NOVELTY - The system has a frame, a conveyor belt (CB) coupled to the frame, several air suction pans (SP) coupled to the conveyor belt, three separator layer units and anode and cathode layer units. Each separator layer unit has a separator spool (S1), a separator positioning sensor (S1S), a separator upper and lower rollers (S1R1,S1R2), a separator cutter (S1C), and a separator press roller (S2PR). The units are coupled to the frame in the order of separator layer unit, cathode layer unit, separator layer unit, anode layer unit, and separator layer unit.    USE - Continuous prismatic cell stacking system for electric vehicle. Can also be used in laptop computer, cell phone, camera, camcorder and MPEG audio layer-3 player.    ADVANTAGE - Stacking arrangement of the prismatic cell can be repeated number of times. The rapid stacking system can be easily adjusted for different production capabilities and different sizes. Hence the desired cell capacity of the cell design and specification is reached. The manufacturing system is automatic, and has an improved structure which simplifies and enhances the assembling efficiency of the continuous process. The capital investment and space needed for building the large battery plant can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of continuously stacking prismatic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the continuous prismatic cell stacking system.    Air suction pan (AP)    Conveyor belt (CB)    Separator spool (S1)    Separator cutter (S1C)    Separator upper roller (S1R1)    Separator lower roller (S1R2)    Separator positioning sensor (S1S)    Separator press roller (S2PR)
NOVELTY - A stainless steel material is austenitic stainless steel comprising (in %mass) carbon (0.03-0.18), nitrogen (0.05-0.3), silicon (1.5 or less), manganese (2 or less), nickel (8-15), chromium (15-25), molybdenum (0.2-3), copper (2 or less), and iron and unavoidable impurities (remainder). The steel material has a hardness of 150-350 Hv, and a Poisson's ratio of 0.23-0.28 at 20 degrees C.    USE - Stainless steel material is used for wires and molded products (both claimed) used in high-pressure hydrogen environment of 30 MPa or more, e.g. screws. Can also be used for bolts, nuts, plate materials, belt materials, pipes, blocks, rods, rivets, and pins used in fuel cells used for domestic applications, industrial applications, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The stainless steel material has excellent strength, corrosion resistance, moldability, plastic working property, and hydrogen brittle resistance. Generation of induction martensite is suppressed. The stainless steel can be manufactured with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stainless steel material is austenitic stainless steel comprising (in %mass) carbon (0.03-0.18), nitrogen (0.05-0.3), silicon (1.5 or less), manganese (2 or less), nickel (8-15), chromium (15-25), molybdenum (0.2-3), copper (2 or less), and iron and unavoidable impurities (remainder). The steel material has a hardness of 150-350 Hv, and a Poisson's ratio of 0.23-0.28 at 20 degrees C. The contents of nickel, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, carbon, nitrogen and copper satisfy a relationship given by, (6.2Ni+0.7Cr+3.2Mn+9.3Mo+50(C+N))/14.3Cu = 10-35%. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) stainless steel wire having an equivalent conversion wire diameter of 5 mm or less, a drawing ratio of 60-80% in tension test, and extension ratio of 20-40%; and    (2) stainless-steel molded product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the stainless-steel molded product.
NOVELTY - The spinning process apparatus (1) has a clamping mechanism (13) that fixes the cylindrical workpiece (W). A rotating drum (25) is rotated on a shaft (24) corresponding to the axis line (J) of the workpiece. A shaping roller sliding mechanism (12) is used to support a shaping roller (11) to facilitate the movement to the radial direction of rotation drum. The biasing force varying with respect to the centrifugal force of shaping roller, is increased or decreased by the change of turning radius with respect to the workpiece after pressing the shaping roller.    USE - Spinning process apparatus for processing cylindrical workpiece e.g. pressure vessel used in fuel cell vehicle, and for processing metallic liner.    ADVANTAGE - The spinning process can be performed by the stable molding force irrespective of fluctuation of the position of radial direction of the shaping roller. The attenuation of molding force by centrifugal force can be suppressed with the biasing force exerted from the outer peripheral side. The biasing force can be adjusted suitably by adjusting the pressure of enclosed gas. The centrifugal force exerted on the molding roller can be supported, so that the stress can be distributed effectively while ensuring the durability. The accurate spinning process can be performed at reduced machining time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the spinning process apparatus.    Spinning process apparatus (1)    Shaping roller (11)    Shaping roller sliding mechanism (12)    Clamping mechanism (13)    Shaft (24)    Rotating drum (25)    Axis line of workpiece (J)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has switching circuits (21a,21b) for switching energized state to interruption state according to control signal of control unit (23). The control unit identifies the condition of predetermined vehicle based on information collected by information collection unit. The switching circuits are arranged between load and vehicle battery (10) according to condition of identified vehicle. The switching circuits are switch-controlled by control unit such that electric power supplied to vehicle battery is interrupted.    USE - Vehicle electric power supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of apparatus is reduced, since need for providing wiring in load is eliminated. The reliability of apparatus is improved while performing start or stop of optimal electric power supply with respect to load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicle electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle electric power supply apparatus (1)    Vehicle battery (10)    Switching circuit (21a,21b)    Control unit (23)    Memory (23b)
NOVELTY - A gas treatment equipment comprises honeycomb structures with through-holes (4a), ventilation path (1) where process target gas flows through, first electrode (8, 9, 11) arranged on outer side of honeycomb structure, high-voltage source (5) which applies high voltage between first electrode and second electrode, rehydration unit which replenishes water content to inside of honeycomb structure, and gas flow opposing surface (4b) which opposes flow of process target gas.    USE - A gas treatment equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment has improved treatment capability, and replenishes moisture content of honeycomb structure directly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas treatment equipment comprises honeycomb structures with through-holes (4a) which provides space in ventilation path, ventilation path (1) where process target gas flows through, first electrode (8, 9, 11) arranged on outer side of honeycomb structure positioned at both ends of honeycomb structures, high-voltage source (5) which applies high voltage between first electrode and second electrode and makes through-hole of honeycomb structure and space between honeycomb structures generate plasma, rehydration unit which replenishes water content to inside of honeycomb structure, and gas flow opposing surface (4b) which opposes flow of process target gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of gas treatment equipment.    Ventilation path (1)    Through-holes (4a)    Gas flow opposing surface (4b)    High-voltage source (5)    Electrode (8, 9, 11)
NOVELTY - A detector detects approach person who operates electric power supply (3) from vehicle-mounted battery (B), when a person passes specific monitoring region. An electric power supply switch (3S) is switched to drive mode, when the approach person is detected in power saving mode, while switching vehicle-mounted robot (20) to power saving mode. The electric power is supplied with respect to vehicle-mounted robot during set electric power supply mode and the security of vehicle is controlled, when the approach person is detected during power saving mode.    USE - Control apparatus for use in security system of vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery residual amount can be utilized effectively and security function with respect to suspicious person is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for security system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power supply (3)    Electric power supply switch (3S)    Vehicle-mounted robot (20)    Controller (30)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The system has a system energy management controller connected with two control ends of switch conducting devices, a fuel battery controller, a lithium battery management system and a motor controller. The energy management controller is utilized for controlling one of the switch conducting devices to connect or disconnect and control the other switch conducting device to connect in a positive direction or connect in a negative direction or disconnect according to information obtained by a fuel battery controller and the lithium battery management system.    USE - Hybrid power system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids a power supply model with direct current (DC)/DC voltage stabilization and improves power supply efficiency. The lithium battery group shares voltage wave of a fuel battery electricity generating device and protects the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid power system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an extruded hollow profile (2) comprising cooling channels (3) that are arranged next to each other, where the cooling fluid flows through the cooling channels. The cooling channels comprise wall portions, where the wall portions have a shape different from a flat surface. The cooling channels comprise a microstructure at the wall portions. Planar wall portion of the cooling channels are arranged opposite to each other. The shape of the cooling channels is formed symmetrical to a center plane (M).    USE - Cooling device i.e. heat sink, for cooling components e.g. high-power electronic components, fuel cells, solar inverters and vehicle radiators, of hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The wall portions of the cooling channels have the shape different from the flat surface, thus achieving magnification of contact surfaces of the cooling channels, and hence increasing the cooling performance of the device. The device can be produced in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified perspective view of a cooling device consisting of an extruded hollow profile.    Width (B)    Length (L)    Center plane (M)    Cooling device (1)    Extruded hollow profile (2)    Cooling channels (3)
NOVELTY - The electric current measuring device has shunt resistance (130) which is connected to the battery, and a first switch which is connected to both terminals of shunt resistance. A first switch (210) is connected to both terminals of shunt resistance, and a capacitor (220) accumulates the output voltage of shunt resistance. A second switch (230) turns the output voltage of shunt resistance on-off, and the voltage which the voltage-level converting circuit (240) outputs is divided with the resistance value of shunt resistance. An MPU (124) computes the electric current value.    USE - Electric current measuring device for measuring electric current of vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides electric current measuring device which measures electric current with high precision and with simple circuit structure since the voltage which a voltage-level converting circuit outputs is divided with the resistance value of shunt resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric current measuring device.    MPU (124)    Shunt resistance (130)    First switch (210)    Capacitor (220)    Second switch (230)    Voltage-level converting circuit (240)
NOVELTY - The navigation apparatus has digital map data containing road and intersection map information, and a present position detection unit (2) which detects the present position of vehicle. A stop position judging unit (1d) determines if the vehicle has stopped, and a traffic congestion information acquisition unit (9) acquires traffic congestion information. An electric power state detection unit (1e) detects the electric power state of vehicle, and a notification unit (8) performs notification that promotes engine stop based on the judged result of engine stop judging unit.    USE - Navigation apparatus for vehicles, e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides navigation apparatus which can consider the electric power state and place of battery of vehicle, and which can be accelerated to idling stop by comprising a notification unit which performs notification that promotes engine stop based on the judged result of engine stop judging unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a navigation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stop position judging unit (1d)    Electric power state detection unit (1e)    Present position detection unit (2)    Notification unit (8)    Traffic congestion information acquisition unit (9)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a minus terminal (51) having a hollow part (55) that accommodates a connection cancellation apparatus (6). A lead (47) is installed across the hollow part. The connection cancellation apparatus includes a press member (62) that presses a cutting member (61) to move toward the lead to cut the lead when the temperature in the hollow part exceeds a predetermined temperature.    USE - Secondary battery for, e.g., electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables interrupting electric current without using internal pressure and fuse when heat generates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of the secondary battery before and after a lead is cut. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Connection cancellation apparatus (6)    Lead (47)    Minus terminal (51)    Hollow part (55)    Cutting member (61)    Press member (62)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a reference electrode to measure the electric potential of an anode. As part of the fuel cell system breakdown process, a discharge control unit takes out the electric current of a fuel cell, and implements discharge permission judgment when stop permission of the fuel cell system is received. Discharge is permitted (S14) when the anode electric potential is below a first threshold value, and is not permitted (S12) when the anode electric potential is larger than the first threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system for, e.g., fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables threshold value characteristic at lack of stoichiometry at anode side to be set such that discharge permission judgment is made with high precision, thus suppressing deterioration of fuel cell. Performing discharge process during systems breakdown process consumes fuel in fuel flow path, reducing amount of crossovers of fuel to cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a discharge permission judgment process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode electric potential and first threshold value comparison step (S11)    Discharge process stopping step (S12)    Anode electric potential and second threshold value comparison step (S13)    Discharging step (S14)    Discharge electric current value changing step (S15)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (10) has a cell stack including laminated cell modules (11). Each cell module has a concave upper receiving surface (11a) which receives a constraint rod (14) from the upper direction. The upper receiving surface of each cell module and the outer peripheral surface of the constraint rod contact through a rubber member (15) of compressed state to restrain motion of the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the cell modules.    USE - Power supply device mounted in motor vehicle, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves assembly working efficiency by decreasing number of attachment processes with bolt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply device (10)    Cell modules (11)    Upper receiving surface (11a)    Constraint rod (14)    Rubber member (15)
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (10) has a radiant-heat conduction flame (2) which may accept and conduct radiant heat that contacts the inner surface of an outer container (4) so as to pass through the inner side of the connection part of the electrode terminals. The positive electrode terminal (11) and the negative electrode terminal (12) are connected in series for a number of cells (1) and is accommodates in the outer container.    USE - Assembled battery for e.g. robot, electric vehicle, mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the strength of the outer container of an assembled battery via a radiant-heat conduction part by efficiently utilizing the inner side of the connection part of a positive-negative electrode terminal or the surrounding space used as a dead space. Enables to effectively reduce the temperature rise of the battery main body through the heat flowing in.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Cells (1)    Radiant-heat conduction flame (2)    Outer container (4)    Assembled battery (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a branched flow paths (41-44) which are branched from a branch section on a flow path among the reactive-gas supply flow path and the off gas emission flow path. The absolute hygrometer measure unit (51-54) are is arranged on the branched flow path. The branched flow paths, from the branch section to the absolute hygrometer measure unit, are provided with heating units (45-48).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves measurement precision by absolute hygrometer measure unit and correctly determines state quantity of the fuel cell based on the measured result of the absolute hygrometer measure unit since the absolute hygrometer measure unit is arranged on the branched flow path, in which the branched flow path, from the branch section to the absolute hygrometer measure unit, is provided with a heating unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Branched flow paths (41-44)    Heating units (45-48)    Absolute hygrometer measure unit (51-54)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell co-generation system has a condenser (62) which heat-exchanges a heat medium by a section that is more downstream than a heat-consumption unit (5). The section more upstream than a heat exchanger (21) is arranged for heat consumption in a heat-medium distribution direction of a heat-consumption circuit (L3). An expansion valve and the evaporator receives heat from the atmosphere. A compression type heat pump apparatus (6) includes a refrigerant circuit that facilitates circulation of the refrigerant.    USE - Fuel cell co-generation system for supplying power to appliances, e.g. television, refrigerator, and washing machine.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently utilizes heat by refrigerant of a compression type heat pump, efficiently drives the compression type heat pump apparatus, and saves energy since the expansion valve and the evaporator receives heat from the atmosphere while the compression type heat pump apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit that facilitates circulation of the refrigerant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the heat supply installation. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Heat-consumption unit (5)    Compression type heat pump apparatus (6)    Heat exchanger (21)    Condenser (62)    Heat-consumption circuit (L3)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S1) a negative electrode active material layer on a collector containing negative electrode active material particles and metal oxide as bonding material. The metal contained in the negative electrode active material layer is restored (S2), after forming the negative electrode active material layer on the collector.    USE - Manufacturing method of negative electrode plate for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool, mobile telephone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is excellent in discharge rate characteristic, output/input characteristic and initial stage charging and discharging efficiency. There is no inhibitory effect with respect to the desolation reaction, and an electron can be generated very smoothly, so impedance is lowered. The restoration process prevents reductive reaction and irreversible reaction arising at the time of initial stage charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium-ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of negative electrode plate for lithium-ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for forming active material layer (S1)    Step for restoring metal oxide (S2)    Step for preparing coating liquid (S11)    Step for performing coating on active material layer (S12)    Step for heating metal oxide (S13)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery has a sealing stopper (21) which is formed by a cover body (22) that adheres in state which covers up an injecting nozzle provided in a battery sealant (10) or armored can (1). A stopper (23) consists of a hollow elastic section. The stopper is press fitted to the injecting nozzle. A cover body and the stopper are separated until the cover body touches a state that covers up the injecting nozzle.    USE - Closed type battery for power supplies electronic devices, e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle, uninterruptible power supplies for electric vehicle, mobile telephone base station, and power supply for electric power storage used for electric power leveling.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates sealing defect occurring during sealing of injecting nozzle established by the battery sealant, ensures long-term reliability, and improves productivity during sealing process since the cover body and the stopper are separated until the cover body touches a state that covers up the injecting nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the closed type battery.    Armored can (1)    Battery sealant (10)    Sealing stopper (21)    Cover body (22)    Stopper (23)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a non-aqueous electrolyte, a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A negative electrode terminal (2) made up of aluminum-barium alloy is electrically connected to the negative electrode. The addition concentration of barium in the aluminum-barium alloy is 0.01-10 weight%. A laminated exterior material is arranged to accommodate the non-aqueous electrolyte, positive electrode and the negative electrode. The front-end of the negative terminal is drawn out from the sealing portion of the laminated exterior material.    USE - Flat-type non-aqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery accommodated in non-aqueous electrolyte battery pack (claimed) used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile telephone, base station, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Long-term reliability of a non-aqueous electrolyte battery can be attained by using the aluminum-barium alloy which is excellent in corrosion resistance. The current collection performance can be improved. Sufficient electrode strength is attained, the compound quantity of the insulator of an electrode is decreased and the internal resistance can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the flat-type non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Winding electrode group (6)    Exterior portion (7)
NOVELTY - The capacitor unit (30) has a third surface (382) which is provided with a third bus-bar (380) that is electrically connected to a positive-pole electrode of each capacitor in a second capacitor group. A first capacitor group is arranged in parallel between a first surface (362) and a second surface (372). The second capacitor group has the capacitor unit which is arranged in parallel between the second surface and the third surface.    USE - Capacitor unit for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the emitted-heat amount since the second capacitor group has a capacitor unit which is arranged in parallel between the second surface and the third surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the external appearance structure of the capacitor unit.    Capacitor unit (30)    First surface (362)    Second surface (372)    Third bus-bar (380)    Third surface (382)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a capacitor (C) connected with an assembled battery (B). A sampling switch (SPLU, SPLL) is inserted between selected cell and the capacitor. A voltage detection circuit detects voltage of the capacitor. A transfer switch (TRNSU, TRNSL) is inserted between the capacitor and the voltage detection circuit. A memory (M) stores operation order of a cell selecting switch (SU, SL). A controller (CONT) changes the order of the cell selecting switch based on voltage detected by the voltage detection circuit and controls opening/closing operation of the cell selecting switch.    USE - Monitoring apparatus for an assembled secondary battery such as a lithium cell and a fuel cell, in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus consumes low power during opening and closing of a switch, and easily detects overcharge and over discharge of the capacitor, and can compensate for voltage variation in the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a monitoring apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery (B)    Capacitor (C)    Controller (CONT)    Memory (M)    Sampling switch (SPLU, SPLL)    Cell selecting switch (SU, SL)    Transfer switch (TRNSU, TRNSL)
NOVELTY - A power converter device (1) comprises a cooling pipe (31) that is mutually connected and has one cooler (3). The cooler is provided with an engaging part (30) that is engaged with an engaged part (60) provided in a case (6) so that positioning of direction orthogonal to lamination direction in a semiconductor stacking unit (5) may be performed by engagement with the engaging part of cooler, and engaged part within the case.    USE - Power converter device for e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Slip to the orthogonal direction of the semiconductor stacking unit by vibration and position shift can be suppressed, and vibration can be avoided. Assembly of the semiconductor stacking unit can be performed accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the planar explanatory view of the structure of a power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Power converter device (1)    Cooler (3)    Semiconductor stacking unit (5)    Case (6)    Engaging part (30)    Cooling pipe (31)    Engaged part (60)
NOVELTY - The vehicle-mounted solar power generation device has a control unit which computes electric power consumption of motor (S24) then calculates increase in electric power generation amount when changing solar panel angle from first angle to second angle. The control unit determines whether increase in electric power generation amount is larger than power consumption of motor (S25). The control unit moves the solar panel from first angle to second angle when increase in electric power generation amount is larger than power consumption of motor (S26).    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Increases electric power generation amount by adjusting angle of solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the operation performed by the vehicle-mounted solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation amount calculation process during first panel angle (S22)    Electric power generation amount calculation process during second panel angle (S23)    Motor power consumption amount computation process (S24)    Determination process (S25)    Solar panel movement process (S26)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electric vehicle (1) comprises a second determination unit (44) that determines whether any request of temporary expansion of suppliable electric power exists when temporary expansion of suppliable electric power of electrical storage apparatus is permitted by a first determination unit (42). A process unit (46) performs temporary expanding processing of suppliable electric power when request of temporary expansion of suppliable electric power of electrical storage apparatus is determined by second determination unit.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Sudden change of the power supply to a propulsion motor is prevented, and control of propulsion motor and air compressor can be maintained stably, thus suppressing fall of motive power performance and fuel consumption deterioration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the control method of fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system mounted in the fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Fuel cell electric vehicle (1)    Power converter device (22)    First determination unit (42)    Second determination unit (44)    Process unit (46)
NOVELTY - The device has a positive electrode (11) and negative electrode (12) with through holes (11c,12c) that are stacked through a separator (13). The longest diameter of the through hole or the average value of the longest diagonal distance is in rage 1-1000 mu m. The value of ratio of the average value of the thickness of electrode to holes diameters is regulated by the sum total with one half of values of the thickness of the separator and electrodes and set in range of 0.08-530.    USE - Electric storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor for electric vehicle. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hole diameter and thickness of electrodes satisfy predetermined relationship, the movement distance of lithium ion is reduced, and pre dope time is reduced efficiently. The precipitation and gas evolution of lithium ion can be suppressed. The safety of device is ensured. The impregnation of electrolyte solution is performed efficiently. The durability of electrical storage device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion capacitor (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Through holes (11c,12c)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate has electrode active material layer on the surface of collector, which comprises active material such as lithium transition metal composite oxide or phosphoric acid compound containing carbon component. The active material is partially and continuously joined with porous layer, where electrolyte solution permeates the gap in the porous layer. A portion of the active material contained in the electrode active material layer is joined to the collector.    USE - Electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and portable apparatus and large sized apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - High cycling characteristics of the secondary battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Membrane stack for a membrane-based process comprises: (a) membranes (78) forming compartments; and (b) fluid supply and discharge means (80) for supplying and discharging a fluid to the compartments so that the fluid is supplied and discharged substantially in the plane of the membrane of the membrane stack.    USE - The membrane stack is used in a device for a membrane-based process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane stack is used in membrane-based processes that can be operated more efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a device for performing a membrane-based process comprising: (a) an anode compartment provided with an anode; (b) a cathode compartment provided with a cathode, separated from the anode compartment; and (c) the membrane stack;    (2) a method for performing a membrane-based process using the device; and    (3) a method for providing a membrane for use in the membrane stack, where a laminate or top layer with channels is provided on a base layer of the membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the membrane for use in a (bio)fuel cell.    Membranes (78)    Fluid supply and discharge means (80)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is pulverized in water. An electrolyte is added to aqueous catalyst dispersion, to obtain a reaction layer (11) having structure in which catalyst which orientates hydrophilic functional group of polymer electrolyte such that the hydrophilic region is formed on the catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of reaction layer used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of reaction layer having excellent weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing catalyst paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Solid electrolyte membrane (2)    Hydrogen electrode (10)    Reaction layer (11)    Air electrode (20)
NOVELTY - A lithium-transition-metal-type compound powder has occlusion-discharge function with respect to lithium ion. The powder particles contain a compound having scanning-electron-microscope-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) peaks attributed to at least one element chosen from group 16 of the third or higher period of the periodic table and at least one element chosen from group 5-7 elements of the fifth and sixth periods.    USE - Lithium-transition-metal-type compound powder is used for positive electrodes of lithium secondary batteries (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, electronic book players, pen input personal computers, mobile telephones, portable copiers, headphone stereos, liquid-crystal televisions, minidiscs, transceivers, calculators, memory cards, motors, light fixtures, toys, game machine devices, timepieces, electronic flashes, cameras, pacemakers, electric tools, vehicles, and satellites.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-transition-metal-type compound powder has large specific surface area, and economically provides lithium secondary batteries having high capacity, safety, and performance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium-transition-metal-type compound powder;    (2) positive electrode; and    (3) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying voltage varied within predetermined range between cathode electrode and anode electrode from stabilized power supply (4) in state in which hydrogen is supplied to anode electrode and nitrogen is supplied to cathode electrode without supplying oxygen when cathode electrode is positive. The electric current from stabilized power supply is applied from anode electrode to cathode electrode in state in which hydrogen is supplied to anode electrode and nitrogen is supplied to cathode electrode without supplying oxygen. Procedures are repeated.    USE - Activation method of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric current from stabilized power supply is applied from anode electrode to cathode electrode in state in which hydrogen is supplied to anode electrode and nitrogen is supplied to cathode electrode without supplying oxygen and the process is repeated, the solid polymer fuel cell can be activated efficiently in short duration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural block diagram of the activation apparatus for activating solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Activation apparatus (1)    Stabilized power supply (4)    Gas supply apparatus (21)    Cathode side inlet tube (22)    Cathode side discharge pipe (23)
NOVELTY - The device has a relay whose controlling end receives an external controlling signal. The relay is controlled by the signal for communicating with a solar energy battery i.e. monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon thin film solar energy battery, and a level switching circuit or communicating with a vehicle storage battery i.e. lead-acid storage battery, and the level switching circuit or communicating with the solar energy battery and the vehicle storage battery to form a power supplying channel for charging the vehicle storage battery through a storage battery matching circuit.    USE - Interface device for a solar energy battery i.e. monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon solar energy battery, in a power supplying system (all claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device stores solar energy not used temporarily in the auxiliary storage battery or the vehicle storage battery so as to improve using efficiency of the solar energy battery. The exceeded solar energy is stored in the vehicle storage battery, so that a vehicle has required batter power in the storage battery after the vehicle is not used for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an interface device for a solar energy battery in a power supplying system of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery board covered on an upper cover part of a van type lorry.    USE - Photovoltaic power supply device for use in a van type lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the space on an upper cover of a compartment of the van type lorry for generating energy, and is energy-saving and inexpensive, and avoids the need of anticorrosion oil painting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photovoltaic power supply device.
NOVELTY - The lamp has a bridge type injection-locked oscillator connected in parallel with a capacitor in a resonance circuit via a ferrimagnetism transformer primary inductor. Output power of the bridge type oscillator is connected with a lamp tube circuit via the ferrimagnetism transformer primary inductor. An overload detecting protective circuit induces voltage diode peak detection via lamp load current by a magnetic loop inductor. Detection voltage is connected with an interface transistor to control an oscillating transistor. The lamp tube circuit is connected with the primary inductor.    USE - Solar power source bridge type oscillating fluorescent lamp for vehicles, trains and vessels.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp ensures that the output power of the bridge type injection-locked oscillator is connected with the lamp tube circuit to generate high lighting effect. The lamp is simple in circuit and efficient to use. The lamp is effectively utilized to large power fluorescent lamp lighting of vehicles, trains and vessels without alternating-current mains electricity or with inconvenient power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar power source bridge type oscillating fluorescent lamp.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode plate has electrode active material layer that is formed from the active material containing lithium and manganese as a metallic element. A porous layer is formed with a gap which permeates electrolyte solution. The portion of the active material contained in the electrode active material layer is joined to the collector.    USE - Positive electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the portion of the active material contained in the electrode active material layer is joined to the collector, the output/input characteristic of the secondary batteries can be improved. The movement distance of the lithium ion and electron can be shortened. The film formation of the electrode active material layer can be favorable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of positive electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating the output of the X-ray-diffraction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery module has a second terminal for external connection (82a) which is electrically connected to a second electricity supply mediate section (70a). An electric current path which follows the second electricity supply mediate section from the second terminal for external connection is extended from the second terminal for external connection to the both ends of the row of the unit cells (10a,10b,10c) via the center section of the row of the unit cells in the second electricity supply mediate section.    USE - Battery module for electronic devices, e.g. mobile telephone, digital and video cameras, notebook computer, or mobile communication apparatus. Can also be used for industrial fields, e.g. motor vehicle, or domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses variation in electric current amount since the electric current path which follows the second electricity supply mediate section from the second terminal for external connection is extended from the second terminal for external connection to the both ends of the row of the unit cell via the center section of the row of the unit cell in the second electricity supply mediate section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the first and second connection sections and the first and second terminals for external connection which are attached to the assembled battery.    Unit cells (10a,10b,10c)    First connection section (20)    Second connection section (30)    Second electricity supply mediate section (70a)    Second terminal for external connection (82a)
NOVELTY - The membrane (1) has a convex part formed on a membrane surface, where the membrane is provided in a linear shape. Glass transition temperature of a polymer electrolyte is equal or higher than 150 degrees centigrade. Distance between a bottom face of a recessed part (301) and an upper surface of a convex part (302) is equal or higher than 1 micrometers. The membrane is made of one of aromatic polyether, aromatic polyether ketone, aromatic polyetherether ketone, aromatic polyether sulfone, aromatic polysulfone and aromatic polyether nitrile.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane for a membrane electrode assembly of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, a mobile telephone, an automatic vending machine, an underwater robot, a submarine, a spacecraft and an underwater vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane is provided in the linear shape so as to sufficiently maintain at heat joining to an electrode catalyst layer, so that adhesiveness can be improved even if the membrane includes different low glass transition temperature from an electrolyte ionomer contained in the electrode catalyst layer. The membrane has high power generation characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solid polymer electrolyte membrane manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly utilizing a solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Electrode catalyst layers (2, 3)    Membrane electrode assembly (11)    Recessed part (301)    Convex part (302)
NOVELTY - The laminate type battery has a flexible printed circuit board (30); a collector (12) of cells (20); connection parts (34) to respectively connect the cells with the external apparatus collectively; and an extending part (33), which has a weak part of intensity lower than the adhesive strength of the adhesion part of the collector.    USE - Laminate type battery for e.g. electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Wiring board can be repaired easily, thus, number of repair mans of wiring board is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view when a laminate type battery is seen from the lamination direction and schematic cross-sectional view when a laminate type battery is seen from the direction orthogonal to the lamination direction.    Collector (12)    Cells (20)    Flexible printed circuit board (30)    Extending part (33)    Connection parts (34)
NOVELTY - The separator has a semi-aromatic polyamide fiber and a polyolefin fiber which are made from aromatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphatic diamine, where sulfur content rate of the separator is 0.10-0.40 percent with respect to nonwoven fabric.    USE - Battery-cell separator for an alkali secondary battery such as a nickel-cadmium battery, a nickel-zinc battery and a nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric tool, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, a small electronic device, a cordless telephone, a notebook personal computer, an audio instrument, a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator provides self discharge inhibitory effect without generating strength reduction.
NOVELTY - Preparation of metal oxide nanofiber involves preparing nanofiber containing precursor of metal oxide by spinning compound precursor solution containing metal salt and then calcining the nanofiber containing the metal salt precursor at 500-800 degrees C. The metal oxide is chosen from oxide of scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, gadolinium, holmium, ytterbium, zirconium, strontium, barium, manganese, iron, cobalt, magnesium and/or gallium.    USE - Preparation of metal oxide nanofiber used for solid electrolyte for fuel cell for oxygen sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides metal oxide nanofiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal oxide nanofiber, which has average diameter of 20-1000 nm.
NOVELTY - A lithium-silicon-nitride-sintered compact contains lithium-silicon-nitride compound as main component and boron.    USE - Lithium-silicon nitride sintered compact is used for solid electrolyte for lithium secondary battery used for hybrid car and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-silicon nitride sintered compact has excellent handleability, conductivity and sinterability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-silicon-nitride sintered compact contains lithium-silicon nitride compound (LiSi2N3) as main component and boron.
NOVELTY - The electricity transmission system has elements for recharging batteries (2) and continuing constant rotation of an electric motor (1). The batteries are charged with an electricity grid, while a vehicle is driven by other energy sources. Dynamos (3) are coupled to the rear wheel of the vehicle, where a wind vane (5) is provided for using the power of the air hitting the vehicle for recharging the batteries. The wind vane is provided with an air inlet and outlet (8), air ducts (7), rotor vane (16), goblets (17) and the generators (6) associated with them.    USE - Electricity transmission system.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamos are coupled to the rear wheel of the vehicle, where a wind vane is provided for using the power of the air hitting the vehicle for recharging the batteries, thus providing continuous supply of electricity to the batteries through wind energy, and hence ensures that the electricity transmission system cost effective and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a top and bottom of a van-type vehicle.    Electric motor (1)    Batteries (2)    Dynamos (3)    Wind vane (5)    Generators (6)    Air ducts (7)    Air inlet and outlet (8)    Rotor vane (16)    Goblets (17)
NOVELTY - The device has high-voltage-electric-appliance circuit that is structured by anode of a high-voltage battery connected in series with second relay. The plug connectors and first interface of eighth plug connector are connected in parallel with a second interface of high-voltage junction box. The second interface of high-voltage junction box is connected in series with first interface of the third plug connector. The low-voltage-connection-and-detection circuit is structured by third pin of power-supply-management unit connected in series with second interface of first plug connector.    USE - High-voltage safety device of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The high-voltage wiring harness is reliably connected between rigid line and high-voltage device, so as to control high-voltage power supply and prevent people from the high-voltage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the high-voltage safety device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has power generator that is connected with impeller through a rotation shaft. The power generator is connected with storage battery or super capacitor through conductive wire. A wind guide hood is arranged at front end of the impeller.    USE - Wind power generation device mounted in vehicle e.g. car or passenger car (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can reduce the consumption in petroleum energy source and power energy source by large margin such that pollution of environment caused by vehicles can be reduced. The device is provided with simple structure and operation cost of the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wind power generation device mounted in vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has charging device (200) that charges electrical storage device (110) with electric power supplied from external power supply. DC/DC converter (170) steps down voltage of electric power supplied from primary electrical storage device. A controller controls charging electric power from charging device to electrical storage device and from alternating current/direct current (AC/DC) converter (210) to secondary electrical storage device based on charge of another electrical storage device, when electric power is charged from external power supply.    USE - Power supply system for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power supply system is charged by the external power supply, the frequency operation of the DC/DC converter is reduced. Thus, decrease in charging efficiency during external charging is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle.    Electrical storage device (110)    DC/DC converter (170)    Auxiliary battery (180)    Charging device (200)    AC/DC converter (210)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a lead battery (110) that supplies electric power for starting an engine into operation and a lithium ion battery (120) that stores electric power generated by a generator. Electronic control unit (180) controls the operating state of a switch (160) provided between lead battery and direct current (DC)-DC converter (150) so that supply of electric power only from the lead battery during startup of engine is enabled.    USE - Power supply device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Supply of electric power can be performed stably with a simple structure and influence of momentary effect during engine startup can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (100)    Lead battery (110)    Lithium ion battery (120)    DC-DC converter (150)    Switch (160)    Electronic control unit (180)
NOVELTY - The high pressure gas tank (T4) has purge valve (150) that discharges the gas to outside automatically according to the rise of temperature. The outer peripheral surface is provided with nonflammable fiber-reinforced layer (130) comprising inflammable fiber layers (131,132).    USE - High pressure gas tank for fuel gas supply apparatus of fuel cell mounting vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the high pressure gas tank can be reduced while ensuring the reliability of operation of the fusible plug valve of the tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell mounting vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the high pressure gas tank.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liner (120)    Nonflammable fiber-reinforced layer (130)    Inflammable fiber layers (131,132)    Purge valve (150)    High pressure gas tank (T4)
NOVELTY - The valve has inlet port (20) which is provided with inflow port (21), and exit port (30) which is provided with outflow port (31). Several connection elements (15) are connected between internal peripheral surface and outer peripheral surfaces of the valve main unit (10) so that connection elements are inclined with respect to axis line. The valve unit (14) is provided for opening or closing either inflow port or outflow port when inclination angle with respect to axis line of connection elements changes in connection with transformation of valve main unit.    USE - Valve for fuel cell system (claimed) used for portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the valve can be simplified with reduced size, by opening or closing either inflow port or outflow port when the inclination angle with respect to the axis line of connection elements changes in connection with transformation of the valve main unit. The resetting of valve unit to original state can be performed automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the valve.    Valve main unit (10)    Valve unit (14)    Connection element (15)    Inlet port (20)    Inflow port (21)    Exit port (30)    Outflow port (31)
NOVELTY - A memory (50) stores intermittent operation prohibition relationship between limit of electrical storage apparatus (32) and intermittent operation prohibition vehicle speed. A judgment unit judges whether state of vehicle satisfies preset engine starting conditions. An intermittent operation prohibition judgment unit (70) judges whether read intermittent operation prohibition vehicle speed corresponding to expansion limit of electrical storage apparatus is compared with vehicle speed acquired by acquisition unit (64) to prohibit intermittent operation.    USE - Hybrid vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The range which can do intermittent operation can be extended suppressing lithium precipitation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hybrid vehicle control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply circuit (30)    Electrical storage apparatus (32)    Memory (50)    Acquisition unit (64)    Intermittent operation prohibition judgment unit (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has vacuum pump (15) and solenoid valves (17,19) to change the vacuum degree in hollow portion (14) formed in heat insulation wall (13) of heat insulation container (12). An electronic control unit (ECU) (24) controls the vacuum pump and solenoid valves and changes the thermal insulation property of heat insulation container so that the heat retention of battery (11) is enabled at the time of vehicle shutdown.    USE - Temperature control apparatus of battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Energy consumption of the control apparatus can be reduced and heat retention of battery can be enabled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery temperature control apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Heat insulation container (12)    Heat insulation wall (13)    Hollow portion (14)    Vacuum pump (15)    Solenoid valves (17,19)    ECU (24)
NOVELTY - The flat electric power generation cell (1) that used lanthanum-gallate type electrolyte is positioned between the convex-shaped cylindrical jig (2) and a concave shaped cylindrical jig (3). The bending strength of the whole electric power generation cell is evaluated by bending the electric power generation cell by adjoining the cylindrical surface (2a) of the convex jig with the cylindrical surface (3a) of the concave jig. An electric power generation cell with a low strength is rejected.    USE - Bending strength test method of electric power generation cell such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform load can be applied to the whole surface of the flat electric power generation cell by adjoining the cylindrical surface of the convex jig with the cylindrical surface of the concave jig. Thus not only the bending strength at the center portion of the cell but the bending strength at the periphery can be evaluated reliably and easily, and the low strength cells can be rejected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation cell bending test apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric power generation cell bending test apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flat electric power generation cell (1)    Convex-shaped cylindrical jig (2)    Convex jig cylindrical surface (2a)    Concave shaped cylindrical jig (3)    Concave jig cylindrical surface (3a)
NOVELTY - The system has increase rate calculation unit that computes (S1-S6) increase rate of anode side impurity density based on driving state of fuel cell. An anode side impurity density calculation unit computes (S7) anode side impurity density by integrating increase rate of computed anode side impurity density. A purge control unit controls (S8,S9) purge apparatus based on computed anode side impurity density.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic application and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved. The hydrogen utilization efficiency can be improved. The cost of fuel system can be reduced. The off gas in circulation channel path of anode side can be purged at appropriate timing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram for the purge control process in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steps for computing increase rate of anode side impurity density (S1-S6)    Step for computing anode side impurity density by integrating increase rate of computed anode side impurity density (S7)    Steps for controlling purge apparatus based on computed anode side impurity density (S8,S9)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a case cylinder material with respect to an opening portion. The outer side contour shape of baseplate is in correspondence with external shape of rectangular tube. The baseplate is in contact with rectangular tube. The distance of case outer surface and focus position of laser beam including the side and corner portion of case is maintained at a constant value, when laser-welding of facing portion of baseplate or lid and case cylinder is performed.    USE - Method for manufacturing rectangular case used for closed type battery such as alkaline storage battery and lithium secondary battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as audio-video content, mobile telephone and notebook type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The welding process can be performed simultaneously, even if the several rectangular cases are arranged in order. The efficiency of the welding process improved. The productivity of the rectangular case can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the laser irradiation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying negative electrode paste layers (NA10,NA20) and positive electrode paste layer coated on negative electrode core material (NB) and positive electrode core material respectively, so as to form negative and positive electrode plates. The electrode structure containing separator arranged between the positive and negative electrode plates, is formed and inserted into battery container, while injecting electrolyte solution into the battery container.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Highly productive secondary battery can be manufactured reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) electrode plate manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram explaining the cooling method of paste layer.    Hot-air nozzle (1301)    Cooling roller (1302)    Hot air (H)    Negative electrode paste layers (NA10,NA20)    Negative electrode core material (NB)
NOVELTY - The assembly (A) has an inorganic ion exchanger formed on an electrolytic membrane (1), where the inorganic ion exchanger is zirconyl phosphate that is produced by processing hydrochloric acid solution of zirconium oxychloride or nitric acid solution of oxy zirconium nitrate. A surface of a substrate forms a thin-plate shape timber, where thickness of the thin-plate shape timber is below 10mm. Electrode base material is equipped with a pair of electrode bodies (2, 3) that support a platinum-ruthenium catalyst layer. The substrate impregnates with phosphoric acid solution.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a direct type alcohol fuel cell (claimed) for directly supplying liquid fuel to a fuel electrode in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode base material is equipped with the pair of electrode bodies that support the platinum-ruthenium catalyst layer, so that high concentration alcohol such as fuel can be utilized while restraining crossover phenomenon of liquid fuel and poisoning catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a direct type alcohol fuel cell of a membrane electrode assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Membrane electrode assembly (A)    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Electrode bodies (2, 3)    Air electrode separator (4)    Fuel electrode separator (5)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a control unit (80) that outputs the current of the fuel cell (12) and supply amount of the oxidation gas to fuel cell. A voltage sensor (64) measures the real output voltage of fuel cell. A current sensor (62) measures the real output current. The control unit calculates the electric power from the real output voltage and real output current and corrects electric power based on difference between real output electric power and requirement electric power. The control unit calculates corrected flow volume based on correction electric current.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in stoichiometry ratio in the time of output current correction of the fuel cell can be prevented, so that output of the fuel cell can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Current sensor (62)    Voltage sensor (64)    Control unit (80)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an electrode active material layer (5) on a collector (2). The electrode active material layer forming solution is coated at a part on a surface of the collector. An air-gap-formation layer (4) is located in an upper surface of a dense layer (3). Heating weight reducing rate of a polymeric material is calculated as a weight change rate with respect to original weight when temperature rising heating of a polymeric material is carried out at a rate of 10 degree-C/min, and thermal decomposition start temperature of a transition metal compound is reached.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode plate for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries. Can also be used for an electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, power tool and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing the need to make the electrode active material to adhere to the collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrode plate.    Electrode plate (1)    Collector (2)    Dense layer (3)    Air-gap-formation layer (4)    Electrode active material layer (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode structure (120) which is mutually arranged in pile through separator (141) about positive and negative electrode plates (121,131). A positive electrode inner side current collection unit (121m1) is arranged facing negative electrode unit (131w) of negative electrode plate. The positive electrode outer and inner side current collection units are arranged adjacently. A positive electrode coating layer (125) with electric insulation, is comprised of current collection region which covers whole surface of the inner side current collection unit.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. square-shaped lithium secondary battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid car and electric vehicle, and battery use apparatus (both claimed) such as hammer drill.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of positive electrode active material layer of positive electrode unit and negative electrode active material of negative electrode unit, and short-circuit by interposition of current collection region can be prevented even if separator is not arranged between positive and negative electrode units of positive and negative electrode plates so that nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery of higher safety can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of positive and negative electrode plates.    Electrode structure (120)    Positive electrode plate (121)    Positive electrode inner side current collection unit (121m1)    Positive electrode coating layer (125)    Negative electrode plate (131)    Negative electrode unit (131w)    Separator (141)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (10) has a predetermined number of case sections (12,13) which forms a case that are combined together along a predetermined connection direction. The case sections accommodates a laminated body (15). A fastening section (14) tightens the case sections along the connection direction. A clamping unit (12b) is maintained on both sides of the laminated body along the connection direction.    USE - Battery assembly for providing motive power source to electric motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Firmly and stably maintains batteries over a long period of time since the fastening section tightens the case sections along the connection direction while the clamping unit is maintained on both sides of the laminated body along the connection direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery assembly.    Battery assembly (10)    Case sections (12,13)    Clamping unit (12b)    Fastening section (14)    Laminated body (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a collector (103) formed with a film (105) containing active material. A carbon film (107) is formed on the film.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor, for supplying power to a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus satisfies battery characteristics such as charging/discharging rate characteristic and capacitance characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for an electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage apparatus.    Positive electrode (101)    Collector (103)    Film (105)    Carbon film (107)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an electrode group surrounded by a positive electrode plate in which an active material is provided with an aluminum foil. A negative electrode active material (W4) of a negative electrode plate (3) is provided by a copper foil via a separator. A cylindrical container accommodates the electrode group and a non-aqueous electrolyte. A metallic lithium part (W5) is arranged in the electrode group on two surfaces of an uncoated partial metal foil of upper and lower edges of the negative electrode plate.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor for use in a motor vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic lithium part is arranged in the electrode group on the surfaces of the uncoated partial metal foil of the upper and lower edges of the negative electrode plate, thus preventing loosening of winding, and hence improving mass-productivity and permeability of a non-aqueous electrolyte to the electrode group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a negative electrode plate of a lithium ion capacitor.    Obtuse angle (alpha)    Negative electrode active material (W4)    Metallic lithium part (W5)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Negative electrode lead piece (3a)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an electric current detection part (105) detecting consumption current of load (112). A control part (110) switches an electric power supply path and another electric power supply path for changing conversion efficiency of a voltage conversion part (103) according to the consumption current. The electric current detection part detects the consumption current and switches the consumption current to the one of the electric power supply paths when the consumption current is lower than a mean value.    USE - Power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces power consumption, and improves energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply device (10)    Voltage conversion part (103)    Electric current detection part (105)    Control part (110)    Load (112)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has electric condenser cells (2) that are connected in series, and to which one end of capacitors (C) are connected through a rectification circuit (9) on the pole of electric condenser cells. An electric potential regulation circuit regulates electric potential of each capacitor to be same. A period power supply (5) produces the repetition signal for driving rectification circuit. A connection circuit (12) electrically connects the other end of the capacitor and period power supply.    USE - Charging device for battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection/disconnection of capacitor and period power supply can be performed using connection circuit. The damage to the period power supply by rash current can be prevented. The electric power loss at the time of charge can be prevented and the appropriate charge in an electric condenser can be performed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for charging device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging device (1)    Electric condenser (2)    Period power supply (5)    Rectification circuit (9)    Connection circuit (12)    Capacitors (C)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a voltage conversion unit (103) which charges electric energy from generator (100) to inductor (106) when switching element (109) is in charge state. The voltage conversion unit discharges energy from generator to load (112) when switching element is in emission state. The preset electric power supply route is selected, when sum total time of charge state and emission state is equal to switching period. Another electric power supply route is selected when sum total time of charge state and emission state is lesser than switching period.    USE - Power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of noise due to inductor electric current at the time of operation of voltage conversion unit is avoided. Bad influence on other electronic devices by electromagnetic induction (EMI) is excluded. The electric power can be supplied stably to electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (10)    Generator (100)    Voltage conversion unit (103)    Inductor (106)    Switching element (109)    Control unit (110)    Load (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the temperature of fuel cell in point on driving route, when the driving route of electric vehicle is stored (S10). The permissible upper limit temperature of fuel cell is estimated, after storing the driving route and temperature of fuel cell. The temperature margin is computed (S30) based on difference with stored fuel cell temperature. The cooling of fuel cell is accelerated (S50) before the electric vehicle arrives at the point on estimated driving route, when the computed temperature margin is below a threshold value.    USE - Method for controlling cooling of power supply device e.g. fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle (claimed) and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling of fuel cell is accelerated before the electric vehicle arrives at the point on estimated driving route, when the computed temperature margin is below a threshold value, the precision of cooling control can be improved. The running performance of vehicle can be maintained reliably by the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling cooling of power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to store driving route of electric vehicle (S10)    Step to judge whether driving position point of electric before other points is approximated (S20)    Step to compute temperature margin based on difference with stored fuel cell temperature (S30)    Step to accelerate cooling of fuel cell before electric vehicle arrives at point of estimated driving route (S50)    Step to store drive data of log history (S70)
NOVELTY - The active material particle has core particle whose surface is covered with elemental metal such as copper or nickel. The lithium and transition metal composite phosphoric acid compound is provided in core particle. The core particle is provided with olivine type crystal structure.    USE - Active material particle of positive electrode plate used in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for portable apparatus and vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High input/output characteristics of active material particle can be maintained, since the surface of the core particle is coated with the elemental metal. High conductivity of the positive electrode plate can be achieved, since the positive electrode plate is provided with the active material particle. High output characteristic of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of active material particle; and    (2) manufacturing method of positive electrode plate.
NOVELTY - The particle has a core particle whose surface is provided with lithium and transition metal as a metallic element that is directly covered with titanium nitride. The core particle comprises a lithium transition-metal composite phosphoric acid compound that is an olivine type crystal structure.    USE - Active material particle for use as a positive electrode plate of a nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material layer of the particle can maintain high output/input characteristics, thus ensuring high energy density from the electrode active material layer by the active material particle.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material contains a mixture of a metal powder and a lead-acid compound powder. The metal powder is chosen from a group comprising aluminum, magnesium, zinc or tin. The average particle diameter of the metal powder is 10-500 mu .    USE - Positive electrode active material for positive electrode plate used in lead acid battery (both claimed) used as backup power supply for various electronic devices, computer, and motor vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the bond strength between active material particles is prevented, and the utilization factor of the active material is improved remarkably when the metal powder included active material is used for the positive electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode plate.
NOVELTY - The compressor has cylinders (101, 102) for multistage compression, equipped with a unit for cylinder-group output-control of part-load operation and driven directly by a windmill that comprises a yaw-control unit and a pneumatic brake (105). A aerodynamically optimized casing is provided for reducing wind resistance and turbulence, so as to pneumatically regulate a output in the cylinder-group control by integral pneumatic distributor (106) actuated from turbine's rotor axial displacement. The windmill controls braking action and yawing by pneumatic devices.    USE - Reciprocating compressor i.e. air compressor, for storing energy that is utilized in e.g. car, lorry and railroad.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor is provided with aerodynamically-optimized casing, so as to reduce wind resistance and turbulence while ensuring better cooling effect. The compressor is thermodynamically-ideal, and provides high-efficiency compression.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a compressor.    Cylinders (101, 102)    Crankshaft (103)    Turbine hub (104)    Pneumatic brake (105)    Pneumatic distributor (106)
NOVELTY - A battery module (100) comprises a first battery (110-1) having a first terminal (130), the first terminal (130) including a first metal; a second battery (110-2) having a second terminal (140), the second terminal (140) including a second metal different from the first metal; and a connecting member (160) electrically connecting the first terminal (130) to the second terminal (140).    USE - The battery module is used in a vehicle (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery module (100) comprises a first battery (110-1) having a first terminal (130), the first terminal (130) including a first metal; a second battery (110-2) having a second terminal (140), the second terminal (140) including a second metal different from the first metal; and a connecting member (160) electrically connecting the first terminal (130) to the second terminal (140), the connecting member (160) having a first portion and a second portion, a face of the first portion being joined to a face of the second portion, a nugget zone being disposed where the face of the first portion meets the face of the second portion, the first portion including a third metal, the second portion including a fourth metal, and the fourth metal being different from the third metal. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a vehicle, comprising a power source, the power source providing a motive power for the vehicle; and a battery module (100) above, the battery module configured to provide electricity to the power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (100)    First battery (110-1)    Second battery (110-2)    First terminal (130)    Second terminal (140)    Connecting member (160)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a connector (11) electronically connecting a motor electronic appliance (1) with a power system of a vehicle e.g. automobile. A switching unit switches a battery (2) between a charging state and a discharging state. The battery receives electric power from the power system, when the battery is at the charging state. The battery supplies the electric power to the power system, when the battery is at the discharging state. A protective circuit board is placed on the appliance or the battery that is electronically connected to the appliance.    USE - Backup power supply for a vehicle e.g. automobile and motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply prohibits the missing of records and setups of motor electronic appliances during the battery replacement. The electronic appliance can be plugged into a cigar-lighter socket, such that the power supply is very convenient to install by the user. The battery reduces the volume of the battery, so that the power supply is portable and light-weighted. The protective circuit board is placed on the appliance or the battery, so as to prohibit the battery from over-charging or over-discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is a rechargeable battery selected from a group consisting of a lithium iron phosphate battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, a nickel cadmium battery and a lithium ion battery. The electronic appliance is a cigar lighter-type electronic appliance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a backup power supply.    Motor electronic appliance (1)    Battery (2)    Terminal (4)    Connector (11)
NOVELTY - The cell has two circular jelly-roll type electrode assemblies (10) comprising respective separators between anodes and cathodes, and electrode tabs (11, 12) extending from the anodes or the cathodes. An insulator plate includes an opening through which one of the electrode tabs passes. The insulator plate comprises a receptacle (21a) for each electrode assembly, where the receptacle receives a portion of one of the electrode assemblies. A cap plate (31) comprises a gasket (34) to insulate an electrode lead from the cap plate.    USE - Cell for a secondary battery e.g. medium and large-sized batteries. Can also be used for a high-capacity secondary battery to drive a motor of a hybrid electric car and an electric vehicle, and a low-capacity secondary battery for use in a portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcoder.    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes an insulator with receptacles and medium-and large-sized battery modules that can be easily manufactured by welding the electrode tabs of the electrode assemblies to a battery case so as to protect the cell with low mechanical strength and prevent the deformation of the electrode assemblies, thus enabling an accurate positioning of the electrode assemblies and improving an accuracy of a battery assembly, simplifying assembly of the battery and increasing structural stability of the battery, and hence reducing an overall manufacturing cost of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Circular jelly-roll type electrode assemblies (10)    Electrode tabs (11, 12)    Receptacles (21a, 21b)    Cap plate (31)    Gasket (34)
NOVELTY - The case (1) has a case main portion (2), and ribs (3). The case main portion is formed in a shape of closed-end box. The ribs are formed on four corner portions of the case main portion or outer sides of the remaining portions other than the four corner portions such that case extends over in height direction of the case main portion.    USE - Case for accommodating battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ribs are formed on four corner portions of the case main portion or outer sides of the remaining portions other than the four corner portions such that case extends over in height direction of the case main portion, the heat dissipation performance can be enhanced effectively, due to which product deterioration and performance deterioration are prevented, hence battery with high heat dissipation performance can be obtained easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery case; and    (2) apparatus for manufacturing battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery case.    Case (1)    Case main portion (2)    Rib (3)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple cells (10) that are electrically connected and are provided in case. An insulating cover covers terminal unit of battery cell. A heat radiation element is provided in direction which faced battery cell for radiating heat.    USE - Secondary battery module used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, car and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in mobile apparatus such as cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the battery module is increased by integrating heat radiation element in direction which faced battery cell. The crack and damage caused in battery cells are eliminated. The volume expansion of battery module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Multiple cells (10)    Anode electrode (11)    Cathode electrode (12)    Anode tab terminal (13)    Cathode tab terminal (14)
NOVELTY - The fuse unit (10) has a feeding terminal that is fixed to a battery post (2) to receive power from a battery (1). A fusion portion is electrically connected the feeding terminal (11) and energizing terminal (13), and arranged over the battery post. The feeding terminal is positioned between the energizing terminal and fusion portion. The energizing terminal is horizontally formed by folding a portion of the vertical plate portion to a side of the feeding terminal.    USE - Fuse unit for vehicle mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fusion portion and energizing terminal are mutually arranged oppositely with the feeding terminal sandwiched, the dimension can be reduced from the feeding terminal to the top of the energizing terminal. The fuse unit is compact and the amount overhanging from a side surface of the battery can be minimized. Since the fusion portion is positioned over the battery post, the position of the center of gravity of the fuse unit can be set in a position near to the battery post, thus the bending moment and load on the battery post can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuse unit.    Battery (1)    Battery post (2)    Fuse unit (10)    Feeding terminal (11)    Energizing terminal (13)
NOVELTY - The module has multiple laminated battery cartridges (100) for producing current, and a bus bar (300) that is utilized for electrically connecting the laminated battery cartridges. A bus bar accommodating groove (210) is diagonally or perpendicularly formed in a bus bar plate (200). The bus bar is placed in the bus bar accommodating groove and combined with the bus bar plate. A plate cover (400) covers the bus bar placed in the bus bar plate. A positive electrode terminal and a cathode terminal are formed in the battery cartridges.    USE - Battery module for a vehicle such as electro mobile (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The module facilitates serial and parallel coupling of stacked cell cartridges, and improves the safety of workers during coupling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Laminated battery cartridges (100)    Bus bar plate (200)    Bus bar accommodating groove (210)    Bus bar (300)    Plate cover (400)
NOVELTY - The assembly (300) has an upper portion block case (310) and a lower portion block case (330) mounted on surface of a battery module corresponding to electrode terminal connection portions of battery cells. A connector (340) transmits voltage detected by conductive sensing parts (322, 324) to a battery management system. The conductive sensing parts mounted on mounting grooves (312, 332) of the upper portion block case and lower portion block case are inserted into electrode terminals on an upper portion row and electrode terminals on a lower portion row, respectively.    USE - Voltage feedback assembly for a battery module of a medium to large sized battery pack that is utilized as power source of a plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can be manufactured in a simple manner, without utilizing multiple members for mechanical tightening and electrical connection, so that overall manufacturing cost is reduced and stable voltage feed-back is possible even when impact or strong vibration is applied from outside, thus improving manufacturing productivity and maintainability of the battery module by improving voltage detection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a voltage feedback assembly.    Voltage feedback assembly (300)    Upper portion block case (310)    Mounting grooves (312, 332)    Conductive sensing parts (322, 324)    Lower portion block case (330)    Connector (340)
NOVELTY - The module (700) has a battery cell stacked body (200) including battery cells (208) connected in series and/or in parallel. Voltage detection members (110, 120) are electrically connected to electrode terminal connection portions of the battery cells. Connection terminals (114, 124) are provided on an end portion of the voltage detection members for detecting voltage of the cells. An upper portion case (300) includes a mounting portion (302) for inserting and mounting the voltage detection members. A lower portion case (400) includes external input/output terminals (402) on a front surface.    USE - Battery module for use in a medium-to large-sized battery pack (claimed) of a secondary battery in an electromobile, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module is convenient to maintain, manufacture and replace even when fault is generated, and has low manufacturing cost. The module provides stable voltage feed-back even during strong vibration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack comprising wiring harnesses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Voltage detection members (110, 120)    Connection terminals (114, 124)    Battery cell stacked body (200)    Battery cells (208)    Upper portion case (300)    Mounting portion (302)    Lower portion case (400)    External input/output terminals (402)    Battery module (700)
NOVELTY - Lead-acid rechargeable battery (10) comprises negative plate; positive plate with positive electrode grid (12) made of lead-antimony alloy; and positive paste (16) comprising lead compound, carbon additive, and silicon additive; and electrolyte (32).    USE - As rechargeable battery power sources such as flooded or wet cell lead-acid electrochemical batteries for electric vehicles such as forklifts, golf cars, electric cars, and hybrid cars; also used for emergency or standby power supplies, or to store power generated by photovoltaic systems.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon additive generally acts as pore former and increases porosity of positive active material. The silicon additive generally aids in improving utilization of positive active material by retaining electrolyte in pore structure; these two components improve lead-acid battery performance, and in combination, appear to have synergistic effect. The small amounts of carbon and silicon additives in active material provide significant improvements in battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic sectional view of flooded deep discharge lead-acid battery.    Lead-acid battery (10)    Positive electrode grids (12)    Positive active material paste (16)    Positive current collector (26)    Electrolyte (32)
NOVELTY - The cart (10) has an array of photo-voltaic cells (20) located in an overlying relationship to a flat top surface (12c). The cells are in electrical communication with a bank of batteries through a charging control circuit for charging the bank of batteries. The bank of batteries is mounted under a baggage cart (12) and connected to electric motor/pumps. The electric motor/pumps are in mechanical communication with respective drive motors and brakes for spaced-apart front wheels (16) and spaced-apart rear wheels (18). The front wheels and rear wheels underlay the baggage cart (12).    USE - Solar powered airport baggage cart.    ADVANTAGE - The cart allows a motor pump to be run at a constant revolutions per minute (RPM) until a maximum accumulator pressure is reached and shut down or when a command is initialized to move forward or reverse by moving a joystick, so that motor power can be provide in an efficient manner, thus eliminating burning of high amount of fuel and possibility of a runaway vehicle, and hence increasing life span of engines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar powered airport baggage cart.    Solar powered airports baggage cart (10)    Baggage cart (12)    Flat top surface (12c)    Front wheel (16)    Rear wheels (18)    Photo-voltaic cells (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a layer of suitable materials via thin and thick film techniques under influence of external agents defined as specific combination of direct current (dc) field of a given value, alternative current (ac) field of a given value, acoustic/elastic field of a given value and variable magnetic field of a given value. A supporting layer and a conducting layer of gases are coupled with specific time succession of values of well-controlled partial pressure in environment surrounding electrodes.    USE - Method for depositing a layer with increased activity during electrochemical process to operate an electrochemical device e.g. battery, fuel cell and electrochemical reactor (all claimed). Can also be used for a sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving a combination of graded functionality and graded porosity ideal for enhancement of the operation of batteries, fuel cells and electrochemical reactors. The method enables increasing efficiency and rates of interfacial mass and charge transfer reactions in construction and operation of the electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - Making carbonaceous material, comprises: preparing a mixture containing hydrocarbons and a solvent for the hydrocarbons that have a higher boiling point than the solvent; reacting the hydrocarbons with an oxidizer to increase concentration of constituents that are insoluble in the solvent; (114) separating the mixture into liquids and solids including the constituents; and (122) carbonizing the constituents.    USE - The method is useful for making carbonaceous material (all claimed), which is useful in electrodes or anode materials in electrochemical energy cells such as batteries, capacitors and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method is less complex, requires less time and is cost effective when compared to methods that utilize pitches for making carbonaceous materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a flow diagram for making carbonaceous products.    Precursor oxidation (104)    Condensation regeneration (110)    Solid-liquid separation (114)    Fractionation (120)    Carbonization (122)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting whether an external energy storage device is connected. An internal fast chargeable energy storage device (23) is charged by internal direct current (DC) power output from a power conversion module (22) if presence of the external energy storage device is not detected. The external energy storage device is charged by the internal DC power output from the power conversion module and the stored power of the fast chargeable energy storage device simultaneously if presence of the external energy storage is detected.    USE - Energy-efficient fast charging method for charging an energy storage device e.g. fast chargeable energy storage device such as fast chargeable lithium iron battery and super capacitor, on an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion module and the internal fast chargeable energy storage device are simultaneously used to charge the external energy storage device, thus achieving low power conversion grade for the power conversion module to low production cost and reducing power consumption from an external power source to reduce user's expenses and avoid power company's over expansion for better resource efficiency in an energy-efficient manner. The method enables pursuing environment protection by using electrical vehicles and setting up fast charging facilities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy-efficient fast charging device for drawing input power from an external power source and charging an external energy storage device connected to the charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy-efficient fast charging device.    Energy-efficient fast charging device (20)    Control module (21)    Power conversion module (22)    Internal fast chargeable energy storage device (23)    External power source (30)
NOVELTY - Reconfigurable battery system comprises: (a) battery circuits (30a) coupled via two connections to a load and arranged adjacent to each other to form a battery-cell array, where a given battery circuit in the battery circuits includes: (i) a battery cell (32a) with an input terminal (36a) and an output terminal (34a); and (ii) switches; and (b) a local controller operably coupled to switches in each of the battery circuits and selectively controls the switches in the battery circuits.    USE - Used as a reconfigurable battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The reconfigurable battery system provides high reliability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reconfigurable battery system comprises: (a) battery circuits (30a) coupled via two connections to a load and arranged adjacent to each other to form a battery-cell array, where a given battery circuit in the battery circuits includes: (i) a battery cell (32a) with an input terminal (36a) and an output terminal (34a); (ii) a first switch connected between the load and an input terminal of the battery cell; (iii) a second switch is connected between an input terminal of the battery cell and an output terminal of a battery cell in an immediately adjacent battery circuit; and (iv) a third switch connected between the output terminal of the battery cell and the output terminal of the battery cell in the adjacent battery circuit; and (b) a local controller operably coupled to switches in each of the battery circuits and selectively controls the switches in the battery circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan diagram of the reconfigurable battery system.    Control module (20a)    Battery circuits (30a)    Battery cell (32a)    Output terminal (34a)    Input terminal (36a)    Input switch (38a)    Bypass switch (40a)    Series switch (42a)    Parallel switch (44a)    Input terminal switches (46a)    Output terminal switches (48a)
NOVELTY - An electrochemically active fluid (110) is transported through an electrode compartment (112), and flow of the electrochemically active fluid is inhibited. A primary portion (151) of active fluid is partially charged or discharged during and/or after inhibition of flow of active fluid. A secondary portion (152) of active fluid fluidically connected to primary portion via an open flow path is not charged or discharged. Thus, energy is transferred in energy storage device (100).    USE - Method of transferring energy in energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The transport of ions and/or electrons is stably and reliably controlled, and power, discharge duration, energy density and performance characteristics of energy storage device are enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of electrochemical device.    Energy storage device (100)    Electrochemically active fluid (110)    Electrode compartment (112)    Ion exchange medium (114)    Electrode current collector (116)    Primary and secondary portions (151,152)
NOVELTY - The automatic derailleur gear system comprises motor that includes an output terminal and a direct output, where the output terminal is connected automatically to a speed reducer when motor is turned in a reverse direction.    USE - Automatic derailleur gear system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic derailleur gear system can change speed ratio automatically according to speed of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the automatic derailleur gear system.
