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of autarky charging-free power supply equipment.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main shaft of a windmill (1b) connected to generators (3b). The windmill is partitioned with the generators and batteries (2b) to allow the wind to directly enter into a front of car. The batteries are charged by the windmill that is inserted in the vehicle at an angle of 45 degree. An air intake (5b) in a top of hood is set at an angle to compensate the 45 degree angle of the windmill, where the windmill produces electricity for usage by the vehicle.    USE - Wind powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind powered vehicle.    Windmill (1b)    Batteries (2b)    Generators (3b)    Air exhaust vent (4b)    Air intake (5b)
NOVELTY - The system has three or more thermoelectric chips, which are being allocated with a layer of silicon in the lower part of the mattress. The layer of silicon receives heat and provides the mattress that warms the body. The system is powered by rechargeable batteries or fuel cell.    USE - Electronic heating system for mattress.    ADVANTAGE - The system is powered by rechargeable batteries or fuel cell to provide an efficient heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electronic heating system.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring temperature and state of charge (SOC) of a battery using a correlative equation expressed in polynomial function, exponential function and reciprocal function to determine value of coefficient, when a predefined discharge current pattern is applied to the battery. The response voltage of the battery is calculated based on the internal impedance and resistance of the battery to determine state of function (SOF) and state of health (SOH) of the battery.    USE - Method for determining state of battery used in battery power supply system (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of function and state of health of the battery can be estimated accurately irrespective of the deterioration of the battery caused due to ageing, etc., by using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for monitoring state of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the device for monitoring state of the battery and battery power supply system.    Battery power supply system (100)    Charge circuit (103)    Temperature sensor (112)    Controller (114)    Load (200)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) has anode (3), cathode (4) and non-aqueous electrolyte. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains sulfuric ester compound (0.02-0.2 M) and phosphoric acid silyl ester compound (0.005-0.04 M). The anode and cathode occludes and discharges lithium.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for moving components such as hybrid car and portable apparatus, mobile telephone and portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in direct-current resistance of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is suppressed, even when the battery is used for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sulfuric ester compound is 3C or more cyclic sulfuric ester, and phosphoric-acid silyl ester compound is tris trimethyl silyl phosphate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-section of the square-shaped battery.    Square-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Separator (5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a detector detecting a fault state of an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) (202), and a controller with two stages controlling and shutting off the IGBT in response to the detection of the fault state of the IGBT. One of the stages comprising a negative feedback control unit (220) controls a rate of change in a fault current for an interval based on the fault state. The rate of change in the fault current is linear, and the other stage turns off the IGBT upon expiration of the interval.    USE - System for controlling operation of an insulated gate bipolar transistor that is utilized in a power module of an electric drive that is utilized in a fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell powered electric vehicle, gasoline/electric hybrid vehicle and fuel cell/electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls and shuts off the insulated gate bipolar transistor in response to the detection of the fault state, thus dynamically controlling the rate of change in the fault current based on the fault state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling operation of an insulated gate bipolar transistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical schematic diagram of an insulated gate bipolar transistor fault protection control circuit.    Capacitors (C1-C4)    Transistors (Q1-Q6)    Resistors (R1-R10)    Insulated gate bipolar transistor fault protection control circuit (200)    Insulated gate bipolar transistor (202)    Insulated gate bipolar transistor gate (204)    Negative feedback control unit (220)    Feedback trigger and hold unit (240)    Command disable and turnoff enable unit (260)    Negative feedback shutdown unit (280)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises an anode layer (20), a cathode layer (50) and an electrolyte layer (40) to conduct ion between the anode layer and cathode layer. The anode layer and cathode layer are laminated. An insulated layer (30) is interposed between the anode layer and cathode layer. The insulated layer has an area smaller than the anode layer or cathode layer and larger than the other layer. The insulated layer is formed such that there is no region where anode layer and cathode layer is interposed with the electrolyte layer.    USE - Battery is used as primary battery and secondary battery (both claimed) such as thin-film lithium secondary battery for mobile and portable electric equipments, power supply for backup for electronic circuits and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent capacitance, heat resistance and low-temperature characteristics, and is compact. The insulated layer in the battery prevents occurrence of short circuit between the anode and cathode layers, with a presence of pinhole in the electrolyte layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery comprises an anode layer, a cathode layer and an electrolyte layer to conduct ion between the anode layer and cathode layer. The anode layer and cathode layer are laminated. An insulated layer is interposed between the anode layer and cathode layer. The insulated layer has an area smaller than the anode layer or cathode layer and larger than the other layer. The insulated layer is formed such that there is no region where anode layer and cathode layer is interposed with the electrolyte layer. The anode layer, cathode layer, electrolyte layer and insulated layer contain a material having heat resistance with respect to temperature during carrying out solder reflow of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the battery.    Base material (10)    Anode layer (20)    Insulated layer (30)    Electrolyte layer (40)    Cathode layer (50)
NOVELTY - The plasma machine (MOTORR system) comprises magneto hydrodynamic-magneto gas dynamic (MHD-MGD) systems which allow creation of nanometallic particles to be used as fuels when reacting with appropriate gases.    USE - Plasma machine is used for fuel cells, irradiative converters using silicon element, and space propulsion (all claimed). Can also be used for exo-metallurgy on other planets, for energy transfer in space and ground propulsion, and for treating and destroying highly toxic molecules.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma machine is capable of regulating the combustion time by using a special flow with adapted gases for oxidation and/or reduction phenomena.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plasma machine (MOTORR system) comprises magneto hydrodynamic-magneto gas dynamic (MHD-MGD) systems which allow creation of nanometallic particles to be used as fuels when reacting with appropriate gases. Metals, alkali elements, metalloids, and salts of preferred elements are utilized. Metals and metalloid elements introduced in the MOTORR system can be neutral or chemical salts of natural elements. The majority of natural elements are iron, aluminum, zinc, lanthanides, yttrium, magnesium, boron, lanthanum hexaboride, sodium, calcium, potassium, scandium, silicon, germanium, uranium 238, thorium, and cesium. The nanoparticles created in contact with nitrogen, hydrogen, deuterium, argon, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, produce energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ablation chamber.
NOVELTY - The coupling method involves locating a conductive connection plate (100) such that the protrusion (110) of the embossed structure of the plate is brought into contact with a predetermined region of a secondary battery (200) at which the plate will be connected to the battery. A welding rod (310) is made to come into contact with a depression opposite to the protrusion to perform resistance welding.    USE - Coupling method for conductive connection plate attached to secondary battery (all claimed) of battery pack used for middle-sized or large-sized devices. Uses include but are not limited to laptop computer, electric vehicle, or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves productivity, and reduces the possibility of generating defects. Achieves cost reduction by eliminating the need to produce the plate from nickel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of resistance welding process.    Conductive connection body (100)    Protrusion (110)    Secondary battery (200)    Welding rod (310)    Welding rod (320)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises an injector (35) integrally provided in a fuel cell (10) such that downstream of injector is coupled with fuel cell and controls upstream gas state of a hydrogen supply flow path (31) and supplying to downstream by driving a valve element with an electromagnetic drive force at a predetermined drive cycle to separate the valve element form a valve seat.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system used in electric vehicle, ship, aircraft, electric train and walking robot and also used in for residential uses.    ADVANTAGE - Since the injector is integrally provided in the fuel cell so the distance between the injector and fuel cell can be reduced. Thus vibration resulting from injector and noise generation can be absorbed and suppressed. Generation of delay of the gas supply to the fuel cell and generation of pressure reduction can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)    Single cell (71)    End plate (72,73)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a hydrogen supply flow path (31) for supplying hydrogen gas to a fuel cell (10). An injector (35) provided in the hydrogen supply of the fuel cell by changing one or more open degree of a valve provided in an internal flow path of the injector at predetermined release time. An open valve (110) integrally provided in the injector responds to the physical quantity of the hydrogen gas which circulates in the hydrogen supply gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, ship, aircraft, electric train, walking robot, house, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the open valve is integrally provided in the injector, the response delay of the injector control based on the detection pressure of the pressure sensor can be reduced and the responsiveness of opening and closing control of the injector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply flow path (31)    Injector (35)    Support block (87)    Open valve (110)
NOVELTY - The system has insulating type converter (30) arranged between electric power supply unit (PS) including power source device (40,50) and mobile unit driving unit (VD) including drive device (4) for retaining insulation between while transmitting electric power from electric power supply unit to driving unit.    USE - Electric power supply system such as fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter efficiency can be maintained in favorable state by adjusting the state of switching element in the converter based on the voltage rise ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Drive device (4)    Insulating type converter (30)    Power source device (40,50)    Electric power supply unit (PS)    Mobile unit driving unit (VD)
NOVELTY - The connection member (101) includes at least two terminal contact parts (111,112), which are connected to electrode terminals of neighboring battery cells, and a connection part (121) for interconnecting the terminal contact parts. The terminal contact parts are lower in height, by a size corresponding to the thickness of a pack case, than the connection part such that the connection member connects the electrode terminals of the battery cells while the connection member is mounted on the outer surface of the pack case.    USE - Connection member for electrically interconnecting battery cells in a battery pack (claimed) used in middle- or large-sized devices. Uses include but are not limited to laptop computers, power tools, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The connection member effectively interconnects the electrode terminals of the battery cells through a simple assembly process. The connection member can be directly mounted on the pack case without using an additional auxiliary member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view illustrating a connection member used in the battery pack.    Connection member (101)    Terminal contact parts (111,112)    Connection part (121)    Output terminal part (130)    Coupling groove (160)
NOVELTY - Predetermined numbers of plate shaped unit cells (200) e.g. lithium secondary battery, nickel metal hydride battery, nickel cadmium battery are sequentially stacked on a lower plate. An upper plate is connected to the uppermost unit cell. The upper and lower plates are arranged at top and bottom and/or right and left sides of upper case (110) and lower case (120) with sliding coupling structure. The upper and lower cases have upper and lower end receiving units, respectively, that correspond to predetermined sizes of the unit cells.    USE - Battery module with sliding coupling structure for a middle or large sized battery pack (claimed) used as charging and discharging power source for electric or hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, and industrial or domestic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Employs mechanical coupling and electrical connection by sliding coupling, without a need for additional members, thus providing a battery module which has compact and stable structure, and can be mounted in a limited inner space. Easily performs disassembly and assembly of battery module using grips formed at the front of battery module, thus improving working efficiency of the battery module. Includes sliding grooves and protrusions to optimize coupling force of sliding coupling structure. Maintains a stable and secure coupling between modules by forming front end of each sliding groove at predetermined height.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the top of a battery module.    Upper case (110)    Sliding groove (111)    Lower case (120)    Unit cells (200)    Circuit units (400,500)
NOVELTY - The hybrid capacitor (1) has a positive electrode (2) that expresses irreversible capacity for expanding electric potential range during charging and discharging cycle and negative electrode (3) consisting of reversibly dischargeable lithium ions. The electrolyte solution (5) consists of organic solvent containing a lithium ion and trapping agent that traps negative electrode activity inhibition substance induced from anion originating in expression of irreversible capacity of positive electrode.    USE - Hybrid capacitor for use in e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile phone mounted in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density of the capacitor is improved. An easy structure is realized at low cost by eliminating the need for lithium electrode for performing backup charging of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid capacitor.    Hybrid capacitor (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Electrolyte solution (5)    Cell tank (6)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (1) has a battery pack (2) that includes vertically stacked cells. The battery pack is placed under a front seat (120), positioned offset to the center in the lateral direction of the vehicle. An electric auxiliary machine (3) electrically connects the battery pack with an external electric circuit.    USE - Power supply device mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The damage to battery pack due to external impact can be suppressed, and the cooling capability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of vehicle with power supply device.    Power supply device (1)    Battery pack (2)    Electric auxiliary machine (3)    Floor panel (10)    Front seat (120)
NOVELTY - An active material layer (2) is formed on a current collector (1) such that the ends of the collector are exposed. The width of an active material layer non-formed portion (1a) at one end of collector is less than the width of active material layer non-formed portion (1b) at the other end. A porous membrane (3) containing inorganic-acid compound, is formed on the collector so as to cover the end face of the active material layer which is at the non-formed portion (1a) and to expose the portion of the collector which is at the non-formed portion (1b).    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, notebook personal computer, digital still camera, power tool, electrically-driven motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The internal short circuit is prevented and highly safety electrode with tabless structure is realized while reducing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery electrode.    Current collector (1)    Active material layer non-formed portions (1a,1b)    Active material layer (2)    Porous membrane (3)    Separator (4)    Positive-electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - The device has microturbines (30, 60, 80) comprising a controller and operating according to a gas turbine principle, where the microtubines comprise the size of a microchip. The microturbines are connected to an energy-conducting system e.g. common-rail-injection system (20), compressed air system (50) and hydraulic system (70), of a motor vehicle (1) for utilizing the energy that is output to the surroundings and converting the energy into electrical energy, which is stored in an accumulator (40) of the motor vehicle.    USE - Device for generating electrical energy in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microturbines are connected to the energy-conducting system e.g. common-rail-injection system, compressed air system and hydraulic system, of the motor vehicle for utilizing the energy and converting the energy into electrical energy, thus reducing the power loss of the system, while avoiding the need for a generator. The cost and size of the motor vehicle can be hence reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for generating electrical energy in a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Common-rail-injection system (20)    Microturbines (30, 60, 80)    Accumulator (40)    Compressed air system (50)    Hydraulic system (70)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (5) has a recirculation machine (10) producing a mass flow in the arrangement. A control device is designed to determine a present mass flow in the arrangement based on the measured differential pressure and to use the mass flow as an actual value in open-loop and/or closed-loop control of the delivery power of the machine. The arrangement is designed and/or arranged so as to feed exit gases from an anode-side outlet (6) of a fuel cell apparatus (1) back into an anode-side inlet (7) of the apparatus.    USE - Recirculation arrangement for anode sided gas supply in a fuel cell apparatus (claimed), which is utilized in a vehicle for producing electrical energy via an electrochemical process.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement can be designed in a simple manner, and permits reliable operation of the fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell apparatus with a recirculation arrangement.    Fuel cell apparatus (1)    Recirculation arrangement (5)    Anode-side outlet (6)    Anode-side inlet (7)    Recirculation machine (10)
NOVELTY - The battery system (100) includes an energy consuming loads for consuming charged energy. The abnormally operated battery module (130) or the abnormally operated battery module assembly (110) is connected to the corresponding energy consuming load to forcibly discharge the charged energy when the specific battery module or the specific battery module assembly is abnormally operated.    USE - Method for controlling operation of battery module in battery system (claimed) used as energy source for wireless mobile device. Can also be used as power source of electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric bicycle, electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves overall safety of the battery system while preventing affecting of the abnormally operated battery module or battery module assembly from the external device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the construction of the battery system.    Battery system (100)    Battery module assembly (110)    Battery module (130)    Field effect transistor (140)    Forcible resistance unit (150)
NOVELTY - A setting unit sets a relationship between battery voltage and charging rate (SOC) of battery. The battery electric current value is integrated with an initial SOC calculated from the set relationship. A correction SOC is calculated from the set relationship, when the battery output during operation of cargo work actuator by battery exhibits a predetermined time constant value. The correction SOC is substituted to the initial SOC and integrated with battery current value.    USE - Battery controller for hybrid-type forklift truck (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The SOC of battery can be estimated with high precision. The estimation result of SOC can be utilized to improve the precision of controlling the output distribution between engine and battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of operation of battery management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-storage material contains magnesium and tin as metallic element.    USE - Hydrogen-storage material is used for storing hydrogen gas for fuel cell electrical vehicle, and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-storage material has excellent hydrogen storage capacity, and low hydrogen discharge temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the hydrogen-storage material.
NOVELTY - An alternating current (AC) signal application apparatus drives the direct current (DC)-DC converter (60) and applies AC signal to fuel cell stack (20). The controller (80) measures AC impedance of fuel cell by detecting the response voltage of cell, when operating point of DC-DC converter exists outside a response performance decrement area. The controller prohibits the measurement of AC impedance, when operating point of DC-DC converter exists in response performance decrement area.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current (AC) impedance of the fuel cell stack can be measured with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Cell voltage detector (22)    Secondary battery (50)    DC-DC converter (60)    Controller (80)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an input unit that inputs the electric power to charge the electrical-storage apparatus such as secondary battery. The contact-type sensors (140,142,144) attached to the steering of the vehicle detect the blood pressure or heartbeat rate of the driver. A storage unit (150) stores the detected blood pressure or heartbeat rate. An electronic control unit (ECU) (160) transmits the stored blood pressure or heartbeat rate to a medical institution through a communication unit.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle for body information gathering system (claimed). Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time consumption for collecting the body data of the driver at the medical institution is reduced, and the accurate diagnosis is performed based on the large quantity of the body data of the driver. The change of state of the driver during driving the vehicle is detected accurately so that a warning is given as output during the emergency condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for body information gathering system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (10)    Charging cable (20)    Contact-type sensors (140,142,144)    Storage unit (150)    ECU (160)
NOVELTY - The moving object e.g. vehicle has a control apparatus to control the drive of a traction motor. The control apparatus inhibits the start-up of traction motor which is to be driven by electric power supply of an electrical storage apparatus, when the operation of a fuel cell is failed during the start-up of the vehicle.    USE - Moving object e.g. vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, and car (from drawing). Can also be used in electric train, aircraft, ship, two-wheeled vehicle, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the vehicle during start-up of the vehicle can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart illustrating the control operation during start-up of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A driving-force generator generates the driving force of vehicle and a fuel cell supplies the electric power to the driving-force generator. A control apparatus controls the drive of driving-force generator by the electric power supply of electrical-storage apparatus, when the vehicle is located in the downward slope at the time of start-up of vehicle.    USE - Moving object e.g. vehicle (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle and four-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, aircraft, ship and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The drive of driving-force generator is controlled by the electric power supply of electrical-storage apparatus, when the vehicle is located in the downward slope at the time of start-up, so that the vehicle is started in short time and the sudden acceleration of vehicle at the time of start-up is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart illustrating the control of vehicle at the time of start-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has capacitors (3), particularly intermediate-circuit capacitors connected with an electric charge accumulator, particularly a battery by a switching unit (10). The switching unit has two changeover switches (10a,10b), which are switched in a given way and cause discharge of the capacitors with suitable control.    USE - Device for rapid discharge of capacitors, particularly intermediate-circuit capacitors or intermediate-circuit capacitances in electrical system with hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switching unit has two changeover switches, which are switched in a given way and cause discharge of the capacitors with suitable control, and hence ensures economical and rapid, discharge of the intermediate-circuit capacitor or intermediate-circuit capacitances in an electrical system and ensures losses are avoided during normal operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method for rapid of capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical system with a hybrid vehicle.    Electric machine (1)    Capacitors (3)    Battery (4)    Pulse controlled inverter (5)    Switching unit (10)    Changeover switches (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a mains power converter (1) with a smoothing capacitor (3) and a motor power converter (15) with a smoothing capacitor (17), connecting lines (21a,21b) between the main power converter capacitor and motor power converter capacitor. Another main power converter (2) with a smoothing capacitor (4), connecting lines (7a, 28) between the former main power converter capacitor and latter main power converter capacitor. The connecting lines between the two mains power converter capacitors form a loop with the mains power converter capacitors.    USE - Arrangement for supplying drive energy to a rail vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The connecting lines between the two mains power converter capacitors form a loop with the mains power converter capacitors, and hence enables the main power converter to be freely placed in the rail vehicle or train set and also enables to refit in the vehicles, which were conceived originally for the supply from direct current line voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an arrangement for supplying drive energy to a rail vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an arrangement for driving energy supply of two mains power converters and two motor power converters.    Mains power converters (1,2)    Smoothing capacitors (3,4,17)    Resonance reactor (7)    Connecting lines (7a,21a,21b,28)    Smoothing inductor (9,10)    Resistors (11,12)    Switches (13,14)    Motor power converter (15)    Connecting points (p1,p2,p3,p4)
NOVELTY - The humidification device comprises an opening (6) formed at the lower end of a u-shaped gas flow passage (3,4,8) through which excess water separated out from a gas stream supplied to the device, passes to a water separator chamber (7). The flow of water through the opening is controlled by a float ball (10) or a water flow control valve which permit water flow into the separator chamber and prevents water flow from the chamber back into the u-shaped passage.    USE - Gas flow humidification device for fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and the lifetime of the fuel cell are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the humidification device.    U-shaped gas flow passage (3,4,8)    Opening (6)    Water separator chamber (7)    Outlet (9)    Float ball (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying oxygen and fuel with an air ratio characterizing a fuel-air ratio to a reformer during a start phase. The oxygen and fuel having another air ratio characterizing the fuel-air ratio are supplied to the reformer during another start phase, where the former air ratio is greater than the latter air ratio. A reformate produced during two start phases is supplied to a fuel cell stack. The transition from the former start phase to the latter start phase is monitored by the detection of an electrical voltage supplied by the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method for starting a fuel cell system i.e. solid oxide fuel cell system, in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates the monitoring of the transition between the two start phases of the fuel cell system in a reliable manner without practical time lag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for starting a fuel cell system. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying fuel and air to a reformer as starting materials, and supplying a reformate that is produced in the reformer to a stack of fuel cells. An air ratio characterizing a fuel-air ratio of the starting materials supplied to the reformer is varied based on the temperature of the stack of fuel cells. The air ratio is adjusted between 1.3 and 1.5 during starting of the fuel cell system.    USE - Method for starting a fuel cell system (claimed) of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents damage of the fuel cell stack through soot formation and oxidation in the starting phase of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of a temperature-time-sequence.
NOVELTY - A heat-resistant separator comprises a porous film; and an ultrafine fibrous layer, coated on one or both surfaces of a porous film, comprising a fibrous phase that is formed by electrospinning a heat-resistant polymeric material having a melting point of more than 180degrees C or without a melting point, and a fibrous phase that is formed by electrospinning a swelling polymeric material that swells in an electrolyte solution.    USE - Heat-resistant separator for electrochemical devices used in hybrid electric automobile, electric automobile, and fuel cell automobile requiring high thermal endurance and thermal stability.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-resistant separator has ultrafine fibrous layer coupled to porous separator that provides a shutdown function, excellent thermal endurance, less thermal contraction, excellent ionic permeability and charge-discharge characteristics, excellent ionic conductivity and adhesion with an electrode, excellent cycling characteristics at the time of battery construction, and high energy density and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a secondary battery comprising two different electrodes; a heat-resistant separator as above; and an electrolyte. The separator is coupled to at least one of the two electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates an electrospinning process for preparing a heat-resistant separator having an ultrafine fibrous layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the silver and palladium paste layers on either surfaces of a ceramic green sheet (15) respectively. The mass percentage of palladium in palladium paste layer is higher than that of silver in silver paste layer. The silver and palladium paste layers are baked to form metal layers (13,11) respectively.    USE - For manufacturing ceramic plate used for gas sensor element (claimed), fuel cell element (claimed), laminated piezoelectric element (claimed) used as piezoelectric actuator for operating fuel injection valve of injection apparatus (claimed) of fuel injection system (claimed) for motor vehicle and for injection apparatus of ink, electric conductive paste etc.    ADVANTAGE - The ceramic plate is produced with metal layer comprising several gaps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ceramic plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the ceramic plate.    Metal layers (11,13)    Ceramic green sheet (15)    Laminated structure (17)
NOVELTY - A substrate is composed of aluminum. A junction layer is formed on a surface of substrate in which aluminum and an electrical conductive material having electrical conductivity are mixed. An electrical conductor layer is formed on a junction layer, comprising electrically the conductive material.    USE - Electric current collector for charge accumulating device e.g. secondary battery and capacitor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical conductive layer is formed on the junction layer, the detachment of electrical conductive layer is prevented, hence the electric current collector with excellent durability and reliability is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode formed from electric current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electric current collector.
NOVELTY - The heater comprises a high temperature heat source (11) positioned between two thin pieces (12,13) to form close contact sheath (14). The high temperature heat source is modified to output low to moderate the high temperature. The high temperature heat source is a nanolaminate multilayer foil.    USE - Low to moderate nanolaminate heater for heating sample pad of inspection tester apparatus used for testing explosives. Can also be used in food industries for heating food and drinks, inhalation devices and outdoor recreation industries for providing hand and foot warmers.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidization of the surfaces of the heat source can be prevented and the heat source can be generated from common metallic constituents that are available in high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) inspection tester apparatus; and    (2) method of producing heat source of low to moderate temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the low to moderate nanolaminate heater.    High temperature heat source (11)    Thin pieces (12,13)    Contact sheath (14)
NOVELTY - An integrated renewable energy system includes renewable energy generators (11) or collectors, hydrogen converters, such as electrolyzer cells (30), and a system controller (20). The controller controls the adjustable parameters for the renewable energy collectors and or the hydrogen converters, as well as flow of power from each generator to each converter.    USE - Renewable energy system for producing renewable energy from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, moving water, and geothermal energies (All claimed), as well as for using some of energy to provide electricity to users. The system also uses some of energy to produce hydrogen to be stored or delivered as compressed hydrogen to users and e.g. fueling stations, motor vehicles, or to be used in production of or blending with other fuels or regeneration of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency, by controlling electricity generation over wide range of conditions and by controlling electric conversion to that required by hydrogen converters. Optimizes amount of renewable energy, fuel, and income delivered, since parameters relating to renewable energy generators and or hydrogen converters can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of an arrangement of renewable energy generators powering a hydrogen production system consisting of electrolyzer cells and providing energy to storage and delivery systems.    System controller (11)    System controller (20)    Electrolyzer cells (30)    Hydrogen (40)    Water (50)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an electronic device e.g. toy (140), with an outer body having a battery compartment to receive a battery (145) which is electrically coupled to electronic components. The battery has an outer skin with a decorative graphical image which covers and conceals a portion of an outer surface of the battery. The outer body includes an opening which exposes the battery compartment, where a part of the decorative image on the outer skin of the battery is exposed to a user of the electronic device through the opening.    USE - Electronic device assembly. Uses include but are not limited to toys, cell phones, personal digital assistants, personal gaming devices, flashlights, remote control vehicles, radios, electric toothbrushes, electronic media players, cameras and calculators (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outer body includes the opening which exposes the battery compartment, where part of the decorative image on the outer skin of the battery is exposed to the user of the electronic device through the opening, thus providing character identities for the electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery disguising system comprising a battery    (2) a method of disguising a power source in an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram illustrating a battery operated toy with installed batteries.    Toy (140)    Batteries (145, 147)
NOVELTY - The vehicular power inverter has housing (34) comprising fluid passageway and inlet opening and outlet opening provided at the ends of passageway. The housing has capacitor assembly and input filter (38) arranged in the cavity and power module openings at the opposite sides of passageway for arranging power module devices in back-back arrangement. The fluid passes through the inlet opening of passageway to absorb heat generated by power module and capacitor assembly through inner wall of the housing and exits through outlet opening of the housing.    USE - Vehicular power inverter e.g. automotive power inverter (claimed) for use in automobile (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, sedan, wagon, truck, sport utility vehicle, two-wheel drive vehicle, four-wheel drive vehicle and all-wheel drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid removes the heat from multiple sides of the power module assemblies by providing back-back configuration. The overall size of the power inverter can be reduced by reducing the distance between the power module assemblies. The performance of the power inverter can be improved effectively by reducing the inductance of the power connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power inverter.    Housing (34)    Input filter (38)    Connector plate (44)    Controller (46)    Current sensor (47)
NOVELTY - Positive and negative electrode substrate exposed portion layers (11,12) are fused ultrasonically to form fused portions. A high energy beam is directed at the positive and negative electrode fused portion to weld a positive and negative electrode collector to the positive and negative electrode fused portion, respectively. The electrode body formed by the high energy beam is placed inside a metal case together with an electrolyte and then sealed.    USE - Manufacturing method for a sealed battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, video camera, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to nickel hydrogen storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery, alkali battery.    ADVANTAGE - Permits welding with a low output high energy beam. Provides sealed batteries of high quality and enhanced reliability. Shortens the duration of the welding process to reduce equipment costs since it is possible to do welding with low output high energy beam. Exertion of thermal effects on the separator and other parts present in the proximity of the welds can be prevented. No welding spatter is made to occur so that trouble of welding dust adhering to the electrode body or the processing equipment interior will not arise. Enables the manufacture of sealed batteries with low internal resistance and in which occurrence of internal short circuits is prevented. Obtains required welding strength despite the energy for welding being reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the flattened electrode group with positive and negative electrode plates integrated with separators.    Flattened electrode group (10)    Positive and negative electrode substrate exposed portion layers (11,12)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises a metal-displaced lithium-titanium oxide of a ramsdellite structure.    USE - The negative electrode active material is used for a nonaqueous electrolyte battery for a battery pack and a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte lithium secondary battery utilizing the negative electrode active material is excellent in repeated charging and discharging performance, is high in capacity density, and is also excellent in rapid charging and discharging performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material comprises a metal-displaced lithium-titanium oxide of a ramsdellite structure expressed by the formula Li(16/7)-xTi(24/7)-yMyO8 (1).    M=metal element(s) from Nb, Ta, Mo or W;    x=greater than 0 and less than 16/7; and    y=greater than 0 and less than 24/7.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte battery, comprising a negative electrode containing the negative electrode active material; a positive electrode; a nonaqueous electrolyte interposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; and a battery container which accommodates the negative electrode, the positive electrode, and the nonaqueous electrolyte;    (2) a battery pack, comprising a battery module having nonaqueous electrolyte batteries connected in series; and a pack container which accommodates the battery module; and    (3) a vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine; a motor; wheels (56) driven by at least one of the internal combustion engine and the motor; the battery pack which supplies electricity to the motor; and a generator which charges the battery pack by supplying electric power generated by a rotating force of the wheels to the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a series hybrid vehicle.    Hybrid vehicle (50)    Wheels (56)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a main control unit (MCU) (20) setting an open circuit voltage (OCV), and estimating a state of charge (SOC). A sensing unit (10) measures current and voltage of a battery (2), and transmits the battery voltage to the MCU. The MCU sets the battery voltage to the OCV setting according to a length of time of a no-load state period with respect to a stop point, and a length of time of a determining period with respect to the stop point. A timer measures a length of no-load state period from the stop point.    USE - Battery management system for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively manages the battery of the vehicle, thus easily estimating a more precise state of charge as the length of the no-load period of the vehicle is increased, by more precisely measuring the open circuit voltage, and preventing a state of charge estimation error that occur due to open circuit voltage estimation error, and hence preventing over-charging/over-discharging of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a battery management system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery, a battery management system (EMS) and peripheral devices of the EMS.    Battery management system (1)    Battery (2)    Sensing unit (10)    Main control unit (20)    Internal power supplier (30)    Cell balance unit (40)    Communication unit (60)
NOVELTY - The reference polarization curve is revised at a later point in time to match the actual polarization curve of a stack (12) when the stack current density is above a predetermined threshold by changing a second adaptation value. The reference polarization curve is revised at a later point in time to match the actual polarization curve of the stack when the stack current density is below the predetermined threshold by changing a first adaptation value.    USE - Revising method for polarization curve defining current/voltage relationship of fuel cell stack used in fuel cell system (claimed) of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operation of stack at higher loads and current densities. Ensures advanced, stable and precise power management of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Stack (12)    Battery (14)    Power controller (20)    Motor (24)
NOVELTY - A storage battery apparatus has a battery module (102) and temperature detection units (104a,104b). A cooling unit (107) introduces cooling medium to the battery module and cools the batteries. The temperature detection units measure the input temperature of cooling medium to storage battery apparatus, output temperature of cooling medium from storage battery apparatus, and temperature of at least one of the batteries and battery module.    USE - Storage battery apparatus for mounting in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly reliable cooling system which diagnoses the status of cooling unit and temperature detection unit. Improves the accuracy since the temperatures of the batteries are equalized. Safely controls the electric power apparatus and the whole hybrid electric vehicle. Promotes reduction of equipment cost and running cost. Reduces concentration of electric power consumption and promotes equalization of electric power consumption. Achieves energy saving and efficient utilization of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the storage battery apparatus.    Chassis (101)    Battery module (102)    Temperature detection unit (104a,104b)    Control unit (106)    Cooling unit (107)
NOVELTY - A gas supply discharge portion supplies the fuel cell with gas used in the fuel cell. A defroster defrosts a portion of the fuel cell system when a predetermined portion of the gas supply discharge portion is frozen.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a power source of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the fuel cell system at an operable state while extending lifetime of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of the configuration of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Regulator (22)    Valve (25)    Passage (32)    Muffler (43)
NOVELTY - A battery management system (BMS) has a main switch (6) that connects the motor generator (9) and the battery (2). A sensing unit (10) measures a current, a voltage, and a temperature of the battery. A micro controller unit (MCU) (20) integrates the battery current to generate the integrated current value. The MCU determines whether the battery is overcharged or over discharged by using the integrated current value.    USE - Battery management system (BMS) for use in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system is capable of preventing the continuous over charging or over discharging due to the abnormality in the battery voltage detecting circuit. The system makes it possible to stably and exactly prevent the battery from being overcharged or over discharged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery management system comprising a battery, a BMC, and a peripheral device of the BMS.    Battery (2)    Main switch (6)    Motor generator (9)    Sensing unit (10)    MCU (20)
NOVELTY - A highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst is prepared by adding a reducing agent to platinum precursor and/or carbon support. The reducing agent is prepared by mixing ethylene glycol and sodium borohydride.    USE - Method of preparing a highly dispersed supported platinum catalyst for fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces a platinum catalyst having an improved platinum particle sizes and distribution.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has an electric power source (110) e.g. fuel cell, for providing a direct current. A converter (120) converts the current into a three-phase alternate current of identical phase angle or polyphase current as a function of a vehicle operating state. The current provided by the converter is fed to an electric machine (130) e.g. polyphase machine. A control unit (140) is set up to control the converter in such a way that the converter automatically provides three-phase current of identical phase angle/polyphase current as a function of a current vehicle operating state.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is set up to control the converter in such a way that the converter automatically provides three-phase alternate current of identical phase angle or polyphase current as the function of the current vehicle operating state, thus automatically providing polyphase current in normal vehicle operating states, and triggering safety discharge via the electric machine. The vehicle is drivable by the electric machine and/or the power source and is chargeable by the power of the vehicle based on an internal combustion engine of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a converter of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic circuit diagram of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (100)    Electric power source (110)    Converter (120)    Electric machine (130)    Control unit (140)    Detection unit (150)    Input interface (160)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has cathode including cathode active material, anode including anode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte solution including lithium salt. The cathode active material containing silicon and anode active material containing oxide, sulfide or organic polymer, are capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions. The cathode has lithium-containing film on anode side.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery, used as power source for lap top computers, mobile telephones, digital cameras and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is environment friendly and has improved capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has cathode including cathode active material, anode including anode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte solution including lithium salt. The cathode active material containing silicon and anode active material containing oxide, sulfide or organic polymer, are capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions. The cathode has lithium-containing film on anode side. The lithium-containing film contains metallic lithium powder optionally surface coated with organic rubber, organic resin, or metal carbonate, binder and electric conductive agent. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A mixing portion (411) mixes and dilutes the hydrogen- and oxygen-off gases discharged from a fuel cell (100) through a hydrogen-off gas exhaust flow passage (407) and an oxygen-off gas exhaust flow passage (503). The mixed gases flow into a combustor (501) via gas-liquid separator (510). The platinum catalyst (512) in the combustor causes hydrogen and oxygen reaction in the mixed gases by combustion, reducing the hydrogen concentration in the gases. The gases are exhausted to the atmosphere.    USE - On-board fuel cell system for vehicle (Claimed) e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen-off gas with sufficiently low level of hydrogen can be exhausted to atmosphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic diagram of an on-board fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen-off gas exhaust flow passage (407)    Mixing portion (411)    Combustor (501)    Oxygen-off gas exhaust flow passage (503)    Gas-liquid separator (510)    Platinum catalyst (512)
NOVELTY - The method involves: providing an interconnection that is electrically conductive, and of sufficient structural strength to support the first and second ultracapacitors (330), the interconnection configured to prevent mechanical stress from forming in the coupled connection terminals of the first and the second ultracapacitors while maintaining the first and second ultracapacitors physically apart from each other; coupling the first ultracapacitor to the interconnection; and coupling the second ultracapacitor to the interconnection.    USE - Supporting and electrical coupling method of ultracapacitors in ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides ultracapacitor pack incorporating a unique method of mechanically and electrically coupling the ultracapacitor cells end-to-end in series, using cell-to-cell interconnection devices, without mechanically stressing the connecting terminals of the ultracapacitor cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an ultracapacitor energy storage cell pack used for e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    Ultracapacitor assembly (210)    Fan finger guards (260)    Precharge resistor (270)    Electrical connectors (300,310,320)    Ultracapacitors (330)
NOVELTY - The pack has negative relay (22) for relaying current output from the battery pack. The case is used for housing the battery pack and the relay. The relay has three mounting points for securing two inner surfaces of case through the rubber sleeves (54a-54c). The center of gravity of relay is located inside the polygonal structure formed by the mounting points.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The noise generated by driving the relay provided in the battery pack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of negative relay attached to the lower case through the fixture.    Negative relay (22)    Fixture (50)    Base fixture (50a)    Side fixture (50b)    Rubber sleeves (54a-54c)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a set of inputs, where the set of inputs has a representative temperature of the energy storage device (104) e.g. battery, and a cabin temperature corresponding to an operator cabin (112). A control signal is generated based on the set of inputs. The control signal outputs to the movable device (106) e.g. fan, and a variable rate of movement of the movable device is modified in response to the control signal such that a corresponding variable amount of operator cabin air is moved past the energy storage device.    USE - Method for controlling temperature of an energy storage device e.g. battery and ultra capacitor, of a vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and pure-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides battery cooling, heating and purging, via diversion of conditioned operator cabin air toward the energy storage device, while reducing negative impact on operator cabin comfort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle implementing a system for controlling temperature of an energy storage device.    Vehicle (100)    Energy storage device (104)    Movable device (106)    operator cabin (112)    Battery compartment (114)    Cabin air handling system (116)    Re-circulation door (118)    Engine (120)
NOVELTY - A stacked body (100) is formed and is positioned in a cradle (156). A conveyance of the cradle, in which the stacked body is positioned, is performed. The stacked body positioned in the cradle is hot-pressed in the state positioned at the cradle.    USE - Manufacturing method for bipolar type battery for vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle such as electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents offset due to handling, thus enabling equal pressing of stacked body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for bipolar type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the vacuum treating apparatus.    Stacked body (100)    Cradle (156)    Press unit (172)    Base plate (174)    Press plate (176)
NOVELTY - A fine particle generating unit (B) generates fine particles (C) by providing mechanical external force to the raw material (m). A substrate holder (4) holds the substrate (A) in which the generated fine particles adhere. A compressive force assigning unit (D) assigns compressive force to the fine particles adhering to the substrate.    USE - Fine particle film forming apparatus for forming film on substrate such as sensor, electrolyte substrate of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Homogeneous film can be stably formed on the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fine particle film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fine particle film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate holder (4)    Substrate (A)    Fine particle generating unit (B)    Fine particles (C)    Compressive force assigning unit (D)    Raw material (m)
NOVELTY - A vehicle body side mount bracket (23) on a power train mount (21) includes an upper bracket (28) and a pair of side brackets (30,31). The upper bracket has an upper surface (28a) for restraining the upper part of mount rubber (27), a pair of fasteners (28b) integrally forming the side brackets, and a battery support (28c) formed on the upper surface. The battery is retained relative to the power train mount.    USE - Battery support structure for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery attachment precision with reduced number of parts. Ensures stability of battery support in several supporting points.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a power train mount. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power train mount (21)    Vehicle body side mount bracket (23)    Mount rubber (27)    Upper bracket (28)    Upper surface (28a)    Fasteners (28b)    Battery support (28c)    Side brackets (30,31)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has a sealing rubber (5) which touches the metal casing (2) by restricting from the outer side of metal casing. The internal peripheral surface of sealing rubber is contacted with a terminal board (3). The protrusion is protruded towards the central direction over the perimeter of internal peripheral surface of sealing rubber.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing capability is improved and the leaking of electrolyte solution is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric double layer capacitor (1)    Metal casing (2)    Terminal board (3)    Flange (3b)    Sealing rubber (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode material is obtained by performing alkali activation treatment of a carbide material. The carbide material has half value width ((Delta )nu 1) at 1580 cm-1, by Raman spectrum. The carbide material has half value width ((Delta )nu 1) of 10 or less at 1580 cm-1, by Raman spectrum.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrical-double-layer capacitor (claimed) for vehicle-mounted battery, and for backup power supply of electric component.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has high purity and efficiency. The electrical-double-layer capacitor having electrode material has high output characteristics and electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode material which involves heating a carbide material of phenol resin and an alkali compound.
NOVELTY - The capacitance adjusting device has a CPU (103) controlling the state of charge (SOC) of a battery pack in a predetermined range at the time of controlling the charging/discharging of the battery pack. The CPU sets the battery pack target SOC during capacitance adjustment higher than the battery pack target SOC during non-capacitance adjustment.    USE - Capacitance adjusting device for battery pack in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance adjustment capability is improved by shifting the control range of SOC of the battery pack towards higher SOC side during capacitance adjustment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the capacitance adjustment unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitance adjustment circuits (12,22,32)    Cell voltage detector (101)    Capacitance adjustment unit (102)    CPU (103)    Cells (C1-C3)
NOVELTY - Each membrane electrode assembly includes an electrolyte film whose opposite sides are individually provided with a fuel electrode and an air electrode. A separator unit is provided between mutually adjacent membrane electrode assemblies. The separator unit forms a fuel flow path between fuel electrodes, and forms an air flow path between air electrodes. The bottom face of the fuel flow path is made to incline to form a water-flow path.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents retention of water in fuel flow path, thus avoiding output reduction and improving durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of separator unit from a fuel-electrode side.    Separator (118)    Opening (128)    Frame (130)    Horizontal frame portions (131,132)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a main valve (24) mounted in anode gas discharge pipe line (18), for discharging anode gas at high flow rate that generates pressure fluctuation inside the fuel cell (10). A bypass valve (32) is connected to the pipe line (18), discharges anode gas at flow rate smaller than the flow rate of gas discharged by the main valve. An electronic control unit (ECU) (22) controls the switching operation of the main valve and bypass valve.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impurities in the fuel cell can be discharged easily, and the discharge of the anode gas is suppressed. The battery performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Pipe line (18)    Electric current sensor (19)    ECU (22)    Main valve (24)    Bypass valve (32)
NOVELTY - The detector (10) has detection circuit for detecting the state of lead storage battery (1). The positive electrode side connection conductor (13) and negative side electrode side connection conductor (14) extracted out from battery state detector are connected to positive electrode and negative electrode terminals (5,6) of storage battery. The positive and negative electrode conductors are made of material selected from group consisting of copper-zinc-nickel type copper alloy, lead-antimony type lead alloy and lead-calcium type lead alloy and stainless steel.    USE - Battery state detector e.g. for lead storage battery used in motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of external appearance and detection function can be prevented reliably by providing corrosion resistance to the connection conductor, since the connection conductor is made of lead alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery state detector.    Lead storage battery (1)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Battery state detector (10)    Positive electrode side connection connector (13)    Negative electrode side connection connector (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a limitation element (27) provided in a connecting pipe (26) that connects upper portion of fuel tank (5) to lower portion of water tank (7), for changing the flow of vaporizing fuel from fuel tank to water tank, when the internal pressure of fuel tank rises beyond a preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electrically driven motor vehicle. Can also be used in car, motor chair, portable general purpose motive power source, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The increase in the internal pressure of fuel tank is suppressed, and hence emission of vaporizing fuel to inside of environment is reduced significantly. A portion of vaporizing fuel can made reused as a fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel tank (5)    Water tank (7)    Dilution tank (16)    Connecting pipe (26)    Limitation element (27)
NOVELTY - The fuel supply apparatus (10) has a fuel tank (3) for storing fuel required for electric power generation of fuel cell using liquid as fuel, a fuel feeding pipe (11) and fuel feed pump (17). One end of fuel feed pipe is connected to fuel tank, and other end is connected to an external fuel storage tank during refueling. The pump (17) supplies fuel of external fuel storage tank to fuel tank, and is provided in middle of fuel feeding pipe. The fuel feed pump is driven with electric power supplied by fuel cell system (1).    USE - Fuel supply apparatus is used for fuel cell system used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The requirement of provision of fuel feed pump in external fuel storage tank is eliminated. The refueling of fuel is easily enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel supply apparatus.    Fuel cell system (1)    Electric power supply portion (2)    Fuel tank (3)    Fuel cell system control portion (4)    External fuel storage tank (9)    Fuel supply apparatus (10)    Fuel feeding pipe (11)    Fuel feed pump (17)
NOVELTY - The vapor-liquid separation system (1a) has a storage portion (17a) which collects liquid separated from the gas in a gas flow path, and a wastewater port (15a) which discharges liquid collected on the storage portion outer side. The vapor-liquid separation system is installed in the gas flow path. The volume of the storage tank is increased during low temperature compared with normal temperature.    USE - Vapor-liquid separation system is used for fuel cell system used as motive power source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor-liquid separation system prevents plugging-up of wastewater port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the vapor-liquid separation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vapor-liquid separation system (1a)    Inlet port (11a)    Exhaust port (13a)    Wastewater port (15a)    Storage portion (17a)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has positive electrode plate comprising lead calcium alloy free of antimony as active material. The ratio of amount of active material per unit area to the porosity of the active material is 0.01-0.013.    USE - Lead storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, motor vehicle, golf cart and industrial machine e.g. uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The early fall of battery capacity due to deep charging and discharging cycle is prevented without impairing the maintenance free property.
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) contains compound containing nitrogen-containing six-membered ring (4), catalyst particles (3), catalyst support carbon (2) formed by supporting the catalyst particles, and fibrous carbon (5).    USE - Electrode is used for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, and motor vehicle. Can also be used as membrane-electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent durability and catalyst performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode (1) contains compound containing nitrogen-containing six-membered ring (4), catalyst particles (3), catalyst support carbon (2) formed by supporting the catalyst particles, and fibrous carbon (5). The compound is pyridine compound chosen from bipyridine compound, terpyridine compound and phenanthroline compound. The bipyridine compound is 2,2-bipyridine. The catalyst particles are particles or alloy containing platinum particles or platinum. The fibrous carbon is vapor growth carbon fiber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (1)    Catalyst support carbon (2)    Catalyst particles (3)    Compound containing nitrogen-containing 6-membered ring (4)    Fibrous carbon (5)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has recording unit (78) which records electric power generation performance when it is judged that the electric power generation is stable. An air compressor (7) carries out recovery scavenging air of reactive gas flow path when the fall in electric power generation performance is determined.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in electric power generation performance can be judged so that the electric power generation performance can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air compressor (7)    Electric power generation performance detecting unit (74)    Electric power generation stability judgment unit (76)    Electric power generation performance recording unit (78)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) determines whether hydrogen density within the circulating course (32) is below the predetermined density. A purge valve (40) is driven by low-voltage power supply among circulation pump (34) and purge valve, when the hydrogen density is below the predetermined density. The drive of purge valve is controlled so that the hydrogen gas is discharged through the purge valve.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of energy is improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Electronic controller (26)    Fuel-gas group circulating course (32)    Circulation pump (34)    Purge valve (40)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor for entrance-side gas detection (22) detects value of pressure of oxidation gas before supplying to fuel cell and sets detected value to P1. A pressure sensor for exit-side gas detection (28) detects value of pressure of the gas discharged from the fuel cell and sets the detected value to P2. A control unit (30) determines the presence of abnormality in the pressure sensor for exit side gas detection if the difference between the detected values of pressure sensors for entrance-side and the exit-side is greater than the preset threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the fuel cell system can be maintained effectively regardless of the presence or absence of an abnormality generation of a pressure sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air compressor (16)    Humidifier (18)    Pressure sensor for entrance-side gas detection (22)    Pressure sensor for exit-side gas detection (28)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - Monitor wirings (252a-252h) are used for individual measurement of the respective electric potentials of separators (22,23). The monitor wirings are arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the fuel cell stack (200) centering on the lamination direction of the separators.    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell assembly used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates monitoring of the electric power generating state, and suppresses reduction of rigidity of fuel cell assembly. Improves operability of attachment of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fuel cell assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separators (22,23)    Fuel cell stack (200)    Monitor wirings (252a-252h)
NOVELTY - A water level sensor (26) detects the level of water collected in the vapor-liquid separation device (24) arranged between the exhaust pipes (18a,18b). An electronic control unit (ECU) (30) determines dried condition of the fuel cell based on the detected water level in the vapor-liquid separation device.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as drive source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dried condition of the fuel cell can be determined easily and accurately. The drying process of the fuel cell can be performed easily and appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Exhaust pipes (18a,18b)    Vapor-liquid separation device (24)    Water level sensor (26)    Electronic control unit (30)
NOVELTY - The device has several battery modules (2) connected in series in a battery block (1B) among two battery blocks (1A,1B). A fuse (19) is connected in series between the blocks. A voltage detection circuit (3) detects the voltage of each battery module and fuse connection points (7,7') relative to intermediate reference point (8) provided at one end of fuse. An arithmetic circuit (6) detects fuse voltage at both ends of the fuse so as to correct voltage of fuse connection point (7).    USE - Power supply device for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of all the battery modules connected in series is detected correctly by using a single set of the voltage detection circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery blocks (1A,1B)    Battery modules (2)    Voltage detection circuit (3)    Arithmetic circuit (6)    Connection points (7,7')    Intermediate reference point (8)    Fuse (19)
NOVELTY - Acetal, glyoxal or ketal (a), aldehyde (b), primary amine (c) and acid (d) are reacted to obtain imidazolium salt (1) having acid as counter anion.    USE - Manufacture of imidazolium salt used for manufacturing electrolyte solution for electrochemical element (claimed) such as electrical double layer capacitor, electrolytic capacitor, primary battery and secondary battery. The imidazolium salt can also be used in proton medium for fuel cell vehicle, reaction solvent and extracting solvent.    ADVANTAGE - The imidazolium salt is manufactured within a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Acetal, glyoxal or ketal (a), aldehyde (b), primary amine (c) and acid (d) are reacted to obtain imidazolium salt of formula (1) having acid as counter anion.    R1,R3=1-6C alkyl;    R2,R4,R5=H or 1-6C alkyl;and    X-=counter anion.
NOVELTY - The fuel gas supply pipe (7) extends from a high pressure tank (6) to fuel consumption apparatus such as fuel cell (3) and gas engine. The heat generators e.g. fuel cell, traction motor (11), radiator (10) and air compressor (8) are positioned with respect to the fuel gas supply pipe at front side of the vehicle (S). A heat radiator (21) is formed by bending the supply pipe at two or more places, in width direction of the vehicle.    USE - The piping structure is used in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, for supply of fuel such as hydrogen to fuel cell, etc. Can also be used in supply of fuel to gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The piping structure inhibits the influence of the temperature reduction by the adiabatic expansion at the time of the fuel gas discharge from the high pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the piping structure.    Fuel cell (3)    High pressure tank (6)    Fuel gas supply pipe (7)    Air compressor (8)    Radiator (10)    Traction motor (11)    Heat radiator (21)    Vehicle (S)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (51) has a radiator (37) that cools the exhaust gas emitted during the electrical-energy generation by the electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell stack (29). An exhaust duct (52) guiding the exhaust air from the radiator is extended towards the cover (6). An exhaust port (53) of the exhaust duct is arranged between the lower end of the seat (14) and upper end of the cover.    USE - Fuel-cell electric vehicle for elderly people.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust port and exhaust duct are arranged compactly so that the external appearance of the fuel-cell electric vehicle is maintained favorably, and the energy efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel-cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cover (6)    Fuel cell stack (29)    Radiator (37)    Fuel-cell electric vehicle (51)    Exhaust duct (52)    Exhaust port (53)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (1) has a radiator (37) that cools the exhaust gas emitted during the electrical-energy generation by the electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell stack (29) comprising the direct methanol type fuel cells (DMFC) units (28). The cooled exhaust gas is guided to a water tank (31), while guiding exhaust gas from the water tank (31) to water tank (51).    USE - Fuel-cell electric vehicle for elderly people.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of the water accumulated in the water tanks is suppressed, and the dead space of the vehicle is utilized effectively. The water draining operation from the water tanks is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel-cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel-cell electric vehicle (1)    DMFC units (28)    Fuel cell stack (29)    Water tanks (31,51)    Radiator (37)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (1) has an air pump (36) which is mounted on beam (19) at front-back direction center of vehicle frame (4). A fuel cell stack (29) comprising direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC) unit (28) is positioned above the air pump.    USE - Fuel-cell mounting electric vehicle e.g. electrically driven four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of vibration and noise can be suppressed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrically driven four-wheeled vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (1)    Vehicle frame (4)    Beam (19)    DMFC unit (28)    Fuel cell stack (29)    Air pump (36)
NOVELTY - A fuel tank (30) accommodating the fuel for the fuel cell unit (28) is positioned between the left-right symmetric front wheel (2) at the upper direction. A steering handle (9) is used for steering the right-left symmetric front wheel at right and left through a steering post (7).    USE - Fuel cell mounted electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eases refueling of the fuel while ensuring favorable weight balance of the vehicle and improving controllability and riding comfort. Ensures effective use of the dead space while ensuring capacity of the fuel tank. Improves steering stability and enables protecting the fuel tank from impact in the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the fuel cell mounted electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Front wheel (2)    Steering post (7)    Steering handle (9)    Fuel cell unit (28)    Fuel tank (30)
NOVELTY - The superconducting elements (41-44) include a magnetic path switching element between alternating current (AC) side iron core (2) and direct current (DC) side iron core (3). The switching element switches a magnetic path connection place from which a flow direction becomes reverse direction in DC and AC side coils (30,34) of iron cores, to alternately and periodically form two kinds of fluxes flowing into the same direction. The electric power conversion is performed by making AC or DC side coil to produce AC or DC in a magnetic induction.    USE - Power converter for DC transmission system and electric power storage system (both claimed). Can also be used in power supply for illumination, battery electric power storage facility, electric vehicle, nuclear fusion magnet, magnet of accelerator and MRI magnet for medical diagnosis.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power loss is reduced. The size of converter is reduced, while eliminating the need of transformer, current limiter, etc. The cost of DC transmission system and electric power storage system is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front longitudinal cross-sectional view and planar sectional view of the power converter.    AC and DC side iron cores (2,3)    Cooling medium (4)    Connection yoke (25)    DC and AC side coils of iron cores (30,34)    Superconducting elements (41-44)
NOVELTY - The method involves starting offset correction by a battery electronic control unit (ECU) (5), on receiving an electric current detection stop signal from a halt condition detection circuit (13). An electric current sensor (4) for detecting the current flowing through a battery (1) is separated from a high voltage line (15) of battery in state the electric power is supplied from the battery to a motor (11). The electric current detected by the sensor is corrected with an offset value of sensor detected when the sensor is separated from the high voltage line.    USE - Electric current detection method of electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The offset value of the electric current sensor is corrected at high precision. Since the electric current is detected at high precision, the remaining capacity of battery for driving is calculated correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Electric current sensor (4)    Battery ECU (5)    Motor (11)    Halt condition detection circuit (13)    High voltage line (15)    Electric current detecting unit (16)
NOVELTY - A detection unit detects the output value of motor (M3), that changes according to the warming-up state of a fuel cell (20). A comparison unit compares the output value of motor and the output threshold value set by user of the vehicle. When the output value of motor exceeds the set threshold value, a controller permits driving of vehicle.    USE - Fuel-cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle travel is not permitted unless the motor output value exceeds the output threshold value, and hence warming-up of fuel cell is performed until motor output value exceeds the threshold value, and the fuel cell can be maintained in a favorable state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of fuel-cell vehicle.    Fuel-cell vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (20)    Traction inverter (51)    Secondary battery (54)    Motor (M3)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor has a positive-electrode electric potential that becomes 3v or less after short-circuiting a positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2) by doping of the lithium ion (4). An electrolyte has 4 or more B-O bonding of boron and oxygen to avoid dissolving of the electrolyte solution.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle electric wheelchair, solar energy, wind-powered electric generator and domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density and power density of the capacitor can be improved at the time of continuous charging at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Lithium ion supply (4)    Conducting wire (5)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical capacitor has a positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains porous carbon and graphite type carbon and the negative electrode contains porous carbon. The ratio of the graphite type carbon to the sum of the porous carbon and graphite type carbon in the positive electrode is 5-30 mass%.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor for use in power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharge of positive electrode due to charging and discharging cycle is suppressed and the cost is reduced since the electric potential of positive electrode is not more than the electric potential of the plateau region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph depicting the charging behavior of the positive electrode of electrochemical capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has clamping region (36) to clamp an electrolyte (20) and the electrode assembly (26), several fuel-gas supply holes (38a) to supply fuel-gas in the shape of a rain shower towards the electrode plane of the anode electrode (24), and several waste gas discharge holes (38b) to discharge the waste fuel gas to waste gas distribution channel (66). A ring-shaped sealing portion (44) formed in peripheral region of clamping region, suppresses the discharge of waste gas to peripheral region.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid oxide fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By supplying reactive gas to electrode plane surface of electrolyte, and by discharging the waste gas in discharge holes, the density of reactive gas and the waste gas are equalized and hence the current-density distribution can be made uniform and thus an improvement of electric power generation efficiency is achieved while suppressing the temperature gradient of electrolyte and electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled explanatory isometric view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte (20)    Anode electrode (24)    Electrode assembly (26)    Clamping region (36)    Fuel gas supply hole (38a)    Waste gas discharge hole (38b)    Ring-shaped sealing portion (44)    Waste gas distribution channel (66)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has fuel supply source such as hydrogen tank that supplies fuel gas to the fuel cell (10). A secondary side pressure sensor (43) detects the pressure value of fuel gas. A control apparatus (4) controls the injector based on the detected pressure value. The injector is controlled based on the pressure value detected by the primary side lateral force sensor (41) when secondary side pressure sensor is failed.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft, building such as residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The running condition of fuel cell is continued even when pressure sensor is failed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Primary side lateral force sensor (41)    Secondary side pressure sensor (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) consists of an anode pole (10) containing an enzyme and a mediator, and a cathode pole (12). The mediator is a protein derived from a living body which can undergo an electron transport reaction. The protein contains hemoglobin, ferredoxin, cytochrome C551 and/or azurine. The enzyme contains pyrroloquinoline quinone-type dehydrogenase.    USE - Fuel cell is used as power supply for motor vehicles, portable devices, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and pacemaker.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell uses mediator which does not have disadvantages influence for environment and living body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a model sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode pole (10)    Cathode pole (12)    Electrolyte film (14)    Electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (5) provided between a fuel chamber (2) and a segmented air chamber (6). Each segmented air chamber has a pair of opening (8) which permits exit/entry of fluid in the air chamber and convection of fluid in the air chamber.    USE - Fuel cell used as distributed power supply for electric vehicles and portable terminals e.g. mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The openings provided in the air chamber enable to maintain balance between intake air and exhaust air in each cell, thus suppressing variation in the oxygen density and water vapor density. This results in prevention of fuel cell deterioration and improvement of fuel cell life time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel tank (1)    Fuel chamber (2)    Vaporization film (3)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (4)    MEA (5)    Air chamber (6)    Opening (8)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen absorbing alloy contains composition (I) containing magnesium, nickel and elements such as iron, cobalt or manganese and aluminum, zinc, gallium, tin, silicon, boron, carbon or phosphorus. The alloy contains lanthanum magnesium-nickel type crystal phase having layered structure of 2H type and lanthanum magnesium-nickel type crystal phase having layered structure of 3R type.    USE - Hydrogen absorbing alloy is used in cathode of nickel hydrogen secondary batteries (both claimed) used for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen absorbing alloy provides nickel hydrogen secondary battery with excellent discharge capacitance at low temperature and improved cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen absorbing alloy contains composition containing magnesium and nickel. The alloy contains lanthanum magnesium-nickel (La3MgNi14) type crystal phase having layered structure of 2H type and lanthanum magnesium-nickel (La2MgNi9) type crystal phase having layered structure of 3R type. The composition has formula (I): R1-aMgaNibMcXd.    R=lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium or samarium;    M=iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum or tungsten;    X=aluminum, zinc, gallium, tin, silicon, boron, carbon or phosphorus;    a=0-0.25 (excluding 0 and 0.25);    b=3.0-4.0;    c=0-1.0;    d=0.1-1.0;and    b+c+d=3.6-4.05 (including 4.05).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the nickel hydrogen secondary battery.    Hydrogen absorbing alloy electrode (11)    Non-sintering type nickel electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Container (14)    Hole (15)
NOVELTY - The spiral groove pipes (32) contacting resin layer (12) in inner circumference side of spiral groove (24) is formed intermittently by pressing pipe (14) partially across pipe region (33). A portion of pipe region is located in both sides of spiral groove pipe by cutting the pipe with cable in pipe region. The edge of cable is exposed by cutting off the pipe of prescribed length from edge in cut pipe region. A bushing (34) is inserted into cutting edge of pipe region.    USE - Manufacturing method of conductive material for battery, inverter and motor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of resin layer of cable can be prevented even when burr remains at cutting edge of pipe. The edge of pipe can be processed easily with simple operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the conductive material.    Resin layer (12)    Pipe (14)    Spiral groove (24)    Spiral groove pipes (32)    Pipe region (33)    Bushing (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe (301) for supplying oxidizing-agent gas to a fuel cell stack (201) and a fuel-gas discharge pipe (302) for discharging fuel cell from the fuel cell stack. A reducing gas addition pipe (304) with one end connected to junction (303) at fuel gas discharge pipe and other end connected to junction (305) at oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe, has an reducing gas addition valve (307) at middle for adding reducing gas containing hydrogen to oxidizing-agent gas supplied to fuel cell stack.    USE - Solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell system for vehicle and domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of an electrode catalyst is prevented, by adding reducing gas containing hydrogen to oxidizing-agent gas so that fuel cell system characteristics and durability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solid-polymer-electrolyte type fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (201)    Oxidizing-agent gas supply pipe (301)    Fuel-gas discharge pipe (302)    Junctions (303,305)    Reducing gas addition pipe (304)    Reducing gas addition valve (307)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen absorbing alloy contains intermetallic compound (1) as main phase. The intermetallic compound contains tin, rare-earth elements including yttrium, and elements chosen from zirconium, hafnium, titanium, iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, chromium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, tungsten, aluminum, gallium, zinc, tin, silicon, boron, carbon and/or phosphorus.    USE - For cathode of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. Can also be used as power supply of lightweight portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-hydrogen storage battery comprising hydrogen absorbing alloy as cathode, has high capacitance, low-temperature characteristics, high discharge characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen absorbing alloy contains intermetallic compound as main phase. The intermetallic compound is of formula (1): (R1-aDa)TxSnyMzX~a.    R=elements chosen from rare-earth elements including yttrium;    D=zirconium, hafnium and/or titanium;    T=iron, cobalt, manganese, copper and/or chromium;    M=vanadium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum and/or tungsten;    X=aluminum, gallium, zinc, tin, silicon, boron, carbon and/or phosphorus;    a=0-0.3;    x=0.2-1.1;    y=1.5-2.8;    z=0-0.5;    alpha =0-0.5;and    y+z+alpha =1.5-2.8 (atomic ratio).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of portion of nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Separator (13)    Container (14)    Hole (15)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer fuel cell has anode and cathode gas diffusion layers (14,15) provided with through holes (14a,15a), that are laminated on the surface of the anode and cathode electrode catalyst layers (12,13), respectively. The separators (16,17) have contact portions (Q1,Q2) which are in contact with respective gas diffusion layers, so that the through holes of the gas diffusion layers are positioned between the contact portions of the separators.    USE - Solid polymer fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell electric vehicle, aircraft, space vessel, etc., and in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of water in high electric current state can be efficiently performed, without affecting the gas diffusion property, and hence the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode electrode catalyst layer (12)    Cathode electrode catalyst layer (13)    Anode gas diffusion layer (14)    Through holes (14a,15a)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (15)    Contact portions (Q1,Q2)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalyst layer is obtained using an ink containing electrode-process catalyst particles, catalyst-support particles, and proton-conductive polymer. The ink is obtained by pulverizing and mixing the particles by adding mechanical energy to a mixture of electrode-process catalyst particles and catalyst-support particles, adding a solution of proton-conductive polymer, and mix-distributing.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (both claimed) used for electric-power generation in vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electrode catalyst layers containing catalyst uniformly dispersed in the support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode catalyst layer is obtained using an ink containing electrode-process catalyst particles, catalyst-support particles, and proton-conductive polymer. The ink is obtained by pulverizing and mixing the particles by adding mechanical energy to a mixture of electrode-process catalyst particles and catalyst-support particles, adding a solution of proton-conductive polymer, and mix-distributing. The pulverization process is carried out using a ball mill which uses balls of alumina, zirconia, agate, stainless steel, chromium steel, tungsten carbide, silicon nitride, or plastic polyamide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a membrane-electrode assembly.    Oxidation pole (1)    Reduction pole (2)    Proton-conductive polymer film (3)    Carbon paper (4)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The separator has a corrosion-resistant film (103) and an electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (104) formed on the surface(s) of a metal substrate (101) having through-holes or concave grooves (102). The corrosion-resistant film contains silica formed by baking polysilazane. The electroconductive film contains a metal. The metal substrate is enameled iron, iron alloy, copper (alloy), or aluminum (alloy).    USE - Separator is used for fuel cells used as power supply for portable electric equipment, electric vehicles, and cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is thin, and has excellent mechanical strength, electroconductivity, and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the separator.    Metal substrate (101)    Concave groove (102)    Corrosion-resistant film (103)    Electroconductive corrosion-resistant film (104)
NOVELTY - The membrane-electrode structure (1) has electrode catalyst layer (12,13) laminated on a proton conduction film (11), and a gaseous diffusion layer (14,15) laminated on the catalyst layer. The gaseous diffusion layer has a carbon paper having through holes (14a,15a) having a hollow portion with internal diameter of 0.1-2 mm.    USE - Membrane-electrode structure is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles, aircraft and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode structure provides fuel cell with improved electric power generation efficiency. The fall of drainage in high electric current state is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of single cell having membrane-electrode structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane-electrode structure (1)    Proton conduction film (11)    Electrode catalyst layers (12,13)    Gaseous diffusion layers (14,15)    Through holes (14a,15a)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary cell consists of anode, cathode, separator (16) and electrolyte solution (15) containing cyclic disulfonic acid ester and surface active agent.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell is used as power supply of portable apparatus such as mobile telephones and notebook computers, and for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has improved cycle life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Anode collector (11)    Layer containing anode active material (12)    Layer containing cathode active material (13)    Electrolyte solution (15)    Separator (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell comprises a reinforcement membrane (4a) protrudingly arranged at the peripheral end region of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1), forming a catalyst layer assembly (12). The inner edge of the reinforcement membrane is inserted between a catalyst layer (2a) and a gaseous diffusion layer (3a).    USE - Polyelectrolyte form fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The crossover of gas between electrodes is prevented, the deterioration of the polymer electrolyte membrane is suppressed and the durability is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyelectrolyte form fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the formation of the polyelectrolyte form fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2a)    Gaseous diffusion layer (3a)    Reinforcement membrane (4a)    Catalyst layer assembly (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has an oxidation gas supply pipe, a fuel gas pipe line and a coolant pipe line for supplying oxidation gas, fuel gas and coolant to fuel cell modules (10A,10B) of a fuel cell stack (10). A control apparatus controls the amount of allocation of oxidation gas, fuel gas and coolant to each module based on the driving state of each module.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation system of motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, walking robot and building.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid allocation amount of each fuel cell module is controlled optimally even when the humidity distribution, temperature distribution and voltage distribution of each fuel cell module is not uniform by controlling fluid flow rate for each module based on the driving state of each module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fluid allocation method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the principal portion of the piping system of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell modules (10A,10B)    Edge portions (11A,11B,12A,12B)    Dispensing valves (100C,100L,100R)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) has anode end plate (123a) and cathode end plate (123c) that are electrically connected to stacked electroconductive anode separator (107a) and cathode separator (107c) respectively, through current collection board (120) and insulation board (122). The anode and cathode end plates have holes corresponding to holes in separators, current collection board, and insulation board, through which fastening rods (16) are inserted, to air tightly connect the plates with separators.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for electric vehicle and fixed cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of the PEFC can be improved without increasing the number of the fastening rods, and hence weight and cost of the PEFC can be decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the PEFC. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fastening rods (16)    Anode separator (107a)    Cathode separator (107c)    Current collection board (120)    Insulation board (122)    Anode end plate (123a)    Cathode end plate (123c)
NOVELTY - A gas flow path of anode side separator in a stack supplies fuel gas to an electrode and a gas flow path of cathode side separator supplies oxidizing agent to the electrode. A current-collection board has a terminal (14) that is arranged corresponding to the upstream direction of the oxidizing-agent flow path supplying oxidizing-agent to the electrode.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell for supplying power to electric vehicle, portable power supply and fixed type co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell is improved by arranging the terminal in the upstream direction such that the loss of electric power in the current-collection board is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the right and left views of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-gas inlet port (8)    Oxidizing-agent gas inlet (9)    Circulating water inlet (10)    Terminal (14)    Anode-side end plate (123c)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a cell (1) having a frame (2) integrated on outer periphery of membrane electrode assembly (105). The membrane electrode assembly comprises a pair of electrode (104) having catalytic layer arranged on both sides of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (101). The frame of the cell has several protrusion (10) and hole (11) fitted to a pair of electroconductive separator. The electroconductive separators supplies hydrogen containing-fuel gas to one side of electrode and oxygen containing-oxidizing-agent gas to other side of electrode.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for power supply for electric vehicle and fixed type co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte fuel cell is economical, and has stable sealing performance and excellent output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows isometric exploded view of the cell of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell (1)    Frame (2)    Protrusion (10)    Hole (11)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (101)    Electrode (104)    Membrane electrode assembly (105)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a connection apparatus (13) connected to an external battery module. The connection apparatus has a rod (24) for fixing a terminal (26) arranged at the front end of a cable (51). The rod is arranged facing the outer side of the connection apparatus and inclined at an angle of 45degrees with respect to the bottom face.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery and capacitor for use in storage battery case of motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cable is attached and removed easily since the rod is inclined with respect to the bottom face.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the connection apparatus in the electrical storage apparatus.    Connection apparatus (13)    Rod (24)    Terminal (26)    Cable (51)    Earth ring (52)
NOVELTY - A vapor liquid separation device (15) separates the water content from cathode off gas discharged from the cathode off-gas channel (6). A water storage tank (16) stores the separated water. A motor receives the electric power from fuel cell stack (1) and rotates the wheel and a brake pad (20) adds brake to the rotation of wheels. A temperature sensor (21) measures the temperature of brake pad. An electronic control unit (23) opens drain valve (17) and discharges stored water to brake disc (19) if the measured temperature is more than predetermined threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water can be evaporated without supplying electric power for heating the water in tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Cathode off-gas channel (6)    Vapor-liquid separation device (15)    Water storage tank (16)    Drain valve (17)    Brake Disc (19)    Brake pad (20)    Temperature sensor (21)    Electronic control unit (23)
NOVELTY - A charger (10) charges battery (3) of golf vehicle (1) based on log of charging that is stored in charging memory device (18). The battery that is provided in vehicle can discharge electric power that can drive an electric motor (2). The display device (22) shows the stored log of charging.    USE - Charge controller for vehicle e.g. golf car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an inexpensive, smaller and lightweight golf car. Enables to reduce capacitance of electric motor or battery. Enables an operator to easily visualize a log of charging. Enables to perform efficient charging, and to set charging mode for new charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a electric block diagram of charge controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Golf vehicle (1)    Electric motor (2)    Battery (3)    Charger (10)    Charging memory device (18)    Display device (22)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a pair of metallization films in which metal vapor deposition electrode is formed. The urethane resin (5) covers the metallikon electrode (2) formed at both end surfaces of an element (1) and epoxy resin (6) is formed between the elements where the urethane resin is not formed. The elasticity modulus of the epoxy resin is smaller than the elasticity of the urethane resin.    USE - Case mold-type capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to electric equipment, industrial apparatus, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, filters and snubber.    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistance property, moisture resistance property and insulation proof of the capacitor is improved. The generation of the beat sound can be suppressed by improving the vibration-resistant property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the case mold-type capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Element (1)    Metallikon electrode (2)    Case (4)    Urethane resin (5)    Epoxy resin (6)
NOVELTY - The substrate has an uneven structure which is hole of substantially hemisphere or cone shape. The uneven structure has opening surface having diameter of 410-1190 nm, and root mean square value of 30-590 nm. The uneven structure has tan(theta ) value of 0.08-0.19, when (theta ) is the inclination angle of the average line and the uneven surface of the uneven structure form.    USE - Substrate is used for solar cell (claimed) for power supply of electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate has an uneven structure which is hole of substantially hemisphere or cone shape. The uneven structure has opening surface having diameter of 410-1190 nm, and root mean square value of 30-590 nm. The uneven structure has tan(theta ) value of 0.08-0.19 , when (theta ) is the inclination angle of the average line and the uneven surface of the uneven structure form. The uneven layer contains transparent electroconductivity material such as zinc oxide or tin dioxide. The substrate has a film chosen from polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyether sulfone, polyimide, polyamide, polyimidoamide and/or polyallylate, or a composite film.
NOVELTY - A polyelectrolyte material contains ion group-containing aromatic polyether copolymer obtained using aromatic dihalide compound (Q1 and Q2), and dihydric-phenol compound (Q3 and Q4). The molar fraction of aromatic dihalide compound (Q1) and dihydric-phenol compound (Q3), is 5-45 mol%.    USE - Polyelectrolyte material for polyelectrolyte molded product, membrane-electrode composite structure of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as electric power supply source of mobile phone, personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), TV, radio, music player such as DVD player, game machine, vehicle such as vessel, electric-power-assisted bicycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, bus, truck, train, non-portable generator, household appliances such as vacuum cleaner, toy, human-type and animal-type robot. Can also be used in medical application such as extracorporeal circulation column, artificial skin and artificial muscle.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte material has excellent proton-conductivity, fuel-shutoff property, mechanical strength, hot water resistant property, heat-resistant methanol property, chemical stability, workability and durability, and high output and high-energy capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyelectrolyte material contains ion group-containing aromatic polyether copolymer obtained from aromatic dihalide compound of formula (Q1 and Q2), and dihydric-phenol compound of formula (Q3 and Q4): HD3-A3-D3H, and HD4-A4-D4H. The molar fraction of aromatic dihalide compound (Q1) and dihydric-phenol compound (Q3), is 5-45 mol%.    X1,X2=electron-attractive group;    Y'=ionic group;    Z=halogen;    D3,D4=oxygen or sulfur;and    A3,A4=divalent organic group containing aromatic ring.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has air supply manifold holes (11a,11c) for supplying gas of same kind and exhaust gas manifold holes (11b,11d) for exhausting the air supply from the air supply manifold holes, arranged respectively along opposing edges of gas flow-path structural material (18a). Several undulation-state gas flow-paths (22a) folded several times in direction parallel to edge, is wound uniformly with meander width and is arranged in direction parallel to edges of gas flow-path structural materials.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply in motor vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since a gas flow-path structural material of reduced thickness is utilized, the size of the fuel cell is minimized and the cost is reduced while increasing the output of the fuel cell stack. The shape of the gas flow-path is in such a way that generation of short circuit can be prevented and the lack of fuel gas or oxidizing agent is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of fuel-gas flow-path structural material.    Air supply manifold holes (11a,11c)    Exhaust gas manifold holes (11b,11d)    Positioning hole (12)    Gas flow-path structural material (18a)    Undulation-state gas flow-path (22a)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming plating layer patterns (7) over an undercoat layer (2) exposed along recess patterns (6). The area of recess patterns to the whole gas flow path planar region is made into recess pattern area ratio. The area of square having one side length with double average line width of recess pattern in the gas flow path planar region is set to reference planar region. The arbitrary value of recess pattern area ratio of reference planar region is in the range of +/-20% of value of recess pattern area ratio of gas flow path planar region.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator having plating layer pattern of uniform height is provided by a simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of the separator for fuel cell.    Metal substrate (1)    Undercoat layer (2)    Photomask (4)    Recess patterns (6)    Plating layer patterns (7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (1) consists of a base material (2) and a platinum group catalyst (6) layer (3) laminated on the surface of base material. The catalyst electrode consists of high-density highly-oriented linear carbon nanotubes (5) of identical diameter and length arranged in the same direction at equal intervals, as catalyst support having a platinum group catalyst layer.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used for membrane electrode assemblies used in fuel cells (both claimed) used for vehicles, domestic applications, and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode economically provides fuel cells having improved electric-generating capacity. The usage amount of platinum group catalyst is reduced. The base material has excellent gaseous-diffusion capability, electroconductivity, and mechanical strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model sectional view of the catalyst electrode.    Catalyst electrode (1)    Base material (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Carbon-nanotube bundle (4)    Carbon nanotube (5)    Space (5a)    Platinum group catalyst (6)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode (1) consists of catalyst layer (3) laminated on the surface of electrode base material (2). The catalyst layer contains nano carbon composite material (4) comprising diamond fine particles (6) and nano carbon materials (7) having one end fixed to the diamond fine particles.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used for membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cells (both claimed) used as power supply for vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode is manufactured economically without using expensive platinum group catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the catalyst electrode and nano carbon composite material.    Catalyst electrode (1)    Electrode base material (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Nano carbon composite material (4)    Diamond fine particle (6)    Nano carbon material (7)
NOVELTY - An air exhaust passage (23) emits the oxygen containing gas with respect to an oxygen lateral electrode (8). A filter (25) is provided in the air exhaust passage which is a downstream of a fuel cell (2) in the supply and discharge direction of oxygen. The filter suppresses the passage of oxygen in the oxygen containing gas emitted from the fuel cell on the air exhaust passage.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, railway vehicle, vessel, aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Voltage fall resulting from polarization during electric power generation can be suppressed, thus electric power generation of fuel cell can be improved. Electromotive force can be efficiently generated by rapid response.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel battery cell (6)    Oxygen lateral electrode (8)    Air exhaust passage (23)    Filter (25)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element (2) accommodated in a case (1) which is displaced due to the increase of internal pressure of the case. The electrical conductors (4,5) which are electrically connected to a positive electrode and negative electrode respectively are movable with the displacement of the case. The upper end of the electrical conductor of the negative electrode abuts with the upper end of the electrical conductor of the positive electrode by the movement of the case.    USE - Battery for consumer application machines and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of the pressure inside the case can be detected, so that the battery can be operated safely and the energy of the battery at the time of abnormality can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram of battery.    Case (1)    Electric power generation element (2)    Electrical conductors (4,5)    Spring (6)
NOVELTY - A controller (700) estimates the minimum temperature which can be reached by a fuel cell (1) next time, based on the environment information of the vehicle. The moisture content of the fuel cell is controlled so as to be in a specific range in which the fuel cell can be restarted even in the estimated minimum temperature.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, airplane and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable starting property of fuel cell is ensured, without performing the stop processing which requires time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell system (100)    Hydrogen supply source (121)    Hydrogen gas supply path (122)    Gas supply piping (300,400)    Controller (700)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (11) has a membrane-electrode assembly (22). The membrane-electrode assembly has a pair of diffused layer (26) which touches a surface opposite to the contact surface of a pair of catalyst layer (25) arranged on both surfaces of an electrolyte film (23), and the electrolyte film of the catalyst layer. The fuel cell comprises a gas flow path (41) in which a reacted gas is flowed on surface of the diffused layer. The smoothing processing is performed to surface of the diffused layer which faces the gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell is used for generating electric power in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has favorable electric power generation performance, and excellent drainage in gas flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for surface treatment method of diffused layer of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view explaining the structure of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (11)    Membrane-electrode assembly (22)    Electrolyte film (23)    Catalyst layer (25)    Diffused layer (26)    Gas flow path (41)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a negative electrode layer (6) with a thin-film made of tin and tin alloy, that is formed on a negative electrode collector (5), to form a negative electrode (1). A spacer (3) and a positive electrode (2) are formed on the negative electrode, and a pressure of 0.1-2 Mpa is applied on the electrodes.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in communication apparatus such as personal computer (PC), and mobile telephone, video camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume change of the negative electrode layer during charging and discharging can be suppressed. The deterioration in capacitance of the non-aqueous secondary battery can be prevented, and hence capacitance and lifetime can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Negative electrode layer (6)
NOVELTY - The polysilane is mixed with carbon material, and heated to obtain silicon carbide. Thus, cathode active material is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of cathode active material is used for lithium ion batteries (both claimed) used as auxiliary power supply of hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium ion battery having high charge-and-discharge capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polysilane is mixed with carbon material, and heated to obtain silicon carbide. Thus, cathode active material is manufactured. The carbon material oxidizes and polymerizes the compound having aromatic ring to obtain fibril-like polymer. The polysilane is mixed with carbon material, heated to obtain polycarbosilane, and heat processed at inert gas atmosphere to obtain silicon carbide. The silicon carbide is (beta )-type silicon carbide.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack produces electric power. The fuel cell stack is laminated, so that several fuel cell units are connected in series electrically. A current-density detection unit detects local current density of region along the direction through which the fluid within fuel unit cell flows. An internal state determination unit determines internal state of the fuel cell stack based on the distribution of detected current density of each region. An operation control unit controls system operation according to the determined internal state of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as electric power generation system of fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal state of the fuel cell stack is determined correctly, so the fuel cell stack can be driven appropriately. The optimal operation control according to the internal state of the fuel cell stack can be performed rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphs explaining the tendency of current-density distribution according to the internal state of fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (1) generates electric power by making the fuel gas react with the oxidizing-agent gas electrochemically, on supplying oxidizing-agent gas to an oxidizing-agent electrode and fuel gas to a fuel electrode. A control unit (30) comprising a discharge amount detection unit detects the discharge amount of carbon-dioxide discharging from the oxidizing-agent electrode. An estimation unit estimates the wet condition of the fuel based on the detected discharge amount of the carbon-dioxide.    USE - Fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wet condition of the fuel cell is detected with sufficient precision based on the detected discharge amount of carbon-dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Output extraction unit (2)    Hydrogen system (10)    Hydrogen discharge flow path (10b)    Hydrogen supply unit (11)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a main unit (1) at the center of battery module and sub units (2) connected in parallel on either sides of main unit. The main unit has several cells connected in series, voltage detection line to detect the voltage of each cell and connector which is connected to cell controller for collecting the detection lines. Each cell in main unit has concave shaped connection portion and convex shaped connection portion which conducts the negative and positive terminal of cell for externally connecting to other sub units.    USE - Battery module for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sub units of battery module can be extended by the connection portion, since cell controller is connected to the main unit and hence the capacity of battery module can be changed easily and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Main unit (1)    Sub units (2)    Battery module (10)
NOVELTY - An axial center (1) has multiple protrusions which are protruding from the center of the cross section to the outer periphery direction. The distance from the center to the protrusions and the maximum distance from the center to the outer periphery are respectively made equal. The axial center has various shapes such as equilateral triangle shape, square shape or rectangle shape.    USE - Wound-type battery e.g. winding type lithium ion secondary cell used in internal combustion engine and secondary motor of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The winding pressure concerning the axial center is distributed to the multiple protrusions, so that the transformation of the axial center is suppressed and retainability of the electrolyte solution is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary cell.    Axial center (1)    Positive-electrode terminal (2)    Electrode group (6)    Battery container (7)    Winding type lithium ion secondary cell (20)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has several legs (5a) of radiating type shape, that contacts with electrically-conductive material (5) provided at edge of an outer peripheral region from center region of winding electrode group (4). The structure of radiating legs are inclined so that the front-end approaches the edge of winding electrode group rather than center region, and are welded to edge of the electrode group.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for forming electric-current removing portion at an electrical connection material into an electrode group is eliminated, hence productivity improves and the electrically-conductive material can be welded to the electrode group with minimum reaction force. Thus a stable connection structure of electrode group and the electrically conductive material is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrode group and electrically conductive material in a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Separators (3a,3b)    Winding electrode group (4)    Electrically-conductive material (5)    Leg (5a)    Battery case (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming linear penetration cut (32) extended in width direction with respect to edge of active material layer formation portion (2) in active material non-coated portion (4). The rolling is performed while transferring the pole plate manufacture intermediate component (7). The pole plate manufacture intermediate component is cut after rolling along predetermined cutting virtual line and is separated into pole plates.    USE - Method for manufacturing pole plate used for lithium secondary batteries used for power supply of audio video equipment, personal computer, portable communication device, electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The pole plates can be manufactured efficiently with high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view, explanatory view, longitudinal cross-sectional view, enlarged view and partial perspective view of rotary cutter in pole plate manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (1)    Active material layer formation portion (2)    Active material non-coated portion (4)    Pole plate manufacture intermediate component (7)    Linear penetration cut (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming strip like coating pattern with which several active material layer formation portions interposes active material non-coated portion formed on both surfaces of base material (1). The pressure is applied and rolled after drying active material layer formation portion. The base material is cut in predetermined pitch with respect to longitudinal direction. The active material non-coated portion is cut along cutting plane line in alignment with longitudinal direction and is separated into pole plates.    USE - Method for manufacturing pole plate used for lithium secondary batteries used for power supply of audio video equipment, personal computer, portable communication device, electric vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge of lithium secondary battery can be increased accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pole plate manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of pole plate manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (1)    Active coating material (2)    Coating die (3)    Discharge nozzle (4)    Top clamp roller (10)
NOVELTY - A gas distribution/mixing structure distributes and mixes the gas flow with the metal structure that supplies the fuel gas and air to the anode side and cathode side of fuel cell. A metal flat plate (13) is provided for preventing the mixing of fuel gas and air.    USE - Gas distribution and separator for use in polymer electrolyte fuel-cell (PEFC) electric power generation system for motor vehicle and domestic-use.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution and mixing of gas is performed in the upper and lower sides of anode side and cathode side of fuel cell, even if the obstruction occurs in the flow path, so that the homogenization is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas distribution/mixing structure; and    (2) gas distribution/mixing structure and separator usage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the flow of gas in the gas distribution and separator.    Metal thin plate (4)    Convex portion (10)    Concave portion (11)    Membrane electrode catalyst (12)    Metal flat plate (13)
NOVELTY - The paste contains a catalyst carrying carbon particle, a proton-conductive polyelectrolyte and an evaporated substrate in a solvent. The proton-conductive polyelectrolyte is a perfluorocarbon having sulfonic acid group. The evaporated substance is a styrene-acrylic copolymer wax.    USE - Paste is used for catalyst layer formation for manufacture of catalyst electrode for polymer electrolyte fuel cell and manufacture of membrane electrode assembly (all claimed), electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine, submarine, spacecraft, and underwater vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The paste used in catalyst electrode having excellent gas permeability. The membrane electrode assembly having catalyst electrode has excellent electric power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A detection unit (10) detects the abnormality of fuel cell stack (12). A controller (17) stops electric power generation for fuel cell stack when detection unit outputs cell abnormal information. A display unit (18) displays the output cell abnormal information.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle, domestic and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration and destruction of fuel cell stack are prevented, so that the durability of whole system can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cell voltage abnormality detector of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Detection unit (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Comparator (14)    Controller (17)    Display unit (18)
NOVELTY - The pack battery has a battery holder (2) comprising a pair of support side wall (12). A board holder (7) is accommodated in a storage space (41) located between the support side walls. The board holder holding a circuit board is arranged to an inner surface of a case (4) in non-contact state. The core pack of the battery is accommodated in the case by contacting inner surface of the case in outer periphery of the support side wall of battery holder.    USE - Pack battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric-power assisted bicycle, electric vehicles, power tool and industrial tool.    ADVANTAGE - The shock-resistant intensity of the pack battery is improved. The damage to the battery holder and the case by the impact can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the pack battery in the state at which the core pack is accommodated to the pack battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery holder (2)    Case (4)    Board holder (7)    Support side walls (12)    Storage space (41)
NOVELTY - A proton conductive film contains cross-linkable electrolyte having acidic radical and a cross-linked structure by silicon-oxygen bond. The cross-linkable electrolyte contains molecule containing a conjugate base which discharges proton and hetero atom which forms ion cross-linking as structure atom.    USE - Proton conductive film is used for membrane electrode assembly used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) such as direct methanol fuel cell and solid polymeric fuel cell used as power supply for portable device and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive film has high proton conductivity, fuel barrier property and polar solvent-proof property, and improved mechanical strength, heat resistance, durability and dimensional stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of proton conductive film.    Fine particle (1)    Gap (2)
NOVELTY - A charger (2) is provided to charge an electrical double-layer capacitor (1) with a constant current or a constant voltage. The electrical-double-layer capacitor and an external resistance (4) are connected in series. A voltage detection component (8) sensed a voltage including a voltage drop of the external resistance. An electric current detection unit (7) sensed an electric current, which flows into the electrical-double-layer capacitor. A calculating apparatus (9) computes internal resistance based on sensed electric current and detected voltage.    USE - Device for measuring internal resistance of electrical-double-layer capacitor used for backup power supplies for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Measures the internal resistance with high precision, and measures the voltage drop at the time of discharge with sufficient precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the internal resistance measuring device of the electrical-double-layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical double-layer capacitor (1)    Charger (2)    External resistance (4)    Electric current detection unit (7)    Voltage detection component (8)    Calculating apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - The anode terminal of each battery is selectively connected to positive-phase input terminal of a differential amplifier (4) using a multiplexer (2). The cathode terminal of each battery is selectively connected to negative phase input terminal of the differential amplifier using a multiplexer (3). The output voltage of the differential amplifier is detected when only the anode or cathode terminal is switched, without switching the multiplexers simultaneously, when the battery is changed in order.    USE - Voltage measurement apparatus of lithium ion secondary cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables diagnosing whether multiplexing circuit is switching normally, without using two voltage detection systems, hence the circuit scale is reduced and cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of the voltage measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery pack (1)    Multiplexers (2,3)    Differential amplifier (4)    Micro computer (5)    Voltage measurement apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a photocoupler (7A) and two potential-divider resistances (2,3) connected between anode of first cell and cathode of last cell of the battery pack (1). Both ends of the potential divider resistance (3) are connected to input terminal of a differential amplifier (13) with which the battery pack is insulated by a capacitor through a buffer op-amplifier (12). A microcomputer (8) detects the total voltage of the battery pack by measuring the output voltage of the differential amplifier while controlling on-off of the photocoupler.    USE - Total cell-voltage detection apparatus for detecting total voltage of battery pack used as power supply in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The total voltage of a battery pack can be accurately detected without using an analog to digital converted and an expensive insulated power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the total cell-voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery pack (1)    Potential-divider resistances (2,3)    Photo couplers (7A-7C)    Microcomputer (8)    Op-amplifier (10)    Differential amplifier (13)
NOVELTY - A manganese oxide and a lithium compound are mixed, baked to obtain a baked product, and crushing processed by dry-grinding to obtain a lithium manganate. The manganese oxide has average coagulated particle diameter of 0.03-0.5 mu m. The lithium manganate has average coagulated particle diameter of 10 mu m or less.    USE - Manufacture of lithium manganate used as anode active material for lithium cell (both claimed), nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, and for power supply of electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, digital camera, digital versatile disc, and portable television. Can also be used as auxiliary power supply for cordless power tool, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium manganate having excellent speed discharge characteristics.