NOVELTY - An electrode plate (10) contains collector (1), electrode active material layer (2) formed in collector through a layer structure containing active material (3) in continuous manner, where active materials is partially connected, and porous air-gap-formation layer containing gap (4) through which electrolyte solution permeate. The electrode active material layer further contains lithium-transition metal composite oxide, in which lithium intercalation-desorption reaction is carried out, and silicon.    USE - Electrode plate is used for non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries used for battery pack (claimed) for power supply for portable devices e.g. mobile telephones, large-sized devices, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte plate has excellent bending strength, electrical conductivity and adhesiveness. The electrolyte plate provides non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary batteries having excellent bending strength, charging/discharging characteristics, capacity, impedance, output characteristics, heat resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, which comprises positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate, separator provided between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate, and electrolyte solution containing non-aqueous solvent;    (2) battery pack, which contains storage case and non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. The positive electrode plate of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery contains electrode active material, and negative electrode plate; and    (3) manufacture of electrode plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of electrode plate.    Collector (1)    Electrode active material layer (2)    Active material (3)    Gap (4)    Electrode plate (10)
NOVELTY - Several inverters (21a-21d) supplying electric power for driving a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (2) respectively from U, V, and W phase circuits, are combined into one unit. A cooling mechanism for discharging to outside air heat generated from the inverters is configured as a 4-in-1 inverter unit (1) shared by the four inverters. Each of U, V, and W phase circuits is provided with semiconductor element device package (22a-22c) containing semiconductor switching elements that are connected in series to convert electric power to enable the electric motor to drive.    USE - Control apparatus for electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The whole size of the electrical vehicle control apparatus can be reduced since the inverters with three phase circuits are provided, where each phase circuit is provided with semiconductor element device package containing semiconductor switching elements that are connected in series to convert electric power to enable the electric motor to drive. The electrical vehicle control apparatus can control the permanent magnet synchronous electric motor separately since the overvoltage can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the electrical vehicle control apparatus.    Four-in-one inverter unit (1)    Permanent magnet synchronous electric motor (2)    Current controller (4)    Inverters (21a-21d)    Semiconductor element device packages (22a-22c)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains powder particles each containing crystalline phase having structure in which amorphous phases (103a,103b) is formed between crystallites (101). The amorphous phases contains metal oxide chosen from vanadium oxide, iron oxide, manganese oxide, nickel oxide and cobalt oxide. Lithium ion can be intercalated and deintercalated from crystalline phase and amorphous phase.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium secondary battery with high cycle retention rate and battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of positive electrode active material.    Crystallite (101)    Secondary particles (102)    Amorphous phase (103a,103b)
NOVELTY - An incline derivation unit derives upgradient degree of road surface. A corrected output derivation unit derives a corrected output based on upgradient degree that is added to basic requested output of vehicle derived based on vehicle speed and accelerator pedal opening. A target output derivation unit derives a target power that is requested to a capacitor so as to output a portion of requested output and a target output of internal combustion engine (109) when requested output is higher than a prescribed value and to output remaining requested output.    USE - Control apparatus of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The coexistence of operability and low fuel consumption by the increase in output can be improved without giving discomfort to the driver even if the required output is increased at the time of a climb. The discomfort of driving sound of internal combustion engine can be decreased with respect to the driver when the basic internal combustion engine target output is less than a predetermined internal combustion engine output and maximum efficiency output. The discharge of condenser can be suppressed and the remaining capacity of condenser is reduced when the correction output is larger than a predetermined correction output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block vehicle of the internal structure of HEV of series system.    Condenser (101)    Converter (103)    Inverter (105)    Electric motor (107)    Internal combustion engine (109)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery positive electrode active material contains rod-shaped lithium iron phosphate powder, and carbon nanofiber provided inside and/or on surface of the lithium iron phosphate powder or nanocarbon provided in the surface of the lithium iron phosphate powder.    USE - Positive electrode active material for lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices, mobile telephones, notebook computers, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery formed using the positive electrode active material has high discharge capacity and cyclic characteristics, and improved electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion battery positive electrode active material, which involves synthesizing lithium iron phosphate powder by reacting lithium compound, iron compound and phosphoric acid compound with aqueous solution containing carbon nanofiber under air atmosphere, inert atmosphere, reducing atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere, by microwave hydrothermal method.
NOVELTY - The leading end (PX) of positive-electrode core material and positive-electrode current collecting plate (110) are joined by a connection material (111) whose melting point is lower than that of positive-electrode core material and positive-electrode current collecting plate. Leading end (NX) of negative-electrode core material and negative-electrode current collecting plate (120) are joined by a connection material (121). The melting point of connection material (121) is lower than that of negative-electrode core material and negative-electrode current collecting plate.    USE - Laminated electrode type battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle and electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated electrode type battery has high joint strength and mechanical strength around a connection portion between positive-electrode current collecting plate and positive-electrode core material and around connection portion between negative-electrode current collecting plate and negative-electrode core material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminated electrode type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of laminated electrode type battery.    Positive electrode collecting plate (110)    Connection materials (111,121)    Negative electrode collecting plate (120)    Leading end of negative-electrode core material (NX)    Leading end of positive-electrode core material (PX)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing an active material with lithium adsorption/desorption potential of not less than 1 V (vs Li/Li), and a nonaqueous electrolyte which is a liquid at 20 degrees C and 1 atm. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains compound having isocyanate group and/or compound having amino group, a compound having a silicon-containing functional group, a nonaqueous solvent, and an electrolyte.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to digital cameras, two-wheeled and four-wheeled electric vehicles, two-wheeled and four-wheeled hybrid vehicles, and power-assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has suppressed self discharge and reduced battery resistance, and excellent output/input performance characteristics and cycle characteristics. A material with a high lithium occlusion-discharging electric potential is used for the negative-electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing an active material with lithium adsorption/desorption potential of not less than 1 V (vs Li/Li), and a nonaqueous electrolyte which is a liquid at 20 degrees C and 1 atm. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains compound having isocyanate group and/or compound having amino group, a compound (A) having a silicon-containing functional group of formula: -Si(-R1)(-R3)-R2, a nonaqueous solvent, and an electrolyte.    R1-R3=1-10C alkyl, 2-10C alkenyl, or 6-10C aryl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of a flat type nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive-electrode terminal (1)    Negative-electrode terminal (2)    Wound electrode group (6)    Exterior material (7)
NOVELTY - Core-shell-type metal nanoparticles have core portion containing core metal material chosen from elemental metal and alloy, and shell portion containing alloy which contains primary shell metal material and secondary shell metal material.    USE - Core-shell-type metal nanoparticles are used for electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Core-shell-type metal nanoparticles are manufactured efficiently without generation of defects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of core-shell-type metal nanoparticles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining coating process.    Palladium (1a)    Copper (2)    Platinum (3)    Gold (4a)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery (10) comprises positive electrode (12) having a positive electrode active material and negative electrode (14) having a negative electrode active material. The positive electrode and negative electrode are accommodated in a battery container (15) containing non-aqueous electrolyte (20). Either the positive electrode or the negative electrode is a iron oxide type electrode containing mixed material of iron oxide (Fe2O3) and lithium ferrite (LiFe5O8) as an active material.    USE - The lithium secondary battery is useful as power supply unit for motors, preferably electric motor in vehicles, preferably motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is cost-effective and easy to handle, and has high Coulomb capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing the above-cited battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows partial cross-section view of lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Negative electrode (14)    Battery container (15)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has oscillating circuit (602) that is provided to generate signal containing the signal electric potential based on the reference electric potential. A primary terminal (TS1) is provided to communicate with vehicle. A resistance circuit (RB) is connected between the output of the oscillating circuit and the terminal, and resistance value changes according to the input signal (SB).    USE - Communication apparatus for use with motor vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle in communication system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The communication between the communication apparatus and the vehicle acts on the external plant can be achieved when discharging electric power from the battery of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for communication system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram illustrating the operation of the communication system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plug (320)    Oscillating circuit (602)    Resistance circuit (RB)    Input signal (SB)    Primary terminal (TS1)
NOVELTY - The device has positive electrode sheet (9) and negative electrode sheet (10) that are laminated with separator (3). The using or etching foil or porous lathed foil is used as the positive and negative electrode collectors (4,5) that are located in the positive and negative electrode active material layers (1,2) of the electrode sheets respectively. An incision is formed in the application portion of the positive and negative electrode active material layers. The lithium supply source is arranged in the opposite surface of the negative electrode sheet.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. hybrid capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to energy source of electric vehicle and key device of energy regeneration system, uninterruptible power system, wind power generation system and photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The time for doping of lithium ion on negative electrode can be reduced. The resistance of the electrical storage device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Positive electrode sheet (9)    Negative electrode sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode has core material (17) that is provided with through-holes (18) in the linear form. The through-hole is shifted and arranged in the longitudinal direction of the core material for every column of linear through-hole. The displacement amount between the columns of through holes in width direction of core material is less than half of sum of size of through hole and space between through holes in longitudinal direction of core material.    USE - Electrode for alkaline storage battery (claimed) used in information technology equipment e.g. mobile phone, personal handy-phone system and notebook type computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occupation volume ratio of the core material and active material for the electrode can be improved. The reaction resistance of the alkaline storage battery can be reduced. The energy densification of the alkaline storage battery can be increased. The drop-off of the active material when an electrode is wound or laminated can be suppressed and the service life of the battery can be prolonged. The winding difference defect of the material can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the core material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Core material (17)    Through-holes (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a fuel gas conduit (3) through which the fuel gas flows. A cover (9) covers the outside of fuel gas conduit to form an air passage (4) that extends alongside the fuel gas conduit between the outer wall (8a) of fuel gas conduit and the cover. An air inlet (10) formed in the cover, that lets air into the air passage. An air outlet (11) which connects the fuel gas conduit to the air passage is arranged downstream of air electrode (6) and exposed to the air passage.    USE - Electric power generation apparatus for supplying fuel gas to fuel electrode of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air can be introduced into air flow path and efficiently supplied to the air electrode. Since the flow of air is gentle using negative pressure, the fuel gas is not cooled by air and the electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power generation apparatus.    Electric power generation apparatus (1)    Fuel gas conduit (3)    Air passage (4)    Air electrode (6)    Outer wall (8a)    Cover (9)    Air inlet (10)    Air outlet (11)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises a non-aqueous organic solvent, solute, and both a difluoro(bis-oxalato)phosphate and a tetrafluoro(oxalato)phosphate as additives.    USE - Electrolyte is used for non-aqueous electrolyte batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery, lithium cell and lithium-ion capacitor, used for personal computer, video camera, digital still camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motor vehicles and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has improved low-temperature properties at 0 degrees C or less, cycle characteristics and high-temperature storage properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - A copper-zinc type alloy strip contains 2-12 %mass of zinc and remainder of copper and unavoidable impurity, and has twin-boundary frequency of 40-70%. The alloy further contains 0.1-0.8 %mass of tin, 0.005-0.5 %mass of nickel, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, aluminum and/or silver.    USE - Copper-zinc type alloy strip for tab material used for connecting cells for video cameras, electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy strip having favorable workability is produced. Since the twin-boundary frequency of the alloy strip is 40-70%, the alloy strip with favorable repeated bendability is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for copper-zinc type alloy tin metal plated alloy strip.
NOVELTY - A copper foil has average (Raavg) of surface roughness (Ra) in the rolling parallel direction of 0.01-0.15 mu m, and difference (( Delta )Ra) of maximum roughness (Ramax) and minimum roughness (Ramin) of 0.025 mu m or less.    USE - Copper foil for negative electrode collector of lithium ion battery (both claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, video cameras, digital cameras, electric vehicles and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Since the copper foil has excellent board thickness precision, the difference of application quantity of the negative electrode active material is suppressed and lithium ion battery with increased capacity is manufactured with improved yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the copper foil for lithium ion battery collectors.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has exterior package (20) in which layered exterior films (21A) are joined together, in airtight manner at join sections (22) formed on outer edges of the exterior films. The electricity-storage device elements (11) and electrolyte solution are included in accommodating section (23) formed in exterior package. A clamping mechanism is provided with clamping elements (30) extending along the outer edges, so as to clamp the join sections together. Unclamped-section-forming portion is formed on portion of the clamping elements.    USE - Laminated-exterior electricity-storage device for organic electrolyte cell, battery and organic electrolyte capacitor such as lithium ion capacitor used in portable apparatus and electric vehicle. Can also be used in automatic conveyor, motor vehicle and forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the clamping mechanism is provided with clamping elements, to clamp the join sections together in exterior package, the joint section is pinched and pressed by clamping element except the unclamped portion. Hence the gas can be reliably discharged from specific area regardless of the usage environment even the gas is generated inside the exterior package. The size reduction can be obtained, and the working efficiency can be obtained. The laminated-exterior electricity-storage device can be easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method for laminated-exterior electricity-storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the laminated-exterior electricity-storage device.    Laminated-exterior electricity-storage device (10)    Electricity-storage device element (11)    Exterior package (20)    Layered exterior film (21A)    Joint section (22)    Accommodating section (23)    Pinching element (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery units connected with each other in a series manner by wall-penetrating welding, where polar lead-out of a battery set is provided with a bidiagonal lead-out.    USE - Rubber matrix storage battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can form special lead structure to satisfy the usage, and is wide in application field values.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a rubber matrix storage battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a fuel battery stack made up of multiple monomer batteries. The fuel battery stack is fixed tightly via an end plate (1). An external package is fixed on the end plate of the fuel battery stack. Radiating fins are arranged on an external surface of the external package. The radiating fins are arranged parallel to moving direction of a vehicle. Heat conducting rubbers are adhered on an internal surface of the external package. A surface of each heat conducting rubber is connected with dual polar plates of the fuel battery stack.    USE - Wind-radiated vehicle fuel battery (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The radiating fins are arranged on the external surface of the external package of the fuel battery stack, so that the external package of the fuel battery stack and the dual polar plates are firmer, thus saving the energy consumption, reducing total number of radiating devices and improving the reliability. The battery reduces maintenance cost to realize commercial application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The external package is made from aluminum alloy or metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind-radiated vehicle fuel battery.    End plate (1)    Wind receiving surface external package (9)    Wind backing surface external package (10)
NOVELTY - The system (5) has two compression/expansion vessels (20, 30) exchanging hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic pump (12). Internal heat exchangers (22, 32) exchange heat between the fluid and gas. A control subsystem controls a set of high pressure chamber gas valves (112, 114) associated with a gas storage subsystem (100) for storing and releasing of the gas and the fluid, where the fluid is forced to flow between two pump ports (14, 16) to release energy when releasing the gas valves in responsive to pressure from release of the gas from the storage subsystem.    USE - Energy storage/retrieval system for use in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The control subsystem can alter the direction of motion of solid pistons to produce reduced total forces and moments on a mechanical structure, and supports the system in an efficient manner. The system is operated in an efficient range, so that the heat loss in the generator is reduced. The system is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal heat exchanger is selected from a group consisting of a highly porous sintered metal plug and a coil. The hydraulic fluid is selected from a group consisting of ionic fluid, DuPont Krytox (RTM: high-performance synthetic lubricants) vacuum pump fluid, DuPont Krytox (RTM: high-performance synthetic lubricants) NRT series oil, halo-carbon oil, ethylene glycol/water/inhibitor based coolant and nonflammable, non-reactive fluid. The ionic fluid is selected from a group consisting of emim bta fluid, bmim bta fluid and bmmim bta fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an energy storage/retrieval system.    Energy storage/retrieval system (5)    Hydraulic pump (12)    Pump ports (14, 16)    Compression/expansion vessels (20, 30)    Internal heat exchangers (22, 32)    Gas storage subsystem (100)    High pressure chamber gas valves (112, 114)
NOVELTY - The device has a holding projection (17) and a pawl (19) respectively arranged on an energy storage (13) and on a supporting structure (11) or vice versa. The projection performs a relative movement toward the pawl along a movement path extending in a direction of an end position. The pawl is swiveled between releasing and locking positions around a pivot position (S) such that the pawl lies outside the path in the releasing position while protruding into the path in the locking position and embracing the projection in the locking position when the projection is in the end position.    USE - Fastening device for fastening an electrical energy storage i.e. rechargeable battery, at a supporting structure i.e. frame, of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pawl is swiveled between the releasing and locking positions around the pivot position such that the pawl lies outside the movement path in the releasing position while protruding into the path in the locking position and embracing the holding projection in the locking position when the projection is in the end position, thus ensuring a detachable fastening of the energy storage to the supporting structure in a simple and safe manner while enabling a fast and simple battery replacement in the vehicle. The device utilizes the flexible ductile damping element provided at the stopper, so that undesired noises and vibrations can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device utilizes a flexible ductile damping element provided at a stopper. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fastening system comprising a supporting structure for forming a receiving space for an electrical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a supporting structure of a motor vehicle.    Pivot position (S)    Supporting structure (11)    Energy storage (13)    Holding projection (17)    Pawl (19)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a refuse storage box equipped at the back of a driver's cab. A refuse injecting box is provided at the back of the storage box. A refuse loading apparatus is arranged at the refuse injecting box. An electric motor (46) provides motive power for driving refuse loading apparatus. An electrical double layer capacitor supplies electric power to an electric motor. An electrical component storage box (30) is provided between the cab and the refuse storage box for accommodating the capacitor and the electric motor. A hydraulic pump (47) is coaxially coupled with the electric motor.    USE - Electrically-driven refuse collection vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor is accommodated with the electrical double layer capacitor in the electrical component storage box between the driver's cab and the refuse storage box, thus saving space during installation of the electrical double layer capacitor and the electric motor by providing the hydraulic pump below the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical component storage box of the electrically-driven refuse collection vehicle.    Driver's cab (2a)    Refuse storage box (3)    Electrical component storage box (30)    Electric motor (46)    Hydraulic pump (47)
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous membrane is a crystal structure of polyolefin obtained by X-ray measurement, and has orientation axis (A) and orientation axis (B). The orientation axis (A) is 0-20 degrees and orientation axis (B) is 60-90 degrees , with respect to machine direction. The orientation degree of the orientation axis (A) and orientation axis (B) is each 65-80 degrees . The ratio of the orientation axis (A) occupied in the integral of the whole orientation is 20-40 degrees C.    USE - Polyolefin microporous membrane is used for separator for nonaqueous secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous membrane has excellent shutdown characteristics, is manufactured by efficient method, and can prevent the liquid exhaustion of electrolyte solution and controls the crystallinity of polyolefin. The nonaqueous secondary battery has improved battery characteristic, and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator, which is obtained by laminating heat-resistant porous layer containing heat-resistant resin on the surface(s) of polyolefin microporous membrane; and    (2) nonaqueous secondary battery, which obtains an electromotive force by dope and dedope of lithium.
NOVELTY - The system has a device provided with a heat collecting system, a power converting system, a pressure buffering system, a boosting system, a compressed air storage device, an engine intake boosting system, a pressure difference power generating system, a control system and a work applying work medium circulating system. The power converting system is provided with a liquid storage tank and a work applying air generating device. The pressure buffering system is provided with a non-return valve and a pressure tank. The boosting system is provided with an air boosting unit and an air filter.    USE - System for realizing intake boosting and power generation by utilizing waste heat of an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system realizes boosting of intake of an engine and power drive of a vehicle by using redundant heat discharged by a vehicle that is strong in operability, utilizes energy of fossil fuels, increases performance of an engine of the vehicle and saves energy. The system is environment-friendly, simple in structure, convenient in application and inexpensive, and has better social and economic benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for realizing intake boosting and power generation by utilizing waste heat of an engine of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust pipe (2) equipped with a branch pipe and connected with a heat exchanger (11) by a heat exchanger gas inlet pipe (4). An exhaust control valve (12) is arranged on the gas inlet pipe of the exchanger. A gas outlet pipe (5) of the exchanger is connected with a tail gas treatment device. An oil tank (10) is connected with an oil inlet of the exchanger by an oil pipe (6). An oil outlet of the heat exchanger is connected with an oil spraying pump (9) by the oil pump and stretched into an engine (1). The exhaust control valve is connected with a controller (13).    USE - Pre-heating system for high-viscosity fuel oil of a diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system heats oil plants such as jatropha curcas oil by the heat exchanger via heat of exhaust gas of the combustion chamber so as to improve viscosity of the oil plants, flowability of the oil plants and spraying situation of an oil spraying nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a pre-heating system for high-viscosity fuel oil of a diesel engine.    Engine (1)    Exhaust pipe (2)    Heat exchanger gas inlet pipe (4)    Gas outlet pipe (5)    Oil pipe (6)    Oil spraying pump (9)    Oil tank (10)    Heat exchanger (11)    Exhaust control valve (12)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current (DC)/DC (DC/DC) converter (5) connected with a super capacitor (3). A relay (4) is connected with a battery (2), the DC/DC converter and an inverter (8). The inverter is connected with a motor (9). A control system is connected with an accelerating pedal (11), a braking pedal (7), the relay, the DC/DC converter and the inverter. The control system is provided with a master control unit (23), a driving circuit (22) and a detection and conversion circuit (21).    USE - Electro-car regeneration braking system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces withstand voltage and capacitance values demand of the super capacitor and volume and weight of the super capacitor. The system has large current charge/discharge property, and prolongs running mileage of an electro-car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electro-car regeneration braking system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (2)    Super capacitor (3)    Relay (4)    DC/DC converter (5)    Braking pedal (7)    Inverter (8)    Motor (9)    Accelerating pedal (11)    Conversion circuit (21)    Driving circuit (22)    Master control unit (23)
NOVELTY - Ferritic stainless steel comprises (in %mass): nickel (0.2-3), chromium (20-30), molybdenum (3), titanium (0.05-0.4), niobium (0.05-0.6), aluminum (0.02-0.5), calcium (0.0010 or less), nitrogen (0.03), carbon (0.02 or less), silicon (3 or less), manganese (1 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.003 or less), iron and unavoidable impurities.    USE - The ferritic stainless steel is useful in storage tank for carbon dioxide refrigerant heat pump water heater or electric water heater, stationary fuel cell, welded construction materials, preferably feed pipe and fuel injection rail.    ADVANTAGE - The steel has excellent corrosion property of welding portion even without argon back gas seal, pitting resistance, and workability, and is soft, as the production of carbide and nitride are suppressed.
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (50) selects and executes one of a temperature rise control and a motive power control. When the temperature rise control is used, the intake, combustion and exhaust processes are performed sequentially in one period for every single rotation of the crankshaft per cycle. When the motive power control is used, the intake, compression, combustion and exhaust processes are performed sequentially in one period for twice the crankshaft rotation per cycle.    USE - Control apparatus for internal combustion engine (claimed), employing Otto cycle, for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise control, which does not include the compression process, increases the engine main body temperature in short period of time, such that the exhaust gas purifying device and catalyst can be immediately started into operation while the vehicle interior temperature can be quickly raised, lowering fuel consumption and harmful emissions at same time achieving comfort of vehicle driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Valve drive mechanism (40)    Control apparatus (50)    Mode selector (51)    Motive power control execution unit (52)    Temperature rise control execution unit (53)
NOVELTY - A tension shaft (30) is extended inside a space (74) at an axial direction. A hole (76) opened inside scroll (70) is connected with one end of space. A hole (78) opened inside a bearing shaft (24) is connected to other end of space. The tension shaft is inserted into through-hole (80) of bearing shaft. A guide hole (82) which connects cooling flow path (73) and hole (78) is provided in the outer peripheral surface located between stator (42) and bearing mechanism (50). The cooling air discharged from hole (76) is introduced into space through guide hole and hole (78).    USE - Electrically-driven centrifugal compressor used for fuel cell engine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling air discharged from the hole inside the scroll is introduced into the space, the rotor and the permanent magnet revolving inside the tension shaft can be effectively cooled. Thus, the speed rotation of the rotor is improved, while the noise generated by exhaustion of cooling air is suppressed. Forced exhaustion of cooling air is effectively performed using the negative pressure generated inside the scroll.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrically-driven centrifugal compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bearing shaft (24)    Tension shaft (30)    Stator (42)    Bearing mechanism (50)    Scroll (70)    Cooling flow path (73)    Space (74)    Holes (76,78)    Through-hole of bearing shaft (80)    Guide hole (82)
NOVELTY - The compressor (10) has pressurization air flow path (76) which distributes compressed air from scroll (70) to canceller chamber (36). A cooling airflow path (78) branching from pressurization air flow path is connected between stator (42) and canceller chamber to center storage chamber. One end of axial cooling distribution path (80) is connected to cooling air flow path and other end is opened from outer peripheral side of the impeller side bearing holder (57A) to the exterior of the housing, while compressed air circulates in contact with the outer surface of rotor (20).    USE - Centrifugation type compressor for providing compressed air to engine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The impeller side bearing holder can be cooled efficiently. Compressed air is generated by rotation of the rotating shafting unit such that rotating shafting unit can be cooled efficiently and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the centrifugation type compressor.    Centrifugation type compressor (10)    Rotor (20)    Canceller chamber (36)    Stator (42)    Impeller side bearing holder (57A)    Pressurization air flow path (76)    Cooling airflow path (78)    Axial cooling distribution path (80)
NOVELTY - The rotation speed control system has a hydraulic pump (12) which is connected with a power turbine (10). A first generator (15) is connected with hydraulic pump and is rotationally driven by hydraulic pump. A hydraulic-pump load control unit (12) is configured for controlling the load of hydraulic pump. The operation of the hydraulic pump is controlled by pump load control unit so that the rotation speed of the power turbine becomes substantially constant.    USE - Rotation speed control system for power turbine by hydraulic pump of diesel or gas engines.    ADVANTAGE - Fully controls electric power generation frequency, exhibits excellent collection of excessive exhaust gas energy and improves freedom degree of system design since the operation of the hydraulic pump is controlled by pump load control unit so that the rotation speed of the power turbine becomes substantially constant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the rotation speed control system of the power turbine by the hydraulic pump.    Diesel engine (1)    Power turbine (10)    Hydraulic pump (12)    Hydraulic-pump load control unit (12)    First generator (15)
NOVELTY - Control method involves blocking the supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to fuel cell (10) and reducing the electric power generation amount of fuel cell when abnormality determination unit performs abnormality determination of fuel cell; and switching the FC relay (14) after electric current detected by current sensor (30) is less than the predetermined value, and releasing the electrical connection with the fuel cell and load system.    USE - Control method for fuel cell system such as fuel cell hybrid system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power supply from fuel cell is released more appropriately since FC relay is switched and electrical connection with the fuel cell and load system is released after electric current detected by current sensor is less than the predetermined value. Malfunction accompanying the lack of amount of hydrogen in the fuel cell is avoided since supply of hydrogen is blocked and FC relay is released after electric current value detected with the current sensor is below the predetermined threshold value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    FC relay (14)    Motor (18)    Auxiliary machine (20)    Current sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The seal structure has a resin layer arranged on collector (1). The oxygen atoms are provided on the surface of an adhesive layer (3) arranged on the outer periphery of the collector. The sealing material (2) is arranged at the outer periphery of the collector. The sealing material is attached with the collector through adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is made of metal particle, metal nitride particle and metal oxide particle.    USE - Seal structure of bipolar battery e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte lithium ion battery, flat/cylindrical battery, polymer gel electrolyte-type battery and solid polymer electrolyte battery used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of the resin collector and sealing material can be improved, by forming adhesive layer on the outer periphery of the collector. The service lifetime, efficiency, reliability, safety and high quality of the bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery can be improved. The environmental deterioration of the bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery can be prevented. The leakage of electrolyte solution from electrolyte layer can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for formation method of seal structure of a bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the seal structure of bipolar battery.    Collector (1)    Sealing material (2)    Adhesive layer (3)    Negative electrode active material layer (4)    Electrolyte layer (6)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves attaching a positive electrode collector or a negative electrode collector to a positive electrode non-coated part or a negative electrode non-coated part by clamping a non-coated bundle part in a clamping part. The clamping part is inserted in a position corresponding to the position of a recessed part (X) formed by a recessed part formation process as the positive electrode collector or the negative electrode collector at the recessed part using what has the clamping part.    USE - Manufacturing method for winding electrode body-type battery used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Obtains winding electrode body-type battery that prevents generation of foil crease of electrode core material in junction-part vicinity of positive/negative current collection board and electrode core material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrode winding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a mechanism in which a press member presses the non-coated part of a winding electrode body.    Positive electrode side press member (1007)    Fulcrum (1007a)    Positive electrode core material bundle part (PX)    Recessed part (X)
NOVELTY - A catalyst metal is formed on carbonaceous base material by coexisting carbonaceous base material, precursor of catalyst metal, an alloy composition and a reducing agent component in supercritical or subcritical fluid, and processing mixture to obtain electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle, household appliance and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical and efficient manufacture of electrode material having excellent porosity, with high yield. The carbonaceous base material of electrode material has excellent air permeability and gas distribution property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of apparatus for manufacturing electrode material.    Dissolution tank (11)    Carbon dioxide supply unit (12)    Cooler (16)    Temperature sensor (19)    Hydrogen supply unit (25)
NOVELTY - The battery has flat laminated pack type lithium ion battery cells (1) having output terminals that are connected in series or in parallel. An aluminum output terminal of a positive electrode (2) and copper output terminal of a negative electrode (3) are piled up in specified manner. An iron thin plate is arranged between the aluminum output terminal of the positive electrode and copper output terminal of negative electrode. The iron thin plate, and output terminals are welded together by resistance welding process.    USE - Assembled battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The iron thin plate, output terminals of the positive and negative electrodes are welded by the resistance welding process, hence the aluminum tabs and copper tabs can be connected favorably. A cheap and small assembled battery can be provided. Sufficient welding strength can be obtained by arranging the iron thin plate between the output terminals of the positive electrode and negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resistance welding method; and    (2) manufacturing method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cell used for assembled batteries. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lithium ion battery cell (1)    Aluminum output terminal of positive electrode (2)    Copper output terminal of negative electrode (3)
NOVELTY - A fluid discharge flow path temperature estimation unit (62) estimates the temperature of the fluid discharge flow path, when an electric power generation of the fuel cell is stopped. A fluid discharge flow path freezing time estimation unit (63) estimate the time, until fluid discharge flow path beings to freezes after an electric power generation stops fuel cell, based on estimated temperature. A scavenging air judgment unit (61) performs scavenging air when elapsed time after stopping electric power generation of fuel cell exceeds the estimated freezing time.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid retained in the system can be discharge reliably without complicating and enlarging the system. The freezing water retained in the fuel cell system can be reliably discharged. The electric power consumption can be suppressed by reducing a useless process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (45)    Scavenging air judgment unit (61)    Fluid discharge flow path temperature estimation unit (62)    Fluid discharge flow path freezing time estimation unit (63)    Fuel cell temperature estimation unit (65)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate has an electrode active material layer containing an active material having lithium and iron as metallic elements, provided on at least one portion of surface of a collector. The active material layer is a porous layer having gap, through which electrolyte solution is permeated. The active materials join partially, and exist continuously. At least one portion of active material is joined to collector.    USE - Positive electrode plate is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode plate provides secondary battery having excellent input and output characteristics. The movement distance of lithium ion and electron is shortened. The adhesiveness of active material layer with respect to collector is improved. The electrical conductivity of electron between collector and active material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode plate; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate has a collector and an electrode active material layer containing active material comprising lithium and nickel on at least one portion of surface of the collector. The positive electrode plate has structure where active material joins partially, and the active material exists continuously. The electrode active material layer is porous layer having gap in which electrolyte solution permeates. At least one portion of active material in electrode active material layer is joined to the collector.    USE - Positive electrode plate is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode plate has favorable adhesiveness of electrode active material layer and collector. The electrical conductivity of electron between electrode active material layer and collector of the positive electrode plate is improved. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the positive electrode plate has excellent output/input characteristics and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode plate; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has gas diffusion electrode that includes a catalyst layer containing a catalyst electrolyte and a polymer electrolyte. The intensity ratio of polymer electrolyte with respect to the amorphous peak and crystal peak measured by the wide-angle X-ray diffraction is 1.09-1.19.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in electric vehicle, portable device, and domestic-use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity ratio of polymer electrolyte with respect to the amorphous peak and crystal peak measured by the wide-angle X-ray diffraction is of specific value, such that the cell voltage in high-current-density region is high and the maximum output density is high, and hence the stable high power generation characteristic can be provided by the size and weight reduced polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The membrane electrode assembly has diffusion electrodes and a polymer electrolyte membrane. The interface between the gas diffusion electrode and the polymer electrolyte membrane is set to predetermined value. The polymer electrolyte membrane has a block copolymer that uses a structural component rubber-like polymer block.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for drive power supply of electric vehicles, power supply for portable devices and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The interface of the gas diffusion electrode and the polymer electrolyte membrane is set to predetermined value, so the high power generation characteristic can be achieved. Since the cell voltage in the high-current-density region is high so increase in the maximum output density can be achieved. The performance decrement can be suppressed during electric power generation. The performance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The square sealing secondary battery has an insulation board (200) that is arranged between spacer and sealing board. The insulation board has a through hole (203) through which gas is able to pass. An insulation board bridge (202) is arranged to connect the insulation board peripheral walls (201). A convex portion (205) is arranged at edges of the insulation board peripheral walls.    USE - Square sealing secondary battery used in electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer (PC) and mobile telephone and in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact tolerance of the battery with respect to external fore such as vibration force and dropping impact force can be improved. The sealing effect of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the insulation board.    Insulation board (200)    Insulation board peripheral walls (201)    Insulation board bridge (202)    Through hole (203)    Convex portion (205)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a reactive-gas supply apparatus having an ejector (86) arranged at vertical piping member (88a) which comprises a circulation piping and is extended in a gravity direction, and an obstructive member which protrudes inward of reactive-gas circulation path, and is located downstream from inlet (100) of ejector and arranged at reactive-gas circulation path in vertical piping member to remove moisture content in reactive gas that circulates due to gravity.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents permeation of condensed water into electric power generation cell by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electric power generation cell (14) are laminated in a horizontal surface made into electrode plane in gravity direction. An electrolyte and electrode structure in which electrodes are arranged on both sides of the electrolyte, and metal separators are laminated on the electric power generation cell. A reactive-gas supply communicating hole (32a) and a reactive-gas discharge communicating hole (32b) are formed on a fuel cell stack (12), and connected to a reactive-gas flow path which circulates reactive gas in gravity direction along lamination direction of the separators. The reactive-gas supply apparatus supplies reactive gas circulated by the reactive-gas flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Electric power generation cell (14)    Reactive-gas supply communicating hole (32a)    Reactive-gas discharge communicating hole (32b)    Ejector (86)    Vertical piping member (88a)    Inlet (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode (1), solid electrolyte (2) and negative electrode (3) that are connected in series. Two or more electric power generation elements (A) are laminated and integrated successively. The positive and negative electrodes of electric power generation elements are attached with a conductive adhesive (4) without ion conductivity. The conductive adhesive is provided with thermoplastic resin (4a) and electroconductive filler (4b) having carbon material.    USE - Solid-type lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of the conductive adhesive can be made less and usage of metal current collection board can be avoided, the thin and lightweight secondary battery can be provided. The contact of the electric power generation elements with the positive and negative electrodes can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional views of the secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Conductive adhesive (4)    Thermoplastic resin (4a)    Electroconductive filler (4b)    Electric power generation elements (A)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (90) has insulation plate (60b) in which fuel gas exit communicating hole (76b) and oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole (72b) are formed. The electrodes (92a,92b) are arranged, so that the generated water in fuel gas exit communicating hole and oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole are contacted. The anode/cathode side voltage detectors (102,104) are connected to control unit, to detect the voltage between the electrodes and terminal plate (59b).    USE - Liquid junction detection apparatus for fuel cell used in fuel system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid junction generated inside the fuel cell can be detected correctly by simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of liquid junction detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Terminal plate (59b)    Insulation plate (60b)    Oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole (72b)    Fuel gas exit communicating hole (76b)    Liquid junction detection apparatus (90)    Electrodes (92a,92b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has membrane moisture content determination unit (63) which is configured for determining whether the estimated membrane moisture content is less than a predetermined value. An scavenging-air unit is controlled while performing membrane dry scavenging air. A scavenging-air judgment unit (61) facilitates stoppage of the scavenging-air unit when the estimated membrane moisture content is less than predetermined value.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Performs optimum control of scavenging-air unit, prevents electrolytic membrane from drying too much, suppresses deterioration of the fuel cell, and reduces energy consumption since the scavenging-air unit is controlled while performing membrane dry scavenging air while the scavenging-air judgment unit facilitates stoppage of the scavenging-air unit when the estimated membrane moisture content is less than predetermined value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Control apparatus (45)    Scavenging-air judgment unit (61)    Membrane moisture content estimation unit (62)    Membrane moisture content determination unit (63)    Time measuring unit (64)
NOVELTY - A discharge pre-processing of positive electrode is carried out with respect to electric potential of 1.5 V or less based on lithium reference electrode standard, and battery having negative electrode which discharges lithium before initial charge, is manufactured. The positive electrode contains active material including lithium, manganese, oxygen, nickel, cobalt and metallic element.    USE - Manufacture of nonaqueous secondary battery used for gasoline-engine vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery is manufactured efficiently with high capacity without performing charge exceeding 4.5V using solid solution positive electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A discharge pre-processing of positive electrode is carried out with respect to electric potential of 1.5 V or less based on lithium reference electrode standard, and battery having negative electrode which discharges lithium before initial charge, is manufactured. The positive electrode contains active material including lithium, manganese, oxygen, nickel, cobalt and metallic element, and is of compositional formula: aLi(Li1/3Mn2/3)O2.(1-a)Li(NiwCOxMnyAz)O2, where a,w,x,y,z is 0-1, w+x+y+z is 1 and A=metallic element.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) consists of a separator (13) having a porous film containing a polymer having an acyl group, and boron trifluoride coupled with the polymer, interposed between a positive electrode (12) and a negative electrode (14).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), is used as power supply for electric motors mounted in vehicles (claimed) e.g. car, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery consists of a separator having excellent oxidation resistance and durability with respect to charging/discharging cycle under high upper limit voltage conditions. Internal resistance is reduced and capacity is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (20)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has a negative mix layer containing (in parts weight) graphite particles (100), a water-soluble polymer (0.6-3) and rubber particles (0.4-1.5), adhered to a negative electrode core material. The water-soluble polymer contains primary water-soluble polymer coated on the surface of graphite particles, and secondary water-soluble polymer. The primary water-soluble polymer has molecular weight of 200000 or more and etherification degree of 0.8 or less.    USE - Negative electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electronic device and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has improved strength, and provides nonaqueous secondary battery having high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has a negative mix layer containing (in parts weight) graphite particles (100), a water-soluble polymer (0.6-3) and rubber particles (0.4-1.5), adhered to a negative electrode core material. The water-soluble polymer contains primary water-soluble polymer coated on the surface of graphite particles, and secondary water-soluble polymer. The secondary polymer and rubber particles are adhered between graphite particles coated with primary water-soluble polymer. The primary water-soluble polymer has molecular weight of 200000 or more and etherification degree of 0.8 or less. The secondary polymer has molecular weight of 150000 or less and etherification degree of 0.8 or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of apparatus for preparing negative mix slurry. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixers (11,13)    Stirring blade (11a)    Stator (12a)    Rotor (12b)    Pump (14)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1010) has an exhaust route section that divides and forms a section of space interposed into a plate-shaped section and a cover section by a partition section. The partition section is provided among the adjacent assembled batteries and extends toward the cover section from the plate-shaped section. A discharge port connects the exhaust route section. A gas discharge duct (405) is formed in a case. A gas trace visual recognition section (500) visually recognizes the occurrence trace from the exterior when the gas is emitted into the cover section or the gas discharge duct.    USE - Battery pack for supplying power to vehicle, household and industrial equipments.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens time for replacing battery or battery module and enables easy discovery of gas generation since the gas trace visual recognition section visually recognizes the occurrence trace from the exterior when the gas is emitted into the cover section or the gas discharge duct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery module (200)    Gas discharge duct (405)    Gas trace visual recognition section (500)    Battery pack (1010)
NOVELTY - An anode includes an anode catalyst layer (16) laminated on an electrolytic membrane, and an anode diffused layer stacked on anode catalyst layer. The anode catalyst layer comprises an upper layer portion (16a) located in anode diffused layer side and a lower layer portion (16b) located in electrolytic membrane side. The content rate of polymer electrolyte in the lower layer portion is lower than the content rate of polymer electrolyte in the upper layer portion. The anode catalyst layer is formed with through-holes with the smaller pore diameter existing in the lower layer portion.    USE - Fuel cell membrane electrode assembly. Uses include but are not limited to small electronic devices such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, and digital still camera, for emergency power supply during disaster, portable power supply for leisure use, electric scooter, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductivity is securable in all areas of the anode catalyst layer. The swelling of the polymer electrolyte by liquid fuel is suppressed, and the volume of voids in the anode catalyst layer is reduced. The exhaustibility of carbon dioxide and uniform diffusibility of liquid fuel are improved. The three-phase interface which is an electrode reaction field is ensured, and the fuel cell membrane electrode structure excellent in durability and with small anode overvoltage is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the unit cell included in the fuel cell.    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Upper layer portion (16a)    Lower layer portion (16b)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte is contacted to electrode group (14) by which micro-porous resin film (13) is located between positive and negative electrodes (11,12). A heat resistant coating layer (38) is formed in peripheral portion which is not clamped between surfaces of positive electrode of micro-porous resin film base material (37) and negative electrode. The inorganic particle of main portion is selected form alumina, magnesia, zirconia, titania, and silica. The thermally stable polymer of main portion is selected from aramid, polyamidoimide, and polyimide.    USE - Lithium ion battery for electronic device such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital still camera, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat shrink in the periphery of micro-porous resin film can be suppressed, while suppressing the production of internal short circuit between positive electrode and negative electrode. The heat resistance in edge portion of electrode group can be improved, without impairing the non-aqueous electrolyte retainability of micro-porous resin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Micro-porous resin film (13)    Micro-porous resin film base material (37)    Heat resistant coating layer (38)
NOVELTY - A separator consists of polyolefin microporous membrane and heat-resistant porous layer formed on the surface(s) of microporous membrane. The heat-resistant porous layer is formed by solidifying heat-resistant resin in slurry containing the resin, inorganic filler and solvent coated on the membrane. The critical surface tension ( gamma b) of the membrane and the surface tension of the slurry, density and viscosity of the slurry and hole diameter of the membrane and bubble Stokes rate (S), satisfy preset relations.    USE - Separator for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator provides nonaqueous secondary battery with improved safety, heat resistance and ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator consists of polyolefin microporous membrane and heat-resistant porous layer formed on the surface(s) of microporous membrane. The heat-resistant porous layer is formed by solidifying heat-resistant resin in slurry containing the resin, inorganic filler and solvent coated on the membrane. The critical surface tension ( gamma b) of the membrane and the surface tension ( gamma s) of the slurry, density ( rho s) of the slurry and viscosity ( eta s) of the slurry and hole diameter (rb) of the membrane and bubble Stokes rate (S) calculated from gravitational acceleration (g), satisfy the relations: -2 mN/m less than ( gamma b)-( gamma s) less than 10 mN/m and S=2/9x ( rho s)x rb2x g/ eta s less than or equal to rb\100. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous secondary battery; and    (2) manufacture of separator.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises epoxy resin, hardening agent, graphite particles and hardening accelerator containing 2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo(d)pyrrolo(1,2-a)imidazole.    USE - Composition for separator for fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used for motor vehicles, domestic applications and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent stability in high temperature atmosphere and provides separator with improved moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of fuel cell separator in unit cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Channel for gas supply discharge (2)    Fuel electrode (3a)    Oxidizing electrode (3b)    Electrolyte (4)    Membrane electrode assembly (5)    Separator (A)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composition contains silver powder, non-lead glass powder containing bismuth trioxide, boron trioxide, zinc oxide, alkaline-earth metal oxide and metal ions of different valency, and vehicle containing organic substance. Content of alkaline-earth metal oxide in non-lead glass powder is 20-50 mol%. Content of metal ions of different valency in non-lead glass powder is 0.1-10 mol% based on oxide conversion. Electroconductive composition is used for forming electrode (13) and n-type semiconductor layer (12) which penetrates silicon nitride layer (11).    USE - Electroconductive composition is used for forming electrode and n-type semiconductor layer used in manufacture of solar cell (claimed) for silicon solar battery for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive composition has excellent adhesiveness and electrical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell (10); and    (2) manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic cross-sectional view of principal portion of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type semiconductor substrate (14)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material consists of a composite porous material consisting of a carbonaceous material adhered on the surface of activated carbon. The composite porous material has a peak intensity delta of 1360 centimeters R-1 and a peak intensity gamma of 1580 centimeters R-1, measured in the Raman spectrum using the laser of wavelength 532 nanometers. The peak intensity ratio of the material is set at 0.90-1.25.    USE - Negative electrode material for non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element, e.g. fuel cell, of motor vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Expresses high energy density and high output, as well as excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic diagrams in directions parallel and perpendicular to the electrode plane of a non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Exterior body (3)    Electrode body (4)    Positive electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material is a composite porous material having carbonaceous material adhered on the surface of activated carbon. The amount (Vm1) of mesopores derived from pore having diameter of 20-500 Angstrom , measured by BJH method is 0.01-0.25. The amount (Vm2) of micropores derived from pore having diameter of less than 20 Angstrom , measured by MP method is 0.001-0.2. The ratio of (Vm1) and (Vm2) is 1.5-20.    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, internal combustion engine, motor, fuel cell and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element using the negative electrode material has high energy density, output and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode, which contains negative electrode active material layer containing negative electrode material and negative electrode collector;    (2) nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element, which has negative electrode, positive electrode, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte solution containing lithium salt; and    (3) manufacture negative electrode material, which involves heating activated carbon and carbonaceous material precursor in inert atmosphere and adhering carbonaceous material on surface of activated carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show cross-sectional view of nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Exterior component (3)    Electrode component (4)    Positive electrode collector (5)    Positive electrode active material layer (6)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material is composite porous material obtained by adhering carbonaceous material on the surface of activated carbon. The negative electrode material has 3 types of heat decomposition peak, in which high temperature peak exhibits at 650-730 degrees C, measured by differential thermal analysis in presence of carbon dioxide in platinum cell.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for negative electrode for nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to domestic electrical appliances, internal combustion engine, fuel cell, motor, hybrid drive system and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element formed using negative electrode material has high output, energy density, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of nonaqueous lithium-type electrical storage element.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Negative electrode terminal (2)    Exterior component (3)    Electrode component (4)    Positive electrode collector (5)    Positive electrode active material layer (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an inverter (12) that drives a motor (10). A fuel cell converter (16) converts the terminal voltage of a fuel cell (14) into input voltage to the motor. A storage battery converter (20) converts the terminal voltage of a storage battery (18) into the input voltage to the motor. A control apparatus (22) detects the sudden stop of the motor. The control apparatus performs control which stops the fuel cell converter, when sudden stop of the motor is detected.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The excessive electric power generation of the fuel cell at the time of sudden stop of the motor can be reduced, so that the supply of excessive electric power to the storage battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the driving mechanism of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor (10)    Inverter (12)    Fuel cell (14)    Fuel cell converter (16)    Storage battery converter (18)    Storage battery (20)    Control apparatus (22)
NOVELTY - The converter sets charge mode and voltage increase mode of secondary battery with reactors, while rectifying alternating current from external power supply in charge mode. The phase magnetic coupling reactors (L-1-L-4) including voltage rise reactor and voltage fall reactor are provided in same core structure at magnetic path portion.    USE - Multiphase voltage rise converter for vehicle such as electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of reactors is reduced, so that the cost of the converter is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of multiphase voltage rise converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Outlet socket (10)    Inverter (12)    Capacitors (C-1,C-2)    Reactors (L-1-L-4)    Relays (Re1-Re8)
NOVELTY - The cart (1) has a storage battery i.e. lead acid battery, providing electric power to operate an electromagnet field form-arranging style element motor. A main-body part is driven by using motive power of the motor. A regenerated electric power supply part supplies regenerated electric power generated by the motor at the time of damping of the main-body part to the battery. A charge-and-discharge control part discharges the battery after the battery is charged to full charging capacity, where the remaining capacity of the battery is preset based on course information stored in a storage part.    USE - Golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The cart can prevent the storage battery from being overcharged by regenerated electric power, so that the degradation of the storage battery is fully suppressed and the life time of the storage battery is increased. The cart can be utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main-body part is a vehicle body (10), a front wheel (11), and a rear-wheel (12).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a golf cart.    Golf cart (1)    Vehicle body (10)    Front wheel (11)    Rear-wheel (12)    Front part seat (13)
NOVELTY - The car has an electrical power connection (4) for connecting power electronic units (7, 7a) with an electric machine (2). A retention device (5) fixes the power connection at a location between the power electronic units and the electric machine in the car. The retention device is centrally arranged in a vehicle transverse direction with respect to a drive train (6) and firmly connected with the drive train. The power connection is designed in a multi-form and separated into heavy duty leads (4a-4c). The retention device is integrally arranged with a plug-contact (12) of one of the leads.    USE - Motor car i.e. right-hand drivable motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The motor car is designed such that the electrical power connection between the power electronics parts and the electric machine is produced independent of the arrangement of the motor car, thus producing the motor car in large number in an inexpensive manner. The retention device is integrally arranged with the plug-contact of the heavy duty lead, thus assembling the motor car in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a front region of a motor vehicle with a drive train.    Electric machine (2)    Electrical power connection (4)    Heavy duty leads (4a-4c)    Retention device (5)    Drive train (6)    Power electronic units (7, 7a)    Plug-contact (12)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a housing (12) comprising battery cells (11) that are connected via connection bridges in a series manner, and a cover (19) for covering the housing. The cover comprises an opening for accomplishing the connection bridges connecting from the battery cells. The housing comprises chambers (13a-13c) for accommodating or filling the battery cells. The cover includes a feed opening, and a closure cap is inserted into the feed opening. The housing and the cover are made of pressure-stable, impact resistant plastic material i.e. polypropylene.    USE - Battery i.e. starter battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover comprises the opening for accomplishing the connection bridges connecting from the battery cells, thus achieving high capacity of the battery and simplifying the assembly of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (11)    Housing (12)    Chambers (13a-13c)    Cover (19)
NOVELTY - The system has a rectifier (4) rectifying alternating current (AC) energy to direct current (DC) energy. An excitation control circuit (6) controls voltage that is applied to a field coil (2), and a capacitor (7) is connected with a DC side of the rectifier. A battery (8) is connected with an electric load of a motor vehicle. A DC-DC converter (5) is connected between the capacitor and the battery for unidirectional or bidirectional converting the input DC voltage into any DC voltage. A selection switch (9) selects capacitor or the battery as a power source for the control circuit.    USE - Power supply system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enhances electricity storage quantity in the battery and increases the service life of the accumulator, and avoids leakage current and consumption of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Field coil (2)    Armature coil (3)    Rectifier (4)    Direct current- direct current converter (5)    Excitation control circuit (6)    Capacitor (7)    Battery (8)    Selection switch (9)
NOVELTY - The transport vehicle (400) has a transport frame (200) equipped with a base frame, where a tilting chair is pivotally connected to the base frame. The tilting chair has two sides, where a hydraulic cylinder or a length adjustable compression rod is coupled between the base frame and the former side of the tilting chair. A blade adapter is provided for receiving a wind turbine rotor blade (100) or a tower segment.    USE - Transport vehicle for transportation of wind turbine blades and tower segments.    ADVANTAGE - The tilting chair is pivotally connected to the base frame, where a blade adapter is provided for receiving a wind turbine rotor blade or a tower segment, and hence ensures simple and flexible transport of the wind turbine blades and tower segments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a transport vehicle.    Rotor blade (100)    Transport frame (200)    Semi-trailer (300)    Transport vehicle (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing range estimation of traveling distance of a vehicle based on a power consumption model of the vehicle, available amount of power and road database. The traveling distance is output in a form of accessibility of a destination of a driver of the vehicle. The range estimation is performed by a navigation system with the road database for exchanging information to a vehicle control unit based on present and defined destination when an explicit objective is not input to the navigation system.    USE - Method for managing range of a vehicle e.g. electric car, hybrid car and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The range estimation of the travel distance of the vehicle is performed based on the power consumption model of the vehicle, the available amount of power and the road database, and the travel distance is output in the form of the accessibility of the destination of the driver of the vehicle, thus providing accessibility of the destinations relevant for the driver of the vehicle without activating a navigation objective guide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer program for managing range of a vehicle    (2) a device for managing a range of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for managing a range of a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an exhaust gas recirculation part (8) branching an upstream of an exhaust gas control valve (7) and comprising a radiator (9) and a prompt bypass part (11). An exhaust gas reconducting valve (12) is arranged downstream of an exhaust gas cooler (17) in the radiator. A bypass valve (13) is arranged in the bypass part. A recirculating pipe (18) branches from the radiator downstream of the cooler and an upstream of the reconducting valve. A control element (19) is arranged in the recirculating pipe that opens downstream of the control valve in an end exhaust pipe (6).    USE - Low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system for use in an internal combustion engine of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculating pipe branches from the radiator downstream of the cooler and the upstream of the reconducting valve, and the control element is arranged in the recirculating pipe that opens downstream of the control valve in the end exhaust pipe, so that the system can be controlled in a simple manner, and achieves reduced fitting space even if exhaust gas heat recovery and after-treatment of exhaust gases facilities are not utilized in a motor car and/or a combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system in which reconducted exhaust gases are cooled in the recirculation system.    Low pressure exhaust gas recirculation system (1)    End exhaust pipe (6)    Exhaust gas control valve (7)    Exhaust gas recirculation part (8)    Radiator (9)    Prompt bypass part (11)    Exhaust gas reconducting valve (12)    Bypass valve (13)    Exhaust gas cooler (17)    Recirculating pipe (18)    Control element (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting one or multiple air flow propellers on the front side and on the roof of a truck. The air flow is driven by the continuation speed of the truck. The air flow propeller drives one or multiple electric power generators. Electric current is produced which is used to drive an electric motor directly or by accumulators.    USE - Method for manufacturing trucks to automatically generate electric current used for driving the internal electric motors.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves mounting one or multiple air flow propellers on the front side and on the roof of a truck, where the air flow is driven by the continuation speed of the truck, and hence ensures increasing the cost-effectiveness of the truck by enabling the generation of drivable electric current partially or completely without carbon dioxide emission.
NOVELTY - The structure has battery modules (1, 2) comprising cooling plates (3, 4) arranged with multiple single cells i.e. lithium ion cells. A structure-relevant carrier element e.g. seat cross beam (6) and battery tray plate (5), of a car body interconnects tunnel longitudinal beams (7, 8) of the car body. The cooling plates are connected with the carrier element in a force-fit manner. The longitudinal beams are connected with a floor plate (10) of a motor car. The cooling plates are connected with vehicle tunnels (9) in a force-fit manner.    USE - Mounting structure for a battery module for assembling in a body of a motor car. Can also be used for a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling plates of the battery modules are connected with the carrier element in the force-fit manner, thus reducing weight of the mounting structure and enhancing vehicle rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a mounting structure in a transverse direction of a vehicle tunnel.    Battery modules (1, 2)    Cooling plates (3, 4)    Battery tray plate (5)    Seat cross beam (6)    Longitudinal beams (7, 8)    Vehicle tunnels (9)    Floor plate (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrode assembly (120) that is housed in case (110). A separator (123) is provided between positive electrode (121) and negative electrode (122). One of the electrodes has coating portion that is coated with active material, and non-coating portion (124). The collector plates are enmeshed together with the non-coating portion of the electrode assembly. The collector plate is butt welded to end portion of the non-coating portion.    USE - Secondary battery used in electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in high-tech electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Since the non-coating portion is securely fixed between the protrusions of the collector plates in mesh with each other, the welding efficiency is increased, the welding portion is easily checked from the outside, the welding reliability is improved, the capacity of the electrode assembly is increased by reducing the thickness of the non-coating portion, and the welding beams from reaching the electrode assembly is prevented. Hence, the product reliability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (110)    Electrode assembly (120)    Positive electrode (121)    Negative electrode (122)    Separator (123)    Non-coating portion (124)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has an electrode assembly (10) that comprises a separator (13) between two electrode plates (11, 12), where a case (40) contains the assembly. A collector plate (120) is electrically connected to one of the electrode plates, and comprises a fuse portion including a fuse hole (125) and a fuse protrusion (126) extending from one side of the fuse portion, where the fuse portion is adjacent to an end of the fuse hole. An electrode terminal (52) is electrically connected to the former electrode plate, and protrudes through a surface of a cap plate (51) to outside the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery for driving a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery includes the collector plate including the fuse hole and the fuse protrusion, which increases reliability of the fuse hole in view of functionality as a fuse while strengthening a fuse hole section, thus improving safety of the battery. The battery enables the fuse protrusion to prevent or reduce warping or damage of the section. The fuse hole is formed due to external shock such that the fuse hole does not lose functionality as the fuse. The formed fuse hole is melted when electrical short-circuit is caused due to overcharge of the battery so as to interrupt current flow, thus interrupting charging or discharging operation of the battery to avoid risks such as fire or explosion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrode plates (11, 12)    Separator (13)    Case (40)    Cap plate (51)    Electrode terminal (52)    Collector plate (120)    Fuse hole (125)    Fuse protrusion (126)    Rechargeable battery (200)
NOVELTY - A catalyst precursor containing malachite and hydrotalcite is baked to obtain catalyst. The ratio of hydrotalcite in catalyst precursor is 25 %mass or less.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst e.g. copper-zinc-aluminum catalyst used for carbon monoxide conversion and water gas shift reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides catalyst having excellent activity, durability, low-temperature characteristics, heat resistance and hydrothermal resistance in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst precursor containing malachite (Cu2(CO3)(OH)n) and hydrotalcite (Cu,Zn)8-xAlx(OH)16CO2.nH2O , where n and x are natural number, is baked to obtain catalyst. The ratio of hydrotalcite in catalyst precursor is 25 %mass or less.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a negative electrode layer (1) arranged with a positive electrode layer (4). Gallium metal and/or gallium alloy are used as a negative electrode active material. An electrolyte layer (3) is arranged between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer. The negative electrode layer is pressed by a porous body (2). A spring is arranged inside a housing (5) which accommodates the positive electrode layer, the negative electrode layer, and the electrolyte layer.    USE - Gallium battery for a mobile telephone, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures electronic conductivity between negative electrode active materials by pressing the negative electrode layer at time of discharge, so that cycling characteristics of the battery are improved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gallium battery.    Negative electrode layer (1)    Porous body (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Housing (5)    Gallium battery (10)
NOVELTY - The stack has a laminated body provided with unit cells. An end plate (42) is provided in ends of the laminated body. Resin-made covers (44, 45) are utilized for covering opening of an end-plate main body (43) that is provided with a middle board plate (52). A fuel gas supply manifold supplies fuel gas to the laminated body. A fuel gas discharge manifold discharges the fuel gas from the laminated body. An oxidant gas supply manifold (62) supplies oxidant gas to the laminated body. The manifolds are provided with different kinds of fluids.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use as an electric power supply source of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack reduces a number of assemblers, thus saving space of the stack, ensuring strength of the stack and simplifying manufacturing process of the stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling medium discharge manifold discharges cooling medium from the laminated body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    End plate (42)    End-plate main body (43)    Resin-made covers (44, 45)    Middle board plate (52)    Oxidant gas supply manifold (62)
NOVELTY - The electrode has electroconductive carbon material, sulfur type electrode active material and electroconductive metal oxide such as electroconductive titanium oxide.    USE - Electrode for secondary battery (claimed) of portable electronic device e.g. personal computer and mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cycle life of secondary battery is improved and the reduction of energy density of secondary battery is suppressed by suppressing elution of sulfur from positive electrode to electrolyte solution and degradation of electroconductivity of positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of the charging/discharging curve showing the charging/discharging inspection result of the coin cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The body has a stainless steel foil whose two surfaces are provided with 10-100 micrometer thickness. A heat fusible polyolefin resin layer is placed on one of the surfaces of the stainless steel foil. A pit is formed on 60 percent area of the surfaces of the stainless steel foil. Ratio of maximum inner diameter pit (D1) to diameter of a pit opening part (D2) is greater than or equal to 1.05. A micrometer-thick acid-modified polyolefin-based resin layer is formed between the stainless steel foil and a heat-fusible polyolefin resin layer.    USE - Laminated body for a battery exterior of a secondary battery (claimed) e.g. rectangular shape, cylindrical shape or rectangular parallelepiped shape secondary battery, that is utilized in electronic devices such as a mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camera, electric vehicle, satellite and society's infrastructure type component. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, a lithium-polymer battery, a nickel-hydrogen battery and a nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of maximum inner diameter pit to diameter of the pit opening part is greater than or equal to 1.05, so that the adhesiveness of the heat-fusible resin layer without utilizing hexavalent chromium is ensured, thus manufacturing the heat fusible resin layer with less environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a screen shot of a laminated body.    Maximum inner diameter pit (D1)    Diameter of pit opening part (D2)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an electrode catalyst layer (22) of a transfer sheet (2) on base material (21). Two surfaces of a polymer electrolyte membrane (1) are heated and pressurized on the base material. Area of the transfer sheet is smaller than that of the polymer electrolyte membrane. A center part of the polymer electrolyte membrane is covered by the transfer sheet. A protection member (3) is arranged in an outer edge part of a laminated body (12a). The transfer sheet of the polymer electrolyte membrane is attached on the laminated body by heating and pressurizing.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly (claimed) of polymer electrolyte fuel cells in a fixed-type cogeneration system and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding wrinkle in the polymer electrolyte membrane of a vicinity of the electrode catalyst layer, thus ensuring initial stage performance and long-term durability of electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Transfer sheet (2)    Protection member (3)    Laminated body (12a)    Base material (21)    Electrode catalyst layer (22)
NOVELTY - A cathode (40) comprises redox couple (30), metallic nickel and intrinsically conducting polymer which reduces an oxidized species of the redox couple, during operation of the cell.    USE - Cathode is used for use in dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dye-sensitized solar cell using the cathode has excellent reliability and contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode; and    (2) dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the dye-sensitized solar cell.    Transparent anode (5)    Semiconductor (10)    Photosensitive dye (20)    Electrolyte composition (25)    Redox couple (30)    Cathode (40)    Load (45)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotating element (5) including a cavity in a form of a drum (4) to receive set of parts of a winding mechanism. A force reducer (2) is adjusted at an axle (1), and a power string (10) constitutes a connection between the rotating element and the axle. Permanent magnets (15) are implanted in peripheral position of the drum, where the apparatus has a coil assembly (16) in an external position. The coil assembly has a static part. The rotating element is blocked by an electro magnet lock (17).    USE - Apparatus for charging a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the apparatus can extend the service life of the battery of the electric vehicle, while ensuring to assist in guiding of the vehicle and operating the air-conditioner of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an apparatus for charging a battery of an electric vehicle.    Axle (1)    Force reducer (2)    Drum (4)    Rotating element (5)    Power string (10)    Permanent magnets (15)    Coil assembly (16)    Electro magnet lock (17)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a gas supply circuit (3) including a compressor (5) for introducing compressed gaseous mixture in a combustion chamber (2). An exhaust circuit (4) includes an exhaust turbine (6) for expanding exhaust gas. An additional circuit (8) is connected to the compressor, and a heat exchanger (11) is arranged on the exhaust circuit for transferring heat of exhaust gas toward gas stream circulating in the additional circuit. An electric energy producing unit (12) produces electric energy from the heated gas in the additional circuit.    USE - Supercharged heat engine e.g. supercharged petrol engine and supercharged diesel engine, for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the engine optimizes recovery of the energy from the exhaust gas. The structure of the engine varies the proportion of the flow in the additional circuit based on speed of the engine, adjusts the engine, increases the proportion of the flow in the additional circuit in case of the reduction of the load of the engine and inversely reduces the proportion of the air flow in the additional circuit in case of increase of the load of the engine, thus limiting the variations of the load of the compressor and the turbine, and hence ensuring better utilization of the compressor and the turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for adjusting a supercharged heat engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a supercharged heat engine.    Supercharged heat engine (1)    Combustion chamber (2)    Gas supply circuit (3)    Exhaust circuit (4)    Compressor (5)    Exhaust turbine (6)    Additional circuit (8)    Heat exchanger (11)    Electric energy producing unit (12)
NOVELTY - The material is provided with compounds that are made of one among lithium hydroxide, lithium nickel cobalt oxide, lithium manganese oxide, lithium carbonate or lithium iron phosphate. Pyridine, triethyl phosphite, triethanolammine, cyclic ether, ethylenediamine, N-glyme, hexaphosphate triamide, nitrobenzene derivative, sulfur, quinoneimine dye, N-substitution oxazole ridinone, N,N-substitution imidazolidine, ethyleneglycoldialkylether, ammonium salt, pyrrole, 2-methoxyethanol and trichloroaluminum are added in a non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized as a power source of an electromobile, a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and a plug-in HEV (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material secures safety and improves service life of the lithium secondary battery in the high temperature condition, and has an excellent rate property and power property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery comprising an anode.
NOVELTY - Fixture for mounting fuel cells comprises internal frame component(s); first endplate assembly comprising first seal frame and first active area compression plate; and second endplate assembly, where internal frame component is located between the first endplate assembly and the second endplate assembly.    USE - Fixture for mounting fuel cells or for testing fuel cells (claimed) i.e. variable load fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is a structural component, which prevents the leakage of fuel and oxidant gases from an assembled fuel cell, when located between the two endplates in the assembled fixture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for testing a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system (BN) has an energy storage (ESI) for providing electrical energy, and a switch (SW1) connecting a system load (L) with the energy storage in a closed switching condition. Another switch (SW2) electrically connects the load to the energy storage and to another energy storage (ES2). A control device (ST) has a monitoring unit for detecting an on-board power system parameter value and for comparing the parameter value with a predefined threshold value. A control unit (SE1) closes the latter switch and/or holds the latter switch in the condition based on the comparison.    USE - On-board power system for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control unit closes the switch and/or holds the switch in the closed switching condition based on the comparison of the on-board power system parameter value with the predefined threshold value, thus maintaining the on-board power system in a safe system condition during switching of additional current consumers or during occurrence of system errors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an on-board power system for a vehicle.    On-board power system (BN)    Energy storages (ES1, ES2)    System load (L)    Control unit (SE1)    Control device (ST)    Switches (SW1, SW2)
NOVELTY - Producing energy comprises retaining water in a reaction chamber at a level sufficient to react an alkali metal with water; and heating the alkali metal to a temperature above a melting point of the alkali metal, where the alkali metal is converted to a liquid form.    USE - The method is used for producing energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is for producing energy using an alkali metal. The method comprises the production of hydrogen and heat from the controlled reaction of an alkali metal and water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing energy comprises retaining water in a reaction chamber at a level sufficient to react an alkali metal with water; heating the alkali metal to a temperature above a melting point of the alkali metal, where the alkali metal is converted to a liquid form; separating the liquid alkali metal into alkali metal droplets separated at a distance selected to avoid re-association of the alkali metal droplets; controlling the size of the alkali metal droplets such that the alkali metal droplets completely react with the water before the alkali metal droplets reach a surface of the water; and conveying the alkali metal to the reaction chamber at a rate selected to control the reaction of the alkali metal with the water.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a driving system (5) driving a rear wheel (2'), and an electric motor (70) assisting the system. A battery supplies the motor with electrical energy. A mudguard (8) is secured to a structural element (60) of a frame (6). The mudguard includes a housing (80) secured to the element, and a channel shaped deflector (81) to alter trajectory of projectiles projected by a front wheel (2). The battery is positioned within the housing. The element has a diagonal tube integral with the frame. The housing has an external envelope made of aluminium, plastic, resin or carbon fiber.    USE - Electrically assisted vehicle e.g. tricycle or bicycle (all claimed) such as city bicycle, trekking bicycle, hybrid bicycle or mountain bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is positioned within the housing of the mudguard of the vehicle with two electrically assisted wheels and with two wheels initially devoid of any electric assistance device, regardless of the size and the shape of the wheels and regardless of a rigid or suspended frame of the wheels, without modifying the vehicle, thus reducing the weight of the vehicle, while preserving the dynamic behavior of the vehicle and preserving the esthetical characteristics of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic three fourth front view of a bicycle with a mudguard.    Electrically assisted vehicle (1)    Front wheel (2)    Rear wheel (2')    Driving system (5)    Frame (6)    Mudguard (8)    Structural element (60)    Electric motor (70)    Housing (80)    Channel shaped deflector (81)
NOVELTY - The anode has an element made of a transition metal that is selected from manganese, selenium, zirconium, nickel and cobalt.    USE - Anode for a lithium secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery pack (all claimed) that is utilized as a power source in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode is safe to use even at high temperature, and has long service life. The anode improves the storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack comprising a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a relationship between cycle number and capacity of an anode of a lithium secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The bearing has a flat-sheet-like top foil including a fixed surface fixed to an inner circumferential surface of a bearing case (22). A rotatable shaft holding surface extends along a direction opposite to direction in which a rotatable shaft (24) rotates an end joined to the fixed surface by a linkage surface. The holding surface restrains the shaft circumferentially. The linkage surface is provided by a bent straight portion of a middle foil, and another linkage surface is provided by a curved portion of the top foil. The curved portion is convex toward a central axis of the case.    USE - Dynamic foil gas bearing for use in a centrifugal compressor that is used as a supercharger for supplying compressed air i.e. hydrogen gas, to an engine and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The linkage surface of the top foil is joined to the fixed surface and joined to the rotatable shaft holding surface, and the linkage surface is provided by the curved portion of the top foil that is convex toward the central axis of the bearing case, so that the other linkage surface of the top foil is prevented from being bent into contact with an outer circumferential surface of the rotatable shaft when a bump foil is elastically deformed, thus ensuring that the top foil can be prevented from unduly wearing, with simple structure while ensuring that abnormal vibration is prevented upon high-speed rotation of the shaft, and hence ensuring that high-speed stability can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a centrifugal compressor with a dynamic foil gas bearing.    Centrifugal compressor (10)    Rotor (20)    Bearing case (22)    Rotatable shaft (24)    Impeller (26)
NOVELTY - The compressor (10) has a foil gas bearing (50) comprising an elastic metal member for restraining a bearing shaft (22) and forming an air layer between the elastic metal member and the shaft. A stationary holding member (57A) with a coolant channel (48) is arranged in confronting relation to the shaft. The shaft, the air layer, the elastic metal member and the channel are orderly arranged in a direction normal to a tangential direction that is tangential to the air layer or in a direction normal to a surface of the shaft, which faces the air layer.    USE - Electric motor-driven centrifugal compressor for use as a supercharger used for compressing air and supplying compressed air to a fuel cell such as hydrogen gas based fuel cell. Can also be used for an engine.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor ensures that an air flow speed difference is formed in the air layer formed between the shaft and the stationary holding member when the shaft is rotated, thus enabling increased heat transfer between the shaft and the stationary holding member while ensuring that heat generated by the shaft is transferred smoothly from the shaft through the air layer, the elastic metal member, and the coolant channel, which are arranged successively in a normal direction, and hence ensuring that heat generated by the shaft upon rotation is efficiently removed by a simple and compact structure and allowing the shaft to rotate at high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electric motor-driven centrifugal compressor.    Electric motor-driven centrifugal compressor (10)    Bearing shafts (22, 24)    Coolant channel (48)    Foil gas bearing (50)    Stationary holding members (57A, 57B)
NOVELTY - Producing a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell involves dispersing a catalyst and a conductive binder into a dispersion solvent to provide catalyst slurry (100); subjecting the catalyst slurry to stirring, sonication and homogenization; applying the catalyst slurry onto a substrate (200), followed by drying; and transferring the substrate coated with catalyst slurry to either surface or both surfaces of electrolyte membrane (300) to form a catalyst layer.    USE - For producing a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly provides improved dispersibility of catalyst and conductive binder particles and catalyst transfer yield through a transfer process to accomplish uniform particle distribution, and thus improves the quality of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of membrane electrode assembly.    Catalyst slurry (100)    Substrate (200)    Electrolyte membrane (300)    Stainless steel plate (400)    Gasket (500)    Hot pressing plate (600)    Film (700)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode whose positive mix layer is arranged in a surface of a negative electrode through a separator. Capacitance per unit area of a negative mix layer at a side of the negative electrode is larger than capacitance per unit area of the positive mix layer. Capacitance per unit area of the negative mix layer at another side of the negative electrode forms a mixture layer of the negative electrode and the positive electrode such that the capacitance per unit area of the negative mix layer is smaller than capacitance per unit area of the positive mix layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in an electric equipment and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance of the negative mix layer and the positive mix layer can be adjusted by changing thickness of the mixture layer. The battery has better durability and safety, and can secure a vehicle. The collector of the negative electrode is changed into aluminum or aluminum alloy when lithium titanate is coated as negative electrode active material so as to reduce manufacturing cost and weight of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery body contains spinel type lithium composite metal oxide as positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode provided on surfaces of a collector. 0.1 to 2 mass percentages of fluoroalkyl modified silicones is used for electrolyte solution. Density of a positive mix layer is 3.5 gram per centimeter cube. A safety valve (15) for explosion-protections is provided in a lid (9), and a negative electrode current collection board is welded to a lead board. An injection hole is formed in the lid at a time of battery assembly.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, mobile telephone, electric vehicle, handheld game machine and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better high temperature-storage characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode tin (4)    Lid (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminal (11)    Safety valve (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pressure by-pass valve (SV01) whose entrance side is provided in a fuel inlet port and fuel exit of a desulfurizer (4), where exit side of the pressure by-pass valve is connected to a pressure vessel (4-1). A pressure gauge is connected with the pressure vessel between exit sides of the pressure by-pass valve. Operation setting pressure of the pressure by-pass valve is 20-200kPa. A fuel cell electric power generation system supplies a desulfurization fuel gas de-sulfurized with the desulfurizer.    USE - Conveying apparatus for a desulfurizer and a pressure vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The system reliably carries out pressure extraction even if internal pressure of the desulfurizer rises, and has better handleability and industrial utility value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a maintenance method for a fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a conveying apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pressure by-pass valve (SV01)    Valves (V01, V02)    Desulfurizer (4)    Pressure vessel (4-1)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has an electrode layer (4a) arranged with a proton conductive layer (2) and a catalyst layer (3). A composite solid polymer electrolyte is equipped with a gas detection part. The detection part is provided with another electrode layer (4b) arranged with the proton conductive layer that is provided in the polymer electrolyte formed by a phospho silicate gel. The proton conductive layer is mixed with a resin component and the silicate gel. A temperature sensor detects vicinity temperature of the gas detection part. A signal processing part corrects output of the detection part.    USE - Hydrogen gas sensor for a fixed type, vehicle-mounted type or mobile type fuel cell system to detect hydrogen gas concentration in a gaseous phase and a liquid phase, and for use as a handy portable gas measurement apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The gas detection part is provided with the electrode layer arranged with the proton conductive layer that is provided in the polymer electrolyte formed by the silicate gel, so that environment-resistance characteristic and sensitivity of the sensor are improved. The sensor performs accurate hydrogen concentration detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hydrogen gas sensor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hydrogen gas sensor (1)    Proton conductive layer (2)    Catalyst layer (3)    Electrode layers (4a, 4b)    Board (10)
NOVELTY - The arrangement direction of molecule and particles in a magnetic material is controlled by applying external magnetic field to obtain electroconductive material. The magnetic material contains light elements such as carbon, nitrogen, silicon, aluminum, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, magnetic graphene and magnetic graphite.    USE - Manufacture of electroconductive material used for manufacturing electrodes, conductors, batteries, lithium ion batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, capacitors, general wiring material, liquid crystal display and semiconductor element.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive material with reduced weight and high electroconductivity is manufactured with high reproducibility and yield.
NOVELTY - The system has storage system storing energy in a storage phase in which excess energy in an active connection (2) is enabled by a consumer (3). The storage system is coupled with the active connection for delivering energy in a discharge phase in which power requirement of the consumer exists in the active connection. The storage system comprises a long-term actual battery (9) and a short-term actual storage (11) i.e. flywheel storage, where energy density of the long-term actual battery is larger than energy density of the short-term actual storage.    USE - Hybrid system for use in a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage system provides the long-term actual battery and the short-term actual storage, where energy density of the long-term actual battery is larger than energy density of the short-term actual storage, thus enabling short-term high performance, and utilizing minimum power for large amount of power requirement. The system enables charging and discharging of the battery storage in a safe and proper manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a hybrid system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid system with an electromechanical storage. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Prime mover (1)    Active connection (2)    Consumer (3)    Long-term actual battery (9)    Short-term actual storage (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electrical current partially or fully for driving electromotors. A motor is installed under a bonnet and/or on a roof of a passenger car. Multiple air flow turbines are driven by continuous velocity of the passenger car. Electrical power generators are driven by the air flow turbines for producing electric power to drive the electromotors directly or by batteries.    USE - Method for manufacturing a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows discharging a certain amount of gases by rotation of the air flow turbines so as to manufacture the passenger car easily. The method allows driving the electrical power generators by the air flow turbines for producing electric power without carbon-dioxide emission, so that catastrophic climate change can be stopped quickly, thus protecting surrounding environment.
NOVELTY - The method involves driving an electric motor with electricity partly or wholly produced, without generating CO2 from one or more air flow turbines that are arranged on the front side or on the roof of the driving vehicle. The air flow is provided by the continuation speed of the driving vehicle, where the air flow turbines generates the electric current for driving the electric motors directly or via an accumulator.    USE - Method for producing electric vehicles for driving on tracks.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves driving an electric motor, partly with carbon dioxide output, where one or more air flow turbines are arranged on the front side or on the roof of a driving vehicle, thus ensures improved vehicle producing method.
NOVELTY - The compressor (101) has a mounting plate (11) securing a housing (2) at a cylindrical mounting plate (32), where the housing comprises a compression mechanism (3). The former mounting plate comprises a resin damping member (13) arranged between a cylindrical part (12) and the housing. A fixing member (21) i.e. screw, is extended through the cylindrical part and the damping member for securing the cylindrical part and the damping member to the housing. Another fixing member (22) is inserted in the cylindrical part for securing the cylindrical part to the latter mounting plate.    USE - Motor-driven compressor e.g. coolant compressor, for mounting on a combustion engine of a fuel cell car and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for an air compressor for mounting on the combustion engine of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor allows reducing noise in the car and is mounted in a rigid manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a motor-driven compressor with housing and mounting plates.    Housing (2)    Compression mechanism (3)    Mounting plate (11)    Cylindrical part (12)    Resin damping member (13)    Fixing members (21, 22)    Cylindrical mounting plate (32)    Motor-driven compressor (101)
NOVELTY - The structure has a strut housing (7) protruded from a front-surface part (13) of a dash panel (5) of a vehicle (1) along width direction. A reserve tank (12) is arranged at an inner side of an engine compartment (4) or the strut housing by a battery (8) of the vehicle in the width direction. A fuse box is arranged between the battery and the dash panel. A fuel relationship component (14) is attached to a battery tray of an inner side edge part along the width direction in which the battery is mounted via a bracket.    USE - Structure for arranging fuel relationship components in a space of a battery periphery part in an engine compartment of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel relationship component is attached to the battery tray of the vehicle inner side edge part along the width direction in which the battery is mounted via the bracket, thus protecting the fuel relationship component without contacting the dash panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a front part of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Engine compartment (4)    Dash panel (5)    Strut housing (7)    Battery (8)    Reserve tank (12)    Front-surface part (13)    Fuel relationship component (14)
NOVELTY - The structure has a motor (5) supplied with electric power from a battery (3) to drive driving wheels (7, 9). A motor-support member (69) supports the motor when the motor is positioned between a front wheel axis arm (FA) and a rear wheel axis arm (RA). A rotating shaft (5a) faces vehicle front-back direction. A battery supporting member (81) supports the battery. A floor tunnel (27a) is formed in vehicle width direction center of a floor panel (27). The motor is positioned in the floor tunnel.    USE - Mounting structure for mounting a battery and a motor on a battery-type electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The structure avoids adjacent arrangement of an engine and a transmission part, so that freedom degree of a layout of the battery or the motor is high. The motor is arranged in the floor tunnel, so that space in the floor tunnel can be used effectively. The structure ensures that rigidity is improved and torque reaction force of the motor can be distributed while reducing yaw inertia moment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery-type electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Front wheel axis arm (FA)    Rear wheel axis arm (RA)    Battery (3)    Motor (5)    Rotating shaft (5a)    Driving wheels (7, 9)    Floor panel (27)    Floor tunnel (27a)    Motor-support member (69)    Battery supporting member (81)
NOVELTY - The case has a battery tray provided with a surround side wall surrounding circumference of a bottom wall (11). A battery is mounted on the bottom wall. A battery cover covers the battery tray. A groove part (41) is formed over perimeter of an upper surface of the side wall. A wall part is standingly arranged in an opening edge part of an outer peripheral side of the groove part, which is provided with a sealing member (40), where the sealing member is clamped between the battery tray and the battery cover.    USE - Automotive battery case for an electric vehicle i.e. car, manufacturing field. Can also be used in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The case has high waterproof effect, high sealing performance, high intensity, high rigidity and high strength. The sealing member is flexible to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an automotive battery case.    Bottom wall (11)    Tray side flange part (13)    Beam (39)    Sealing member (40)    Groove part (41)
NOVELTY - The machine has an energy supply unit constantly placed in operating state in a lifting operating period. An energy accumulator is connected with the energy supply unit for storing energy provided by the energy supply unit within auxiliary time and releasing the stored energy within pure lifting time. A speed adjusting unit is arranged between the energy supply unit and an executing unit for controlling the machine to be in working state or unloading state and adjusting lifting speed of executing time. A hydraulic pump is connected with a motor and a diesel engine.    USE - Multi-hydraulic-cylinder electric energy-storage workover machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can store energy in two third-three fourth period of time without executing lifting operation in the lifting period and changes power transmission path of the machine into a motor-energy accumulator-executing mechanism without adding extra energy supply. The machine can satisfy requirement of large load and high speed lifting of the executing mechanism so as to reduce loading power of the machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy accumulator is piston type energy accumulator or capsule type energy accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multi-hydraulic-cylinder electric energy-storage workover machine.
NOVELTY - The battery has flat heat tubes boned on a side surface of a battery unit, where surfaces bonded on the side surface of the battery unit are heat absorption surfaces. The flat heat tubes are longer than a battery unit by a residual part, and a residual part and the surfaces of the flat heat tubes not bonded on the side surface of the battery unit are radiation surfaces. The radiation surfaces are provided with a tilt piece for radiation.    USE - Effective radiation power battery for use in a power battery pack of an electromotor temperature control system of an electromotor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery intelligently regulates the temperature in the battery box in sealing condition, thus avoiding the influence of the environmental factor on the power battery in the battery box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electromotor temperature control system comprising an air inlet and an air outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an effective radiation power battery.
NOVELTY - The device is designed such that power storage units are accommodated in a saddle bracket (1) of a bicycle, where cross-section of the saddle bracket runs in vertical to a longitudinal extent of the saddle bracket. A part of the frame is formed in non-circular shape, where the saddle bracket is inserted into the part of the frame. A longitudinal axis of the power storage is arranged crosswise, diagonal or parallel to the saddle bracket. The power storage units are interconnected in parallel and/or series such that current- and/or voltage- levels are flexibly adaptable to consumers.    USE - Device for arranging a power storage unit such as battery e.g. lithium ion type battery and lithium polymer type battery, in or at a frame of a bicycle e.g. racing bike, mountain bike, trekking bike, city bike and tour bike (all claimed), for lighting a tachometer and a navigation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage units are accommodated in the saddle bracket of the bicycle, so that the power storage units have high storage capacities, thus enabling operation of the consumer for a long time without producing structural weakening or an optical impairment of the bicycle. The device is designed such that power storage units are attached and separated in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged side view of a bicycle.    Saddle bracket (1)    Tire (2)    Seat rod (3)    Top tube (4)    Collecting chamber (5)
NOVELTY - The sensor (A) has a set of electrical linking pins (5) arranged between a measurement board (1) and a circuit of electronic components. A package (6) is provided with different elements. A positioning jumper (7) positions the linking pins between the measurement board and the circuit of electronic components, and is arranged on the measurement board in a face to face manner. The linking pins are inserted in orifices of the jumper, and are provided with bases that are arranged with corresponding conducting parts of the measurement board.    USE - Battery sensor for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the positioning jumper reduces the weight and the obstruction of the sensor, so that the device is simple in structure. The utilization of the positioning jumper ensures reliable positioning and maintenance of the linking pins, and guarantees welding quality for optimal performance and stable and reproducible operation of the sensor. The sensor is easy to assemble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The jumper is made of plastic material e.g. polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) plastic, polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) plastic or plastic scrap recycling and nylon 66 (PA66). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a battery sensor of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a measuring sensor assembled without a circuit of electronic components.    Battery sensor (A)    Measurement board (1)    Electrical linking pins (5)    Package (6)    Positioning jumper (7)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell electric power modules including common fuel air inlet pipelines, where each fuel cell electric power module includes a fuel cell stack. A current switch is serially connected with an output end of the fuel cell stack. A countercurrent protective element e.g. one-way connection element and diode, is in one-way serial connection with an output end of the current switch. A direct current bus is in electric connection with output ends of the fuel cell electric power modules to make each of the fuel cell electric power modules be connected with each other in parallel.    USE - Parallel type fuel cell electrical power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively combines the fuel cell stack set with the fixed power to the voltage with different power output to be used by the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a parallel type fuel cell electrical power system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cell stack (3) made of multiple battery cells (2), and metallic elements connected in electrical contacts of the battery cells for electrically connecting the battery cells in the cell stack. Guide devices are connected with the metallic elements by welding, soldering or sticking connection for a cooling medium. The cooling medium i.e. fluid, is formed as cold medium. The guide devices are arranged between the electric contacts of the battery cells. The cell stack is connected above the electrical contacts of the battery cells in a stacking direction.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery (claimed), such as high-capacity battery for storing traction energy in an electrical driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic elements are connected in electrical contacts of the battery cells for electrically connecting the battery cells in the cell stack, and guide devices are connected with the metallic elements by welding, soldering or sticking connection for the cooling medium, thus cooling the cell stack in an inexpensive and optimized manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery cells (2)    Cell stack (3)    End plate (4)    Clamping device (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery (10) for supplying power to an electromobile. A booster (20) is connected to a positive terminal of the battery for boosting voltage of the power of the battery. An inverter (30) converts the boosted power into alternating current (AC), and supplies the AC to a motor (M). A battery management system (BMS) monitors a state of the battery, and controls operation of the inverter and the booster. The battery is serially arranged at an inner side portion of a cell case.    USE - Electric power supply system for an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is serially arranged at the inner side portion of the cell case, so that the battery repairing work can be facilitated and the repairing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electric power supply system for an electromobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor (M)    Battery (10)    Booster (20)    Inverter (30)    Smooth form capacitor (50)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell stacks (10, 20) for producing electricity. A humidifier (30) humidifies the air, and a switching unit converts stack passage direction of air passing through the fuel cell stacks from the humidifier into reverse direction. A transfer damper (51) is installed at an outlet port (33) of the humidifier, and an actuator (52) circulates the transfer damper. The exhaust air is provided in a housing (31) mounted inside a hollow fiber membrane (32), and a shear fixing unit (37) fixes the hollow fiber membrane.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the performance of the fuel cell stack, determines the direction of the air passing through the fuel cell stack, enhances the durability, absorbs the moisture, uses the humidified air ejected in an upstream stack, reduces the size of the humidifier, and saves the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stacks (10, 20)    Humidifier (30)    Housing (31)    Hollow fiber membrane (32)    Outlet port (33)    Shear fixing unit (37)    Transfer damper (51)    Actuator (52)
NOVELTY - The module (1000) has a housing (100) in which a hollow part (110) is formed. A battery unit cell (200) is provided inside the housing, and a board-shaped heat transfer member (300) delivers heat to the battery unit cell. A blower section (400) blows external air to the battery unit cell and the heat transfer member, and is provided in a central part of the housing. The external air is heat-exchanged with a protruded domain of the heat transfer member and ejected through the hollow part.    USE - Battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The board-shaped heat transfer member can easily emit heat, thus improving cooling performance of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Housing (100)    Hollow part (110)    Battery unit cell (200)    Board-shaped heat transfer member (300)    Blower section (400)    Battery module (1000)
NOVELTY - The method involves welding fixing clamp on motor vehicle spring steel plate, and installing piezoelectric component in the fixing clamp. Vibration generated in running of motor vehicle is configured to continuously change radian of steel plate. Piezoelectric component is deformed to generate voltage. Piezoelectric component is provided to transform generated voltage via transformer, to rectify voltage by rectifier. Alternate current component of rectified direct current is filtered by filter, and current is conveyed to motor vehicle accumulator to be stored.    USE - Piezoelectric power generation method using vibration of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The parameters such as power, voltage and current of the whole system can be matched based on the vibration energies offspring steel plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the piezoelectric power generation method using vibration of motor vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar energy storing tank has Fresnel lenses and mirrors that reflects concentrated solar radiation, where Brayton cycle turbine or other elements convert heat energy to external mechanical or electrical energy in electric batteries.    USE - Solar energy storing tank for hybrid vehicle, which is powered by Stirling engine.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy storing tank stores high amount of solar energy.
NOVELTY - The system is provided with prefabricated type storing box that is provided at front side. Solar panel is provided with concentric plugs used for charging battery with electricity for lighting lamp during night time. A burglar alarm is provided for providing alarm during opening or closing of door.    USE - Anti-theft bicycle storage system installed in school, university, park, army unit, downtown area, apartment, subway station.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar panel is provided with concentric plugs used for charging battery with electricity for lighting lamp during night time, theft of bicycle is prevented.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a diaphragm (110) that is provided in a tire (10). The tire comprises a compartment (120) to receive fluid between inner wall of tire and diaphragm. A hydraulic hose (140) is provided to transfer fluid within the compartment to a hydraulic actuator (200). The fluid within hydraulic actuator is transferred to compartment. The hydraulic actuator comprises a housing (210) and a driving gear (220). A generator (300) is mounted in the housing. The driving gear is rotated reversely with respect to the tire by the fluid injected from the hydraulic hose.    USE - Apparatus for generating power using load applied to tire of vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency can be improved efficiently without the additional loss of energy, since dynamic energy applied to the tire of the vehicle is converted into electrical energy. The fatigue of the tire can be prevented, and the comfort of the user can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the power generating apparatus.    Tire (10)    Wheel (20)    Diaphragm (110)    Compartment (120)    Hydraulic hose (140)    Hydraulic actuator (200)    Housing (210)    Driving gear (220)    Generator (300)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has sensing unit which detects the speed of vehicle and box-shaped air braking unit (200) which is provided with front and rear openings (211). A control unit (300) operates braking unit according to the detected. The air braking unit comprises fans (212) and braking portion (220) which is moved to open and close the opening of the housing (210). A battery unit (400) stores the electricity generated by a generator (230) using torque of the fans.    USE - Charging apparatus for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of the vehicle is reduced by simultaneously implementing braking and electricity generation. The manufacturing cost of the charging apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for braking method of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of charging apparatus.    Air braking unit (200)    Housing (210)    Fans (212)    Braking portion (220)    Generator (230)    Control unit (300)    Battery unit (400)
NOVELTY - The cell (60) has an outer shell (68) which is provided with a closed lower end and an open upper end. A closure is crimped over upper end and defining an opening (57) for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem. An adapter (80) is provided to frictionally engage closure and with a flange (126) configured for suspending fuel cell in fuel cell chamber. The flange is provided to extend radially from an upper end of adapter.    USE - Fuel cell for use with combustion tool (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is suspended from arms on the cylinder head, rather than resting on floor in the fuel cell chamber of the tool housing, so that the consistent relationship between fuel cell and corresponding tool actuator mechanism can be maintained. The upper end of fuel cell adapter is provided with vertically projecting cylindrical formation that forms face seal with corresponding receiving portion of stem receiver block, so that the tolerance stack up inherent in combustion tool manufacturing can be accommodated. The more constant positioning of the fuel cell is obtained, by suspending the fuel cell from the cylinder head arms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combustion tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Opening (57)    Fuel cell (60)    Outer shell (68)    Adapter (80)    Flange (126)
NOVELTY - The structure has two symmetrical mounting lugs arranged on a storage battery box (1). The mounting lugs are located on two vertical edges at an open side of the storage battery box. A lower pressure plate (3) is horizontally passed through the open side of the storage battery box. Ends of the lower pressure plate are fixed with the two mounting lugs by a bolt (4). An upper pressure plate (5) is fixed on the lower pressure plate. The upper pressure plate is folded and extended to the open side of the storage battery box.    USE - Mounting structure for a motorcycle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple in structure and convenient to detach. The structure simplifies the processing steps, reduces the production cost and improves the strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mounting structure.    Storage battery box (1)    Lower pressure plate (3)    Bolt (4)    Upper pressure plate (5)
NOVELTY - The box has a locking device provided with a positioning part that is arranged on an external box body and a locking head arranged on an internal box body in a movable manner. The locking head is connected with a controlling device through a connecting rod. The locking device is constructed to be driven by a positioning part to move to a locking position during process that the internal box body enters into the external box body. The locking head is arranged above the positioning part when locking head is in a locking position. The controlling device locks the connecting rod at a position.    USE - Vehicle cell box.    ADVANTAGE - The box can lock a vehicle cell in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle cell box in partial section.
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature sensor utilized for sensing battery temperature. A comparing unit is utilized for comparing sensed temperature with a pre-set temperature threshold value. A vehicle controller of a processing unit is utilized for ensuring control signal according to a comparing result. A temperature adjustor is utilized for adjusting the battery temperature according to the control signal. The temperature threshold value is provided with temperature upper limit and lower limit values. The temperature adjustor is provided with a battery heater and a battery cooler.    USE - Vehicle battery thermal management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses the temperature controller to sense the battery temperature, adjusts the battery temperature via the battery temperature sensed by the temperature adjustor and ensures normal work of the battery at proper temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle battery thermal management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The coach has four battery box devices including outer frame bodies and inner frame bodies for bearing battery sets. Two sets of parallel metal brackets are welded between the outer frame bodies and a car body soleplate, and are located at two ends of bottom parts of the outer frame bodies. Each set of metal brackets includes two parallel solid metal brackets with rectangular cross-sections, where a convex groove metal bracket is provided with triangular cross-section between the parallel brackets. The solid metal brackets and the convex groove metal bracket are 5-8 cm high.    USE - Electric motor coach.    ADVANTAGE - The coach is convenient to replace batteries, and has better radiation performance and better reliability. The coach prolongs service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of drawer structures in an electric motor coach.
NOVELTY - The beam has two vertical parts formed by downwardly bending two edges of a transverse part (1). The vertical parts are divided into two ends (21) and a middle part (22), where the middle part downwardly extends and is longer than two ends of the vertical parts. The transverse part is provided with multiple installation holes (3). Bottom edges of the ends and the middle part are outwardly turned to form a folded edge. The beam body is formed by bending a steel plate.    USE - Battery beam for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The beam shortens production period, and saves production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery beam.    Transverse part (1)    Installation holes (3)    Ends of vertical parts (21)    Middle part (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a connection base placed on an outside surface of a vehicle roof for setting a glass-type solar panel. The connection base comprises a base body that is detachably placed on a vehicle. A mounting rack is pivoted on the base body. A power source is used for driving the mounting rack to pivot relative to the base body. The base body is provided with a mounting surface that is matched with the vehicle. The solar panel is placed on the mounting rack. A connection base body is placed on an engine cover of the vehicle. The connection base is made of magnetic materials.    USE - Solar generation device for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The connection base is placed on the outside surface of the vehicle roof, so that the area of the solar panel on the connection base is increased, thus improving efficiency for converting the solar energy into electricity energy. The vehicle is not damaged during maintenance or replacement of the solar generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar generation device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle carriage (2) whose end is connected with a vehicle body (1) through a connection shaft (3). A hydraulic pump (4), an oil-pressure cylinder (6) and an oil pump motor (7) are installed on the vehicle body. An end of the hydraulic pump is connected with a middle part of the vehicle carriage. The hydraulic pump is fixed through an oil pump support base (5). Two ends of a hydraulic pipe (9) are inserted to the oil-pressure cylinder and the hydraulic pump. The oil-pressure motor is connected with the oil-pressure cylinder through a transmission band (8).    USE - Electric self-discharging vehicle i.e. dump lorry (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle automatically discharges cargo through motor driving hydraulic devices and mechanical lifting, thus reducing labor intensity and improving work efficiency. The vehicle ensures that the vehicle-mounted battery jar supplies electric power to make convenient driving during a driving process. The vehicle is environment-friendly, has low carbon, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric self-discharging vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Vehicle carriage (2)    Connection shaft (3)    Hydraulic pump (4)    Oil pump support base (5)    Oil-pressure cylinder (6)    Oil pump motor (7)    Transmission band (8)    Hydraulic pipe (9)
NOVELTY - The number plate has a number plate frame sleeved outside a number plate back plate. A connection component is arranged on a back side of the number plate back plate. A solar cell plate (1) is connected with a reverse charging preventing diode (2) by a lead wire (12) and connected with the connection component. A storage battery (3) is connected with an optical control switch (5) by the lead wire. The optical control switch is connected with the number plate. A vehicle and vessel mounted storage battery (4) is connected with the storage battery by the lead wire.    USE - Light-emitting vehicle and vessel number plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure, easy to popularize and simple to maintain and repair, and has low construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a light-emitting vehicle and vessel number plate.    Solar cell plate (1)    Reverse charging preventing diode (2)    Storage battery (3)    Vehicle and vessel mounted storage battery (4)    Optical control switch (5)    Lead wire (12)
NOVELTY - The power source has a power source body (1) whose upper end is equipped with a sealing cover (2). An upper end of the sealing cover is equipped with a bulge (3). Middle of the bulge is equipped with power jacks. The power jacks are packed in a square block that is fixedly embedded in the bulge. The power source body, the sealing cover and the bulge are provided with columns. An upper end face of the sealing cover is equipped with multiple threaded holes. The sealing cover is fixedly connected with the power source body by screws in the threaded holes.    USE - Emergency power source for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The power source is connected with a power line and a power inlet of an automobile due to the power jacks of the power source body directly, so that the power source is convenient and safe to use. The power source body, the sealing cover and the bulge are evenly mounted in column shape with aesthetic appearance, so that the power source is portable and convenient for storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an emergency power source.    Power source body (1)    Sealing cover (2)    Bulge (3)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a minimum rotation speed setting unit sets minimum rotation speed of internal combustion engine during operation of engine based on relationship of detected vehicle speed and vehicle speed for execution. The engine is operated to output required power, if the amount of electric power stored in electrical storage unit is higher than the amount of specific electric power storage. The engine is operated to output power larger than set required power at minimum rotation speed, if stored power amount is below the amount of specific power storage.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise in electric motor is reduced, so that the favorable driving operation of vehicle is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process of drive control routine performed by electronic-control unit for hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for setting minimum rotation speed of engine (S150)    Driving shift position setting step (S220)    Step for setting target rotation speed of engine and target torque (S230)    Step for setting torque instruction of motor (S240)    Transmission step of motor torque instruction (S300)
NOVELTY - The compressor has thrust disc (51) that divides pressure chamber (52) into high-pressure chamber (52a) located in impeller (10) side and low-pressure chamber (52b) located in rotor (8) side. Pressure channel (54) is located between extraction opening (54a) and high-pressure chamber so that pressurized air compressed by impeller is induced through pressure channel. A cancellation thrust force is generated by differential pressure of high and low pressure chambers.    USE - Electric compressor for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure channel is located between extraction opening and high-pressure chamber so that pressurized air compressed by impeller is induced through pressure channel, pressure loss of pressurized fluid is reduced and size reduction of thrust disc is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the electric compressor.    Rotor (8)    Impeller (10)    Thrust disc (51)    Pressure chamber (52)    High-pressure chamber (52a)    Low-pressure chamber (52b)    Pressure channel (54)    Extraction opening (54a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an interface (10d) to measures the impedance values of battery with predetermined period. RAM (10c) stores the impedance values measured by the measurement unit. CPU (10a) excludes measurement error with respect to impedance values when the impedance values are larger than predetermined threshold-value. An estimation unit estimates the internal state of the battery based on the impedance value which is not excluded by exclusion unit.    USE - Battery internal state estimation apparatus mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal state of the battery can be estimated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery internal state estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    CPU (10a)    ROM (10b)    RAM (10c)    Interface (10d)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate consists of active material layer containing lithium and metallic element chosen from cobalt, nickel and manganese. The active material layer has structure in which active materials are joined partially and continuously and is a porous layer containing pores through which electrolyte permeates. A portion of the active material contained in the active material layer is joined to the collector.    USE - Positive electrode plate for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The batteries having high input/output characteristics is provided using the positive electrode plate. Since the electrode active material layer contains pores, the lithium ions can move smoothly in the layer and favorable electroconductivity is maintained between the collector and active material. The active material layer is adhered firmly on the collector without using a resin binder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode plate; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The plate has electrode active material layer having active material containing lithium, cobalt or manganese, which is formed with dense layer located in side of collector. An air-gap formation layer is located in the upper surface of dense layer. The air-gap-formation layer is formed with structure where the active materials join partially such that space is formed in porous layer for permeating electrolyte solution. The active material is comprised of lithium transition metal composite oxide and lithium transition metal composite phosphoric acid compound.    USE - Positive electrode plate for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used for portable apparatus, large sized apparatus, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The input and output characteristics of the positive electrode plate can be improved with favorable film adhesion property. Hence, favorable film formation of electrode active material layer can be ensured. Smooth behavior of the lithium ion and electron can be enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of positive electrode plate; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the result of X-ray diffraction apparatus of positive electrode active material.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has several electric power generation cells (58) that are stacked in fuel cell stack (12). The reactive gas inlet communicating hole and reactive gas outlet communicating hole are provided to circulate reactive gas. A casing element (94) is provided to cover the side of oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole (66b) of cell stack. An auxiliary machine for fuel cells is accommodated in the chamber (102) formed in casing element.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary machine for fuel cells is accommodated in the chamber formed in casing element, the freezing of the auxiliary machine can be suppressed reliably by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Electric power generation cells (58)    Oxidizing agent gas outlet communicating hole (66b)    Casing element (94)    Chamber (102)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group that is obtained by winding positive electrode plate (1) and negative electrode plate (2) through a separator (3). The separator is located in the center portion of electrode group. The liquid holding ratio of separator if electrolyte solution is not applied to surface of positive and negative electrodes directly is less than predetermined percentage of liquid holding ratio of separator when electrolyte solution is applied on surface of positive and negative electrode in electrode group directly.    USE - Alkaline storage battery for power supply of portable electronic device such as digital still camera, backup apparatus, portable game machine and music apparatus, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution of separator applied to the surface of positive and negative electrodes in electrode group directly cannot be depleted easily, when charging/discharging is repeated. The amount of electrolyte solution that retains liquids of center portion of electrode group is reduced, so that the amount of electrolyte solution of separator applied on the surface of positive and negative electrodes directly is increased and the charging/discharging cycle-life performance is improved. The alkaline storage battery can be used repeatedly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of alkaline storage battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Case (4)    Insulation ring (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an electrode mixture layer (2a,2b) containing electrode active material (3), formed on the surface of a collector sheet. The electrode mixture layer has several gaps (6) having hole diameter larger than average particle diameter of active material, in interior portion.    USE - Electrode is used for lithium ion battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides lithium ion battery having excellent input and output characteristics at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode; and    (2) lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of electrode.    Electrode mixture layers (2a,2b)    Electrode active material (3)    Binder (4)    Electroconductive agent (5)    Gap (6)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composition comprises silver powder, non-lead glass powder containing bismuth oxide, boria, zinc oxide, alkaline-earth metal oxide (greater than 20 mol% and 50 mol% or less), and metal ion (0.1-10 mol% by oxide conversion) chosen from cerium ion and/or tin ion with several valence, and a vehicle consisting of organic substance. The composition is used for forming n-type semiconductor layer (12) penetrating the silicon nitride layer (11) and formed under the silicon nitride layer, of a solar cell (10) having an electrode (13).    USE - Electroconductive composition is used for forming n-type semiconductor layers in manufacture of solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive composition enables reliable penetration of silicon nitride layer in a solar cell by baking. Sufficient electroconductivity of electrode and n-type semiconductor is acquired, and electrical performance of solar cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type semiconductor substrate (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly arranged in a case (20), and a cap plate (35) for covering an opening of the case. An electrode terminal i.e. positive terminal (60), comprises a lower terminal plate formed on the cap plate and electrically coupled to the assembly, and an upper terminal plate electrically coupled to the assembly through the lower plate, where the upper terminal plate comprises an opening. A terminal fastener i.e. positive terminal fastener, is located between the terminal plates, and includes a fastening portion protruding through the opening in the upper plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. nickel hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery, lithium ion battery and lithium polymer battery, for use in a battery module i.e. high capacity battery module, for driving a motor of an electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids a deformable plate structure to improve fastening force between a pair of neighboring, connected electrode terminals, thus reducing multiple failures due to external vibration and impact, and increasing a contact area between the bus bar and the electrode terminal to reduce contact resistance between the bus bar and the electrode terminal, and hence achieving structural stability of a battery module. The battery has a short circuit tab for short circuiting the battery so as to reduce a risk of explosion or ignition due to increase of internal pressure of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a bus bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery.    Case (20)    Cap plate (35)    Positive terminal (60)    Negative terminal (70)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting (S10) electrode assembly between pouch sheets. The primary joining process is performed (S20) such that respective portions of pouch sheets are joined together to form seal portion that surrounds the electrode assembly. The electrolyte is injected (S30) into electrode assembly. The secondary joining process is performed (S40) such that portions of pouch sheets are joined together in the region between seal portion and electrode assembly.    USE - Method for fabricating pouch-type secondary battery used in electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder, electric motorcycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery can be fabricated efficiently even when the electrode assembly is relatively thick. The exterior shape of the electrode assembly can be flexibly designed so that manufacturing process can be simplified efficiently. The miniaturization of the secondary battery can be achieved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating process for fabricating secondary battery.    Step for mounting electrode assembly (S10)    Step for performing primary joining process (S20)    Step for injecting electrolyte (S30)    Step for performing secondary joining process (S40)    Step for performing additional joining process (S50)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (40) has an electrical generator (50), from which emission fuel and emission oxidizing agent are received. The moisture is transferred from emission fuel and emission oxidizing agent to supply oxidizing agent so as to humidify supply oxidizing agent. The exchanger is provided with first area in which dried supply oxidizing agent is flowed, second area in which humid emission fuel is flowed, and third area in which humid emission oxidizing agent is flowed.    USE - Moisture exchanger of fuel cell apparatus (claimed) used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture exchanger of fuel cell apparatus is simple in structure and volume expansion can be minimized. The fuel cell stack can be prevented the dry oxidizing agent from reaching the electrical generator so that the electrical generator efficiency and moisture exchange efficiency can be increased respectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel supply (10)    Fuel tank (11)    Oxidizing agent supply (20)    Moisture exchanger (40)    Electrical generator (50)
NOVELTY - The heating module (1) has a heating device (11) that is provided with an upper surface (111) and a lower surface (112). Several radiation fins (130) are stretched from the surface of a lower seat (132) to an axial direction. The other surface of lower seat is connected with surface (111). A convection space (4) is regulated between thermal radiation unit (13) and a battery module (2).    USE - Heating module for battery used in lighting fixture, electric tool, communication apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating module regulates the application of heat on the battery, thus the working efficiency and lifetime of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the heating module.    Heating module (1)    Battery module (2)    Convection space (4)    Heating device (11)    Thermal radiation unit (13)    Surfaces of heating device (111,112)    Radiation fin (130)    Lower seat (132)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal connector has a pair of U-shaped terminal clamps (20) with a pair of clamp portions (22). Each of the clamp portions define an opening (26) adapted to coaxially align with the opening in associated a battery terminal (18) and receive a fastener (28) coaxially through opening in clamp portions as well as the opening in associated battery terminal to secure the connector to the associated battery terminal. The pair of clamp portions defines a mouth opening, where the mouth opening of each the U-shaped terminal clamps is on a common side of connector.    USE - Battery terminal connector for connecting battery terminals of electrochemical cell or module in storage battery such as high-voltage storage battery or traction battery of automotive vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), or fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminals can be connected efficiently by the battery terminal connector without any damage to the battery terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery terminal connector.    Battery terminal (18)    U-shaped terminal clamp (20)    Clamp portion (22)    Opening (26)    Fastener (28)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a bin lifting device lifting a bin and depositing a paper in a compartment (3). A shredder mechanism shreds the paper in the compartment. A conveyance device (7) transports the paper from a location to another location within the compartment. A dumping device discharges the paper from the compartment. A battery powers an electric motor, the bin lifting device, the shredder mechanism, the conveyance device and the dumping device.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. hybrid lorry, for collecting and shredding a paper.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle allows biodegradable hydraulic fluid to permit immediate cooling operation and to be dispensed with the need for warm-up, thus reducing delays to run engine for operation of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a collection and shredding lorry.    Vehicle (1)    Compartment (3)    Conveyance device (7)    Floor (36)    Internal combustion engine (55)
NOVELTY - Internal combustion piston motor or turbine which uses methane and waste motor heat to thermochemically decompose water vapor generating hydrogen which is used in the combustion process to save fuel.    USE - The internal combustion piston motor or turbine is useful in combustion process to save fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion piston motor or turbine will increase the autonomy of a methane fueled vehicle eliminating the need of a parallel fuel system and making this less polluting fuel much more economically interesting than the alternatives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of internal combustion piston motor or turbine.    Natural gas or methane reservoir (1)    air filter (2)    Gas Pressure reducer (3)    Admission air control butterfly valve (4)    Double gas/water vapor control valve (5)    Water cooled motor (6)    Admission manifold (7)    Connection for eliminating radiator (8)    Water pump (9)    Water tank (10)
NOVELTY - The electric condenser of activated carbon or storage battery e.g. lead acid battery has a porous insulation separator (3) defining a channel (4) for electrolyte solution in electrical double layer capacitor between positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2). The positive and negative electrodes are made of laminated porous carbon. A metallic component is provided in the laminated porous carbon at cylindrical form.    USE - Electric condenser of activated carbon or storage battery e.g. lead acid battery. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, solar cell, environment friendly car, wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Laminated porous carbon of electrode is easily filled with electrolyte solution and formed or stacked in layers, thus increasing storage amount of electrical energy. Charging/discharging cycle is improved and charging time is shortened by lowering electrical resistance by laminated porous carbon and vapor phase epitaxy type carbon fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Porous insulation separator (3)    Channel (4)
NOVELTY - A catalyst electrode has a catalyst layer (11) including a metal hydride (14) having average particle diameter of 400 nm or less, and an electroconductive component (15), which carries catalyst (13). The metal hydride occludes hydrogen under high-hydrogen partial pressure, and discharges hydrogen under low-hydrogen partial pressure. The catalyst accelerates hydroacid reaction.    USE - Catalyst electrode is used for electrochemical energy device of fuel cell used as motive power source for apparatus (both claimed), and used for power supply for motor vehicle and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst electrode improves unstable operation of the electrochemical energy device during temporary high output operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst electrode, which involves preparing diffused layer, dispersing mixture including metal hydride in a dispersion liquid, applying the mixture on the surface of diffused layer, and drying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Catalyst layers (11,31)    Hydrogen diffused layer (12)    Catalyst (13)    Metal hydride (14)    Electroconductive component (15)
NOVELTY - An acquisition unit (31) acquires membrane-resistance value in electric current value, based on impedance acquired by superimposing alternating current (AC) on electric current of electric current value while acquiring Tafel plot by changing electric current value under fixed gas supply volume. The acquisition unit acquires Tafel plot after correction in electric current value, by deducting membrane-resistance value from Tafel plot in electric current value. An acquisition unit (32) acquires Tafel gradient based on acquired Tafel plot after correction.    USE - Fuel cell evaluation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The Tafel gradient of the fuel cell can be calculated accurately with high precision and the linearity of the Tafel gradient can be improved. The measuring time of the membrane resistance can be shortened and impedance of the membrane can be measured effectively by changing the frequency of the alternating current. The frequency characteristic of the fuel cell can be evaluated accurately based on the electrochemical measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the measurement system of fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Processing device (1)    Tafel plot acquisition unit (31)    Region extraction unit (32)    Tafel gradient acquisition unit (33)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell main body (2) provided with an anode electrode (13) and a cathode electrode (14). A modifier (6) modifies the fuel gas before supplying to the anode electrode. The modifier has a burner (10) which burns the anode waste gas discharged from the anode electrode. A burner air blower (26) supplies air to the burner. A pre-mixing piping (62) pre-mixes the air supplied from the burner air blower, and the anode waste gas in the upstream of the burner. A non-return valve (40) is provided in the pre-mixing piping and prevents back flow of the flame from the burner.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability and energy-saving property of fuel cell electric power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram which shows the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (2)    Modifier (6)    Burner (10)    Anode electrode (13)    Cathode electrode (14)    Burner air blower (26)    Non-return valve (40)    Pre-mixing piping (62)
NOVELTY - The capacitor apparatus has an electrode terminal block (300) with positive electrode terminals (310a-310c), negative electrode terminals (320a-320c), and output terminals that are joined to an external circuit apparatus (200) e.g. power module. The height dimension of the electrode terminal block is different from the height dimension of an output terminal stand.    USE - Capacitor apparatus for external circuit apparatus e.g. power module of power drive unit (PDU) of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degrees of freedom with respect to routing of the wiring between the capacitor module and power drive is increased, thus reducing the size of the PDU.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the PDU with capacitor apparatus.    PDU (20)    External circuit apparatus (200)    Electrode terminal block (300)    Positive electrode terminals (310a-310c)    Negative electrode terminals (320a-320c)
NOVELTY - The module has a non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery provided with a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorinated carbonate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery module for a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module ensures safety performance and prevents short circuit and explosion.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an electrolyte membrane (16) that is sandwiched between anode and cathode catalyst layers (12,14). The fuel from a fuel chamber is directly supplied to anode catalyst layer. The current collectors (18,20) are respectively provided to contact with the anode and cathode catalyst layers. The current collectors are formed in a flat conductive sheet, so that fines pores from sheet are extended through current collectors in a direction perpendicular to planar direction.    USE - Fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) for power supply for automobile and mobile appliances such as cell phone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistants (PDA), MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player, digital camera and electronic dictionaries.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling of electrolyte membrane can be prevented, since current collectors are respectively provided to contact with the anode and cathode catalyst layers. Hence, the conductivity of current collectors can be improved. The structure of fuel cell can be simplified, since number of elements in fuel cell is reduced. Hence, the production cost of fuel cell can be reduced. The operating stability of fuel cell can be improved. The air diffusion performance of fuel cell can be reduced, since opening ratio of current collector is uniformed. The corrosion of current collector can be prevented, since surface of current collector is coated with the conductive material. Hence, the life cycle of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode catalyst layer (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Electrolyte membrane (16)    Current collectors (18,20)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a status of a micro-hybrid propulsion vehicle (200) from a set of statuses, where one status acts as a rapid driving status is detected when the vehicle speed exceeds a preset speed threshold value and another status is detected when the vehicle is parked. The voltage applied to terminals of an additional energy storage facility i.e. ultracapacitor (UCAP), is determined (201, 202) according to the detected status, so that the voltage is minimized while ensuring that the storage facility performs its service functions.    USE - Method for monitoring a level of charge of an additional energy storage facility i.e. ultracapacitor, of a micro-hybrid propulsion vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage applied to the terminals of the additional energy storage facility is determined according to the detected status, so that the voltage is minimized while ensuring that the storage facility performs its service functions, thus reducing aging of the storage facility to reduce failure related to end of life of the storage facility, and hence increasing the life duration of the storage facility while allowing a user of the vehicle to save expenses in maintenance and replacement of the storage facility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micro-hybrid propulsion system comprising an additional energy storage facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representing a method for optimizing life duration of an additional energy storage facility in a rapid driving status. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for detecting status of micro-hybrid propulsion vehicle (200)    Steps for determining voltage applied to terminals of additional energy storage facility (201, 202)
NOVELTY - The detector (190) has two high-impedance elements (510,520) whose terminals are respectively connected to the terminals of the resonance coils. A low-impedance element (550) is connected between the terminals of the high-impedance elements. An output terminal (560) is operated to output a signal associated with a voltage to be applied to both terminals of low-impedance element.    USE - Voltage detector for abnormality detection of resonance coil used in non-contact power transmission apparatus and non-contact receiving device mounted in vehicle (all claimed) e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of resonance coil is detected accurately, while suppressing the influence of resonance state of resonance coil. The short circuit between the electrodes of voltage detector is prevented. The assembling cost of the voltage detector is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) abnormality detector;    (2) non-contact power transmission apparatus;    (3) non-contact receiving device; and    (4) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the voltage detector.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detector (190)    High-impedance elements (510,520)    Shield box (540)    Low-impedance element (550)    Output terminal (560)
NOVELTY - The method involves opposing an inner sealing material to the outer peripheral portion of the surface in which the electrodes (65,67) are formed in the resin collector (60) containing the thermosetting resin after hardening reaction and accumulating seal assembly. The seal assembly and resin collector are heated in a temperature which produces hardening reaction of inner sealing material. The inner sealing material of the seal assembly is joined to resin collector. The collector assembly produced is sealed between the seal assembly and the resin collectors.    USE - Manufacturing method of seal structure of bipolar battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The seal assembly can be strengthened and the sealing performance of bipolar battery can be improved since the seal assembly is joined to the resin collector by advancing hardening reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of bipolar battery; and    (2) bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of bipolar battery.    Bipolar battery (10)    Cell layer (30)    Resin collector (60)    Positive electrode (65)    Negative electrode (67)
NOVELTY - The machine (10) comprises several support units (20) extending radially focusing rotation center of rotor (12). An electric power feeding to stator coil makes position spaced apart by predetermined distance from edge of permanent magnet (17a,17b) in flow direction of magnetic flux (27). The stator generates magnetic saturation at time of low torque generation in low electric current state. The electric power feeding forms cavity (21) of predetermined length obtains magnetic saturation at time of maximum torque generation in high electric current state.    USE - Rotary electric machine for use in electrically-driven vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotary electric machine of a highly efficient structure is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of rotary electric machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotary electric machine (10)    Rotor (12)    Permanent magnet (17a,17b)    Support unit (20)    Cavity (21)    Flow direction of magnetic flux (27)
NOVELTY - The electrode terminal (1) has a solid column shaped axial portion (10) which is attached to one output terminal. An outer cylinder portion (11) is formed from the other output terminal, and is connected with the solid column shaped axial portion. The solid column shaped axial portion and outer cylinder are integrated by metallic bonding. The axial portion is formed by aluminum or aluminum alloy. The outer cylinder portion is formed by copper or copper alloy.    USE - Electrode terminal used with battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode terminal has excellent mechanical strength. The electrical resistance of electrode terminal can be suppressed, while preventing galvanic corrosion. The positive and negative terminals of the battery are mutually formed by different metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing the electrode terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrode terminal.    Electrode terminal (1)    Axial portion (10)    Outer cylinder portion (11)    Base portion (12)    External thread portion (13)
NOVELTY - The system has terminal (21) that includes terminal main portion (22) with an inner peripheral surface (22b) in contact with an electrode terminal (10), and protrusions (22e) which are protruded from outer peripheral surface (22a) of terminal main portion outwardly at the radial direction of terminal main portion. The terminal (31) includes insertion-hole (34) into which the protrusions are fitted. The terminal (21) is fixed to electrode terminal with the fitting of protrusions into insertion-hole, such that diameter of terminal (21) is reduced.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is fixed to electrode terminal with the fitting of protrusions into insertion-hole portion, such that terminal diameter is reduced, and hence the terminal is secured with the electrode terminal, and so the parameter values of the battery can be detected correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram illustrating the connection terminal unit of battery system.    Electrode terminal (10)    Terminals (21,31)    Terminal main portion (22)    Outer peripheral surface (22a)    Inner peripheral surface (22b)    Protrusions (22e)    Insertion-hole (34)
NOVELTY - Sintered magnet (10) comprises group of crystal grain (2) for R-T-B type rare earth magnet which has a core (4) and shell (6) that coats the core. The ratio of mass of the heavy rare earth element in the shell is higher than the ratio of the mass of the heavy rare earth element in the core. The thickest portion of the shell in the crystal grains faces a grain-boundary triple point (1).    USE - The sintered magnet is useful in motor vehicle (claimed) chosen from electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnet has excellent magnetic flux density, and coercive force, and reduces heavy rare earth element in core.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing the above-mentioned magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of sintered magnet.    Grain-boundary triple point (1)    Crystal grain (2)    Lattice defect (3)    Core (4)    Shell (6)    Sintered magnet (10)
NOVELTY - The storage module has casing which houses many electric storage units and that includes a pair of resin side plates (130) for holding and supporting many electric storage units from opposite sides. The metal cover element covers casing on outside of each side plate to surround each conductive element used for electrically connecting the electric storage units. The height of peripheral wall from each side plate is higher than height of conductive element and smaller than distance from each side plate to cover element.    USE - Electric storage module e.g. battery module of electric storage device e.g. lithium ion battery device used in on-vehicle electric machinery system for controlling electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid train, bus, truck and battery type forklift truck, and as uninterruptible power supply device for computer system, server system and private power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The low cost and high reliability of electric storage module can be achieved. The electric storage device can be efficiently produced by producing battery module without complex wiring. The distance between detection lines is set large, so that reliability of short circuit between lines is increased. The shape of voltage detection conductor is designed effectively to reduce size of side plate and battery module. The lithium ion battery device is controlled so that high safety of the on-vehicle electric machinery system can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric storage module.    Battery block (100a,100b)    Side plate (130)    Peripheral wall (133)    Joining area (152)    Rising portion (158)
NOVELTY - The battery module has heat absorbers (47) which are disposed in an internal space of each of the connection sections of the positive electrode terminal (45) and negative electrode terminal (46) so as to be in contact with the connection section. The heat absorbers located closer to a central section of the multi-cell assembly (44P) with respect to the cell (44) stacking direction has a greater volume than the heat absorbers located closer to the periphery of the multi-cell assembly.    USE - Battery module for use as power sources for robots, electric vehicles, mobile device with low power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables uniform temperature distribution between the cells and within a cell in a compact manner, and provides a light weight and low cost power source since the heat absorbers located closer to a central section of the multi-cell assembly with respect to the cell stacking direction has a greater volume than the heat absorbers located closer to the periphery of the multi-cell assembly. Inhibits temperature increase effectively since the heat is dissipated by the radiation effect of the radiation seat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the multi-cell assembly.    Cell (44)    Multi-cell assembly (44P)    Positive electrode terminal (45)    Negative electrode terminal (46)    Heat absorbers (47)
NOVELTY - The stack type battery has a separator (3) which includes a heat-resistant layer having heat resistance and a predetermined number of heat-melting layers. Each of the heat-melting layers include a shutdown function and a melting point that is lower than the melting point of the heat-resistant layer and disposed over the entire surface of the heat-resistant layer. The heat-melting layers of the separator are fixed to each other by the thermal welding.    USE - Stack type battery for robots, electric vehicles or for use as backup power sources.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of the high capacity and high-rate capability battery against abnormal heat separator since the since the heat-melting layers of the separator are fixed to each other by the thermal welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the stack unit which is used in the stack type battery and the thermally welded.    Positive electrode plates (1)    Negative electrode plates (2)    Separator (3)    Metal terminal (E11)    Weld position (P11)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device has a cathode, a lithium-based anode, an ionic liquid electrolyte, and a separator, where the device operates at 0-180 degrees C.    USE - Electrochemical device such as a battery and a high temperature power source (all claimed) in an oilfield industry. Can also be used in aerospace, space exploration, automotive tire pressure monitoring, medical and military defense applications.    ADVANTAGE - The device has improved performance under stringent or extreme conditions such as high pressure and/or high temperature conditions, wide operation temperature and user-friendly operation. The device has excellent voltage behavior without passivation or associated voltage delay effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a high temperature power source    (2) a battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst has a carrier and an active metal supported in the carrier. The electrode catalyst has an X value of 95 to 100% in the equation, X(%)=((X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurement value) divide by (thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) measurement value))asterisk100, where the XPS measurement value represents a quantitative amount of the active metal present on a surface of the catalyst, and the TGA measurement value represents the XPS measurement value using a monochromated Al K alpha -ray, which is the quantitative amount of total active metal supported on the catalyst.    USE - Electrode catalyst for anode or cathode of membrane-electrode assembly (claimed) of electrical generator of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization efficiency of active metal since ratio of active metal existing on surface of carrier is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell; and    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view showing a fuel cell system.    Electricity generating element (3)    Fuel supplier (5)    Oxidant supplier (7)    Tank (9)    Fuel pump (11)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises sulfanylpyrroledione compound or sulfanylisoindoledione compound.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte for electrochemical element (claimed) used as nonaqueous secondary battery for electric tool, and power supply of electronic devices e.g. portable electronic devices (mobile telephone and notebook computer), motor vehicle and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte is excellent in high-temperature storage characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises sulfanylpyrroledione compound of formula (1) or sulfanylisoindoledione compound of formula (2).    R1=organic residue or F containing organic residue;    X1,X2=H, F, organic residue or F containing organic residue; and    R2=R1 in which part or all of H in benzene ring may be substituted by F.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical element.