NOVELTY - The heat absorption and radiation pipes (3,4) are provided in side portion of a battery-pack case and a vehicle outdoor respectively. The heat absorption and radiation pipes absorb and radiate heat by pouring the coolant inside. The connection portions (6,7) are connected so that the coolant is circulated through the heat absorption and radiation pipes. The coolant circulates through the heat pipe by condensation and evaporation of the coolant in the heat absorption and radiation pipes and the connection portions.    USE - Battery cooling system for vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery installed in the vehicle is cooled favorably. The noise of the cooling fan is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the battery cooling system.    Battery (2)    Heat absorption pipe (3)    Heat radiation pipe (4)    Solenoid valve (5)    Connection portions (6,7)
NOVELTY - A battery support structure (3) includes a recess (26) accommodating electrical terminals (30), for holding lower portion of a concave-shaped battery (2). The recess has a top opening (27) which is covered with a hinged cover (37) that can be opened and closed, biased to closing direction of the opening when the battery support structure is not installed with the battery. The cover resists biasing force to close direction during open state of the opening when the battery is installed.    USE - Electric vehicle such as electric power-assisted bicycle. Can also be used for electric wheel chair and electrically driven senior car.    ADVANTAGE - The adherence of foreign particles falling from the upper direction, to the electrical connection terminal is suppressed by the cover of reduced size and reduced size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cover of battery support structure in the electric power-assisted bicycle.    Battery (2)    Battery support structure (3)    Recess (26)    Opening (27)    Electrical terminals (30)    Hinged cover (37)
NOVELTY - A transmitting unit (30) radio-transmits performance data of fuel cell of the vehicle acquired by a sensor (14) to a management center (50) through a wireless communication line (40). A transmitting schedule determination unit (20) acquires the field intensity of the communication line in the driving path determined in a navigation system (60), with reference to a field intensity map (22) and determines the schedule of the data transmission.    USE - Transmission device of vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The data transmission is performed reliably and efficiently without generation of transmitting error. Hence data re-transmission is prevented and the communication expense is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of transmission device of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Sensor (14)    Transmitting schedule determination unit (20)    Field intensity map (22)    Transmitting unit (30)    Wireless communication line (40)    Management center (50)    Navigation system (60)    Transmission device of vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The electrical-double-layer capacitor uses an ionic liquid containing N-methyl-N-propyl pyrrolidinium cation and bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl) imide anion, as a non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Electrical-double-layer capacitor is used as memory backup power supply for mobile telephones, notebook computers, and portable terminals. Can also be used for electrical-storage devices of load-leveling power supplies, portable audio equipment, solar power generation, wind-powered electricity generation, and for heavy-current electrical-storage devices of electric vehicles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical-double-layer capacitor has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has buffer layer (4) contacting protrusions (20t) of separator (20b), to form cooling water flow paths (36). The elastic materials (21,22) are positioned between buffer layer and separator. The space between buffer layer and separator is used as either reactive gas flow path or refrigerant flow path.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in fuel cell vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), and airplane, moving vessel, robot, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance of manifold can be improved. The stress induced at rib of separator can be relieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Buffer layer (4)    Separator (20b)    Protrusions (20t)    Elastic materials (21,22)    Cooling water flow paths (36)
NOVELTY - A pair of primary clamp arm (3) having contact portions (30A,30B) which hold the ends of a tank in length direction. A measurement unit (35) measures the length of space between the contact portions. A pair of secondary clamp arm (5) has the contact portions contacted to ends of the tank in a width direction (Y). A measurement unit (55) measures the outer diameter from the interval between the contact portions. A raising/lowering support portion (7) is supported so that the clamp arms are moved to up and down direction.    USE - Tank measuring device e.g. for tank storing hydrogen used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the tank can be correctly measured from the space between the contact portions holding the ends of the tank in length direction. And also the outer diameter of the tank can be correctly measured by holding the both ends of tank in width direction using secondary arms. Therefore highly accurate measurement can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of tank measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Weight measuring device (2)    Primary clamp arm (3)    Secondary clamp arm (5)    Raising or lowering support portion (7)    Contact portions (30A,30B)    Measurement units (35,55)
NOVELTY - The case has a part forming a parallelepiped cavity (11) whose inner dimensions and shape are complementary from exterior shape and dimensions of a battery of a motor vehicle. An opening (12) permits the battery to be inserted in the cavity. A cover closes the opening in a waterproof manner, where the sealing is obtained by compression of a seal between a lip (13) that extends on the circumference of the opening and a groove that is arranged on the periphery of a lower face of the cover.    USE - Case for supporting a battery of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. all-terrain sports vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the device enables fabrication of the device in a simple and inexpensive manner and permits efficient protection of the battery of a motor vehicle against splashes and water projections, during fording. The case is made of the loaded thermoplastic material and the cover is made of non-loaded plastic material by molding, thus enabling the device to provide desired mechanical resistance in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall perspective view of a cavity of a case.    Partitions (5)    Housings (6)    Parallelepiped cavity (11)    Opening (12)    Lip (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an optimal charge point of an electrical energy buffer element at an instant during stopping of a vehicle with its locked drive wheels. A target torque value to be provided by a heat engine is determined for transmitting mechanical power to reversible electrical machines by an infinitely variable transmission. Distribution function of an electrical power provided by each of the machines is determined based on an available electrical power of the machine.    USE - Method for controlling an electric charge of an electrical energy buffer element i.e. super-capacitor (claimed), that supplies a reversible electrical machine of an infinitely variable transmission for driving a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures effective recharging of the electrical energy buffer element when the vehicle is stopped and the wheels are locked.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling charge of an electrical energy buffer element provided for supplying reversible electrical machines of an infinitely variable transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of an electrical energy buffer element's electric charge controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an estimator (11) for respectively receiving current intensity, anodic pressure, temperature and anodic over voltage of a fuel cell (1), at an input via connections. The estimator estimates carbon monoxide content at an anode (2) of the fuel cell from the received current intensity, anodic pressure, temperature and anodic over voltage. The estimator is constituted of a filtering module e.g. Kalman filter, residue generating module and a residue comparison module.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying energy in a motor vehicle, aeronautic field and in stationary applications.    ADVANTAGE - The estimator estimates the carbon monoxide content present at the anode of the fuel cell in a precise, simple and inexpensive manner without requiring stabilization of values of fuel cell`s operating parameters, thus effectively managing the operation of the fuel cell while improving protection against poisoning of the carbon monoxide. The estimator is easy to design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for protection against poisoning of carbon monoxide of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system with a carbon monoxide content estimating device.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (4)    Compressor (5)    Electronic control unit (10)    Estimator (11)
NOVELTY - The device has an evaporator (14) to evaporate refrigerant e.g. ethane. A vapor/liquid separator (15) separates the refrigerant into liquid phase and vapor phase refrigerants. A separator`s internal volume ratio is greater than 0.87 when an internal volume of a low pressure side is the sum of internal volumes (Vacc, Veva) of the separator and the evaporator, and the separator`s volume ratio is a ratio between the volumes of the separator and the low pressure side. A load density of the refrigerant is less than/equal to threshold density when the separator`s volume ratio is 0.87.    USE - Refrigerant cycle device for an air conditioner of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or vehicle with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The load density of the refrigerant is less than/equal to the threshold density when the separator`s internal volume ratio is greater than 0.87, thus limiting the increase in refrigerant pressure during stopping of an operation of the refrigerant cycle, without using a reserve tank, and hence preventing degradation of mounting capacity of the device, and reducing cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified view of an air conditioner of a vehicle.    Vapor/liquid separator`s internal volume (Vacc)    Evaporator`s internal volume (Veva)    Compressor (10)    Radiator (12)    Evaporator (14)    Vapor/liquid separator (15)
NOVELTY - The electrode has catalyst layer formed on electrode substrate. The catalyst layer includes active catalyst and heteropoly acid additive comprising heteropoly acid supported on an inorganic carrier.    USE - Electrode for membrane-electrode assembly for fuel cell used in fuel cell system (both claimed) used in non-polluting automobiles, electricity generation system and portable power sources for mobile equipment and military equipment. Fuel cell is polymer-electrolyte membrane fuel and direct oxidation fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising the electrode, is economical and has improved power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode has catalyst layer formed on electrode substrate. The catalyst layer includes active catalyst and heteropoly acid additive comprising heteropoly acid supported on an inorganic carrier. The inorganic carrier is chosen from silica, zeolite and/or alumina. The heteropoly acid comprises hydrogen cation, and anion chosen from phosphorus-molybdenum oxide anion ((PMo12O40)3-), phosphorus-tungsten oxide anion ((PW12O40)3-), germanium-molybdenum oxide anion ((GeMo12O40)4-), germanium-tungsten oxide anion ((GeW12O40)4-), phosphorus-tungsten oxide anion((P2W18O62)6-), silicon-tungsten oxide anion ((SiW12O40)4-), phosphorus-molybdenum oxide anion ((PMo11O39)7-, (P2Mo5O23)6-), tungsten oxide anion ((H2W12O40)6-) and/or phosphorus-tungsten oxide anion ((PW11O39)7-). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for use of heteropoly acid additive comprising heteropoly acid supported on inorganic carrier in catalyst for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material layer (13) is formed on a current collector (11). The positive electrode active material layer comprises spinel lithium manganate, and a composite oxide represented by the formula LiCovNixMnyMzO2. An average particle diameter of the composite oxide is larger than an average particle diameter of the spinel lithium manganate.    USE - Positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles or other battery powered devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides a structure with reduced particle diameter of the active material that increases the output capacity. It provides thermal stability for safe use. It provides high power capacity for an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or other battery powered devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Where v + x + y + z = 1, M is any one selected from the group consisting of aluminum, gallium and indium. 0 is less than equal to v and v is less than equal to 0.5; 0.3 is less than equal to x and x is less than equal to 1; 0 is less than equal to y and y is less than equal to 0.5; and 0 is less than equal to z and z is less than equal to 0.1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery;    (2) assembled battery;    (3) vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a table of configurations and evaluation results of Examples and Comparative examples
NOVELTY - The sealing parts (310,320,330,340) are perpendicularly bent and brought into tight contact with a side wall of a pouch-shaped receiving part (350). The secondary battery (100) has cathode and anode terminals (210,220) that are positioned to protrude at two different sealing parts. The sheet-type battery case (300) is sealed by thermal welding and made of aluminum laminate sheet with a resin layer. A protection circuit part is mounted to the bent sealing parts in the direction that is stably located on the side wall of the receiving part    USE - A secondary battery such as medium and large sized lithium battery pack for an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle or a mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides a structure with deformed sealing parts that improves the safety of the battery case against impacts without increasing the volume and affecting the process for manufacturing the battery. It reduces the risk of fire or explosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Secondary battery (100)    Cathode and anode terminals (210,220)    Battery case (300)    Sealing parts (310,320,330,340)    Receiving part (350)
NOVELTY - The filler (1) has a battery (8) i.e. closed lead-acid battery, refilled with distilled water through the filler immediately after an end of charging, when the battery is connected to a charging device (9) for charging the battery. The battery is refilled with the water, when an output tube (5) of the filler is coupled with an input tube (6) of a filling system of the battery or when abundant hydrogen gas is produced in battery cells (7) during boost charging. The battery is attached to the charging device.    USE - Automatic battery i.e. closed lead-acid battery, water filler for use in an electric vehicle i.e. fork-lift lorry, that is used for transporting of loads.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is refilled with the distilled water through the filler immediately after the end of charging, when the battery is connected to the charging device for charging the battery, thus eliminating over flow of electrolytes of battery cells during subsequent charging, while allowing an untrained personnel to handle the filler, and hence avoiding network connections or any settings or programs in order to effect refilling of the battery in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic battery water filler.    Automatic battery water filler (1)    Output tube (5)    Input device (6)    Battery cells (7)    Battery (8)    Charging device (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves using a traction battery system, which has multiple self-sufficient functional battery module (3). An electrical machine is used for compensation of the voltage drop of the self-sufficient functional battery module, which can supply drive power up to 50 percent under its rated voltage.    USE - Capacitor adjustment method of traction battery system of plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - An electrical machine is used for compensation of the voltage drop of the self-sufficient functional battery module, which can supply drive power up to 50 percent under its rated voltage, and hence reduces the carried along weight of the traction battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the plug-in hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the traction battery in a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    Plug-in hybrid vehicle (1)    Traction battery (2)    Battery module (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining multi dimensional connections between a dynamic input variable (EG1 to EGz) and a dynamic output variable (AG1 to AG) in a training algorithm and the intensity of the respective connection representing weight is determined depending on specified training data. The weight is adjusted by inequality of the determined dynamic output variable with a training valuation for the dynamic output variable.    USE - Fuel cell controlling and regulating method for electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The weight is adjusted by inequality of the determined dynamic output variable with a training valuation for the dynamic output variable, and hence ensures the correction of the neural network with all effect connections and a reciprocal effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematica view of a neural model of a gas cell system with arithmetic and logic unit for the control or regulation of the gas cell system.    Neural model (1)    Computing unit (3)    Output layer (A)    Dynamic output variable (AG1 to AGz)    Input layer (E)    Dynamic input variable (EG1 to EGz)
NOVELTY - The appliance has storage cells accommodated in a battery box (1.10), which has a cooling device for cooling the cells. The cooling device has an air heat exchanger for delivering waste heat to surrounding air. A fluid cooling unit is provided for delivering the waste heat to a coolant and a 3 way valve (1.30) dissipates the waste heat delivery through the air heat exchanger or through the fluid cooling unit based on need. The exchanger and components of the cooling unit are combined into a combined cooling module, which is arranged outside the battery box.    USE - Cooling appliance for cooling an electro-chemical energy storage e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride battery and battery for a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling appliance is designed such that the appliance can be used alternatively at high outside temperature and/or at deep outside temperatures depending upon need, so that optimal tempering of the individual cells is ensured to the electro chemical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box with an integrated battery fluid cooling unit with lithium-ion cells.    Battery box (1.10)    Cooling module (1.20)    3-way-valve (1.30)    Water pump (1.50)    Compensation tank (1.60)
NOVELTY - The structure has a sealing-piece (100) with a seal (110) installed at a front-surface of a separating-piece (10). A seat is sealingly glued to at an outer edge of an antifreeze distributor opening (14). The sealing-piece includes a seal (120) sealingly stuck at an outer edge of air and hydrogen distributor openings (12, 16), where a section of the seal (120) is positioned at a position of the opening (14) and is open to an outer side of the sealing piece. A seal (220) is arranged between the openings (12, 16), and is formed along of an inner edge of the openings (12, 16).    USE - Sealing structure for use with a fuel cell of a vehicle, in a motor vehicle industry.    ADVANTAGE - The section of the seal is positioned at the position of the antifreeze distributor opening and is open to the outer side of the sealing piece, so that a diaphragm-electrodes-arrangement is protected from a contamination with antifreezer, thus improving the effectiveness of the fuel cell, while preventing malfunctioning of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of sealing pieces of a sealing structure at a separating piece of a fuel cell.    Separating-piece (10)    Air-distributor opening (12)    Antifreeze distributor opening (14)    Hydrogen-distributor opening (16)    Sealing-piece (100)    Seals (110, 120, 220)
NOVELTY - The burner arrangement has a burner (3) for burning hydrogen containing fuel gas (17) with an oxygen-containing oxidizer gas (18). A fuel gas inlet is provided for the supply of the burner with the hydrogen containing fuel gas and an oxidizer supply for the supply of the burner with the oxygen-containing oxidizer gas. The fuel gas inlet of the fuel gas and the oxidizer gas supply of the oxidizer gas separately supplied to the burner, so that the fuel gas and the oxidizer gas mixes only in the burner. The burner is formed as porous burner.    USE - Burner arrangement, particularly a fuel cell system, particularly in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burner arrangement has a burner for burning a hydrogen containing fuel gas with an oxygen-containing oxidizer gas, and hence enables to reduce pollutant emissions and ensures a compact design, safe and stabilized operation. The burner is formed as porous burner, and thus the fuel cell exhaust gases ensures a sufficient stabilized burn reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Burner (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Anode side (5)    Cathode side (6)    Electrolyte (7)    Anode gas inlet (8)    Hydrogen containing anode gas (9)    Cathode gas inlet (10)    Fuel gas (17)    Oxidizer gas (18)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a set of individual cells e.g. consumer cells (12) such as mignon cells and nickel metal hydride cells, connected with one another in series by electrical links, where each side of series connection is connected with battery poles (15). The consumer cells are connected to clusters, and a housing (11) is made from aluminum. The consumer cells are selected in such a manner that a predetermined voltage is developed between the battery poles.    USE - Heavy-duty battery for use in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heavy-duty battery is designed in such a manner that it is cost-effective and ensures high flexibility in its structure. The utilization of the consumer cells produces rechargeable cells and/or batteries or accumulators as a mass product in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heavy-duty battery.    Heavy-duty battery (10)    Housing (11)    Consumer cells (12)    Battery poles (15)    Microprocessor (19)
NOVELTY - The electrical system (20) comprises an ultra capacitor (C-1 to C-n), which stores and discharges power selectively. The electric system also has a control module, which determines an operating mode on the basis of an ON-power mode and an OFF-power mode of the ultra capacitor and calculates a voltage limiting value of the ultra capacitor basing on the operating mode and regulates the operating of the ultra capacitor based on the voltage limit value.    USE - Electrical system for supplying power selectively for supplying a load with power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical system has a control module, which determines an operating mode on the basis of an ON-power mode and an OFF-power mode of the ultra capacitor and calculates a voltage limiting value of the ultra capacitor basing on the operating mode and regulates the operating of the ultra capacitor based on the voltage limit value. The voltage limiting control of the ultra capacitor enables a temporary operation of the system with a higher voltage, and thus the maximum system energy requirements and the system operation voltage require the minimum necessary capacitance and the costs of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for increasing the operating voltage range and the energy store ability of an ultra capacitor    (2) a method for increasing the operating voltage range and the energy store capacity of an ultra capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical circuit diagram of an ultra capacitor system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical system (20)    Measuring system (32)    Program memory (34)    Random access memory (35)    Central processing unit (37)    Timing circuit (38)    Ultra capacitor (C-1 to C-n)
NOVELTY - The plate has molded articles (1) into which several recesses (V1-V6) are attached in different transforming depths. The molded articles are connected with each other at the recesses corresponding to each other and lying together. The recess (V1) with the small transforming depth forms a channel base, and the recess (V2) with the larger transforming depth relative to the recess (V1) and/or a reference plane (Z) forms a channel bar. Channels attached to the molded articles form outer flow fields (F1) with the molded articles connected with each other.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell stack (claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate enables air cooling of the fuel cell stack of the vehicle, and the molded article exhibits a good heat transfer and a good stability. The bipolar plate is designed such that the weight and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell stack are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective representation of a molded article for a bipolar plate.    Flow fields (F1, F2)    Recesses (V1-V6)    Reference plane (Z)    Molded articles (1)    Openings (2-4)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (1) has an electrical drive equipped with an electrical energy storage. A frame is made of aluminium-profile as a support element. The frame is formed in connection with vehicle body element (11) made of aluminum sheet metal body. The vehicle body and the frame are manufactured from recyclable aluminum.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle has an electrical drive equipped with an electrical energy storage. A frame is made of aluminium-profile as a support element, and hence ensures simplified production of motor vehicles, thus ensures economical production of motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Vehicle body element (11)
NOVELTY - The energy storage system (4) has partial energy storage (5) for storage and distribution of electric energy by a series connection. A bi-directional direct current regulator is upstream to each partial energy storage. The outputs of the direct current regulator are switched parallel to each other.    USE - Energy-storage system for a vehicle hybrid system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-storage system has partial energy storage for storage and distribution of electric energy by a series connection. A bi-directional direct current regulator is upstream to each partial energy storage, thus ensures a reliable energy storage system, which is flexibly applicable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the energy storage and for the delivery of energy with the energy-storage system of a vehicle hybrid system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle hybrid system with an energy storage system.    Vehicle hybrid system (1)    Electric motor (2)    Drive unit (3)    Energy storage system (4)    Partial energy storage (5)    Smoothing element (6)
NOVELTY - The bag has series-wound or shunt-wound pole plates clipped between sides of multiple series-wound inner batteries i.e. ferrous phosphate lithium high capacity single battery, and extended out from two rotational symmetrical direction of an outer shell by battery equal flow method. A vent groove, an outer shell fixed device and an air vent are located on the outer shell, where the inner batteries adopts multiple column shaped dry batteries.    USE - Power battery bag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery bag.
NOVELTY - The carriage has an aerogenerator (2) placed above an outer part of a carriage body (1) and connected with an upper part of the carriage body through a pedestal (3). The aerogenerator forms free rotary coordination with a shaft (4) on the pedestal along horizontal direction. A direction adjusting plate (6) is fixed in a middle of a flank of the aerogenerator. The aerogenerator has an electric motor that adjusts a rotary direction of the aerogenerator.    USE - Train carriage.    ADVANTAGE - The high-speed airflow is utilized to drive the aerogenerator to generate electricity when the carriage is running, charging a battery or supplying electricity for the electric motor or as a mains lighting supply of the carriage, thus saving energy and greatly improving benefits of the carriage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a train carriage.    Carriage body (1)    Aerogenerator (2)    Pedestal (3)    Shaft (4)    Direction adjusting plate (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a capacitor that is set on electrodes of lead acidic plates on two ends of a storage battery in parallel. Twelve sets of lead acidic plates are set inside a shell of the storage battery in series. Twelve sets of lead acidic plates are divided into two rows, and are set in parallel by the shell. Holes are alternatively set on each set of the lead acidic plates. The storage battery and the capacitor are fixed by an outer shell. The plates are connected to electrodes.    USE - Capacitive battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of battery reaches 24 volts, and the battery is compact. The battery can meet the requirement of current intensity in instant electricity discharge. The plates are connected to the electrodes thus preventing eroding of the plates. The battery adopts an integrated structure, so that a huge amount of electrons can be stored and the electricity discharging speed is faster. The instant electricity discharging capacity of the capacitive battery for vehicle is huge and the starting speed is quick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a capacitive battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has parallel twelve plumbic acid polar plates connected in a storage battery. The polar plates are fixedly placed through a shell to make a hole on a layer connected with the polar plates through a lead, and an electrode space between the polar plates at ends of the storage battery reaches 30 to 40 centimeters. A capacitance is connected in parallel on an electrode of the polar plates at the two ends of the storage battery. The battery and the capacitance are fixed through the shell.    USE - King-size vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases the space between the anode and the cathode, which supply electricity outwards in a safe distant, thus providing convenient operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a king-size vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery provided on a vehicle body and connected with multiple parallel direct current motors or generator groups that are connected with a coupling supercharger through an alternating current-direct current converter. The coupling supercharger is connected with an electric motor, where a front part of the coupling supercharger is jointed with a transformer. An electric appliance battery is connected with an automotive power interface and the transformer, and an energy recovery generator is connected with the battery and a wheel.    USE - High power and high voltage electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of electric motor of the vehicle can be increased between 380 and 1000 volts, thus increasing power of the vehicle and enhancing power performance of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high power and high voltage electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plant has a wind-collecting bucket provided at a top part of an automobile body, and a wind-spraying nozzle provided at a tail end of the wind-collecting bucket. An impeller room and a wind outlet are placed at the wind-spraying nozzle, where the wind outlet is connected with an inner part of an electric automobile. A generator and a speed changer are installed at the automobile body, and a shift fork connected with a parking handle is placed inside a spline shaft housing. A groove is formed at a lower end surface of a central through hole in a paddle.    USE - Wind power generating plant for use with an electric automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The plant can decrease energy consumption of the electric automobile in an effective manner. The automobile can get the complementary energy, when the automobile is running, so that the driving distance of the automobile can be effectively increased. The operational life span of a battery in the automobile can be extended. The plant can be applied to industrial manufacturing, and can coordinately use with the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generating plant.
NOVELTY - The automobile has an automobile body equipped with a wind generating device. A generator and a speed changer are integrated on the body. An automobile top and an automobile head of the body are equipped with a solar electric eye board electrically connected with a storage battery. A top of the body is provided with a wind-concentrate bucket of the device. A bottom of the bucket is equipped with a nozzle that is set with an impeller space. A spline shaft bearing is set with a transmission fork fixed with a parking handle. An end of a driving shaft is sleeved in a spline shaft sleeve.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The running condition of the automobile is efficiently improved, and electricity consumption of the automobile is reduced, thus prolonging the continuous-driving of the automobile efficiently and prolonging the usage life of the storage battery and improving the energy changing rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The charger has a dual duct pull-push convert-current circuit and a rectification filter circuit which are provided in a shell body, and a light collecting plate connected with the input end of the convert-current circuit through a wire connecting terminal. The secondary winding of a boost transformer in the convert-current circuit is connected with the rectification filter circuit, and a plug in the rectification filter circuit is connected with a battery group of an electric vehicle. A support frame is provided at the bottom of the charger.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic boost charger for use in a trunk, cloth rack or a front part of an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The charger has a simple structure, small volume, light weight, and is inexpensive. The charger is suitable for charging the electric bicycle with any mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy photovoltaic boost charger.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode and a cathode, and a steering circuit module connected between the anode and the cathode. The steering circuit has a constant voltage switching circuit that controls closing and opening of an electrical source of the steering circuit. A control voltage input end and a threshold end of a digital impulse wave production circuit of the steering circuit are connected to a discharge end and a trigger end of the production circuit, respectively. An output end of a power amplification circuit is connected to a grounding end of the production circuit.    USE - Stabilized voltage and balanced battery e.g. plumbic acid storage battery, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) valve control plumbic acid storage battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium-ion battery, double power source battery, forkman battery and miniature valve control plumbic acid battery, for use in an electric vehicle e.g. power-assisted bike, electric motor car and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery promotes the electrification reception ability and automatically balances the end voltage of each monomer of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a stabilized voltage and balanced battery.
NOVELTY - The case has a frame body (1) that is connected to a frame (2). Six surfaces of the frame include weigh panels (3) for fixing. The frame is a welding structure. The weight panel of the six surfaces is fixedly installed on the frame by a screw (4), where holes (5) are evenly formed on the weight panels. The outer surface of the weight panel adopts sand blasting and anodizing.    USE - Battery information collecting equipment case for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The six surfaces are fixedly installed on the frame by the screw, thus ensuring the ratability of the case, when an automobile travels for a long time. The holes on the case ensure electromagnetic capability. The outer surface of the case adopts sand blasting and anodizing, thus ensuring the hard wearing and beautiful exterior appearance. All parts are processed by a numerical control machine, thus ensuring the installation precision. The case includes better anti-electromagnetic interference and anti-vibration performances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery information collecting equipment case.    Frame body (1)    Frame (2)    Weigh panel (3)    Screw (4)    Hole (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper main tube, two lower main tubes and a headstock main tube, which are utilized to seal the structure. The lower main tubes are bent, and have a back section extending to a sideling upper part. The section is turned back, and extends backwards in a cantilever-shape. Back ends of two upper main axles leaningly extend downwards, and are sealed on a back section on the lower main tubes. A battery cell is set at the section extending towards a sideling upper part of two lower main axles. The battery cell is set on a lower part of a saddle.    USE - Battery cell and frame assembled structure for a two-wheel motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the structure shortens the width of the lower body of the saddle, and improves the comfort of riding the bike.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a two-wheel motorbike with a battery cell and frame assembled structure.
NOVELTY - The car has a hydrogen engine (6) connected to a starting generator (5). A storage battery (1) is connected to a starting or generating unit of the hydrogen engine through an electronic controller (3). A wheel direction change system is formed by a front wheel central fixed axle and a king pin ring that is fixed with a direction change lever and an inner-covered king pin. A sensing signal of a sensor for a direction change angle of a front wheel is set on the king pin and the king pin ring. A safety air bag (7) is placed on a front upper part of a car head.    USE - Hydrogen electricity power environment protection car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is inexpensive and utilizes energy sources such as hydrogen and electricity for power. The car has high efficiency and has low energy consumption. The car is simple to construct and has strong power. The car is convenient to control and has excellent operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of the hydrogen electricity power environment protection car.    Storage battery (1)    Electronic controller (3)    Starting generator (5)    Hydrogen engine (6)    Safety air bag (7)
NOVELTY - The tramcar has aerogenerator provided at a tail part of an electric vehicle and connected with an accumulator battery that is connected with a direct current (DC) motor. An air duct is installed under a body of the electric vehicle and perforated along direction of length of the vehicle. Impellers of the aerogenerator are located at a back end of the air duct and connected with a shaft of a generator. The DC motor is set in a back wheel of the electric vehicle, and diameter of the tramcar is shrunk from an inlet to outlet of the air duct.    USE - Miniature energy-saving environment-protecting tramcar.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the wind-driven electric vehicle is simple. The tramcar avoids unreasonable emplacement of a blower, and has strong resistance effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a miniature energy-saving environment-protecting tramcar.
NOVELTY - The device has a body (1) provided with a convex-shaped groove (2), where the body is arranged between a battery filter board (3) and battery box. The body is made of a buffered non-conducting material and is provided symmetrically in left and right sides along vertical centerline of the groove. Cross section of the groove is convex-shaped. The filter board is installed at inner side of the groove, and an inter-space is formed between bottom surface of the groove and the filter board.    USE - Device for supporting a battery of an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and protects the battery in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery supporting device.    Body (1)    Groove (2)    Filter board (3)    Supporting surfaces (4, 5)
NOVELTY - The motorcar has solar cells provided on top of the car, and batteries provided at below seats. A generator is provided after a flywheel of an internal combustion engine, and the car is connected to a driver axle. The solar cells, batteries, car and generator are separately connected to an electronically controlled system.    USE - Solar energy hybrid motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcar can utilize the solar energy as power, reduce greenhouse gases and other exhaust and save energy, so the car does not pollute environment, and the motorcar is inexpensive, and has high energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy hybrid motorcar.
NOVELTY - The plug has a fastener (1) whose two ends are provided with a clamping port, where the fastener is provided with two hinge parts (4). Fasteners (2, 3) are locked together through a lock button (11), and a clamping tongue (5) is installed in two sides of the fastener (1). The fastener (3) is connected with a deflexed folded tongue that is congruent with an end of the fastener (2). The fastener (3) is provided with through holes in the congruent position, and the lock button is locked with the through holes.    USE - Battery theft-proof plug for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plug is compact in structure, and has strong guard against theft. The size of the plug can be adjusted based on vehicle belly of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery theft-proof plug of an electric vehicle.    Fasteners (1,2, 3)    Hinge part (4)    Clamping tongue (5)    Lock button (11)
NOVELTY - The trolleybus has capacitor (1) connected with a trolleybus draggling motion (9) via a main-control loop electronic commutator (10), a trolleybus driving control device (6) and a trolleybus draggling motion control device (8) e.g. large-power insulated gate bipolar transistor electric direct current chopping speed-adjusting system. The trolleybus draggling motion is connected by an electromagnetic alternating current/direct current electromechanical integrated accelerator pedal device (4). A recovered energy feedback absorption device (11) is connected with the trolleybus draggling motion.    USE - Energy capacitance pulling trolleybus for transporting tools.    ADVANTAGE - The trolleybus avoids wired power supply and gas engine motion driving system. The trolleybus has off-line driving ability, short charging time, long continuous-driving mileage, and long useful life, and avoids pollution from wasted battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy capacitance pulling trolleybus.    Capacitor (1)    Electromagnetic alternating current/ direct current electromechanical integrated accelerator pedal device (4)    Trolleybus driving control device (6)    Trolleybus draggling motion control device (8)    Trolleybus draggling motion (9)    Main-control loop electronic commutator (10)    Recovered energy feedback absorption device (11)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar energy battery plate arranged on a top part of a body. The solar energy battery plate is connected with a storage battery (5) though a conducting wire. An output circuit of the storage battery is connected with an electric motor (6). A step-up converter (9) is arranged between the storage battery and the electric motor. An output shaft of the electric motor is connected with a clutch (4) through a drive countershaft. One end of the clutch is connected with an input shaft of a gear-box (7). An output shaft of the gear-box is connected with a main shaft of the car.    USE - Solar energy electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the car is simple and the working efficiency of the car is high. The car reduces the energy consumption and is eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a solar energy electric car.    Clutch (4)    Storage battery (5)    Electric motor (6)    Gear-box (7)    Step-up converter (9)
NOVELTY - The device has three groups of solar panels installed on top of a motor coach. Frameworks of three groups of solar panels are mechanically connected with top part of the motor coach. Output of a silicon solar panel is electrically connected with two poles of a storage battery. An electrical energy output of the storage battery is electrically connected with a controller in an operator cabin.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic power charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can work without electricity, due to the usage of solar power. The device is eco-friendly, and the outlook of the device is beautiful. The structure of the device is compact and light in weight. The installation and maintenance of the device are convenient. The charging device of the solar energy photovoltaic power on top of the motor coach is safe and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy photovoltaic power charging device.
NOVELTY - The box has a storage battery, and a handing ring fixed on a shell, where the shell comprises left and right box plates. Inner cavities of the left and right box plates are divided into four grid-shaped equant grating zones, where each grating zone is placed in the storage battery.    USE - Hollow shape storage battery box for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery box can is convenient, and is small and light. The box can support 48 volt electromotive power, and improves the speed of electric bicycle. The box occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a storage battery box of an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a storage battery set arranged on a frame which is placed between front and back wheels. A seating washer is fixed on the top of the battery set. Left and right disk brooms are respectively arranged at left and right sides of the frame. A roller broom is installed between a back of the brooms and a bottom opening of a rubbish collecting bucket. A cleaning motor is placed at a left side of the frame on the top of the roller broom. A rubbish collecting bucket is placed at the front of an operating board. A rubbish storing box is placed on the top back of the frame.    USE - Electric vehicle for cleaning rubbish on a road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric rubbish cleaning vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has an electric motor car comprises a battery arranged in a group on a node, where the node is placed in a frame. The battery comprises a connector and another battery comprises another connector, which is correspondingly and electrically connected to former connector.    USE - Battery configuring structure for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure increases the endurance of the electric motor car, and avoids the damage caused by the vibration of the battery. The operation and safety of the electric motor car is enhanced, when a user is riding the electric motor car. The space usage ratio of the electric motor car is increased by the battery on the front frame of the electric motor car. The appearance of the electric motor car can be designed more elastically, and more specific structures are designed for the needs of the market.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor car battery configuring structure.
NOVELTY - The car has an energy storage unit connected with a large area of a solar battery square matrix, multiple accumulator batteries, large-scale storage condenser, high power inverter, transformer and an electric motor. The large-scale storage condenser and the accumulator batteries are connected in parallel with the energy storage unit. The solar battery square matrix is installed on a surface of a car body and forms a mutually dip angle structure.    USE - Solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The car allows the solar battery square matrix, adjustment controller, storage condenser, accumulator battery, inverter and the transformer to be worked together, so that practicality, reliability and economy of the car are improved with energy storage, pollution is avoided and fuel consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar car.
NOVELTY - The device has a gas injection valve (5) and a flow metering valve (6) fixedly connected on a heavy-fisted gasbomb (1). A dynamo and a power source (7) are separately connected with a storage battery (8) and a controller (9). A speed adjusting knob (11), an electro-motor (12), the dynamo and an aerogenerator (4) are connected on a controller (10). A gas flux controlling switch, a flux solenoid pilot actuated valve (14) and a baroswitch (15) are connected on a controller. The gas flow rate controlling switch is fixed on a handle (18) of a car.    USE - Electric motor car and power supply device for a motor machine.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, convenient to use. The device can charge and generate electricity at any time, and can be replenished immediately when the storage battery discharges. The car gives 60 to 90 percent mileage. The device has high value of application and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.    Heavy-fisted gasbomb (1)    Aerogenerator (4)    Gas injection valve (5)    Flow metering valve (6)    Power source (7)    Storage battery (8)    Controllers (9, 10)    Speed adjusting knob (11)    Electro-motor (12)    Flux solenoid pilot actuated valve (14)    Baroswitch (15)    Handle (18)
NOVELTY - The motor has a wheel hub motor e.g. brushless and toothless, of a middle power adopted in a back wheel motor (15). A back wheel controller (14) is equipped on a car frame. The wheel hub motor with large torsion torque is adopted in a front wheel motor (5). An internal part of the wheel hub motor of high speed with tooth is equipped with a unidirectional clutch. A front wheel controller (4) is equipped on the car frame. A storage battery (7) is linked to a light controller (1) through an electric door lock (6).    USE - Dual driving motor for vehicles e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical current of the back wheel motor is increased, when the motor is climbing, so that the front wheel motor is started automatically to work. The front and back wheels are driven together, when the motor is running on the even road, so that the back wheel controller stops to supply electricity for the front wheel, thus avoiding the running of the motor, and avoiding the consumption of the back wheel motor power in duration of the downslope slipping and braking. The motor achieves the purpose for energy source recovery and deceleration. The light controller conforms to the international European Union standard. The vehicle provides light indication while driving on road, and the electric door lock is opened, so that the LED front big lamp and back lamp start to work, thus avoiding the power source of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a dual driving motor. `(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Light controller (1)    Front wheel controller (4)    Front wheel motor (5)    Electric door lock (6)    Storage battery (7)    Back wheel controller (14)    Back wheel motor (15)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind motor (1) whose output end is coupled with an input end of a wind motor (2). An output end of the motor (2) is coupled with a hydraulic pump (3). The hydraulic pump is coupled with an input end of a holding valve (4) and a spillover valve (5). A hydraulic oil pipeline is formed by a hydraulic pump (10), holding valve (11), spillover valve and an oil box (25). The hydraulic pumps (3, 10) and a hydraulic pump (7) are coupled with an oil box (26). Output ends of the holding valves (4, 11) and a holding valve (8) are coupled with an input end of a hydraulic motor (13).    USE - Oil-wind electrohydraulic composite power car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can transfer wind energy into electric power to drive the motors, and saves energy and helps to protect environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an oil-wind electrohydraulic composite power car.    Wind motors (1, 2)    Hydraulic pumps (3, 7, 10)    Holding valves (4, 8, 11)    Spillover valve (5)    Controller (6)    Hydraulic motor (13)    Oil boxes (25, 26)
NOVELTY - The device has an energy storage flywheel revolution transmitter (6) placed on an energy storage flywheel (4). An engine revolution transmitter (8) is located on an engine (1). Signal output ends of the engine revolution transmitter and the energy storage flywheel revolution transmitter are connected with an input end of an electric control unit (7). Control signals output by the electric control unit are respectively connected with control signal input ends of the engine, an automatic clutch (2) and an automatic gearbox (3) e.g. constant ratio gearbox.    USE - Power supply device for serial mixed power electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the energy loss during transformation of the mechanical energy of the engine into the electric energy to send into the secondary battery for storage or during the charging and discharging of the secondary battery. The device improves the economical efficiency of running and greatly reduces the pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Engine (1)    Automatic clutch (2)    Automatic gearbox (3)    Energy storage flywheel (4)    Energy storage flywheel revolution transmitter (6)    Electric control unit (7)    Engine revolution transmitter (8)
NOVELTY - The box component has a male terminal component arranged on one end of a case, and a buffering firmware compatible with a battery and arranged on other end of the case. The male terminal component has a male terminal connected to an input circuit of an electric vehicle by an electric connection. A locking mechanism is arranged on a case cover (2), and a fixed sheet (3) is driven by a driving part i.e. lock core. Locations of an opening or fixed groove are arranged on the case corresponding to the fixed sheet.    USE - Battery box component for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box component can be operated conveniently and quick. The leak tightness of the battery case component is improved by elevating the anti-stealing performance of the battery. The buffering firmware is arranged with the box component, thus improving the performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a battery box component.    Case cover (2)    Fixed sheets (3, 3')    Locking pin (5)    Connecting rod (7)    Shell (12)    Illuminating lamp (13)
NOVELTY - The unit has a containing groove formed on a head face of a frame tube of a frame. The unit combines with the containing groove of the frame tube. The unit and the frame tube are unified. A control box is placed in a performed room. A battery is electrically connected to the control box. A supply unit button is fixed on the superface of a reserved head face. A power light is fixed on the superface of a battery cover. A convex pillar is preinstalled and pushed against the bottom surface of a placing groove.    USE - Supply unit i.e. battery, for a motor-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply unit and the frame tube are unified, thus keeping the primary design aesthetic feeling of the frame tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a supply unit.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell (4) e.g. columniform monomer, provided an outside of a battery cell inner column (9). An anode is welded on an anode collecting ring (3), which is connected with an upper cover blast proof subassembly (1) through an anode connecting aluminum tape (2). A Cathode is welded on a cathode collecting ring (5), which is connected with a steel shell of the battery through a cathode connecting nickel strap (6). Un-pasted and uncovered extending parts of the anode and the cathode are provided on positive plates.    USE - Lithium ion power battery for use in a battery-operated motorcycle and moped.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high specific energy, stable performance, long cycle life, large specific power, and high safety performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a lithium ion power battery.    Upper cover blast proof subassembly (1)    Anode connecting aluminum tape (2)    Anode collecting ring (3)    Battery cell (4)    Cathode collecting ring (5)    Cathode connecting nickel strap (6)    Shell body (7)    Upper cushion (8)    Battery cell inner column (9)
NOVELTY - The joint has a copper plate (1) provided with a round hole (5). A cover board of a storage battery is provided with a concave stage (7) and a caulking groove (9). A lower plane plate (11) of the copper plate is fixed in the caulking groove. An upper plane plate (12) of the copper plate is connected with the concave stage through a fixed component. Two sides of middle of the copper plate are provided with a tenon (13). A retaining rib (91) and a slot (92) are fixed in the caulking groove of a cover board (8). The tenon is co-operated with the slot.    USE - Copper lead wire joint for a storage battery on an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint is convenient to transport, avoids a damage result due to crashing. The space occupied on the concave stage alone influences space in a battery box. The copper plate is fixed on the cover board through the fixed component such as screw, so that installment is convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a copper lead wire joint.    Copper plate (1)    Round hole (5)    Concave stage (7)    Cover board (8)    Caulking groove (9)    Lower plane plate (11)    Upper plane plate (12)    Tenon (13)    Retaining rib (91)    Slot (92)
NOVELTY - The battery has a clapboard (2) dividing a case body (1) into two rows. Each row is divided into a cavity (3) with six lattices. A concave stage (7) is formed on a head part of a cover plate (4). One side of a battery connector lug (6) is inserted into a cover board, and another side of the battery connector lug (6) is pasted on the concave stage of the cover board. A rushing board (5) is installed on the cover board. Length of the case body is 240-250 millimeters, width is 120-130 millimeters, and height is 88-95millimeters.    USE - Storage battery for a 24 volt electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of the battery is small. The capacity of the battery is large and saves large amount of raw materials. The concave stage is installed on the cover plate, which avoids battery connector from getting damaged due of car crash.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a 24 volt electric motor car storage battery.    Case body (1)    Clapboard (2)    Cavity (3)    Cover plate (4)    Rushing board (5)    Battery connector lug (6)    Concave stage (7)
NOVELTY - The battery box has power switch holes opened on a box cover (3), and grooves arranged on an external part of a box body (2), which matches with an inserted link installed on an electric bicycle. Charger plugholes are opened on one side of the battery box, and secondary battery box lock holes opened on other side of the battery box. A concave surface, which matches with an electric bicycle rod, is installed on the box body and the box cover. Holes for displaying a secondary battery box active state are opened on the box cover.    USE - Secondary battery box for use in an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can be installed and taken off conveniently on the electric bicycle, and can be brought home for charging when needs. The battery box can be applied widely in the electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery box.    Box bottom (1)    Box body (2)    Box cover (3)
NOVELTY - The box has a polylateral axle hole (3) formed at a midpoint of a battery case (1), which is made up of a waterproof and corrosion resistant metal or organic substance. Input and output line holes (6) of a battery are formed next to the polylateral axle hole, and two fixed frames (2) are provided next to the axle hole in the battery case, where the frames are in round or quadrate shape. A battery group (4) is placed in one of the fixed frames, which is connected with the battery case. An end of the fixed frame is connected with the axle hole, and a ringent is connected with the battery case.    USE - Rounded battery box for use on a wheel of a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed frame of the battery box connected with the battery case can be mounted on the wheel of the motor, so as to occupy less space. The box structure is simple, compact, and the box is convenient to change battery. The box enhances stability and reliability of driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a rounded battery box.    Battery case (1)    Fixed frame (2)    Polylateral axle hole (3)    Battery group (4)    Transition board (5)    Input and output line holes (6)    Protection circuit board (7)    Installation screws (8)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a crystalline silicon solar panel (3) installed on a storage rack (2) of a body (1). The crystalline silicon solar panel is connected with a storage battery (4) by a wire, and is covered by a retrousse edge curl of the storage rack. An intelligent charge-discharge controller (5) is connected between the solar panel and the storage battery of the body by the wire. The solar panel is laminated by a toughened glass, and is installed with a frame through aluminum alloy.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is installed with the frame through the aluminum alloy to guarantee the impact-proof ability. The intelligent charge-discharge controller is connected between solar panel and storage battery of the bicycle body to avoid over-charging of the storage battery and protect storage battery. The bicycle makes full use of a natural solar energy, is convenient to use, and saves energy. The bicycle is environmental-friendly and enhances the using life of storage battery of the electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric bicycle.    Body (1)    Storage rack (2)    Crystalline silicon solar panel (3)    Storage battery (4)    Intelligent charge-discharge controller (5)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a battery box that is electrically connected with an electric vehicle. A switch circuit (2) provides pressure to a sound magnifying circuit (3) and an alarming circuit (4) which sends alarming signal, when the electrical connection of the battery box and electric vehicle is cut. The switch circuit has a resistance (R1) connected with an anode of a power supply (1), and another resistance (R2) is connected with a cathode of the power supply via a switch (S1). Two ends of the switch are connected with an L end of an output socket of the box.    USE - Battery box theft-proof alarming equipment for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment sends the alarming sound when an output plug of the battery box is separated with the output socket, thus avoiding stealing of the box. The different alarming sounds can be chosen according to demand of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery box theft-proof alarming equipment.    Inductances (L1, L2)    Resistances (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5)    Switch (S1)    Buzz plate (SP1)    Sound gathering circuit (U1)    Power supply (1)    Switch circuit (2)    Sound magnifying circuit (3)    Alarming circuit (4)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an external battery (2), and a bodywork (1) that are separated with each other. The external battery is connected with the bodywork through a wire (3) and a socket connector (4). The battery is placed in a bag that is placed in a vehicle-basket (5).    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle does not have attachment fitting for fixing the battery on the bodywork, thus reducing the volume and weight of the bicycle, and hence providing very convenient conveying and placing of the bicycle. The battery is placed in the bag, and does not have the restriction of battery box, so the choices in choosing the type and capacity of the battery are increased. The battery bag can be put in the vehicle-basket, when cycling, thus reducing burden on the back or on the bodywork.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.    Bodywork (1)    External battery (2)    Wire (3)    Socket connector (4)    Vehicle-basket (5)
NOVELTY - The car has a battery pack (1) connected to an electronic changing records controller (10) through a main power fuse wire (4). The controller (10) is connected to a multi-function electric motor controller (11) that is fixed to a direct current brushless wheel hub electric motor (20). The fuse wire is respectively connected to a horn terminal (2), a light controlling circuit (3), and the controllers (10, 11) through an electric door locker switch (6). A brake signal line (15) and a direct current brushless wheel hub phase line (19) are connected in the controller (10).    USE - Sixty volts two-power electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The motor car improves the speed and the ability of climbing, and prolongs the service time. The car is convenient for mending and monitoring in the normal times. The car can effectively recycle the source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a sixty volts two-power electric motor car.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Battery pack (1)    Horn terminal (2)    Light controlling circuit (3)    Main power fuse wire (4)    Electric door locker switch (6)    Electronic changing records controller (10)    Multi-function electric motor controller (11)    Brake signal line (15)    Direct current brushless wheel hub phase line (19)    Direct current brushless wheel hub electric motor (20)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an outside key signal given to anode of a diode (D1) of a gate circuit through a resistor (R2). A single-chip computer signal is connected to the anode of diode (D2) of the gate circuit through a Darlington (U1). The diode (D2) is connected to a base electrode of a triode (T1) through a resistor (R4). A collector electrode output of the triode is connected to a relay loop, which controls controller electrification.    USE - Self-insurance controlling circuit for use on automobile controller electrification of a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for micro controller unit (MCU) controllers with different types.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit directly collects the outside key signal, thus providing electrification in rapid manner. The circuit is controlled by program to maintain electrification state or give power cut. The circuit can be directly controlled to cut the power safely by the outside key signal, under the state of the power failure that is cut by program caused by accidental halting of controller, so the circuit is safe and steady to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a self-insurance controlling circuit.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Diodes (D1, D2)    Resistors (R1- R5)    Triode (T1)    Darlington (U1)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a big driving chain-wheel and a small driving chain-wheel provided on a differential driving shaft. The big driving chain-wheel is connected to a power chain-wheel on a power shaft of a diesel engine through a chain, and the small driving chain-wheel is connected to another power chain-wheel on a power shaft of a direct current (DC) engine through the chain. A storage battery for an electric vehicle is provided on the DC engine, which is placed at the top of the driving shaft through a bracket.    USE - Three-wheeled farm vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has a high combination property and high adaptive capacity, so the vehicle chooses electromotion or maneuver to use freely according to the requirement, or start both to drive together. The vehicle is simple in structure. The production cost of the vehicle is less. The vehicle has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a three-wheeled farm vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an engine with an air inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe, and an electrolytic tank for producing hydrogen and oxygen through electrolyzing water. An air outlet pipe of the tank is connected to the air inlet pipe of the engine. A turbine generator has an air inlet pipe connected to an exhaust pipe of the vehicle. A positive output electrode and a negative output electrode of the generator are respectively connected with positive and negative electrodes of the electrolytic tank. A heating groove is set at the bottom of the electrolytic tank, and is connected to a water tank.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic tank produces hydrogen and oxygen as auxiliary fuel which enters to the engine to improve the hydrogen and oxygen content to assist combustion, thus the combustion efficiency is improved and the consumption of oil is decreased. The heating groove heats the electrolytic tank as the temperature of the water tank rises, and the electrolyzing of water has better effect after heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has a super flywheel made up of magnetic bearings (1, 7). A flywheel (3) is fixed at an end of a magnetic bearing shaft (28). A permanent-magnetic planet gear speed reducer (27) is placed at an internal side of the flywheel and fixed on the end of the magnetic bearing shaft. A reduction shaft (22) is fixed with the permanent-magnetic planet gear speed reducer. An internal stator (6) and a winding of an external stator (5) are connected with a winding of a stator through a controller (4). An end shaft sleeve of the internal stator is placed in a hollow end of the external stator.    USE - Composite flywheel battery for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of the battery avoids the need of electricity generator and engine. The efficiency of the battery is high. The triaxial cross-cut supporting mechanism can eliminate gyro moment, when the vehicle moves straightly. The battery provides better power performance and less discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a composite flywheel battery.    Magnetic bearings (1, 7)    Flywheel (3)    Controller (4)    External stator (5)    Internal stator (6)    Constant velocity joints (10, 12, 17)    Reduction shaft (22)    Permanent-magnetic planet gear speed reducer (27)    Magnetic bearing shaft (28)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a battery case equipped near a front staff, and a battery case burglarproof and shockproof device with multiple channel sections. The sections are fixed on a front shell, and a lockhole is formed on the front shell. A lock fastening has a camber, and multiple L-shaped block arms wedged in block grooves correspondingly. A locking tool is placed on the camber, and the locking tool has a pole that is locked with the lockhole correspondingly. A key is inserted in a key hole. The block grooves are divided into two lines that are arranged along a beeline.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle prevents the battery case from stealing, and has shockproof function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a pedal case (7) provided on a car frame, and a battery cell (2) provided in the case. A cushioning device is provided between the cell and bottom of the case. The cushioning device includes an upper locating board (3) e.g. rectangular slab, and a lower locating board (6) of a middle pressing spring (5). The lower locating board is fixed at bottom of the case through a screw (4). A convex (6.1) for placing the spring is provided on an upper surface of the lower locating board. The four angles of the upper locating board extend upwards and form a supporting side (3.1).    USE - Balance mechanism for electric motor car and bike (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The inertia deviation of the battery cell can be absorbed by the four springs below the cushioning device, when the car is moving, thus improving the balance of the vehicle, and increasing the security of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a balance mechanism.    Battery cell (2)    Upper locating board (3)    Supporting side (3.1)    Screw (4)    Middle pressing spring (5)    Lower locating board (6)    Convex (6.1)    Pedal case (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an energy-storing device i.e. chargeable and dischargeable electricity storage device, whose energy is obtained from an electrical source of a manual generating device and an energy output interface device. The manual generating device directly drives a generator via a manual device e.g. treadle device. The vehicle is driven by an electric device whose energy is obtained from a solar energy device i.e. solar energy battery plate, wind energy device i.e. wind turbine generator, and energy-storing device, where the plates are provided on a top of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manual generating device easily obtains energy supplement when lack of energy sources. The vehicle is energy-autarkic, and energy can be effectively utilized with help of the energy output interface device. The wind resistance of the vehicle is not in a certain limit when vehicle stops, so that solar energy and wind energy are obtained via expanding receiving area of the solar energy device.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming rectangular grooves with same size on corresponding position of a bipolar plate for assembling a battery galvanic pile and two vertical sides of multi-electrode array (MEA) (5). Size of an insulation shoe plate is equivalent to that of the grooves. A pressing beam is provided outside the insulation shoe plate, and a fastening screw is provided inside an arch concave.    USE - Method for solving down-warping of a vertically-placed car fuel cell of a single battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves stability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vertically-placed car fuel cell.    Multi-electrode array (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a back bridge (9) whose right side and left side axis are installed with a drive gear box (10) that is fixed with a drive gear (1) and a running gear (2). An engine (4) is fixed in front of a gear box (3), and an accumulator (5) is equipped with a front of the engine. A right hand of the accumulator is installed with an electromotor (6). A motivation output axis is installed on the electromotor. A transmission shaft (8) is installed on a head of a connection axis in a back bridge.    USE - Self-charging, energy-saving and environment protecting motor vehicle for a traffic and conveyance industry.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle drives the gear box and the engine by the half-axis to supplement the electricity energy realizing the cycle using of the energy. The structure of the vehicle is simple, and has special design. The vehicle provides a better ideal product for the traffic and conveyance industry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a self-charging, energy-saving and environment protecting motor vehicle.    Drive gear (1)    Running gear (2)    Gear boxes (3, 7)    Engine (4)    Accumulator (5)    Electromotor (6)    Transmission shaft (8)    Back bridge (9)    Drive gear box (10)
NOVELTY - The cell stacks have a standard general cell unit bracket loading and fixing with a standard convertible super thin and high energy cell unit to utilize as a basic bridge of supplying electricity from multiple cells to an electric vehicle with an electrode contact of cell upper side. The cells have charging times and a quantity of electricity instructor to inform a user and a maintainer whether the cells are in a normal work range. A warning function is provided by the bracket when a quantity of electricity is inefficient, and the number of cells is randomly expanded according to needs.    USE - Standard general cell stacks for an electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell stacks does not need for the electric vehicle to stay in a place to spend multiple hours to charge when out of cell, while only needs multiple minutes to convert the cell unit. The cell stacks are low in cost for loading cell of pure electric vehicle, and reduces the charging time, thus promoting the utilization of the electric vehicle. The cell units can be normally maintained in regular charging station, thus guarantying the service effect and service life of cell units, effectively. The conversion of cells is simple, so that the vehicle owner can finish the conversion in charging station alone. The cell unit and cell bracket are designed from the standard, so the electric vehicle producer can randomly design the number of loading cell unit according to the form, size, loading capacity and service require, thus satisfying the requirements of the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of standard general cell stacks. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has an increased driving device, chassis, electric appliance equipment, and inside braking pedal controlled by a right foot. An outside gun pedal is controlled by the right foot. A block handle and a stepless automatic gearbox are arranged in front of a front right seat. A manual braking device is arranged at an outside of a left back side of the front right seat. A steering wheel is placed at midst in a front of the front right seat. The increased driving device is singly utilized in a driving vehicle. The driving vehicle is provided together with an original driving device.    USE - Car such as a combustion engine car, electric car, composite power car, mixed power car and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The car provides flexible way of teaching and learning the driving technology.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a solar charge controller whose positive pole output end is connected with a positive pole of a solar charge controller inverter circuit through a lead. The positive pole output end of a charger is connected with positive poles of two electric sources through the lead. A negative pole output end of the charger is connected with negative poles of the two electric sources. A positive pole input end and a negative pole input end of the charger are connected with an alternating current charging faucet.    USE - Automatic electricity generating and storing electric automobile i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The motor wheel translates the kinetic energy to electric energy to increase delivering power. The electric energy passes through the charge controller to be stored in the electric source that is connected with the motor wheel, thus realizing automatic electricity generating of the wheel. The luminous energy is converted to electric energy by solar panel, and the electric energy passes through the charge controller, thus realizing the solar charge. The basic function of the drive electric automobile is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of automatic electricity generating and storing electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The car has a fan dynamotor is vertically provided in a rear box to form front-rear light type, where ten wind-inlet pipes provided between an interlayer of a rooftop and an under-pan clearance of the car. A fan dynamotor compound battery is provided on the under-pan of a seat of the car. A two-layer car roof and two power machines of an internal combustion engine and an electromotor have shift gearboxes. A window on a car head is cast to butterfly shape by a stainless steel.    USE - Energy-saving hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The fan dynamotor is provided in the rear box of the car, and the car utilizes the layer car roof for effectively insulating heat in summer. The car delivers the wind produced during driving to a wind power engine through the wind inlet pipes, a front big line is changed into mango shape, a rear light is exclamatory mark shape, the design on a water tank in front of the car is butterfly shape, and the fan dynamotor compound battery is provided on the under-pan of the seat, so that the car allows to form mixed power by the gas engine and the electromotor, thus saving energy independently. The two-layer car roof, and power machines of the internal combustion engine and the electromotor have the shift gearboxes, thus providing convenience for driving trip of meeting upgrade, crossing channel and entering busy streets and enabling shift-driving effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rear axle assembly equipment for an energy-saving car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy-saving hybrid car.
NOVELTY - The system has an air-oxidizing tank (1) respectively connected with a hydrogen providing system, air providing system and fuel cell (8) through a passage. The air-oxidizing tank is equipped with an electric heating device, where the heating device has a heating deoxidizer and temperature control device. Air at an air discharging part of the air providing system in the fuel cell is transmitted through an air control valve (5) to the air-oxidizing tank. A tail discharging part of the hydrogen providing system is set with an inlet for deoxidizer re-generation of the air-oxidizing tank.    USE - Self-generated nitrogen blowing and sweeping system for protecting engine of a fuel-cell auto-car.    ADVANTAGE - The system changes the residual hydrogen in hydrogen chamber of fuel-cell pile by nitrogen, thus avoiding the fuel cell from corrosion and increasing the using life of the proton-exchange-membrane fuel cell. The system realizes automatization of on-line nitrogen manufacture and blowing and sweeping. The system uses discharged hydrogen from the fuel cell to re-generate deoxidizer of air-oxidizing tank, which realizing the effective use of energy with low cost. The system is simple in structure, and easy to operate. The system has high efficiency and wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a self-generated nitrogen blowing and sweeping system.    Air-oxidizing tank (1)    Air control valve (5)    Fuel cell (8)    Re-generation control valve (9)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a front wheel fork (2) provided under a front tread-board (3) and connected with a front wheel (1). A frame (4) is provided between two tread-boards. A left side of the frame is connected with the front wheel fork, and a right side is connected with a back wheel fork (8). A back wheel (9) is fixed on the back wheel fork, and an upside of the back wheel fork is connected with a back tread-board (7). Two absorbers (6) are symmetrically provided on the frame, and an annunciator (11), a controller (13) and two battery boxes (10) are fixed under the frame.    USE - Electro-motion tread-board bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is portable, and convenient to trip. The non-bibcock design of the bicycle reduces the volume and weight of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electro-motion tread-board bicycle.    Front wheel (1)    Front wheel fork (2)    Front tread-board (3)    Frame (4)    Manual control (5)    Absorbers (6)    Back tread-board (7)    Back wheel fork (8)    Back wheel (9)    Battery boxes (10)    Annunciator (11)    Middle wheel (12)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves using relative wind power produced, when a motor vehicle runs to drive a pre-set passive impeller to turn, and setting an axis of the passive impeller to be connected with a dynamo through a connecting gear. The passive impeller is provided as certain layers. The dynamo is fixed to connect with a work circuit of the motor vehicle and a storage battery. A control circuit is provided to connect with the dynamo and the storage battery for controlling electrical energy input of the dynamo and storage battery.    USE - Method for wind-power utilization of a motor vehicle i.e. bus (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes relative wind power produced effectively, when the motor vehicle runs to drive the dynamo, thus saving energy, and eliminating a crank pulley, and hence saving materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an instrument for wind-power utilization of a motor vehicle i.e. bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a motor vehicle wind-power utilization process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a wind power electricity-generating subassembly which utilizes wind power generated by air flow around a vehicle to generate electricity, and a solar energy electricity-generating subassembly for generating electricity by absorbing solar energy. A switch control circuit is connected in series between a voltage output end of the wind subassembly and a voltage input end of a storage battery group. A voltage-limit protection circuit has two control signal output ends respectively connected with a control end of the switch control circuit and a control end of the solar subassembly.    USE - Energy-storing device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to manufacture, carry, and industrialize, and low in cost. The device does not cause any pollution, and has high energy-converting efficiency with no production of waster.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a clock diagram of an energy-storing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The bike (1) has a solar energy battery plate (2) and a chargeable ferric phosphate lithium battery (3). Wattage of the solar energy battery plate ranges below 60 watt. The solar energy battery plate is provided for charging the ferric phosphate lithium battery that is charged by a charger (4).    USE - Electric bike.    ADVANTAGE - The electric bike can be charged by ferric phosphate lithium battery in sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bike.    Electric bike (1)    Solar energy battery plate (2)    Chargeable ferric phosphate lithium battery (3)    Charger (4)
NOVELTY - The automobile has two groups of battery jar units, a speed variable charging electric engine, an alternation switch, an electric engine, a belt, and a turning hand which are mechanically connected in a car body. The belt drives the speed variable charging electric engine to charge any group of the battery jar units through the alternation switch, to keep any one of the battery jar unit with high electrical energy for driving the automobile. The alternation switch is adapted to switch the electrical energy.    USE - Electrical automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile adopts additional battery jar units and the speed variable charging electric engine, which can charge any group of the battery jar units without any stoppage through the alternation switch, and can charge the battery jar unit while riding. The alternation switch is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical automobile.
NOVELTY - The cell has a switching regulate circuit linked to two terminals of anode and cathode of storage cell to control circuit power source to open or close. An input terminal of a control pressure of a data pulse wave shaped generating circuit is linked to an amplifier part. A threshold part of the data pulse wave shaped generating circuit is linked to a trig part. An output terminal is linked to an input terminal of a power-amplifying circuit. An output circuit of the power-amplifying circuit is linked to an earthing terminal of the data pulse wave shaped generating circuit.    USE - Self-excitation under-swing stable pressure balanced cell such as lead acid storage cell, lithium ion cell, double energy dynamic cell, fork-truck cell and small valve-control lead acid storage cell, for use in an electrically-propelled vehicle, assistance bicycle, electrically-propelled motor vehicle and electrically-propelled car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell self excites to generate under-swing to wipe out density polarization and ohm polarization during ending time of charging the cell, thus improving the charging accepting ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a self-excitation under-swing stable pressure balanced cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery managing system configured on accumulator group for balancing pressure and electricity amount between signal bodies in the accumulator group. A state monitoring and a control module of an electric engine are arranged for testing state information of the electric engine and communicating with a controller. The accumulator group is one of a lead acid accumulator, nickel hydrogen accumulator, or lithium iron accumulator. The controller controls cooperative operation between the electric engine and the accumulator group, after a comprehensive analysis.    USE - Intellectualized electric engine battery control system for use in an electric car, electric motorcycle, and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system conveniently enhances energy of the electric car, electric motorcycle, and electric bicycle. The demand amount of the electric vehicle is gradually increased, so that the system has better social economic benefit. The system avoids reconstruction of the vehicle structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intellectualized electric engine battery control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell has an ammeter (2), voltmeter (3) and high-breaking miniature breaker (4) connected on two ends of the storage cell. A set of a maintenance-free lead-acid storage cells or a nickel-hydrogen charging cell (1) of the same voltage are taken as a main-body of the cell. An automatic breaker (5) is parallely connected on two ends of the high-breaking miniature breaker. An aviation plug (6) is mounted on an output end of the storage cell and a binding post (7).    USE - Storage cell for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is simple in structure, and is convenient to install and use. The cell has high popularizing application future.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a storage cell.    Nickel-hydrogen charging cell (1)    Ammeter (2)    Voltmeter (3)    High-breaking miniature breaker (4)    Automatic breaker (5)    Aviation plug (6)    Binding post (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing power to a vehicle body, auxiliary motor and a gear box. A power controller hybrid control unit (HCU), generator controller and a battery managing system are communicated with each other through control area network (CAN). The power controller HCU is passed to an operating condition of a vehicle to control an electric motor to generate electricity. Kinetic energy is transformed into an electric energy which is stored in a kinetic battery. An end of the electric motor is linked to an engine, and another end is linked with a gear box.    USE - Power generation mode control method for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor is controlled at proper time with appropriate force moment, while generating electricity, thus effectively recycling more energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a power generation modes control method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves judging an enabling state of a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter, and determining whether a DC-DC control logic module meets a close state. Determination is made to judge whether the DC-DC converter is prepared to turn off signals e.g. car key closing signals, of input parameters and the enabling state of the DC-DC converter. A voltage value fed back by a low-voltage battery and an enabling state signal of the DC-DC converter are detected to judge a voltage adjusting faults signal of the DC-DC converter.    USE - Method for controlling a direct current (DC) converter of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The implementation of the method improves the efficiency, stability and reliability of the hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a direct current (DC) converter controlling method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a voltage meter (2) linked in parallel with two ends of an aluminous acid storage battery group (1). A current meter (3) and controlling switch (4) are connected in series with two ends of the aluminous acid storage battery group. Another voltage meter (6) is connected in parallel with two ends of a nickel hydrogen storage battery group (5) and another current meter. Another controlling switch (8) is connected in series with two ends of the nickel hydrogen battery group. The two battery groups are connected to two ends of an electromotor (9) of an electrical bicycle.    USE - Compositive storage battery for an electrical bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery combines aluminous acid storage battery together with nickel hydrogen storage battery, thus making the storage battery groups to compensate each other to avoid the problems, and hence increasing the using effect of the battery. The battery extends using time after charging and life span of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a compositive storage battery of an electrical bicycle.    Aluminous acid storage battery group (1)    Voltage meters (2, 6)    Current meters (3, 7)    Controlling switches (4, 8)    Nickel hydrogen storage battery group (5)    Electromotor (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a high pressure reducing valve (1) for reducing the high pressure gas from the hydrogen source, and a pressure monitor (3) for detecting the pressure on an output end from a pressure regulation control valve (2). A gas chamber comprises an upper gas chamber (8) linked with an output end of a large flow main valve (6). A lower gas chamber (9) is connected with an output end of the electromagnetic valve by a pipeline. A membrane (10) is connected with a valve of the large flow main valve (6), and a sensitivity controller (5) is adjusted up and down.    USE - Control system for hydrogen supply of a vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids the problem that the fuel cell cannot be stably used for a large power vehicle, thus prolonging the useful life of the cell and providing convenient for the user to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a control system for hydrogen supply of vehicle fuel cell.    High pressure reducing valve (1)    Pressure regulation control valve (2)    Pressure monitor (3)    Electromagnetic valve (4)    Sensitivity controller (5)    Large flow main valve (6)    Displayer (7)    Upper gas chamber (8)    Lower gas chamber (9)    Membrane (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar panel fixed on a top part. A wind power generator is fixed on a back part of a vehicle former cover. Two inverters are separately fixed on an inferior part of a dashboard. The solar panel and the wind power generator are separately connected to one of the inverters. The inverter is connected to storage batteries, which are separately fixed on two sides of the vehicle. The other inverter is connected to a switch reluctance motor. The switch reluctance motor is connected to the generator through a strap. The generator is connected to one of the storage batteries.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the vehicle is novel, and wind power generation and solar energy generation are utilized as a complementary source of power. The switch reluctance motor is provided for replacing the generator. The vehicle avoids pollution and reduces consumption of oil and gas, so that the vehicle is environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a rectangular hollow frame structured changeable battery box i.e. power source, suspended on a chassis of a multi-power-drive electric automobile via an automobile box device and provides the power to the electric automobile. The automobile is controlled by an automobile electrically-controlled system and driven by multiple motors set on a direct-drive electric automobile suspension. A maintenance car i.e. tool car, is used for mutually changing new and old battery box between automobile and a portable combined charging station, on running way of the automobile.    USE - System for transporting a multi-power-drive electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance car of the multi-power-drive electric automobile is used for changing the changeable battery box on running way of the electric automobile, to make the system to reach continuous and efficient running, thus saving energy and protecting environment efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operation method of the transporting system of a multi-power-drive electric automobile with a changeable battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multi-power-drive electric automobile transporting system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a frame, a handlebar (16), a tire (7), a control system, a lighting system and a signal lamp system. A calash fixed on a top of a frame is provided with a silicon crystal solar battery array (1). A controller, an accumulator group and an electromotor i.e. direct current (DC) brushless motor, are fixed in the bicycle. Monomer or multi-body is provided with carriages which are jointed by gemel. A differential part is provided for adjusting rotational speed of left and right wheels by a ratchet wheel (5). An accumulator group is a sealed type lead acid accumulator group.    USE - Solar power-assisted bicycle e.g. a single power-assisted bicycle, a double power-assisted bicycle and a multi-user power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle has strong practicability, avoids pollution, and can be utilized in medium-and-small cities for replacing walking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar power-assisted bicycle.    Silicon crystal solar battery array (1)    Ratchet wheel (5)    Tire (7)    Handlebar (16)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a storage battery (16) provided under a body (9). A back of the body is provided with a back wheel (17). An electromechanical driver (18) is connected with the back wheel. The body is provided with a left sheet (13) and a right sheet (11) that are connected to a left assistant wheel (12) and a right assistant wheel (10). The back of the body is fixed with an extension arm (15), and is connected with a cushion (14). Front of upper side of the body is installed with a fore wheel (6) that is connected with a shaft (7) and is installed with a montant (5).    USE - Folding electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure and convenient to use, combines electric bicycle and folding bicycle, and has small volume. The bicycle is convenient to fold, carry and charge and has strong practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a folding electric bicycle.    Montant (5)    Fore wheel (6)    Shaft (7)    Body (9)    Right assistant wheel (10)    Right sheet (11)    Left assistant wheel (12)    Left sheet (13)    Cushion (14)    Extension arm (15)    Storage battery (16)    Back wheel (17)    Electromechanical driver (18)
NOVELTY - The box has an internal box body (1) arranged in an external box body (2) by a sliding mode. Location devices have location holes (6, 7), which are formed on the external box body, and location pins are located on the internal box body, where the location devices are arranged between the bodies. Two-level locking mechanism has a lock block (11) and a lock pin, which are respectively arranged in the bodies. A connection rob is connected between a handle and a strip block. An inner wall of the inner sleeve is installed with a block.    USE - Battery box for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The location device is arranged between the bodies, so that the box is fixedly located with a battery without crashing when the vehicle shakes and turns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of an electric vehicle battery box.    Internal box body (1)    External box body (2)    Location holes (6, 7)    Lock block (11)
NOVELTY - The case has an outer case body (2) forming electric connection and mechanical connection with an electric vehicle. An inner case body (1) is set in the body (2) by sliding. The body (1) has a battery containing module, containing a battery, splicing module which conductively connects the battery in the battery containing module to the body (2), and an accessory module with a battery managing system for monitoring the working state of the battery in the battery containing module.    USE - General battery case for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case safely and conveniently achieves fast assembling and changing of the battery, and guarantees safe work of the battery. The case is convenient to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a general battery case.    Inner case body (1)    Outer case body (2)
NOVELTY - The combination has an injection type zinc-air metallic fuel cell (1) mounted on electric automobile (2). The working voltage and working current of the cell is less than 50 volts and less than 100 amperes, respectively. The largest output current is about 200 amperes, and the reuse life of the cell is within 500 cycles under a monolithic voltage more than 0.8 volt. A cell capacity of the automobile depends on the amount of zinc cream. The fuel cell is supplied with energy through injection of an oiling unit of an oil fuel vehicle. A cathode product from the reaction of the cell is reused.    USE - Electric automobile e.g. car, and injection type zinc-air metallic fuel cell combination.    ADVANTAGE - The combination effectively substitutes primary energy sources such as petroleum, and is beneficial for social development.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric automobile e.g. car, and injection type zinc-air metallic fuel cell combination.    Injection type zinc-air metallic fuel cell (1)    Electric automobile (2)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel-cell generator with a fuel-cell pile, where one power output end of the pile is connected with one power input interface of an interface mechanism. Another power output end of the pile is connected to a power input end of a control circuit board. A power output end of a wheel hub mechanism outputs power supply to the board. The board respectively controls operation of a blower and an electromagnetic valve in a fuel-cell power generation mechanism. A speed control and braking mechanism is connected with a wheel hub motor to control an output power of the pile.    USE - Electric control system for a fuel-cell electric motor two-wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system with a simple structure effectively provides power to a fuel-cell electric motor two-wheel vehicle. The system has little assistant fittings, does not contain a storage battery, and has low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of an electric control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an intelligent cell managing system connected with cell voltage. A temperature detecting module detects cell voltage change and temperature. A RS232 serial port downloads alarm record information. A single chip computer is composed of communication serial port of an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) controlling computer and displaying unit. A temperature detecting module is mounted at a place near to cell in a cell case.    USE - Nickel-hydrogen cell managing system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has light weight, increased energy utilization rate and ensures that the cell works in a proper state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a nickel-hydrogen cell managing system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pack has a lead acid battery and a lithium ion battery, where the average discharging voltage of the lead acid battery is 2-1000volt, and the average discharging voltage of the lithium ion battery is 3.6-1080volt. The batteries are equipped out of a charging battery pack shell in group, where the lead acid battery is equipped with a lead acid battery protection circuit plate, and the lithium ion battery is equipped with a protection circuit plate of lithium ion battery pack. An insulation device is equipped between the lead acid battery and the lithium ion battery pack.    USE - Charging battery pack for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery and the lithium ion battery form the mixed charging battery, thus increasing the starting performance, accelerating and climbing capacity of the electric car. The lead acid battery eliminates the short distance of sustained flight and low capacity density of the charging battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of charging battery pack for electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a charging battery pack.
NOVELTY - The set has an air take provided at a front of a car, and an inlet channel placed on a water tank of a car engine. An inlet chamber is placed at a front of a forward shaft of the car, and an exhaust passage is provided at a front wheel that extends towards a center line of the car, and is connected with left and right inlet chambers. An exhaust opening is formed at a back wheel and connected with the exhaust passage. A wind magnetic electromotor set is placed in the inlet chamber, and impellers of the wind magnetic electromotor set are rotated to generate electric energy.    USE - Wind generating set for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The wind generating set utilizes natural wind energy to generate the electric energy, thus reducing the pollution and the oil consumption cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind generating set.
NOVELTY - The battery has a current collector space reserved by an upper side of an anode flake (1) and a lower side of a cathode flake (2) along an involution direction. The anode and cathode flakes are staggered with a distance to wind to be electrical core along a height direction of the battery. An edge of a vacant current collector from two ends of the electrical core is tucked down to form a plane. An anode flow combine disk (6) or cathode flake flow combine disk (7) is welded at an end face separately to form an end face flow combine structure.    USE - Coiled lithium ion battery for a dynamo-battery zone such as electric tool, electric bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow combine structure can increase the contact area of the flow combine disk and the tab, and ensure the welding strength, thus reducing the internal resistance of the battery effectively. The current density is distributed equally in the process of charge and discharge with small quantity of heat. The heat dissipation capability of battery is high, thus increasing the security and cycle life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a producing method for a coiled lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a coiled lithium ion battery.    Anode flake (1)    Cathode flake (2)    Septum (3)    Covering cap (4)    Metal shell (5)    Anode flow combine disk (6)    Cathode flake flow combine disk (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple electrode auricle pieces arranged on a preset distance on a positive plate and/or negative plate. The electrode auricle piece is formed by an affixing metal conductive foil. A basal body of the electrode piece is aluminum foil or copper foil, and the thickness of the basal body is 0.006-0.100 millimeter. A positive electrode material is the mixture of one kind of lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganese spinel, lithium manganate, lithium iron phosphate, ferrimanganic pyrophosphate, and ferrovanadium lithium phosphate.    USE - Rectangular shaped coiled secondary battery i.e. lithium battery, for use in an electric automobile, electric toy, model plane, electric tool and communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high-rate discharging property, thus improving the safety of the lithium ion battery greatly. The electrode of the battery can be utilized to other secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rectangular shaped coiled secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The car has a storage cell (4) and controllers (1, 6) installed in a body (3), and a front wheel generating electric driving integrated engine (5) installed on a front wheel. A back wheel generating electric driving integrated engine (2) is electrically connected with the controllers, which are installed on a back wheel. A top (8) is installed on an upper part of the body, and a solar absorbing heat plate (9) is installed on the top. An adjusting speed handle is installed on a handle (7), and is electrically connected with the controllers.    USE - Electric car. Can also be applied for a scooter (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The car is driven by the storage cell, and self-generates electricity at the process of car running, so that the car can run for long time. The car saves energy source, does not pollute environment and protects the storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car.    Controllers (1, 6)    Back wheel generating electric driving integrated engine (2)    Body (3)    Storage cell (4)    Front wheel generating electric driving integrated engine (5)    Handle (7)    Top (8)    Solar absorbing heat plate (9)
NOVELTY - The cell has a positive plate knitted into a plate-grid that is painted by a conductive high polymer/conductive glueing by a titanium wire, and a titanium wire electrode contributes clad pressure to bear on a positive pole active substance after a multilayered decoration by inorganic and organic conductive layers. An inorganic decoration layer of the positive plate is made of conductive ceram, conductive glass, conductive oxide material, jewellers putty, antimony oxide, iridium oxide and mixture. An organic decoration layer of the plate is made of polyaliline (PAn) conductive high polymer.    USE - Titanium wire knitted type light plate-grid lead acid cell for starting power, illumination power, mobile phone power and computer power. Can also be used for an electric automobile, electric motorcycle and a motor-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has an improved battery capacity. The cell has long service usage and less manufacture time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of a titanium wire knitted type light plate-grid lead acid cell.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a light grid lead-acid battery braided by a metal wire, and a positive plate braided to a grid with a titanium wire that is made through multi-layer processing of an in-organic conductive coating and an organic conductive coating. A negative plate is braided to a grid with a copper wire that is made through processing of coating electrode, where the negative plate suppresses initial pressure to positive active substances. An in-organic modified layer of a positive plate titanium wire electrode adopts conductive ceramic, conductive glass or conductive oxide material.    USE - Electric automobile e.g. electric auto-cycle and electric cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative plate suppresses initial pressure to the positive active substances, thus increasing capacity of the battery. The proportion of weight and capacity is 80 watt-hour/kilogram (WH/kg). The battery can be used for starting power supply, illuminating power supply, a mobile power supply and a computer power supply. The battery is used as a driving power supply of the electric automobile e.g. electric auto-cycle and electric cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of an electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric vacuum booster (20) connected to a braking pedal (10), and an output pole (21) of the electric vacuum booster connected to a braking main cylinder. A clapboard is located inside the electric vacuum booster, and a high pressure air chamber (22) is provided at a side of the clapboard. A low pressure air chamber is connected to a vacuum pump (30), and a driving power supply of the vacuum pump is connected to a battery (40) of a vehicular 12 voltage power supply.    USE - Electric vacuum assist brake device for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the automatic starting-stopping function of an engine by monitoring state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of the vehicular 12 voltage battery, thus monitoring the braking vacuum degree indirectly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method of an electric vacuum assist brake device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vacuum assist brake device.    Braking pedal (10)    Electric vacuum booster (20)    Output pole (21)    High pressure air chamber (22)    Vacuum pump (30)    Battery (40)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar panel fixed on top surface of a car body, and a car top wind turbine fixed in a wind channel provided under the solar panel. A front end wind turbine is fixed at front end of the car body. A power output end of the solar panel and a power output end of the car top wind turbine are separately connected with a solar energy battery group and a wind energy battery group through a circuit converter. Output ends of two battery groups are connected with a run motor and other electrical appliance. A speed controller is connected on a supply circuit of the run motor.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is directly driven by utilizing the electric energy which is converted from the solar energy and wind energy through the solar panel and the wind turbine, thus reducing the cost of operation, and providing charging at any time. The car separately supplies power to the run motor and other electrical appliance through two groups of battery group, and switches the circuit according to electricity of the battery group through the converter, thus making the power of battery group to be utilized efficiently. The car can reduce the running speed through the speed controller, to effectively utilize the battery power, and to save the power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car.