NOVELTY - The sensor (34) has a primary winding conductor utilized to input electric current of direct current. A core member is provided with a magnetic body wound in form of a coil shape. The sensor measures the electric current based on an output of a secondary winding conductor, which detects change of magnetic flux that is produced by the electric current and collected by the core member. An application circuit applies alternating current magnetic field to the core member. The primary conductor inputs direct current output from a fuel cell (2).    USE - Direct-current sensor for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current magnetic field is applied to the core member by the application circuit, and residual magnetization produced in the core member is demagnetized so as to suppress measurement error produced by time-dependent residual magnetization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring direct-current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (2)    Excessive heater (4)    Booster (30)    Converter (31)    Direct-current sensor (34)
NOVELTY - The structure has a cylindrical sealing member (5) i.e. gasket, arranged between a high-pressure vessel (1) and an accessory (2). The cylindrical sealing member comprises a first taper surface (5a) and a second taper surface (5b). The first taper surface is fixed to a third taper surface (1e) provided in an opening part (1b) of the high-pressure vessel. The second taper surface is fixed to a fourth taper surface (2c) provided in another opening part (2b) of the accessory. The sealing member is made of stainless steel materials.    USE - Seal structure for a high-pressure vessel that is used for storing fluids such as hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure utilizes the sealing member with small internal diameter to efficiently ensure airtightness without leakage of the fluids even when the fluids are filled by pressure of 35 megapascal or 90 megapascal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a seal structure.    High-pressure vessel (1)    Opening parts (1b, 2b)    Taper surfaces (1e, 2c, 5a, 5b)    Accessory (2)    Cylindrical sealing member (5)
NOVELTY - The kitchen system has an electrical connection for connecting an electric energy store or an electric energy generator, particularly fuel cells for electric direct current voltage. Multiple connections for electric energy consumers are connected with the former connection by an electric connection line.    USE - Kitchen system for airplanes.    ADVANTAGE - The kitchen system has an electrical connection for connecting an electric energy store or an electric energy generator, particularly fuel cells for electric direct current voltage, and hence ensures use of kitchens in aircrafts with reduced energy expenditure or in self-sufficient form.
NOVELTY - The circuit (10) has a battery (1) generating a battery supply voltage (UBAT). A boost converter (11) generates an intermediate voltage from the battery supply voltage. An intermediate storage (14) stores electrical power. Step-down converters (21, 22) generate respective consumer voltages (UA2, UA3) from the intermediate voltage, where the consumer voltages are supplied to respective consumers (V2, V3). A control circuit e.g. microcontroller (45) and subordinated control units (24-26), controls the boost converter and the step-down converters.    USE - Supply circuit for an electrical supply of a motor car (claimed). Can also be used for a car with a hybrid drive and an electric drive.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate storage stores electrical power, so that sufficient energy is supplied from the intermediate storage to the consumers during critical situations, such as during starting up process of an engine. The circuit stabilizes the supply voltage without producing negative influence on the starting-up process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a supply circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a supply circuit for an electrical supply of a motor car.    Consumer voltages (UA2, UA3)    Battery supply voltage (UBAT)    Consumers (V2, V3)    Battery (1)    Supply circuit (10)    Boost converter (11)    Intermediate storage (14)    Step-down converters (21, 22)    Subordinated control units (24-26)    Microcontroller (45)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting one or multiple air flow propellers on the front side or on the roof of the passenger motor vehicle. The air flow propellers are driven by the flow of air, which is driven by continuation speed of the passenger motor vehicle and this air flow propeller drives electric current generators that produce electric current that is applied directly or by batteries for the operation of electric motors.    USE - Method for manufacturing passenger motor vehicle that partially or totally produces the electric current applied for the operation of its electric motors.    ADVANTAGE - The air flow propellers are driven by the flow of air, which is driven by continuation speed of the passenger motor vehicle and this air flow propeller drives electric current generators that produce electric current that is applied directly or by batteries for the operation of electric motors, and thus prevents the discharge of carbon dioxide in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating d- and q-axes current commands (id power asterisk and iq power asterisk) according to a torque command (Te power asterisk) and compensated rotation speed of a motor. Current flowing into the motor is converted into d- and q-axes feedback current based on angular position of the motor. D- and q-axes voltage commands are computed based on the current commands and the feedback currents. The computed commands are converted into three-phase voltage commands based on the angular position. An operation of the motor is controlled based on the voltage commands.    USE - Method for controlling a permanent magnet synchronous motor that is utilized for an electric car, a hybrid electric car i.e. plug-in hybrid electric car, and a fuel cell car. Can also be used for motor car e.g. passenger car, and sport utility vehicle (SUV), bus, lorry, watercraft, boat, ship, aircraft and hydrogen-propelled car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows controlling the motor and compensating the battery voltage fluctuation in a real time to improve utilization of voltage of a motor inverter system, thus saving fuel consumption of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a current command generator for producing current commands.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    D-axis current command (id power asterisk)    Q-axis current command (iq power asterisk)    Torque command (Te power asterisk)    Current command generator (35)    Current command maps (36a,36b)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-containing catalyst comprises catalyst component which is supported to inorganic carrier containing complex oxide (I).    USE - The hydrogen-containing catalyst is useful for manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas (claimed) for fuel cells for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-containing catalyst has heat resistant property and long shelf life, and is highly active and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen-containing catalyst comprises catalyst component which is supported to inorganic carrier containing complex oxide of formula: A'B'O4 (I).    A'=alkaline-earth metal element or rare earth element;and    B'=elements in group 5 of periodic table, or elements in group 6 of periodic table.    The sum of valency of A' and B' is 8. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen-containing gas, which involves reforming at least one fuel chosen from hydrocarbon fuel containing oxygen, natural gas, coal gas, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, kerosene and light oil using the above-cited hydrogen-containing catalyst.
NOVELTY - Moisture content adsorption agent comprises (a) amorphous aluminum silicate, (b) porous metal oxide, and (c) salt having hygroscopic property. The ratio of silica and aluminum in amorphous aluminum silicate is 0.7-1. When 29Si is subjected to solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum the vicinity peak appears at 78 parts/million and -87 parts/million.    USE - The moisture content adsorption agent is useful for sheet-like product and filter material for dehumidification (both claimed) in heat exchange elements such as element for building air-conditioning vaporization type humidification, element for humidification of fuel cells, dehumidification element for dehumidifier, automatic vending machine, water absorption evaporation element for cooling, total heat exchange element, desiccant rotor of desiccant air conditioning machine, and interior materials such as packaging material, dehumidification sheet for pressing or wardrobes, wallpaper and flooring.    ADVANTAGE - The agent has excellent moisture absorption property in high-medium-low wet atmosphere with high speed, and prevents dripping of liquid and destruction of aggregate.
NOVELTY - The device has a super capacitor energy storing system that is shunt wound with battery energy storing system, such that the maximum voltage of super capacitor energy storing system is higher than that of the battery energy storing system. The switch is installed between middle energy storing system and battery energy storing system. The anode of switch is connected with anode of battery energy storing system. The vehicle is connected between middle energy storing system and cathode of switch for charging.    USE - Dual-voltage compound energy storing device for electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vehicle is connected between middle energy storing system and cathode of switch for charging, the energy of the vehicle can be recovered maximum. Thus the running journey of vehicle can be increased in pure electric manner as well as the durability of battery of the vehicle can be improved. The energy storing device is simple to operate, low in construction cost, and high in reliability. The energy storing device can effectively improve the energy use ratio and can save the resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the dual-voltage compound energy storing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar electric tricycle has a motor, driving belt, driven wheel, medium wheel and engaged small gear connected in tracker rotating chassis. The one end portion of small gear is fixed with big gear of tracker rotating plate. A steel ball is arranged between the rotating plate and tracker rotating chassis for reducing friction. A solar battery plate is fixed on tracker rotating plate, and electrically connected with circular grooves of the rotating plate, while rotating spring on chassis for charging a storage battery of the tricycle main portion.    USE - Tracking-type solar electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The service lifetime of the storage battery can be improved. The stability, efficiency and usability of the electric tricycle can be ensured reliably. Since the tricycle is charged while driving, the users convenience of electric tricycle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the tracking-type solar electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The radioisotope thermoelectric powered vehicle lacking combustion engine has a hollow body which surrounds a heat sink (20). A hollow space (72) is arranged between the thermoelectric chips (24) and the hollow body. A power converter (40) is in electrical contact with the thermo-electric chips. A DC motor is mounted to a wheel of the vehicle. The DC motor is operative to receive electricity from the power converter and to rotate the wheel upon receiving the electricity.    USE - Radioisotope thermoelectric powered vehicle lacking combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves portability, safety, durability, effectivity, and reduces cost while being environmentally friendly since the DC motor is operative to receive electricity from the power converter and to rotate the wheel upon receiving the electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the thermoelectric power generator.    Heat conductor (16)    Heat sink (20)    Thermoelectric chips (24)    Power converter (40)    Hollow space (72)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an environmental sensor (20) that is provided to detect the movement of trailer. The environmental sensor is arranged in nosebox of the trailer. A shut-off switch (10) for removing power from the auxiliary power circuit, when the environmental sensor detects the movement of trailer. A microprocessor is provided to receive the data from the environmental sensor, for determining the activation of the shut-off switch.    USE - Anti-lock brake power circuit for vehicle e.g. trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The dome light can be turned ON/turned OFF manually by user, while accessing the inside portion of the trailer. The power from the trailer auxiliary power circuit is removed, when the environment-activated automatic shut-off switch senses the trailer, while moving trailer in desired location. The dedicated power can be enabled easily to the trailer automatic block signaling (ABS) circuit, when the vehicle is in motion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for eliminating potential amperage and voltage drain on anti-lock braking circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the environmental activated automatic shut-off switch.    Shut-off switch (10)    Input (12)    Source of vehicle power (14)    Vehicle light (18)    Environmental sensor (20)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an evaporator which heats and evaporates working fluid to circuit of working fluid by waste heat of an internal combustion engine (2). An expander (48) expands working fluid which went through evaporator. A condenser (43) condenses working fluid which went through expander and generates rotational driving force. The inner rotor (16) of motor generator (12) and any one rotor of outside rotor (18) are connected with rotating shaft (15) of expander. Other rotor is connected with rotating shaft (17) of internal combustion engine.    USE - System for waste heat management of internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion engine can be assisted with the driving force through motor generator with the rotational energy of the expander. The electric power generated by the motor generator can be recovered efficiently, and can be utilized effectively. The energy loss in a Rankine circuit can be prevented. The expander can be effectively prevented from becoming the load of the motor-generator mechanism unit, when the pump drives by the motor function of motor-generator mechanism unit. The expander cannot be received by influence, and can effectively maintain the working fluid to high pressure in the upstream of the expander, even when the rotational speed by the driving force of the internal combustion engine is larger than the rotational speed of the expander.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste heat management system of internal combustion engine.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Waste heat management system (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Motor generator (12)    Rotating shafts (15,17)    Inner rotor (16)    Outside rotor (18)    Rankine condenser (43)    Expander (48)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing diagnostic information which sent from central unit, with return information received by the central unit. A communication problem is indicated while the diagnostic information sent from central unit is different from return information received by central unit. The process is repeated by eliminating top processor from previous cycle, and new top processor is assigned while the communication problem is not indicated with reconfigurable communication system.    USE - Method for diagnosing control system of stacked battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-metal hydride battery and lead acid battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible bus architecture used in stacked battery can enable efficient management of the analog front end devices and provides redundancy communication.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control system for reconfiguring communication path in a stacked battery; and    (2) system for controlling several battery packs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for diagnosing control system of stacked battery.    Step for sending diagnostic information to processors (202)    Step for transmitting information from top processor to active balancing controller (204)    Step for transmitting information for top active balancing controller to central unit (206)    Step for determining whether sent diagnostic information is different from received diagnostic information (208)    Step for determining that control system is functional (212)
NOVELTY - The system has protective switch that is connected between the inverted power supply and the AC load. A new protective switch is connected between the protective switch and three-phase AC bus. The AC load is supplied by the inverted power supply of vehicle, when the protective switch is closed and the new protective switch is disconnected. The AC load is supplied by three-phase AC bus, when protective switch is disconnected and new protective switch is closed. The inverted power supply of the train is supplied by the AC load in parallel, when the protective switches are closed.    USE - Auxiliary inverse power source supplying system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The independent operation of the inverted power supply can be achieved effectively. The inverted power supply supplies power to load of vehicle, when the power is supplied in parallel, so that the paralysation of the power supplying system caused by the fault can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the auxiliary inverse power source supplying system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The composition has electrolytic salt i.e. lithium salt, ionic liquid and cellulose derivative, where the ionic liquid is selected from salt made from organic cation and anion. The cellulose derivative is obtained from unsubstituted cellulose, cellulose ether, cellulose ester, cellulose carbamate, methylcellulose, ethyl cellulose, propyl cellulose, butyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose and cyanoethylation cellulose.    USE - Electrolytic composition for a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, in a mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and in large sized electric power storage or power supply in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composition enables providing high energy density and flame-retardant electrolytic composition and improving charging/discharging cycling characteristics of ionic conductivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a rotation propeller to a generator apparatus.    USE - Electricity generation method for vehicles.
NOVELTY - The vehicle is attached with a power source.    USE - Electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The ground vehicle has a wind generator (1) provided with a rotor shaft and blades (3), where the blades are placed outside an exterior frame of the vehicle due to an aerodynamic wing profile. The rotor shaft of the wind generator is attached to the roof of the exterior frame of the vehicle. Two wind generators are located symmetrically with respect to the plane of the vehicle.    USE - Ground vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blades are placed outside an exterior frame of the vehicle due to an aerodynamic wing profile, thus providing guidance for the high-speed vehicles, and hence ensure that the ground vehicle is efficient and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ground vehicle.    Wind generator (1)    Structure (2)    Blades (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a micro-electric generator equipped inside a housing unit (1) to generate electricity with wind force generated according to movement of a vehicle. A radial shaped rotating blade is equipped inside the housing unit, and a permanent magnet is equipped inside the micro-electric generator. A lamp (3) is connected to a coil, and the micro-electric generator is connected to the radial shaped rotating blade. An inclined plate (2) is equipped in a front side of the housing unit.    USE - Wind power generation light emitting device for use in a vehicle such as motorcycle and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents occurrence of fire by short-circuit due to damage of an exposed wire, and enhances decorative effect of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generation light emitting device.    Housing unit (1)    Inclined plate (2)    Lamp (3)
NOVELTY - A lanthanum ferric oxide based anode material (I) is new. The material is used as anode material of sulfur oxide fuel cell. The sulfur vapor is used as fuel by the battery. The working temperature of cell is 600-900 degrees C. The reaction product of battery is sulfur trioxide, and test open circuit voltage is 0.68-0.72 V.    USE - Lanthanum ferric oxide (LaFeO3) based anode material for sulfur oxide fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lanthanum ferric oxide based anode material of formula La1-xAxFe1-yCoyO3 (I) is new. The material is used as anode material of sulfur oxide fuel cell. The sulfur vapor is used as fuel by the battery. The working temperature of cell is 600-900 degrees C. The reaction product of battery is sulfur trioxide, and test open circuit voltage is 0.68-0.72 V.    A=Sr or Ca;    x=0-0.3; and    y=0-0.3.
NOVELTY - An anode material (I) is new. A battery is prepared from the anode material, yttria-stabilized zirconia (or scandia stabilized zirconia), lanthanum strontium manganate (La0.7Sr0.3MnO3) as sulfur oxide fuel cell, electrolyte and cathode material. The sulfur vapor is taken as fuel. The working temperature of cell is 500-800 degrees C, and voltage is 0.70-7.74 V.    USE - Anode material (I) for battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anode material of formula Y1-xAxCr1-yB'yO3 (I) is new. A battery is prepared from the anode material, yttria-stabilized zirconia (or scandia stabilized zirconia), lanthanum strontium manganate (La0.7Sr0.3MnO3) as sulfur oxide fuel cell, electrolyte and cathode material. The sulfur vapor is taken as fuel. The working temperature of cell is 500-800 degrees C, and voltage is 0.70-7.74 V.    A=Sr or Ca;    x=0-0.3;    B'=Fe or Co; and    y=0-0.3.
NOVELTY - The hybrid power generator includes a vehicle wheel rim, a non-elastic tire and an energy storage unit, where the non-elastic tire is equipped with the vehicle wheel rim.    USE - Hybrid power generator for recovering energy.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid power generator includes a vehicle wheel rim, a non-elastic tire and an energy storage unit, where the non-elastic tire is equipped with the vehicle wheel rim, and thus enables to recover energy in an eco-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an asbestos (5) filled between an inner wall of a vacuum pipe (3) and an outer wall of a heating part (18) of a stirling engine (6). The pipe is sheathed at a heating part. A cooling part (16) of the stirling engine is stretched into a cooling water tank (15). A power output shaft (14) of the stirling engine is rotatably connected with a transmission mechanism (13). The transmission mechanism is connected with a transmission shaft (12) of a vehicle (11) to construct a solar drive vehicle traveling power mechanism. A convex lens (1) is arranged at the heating part.    USE - Hybrid solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle uses the convex lens to focus the solar energy, and heats the heating part of the stirling engine, and the heating part of the stirling engine is sheathed with the vacuum pipe with a cylindrical face being a mirror face and end face being transparent, and the asbestos layer for insulating is arranged between the inner wall of the vacuum pipe and the heating part, so that vehicle improves energy converting efficiency than photovoltaic generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid solar electric vehicle.    Convex lens (1)    Vacuum pipe (3)    Asbestos (5)    Stirling engine (6)    Vehicle (11)    Transmission shaft (12)    Transmission mechanism (13)    Power output shaft (14)    Cooling water tank (15)    Cooling part (16)    Heating part (18)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube-based electric device has a conductive substrate, a conductive carbon nanotube provided on the substrate, and a carbon-based conductive bonding layer provided between substrate and nanotube to form an electrical contact.    USE - Carbon nanotube-based electric component used in fuel cell, lithium ion battery, biosensor, field emission device and supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube-based electric component has excellent electrical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon nanotube-based electric component.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a heat engine (2) and an electric motor (21) supplied with electric energy by a rechargeable or non-rechargeable high-voltage battery (5). The heat engine comprises an exhaust line (3) for evacuation of exhaust gas generated by the heat engine, and a securing system (12) to avoid risks of fire or explosion of the battery. The securing system comprises a gas bypass line (12.1) connected to the exhaust line for sampling a part of gas from the exhaust line and injecting the sampled gas on the battery in case of detection of anomalies in the battery.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas bypass line of the securing system is connected to the exhaust line for injecting the sampled exhaust gas on the battery in case of detection of anomalies in the battery, thus avoiding the risk of hazard or explosion of the battery, without requiring additional components, and hence ensuring better safety, without storing pressurized gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for securing a power supply battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle comprising a securing system.    Vehicle (1)    Heat engine (2)    Exhaust line (3)    Rechargeable or non-rechargeable high-voltage battery (5)    Securing system (12)    Gas bypass line (12.1)    Electric motor (21)
NOVELTY - The vehicles electric power system has a drive control of a second direct current to direct current converter (25) is performed so that the voltage of the high voltage side wiring turns into a first voltage that is higher than a rated voltage of a battery (26) if the control circuit is decelerated and the speed of an engine (1) falls to predetermined rotation speed. The direct current to direct current converter supplies electricity to a field winding (14) of a generator (17) and the field winding of the rotary machine while maintaining the supply of electricity during reacceleration.    USE - Electric power system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of electric double layer capacitor and suppresses response delay so as to realize feeling of acceleration since the direct current to direct current converter supplies electricity to the field winding of the generator and the field winding of the rotary machine while maintaining the supply of electricity during reacceleration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicles electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Engine (1)    Field winding (14)    Generator (17)    Second direct current to direct current converter (25)    Battery (26)
NOVELTY - The unit (50) has a power transmission path formed between an electric motor (22) and a rear-wheel (26). The power transmission path is connected to the electric motor until transmission torque reaching torque-limiter value set to below maximum output torque of the electric motor. A torque-limiter apparatus (56) is provided with clutch function to interrupt the power transmission path when torque-limiter value is attained. A flywheel (68) is connected with the electric motor, so that power transmission is possible.    USE - Motor drive unit for a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit can reduce useless heat-generation of the electric motor even if running-resistance torque exceeds generation of the torque of the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a motor drive unit provided in a rear transaxle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric motor (22)    Rear-wheel (26)    Motor drive unit (50)    Torque-limiter apparatus (56)    Flywheel (68)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has an electric current-voltage characteristic derivation part deriving electric current-voltage characteristic showing relationship between an output current of a fuel cell (60) and an output voltage based on a catalyst oxide layer rate. A load requirement acquisition part acquires required load with respect to the fuel cell. A control part (48) sets a driving point in the fuel cell for generating electric power corresponding to required load. The control part controls the fuel cell to drive an electric vehicle (10).    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a driving power supply of a moving body (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used for a fixed-type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that the electric current-voltage characteristic are derived based on the obtained catalyst oxide layer rate, and the driving point of the fuel cell, so that the driving point of the fuel cell can be set using the electric current-voltage characteristic, and precision of catalyst oxide layer rate derivation can be raised, thus improving precision of the operation to which desired electric power is output from the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle with a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric vehicle (10)    Power source system (15)    Fuel cell system (20)    Control part (48)    Fuel cell (60)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode lead board (22) and a negative electrode lead board (23) that are connected to a current collector foil (31). Elastic members (50) are fixed to an electrical storage element (30) that is provided with a battery case (10) between the lead boards and a battery case wall. A pole is arranged between the lead boards and the battery case. A heat-deformation member (40) is changed with predetermined temperature, and space of the heat-deformation member carrying out heat deformation to move circumference of the heat-deformation member.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for a motor vehicle driving power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is provided with an electric current breaker structure to electrically cut away the electrical storage element from another electrical storage element during malfunction such as a short circuit, so that the battery is easily suppressing heat generation. The electrical storage elements are parallelly connected so as to improve the packing density, and a compact safety mechanism can cut away an electrical storage element, so that the problem of the mechanism is reliably or quickly calculated. The battery increases the resistance by reliability connection in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective and front views of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Positive electrode lead board (22)    Negative electrode lead board (23)    Electrical storage element (30)    Current collector foil (31)    Heat-deformation member (40)    Elastic members (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has two current collection boards (9, 10) positioned so that two ends of an electric power generation element (7) are pinched. An insulation part (8) is formed by insulation members (8a-8e) i.e. sealing member, positioned to an outer peripheral part. The insulation part includes a part whose thickness is more than a space of the current collection boards. The insulation members are positioned between collectors. A positive electrode is provided in a surface of the collectors.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery for motor drive of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prevents battery capacity deterioration at time of transforming the bipolar secondary battery by external force, suppresses flow of electric current, even if the current collection boards are contacted with each other, and increases contact resistance of the electric power generation element and the current collection board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar secondary battery.    Electric power generation element (7)    Insulation part (8)    Insulation members (8a-8e)    Current collection boards (9, 10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a safety valve (3) positioned on a central line of a lid (7) between terminals of a pair of positive electrodes and a pair of negative electrodes, where distance from the central line to diameter of outermost part of the valve is b. Another distance from the central line of the lid to an edge part at a side of the valve in an electricity supply component is a. A projection area (8) from an opening part to the lid surface and another projection area (9) from an electricity supply component to the lid surface are not overlapped with each other while operating the valve.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a moving body e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), forklift lorry and shovel car. Can also be used for electric power storage of uninterruptible power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is arranged such that gas is discharged from the battery safely when the valve is operated such that the battery can be provided with high capacitance while improving safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Safety valve (3)    Lid (7)    Projection areas (8, 9)    Main-body part (10)    Terminal base part (11)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a temperature sensor (42) for detecting temperature of a fuel cell (11). A control part (45) is provided with a low-temperature judging unit (71) for determining whether the temperature detected by the sensor is lower than predetermined temperature or not. A voltage threshold-value change unit (72) sets a charging starting-voltage threshold-value higher than normal charging starting-voltage threshold-value to start charging of an electrical storage apparatus i.e. 12 volt battery (60), when the detected temperature is more than the predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for an air conditioner and a navigation system of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can set the charging starting-voltage threshold-value higher than usual time charging starting-voltage threshold-value at the time of low temperature, so that charging can be started before the voltage of the electrical storage apparatus reduced excessively, thus protecting voltage of the electrical storage apparatus in reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a relationship between a fuel cell and a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Temperature sensor (42)    Control part (45)    12 volt battery (60)    Low-temperature judging unit (71)    Voltage threshold-value change unit (72)
NOVELTY - The method involves carrying out sinter bonding of an electrolyte precursor layer by sinter-bonding process at temperature higher than sintering temperature of a ceramic solid electrolyte (1). Sintering temperature of another ceramic solid electrolyte is lower than sintering temperature of a third ceramic solid electrolyte (2). The sintering temperatures of the ceramic solid electrolytes are measured by observing volume change at time of heating up the ceramic solid electrolytes.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrolyte and an electrode laminated body for all-solid-state battery (claimed) that is utilized in an electronic device and a motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables suppressing generation of peeling of an interlayer, crack of a layer, and easily manufacturing electrolyte and an electrode laminated body that has excellent bondability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation illustrating a method for manufacturing an electrolyte and an electrode laminated body.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Ceramic solid electrolytes (1, 2)    Layers (100, 100', 200, 200')
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a motor (104) e.g. alternating current motor, asynchronously driven by an electrical energy of a generator (102) to generate a rotation force. A load (105) is driven directly or by a drive. Ratio between input speed of the generator and asynchronous output speed of the motor encloses direct compensation of voltage, current, speed and rotational torque. An electronic control device, which is arranged between current output of the generator and current input of the motor, controls emitted energy of the generator and/or inputted energy of the motor to control speed of the motor.    USE - Muscle power operated asynchronous electrical bicycle e.g. electrical bicycle and stationary bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control device, which is arranged between current output of the generator and current input of the motor, controls emitted energy of the generator and/or inputted energy of the motor to control speed of the motor, thus avoiding a need for current from an external power source or a loading/unloading device to drive the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a Muscle power operated asynchronous electrical bicycle with wire transmission.    Muscle power operated input device (101)    Generator (102)    Motor (104)    Load (105)
NOVELTY - The industrial truck (1) has a locking unit that has a locking plate with a plug-in cross section and a guide groove that is arranged in a vehicle frame (2). The locking plate is inserted in the guide groove with the plug-in cross section. A locking position of the locking unit is formed for protecting an energy supply unit in a lateral direction in locking plate that is inserted in the guide groove.    USE - Industrial truck, particularly electrically powered industrial truck.    ADVANTAGE - The industrial truck has a locking unit that has a locking plate with a plug-in cross section and a guide groove that is arranged in a vehicle frame, and thus ensures simple structure and cost-effective assembly of the industrial truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an industrial truck.    Industrial truck (1)    Vehicle frame (2)    Counterweight (3)    Vehicle body (5)    Receiving space (6)
NOVELTY - The helmet (10) has a battery powered backlight device comprising a luminous element (20) and a battery (30) in an envelope. The battery is separated from the luminous element for supplying power to the backlight device. The luminous element is attached outside of headspace of the helmet. The battery is connected with the luminous element by a flexible cable (60), so that the battery is located at distance from the helmet or located within the headspace of the helmet. The luminous element is adhesively attached on the helmet.    USE - Ski helmet e.g. protective helmet such as retrofit commercial helmet, for use by skier i.e. darkness skier, in winter sport and bicycle rider in a traffic during bad weather e.g. snow and mist.    ADVANTAGE - The helmet improves battery run time, which decreases due to environmental influences, thus preventing drop of electrical power after short period usage of the battery, facilitating the helmet with light through ski helmet integrated lights for darkness skier during bad weather in an easier and inexpensive manner, and hence increasing safety of helmet carriers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a protective helmet with a battery powered backlight device.    Ski helmet (10)    Luminous element (20)    Battery (30)    Flexible cable (60)
NOVELTY - The electrodes (E1, E3, E4, E6, E16, E21) have a metal sheet i.e. perforated plate, made of electrical conductive metal e.g. copper, titanium or aluminum, and provided with a thin electrical conductive carbon layer i.e. graphite layer (C). The graphite layer is produced by sputtering or plasma physical vapor deposition (PVD), so that multi layer amorphous carbon is formed in a cross link manner. The carbon layer consists of out cross-linked graphite- and diamond- structures, where thickness of the carbon layer 0.3 to 0.6 micro meter.    USE - Electrodes for electrolytic processing of a cell of an electrical battery i.e. redox battery, and an accumulator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes and the redox battery are desinged in a highe current density, high electrical efficiency, reduced pumping losses and compact and simple design manner. The metal sheet made of electrical conductive metal and provided with the thin electrical conductive carbon layer, thus ensuring better electric protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a redox battery including an insulation cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top partial sectional perspective view of a redox battery.    Electrolyte circuit points (A1-A4)    Graphite layer (C)    Diaphragm (D1)    Electrodes (E1, E3, E4, E6, E16, E21)    Insulation cover (JD)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an energy storage (S1) e.g. lead-acid battery, a voltage generator (G) and an electrical consumer (B) coupled or linked with one another in a subassembly. The subassembly is coupled over a direct current (DC) static converter with another energy storage (S2). A control device (SG) is attached to the static converter for determining a voltage provided by the static converter. The control device defines the voltage on a side of the subassembly in a predetermined situation based on a current value measured by a measuring unit (A).    USE - Arrangement for providing an operating voltage for an electrical consumer of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The control device defines the voltage on the side of the subassembly in the predetermined situation based on the current value measured by the measuring unit, thus allowing charging process of the energy storages without impairments and excessive aging of the energy storages, and hence achieving reliable conservation of the energy storages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing an operating voltage for an electrical consumer of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an arrangement for providing an operating voltage for an electrical consumer of a motor car.    Measuring unit (A)    Electrical consumer (B)    Voltage generator (G)    Energy storages (S1, S2)    Control device (SG)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has two electrical conductors (2, 4) that are arranged at a distance by an electrically conductive intermediate layer (3). The intermediate layer is electrically insulated in a dry state, and is electrically conductive in a moistened state. The conductors are formed in a planar structure, and the intermediate layer is arranged between the electrical conductors for selectively flowing permeable liquid (5). The intermediate layer is designed as absorbent non-woven fabric. An electronic unit (6) is provided between the conductors for acquisition of electric conductivity.    USE - Device for detecting leakages in an electrochemical system e.g. battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for storage of driving power in a partially electrically driven car (all claimed), electrical car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical conductors are formed in the planar structure, and the intermediate layer is arranged between the conductors in the dry state so that leakage can be detected when the liquid reaches the region of the intermediate layer, thus achieving a simple, inexpensive and space saving structure, and hence preventing damage of the electrochemical system by switching off or by bringing the system into a fail-safe state. The intermediate layer is designed as the absorbent non-woven fabric so that majority of the leakage liquid is absorbed so as to avoid sloshing or squirting of the liquid and to reduce possibility of short circuit in electronic components due to wetting function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a leakage detection device.    Leakage detection device (1)    Electrical conductors (2, 4)    Electrically conductive intermediate layer (3)    Permeable liquid (5)    Electronic unit (6)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell inner space enclosed with a housing (2), and an electrochemical active electrode film unit (3) arranged in the cell inner space. The housing comprises recesses for transmitting moderate temperature medium i.e. air. The housing is formed on a frame (2.1) and two housing side walls. The recesses are formed in the frame. The frame comprises a circulating edge bar, and an upper recess (4) and a lower recess (5) are fixed at opposed sides of the cell. The frame and the housing side walls are formed with holes (7) for inserting a tensioning unit i.e. tie rod.    USE - Single cell i.e. flat cell, for a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a car and a fuel cell car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell inner space is enclosed with the housing, and the electrochemical active electrode film unit is arranged in the cell inner space, and the housing comprises recesses for transmitting the moderate temperature medium, thus enabling very efficient transfer of heat. The separate cooling plate is not coupled with the cell, and the cell utilizes less number of parts, thus reducing the building space requirement of the battery, manufacturing cost and production time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising spacing elements arranged between single cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a single cell.    Single cell (1)    Housing (2)    Frame (2.1)    Electrochemical active electrode film unit (3)    Upper recess (4)    Lower recess (5)    Holes (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has flat cells (1) connected with each other in serial and/or parallel and including an electro chemical active electrode film unit (2) that is surrounded at frames (3). The frames are arranged between housing side walls (4, 5). A spacing element (6) forms a projection on the housing side walls that are formed as pole contacts of the cells. The spacing element is formed as a tab-like extension of the housing side walls. The tab-like extension is folded around 180 degrees and formed on an outer side of the housing side walls.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for a hybrid drive car and a fuel cell car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spacing element forms the projection on the housing side walls and formed as tab-like extension of the housing side walls that are formed as pole contacts of the cells, thus simplifying positioning of the spacing element without need of the separate component, and producing the battery in an inexpensive- and compact manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cell of a battery.    Cells (1)    Electro chemical active electrode film unit (2)    Frames (3)    Housing side walls (4, 5)    Spacing element (6)    Bore hole (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has battery single cells (2) i.e. coffee bag type cells, clamped between two plates (4) to form a stack (3) using clamping devices (5). The clamping devices are designed as tie rods, and comprise an elastic spring element (7) in stacking direction. The spring and an element of the clamping device adjust bias. One of the plates is firmly connected with the battery housing and the other plate is movably mounted opposite to the housing. The single cells are formed by utilizing lithium ion process.    USE - Battery i.e. heavy-duty battery, for storing traction energy in an electrical propelled car and fuel cell car. Can also be used for a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The clamping devices are designed as tie rods, and comprise the elastic spring element in stacking direction, thus lengthening the stack at the battery single cells without exceeding defined pressure on the battery single cells, and hence avoiding damage of the battery single cells while providing the battery in a simple, inexpensive and efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery single cells (2)    Stack (3)    Plates (4)    Clamping devices (5)    Spring element (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has a cell assembly (7) formed of cells (1) parallelly and/or serially interconnected with one another and strutted with one another by a tensioning arrangement (6). A cell inner pressure-steered electric circuit separating device (8) is arranged at the cell assembly and mechanically coupled with the cells. The tensioning arrangement is elastically formed with the separating device. An electric circuit is separable by the separating device, where the battery is integrated in the electric circuit.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for a car e.g. fuel cell car and car with hybrid drive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric circuit is separable by the cell inner pressure-steered electric circuit separating device, where the battery is integrated in the electric circuit, thus avoiding fire or explosion of the battery in a reliable manner and ensuring safe and permanent operation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery and an opened fuse element.    Cells (1)    Battery (2)    Tensioning arrangement (6)    Cell assembly (7)    Cell inner pressure-steered electric circuit separating device (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has multiple individual cells (3) electrically connected with each other in a parallel and/or series manner. A force measuring device (2) e.g. load cell and strain gauge, is integrally and centrally arranged at a front end of the assembly. The force measuring unit is arranged between a pole plate (4.2) and a push plate (12). A recess is formed in the push plate, and a portion of the force measuring unit is arranged in the recess. The force measuring unit is electrically connected with an electronics evaluation unit that is integrated into battery electronics.    USE - Cell assembly for a high volt battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The individual cells are electrically connected with each other in a parallel and/or series manner, and the force measuring device is integrally and centrally arranged at the front end of the assembly, so that the battery can be disconnected from consumers and/or the loading electronics if increased cell inner pressure is detected, thus avoiding fire or explosion of the battery in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top perspective view of a cell assembly with a force measuring unit centrally arranged at a front side.    Cell assembly (1)    Force measuring device (2)    Individual cells (3)    Pole plate (4.2)    Push plate (12)
NOVELTY - The cell has electrode films with different polarities disconnected from each other by a separator film in an insulating manner. A boundary area of the respective electrode film forms a current arrestor tab. The current arrestor tabs with equal polarity is connected to an electrical conducting pole. The boundary area of the respective electrode film forms holding lugs on a free end of the electrode stack. The holding lugs of same positive polarity, strength and substance are connected with one another.    USE - Single cell i.e. frame flat cell, for a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized in a car e.g. hybrid car and fuel cell car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell provides the holding lugs of same positive polarity, strength and substance to be connected with one another, thus increasing safety against outer mechanical action and electrical overload, and hence avoiding slipping out of the separator film of the electrode stack. The cell prevents damage or destruction caused by electrical short circuits between the electrode films of different polarity. The current arrestor tabs are welded with each another in an electrical conducting manner, thus minimizing electrical transition resistance between the electrode films. The cell ensures that an electrode stack is arranged at the boundary area in order to facilitate safe handling of the single cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an accumulator comprising a heat guide plate at side wall elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single cell.    Single cell (1)    Housing side wall (1.1)    Electrical isolating frame (1.3)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has battery cells (2) realized in a bipolar surface structure, stacked to a cell stack (5) and tensioned by a tensioning unit. An electrical terminal is formed between the cells in the cell stack at a position. The terminal comprises electrically conducting sub components e.g. pole plates, which are separated from each other by an electrical insulating element. The cells are electrically contact with each other, and electrical conductive connection between the cells takes place by a contact of the cells with end plates (6, 7).    USE - Battery e.g. high capacity battery such as lithium ion battery (claimed) for hybridized or partially hybridized drive trains in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal comprises electrically conducting sub components e.g. pole plates, which are separated from each other by the electrical insulating element, and the cells are electrically contact with each other, thus achieving high volt-voltage-tapping at any position of the battery without considerable supplementary expenditure at installation space and components of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery in a brace condition.    Battery (1)    Battery cells (2)    Cell stack (5)    End plates (6, 7)    Electrical connectors (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating an electrical heating device by a fuel cell during start of an electrical power generation system (4). A battery (6) e.g. lithium-ion battery, is indirectly heated by the heating device. The heating device is used for receiving non-storable electrical energy accumulated when braking a car (1) in a normal operation of the power generation system. The heating device is switched based on an operating condition of the power generation system in a cooling circuit of the fuel cell or a cooling circuit of the battery.    USE - Method for operating an electrical power generation system in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical heating device is used for receiving the non-storable electrical energy accumulated when braking the car in the normal operation of the power generation system, thus ensuring optimum operation of the electrical power generation system and allowing quick start of the power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a car with an electrical power generation system.    Car (1)    Electric motor (2)    Wheels (3)    Electrical power generation system (4)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a battery housing (2) partially made of metal, and a cell stack (3) formed from multiple flatly designed individual battery cells (4) i.e. bipolar frame flat cells. The individual cells are clamped to the cell stack via tensioning arrangements i.e. tension rods (7). The tensioning arrangements are arranged inside or outside the cell stack. The tensioning arrangements fix the cell stack at a part of the housing and are electrically insulated opposite to the cell stack. The cell stack is supported opposite to the housing by a support frame.    USE - Battery for storing and releasing large amounts of traction energy in a hybrid car, a mild hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The tensioning arrangements fix the cell stack at the part of the housing and are electrically insulated opposite to the cell stack, so that simple and compact construction of the battery and efficient and simple tensioning of the individual cells at the cell stack are realized, thus reducing number of required building elements, construction volumes and weight of the battery, and hence saving manufacturing and assembling cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery housing (2)    Cell stack (3)    Flatly designed individual battery cells (4)    Tension rods (7)
NOVELTY - The car (1) has a battery (4) formed from multiple serially and electrically interconnected cell packs. Each cell pack is formed from multiple cell groups that are electrically and serially interconnected with each other. Each cell group is formed from multiple individual cells e.g. lithium ion individual cells, that are arranged in parallel and electrically interconnected with each other. The battery is arranged in an underbody lining (5) of the car, where the underbody lining is made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic. A hydrogen tank is arranged in an engine compartment.    USE - Car e.g. fuel cell car, electric car and hybrid car. Can also be used for a small car and a large car.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the cell packs, the cell groups and the individual cells enables the battery to be optimally adapted to an existing space in the underbody lining of the car, so that length and width of an underbody of the car are fully utilized for housing the battery. The car obtains current, power and sufficient voltage for operating an electric drive motor that is arranged in a combustion engine through electrical wiring of the battery. The arrangement of the battery in the underbody lining of the car lowers a center of gravity of the car. The underbody lining protects the underbody of the car from water and rocks and enhances aerodynamics of the car. The hydrogen tank is arranged partly in the engine compartment, thus saving space in an interior of the car. The electric drive motor is arranged in the combustion engine, so that additional space is not required for housing the electric drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a car.    Car (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Electric drive motor (3)    Battery (4)    Underbody lining (5)
NOVELTY - The storage (10) has multiple cells (11) e.g. lithium-ion battery cells, arranged in parallel, where each cell is surrounded by a silicon material (12) with boron nitride. A graphite material (13) is arranged between the cells that form a cell array. Heat exchange ribs (14) are made of metallic material and positioned at edges of the cell array. The former material comprises high thermal capacity, in which the cell receives, and delivers heat for uniform temperature distribution at surface area of the cell.    USE - Energy storage for use with a hybrid drive and an electric drive of a motor car for charging and discharging electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite material is arranged between the cells that form the cell array, and the heat exchange ribs are positioned at edges of the cell array, thus avoiding over heating of the cells, and hence ensuring effective temperature controlling and operating of the cells, and maintaining optimal performance and lifetime-optimal temperature range of the energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an energy storage.    Energy storage (10)    Cells (11)    Silicon material (12)    Graphite material (13)    Heat exchange ribs (14)
NOVELTY - The cell composite has a set of serial and/or parallel electrically interconnected single cells (1) e.g. flat cells, and a double walled separator arranged between the cells such that a flow throughable cavity of cooling medium is formed between the cells. A bar is arranged between side walls of the double walled separator. The single cells are arranged one behind the other and in parallel, and partition walls are arranged between cell groups. The walls are made of material, which is fire resistant, heat resistant and/or resistant to acids and/or bases.    USE - Cell composite for use in a battery for a car e.g. hybrid, fuel cell or electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The double walled separator is arranged between the cells such that the flow throughable cavity of cooling medium is formed between the cells, thus enabling flow of cooling medium between the single cells, and hence removing waste heat of the single cells. The single cells are designed as flat cells, thus producing a battery with a compact structure and high energy density, and hence enabling cooling of the single cells in a simple manner while saving installation space in a car and optimizing service life of the single cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of serial and/or parallel electrically interconnected single cells.    Serial and/or parallel electrically interconnected single cells (1)    Flexible cell housing (2)    Cell pole (3)
NOVELTY - The group has two cell poles (Z1, Z2) formed at a cell head (1.1) and a cell bottom (1.2) of a rod-shaped single cells (1) i.e. lithium ion single cells, respectively. The cells are formed as separated and enclosed energy storage modules that are electrically connected in parallel to each other, where longitudinal axes of the modules are aligned parallel to each other. The cells are surrounded by a composite sheathing, and two pole plates are made of conductive material, where one of the plates is located at a bottom part of the cells and stays in electrical contact with one of the cell poles.    USE - Cell group i.e. rechargeable battery pack, for use in a battery to provide electrical power to an electric drive motor of a hybrid car and a fuel cell car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The single cells are arranged such that a honeycomb-shaped structure is formed, thus ensuring optimum packing density in the single cells while producing the cell group in an inexpensive manner. The honeycomb-shaped structure enables uniform charging and discharging of the single cells, thus increasing service life of the single cells and the cell group.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cell group i.e. rechargeable battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single cell.    Cell poles (Z1, Z2)    Rod-shaped single cells (1)    Cell head (1.1)    Cell bottom (1.2)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has single cells (2) electrically interconnected by pressing together of battery terminals (7) and/or electrical interconnection components between the battery terminals. An electronic unit (5) is in electric contact with the cells. The electric contact is formed by contact elements in the electronic unit, where the contact elements are form-fittingly pressed on the battery terminals, parts of the battery terminals and/or the electrical interconnection components connecting the battery terminals.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, for storing and providing driving power in a transport unit e.g. partial electrical propelled car and trackless land vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric contact is formed by contact elements in the electronic unit, where the contact elements are form-fittingly pressed on the battery terminals, the parts of the battery terminals and/or the electrical interconnection components connecting the battery terminals, thus enabling simple construction of the battery and allowing easy mounting and demounting of the battery. The battery can be manufactured in a compact and cost-effective manner while avoiding usage of plug connections and duct elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Single cells (2)    Cooling device (3)    Electronic unit (5)    Battery terminals (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cooling plate (3) arranged in a battery housing for controlling temperature of the battery. The cooling plate is arranged in a channel structure that is provided in the battery housing in order to allow a heat conducting medium to flow through the channel structure. Multiple single cells (2) i.e. lithium ion cells, are parallel and/or serial interconnected with each other and connected with the cooling plate in a heat conductive manner. The cooling plate is provided with groove-shaped molds, and a cooling pipe (4) is held in the molds in a force and/or form fit manner.    USE - Vehicle battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-metal hydride battery, for a motor car e.g. hybrid car and fuel cell car (all claimed) for transporting passengers.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling plate is arranged in the battery housing for controlling temperature of the battery and the cooling plate can be manufactured in a simple manner, thus enhancing a function of the battery in a simple manner. The battery ensures that an accumulator housing is sealed, thus preventing foreign matter from entering into the accumulator housing, and hence increasing reliability of the accumulator housing. The cooling pipe is inexpensive and simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cooling plate of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a vehicle battery.    Vehicle battery (1)    Single cells (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Cooling pipe (4)    Cooling passage terminal (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple storage cells (2) that are electrically heated, and a heating wire (6) arranged on a housing i.e. beaker (8), of the cells and electrically insulated against the cells. The wire is insulated against a sleeve (10) e.g. heat shrink sleeve, surrounding the wire and the housing. The housing is made of electrical conductive material and insulated against the wire by inner sleeve (9), where the cells are produced by lithium ion technology and the wire is wrapped around the cells.    USE - Battery e.g. high capacity battery such as lithium ion battery, for use as a traction energy storage for storing electrical energy in an electrically driven car (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The wire is insulated against the sleeve surrounding the wire and the housing, thus achieving a simple, efficient and reliable structure of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery cell.    Storage cells (2)    Heating wire (6)    Beaker (8)    Inner sleeve (9)    Sleeve (10)
NOVELTY - The assembly has multiple single cells (1.1, 1.2) interconnected with each other in parallel and/or serial manner. The single cells comprise a housing that is formed with two cladding metal sheets (1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2). Electrical isolating housing frames (1.1.3, 1.2.3) are arranged between the metal sheets. The single cells insert into an axial direction based on a clamping element. The adjacent single cells are provided with alignment elements (5) that are fixed corresponding to a surface area-side. The alignment elements are formed in a corner region of the frame and/or the metal sheets.    USE - Cell assembly for a battery for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly avoids the occurrence of mechanical loads such as oscillation stress and/or collision, thus ensuring compact structure of the assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alignment elements are formed as a tappet (5.1), a recess (5.2) or an embossing part (5.3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top perspective view of single cells spaced to each other with alignment elements formed at a housing frame.    Single cells (1. 1, 1.2)    Cladding metal sheets (1.1.1, 1.2.1, 1.2.2)    Electrical isolating housing frames (1.1.3, 1.2.3)    Alignment elements (5)    Tappet (5.1)    Recess (5.2)    Embossing part (5.3)
NOVELTY - The battery has a cell stack comprising individual battery cells (2) i.e. bipolar frame flat cells. Each individual battery cell comprises an electrical isolating frame (3) that is formed between two metal sheets (4, 5) locked in stacking direction. The sheets comprise deformed regions (4a, 4b, 5a), which are connected to side edges of the frame. An electrical isolating spacer element (13) is arranged at the frame among the deformed regions of the sheets. The spacer element is formed as a single-piece with the frame.    USE - Battery e.g. heavy-duty battery such as lithium-ion high-voltage battery, used in a motor car e.g. hybrid power train car, mild hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical isolating spacer element is arranged at the frame among the deformed regions of the metal sheets, so that the metal sheets and the individual battery cells are retained and assembled reliably without short circuit and/or damage due to mechanical loads, thus achieving fast and simple assembling of the metal sheets on the frames, and hence reducing assembling difficulty.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an individual battery cell.    Individual battery cells (2)    Electrical isolating frame (3)    Metal sheets (4, 5)    Deformed regions (4a, 4b, 5a)    Electrical isolating spacer element (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat exchanger (5) for refrigeration of cooling medium i.e. transformer oil, where the cooling medium is formed as a non-electrically conductive liquid and fed into a housing (3) in a circuit by a conveyor (4) i.e. circulating pump. Reversibly deformable pressure equalization elements (7) e.g. gas filled hoses and blisters, are arranged in the housing and formed impermeable to the cooling medium. A relief valve (8) with over pressure is provided in an installation position of the housing towards gravitational force in an upper area of the housing.    USE - Device for refrigeration of an electrical energy storage device such as heavy-duty battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, in an electrical car and a partial electrically propelled car i.e. hybrid car. Can also be used for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling medium i.e. transformer oil, is fed into the housing in the circuit by the conveyor, so that all components within the housing of the electrical energy store device are kept at moderate temperature by homogeneous circulation of the cooling medium, thus increasing service life of the components of the electrical energy store device. The cooling medium is formed as the non-electrically conductive liquid, so that requirement of additional insulation layers is avoided, thus ensuring a simple and compact structure to the refrigeration device. The pressure equalization elements are arranged in the housing, thus avoiding excessive pressure development in the housing in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical energy storage device.    Housing (3)    Conveyor (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Reversibly deformable pressure equalization elements (7)    Relief valve (8)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cell stack (3) formed from multiple flat individual cells (4) and a battery housing (2). The individual cells are braced to the cell stack through tensioning arrangements. The tensioning arrangements e.g. clamping screw (19) or tie rod, brace the cell stack between two portions of the battery housing. The battery housing is made of metal. Elastic elements are provided in a region of the tensioning arrangements and/or the cell stack, where the individual cells are formed using lithium-ion technology. The tensioning arrangements comprise one or more instep cushions.    USE - Battery for storing and supplying electrical power for driving a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and commercial vehicle. Can also be used for storing and supplying electrical power for driving a hybrid car, a mild hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The tensioning arrangements brace the cell stack between the two portions of the battery housing, so that a part of the battery housing is utilized as elements of the tensioning arrangements, and the individual cells are safely and reliably connected with each other without applying high forces, thus avoiding the need for tie rods with complex structure for connecting the individual cells with each other, and hence realizing simple, compact and lightweight structure of the battery and reducing material and assembly cost. The battery increases volume of electrochemical active material and increases storage density of the battery by utilizing the part of the battery housing as the elements of the tensioning arrangements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery housing (2)    Cell stack (3)    Flat individual cells (4)    Clamping screw (19)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a box-shaped housing (2) accommodating a vehicle battery (7). A spacer (6) e.g. bar, is arranged on a base part (3) of the housing. The battery is arranged at a distance from respective inner surfaces (9) of the base part, a side panel (5) and an upper part (4) of the housing, where the inner surfaces are formed from a material having predetermined small emissivity e.g. metallic or reflecting material. An insulation material or a phase change material is arranged an interstice between an outer surface (10) of the housing and a foil-laminated inner surface of another housing.    USE - Device for thermal insulation of a battery e.g. starting battery or traction battery such as lead acid battery and lithium ion battery, utilized in an engine component of a motor car, an electrical car and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The inner surfaces of the base part, the side panel and the upper part are formed from the material with the predetermined small emissivity, thus enhancing thermal insulation of the battery against thermal radiation of the housing during a condition phase according to operation of the car or during an idling phase at high ambient temperatures. The device achieves thermal insulation against heat convection and thermal insulation against a thermal conduction while reducing a contacting area between the vehicle battery and the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thermal insulation device with an enlarged representation of a portion of the insulation device.    Thermal insulation device (1)    Box-shaped housing (2)    Base part (3)    Upper part (4)    Side panel (5)    Spacer (6)    Vehicle battery (7)    Inner surfaces (9)    Outer surface (10)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a measuring unit for detecting a physical parameter. A heat guide device (3) receives heat energy from an adjacent electrochemical energy storage device. The guide device comprises a heat source contact region (5) that conducts heat to the adjacent storage device. The guide device comprises heat output regions (6, 6a) that deliver heat energy to process fluid. The measuring unit measures temperature in the contact region. The storage device is preferably pre-tensioned against the contact region. The measuring unit detects a two-dimensional temperature profile.    USE - Heat dissipation device for use in a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery, for supplying energy to a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage device is preferably pre-tensioned against the heat source contact region, thus improving heat conduction between the electrochemical energy storage device and the heat dissipation device in a reliable manner and detection of the physical parameter, and hence increasing service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery comprising two electrochemical energy storage devices    (2) a method for operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a heat dissipation device with a fluid channel and two temperature sensors.    Heat dissipation device (1)    Heat guide device (3)    Heat source contact region (5)    Heat output regions (6, 6a)    Temperature sensors (8, 8a)    Fluid channel (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a framework holding fuel cell units, and two supports (22) limiting a fuel cell receiving area. The supports are attached at an air stream channel, which stands in connection with the fuel cell receiving area via multiple air circulation openings (22.11). The air stream channel is limited by an air circulation unit (20), which has a shroud (21) that is connected with the supports. The air circulation unit is connected with the framework in an indirect and direct manner. Filter units are arranged within the openings and comprise a holder, which is designed in form of a frame.    USE - Power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The air stream channel is limited by the air circulation unit, which is connected with the framework in an indirect and direct manner and comprises the shroud that is connected with the supports, thus supplying and/or discharging air into or from the fuel cell units in a reliable and safe manner. The air circulation unit is manufactured in a simple manner and sealed with reduced complexity. The air circulation unit is fixed at the framework in a stable manner and enables proper separation of air circulation paths. The filter elements prevent entry of contamination into the fuel cell units. The filter elements are maintained in a simple manner via the openings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of supports and shroud of the air circulation unit.    Air circulation unit (20)    Shroud (21)    Supports (22)    Boundary wall (22.10)    Air circulation openings (22.11)
NOVELTY - The system has a cabinet (71) holding fuel cell units in a fuel cell receiving area. A supplying air stream channel and an exhausting air stream channel are attached on opposite vertical sides of the cabinet, where air is supplied to the fuel cell receiving area via the supplying air stream channel and air-mixture is exhausted from the area via the exhausting air stream channel. An air duct (70) is attached at one of vertical sides, where the vertical sides connect both opposite sides of the cabinet. The stream channels are conveyed to the duct and enclosed by an air circulation unit (20).    USE - Power supply system for a ceiling-sided room air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The air duct is attached at one of vertical sides of the cabinet, and the air stream channels are conveyed to the air duct, thus regulating management of the supplying and/or exhausting air stream via the air stream channels, and achieving environment sided supply and/or exhaust of the air in a simple manner. The air circulation units are mounted outside the cabinet and sealed in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a component and the air duct of the power supply system.    Air circulation unit (20)    Air duct (70)    Cabinet (71)    Holder (83)    Covering grid plate (84)
NOVELTY - The device has an active cell region comprising an active layer (3) that is diffused above a semiconductor substrate (1). A well region (4) comprises a ring mold, where the well region is diffused on the active layer above the substrate such that the well region surrounds the active layer and serves as main transition portion of a guard ring structure. An annular recess (5) with a taper side surface is formed in a region at a surface of the well region and along the ring mold, where the recess is upwardly expanded.    USE - Semiconductor device i.e. power semiconductor device, for use as a non-contact switch e.g. diode and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) device, for controlling electrical power in power converter circuit, electrical appliance such as air conditioner, refrigerator and washing machine, high speed train engine, for controlling an inverter and a converter of a hybrid car and for controlling the converters used for photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The annular recess with the taper side surface is formed in the region at the surface of the well region and along the ring mold, where the recess is upwardly expanded, thus reducing the curvature of the well region and the closing region, and hence enhancing the strength of the device in a high breakdown voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a semiconductor device.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Active layer (3)    Well region (4)    Annular recess (5)    Curve portions (11, 12)
NOVELTY - The refrigerant circuit adjusting device (10) has a circuit switching unit which is configured to switch a circuit. A circuit for cooling (C1) is connected to a first circuit form. A first thermostat (34) switches the circuit to first circuit form by switching a flow path when the refrigerant temperature is larger that the first temperature. A second thermostat switches (35) the circuit to second circuit form by switching the flow path when the refrigerant temperature is larger than the second temperature in which the temperature of the refrigerant is higher than first temperature.    USE - Refrigerant circuit adjusting device for vehicles provided with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency by efficiently utilizing waste heat of electric heater and prevents malfunction with respect to switching between first and second switch forms since the second thermostat switches the circuit to second circuit form by switching a flow path when the refrigerant temperature is larger than the second temperature in which the temperature of the refrigerant is higher than first temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the refrigerant circuit adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Refrigerant circuit adjusting device (10)    Fuel gas flow channel (22)    First thermostat (34)    Second thermostat switches (35)    Circuit for cooling (C1)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an air intake system, a fuel system and a cooling system on an internal combustion engine. A brake layout, a power steering, an air conditioning unit and a ventilation layout are equipped with electric motors. An electric traction motor is connected to a drive switch of a gearbox. The traction motor is connected with an energy storage unit. A battery is connected to a power converter and an electrical wiring.    USE - Method for changing an internal combustion engine powered vehicle into an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The unit has a generator installed on a vehicle wind turbine. The generator provides electrical energy to a battery, where the generator and the battery are connected with an electric motor.    USE - Electric vehicle power unit.