NOVELTY - The windmill has a windmill and power supply device, a fan of wind power generator installed in front of opening of radiator of vehicle e.g. fuel-vehicle.    USE - Energy-saving windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The wind power drives to supplement electrical powder for accumulator by the wind power generator based on electrical vehicle or fuel-vehicle, thus saving energy. The windmill increases driving mileage of the electrical vehicle and utilizes electrical powder to supply power to the lightening, air condition and sound box of fuel-vehicle, thus improving the performance of vehicle and reducing pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy-saving windmill.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An electric motor (24) is connected to the drive shaft for propelling the vehicle. The primary battery (18) is disconnected from the main electrical system of the gasoline engine (10). A rechargeable battery (26) that can be charged via alternating outlet or solar energy is provided. The rechargeable battery is connected to the main electrical system (12) of the engine. The main electrical system of the engine is operated with the rechargeable battery. The voltage level of the rechargeable battery is measured. An electronic controller (28) is provided.    USE - A method of converting an existing vehicle into a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a structure that facilitates conversion of a conventional vehicle to hybrid vehicle. It reduces investment cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of components of a hybrid vehicle.    Gasoline engine (10)    Main electrical system (12)    Primary battery (18)    Electric motor (24)    Rechargeable battery (26)    Controller (28)
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic control circuit with two or more thermoelectric chips, which are being allocated with a layer of silicon in the lower side of the insole. The layer of silicon receives heat and provides the insole that warms the feet. The system is powered by rechargeable batteries or fuel cell.    USE - Electronic heating system for insole.    ADVANTAGE - The system is powered by rechargeable batteries or fuel cell and thus enables to provide an efficient heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electronic heating system.
NOVELTY - The water measuring device (100) has a channel provided in the permanent magnet (113), through which water is passed. A membrane (115) is provided in parallel with the flow-path formation surface of permanent magnet.    USE - Water measuring device for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of water in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is calculated reliably using nuclear-magnetic resonance (NMR) method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the water measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water measuring device (100)    Modulator (104)    Phase detector (110)    Permanent magnet (113)    Membrane (115)
NOVELTY - The determination method involves extrapolating the battery voltage sampled during relaxation after charge or discharge process in order to determine the electromotive force (EMF) of a battery, such that extrapolation is performed based on a extrapolation model using only variables sampled during the relaxation process. The state-of-charge (SoC) of the battery is derived from the EMF by using a predetermined relation between the EMF and state-of-charge (SoC).    USE - Method for determining state-of-charge (SoC) of battery used for supplying power to portable electric device and electronic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, global positioning system (GPS) device, or shaver. Can also be used in traction battery of electrically driven vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate and reliable SoC indication to the user, thus ensuring use of all available battery capacity. Prevents unnecessary battery recharging which leads to earlier battery wear-out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a SoC determination apparatus; and    (2) a battery charge apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the SoC determination procedure.
NOVELTY - An article comprises an electroconductive substrate (10) and a coating layer (11). The coating layer has pores (12) partially filled with a material comprising an electrically non-conductive polymerized material (15) formed by polymerization of inherently conductive monomers (14).    USE - Article is used for offshore applications.    ADVANTAGE - The article has excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for sealing pores of coating layer deposited on electroconductive substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the process of filling of pores in the coating.    Electroconductive substrate (10)    Coating layer (11)    Pore (12)    Channel (13)    Conductive monomers (14)    Electrically non-conductive polymerized material (15)
NOVELTY - A diesel engine (14) or other suitable engine coupled to an electric generator (16) powers a dozer or other track-type machine (10). An electric motor (18) is coupled to the electric generator. The electric motor powers the ground engaging tracks. A controller (36) coordinates operation of the engine, the electric generator, the electric motor and a battery. Controller diverts a portion of energy stored by the battery to the electric motor. The demand for power on the engine is partially offset by the energy stored in the battery in response to an increase in demand for power by the machine.    USE - A system for storing and recovering energy associated with a machine. Uses include but are not limited to a track-type tractor (e.g., a dozer), a track-type loader, a hydraulic excavator, an agricultural tractor, a skid-steer loader, a pipe layer, a track-type skidder (e.g. a forestry skidder), or another machine having ground engaging tracks powered by a diesel engine, a gasoline engine, a natural gas engine, a gas-turbine engine, or any other engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a hybrid machine such as a track-type tractor (e.g., a dozer), a track-type loader, a hydraulic excavator, an agricultural tractor, a skid-steer loader, a pipe layer, a track-type skidder (e.g., a forestry skidder), or another machine having ground engaging tracks powered by an electric motor combined with a diesel engine, a gasoline engine, a natural gas engine, a gas-turbine engine, or any other engine. It reduces exhaust emissions and increases the fuel efficiency. It reduces fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a machine having an electric powertrain.    Track-type machine (10)    Diesel engine (14)    Electric generator (16)    Electric motor (18)    Controller (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate through porous insulating layer and forming current collecting boards (10,11) with protrusion (12). The protrusion is heated locally to bond the end portions (1a,2a) of electrode plates and current collecting boards, while making the end portion of electrode plates to contact the major surface of current collecting boards. The end portion of electrode plates is welded to the current collecting boards by molten structure obtained by melting the protrusion.    USE - Manufacturing method of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen storage battery for use as power supply for driving power tool and electric vehicle, and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The edge portions of positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate is welded uniformly and rapidly by simple process. Hence the secondary battery suitable for heavy-current discharge is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the current-collection structure of secondary battery.    End portion of positive electrode plate (1a)    End portion of negative electrode plate (2a)    Positive-electrode current-collecting board (10)    Negative-electrode current-collecting board (11)    Protrusion (12)
NOVELTY - In a hydrogen (H2) generator with separate first and second zones, respectively containing an alloy (I) and a liquid or gaseous phase (II) forming H2 on contact with (II) ((II) being transportable to (I) or vice versa), (I) consists of an alloy of (a) alkali(ne earth) metal(s) with (b) one or more of Group III, IV or V non-transition metals, Group I or II transition metals, iron and nickel. Lithium-aluminum and binary alkali metal-silicon alloys are excluded.    USE - For generating H2, specifically for use in fuel cells, especially for portable electronic devices (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Slow, complete release of H2 on contact of (I) with (II) (without the need for catalysts or heating) is ensured by use of the specific alloys (I). The very rapid, highly exothermic release of H2 from pure alkali(ne earth) metals is avoided, thus eliminating spontaneous ignition risks and allowing safe operation. H2 is produced in an appropriate rate for use in a fuel cell, and the rate is controllable by adjusting the amount of the alloying metal (b). The whole hydrogen producing capacity of (I) is utilized. The alloys (I) are hard, brittle and easy to process, specifically to produce a powder of specific grain size by milling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell for portable electronic devices, including a hydrogen generator as above; and    (2) the use of the specifically alloys (I) for generating H2 in and/or for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation for decomposition of the sodium lead alloy with water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has fuel cell stack (51) pinchingly supported by pair of end-plates (52) and arranged to lamination direction of the cell , for generating electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidation gas. A vapor-liquid separation device (35) fixed to the end plate, isolates the gas-liquid of the off gas discharged from the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for moving objects such as fuel cell electric vehicle, aircraft, ship, electric train, walking robot. Can also be used for building such as house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By fixing the vapor-liquid separation device to the end-plate, the exhaust heat of the fuel cell stack can be used effectively and hence the vapor-liquid separation device can be heated favorably. Thus the freezing of the water content inside the vapor-liquid separation device is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and a front view of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vapor-liquid separation device (35)    Circulation pump (38)    Fuel cell stack (51)    End plate (52)    Discharge flowpath (55)
NOVELTY - The battery has non-aqueous electrolyte containing vinylene carbonate. A film is coated on surface of negative electrode so that the battery is used in region of negative electrode electric potential nobler than 0.8V with respect to lithium electric potential.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for vehicle mounted motive power such as electric power storage plant and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The gas is not produced during storage at high temperature so that influence of swelling of cell by gas evolution, is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode layer of metal thin film is formed on a negative electrode collector. The negative electrode layer is dried in an inert-gas atmosphere after removing the oxide film on its surface. The dried negative electrode layer is cooled in the inert-gas atmosphere. The cooled negative electrode layer is conveyed to an assembly operation area. A non-aqueous secondary battery is assembled in inert-gas atmosphere using the conveyed negative electrode layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of non-aqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, personal computer (PC), mobile phone, electric vehicle, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging efficiency of battery is improved. A high capacitance battery is provided, while suppressing the formation of oxide film on the surface of negative electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of non-aqueous secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The material (10) has metallic portion (1) that is formed of tin or silicon, is formed on surface of negative electrode collector (2). The film thickness of metallic portion is 0-0.05 mm.    USE - Negative electrode active material e.g. for lithium secondary battery. Can also be used in personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material which is suitable for quick charge, is obtained by making the film thickness of metallic portion less than specific value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode active material manufacturing method; and    (2) negative electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of negative electrode active material.    Metallic portion (1)    Negative electrode collector (2)    Negative electrode active material (10)
NOVELTY - The system has control unit (23) that specifies specified drive quantity (AA) for drive device (21). A limiting unit limits drive quantity to drive device, after the start of power generation by fuel cell (11) when drive request is inputted during low efficient drive period.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle. Can also be used in ships, submarines, aircrafts, spacecrafts and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving status is changed smoothly even when power supply to drive device is changed from state of using single electric storage device to state of using both fuel cell and electric storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principal block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (11)    Electric storage device (12)    Drive device (21)    Specified drive quantity calculating unit (22)    Control unit (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a diode (17) which is turned ON and OFF, based on the direction of the electric current flowing through an electrical-storage unit (1) and voltage at the junction point of a capacitor (11) and a resistor (13). The capacitor and resistor is connected in series with the electrical-storage unit and diode. The internal resistance value of the electrical-storage unit is calculated based on the peak value of a voltage hold circuit (19) and an electric current hold circuit (16).    USE - Electrical-storage apparatus for use in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in auxiliary power supply and emergency use backup power supply for vehicle braking system, idling stop system, electric power steering system, electrically-driven turbo system, electrical hydraulic control system, etc., used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and degradation determination of the electrical-storage apparatus are improved by calculating the internal resistance value of the electrical-storage unit accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electrical-storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical-storage unit (1)    Electrical-storage apparatus (10)    Capacitor (11)    Resistor (13)    Electric current hold circuit (16)    Diode (17)    Voltage hold circuit (19)
NOVELTY - An evaluation unit (32) collects the data indicating the voltage, charge current and temperature of secondary battery during charging the battery from charging station (30). The degradation state of battery is evaluated using the collected data and evaluation data acquired from the server (40).    USE - Evaluation system of degradation of secondary battery of vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation state of secondary battery is reliably and correctly evaluated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery degradation evaluation method;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) recorded medium storing degradation evaluation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of secondary battery degradation evaluation system.    Vehicle (10)    Cable (20)    Charging station (30)    Evaluation unit (32)    Current sensor (34)    Voltage sensor (36)    Server (40)
NOVELTY - A battery ECU (14) calculates an amount of decrease in voltage across a battery (10) e.g. lithium ion battery or electric double layer capacitor as vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle operates. The battery ECU increases target state of charge when decreased voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold. The decreased voltage value is normally lower than a reference voltage value of battery or electric double layer capacitor by a calculated voltage decrease amount. The battery ECU decreases the target state of charge if decreased voltage value exceeds the threshold.    USE - Battery control apparatus for regulating a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, NiMH battery, or an electric double layer capacitor mounted on a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sets low target state of charge so as to retard deterioration rate and prolong lifetime of a battery or electric double layer capacitor. Reduces size of battery or electric double layer capacitor, thus reducing size of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a controlling method of a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery, or electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the overall configuration of battery control apparatus.    Battery (10)    Voltage sensor (12)    Battery ECU (14)    Memory (15)    Current sensor (16)
NOVELTY - Biomass is treated by catalytic cracking with fluid catalytic cracking apparatus, which has reaction zone, separation zone, stripping zone and regeneration zone. Raw material oil-containing biomass is treated with catalyst containing ultra-stable Y zeolite in reaction zone, at preset conditions. Then, catalyst is processed in regeneration zone at preset conditions. Thus, processing of biomass is enabled.    USE - Processing of biomass used for producing fuel of fuel cell, gasoline, diesel fuel, liquefied petroleum gas and synthetic resin (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biomass is efficiently and steadily processed. Discharge amount of carbon dioxide, when combusting synthetic resin, is reduced based on environmental regulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Biomass is treated by catalytic cracking with fluid catalytic cracking apparatus, which has reaction zone, separation zone, stripping zone and regeneration zone. Raw material oil-containing biomass is treated with catalyst containing ultra-stable Y zeolite (10-50 mass%) in reaction zone, at outlet temperature of 580-680degrees C, catalyst/oil ratio of 10 wt/wt, reaction pressure of 1-3 kg/cm2G, and raw oil/catalyst contact time of 0.1-1 seconds. Then, catalyst is processed in regeneration zone at temperature of 640-720degrees C, pressure of 1-3 kg/cm2G, and oxygen concentration of 0-3 mol% in waste gas at exit of regeneration zone. Thus, processing of biomass is enabled.
NOVELTY - Transforming expanded polystyrene into sulfonated polystyrene ionomers (SPS), neutralized with different ions of interest, ranked in the periodic table (MSPS), involves maintaining acetyl sulfate derived from a mixture of 1-2 dichloroethane + acetic anhydride at a temperature below 10degrees C and then adding a given amount of sulfuric acid to the mixture to form a solution; and dissolving expanded polystyrene in 1-2 dichloroethane at 40-60degrees C by adding the expanded polystyrene in this solution until standard viscosity of commercial polystyrene is obtained.    USE - For transforming expanded polystyrene into sulfonated polystyrene ionomers (SPS), neutralized with different ions of interest, ranked in the periodic table (MSPS), useful in several technologies, either in gel, solid or liquid state, such as compatibilizing agent in polymer areas, composites, additive in mortars and concrete; lubricant; propellant material in permselective membrane technologies used in biomedicine and fuel cells, such as hydrogen among others; and as constituent in paints (claimed); in industrial packaging, conservation of food products, protection for equipments, consumables, materials for building construction, and thermal isolation; in the generation of electric or thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides sulfonated polystyrene ionomer of improved quality in an economic and cost-effective manner. The expanded polystyrene is chemically inert and not biodegradable and is reusable.
NOVELTY - The separator (4) has a pre-form comprising a sheet (14A) formed using raw material of fiber filler added to expanded graphite. The fiber filler is interposed between a pair of another sheet (14B) that comprises graphite coated with phenolic resin, for painting graphite to the thermosetting resin.    USE - For fuel cells e.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A pre-form excellent in mechanical, flexibility, gas impermeable property and electrical property is obtained. The variation in characteristics such as specific resistance value is reduced. The thermosetting resin is interposed between the pairs of sheet of phenol resin by condensation and polymerization, thus manufacturing cost of separator is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram indicating the manufacturing process of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separator (4)    Hole (6)    Oxidation gas pores (8,9)    Rib (11)    Sheets (14A,14B)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has hydrogen and oxygen channel that are separated from each other. The hydrogen communication passage (13a) that communicates with hydrogen flow channel and hydrogen water manifold (15a).    USE - Separating plate for fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conduction of the electrolyte portion is reduced and differential pressure generated from the fuel cell stack is minimized reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling separation plate.    Hydrogen communication passage (13a)    Hydrogen water manifold (15a)    Connection hole (17a)    Adhesive groove (21)
NOVELTY - The receiving recesses (12) are formed at regular intervals on the module support portion (11,11a,11b) where the battery modules (10) are provided. The module support portions support both end portions or a front end portion, a middle portion and a rear end portion of the battery module. The area of the module support portion is decreased toward the downstream of cooling air so that a contact area between the battery module and cooling air becomes larger from the upstream to the downstream of cooling air.    USE - Holder for battery module of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains a temperature difference between battery modules below a specific value. Reduces the cost and power consumption remarkably while prolonging the lifetime of battery modules and preventing fluctuations of lifetime of the battery modules. Ensures downsizing, light-weighting, low cost and power saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the holder for battery module.    Battery module (10)    Module support portion (11,11a,11b)    Receiving recess (12)    Through-hole (14)
NOVELTY - A housing (11) establishes a cooling air inlet (13) and a cooling air outlet (14) on both sides to cool the battery modules (10). The terminal receiving recesses (12) are formed on the front and rear ends of the housing to support ends of the battery modules. The battery modules are accommodated and arranged horizontally in the housing.    USE - Holder for battery module used in power supply mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost since the die for manufacturing the housing requires a single shape. Enables misassembly of the anode/cathode to be checked by the terminal receiving grooves coinciding with the terminals of the anode/cathode at an early stage of process, thus eliminating the amendment process. Reduces vibration and impact of battery module since a rubber material is established on the module support groove. Improves and simplifies assembly performance of the battery modules. Enables the housings in which the battery modules are mounted to be stacked as much as necessary, thus facilitating the assembly process. Reduces the part cost for the end plate and die cost since the busbar for electrically connecting the battery modules is inserted in the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a holder for battery module.    Battery module (10)    Housing (11)    Terminal receiving recess (12)    Cooling air inlet (13)    Cooling air outlet (14)
NOVELTY - The power converter system (10) includes an energy source (12) which operates as a current limited source, and a DC/DC converter (14). The DC/DC converter receives current from the energy source, and comprises a normally-on switch (15) e.g. junction field effect transistor, depletion mode MOSFET. Preferably, the energy source comprises a photovoltaic energy source or a fuel cell.    USE - Power converter system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the efficiency of DC/DC converter, or increases the efficiency of each stage of photovoltaic inverter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of power converter system.    Power converter system (10)    Current limited energy source (12)    DC/DC converter (14)    Normally-on switch (15)    DC link (16)
NOVELTY - The electrical array has a two-pole device (600) with terminations of alternating polarity, where the terminations are arranged in predetermined number of columns and rows. A circuit trace (601) on which the two pole device is mounted, comprises terminations in a grid of L columns and K rows, where the terminations are of alternating polarity except at the predetermined columnwise terminals which have the same polarity with respect to the device and the circuit.    USE - Electrical array for two-pole electrical device e.g. capacitor. Can also be used in electrical components such as varistors for use in medical equipment and device, weapon system, computer and peripheral equipment, automotive application and motor application.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated design with respect to the capacitor and circuit board can be achieved along with reduction in size and avoiding electrical shorting using easy manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical component array; and    (2) capacitor array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the grid array for mounting capacitor.    Two-pole device (600)    Circuit trace (601)
NOVELTY - Stations (155), circumferentially disposed around a central axis (X), individually include a moving unit that moves one target object (211) in a corresponding radial direction relative to the central axis such that the corresponding target object intersects a corresponding portion of a circular scan path (SP). A laser scanning mechanism (120) includes a rotating member (121) that rotates around the central axis. An optical system is fixedly mounted on the rotating member such that input laser beam pulses (LB1) are redirected from the central axis to the circular scan path.    USE - Multi-station laser ablation apparatus for simultaneously micro-machining multiple targets during production of photovoltaic cells used in organic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces effect of carrier recombination at metal semiconductor interface in localized contacts. Reduces complexity and manufacturing cost of photovoltaic cells. Improves operating efficiency, robustness and reliability of photovoltaic devices. Facilitates high volume production of photovoltaic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic device producing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of a multiple station laser ablation apparatus.    Laser scanning mechanism (120)    Rotating member (121)    Stations (155)    Target object (211)    Input laser beam pulses (LB1)    Circular scan path (SP)    Central axis (X)
NOVELTY - The method involves decreasing a yield stress of a slurry containing an active material i.e. lithium-titanium oxide, to two-thirds or less. The slurry is applied to a current collector, where the yield stress of the slurry is reduced to two- thirds or less by passing the slurry through a yield stress regulator. The slurry is provided with a viscosity of 1000 mega Pascal second or more and 100000 mega Pascal second or less after the yield stress is reduced to two-thirds or less.    USE - Method for producing an electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery that is used as a power source for a hybrid electric vehicle e.g. motor cycle and four-wheeled vehicle, and as an accumulator for a generator using natural energy such as solar light and wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces the electrode with reduced value of the flatness evaluation, thus enabling the production of a battery with a high capacity maintenance ratio and long battery life even if charge-discharge operations are carried out under a large current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional schematic view of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Outer package member (21)    Coiled electrode group (22)    Band-shaped positive electrode terminal (26)    Band-shaped negative electrode terminal (27)
NOVELTY - A battery (140) is partially charged with known state of charge (SOC) by applying constant current. An open circuit battery voltage is measured before and after partial charging. An SOC battery value corresponding to measured open circuit voltage is determined. Charge energy is correlated with change in the SOC to determine full capacity of the battery in which it is the energy required for charging at constant current until voltage across battery reaches predetermined value. The change in SOC is the difference in SOC value before and after partial charge.    USE - A method for determining full capacity of a lithium (Li)-ion battery (claimed). The lithium ion batteries can be used in medical devices, aerospace, electronics, radio and cellular telecommunication networks, satellites, electric and hybrid vehicles, and other similar applications.    ADVANTAGE - The need for manual intervention to remove the battery and perform a test which actually drains the battery power to confirm that the capacity required is eliminated. As a result, an automatic test that provides more timely information on battery capacity and reduced system maintenance is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) method of predicting end of life of a lithium-ion battery;    (2) system for predicting end of life of a lithium-ion battery;    (3) computer readable medium    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a system for determining capacity and predicting end of life of a lithium ion battery.    Power supply (125)    Electronic load (126)    Current sensor (130)    Voltage sensor (131)    Battery (140)
NOVELTY - The system has an electricity generating device (120) positioned on a wheel e.g. truck tire, and a fixed conducting rod in electrical contact with a rotatable conducting rod. An electrical wire (125) is in electrical contact with the fixed conducting rod and is electrically connected to an electrical component. The wheel is rotated about an axis, and a translatable magnet e.g. ferrite magnet, is laterally translated within a housing and passed through an axial bore of a wire coil to generate an electric current for operating the electrical component.    USE - Electricity generating wheel system for capturing generated electromagnetic energy produced by rotation of a wheel e.g. hybrid car tire, truck tire, motorcycle tire, moped tire, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tire, bicycle tire, sprocket, axle wheel, propeller wheel, windmill, fan wheel, waterwheel and paddle-wheel (all claimed) for generating electricity used by a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively captures the generated electromagnetic energy produced by rotation of the wheel e.g. hybrid car tire, truck tire and motorcycle tire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electricity generating wheel.    Electricity generating wheel (100)    Rim (110)    Electricity generating device (120)    Electrical wire (125)    Hub (130)
NOVELTY - The system has a sensing unit (10) for measuring battery current, battery voltage and battery temperature. A micro-control unit (MCU) (20) is provided for determining a state-of-charge (SOC) reset point based on the measured battery current and voltage, where the system determines a battery overcharge state based on a current integration result after the SOC reset point. A full charge determining unit receives the present current integration value, and integrates the current using the measured battery current.    USE - Battery management system for use in a vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicles such as gasoline electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently measures the voltage and the current of the battery pack, thus efficiently managing charge and discharge operations of a battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery management system (BMS).    Sensing unit (10)    Micro-control unit (20)    Internal power supplier (30)    Storage unit (50)    Communication unit (60)
NOVELTY - The pressure relief valve assembly (54) has a valve (62) cooperated with the valve housing (80) to provide venting of fluid from the anode side or cathode side. A coolant system of fuel cell militates against over pressurization of fuel cell stack assembly.    USE - Pressure relief valve assembly for fuel cell stack (claimed) in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of fuel is prevented such that the efficiency of fuel cell assembly operation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the pressure relief valve assembly.    Insulation end plate (16)    Pressure relief valve assembly (54)    Valve (62)    Valve housing (80)    Threaded fastener (83)
NOVELTY - The pack has a tube shaped connector (20) located between two batteries (10) for coupling the battery pack. The side wall of the connector extends towards the first battery and has an inner diameter larger than the outer diameter at the end portion of the first battery. An end portion of the connector is inserted to interior of the side wall of connector in a non-contact state and the connector bottom portion is welded to both batteries.    USE - Secondary battery pack for electric motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the connector is simplified. The heat deterioration of the batteries is prevented effectively, as the batteries are thermally influenced when the connector is welded to the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery pack manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery pack.    Batteries (10)    Protruded electrode (13)    Groove (15)    Connector (20)    Insulation ring (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves thermally coupling a coolant loop (102) to a battery module, and thermally coupling a coolant loop (104) to a heat exchanger. An interface is provided in close proximity to the coolant loop (104), and transfers heat generated by an internal combustion engine of a vehicle to the heat exchanger via the coolant loop (104). Preheating of the battery module is performed, and a passenger cabin of the vehicle is heated. Sensible heat or latent heat of fusion of the material is increased from one thermal state to another thermal state using the heat.    USE - Thermal management method for a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits thermal management in varied climatic conditions while minimizing temperature excursions outside a desired temperature range with desired and reliable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal management system.    Thermal management system (100)    Coolant loop (102, 104)    Heat exchangers (106, 116)    Battery (110)    Radiator (120)
NOVELTY - The electrode material contains an electrode active material comprising a clay material (5 wt.% or less) such as smectite, bentonite, laponite, hectorite, gibbsite, chlorite, kaolinite, halloysite, pyrophylite-talc, montmorillonite, vermiculite, illite, mica and/or brittle mica with respect to total weight of the electrode material.    USE - Electrode material is used for electrochemical cell such as capacitor and secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery used as unit cell in high-output and high-capacity battery pack (all claimed) for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has excellent mechanical strength. The electrode formed using the electrode material has excellent impregnation ability and wettability. The battery formed using the electrode material has excellent stability, life characteristics and rate characteristics.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (30) comprises a connection plate (40) which is a stacked metal plate obtained by stacking two kinds of metal plates for electrically connecting multiple unit batteries (20). A binary alloy is formed between the metal plates adjacent to each other at connection portions connected to unit batteries by welding.    USE - Assembled battery comprising four flat cylindrical lithium ion batteries. Uses include but are not limited to notebook type personal computer, mobile video camera, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the assembled battery and the electric resistance can be reduced by stacking two kinds of the metal plates. The contact resistance between the metal plates at the connection portions is reduced and the output density of the assembled battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the unit batteries.    Unit batteries (20)    Assembled battery (30)    Connection plate (40)
NOVELTY - The battery module (10) has several unit batteries (11), each unit battery having a terminal (14,15) with a longitudinal axis and a terminal contact portion. An electrically conductive adaptor (20) connects the terminals of adjacent unit batteries. The terminal contact portion has a contact surface coupled to the adaptor contact surface, in which the contact surfaces of the terminal contact portion and the adaptor are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the terminal.    USE - Battery module for prismatic secondary battery used in portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, and for driving motors used in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the connection between the electrically conductive adaptor and the terminal, is improved, resulting in improved performance of the battery module and reduced coupling defect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Unit battery (11)    Positive terminal (14)    Negative terminal (15)    Electrically conductive adaptor (20)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a storage device to discharge the stored hydrogen gas. A fuel cell is supplied to discharged gas so as to generate electric power and a bypass passage (405) is provided to connect outlet of storage device with inlet of fuel cell. A pressure reducing valve (404) reduces pressure of gas and a relief valve (416) is provided to permit and inhibit the flow of gas, such that the relief valve is opened to discharge the gas, when pressure of gas in the passage between pressure reducing valve and inlet of fuel cell is higher than reference pressure.    USE - On-board fuel cell system for motor vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The flow rate of the hydrogen gas supplied to the fuel cell is increased and hence the output voltage of the fuel cell is increased to desired level within a short time. The discharge of hydrogen gas of high concentration is avoided, thus assuring high degree of safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the on-board fuel cell system.    Pressure reducing valve (404)    Bypass passage (405)    Relief valve (416)    Compressor (504)    Humidifier (506)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage detecting unit (116) comprising a 3-contact relay (113) to transmit an input voltage from one cell relay when one of cell relays (111-1-111-40) is turned on, and to store a voltage corresponding to the input voltage transmitted through the 3-contact relay, where another voltage corresponding to the former voltage is generated. A main control unit (MCU) calculates an effective gain in correspondence ratio of the latter voltage to the input voltage, and controls the 3-contact relay.    USE - Battery management system for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables to determine abnormalities in a battery voltage detection circuit, with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a sensing unit and a voltage detecting unit.    Capacitor (C1)    Cell relays (111-1-111-40)    Auxiliary power unit (112)    3-contact relay (113)    Control relay (114)    Voltage detecting unit (116)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a bearing component (42) coupled to a frame, and another bearing component (44) rotatably coupled to the bearing component (42). A stator is coupled to the bearing component (42) and a rotor (64) is coupled to the bearing component (44) such that rotation of the rotor relative to the stator causes the bearing component (44) to rotate relative to the bearing component (42). A brake mechanism is coupled to the bearing component (44) and is positioned between a motor and the frame to slow the rotation of the bearing component (44) and the rotor.    USE - Wheel assembly for a frame of a vehicle e.g. automobile, fuel vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle, sedan, wagon, truck, or a sport utility vehicle (SUV), and flex fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly increases the mechanical efficiency of the vehicle, and reduces the components and complexity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a wheel assembly.    Bearing components (42, 44)    Arm (54)    Housing (60)    Rotor (64)    Inner wall (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining the bondable number, number of positive and negative electrode current collection tabs (7,8), and bonding condition simultaneously. The bonding positions of current collection tabs which are not exceeding the bondable number are displaced in the direction of drawing out the positive or negative electrode current collection table, or in the direction on surface of positive or negative lead terminals (9,10). The groups of positive and negative electrode current collection tabs are collectively bonded based on the bonding condition.    USE - Method for producing stacked lithium-ion battery used in portable telephone, digital camera, electric bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The number of current collection tabs is increased without requiring optimum welding condition such that the current collection tabs is welded stably without cutting and breaking the current collection tabs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the stacked lithium-ion battery.    Separator (5)    Positive electrode current collection tab (7)    Negative electrode current collection tab (8)    Positive electrode lead terminal (9)    Negative electrode lead terminal (10)
NOVELTY - An anode circuit board (10) has anode wiring (104) electrically connected to anode current collector circuits (100) and anode pad (102) at board edge. A cathode circuit board (12) has cathode wirings (124) connected to cathode current collector circuits (120) and cathode pads (122). A membrane electrode assembly (14) is sandwiched between corresponding anode and cathode current collector circuits. A U-shaped connection terminal (16) is directly spot-welded and fixed to the paired anode pad and cathode pad without solder welding.    USE - Plate-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to membrane electrode assembly during series/parallel connection operation for each membrane electrode assembly. The productivity can be increased while ensuring quality of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded view of the fuel cell.    Anode circuit board (10)    Cathode circuit board (12)    Membrane electrode assembly (14)    U-shaped connection terminal (16)    Anode current collector circuit (100)    Anode pad (102)    Anode wiring (104)    Cathode current collector circuit (120)    Cathode pad (122)    Cathode wiring (124)
NOVELTY - A portable housing (112) having a modular shell interfaced on a foundation (113) facilitates transportation of power generation system (110). A power generator (114) within portable housing collects fuel associated with a methane fuel source (101), and converts it into electrical energy. A sensing device coupled to fuel source monitors a fuel level, and provides data indicating fuel level to a management console (130). A controller coupled to power generator monitors the consumed amount of fuel, and provides data indicative of consumed amount to management console.    USE - Modular electric power generation system for modular power plant environment (claimed), for collecting methane gas from biogas sources such as landfills, waste treatment facilities, marshes and agricultural waste facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The net global warming potential (GWP) of gases emitted into environment can be reduced, so that the organizations are enabled to reduce the carbon dioxide equivalent emissions associated with their power generation operations. The cost of fuel is reduced and power generation efficiency is improved. The power generation system can also be deployed in extremely remote areas where refined sources of fuel are not available.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of operating modular power plant environment; and    (2) modular power plant environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the modular power plant environment.    Methane fuel source (101)    Power generation system (110)    Portable housing (112)    Foundation (113)    Power generator (114)    Management console (130)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery cooled with a heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) module air flow. An evaporator cools air when a refrigerant system is cooling a vehicle interior to cold temperature to increase heat transfer to the liquid cooled battery modules, where the outside air cools a battery pack when the vehicle is in a hot soak.    USE - Liquid battery thermal management system for use with heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) module in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases battery performance and battery life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a liquid battery thermal management system.
NOVELTY - The mass increases heat pump run time before a heat exchanger freezes. The heat generated or residual heat in the system due to components is in a run state. The function of mass is accomplished by including a refrigerant to liquid heat exchanger in an engine or fuel cell coolant loop. The mass captures waste heat.    USE - Radiator, engine and coolant mass for use as a heat sink for a heat pump system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mass extends the heat pump run time by increasing the time before the heat exchanger freezes. The heat generated or residual heat in the system increases the heat pump coefficient of performance. The mass improves the heat pump coefficient of performance, reduces energy consumption, increases heat pump capacity, and reduces the time to comfort. The mass increases the comfort even when engine coolant temperatures are insufficient to provide required duct discharge temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a heat exchanger located in line from engine to radiator.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for charging a capacitor of a regenerative inverter in a subway substation is provided to drive the regenerative inverter, even when no power is supplied from a DC source line, by forming a pre-charge circuit at both sides of an AC source line and a DC source line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A DC capacitor(14) is arranged at a DC input side of a power converter(12), which converts regenerated energy from a DC source line to an AC voltage. A reactor(26) is connected to a 3-phase AC output side. A DC main switch(30) is connected between the DC capacitor and the DC source line. A DC auxiliary switch(32) is series-connected to the main switch. A resistor(34) is parallel-connected to the main switch. An AC main switch(36) and an AC auxiliary switch are series-connected to the reactor and the resistor, respectively. The DC capacitor is charged by the power from the DC source line or the AC source line.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An apparatus for managing heat in hybrid electric vehicles is provided to maintain optimally cooling efficiency on a battery and a motor controller by controlling rotation of a cooling fan based on the temperature of the battery and motor controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for managing heat in hybrid electric vehicles includes a battery tray(2), an inlet duct(3), a cooling duct(4), a branch duct(8), first and second air dampers(9,10), and a controller(11). The battery tray includes a battery(1) for supplying high voltage. The inlet duct, which is connected to the battery tray, forms an air flow path for sucking air from outside. The cooling duct cools an MCU(Micro Controller Unit)(6) such as an electric motor controller using the air from the battery tray. The branch duct forms a flow tunnel by connecting the inlet and cooling ducts. The first and second air dampers are formed in the inlet and cooling ducts to be switched air paths. The controller controls the rotation speed of a cooling fan(7), which is used for exhausting air through the cooling duct via the battery tray, based on the temperature of the battery and MCU.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A wind power generator for a vehicle is provided to utilize wind energy maximally while driving a car by collecting and compressing wind with a collecting device installed in a wind direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a wind power generator for a vehicle, a collecting device comprises a front collecting device(31) is installed from the center to the left end of the front side of a rotating body in the direction of wind, and a side collecting device(32) is installed from the center to the rear end of the left side of the rotating body, while the right side and the rear is closed for the rotating body to avoid wind resistance. The rotating body is installed in the center of the collecting device with a wind compressing device(42) and multi-step fixed blades(43) to guide wind direction to the fixed blades. An upper and a lower noise protection devices(200,201) are installed when a wind power generator(300) is attached, to shut off noise at high speed.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A supplementary power generator is provided for reducing fuel consumption of a vehicle or a train by generating power with utilizing waves in a water tank generated during acceleration and deceleration of a vehicle or a train.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A supplementary power generator utilizing wave energy includes a container(8) which has a V-shaped space filled with water and connecting links at the bottom of the container; a first rack gear which is connected to the link and travels along a first guide rail to rotate a first pinion gear; a second pinion gear which has bigger diameter than the first pinion gear on a same shaft and travels to drive a power transmission member(16) through wire; a power transmission member which allows a first drum and a second drum to rotate only one direction; the wire which drives the first drum and the second drum, which is connected to top surface of the second rack gear, which is wrapped on a first drum, which is wound around pulleys connected through a spring on a frame, which is wound around the second drum, and which is wound around a slide while the other end is attached to a second rack gear; a power generation device(40) composed of compressor(24) and a unidirectional clutch by connecting the compressor to a unidirectional clutch at one end of the shaft. The compressed air is stored in an air tank(26) to inject at the time of acceleration.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A bicycle using regeneration energy is provided to conveniently ride up and down a slope by operating a deceleration motor with the regeneration energy charged from an alternative generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bicycle using regeneration energy includes a pair of alternative generators(10) and an additional chain(30). The alternative generators are attached to a frame(80) of the bicycle and a front wheel hock(70). An deceleration motor(50) is attached to a pair of large frank gears and the frame attached to the side surfaces of front/rear wheels. The additional chain is connected to the alternative generator. The frank gear rotates along with the generator when pedals are driven, to recharge the battery. Therefore, the bicycle uses the regeneration energy as power source of a deceleration motor.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A vehicle air purifier driven by a solar cell and an operation method thereof are provided to use power output from a solar cell for driving an air purifier without consuming output power of a vehicle and drive the air purifier by the power of the vehicle when the whether is not good for generating sufficient power from the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vehicle air purifier driven by a solar cell includes a solar cell(10) mounted to a center pad or a windshield of a vehicle for generating power by solar light, an ammeter(20) for measuring a current amount output from the solar cell and outputting a corresponding signal, and a control part(30) comparing the output current amount of the solar cell with a required current amount of an air purifier(80) and outputting a control signal according to the comparison result, and a relay part(40) controlling power supply for the air purifier according to the control signal of the control part. The solar cell is preferably mounted on a case of the air purifier. An auxiliary ammeter(70) measures a current amount output from a vehicle battery(60) and outputs a corresponding signal to the control part. The relay part has a first relay(40A) for controlling power supply from the solar cell to the air purifier, and a second relay(40B) for controlling power supply from a cigar jack of the vehicle to the air purifier.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A power generator is provided to collect electrical energy into a power collector plate and use the collected energy as a vehicle battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generator includes a plurality of generator units attached to driving wheels of a vehicle, and a power collector plate for collecting power generated from the generator units. Thus-collected power is used as a vehicle battery or dispensed to home through a wire.Image 0/0
NOVELTY - A method for controlling speed of a blower motor for battery voltage of an automatic temperature controller for a vehicle is provided to offer regular airflow regardless of voltage changes by classifying input battery voltage and varying PWM of a switching element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for controlling speed of a blower motor for battery voltage of an automatic temperature controller for a vehicle comprises the steps: detecting battery voltage inputted to the vehicle(S11); classifying detected battery voltage for each level(S12); varying width of switching element PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) of the blower motor according to the classified battery voltage(S13); and driving the blower motor considering varied PWM width(S14).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power apparatus of a bicycle is provided to apply power from a power generator to front and rear wheels, thereby accelerating a driving speed with small power at an uphill road as well as at a flat road.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An auxiliary power apparatus of a bicycle generates power from wind power during driving the bicycle. The auxiliary power apparatus is installed on one or both of a front and a rear wheels. The auxiliary power apparatus includes a power generator(3), a power transmission unit(4), a supporting unit(5), and a bevel gear. The power generator generates the power by rotating at a speed corresponding to the intensity of wind during the driving of the bicycle. The power transmission unit transmits the power from the power generator to the side of a boss by being coupled to a bottom portion of the power generator. The supporting unit is fixed on the axis of the wheels to support the power generator by being coupled to the bottom portion of the power transmission unit. The bevel gear allows the front and the rear wheels to be driven by the power transmitted by the power transmission unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A train powered by hydrogen fuel battery is provided to reduce pollution by decreasing generation of CO2 through the hydrogen fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A man or a luggage is loaded on a chassis(110). A driving vehicle(120) includes a driving motor for moving the chassis. A hydrogen fuel battery stack(130) supplies power to the driving motor. A hydrogen supply unit(140) supplies hydrogen to an anode of the hydrogen fuel battery stack. An oxygen supply unit(150) supplies oxygen to a cathode of the hydrogen fuel battery stack. A heat-water managing unit(170) manages the heat and water generated during an ionization process in the managed stack. The hydrogen supply unit is mounted on the chassis. The hydrogen supply unit includes a hydrogen recycling unit for reusing the hydrogen from the hydrogen fuel battery stack.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A power generating apparatus using a propeller shaft for an automobile is provided to improve rotating power of the propeller shaft and reduce the consumption of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generating apparatus using a propeller shaft for an automobile comprises an air tank(100) storing air introduced into an air inflow pipe(110) and discharging the air to an air discharge pipe(120). The air discharge pipe has a first valve body(210), which is connected to the air discharge pipe of the air tank and is provided with a first case(220). An air flow pipe(230) through which the air of the air tack flows is connected to the air tank on one side thereof and to one side of the first case on the other side thereof. A first cylinder(240) is provided with a first opening/closing recess(241) on one side of an outer circumference thereof, and is displaced in the first case by pressure of the air flowing into the air flow pipe, thereby opening/closing the inside of the first valve body. A supporting spring(250) transfers the first cylinder(240) with a constant pressure on the other side of the first cylinder, thereby closing the first valve body. A pressure sensitive opening/closing valve(200) is automatically opened when the air stored in the air tank is more than a predetermined pressure, and is automatically closed when the air stored in the air tank is less than a predetermined pressure.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for controlling an air supplying unit of a fuel cell system is provided to improve the dynamic response characteristics of a fuel cell system, thereby improving vehicle acceleration quality, and to realize excellent lifespan and efficiency of a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air supplying unit of a fuel cell system comprises: a main air supplying unit driven by a high-voltage power from a fuel cell stack(100) for supplying air to the fuel cell stack; a supplementary air supplying unit driven by a low-voltage power from a supplementary battery(150) for supplying air to the fuel cell stack; and an air supply control unit for generating signals by which each of the main air supplying unit and supplementary air supplying unit is controlled depending on the driving conditions of the fuel cell system. A method for controlling the air supplying unit comprises the steps of: (A) calculating a fuel cell output current command value(demand I_FC_cmd) including the sub-steps of (i) dividing the inverter input power command value(demand:P_INV_cmd) at the current time(t1) by the voltage(V_BUS) of a high-voltage main bus terminal at the past time(t0), subtracting the output current(I_HV_DCDC) of a high-voltage DC/DC converter at the past time(t0) from the resultant value, and multiplying the resultant value by a tuning gain(K), (ii) adding the fuel cell output current(I_FC) of the fuel cell at the past time(t0) and the output current(I_HV_DCDC) of a high-voltage DC/DC converter(160) at the past time(t0) to the value calculated from step (i), and (iii) subtracting the inverter input current(consumed current: I_INV) at the past time from the value calculated from step (ii); and (B) preliminarily carrying out control of the flow of the air supplying unit in the air supply controlling section based on the fuel cell output current command value calculated from step (A).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A detecting method of a relay state for a battery apparatus is provided to detect the state of relays in a battery pack by using the divided value of high voltage output through the relays connected to high voltage output stages, and to improve the stability of a relay state detecting apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A detecting method of a relay state for a battery apparatus includes the steps of: checking whether relay control is required or not(200); providing relay control signals to first and second relays and storing relay control information in a memory unit in case that the relay control is required(202); dividing high voltage output through the first and second relays and measuring the amplified voltage of the divided voltage(204); checking whether the measured voltage is within a normal range(206); storing relay normal operation state information in the memory unit and starting a normal operation procedure in case that the measured voltage is within the normal range(208,210); checking whether the measured voltage is less than the minimum set value of the normal range in case that the measured voltage is not within the normal range(212); and storing relay operation error information in the memory unit and informing a vehicle or battery control unit of the relay operation error through a communication module in case that the measured voltage is lower than the minimum set value(214).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A composite energy generating system is provided to utilize a part of electrical energy generated by operating a brown gas engine as power for a brown gas generator, and utilize exhaust gas from the brown gas engine and heat generated from a brown gas generator as high temperature water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite energy generating system includes a unit for cooling and storing brown gas; and an electrical energy generating unit for generating electrical energy from the brown gas stored in the unit for cooling and storing the brown gas. The composite energy generating system stores electrical energy generated from the electrical energy generating unit, and supplies electrical energy as power for a brown gas generator(10) such that the brown gas generator continuously generates brown gas.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A structure for coupling a bipolar plate of a fuel cell vehicle is provided to carry out automated and integral coupling work while maintaining air-tightness of a bipolar plate and preventing distortion of a bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A structure for coupling a bipolar plate of a fuel cell vehicle comprises: a clinching pressurizing member including an upper mold having a first punch protruding downwardly and formed along the edge thereof, and a lower edge with the same size as the upper mold, which has a second punch protruding upwardly and formed along the edge thereof; and a bipolar plate(200) formed of an upper plate and a lower plate to allow flow of air, hydrogen and cooling water and comprising a compound(10) applied onto the upper and lower plates for the purpose of air-tightness, and including clinching grooves(210) formed by the first and second punches along the edge while being disposed between the upper mold and the lower mold of the clinching pressurizing member.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An aromatic agent for vehicles is provided to improve an advertising effect by displaying an advertising text using the electric power, which is supplied from a cigar jack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic agent for vehicles includes a cigar jack connector(20), a body(40) and an aromatic member(50). The cigar jack connector is inserted into a cigar jack. The body includes a connector, which is rotatably coupled with a rear portion of the cigar jack connector using an axial pin(30). The aromatic member receives power from the cigar jack and emits an aromatic odor. An opening with a predetermined size is formed at a rear portion of the body. An advertising member(60) illuminates an advertising text through the opening, only when power is supplied from the cigar jack.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An apparatus for exhausting the battery harmful gas and dust of a hybrid electric vehicle is provided to prevent the additional heat build-up or ignition and to remove the harmful gas and duct generated from a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for exhausting the battery harmful gas and dust of a hybrid electric vehicle comprises an air conditioning device(10) which provides cooling air; a cooling air duct(31) which is connected with the cooling duct of a battery cooling system from the air conditioning device to guide the cooling air to the battery; a duct opening/closing unit(32) which is installed at the cooling air outlet part of the cooling air duct; an outlet duct which is connected with external vehicle from the cooling duct to exhaust the harmful gas and dust generated from a battery together with cooling water; a harmful gas and dust detection part(50) which is installed at the surroundings of the battery to detect the harmful gas and dust generated from a battery; and a control part(60) which operates and opens/closes the duct opening/closing unit according to the condition.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An apparatus for driving an engine is provided to prevent unstable operation of an engine driving unit due to the voltage of a battery during reset of a micro processor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for driving an engine includes a micro processor(13), a level detection unit(15), a hold timer(17), an output control unit(19), and an output driving unit(21). The micro processor operates by the output voltage of a regulator(11), and generates a control signal of a predetermined level for driving an engine driving unit. The level detection unit receives the control signal of the predetermined level from the micro processor, and outputs a control signal having a predetermined voltage. The hold timer outputs a start voltage supplied from an external source over a preset time in accordance with the control signal of the micro processor generated during reset of the micro processor. The output control unit generates a driving signal for controlling the engine driving unit in accordance with the output signal of the hold timer and the output signal of the level detection unit. The output driving unit outputs a predetermined voltage in accordance with the driving signal output from the output control unit, and provides the voltage to the engine driving unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for improving the performance of hybrid electric vehicle is provided to enlarge the capacity of battery by developing battery control system, thereby increasing the speed limit of the vehicle at EV mode and Boost time during high speed driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for improving the performance of hybrid electric vehicle equipped with a master battery module for the electric vehicle mode comprises the steps of: sensing a slave battery additionally equipped with the master battery module(S100); forming a separate network between the master battery module and the slave battery module if the slave battery module is sensed(S200); finding the state of battery charge and the state of battery health according to the addition of the slave battery module(S300); transferring the information the state of battery charge and the state of battery health by BMS(battery management system) of the master battery module(S400); resetting the vehicle performance in case of the electric vehicle mode by the information about the state of battery charge and the state of battery health; and expanding the boost continuing time and upgrading the speed limit of vehicle through the information the state of battery charge and the state of battery health by a HCU(hybrid control unit).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An automatic polishing machine is provided to perform easy polishing work by allowing a polishing member to automatically polish a surface of objects by electric power of a battery, and to secure desired flatness or sharpness by attaching coarse and fine polishing pads to both side of the polishing member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An automatic polishing machine comprises a case(30), a cylinder(40), a shaft(50), a polishing member and a shaft fixing member(70). The case is equipped with a built-in motor rotating a motor shaft by electric power of a battery. The cylinder has one side connected to the motor shaft and is coaxially rotated with the motor shaft. The shaft has one end inserted into the cylinder and the other end provided with rectangular angle portion(50a). The abrasion member is connected to the angle portion of the shaft. The shaft fixing member is attached to both side of an upper surface of the case with regard to the cylinder, and holds the angle portion of the shaft.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An optimum humidification system of a fuel cell vehicle is provided to prevent the deterioration of ion conductivity of a stack and the generation of overload at a stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optimum humidification system of a fuel cell vehicle comprises an accelerator pedal sensor(100) which generates different voltage according to the operation of an accelerator pedal; a vehicle control unit(200) which receives the signal from the accelerator pedal sensor to calculate the necessary output and controls the vehicle according to the calculated output value; a motor control unit(300) which controls the torque of the motor installed at a fuel cell vehicle according to the calculated output value; a humidification part(500) which is provided with a nozzle directly spraying water to the air supplied to a stack according to the state of the air sensed at a first sensing part installed at the entrance of a stack; and a fuel cell controller(500) which is electrically connected with the first sensing part and a blower and receives the temperature and humidify of air sensed at the first sensing part to spray water additionally through the nozzle for additional humidification if the saturated vapor amount of the air sensed at the first sensing part is lower that the preset saturated vapor amount.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A filter-integrated humidifier mounted in a fuel cell vehicle is provided to filtrate carbon components via the filter integrated therein for supplying water not containing carbon components to a reservoir, thereby improving performance of a stack and the humidifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A filter-integrated humidifier mounted in a fuel cell vehicle includes a filter part(100) mounted at an upper part in the humidifier in the length direction for filtering carbon components contained in humid air discharged from an outlet of a stack. A differential pressure sensor(200) is mounted at an end of the filter part for sensing a pressure difference between front and rear parts of the filter part. A digital element(300) is connected to the differential pressure sensor for converting a pressure difference higher than a reference pressure difference to an electric signal. An alarm part(400) is connected to the digital element for informing a user of an exchange time for the filter part.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method for controlling a current quantity of a fuel cell system for a vehicle is provided to shorten a recovering time of a current limitation value and improve a response speed of a required current of a driver by controlling a water unbalance in the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method for controlling a current quantity of a fuel cell system for a vehicle includes the steps of: monitoring a fuel cell cooling water temperature, a current limitation cooling water temperature, and a maximum cooling water temperature, and monitoring a current to be discharged in a fuel cell current limitation; determining a current limitation driving condition by determining a proper condition of the cooling water temperature; determining whether a current of a high voltage battery is larger than a necessary current of the fuel cell to acquire a cooling water quantity; if it is determined that the current of the high voltage battery is larger than the necessary current of the fuel cell, acquiring a required current of the driver; determining whether the current of the high voltage battery is an optimum water balance current; if it is determined that the current of the high voltage battery is the optimum water balance current, completing the optimum water balance by implementing a real current as the optimum water control current; and generating an optimum water in the fuel cell.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An exhaust system and an exhaust method for a fuel cell vehicle system are provided to prevent an accumulation of residual hydrogen caused due to faults of a motor fan and reduce risk of fire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exhaust system for a fuel cell vehicle system includes a diffuser(10), an air process unit(20), an air compressor(30), and an air line(40). The diffuser discharges at least one of aqueous vapor and residual hydrogen. The air process unit controls creation of air and supply of air to the diffuser. The air compressor generates air in accordance with the control of the air process unit. The air line supplies air generated from the air compressor to the diffuser. The diffuser includes a motor fan(18) for discharging the residual hydrogen or the aqueous vapor to the outside by the rotating force thereof, a magnetic valve(12) for controlling supply of air to the motor fan, a check valve(16) for checking and controlling back-flow of air, and a connector(14) for connecting the motor fan, the magnetic valve and the check valve.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A hydrogen safety exhausting system of a fuel cell vehicle is provided to prevent outbreak of fire by controlling the density of the non-reacted hydrogen which is remained in a fuel cell system into 4% or lower.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen safety exhausting system of a fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell stack, a humidifier unit(14), an exhaust line, and a hydrogen exhaust tank. The fuel cell stack has a plurality of fuel cells for converting chemical energy into electrical energy. The humidifier unit humidifies the fuel cell stack. The exhaust line is equipped with an exhaust valve for discharging non-reacted hydrogen discharged from the fuel cell stack. The hydrogen exhaust tank is arranged on the exhaust line, and mixes the non-reacted hydrogen with air to the density lower than the level of density causing firing and discharges the mixture.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit of a vehicle having a program upgrade function and an operation method thereof are provided to stop a cooling fan while program of the electronic control device is upgraded.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electronic control unit(ECU) of a vehicle includes a flash ROM(30) and a RAM(35) in a CPU. The flash ROM includes a re-program code(31) and a PWM cooling fan stop duty code(32). The re-program code is an algorithm code which erases all data codes of the flash ROM when program upgrade is performed and writes newly upgraded data codes in the flash ROM. The PWM cooling fan stop duty code outputs a duty signal for stopping a cooling fan of the vehicle. In the program upgrade mode, the re-program code and the PWM cooling fan stop duty code are copied and stored in the RAM.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A solid oxide fuel cell generation system for an auxiliary power unit of vehicles, and a method for operating the solid oxide fuel cell generation system for an auxiliary power unit are provided to allow a fuel cell generation system to be operated effectively by providing standard operation method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid oxide fuel cell generation system comprises a fuel supply part(80); an air supply part(90); a fuel cell stack(20) which is provided with a fuel electrode and an air electrode to generate electricity by the chemical reaction of air and fuel; a reformer(30) which reforms the fuel of the fuel supply part to supply it to the stack; a rear burner(40) which mixes the gas after the reaction from the fuel electrode of the stack and the air from an air electrode and burns the mixture; a composite heat exchanger(50) which preheats the air supplied from the air supply part and receives the heat of the discharged gas; and a plurality of valves(60,61) and pipes which determines the supply direction of the air or reformed gas in a preheating process or the direction of the gas after the reaction from the stack.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A generating system using an air compressor for a vehicle is provided to allow semi-permanent generation of electric power to be possible by mounting the system without needing additional operation, and to enable continuous generation during driving by having no limitation of layout.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generating system using an air compressor for a vehicle comprises a drive gear(13), a crank shaft(10), a clutch housing(20), a ring plate spring(22), a clutch(23), a first piezoelectric element assembly(30), a rectifier(52) and a capacitor(53). The drive gear is installed so as to receive engine power. The crank shaft is installed inside a crank room of a crank case(11) installed in an engine. The clutch housing is installed in a tip portion of the crank shaft. The ring plate spring is installed in one side of the clutch housing. The clutch is installed between the drive gear and the clutch housing and consisted of a steel ring plate and an abrasion ring plate. The first piezoelectric element assembly is installed in the clutch housing so as to be deformed when the ring plate spring is compressed by air pressure. The rectifier is connected to the first piezoelectric element assembly by an electric power transmitting line(51). The capacitor is connected to the rectifier so as to charge electric power.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An apparatus for controlling oil pressure and temperature of a fuel cell or hybrid vehicle and a method thereof are provided to detect and control an exact state of a power train using information on oil pressure and oil temperature by equipping an oil temperature sensor besides an oil pressure sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for controlling oil pressure and temperature of a fuel cell or hybrid vehicle includes an oil pressure sensor(5), an oil temperature sensor(7), a controller(8), an oil pressure alarm unit(9), and an oil temperature alarm unit(10). The oil pressure sensor measures the pressure of oil discharged from an oil pump. The oil temperature sensor measures the temperature of oil discharged from the oil pump. The controller analyzes an exact state of a power train using an oil temperature signal from the oil pressure sensor and an oil temperature signal from the oil temperature sensor. The oil pressure alarm unit alarms that an oil pressure is less than a normal oil pressure according to a control signal from the controller. The oil temperature alarm unit alarms that the oil temperature is greater than an upper temperature according to the control signal.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuel cell bus system, and a method for controlling the fuel cell bus system are provided to reduce the number of an electric power distribution device and a relay connected with the electric power distribution device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell bus system comprises a fuel cell stack(110) which generates electric power; a motor control unit(160); a super-capacitor(120) which charges the generated electric power to provide it to the motor control unit; a power distribution device(180) which is arranged between the fuel cell stack, the motor control unit and the super-capacitor to provide the energy of the fuel cell stack to the motor control unit and the super-capacitor selectively; and a braking resistor(190) and a chopper(200) which are arranged between the motor control unit and the super-capacitor and are used as an auxiliary braking unit, wherein the chopper comprises a first insulating gate polar transistor and a second insulating gate polar transistor connected in parallel between the fuel cell stack and the super-capacitor, and the braking resistor is connected between the first insulating gate polar transistor and the second insulating gate polar transistor.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - The permanent magnet generator has a cylindrical sleeve (16) which is fitted to the outer peripheral surface of a permanent magnet element. The cylindrical sleeve is comprised of several strip-shaped magnetically permeable metal plates (20) inclined in rotation direction with respect to permanent magnets (19) extended in a longitudinal direction, and several strip-shaped non-magnetically permeable metal plates (21) inclined in longitudinal direction between magnetically permeable metal plates.    USE - Permanent magnet generator for wind-powered generator used to generate electric power for supplying to electronic device, electric light and illumination. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic flux flows into the magnetic flux control unit gently through the inclination part of magnetically permeable metal plates. The flow of magnetic flux to stator is made smooth and hence generation of cogging can be prevented and fixed voltage can be generated. The wind-powered generator can respond to low speed, medium speed, and high speed, by using the permanent magnet generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view and planar view of the permanent magnet generator.    Cylindrical sleeve (16)    Permanent magnets (19)    Magnetically permeable metal plate (20)    Non-magnetically permeable metal plate (21)    Weld portion (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a fuel-cell main device (10) having a fuel electrode (13) and an air electrode (11). A radiator fan (39) for cooling the fuel-cell main device by the air-flow is arranged at a position facing an exhaust port (36). The exhaust gas from the fuel-electrode is exhausted directly by the radiator fan.    USE - Fuel-cell apparatus for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The trigger reaction produced by the hydrogen gas can be prevented and the components for discharging the exhaust gas can be reduced in the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-cell apparatus (1)    Fuel-cell main device (10)    Air electrode (11)    Fuel electrode (13)    Exhaust port (36)    Radiator fan (39)
NOVELTY - The battery state detector has a voltage measurement module for measuring the voltage of a lead battery and an arithmetic module for determining the battery state of a lead battery based on the measured voltage. An LED (5) is made to blink for transmitting the measured voltage value of the lead battery in an inspection mode. The LED is made to light or blink for displaying the determined lead battery state in the normal mode.    USE - Battery state detector for motor vehicle, gasoline engine vehicle and diesel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission of data by optical communication in mode other than the normal mode is possible by making the LED blink for transmitting measured voltage value in the inspection mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lead battery; and    (2) reader.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the operation display portion of the battery state detector accommodated in the upper cover of the lead battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Operation display portion (2)    Switch button (3)    Plate-shaped plastic laminate (4)    LEDs (5,5A-5D)
NOVELTY - An inclination sensor (30) detects the inclination of vehicle (10) on which the fuel cell is mounted and an estimation unit estimates the gas flow rate of the fuel cell. The flooding judgment module (42) judges the condition of the flooding of the fuel cell using predetermined criteria based on the gas flow rate and inclination of vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flooding of the fuel cell during driving the vehicle in slope path, is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Road (8)    Vehicle (10)    Inclination sensor (30)    CPU (41)    Flooding judgment module (42)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger consists of several fins (22) that improve the heat exchange efficiency of a fluid while being positioned in a fluid circulation path (34) where the fluid is received and a heat exchange is performed. The fins are formed to function as filter for removing the foreign material more than a preset size mixed in the fluid. Several louvers (30) are formed in specific intervals so that the size of interval is set to prevent the passage of foreign materials while allowing the passage of through gap between the louvers.    USE - Heat exchanger for fuel cell electric power generation system used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in intercooler and radiator of motor vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - The filter of exclusive use can be eliminated by utilizing the fins as the filter to remove foreign materials such as sand and dust mixed in the fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the large scale diagram of the heat exchange section in the heat exchanger.    Heat exchange section (12)    Fin (22)    Tube (24)    Top portion (26)    Louver (30)    Circulation path (34)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle comprises a fuel cell system (100) that mounts the fuel cell (40). The fuel cell comprises a switch (SW1) provided in an input device (170), for switching the implementation presence or absence of the sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing. A changeover switch (SW2) for traction control interlocked to the sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing switch (SW1) in low temperature environment, switches automatically the sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing even when the switch (SW1) is turned OFF.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in gasoline vehicle, electric train, aircraft, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The changeover switch can switch automatically the presence or absence of the sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing, even if the switch for the processing is turned OFF. Thus the operation required for switching the processing can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system mounted in the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (40)    Fuel cell system (100)    Input device (170)    Sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing switch (SW1)    Changeover switch (SW2)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply source (30) supplies high pressure hydrogen gas to the fuel cell (20). A controller (50) computes the residual amount of hydrogen gas in the supply source based on the pressure in the source and displays the residual amount in an alarm lamp (51). The controller adjusts the display of the lamp based on whether purge processing of the gas path in the fuel cell is being performed or not.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessels, aircrafts, electric train, walking robot, residence, buildings, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The residual amount of hydrogen gas in the hydrogen gas supply source can be known accurately irrespective of whether purge processing is being performed or not.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Controller (50)    Alarm lamp (51)    Pressure sensors (P1-P9)
NOVELTY - A watthour meter measures the electric power stored in a storage battery (13). The measured value of storage voltage is sent to a consumer management apparatus (18). The consumer management apparatus has a control unit which controls the electric power supplied to consumer management system (10) based on the measured value of the storage voltage.    USE - Storage power control system for storage battery e.g. lithium ion battery installed in fuel sales store, electric power supply companies (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the service based on storage voltage of the storage battery. The abnormality caused in the storage battery can be discovered at easily stage and quick action of maintenance can be performed. Effective usage of storage electric power of the storage battery installed in fuel sales store can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) storage power management method; and    (2) storage power management program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural block diagram of storage power control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Consumer management system (10)    Storage battery (13)    Consumer management apparatus (18)    Service station management system (20a-1-20a-n)    Center management apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - The coolant is sprayed on the base material, and base material is cooled at a temperature of -200-20degrees C. The coolant is sprayed so that crystallization peak is not observed when x-ray diffraction measurement is performed with respect to electrolyte layer using copper-potassium (CuK) alpha radiation.    USE - Method of manufacturing solid-electrolyte layer for secondary battery e.g. lithium battery. Uses include but are not limited to secondary battery used in portable information terminal, domestic electric power storage apparatus, portable electronic device, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Solid-electrolyte layer that does not contain crystalline substance capable of reducing ionic conductivity, can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid-electrolyte layer manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solid-electrolyte layer manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid-electrolyte layer manufacturing apparatus (1)    Thermal spraying unit (2)    Copper plate (10)    Stainless steel plate (20)    Coolant supply unit (42)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system restricts the switching to the halt condition from the implementation state of sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing while implementing a predetermined process. The switching to external processing command is restricted when the processing commands are received during the stop of the predetermined process.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in electric train, vessel, aircraft and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The lapsing of change of system state during implementation of predetermined process is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel-cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (2)    Motor inverter (7)    Traction motor (8)    Power switch (22)    Fuel cell vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) comprises a switch (SW1) provided in an input device (170), for switching the implementation presence or absence of the sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing. A control unit (80) determines whether to implement sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing based on the acquired surrounding environment information from a navigation system, when switch is turned on. A display device (160) notifies the user that the processing is unwanted, when the user turns on the switch in unwanted condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle(claimed) e.g. fuel-cell hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, aircraft, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The display device notifies the user that the sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing is unwanted, when the user selects the processing in unwanted condition. Since the user can stop the processing by switching OFF the processing switch, on notification from the display device. Thus the waste of energy of the fuel cell system can be suppressed and hence the unwanted sub-zero temperature countermeasure processing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control unit (80)    Fuel cell system (100)    Display device (160)    Input device (170)    Switch (SW1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (20) which is connected to an air supply path (71). A control unit (50) reverses the direction of the motor which drives the compressor so that the pressure in air supply path and fuel cell reduces and water inside fuel cell evaporates, when a shutdown command is inputted into the system. A water coagulator (A31) has a cooling device (A32) which cools the gas discharged from the fuel cell with a temperature below condensation temperature of water and collects the water vapor contained in the gas.    USE - Fuel cell system. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, aircraft, electric train, vessel, walking robot, residence, building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the compressor functions as decompression device and reduces pressure inside a fuel cell, the pressure reduction state can be maintained even if the driving force required by the decompression device is small. The water vapor can be collected easily by a water coagulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Control unit (50)    Air supply path (71)    Compressor (A3)    Water coagulator (A31)    Cooling device (A32)
NOVELTY - The pressed powder has young's modulus of 30 GPa or more and volume deformation rate of 5 ppm or less. The volume deformation rate is measured by magnetizing the pressed powder at 1.01 Tesla.    USE - Pressed powder is used for dust core and reactor (both claimed) used for power supply circuits of electric motors of hybrid vehicles for providing large outputs.    ADVANTAGE - The pressed powder suppresses the noise produced during movement of dust cores in an alternating-current magnetic field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pressed powder has young's modulus of 30 GPa or more and volume deformation rate of 5 ppm or less. The volume deformation rate is measured by magnetizing the pressed powder at 1.01 Tesla. A soft magnetic powder comprises the pressed powder. The soft magnetic powder is an iron-silicon-type alloy comprising silicon (2-8 weight%).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating the relationship between noise of the reactor and the young's modulus of the dust core. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electronic apparatus has a substrate (5) having an electrode, a nickel type layer (3) formed on the electrode of the substrate, a tin type solder ball (8) arranged on the nickel type layer, and is electrically connected with the electrode and a compound layer formed between the tin type solder ball and the nickel type layer to prevent mutual contact of the tin type solder ball and the nickel type layer.    USE - Electronic apparatus is used for motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic apparatus has excellent connection reliability, and used at high temperature for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electronic apparatus has a substrate having an electrode, a nickel type layer formed on the electrode of the substrate, a tin type solder ball arranged on the nickel type layer, and is electrically connected with the electrode and a compound layer formed between the tin type solder ball and the nickel type layer to prevent mutual contact of the tin type solder ball and the nickel type layer. The compound layer is a layer containing phases of copper-tin compound (Cu6Sn5) or nickel-tin compound. The nickel type layer contains nickel, nickel-phosphorus or nickel-boron. The connection portion of the tin type solder ball is tin-silver-copper type solder, tin-zinc type solder, tin-silver-copper-bismuth-indium type solder, tin-silver-copper-indium solder, tin-bismuth solder or tin-indium type solder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the electronic apparatus.    Solder-joint portion (1)    Nickel type layer (3)    Copper layer (4)    Substrate (5)    Tin type solder (8)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has isolation trenches (61-70) formed in high-voltage circuit formation area (300) and in high-voltage side device formation area (e2). A high-voltage side field area (f2) provided between the trenches, has electric potential substantially equal to the electric potential of the high-voltage side device formation area.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. battery control integrated circuit (IC) and direct current (DC)-DC converter IC used in motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric potential difference concerning the isolation trench formed between low-voltage side device formation area and low-voltage side field formation area is made small, the lifetime of the isolation trench for isolating the high-voltage device can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of semiconductor device.    Trenches (61-70)    High-voltage circuit formation area (300)    Low-voltage power supply (600)    High-voltage power supply (700)    High-voltage side device formation area (e2)    High-voltage side field area (f2)
NOVELTY - The battery container has safety valve (30), anode (40) and cathode (41). The thickness of the safety valve is less than the thickness of the other components of battery container. The container main component (20a) contains resin and safety valve contains metal.    USE - Container for battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for mobile telephone, personal computer, motor vehicles and satellites.    ADVANTAGE - The battery container is economical and provides the safety valve in the upper cover without laser welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Container main component (20a)    Safety valve (30)    Anode (40)    Cathode (41)    Lithium ion battery (100a)
NOVELTY - An electrode sheet having polarizing electrode (18) provided on the surface(s) of a metal collector (16), is cut into elements (11) of preset size. The cut elements are pressed and laminated to form a capacitor element and obtain an electrical-double-layer capacitor.    USE - Manufacture of electrical-double-layer capacitor (claimed) used as backup power supply for power supplies of portable electronic devices, and as auxiliary power supply for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of electrical-double-layer capacitors without flash which exerts a bad influence in the punching of an electrode sheet. Generation of distortion at the edge portion is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the rolling press method of anode element of electrical-double-layer capacitor.    Element (11)    Lead for anode element (12)    Metal collector (16)    Polarizing electrode (18)    Press rollers (20,22)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system comprises a cylinder shaped fuel-gas humidifier (25) having a moisture transfer film (25c) for humidifying supply fuel gas. A partition plate (25b) is arranged inside the moisture transfer film which is inside an outer wall (25a). A supply fuel gas chamber (47) is provided between outer wall and moisture transfer film. A condensed water chamber (46) is provided between partition plate and moisture transfer film.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent durability and driving of the stable fuel system can be achieved while improving energy efficiency. The compactization and simplification of fuel cell system is achieved, thus cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel-gas humidifier (25)    Outer wall (25a)    Partition plate (25b)    Moisture-transfer film (25c)    Condensed water chamber (46)    Supply fuel gas chamber (47)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (200a) includes a cover (208a) which covers the surrounding a battery (20a). A traveling-airflow intake (264) is formed through the front surface of the cover, to lead airflow into the interior space (270) of the cover. A convection style intake (266) is provided under the battery, while a convection style discharge port (260) is provided above the battery.    USE - Battery amounting mechanism for e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient ventilation of battery, thus enhancing and ensuring efficient battery cooling, during vehicle stoppage or vehicle low-speed running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the battery mounting mechanism.    Battery (20a)    Battery amounting mechanism (200a)    Cover (208a)    Convection style discharge port (260)    Traveling-airflow intake (264)    Convection style intake (266)    Interior space (270)
NOVELTY - The tankage layout structure (10) has two side frames (12,14), each having two bending portions (22,24,26,28). A tank (40) arranged at the bending portions, moves to the vehicle forward side according to the deformation of the bending portions.    USE - Tankage layout structure for vehicle (claimed) such as natural gas vehicle, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle and fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV).    ADVANTAGE - The tankage layout structure absorbs the collision load effectively during rear surface collision of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view showing the tankage layout structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tankage layout structure (10)    Sub-frame (11)    Side frames (12,14)    Bending portions (22,24,26,28)    Tank (40)
NOVELTY - The diode element has a destructive sensing electrode (31) which is located in the downward direction of the pad surface of a pad (15) for anode electrodes. An insulting film (3) of thickness 1mu m is coated on the destructive sensing electrode so as to insulate from the anode electrode (11) or a P-type semiconductor region (1). The surface of the anode electrode becomes the pad in which the bonding or soldering is performed.    USE - Semiconductor element e.g. diode element (claimed) for use in intelligent power module (IPM) and power control unit (PCU) mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), MOSFET and thyristor.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of a micro defect is detected by the leakage of electric current which flows between electrode area and destructive sensing electrode. The harmful crack and inferior goods is detected in earlier stage, hence the harmful influence on the work environment is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for testing method of semiconductor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the diode element.    P-type semiconductor region (1)    Insulating film (3)    Unit cell of diode element (10)    Anode electrode (11)    Pad (15)    Destructive sensing electrode (31)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (49) has input-output control processor that prioritizes input-output of electric power with respect to capacitor (44) over input-output with respect to battery (43) to perform required input-output to the battery and capacitor based on detected residual amount in the battery and capacitor. Residual amount determination processors are configured to determine residual amount of power in the battery and capacitor. A required input-output calculation processor computes required input-output of electric vehicle based on detected acceleration and deceleration parameters.    USE - Drive control apparatus for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduced usage frequency of the battery, thus prolonging the lifetime and improving the durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acceleration parameter detector (56) and a deceleration parameter detector (57) are provided to detect the acceleration parameter and deceleration parameter of the electric vehicle based on the operation of the accelerator pedal and brake pedal. Residual amount detectors (53,54) are provided to detect the residual amount of power in the battery and capacitor, respectively. The battery and capacitor are connected to a driving wheel (37) to respectively supply electric power to the driving wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram showing the electric vehicle drive control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Driving wheel (37)    Battery (43)    Capacitor (44)    Drive control apparatus (49)    Residual amount detectors (53,54)    Acceleration parameter detector (56)    Deceleration parameter detector (57)
NOVELTY - A change-over switch (3) connects an electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) (2) in series with the storage battery (6), at the time of battery discharging. The change-over switch (5) connects the EDLC in series with a diode (4) provided in the charging current direction, and in parallel with the storage battery at the time of battery discharging.    USE - Electric power storage apparatus for use in electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric train and feeder substation.    ADVANTAGE - The EDLC cannot be in a full charging state easily. A charging capacity is improved while enabling quick charging. The charge amount of an EDLC is controlled by using two change-over switches and a diode, thus makes a control apparatus inexpensive small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the circuit block diagram of electric-power storage apparatus and graphs showing voltage and electric current characteristic at the time of battery charging. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Buck-boost chopper (1)    EDLC (2)    Change over switches (3,5)    Diode (4)    Storage battery (6)
NOVELTY - A charging capacity calculation unit (50) calculates charging capacity of battery at the time of charging and a battery remaining charge calculation unit (52) calculates remaining capacity of battery at the time of battery use. The storage units (51,53) store the calculated charging capacity and battery remaining capacity. The determination units (54,55) compare the stored charging capacity and remaining capacity of battery during charging condition and battery use, so as to display the value of present charging capacity and remaining capacity on a display panel (27).    USE - Four-wheeled electric vehicle for physically handicapped person, elderly person.    ADVANTAGE - The actual remaining capacity and charging capacity can be efficiently displayed, during battery use and charging operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of panel control unit of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display panel (27)    Charging capacity calculation unit (50)    Storage units (51,53)    Battery remaining charge calculation unit (52)    Determination units (54,55)
NOVELTY - The electric double layer capacitor has a polarizing-electrode layer containing activated charcoal, an electrical-conductivity auxiliary material and a binder. The activated charcoal has external specific surface area of 450-800 m2/cm3 per unit volume of the polarizing-electrode layer. The pore of the activated charcoal is micropore having pore diameter of less than 20 Angstrom measured using t-plotting method from the nitrogen adsorption isotherm. The volume of the polarizing-electrode layer is 0.05-0.12 cm3/cm3, based on the particle interspace gap per unit volume.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor is used for power supply for solar cell, electric vehicle and wind-powered electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electric double layer capacitor is safe, and has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric double layer capacitor has a polarizing-electrode layer containing activated charcoal, an electrical-conductivity auxiliary material and a binder. The activated charcoal has external specific surface area of 450-800 m2/cm3 per unit volume of the polarizing-electrode layer. The pore of the activated charcoal is micropore having pore diameter of less than 20 Angstrom measured using t-plotting method from the nitrogen adsorption isotherm. The volume of the polarizing-electrode layer is 0.05-0.12 cm3/cm3, based on the particle interspace gap per unit volume. The raw material of the activated charcoal is natural plant material, preferably palm husk.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has polarizing electrodes (3,5) made of activated charcoal, whose specific surface area is 1500 m2/g or more and pore volume is 0.5 cc/g or more. The electrodes are positioned in a non-aqueous electrolyte (2) containing sulfolane, derivates of sulfolane, and quaternary ammonium salt, that is mixed with an electrolyte solvent containing linear carbonate. The pore radius of charcoal and non-aqueous electrolyte is less than 10 Angstrom , and between 10 Angstrom and 30 Angstrom , respectively.    USE - Electrical double layer capacitor for use as memory for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and digital still camera, for use as backup power supply for timepiece, solar timepiece, motor, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and for use as auxiliary electric storage unit for energy conversion and storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The withstand voltage and lifetime of the electrical double layer capacitor can be improved, and capacitance degradation with respect to continuous application of 3 V or more can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode case (1)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (2)    Polarizing electrodes (3,5)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode case (6)    Gasket (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) comprises a pressure-governing valve (16) that governs the pressure of reactive gas supplied to a fuel cell stack (40). A controller (50) detects the valve-opening degree of the pressure governing valve at the time of generation of a valve opening failure. The controller continues to drive a battery , restricting the amount of reactive gas supplied to the cell stack based on the valve opening degree of the pressure governing valve.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle. Can also be used in cogeneration system for fixation, business or domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The fail-safe processing is performed appropriately when the reactive gas supply pressure governing valve fails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Humidifier (15)    Pressure-governing valve (16)    Fuel cell stack (40)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - The converters (8-1,8-2) respectively perform voltage conversion between electrical storage apparatuses (6-1,6-2) e.g. secondary battery or capacitor, and power lines. A converter ECU (2) determines current supply direction of electric power delivered and received between the electrical storage apparatuses based on each permissible discharge electric power and allowable charging power of each electrical storage apparatus. The converter ECU regulates the converters so that the determined electric power can be delivered and received between the electrical storage apparatuses.    USE - Power supply system used for heating electrical storage apparatus of electric motor of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to heat electrical storage apparatus actively, thus enabling to increase temperature of electrical storage apparatus and securing desired running performance of vehicle at an early stage after starting vehicle system under low temperature. Enables to manage heat emission of each electrical storage apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a temperature-raising control method of electrical storage apparatus; and    (2) a computer readable recording medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of vehicle equipped with power supply system and driving force generation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply system (1)    Converter ECU (2)    Driving force generation unit (3)    Electrical storage apparatuses (6-1,6-2)    Converters (8-1,8-2)
NOVELTY - The storage device has a hole in any one of a positive-electrode collector (12) or a negative-electrode collector (11). The porosity of the collector which has a hole is 10-90 percent.    USE - Electrical storage device used for power supply for portable devices and electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile phone, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical-storage device has a high-energy density and a high output characteristic, and can be manufactured based on the simple and practical pre dope technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the basic composition of the electrical-storage device.    Negative-electrode collector (11)    Positive-electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode layer (13)    Separator (14)    Positive electrode layer (15)
NOVELTY - The cell press assembly (1) comprises a spring group (3) which consists of several coil springs (30) arranged between a cell side element (4) adjoined to a cell stack and an end side element (2) added to a load. Several concave portions (40) are formed on the end side opposing surface and cell side opposing surface for accommodating edges of the coil springs.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell press assembly is simplified and positional offset of the coil spring is suppressed since the edges of the coil springs are maintained by the concave portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric exploded view of the cell press assembly.    Cell press assembly (1)    End side element (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side element (4)    Coil springs (30)    Concave portions (40)
NOVELTY - A cycloalkyl amine or its derivative or derivatives is contained in coolant composition. The cycloalkyl amine or its derivative(s) is any one type or 2 or more type of mixture chosen from a cyclopropyl amine, a cyclobutyl amine, a cyclopentyl amine, a cyclohexylamine, a cyclooctyl amine and a cyclododecyl amine, or derivatives thereof. The type or two or more types of mixture chosen from water, glycols, alcohol, and glycol ethers is used as a base.    USE - Coolant composition used for cooling of a fuel cell, such as fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the oxidation of a base. The electric conductivity of an initial stage is maintained even when used for a long time.
NOVELTY - A coolant composition contains thiourea or its derivative(s).    USE - Coolant composition for fuel cell used for electric power generation for motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition has excellent handleability, and electrical conductivity, and suppresses oxidation of base.