NOVELTY - The link has a battery terminal (11) connected to a battery post. The terminal includes a base end part (12A) that is connected with the terminal. A front end part (12B) is arranged with a connecting terminal. A fuse (15) with a soluble part (15A) is dissolved in a bus-bar (12) when electric current is made to pass into a front-end part side from a base end part side. A resin housing enables the link to visually recognize state of the fuse from outside while covering the bus-bar. The battery terminal and the bus-bar are processed with integrally continuous sheet metal.    USE - Battery direct attachment fusible link for use with a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The link avoids a need for fastening operation of a bolt-nut and torque management so as to reduce operation time, so that size reduction of vehicle mounting components can be performed and space saving at the time of vehicle mounting can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a structure of a bus-bar with a battery terminal, which is a main component of a battery direct attachment fusible link.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery terminal (11)    Bus-bar (12)    Base end part of battery terminal (12A)    Front end part of battery terminal (12B)    Fuse (15)    Soluble part (15A)
NOVELTY - The turbine has a funnel-shaped tube (1) protected by a grille with a fine mesh. A gondola is placed at an end of the funnel-shaped tube. A rotor is attached with a set of blades (2) that is provided with the funnel-shaped tube. A rotating shaft is connected to a generator. The rotor converts kinetic energy of air flow in to electricity by circular motion of the shaft. The rotor of a wind turbine gearbox acts as an accelerator (3) at low air flow, or as an air flow inhibitor at high speed.    USE - Wind turbine for use in a car e.g. electric car and hybrid car, a van, a truck and a caravan for producing electricity to charge batteries of a vehicle and a household electrical appliance e.g. light (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The turbine is simple in structure, inexpensive and low maintenance, and avoids the carbon dioxide emissions and reduces petrol diesel consumption in the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows front views of a wind turbine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Funnel-shaped tube (1)    Blades (2)    Accelerator (3)
NOVELTY - The relay has a pair of fixed contact points installed at an inner side portion of a case. A movable position point is installed at the inner side portion of the case and separated from the pair of fixed contact points. A pair of permanent magnets is installed at an outside portion of the fixed contact point. A guide projection part is formed between the case and the pair of permanent magnets. A groove portion is arranged in the guide projection part. The guide projection part is protruded from an inner wall portion of the case.    USE - Direct current (DC) power relay for a high capacity battery that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relay effectively prevents degradation of an insulation performance by misloading of the pair of permanent magnets, so that reliability of the relay can be improved. The relay simplifies a manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a DC power relay.
NOVELTY - The spacer is made of insulating material. The spacer has groove that is formed on the upper side for installing an electrical connection portion. The battery cells connected with the electrical connection portions are formed on the lower side of spacer, such that the spacer is arranged between pack case and battery cells. The length of the spacer is set equal to or greater than that of the battery cells.    USE - Spacer for manufacture of battery pack used in notebook computer, electromobile and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the spacer is simplified. The short circuit of the battery pack can be prevented, as battery cell is provided with electrical connection portion which is installed in the groove of the spacer. Simplified assembling process of the battery pack is achieved with high production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the spacer.
NOVELTY - A generator generates electricity in roof of vehicle through solar panel so that the vehicle is driven at low power by multi-channel chargeable battery with self-charging. A discrete motor and a discrete battery are set up in front wheel left side, fore wheel right side, back wheel left and right sides so that number of rotation of motor and charging voltage of battery becomes smooth. A pulse width modulation (PWM) signal is inputted into four wheel PWM module from a micom portion for driving direct current (DC) motor driver according to driving signal of micom portion.    USE - Automatic constant rate control apparatus of wheel of military car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and power consumption of discrete motor can be reduced and the replacement of battery is facilitated. The balance according to the rated charge voltage of chargeable battery is maintained. The slip difference of rear wheel is removed and the rideability of the vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the automatic constant rate control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electricity supply (100)    Integrated solar panel (200)    Automatic control unit (300)    Multi-channel lithium battery charging module (400)
NOVELTY - The driving gear has a compressive passage pipe (100) that compresses and discharges inhaled air. A fan (200) is rotated based on compressed air discharged from the discharging outlet of the passage pipe. A generator (300) is provided to generate electric energy based on the rotational movement of the fan. A battery package (400) is charged based on electric energy supplied from the generator through an electricity supplying path (440). An inverter (500) is set to convert a direct electrical current from the battery package into an alternating electrical current.    USE - Replaceable electric driving gear for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of the battery can be maximized by recharging the battery using air friction generated in vehicle driving process and weight of the driving gear can be reduced. Hence, overall weight of the vehicle can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for installation method of replaceable electric driving gear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the driving gear.    Passage pipe (100)    Fan (200)    Generator (300)    Battery package (400)    Electricity supplying path (440)    Inverter (500)
NOVELTY - The gallium battery (10) has a negative electrode layer (1) which contains a positive electrode layer (4), a gallium metal, and a gallium alloy as a negative electrode active material. An electrolyte layer (3) is arranged between the positive electrode layer and the negative electrode layer. An electrolyte layer has a polymeric separator which holds the electrolyte. A metal porous body (2) is arranged between the electrolyte layer and the negative electrode layer.    USE - Gallium battery for information technology equipments, e.g. mobile telephone, or electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses capacitance fall of battery, reduces size and weight reduction, and reduces quantity of liquid gallium metal or gallium alloy that remains on the surface of the metal porous body since the electrolyte layer has a polymeric separator which holds the electrolyte while the metal porous body is arranged between the electrolyte layer and the negative electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gallium battery.    Negative electrode layer (1)    Metal porous body (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode layer (4)    Gallium battery (10)
NOVELTY - The dispersion liquid containing proton-conductive polymer is coated on a base material to form the porous film. One intermediate structure is formed by impregnating the catalyst-carrying carbon on pore of porous film. The dispersion liquid is coated and dried on the surface of one intermediate structure. Another intermediate structure is formed such that the density of catalyst-carrying carbon sucked in pore of porous film is high compared with the position near the substrate. The dispersion liquid is impregnated and dried on another intermediate structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) for fixed-type cogeneration system, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas channels, proton conduction paths and three-phase interfaces can be increased without increasing the catalyst layer resistance by forming the porous film and the catalyst-carrying carbon. The catalyst density in the electrode catalyst layer is increased efficiently. Since the gas diffusion and water drain can be accelerated in the gas diffusion layer side, the catalyst in the catalyst layer can be utilized effectively. The provision of the electrode catalyst layer that changed the supporting density of the catalyst in the thickness direction can be attained without performing the complicated process. The fuel cell with favorable power generation efficiency is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the membrane electrode assembly using the electrode catalyst layer.    Electrode catalyst layers (1,5)    Catalyst (4)    Polymer electrode membrane (18)    Membrane electrode assembly (19)
NOVELTY - The battery case has battery cover that is fixed to battery tray. An outer peripheral portion of predetermined region is provided on upper surface of battery cover. A pressure release unit (60) is provided with weak unit (61) whose rigidity is lower than other portion of the battery cover. The predetermined region carries out opening by deformation of weak unit with raise of internal pressure.    USE - Battery case of battery pack mounted in electric vehicle (both claimed) e.g. car (from drawings). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure release unit can discharge the gas outside effectively when gas is emitted within battery case during abnormality of battery. The safety of the vehicle-mounted battery pack is improved and water-tightness of the battery case is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the pressure release unit.    Pressure release unit (60)    Weak unit (61)    Sealing board (63)    Fastening element (70)    Through-hole (81)
NOVELTY - The device has positive electrode sheet (15) that is provided between negative electrode sheets (13,14) by which positive electrode compound material layer (32) is coated on both surfaces of positive electrode collector (31). A metallic lithium foil (24) supplies ion to side of non-coating surface of negative electrode collectors (21,25). The conductive layer (23) is provided between electrode collector and metallic lithium foil to pass the ion from metallic lithium foil, while electrically connecting electrode collector and metallic lithium foil.    USE - Winding-type electrical storage device used for electric vehicle and electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion is uniformly doped with respect to negative electrode from metallic lithium so as to raise the energy density of electrical storage device. The pre dope rate can be suppressed, since the conductive layer is provided between the electrode collector and metallic lithium foil even when metallic lithium foil is provided in electrode collector. The pre dope rate can be adjusted by adjusting the electrical resistance of conductive layer. The pre dope rate time can be shortened since the fall of pre dope rate is suppressed. The manufacturing cost of electrical storage device can be reduced, since the process cost of through hole and coating cost of electrode compound material layer can be reduced by forming through hole in location required for pre dope.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode sheet in electrical storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode sheets (13,14)    Positive electrode sheets (15)    Negative electrode collectors (21,25)    Conductive layer (23)    Metallic lithium foil (25)    Positive electrode collector (31)    Positive electrode compound material layer (32)
NOVELTY - The motor-driven compressor (101) has a compressor main portion (1) which is electrically powered to draw in fluid for compression and to discharge the compressed fluid. A mounting (82) formed on compressor main portion has a mounting hole. A damper (11) made of resin receives the mounting of compressor, and is arranged between the compressor main portion and mounting. A fastener (15) is inserted through the through-hole (11b) of damper and mounting hole of the mounting of compressor, for securing the damper to mounting of vehicle.    USE - Motor-driven compressor mounted on internal combustion engine of vehicle such as fuel cell powered vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damper is prevented from being removed from the mounting hole such that the mounting efficiency of motor-driven compressor to engine can be increased. Since the need for manufacturing the die for molding individually becomes unnecessary, the manufacturing cost of motor-driven compressor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the motor-driven compressor.    Compressor main portion (1)    Damper (11)    Through-hole (11b)    Fastener (15)    Mounting (82)    Motor-driven compressor (101)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has several secondary battery cells (14) each having a measureable temperature and spaced apart from each other to define a cooling channel (22) between battery cells. A housing (26) includes a spline-shaped surface for defining an inlet channel (24) arranged in fluid flow communication with cooling channels and directs fluid flow to each cooling channel.    USE - Secondary battery module for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, electronic device, household and industrial power tools, and machinery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid flow across the cooling channels is uniform, therefore the secondary battery module has uniform temperature distributions across a length of the secondary battery modules. The surface defining the inlet channel minimizes non-uniform cooling of the secondary battery module by providing uniform flow distribution across the cooling channels along the secondary battery module during operation. Uniform temperature distribution minimizes cell mismatch between individual secondary battery cells during operation. The secondary battery modules provide excellent cooling without the use of flow control baffles and/or guiding vanes, require comparatively less packaging volume because of the shape of the surface, therefore the secondary battery module is economical. Since the secondary battery modules allow for air cooling, the secondary battery modules are versatile and useful for applications requiring minimized mass and weight. The secondary battery module has excellent performance and longevity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (10)    Secondary battery cell (14)    Cooling channel (22)    Inlet channel (24)    Housing (26)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode axial center section (12) which is connected to a current collection sections (50a,50b) of a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode axial center section (11), and a positive electrode axial center section. The negative electrode current collection section is connected to the negative electrode external terminal via the negative electrode axial center section. The positive electrode current collection section is connected to the positive electrode external terminal via the positive electrode axial center section.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for supplying power for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces inclination of the temperature distribution inside the electrode and ensures safety by obtaining high capacity and high output. Enables effective thermal radiation to the exterior of the battery exterior container since the positive electrode current collection section is connected to the positive electrode external terminal via the positive electrode axial center section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the axial center in the winding electrode group.    Negative electrode axial center section (11)    Negative electrode current collection board (11b)    Positive electrode axial center section (12)    Negative electrode core section (12a)    Current collection sections (50a,50b)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode that is provided with positive mix layer that is made up of lithium consisting complex oxide as positive electrode active material. The aluminum foil is utilized as collector of positive electrode. The surface wettability of aluminum foil is greater than 40 mN/m. The separator is provided with porous layer that is made up of thermoplastic resin.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and electrically-driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The injection property of non-aqueous electrolyte is improved and hence productivity of lithium ion secondary battery can be improved. The generation of shot circuit by direct contact of positive electrode and negative electrode can be suppressed. The heat shrink of separator can be suppressed. The embossing effect on surface of negative electrode can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Armored can (4)    Lid (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminal (11)    Cleavage vent (15)
NOVELTY - The device has asymmetrical bridge with lower transistor (5), upper transistor (6), lower diode (7) and upper diode (8). An upper end of field winding (4) is connected to positive electrode of battery (1) through upper transistor and negative electrode of battery through lower diode. A lower end of field winding is connected to negative electrode of battery via lower transistor and positive electrode of battery via upper diode. A controller (9) is provided to repeat the on-off operations of transistors with preset frequency during preset desulfation period.    USE - Restoration device of lead battery mounted in vehicle such as car, and for alternating current (AC) dynamo.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the battery restoration device can be made small. The weight and manufacturing cost of the battery restoration device can be reduced. The battery restoration device is easily fixed to the electrode terminal of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the AC dynamo.    Battery (1)    Field winding (4)    Lower transistor (5)    Upper transistor (6)    Lower diode (7)    Upper diode (8)    Controller (9)
NOVELTY - The attachment structure has motive power unit (62) that generates driving force of fuel cell vehicle (10) based on electric power supplied from fuel cell. The high-voltage hydrogen cylinder (200,202,204) is positioned so that longitudinal direction orients to front-back direction of vehicle. Each hydrogen cylinder is provided adjacent to right and left of width direction of vehicle. The footrest portion (210a,210b) of drivers is formed in upper portion of hydrogen cylinder.    USE - Hydraulic cylinder attachment structure of fuel cell vehicle e.g. scooter type (claimed) two-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used in three-wheeled vehicle and four wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight balance can be improved effectively by providing footrest board with straddling property in upper portion of hydrogen cylinders. The size reduction is accelerated and maintenance of vehicle is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective explanatory view of the state which attached hydrogen cylinder of two-wheeled fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Under frames (28)    Motive power unit (62)    High-voltage hydrogen cylinder (200,202,204)    Footrest portion (210a,210b)
NOVELTY - The regeneration system includes a condenser (11) that is connected to the downstream of the expander (10). An electric power generation electrically driven apparatus or a generator (15) is connected to the output shaft (5) while directly connecting the expander with the output shaft of the engine (1). The driving force generated using the Rankine cycle apparatus (6) is used in electric power generation according to the driving state of the internal combustion engine.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration system for internal combustion engine of e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat generation system can efficiently revive the output from the expander in a Rankine cycle apparatus and to an engine without enlarging the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the exhaust heat regeneration system.    Engine (1)    Output shaft (5)    Rankine cycle apparatus (6)    Expander (10)    Condenser (11)    Generator (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting metal core (12) and granular polymer inside a cylindrical sintering plastic roll (11) and covering the surface of sintering plastic roll with abrasive cloth or sand paper. The skin layer formed in the whole surface of roll outermost layer, is polished at the time of sintering of granular polymer.    USE - Manufacturing method of porous plastic roll used for film conveying apparatus (both claimed) and film transport apparatus used for conveying elongate polymer film and electrolyte film for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high accurate porous plastic roll can be manufactured at low cost. The productivity during conveyance and treatment processes can be improved. The damage of roll can be suppressed. The dimensional change rate and water absorption rate of roll can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous plastic roll; and    (2) film conveying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of porous plastic roll.    Porous plastic roll (1)    Sintering plastic roll (11)    Metal core (12)
NOVELTY - Catalyst comprises transition metal oxide in which crystal lattice is swelled by independently introducing an oxygen defect or introducing oxygen defect and substituting some oxygen atoms by at least one of carbon atom and nitrogen atom.    USE - The catalyst is useful for reducing oxygen, which is used in fuel cell or air cell provided with air electrode (both claimed) of electrochemical device and as oxidizing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst provides high oxygen reduction property and is cost-effective as it does contain noble metals, preferably platinum.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (52) has liquid supplying nozzle (58) that discharges circulation solution from injection pipe (54). The circulation solution in dilution tank (35) is absorbed by suction inlet (64) and mixed with discharge solution from nozzle unit. The mixed solution is induced into injection hole (60) of cylinder portion. A liquid cyclone filter (55) is provided to inject the mixed solution to the cylinder portion from the injection hole.    USE - Liquid cyclone filter apparatus installed in dilution tank for direct methanol type fuel cell system (claimed) used in steering-wheel type electric wheelchair vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity in the liquid e.g. fuel of bubble mixture is removed effectively. The cost of the fuel cell system is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for methanol type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the liquid cyclone filter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dilution tank (35)    Liquid cyclone filter apparatus (52)    Injection pipe (54)    Liquid cyclone filter (55)    Liquid supplying nozzle (58)    Injection hole (60)    Suction inlet (64)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has multiple grids (1) separated by an inner rib (2). A battery (3) i.e. accumulator part, is installed in the grids. Positive pole plates (11) of the battery in the grids are connected with negative pole plates (12) of the battery in the grids. The battery is arranged in the grids and electrically connected together with grids to form a current channel. The grids are arranged in a single row. Thickness of the positive pole plates is 3 mm. Thickness of the negative pole plates is 1.8 mm. Central distance between the positive pole plates and the negative pole plates is 6.4 mm.    USE - Accumulator for an energy-saving electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator is simple in structure, and increases pole plate area, reduces frame occupied proportion, discharge and lead consumption and improves production efficiency and quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an accumulator.    Grids (1)    Inner rib (2)    Battery (3)    Positive pole plates (11)    Negative pole plates (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a central shaft rotationally connected with a support base. A central gear is fixedly connected with a support seat. A rotary bracket is fixedly connected with the central shaft. A flying wheel is coaxially and fixedly connected with the rotary bracket. Fan blades are rotationally located on the rotary bracket, and are symmetrically distributed on sides of the central shaft. The fan blades are coaxially and fixedly connected with an angle adjusting gear that is arranged in transmission connection with the central gear.    USE - Auxiliary device for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can drive the rotary bracket to perform orbit motion with the fan blades so as to convert wind energy of air flow. The device can transmit mechanical energy for supplying kinetic energy for a bicycle through meshed gears or drives a generator so as to convert into an electric energy, supply the electric energy to an electric device or store in a storage battery for supplying to the electric device as required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an auxiliary device.
NOVELTY - The automotive vehicle (1) has a wind wheel (2) and a generator (3) arranged on wind power storage device. The rotary shaft of wind wheel is connected with a dynamic shaft of generator by transmission system. The generator is mounted on the top portion and front end portion of vehicle main unit by bracket. A solar panel is mounted on top portion of vehicle main unit. The power source output end surface of solar panel is electrically connected with power storage device of the vehicle main unit by charger.    USE - Automotive vehicle e.g. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Since the automotive vehicle utilizes the natural energy such as natural wind and solar energy to drive the generator, the fuel consumption of automotive vehicle can be reduced efficiently. The efficiency of automotive vehicle can be improved. The environmental friendly automotive vehicle can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the automotive vehicle.    Automotive vehicle (1)    Wind wheel (2)    Generator (3)    Solar panel (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery provided to supply power to vehicle main portion. The drive motor is arranged on front wheel and back wheel. The batteries are connected on a power circuit through an independent ON-OFF switch. The drive motors are connected on the power circuit through a serial circuit and a parallel circuit. An independent control switch is provided on serial circuit and a parallel circuit.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The drive capacity of the electric vehicle can be improved. Since the batteries are connected on power circuit through independent ON-OFF switch, the service lifetime and efficiency of the electric vehicle can be ensured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The electromobile has a power battery system that is connected with a hydraulic gas energy storage power generating device for supplying electric energy. The hydraulic gas energy storage power generating device is connected with an automobile air conditioning system through a control system and cable.    USE - Extended range electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The mileage range of the electromobile can be improved. The energy consumption of electromobile can be reduced. The performance of the vehicle can be ensured without pollution. The vehicle with zero discharge and positive significance for releasing ascending of holospheric temperature can be provided. The greenhouse effect can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electromobile.    Hydraulic pump (2)    Heat return device (3)    Generator (7)    Driving motor (11)    Battery (13)
NOVELTY - The control system has a storage battery connected in series with respect to each other. A charging circuit for charging the storage batteries. A charge control module is connected to the charging circuit. A detection module is provided to monitor each storage battery.    USE - Energy source control system of electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the detection module is provided to monitor each storage battery, the failure or damage of storage battery can be avoided easily, and thus safety of the storage battery can be improved. The degeneration of the battery can be prevented. The efficiency of energy source control system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the energy source control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The navigator has a solar power supply provided with a solar cell board and a rechargeable cell that are electrically connected with each other. The rechargeable cell is arranged in a navigator body and electrically connected to a power supply end of the navigator body. The solar cell board is separated from the navigator body. The solar cell board is mounted on an upper surface of a mounting board. The mounting board is provided with a fixing device i.e. attachable component, for fixing the mounting board in an automobile.    USE - Solar navigator.    ADVANTAGE - The navigator body is inclined backwardly, so that a user watches data on a display screen of the navigator body clearly without influencing irradiation position of the solar cell board. The solar cell board absorbs sunlight completely so as to avoid influence of utilization ratio of the solar cell board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar navigator.
NOVELTY - The system (500) has thermoelectric device which is in thermal communication with the battery. The inlet of first conduit allows the first working fluid to enter and flow into the first conduit and into thermal communication with the thermoelectric device. The outlet of first conduit allows the fluid to exit and flow from the first conduit and away from being in thermal communication with thermoelectric device. The flow control devices direct the fluid through inlet and outlet respectively. The flow control devices are separately operable from one another.    USE - Thermal management system for battery such as lithium based battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery thermal management system can be used to effectively control the temperatures and to monitor the conditions of batteries and arrays of batteries so as to prevent the failure of battery. The thermal environment can be effectively managed while improving the reliability of battery management system and improving the overall conditions of battery operation. The performance of thermal management system can be improved. The operating cost of thermal management system can be reduced. The system does not contain materials that emit greenhouse gases such as refrigerants so that the system is environmentally friendly. The thermal management system can be heated and cooled effectively. The common single point failure mechanisms within the thermoelectric (TE) groups are eliminated. The reliability of electric power provided by the thermal management system can be improved. The damage of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of thermal management system.    Thermal management system (500)    Thermoelectric assemblies (502a-502b)    Thermoelectric groups (504a-504d)    Circuit (506)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has several angular shaped battery cells (11) that are stacked in stack direction (X). Several surface pressing portions (21,22) in battery holder device (20) are arranged between adjacent battery cells to press side surface of battery cells normal to stack direction. Several connection portions (23) are provided to connect adjacent surface pressing portions. The rigidity of connection portion against the load acting along the stack direction is set smaller than rigidity of surface pressing portion against load.    USE - Battery pack including battery such as nickel-hydride secondary battery, lithium-ion secondary battery and organic radical battery arranged underneath of seat, or between backseat and trunk room and between driver seat and front passenger seat of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of connection portion against the load acting along the stack direction is set smaller than rigidity of surface pressing portion against load such that the connection portion can be deflected easily when external force is applied on side surface of battery cell to bind battery pack. Hence the close contact can be achieved between battery cells and surface pressing portions to bind all battery cells in reliable manner. The binding force sufficient to integrate the multiple battery cells can be achieved easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cell (11)    Battery holder device (20)    Surface pressing portions (21,22)    Connecting portion (23)    Stack direction (X)
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises iron oxide particles and conductivity improver chosen from copper, cobalt, nickel, tin, antimony, bismuth, indium, silver, gold, lead, cadmium, carbon black, graphite, copper salt, cobalt salt, nickel salt, tin salt, antimony salt, bismuth salt, indium salt, silver salt, gold salt, lead salt, cadmium salt, copper hydroxide, cobalt hydroxide, nickel hydroxide, stannic hydroxide, antimony hydroxide, bismuth hydroxide, indium hydroxide, silver hydroxide, gold hydroxide, lead hydroxide and cadmium hydroxide.    USE - Composite material is used for negative electrode for electrochemical device (claimed) e.g. nickel-iron battery used as power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material can be manufactured economically, by a simple process. The electrochemical device using the composite material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of composite material; and    (2) electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a reformer (10) that generates reformate gas by reforming fuel using heat source unit. A stack (20) generates electricity by electrochemically reacting oxidizer with hydrogen in reformate gas. A fluid flow controller (30b) moves air around the reformer into an area around the stack and controls the air velocity on the basis of a temperature change of the stack. The air is heated by a surface temperature of the reformer. An operational speed of the air exhausters (64a,64b) are changed in correspondence to an operational speed of the ventilator (32).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The operational time of the stack or whole system is decreased and the temperature in the system is maintained at optimum level. Thus the operating the fuel cell system stable for a long time by controlling the airflow around the reformer, the airflow around the stack and/or the airflow from the reformer to the stack. The energy efficiency of the fuel cell system can be increased. The cold stack can be performed without preheating the heater so that the manufacturing cost can be decreased. The whole fuel cell system or the stack can be preheated quickly and efficiently by supplying the proper flow rate of air or the airflow in which the air is heated by the surface temperature of the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Reformer (10)    Stack (20)    Fluid flow controller (30b)    Ventilator (32)    Air exhausters (64a,64b)    Fuel cell system (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a reformer (120) to convert a fuel into hydrogen. A fuel cell stack (140) converts the hydrogen into electricity. A pump (130) supplies an oxidant to the stack. A reformer chamber (250) installed around the reformer, stores air heated by the reformer. A pump (200) supplies the heated air to the fuel cell stack, to preheat the stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in electric vehicle e.g. car, home, and for portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack is preheated using the heat generated by the reformer, so that the low temperature starting of fuel cell stack is improved. The operational efficiency of the fuel cell system is enhanced. The fuel cell stack can be protected from damage resulting from storage in low temperature conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel tank (110)    Reformer (120)    Pumps (130,200)    Fuel cell stack (140)    Reformer chamber (250)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises crystal phase containing composition comprising yttrium, barium, copper and oxygen.    USE - Active material used as negative electrode active material or positive electrode active material for lithium battery (all claimed), sodium battery, magnesium cell and calcium battery used for information related equipment, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides battery with high thermal stability and low electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material comprises yttrium, barium, copper and oxygen and crystal phase containing composition of formula: YBa2Cu3O7-d, where d is 0-0.5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a polymer electrolyte membrane (111) and a gas diffusion layer which are laminated on a catalyst layer (113A). A membrane electrode is protruded from a gas diffusion layer and a frame encloses an edge of the membrane electrode assembly. The frame is attached on the outer peripheral portion of a catalyst layer which is provided with several cracks (114,114').    USE - Frame integrated membrane electrode assembly for electric vehicle and polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell for domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane assembly and the frame can be provided with high adhesiveness and the frame integrated MEA can be provided with reliable structure. The drying rate of paste material is gathered and the quantity of the crack can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of frame integrated membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the frame integrated membrane electrode.    Electrolyte membrane (111)    Catalyst layer (113A)    Cracks (114,114')    Recessed portion (116)    Material of frame (125)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube composite has a carbon nanotube assembly (1) arranged in parallel, and carbon nanotubes are orientated so as to extend along the direction which is upright on the surface (30) of the substrate (3). The density of the carbon nanotube assembly which is fully grown is 70 mg/cm3 or more.    USE - Carbon nanotube composite. Uses include but are not limited to electrode for fuel cell, capacitor, lithium cell, secondary battery, industrial apparatus, water purifier filter, carbon material of gas adsorption, electron-emitting element, field emission display, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube composite has high density, electroconductivity and thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture carbon nanotube composite. A catalyst is formed on the surface of a base, and chemical vapor deposition is performed to obtain carbon nanotube assembly. The primary target temperature is 400-600 degrees C, and then, carbon source gas is introduced, at 600-1500 degrees C and heated at 5-100 degrees C/minute, to obtain carbon nanotube composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of carbon nanotube assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon nanotube assembly (1)    Carbon nanotube bundle (2)    Substrate (3)    Surface (30)
NOVELTY - The system has flow measuring instrument that is arranged at air flow path (8), to measure air flow amount supplied to selective-oxidation device (3). The air flow paths (7,8) are formed so that air flow amount sent to selective-oxidation device is smaller than that of air flow amount sent to cathode. The air flow amount is set as target value based on generated electric power of fuel cell (1). The supply capacity of air supply device is feedback-controlled based on measured air flow amount. The air is supplied to cathode and selective-oxidation device.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction of electric power generation efficiency can be prevented by consuming hydrogen used as fuel of fuel cell, since the flow volume of air sent to selective-oxidation device can be adjusted accurately. The performance of fuel cell system at the time of generation of electric power of fuel cell can be improved, since the air is supplied from air supply portion to both fuel cell and selective-oxidation device reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air supply device sends air for selective-oxidation reaction to selective-oxidation device, while sending air for electric power generation to cathode of fuel cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English text)    Fuel cell (1)    Selective-oxidation device (3)    Air blower (6)    Cathode air flow path (7)    Selective-oxidation air flow path (8)
NOVELTY - A battery active material contains crystal phase including III-group metal, titanium, oxygen and sulfur.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode for battery e.g. lithium cell (all claimed) information/communication apparatus, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has excellent thermal stability and reduced electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery active material contains crystal phase including III-group metal, titanium, oxygen and sulfur, and is of compositional formula: M2Ti2O5S2, where M is II group metal, preferably yttrium or neodymium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an exterior material containing electrode element in which positive electrode and negative electrode (a) are opposingly arranged, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material comprising carbon material which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, metal which can form alloy between lithium, and metal oxide which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, binder and negative electrode collector (d). The negative electrode active material is bound by the binder to the collector.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computers, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, hybrid cars, electric motorcycles, electric power assisted bicycles, and backup power supplies such as uninterruptible power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is of high energy type and has long driving life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an exterior material containing electrode element in which positive electrode and negative electrode are opposingly arranged, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material comprising carbon material which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, metal which can form alloy between lithium, and metal oxide which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, binder and negative electrode collector. The negative electrode active material is bound by the binder to the collector. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent, cyclic fluorinated carbonate and chain-shaped fluorinated ether.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of the electrode element in the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)    Positive electrode terminal (f)
NOVELTY - A reactor (15) has a molded product obtained by injection-molding mixed material containing soft magnetic powder and thermoplastic resin as a core (16), and a conductor coil (10) formed by winding wire in a state in which an insulating layer is interposed between wires, and integrated inside the core in embedded state. The coil is coated in a state in which coil is wrapped in an electrically insulating resin.    USE - Reactor used for inductance component of step-up circuit of hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating film is effectively prevented from damage. The reactor provides step-up circuit with high withstand voltage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of reactor.    Conductor coil (10)    Reactor (15)    Core (16)    Coil terminal (18)    Insulating sheetl (21)    Cover portion (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding resin coating layer with a thermoplastic resin. A resin material is injected to primary and secondary shaping cavities of primary and secondary shaping dies formed on the inner or outer peripheral surfaces of a coil (10), respectively. The primary molded object (22-1) is set to secondary shaping die after appropriate time to obtain secondary molded object. Primary molded object and secondary molded object having the inner or outer periphery coating portions in the resin coating layer are molded and integrated with the coil, respectively.    USE - Method of manufacturing coated coil molded object (claimed) used for reactor in step-up circuit of hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in heating element of induction heating cooker.    ADVANTAGE - The coated coil molded object is manufactured easily and favorably, as the deformation during the manufacture of the coil is prevented. The coils can be molded collectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coated coil molded object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing illustrating the molding procedure of coated coil molded object.    Coil (10)    Upper coil (10-1)    Core (16)    Coil terminal (18)    Primary molded object (22-1)
NOVELTY - The pack has a secondary battery (2a) having battery module that outputs electric current. A battery management unit (1) calculates the allowable-electric current value of electric current. An allowable electric current value calculation unit calculates the allowable electric current value of battery modules. A calculation unit calculates the sum of allowable electric current values. A notification unit notifies the value corresponding to sum of allowable electric current values.    USE - Battery pack such as lithium ion battery for battery control system (claimed) used for electric vehicle. Can also be used in forklift truck, hybrid electric vehicle, electric train, ship and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The overflow electric current of the battery module can be prevented, so that degradation of the battery module can be avoided. Hence the life time of the secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery management unit (1)    Secondary battery (2a)    Electric power load (9)    Host system control unit (200)    Display unit (300)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material contains lithium-metallic element alloy.    USE - Solid electrolyte material is used for all-solid-state lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital camera, video camera, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte material has suppressed generation of hydrogen sulfide. The all-solid-state lithium secondary battery containing the solid electrolyte material has high current density and excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte material contains lithium-metallic element alloy (Li2S-M1aSb-M2xOy), where M1 is chosen from phosphorus, silicon, germanium, boron and aluminum, a and b are numbers which give stoichiometric ratio with respect to M1, M2 is chosen from iron, zinc and bismuth, and x and y are numbers which give stoichiometric ratio with respect to M2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - System comprises a first power supply, a first switch, a contactor, and a controller containing instructions for selectively actuating the contactor with the first power supply through the first switch, and to adjust a contactor holding voltage supplied to a coil of the contactor to more than two levels in response to a vehicle drive mode.    USE - The system is useful for controlling battery pack contactor and controlling contactor coil of battery coupled in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system simply controls battery pack contactor and reduces emissions of undesirable gases, e.g. carbon dioxide and reduces or limits electromagnetic interference by controlling contactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling a contactor coil of a battery coupled in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a exploded schematic view of the battery pack or assembly.    Cover (10)    Coupling device (12)    First cooling subsystem (14)    Several battery modules (16)    Second cooling subsystem (18)    Tray (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves recirculating a portion of exhaust gas through an exhaust gas recirculation system that is in thermal communication with a side of a thermoelectric device e.g. thermopile. An engine coolant is passed into thermal communication with another side of the thermoelectric device. Electric current between an electrical energy storage device (55) e.g. electrical battery, and the thermoelectric device is controlled to transfer thermal energy between the recirculated exhaust gas and the engine coolant.    USE - Method for managing thermal energy in a multi-cylinder direct-injection four-stroke internal combustion engine that is utilized to combust air/fuel charge in a combustion chamber to generate work in a hybrid vehicle application and a diesel application.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables cooling the recirculated exhaust gas feedstream to reduce engine out smoke and nitrogen dioxide emissions during engine operation and to increase temperature diesel combustion efficiency. The method enables transferring heat from the recirculated exhaust gas feedstream to accelerate engine warm-up, thus reducing engine-out hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for managing thermal energy in an internal combustion engine, comprising an exhaust gas recirculation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an engine configuration including a control module, an electrical storage device and an exhaust gas recirculation system with a thermoelectric heat exchanger.    Air intake system (29)    Exhaust gas recirculation valve (38)    Engine exhaust system (39)    Thermoelectric heat exchanger (50)    Electrical energy storage device (55)
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner has a cooling heat exchanger i.e. evaporator (13), cooling air and including an air outlet surface from which air flows out of the exchanger. A wet-state detection sensor e.g. moisture sensor and temperature-humidity sensor, is attached to the outlet surface to detect a wet state of the outlet surface due to condensation water. The outlet surface is tilted by an angle with respect to horizontal direction or perpendicular to the horizontal direction. The detection sensor is arranged at a position in an upper half area of the outlet surface.    USE - Fixed type air-conditioner for a vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, serial type/parallel type hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air outlet surface of the cooling heat exchanger is tilted by an angle with respect to the horizontal direction or is perpendicular to the horizontal direction, and the wet-state detection sensor is arranged at a position in the upper half area of the air outlet surface in a top-bottom direction perpendicular to the horizontal direction, so as to detect that the entire area of the air outlet surface of the cooling heat exchanger is in a wet state when the wet-state detection sensor detects that the detected position is wet, thus accurately detecting the wet state in the entire area of the air outlet surface of the cooling heat exchanger, and maintaining the entire area of the air outlet surface of the cooling heat exchanger at the wet state, and hence preventing bad-smell from being caused in the cooling heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air-conditioner for a vehicle.    Interior air conditioning unit (10)    Air-conditioning casing (11)    Blower (12)    Evaporator (13)    Doors (27, 28)
NOVELTY - The passenger transport system (1) has energized road lanes (2) integrated into a modular structure (3) with superimposed tracks. The lanes and connections are powered by solar collectors (6) located on the roof of the structure. The charge batteries are arranged along the entire path of travel.    USE - Passenger transport system for use with small-size vehicles on raised roadways powered by solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The passenger transport system has energized road lanes integrated into a modular structure with superimposed tracks, and hence ensures simplified and improved passenger transport system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a passenger transport system.    Passenger transport system (1)    Road lanes (2)    Modular structure (3)    Solar collectors (6)    Guides (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing redundant power in low ebb of power utilization and night in form of electrolytic aluminum. Aluminum powders are reacted with water when an area is in peak of the power utilization to generate large high-purity hydrogen. An electric network is formed by a hydrogen fuel cell. An electricity transformation rectifying device for an electrolytic aluminum device is connected to an output circuit in a power station. Metal aluminum is grinded to aluminum powders by an aluminum powder production device.    USE - Large-scale energy storage method.    ADVANTAGE - The electric network is formed by hydrogen fuel cell stably to reach the target of regulating peak and improving the power utilization efficiency. The system is clean and efficient, not limited by the terrene and resource, flexible in energy storage way and easy to control and to store and transport hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a large-scale energy storage method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a chip placed in a shell i.e. dual-layer aluminum shell, and provided with a positive plate, a diaphragm and a negative plate. The positive plate and the negative plate are connected with a positive and negative electrode column, respectively. A hollow interlayer spring clip is arranged in the chip and provided with two insulating plates. A spring is fixed between the insulating plates, and the chip is divided into multiple overlapping units by the hollow interlayer spring clip. The shell is provided with a mechanically punched concave-convex pattern.    USE - Hollow interlayer high power lithium ion power battery for an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better uniformity of the quality and long service life. The battery avoids problems in the production process for drying and dewatering and generating the bubble on the battery chip and the radiating problem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hollow interlayer high power lithium ion power battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery mounted on a vehicle. A radio frequency identification (RFID) reader is mounted on a specified position. The battery is internally provided with a micro-control unit for recording power battery information. A global positioning system (GPS) module and a RFID label are connected with the control unit. The label is connected with the reader in a wireless communication manner and by a RS232 communication interface. The reader is in communication connection with a battery management server.    USE - Supervisory system for supervising total life cycle of a power battery based on Internet.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides brand-new power battery management strategy and realizes reviewing of full process of the battery information, thus ensuring transparency of the information in life cycle of the battery, providing use suggestion and recycling guide in time to consumer, providing decision support to functional department, normalizing recycling management of the battery, reducing pollution of waste to environment, and hence guarding the battery against theft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a supervisory system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'.
NOVELTY - The device (11) has a battery positioned at an electric vehicle (J) under-floor on a mount frame (12) through an opening part (12a), and a wheel stopper (17) regulating a movement in front-back direction of the vehicle. A wheel detection part detects a wheel to the stopper. The wheel stopper consists of a front side fastening part abutted to the front side of the wheel. A shutter (14) is slidingly moved to width direction of the mount frame. Movement of the electric vehicle is regulated in length direction of the mount frame.    USE - Battery exchange device for an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The device correctly detects the wheel of the vehicle positioned in a battery exchange position, and prevents leak of rain water from the opening part for battery attachment or detachment under the mount frame, when battery replacement is not performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (J)    Battery exchange device (11)    Mount frame (12)    Opening part (12a)    Shutter (14)    Wheel stopper (17)
NOVELTY - The device has two conducting substrates that are oppositely arranged, and a power switch module clamped between the conducting substrates. A seal structure is encircled on a surrounding edge of the power switch module and clamped and jacked between the conducting substrates. A hold structure is adjacently connected with the surrounding of the seal structure and jacked with the conducting substrates. Each conducting substrate is provided with a reaction area and two fluid transmission areas. The seal structure and the hold structure are formed as elastic bodies.    USE - Power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better fixing effect and power supply effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The elastic bodies are made of silica gel and PVC. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a seal body used for a power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power supply device.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell flow field structure has runner and banks whose width dimensions are constant, along the direction of gas inlet hole (1) of single runner extended to a gas outlet (2). The runner depth is in smooth transition in a certain slope, on the corner connection of runners in different depth dimensions. The runner depth is decreased downwards from 1.5-0.5 mm.    USE - Fuel cell flow field structure.    ADVANTAGE - The flowing speed and gas pressure drop can be regulated by different runner depths while ensuring the electrochemical reaction within the fuel cell. The generation of water logging in the fuel cell can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell flow field structure.    Gas inlet hole (1)    Gas outlet (2)
NOVELTY - An anode electrolyte is prepared by adding vanadium pentoxide and oxalic acid into diluted sulfuric acid in turns under an agitating condition at 60-90 degrees C, agitating for 1-5 hours, filtering insoluble impurities to obtain vanadium ion liquid (2-5 mol/l); and adding substance with hydrogen ions as additive.    USE - Method for preparing anode electrolyte for highly stable full-vanadium fluid battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple process, cheap reactant and convenient operation; and produces only carbon dioxide and water during the reaction process and not other wastes, thus the method is friendly to the environment. The addition of substance with the hydrogen ions as the additive improves the stability of the anode electrolyte of vanadium battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolytic film whose two sides are provided with anode and cathode chambers. The positive and negative active substances such as vanadyl sulfate are positioned in the holes of porous anode and cathode. The end surfaces of two sides of mixed structure of active substances and the porous anode and cathode are flushed with the end surfaces of the two sides of the anode and cathode frames. The end surfaces of outer side of frames are tightly contacted with the compact anode and cathode made of graphite and glass carbon, respectively.    USE - Non-flow type vanadium element secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is environment-friendly, and the service lifetime of the secondary battery is prolonged. The use convenience of the secondary battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the non-flow type vanadium element secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The motor has an iron core, a coil and a metal that are processed into a bowl-shaped shell. A spindle (1) is supported by a magnetic suspending bearing (4). First and second stators (3, 7) are arranged at circumferential outer side of a rotor (5). The iron core, coil and metal are processed into a cylinder. Central round holes at two ends of the cylinder are fixed with the bowl-shaped shell. A lead (9) is connected with windings (202, 302, 602, 702) and led to a junction box by penetrating through a pipeline. An air gap (8) is arranged between the rotor and stators.    USE - Multi-stator permanent magnet efficient direct current (DC) motor for wind power generator, electric bicycle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is featured by simple structure, few components, small material consumption, light weight, small volume, high efficiency, low manufacturing cost, energy conservation and environmental friendliness, and wide application range of large-scale production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multi-stator permanent magnet efficient direct current motor.    Spindle (1)    Stators (3, 7)    Magnetic suspending bearing (4)    Rotor (5)    Air gap (8)    Lead (9)    Windings (202, 302, 602, 702)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes an electric motor (64), driven by electricity from a generator (60) or a battery (62), driving a pilot pressure pump (70). A pilot pressure direction switching apparatus (72b) operated by a working machine control lever (72a) pours the hydraulic fluid of pilot pressure discharged by the pilot pressure pump in a direction leading to one of the ports of a control valve (58). Another of the ports of the control valve flows the fluid to the supply port of a working machine drive part, such as a boom raising and lowering cylinder (12).    USE - Working vehicle, such as a mobile crane or hybrid type working vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydraulic fluid can be supplied to the hydraulic circuit for pilot pressure of a control valve from a pilot pressure pump even at time of engine idling stop, eliminating drop in pilot pressure of the control valve during such stop. Working machine response at time of engine restart is improved since the control valve flows hydraulic fluid to any of the working machine drive parts, such as a boom expansion and contraction cylinders, at time of restart. Clutch between the engine and power distribution apparatus is unnecessary, suppressing complication of drive device structure and increase of manufacturing costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a working vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Boom raising and lowering cylinder (12)    Control valve (58)    Generator (60)    Battery (62)    Electric motor (64)    Pilot pressure pump (70)    Working machine control lever (72a)    Pilot pressure direction switching apparatus (72b)
NOVELTY - The gasket installation structure has corrugated fitting structure (31) which is provided with carrying unit (21) being mounted on gasket (11). Carrying unit is formed with recessed part (22), while gasket is formed with convex part (15). Gasket is a unit molded article made by elastomeric body. Carrying units are protection unit integrated in separator, stack end plate, current collection board, insulation board, gas diffusion layer (GDL), membrane electrode assembly (MEA), resin reinforcement body, resin film, other cells or stack or reinforcement unit, flange unit or composite units.    USE - Gasket installation structure for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the mounting operability and fixing point precision of the gasket installation structure without using an adhesive agent when mounting the carrying unit with gasket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the installation structure of gasket for fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base (12)    Convex part (15)    Carrying unit (21)    Recessed part (22)    Corrugated fitting structure (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generating device (1) has off-gas supply line (26) which supplies gas to combustion part (15) by making off gas of fuel electrode (16) into combustion gas between fuel electrode and combustion part. The bypass line (24) is provided with electromagnetic-control valve (25) between raw fuel supply part (11) and fuel electrode. The opening-and-closing control of electromagnetic-control valve is performed so that raw fuel gas may be supplied to fuel electrode through bypass line before supplying fuel gas to fuel electrode at the time of starting of fuel main body (13).    USE - Fuel cell power generating device for use in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses electrode corrosion of the fuel cell by formation of internal battery via simple structure of the fuel cell power generating device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of fuel cell power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell power generating device (1)    Raw fuel supply part (11)    Fuel main body (13)    Combustion part (15)    Fuel electrode (16)    Bypass line (24)    Electromagnetic-control valve (25)    Off-gas supply line (26)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery module (1) i.e. lithium-ion battery module, with multiple single cells (2) interconnected in a series and/or parallel manner. Multiple support plates (3, 3a, 3b) i.e. injection molded parts, are provided with a receiving device (4) for receiving the single cells that are arranged one above the other. A heat conducting equipment (5) i.e. heat pipe, is thermally connected between the single cells and arranged on the plates. The plates comprise a flow guidance unit (6) for electrically connecting the single cells, which are arranged in a plane of the plates.    USE - Device for storing electrical energy of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The support plates comprise the flow guidance unit for electrically connecting the single cells, which are arranged in the plane of the support plates, thus realizing simple and inexpensive construction of the device without affecting the efficiency and security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top perspective view of a device for storing electrical energy of a motor car.    Battery module (1)    Single cells (2)    Support plates (3, 3a, 3b)    Receiving device (4)    Heat conductor equipment (5)    Flow guidance unit (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple individual cells (1) i.e. flat cells, interconnected with one another in parallel and/or serial manner. The individual cells comprise a respective housing (1.1) that is formed from a housing frame (1.1.3), which is arranged between housing side walls (1.1.1, 1.1.2). The individual cells are connected with a heat guide plate in a heat-conductive manner. The housing frame comprises extensions (1.1.5) in sections toward the heat guide plate, and the heat guide plate comprises the extensions in sections toward the individual cells.    USE - Battery for a vehicle e.g. hybrid car and fuel cell powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The housing frame comprises the extensions in the sections toward the heat guide plate, and the heat guide plate comprises the extensions in the sections toward the individual cells, thus reducing distance between a cooling plate and the individual cells, and ensuring electrical insulation between the individual cells and the heat guide plate throughout the entire service life of the battery. The extensions serve as distance and fuse elements between the individual cells and the heat guide plate, thus enabling electric shock protection. The battery has a heat guidance film that is arranged between the individual cells and the heat guide plate, thus increasing heat transfer coefficient. The extensions reduce wear on the heat guidance film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic and perspective views of a bottom side of a flat cell with a housing frame comprising extensions.    Individual cells (1)    Housing (1.1)    Housing side walls (1.1.1, 1.1.2)    Housing frame (1.1.3)    Extensions (1.1.5)
NOVELTY - The cell (2) has a cell housing comprising two housing side walls (2.1, 2.2), where an electrical insulating frame (2.3) is arranged between the side walls. An electrochemical active electrode stack is arranged inside the cell housing, and electrodes of same polarity are connected to poles in an electrically conductive manner, where the poles are connected with one of the side walls. The side walls completely extend over an edge area of the frame, where an extending region forms a cooling member (2.4) that is thermally coupled with a cooling body.    USE - Single cell for use in a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a car e.g. hybrid car and fuel cell car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing side walls completely extend over the edge area of the electrical insulating frame, where the extending region forms the cooling member, thus ensuring simple and effective refrigeration of the cell by direct application of cooling medium e.g. air and cooling fluid, without utilizing an arrangement of a heat guide plate. The cooling member is thermally coupled with the cooling body, thus increasing cooling performance of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a cover element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery with a set of single cells.    Battery (1)    Single cell (2)    Housing side walls (2.1, 2.2)    Electrical insulating frame (2.3)    Cooling member (2.4)
NOVELTY - The composite (1) has multiple individual cells (2) interconnected in a parallel and/or serial manner. Each cell has a housing formed of electrical isolating housing frames (2.1.2) that are arranged between cladding metal sheets (2.1.1). Adjacent cells are pressed together by a clamping element (6) e.g. tie rod (6.1) and band (6.2), in an axial direction. The frames are formed of thermoplastic resin and provided with a reinforcing element in a region (B) of the clamping element to produce injecting force. The reinforcing element is made of ceramic, glass and fiber reinforced plastic.    USE - Cell composite for a battery that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical isolating housing frames are formed of thermoplastic resin and provided with the reinforcing element in the region of the clamping element to produce the injecting force, so that danger of settling phenomena within the cell composite can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cell composite.    Region of clamping element (B)    Cell composite (1)    Individual cells (2)    Cladding metal sheets (2.1.1)    Electrical isolating housing frames (2.1.2)    Clamping element (6)    Tie rod (6.1)    Band (6.2)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a set of single cells (2) secured at a heat guide plate (6) by attachment members i.e. rivets. The attachment members and a framework of the single cells are formed as a common mold part using an injection molding process and made of electrically insulating plastic. The attachment members comprise a recess that is introduced into the heat guide plate. The attachment members extend over a surface area of the heat guide plate, where an upper area of the attachment members exhibits larger cross-section than the recess.    USE - Battery for an electrical vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment members and the framework of the single cells are formed as the common mold part, so that requirement of additional attachment members is avoided, thus reducing weight and manufacturing cost of the battery while simplifying handling of the battery during assembling the battery, thus reducing assembling time of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a battery with a set of single cells.    Battery (1)    Single cells (2)    Pole plates (3, 4)    Tie rods (5.1-5.4)    Heat guide plate (6)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (1) comprises a fuel cell (2), an electrical drive motor and a battery, where the fuel cell is arranged between a front-laterally arranged exhaust arrangement (14) and a front bumper in the motor vehicle. An inlet side of the exhaust arrangement, is arranged on a rear side (7) of the fuel cell.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle comprises a fuel cell, an electrical drive motor and a battery, where the fuel cell is arranged between a front-laterally arranged exhaust arrangement and a front bumper, thus ensures improved motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a fuel cell.    Motor vehicle (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Rear side (7)    Frame (10)    Exhaust arrangement (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (2) has an electromotor (1) comprising a motor case connected with a gear housing of a transmission (3) by an adapter plate (6) made from aluminum. The adaptor plate has an attaching unit for mounting the motor case at the adapter plate and another attaching unit for mounting the gear housing at the adapter plate. An engine output shaft of the electromotor is coupled with a transmission input shaft of the transmission of the vehicle by a non-switchable elastomer coupling. A connector shaft is connected with an engine side coupling element by a transverse press-fit assembly.    USE - Series production vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures optimum power transmission from the electromotor to a gear box by the non-switchable clutch. The press-fit assembly can be manufactured in an inexpensive manner. The adapter plate is small in size, made of aluminum material, and avoids solid material formation, thus reducing weight of the vehicle and providing required stability for the vehicle. The electromotor has better and constant power characteristics over a very broad speed range, thus avoiding the need for a manual transmission in the combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electromotor in a series production vehicle.    Electromotor (1)    Series production vehicle (2)    Transmission (3)    Motor holders (4)    Adaptor plate (6)
NOVELTY - The device for cooling a battery comprises a plate-shaped tempering element (1) in which first- and second-separate tempering channels (3, 4) are parallely arranged in a meander- or zigzag-shaped manner. The cross-section of the tempering channel is constant along a course. An inlet and outlet of the tempering channel are arranged on opposite sides of the tempering element.    USE - The device is useful for cooling a battery, which is useful in a vehicle (claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures effective cooling of a battery at low ambient temperature and/or at low operating temperature of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device for cooling a battery comprises a plate-shaped tempering element (1) in which first- and second-separate tempering channels (3, 4) are parallely arranged in a meander- or zigzag-shaped manner. The cross-section of the tempering channel is constant along a course. An inlet and outlet of the tempering channel are arranged on opposite sides of the tempering element. One side of inlet of the tempering channels and one side of the outlet of other tempering channels are arranged on one side of the tempering element, where the outer side of the inlet and the inner side of the outlet of the tempering channels are arranged on the opposite side of the tempering channel. The tempering channels are formed as tubes made from metal or plastic, and are closely arranged to one another in the tempering element. The device comprises a control by which a battery is selectively loadable through power consumption and/or power supply. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for manufacturing a device for cooling battery;    (2) a battery; and    (3) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a top view of a tempering element.    Tempering element (1)    Tempering channels (3, 4)    Tempering medium. (11, 12)
NOVELTY - Aerogel composition for preparing an aerogel comprises a first monomer selected from an aryl polyol compound comprising at least two aryl groups linked to each other by a linker, an aryl polyol compound including at least two aryl groups fused to each other, or its combination; a second monomer including a benzene substituted with at least two hydroxyl groups; a third monomer of an aldehyde compound; and a solvent.    USE - The aerogel composition is useful for preparing aerogel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides aerogel having improved properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an aerogel comprising a polymerization product of the first to third monomers of the aerogel composition; and    (2) a method of preparing aerogel comprising contacting a first monomer selected from an aryl polyol compound comprising at least two aryl groups linked to each other by a linker, an aryl polyol compound comprising at least two aryl groups fused to each other, or its combination; and a second monomer including a benzene substituted with at least two hydroxyl groups; and a third monomer of an aldehyde compound to form an aerogel composition; polymerizing the aerogel composition to obtain a wet gel; and then drying the wet gel to prepare the aerogel.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a top portion and a side portion which are provided with solar photovoltaic cells. A controller and the solar photovoltaic cells are connected in series with a control inverter.    USE - Solar electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view o the solar electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The oil saver has a water pump (12) connected to a cold water feed pipe (3) and a water tank (13). A water vapor outlet pipe (4) is interconnected to a catalyzer (5). A discharger is embedded with an electrode pair (9) with correspondingly arranged positive and negative poles and a variable-frequency booster (18). The discharger is externally provided with a gas outlet pipe (8) interconnected to a gas/water separator (6) that is interconnected to the water pump through a return water pipe (15). Another gas outlet pipe (17) is arranged on the gas/water separator.    USE - Oil saver for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The oil saver can decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen mixture and provide the hydrogen and oxygen mixture to an internal combustion engine so as to balance fuel support. The oil saver reduces oil consumption, saves energy and reduces emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an oil saver.    Cold water feed pipe (3)    Water vapor outlet pipe (4)    Catalyzer (5)    Gas/water separator (6)    Gas outlet pipes (8, 17)    Electrode pair (9)    Water pump (12)    Water tank (13)    Return water pipe (15)    Variable-frequency booster (18)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode is obtained by applying positive mix containing positive electrode active material on the surface of collector. The positive electrode active material has layer structure. The surface roughness of positive electrode is 10 mu m or less, based on the length of 4 mm.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium ion battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, personal computer and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using the positive electrode has excellent discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode is obtained by applying positive mix containing positive electrode active material (Lix(NiyM1-y)Oz) on the surface of collector, where x is 0.9-1.2, y is 0.3-0.9 and z is 1.8-2.4. The positive electrode active material has layer structure. The surface roughness of positive electrode is 10 mu m or less, based on the length of 4 mm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The car sticker has a sticking plate (1) provided with a loudspeaker (2). The loudspeaker, a battery and a control switch are connected with a circuit board via a wire. The circuit board is provided with music playing and recording functions. The control switch is connected with the circuit board via the wire to control the music playing and recording functions.    USE - Music recording car sticker.    ADVANTAGE - The car sticker ensures that newlyweds express fine-sounding words and romance effect during a wedding party.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a music recording car sticker.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sticking plate (1)    Loudspeaker (2)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a refrigerant circulation unit (31) supplies refrigerant containing oxidizing agent gas to an oxidizing agent gas flow path (12). A control unit (70) computes target flow volume of the oxidizing agent gas, which is supplied by an oxidizing agent containing gas supply unit (41) based on a running state of the system. The control unit controls the oxidizing agent containing gas supply unit based on the target flow volume. The oxidizing agent gas containing unit removes generated water produced by a fuel cell (10) from the refrigerant.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a two-wheel fuel-cell vehicle and a four-wheel fuel-cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system can reduce size of the fuel cell while removing the generated water in the refrigerant and stabilizing the electric power generation of the fuel cell.    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 (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (12)    Refrigerant circulation unit (31)    Oxidizing agent containing gas supply unit (41)    Control unit (70)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer (1) comprising a solid electrolyte material (6) i.e. ion conductor, that contacts another solid electrolyte material (5) i.e. sulfide solid electrolyte material, and a same anion component as the latter solid electrolyte material, without having electronic conductivity. An electric power generation element (10) is accommodated in an inner side of a battery case. A solid electrolyte layer (3) is formed between the positive electrode active material layer and a negative electrode active material layer (2).    USE - All-solid-state battery i.e. all-solid-state lithium cell, for mounting in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a motor vehicle. Can also be used for an all-solid-state sodium battery, all-solid-state magnesium cell and all-solid-state calcium battery as a power supply in an information related equipment e.g. personal computer, video camera and mobile telephone, and a communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material layer comprises the solid electrolyte material such as ion conductor, that contacts another solid electrolyte material such as sulfide solid electrolyte material, and the same anion component as the latter solid electrolyte material, without having electronic conductivity, thus reducing increase in resistance in an interface of an active material and the solid electrolyte materials in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The latter solid electrolyte material is crystalline, or lithium zirconium sulfur.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric power generation element of an all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Solid electrolyte materials (5, 6)    Electric power generation element (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a base material and a spacer tool (14), so that an outer periphery of the base material is enclosed by an opening part of the spacer tool. A masking tool (18) comprising an opening part with a dimension smaller than the base material is prepared. A non-opening part of the masking tool is positioned, so that the masking tool opening part is opposed with an electrode formation surface of the base material to cover the outer periphery. A prevention elastic body (22) is positioned such that an outer periphery of a transfer pressure provision board (20) is enclosed.    USE - Method for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows an edge of the base material to be covered with the masking tool such that an electrolytic membrane larger than the electrode formation surface can be positioned and transferred without making the edge of the base material contacting with the electrolytic membrane. The method allows preventing generation of membrane wrinkle and membrane crack with the edge of the base-material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a MEA manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hot press boards (10, 12)    Spacer tool (14)    Masking tool (18)    Transfer pressure provision board (20)    Prevention elastic body (22)    Electrolytic membrane (26)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a sealing part enclosed with multiple photovoltaic cells (4). A cell string (8) is provided with the photovoltaic cells that are arranged along X-direction. An interconnector (6) is arranged in a region (A2) that is formed among the cell string, and is adjacent to the Y-direction. An adjacent photovoltaic cell is electrically connected to the interconnector. The interconnector is covered with a reflector which reflects sunlight. The reflector is formed with resin or metal.    USE - Solar cell module i.e. concentrating type solar cell module, for use in a roof of a motor vehicle, and a house.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnector is arranged in the region that is formed among the cell string, thus reducing loss of reflected light, and hence improving conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar cell module.    Region (A2)    Solar cell module (1)    Photovoltaic cells (4)    Interconnector (6)    Cell string (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery that supplies direct current (DC) to a power module (50), where the DC is converted into alternating current (AC). An electrical circuit board is connected to the power module. A pressure injection terminal (71a) is electrically connected to the power module and the circuit board. An insertion part is provided in the power module and the pressure injection terminal. The power module and the circuit board are attached by pressure injecting the pressure injection terminal into the insertion part. The pressure injection terminal is provided in a terminal module (70).    USE - Semiconductor device for use as a power drive unit that is utilized in a control apparatus for controlling a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power module and the circuit board are attached by pressure injecting the pressure injection terminal into the insertion part so as to eliminate soldering and deformation in a reliable manner, thus reducing compactness of a structure of the circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power drive unit.    Power drive unit (20)    Power module (50)    Heat sink (60)    Terminal module (70)    Pressure injection terminal (71a)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an electrical storage part (11) supplying electric power currently stored according to an electrical connection path and a common path with respect to a load (3). A mains-electric-power supply source (5) supplies the electric power with respect to the load according to another electrical connection path to a connection point (31). A fuel cell electric power generation part (9) produces the electric power by using the electrical storage part as a reference power supply. An electric power generation source control part detects formation of parallel disconnection conditions.    USE - Electric power supply system for supplying electric power to an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that the self sustaining of the electrical storage part avoids the reverse power-flow to the mains-electric-power supply source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power supply method    (2) a control apparatus supplying electric power to a load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric power supply system (1)    Load (3)    Mains-electric-power supply source (5)    Fuel cell electric power generation part (9)    Electrical storage part (11)    Connection point (31)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a judging part (3a) determining whether electricity accumulation capacity recovery processing is necessary for a storage battery (14) or not. A recovery processing part (3b) is utilized to perform the electricity accumulation capacity recovery processing for the storage battery. A control part (3c) transmits a signal for reporting that the recovery processing is not finished when a vehicle equipment is in a power-off state. An alerting part performs reporting process based on the signal.    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alerting part can avoid a user to wait in a recovery processing state for long period of time when predetermined time is long.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a recovery state reporting method of a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Judging part (3a)    Recovery processing part (3b)    Control part (3c)    Storage battery (14)    Speaker (31)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power inverter circuit converting electric power of a direct current power supply into alternate current. A capacitor (16) is interposed between the power inverter circuit and the direct current power supply. A charging part (60) charges electric power of a low voltage battery (20) at the capacitor. A diagnostic part (70) diagnoses presence or absence of abnormality of discharge control by confirming whether discharge control is performed and the capacitor is discharged.    USE - Apparatus for performing discharge control of a capacitor in a power conversion system of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnostic part diagnoses the presence or absence of the abnormality of the discharge control by confirming whether the discharge control is performed and the capacitor is discharged, thus ensuring operation of discharge control at time of abnormality arising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a discharge control apparatus of a power conversion system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (16)    Low voltage battery (20)    Control apparatus (30)    Charging part (60)    Diagnostic part (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a set of battery parameters for a battery (28), and obtaining a comparison value between the set of the battery parameters and a predetermined set of battery parameters. A degree between the two sets of battery parameters is indicated by the comparison value. A type of the battery is determined as identical with the type of a predetermined battery, which associates with the comparison value with largest deg, so that property of the battery is determined as identical with the property of the predetermined battery.    USE - Method for determining type of a battery in an energy management system of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the energy management algorithms in the energy management system of the motor car, ensures utilization, operation, maintenance and/or servicing of the battery, and ensures indication of the warning signal for updating of the battery parameters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for determining type of a battery in a motor car including a voltage sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a system for determining type of a battery in a motor car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System for determining type of a battery in a motor car (10)    Control device (12)    Motor car (14)    Processor (16)    Memory (18)    Battery (28)