NOVELTY - The system comprises a control unit that performs opening degree setting in an air-pressure controlling valve with a starting setting when the hydrogen gas is not discharged from a hydrogen exhaust valve after reaction of hydrogen and air based on temperature of hydrogen exhaust valve. The pressure controlling valve controls the pressure of air supplied to an oxidizing agent electrode of a fuel cell to a predetermined pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of fuel cell can be improved by performing discharge of hydrogen gas after reaction during starting of fuel cell by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining steps involved in starting process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air compressor starting step (S101)    Hydrogen exhaust valve temperature detection system (S103)    Hydrogen exhaust valve temperature judgment step (S104)    Starting operation step (S105)    Hydrogen exhaustion step (S106)
NOVELTY - A water quantity sensor (74) detects the displacement drained from an exhaust valve (31). A controller (60) estimates the storage water quantity of a fuel off gas flow path (23) based on the displacement detected by the water quantity sensor. The controller performs opening and closing control of the exhaust valve based on the estimated storage water quantity.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Storage water quantity of fuel off gas flow path is estimated based on detected amount of displacement, thus presumed precision can be raised, and valve opening control of exhaust valve can be performed without wasted fuel gas exhaust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a water quantity estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel off gas flow path (23)    Exhaust valve (31)    Controller (60)    Water quantity sensor (74)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has end plates (15,16) which clamp a cell laminated structure (22). The detection sensors (54-56) are arranged for detecting the space between the cell laminated structure and a tension plate (17) which connects the end plates.    USE - Fuel cell used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, air craft, electric train, walking robot and used as electric power generation equipment in residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - The influence due to contact of tension plate to the cell laminated structure can be inhibited, and the enlargement of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    End plates (15,16)    Tension plate (17)    Cell laminated structure (22)    Detection sensors (54-56)
NOVELTY - An anode catalyst layer is joined by a surface of an electrolyte layer. A cathode catalyst layer is joined by the other surface of the electrolyte layer. The moisture content of the anode catalyst layer is larger than the moisture content of the cathode catalyst layer.    USE - Fuel cell for generating electric power to e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Range of moisture content inside fuel cell can be expanded, and electric power generation performance of fuel cell is favorable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph of the measurement result of the moisture content of the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary cell has an anode, a cathode, a separator and an electrolyte solution. The anode comprises an anode mix layer consisting of lithium-containing oxide as active material and carbon material as conductive support agent, on a collector. The anode mix layer has two layers (A,B). The content of conductive support agent in layer (A) contacting the collector is 10-80 mass%, and content of conductive support agent in layer (B) away from the collector is less than content of agent in layer (A) and is 1-15 mass%.    USE - Lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicles and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary cell has excellent input-output characteristics and charging-discharging cycle characteristics, without reduction in capacitance.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (20) has a positioning guide provided at a support frame (30) and equipped with a convex portion engaged with a concave portion of a fuel cell (15). The positioning guide has a lower surface positioning guide block (35b) arranged at the lower side of a cell module (10) in the gravity direction and a side positioning guide block (35a) arranged at both sides of the cell module.    USE - Fuel cell stack for industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatus, motive power source of satellite and spacecraft and motive power source for vehicle e.g. passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart and luggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The detachable positioning guides are utilized for preventing the positional offset of the cell modules, enabling easier attachment or detachment of the cell module and simplifying structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the principal structure of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell module (10)    Fuel cell (15)    Separator (16)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Support frame (30)    Side positioning guide block (35a)    Lower surface positioning guide block (35b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a unit cell having an electrolyte layer comprising a fuel electrode and oxygen electrode laminated on both sides of a separator unit isolating flow path of hydrogen gas as anode gas and flow path of air as cathode gas. The electrolyte layer is provided such that heat dissipation of the fuel cell in center vicinity in lamination direction is higher than the heat dissipation in the edge vicinity.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack for use as motive power source of vehicle such as passenger car, bus, truck, riding cart, luggage carrying cart, etc. Can also be used in spacecraft and satellite as motive power source, and domestic and industrial electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation of the unit cell is increased without increasing installation space and increase in a dimension. A lifetime of each unit cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Cell module (10)    Extension portion (14a)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte film (21) is drawn-out from a roll so as to continuously form a catalyst layer (42) on catalyst layer formation surfaces (40b), and extend in drawn-out direction of electrolyte film. A predetermined length of catalyst layer is disconnected along drawn-out direction, by forming the inclined surfaces (40c). The electrolyte film is exposed towards the catalyst layer formation surface sides nearer to the inclined surfaces.    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) used for fuel cell (claimed) for fuel cell electric vehicle (FCVH), hybrid vehicle, vessel, aircraft, electric train, robot, electric power generation system used as power generation equipment in building, residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the MEA can be increased, and mass production can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the MEA.    Electrolyte film (21)    Cut surface (40a)    Catalyst layer formation surfaces (40b)    Inclined surface (40c)    Catalyst layer (42)
NOVELTY - A detector (47) detects residual amount of electrical-storage apparatus (46) storing power generated by fuel cell (10). An electronic control unit (ECU) (80) computes electric power consumed by auxiliary machine by the time fuel cell starts power generation. The ECU continues warming up of fuel cell by warming up unit comprising compressor (31), combustor (51), heat exchanger (52) and pump (61), when value obtained by subtracting residual amount computed based on machine power consumption from present residual amount of apparatus (46), is not less than preset value.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in train, two-wheeled motor vehicle, and domestic hot-water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be warmed up corresponding to residual amount of the electrical-storage apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Compressor (31)    Electrical-storage apparatus (46)    Residual-amount detector (47)    Combustor (51)    Heat exchanger (52)    Pump (61)    ECU (80)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery has a separator (3) having a sulfone group between an anode (1) and a cathode (2), and an alkali electrolyte solution. The cathode contains hydrogen absorbing alloy of specific formula (1). The content lanthanum in hydrogen absorbing alloy is 85 mol% or less with respect to total amount of rare earth elements.    USE - Alkaline storage battery is used for hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent storage capacity, and prevents cobalt elution from hydrogen absorbing alloy in cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery has a separator (3) having a sulfone group between an anode (1) and a cathode (2), and an alkali electrolyte solution. The cathode contains hydrogen absorbing alloy of formula: Ln1-xMgxNiy-a-bCoaMb. The content lanthanum in hydrogen absorbing alloy is 85 mol% or less with respect to total amount of rare earth elements.    Ln=rare earth elements such as zirconium, titanium or yttrium;    M=vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, manganese, iron, aluminum, gallium, zinc, tin, indium, copper, silicon, phosphorus or boron;    a=0.05-0.3;    b=0-0.5;and    y=2.8-3.9.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an alkaline storage battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Anode lead (5)
NOVELTY - An electronic controller unit (ECU) (50) determines upper limit of system voltage when electrical conductivity of cooling water detected by a electric-conductivity sensor (49) is more than predetermined value. The determined upper limit voltage is output to a direct current (DC)-DC converter (2) which controls electric power from a fuel cell (1) to a secondary battery based on the upper limit voltage. An inverter (4) connected between DC-DC converter and secondary battery rotates a propulsion motor (5) for driving vehicle based on power supplied through converter.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of vehicle can be safely maintained by limiting electric power supplied from fuel cell to secondary battery when electrical conductivity of cooling water is high, even if the electrical conductivity of cooling water rises and the insulation resistance of vehicle falls. The need of increasing the quantity of ion exchange resin during high voltage can be avoided, so that the security during high voltage can be secured by a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    DC-DC converter (2)    Inverter (4)    Propulsion motor (5)    Electric-conductivity sensor (49)    ECU (50)
NOVELTY - A storage chamber (1) accommodates an electric power generation element (3) provided with a positive electrode (9) which contains phosphoric acid iron lithium and a waste-liquid storage chamber (2). The waste-liquid storage chamber is provided in the lower portion of storage chamber (1), for accommodating an electrolyte solution. An exhaust valve (4) suppresses an outflow of electrolyte solution at the time of normal use. The outflow of electrolyte solution is permitted at the time of inner-pressure rise of electric power generation element accommodating unit.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium secondary battery. Can also be used in mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the battery is ensured at the time of overcharging, without impairing the battery performance of lithium secondary battery. The leakage of the discharged electrolyte solution to the battery exterior can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Electric power generation element storage chamber (1)    Waste-liquid storage chamber (2)    Electric power generation element (3)    Exhaust valve (4)    Positive electrode (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel-cell assembly comprising a fuel cell, an oxidizing-agent feed chamber and a water supply apparatus. The fuel-cell assembly is connected electrically through a separator with which a fuel flow path is formed along the fuel electrode, an oxidizing-agent flow path is formed along the oxygen electrode and the oxidizing-agent inlet port of the oxidizing-agent flow path is formed in the separator. The water supply apparatus is equipped with a control apparatus to control the position or the direction to spray water.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for industrial and domestic electric power generation apparatus, and as power source of satellite, spacecraft, vehicles, passenger car, bus and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is compact, and has excellent performance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell system has a fuel-cell assembly comprising a fuel cell having an electrolyte layer clamped between a fuel electrode and an oxygen electrode, an oxidizing-agent feed chamber to supply an oxidizing agent to an oxidizing-agent inlet port and a water supply apparatus to spray water in the oxidizing-agent feed chamber. The fuel-cell assembly is connected electrically through a separator with which a fuel flow path is formed along the fuel electrode, an oxidizing-agent flow path is formed along the oxygen electrode and the oxidizing-agent inlet port of the oxidizing-agent flow path is formed in the separator. The water supply apparatus is equipped with a control apparatus to control the position or the direction to spray water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of water supply nozzle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Air feed chamber (17)    Air introduction duct (24)    Water supply nozzle (51)    Movable nozzle supporting component (52)
NOVELTY - A parameter generation unit (62) generates parameter values including the material property value of secondary battery (10) based on the information which shows the use condition of the battery. An internal state estimation unit provides the acquired parameter values to the battery model which estimates internal reaction of the secondary battery based on the parameter values. The estimation unit estimates the internal state of the secondary battery using the battery model.    USE - Internal-state estimation apparatus for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in power-supply system of hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The internal state of the secondary battery can be estimated with sufficient precision. The deterioration condition of the secondary battery can be easily grasped by the driver of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) internal-state estimation method of secondary battery; and    (2) computer-readable recording medium for storing internal-state estimation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the internal-state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Battery model unit (60)    Parameter generation unit (62)    Parameter identification unit (65)    Parameter management unit (80)
NOVELTY - The earth leakage is detected in both on and off state of the contactor. The earth leakage by the side of the battery group and the earth leakage o the load side are determined. The battery pack for electric vehicle connects the load to the output side via contactor. The earth leakage resistance of the earth-leakage resistance by the side of a battery group and a load side in the state which switches a contactor to on state is detected.    USE - Earth-leakage detection method of the battery pack for electric vehicles or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides correct determination of the leakage of the battery in the load side of the battery group, thus improving the safety. Provides easy switching operation of the contactor to an on and off position. Provides easy and effective repair of the earth leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the earth leakage detection method of the battery pack for electric vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A power supply voltage is input into the electronic device, while setting the voltage input into analog to digital (AD) converter as 0V during the state in which the power supply state of electronic device is interrupted. The detection electric current of AD converter is corrected in the correction state by inputting intermediate setting voltage into the AD converter from electronic circuit during state in which charging-discharging electric current is set to 0A.    USE - Method of detecting charging-discharging electric current of battery in vehicle such as hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The charging-discharging electric current of battery can be detected easily with simple circuit structure. The correction of error generated during supply of power is performed at extremely high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation explaining the correction of voltage signal output from analog to digital converter.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device is charged/discharged such that the capacitance utilization factor of the anode active material is adjusted to 90% or less. The electrical storage device has cathode (20) containing cathode active material, electrolyte, collector (12), and anode (19) containing mix layer (13) formed in surface of collector. The mix layer contains organic polymer compound having multi-electronic reaction mechanism in which at least two electrons or more are concerned in a reaction. The anode active material contains electroconductive material.    USE - For controlling charging-discharging of electrical storage device such as lithium ion battery and electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for mobile communication apparatus, hybrid vehicles and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics, high output and high energy density. The charging-discharging of the electrical storage device is controlled without using a special apparatus or circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic longitudinal sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Case (11)    Collector (12)    Mix layer (13)    Anode (19)    Cathode (20)
NOVELTY - An electrical-storage device has an anode (13), a cathode (17) and an electrolyte. The anode contains an anode active material comprising an organic compound (A) which is capable of carrying out oxidation-reduction. The anode active material is preliminarily charged before device configuration.    USE - For e.g. coin-shaped electrical storage device such as electrical double layer capacity and lithium ion battery used as power supply for portable electronic device, mobile communication apparatus and transporting apparatus, and as uninterruptible power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance loss of electrical-storage device by anode irreversible capacitance is suppressed. The electrical storage device is lightweight and has high capacitance and high output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of electrical-storage device.    Case (11)    Anode (13)    Separator (14)    Sealing board (15)    Cathode (17)
NOVELTY - A biaxially-oriented polyarylene sulfide film contains polyarylene sulfide, and thermoplastic resin which forms dispersed phase having mean-dispersion diameter of 10-500 nm. The film has a thermal expansion coefficient at 150-50degrees C of 10x10-6-60x10-6/degrees C along the longitudinal and width directions when heated from 30degrees C to 170degrees C and reducing the temperature to 40degrees C, and a tensile rupture elongation of 70-200% along longitudinal direction and width direction.    USE - For process and release films used for electrical insulation materials of motors and transformers, molding materials, circuit-board materials, optical components, protective films, lithium ion battery materials, and fuel-cell materials.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-oriented polyarylene sulfide film has excellent heat resistance, moisture resistance, dimensional stability, tensile rupture elongation, flexibility, moldability, electrical property, and chemical resistance, and reduced thermal expansion coefficient.
NOVELTY - The crawler has ring gear (14) that is welded onto the brake drum, brake disk with gear teeth cut in the circumferential portion. The electric motor-alternator (13) with gear and solenoid/cable gear engagement unit are clamped to the rear axle and spring of vehicles so that the vehicle is propelled from stationary to speed of 30 km/hour in slow moving traffic during the OFF condition of engine.    USE - Battery powered crawler.    ADVANTAGE - The absence of power steering state during non running state of engine is made to minimum. The absence of power braking is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of gear teeth on brake drum, brake disk and wheel rim.    Potentiometer (12)    Electric motor-alternator (13)    Gear (14)    Brace (15)
NOVELTY - The device has an injector (2) supplying a combustible gaseous mixture e.g. air and natural gas mixture, to a cylindrical chamber, where the chamber has an outer peripheral heat surface (10). An injector (4) supplies a combustible gaseous mixture to a hollow and cylindrical chamber that is placed inside the cylindrical chamber, where the hollow and cylindrical chamber has an internal heat surface (30). The injectors supply the gaseous mixture to the chambers, where the chambers are separated and independent from one another.    USE - Gas radiant burner device for an autonomous system that produces heat and electricity using a fuel cell that is placed inside an internal heating surface inside a heat exchanger (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The external peripheral heat surface and internal heat surface of the chambers have different geometries such that the thermal flux produced respectively by the surfaces have different dissipation properties, thus reducing total encumbrance of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a gas radiant burner device.    Injectors (2, 4)    Outer peripheral heat surface (10)    Internal heat surface (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a thermal traction chain (50), electric traction chain (60) and electric energy storing battery (40) via a controlling unit (44) for transmitting the power to the electric traction chain for recharging the electric energy storing battery. The power is provided by the thermal traction chain through the road (RT) on which a hybrid vehicle rolls. The traction chains and the storing battery are controlled by the controlling unit for considering all the life situations of the vehicle.    USE - Method for controlling a hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transmission of power by the road allows efficient operation of a rear electric machine situated on a rear axle of the vehicle and avoids a front electric machine coupled to a heat engine to involve in energy recuperation process for recharging the battery. The method enables reduction of cost of the electric machine, reduces encumbrance and cooling requirements, and decreases the need for electrical power generating capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a hybrid vehicle implementing a controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Road (RT)    Electric energy storing battery (40)    Controlling unit (44)    Thermal traction chain (50)    Electric traction chain (60)
NOVELTY - The plate has two sheets (21, 22) including pins (23, 24) isolated with respect to each other and projected in a direction opposite to an assembling direction (DA) of the sheets. The pins (23) of the sheet (21) are partially superimposed to pins (24) of the sheet (22) by forming a covering zone (32), so that the coolant circulates in the thickness of the plate from a coolant inlet until its outlet by alternatively flowing in the pins through the zone.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. car (claimed). Can also be used for providing electrical energy to a computer and portable telephone and for supplying power to an electrical device in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the pins and the arrangement of the pins enable the utilization of any type of monophasic cooling liquid or vapor or diphasic cooling by boiling the liquid and improve heat exchange. The configuration of the plate enables simple and inexpensive fabrication of the plate and provides a contact zone between the sheets for conveniently ensuring the conduction of electrons and ensuring efficient mechanical behavior of the assembling of cells constituting the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for fabricating a bipolar plate    (2) a fuel cell comprising a bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a portion of a bipolar plate and the arrangement of pins of two assembled sheets.    Assembling direction (DA)    Bipolar plate (20)    Sheets (21, 22)    Pins (23, 24)    Covering zone (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a turbine (12) operated by displacement of a vehicle or by impulsion of air, where the turbine is driven by an alternator (13). A storage battery (14) is supplied by the alternator. A voltmeter has a green zone indicating a load equivalent to twenty four volts, and a red zone indicating a lower reserve. A calibrated relay conserves an energy reserve sufficient for operating the vehicle at a slow speed.    USE - System for producing an electrical energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides automatic electrical assistance to a heat engine of the vehicle during normal working of the vehicle, reduces consumption of fuel with the help of the turbine, which constantly turns, and permits completely and electrically advancing all types of vehicles during strong retardation or extreme climatic conditions without noise or pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle in which electrical energy producing system is applied.    Turbine (12)    Alternator (13)    Storage battery (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a tubular part (5) extending into an output (3) of a hollow body (1) and outside the body. The part surrounds power cables (2) for protecting output edges of the cables. A non tubular part (6) extends inside the hollow body between an internal wall of the body and the cables for guiding the cables towards the output of body during assembling of the cables. The part (6) has a length greater than the part (5).    USE - Device for assisting and protecting assembly of power cables of a battery in a hollow body e.g. side rail, rocker panel or inner door shell (all claimed), of a bodywork of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device permits to assemble the cables in the hollow body within a short time, and prevents electromagnetic disturbances related to current carried by the cables, thus ensuring reliability of electric and electronic circuits of the vehicle. The device is robust, reliable, simple in design, easy and economic to fabricate and easy to assemble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling power cables in a hollow body of bodywork of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a power cable assembly assisting and protecting device.    Hollow body (1)    Power cables (2)    Hollow body`s output (3)    Protector (4)    Tubular part (5)    Non tubular part (6)
NOVELTY - The ecological system comprises a turbine, a dynamo or electricity generation system, which moves the main engine. The ecological system is powered by the main engine, where multiple propellers or some other systems such as wind turbines are also provided in the ecological system to increase the speed of the ecological system.    USE - Ecological system for reducing consumption and contamination in vehicle or land, sea, air transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the ecological system.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery comprises a positive electrode (3) and a negative electrode (4) containing negative electrode active material having lithium ion insertion potential more than 0.4V. A separator (5) provided between the positive and negative electrodes, has porosity more than 50% and a pore diameter distribution in which median diameter is larger than a mode diameter. The porosity and pore diameter distribution are measured by mercury porosimetry and surface roughness of the negative electrode is larger than the mode diameter.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. two-to-four wheeled hybrid automobile, two-to-four wheeled automobile, and electric mopeds. Can also be used in digital camera, personal computer, mobile phone etc.    ADVANTAGE - The input and output performance of the non-aqueous battery under large current can be improved, by increasing the electric double layer capacity. The short-time input and output performance can be improved, thereby increases the wet area of the separator and reaction area of the negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (3)    Positive electrode active material containing layer (3b)    Negative electrode (4)    Negative electrode active material containing layer (4b)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The truck has a fork lift truck body (1) driven by a power source, where the power source is an accumulator battery (2) that is placed on a back part of the fork lift truck body for driving the fork lift truck body to operate through a direct current (DC) electric machine.    USE - Battery fork lift truck for cargo handling.    ADVANTAGE - The truck utilizes the accumulator battery as the power source, so that the truck avoids polluting the environment. The truck is simple in structure, safe and fast, convenient to maintain, and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery fork lift truck.    Fork lift truck body (1)    Accumulator battery (2)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a battery outer shell (1) that is used to contain a battery, and a handle (11) that is set on the battery outer shell. An electrode clamp (3) and a cathodic electrode clamp are connected with the cathode of a vehicle loading igniting device, and are set at two sides of the battery outer shell. An annular warning lamp (2) is placed at a front end of the battery outer shell. A head lamp is set at a front end of the battery outer shell, and is located at center of the warning lamp. A small-scale electrical air pump (5) is set at a back part of the battery outer shell.    USE - Portable multifunctional energy-saving auxiliary power supply for a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a portable multifunctional energy-saving auxiliary power supply of a car.    Battery outer shell (1)    Annular warning lamp (2)    Anodic electrode clamp (3)    Small-scale electrical air pump (5)    Handle (11)
NOVELTY - The regulator has a box installed with a parallel capacitor array that is connected to an abnormal voltage of a circuit-breaker. The abnormal voltage is connected to voltage sense comparator equipment, and is connected to two leads, where each lead is installed on an anode and a cathode by a terminal. An end of the lead is installed with a current abnormality fuse, where the abnormal voltage is connected to a function control device. The voltage abnormality protection circuit-breaker equipment and voltage sense comparator equipment are integrated into a capacitor integrated circuit.    USE - Voltage regulator for a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator reduces the voltage to the rated voltage of the battery of automobile. The regulator can negatively elastically adjusts the power connection between a countercurrent parallel connection capacitance and the battery of the automobile to form the matching between the elasticity and change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a voltage regulator of a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a supervisory computer with a control area network (CAN) card, where input of the card is connected with a CAN connector of a fuel cell single-chip inspection controller of a lower computer. A signal input terminal of a lower computer high speed fuel cell single-chip voltage sub-collection board is connected with an output terminal of a lower computer signal transformation and power supply integrated sub-board by a winding displacement. A power connector of the sub-board is connected with an electrode vehicle storage battery through a cabled twist.    USE - Single-chip voltage high speed inspection device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high connection rate and perfect collection precision, and enables fuel cell system and the on-chip inspection simultaneously. The device is inexpensive, and easy to maintain and assemble. The device has good synchronicity with high rate. The device meets the needs of fuel cell study and application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a single-chip voltage high speed inspection device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control area network (CAN)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a main body (1), and a solar receiving device (2) arranged on top. Solar transforming and storing devices are installed in the automobile.    USE - Automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is sensitive in reaction, comfort, inexpensive, and can be operated easily. The automobile avoids environmental pollution, and reduces the sources. The manufacturing and usage costs of the automobile are low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automobile.    Main body (1)    Solar receiving device (2)
NOVELTY - The device has a bracket (2) installed inside a case (1), and a storage battery provided on the case. A door panel (13) is hinged to an opening which is used for passing in and out of the bracket. Right and left of bottom of the bracket are provided with sliding tracks (21) which are integrated with each other. Three pairs of roller wheels (11) are matched with the sliding tracks and provided at two sides of bottom of the case. Assisting roller wheels (12) are movably provided outside the case and inside the door panel.    USE - Track vehicle storage battery sliding device.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding tracks can stably slide on the roller wheels in a smooth manner without high resistance, thus the storage battery can move smoothly. The assisting roller wheels are provided outside the case, thus ensuring complete pulling out of the storage battery from the case. The device is easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a track vehicle storage battery sliding device.    Case (1)    Bracket (2)    Roller wheels (11)    Assisting roller wheels (12)    Door panel (13)    Sliding tracks (21)
NOVELTY - The car has capacitor containers (11) fixed at two bottom sides of an electric car and connected to a refrigerating machinery (7) through a cold air pipeline (10). A trailed model overlarge capacity condenser bank (1) is fixed in the capacitor containers. A main input terminal of the condenser bank is connected to an electric control unit and a central control unit that are connected to an electric power receiving device (8) with a turned double contact terminal. A main output terminal of the condenser bank is connected with a direct current drive control device.    USE - Trailed model overlarge capacity condenser electric car. Uses included but not limited to a city, tourist site, large ground, inhabitant sub district, port, wharf, coal mine district, and a large company.    ADVANTAGE - The car has a stable capability. The car guarantees the capability of the overlarge capacity condenser, thus allowing the car to travel in long distance steadily. The car increases continuation of mileage. The condenser bank can replenish electric energy with a short time. The car is safe and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially sectioned view of an overlarge capacity condenser electric car.    Trailed model overlarge capacity condenser bank (1)    Refrigerating machinery (7)    Electric power receiving device (8)    Cold air pipeline (10)    Capacitor containers (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has cannular continuous xenon lamps provided as a luminous source and arranged to a luminous array. A column is provided perpendicular to a base plate and hung on a lamp frame, and the cannular continuous xenon lamps are placed on multiple lamps. An electrical source module (20) is provided on the base plate and the cannular continuous xenon lamps, and idler wheels are provided on the base plate. The lamps are provided with adjusting lead screws in the lamp frames to adjust pitching angles and horizontal rotating angles of the lamps.    USE - Solar battery array illumination apparatus for simulating space illumination environment.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has high stability, high reliability, high security, and provides high and equal illumination. The cannular continuous xenon lamps are formed by high quality adulteration quartz tube with high loading intensity and high eradiating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery array illumination apparatus.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Electrical source module (20)    Luminous vehicles (23, 24)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a high-voltage wire assembly and a low voltage connecting part to a vehicle and a high-voltage battery interface. Two conduct contacts in the high-voltage wire assembly are conducted with a conducting strip, which is located at inner side of a high-voltage battery system. Closing signal of contactor is transmitted by an entire-vehicle controller located in a vehicle system, after a battery management unit and a control unit receive closing signal transmitted from the vehicle system.    USE - Conducting method for a high-voltage battery system (claimed) and a vehicle system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high-voltage battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a high-voltage battery system and vehicle system conducting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Triangular barrier diode (TBD)
NOVELTY - The system has a drive system shaft connected with a vehicle wheel axle and a buffering system by a connection rod (1). A piston is assembled in a cylinder, and an end of a piston rod is connected with the connection rod of a drive system. The piston rod is fixed on a vehicle by a dead plate. A cavity of the cylinder is provided with an air bag by an inverted valve, where pressurization gas in the air bag drives a generator to work by an air relay device. An end of a spring is fixed by the dead plate, and another end is contacted with a limit plate.    USE - Pressure type shock-absorb generating system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amplitude of the vehicle vibrating up and down can be effectively relieved by function of the buffering system. The pressurized gas in the air bag drives the generator to work by the air relay device for transforming mechanical energy into electric energy, thus reducing vibration of the vehicle. The system is simple in structure, convenient to maintain and inexpensive, and provides stable safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pressure type shock-absorb generating system.    Connection rods (1, 2, 3)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a output shaft (2) of a power source (1) with an electric energy-saving transmission via a clutch (3), installing a squirrel-cage magnetic pole group (5) in the transmission, and connecting one end of a shaft direction of the group with the clutch. An angle displacement sensor (7) is placed to a real time test angle displacement position state and movement state of a magnetic pole of the group and a rotor winding (4). An induction electric current is produced in a stator winding (6) and rotor winding for energy-saving device (10) via a control device (9).    USE - Electric energy-saving transmission method.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves efficiency of the power source. The method makes driving force to be matched with a non-polar regulation shift ratio, thus achieving better non-polar regulating speed function. The method provides wide regulating speed and torque output characteristic. The transmission can run in an electric mode, power source mode and a mixture mode. The method is suitable for source distribution. The method reduces a mechanism drive component and lowers friction loss in mechanism driving in an effective manner. The transmission is simple in structure. The transmission is easy to control. The manufacture cost of the transmission is less.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric energy-saving transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating an electric energy-saving transmission process.    Power source (1)    Output shaft (2)    Clutch (3)    Rotor winding (4)    Squirrel-cage magnetic pole group (5)    Stator winding (6)    Angle displacement sensor (7)    Driving shaft (8)    Control device (9)    Energy-saving device (10)
NOVELTY - A cathode material for zinc-nickel secondary battery comprises mixed material of 85-95 mass% zinc oxide surface-modified with tin oxide, 4-13 mass% zinc metal powder and carbon nanofiber. The content of tin oxide in zinc oxide is 1-25 mass%.    USE - A cathode material for a zinc-nickel secondary battery for use in dynamo-electric tools, vehicles, dynamo-electric toys, household electrical appliances, communication appliances, and illuminating devices.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery comprising the cathode material has long useful time and stable cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing cathode material of zinc-nickel secondary battery comprising dissolving tin chloride (SnCl2) in concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) and diluting with deionized water to a concentration of 0.1-10 g SnCl2/L; adding zinc oxide (ZnO), stirring, filtering, washing and separating to obtain zinc oxide surface modified with tin oxide (Sn6O4(OH)4); and mixing with zinc (Zn) metal powder and carbon nanofiber.
NOVELTY - The system has a singlechip (101) e.g. vehicle-mounted singlechip of Motorola, for exchanging a data with single-node voltage measuring units of a fuel cell. The singlechip has a clock chip that carries out data communication via serial peripheral interconnect (SPI) interface, and a secure digital (SD) card (502) that transforms voltage of a communication signal via a communication interface circuit (501). Control area network (CAN) communication interfaces (301, 401, 601) are connected to an outer supervisory control computer.    USE - Data recording system for a vehicle-mounted fuel cell engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be acted as gateway to manage voltage of single-node cell. The system optimizes the configuration of engine control system, and stores the data in a safe manner. The system has a quick access speed. The clock of the system normally runs, even when the system has no power. The system is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a data recording system.    Singlechip (101)    Peripheral circuit (201)    Chargeable cell (202)    Control area network communication interfaces (301, 401, 601)    Communication interface circuit (501)    Secure digital card (502)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a port board, a metal electric board, a cell main body, and an electric controller provided with a short control circuit, where the equipment is provided with multi-grouped modules. Each module has a single cell. A hydric interval channel, an air interval channel or oxygen interval channel, and a control start of a cell module are shared through a temperature controlling probe and a controller of a control circuit according to a temperature change of a surrounding environment or a temperature in a cell.    USE - Power generating equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment utilizes few system parts. The equipment is simple in structure, and convenient to operate. The equipment does not need forced wind cooling or water cooling. The equipment is suitable for small self-aspiratory power generating equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generating equipment.
NOVELTY - The method involves triggering a timer starting continuous sending of data, by a single chip voltage collecting board. Reference information sent by a main controller from a basic cycle to another basic cycle is ignored by a single chip voltage counting node. Reference information of a third basic cycle from the controller starts a timer of the node. The node sends voltage data to the controller in an exclusive time window of an information matrix of a fuel cell system time-triggered controller area network, when the latter timer runs to a preset time value.    USE - Controller area network communication method for a fuel cell distribution type control system.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids network arbitration and conflict, enhances security and time reality of a controller area network, and simplifies network design procession.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a controller area network communication method for a fuel cell distribution type control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an upper computer e.g. desk computer, having peripheral component interconnection (PCI) slot or personal computer memory card international association (PCMCIA) slot, controller area network (CAN) 2.0 card andtime triggered CAN (TTCAN) network signal testing program that is developed based on a laboratory virtual instrumentation engineering workbench (LABVIEW). A tested part whose (CAN) interface is set with a lower computer (CAN) network.    USE - Fuel cell powered vehicle entire vehicle communication network test system.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses Lab VIEW and Motorola mobile phone center series 32-bit singlechip development platform, thus strengthening processing information capability. The system has flexible application, and is easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell powered vehicle entire vehicle communication network test system.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - The system has a cell signal collecting module (20) for collecting voltage and temperature signal of a cell monomer (30) and processing data. The processed data is sent to a cell controlling module (10). The cell controlling module is connected to the cell signal collecting module through an internal controller area network (CAN) bus. The cell collecting module compares the temperature and voltage of the cell monomer, and writes a fault into a cell state monitoring table. The cell collecting module sends a monitoring table containing cell state to the cell controlling module.    USE - Step-by-step cell controlling system for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the connection wiring harness of the cell monomer and cell controller. The system can accurately and roundly detect the temperature and voltage of the cell monomer and lower working load of the central processor of cell controlling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a Step-by-step cell controlling system.`(Drawing includes non-English language text)`    Cell controlling module (10)    Cell signal collecting module (20)    Cell monomer (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a cabinet (1) for storing a power source e.g. thermoelectric generator, solar cell, steam driven generator or built-in fuel cell. A gas-powered burner (3) is connected to the power source for cooking food. A steam blowgun (5) has a steam generator and discharge nozzle to clean the device. The steam generator comprising a steam boiler stored in the cabinet, is connected to the power source. A rotational grill support (6) supports food grilling elements that are rotatable relative to the support.    USE - Food barbequing device e.g. mobile outdoor barbeque, for outdoor cooking of food e.g. fish, hot dog sausage, poultry such as chicken and duck.    ADVANTAGE - The steam blowgun enables removal of the grease, thus facilitating convenient cleaning of the device. The device provides automatic control over the temperature in the grill, fuel ignition, and safety measures of the device. The food grilling elements are rotatable relative to the support, thus exposing the food uniformly to heat from the burner. The thermoelectric generators are provided on inner and outer surfaces of the device and adjacent to the burner, thus maximizing temperature differential between the inner and outer surfaces, and hence increasing efficiency of the thermoelectric generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a barbecuing device.    Cabinet (1)    Gas powered burner (3)    Steam blow gun (5)    Rotational grill support (6)    Corrugated plate (8)
NOVELTY - This invention claims an automatically-controlled battery jar belonging to battery jar used by electric vehicle. It is compromised of flume, polar plate, rigging rod, obturating ring, mounting bracket etc. Utilizing rigging rod to adjust area of polar plate and electrolyte can realize the aim of automatically controlling the output quantity of electricity. It overcomes faults that it is hard to control output quantity of electricity for current battery jar and it has a short service life. It can increase more than 30% service life expectancy for battery jar, and 20% work efficiency. It is an ideal substitute for battery jar.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2a) has two bases (4) with two planar floors (6), and two flanges (8) extending from portions of the floors, respectively. The flanges axially support a spring e.g. circular shaped spring, and two arc-shaped walls (10) radially support the spring. The walls interpose with one another to allow the walls to move past each other as bases are urged towards each other during compression of the spring. Two flexible locking elements (12) slidingly engage each other to secure the bases to each other, while allowing the bases to move towards each other during compression of the spring.    USE - Spring holder apparatus for holding a spring such as coil spring and Belleville spring, that is used in an internal combustion engine, turbine and jet systems, nuclear power plant, oil and gas exploration and fuel cell, and used for applying pre-load or flexible quality to a joint that experiences thermal expansion and contraction.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides increased flexibility, reduces material costs, and increases ease of manufacture. The apparatus is light in weight, and provides greater structural integrity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal-sectional view of a spring holder apparatus.    Spring holder apparatus (2a)    Bases (4)    Planar floors (6)    Flanges (8)    Arc-shaped walls (10)    Flexible locking elements (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises imaging system and fuel cell (202) operatively coupled to imaging system through power line (210). The fuel cell produces electric power of 5kW. A high voltage inverter (208) is operatively coupled to fuel cell, through power line (206).    USE - Object imaging apparatus for mobile x-ray imaging system (claimed) for computed tomography (CT) and three-dimensional image reconstruction.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells does not use external power source or battery so that electrical power is supplied to imaging system by fuel cells. Hence the power source that draws less power on average from electrical wall outlet than amount of power supplied by electrical wall outlet can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power control method in mobile healthcare imaging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the object imaging apparatus.    Object imaging apparatus (200)    Fuel cell (202)    Fuel tank (204)    Power line (206,210)    High voltage inverter (208)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several cells (12) each including a flat rolled electrode (30) formed by rolling a sheet-like anode collector (32) and a sheet-like cathode collector (34) with a sheet-like separator. The cells are arranged such that flat faces of the electrodes oppose each other and are held in a condition in which restraining load is applied to the electrodes in the cell direction. The trailing edges (32E,34E) of anode and cathode collectors are located in a position (30B) outside a portion of the electrode which receives the restraining load.    USE - Battery module for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The restraining load pressure can be evenly or uniformly applied to the rolled electrode and battery module achieves excellent life cycle performance and long service since the battery module has both of the trailing edges of the anode and cathode collector sheets positioned outside the portion of the rolled electrode which receives the restraining load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the rolled electrode mounted in the battery module.    Cells (12)    Flat rolled electrode (30)    Position of trailing edges of anode and cathode collectors (30B)    Anode collector (32)    Trailing edge of anode collector (32E)    Cathode collector (34)    Trailing edge of cathode collector (34E)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has a separator base material including an electric power generation region (12) opposite to an electric power generation layer, and a circumference region including an opening (14) which functions as a manifold. A resin coating is applied in the circumference region so that the base material is exposed in a portion of circumference region. An electroconductive coating is applied in electric power generation region by supplying the electric current through the portion in which the base material is exposed.    USE - Fuel cell separator used as electric power source of motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of current concentration in the electric power generation region can be avoided, and the electroconductive coating can be applied uniformly and precisely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell separator.    Fuel cell separator (10)    Electric power generation region (12)    Opening (14)    Short side (16)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) has electric power generation region (12) opposite to electric power generation layer and peripheral region with opening (14) that functions as manifold. The peripheral region is coated with a resin when the region (12) is masked by a masking jig, and then the region (12) is coated with conductive material.    USE - Fuel-cell separator for fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive material is coated in the whole region of power generation region. The resin coating functions as a mask during coating of conductive material and thus the need for mask during coating of conductive material is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of fuel-cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell separator.    Fuel-cell separator (10)    Electric power generation region (12)    Opening (14)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte membrane (10) has sealing ribs (12a,2b) of height of 10-500mu m made of resin integratable with the electrolyte when melted, that are formed integrally with the electrolyte membrane. The electrolyte membrane includes a porous reinforcement film as an integrated portion.    USE - For membrane electrode assembly of solid polymer fuel cell (Both claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing ribs are formed integrally with the electrolyte membrane without a boundary surface, hence stable sealing characteristic is secured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrolyte membrane for solid polymer fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view and cross-sectional view of the electrolyte membrane, and cross-sectional view of the membrane-electrode assembly.    Electrolyte membrane (10)    Sealing ribs (12a,12b)    Membrane-electrode assembly (20)    Catalyst layer (21a)    Gas diffusion electrode (23a)
NOVELTY - A spinel-type lithium manganate has average particle diameter of 10-500 nm, Brunauer Emmett Teller value of 1-50 m2/g and particle size variation coefficient of 0.40 or less.    USE - Spinel-type lithium manganate used as anode active material of nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (claimed) such as metal lithium cell, lithium ion battery and lithium polymer battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, video camera, notebook personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly safe spinel-type lithium manganate provides anode active material having excellent energy density and battery characteristics. The nonaqueous-electrolyte battery has excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of spinel-type lithium manganate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the battery.    Nonaqueous-electrolyte battery (1)    Cathode component (2)    Anode component (3)    Cathode collector (4)    Cathode active material layer (5)    Anode collector (6)    Anode active material layer (7)
NOVELTY - The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises vinylidene fluoride type-resin. The average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having circular or elliptical micropores is 1:1 or more and less than 5:1 on its surface, and average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having strip-shaped micropores is 5:1 or more on its other surface. The fractional particle diameter of vinylidene fluoride type-resin is 0.2 mu m.    USE - Vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film is used for water purification treatment, manufacturing drinking water and industrial water, waste water treatment, food-stuff-industry area, charged membrane area and fuel-cell area.    ADVANTAGE - The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film has excellent fractionation performance, permeation performance and physical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises vinylidene fluoride type-resin. The average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having circular or elliptical micropores is 1:1 or more and less than 5:1 on its surface, and average ratio of length and breadth of porous film having strip-shaped micropores is 5:1 or more on its other surface. The fractional particle diameter of vinylidene fluoride type-resin is 0.2 mu m. The vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises blend polymer containing 90-99 wt.% of vinylidene fluoride type-resin and 1-10 wt.% of hydrophilic resin. The hydrophilic resin is vinyl-pyrrolidone-type resin. The porous film is hollow fiber membrane. The manufacturing process of vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film comprises vinylidene fluoride type-resin, solvent, inorganic particles and coagulant. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of vinylidene fluoride type-resin porous film.
NOVELTY - A perovskite-type oxide fine particles are oxide fine particles of transition metal having perovskite type structure (I) in main phase. The oxide fine particles have lattice constant satisfying specific relation.    USE - For perovskite-type oxide support particles used for catalyst material for fuel cell (all claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell solid oxide fuel cell, and deodorizer, anti-microbe, purification of automobile exhaust, and nitrogen oxide reduction.    ADVANTAGE - The perovskite-type oxide fine particles provides catalyst having excellent oxidation-reduction activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A perovskite-type oxide fine particles are oxide fine particles of transition metal having perovskite type structure in main phase. The perovskite type structure is expressed with formulae: ABO3, where A is lanthanum, strontium, cerium, calcium, yttrium, erbium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, silicon, magnesium, barium, niobium, lead, bismuth and/or antimony, and B is iron, cobalt, manganese, copper, titanium, chromium, nickel and/or molybdenum, preferably iron. The oxide fine particles have lattice constant satisfying relation: 2b/(a+c)=1.402-1.422 (excluding 1.402 and 1.422), where a and c is length of short axis of perovskite-type crystal lattice, and b is length of long axis of perovskite-type crystal lattice.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the membrane electrode assembly.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Air electrode (2)    Fuel electrode (3)    Gaseous-diffusion layer (4,5)    Membrane electrode assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electrical energy to the electrical system from an auxiliary battery (200) to enable vehicle or piece of machinery to start when main battery (100) does not have sufficient power to start vehicle or piece of machinery; and supplying electrical energy to electrical system from main battery, after vehicle or piece of machinery has been started using auxiliary battery. A general operating fault in electrical system is determined in the event that vehicle or piece of machinery stops running after electrical system is supplied with electrical energy from main battery.    USE - Method for detecting a discharge condition fault in an electrical system of a vehicle or a piece of machinery. Uses include but are not limited to a rechargeable battery system that includes a main battery and at least one auxiliary battery for use in operating vehicles or pieces of machinery.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for increased safety for a traveler, giving sufficient time, for instance, to get a car off the road and home or to a service station. Provides the ability to isolate the auxiliary battery to provide emergency power, when needed. Enables to determine whether the cause of the main battery discharge is in the electrical system of the vehicle. Provides the auxiliary power necessary in the situation to get assistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of a multiple battery system.    Battery housing (10)    Main battery (100)    Auxiliary battery (200)    Switching device (300)    Common positive post or terminal (310)
NOVELTY - The station has a control circuitry operable for selecting one of batteries (21) in a hierarchal order for providing operating power to a docked medical diagnostic device i.e. hand-held ultra sound testing device, such that the power internal to the diagnostic device is conserved. The diagnostic device is used for performing diagnostic functions on a patient, while the diagnostic device is mated with the station. Batteries internal to the diagnostic device are charged from the batteries of the station.    USE - Docking station for use with a portable medical device i.e. hand-held ultra sound testing device (claimed) in a hospital emergency room, ambulances and in a trauma site such as explosion and crash sites, battlefields.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuitry selects one of the batteries in the hierarchal order for providing operating power to the docked medical diagnostic device i.e. hand-held ultra sound testing device, such that the power internal to the diagnostic device is conserved, thus ensuring usage of the batteries of the station in a hierarchical manner to insure that the batteries maintain maximum charged value of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method of maintaining batteries of a portable medical diagnostic device    (2) a method for using a hand-held portable diagnostic test device    (3) a hand-held ultrasound system operable for performing diagnostic testing on patients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a controller for operating a diagnostic tool.    Batteries (21)    Processor (201)    Memory (202)    Display control (203)    Keypad control (204)    Power distribution bus (220)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a ball shaped detection element (31) for measuring a gas concentration of a detection target gas e.g. hydrogen, contained in an examination gas. A substrate has a heating element, and a supporting member e.g. stays (33), is fixed to the substrate. The supporting member protrudes from the heating element, and supports the detection element. The supporting member is made of a metal, where the examination gas is introduced into a gas inlet port of a gas detection chamber (26). The heating element is constructed by a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. gas-contact combustion type sensor and semiconductor type sensor, for detecting inflammable gas e.g. oxygen, air, and hydrogen, contained in an examination gas, in a fuel cell system, for detecting hydrogen gas leaked from a fuel electrode side to an oxygen electrode side of a solid polymer membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power supplied to the detection element is stopped, thus preventing the destruction of the detection element, and preventing dew condensation from reaching the detection element, and hence preventing deterioration of the sensitivity of the detection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a gas sensor.    Gas sensor (1)    Gas detection chamber (26)    Ball shaped detection element (31)    Stays (33)    Back side heater (37)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack generates electrical energy by electrochemically reacting the hydrogen rich reforming gas with an oxidizer. The fuel cell stack comprises an anode that is supplied with the hydrogen rich reforming gas and a cathode that is supplied with the oxidizer. A purging device blocks the reforming gas and the oxidizer from entering the fuel cell stack and supplies exhaust gas generated by a heat source to the inside of the fuel cell stack to stop operation of the fuel cell system and purge the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electrical energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient purging of the inside of the fuel cell stack. Improves the stability of the fuel cell system and expand the life of the fuel cell system by efficiently removing residues that damage the catalysts when the operation of the fuel cell system is stopped.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a stopping method for operation of the fuel cell system; and    (2) a method for purging a fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the general polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    Reforming device (20)    Purging device (30)    Field switch (34)    Switch (36)    Field switch (38)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a lithium-transition metal compound as a positive electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion; and carbon as a negative electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion and is added with a powder of a compound having an imide bond.    USE - In an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent output properties, load properties and regeneration properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (B1) comprises a lithium-transition metal compound of formula Li1+aixCOyMzO2 as a positive electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion; and carbon as a negative electrode active material that is capable of intercalating and deintercalating a lithium ion and is added with a powder of a compound having an imide bond.    M=manganese, aluminum, titanium, zirconium, niobium, boron, magnesium or molybdenum;    a=0-0.3;    x=0.1-1;    y=0-0.5;    z=0-0.9;    a+x+y+z=1.
NOVELTY - The battery module has inwardly protruding section (21) arranged on oppositely facing sides of module case (1) that faces in a battery cell stacking direction and protrudes toward the interior area of module case to apply pressure to end surface of battery cell stack (2a). A flat section (23) supports a periphery of the protruding section, whose rigidity is lower than the protruding section. A step-like section (25) supports a periphery of flat section, whose rigidity is higher than the flat section.    USE - Battery module for electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The chamfered shape of protruding section can be maintained at all times and the middle portion of the battery cell stack can be pressed reliably and the ability of case module to remove gas from between the electrodes of electric power supplying elements can be prevented from declining. The damage to the battery cell stack can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Module case (1)    Battery cell stack (2a)    Protruding section (21)    Flat section (23)    Step-like section (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has two resistance voltage dividing circuits inserted between positive and negative electrode terminals of an assembled battery (1) and a ground terminal of a control circuit, respectively. The control circuit measures output voltages of the dividing circuits and detects a total voltage of the battery based on a sum of absolute values of the measured output voltages. A leak between the battery and the ground is detected based on a ratio of the measured output voltage and the detected sum of the absolute values of measured output voltages.    USE - Assembled battery total voltage detection and leak detection apparatus for electric vehicle e.g. pure electric vehicle (PEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery total voltage detection and leak detection apparatus ensures a reduced size profile at a low manufacturing cost, thus contributing to industrial applicability. The apparatus raises the reliability and precision of voltage detection and leak detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an assembled battery total voltage detection and leak detection apparatus.    Assembled battery (1)    Microcomputer (8)    Voltage-dividing resistors (9-12)    Integrated circuit (19)    Differential amplifier (20)    Reference voltage source (22)    Detection apparatus (30)
NOVELTY - The management system (1) has a voltage and current sensor (10) generating voltage and current signals concerning a battery (2). A main control unit (20) receives the voltage and current signals from the current sensor. The control unit measures a key-on open circuit voltage (OCV) using the voltage signal, and determines whether the OCV belongs to an OCV region. The control unit estimates an initial state of charge (SOC) of the battery using a linear equation when the OCV belongs to the OCV region.    USE - Battery management system for managing a battery in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently manages the battery, and prevents the battery from being degenerated due to an increase of temperature. The system prevents the battery from being overcharged and over discharged, thus efficiently increasing life time of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for estimating an initial state of charge (SOC) of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery, a battery management system (BMS) and peripheral devices of the battery management system.    Battery management system (1)    Battery (2)    Main switch (6)    Voltage and current sensor (10)    Main control unit (20)
NOVELTY - A terminal voltage signal and a charge and discharge current signal of the battery are received. Two discrete signals corresponding to the terminal voltage signal and current signal are respectively generated. Internal impedance of the battery is estimated by filtering the discrete signals according to a frequency range corresponding to an equivalent model of the battery. Parameters representing resistance overvoltage (Usn), charge transfer overvoltage (Uctn), diffusion overvoltage (Udiffn), and open circuit voltage (UOCVn) are calculated to generate the battery equivalent model.    USE - A method for driving a battery management system that estimates an internal impedance of a battery and can be used on a vehicle, such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Parameters of the battery and an equivalent circuit model of the battery are used to estimate overvoltages and measure voltage and current when battery charging and discharging occur, to estimate internal impedance of the battery. Filters through which the battery parameters are divided are also used to estimate the internal impedance. As a result, the method can estimate the internal impedance of a battery in real time using a digital filter without affecting the state of health (SOH) of battery and accurately estimate the state of charge (SOC) and SOH of the battery using the measured impedance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) battery management system;    (2) impedance estimating device;    (3) method for estimating an internal impedance of a battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery management system.    Charge transfer overvoltage (Uctn)    Diffusion overvoltage (Udiffn)    Open circuit voltage (UOCVn)    Resistance overvoltage (Usn)    Impedance estimating unit (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing a communication connection with each of multiple electric resources (112) e.g. battery of electric vehicle, connected to a power grid, where the electric resources comprise energy storage systems. The electric resources is individually signaled to provide power to or take power from the power grid, where the individually signaling each electric resource is based in part on metering a power flow between the electric resource and the power grid. An electric network location of each electric resource is determined.    USE - Method for aggregating an electric power for distributed electronic resources e.g. battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric resources are individually signaled to provide power to or take power from the power grid, thus economically aggregating the electric power for the distributed electronic resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising a server to communicate with each of multiple electric resources connected to a power grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power aggregation system.    Flow control center (102)    Electric resources (112)    Grid operations (116)    Grid operators (404)    Energy markets (412)
NOVELTY - A controller has a damping filter that damps a power request signal from a driver over a predetermined time during low power transient, and provides a damped power demand signal to a fuel cell stack (12), which provides more power than the power request signal during the predetermined time. A battery (14) is charged with the extra power generated by the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for hybrid fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the relative humidity (RH) cycling of the membranes in the fuel cell stack during low power transient through the controller. Prevents damage of the fuel cell stack due to flow of regenerative electrical energy from the bus lines to the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing power demand signal to cell stack in fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Battery (14)    Traction motor (24)    Compressor (30)    Flowmeter (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an input/output managing unit (4) calculating an allowable input/output powers of a secondary battery (1) based on a terminal voltage detected by a voltage sensor (10) and an input/output current detected by a current sensor (2). The managing unit calculates the allowable input/output powers based on a detected value of the sensors in which failure is not detected by a failure detecting section (5). An input/output control unit (6) limits input and output powers of the battery to a value equal to or smaller than the allowable input/output powers.    USE - Input/output power control apparatus for a secondary battery that is utilized for supplying an electrical power to a driving electric motor of a hybrid automotive vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input/output control unit limits the input and output powers of the battery to the value equal to or smaller than the allowable input/output powers of the battery, thus preventing an excessive discharge and an excessive charge of the secondary battery and preventing unpleasant feeling to a driver of the vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. The apparatus performs a normal control over the input/output powers of the secondary battery when either of the current sensor or the voltage sensor is failed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an input/output power control method for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a structure of an input/output power control apparatus for a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Current sensor (2)    Input/output managing unit (4)    Failure detecting section (5)    Input/output control unit (6)    Voltage sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a total voltage sensor (7) to sense a total voltage i.e. terminal voltage, of a battery pack (1). A dispersion detecting section (8) detects a value of the total voltage at a time of activation before the convertion of battery pack from unloaded to loaded condition, and compares the detected total voltage value with a total voltage value stored by an storing section e.g. electrically erasable and programmable ROM, and detects a dispersion in remaining capacities of cells, where a difference between the two values is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.    USE - Remaining-capacity dispersion detecting apparatus for detecting a dispersion state in remaining capacities of respective cells of a battery pack that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion detecting section detects the value of the total voltage at the time of activation before the convertion of battery pack from unloaded to loaded condition, and compares the detected total voltage value with the total voltage value stored by the storing section e.g. electrically erasable and programmable ROM, and detects the dispersion in remaining capacities of cells, thus effectively and properly detecting the dispersion in capacities of respective cells of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a remaining-capacity dispersion detecting method for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of remaining-capacity dispersion detecting apparatus.    Battery pack (1)    Current sensor (6)    Total voltage sensor (7)    Dispersion detecting section (8)    Relays (10, 11)    Inverter (12)    Key switch (14)    Relay control section (15)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an auxiliary driving method of power driving and the device thereof, mainly utilizing a magnetic induction method to transfer power to a detecting element disposed on a rotary element by means of a magnetic power supplying device, which is disposed on a shaft of a fixed element and a rotary element of the power tool, and utilizing the detecting element to sense a signal of rotation demand, then, outputting the signal to a control element by means of a returned-pass device. The control element calculates the signal, enabling the control element to create a control signal corresponding to the signal, and utilizes the control signal to drive a motor linked with the rotary element.
NOVELTY - A cooling device for a fuel cell is provided to prevent the condensation of discharged gas, to minimize constitution, to reduce the amount of supplied power and to improve the cooling efficiency to condensed liquid and cooling liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling device for a fuel cell comprises an aqueous solution tank(10) which is supplied with liquid fuel from a fuel tank(11); a water condensation coil(20) whose one end is extended to the inside of the aqueous solution tank and which condenses the ventilation gas flown from the cathode of a stack into the aqueous solution tank to generate condensed water; and a cooler(30) which is connected with the other end of the water condensation coil to cool the condensed liquid flowed on the inside of the water condensation coil.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A fuse box mounting structure for a battery is provided to maintain electrical connection between a fuse box and a battery at a stable state by holding the fuse box and a terminal tightly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuse box mounting structure for a battery includes a battery(10) and a fuse box(20) for mounting the battery. The battery has one side with a battery seat(11), and a battery terminal(13) projected from a top surface of the battery seat. The fuse box has a bottom surface with a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion is mounted onto a top surface(14) of the battery, and the second mounting portion is stepped from the first mounting portion and mounted onto the battery seat recessed from the top surface of the battery. The fuse box has a mounting guide portion formed perpendicularly and downwardly from the first mounting portion such that the mounting guide portion tightly contacts inner surfaces(15,16) formed between the top surface of the battery and the battery seat.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generating system which is constructed in a simple structure, obtains a high hydrogen generating ratio, and can supply hydrogen gas stably and economically such that the hydrogen gas can be easily utilized as a power source of an automobile or a portable electronic equipment is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generating system comprises: a case(11) which maintains airtightness, and is made from heat resistant and pressure resistant materials; a metal salt-containing matrix(12) which is accommodated in the case, and contains chlorides, nitrides, sulfides or acetic acid chlorides of aluminum, zinc or nickel, or mixtures thereof as metal salts that generate hydrogen by reacting with a hydroxide alkali compound flown into the case; at least one partition(13) for dividing an inner space of the case; a first pump(14) for supplying the hydroxide alkali compound into the case; and a second pump(15) for supplying hydrogen gas generated in the case to a fuel cell. The hydrogen generating system further comprises a pH indicator(16) adhered to an outer surface of the case.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a stack fixing structure to allow a fuel cell vehicle to be cold started up, to prevent the generation of low voltage at the cell adjacent to a fixing plate by the external air of low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stack fixing structure comprises a fixing plate(50) which is combined at the both sides of a plurality of layered unit cells to support the unit cells, wherein the fixing plate comprises a rectangular parallelepiped base plate(500) of which one side is opened, and a cover plate(600) closely combined with the opened surface of the rectangular parallelepiped base plate to cover the base plate, thereby forming a closed heat insulating space in the inside of the base plate.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An apparatus and a method for preventing discharge of a battery for a vehicle DVR(Digital Video Recorder) are provided to prevent the battery from being discharged by sending the DVR to a standby mode even when the main switch is turned off and the vehicle is stopped or parked for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for preventing discharge of a battery for a vehicle DVR includes a generator(1), a battery(2), a main switch(4), a DVR(7), and a power detecting apparatus(8). One end of the power detecting apparatus(8) is connected with the main switch(4), and the other end thereof is connected with a CPU in the DVR(7). The power detecting apparatus(8) detects whether the main switch(4) is turned on or off. When the power detecting apparatus(8) detects the off state of the main switch(4) and informs the state to the CPU, the DVR(7) enters a standby mode. In the standby mode, a storage unit of the DVR(7) is driven to record an abnormal part for a predetermined time only when detecting that abnormality is generated inside or outside of a vehicle through sensors installed inside and outside of the vehicle.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A battery pack protection apparatus for external physical force and a battery pack protection method thereof are provided to protect a battery pack from the impact generated in collision of a vehicle by stopping the operation of the battery using vehicle speed variation information during vehicle accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery pack protection apparatus for protecting a battery of a vehicle using electricity from external impact includes a battery module(2). A acceleration sensor(100) senses speed variation of a vehicle. A battery management system(BMS)(1) outputs an operation stop signal to stop the operation of the battery module if the acceleration of the vehicle calculated from the output of the acceleration sensor is larger than a first setting value and a second setting value. A main switch(6) is installed on a voltage supply line of the battery module, and is switched off according to the operation stop signal of the BMS and then stops the operation of the battery module. The second setting value is used for sensing collision, and the first setting value is used for sensing deceleration. The first setting value is lower than the second setting value.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - An air conditioner operating system for a fuel cell vehicle is provided to prevent environmental pollution by using water as a non-polluting resource without using a refrigerant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air conditioner operating system for a fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell stack(10), an electric power converter(11), a cathode(20a), an anode(20b), a collecting pipe(22), a water intake hole(23), a blowing fan(24), and a heat radiating fin(25). Oxygen and hydrogen are supplied to the fuel cell stack. The electric power converter generates electricity through a chemical reaction of the fuel cell stack and converts the electricity into AC. The cathode and the anode generate the oxygen and the hydrogen by operating electrolysis with left electricity transferred from the electric power converter. The collecting pipe is inserted with the cathode and the anode. The water intake hole supplies the water to the collecting pipe for applying the water to the fuel cell stack.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - Provided is a separator structure for a fuel cell vehicle, which has a cooling water flow path formed through a continuous process, and is obtained with improved productivity and cost-efficiency in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator structure for a fuel cell vehicle comprises: a first separator mounted on the stack of the fuel cell vehicle for supplying reaction gases and equipped with a metal plate having a first cooling flow path(110); and a second separator(200) facing to the first separator in close contact with the first separator, wherein the second separator has the same area as the first separator and is equipped with a metal plate having a second cooling flow path(210).Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A balancing module of a lithium battery for a hybrid electric vehicle is provided to calculate an SOC(State of Charge) of a battery and to reduce power consumption by supplying separate external power as balancing power through a DC-DC converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A balancing module of a lithium battery for a hybrid electric vehicle includes a DC-DC converter, a lithium battery, a lithium battery protection unit, and an external power supply unit. The lithium battery has a plurality of cells. The external power supply unit is connected to the lithium battery through the DC-DC converter. The lithium battery protection unit connected to the lithium battery balances each of cells of the lithium battery. The external power supply unit is connected to the lithium battery protection unit through another DC-DC converter. The external power supply unit supplies power for communication and power for a balancing unit of the lithium battery protection unit.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A power supply device has two switches (SW1,SW2) which are provided in the high voltage side terminal of a DC-DC converter (7) and a lithium ion battery (1) respectively. A temperature detector (11) and a control unit (10) are provided to determine whether temperature of the lithium ion battery is contained within a predetermined range. The switch (SW1) is switched ON and the switch (SW2) is switched OFF when it is determined that the temperature of the lithium ion battery is not within the predetermined range.    USE - Power supply device for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device with two batteries having different charging/discharging characteristics can be provided and can carry out charging/discharging control of a battery based on the temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion battery (1)    DC-DC converter (7)    Control unit (10)    Temperature detector (11)    Switches (SW1,SW2)
NOVELTY - The battery (16) has a contact type switch (40) arranged on a side wall (161b) of a case (161). An auxiliary plate (42) with rigidity higher than the case surrounds the switch and the wall. The contact terminal of contact type switch contacts and conducts when the case is detected to be expanded.    USE - Battery e.g. lead storage battery of battery pack used in uninterruptible power system (all claimed) for personal computer. Can also be used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Expansion of the case is easily detected at early stage, and then damage and leakage of the battery are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and top views of battery.    Battery (16)    Contact type switch (40)    Auxiliary plate (42)    Case (161)    Side wall (161b)
NOVELTY - The bottom face of exhaust passage (6a) is inclined and raised towards an exhaust port. Multiple level difference portions (60) are formed in the middle of the bottom face.    USE - Exhaust structure of storage battery e.g. lead storage apparatus and other aqueous type batteries mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in nickel cadmium batteries and non-aqueous type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution retained in the exhaust passage is recirculated to the battery chamber, while avoiding the spilling of the electrolyte solution of the battery from the exhaust port, by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of lid of exhaust structure of the storage battery.    Lid (1a)    Exhaust hole (3a)    Surrounding partition (5a)    Exhaust passage (6a)    Level difference portions (60)
NOVELTY - A bracket (39) for supporting an outer portion of the battery (13) is fixed to a side wall of the front side frame before attachment of the vehicle component e.g. transmission (12). A bracket (41) protruding towards the engine room interior, for supporting the inner portion of the battery after attachment of the transmission and other vehicle components like cables (19,20).    USE - Battery support structure for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The support stability of the battery is improved by using simple support structure without need for increasing the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmission (12)    Battery (13)    Battery tray (16)    Cables (19,20)    Attachment brackets (39,41)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an insulation board (2) covered by U-shaped outer casing (3). A snap terminal (4) is provided at the edge of insulation board and the outer casing. The cylindrical battery cells (1) such as lithium cells are arranged between the upper and lower surfaces of the insulation board, while an exterior film covers the periphery of battery cells, upper and lower surfaces of casing and the snap terminal.    USE - Battery pack for use in power supply of fire alarm and vehicle-mounted anti-theft device.    ADVANTAGE - A battery pack can be integrated with cylindrical battery and snap terminal without using any sealing metal mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack.    Cylindrical battery cell (1)    Insulation board (2)    Outer casing (3)    Snap terminal (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a water supply source (5) connected to a backup burner and a branch line (L6) is connected to a heat exchanger (2) of fuel cell (1) through controlling valve (V1). A bypass line (Lb) is connected between controlling valve (V2) and heat exchanger. A control apparatus (12) controls the controlling valves based on the signal from a pair of temperature sensors (T1,T2) provided in exhaust heat circulation line (L11) and line (L8).    USE - Co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of hot water which circulates through the heat exchanger of the fuel cell is controlled, so that the fuel cell can be driven efficiently. The heat recovery rate of the system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Water supply source (5)    Control apparatus (12)    Branch line (L6)    Line (L8)    Exhaust heat circulation line (L11)    Bypass line (Lb)    Temperature sensors (T1,T2)    Controlling valves (V1,V2)
NOVELTY - A cladding material (6) covers an all solid battery element which interposes a solid electrolyte between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The solid electrolyte contains a sulfide type compound. The cladding material consists of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin, and contains an adsorption material or an alkaline substance.    USE - All solid battery for use in two wheeled motor vehicle e.g. motorcycle. Can also be used in electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Traps and detoxifies hydrogen sulfide gas even when short circuit occurs and battery deteriorates. Highly safe all solid battery can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the all solid battery.    Electrode terminal (5)    Cladding material (6)
NOVELTY - A cladding material covers an all solid battery element which interposes a solid electrolyte between a positive electrode layer (3) and a negative electrode layer (6). The solid electrolyte contains a sulfide type compound. A packing body consists of a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin. The cladding material covers the packing body with an adsorption material or an alkaline substance containing material.    USE - All solid battery for use in two wheeled motor vehicle e.g. motorcycle. Can also be used in electronic device such as mobile telephone, personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Traps and detoxifies hydrogen sulfide gas that may be produced when short circuit occurs and battery deteriorates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacture process of a solid battery element.    Press (1)    Collector (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Negative electrode layer (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a line (L8) through which water heated by a heat exchanger (2) of the fuel cell (1) flows, connected to a sending line (L10) of a bath tub (11). A line (L20) is connected to a return line (L11) of the bath tub, and a junction (B1) is connected with the heat exchanger (2) through a radiator (21) positioned at the line (L20). The return line is connected to a heat exchanger (30b) of a hot water dispensing apparatus (30) and the heat exchanger (30b) is connected to the line (L10) of the bath.    USE - Co-generation system for heating water in domestic bath tub using exhaust heat of fuel cell, gas engine.    ADVANTAGE - The drive of the fuel cell is continued even if the return temperature of the fuel cell is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Heat exchangers (2,30b)    Bath tub (11)    Heat radiator (21)    Hot water dispensing Apparatus (30)    Junction (B1)    Lines (L8,L10,L11,L20)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor has anode, cathode and electrolyte. The anode contains a substance capable of reversibly carrying lithium ion and/or anion as an anode active material. The cathode contains a substance capable of reversibly carrying lithium ion. The lithium ion is previously doped with respect to anode and/or cathode such that anode electric potential after short circuiting anode and cathode is 2 V or less. The cathode active material is active carbon particle having 0.2 mmol/g or more of phenolic hydroxide functional group.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor is used as power supply for notebook computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electrical storage source, electric power-assisted bicycle, electric wheel chair, wind-powered electricity generation and domestic electric appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion capacitor has high energy density and improved capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion capacitor has an anode, a cathode and an aprotic organic solvent electrolytic solution containing lithium salt as electrolyte. The anode contains a substance capable of reversibly carrying lithium ion and/or anion as an anode active material. The cathode contains a substance capable of reversibly carrying lithium ion. The lithium ion is previously doped with respect to anode and/or cathode such that anode electric potential after short circuiting anode and cathode is 2 V or less (Li/Li+). The cathode active material is active carbon particle having 0.2 mmol/g or more of phenolic hydroxide functional group. The active carbon particle is phenol resin group activated carbon, petroleum pitch group activated carbon, petroleum coke group activated carbon or coal coke group activated carbon.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (2) and negative electrode (1) oppose through electrolyte layer (3) containing a buffer substance. The enzyme and electronic mediator are fixed on the positive electrode and negative electrode. A compound e.g. imidazole triazole, pyridine derivative, bipyridine derivative, imidazole derivative contains imidazole ring as buffer substance, and is contained in electrolyte layer.    USE - Bio-fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for supplying power to electronic device (claimed) e.g. mobile telephone, mobile device, robot, personal computer, game machine device, vehicle equipment, domestic electrical appliance, industrial commodity, power apparatus, construction machine, machine tool. Can also be used in electric power generation system, co-generation system, moving body e.g. motor vehicle, two wheeled vehicle, aircraft, rocket, spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves sufficient buffer capacity during high output operation, and outstanding performance of bio-fuel cell, thus providing highly efficient bio-fuel cell for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of bio-fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)
NOVELTY - The cell press assembly (1) has end side and cell side plates (2,4) that are mutually connected so that the springs (3) provided between the plates are held. The cell side plate consists of an insulating material which maintains electric insulation between cell laminated structures.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric insulation between the cell laminated structures is maintained even when insulation plate is not used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the cell press assembly.    Cell press assembly (1)    End side plate (2)    Springs (3)    Cell side plate (4)    Guide plate (5)    Guide rod (43)
NOVELTY - A cell side unit (4) is arranged facing to end side unit (2), by adjoining to a cell laminated body. A spring group (3) is interposed between the end side unit and cell side unit, and consists coil springs (30a,30b). The end side unit and cell side unit are mutually connected to maintain the spring group. The coil springs are arranged to obtain desired fastening distribution of load in cell surface of cell laminated body.    USE - Cell press assembly used for pressing and fastening cell laminated body of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deformation of cell press assembly easily even if external force is added to cell press assembly. Improves sealing performance of reactive gas and water and performs electromechanical reaction in electrode normally. Improves battery performance of polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Reduces weight of cell press assembly since aluminum alloy material is used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the permeation top view of cell press assembly.    End side unit (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side unit (4)    Guide plate (5)    Coil springs (30a,30b)
NOVELTY - The cell press assembly (1) comprises an end side plate (2) to which a load is added from the adjustment rods (6a,6b). A cell side plate (4) arranged facing the end side plate, adjoins to laminated cell case (8) which is arranged between end side plate and cell side plate. A spring group (3) presses the laminated cell when load is received at the rod support structures (28a,28b) provided at end side plate.    USE - Cell press assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By tracking the inclination of end surface of laminated cell structure, the variation in the fastening load in cell surface can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view illustrating the state before attachment of the cell press assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cell press assembly (1)    End side plate (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side plate (4)    Adjustment rods (6a,6b)    Laminated cell case (8)    Rod support structures (28a,28b)
NOVELTY - A cell side unit (4) is arranged facing to end side unit (2), by adjoining to a cell laminated body. A spring group (3) is interposed between the end side unit and cell side unit, and consists coil spring (30). The end side unit and cell side unit are mutually connected to maintain the spring group. The pointer scale (46) and lower surface line (200) of end side unit are provided on the end side unit and cell side unit. The relative positional relationship of pointer scale and lower surface line of end side unit can be visually recognized.    USE - Cell press assembly used for pressurizing and fastening cell laminated body of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric power generation of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Determines load state of cell laminated body easily. Reduces number of units, thus decreasing size and weight of cell press assembly. Performs manufacturing and exchanging operation of fuel cell easily since cell press assembly is modularized. Achieves fine adjustment of attachment position of pointer scale.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of unification figure of cell press assembly.    End side unit (2)    Spring group (3)    Cell side unit (4)    Coil spring (30)    Pointer scale (46)    Lower surface line of end side unit (200)
NOVELTY - A CPU determines water containing state of electrolyte film. The CPU judges whether a water droplet in gas flow path is conveyed, based on judged result by the CPU. The CPU determines a conveyance direction of water droplet when the water droplet is conveyed. The water droplet is conveyed by applying a voltage to electrode devices based on result of detected conveyance direction.    USE - Operating method used for fuel cell system (claimed) of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manage water containing state of electrolyte film, and to facilitate electrostatic conveyance of water droplet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of operating method of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery is obtained by laminating an anode sheet (3) and a cathode sheet through a separator. The separator is a laminate comprising a rectangular nonwoven fabric (1) of a material with melting point of 200degrees C or more and a rectangular porous film (2) of a material with melting point of 140degrees C or less. The laminate is arranged on both surfaces of anode sheet or cathode sheet. The lower laminate and upper laminate of anode sheet or the lower laminate and upper laminate of cathode sheet are fixed adjacently.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery is used for portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electrically-driven motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery has excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous secondary battery is obtained by laminating an anode sheet (3) with which anode active-material content layer is formed on an anode collector and a cathode sheet with which a cathode active-material content layer is formed on a cathode collector through a separator. The separator is a laminate comprising a rectangular nonwoven fabric (1) of a material with melting point of 200degrees C or more and a rectangular porous film (2) of a material with melting point of 140degrees C or less. The laminate is arranged on both surfaces of anode sheet or cathode sheet. The lower laminate and upper laminate of anode sheet or the lower laminate and upper laminate of cathode sheet are fixed adjacently. The nonwoven fabric is polyallylate, polyethylene terephthalate and/or polybutylene terephthalate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the planar model of non-aqueous secondary battery.    Nonwoven fabric (1)    Porous film (2)    Anode sheet (3)    Anode tab (4)    Heat-resistant tape (6)
NOVELTY - The device has battery holder block (2) that accommodates several battery cells (1), in normal position. A cooling plate (3) that carries out heat coupling of battery cells, is connected to holder block. The plate has cooling duct (28) that carries out forced ventilation at battery cells and cools battery cells by forming coolant path (21). The plate that conducts heat of battery cells, is cooled by supplying coolant to coolant path, so that battery cells are cooled.    USE - Power supply device for motor used in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries can be cooled efficiently and uniformly with low noise level even when ventilation of air is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cells (1)    Holder block (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Coolant path (21)    Cooling duct (28)
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes a switching valve (92) that switches the flow path of coolant to a bypass pipe (94), so that coolant circulates between an air compressor (68) and a fuel cell (12), when inside temperature of the fuel cell is less than predetermined value. A control unit (78) controls the switching valve to switch the flow path of coolant between a fuel cell radiator (86) and the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system including solid-polymer fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature raise of compressor is reduced while raising the temperature of the fuel cell during start of the fuel cell without using special heating sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Air compressor (68)    Control unit (78)    Fuel cell radiator (86)    Switching valve (92)    Bypass pipe (94)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has laminated electrode material having anode sheet and cathode sheet laminated through a separator. The anode sheet has anode active material layer formed on an anode collector. The cathode sheet has cathode active material layer formed on cathode collector. The separator has rectangular non-woven fabric with melting point of 200degrees C or more and rectangular porous film comprised with material having melting point of 140degrees C or less, in preset arrangement.    USE - Non aqueous secondary battery is used as power supply for portable electronic devices including mobile telephone and notebook type personal computer, and electric vehicle including electric power assisted bicycle, electrically driven motorbike and hybrid vehicle, and electric chair.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery is excellent in safety and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous secondary battery has laminated electrode material having anode sheet and cathode sheet laminated through a separator. The anode sheet has anode active material layer formed on an anode collector. The cathode sheet has cathode active material layer formed on cathode collector. The separator has rectangular non-woven fabric with melting point of 200degrees C or more and rectangular porous film comprised with material having melting point of 140degrees C or less. The rectangular non-woven fabric is arranged on both surfaces of the anode sheet. The non-woven fabric of anode sheet lower side and upper non-woven fabric are fixed at 3 or more sides. The rectangular porous film in the separator is fixed to one of the rectangular non-woven fabric arranged on both surfaces of the anode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the anode sheet accommodated in separator of non-aqueous secondary battery.    Non-woven fabric (1)    Porous film (2)    Anode tab (3)    Fixed portion (4)    Polyimide tape (6)
NOVELTY - The tray (1) has ribs (11,12) which are extended between the side walls (14). The ribs are positioned at regions corresponding to the position between the electrical storage units.    USE - Tray for electrical storage apparatus such as secondary battery mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of the electrolyte from the electrical storage unit is prevented reliably by arranging the ribs, and the generation of short-circuit between the electrical storage units is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the external perspective view of the tray for electric storage apparatus.    Tray (1)    Ribs (11,12)    Opening (13)    Side walls of tray (14)    Flange (15)
NOVELTY - The moving body has a motion control unit that determines motion control algorithm based on corrected control parameter to control the motion of the moving body. The control parameter for moving the moving body is identified based on the individual data read from a data storage unit, and corrected based on the measured height and body weight of a passenger mounted on the moving body. The individual data corresponds to the personal identification of the passenger stored in the data storage unit.    USE - Moving body for use as passenger conveyor.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimum and easy motion control of the unstable moving body and improved riding comfort of the passenger mounted on the moving body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the movement control method of the unstable moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart showing the control process for the unstable moving body which moves based on identified motion control algorithm. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Individual data reading process (103)    Arithmetic process (104)    Moving body height measurement process (105)    Motion control algorithm determination process (106)    Motion stopping process (111)
NOVELTY - A position adjustment unit (56) adjusts position of a fuel cell (11) inclined with respect to the vehicle (1). A controller (57) controls position adjustment unit so that the fuel cell is positioned by a predetermined inclination with respect to a perpendicular line of the vehicle in which water in the flow path of the fuel cell can be drained. A detector (58) detects inclination of fuel cell with respect to perpendicular line of the vehicle and the fuel cell is positioned in the position in which water can be drained based on the detection.    USE - Moving object e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residual volume of water in the fuel cell is reduced after completion driving of the fuel cell while ensuring drainage of water in fuel cell irrespective of the inclination of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle in normal driving state, control state at the time of stooping on horizontal road surface and control state at the time of stopping on inclined road surface.    Vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (11)    Position adjustment unit (56)    Controller (57)    Position adjustment unit (58)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes a capacity setting unit which sets the battery capacity limiting value used as standard which terminates the initial-stage charging of the battery. A speed setting unit sets the speed upper limit of the small electric vehicle. When the terminal voltage of the battery exceeds a voltage value equivalent to a full charge and while setting the battery capacity limiting value to under the full charge, the small electric vehicle is operated at an over-voltage driving suppression mode in which the speed upper limit is reduced.    USE - Small electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents overcharge of battery. Eliminates reduction in battery durability caused by battery overcharge. Avoids exerting bad influence on peripheral equipment when using battery voltage directly. Eliminates stoppage of small electric vehicle operation during operation of protective device. Prevents temporary voltage rise during rapid deceleration of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart diagram of the charge control process. (Diagram shows non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An equalization circuit (40) detects the characteristics of battery cells (22,24,26,28) in a battery pack (20). An auxiliary machine battery (112) supplies electric power to operate equalization circuit through relay-type switch (110). A battery electronic control unit (ECU) (114) switches the switch to off state to stop the operation equalization circuit according to precedent circuit condition. The condition change unit (118) of battery ECU changes the precedent circuit condition based on battery characteristics detected in equalization circuit.    USE - Battery-pack equalization apparatus used for equalizing battery pack mounted in battery-pack mounting vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform equalization as needed when variation exists more than predetermined value by forced charging of battery cell in an over-charge state, thus eliminating and relieving variation with respect to battery characteristic in the battery pack while suppressing power consumption in the equalization circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the structure of equalization system of battery-pack equalization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery pack (20)    Battery cells (22,24,26,28)    Equalization circuit (40)    Relay-type switch (110)    Auxiliary machine battery (112)    Battery ECU (114)    Condition change unit (118)
NOVELTY - A lid (15) has a circuit component accommodating portion (19) shorter than a capacitor accommodating portion (17). The circuit component accommodating portion has several heat radiation grooves (21) arranged at outer surface in right angle direction with respect to the capacitor accommodating portion.    USE - Capacitor unit used as auxiliary power supply of vehicle braking device used in hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High heat dissipation and high strength can be obtained simultaneously by providing several heat radiation grooves. Since the circuit component accommodating portion is smaller than the capacitor accommodating portion, the space can be saved and the size of capacitor unit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the capacitor unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lid (15)    Capacitor accommodating portion (17)    Circuit component accommodating portion (19)    Grooves (21)    Lid fixing unit (27)
NOVELTY - A voltage detection circuit (2) determines the voltage at both ends of every electrical storage device (1) comprised in the electrical storage device unit (1a). The voltage detected in voltage detection circuit is read in the slave side control circuit (3) incorporated in the slave unit (5) and converted into voltage data that can be transmitted and received. The slave side control circuit transmits the voltage data to master side control circuit (9) through slave transmission-and-reception type wiring (4) after determining representation data of electrical-storage device.    USE - Electrical-storage apparatus for motor drive of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables turning most voltage data into difference data with few required bit numbers, thus reducing the amount of transmission data from slave unit. Obtains the voltage data at short-time interval, thus performing timely and highly accurate charging and discharging control with respect to electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of electrical-storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage device (1)    Electrical storage device unit (1a)    Voltage detection circuit (2)    Slave side control circuit (3)    Slave transmission-and-reception type wiring (4)    Slave unit (5)    Master side control circuit (9)
NOVELTY - The reactor has an annular core (2A) formed by connecting two U-shaped core blocks (5a,5b) and I-character portion (4) formed by attaching core blocks (4a-4c) to the U-shaped core blocks. The thickness of the gaps (7a,7d) between both ends of the I-character portion is set smaller than the thickness of the gaps (7b,7c) formed in the center of the I-character portion.    USE - Reactor for use in electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage flux from the gap of the U-shaped core block vicinity is reduced. The misdistribution of magnetic flux density in the annular core is relieved and the performance of the reactor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the annular core of the reactor.    Annular core (2A)    I-character portion (4)    Core blocks (4a-4c)    U-shaped core blocks (5a,5b)    Gaps (7a-7d)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises an electrode (3), photoelectric conversion layer (4) and another electrode (5) formed in the same order on an uneven layer (2) on a substrate (1). The depth of recess of uneven layer is 0.06-4.9 mu m. The ratio of width of protrusion and depth of recess of uneven layer is 0.4-5.9. The ratio of width and depth of recess is 0.4-9.9. The diffuse reflection factors of the uneven layer are 59% or less and 76% or more, when light ray of wavelength 400 nm and 600 nm are injected respectively from the thickness direction of the substrate.    USE - Solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing method of the solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Uneven layer (2)    Electrodes (3,5)    Photoelectric conversion layer (4)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material contains complex comprising light rare earth elements, nickel, aluminum, manganese, cobalt and tin, copper or iron.    USE - Cathode active material is used for nickel-hydrogen battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material has high corrosion resistance and provides nickel-hydrogen battery with improved capacitance, discharge efficiency and improved lifetime even in high temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material contains complex comprising light rare earth elements, nickel, aluminum, manganese, cobalt and tin, copper or iron having composition of formula: Mm1-aT1aNixAlyMnzCobT2c.    Mm=light rare earth elements;    T1=magnesium, calcium, strontium or barium;    T2=tin, copper or iron;    a=0.05-0.5;    b,c=0-0.6;    x=2.5-4.5;    y+z=0.05-2;and    x+y+z+b+c=5.6-6.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of the cathode active material, which involves stirring the cathode active material in aqueous alkali solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the cathode active material.    Hydrogen occlusion alloy powder (1)    Nickel layer (2)    Particles (3)    Grain boundary (4)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery consist of electrode containing hydroxides, oxides or oxyhydroxylates of cobalt, aluminum or nickel, and poly anionic active material which occludes and discharges the lithium ion.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for lithium secondary battery used for electric vehicles and portable apparatus such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The medium or large sized non-aqueous electrolyte battery has excellent discharge performance, battery characteristics and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell having a separator (I) provided on one side of a membrane electrode structure, and a separator (II) provided on other side of electrode structure is operated. The surface at the side of separator (I and/or II) of membrane electrode structure is equipped with two or more gas flow paths (A,B). The fuel cell is operated in a state at which flow rate and/or pressure of gas flowing through gas flow path (A), and flow rate and/or pressure of gas flowing through gas flow path (B) are different.    USE - Operation of fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for domestic cogeneration system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating operation of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Two different types of gases are flowed into a pair of separators containing gas flow paths. The dew points of the gases are adjusted according to the moisture content required for membrane-electrode structure.    USE - Operating method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used in domestic co-generation system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By adjusting the dew point of the gas flowing through the gas flow paths, the water-containing state of a membrane-electrode structure can be adjusted, hence the electric power generation performance of fuel cell is improved while suppressing the fall of the low-temperature startability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) operating method of fuel cell;    (2) manufacturing method of fuel cell; and    (3) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer (I) is formed on one surface of a hydrocarbon group electrolyte film (a). A catalyst layer (II) is formed on one surface of hydrocarbon group electrolyte film (b). A solvent capable of dissolving hydrocarbon group electrolyte film is applied on portion(s) of other surface of film (a) and/or portion(s) of other surface of film (b). The surfaces of films (a,b), at which solvent is applied are joined to manufacture fuel cell.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell, such as polyelectrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell having reduced contact resistance is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the manufacture of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell holder (6) has a fastening element (61) whose one end portion is coupled to an end plate for holding the fuel cell (1). The fastening element (62) fastens a mount element (63) to a fuel-cell case (4), for absorbing the vibration added to the fuel cell. The waterproofing is performed at the contact surface of the mount element and fuel-cell case. The fuel-cell case is provided with an overhang portion (41) formed covering the fastening element. The insulation processing is performed with respect to one portion of inner surface of the overhang portion.    USE - Fuel cell module of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV). Can also be used in aircraft, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly man-hour is reduced and penetration of moisture content from outside is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell module.    Fuel-cell (1)    Fuel-cell case (4)    Fuel-cell holder (6)    Overhang portion (41)    Fastening elements (61,62)    Mount element (63)
NOVELTY - The fuel off-gas processing apparatus has solution storage unit (500) to store odorization agent solution containing water and dilution gas introduction port (502) to introduce the dilution gas for diluting fuel off gas in dilution space. A fuel off-gas inlet (514) introduces fuel off gas into storage unit and mixing off-gas outlet (504) derives out mixed off gas containing dilution gas and fuel off gas from storage unit.    USE - Fuel off-gas processing apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By supplying the stored water that does not contains odorization agent, the raise of odorization concentration in odorization agent solution is suppressed and can be removed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of exhaust gas processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solution storage unit (500)    Dilution gas introduction port (502)    Off-gas outlet (504)    Fuel off-gas inlet tube (510)    Fuel off-gas inlet (514)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has shut-off valves (35a,35b) that are arranged in series along upstream direction and downstream direction of hydrogen gas flow path (31) for adjusting supply of hydrogen gas from hydrogen supply source (30) to a fuel cell (10). A control apparatus (4) outputs a control signal for controlling the opening and closing of the shut-off valves (35a,35b).    USE - Fuel cell system used as electric power generation system in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the fuel cell due to the fluctuation in the pressure of hydrogen gas supplied through the flow path is reduced and durability of the fuel cell is increased by arranging the shut-off valves along the hydrogen gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Control apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply source (30)    Hydrogen gas flow path (31)    Shut-off valves (35a,35b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has an entrance side heater and chiller (50) arranged in entrance side flow path of a humidifier (54), and an exit side heater and chiller (52) arranged in exit side flow path of the humidifier. When increasing the humidity of the oxidation gas supplied to cathode side inlet port of a fuel cell stack (22), the exit side chiller is turned ON, while turning ON of entrance side heater. When reducing the humidity of the oxidation gas supplied to the fuel cell stack, the entrance side chiller is turned ON, while turning ON of exit side heater.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating condition of the humidifier is controlled finely, hence electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Entrance side heater and chiller (50)    Exit side heater and chiller (52)    Humidifier (54)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (11) has internal connection circuit breaker (19) which connects and isolates electrically between the secondary battery housing and power receipt/supply opening. An isolation position retention mechanism (25) is provided which interlocks to open the lid and maintains the internal combustion circuit breaker in an isolation position mechanically.    USE - Secondary battery pack for drive of vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The certainty of the interlock of secondary battery pack can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of secondary battery pack.    Secondary battery pack (11)    Electric circuit board (14)    Internal connection circuit breaker (19)    Isolation position retention mechanism (25)    Breaker operation hole (36)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell, an air supply unit and a water supply unit. The air supply unit carries out supply of air such that air is reacted with hydrogen remained in fuel cell, after stop of electric power generation in fuel cell. The water supply unit supplies water such that water reaches catalyst layer of fuel cell after stop of electric power generation in fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is efficient and simple, and overheating of catalyst layer of fuel cell is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Air compressor (22)    Humidification module (24)    Anode air supply line (70)    Condenser (72)
NOVELTY - The battery has a non-aqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt mixed with organic solvent and 30-70 volume% of ionic liquid. A separator (3) has a porous film made of polyolefin, in which fluorine-containing resin material is distributed.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for use in electric vehicle and electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The flame retardant property of non-aqueous electrolyte is made reliable and the discharge characteristic of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Metal resin composite film (5)    Positive electrode collector (12)
NOVELTY - A gradient detector (6) detects the inclination angle with respect to the reference plane of the vehicle. A controller increases moisture content removal amount by air pump (21) and purge valve (34), if the detected inclination angle is large in vehicle rising position. The controller decreases the moisture content removal amount by the air pump and the purge valve, if detected inclination angle is large in vehicle lowering position.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel-cell vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content after shutdown can be removed reliably, and power consumption of secondary battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Secondary battery (3)    Gradient detector (6)    Air pump (21)    Purge valve (34)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system has an exhaust pipe (1) arranged inside a sound-absorption portion (11) of a silencer (2). The exhaust gas discharged from a fuel cell flows through the exhaust pipe of the silencer. A pressure-governing valve (3) provided inside the silencer, controls the gas pressure of the fuel cell by adjusting the opening degree of the exhaust pipe.    USE - Exhaust system for use in fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow noise generated by the pressure-governing valve is reduced by providing the valve inside the silencer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the exhaust system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Exhaust pipe (1)    Silencer (2)    Pressure-governing valve (3)    Sound-absorption portion (11)    Flow-path hole (13)
NOVELTY - The module has end plate (40) that is arranged at both ends of lamination direction of stacked unit. A restricted band (42) has bend section so that the band bends in the direction perpendicular to lamination direction at edge portion. The edge portion of restricted band is fixed to end plate by a rivet (50).    USE - Electrical-storage module for driving internal combustion engine such as gasoline engine and diesel engine of hybrid vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) and motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the edge of restricted band is fixed to end plate by a rivet, the size, weight and cost of the module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module.    Exhaust pipe (31)    Battery cell (33)    End plate (40)    Restricted band (42)    Rivet (50)