NOVELTY - The detector has an arithmetic comparison circuit composed of a voltage comparator and a resistor-capacitor, for detecting low voltage and low current and outputting a signal to a single chip control circuit. A single chip control circuit is used for receiving a signal output by an insulation judgment unit and controls a relay drive circuit. The relay drive circuit is used for driving a relay. The relay is used for controlling anode and cathode loops of a battery pack to control on and off functions of the battery pack loop.    USE - Detector for detecting insulation conditions of an anode and a cathode of an electric car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The detector can judge the insulation conditions of the anode and the cathode of the battery of the car. The single chip control circuit transmits the signal to the relay drive circuit when the insulation is bad, so that the relay switches off the anode and the cathode of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a detector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electric cart has a driving part rotating a chargeable battery that stores electric power. A solar panel is equipped in a cart body, and absorbs solar energy. The solar panel converts the solar energy into electric power, and supplies the electric power to the chargeable battery. A solar cell controller is connected between the solar panel and chargeable battery. A sunlight sensor senses direction of sunlight. An angle control part controls a tilt angle of the solar panel according to signal of the sunlight sensor.    USE - Electric cart i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric cart avoids the battery from being separately charged with the electric power so as to improve the convenience of the user. The electric cart improves electric power generation efficiency of the solar panel, and improves battery charger efficiency. The electric cart can be utilized for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of an electric cart.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a control end linked with a voltage comparing circuit. A relay is interconnected with a voltage stabilizing circuit and a storage battery charge adapting circuit to make a solar cell e.g. thin film solar cell, monocrystal silicon solar cell or polycrystalline silicon solar cell, to charge a vehicle mounted storage battery i.e. lead-acid storage battery, after receiving a trigger signal. The relay is interconnected with the voltage stabilizing circuit and automobile appliances to make the solar cell to charge the automobile appliances after receiving a reset signal.    USE - Device for avoiding a static discharging state of a storage battery in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can store unavailable solar energy in the vehicle mounted storage battery, thus improving usage efficiency of the solar cell. The device can store redundant solar energy in the vehicle mounted storage battery, thus avoiding condition of insufficient electric quantity of the storage battery due to long idle time of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for avoiding a static discharging state of a storage battery in an automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an electric power inverter (130) in a power generation module (100) that converts the direct current generated in the stack into alternating current. A storage tank (210) in warm water module (200) stores water. A circulation pump (340) in a heat exchanger unit (300) circulates the water within a stream tube. A thermoelectric module (400) has thermoelectric element (410) that generates electric power by temperature difference between cold junction and high temperature contact point.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Driving incapacity condition caused by increase of temperature of water in warm water module can be prevented and power generation capacity can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power generation module (100)    Electric power inverter (130)    Warm water module (200)    Storage tank (210)    Heat exchanger unit (300)    Circulation pump (340)    Thermoelectric module (400)    Thermoelectric element (410)
NOVELTY - The system has a unit module (100) with passive component and connector test (PCT) heater (20) that is attached to surface of battery cell (10). A temperature sensor senses the temperature of the battery cell. A control unit applies the power to the PCT heater based on the temperature information of battery cell, which is received from the temperature sensor. The battery cell is heated by operating the PCT heater.    USE - Battery heating system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery output can be increased effectively even in the low temperature region since the battery is heated up through PCT heater attached on surface of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery heating system.    Battery cell (10)    PCT Heater (20)    Unit module (100)
NOVELTY - The enclosure has a lower support (14) in which the fuel cell stack (10) is mounted is made of metal materials. An upper support (12) surrounds upper portion of the fuel cell stack is composed of the polymer-glass fiber composites. A reinforcing stress rib (16) is formed at the inner surface of upper support.    USE - Enclosure for fuel cell stack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel efficiency of the fuel cell stack can be improved and the thermal insulation of the enclosure of the fuel cell stack can be enhanced effectively. The assembling property and the handling property of the enclosure for fuel cell stack can be improved effectively. The fire retardant characteristic of the enclosure can be enhanced effectively, by removal chemical resistant coating process of the enclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the enclosure for fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Upper support (12)    Lower support (14)    Reinforcing stress rib (16)    Piping passage unit (18)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has adder (120) which calculates fuel consumption amount by adding fuel consumption and equivalent battery consumption amount. An accumulated fuel calculator (130) calculates fuel consumption amount. A distance calculator (140) calculates accumulated driven distance, while an accumulated fuel ratio calculator (100) calculates accumulated fuel ratio.    USE - System for calculating fuel ratio of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving condition of vehicle is induced, so that the fuel ratio of vehicle is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving method of hybrid vehicle fuel ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of system for calculating hybrid fuel ratio of vehicle.    System for calculating hybrid fuel ratio of vehicle (100)    Adder (120)    Accumulated fuel calculator (130)    Accumulated distance calculator (140)    Accumulated fuel ratio calculator (150)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel moves to a front glass window along a rail when a vehicle is locked. A solar heat blocking film is connected to solar cell panel.    USE - Solar cell panel interlocked with panorama sunroof installed on ceiling of vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The area of the solar cell panel along rail can be controlled by connecting solar heat blocking film with solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side views of the vehicle with solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Thick-film paste comprises: a conductive metal portion comprising a silver component and a nickel component; a lead-tellurium-oxide frit component; and an organic vehicle.    USE - The thick-film paste is useful: for forming electrode; in articles including semiconductor devices, solar cells (all claimed) and photovoltaic devices; and for making solar cell contacts and tabs, and other circuit devices.    ADVANTAGE - The thick-film paste composition: provides improved electrical contact between the conductor and the semiconductor substrate, thus improving efficiency of the semiconductor device; and has improved adhesion to the silicon wafer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) forming electrode comprising (a) providing an article comprising an insulating film (30) disposed onto a surface of a semiconductor substrate, (b) applying the thick-film paste composition onto at least a portion of the insulating film to form a layered structure, and (c) firing the layered structure to form an electrode that is in contact with the insulating layer and is in electrical contact with the semiconductor substrate; and    (2) an article comprising (i) a semiconductor substrate, (ii) an insulating layers on the semiconductor substrate, and (iii) an electrode that is in contact with the insulating layer and is in electrical contact with the semiconductor substrate, where the electrode comprises silver, nickel, lead and tellurium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows step in fabricating a semiconductor device.    Positive-type silicon substrate (10)    Negative-type diffusion layer (20)    Insulating film (30)    Aluminum back electrode (61)    Silver or silver/aluminum back electrode (71)
NOVELTY - The machine (100) has OCV measuring unit (150) that measures OCV of battery cell placed on measuring unit (130). A discharge voltage measuring unit (160) measures discharge voltage of cell discharged by loading unit (140). A control unit (170) sorts battery cells placed on measuring unit into different groups. The control unit calculates a voltage difference between OCV and discharge voltage of battery cells and sorts battery cells provided with corresponding voltage difference ranges between OCV and discharge voltage into group.    USE - Sorting machine of battery cell used for portable electronic devices such as cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sorting machine of battery cell can be enabled to improve the reliability of the product employing the battery cell. Since the battery pack is manufactured using the same group of battery cells, the explosion of the battery can be prevented and the life of the battery can be extended. The safety of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery cell sorting method; and    (2) method of forming battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the sorting machine of battery cell.    Sorting machine (100)    Measuring unit (130)    Loading unit (140)    OCV measuring unit (150)    Discharge voltage measuring unit (160)    Control unit (170)
NOVELTY - The system (11) has solar cells that feed electromotive force to the battery. A display unit displays remaining level of battery (42) and electricity generated by solar cells (21a-21c). The LEDS are configured to emit light beam in different color so that the remaining level of battery is displayed by lighted LED selected from multiple LEDs and a flickering pattern of lighted LED.    USE - Photovoltaic power generation system for charging battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The user can be enabled to check the remaining battery level and the electricity generated by the solar cells without taking the trouble to prepare the measurement unit and to operate the button of the indicator, when the display unit is viewed, and hence the operation of the photovoltaic power generation system can be done efficiently. The waterproof performance of the photovoltaic power generation system can be reliable. The electric power consumption attributable to the display unit of the power generation system can be minimized. The display unit can be allowed to light or flicker invariably during the daytime and the nighttime, and hence the enabling of antitheft effect can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of electric component section.    Vehicle cover main portion (1)    Numeral symbol (2)    Photovoltaic power generation system (11)    Solar cells (21a-21c)    Battery (42)
NOVELTY - The freshener has a hollow casing (1) comprising a rear fastener and a lower slot (11) attached to a reservoir (2) equipped with a wick (21) for dispersing air through front holes (16) of the casing. An electronic sound device is equipped with a speaker, batteries for power and an activation unit. The activation unit activates the electronic sound device for playing religious prayers, athletic club songs, national anthems, music tunes and prerecorded sound recording.    USE - Air freshener.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an air freshener.    Hollow casing (1)    Reservoir (2)    Lower slot (11)    Front holes of casing (16)    Wick (21)
NOVELTY - A battery active material comprises crystal phase containing yttrium, titanium, oxygen and sulfur.    USE - Active material used as negative electrode or positive electrode active material for lithium cell (all claimed) used for electric vehicles, motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, information related equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has high thermal stability and low electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery active material comprises yttrium, titanium, oxygen and sulfur and crystal phase having composition of formula: Y2Ti2O5S2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)
NOVELTY - A carbon source supply material is prepared by dissolving carbon source (102) in solvent (a). Electrode active material supply material is prepared by dispersing particulate electrode active material (104) in solvent (b) (poor solvent for carbon source) which is miscible in solvent (a). Carbon source supply material is mixed with electrode active material supply material and baked, to form electroconductive carbon film derived from carbon source on surface of electrode active material, to obtain granular electrode active material.    USE - Production of granular electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery for motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The battery using the electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics, electroconductivity and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which has positive electrode and negative electrode made of electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of carbon source.    Carbon source (102)    Granular electrode active material (104)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting cold operation mode to raise temperature of air for air conditioning with heater (26), and usual time operation mode to improve heating efficiency with respect to electric power. The external temperature and inner side temperature of vehicle (12) are detected. The operation mode is selected based on detected temperatures, opening of electronic expansion valve (43) in bypass unit (40) connected in series to gas/liquid separating coolant storage unit (34) at downstream of heater is controlled and pressure drop applied to coolant is adjusted.    USE - Operating method of air conditioning system for heat-pump type vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable air-conditioning performance and favorable economical efficiency can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the air conditioning system in motor vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor vehicle (12)    Heater (26)    Gas/liquid separating coolant storage unit (34)    Bypass unit (40)    Electronic expansion valve (43)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an energy accumulator support (2) placed under a vehicle floor (5) and fixed between vehicle side girders (4). A side impact absorption unit is provided with a main side absorber (8), a side plate (7) and secondary side absorber (9), and is arranged in a space located under the floor between an external body (6) of the vehicle and an energy accumulator (3) e.g. battery. The side plate is fixed on the energy accumulator support. A horizontal cross-piece (10) is fixed on the main side absorber.    USE - Vehicle i.e. electric or hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can transmit energy of shock to the energy accumulator at the time of the collision between the vehicle and an external element without the damage of the energy accumulator and the energy accumulator support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main side absorber is made of synthetic or metal material. The side plate comprises a sheet metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Energy accumulator support (2)    Energy accumulator (3)    Vehicle side girders (4)    Vehicle floor (5)    External body (6)    Side plate (7)    Main side absorber (8)    Secondary side absorber (9)    Horizontal cross-piece (10)
NOVELTY - The battery exchange system has measurement unit (15) which is configured to measure the position of a battery (B) that is received while passing from a raising and lowering unit. The measurement unit is mounted in a conveying unit (14). The stop position of the conveying unit is controlled based on a shift amount (X) of the position of the battery measured by the measurement unit and the removal reference position of the battery on the conveying unit. A control unit facilitates the location of the battery in the transfer reference position.    USE - Battery exchange system for vehicle, e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables storage of battery in predetermined storing position in the rack since the stop position of the conveying unit is controlled based on the shift amount of the position of the battery measured by the measurement unit and the removal reference position of the battery on the conveying unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the conveying apparatus in a state in which the conveying apparatus is stopped to the target stop position.    Conveying unit (14)    Measurement unit (15)    Rack (21)    Battery (B)    Shift amount (X)
NOVELTY - A metal oxide is supported on mesoporous silica having specific surface area of 300-1000 m2/g and mean pore diameter of 30-100 Angstrom , and acid site is formed after performing acid-treatment to obtain adsorbent desulfurizing agent.    USE - Manufacture of adsorbent desulfurizing agent used for desulfurizing hydrocarbon oil e.g. kerosene oil for fuel cell system (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrocarbon oil is desulfurized efficiently using adsorbent desulfurizing agent at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) desulfurization method of hydrocarbon oil, which involves contacting hydrocarbon oil containing sulfur compounds chosen from at least one of thiophene, benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene with adsorbent desulfurizing agent, and desulfurizing; and    (2) fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A heat management apparatus compares the fuel consumption improvement cost by heat supply to a heater core (5) with the fuel consumption improvement cost by heat supply to a thermoelectric generator (9). One of the heater core and the thermoelectric generator is selected by an electronic control unit (16) and is used as the heat source of a thermal loop when the fuel consumption improvement cost associated with the core or generator becomes maximum.    USE - Heat management apparatus for vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption is improved effectively by selecting one of the heater core and the thermoelectric generator with better fuel consumption improvement cost and using the selected core or generator as a heat source for a thermal loop circulating e.g. low viscosity silicone oil, as conveyance medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a heat management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heater core (5)    Water heater (6)    Oil heater (7)    Thermoelectric generator (9)    Electronic control unit (16)
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous membrane has film thickness of 5-15 mu m, surface hole area ratio of 15-25% and winding-road rate of 2-2.5.    USE - Polyolefin microporous membrane is used for separator for nonaqueous secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous membrane has excellent heat resistance and ionic conductivity, and enables formation of nonaqueous secondary battery having high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator, which is formed by laminating the polyolefin microporous membrane having heat resistant porous layer containing heat-resistant resin on surface(s) of a base material; and    (2) nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material comprises electrode active material including porous carbon material, and has pore (A) having diameter of 0.45-1 nm and pore (B) having diameter of 0.45 nm-0.4 mu m. The volume of pore (A) is 0.4 cm3/g or more. The volume ratio of pore (A) to pore (B) is 70% or more.    USE - Electrode active material is used for electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to emergency power supply, energy generation in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor using the electrode active material has improved discharge capacity, and adsorb large amount of electrolytic ion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous carbon material, which is obtained by dissolving sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide (150-450 parts weight) and phenol resin (100 parts weight) in aqueous medium, obtaining phenol resin composite-shaped component by drying and hardening dissolved mixture under non-oxidizing atmosphere, heating at 420-790 degrees C, obtaining carbide material and wash-removing sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide in the obtained carbide material.
NOVELTY - The device has inverter circuit (3) which outputs an alternating voltage to the power source line (Lp,Ln). A determination unit (20A) determines the failure of output short circuit (4) based on the drive state of the inverter circuit and the electric current which flows into the output short circuit or a pair of power source line. The output voltage of the inverter circuit provided in the direction of an electric current which flows into a pair of latter power source line rather than the output short circuit.    USE - Power converter device such as solar cell and fuel cell of grid connection apparatus used in interconnection system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the power converter device can be improved and the conversion efficiency of the inverter circuit can be improved. The circuit scale of gate signal determination unit can be reduced. A reliable interconnection system can be achieved effectively. The bad influences on the power distribution system can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) grid connection apparatus; and    (2) interconnection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the interconnection system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter circuit (3)    Output short circuit (4)    Determination unit (20A)    Grid connection apparatus (100A)    Power source lines (Lp,Ln)
NOVELTY - An electric storage device comprises a positive electrode (13); a negative electrode (14); and a lithium electrode (17) having a lithium ion supply source (25) for supplying lithium ions to the positive electrode (13) and/or the negative electrode (14). The lithium electrode (17) is disposed at a distance from the positive electrode (13) or the negative electrode (14) via a separator (16) made of a non-woven fabric that satisfies following conditions: (a) an average fiber diameter of 0.1-10 mu m; and (b) a thickness of 5-500 mu m.    USE - The electric storage device is used in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric storage device has an improved cycle characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an internal structure of the electric storage device.    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Separator (16)    Lithium electrode (17)    Lithium ion supply source (25)
NOVELTY - Aromatic imide-based dispersant (A), having fused heterocyclic structures (a) and (b), is new.    USE - (A) is useful for carbon nanotubes. (A) is useful in a carbon nanotube film, which is useful in an electronic device (all claimed). The carbon nanotube composition is useful for preparing electronic devices including transparent electrodes for displays such as field effect displays, light emitting displays and LCD, organic transistors, wiring materials, smart cards, antennae, electrical cells, fuel cells, capacitors or inductors for printed circuit boards, electromagnetic shielding films, luminescent materials, buffering materials, electron transporting materials, and hole transporting materials.    ADVANTAGE - (A) improves the dispersibility of carbon nanotubes in a matrix.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aromatic imide-based dispersant (A), having fused heterocyclic structures of formulae (a) and (b), is new.    X = N;    Y1 = O or S;    unit A = a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic group comprising benzene moiety, naphthalene moiety, anthracene moiety, pyrene moiety, or 1,12g-dihydro-coronene;    unit B = naphthalene moiety or perylene moiety; and    R = polymethylmethacrylate, polybutylacrylate, polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, a copolymer of polyalkylmethacrylate and polymethacrylic acid, polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene, polyvinylalcohol or polyacrylamide.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a carbon nanotube composition comprising an aromatic imide-based dispersant (A), a carbon nanotube, and a solvent;    (2) a carbon nanotube film comprising a carbon nanotube, and aromatic imide-based dispersant (A);    (3) an electronic device comprising the carbon nanotube film; and    (4) a method of preparing a carbon nanotube film comprising dispersing a carbon nanotube in a solvent with an aromatic imide-based dispersant to form a carbon nanotube composition.
NOVELTY - The system has a drive wheel motor-generator (220) to transfer energy to and from a drive wheel (200) of a vehicle (100). A flywheel motor-generator transfers energy to and from a flywheel included in a gyroscope-stabilizer of the vehicle. A power controller transfers energy from the flywheel motor-generator to a capacitor bank (430) in response to detecting an input to increase the speed of the vehicle, and transfers energy from the drive wheel motor-generator to the bank in response to detecting an input to decrease the speed of the vehicle.    USE - Electrical system for transferring energy within a gyroscopic stabilized vehicle i.e. in-wheeled vehicle such as motorcycle and scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The power controller transfers energy from the flywheel motor-generator to the bank in response to detecting the input to increase the speed of the vehicle, and transfers energy from the drive wheel motor-generator to the bank in response to detecting the input to decrease the speed of the vehicle, thus maximizing the overall efficiency of the vehicle, while allowing the vehicle to operate safely at highway speeds and in all conditions. The flywheel mass is optimized to increase efficiency of the vehicle, while minimizing the gyro mass to keep the overall vehicle mass lower, and hence providing less energy consumption in operating the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for transferring energy from a flywheel motor-generator to a capacitor bank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cutaway side view of a vehicle.    Gyroscopic stabilized vehicle (100)    Drive wheel (200)    Drive wheel motor-generator (220)    Drive chains (240, 250)    Capacitor bank (430)
NOVELTY - The system has a rail system provided with a magnetized hollow body (9), where the body induces voltage in a pipe system (7) by magnetism and drafting of air. The air is drawn from an object by conveyor belts or blades (3) around a pivot point in a rectilinear movement on the magnetized body. The system is operated along a wheel and secured with a shaft at a spring suspension to produce voltage by multiple generators (4), where the produced voltage is stored in a rechargeable battery. Exhaust gas in a center pipe is driven by the blades to produce current in the generators.    USE - Energy recovery system for use in a car for recovering kinetic energy generated by airflow, gravitational force, magnetic field, exhaust gas or rolling energy (all claimed) of the car. Can also be used for escalators and conveyors.    ADVANTAGE - The rail system is provided with the magnetized hollow body that induces the voltage in the pipe system by magnetism and drafting of the air from the object by the conveyor belts or blades around the pivot point in the rectilinear movement on the magnetized body, so that high recovery of energy can be ensured in an innovative and efficient manner with minimum expenditure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy recovery system.    Sideboards (2)    Blades (3, 31)    Generators (4)    Pipe system (7)    Magnetized hollow body (9)
NOVELTY - An exterior material (1) comprises base material layer (11), adhesive bond layer (12) successively laminated by one surface of base material layer, surface treatment layer (13) with amide ester part which is formed from coating composition that has oxazoline group containing resin with greater than or equal to 2 oxazoline groups and copolymer of (meth)acrylic acid and another polymerizable monomer and/or poly(meth)acrylic acid as acrylic resin, aluminum foil layer (14), corrosion prevention process layer, adhesive resin layer, and sealant layer.    USE - Exterior material for lithium ion batteries used for electric vehicle and hybrid type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior material has high adhesiveness and outstanding deep drawability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the exterior material for lithium ion batteries.    Exterior material (1)    Base material layer (11)    Adhesive bond layer (12)    Surface treatment layer (13)    Aluminum foil layer (14)
NOVELTY - The relay (12) has a drive coil (17) generating magnetic force with respect to a control signal. A moving part (18) is driven by the magnetic force to open and close contacts (19). A resistor (20) is provided with a predetermined electric resistance value. The contacts are closed by the resistor in a condition when the control signal lies at 5 volt. The contacts are closed by the moving part without resistance in another condition when the control signal lies at 12 volt. The moving part has two moving elements (21, 22) movably separated from each other.    USE - Three-mode type relay for opening and closing an electrical circuit in an energy supply device utilized for a vehicle (claimed) i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contacts are closed by the resistor if the control signal lies at 5 volt, and closed by the moving part without resistance if the control signal lies at 12 volt such that the relay can be controlled in a simple manner. The relay is manufactured with less number of components, so that a simple structure for the relay can be obtained, thus reducing size and manufacturing costs of an electric circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy supply device comprising a direct-current power supply and a smoothing capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a three-mode type relay in an off state.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Three-mode type relay (12)    Drive coil (17)    Moving part (18)    Contacts (19)    Resistor (20)    Moving elements (21, 22)
NOVELTY - The device has voltage sampling circuit which is connected at positive pole and negative pole of fuel battery in parallel connection. Analogy-digital converting circuit accesses the analogy sampling voltage output by voltage sampling circuit. Controller accesses digital sampling voltage output by analogy-digital converting circuit. Current regulating circuit and fuel battery are connected in series to form discharging loop in which current of discharging loop is regulated through current regulating circuit so as to regulate the voltages at ends of fuel battery.    USE - Constant-voltage discharging regulating device of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery is controlled to discharge preset constant voltage, so that the time of regulating the constant-voltage discharging time of the fuel battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The analogy-digital converting circuit accesses the regulating voltage output by the controller. The voltage comparing circuit accesses the analogy voltage output by voltage sampling circuit and analogy regulating voltage output by the digital-analogy converting circuit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for constant-voltage discharging regulating method of fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the constant-voltage discharging regulating device of fuel battery (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The device has a pressure adjusting device and an automatic locating device that are respectively fixed at both ends of a machine frame. An automatic nut buttoning device is movably installed on the machine frame. Guide vertical columns of machine frame are respectively connected with air cylinder base. A sliding block of machine frame is horizontally arranged on guide vertical columns.    USE - Automatic assembling device of fuel battery pile.    ADVANTAGE - The installing efficiency of fuel battery can be improved, and installing cost of fuel battery can be reduced. The automatic assembling device can be operated rapidly and conveniently. The fuel battery electric piles having different sizes can be produced, by changing upper press block and tray, and the generality of fuel battery can be improved. Since the double polar plates uniformly contact with membrane and electrode assembly (MEA) through supplying uniform pressure, the contact resistor of device can be reduced. Thus, the fuel battery property can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the automatic assembling device of fuel battery pile.
NOVELTY - The circuit has capacitor (C1) and inlet wire of power source that are connected with a rectification bridge. Output end of the rectification bridge is connected with capacitor for filtering direct current (DC) voltage in parallel. Two voltage stabilization diodes are connected in parallel to from auxiliary power source which outputs specific DC volts. Four voltage dividing resistors (R1) are connected with output end of auxiliary power, and several voltage values corresponding detection circuit are provided to two voltage comparers that forms kernel of comparison circuit.    USE - Electric bicycle battery charging circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can automatically detect the specified voltage value of charged electric bicycle battery and adjust the voltage value after battery is fully charged according to the specified value so that automatic charging is realized to provide qualified electric bicycle batteries on the market. The circuit is automatically cut off after the battery is charged over.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric bicycle battery charging circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor (C1)    Relay (K)    Four voltage dividing resistor (R1)
NOVELTY - A high-energy composite anode material comprises compound containing chloride, fluoride, iodide, sulfate, nitrate, acetate and oxalate.    USE - High-energy composite anode material for lithium ion battery (claimed), and for energy storing system of electric automobiles, bicycles, wind power, nuclear power, solar energy and grid peak shaving.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material has low cost and simple preparation method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - High-energy composite anode material comprises compound of formula xLi2MnO3.yLiM2O4.(1-x-y)LiM'O2.    x, y=0-1;and    M, M'=chloride, fluoride, iodide, sulfate, nitrate, acetate and oxalate.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the high-energy composite anode material comprising:    (A) preparing soluble manganese salt and soluble salt of metal M, and adding to reaction kettle, in which the M and M' are combination of metal elements, the fixed metal elements being manganese and the other metal elements are lithium, nickel, magnesium, cobalt, zinc, chromium, titanium, iron, vanadium, and zirconium;    (B) uniformly and continuously adding soluble salt mixed water liquor and adhesive to reactor to react, controlling the pH value of the reaction at 9-11, controlling reaction at 40-80 degrees C, stirring while reacting, and continuously stirring for 0.5-10 hours after feeding to obtain mixture;    (C) filtering and drying at 80-120 degrees C;    (D) uniformly mixing presoma with lithium salt or uniformly mixing in de-ionized water or absolute ethyl alcohol, and drying to obtain dry mixture; and    (E) putting the dry mixture in constant temperature of 400-600 degrees C for 0.5-10 hours, cooling and grinding, sintering for 5-20 hours at 800-1000 degrees C, cooling, crushing, screening and grading to obtain final product.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises capacitor, multiple clamps and an elastomeric material, which is equipped between the clamps. A winding roll is provided which is connected to the clamp. A compression plate is connoted to the clamp and a fastening clamp.    USE - Apparatus for winding electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus comprises capacitor, multiple clamps and elastomeric material and thus enables to wind electrode assembly in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for winding electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery comprises a heat shrinking member (500), which is electrically insulated for preventing short circuit by contact of electrode tap, where the electrode tap surrounds top end portion of an electrode assembly (300). A separation film is interposed between anode and cathode of battery case of laminated sheet, where the laminated sheet comprises metal layer and resin layer. The laminated sheet also comprises an internal layer consisting of polymer resin having metal layer with heat sealing property.    USE - Secondary battery having structure for preventing internal short-circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery ensures high safety with improved performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an electrode assembly.    Electrode assembly (300)    Cathode tabs (302,304)    Anode lead (400)    Cathode lead (410)    Heat shrinking member (500)
NOVELTY - The multiple electrode assembly (100) comprises an anode (110), a separation film (130), indentation (112) and an electrode tap (120), where electrode groups are made of a structure. Anode and cathode are faced toward the separation film, where the indentation is indented to inner side. The separation film is prevented from contraction due to overcharging.    USE - Multiple electrode assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The multiple electrode assembly effectively prevents from contraction of separation film due to overcharging in order to improve safety of electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the multiple electrode assembly.    Multiple electrode assembly (100)    Anode (110)    Indentation (112)    Electrode tap (120)    Separation film (130)
NOVELTY - The system comprises generator and transformer.    USE - System for recovering heat generated by radiators and hydrothermal material.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables to recover heat in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The air shut off valve device (1) comprises a main body (2), in which an aperture (20) is formed for passing air, where a shaft (42) crossing in the center of the aperture is combined and arranged in a rotating manner. A disk (41) is provided for controlling the opening and closing of the aperture. The disk is mounted to the shaft in the aperture inner side, and is connected in the rotating operation of the shaft.    USE - Air shut off valve device for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disk is provided for controlling the opening and closing of the aperture, where the disk is mounted to the shaft in the aperture inner side, and is connected in the rotating operation of the shaft, and thus prevents inflow and freezing of moisture in the aperture and the disk, and enables easy starting of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air shut off valve device.    Air shut off valve device (1)    Main body (2)    Aperture (20)    Disk (41)    Shaft (42)
NOVELTY - The system has a charging unit with direct-current electric meter and alternating current electric meter. A metering and billing unit includes a gate meter for metering amount of electric current inputted to charging station. A metering management machine collects the information from meters. The controlling command is transmitted after showing the data to monitor the operations of charging machine and power supply distribution unit.    USE - Electric energy supplying system for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement plan and apparatus selection of the electric energy supplying system can be ensured efficiently and specific design of charging station of automobile can be provided. The intelligence and automation level of system are improved by satisfying the basic function of system. The economical, safe and high-efficient operation of the system can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric energy supplying system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has multichannel power supply device which supplies drive power to drive motor and power consumption units, and shows state of charging of battery based on battery charging voltages. A control circuit (150) compares battery residual power display signal with battery reference signal. The power consuming units are normally operated by control circuit, when state of charging of battery is greater than predetermined reference value. The drive among power consuming units is stopped when state of charging of battery is smaller than predetermined reference value.    USE - Power management system for electromobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the drive among power consuming units is stopped when state of charging of battery is smaller than predetermined reference value, the information necessary for driving an electric vehicle can be efficiently received, and power can be efficiently managed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electromobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power management system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has hollow fiber membrane bundles inside housing (101). A hollow fiber bunch (110) made of hollow fiber membranes (111) expanded by moisture, is provided in one side of the housing. A hollow fiber bunch (120) made of hollow fiber membranes (121) not expanded by moisture, is provided at other side of the housing. A tensioning mechanism is installed to maintain the hollow fiber membranes (111) in a tight state by pulling both ends of the hollow fiber bunch (110).    USE - Membrane humidifier for polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, home, electrical/electronic product, handheld device, industrial application and power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The increase of pressure drop value between front and back ends of membrane humidifier can be prevented through tensioning mechanism for maintaining a hollow fiber membrane in a tight state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the membrane humidifier.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Membrane humidifier (100)    Housing (101)    Hollow fiber bunches (110,120)    Hollow fiber membranes (111,121)    Spring (141)
NOVELTY - The wind electric vehicle is provided with resources for the introduction of a wind electricity system. A device is provided for generating the electricity supply for working of the wind electric vehicle. An electric energy provider is installed on roof (6) and sides of the electric vehicle. Wind sensors (1,2) are installed below a windshield (4) and on the roof. Another wind sensors (3,7) are installed on a front and the side of the vehicle.    USE - Wind electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind electric vehicle is provided with resources for the introduction of a wind electricity system, and thus ensures more credibility in the concept of creating of electricity from wind energy and ensures esthetic and convenient vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind electric vehicle.    Wind sensors (1,2,3,7)    Windshield (4)    Cup (5)    Roof (6)
NOVELTY - The electric car has a wind driven generator (2) placed in a car body (1). A front upper part of the wind driven generator and/or two sides of the car body are provided with a wind inlet (3) which is inclined to a car head direction. An impeller of the wind driven generator is inclined to the wind inlet direction. Multiple rows or multiple lines of the wind driven generator are vertically installed. The wind inlet is circled by a metal net.    USE - Self power supplied electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The wind in the driving process and the natural wind in the driving process will come to the car body via the wind inlet, so that the electric energy is generated under the effect of wind. The car reduces resistance of the wind and has obvious energy-saving effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self power supplied electric car.    Car body (1)    Wind driven generator (2)    Wind inlet (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power inverter circuit that is provided with a serial connection portion of switching elements (Swn,Swp). The power inverter circuit is connected in parallel with a capacitor (16). A discharge control unit is provided for short-circuiting the electrodes of capacitor if the switching elements of high electric potential side and low electric potential side are provided in the ON condition. An abnormality-diagnosis unit diagnoses presence/absence of abnormality in the discharge control of discharge control unit if the operation of switching element is simulated.    USE - Discharge control apparatus for power conversion system mounted in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used mounted in electric vehicle and house.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality-diagnosis unit diagnosis effectively the presence/absence of abnormality in the discharge control of discharge control unit, so that the requirement to detect the discharging condition of capacitor can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of discharge control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor generator (10)    Capacitor (16)    G sensor (22)    Drive unit (DU)    Switching elements (Swn,Swp)
NOVELTY - The system has a voltage control PI regulator (51) that is provided between a storage battery (10) and a capacitor (20). The storage battery and the capacitor are connected in series. The direct current (DC) voltage is discharged between the storage battery and the capacitor by voltage control PI regulator.    USE - Active storage battery system used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The withstanding voltage of the capacitor can be increased, since the big capacitance is needed for output terminal. Hence the performance of the storage battery can be improved. The voltage of the storage battery can be monitored, by using battery voltage monitoring system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery voltage monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the control system of the active storage battery system.    Storage battery (10)    Capacitor (20)    Load circuit (40)    Control block (50)    Voltage control PI regulator (51)
NOVELTY - A frequency acquisition unit (106g) acquires the frequency of an electric power grid from the phase synchronization circuit (106d) of a distributed power supply. A discriminating device (106h) discriminates whether the acquired frequency is less than a preset threshold value. A load controller (106i) operates one or more circuit breakers with respect to the electricity distribution panel of a building based on preset priority, and interrupts electric current, if the frequency is less than the threshold value.    USE - Distributed power supply system such as solar energy power generation system, gas electric power generation system, fuel cell system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The load control can be implemented in the consumer side without incurring immense cost without deploying huge infrastructure and communication equipments, by interrupting electric current to distribution panel, if grid frequency acquired from phase synchronization circuit is less than preset threshold value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power conditioner (106)    Phase synchronization circuit (106d)    Frequency acquisition unit (106g)    Discriminating device (106h)    Load controller (106i)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has desalination chamber (1c) of cathode chambers are filled with anion exchanger (AE). An anode chamber is filled with anion exchanger and cation exchanger (CE). An anion exchanger is positioned at the anion exchange membrane (AEM) so that the anode plate is not contacted in anode chamber (1b). A cation exchanger is positioned at the anode plate side and contacted with anion exchanger.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing electric deionized water used for fuel cell. Can also be used in semiconductor manufacturing industry, pharmaceutical industry, food stuff industry and laboratory.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cation exchanger is positioned at the anode plate side and contacted with anion exchanger, the heat of neutralization generated in anion exchange membrane is restrained. Hence the burning of film of anion exchange membrane is prevented and the generation of Joule heat of electrode room is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the apparatus for manufacturing electric deionized water. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric deionized water manufacturing apparatus (1)    Anode chamber (1B)    Desalination chamber (1c)    Anion exchanger (AE)    Anion exchange membrane (AEM)    Cation exchanger (CE)
NOVELTY - The power supply controller has a fuel measuring unit to measure the residual amount of fuel in a vehicle, while an interruption unit blocks the flow of standby current from a battery to the controller after the first shut-off time has progressed after the power supply to the vehicle is turned OFF. A change unit changes the first shut-off timing to a longer shut-off timing when the measured residual amount of fuel exceeds a predetermined value.    USE - Power supply controller for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simplified control over the standby current by simply using, as a basis, the use status of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the processing flow between the mode selector and opening-and-closing control units of a power supply controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ignition switch activation determining process (S11)    Residual fuel amount acquisition process (S12)    Residual fuel amount comparison process (S13)    Transport mode flag setting process (S14)    Flag information output process (S15)
NOVELTY - The system has a water conduit (24) that is connected to a water source (22) from which water is supplied to multiple battery cells (12) containing liquid aqueous electrolyte (16) through respective nozzle (26) connected to water conduit. The nozzles are provided with an internal opening for supplying equal flow rate of water to the battery cells at similar period of time without interruption.    USE - System for watering aqueous lead-acid battery cells for powering fork lift truck or golf cart. Can also be used in solar panel for storing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The watering system is simple and less expensive with improved reliability hence the need for providing vulnerable moving elements such as mechanical level control valves is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of simultaneously watering multiple aqueous battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the watering system.    Battery cell (12)    Liquid aqueous electrolyte (16)    Water source (22)    Water conduit (24)    Nozzle (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a street lamp control system provided with a traffic sensing sensor system for sensing a pedestrian or vehicle condition on a road, and a signal processing system. The traffic sensing sensor system is provided with a reciprocal-jetting laser sensor system. The signal processing system is connected with an LED control module. A power supply system is provided with a solar battery board and a solar power supply management module. The solar battery board is connected with the solar power supply management module, which is connected with a rechargeable battery.    USE - Self-induced LED street lamp system.    ADVANTAGE - The system automatically changes a state of an LED according to the pedestrian or the vehicle condition on the road so as to save an electric energy source and reduce power grid load. The system is automatically connected to an electrical energy generator and a load network according to the pedestrian or vehicle on a path of the LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a self-induced LED street lamp system.
NOVELTY - The battery set has meters provided with an LCD, a meter single-chip machine and a battery. The battery is internally provided with a power management circuit and a battery set wireless transceiver module. The meter single-chip machine is connected with a meter wireless transceiver module through a transceiver controller. The meter wireless transceiver module delivers signals to the meter single-chip machine. The battery set wireless transceiver module delivers the signals to the power management circuit.    USE - Wireless battery set for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set installs a wireless transceiver circuit to enable wireless meters processing power management circuit information and realizes information exchange of the wireless meters and an electric bicycle battery set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a wireless battery set.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit electrically connected with a battery set. A probing unit and a power driving unit are electrically connected with the battery set, where the probing unit is a voltage sensor or current sensor. The probing unit transmits measured voltage or current to the control unit to determine time for individually supplying power and starting connecting in parallel or stopping connection according to condition in the battery set. The output power is adjusted through the power driving unit. The control unit comprises a display.    USE - Automatic battery set control parallel connection device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set is connected to supply power so as to improve endurance of the electric vehicle main body. The device saves energy and protects environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automatic battery set control parallel connection device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An exterior component is air-evacuated, state is changed, subjected to aging, gas which opens the exterior component and exits inside the exterior component is removed, and sealed after air-evacuating the open portion of exterior component to produce secondary battery. The exterior component contains electrode element by which positive electrode (c) and negative electrode (a) are opposingly arranged, and non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Manufacture of secondary battery (claimed) is used for electric power generation for note book computers, mobiles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides secondary battery having excellent capacitance, stability, cyclic characteristics, charge/discharge characteristics, reliability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exterior component is air-evacuated, state is changed, subjected to aging, gas which opens the exterior component and exits inside the exterior component is removed, and sealed after air-evacuating the open portion of exterior component to produce secondary battery. The exterior component contains electrode element by which positive electrode and negative electrode are opposingly arranged, and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains lithium-manganese-oxide compound of formula:xLi2MnO3-(1-x)LiMeO2 as positive electrode material, where Me is chosen from manganese, nickel, cobalt, iron, titanium, aluminum, magnesium and reminder of manganese and x is 0.1-0.8.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrode element of secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)    Positive electrode terminal (f)    Negative electrode terminal (g)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a foot pedal hinged with a part of a crank neck of a crank shaft via a hydraulic booster and a travel rod. The shaft drives an end face cam to rotate, where the end face of the cam is propped on a tail part of a pressing head. Ratchets are arranged on an excircle of the cam. A stopping spring pin is clamped in the ratchets to drive the cam to rotate along direction. A storage battery pack is electrically connected with a frequency changer at a cab position of a vehicle body. The frequency changer is connected with a variable frequency direct current (DC) motor.    USE - Automatic power generation and back drive type electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile is provided with a mechanical power generation device, a wind driven generator and a film solar cell, so that endurance of the automobile reaches thousands of kilometers when being charged in time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an automatic power generation and back drive type electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a high-performance maintenance-free storage battery, two switches, an LED illuminating lamp and a direct-current (DC) motor. One of the switches is connected with the LED illuminating lamp in series. The other switch is connected with the DC motor in series. Two serial-connection branches are connected with two ends of the high-performance maintenance-free storage battery in parallel. Rated voltage of the high-performance maintenance-free storage battery is 12V.    USE - Portable aerating starting-up power supply for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is made of plastic shell, so that the power supply is fully sealed without leakage. The inside of the power supply is provided with a small-size motor with pneumatic and aerating functions. The power supply has starting, tire aerating and illuminating functions that can be functioned when an outdoor vehicle cannot be started. The power supply is simple in structure, convenient to use and inexpensive, and has high practicability. The power supply is utilized to rescue from loss of the power shortage if the vehicle is driven in outdoor or on long-distance road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a portable aerating starting-up power supply.
NOVELTY - The system has a coupling loop assembly and high Q-resonator which is provided with an inductive element and a capacitor element that are collectively magnetic resonant at a specific frequency. A coupling loop portion is connected to high-Q resonator.    USE - System for transmitting wireless power to electronic device such as laptop, cellular phone and robot in factory room and electric bus. Can also be used for transmitting power to personal digital assistant (PDA), TV and medical devices such as artificial heart devices, pacemakers and medicine delivery pumps implanted into patient's body.    ADVANTAGE - The sufficient amount of wireless power can be transmitted to the electronic device so that safety of the human can be ensured. The performance of the electronic device can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for receiving wireless power; and    (2) method for electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating wireless energy transfer process.
NOVELTY - The cell stack (1) has a frame that is provided with two apertures. The aperture is provided for feeding/returning the anolyte and catholyte to and from a half cell by an electrolyte flow passage. The apertures are provided for feeding/returning anolyte and catholyte to a remote half cell by a specific electrolyte flow passages. The stack is divided into the sections corresponding to the apertures. The total stack voltage of anolyte ducts contacted with the section cells is reduced by the ratio of number of section cells to the total number of cells.    USE - Electrochemical cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The total stack voltage of anolyte ducts contacted with the section cells is reduced by the ratio of number of section cells to the total number of cells, so that the electrical resistances of cell stack can be improved, and the shunt current of cell stack can be reduced. The performance of cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of electrochemical cell stack.    Electrochemical cell stack (1)    Graphite felt (25,26)    Semi-permeable membranes (30)    End plates (36)    End fittings (73)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises positive electrode active material having average particle diameter of 0.01-5 mu m, electroconductive material and binder, and has tap density of 2 g/cm3 or more. The mass ratio of electrically conductive material and binder, with respect to positive electrode active material is 1% or less.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium ion batteries (claimed) for mobiles, personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-quality positive electrode provides lithium ion batteries having excellent safety, battery characteristics, output characteristics, charge/discharge characteristics, capacitance, cyclic characteristics, storing characteristics and rate characteristics. The positive electrode active material has excellent fillability.
NOVELTY - The pressure vessel (110) has a heat transfer element (130) which is a metallic sheet structure. The heat transfer element is arranged within the cavity (116) to provide thermal communication between the cavity and outside of cavity. The heat transfer element is adapted to minimize an effect of thermal energy on the vessel.    USE - Pressure vessel for storing fuel cell reactant.    ADVANTAGE - The heat is extracted from the pressurized fluid and is conducted out of the vessel, so that the temperature can be controlled within the vessel. The temperature within the vessel can be maintained below the desired point without additional heat sink, when the thermal mass of the adapter and the boss is sufficiently large. Heat from outside of the vessel is available for the vessel chamber, so that the operating temperature of the pressurized fluid is maintained above any minimum desired operating temperature of the vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of pressure vessel.    Pressure vessel (110)    Outer structural wall (112)    Inner liner (114)    Cavity (116)    Heat transfer element (130)
NOVELTY - The upper and lower conductive layers (30,50) are formed over respective upper and lower major surfaces (22,24). Two upper and lower carbon-based layers (40,60) are formed over respective ones of conductive layers. The two carbon-based layers have activated carbon which has pores with a size of less than equal to 1nm and a combined pore volume of greater than equal to 0.3 cm3/g. The pores has a size of from 1nm to 2 nm and a combined pore volume of greater than equal to 0.05 cm3/g. the greater than 0.15 cm3/g combined pore volume of any pores has a size of greater than 2 nm.    USE - Carbon-based composite electrode for EDLC applications and energy storage devices e.g. ultra-capacitors used in cell phones and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Both high energy density and high power density can be achieved by optimizing the attributes of the composite electrode, the electrode resistance, activated carbon pore size, and pore size distributions. The electrode structures comprise activated carbon materials with high microporosity. The carbons provide high specific capacitance, thereby providing high energy storage capacity and long term stability in EDLCs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of composite electrode structure.    Upper major surface (22)    Lower major surface (24)    Upper conductive layer (30)    Upper carbon-based layer (40)    Lower conductive layer (50)    Lower carbon-based layer (60)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device has an anode electrode with which oxidation reaction occurs, a cathode electrode with which reduction reaction occurs, an electrolyte which electrically connect to anode electrode and cathode electrode, and an ion donor which provides ions required by chemical reaction in electrochemical device. The ions are provided by ion donor by physical ionization.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. capacitor for burning assembly (both claimed) e.g. cooking device for kitchen use and burning furnace for industrial use. Can also be used as radio frequency amplifier, power generator, detector, charger and photoelectric conversion device for solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical reaction and output current of electrochemical device can be controlled efficiently, by controlling the release rate of ions. The energy conversion rate of electrochemical device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) capacitor; and    (2) burning assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the frequency modulated high-voltage exciter circuit.    Frequency modulated high-voltage exciter (1001)    Ion-release device (1002)    Open gap (1003)    Discharge needle (1004)    Frequency modulated high-voltage exciter circuit (1005)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (100) comprises fuel cell stack (110) having fuel cells (112), where fuel cell stack includes external electrical circuit adapted to receive current from fuel cell stack; a sensor (122) for measuring at least one of environmental condition affecting fuel cell stack and a feature of the fuel cell stack, where sensor generates a sensor signal representing a measurement of the sensor; and a processor for receiving sensor signal, analyzing sensor signal, and controlling adaptive load applied to external electrical circuit based upon analyzed sensor signal.    USE - As fuel cell system (claimed), used as power source for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system protects against localized corrosion within a fuel cell during startup by minimizing the electric potential within the fuel cell without requiring additional components or cost. The fuel cell stack minimizes the effects of a non-uniform distribution of hydrogen during startup and militates against a voltage degradation of the fuel cell stack; and minimizes degradation of the fuel cell system due to a non-uniform hydrogen distribution across an anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for controlling a load applied to fuel cell system involving providing a fuel cell stack having fuel cells; measuring at least one of an environmental condition affecting the fuel cell stack and a feature of the fuel cell stack; and controlling an adaptive load applied to the external electrical circuit based upon at least one of the environmental condition measured and the characteristic of the fuel cell stack measured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic cross-sectional elevational view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (110)    Fuel cells (112)    Electrical load (128)    Source of hydrogen (132)    Anode inlet conduit (134)
NOVELTY - Flow regulator for a fuel cell, where the flow regulator is mounted to the fuel cell; the fuel cell has two entrances, each of which is formed at one of two sides of the fuel cell; the fuel cell has single cells, each of which has a fuel inlet and a fuel passage in communication with the fuel inlet, where the fuel passages jointly defines a fuel tunnel in communication with the entrances; and the flow regulator is located in the fuel tunnel and movable back and forth along the fuel tunnel.    USE - The flow regulator is used for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow regulator improves the stability and performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the flow regulator.    Fuel cell (2)    First single cell (11a)    Second single cell (11b)    Third single cell (11c)    Fourth single cell (11d)    Fifth single cell (11e)    Sixth single cell (11f)    Entrances (12)
NOVELTY - The package (10) has batteries (70) which are arranged in cover (50). The cover is rotatably arranged in peripheral flange (60) between front panel (12) and rear panel (30) of display cards. The cover is provided with projection with respect to rear surface. The rear panel of display card is provided with equally spaced cutouts (48) provided corresponding to the cavities such that the projection from rear surface of cover is projected into cutouts when cavity is positioned adjacent to the battery access opening (36) to prevent free rotation of cover.    USE - Dispensing package for button air cell batteries such as aqueous-and-non-aqueous electrolyte batteries, alkaline and acidic batteries, rechargeable batteries, fuel cell batteries, batteries with negative electrode active materials, and batteries with positive electrode active materials for watch, calculator and hearing aids.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging of batteries can be made easy with high economic efficiency. The inadvertent fall of batteries from the package can be prevented. Excellent external appearance of the package can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the dispensing package.    Dispensing package (10)    Front panel (12)    Rear panel (30)    Battery access opening (36)    Cutouts (48)    Cover (50)    Flange (60)    Battery (70)
NOVELTY - The appliance has a cloth body/leather body provided with a carbon fiber heating element (3) that is connected with a supply component (4) e.g. cigarette end seat or aluminum-shell lithium battery of automobile. A heating roll (2)/heating bag is provided with the cloth body/leather body and the fiber heating element. The fiber heating element is arranged between an outer layer and an inner layer. A joint of the fiber heating element and the supply component is provided with a power cord (5). Two sides of the heating roll are provided with a nylon belt, buckle component or magic tape (6).    USE - Vehicle electric heating appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber heating element is soft, foldable, extrudable and prevented from breaking and crushing, so that the heating roll can be used as a neck circumference, a chest circumference, waist circumference, a shoulder pad, a kneelet and a foot guard health care belt. The heating bag of the appliance can be used as a shoulder bag and a hand bag. The heating roll/heating bag of the appliance has better effect of insulating and heating the bottled or tinned food or drink such as eight ingredient porridge. The appliance is convenient carry and free from connected with a fixed power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a vehicle electric heating appliance.    Heating roll (2)    Carbon fiber heating element (3)    Supply component (4)    Power cord (5)    Magic tape (6)
NOVELTY - The halide has a combined coupler and combined coupler secondary inductances that are reversely switched into a combined coupler inductance third-order power synthesis. The secondary inductances increase pressure to be switched into a light tube circuit. An overcurrent detection protective circuit induces voltage diode detection by light undercurrent through a magnetic loop inductance. Detection voltage is switched into a mouth-piece control oscillating tube. A power source end of a modulated signal generator is switched into a solar power source.    USE - Solar power source eight-bridge oscillation metal halide for illuminating an automobile, a train and a vessel. Can also be used in inconvenient power supply situations.    ADVANTAGE - The halide has unique and high-efficiency circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an eight-bridge oscillation metal halide.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery (1) has temperature sensor (7) that are respectively provided in cells (5). A control unit (16) extracts highest temperature among the temperatures of the cells measured by temperature sensor to control a cooling section (10) so that the highest temperature is within a predetermined permissible temperature range.    USE - Assembled battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since control unit extracts highest temperature among temperatures of cells measured by temperature sensor to control cooling section so that highest temperature is within predetermined permissible temperature range, the dispersion in deterioration speed of cell within arm can be reduced and homogenization of deterioration speed can be attained with simple structure hence lifetime of the battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (1)    Cell (5)    Temperature sensor (7)    Cooling section (10)    Control unit (16)
NOVELTY - The battery system has separation state detection unit (24a,24b) that respectively detect a separation distances (W1,W2) between the side surfaces (51-54) and any of wall surfaces (22a,23a). A control unit determines, in accordance with the detection result produced by the separation state detection unit, that a secondary battery (2) has an abnormal internal pressure if both the separation distances have decreased.    USE - Battery system of host system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in internal pressure is exactly detected by cell swelling about each single battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery system.    Secondary battery (2)    Wall surfaces (22a,23a)    Separation state detection unit (24a,24b)    Side surfaces (51-54)    Separation distances (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - Nickel-cobalt nanoparticles have core containing nickel, and cobalt-containing shell which covers the whole surface of the core.    USE - Nickel-cobalt nanoparticles are used for magnetic material, fuel cell and electrode for laminated ceramic capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-cobalt nanoparticles can be manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nickel-cobalt nanoparticles, which involves heating the mixture containing nickel salt, cobalt salt, and primary amine, obtaining complexing reaction liquid, heating and obtaining nickel-cobalt nanoparticle slurry.
NOVELTY - An ultra-fine fibrous porous separator comprises porous membrane (a) and porous membrane (b) having a porous fibrous form in which the ultra-fine fibrous forms of a heat-resistant polymer and a swellable polymer obtained by air-electrospinning of liquid mixture of a heat-resistant polymeric material having melting point of 180 degrees C or more and swellable polymeric material, and a porous membrane (c) which has an ultra-fine fibrous form obtained by air-electrospinning of a non-heat-resistant polymeric material having a melting point of 150 degrees C or less, in order.    USE - Ultra-fine fibrous porous separator used for high-capacity lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion polymer battery and super capacitor for hydride vehicle, electromobile, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ultra-fine fibrous porous separator has excellent heat resistance, showdown function and thermal stability. The battery using the separator has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ultra-fine fibrous porous separator.
NOVELTY - The structure has a liquid flow separating plate (5) arranged in a middle part of an electric pile with a symmetric structure. Sub-electric piles (4), main flow collecting plates (3), multi-flow path insulating plates (2) and multi-flow path end plates (1) are arranged on a left side and a right side of the electric pile in sequence. The insulating plates are made of abrasion-resistant electric insulating materials e.g. PVC. The multi-flow path end plates are made from metal e.g. steel plate, with high mechanical strength. Thickness of the multi-flow path end plates is about 1 cm to 8 cm.    USE - Double-power liquid flow battery electric pile structure for a pump.    ADVANTAGE - The sub-electric pile is provided with an independent electrolyte circulation system with an independent inlet liquid and outlet liquid, so that length of a flow path of electrolyte in the electric pile is reduced to half, thus reducing flow resistance of the electrolyte, decreasing power consumption of a pump and reducing potential difference of the electrolyte in the flow path and polarization and energy loss of the batteries. The structure multiplies number of single batteries in the electric pile when power is doubled without reducing energy efficiency of the liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a double-power liquid flow battery electric pile structure.    Multi-flow path end plates (1)    Multi-flow path insulating plates (2)    Main flow collecting plates (3)    Sub-electric piles (4)    Liquid flow separating plate (5)
NOVELTY - The electric car has an electric car body whose front cabin is provided with a draught fan impeller, which is provided with a power shaft and multiple blades. The power shaft is connected with a power generator. A front end of the electric car body is formed with an air inlet to the fan impeller. The front cabin of the electric car body is arranged with an air outlet device, which is connected to an exterior part of the car body. The draught fan impeller is located between the air inlet and the air outlet device. The air inlet is located in a middle part along width direction of the car body.    USE - Wind-energy assistant electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric car effectively charges a storage battery with wind energy, thus prolonging running mile of the electric car and reducing energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind-energy assistant electric car.
NOVELTY - The device has a blade, a generator (2) and a wind way part that are arranged on a vehicle body. A mounting bracket (5) is fixed in the wind way part. A blade rotating shaft (6) is arranged on a mounting frame by a bearing (7). An outer surface of the blade rotating shaft is provided with the blade. An end of the blade rotating shaft is fixed with an angle tooth (9). A disk tooth (10) matched to the angle tooth is fixed on a rotating shaft of another generator arranged in the vehicle body. The blade is provided with multiple leaves (12) i.e. turbine blades.    USE - Wind power generating device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes wind power generated by driving the motor vehicle to be converted into electric energy and to be stored in a battery jar, thus prolonging service time of the battery jar and improving journey continuing capacity of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generating device in partial section.    Generator (2)    Mounting bracket (5)    Blade rotating shaft (6)    Bearing (7)    Angle tooth (9)    Disk tooth (10)    Leaves (12)
NOVELTY - The electric car has a power supply device provided with a flying wheel type wind driven generator i.e. horizontal or vertical flying wheel type wind driven generator, and an anti-reversing constant current barostat. The flying wheel type wind driven generator is located on a pure electric car body and connected with a storage battery set via an anti-reversing constant current barostat. A voltage current monitor is installed on the flying wheel type wind driven generator. A main shaft motor stator is connected with an outline rotor, and a helical blade is directly connected with the rotor.    USE - Flying wheel type pure electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-reversing constant current barostat is utilized as the power supply device for supplementing the power supply way for charging a storage battery via a charger. The electric car utilizes the wind wheel type wind driven generator without changing speed via belt wheel or gearbox. The electric car ensures that the outline rotor is directly connected with the blade and driven by applying force on the blade to generate electro-dynamic potential and to generate electricity, so that the flying wheel type wind driven generator and the pure electric car are combined together. The electric car is inexpensive, energy-saving and environment-friendly without polluting environment, and has long travel journey.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a flying wheel type pure electric car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The handrail has a power supplying system arranged outside a bus, which is connected with an automatic handrail system. A pedal switch and the automatic handrail system are arranged in the bus. The pedal switch is connected with the automatic handrail system. The pedal switch is arranged on a floor of a standing region in the bus. The power supplying system comprises a solar energy photovoltaic panel and a storage battery, which are arranged outside a top part of the bus. The solar energy photovoltaic panel is connected with the storage battery, which is connected with a pressure transducer.    USE - Automatic sensing handrail for a bus.    ADVANTAGE - The handrail can ensure safety of people when multiple people stay in the bus, and has user-friendly design. The handrail utilizes solar energy to supply power so as to save energy and to protect environment. The handrail is utilized for different vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic sensing handrail for a bus.
NOVELTY - The tracker (10) has two rectangular frames secured at sides of a rectangular main frame, where a set of solar cells are arranged on top surfaces of the main frame. Vertical axles (20) are arranged under the main frame, and a telescopic operating member is secured at an extension plate. A vertical movement drive comprises a rectangular platform for securing and supporting a rotatable retainer. Support bars and points of bent components are rotatably secured at the main frame. The operating member is activated to alter an angle of the main frame with respect to the platform.    USE - Solar tracker for use on a platform of a platform lorry for positioning solar panels i.e. solar cells, relative to sun for catching maximum amount of sunlight during a day.    ADVANTAGE - The tracker has improved properties such as mobility and height adjustability. The tracker is freely rotatable and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar tracker mounted on a platform of a platform lorry.    Solar tracker (10)    Vertical axles (20)    Platform lorry (80)    Platform (80a)
NOVELTY - The structure has a side air inlet opened on a side external plate. A rear battery cabin repair door is installed on a rear external plate. An inside air inlet and an inside repair cover are positioned on an inside partition. An air outlet pipe with a waterproof baffle plate is installed on a top cover external plate. A rear air outlet is opened on the rear battery cabin repair door, and provided with an exhaust fan at a side of the battery cabin. A side of the rear air outlet opposite to the battery cabin is provided with a water stopping grid.    USE - Radiating structure for a coach power storage battery cabin.    ADVANTAGE - The structure exhausts the hot air in the battery cabin smoothly due to the rear air outlet on the rear battery cabin repair door and reduces the temperature inside the battery cabin and temperature of the power storage battery main body. The structure is simple, and has better radiating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a coach power storage battery cabin radiating structure.
NOVELTY - The case has a body (2) molded in a pedal (1) and utilized for holding a storage battery. A top part of the body is provided with a cover (3). A periphery of an upper opening of the body is provided with a groove (21). A periphery of the cover is provided with a down fold side (31). A side of the groove is provided with external clamp mouths (22). A part of the clamp mouths is opened on a bottom part of the groove. The cover is provided with a convex block at a position corresponding to the clamp mouths. A side of the cover is fixed on the body via a screw.    USE - Pedal type motorcycle storage battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom of the body is provided with a protruded platform and a periphery of the platform that is provided with a drainage groove so as to drain the water flowing into the body, thus protecting the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a pedal type motorcycle storage battery case.    Pedal (1)    Body (2)    Cover (3)    Groove (21)    External clamp mouths (22)    Down fold side (31)
NOVELTY - An anion exchange resin containing 10.0 mg/l of halogen is used for manufacturing an ionic liquid. The ionic liquid contains 50 ppm or less of halogen.    USE - Manufacture of ionic liquid for electrolyte of electrochemical device e.g. capacitor, fuel cell, lithium secondary battery and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid having low halogen content is manufactured easily, economically and with improved yield.
NOVELTY - The gas holder, such as a hydrogen tank (1), has a gas holder main body (10) which is filled with gas. An insulating layer (21) is provided in the outer side of the gas holder main body. A conductive layer (31) is provided in the outer side of the insulating layer, and has a resistance value which changes corresponding to a deformation. The conductive layer is used as a sensing portion for detecting deformation.    USE - Gas holder for accommodating gas. Uses include but are not limited to hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or argon.    ADVANTAGE - Whole surface of gas holder main body can be covered easily since conductive layer used as sensing portion for detecting deformation is in film form, thus enlarging detection range and raising reliability of detection. Gas holder is low in cost since conductive layer is easily formed by application of electroconductive coating material, fixation of metal foil, and metal plating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side view of a hydrogen tank, with the surface layer and the protective layer omitted. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen tank (1)    Tank main body (10)    Valve unit (13)    Insulating layer (21)    Conductive layer (31)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat-medium heating circulation part (U2) circulating a heat medium for supplying heat through a heat medium circulation path. An operation-control part (5) manages time-sequential real collection calorie amount data based on acquisition information of a collection calorie amount acquisition part (43), so that an operation merit is set high based on time sequential estimation collection calorie amount data or time-sequential estimation load electric power data and time sequential estimation load heat data.    USE - Cogeneration system for use in a house.    ADVANTAGE - The operation-control part manages the time-sequential real collection calorie amount data based on the acquisition information of the collection calorie amount acquisition part, so that the operation merit is set high based on the time-sequential estimation load electric power data and the time sequential estimation load heat data, thus suppressing excess and deficiency of the heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a cogeneration system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat-medium heating circulation part (U2)    Operation-control part (5)    Inverter (6)    Commercial power source (7)    Collection calorie amount acquisition part (43)
NOVELTY - The device has a diaphragm (7) that receives a measurement pressure via a measurement liquid (6a), and a gasket (10) that is arranged around the diaphragm to seal a leak of the measurement liquid, where a surface of the gasket is coated with a noble metal. The gasket is formed in a crank-shape. The gasket and a periphery of the diaphragm are sealed. A body (1) and a cover flange (2b) of the diaphragm are sealed using the gasket.    USE - Pressure measuring device for use in a deep desulphurization apparatus, and fuel cell system that is utilized for removing sulfur content from a petroleum product.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket is arranged around the diaphragm to seal the leak of the measurement liquid, where the surface of the gasket is coated with the noble metal, thus preventing hydrogen permeation and hydrogen embrittlement in the diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a part of a pressure measuring device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Body (1)    Cover flange (2b)    Measurement liquid (6a)    Diaphragm (7)    Gasket (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves adding a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries to pH buffer solution, and setting the positive electrode active material as slurry. The temperature of the slurry is maintained to 60 degrees Celsius or less, and pH is adjusted to the range of 4.0-8.0. The positive electrode active material is dissolved in the pH buffer solution. The pH buffer solution is obtained as a sample for a quantitative analysis of hexavalent chromium.    USE - Method for preparing a sample i.e. pH buffer solution, for a quantitative analysis of hexavalent chromium contained in a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries in a portable electronic device e.g. personal computer, video camera, and mobile telephone. Can also be used for a motor vehicle, a fuel cell electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method correctly quantifies the hexavalent chromium contained in the positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium sulfonate containing fluorine atom, lithium sulfonylamide containing fluorine atom and/or lithium perchlorate as lithium salt, and nonaqueous solvent which contains fluorine-containing diether and fluorine-containing monoether. The ratio of number of fluorine atoms and number of hydrogen atoms is greater than or equal to 0.5.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as main power supply or auxiliary power supply of electronic device (e.g. personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, handheld terminal and portable game apparatus), electric equipment (e.g. (vacuum) cleaner and video camera), work apparatus (e.g. electric tool and robot), transporting apparatus (e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in HEV and fuel cell electric vehicle) and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte improves safety of lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium sulfonate containing fluorine atom, lithium sulfonylamide containing fluorine atom and/or lithium perchlorate as lithium salt, and nonaqueous solvent which contains fluorine-containing diether of formula R1-O-CH2-CH2-O-R2 and fluorine-containing monoether of formula R3-O-R4. The ratio of number of fluorine atoms and number of hydrogen atoms is greater than or equal to 0.5.    R1=1-3C alkyl or 2-3C fluoroalkyl;    R2=2-3C fluoroalkyl;    R3=2-5C alkyl or 2-5C fluoroalkyl; and    R4=2-5C fluoroalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Flat-shaped electrode group (10)    Battery case (11)    Positive electrode lead (12)    Negative electrode lead (13)
NOVELTY - The separator e.g. anode separator (20) has a connecting channel whose flow path resistance is higher than those of a supply flow channel (213) and a discharge flow channel (223). The connecting channel mutually couples the mid-stream regions of catchment basins over the flow direction of a reactive gas in the supply flow channel and discharge flow channel.    USE - Separator for fuel cell (claimed) in fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the distribution property of reactive gas in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of an anode separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode separator (20)    Upper end flow-path wall (21)    Parallel flow-path wall (22)    Supply flow channel (213)    Discharge flow channel (223)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (100) comprises metal-ion adsorptive substance and hydrogen-ion conductive polymer (105) in the mass ratio of 5:95-50:50.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, direct oxidation fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles, domestic electric power generation system, mobile communication device and equipment for military affairs.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent durability, and reduced generation of corrosion of metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of polymer electrolyte membrane.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (100)    Fine air-hole (101)    Porous support (103)    Hydrogen-ion conductive polymer (105)
NOVELTY - The power supply apparatus (20) has a housing (27) connected to the negative electrode of a low-voltage battery (24) via the shield portion (34) of a shielding wire (30). The impedance of the shield portion is equal to that of the core line (32) of the shielding wire. The negative electrode of the battery and a vehicle body (28) are connected by a high-impedance component (40) whose impedance is higher than that of the shield portion.    USE - Power supply apparatus for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the propagation of noise to the battery and vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply apparatus (20)    Low-voltage battery (24)    Housing (27)    Vehicle body (28)    Shielding wire (30)    Core line (32)    Shield portion (34)    High-impedance component (40)
NOVELTY - A vehicle control apparatus, preferably an electronic control unit (100), controls the engine and the motor-generator at time of limiting charging of the battery (12) and permitting charging of the capacitor (13). The rotational speed of the motor-generator at time of limiting the battery charging is dropped compared with that at time of permitting the battery charging, such that the drop in torque of the drive shaft is suppressed. The charging limitation is based on the state of charge of the battery or capacitor.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerated electric power of the motor-generator at time of restricting charging of the battery and allowing charging of the capacitor can be reduced without associated drop in drive shaft torque, avoiding situation in which capacitor charging becomes restricted or becomes an over-charging state, as well as avoiding vehicle malfunction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Hybrid drive device (10)    Battery (12)    Capacitor (13)    Electronic control unit (100)
NOVELTY - Sheet-like article comprises (a) moisture adsorption agent, (b) at least 1 sort(s) of fibrillated lyocell fiber chosen from (i) fibrillated lyocell fiber having fiber diameter of 1 mu m or less which detached from stem-portion by applying shearing force and (ii) fibrillated lyocell fiber having fiber diameter 1 mu m or less generated from stem-portion having fiber diameter of 2 mu m or more by applying shearing force, and (c) organic fiber.    USE - The sheet-like article is useful as dehumidification element for automatic vending machine and fuel cell, heat exchange element, interior material, filter, desiccant rotor element for air conditioning system, and packaging material for electric products, interior material for residences, clothes, handicrafts and hygroscopic agents during preservation.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet-like article adsorbs moisture by 30 %mass or more and maintains relative humidity of surrounding environment, and has moderate flexibility, processing ability, and excellent impact resistant property.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric power feeding connector (X) supplying electric power from an external power supply that is connected to a power receiving connector (3) to a battery in a recessed part space (2) of a body shell (1). An inner cover (3c) protects the power receiving connector. A light source (4) i.e. LED, is provided in the recessed part space, and illuminates the power receiving connector by opening the inner cover into requirements. A reflection member (6) reflects the incident light from the light source in a power receiving connector side.    USE - Vehicle e.g. four-wheel-drive type hybrid vehicle such as series type hybrid vehicle and parallel type hybrid vehicle i.e. car (from drawings). Can also be used for a fuel cell vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The light source is provided in the recessed part space, and illuminates the power receiving connector by opening the inner cover, thus improving convenience of the user in supplying the electric power from the exterior without impairing the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle.    Electric power feeding connector (X)    Body shell (1)    Recessed part space (2)    Power receiving connector (3)    Inner cover (3c)    Light source (4)    Reflection member (6)
NOVELTY - The power supply device positioning structure arranges a capacitor (30) for electricity storage in a position overlapping a back seat air conditioning unit (21) above the back of a rear wheel housing (16). When viewed from the rear of the rear wheel housing both capacitor and air conditioning unit are located in the vehicle width outer side from the inner lower portion (26a) of the rear wheel housing.    USE - Power supply device positioning structure for vehicle e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor overlaps with the back seat air conditioning unit above the back of the rear wheel housing in a manner in which unevenness of one side of the compartment rear of the vehicle can be minimized, ensuring appearance of the compartment rear at same time ensuring wide space in the front side of the compartment rear.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a power supply device positioning structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compartment (2)    Rear wheel housing (16)    Back seat air conditioning unit (21)    Inner lower portion (26a)    Capacitor (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a compressed gas storage unit (3) for storing gaseous fuel (B). A releasing device is designed as an expansion device (4) i.e. turbine, for releasing the gaseous fuel from the compressed gas storage unit. The expansion device indirectly delivers mechanical power to a drive unit (2). A heat exchanger (5) is arranged between the releasing device and the drive unit such that thermally conducting relaxed gaseous fuel contacts a medium to be cooled in a cooling circuit (6) and/or components e.g. electromotive or power-electronic components, to be cooled.    USE - Device for supplying fuel e.g. gaseous fuel such as hydrogen fuel and natural gas, to a drive unit e.g. fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, in a fuel cell system for driving a land vehicle i.e. car, and a watercraft (all claimed). Can also be used for supplying fuel to a combustion engine and a gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger is arranged between the releasing device and the drive unit such that thermally conducting relaxed gaseous fuel contacts the medium and/or components to be cooled, thus enabling high pressure energy to allow the low density of the gaseous fuel for driving the expansion device in an efficient manner and increasing intense cooling of the relaxed gaseous hydrogen by high pressure difference, and hence cooling the medium and/or components in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for fuel supply to a drive unit in a fuel cell system of a car.    Gaseous fuel (B)    Drive unit (2)    Compressed gas storage (3)    Expansion device (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Cooling circuit (6)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, provided with an anode region (3) and a cathode region (4), and a burner (10) e.g. catalytic burner, for combustion of exhaust gases from the fuel cell. A storage volume (17) enables intermediate storage of the exhaust gases continuously or discontinuously diverted over a valve device (11) from the anode region. The volume is arranged between the anode region and the burner. An expansion device (12) e.g. turbine, is arranged along a direction of flow of the hot exhaust gases of the burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion device such as turbine, is arranged along the direction of flow of the hot exhaust gases of the burner, thus optimizing utilization of energy and momentum in the fuel cell system in an efficient manner, and improving efficiency of the system. The system is installed in the motor car in a space-saving manner.    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 hydraulic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode region (3)    Cathode region (4)    Burner (10)    Valve device (11)    Expansion device (12)    Storage volume (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has temperature and voltage sensors (3, 4) monitoring status of temperature and voltage of respective battery cells (2). A communication unit (5) wirelessly sends the measured data of the cells to a CPU (6). The battery is liquid-tightly encapsulated in a housing (7) that surrounds the sensors and the communication unit. The communication unit has an evaluation unit evaluating the measured data. The evaluation unit compares the measured data with a reference value and triggers a transmission process if the measured data lies outside a target region.    USE - Battery for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature and voltage sensors monitor the temperature and the voltage of the respective battery cells such that the cell status can be monitored in an efficient manner. The communication unit wirelessly sends the measured data of the cells to the CPU, so that the need for cables between the sensors and the CPU can be eliminated, thus ensuring inexpensive data transmission while increasing reliability of the data transfer. The battery is liquid-tightly encapsulated in the housing that surrounds the sensors and the communication unit, so that a cable outlet for connecting the cables between the sensors and the CPU can be eliminated, thus preventing the battery from harmful environmental influences and protecting the battery from damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery cells (2)    Temperature sensor (3)    Voltage sensor (4)    Communication unit (5)    CPU (6)    Housing (7)
NOVELTY - The carrier structure comprises an energy storage module (1), which is arranged on a carrier plate (2). The carrier plate is connected with a vehicle body of the motor vehicle between two longitudinal beams (3) by edge-side mounting points (4a,4b). The energy storage module is connected with the carrier plate by two mounting points (5a,5b) running in longitudinal direction.    USE - Carrier structure for fastening an energy storage module, particularly a battery module in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier plate is connected with a vehicle body of the motor vehicle between two longitudinal beams by edge-side mounting points, where the energy storage module is connected with the carrier plate by two mounting points running in longitudinal direction, and thus ensures crash safety of the battery module, and also enables easy and economical assembly of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a carrier structure.    Energy storage module (1)    Carrier plate (2)    Longitudinal beam (3)    Mounting points (4a,4b,5a,5b)    Transmission tunnel (10)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a control device (2) connected to a voltage source (9) i.e. vehicle battery, over a supply conduit (7) and connected downstream to a drive and/or electromotor (3). A threshold voltage value is assigned to power supply voltage (UV) of the control device, where the motor is shutdown when the power supply voltage of the control device is smaller or equal to the threshold voltage value. The threshold voltage value is adapted to operational alteration of the power supply voltage of the control device.    USE - Adjusting system for a window of a motor vehicle. i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The drive and/or electromotor can be shutdown, when the power supply voltage of the control device is smaller than or equal to the threshold voltage value, thus avoiding incorrect shutdown of the drive and/or electromotor in a reliable manner, and preventing over voltage-conditional false control of the drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of an adjusting system with a control device, a drive and/or electromotor motor, and devices for measurement of a power supply voltage and rotation speed of the motor.    Power supply voltage (UV)    Adjusting system (1)    Control device (2)    Drive and/or electromotor (3)    Supply conduit (7)    Voltage source (9)
NOVELTY - The charger (34) has a turbine wheel (50) rotatably received in a housing portion. A compensation element compensates axial forces and is connected with the turbine wheel. The compensation element is acted upon pressure that is controlled in an entry region of the turbine wheel, where the diameter of the compensation element is greater the diameter of the entry region. An accelerator (32) is connected to an electric motor (26). The turbine wheel and/or the compensation element is connected with a shaft (40).    USE - Charger for a fuel cell of a battery of an electric motor in a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The diameter of the compensation element is greater than the diameter of the entry region, thus enhancing storage properties of the fuel cell and requiring smaller space for the fuel cell. The charger can be designed in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell that is supplied with air compressed by a charger.    Fuel cell (10)    Electric motor (26)    Accelerator (32)    Charger (34)    Shaft (40)    Turbine wheel (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a connecting element (210) i.e. cell derivative metal sheet, establishing an electrical interconnection to an energy storage cell (200). A flexible circuit board (100) monitors the cell. The circuit board contacts with the connecting element over a contacting area (310), which is a part of a copper strip conductor of the board, where the contacting area receives warm of the cell. The circuit board comprises a temperature sensor (400) detecting temperature at the contacting area, where the sensor contacts with the contacting area over a heat conducting pad (410).    USE - Energy-storage system for use as a power supply for electrical components and an electric drive of a car e.g. electric car and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor of the flexible circuit board contacts with the contacting area over the heat conducting pad, and detects the temperature at the contacting area, thus rapidly and accurately measuring the temperature of the cell without additional costs and effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy-storage system.    Flexible circuit board (100)    Energy storage cell (200)    Connecting element (210)    Contacting area (310)    Temperature sensor (400)    Heat conducting pad (410)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a positive electrode by molding a composite body, and representing an electrolyte by lithium sulfide-metal sulfide. Average particle diameter of a carbon material is 100 nm. Quantity of the carbon material is 10-200 weight part with respect to 100 weight part of a sulfur. The positive electrode is formed on a collector. Raw material grains are immersed in precursor solution of a film. All-solid-state lithium secondary battery is equipped with the positive electrode, an electrolyte layer, and a negative electrode.    USE - Method for manufacturing a positive electrode for an all-solid-state lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, digital camera, video camera, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving charge-and-discharge capacitance and charge-and-discharge property, and mixing property of a component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating relationship between charging/discharging electric potentials and charge-and-discharge capacitance.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The laminated type cell (10) has a laminate-film exterior body (40) provided with a metal laminate film (41) of two sheets. A peripheral part of the laminate film exterior body is in a heat-sealed state. A positive electrode external terminal (21) and a negative electrode external terminal are drawn outside from the peripheral part of the laminate-film exterior body. A part of a heat sealing part (40a) arranged in the peripheral part of the laminate-film exterior body is covered with resin for reinforcement.    USE - Laminated type cell i.e. laminated type lithium ion secondary battery, for power supply of an electronic device and automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated type cell prevents damage of the heat sealing part, deterioration of the battery and leaking out of the electrolyte solution by opening of the heat sealing part, thus ensuring management of charging/discharging and safety in the battery vicinity. The laminated type cell has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated type cell.    Laminated type cell (10)    Positive electrode external terminal (21)    Laminate-film exterior body (40)    Heat sealing part (40a)    Metal laminate film (41)
NOVELTY - The unit has an electric automobile wind energy power generating device, a brake automatic power generating device and a light concentrating type solar energy power generating device that are converted into equal voltage and current by a self boosting and current converter for supplying to a bus to provide an energy resource to a power consumption system. The power consumption system has an individual controller. A storage battery and a supper capacitor supply starting power of the electric automobile. A controlling motor controls an operation of a motor by a single chip machine.    USE - Energy resource unit for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is provided with the motive power bus whose redundant electric energy is rapidly absorbed by the supper capacitor, so the supper capacitor rapidly releases power to the motive power bus. The storage battery provides energy resource to the motive power bus, and stores energy by a current converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric stay cord hydraulic infinitely variable transmission device    (2) an air flue and an air wheel combination    (3) a water aerosol device comprising a water tank    (4) an electric stay cord controlled clutch    (5) an electric hydraulic control clutch    (6) an electric gear screw rod single or a dual hydraulic stepless speed change device    (7) an electric gear screw rod stay cord controlled clutch device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy resource unit.
NOVELTY - The increaser has a centrifugal spiral spline sleeve disk convex rod provided with two semicircular spiral grooves of a generator shaft disk. An input line and an output line of a solenoid on the generator shaft disk are connected to an input/output (I/O) sliding ring of the generator shaft. A current output end of the generator is connected with an adjuster. A carbon brush of an output line of an adjuster and a carbon brush of a cathode line of a storage battery are connected to the I/O sliding ring.    USE - Electromagnetic spring and touch rod type speed increaser for an electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The increaser is provided with an electromagnetic booster that is operated to generate power to offset a magnetic resistance of the generator, so that the generator generates electric current easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electromagnetic spring and touch rod type speed increaser in partial sectional view.
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting voltage of ends of an anode relay and a cathode relay respectively. Voltage of ends of a battery pack is collected, and work conditions of the anode relay and the cathode relay are judged. Output ends of the anode relay and the cathode relay are connected with an input end of an operational amplifier. The anode relay is connected with an in-phase input end of the operational amplifier. The cathode relay is connected with an inverse input end of the operational amplifier.    USE - Method for detecting working condition of relay in high voltage loop of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves the safety protection in the high voltage loop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for detecting working condition of relay in high voltage loop of electric automobile comprising a battery pack anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for detecting working condition of relay in high voltage loop of electric automobile. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has housing construction for receiving photovoltaic modules and apparatuses for creation storage and provision of electrical power. A cabinet construction includes a movable photovoltaic module unit and two hinged photovoltaic modules connected to each other on a rear side by a hinge. Hinge strips are mounted in the photovoltaic module unit to lock the photovoltaic module unit in an unfolded and elevated state by round bars. A support rod is fastened to the photovoltaic module unit using the hinge strips.    USE - Mobile solar generator for use in a motor car i.e. passenger car, to generate mobile solar electricity for loading energy for small consumers of maintenance and communication electronics e.g. mobile telephone, iPod (RTM: portable media player), MPEG audio layer-3player, and laptop. Can also be used for temporary supplying of a mobile solar electricity for a remote mountain huts, holiday houses, summer-houses and plants in non-electrified areas.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is designed such that a slipping out of the round bars is avoided, the generation and supply of the mobile solar electricity are enabled in a problem-free manner with high performance, and an easy mobility of the generator in hard-to-travel area is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a mobile solar generator in folded transport-and ideal conditions.    Lateral plates (2.1)    Loading controller (3.1)    Accumulator (3.2)    Socket (3.3)    Fuse holder (3.5)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material applied or deposited on a carrier. The active material includes lithium polyanion compound with lithium metal oxide or mixture of lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-mixed oxide, which is not presented in a spinel structure, with a lithium manganese oxide in a spinel structure. The carrier comprises a metallic material e.g. aluminum, and a starch with dimension of about 15 to 45 micrometers. The lithium polyanion compound is selected from a group consisting of pyrophosphates, olivine, amorphous iron phosphates, or brannerite.    USE - Cathodic electrode for an electrochemical cell e.g. lithium ion accumulator and fuel cell, for operating an electric power tool and for driving cars e.g. complete or outweighing electrical driven cars with a combustion engine, in stationary operation and hybrid operation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is provided with the active material that is applied or deposited on the carrier, so that the stability of the cell is optimized in a safe manner with high energy and power density without the need for additional active material, thus reducing the overall cost of the electrode.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a valve flap (18) movable between a closing position and an open position and for selectively closing or partially releasing a passage area of exhaust gas flow channels (14, 16). A thermoelectric generator module (20) is thermally coupled with one of the exhaust gas flow channels and a cooling circuit (22), and an extension substance actuator i.e. wax actuator, is provided for temperature-dependent operation of the valve flap. The flow channel has an annular cross-section surrounding the other exhaust gas flow channel.    USE - Device for exhaust gas heat utilization in an internal combustion engine of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator module is thermally coupled with the exhaust gas flow channel and the cooling circuit, thus reliably protecting used modules of the device from thermal overload with minimum effort. The utilization of the extension substance actuator eliminates a need for an expensive electronic controller and an electric drive at the device, thus providing an inexpensive device for transformation of thermal exhaust gas energy into electrical power. The flow channel has the annular cross-section surrounding another exhaust gas flow channel, thus realizing compact and robust design of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a device for exhaust gas heat utilization with a valve flap in a closing position.    Device for exhaust gas heat utilization (10)    Exhaust gas flow channels (14, 16)    Valve flap (18)    Thermoelectric generator module (20)    Cooling circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a wind collecting case (4) provided with an air channel that is arranged under an automobile body (1). A front end of the air channel of the wind collecting case is arranged at a head of the automobile body. A typhoon generator (2) is arranged at a tail end of the air channel of the wind collecting case. The typhoon generator is arranged at a lower part of an end of the automobile body and connected to a storage battery set (5). A solar-cell panel module (3) is connected to the storage battery set by lead wires that are arranged in a housing at an upper part of the body.    USE - Wind-light complementation electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile utilizes natural wind energy and solar energy as power source, and is provided with an electric supply charging device as supply of auxiliary energy source, which can lengthen driving distance of the automobile. The automobile is not limited by time. The automobile reduces production costs. The automobile is clean to use and environment-friendly. The automobile saves energy and reduces emissions by comprehensive utilization of green and clean energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind-light complementation electric automobile.    Automobile body (1)    Typhoon generator (2)    Solar-cell panel module (3)    Wind collecting case (4)    Storage battery set (5)
NOVELTY - The converter has direct current energy storage capacitor (3) connected to positive and negative ends of direct current side. The output end is connected with primary side of loose coupling transformer (6) in sensitive coupling circuit. The sensitive coupling circuit is connected with compensating capacitor (5) in parallel. The primary side of loose coupling transformer is connected with secondary side compensating capacitor (7) in parallel. The direct current is transformed through secondary side rectification bridge (8) for charging storage battery.    USE - Sensitive charging converter of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The function of non-contact sensitive charging for electric automobile can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the charging converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct current energy storage capacitor (3)    Compensating capacitor (5)    Loose coupling transformer (6)    Secondary side compensating capacitor (7)    Rectification bridge (8)
NOVELTY - The alarm has a windshield (1) equipped with an infrared receiving pinhole (5). A solar power storage device (3) and a detecting alarm part (4) are arranged in a side of the windshield. The detecting alarm part is connected with the solar power storage device. LEDs (2) are arranged at periphery of the windshield. The detecting alarm part is provided with a single chip, an alcohol sensor, a measuring circuit, a digital-analog conversion device, an infrared alarm device, a recorder and a communication device. The infrared receiving pinhole is connected with the alcohol sensor.    USE - Car windshield type alcohol concentration detecting alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm reduces errors in the detecting process, improves accuracy and provides an alarm when the alcohol concentration exceeds a standard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car windshield type alcohol concentration detecting alarm.    Windshield (1)    Light emitting diodes (2)    Solar power storage device (3)    Detecting alarm part (4)    Infrared receiving pinhole (5)
NOVELTY - The module has two sets of plate shaped electrode terminals (111, 112, 121, 122) protruded to an upper end of a front secondary battery cell (110) and a rearward secondary battery cell (120). A connector (300) is equipped with a connector terminal (310) and a plate shaped connector terminal connection part (330). Another connector terminal (320) is arranged to face the electrode terminal of the rearward secondary battery cell. A connection part seating frame (230) and an electrode terminal supporting frame (210) are installed on a secondary battery frame (200).    USE - Serial connection type secondary battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module improves assembly productivity. The module can electrify the secondary battery cells serially with a fastening force of a nut.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a serial connection type secondary battery module.    Front secondary battery cell (110)    Electrode terminals (111, 112, 121, 122)    Rearward secondary battery cell (120)    Secondary battery frame (200)    Electrode terminal supporting frame (210)    Connection part seating frame (230)    Connector (300)    Connector terminals (310, 320)    Plate shaped connector terminal connection part (330)
NOVELTY - The wind power generation method involves setting up an aerogenerator, where the aerogenerator is rotated in an engine room. The electric power or the wind is generated if the hybrid vehicle goes ahead. The energies including the driving energy of the vehicle are used for charging the battery.    USE - Wind power generation method.    ADVANTAGE - The wind power generation method involves setting up an aerogenerator, where the aerogenerator is rotated in an engine room, and the electric power or the wind is generated if the hybrid vehicle goes ahead, and thus ensures improved wind power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a wind power generation method.
NOVELTY - The flow distribution plate has a cylindrical catalyst reactor provided with a reactive part, in which a catalyst layer is formed, where reactant is formed prepared in a side of the reactive part. An influx unit is provided, in which the reactant of the gas phase is flowed-in. A porous material plate (50) is provided with multiple through-holes (50a,50b).    USE - Flow distribution plate for an exhaust gas combustion unit of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow distribution plate has a cylindrical catalyst reactor provided with a reactive part, in which a catalyst layer is formed, where reactant is formed prepared in a side of the reactive part, and hence ensures simple and economical flow distribution plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flow distribution plate.    Porous material plate (50)    Through-holes (50a,50b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a settling tank stored with rinse solution that comprises tellurium oxide. Tellurium aqueous solution which is reacted with copper, and a feed pump transfers the rinse solution. An inner side of a dispersion unit comprises filtering units that selectively filter the tellurium oxide dispersed inside the rinse solution. A rinse solution migration route guides the rinse solution passing through the filtering units. A control unit controls the operation of the feed pump.    USE - Thermal conduction material i.e. fuel cell washing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves the thermoelectric performance, remarkably lowers additive content of impurity, and easily discards the by-product generated after mineral refining.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal conduction material cleansing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal conduction material washing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric converter comprises a control unit, which is provided for controlling electricity and a solar-cell. A current sensor and an Ethernet port are also provided.    USE - Photoelectric converter for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric converter comprises a control unit, which is provided for controlling electricity and a solar-cell and thus ensures efficient functioning of vehicle in a cost-effective and eco-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - The safety system includes a battery module (100), a battery control system (200), a sensing line (300) and manual safety equipment (400), where the battery module is equipped with the manual safety equipment. The manual safety equipment is connected to the battery control system.    USE - Safety system for automobile accident.    ADVANTAGE - The safety system includes a battery module, a battery control system, a sensing line and manual safety equipment, where battery module is equipped with the manual safety equipment, and thus enables to prevent the automobile accidents efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the safety system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery module (100)    Battery control system (200)    Sensing line (300)    Manual safety equipment (400)
NOVELTY - The nozzle assembly (20) comprises multiple nozzles (23), which are provided in one side of a mounting bracket (21), where each nozzle is installed at a part (22) protruded in a mounting bracket. The protruded part of the mounting bracket has an accommodation space, in which the nozzle is put. The nozzle comprises an inner side nose cone made of ceramic material and an outside nozzle body (25). The nozzle neck is formed in one end of the inner side nose cone.    USE - Nozzle assembly for a hydrogen recirculation ejector (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protruded part of the mounting bracket has an accommodation space, in which the nozzle is put, where the nozzle comprises an inner side nose cone made of ceramic material and an outside nozzle body, and the nozzle neck is formed in one end of the inner side nose cone, and thus enables a simple structure, and an economical manufacturing of the nozzle assembly, and also enables improving the supply and recycling efficiency of hydrogen and hydrogen recirculation ejector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a nozzle assembly.    Nozzle assembly (20)    Mounting bracket (21)    Protruded part (22)    Nozzle (23)    Outside nozzle body (25)
NOVELTY - The device has anode fixing plate that is made of insulating materials mounted on the anode socket. The size of the anode fixing plate matches with the anode socket. The limit sheet is arranged on both ends outside of the anode socket. The limit sheet is provided with a flutes and a limit projection. One end of the flute is provided with an opening, the other end is communicated to the other flute. The limit projection is arranged at the connection place between the flute and the tail end of the other flute. The stick-type spring is composed of several force-holding units.    USE - Anode sealing device of the aluminum-magnesium alloy fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the device can be improved and the fuel cell can be conveniently exchange the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the anode sealing device.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell module (100) that is provided with serially connected solar cells (110,112) to convert the solar energy into electrical energy. A relay (152) switches the electricity generated by the solar cell module with a load (10) or secondary storage battery (160) in response to vehicle starting signal. A controller (150) controls the relay to activate the vehicle starting signal, and to charge vehicle with electricity generated by the solar cell module.    USE - Solar battery system for car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electricity generated by the solar cells is used for charging the second storage battery, the rechargeable cycle is reduced in stop condition, so that the lifetime of second storage battery is lengthened. The system minimizes the influence of solar battery system even when abnormalities occur among multiple solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the solar battery system for car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Load (10)    Solar cell module (100)    Solar cells (110,112)    Controller (150)    Relay (152)    Storage battery (160)
NOVELTY - A crosslinked heterocyclic polyarylether alkaline electrolyte film comprises a halogenated heterocyclic polyarylether obtained by introducing activated halogen atom through chloromethylation or halogenated acylation reaction. A compound ammonium agent is used for quaternization to obtain the crosslinked heterocyclic polyarylether alkaline electrolyte film.    USE - Crosslinked heterocyclic polyarylether alkaline electrolyte film is used for alkaline fuel batteries and other electrochemical apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinked heterocyclic polyarylether alkaline electrolyte film has excellent chemical stability, mechanical stability, and heat stability, and high ion conduction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crosslinked heterocyclic polyarylether alkaline electrolyte film comprises a halogenated heterocyclic polyarylether obtained by introducing activated halogen atom through chloromethylation or halogenated acylation reaction. A compound ammonium agent is used for quaternization to obtain the crosslinked heterocyclic polyarylether alkaline electrolyte film. The heterocyclic polyarylether is of formula (I).    Ar1=group chosen from groups of formulae (i)-(v);    Ar2=group chosen from groups of formulae (vi)-(xv) or bond;    Y'=carbonyl, sulfonyl, or chemical bond;    R=-CO-CH2- or -CH2-;    R4-R11=H;    G,G'=quaternary amine generated by lower amine, polyamine, or heterocyclic compound;    m=positive number;and    n,p=positive number or zero.    (i) When Y' is chemical bond, R4-R11 are F; and (ii) Partial quaternary amine undergoes crosslinking reaction between the molecular chains.
NOVELTY - The device has a connect unit (110) which includes clamping portions (120,130) that holds both sides of a test manifold (20) pipe-connected to an activation device of the fuel cell which are spaced and arranged to upper portion of connect unit. A clamp arm is rotated to hold the test manifold and the fuel cell stack. An actuator rotates the clamp arm. The other actuator operates the clamping portion to the test manifold by the medium of a transfer guide.    USE - Stack connecting device for PEMFC used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance can be improved conveniently with the stack connecting device, when fuel cell stack and test manifold is connected without bolt coupling work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the connection unit of stack connecting device.    Test manifold (20)    Connect unit (110)    Clamping portions (120,130)
NOVELTY - A anode lead plaster is prepared by using a vacuum plaster mixer through charging, dry-mixed, water is added, wet-mixed, acid is added and stirred to obtain reaction product. The obtained product is controlled at 67-70 degrees C, again sulfuric acid (15-30%) is added, and controlled at 71-72 degrees C, then sulfuric acid (15-30%) is added, and controlled at 73-74 degrees C and finally sulfuric acid (15-30%) is added, and controlled at 75-76 degrees C to obtain anode lead plaster. The density of sulfuric acid solution is 1.40 g/cm3.    USE - Preparation of anode lead plaster used for lead-acid storage battery for automobile components.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides anode lead plaster with excellent quality.
NOVELTY - The device has a lower end plate which is closely fixed to one end of a fuel cell stack. An upper end plate (12) applies surface pressure through the tension of an inflator (24). A connecting band (40) connects the stack (10) and upper and lower end plates. A surface pressure sensor (50) measures the surface pressure applied by the upper end plate. A controller (52) applies or blocks the fluid pressure from the fluid pressure supply unit.    USE - Device for controlling surface pressure of fuel cell stack used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Surface pressure modulation device of fuel cell stack is provided to connect stack by end plate and connecting band to which swelling pressure of an inflator is applied so that energy utilization efficiency within vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling surface pressure modulation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the surface pressure control device.    Stack (10)    Upper end plate (12)    Inflator (24)    Connecting band (40)    Surface pressure sensor (50)    Controller (52)
NOVELTY - A method involves counting first and second limit time, if vehicle is in start stand-by mode and if battery current is below first reference current at first limit time. The battery current is monitored, if the change rate of the battery current exceeds a first reference change rate, and the battery current is over first reference current at first limit time. A third limit time is counted, if the battery current has a positive signal at second limit time. The vehicle is started, if battery current is over the second reference current after the third limit time.    USE - Method of determining engine state of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine state of the vehicle whether that has been started can be determined easily, such that the unclear state transition in intelsat business service (IBS) system can be prevented by using communication information and sensing information of battery sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the engine starting determination process. (Drawing includes non-English language Text)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electricity by rotating an induction generation device with a propulsive force generated by a frictional force with air and the speed of a moving object. Electricity is generated by a rotation with a pulley A and a pulley B which are connected with a belt. Electricity is charged in a battery through a transmission control device and a direct current (DC) electric converting unit.    USE - Magnetoelectricity nuclear power generation method for power plant and electric vehicle e.g. electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel efficiency of vehicle or train can be improved, and the electricity consumption of battery can be satisfied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the magnetoelectricity magnetic power plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The power device has a turning disc (13) arranged below a motor (10); a cutter-head (14) arranged below the turning disc; a cutter blade (15) arranged on the bottom of the cutter-head; a right walking wheel (16) and left walking wheel (17) which are arranged on both sides of the horticultural grass cutter (12); a power pedestal flat panel (18) arranged in the rear of the horticultural grass cutter; and a handheld steering handle (9) arranged on the power pedestal flat panel.    USE - Power device for applying solar hydrogen energy to horticultural grass cutter for cutting off leaves of grass exceeding the height growth on the lawn.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective diagram of the power device and horticultural grass cutter.    Handheld steering handle (9)    Motor (10)    Horticultural grass cutter (12)    Turning disc (13)    Cutter-head (14)    Cutter blade (15)    Right walking wheel (16)    Left walking wheel (17)    Power pedestal flat panel (18)
NOVELTY - The device has solar cell unit (2) and charge unit (3). The solar cell unit is combined in the housing of a black box (1). The solar cell unit provided behind a front license plate is combined with sunlight refracting feed element to refract the light to outside of license plate. The charging unit is detachably attached to the solar cell unit or built in the black box. The charge unit is provided for moving each slot of solar cell unit to be combined with black box. The slots for detachably attaching the charge unit are formed on the black box and solar cell unit.    USE - Black box device for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The starting failure of vehicle can be prevented after black box is turned on for long time, by supplying the electricity generated by solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the black box device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Black box (1)    Solar cell unit (2)    Charge unit (3)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus comprises a metal air battery cell portion (10) in which metal powder slurry is filled. A metal powder slurry supply portion (20) supplies the metal powder slurry to the metal air battery cell portion. A metal oxide powder removal portion (30) removes metal powder oxidized in the metal air battery cell portion. A supply valve (61), a discharge valve (62), a metal powder reduction portion (40) are provided for reducing the oxidized metal powder to metal powder and for supplying the metal powder to the metal powder slurry supply portion.    USE - Metal slurry circulating type metal-air battery apparatus for supplying metal powder to battery e.g. lithium ion polymer secondary battery and hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal slurry circulating type metal-air battery apparatus is provided to minimize maintenance and repair of battery system without electrochemical charge and the development of discharge battery by automatically and repetitively supplying metal powder slurry to metal-air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the metal slurry circulating type metal-air battery apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal air battery cell portion (10)    Metal powder slurry supply portion (20)    Metal oxide powder removal portion (30)    Metal powder reduction portion (40)    Supply valve (61)    Discharge valve (62)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a cooling fan which discharges heat generated inside a fuel cell stack (105). The cooling fan is connected to fuel cell stack and an external fan is installed inside the channel which is rotated by hydraulic pressure of discharge material flowing during the flow channel. The internal fan is provided to rotate according to the driving of the external fan. The internal and external fans are provided for discharging heat inside the system to the exterior.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the system can be reduced by using cooling fan. The power consumption of the blower can be minimized. The need for providing separate valve is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel cell stack (105)    Cooling fan (120)    Inverter (125)    Blower (130)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a super capacitor (Cs) that is charged by a fuel cell (B). A connection relay (Rc) controls the flow of current between the direct current power line of the fuel cell and one electrode of the super capacitor. A cut off relay (Ri) controls the current flow between electrode and chopper (T). The chopper controls the amount of current in super capacitor charging process. A damping resistor prevents the overcharging of the super capacitor.    USE - Apparatus for detecting short circuit in power system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of current between the super capacitor and the chopper is blocked in the chopper short circuit. The current leak is prevented and thus the burning of the chopper is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the apparatus for detecting short circuit in power system.    Fuel cell (B)    Super capacitor (Cs)    Connection relay (Rc)    Cut off relay (Ri)    Chopper (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves preheating natural gas from which sulfur is removed, and supplying steam to triple reformer to prepare hydrogen mixture gas including hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in triple reformation catalyst. The hydrogen mixture gas is supplied to aqueous gas conversion reactor to prepare hydrogen rich gas (37) in which carbon monoxide is reduced. The hydrogen rich gas in which carbon monoxide is reduced, is supplied to carbon monoxide-selective oxidizing reactor, and is mixed with pure oxygen to lower carbon dioxide concentration to 10ppm or less.    USE - Fuel cell system operation method.    ADVANTAGE - The effect of green house gas is minimized by exhaustion of carbon dioxide in spite of performing reformation reaction using hydrocarbon. The performance degradation of the catalyst is minimized by reducing the carbon monoxide concentration so durability and efficiency are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the operation of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen mixture gas including hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (36)    Hydrogen rich gas in which carbon monoxide concentration is decreased (37)    Exhaust gas (41)    Air (43)    Pure oxygen (44)
NOVELTY - A process of recycling fuel inside the fuel cell system is disclosed. Endothemal and exothermal are the two types of chemical reactions. In endothermal, some potential energy is stored and ready to release very rapidly, is called explosives. Water or hydrogen peroxide can be formed in fuel cells as two or four electron reduction respectively. Hydrogen peroxide is an explosive depending upon its concentration, and it decomposes gives steam and oxygen. High surface energy nano-materials is useful for bond dissociation in steam. A combustion chamber and membrane setup is designed for separation of hydrogen and oxygen. Then it recirculate to the fuel cells. This process is use the energy sources in an efficient and effective manner. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The method involves providing coach portion with socket of the position information. The socket is provided with six pin holes. The first pin is connected with anode of power supply and second pin is connected with ground. The plug is adapted to the socket. The socket sends the position information to the plug, and electronic control unit sends relevant information to a meter through the controller local area network, so that the cell box is displayed by the meter.    USE - Method for determining positional information of pure electric motor coach.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor coach is simple in structure and coded conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process for determining positional information of pure electric motor coach (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has discharge circuit which is provided for every secondary battery unit (18) and discharges a corresponding battery unit. A switch unit (24) switches the state of battery unit to the non-conduction state in which the battery unit is not electrically connected to discharge circuit from the conduction state.    USE - Power supply control apparatus used in power supply control system (claimed) of power supply device of vehicle, electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The versatility can be improved so that the battery unit to which the discharge circuit is not connected in parallel can be used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply control apparatus (10)    Power supply device (12A)    Secondary battery unit (18)    Switch unit (24)    Main controller (26)
NOVELTY - Paste for solar cell electrodes, comprises: a conductive powder; a glass frit, the glass frit including a crystallized glass frit; and an organic vehicle.    USE - The paste is useful: for forming a solar cell electrode, which is useful in a solar cell (claimed); and particularly for a front electrode among the solar cell electrodes e.g. an electrode facing an incident direction of sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The paste provides good series and parallel resistance and improving conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a view of a solar cell.    Substrate (100)    p-Layer (101)    n-Layer (102)    Rear electrode (210)    Front electrode (230)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide (I).    USE - The cathode active material is useful in a cathode of a lithium battery (all claimed) for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material exhibits excellent high-temperature cycle characteristics and high-temperature stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cathode active material comprises a lithium metal oxide of formula (Li(LixMeyM1z)O2+d) (I).    Me = Mn, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Al, or B, preferably Mn;    M1 = Ge, Ru, Sn, Ti, Nb, or Pt, where a part of M1 is substituted with Mo;    x = greater than 0 and less than 0.33;    z = 0.05-0.15; and    d = greater than or equal to 0 and 0.1, preferably 0-0.1, where x+y+z is 1.
NOVELTY - A sun visor (50) comprises a main body comprising a first side opposite to a front windshield (40) of an automobile (100) and a second side opposite to the first side; a television module located in the main body for receiving television signals and reproducing audio and video corresponding to the received television signals; a display positioned on the first side of the main body to display video; and a solar panel positioned on the second side of the main body to receive and convert sunlight into electric energy to supply power to the television module and the display.    USE - Sun visor used in an automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sun visor incorporates a television function, in which renewable energy is utilized, such as solar energy, to power the sun visor for operating a television. Thus, it can save space that would otherwise be occupied by the television in another location of the automobile, while also functioning as a common visor to block sunlight from shining into the face of an occupant of passenger seat (30). Further, when the visor is not needed, it can be easily rotated up to a second position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an automobile comprising a front windshield, and a sun visor arranged adjacent to the front windshield for blocking sunlight entering into the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile with a sun visor.    Automotive body (10)    Passenger seat (30)    Front windshield (40)    Sun visor (50)    Automobile (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has power-generating elements (6) which are provided with positive electrode layer (1) and negative electrode layer (2). An electrolyte layer (3) is arranged between electrode layers. A positive electrode current collector (4) and negative electrode current collector (5) are connected to positive and negative electrode layers respectively. The positive electrode current collector and negative electrode current collector are connected to each other in lengthwise directions of adjacent current collectors after power-generating elements are rolled or folded.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used in information-technology equipment such as mobile telephone and object such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode current collector and negative electrode current collector are connected to each other in lengthwise directions of adjacent current collectors after power-generating elements are rolled or folded so that electrical resistance between the power generating elements are reduced. The damage to the collectors at the time of integration of collectors can be reduced. The battery can be manufactured efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of structural element of battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode current collector (4)    Negative electrode current collector (5)    Power-generating elements (6)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has negative electrode active material layer (24) that is provided with collector side active material layer (24a), and surface layer side active material layer (24b). The average specific surface area of negative electrode active material (21b) contained in surface layer side active material layer is larger than that of active material (21a) contained in collector side active material layer. The average specific surface area of negative electrode active material contained in negative electrode active material is 3.3-5.6 m2/g.    USE - Lithium secondary battery of vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The durability is increased with respect to high-rate charging/discharging of battery by eliminating precipitation of lithium in surface layer side of negative electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Anode (20)    Negative electrode active material (21a,21b)    Negative electrode active material layer (24)    Collector side active material layer (24a)    Surface layer side active material layer (24b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (110) has a cooling fan (34) whose cooling amount is increased by comparing the priority is given to the fuel-consumption performance rather than not given priority to the fuel-consumption performance. An operator provides the driving mode selection apparatus which is carried out selection operation of the working mode. The battery is cooled using wind that generated by air blower. The air volume of the air blower is increased when the time of predetermined working mode is not selected.    USE - Cooling control apparatus of battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cooling performance can be ensured while satisfying noise and vibration performance with reduced fuel consumption. The battery temperature is decreased, so that electric power can be stored in a battery pack, and the service life of the battery can be improved. The cooling capability can be improved by giving the priority to the fuel-consumption performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Engine (12)    Driving wheel (14)    Cooling fan (34)    Cooling control apparatus (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a binder solution layer (56) by coating a surface of a collector (10) with binder solution (50) which contains a binder (54). The binder solution layer is regulated so as to form a contact angle of 73 degree or less with the surface of the collector. A paste mixture (40) that contains an active substance (22) is applied on top of the binder solution layer. The layered binder solution layer and mixed paste layer (46) are dried together. An electrode in which a mixed layer is formed on the top of the collector is obtained.    USE - Method for manufacturing battery electrode for lithium ion battery used as power supply for electric motor mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of the collector and the mixed layer can be increased and so the performance of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process for manufacturing battery electrode.    Collector (10)    Active substance (22)    Paste mixture (40)    Mixed paste layer (46)    Binder solution (50)    Binder (54)    Binder solution layer (56)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material comprising lithium-manganese-cobalt-nickel complex oxide (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicles (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacity, cycle characteristics, and high-speed charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material comprising lithium-manganese-cobalt-nickel complex oxide of formula: Lix(MnaCobNic)2-x-yMyO2 (I).    a=more than 0 to less than 0.65;    b,c=0 or more;    x=more than 0 to less than 1.3;    y=more than 0 to less than 0.05;and    M=element having larger binding energy with oxygen than manganese, cobalt or nickel.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves mixing raw materials and an organic acid in an aqueous medium, preparing raw material mixture, heating, drying the aqueous medium, baking the raw material mixture, and pulverizing the baked product at calcined temperature; and    (2) positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The pack (10) is provided with a battery, and cases (101,103) which accommodate the battery. A side plate (13) prescribes the space between a top surface board (11) and a bottom surface board. A coupling section (17a) couples the top surface board and the side plate. A coupling section (17b) couples the bottom surface board and the side plate. One of the coupling sections is formed as thicker section (19) or thinner section.    USE - Battery pack used in electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile communication apparatus, digital still camera, portable music player, mobile telephone, electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since one of the coupling sections is formed as thicker section or thinner section, the deformation of curvature of case can be suppressed during molding, the dimensional accuracy of the pack can be improved and the mounting property to electronic device can be improved. Since the residual stress of case is reduced, the mechanical strength of the battery pack can be ensured easily, due to which the safety of the battery pack during apparatus use can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Top surface board (11)    Side plate (13)    Coupling sections (17a,17b)    Thicker section (19)    Cases (101,103)
NOVELTY - Electrode (10) has active material layer (12), on which sheet-shaped collector (11), and layers (12a,12b) are deposited in order. Layer (12a) contains active material (A1) including carbon material which reversibly absorbs or desorbs lithium ions at a voltage (V1). Layer (12b) contains active material (B1) including transition metal oxide (A) which reversibly absorbs or desorbs lithium ions at voltage (V2) higher than primary voltage (V1). The difference between voltage (V1) and voltage (V2) is 0.1 V or more, and ratio (T1/T2) of thickness of layers (12a,12b) is 0.33-75.    USE - Electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has improved lithium acceptance property and input-output characteristics at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has a positive electrode containing transition metal oxide (B) having voltage higher than that of transition metal oxide (A) with respect to metallic lithium, a negative electrode and an electrolyte layer having lithium ion conductivity, which is interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal view of electrode.    Electrode (10)    Collector (11)    Active material layer (12)    Layers (12a,12b)    Thickness of layers (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The device has auxiliary inlet port (31) that faces and opens the clearance gap (24) connecting with compartment (6). A valve component opens the auxiliary inlet port when air in inlet pipe reaches predetermined negative pressure. The auxiliary inlet port is opened to the space (30) between an indoor trim (7) and indoor panels located in vehicle side of the indoor rim. The indoor trim is located in backseat of vehicle.    USE - Cooling device used for cooling heat generating component e.g. battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary inlet port is opened to the space between the indoor trim and indoor panels, vehicle interior air is taken in from auxiliary inlet port, when the inlet port exposed to the compartment is blocked, the cooling capability of the cooling device is improved, and the cost increase of the cooling device is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the compartment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compartment (6)    Indoor trim (7)    Clearance gap (24)    Space (30)    Auxiliary inlet port (31)
NOVELTY - A functional group is introduced into the surface of a catalyst substance having oxygen reduction ability and containing tantalum element. The catalyst substance in which functional group is introduced, electroconductive substance and a proton conductive polymer electrolyte are mixed to obtain ink. A fuel cell cathode catalyst layer (2) is manufactured using the ink.    USE - Manufacture of fuel cell cathode catalyst layer for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for vehicles and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly having the fuel cell cathode catalyst layer provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell with high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly (12), which is obtained by clamping a proton conductive solid polymer film (1) between anode catalyst layer (3) and the cathode catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of membrane electrode assembly.    Proton conductive solid polymer film (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)
NOVELTY - The cell has fuel gas supply passage (46) that is arranged extending through circular disk section (68). A rectangular section (72) has fuel gas inlet (80) that supplies fuel gas to fuel gas channel (56), outer ridge (85), and fuel gas outlet (84) which discharges the fuel gas. A detour path forming wall (88) is bent in V-shape towards the fuel gas inlet. The fuel gas inlet is formed in the V-shaped inner area of the detour path forming wall.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell is simplified. The fuel cell is compact and the reactant gas can be supplied to the entire power generation surface in uniform manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the plate of fuel cell.    Fuel gas supply passage (46)    Fuel gas channel (56)    Circular disk section (68)    Rectangular section (72)    Fuel gas inlet (80)    Fuel gas outlet (84)    Outer ridge (85)    Detour path forming wall (88)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a reactant gas supply section (48) connected to a bridge (50). A reactant gas supply passage (46) extends through the supply section in a stacking direction for supplying a fuel gas or an oxygen containing gas to a reactant gas supply channel (58). A heat insulating section (114a) is provided in parallel with an extension line extending from the bridge and along outer portions of a sandwiching section (52) for reducing heat radiation from fuel cells (30). The insulating section is used as a reference level for positioning the cells at a time of stacking the cells.    USE - Cylinder shape fuel cell stack for fuel cell i.e. solid oxide fuel cell (claimed), in fuel cell system in stationary application and mobile application i.e. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat insulating section is provided in parallel with the extension line extending straight from the bridge, so that dimensional variation can be absorbed along the extension line when heat expansion occurs along the extension line, thus reducing the heat stress easily. The heat insulating section is used as reference level for positioning the fuel cells at the time of stacking the fuel cells, so that the sandwiching sections can be positioned along side heat insulating sections so as to achieve reduction in heat radiation from a fuel cell stack and improvement in a performance of assembling the fuel cell stack, thus reducing cost required for the assembling the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a casing.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cells (30)    Reactant gas supply passage (46)    Reactant gas supply section (48)    Bridge (50)    Sandwiching section (52)    Reactant gas supply channel (58)    Heat insulating sections (114a, 114b)
NOVELTY - The case (220) has an electrode lead (25, 27) protruded to an outer side of a space part (231). A ceiling (230) of an electrode assembly (21) is provided with anode and negative plates. A separator is interposed in the electrode assembly. An upper case part and a lower case part are formed in the separator. An indentation part is located in an upper end of the electrode assembly. The electrode lead is separated from the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is protruded to anode and cathode leads. The anode and cathode leads are protruded in a side of the assembly in a one-way valve.    USE - Pouch type case for a lithium battery and a battery pack that is utilized in a two-wheeled vehicle, an electrical golf cart, an electricity lorry, an electricity commercial vehicle such as an electric vehicle (EV), electronic bike, electronic scooter, hybrid EV (HEV) and a plug-in HEV (PHEV) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The case enhances safety and space utilization, reduces inside dead space, maximizes space conjugation, decreases inner pressure, and suppresses generation of additional gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium battery comprising a jelly-roll type electrode assembly and a stack type node assembly arranged in a stack and folding type electrode assembly    (2) a battery pack comprising a support stand formed in a pouch type case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a lithium battery in a case.    Electrode assembly (21)    Electrode lead (25, 27)    Pouch type case (220)    Ceiling (230)    Space part (231)
NOVELTY - The insulating box is manufactured from a three or five layers of corrugated cardboard. The dimensions of the box exceeds the dimension of the battery by 2-3 mm creating an air layer around the battery. The box is fixed used standard fixing devices. The box was tested to temperatures up to minus 35 degrees C allowing normal battery operation.    USE - For protection of vehicle batteries at negative ambient temperatures.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid freezing of the batteries when operating at freezing temperatures is prevented. The heat produced during battery operation is accumulated reducing the battery cooling. The insulating box can be easily fitted around the battery under the car bonnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the insulating box plan.
NOVELTY - The device has a box body (1) whose side is fixedly connected with a fixed traction ring (2) and another side is provided with a movable traction ring (3). The box body is provided with an alarming device. The alarming device is connected with the movable traction ring. The alarming device comprises a receiver and an emitter (10). The emitter is electrically connected to a limiting switch (4). The limiting switch and the emitter are electrically connected with a battery (9) and a manual switch (13). An external part of a traction rod (12) is provided with a cylinder body (5).    USE - Lorry alarming device for a protecting rope.    ADVANTAGE - The alarming device alarms and reminds a driver when the protecting rope is cut off or loosened. The device prevents goods from being stolen or lost, and avoids loss to the goods owner and the lorry driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lorry alarming device in partial section.    Box body (1)    Fixed traction ring (2)    Movable traction ring (3)    Limiting switch (4)    Cylinder body (5)    Battery (9)    Emitter (10)    Traction rod (12)    Manual switch (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has two sockets connected with two battery boxes. Two plugs are connected in series on a wiring.    USE - Battery box wiring structure for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure mounts a battery of an automobile, and avoids the need to distinguish a battery box when wiring. The structure is convenient for a producer and a client to use and simple to produce, and has better interchange ability function by utilizing the same battery boxes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery box wiring structure.
NOVELTY - The connector has a rectangular battery connector part (3) installed with two electrode jacks (31) and two identification jacks (32) i.e. rectangular holes. The electrode jacks are horizontally installed on a lower part of the battery connector part. The identification jacks are horizontally installed on an upper part of the battery connector part. Distance between the identification jacks is less than distance between the electrode jacks. 45-degree chambers are installed on left and right parts of an upper end of the battery connector part.    USE - Rechargeable battery connector for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector utilizes the identification jacks so as to avoid a battery from being damaged by using a charger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery interface for an electric vehicle comprising an interface part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a rechargeable battery connector.    Battery connector part (3)    Electrode jacks (31)    Identification jacks (32)
NOVELTY - The device (2) determines operating characteristic of energy sources (E1, E2) and requirement e.g. electrical energy and related products, of two required resources of first and second consumers (V1, V2). The device controls the sources based on the requirement of the resources. The device supplies a third consumer (V3) with excess required resource when the first or second required resource is not required, where the first or second consumer is designed as an electrical direct current system, electrical alternating current system, water consumer, inertization system or a de-icing system.    USE - Energy-regulating device for use in an energy system for regulating hybrid energy sources of an aircraft (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed in such a way that efficiency of a hybrid energy generation system is increased. The device supplies the consumer with the excess required resource when the second or third required resource is not required, thus ensuring safety and operability of the hybrid energy generation system if the consumers do not require energy. The device enables the energy system to drive different consumers independent of type of generated required resources and dependencies caused during generation of the required resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for regulating hybrid energy sources of an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy regulating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy sources (E1, E2)    Consumers (V1-V3)    Energy-regulating device (2)
NOVELTY - The suspension system (100) has an electromagnetic generator (130) for generating electrical energy according to a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly of a vehicle, where a storage device (140) is coupled to the electromagnetic generator to store the electrical energy generated from the electromagnetic generator. The electromagnetic generator is charged and discharged in an instantaneous manner.    USE - Suspension system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The suspension system has an electromagnetic generator for generating electrical energy according to a relative movement between a vehicle body and a wheel assembly of a vehicle, where the electromagnetic generator is charged and discharged in an instantaneous manner, and hence ensures improving road-holding, handling and braking of the vehicle for improved active safety and driving pleasure, as well as enables providing comfort to the vehicle occupants by keeping separated from road notice, bumps and vibrations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an apparatus for suspension of a vehicle; and    (2) a method for suspension of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a vehicle suspension system.    Suspension system (100)    Permanent magnet (110)    Coil (120)    Electromagnetic generator (130)    Storage device (140)
NOVELTY - The wheelchair has a solar panel arranged above a chair part. A storage battery is arranged at a back end of the chair part. A front end of the chair part is provided with a display. The display is connected with a pedal, arranged parallel with the chair part and provided with a touch screen.    USE - Intelligent patient wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The wheelchair is simple in structure, reasonable in design, environment-friendly and convenient to use, and has wide application range and better operating effect. The wheelchair allows patients to independently operate and control driving of the wheelchair, thus ensuring convenience for patients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an intelligent patient wheelchair.
NOVELTY - The base has an electric connector providing an electric connection (5) along vertical direction. A ventilation inlet is connected along the vertical direction. Sealing elements are arranged on an upper surface for receiving a connection of a complementary top part by ensuring sealing of the connection. A conduit leads air flow (6) from the ventilation inlet in the top part toward an exit directed in a zone to ventilate a battery (2) of a motor vehicle (1), where the base is made of metal.    USE - Mounting base for use in an arrangement utilized to arrange a connection of a battery on an electric motor vehicle (all claimed) and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing elements are arranged on the upper surface for receiving the connection of the complementary top part by ensuring sealing of the connection, thus preventing the battery from dust, mud and water, and providing resistance to the battery against attacks. The base is designed so as to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the battery on the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery connection arrangement    (2) a battery replacement system comprising a fastening and hoisting device    (3) a process for assembling and disassembling a battery on a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a motor vehicle comprising a battery connected to a motor vehicle by arranging a connection of the battery.    Motor vehicle (1)    Battery (2)    Electric drive unit (4)    Electric connection (5)    Air flow (6)
NOVELTY - The device (D) has a comparison unit (MC1) comparing current measured at input or output of a battery (BA) with a threshold. A control unit (MC2) sets a new regulating voltage value that is different from a selected regulating voltage value upon reception of warning signal, and considers the battery to be disconnected from a power supply network (RA) when the voltage measured across terminals of the network is momentarily different from the new regulating voltage value. The control unit considers the measured current to be below the threshold.    USE - Device for detection of disconnection of a battery from a power supply network of a vehicle (claimed) i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit generates the warning signal signaling disconnection of the battery from the power supply network to a passenger of a vehicle, thus permitting to a user to treat the emergency solutions such as sudden inrush of electric current in the power supply network on short duration, and hence ensuring safety of the vehicle by limiting consumption of the electric current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic functional diagram of a power supply network to which an alternator, a detection device and electric current consuming elements are connected.    Battery (BA)    Disconnection detection device (D)    Comparison unit (MC1)    Control unit (MC2)    Power supply network (RA)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises silicon oxide compound.    USE - Active material for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) e.g. coin-type battery, button type, sheet type, laminated type, cylindrical shape, flat type or square shape used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material raises capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material comprises silicon oxide compound of formula Li2Mn1-xDxSiO4.    D=bivalent ion with smaller ionic radius than Mn; and    x=0-1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nonaqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the coin-type battery.    Coin-shaped cell (20)    Battery case (21)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Separator (24)
NOVELTY - A single cell (1) consists of fuel electrode (12) provided on surface of electrolyte, air electrode (13) provided on the other surface of electrolyte, and current collection layer (14) provided on the air electrode. The air electrode contains lanthanum nickel-iron oxide, and the layer (14) contains mixture of lanthanum nickel-iron oxide and lanthanum cobalt oxide.    USE - Single cell for solid oxide fuel cells (claimed) used as power supply for motor vehicles and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The single cell has excellent contact resistance, electronic conductivity, gas permeability, improved output efficiency, excellent damage resistance and favorable thermal expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A single cell consists of fuel electrode provided on surface of electrolyte, air electrode provided on the other surface of electrolyte, and current collection layer provided on the air electrode. The air electrode contains lanthanum nickel-iron oxide of formula: LaNixFe1-xO3 (where x is 0-1), and the layer (14) contains mixture of lanthanum nickel-iron oxide and lanthanum cobalt oxide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid oxide fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged view of the solid oxide fuel cell.    Single cell (1,11)    Fuel electrode (12)    Air electrode (13)    Current collection layer (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing gelatinized liquid (20) for acquiring binder (44) on the surface of a collector (10). The binder is made of polyvinylidene fluoride and/or the copolymer. A compound-material paste (30) containing active material (42) and binder is provided on the surface of the collector. The compound-material layer is formed on the collector by drying the compound-material paste.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The segregation of a binder to the surface of the compound material layer can be suppressed. The adhesiveness of collector and the compound-material layer can be improved. The high efficient electrode having good compound-material layer with respect to collector can be manufactured. The output characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of electrode of battery.    Collector (10)    Liquid (20)    Compound-material paste (30)    Solvent (32)    Active material (42)    Binder (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a magnetic material core (51,52) that is arranged so that predetermined area of cell (21) is enclosed, while specific portion of magnetic material core is superposed with the cell. A magnetic field intensity detection unit (54a,54b) detects the magnetic field intensity formed in magnetic material core. Specific portion of magnetic material core is exposed to exterior of fuel cell (20). The detection unit is provided to detect the magnetic field intensity by passing the magnetic flux in exposed portion to exterior of fuel cell.    USE - Apparatus for measuring load current in fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte type fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle, airplane, and fixed-type electric power generating apparatus. Can also be used in phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the magnetic field intensity detection unit detects the magnetic field intensity by passing the magnetic flux in exposed portion to exterior of fuel cell, the load current of fuel cell can be measured at high precision. The operating state such as fuel gas shortage state or oxidizing agent gas shortage state of fuel cell can be diagnosed at high precision. Thus, the structure of load measuring apparatus can be simplified. The electric power short-circuit between magnetic material core can be prevented, even if the magnetic material core and magnetic collection core are directly connected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell diagnostic apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the load current measuring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Load current measuring apparatus (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Cell (21)    Magnetic material core (51,52)    Magnetic field intensity detection unit (54a,54b)
NOVELTY - The die head has an inlet (22) that supplies the coating solution to a flow path which directs the solution towards slits (5). A rotary structure is provided in the flow path in a direction crossing the solution discharge direction. A blade (21) of the rotary structure is arranged to guide the coating solution towards sides of slit from inlet along longitudinal direction when the rotary structure is rotated.    USE - Die head used for manufacture of foil for lamination-type battery used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, mobile phone and small-sized domestic electrical appliance, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The coating solution can be uniformly coated on thin film along the longitudinal direction of the slits before discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the die head. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Slit (5)    Piping (10)    Blade (21)    Inlet (22)    Side walls (23)
NOVELTY - The temperature regulating apparatus has a heat-exchange unit (1) which is filled with a medium in a piping (3), and is provided with modules (10) and a heat-exchange member (2) to heat-exchange with the medium. Each module is formed by attaching one or more heat pipes (11) to a cell so that heat exchange is possible. One side of the heat pipe is provided with an external heat-exchange member which is detachably attached to the heat-exchange member of the heat-exchange unit.    USE - Temperature regulating apparatus of battery of electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature control of each battery can be carried out individually since each module is formed by attaching heat pipe to cell so that heat exchange is possible. Raises heat-exchange efficiency since heat exchange of each module is performed through heat-exchange unit instead of heat exchange with heat pipe by conventional air cooling. Module can be arranged to adapt to vehicle layout since external heat-exchange member of heat pipe is detachably attached to heat-exchange member of heat-exchange unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram which shows the temperature regulating apparatus of vehicle-mounted battery.    Heat-exchange unit (1)    Heat-exchange member (2)    Piping (3)    Modules (10)    Heat pipes (11)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (2) comprises two drive units in the form of a combustion engine (16) and an electromotor (40), and a fuel cell (20) for supplying electric energy. The combustion engine and the fuel cell are arranged in an engine compartment (6) at the front end section of the motor vehicle. The combustion engine is arranged transverse to the direction of travel (FR).    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion engine and the fuel cell are arranged in an engine compartment at the front end section of the motor vehicle, where the combustion engine is arranged transverse to the direction of travel, and thus avoids emission of pollutants, and also enables low energy consumption of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (2)    Engine compartment (6)    Combustion engine (16)    Fuel cell (20)    Electromotor (40)    Direction of travel (FR)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fuel cell unit to generate electric current from hydrogen stored in a car, where the electric current is indirectly supplied to a drive electromotor via an intermediate storage. The fuel cell unit and the storage are dimensioned such that an urban cycle provides an official permission for moving the non-track bound motor car on public roads without switching of a combustion engine i.e. petrol engine, under consideration of security reserve, where ten percent of maximum energy is required to complete the urban cycle successfully.    USE - Hybrid vehicle i.e. non-track bound motor car such as passenger car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell unit generates electric current from hydrogen stored in the car, which is supplied to the drive electromotor via the intermediate storage indirectly, thus reducing fuel consumption of the vehicle during travel. The drive units form the drive electromotor and the combustion engine, thus enabling complete emission-free operation of the motor car in localities and city center while enabling long cross-country travel with the combustion engine.
NOVELTY - The system (50) has a tunable broadband light source (52) for providing an optical signal through a fiber optic cable (56). A fiber gas hydrogen purity sensor (60) receives the optical signal, where the hydrogen purity sensor comprises a multilayered nanostructural film of high refractive index and low refractive index materials. The low refractive index material comprises a non-hydridable material. A photodetector (62) receives a reflected optical signal from the hydrogen purity sensor. A processing circuitry (68) is coupled to the photodetector for analyzing the reflected optical signal.    USE - Hydrogen purity measuring system for fuel cell industry, transportation industry, and power generation industry.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen purity sensor provides high sensitivity and accuracy while measuring high hydrogen purity. The utilization of the hydrogen sensor allows reducing complexity and manufacturing cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen purity sensing system including a fiber gas hydrogen purity sensor.    Hydrogen purity sensing system (50)    Tunable broadband light source (52)    Optic coupler (54)    Fiber optic cables (56, 64)    Fiber gas hydrogen purity sensor (60)    Photodetector (62)    Processing circuitry (68)    Wireless interface (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting maximum charge current value and maximum discharge current value of the storage battery in the micro-processing system. The motor and generator is driven by output current of the capacitor when the motor and generator is in electric driving state. The motor and generator is driven by output current of storage battery and capacitor, when the storage electric quantity of capacitor is not full and output current is not satisfied with the driving current requirement of the motor and generator.    USE - Power supply control method of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of the storage battery and capacitor of the power supply controller of the electric automobile can be utilized efficiently. The discharge time of battery high-current can be reduced. The usage of the storage battery can be improved. The cost of the electric automobile can be reduced. The electric automobile can be rapidly popularized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor is charged to the storage battery, when set maximum discharge current value of the storage battery is more than the driving current parameter of the motor and generator. The capacitor is charged, when the motor and generator generates power. The charge current of the storage battery is not more than maximum charging current value of the storage battery, when capacitor is charged until storage electric quantity is full. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply controller of electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power supply control process of electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The square battery (20) has an insertion unit that is arranged in a battery cover (9) and inserted in an opening. The flange unit is provided to contact end surface of the opening. The fillet weld is arranged in the flange unit. The projection length of the flange unit of narrow side-surface side is larger than the projection length of the flange unit of broad side surface, while thickening the board thickness of the narrow side of battery container (13).    USE - Square battery e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the structure of battery is simplified, the cost of battery can be reduced. The invasion of foreign material into the battery can be prevented. Since the gas is discharged from inside portion of battery, the pressure in the battery container can be reduced. The reliability and intensity of square battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of square battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the square battery.    Negative electrode external terminal (7)    Battery cover (9)    Injecting nozzle (11)    Battery container (13)    Square battery (20)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises spherical lithium iron phosphate powder and rod-shaped lithium iron phosphate powder. Carbon nanofiber exists in the inner surface and/or outer surface of the spherical lithium iron phosphate powder and/or rod-shaped lithium iron phosphate powder.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for lithium ion battery used as power supply for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using positive electrode active material has high discharge capacity and cycle characteristics, and can be manufactured economically and safely by simple method in short period of time without affecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves heating an aqueous solution containing lithium iron phosphate powder obtained by irradiating ultrasonic wave to lithium compound, iron compound and phosphoric acid compound, and carbon nanofiber at 300-800 degrees C, in inert atmosphere, reducing atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The battery component (100) has engagement element (170) which includes annular channel in the upper surface (128) of base flange (110). The channel includes opening of smaller width and inner portion of larger width.    USE - Battery component such as front access battery terminal and bushing of lead-acid battery for use in automobile and telecommunication industry.    ADVANTAGE - The loosening of battery components in the surrounding container material when subjected to excessive twisting or torsional loads, can be prevented. The shrinkage of battery component and leakage of acid from the battery container during use can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery component.    Battery component (100)    Lug portion (104)    Base flange (110)    Upper surface (128)    Engagement element (170)
NOVELTY - The switch (11) has a pyrotechnic trigger integrated gas generator (15) and a variable configuration chamber (17) that are provided in a box (13), where a bottom wall (19a) of the chamber includes a rectangle-shaped copper conductive blade (19). The wall includes a breakable cut (22) for electrically separating ends (20a, 20b) of the blade when the gas is emitted by the generator. A clearance (21) is defined at a side of the generator with respect to the blade, to allow a partial broken part of the blade to be engaged in the clearance during the triggering of the generator.    USE - Pyrotechnic actuator integrated electric switch for use in an electric vehicle to ensure safety to the vehicle and passengers of the vehicle in the case of accident or failure of component e.g. electric battery such as lithium based battery, drive train, super capacitor, conversion electronics for converting direct current to alternative current, or controlling system for controlling electric power provided to engine of the vehicle during accident. Can also be used for aeronautics field, spatial field or maritime field.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the clearance allows friction of the broken part on edges of the clearance, thus preserving the sealing of the chamber during the displacement of the broken part, and hence ensuring that the combustion gas from the generator remains in the chamber to ensure pressurization of the gas so as to avoid breakage of the blade. The switch enables forming a low weight and compact circuit-breaker that is utilized to robotized mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric switch.    Pyrotechnic actuator integrated electric switch (11)    Box (13)    Pyrotechnic trigger integrated gas generator (15)    Variable configuration chamber (17)    Rectangle-shaped copper conductive blade (19)    Bottom wall (19a)    Ends (20a, 20b)    Clearance (21)    Breakable cut (22)
NOVELTY - A redox flow cell (100) is charged/discharged by supplying positive-electrode electrolyte solution and negative-electrode electrolyte solution to battery cell having positive electrode (104), negative electrode (105), and diaphragm (101) interposed between the electrodes. The positive-electrode electrolyte solution contains manganese ion, and negative-electrode electrolyte solution contains titanium ion, vanadium ion, chromium ion, zinc ion, and/or tin ion. A precipitation suppression material is provided to suppress precipitation of manganese dioxide.    USE - Redox flow cell is used for high-capacity storage batteries used for stabilizing fluctuation of electric power generation output, electrical storage during excess electric power generation, and load leveling with respect to photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow cell minimizes the precipitation of precipitates while still producing high electromotive force. The redox flow cell has high energy density and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of redox flow cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the operation of battery system provided with the redox flow cell, and a functional block diagram of the battery system provided with a controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Redox flow cell (100)    Diaphragm (101)    Positive electrode (104)    Negative electrode (105)    Controller (200)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an X-ray detector (13) i.e. X-ray line sensor, for receiving transmission X-ray when X-ray is transmitted through an inspection sample (S1) via an X-ray tube (11) to detect intensity of the transmission X-ray. A control portion (17) i.e. computer, obtains a contrast image from a transmission image indicating distribution of the detected intensity. A distance measurement sensor (15) measures distance between the sample and the detector. A position adjusting mechanism (14) relatively adjusts a position in height direction of the detector based on a measurement result.    USE - X-ray transmission inspection apparatus for detecting a foreign matter e.g. iron or stainless steel, in an inspection sample i.e. electrode sheet, of a lithium-ion secondary battery used in a notebook personal computer, a mobile phone and a vehicle e.g. automobile, hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between the sample and the detector can be maintained constant even when the distance between the sample and the inspection apparatus varies, by adjusting a position of the detector based on the distance measurement result, so that the transmission X-ray image caused by the foreign matter in the sample can be picked up stably, thus enhancing reproducibility of foreign-matter size and preventing over detection and erroneous detection during detection of the foreign matter, and hence rapidly detecting the foreign matter with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an X-ray transmission inspection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of an X-ray transmission inspection apparatus.    Inspection sample (S1)    Foreign matter (S2)    X-ray tube (11)    X-ray detector (13)    Position adjusting mechanism (14)    Distance measurement sensor (15)    Control portion (17)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) has a shroud (4) comprising a shroud barrel (11a) surrounding a portion of blade tips (10a). A tip gap (12a) is defined between the shroud barrel and the blade tips. A set of blades (8) is geometrically and axially projected, and a leading-edge skew angle and a trailing-edge skew angle are provided at radial positions. A difference between maximum value of the leading-edge skew angle and the leading-edge skew angle at a fan radius is 2.5 times a difference between the maximum value of the trailing-edge skew angle and the trailing-edge skew angle at the fan radius.    USE - Free-tipped axial fan assembly for use as a puller-type automotive engine-cooling fan assembly (claimed) to move air through a heat exchanger to cool an internal combustion engine, a battery and a motor of an automotive powered vehicle. Can also be used to cool an air-conditioner condenser.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is designed such that the difference between maximum value of the leading-edge skew angle and the leading-edge skew angle at the fan radius is 2.5 times equal to the difference between the maximum value of the trailing-edge skew angle and the trailing-edge skew angle at the fan radius, so that a leading-edge sweep can reduce tones and broadband noise, and the fan can be skewed to reduce fan noise with low radial blade tip deflection, thus improving performance of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a free-tipped engine-cooling fan assembly with a constant-radius blade tip and a cylindrical shroud barrel.    Free-tipped engine-cooling fan assembly (1)    Shroud (4)    Blades (8)    Blade tips (10a)    Shroud barrel (11a)    Tip gap (12a)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises: a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material; a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material; a nonaqueous electrolyte containing a nonaqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt; and a separator, where the positive electrode active material comprises lithium-cobalt composite oxide containing at least one zirconium, titanium, aluminum or erbium, and the nonaqueous electrolyte includes an additive comprising substituted methylsulfonate compounds (I).    USE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is useful: in cell phones, portable personal computers and portable music players; and as power supplies for hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery: suppresses decomposition of the nonaqueous electrolytic solution during storage at high temperature in a charged state; provides little battery swelling in a high temperature environment; has high safety; and provides the positive electrode having a high packing density (which will contribute to slimming down of the outer can thickness) and higher capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises: a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material; a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material; a nonaqueous electrolyte containing a nonaqueous solvent and an electrolyte salt; and a separator, where the positive electrode active material comprises lithium-cobalt composite oxide containing at least one zirconium, titanium, aluminum or erbium, and the nonaqueous electrolyte includes an additive comprising substituted methylsulfonate compounds of formula (CH3-S(O)2-O-(CH(R)-C(=O)-O)m-(CH2)n-CCH) (I).    R = CH3 or H;    m = 0-1; and    n = 1-2.
NOVELTY - The idling stop device (1) has a microcomputer (2) that automatically stops an engine when a predetermined stop condition is established. A detecting unit determines if the power voltage of the microcomputer is lower than the minimum operating voltage. A storage section (3) stores voltage reduction information, irrespective of a state of the microcomputer, if the power voltage is lower than the minimum operating voltage. A power control unit causes a capacitor to supply power to a starter motor (55) when the engine (57) is started, if the voltage reduction information is stored.    USE - Idling stop device for engine of vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Recognizes the reduction in voltage of the battery even after the microcomputer has been reset, thus ensuring that the engine can be started. Ensures that engine can be started without affecting other electric loads to which power is supplied from a battery. Allows use of capacitor having comparatively small electric capacity to store power to the starter motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an engine start system; and    (2) an engine start method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the engine start system.    Idling stop device (1)    Microcomputer (2)    Storage section (3)    Starter motor (55)    Engine (57)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises positive/negative electrode which discharges lithium ion, and nonaqueous electrolyte which contains lithium salt as supporting electrolyte in organic solvent and 0.02-4 mmol of perfluoroalkyl containing compound as additive with respect to 100 g of total amounts of electrolyte solution structural component.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle. The battery may be in the form of coin-type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery is excellent in discharge rate characteristic and has little capacity deterioration by rapid discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises positive/negative electrode which discharges lithium ion, and nonaqueous electrolyte which contains lithium salt as supporting electrolyte in organic solvent and 0.02-4 mmol of perfluoroalkyl containing compound of formula R1-S(=O)2-N(Li)-P(=O)(N(Li)-S(=O)2-R3)-N(Li)-S(=O)2-R2 as additive with respect to 100 g of total amounts of electrolyte solution structural component.    R1-R3=1-4C perfluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) has non-aqueous electrolyte that contains additive consisting of the dioxane and aromatic compound selected from the compound with cycloalkyl benzene compound and carbon adjacent to benzene ring. The capacitance ratio of the negative electrode with respect to the positive electrode in the first opposing surface of the positive electrode (11) and negative electrode (12) unit area is 1.00 to 1.03. The capacitance ratio in a second opposing surface exceeds 1.03, and is 1.15 or less.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for e.g. HEV or electric vehicle (EV), and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction of additive in electrolyte should be accelerated and provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery with improved stability at the time of overcharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the square non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Winding electrode body (14)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has an injector injecting fluid intermittently, and an ejector provided with a diffuser that is positioned in a downstream from the injector. The ejector sucks another fluid with negative pressure produced by injection of the former fluid. A power control unit (PCU) (30) supplies electric current taken out from a fuel cell stack (10), and an electric control unit (ECU) (40) detects opening degrees of a throttle pedal. An exit of a cathode flow path (10C) of the fuel cell stack is connected with a back pressure valve (12) through piping.    USE - Fuel circulation system for a fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves capability for circulating the anode off gas discharged from the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system provided with fuel circulation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Cathode flow path (10C)    Back pressure valve (12)    Fuel circulation system (20)    PCU (30)    ECU (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has nozzle connection portion (151) which has connector front end inserted into housing. The piping communicating hole connected with piping (152) for hydrogen filling is provided in connector front end portion, and is connected with hydrogen jet nozzle of filling nozzle (220) when connector front end is inserted in the housing. Several grooves are formed in inner wall face of housing or outer face of connector front end when hydrogen jet nozzle and piping communicating hole are connected.    USE - Pipe connection structure for hydrogen tank mounted in fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of connectability between hydrogen filling nozzle and filling port at hydrogen tank side, can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Nozzle connection portion (151)    Piping for hydrogen filling (152)    Hydrogen filling apparatus (200)    Filling nozzle (220)
NOVELTY - The reciprocating engine (11) is coupled to the heat exchanger (31) by an exhaust line (20) or a coolant line (35). Heat extracted through the heat exchanger is introduced into a closed loop thermodynamic cycle arrangement, such as a Rankine cycle, as a heat input. The heat is extracted from the exhaust system and the coolant system.    USE - Reciprocating engine for use in combination with organic Rankine cycle engine to drive automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes heat from an engine by the use of heat exchangers in exhaust line and/or coolant line, and increases the efficiency of engine. Allows elimination of radiator of internal combustion engine, thus cost is reduced and overall engine arrangement is simplified. Rankine cycle allows use of water as liquid and vapor liquid. Additional shaft power that the expander provides reduces fuel consumption or increases power of the engine by adding torque to the existing drive system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A work generated through the closed loop thermodynamic cycle arrangement is used to contribute to the drive of the output shaft of the internal combustion engine, or used to power auxiliary components, such as an electric generator. The heat exchanger collecting the coolant heat and exhaust heat is combined into a single unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagram of reciprocating engine with exhaust heat and coolant recovery connected to a cooling tower.    Reciprocating engine (11)    Exhaust line (20)    Reciprocating engine arrangement (30)    Heat exchanger (31)    Coolant line (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a layer of high-temperature resistant plastic thin film made of Teflon (RTM: PTFE) to a heating plate of thermal sealing machine by using high-temperature resistant rubber cloth before the thermal sealing machine is started. The length and width of the film are slightly more than the size of heating plate. The machine is operated to start thermal seal on battery shell and cover. The surface of film is cleaned by using silicon oil at every 30 minutes during the process. The temperature of heating plate is controlled and cleared the plastic residue.    USE - Thermal sealing method of motor cycle battery shell.    ADVANTAGE - The residual plastic on the heating plate of thermal sealing machine and formation of plastic wire withdrawing during thermal sealing can be solved, so that the quality of the thermal sealing of the battery shell or cover can be improved efficiently.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a battery energy storing system by an intermediate energy storing system. A switch is mounted between the intermediate energy storing system and the battery energy storing system. The battery energy storing system is isolated in a process of reclaiming energy and releasing reclaimed energy by controlling switching on/off operation of the switch. An operation of reclaiming energy is implemented by the intermediate energy storing system, where the reclaimed energy is released by the intermediate energy storing system.    USE - Double-voltage composite energy storing method for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the intermediate energy storing system that provides a temporary storing space for the reclaimed energy so as to perform the operation of reclaiming and releasing energy of a vehicle without using a battery. The method enables increasing the reclaim energy and pure electric driving mileage of a vehicle, and prolonging the service life of the battery. The method realizes simple principle, low implementing cost, high reliability, high energy using rate, low resource consumption, and wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a double-voltage composite energy storing device for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle comprising a super capacitor energy storing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a double-voltage composite energy storing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a speed regulation blower and a cold gas pipe that are connected with a wind pipeline. A temperature sensor is mounted at an upper part of a battery group. A vibration attenuation device is arranged at a lower part of the battery group and supported by an upper supporting frame and a lower supporting frame. Multiple springs are mounted at distance between the upper supporting frame and the lower supporting frame. A heat-insulation layer is arranged at a lower part of the lower supporting frame.    USE - Cooling device for a battery group of an electrical motor coach.    ADVANTAGE - The device combines cold wind radiation process and cold water radiation process controlled by a computer and utilizes the vibration attenuation device and the heat-insulation layer for prolonging service life of the battery group of the electrical motor coach, preventing accident and providing safety for passengers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional front view of a cooling device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a storage battery bracket mounted at bottom of a cavity of a storage box (5). A limiting rib is arranged below a protrusion (6) for limiting a storage battery decoration cover (2). An end of the storage battery decoration cover is provided with a location pin that is inserted into a location groove on an inner wall of the storage box. Another end of the storage battery decoration cover is provided with a connection plate (8). An upper end of the connection plate is provided with a bending portion that is bridged with a step part above the cavity of the storage box.    USE - Motorcycle storage box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is equipped with an enlarged storage battery that is mounted and connected in a convenient, quick, stable and firm manner. The structure has low production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage battery bracket and the storage battery decoration cover are made of polypropylene.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a motorcycle storage box structure.    Storage battery decoration cover (2)    Storage box (5)    Protrusion (6)    Connection plate (8)
NOVELTY - The electromobile has a solar panel arranged on a top part of a bracket and connected to the electromobile by a support, where the bracket is fixed on the electromobile. The support is arranged on a rear base of the electromobile. A wind energy generator comprises a rotor vane, a generator and the bracket, where the rotor vane is connected with a circuit of the wind energy generator and arranged on the top part of the bracket. The solar panel and the wind energy generator are connected with a circuit of a storage battery of the electromobile.    USE - Solar energy wind energy electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electromobile can be conveniently charged through solar energy and wind energy in real time, and has simple structure, convenient usage, strong practical applicability and reduced energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy wind energy electromobile.
NOVELTY - The device has a hot tube whose one end is connected with a tabular heat exchanger. Another end of the hot tube is connected with a hot tube condensation tank. The tabular heat exchanger is connected with an automobile engine exhaust tube. An electronic temperature difference generating module is arranged on outside surface of the hot tube and provided with a lead. A wind guide dust-proof barrel is arranged on an outside surface of the hot tube. The hot tube is filled with vacuum and working medium i.e. glycerin. The hot tube is made of stainless material.    USE - Device for transforming an automobile engine waste heat into direct current in an air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The device can transform waste heat into direct current for driving an air conditioner in an automobile by an electronic pile, and can easily replace a generator set and an assistant motor in the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for transforming an automobile engine waste heat into direct current.
NOVELTY - The alarm has an energy converting mold pivoted with a blade unit that faces a wind inlet of a shell unit. A control circuit and an alarming unit are arranged with the shell unit. The control circuit and the energy converting mold are arranged in the shell unit and mutually connected. The control circuit is provided with a voltage-stabilizing storage unit. An output circuit is connected with an alarming unit in which the control circuit is connected. The wind inlet is extended to face a wind guiding unit, where outer edge of the wind inlet is provided in concaved arched shape.    USE - Wind power generation voltage-stabilizing electromobile position alarm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage-stabilizing storage unit is selected from one of a super capacitor and a charging battery. The alarming unit is selected from one of illuminating unit such as LED and bulb and a sound generating unit such as buzzer or loudspeaker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generation voltage-stabilizing electromobile position alarm in partial section.
NOVELTY - The system has a heat preservation system control management unit (201) i.e. microprocessor, connected with a temperature sensor (209) and a closed temperature switch (208) by a closed contactor (207). An electric heating wire (204) is bounded and wrapped on a surface of a fuel cell pile (101). A direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter (202) is electrically connected with a storage battery pack (203) and an electric output end of a fuel cell system. A heat insulating material (205) is located on an inner wall of a fuel cell packaging box.    USE - Fuel cell heat preservation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids shutdown storage of a fuel cell. The system has wide range of application and stable working. The system is automatically provided with a power supply by the fuel cell in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell heat preservation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Direct current/direct current (DC/DC)    Fuel cell pile (101)    Heat preservation system control management unit (201)    Direct current/direct current converter (202)    Storage battery pack (203)    Electric heating wire (204)    Heat insulating material (205)    Closed contactor (207)    Closed temperature switch (208)    Temperature sensor (209)
NOVELTY - The device has a blade mechanism (6) and an air inlet housing provided in an impeller chamber (4). A power output shaft of the blade mechanism is connected with a power input end of a power generator (5). A voltage output end of the power generator is connected with an input end of a rectifier (2). An output end of the rectifier is connected with an input end of a vehicle accumulator (1) via a conductive wire (3). The blade mechanism is located in the air inlet housing, where a blade of the blade mechanism faces an air inlet of the air inlet housing.    USE - Wind power generation device for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids influence to the utilization of the vehicle. The device is firm, durable and prevented from being damaged by external force. The device utilizes wind energy in vehicle running with better effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power generation device.    Vehicle accumulator (1)    Rectifier (2)    Conductive wire (3)    Impeller chamber (4)    Power generator (5)    Blade mechanism (6)
NOVELTY - Composition (I) comprises a dispersion medium, and polyoxazine-based compound particles dispersed in the dispersion medium.    USE - (I) is useful in electrode, which is useful in fuel cell (all claimed). (I) is useful as binder for electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - (I) can be uniformly dispersible in an electrode catalyst layer, and provides an electrode with the improved ability to retain phosphoric acid and improved resistance to high temperatures and acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing the composition comprising: mixing an oxazine-based monomer and an acid to prepare an acid solution of the oxazine-based monomer; thermally treating the acid solution of the oxazine-based monomer to obtain a polymerization product; separating the polyoxazine-based compound from the polymerization product; and dispersing the polyoxazine-based compound in a dispersion medium;    (2) an electrode comprising: a support; and a catalyst layer disposed on the support, where the catalyst layer comprises a coated product of the polyoxazine-based compound; and    (3) a fuel cell comprising the electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery case has a pre-arranged safety valve and a battery pole pre-arranged port that are arranged on a battery cover. The safety valve is located at a concaved place of an inner cavity of the battery cover and provided with a protruded edge. The protruded edge is arranged at an outer side of the battery cover. Multiple sealant groove isolating ribs for isolating monomer of a battery pack and multiple inner cavities for isolating the sealant groove isolating ribs are arranged in the battery cover. Sealant blocking walls are arranged at two sides of the sealant groove isolating ribs.    USE - Colloid battery case for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case realizes the sealing technique of a colloid battery and completely pours acid liquid to increase the performance of the battery. The battery case is simple and convenient for operating, inexpensive and practical to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a colloid battery case.
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper cover arranged on an upper end of a main shell, where an edge of the upper cover is connected with a detachable radiating isolation block. The upper end of the main shell is equipped with a thickened strip.    USE - Electric car storage battery for use in e.g. electric bicycles, electro-tricycles and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes the detachable radiating isolation block so as to reserve distance between battery units, so that the battery units can effectively radiate and not excessively charged. The battery ensures that four battery units are same in temperature if the battery units discharge such that the consistency of the battery units is improved and service life of the battery is prolonged. The battery ensures that the battery units are separated directly so as to not produce friction during transporting and using, thus ensuring that a battery shell is effectively protected. The battery ensures that a thickened strip can effectively ensure the battery not to deform during assembling. The battery is prevented from deformation under assembling pressure due to lateral pressure generated by the battery during assembling is 20 kg/cm2 and the thickened strip is utilized, thus ensuring that the an internal structure of the battery is effectively protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric car storage battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a storage battery (4) electrically connected with a recharge/discharge circuit. A recharge input end of the recharge/discharge circuit is connected with an electric energy output end of an electric generator (2). A power supply output end of the generator is connected with a power supply end of a safety pre-warning unit and a controller. A signal output end of a light intensity sensor is connected with a signal input end of a microcontroller (1). An automatic pre-warning tail lamp (5) is electrically connected with the microcontroller.    USE - Spontaneous power generation safety pre-warning apparatus for multifunctional bicycle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has simple structure, low production cost, convenient installation and adjustment and stable performance, and is eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a spontaneous power generation safety pre-warning apparatus.    Microcontroller (1)    Electric generator (2)    Storage battery (4)    Automatic pre-warning tail lamp (5)    Display screen (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery carrier (1) that is welded on a longitudinal beam of an automobile. A flanging is arranged on side of a bottom plane in the battery carrier. A right support lug matched with a fixing hook (5) is arranged at the position closet to other side of bottom plane. A section of extension plate (2) is welded to the flanging of battery carrier. A tray (3) is arranged on battery carrier and extension plate, to support the bottoms of rechargeable battery. A pressing plate (6) is pressed at the top surface of rechargeable battery.    USE - Fixing structure for fixing rechargeable batteries in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The horizontal arrangement of rechargeable battery can be ensured. The operability and reliability of rechargeable battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fixing structure for fixing rechargeable batteries in automobile.    Rechargeable battery carrier (1)    Extension plate (2)    Rechargeable battery tray (3)    Fixing hook (5)    Fixing press plate (6)
NOVELTY - The cooling and preheating device has a thermoelectric element (2) which is installed in a battery pack (1) for converting the heat generated in the battery pack into electric power. A direct current power supply is connected for supplying direct current power supply in the thermoelectric element.    USE - Cooling and preheating device for battery packs in on-line electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling and preheating device has a thermoelectric element which is installed in a battery pack for converting the heat generated in the battery pack into electric power, and hence ensures that the cooling and preheating device is operated in an environment-friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling and preheating of battery packs in on-line electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Thermoelectric element (2)
NOVELTY - A digital converter is provided for a multi-phase power converter. A controller is used to swiftly change switching frequency of a switch for minimize switch loss. The controller is characterized in 'zero voltage switching.' Thus, the converter obtains high efficiency, high power density and high reliability.
NOVELTY - Fluorinated acrylate polymer anion exchanging film comprises active radical of quaternary ammonium salt.    USE - Fluorinated acrylate polymer anion exchanging film useful as anion exchanging film of alkaline direct methanol fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorinated acrylate polymer anion exchanging film has high conductivity, excellent barrier performance to methanol, excellent chemical stability and high thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorinated acrylate polymer anion exchanging film comprises active radical of quaternary ammonium salt of CH3(C(R1)(C(O)-O-R2-N1(CH3)3Y'-)-CH2)n(C(R3)(C(O)-O-CE2-Cx-Fy)-CH2)mCH3.    R1, R2=less than 4C alkyl or Ph;    R3=H or CH3;    E=H or F;    x=1-8;    y=2x or 2x+1;    m, n=not 0;    Y'=Cl-, Br-, F-, BF4-, PF6-, SO3H-, or OH-.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of the fluorinated acrylate polymer anion exchanging film comprising polymerization, film formation, and quaternization. The polymerization involves polymerizing polymer having tertiary amine group from free radicals by adding fluorinated acrylate monomer, acrylate comprising tertiary amino functional radical to a reactor, solvent and initiator; sealing and reflowing the mixture under inert gas; and precipitating, washing and drying to obtain the polymer having tertiary amino group. The film formation involves dissolving the polymer having the tertiary amino group obtained in the polymerization in the organic solvent to prepare polymer solution having 5-20 mass%; phase transferring to cast and form the film; and drying the film. The quaternization involves soaking the cast film in quaternized agent solution, and drying the film to obtain the fluorinated acrylate polymer anion exchanging film.
NOVELTY - Preparation of elastomer plastic comprises utilizing single thermoplastic resin and mixing at least two thermoplastic resins with different specifications.    USE - Method of preparation of elastomer plastic used for conducting plastic for conducting plastic bipolar plate (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing of conducting plastic bipolar plate comprising mixing at least two single thermoplastic resins with different specifications, stirring, adding mixed resin to conducting filler, stirring uniformly, plasticizing mixture, molding mixture, and obtaining bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has two horn-shaped wind catchers arranged on the two sides of a trapezoidal wind catcher. The gill-type wind catchers (6) are arranged on two sides of the back portion. A front charger is arranged on the belt wheel arranged at the transmission shaft provided at bottom side of vehicle frame. The front bridge driving shaft with front bridge driving gear is arranged on the outer side of the transmission shaft. A driving motor is arranged on the outer side of a gap bridge shaft arranged on outer side of front bridge driving shaft.    USE - Oil-electric hybrid power vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the oil-electric hybrid power vehicle.    Micro-type wind charger (5)    Gill-type wind catchers (6)
NOVELTY - The reformer has heat exchanger which comprises reformation unit (20) with reforming catalyst. A combustion unit is arranged in the central portion of the reformation unit and is made closer to the reforming catalyst. The heat exchanger is provided for converting the reforming fuel into vapor by raising the temperature of reforming fuel discharged from the combustion unit by exhaust heat of exhaust gas and vaporizing water.    USE - Reformer. Uses include but are not limited to electric power generation plant, and for reforming hydrogen bearing fuel such as methanol, ethanol, hydrocarbon fuel such as methane, butane, propane, and natural gas fuel such as liquefied natural gas for obtaining hydrogen for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange performance of reforming fuel can be improved by providing embossing portions to the heat exchange plates, and the temperature of reforming fuel can be increased to the temperature suitable for reforming reaction. The reforming efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the reformer.    Base plate (11)    Heat exchanging plates (12-15)    Embossing portions (12a-15a)    Cover (16)    Mixing portion (30)
NOVELTY - A wind powered automobile comprises a large capacity wind collection vat attached to the vehicle ceiling. The vat defines a small path which flows the powerful wind. The wind is received at the propellers within the vat, causing the propellers to rotate to produce power. Generators are connected to left and right of the propeller arrangement and aligned with the propeller central axis.    USE - Wind powered automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile can be powered by natural wind, eliminating environmental pollution and wasteful expenses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a wind powered automobile.
NOVELTY - The system has a specific converter that changes alternating current (AC) power generated by a wind force generator into a direct current (DC) power. Other converter changes AC power generated by a diesel generator into DC power. An energy reservoir stores the electricity generated by a wind power generation system or diesel generation system. A direct-current system transfers DC power. An inverter locates between direct-current system and consumer. The inverter changes DC power into AC power.    USE - Wind force-diesel hybrid electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The requirement of converters can be reduced by removing the converter excepting on diesel generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the wind force-diesel hybrid electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a mold (10) for manufacturing the thin film installed at the upper portion of a base plate. The mold has a lower mold (11) supported by a base plate and an upper mold (12) fixed to an upper fixation plate (13) so as to be lifted by an oil-pressure cylinder (14). The lower mold has cavity (17) and is coupled with a sealing adhered closely to upper mold, and a ceramic pipe (3) is installed at lower portion of a gate (21). A liquid metal inlet (30) has a check valve (31) that is installed at the end of the pipe. A gas inlet (32) is installed under check valve.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing thin film used in fuel cell vehicle and power source for home power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The mass production of a good quality thin film material having micro channels can be produced by introducing a semi-solid phase material to the mold using gas pressure efficiently. The leakage stability and efficiency of fuel gas, corrosion resistance, mechanical strength and excellent conductivity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus for manufacturing thin film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mold (10)    Lower mold (11)    Upper mold (12)    Upper fixation plate (13)    Oil-pressure cylinder (14)    Cavity (17)    Ceramic pipe (3)    Gate (21)    Liquid metal inlet (30)    Check valve (31)    Gas inlet (32)
NOVELTY - The automobile has steel plate hanging lugs that are mounted on large beam by using a bolt or a rivet. The four groups of steel plates are fixed on front and back bridges by using a steel plate clamp. The two front wheels for steering and turning with effect of crank arms. The left steering shaft is used for steering on sides by using direction machine through straight pulling rod. The wheel tire (20) is mounted and used for playing a role of supporting and preventing large beam. The pull rod connected to bearing by using steering of front two shafts and machine.    USE - Solar electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-mobile is enabled to realize the power function and state. The solar electric automobile saves energy. The automobile can be manufactured simply and conveniently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric automobile.    Solar source plate (1)    Tire (20)    Back indicator lamp (34)    Large lamp (35)    Cab frame (41)
NOVELTY - The valve apparatus (10) has an eccentric cam (20) installed in a rotary shaft (18). A support plate (16) is fixed at air supply line (12) and air discharge line (14). A moving plate (26) is in contact with eccentric cam, and is linearly moved. A spring (28) is arranged between outer surface of support plate and inner surface of moving plate. A horizontal rod (30) is horizontally extended inside moving plate while passing through support plate, air supply line, and air discharge line. An airtight plate (32) is integrally provided in end of horizontal rod.    USE - Valve apparatus for preventing carbon corrosion of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The valve for preventing the carbon corrosion of the fuel cell is provided effectively to prevent supply of air to the cathode when the starting of the fuel cell is stopped. The generation of carbon corrosion at the anode side or cathode side can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of the valve apparatus for the fuel cell carbon anti-corrosion. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve apparatus (10)    Air supply line (12)    Air discharge line (14)    Support plate (16)    Rotary shaft (18)    Eccentric cam (20)    Moving plate (26)    Spring (28)    Horizontal rod (30)    Airtight plate (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a stack (110) including a cathode and an anode. A fuel treatment device (130) converts the fuel gas into reforming fuel, and supplies to the stack. An exhaust gas treatment device (140) processes exhaust gases exhausted from the stack fuel treatment device, respectively. The exhaust gas inlet portions (141,142), a mixing portion (143) and gas discharge portion (144) are provided in the exhaust gas treatment device.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell system is provided to stabilize the flame of burner without increasing power consumption and the damage to the gas discharge unit can be prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Stack (110)    Fuel treatment device (130)    Exhaust gas treatment device (140)    Exhaust gas inlet portions (141,142)    Mixing portion (143)    Gas discharge portion (144)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has a cooling module with air conditioner condenser, radiator and cooling fan. An electric power device comprising inverter and motor is connected to the cooling module through a cooling line. The radiator is provided with integrated structure of electric power device and fuel cell stack for selectively receiving refrigerant from air conditioner system and for cooling the cooling water by heat exchange using external air.    USE - Fuel cell cooling system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the radiator is improved and the cooling performance is secured, as the radiator cools the cooling water by heat exchange. Since the radiator is provided with integrated structure, the number of components is reduced, manufacturing process is improved and durability is improved and the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell cooling system.
NOVELTY - The system has heat exchangers (106a,106b) that heat-exchange the refrigerants passing through the expansion valves (104a,104b) with air. A heat exchanger (108) is arranged between the heat exchanger (106a) and the compressor. The refrigerants are transferred from the expansion valves to heat exchanger (108) through the heat exchangers (106a,106b). The heat exchanger (108) is cooled by sending the cooling water to heat exchanger (108).    USE - Cooling system e.g. air conditioner system used in fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the cooling system can be increased by independently controlling the front/rear cooling mode of the cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (100)    Condenser (102)    Expansion valves (104a,104b)    Heat exchangers (106a,106b,108)    Battery (160)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a tank (18) which is mounted on a lower portion of a vehicle main portion, in which a fuel gas that is supplied to the fuel cell is stored under high pressure. A cover (28) covers and protects the tank. An introduction port (32) is formed in the cover in front of tank of vehicle to introduce air into a space within the cover. A discharge port (34) is formed in the cover behind the tank of vehicle to discharge the air introduced into space within the cover from the introduction port.    USE - Fuel-cell-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the tank mounted on lower portion of the vehicle main portion can be restrained from falling with simple structure. The decrease in temperature of tanks can be suppressed by the air introduced into the space inside the cover while the vehicle is moving, without suppressing the output of the fuel cell. The introduction ports and discharge ports can be identically shaped to reduce cost of manufacturing. The efficiency of heat exchange for rear tank is enhanced by increasing the contact area with air flowing inside the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of lower portion of vehicle main portion.    Fuel-cell-powered vehicle (10)    Tanks (18)    Cover (28)    Introduction ports (32)    Discharge ports (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing copper foil (10) and forming active material layer (12) in the surface of copper foil. A predetermined expression including thickness of active material layer, thickness of copper foil, and magnitudes of stresses generated in the respective copper foil and active material layer at the time of charging, is satisfied. The yield strength of copper foil is 0.2%. The active material layer is made of silicon or tin.    USE - Manufacturing method of negative electrode (claimed) for secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid car, electric vehicle, large-scale electric power storage application, communication apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent charging/discharging characteristics of the secondary battery can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) negative electrode copper foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the copper foil and negative electrode.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode (1)    Copper foil (10)    Active material layer (12)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy storage unit has memory modules (1,2) containing positive and negative memory cells. The memory modules are provided with respective aluminum terminals (3,4) which are electrically connected by an aluminum stranded guard (5).    USE - Electrical energy storage unit for car (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The memory modules can be interconnected efficiently. The mechanical strength of the electrical energy storage unit can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical energy storage unit.    Memory modules (1,2)    Aluminum terminals (3,4)    Aluminum stranded guard (5)    Bus-bar (6)
NOVELTY - An optical semiconductor contains indium-gallium-zinc oxide (I) and nitrogen. A portion of oxygen is substituted by nitrogen.    USE - Optical semiconductor is used for electrode for photoelectrochemical cell used for energy system (all claimed) used as domestic electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The optical semiconductor has small band gap, and high carrier mobility and quantum efficiency. The layer containing optical semiconductor has improved charge-separation ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical semiconductor contains indium-gallium-zinc oxide of formula: In2xGa2(1-x)O3(ZnO)y (I) and nitrogen. A portion of oxygen is substituted by nitrogen.    x=more than 0.2 and less than 1;and    y=0.5 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) optical semiconductor electrode (120), which has an electroconductive substrate (121) and optical semiconductor layer (124) provided on the electroconductive substrate. The joint surface near-field area of optical semiconductor layer with respect to electroconductive substrate contains composition (a) comprising indium-gallium-zinc oxide (I). The surface near-field area of optical semiconductor layer comprises composition (b) containing indium-gallium-zinc oxide (I) in which portion of oxygen is substituted by nitrogen. The Fermi level of composition (a) is more than the Fermi level of composition (b);    (2) photoelectrochemical cell (100); and    (3) energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the photoelectrochemical cell.    Photoelectrochemical cell (100)    Optical semiconductor electrode (120)    Electroconductive substrate (121)    Optical semiconductor layer (124)    Counter electrode (130)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has a layer structure containing lithium, nickel and oxygen. The average secondary particle diameter of the positive electrode active material is set to D50. The average secondary particle diameter of the positive electrode active material when pressed at pressure of 100 MPa is set to D50P. The particle size ratio of the D50P with respect to D50 is 0.6 or more or 0.7 or more. The volume ratio of the particles having diameter of 0.4 mu m or less of the positive electrode active material when pressed at 100 MPa is 3% or less.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of lithium ion batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium cobaltate-type battery, lithium nickelate-type battery and lithium manganate-type battery. Uses include but are not limited to vehicles, mobile telephones and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides lithium ion battery having excellent thermal safety, favorable rate characteristics and internal resistance reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has a layer structure of compositional formula: Lix(NiyM1-y)Oz. The average secondary particle diameter of the positive electrode active material is set to D50. The average secondary particle diameter of the positive electrode active material when pressed at pressure of 100 MPa is set to D50P. The particle size ratio of the D50P with respect to D50 is 0.6 or more or 0.7 or more. The volume ratio of the particles having diameter of 0.4 mu m or less of the positive electrode active material when pressed at 100 MPa is 3% or less.    M=magnesium or cobalt;    x=0.9-1.2;    y=0.6-0.9;and    z=1.8-2.4.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a power line (30) that is provided to surround outer periphery of conductor by insulation resin, and is connected to electrode terminal (12A,12B). A connection element of connection units (21) is provided for the adjacent electrode terminals. An electric wire attaching portion (26) of connection unit is provided for attaching the power line along row direction of cell. The connection units are connected by attaching the power line to electric wire attaching portion.    USE - Battery connection assembly for connecting cell group in battery module for electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection units are connected by attaching the power line to electric wire attaching portion, the position shift of connection element and electrode terminal can be reduced. The battery connection assembly can be connected easily. Thus, the manufacturing cost of battery connection assembly can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Electrode terminal (12A,12B)    Connection unit (21)    Electric wire attaching portion (26)    Power line (30)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has composition containing lithium, nickel, specific metal and oxygen. The lattice constant (a) and the composition ratio of lithium and the metal plotted in a graph having lattice constant as X axis and composition ratio as Y axis satisfies preset relation. The active material has lattice constant (c) of 14.2-14.25.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries (both claimed) used for mobile telephones, personal computers and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides batteries with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has composition of formula: Lix(NiyM1-y)Oz. The lattice constant (a) and the composition ratio of lithium and the metal plotted in a graph having lattice constant as X axis and composition ratio as Y axis falls within the area determined by three straight lines represented by the formulae: y=-20.186x-59.079, y=35x-99.393 and y=-32.946x-95.78. The active material has lattice constant (c) of 14.2-14.25.    M=magnesium, manganese, cobalt, chromium, cobalt, aluminum, titanium, iron, niobium, copper or zirconium;    x=0.9-1.2;    y=0.7-0.79;and    z=1.9 or more.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has a layered structure containing lithium, nickel and oxygen. The lattice constant of the positive electrode active material is 14.2-14.25. A graph is plotted against lattice constant as x axis and composition ratio of lithium and manganese as y axis. The plot of lattice constant and composition ratio of lithium and manganese within the area delimited by four straight lines in the graph is of specified relationship.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of lithium ion batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium cobaltate-type battery, lithium nickelate-type battery and lithium manganate-type battery. Uses include but are not limited to vehicles, mobile telephones and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides lithium ion battery having excellent thermal safety, high capacitance and favorable electrical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has a layered structure of compositional formula: Lix(NiyM1-y)Oz. The lattice constant of the positive electrode active material is 14.2-14.25. A graph is plotted against lattice constant as x axis and composition ratio of lithium and manganese as y axis. The plot of lattice constant and composition ratio of lithium and manganese within the area delimited by the four straight lines in the graph is represented by formula: y=1.01, y=1.10, x=2.8748 and x=2.87731.    M=manganese, cobalt, aluminum, magnesium, chromium, titanium, iron, niobium, copper or zinc, preferably nickel, cobalt, manganese or aluminum;    x=0.9-1.2;    y=0.8-0.89;and    z=1.9 or more.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has layered structure containing lithium-nickel-metal complex oxide (I). The ratio of density of the positive electrode active material when the powder of the positive electrode active material is pressed at 100 MPa, with respect to density of the positive electrode active material when pressed at 300 MPa, is 1.065 or less.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (both claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephones, personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has layered structure containing lithium-nickel-metal complex oxide of formula: Lix(NiyM1-y)Oz (I), where M is manganese and cobalt, x is 0.9-1.2, y is 0.6-0.9, and z is 1.8-2.4. The ratio of density of the positive electrode active material when the powder of the positive electrode active material is pressed at 100 MPa, with respect to density of the positive electrode active material when pressed at 300 MPa, is 1.065 or less.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material has composition containing lithium, nickel, specific metal and oxygen. The lattice constant (a) and the composition ratio of lithium and the metal plotted in a graph having lattice constant as X axis and composition ratio as Y axis satisfies preset relation. The active material has lattice constant (c) of 14.2-14.25.    USE - Positive electrode active material used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries (both claimed) used for mobile telephones, personal computers and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides batteries with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has composition of formula: Lix(NiyM1-y)Oz. The lattice constant (a) and the composition ratio of lithium and the metal plotted in a graph having lattice constant as X axis and composition ratio as Y axis falls within the area determined by three straight lines represented by the formulae: y=-20.186x-59.079, y=35x-99.393 and y=-32.946x-95.78. The active material has lattice constant (c) of 14.2-14.25.    M=magnesium, manganese, cobalt, chromium, cobalt, aluminum, titanium, iron, niobium, copper or zirconium;    x=0.9-1.2;    y=0.5-0.6;and    z=1.9 or more.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell bundles are provided. The current collecting terminals having first and second ends are provided. The projections of anode (22) and cathode (24) which are extending from ends of first and second bundles are connected together by ends of terminal respectively so that first and second bundles are mechanically and electrically connected together to form a string of two bundles. The string of two bundles is folded by bending the terminal connecting the two bundles together so that first and second bundles are arranged in side by side relationship.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrochemical battery for high power applications, used in automobile industry and telecommunications industry.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cells can be connected easily and rapidly to form a electrochemical bundle while reducing the burden of labor. The batteries can be manufactured easily at low cost. The degradation of the current collecting element can be prevented by the protective layer. The insulating film components can be eliminated while improving the overall energy density of assembly of electrochemical cells. The process of folding the current collecting terminal can be easily automated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (20)    Anode (22)    Cathode (24)    Electrolyte (26)    Cathode current collecting element (28)
NOVELTY - The detector (X1) has emitting unit (2) which injects visible light (R) into hydrogen gas detecting element (Z1). A receiving unit (3) converts and outputs intensity of received visible light (R1) into electric signal. A determination unit (5) determines change of electric signal (f1). A tungsten-oxide thin film (9) formed on permeation substrate (8) carries out crystal orientation to monoclinic plane. A dissociating catalyst metal thin film (10) supports on surface of tungsten-oxide thin film, adsorbs and dissociates hydrogen gas molecular to a hydrogen atom.    USE - Optical detector for detecting hydrogen gas leakage during manufacturing of glass steel, chemical substance, fuel cell and semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of hydrogen gas is detected safely by converting the intensity of the visible light into electrical signal and determining the change of the electrical signal so that the danger of hydrogen gas explosion can be suppressed. The detection range of the hydrogen gas leakage can be made high by carrying out crystal orientation of the tungsten-oxide thin film to monoclinic plane. Thus the hydrogen gas leakage can be detected in short time and hydrogen gas explosion can be prevented earlier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the optical hydrogen gas detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Emitting unit (2)    Receiving unit (3)    Determination unit (5)    Permeation substrate (8)    Tungsten-oxide thin film (9)    Dissociating catalyst metal thin film (10)    Visible light (R,R1)    Optical hydrogen gas detector (X1)    Hydrogen gas detecting element (Z1)    Electric signal (f1)
NOVELTY - A battery cooling device comprises a baffle which acts as a turbulence accelerator and rib for impact absorb. The design of baffle can be set to various shapes by length so that it can provide battery cooling and variable strength according to the impact speed.    USE - The battery cooling device is used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cooling device provides impact absorb performance. The battery device has a simple construction and is capable of reducing battery cooling between battery units arranged in an enclosure and simultaneously providing impact absorbs performance by inserting baffle between battery cells or modules. The proposed solution will increase a possibility of battery cells or modules reuse in a car slow-speed impact and reduce the battery cell explosion when electric battery car collide with high-speed. The additional advantage of the device is the cost and weight saving in electric battery car because it provides cooling and shock absorb performance simultaneously.
NOVELTY - Microporous membrane comprises: a first polyethylene having an weight average molecular weight (Mw) of -1x 106; a second polyethylene having an Mw of greater than or equal to 1x 106; and a polypropylene having an Mw of greater than or equal to 5x 105 and a melting enthalpy ( Delta Hm) of 80 J/g, where the sum of first and second polyethylenes is greater than or equal to 15 wt.%, the membrane has a thickness of less than or equal to 12 mu m and the membrane is microporous.    USE - The microporous membrane is useful in: a battery separator film; and a battery that is useful in an electric vehicle or a hybrid electrical vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microporous membrane exhibits high meltdown temperature and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) producing a microporous membrane, comprising: extruding a mixture of diluents and polymer to form an extrudate, where the polymer comprises the first polyethylene having an Mw of less than 1x 106, the second polyethylene having an Mw of greater than or equal to 1x 106, and the polypropylene having an Mw of greater than or equal to 5x 105 and a Delta Hm of greater than or equal to 80 J/g; and processing the extrudate into a microporous membrane having a thickness of less than or equal to 12 mu m;    (2) a battery comprising an anode, a cathode and electrolyte, and battery separator located between the anode and the cathode, where the battery separator is the membrane; and    (3) an electric vehicle or hybrid electrical vehicle comprising motor means electrically connected to the battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing an ethanol vapor sample into a fuel cell (10). A fuel cell output is generated proportional to the vapor concentration. The fuel cell output is switched to a voltage measurement circuit (14) or to a current measurement circuit (12) based on predetermined signal measurement parameters. The potential difference between the fuel cell electrodes are measured directly across a shunt resistor in a voltage measurement circuit. The current flow is calculated using peak height of the fuel cell output curve or by integration of the area under the curve.    USE - Method for measuring ethanol vapor concentration in a breath alcohol concentration measurement device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a reliable process at a high temperature end of the fuel cell operating temperature range due to the rapid evaporation of the alcohol sample at such temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for measuring ethanol vapor concentration, comprising a voltage measurement circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a breath alcohol concentration measurement device.    Fuel cell (10)    Current measurement circuit (12)    Voltage measurement circuit (14)    Switches (16,18, 20, 22)    Shunt resistor (17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an elongate telescoping cylinder (16) to be received into a parison, where the cylinder includes two ends (12, 14). One of the ends of the cylinder removably receives a container penetration element forming a fluid-tight connection, where the fluid-tight connection is one of a threaded connection, a dovetail interlock connection, a ball and detent connection, and a lock bar connection. The cylinder includes apertures in fluid communication with a fluid source for providing a fluid to expand the parison.    USE - Positioning apparatus i.e. telescoping apparatus (claimed) for use in a blow molding process for producing a liner of a container that is utilized to contain various fluids such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen gas, for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning apparatus facilitates a proper position and alignment of container penetration elements in the parison while minimizing the time and space required for use of the positioning apparatus and the manufacture of a hollow liner of a container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a liner of a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of the positioning apparatus for use in the manufacture of a container.    Positioning apparatus (10)    Ends of cylinder (12, 14)    Elongate telescoping cylinder (16)    Threads (18, 20)    Apertures (42)
NOVELTY - The sensor (12) has magnetic sensors (121, 122) placed on a conductor (11) with two separated current-carrying areas with different current magnitudes and detecting a magnetic field generated according to currents flowing through the conductor. A controller controls an output of the magnetic sensors, where the magnetic sensors are placed in the respective areas having different current magnitudes. The controller switches the output of the magnetic sensors and removes disturbance of a magnetic field from the output of the magnetic sensors.    USE - Current sensor for detecting current flowing through a conductor i.e. current line, through an electromagnetic conversion element of a battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery, nickel-metal hydride (MH) battery, lead storage battery, of an electric automobile and a solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic sensors are placed in the respective areas having different current magnitudes, and the controller switches outputs of the magnetic sensors, so that a current measuring range is widened and noise is reduced, thus measuring currents with high accuracy, improving accuracy in managing remaining battery power and reducing integration error and a margin set to the battery for overcharge and over discharge, and hence enhancing efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a current line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a current sensor.    Conductor (11)    Current sensor (12)    Case (13)    Magnetic sensors (121, 122)    Signal processing element (123)
NOVELTY - The device has a switching device (342) e.g. heterojunction field effect transistor including negative threshold voltage. A driving unit (33) is placed between a power terminal (VDD) and a ground terminal (GND), and provides driving voltage to drive the switching device. The switching device is connected to a virtual ground node (VN) including virtual ground voltage that is greater than ground voltage supplied from the ground terminal, where the switching device is turned on when difference between the driving voltage and the virtual ground voltage is greater than negative threshold voltage.    USE - Semiconductor device for use in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for portable appliance e.g. portable terminal and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The switching device is connected to a node comprising a higher voltage level than the threshold voltage, thus minimizing or reducing leakage current when the ground voltage is applied to the driving unit. The switching device comprising the negative threshold voltage does not use an additional voltage generator for generating negative voltage such that the semiconductor device has a simpler circuit configuration and low power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power device comprising a voltage dividing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power device including a switching device having a negative threshold voltage.    Ground terminal (GND)    Power terminal (VDD)    Virtual ground node (VN)    Driving unit (33)    Switching device (342)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a hollow liner (12) with two end caps (14, 15), where one of the end caps includes a boss (20) and the other end cap includes another boss (30). An outer shell (16) is formed over a portion of the hollow liner and portions of the bosses, where the outer shell is formed by filament winding and curing process. A thin main body (13) in the hollow liner is placed between the two end caps. A fluid-tight seal is formed between the former end cap and the former boss by an interfacial layer (17) of the former end cap.    USE - Method for forming a vessel to store pressurized fluids e.g. compressed natural gas, hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing a vessel in an efficient manner with minimized cost, so that the vessel is additionally provided with a barrier layer, a foil layer, a porous layer and a presentation layer for storing pressurized fluid in a desired form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a vessel.    Vessel (10)    Hollow liner (12)    Main body (13)    End caps (14, 15)    Outer shell (16)    Interfacial layers (17, 29)    Bosses (20, 30)
NOVELTY - The collector (1) has insulated substrate and electronic-conduction portions (1x-1z) that are arranged on other surface and surface of insulated substrate. The electronic-conduction portions are placed at predetermined spacing in planar direction on surface of insulating substrate. The electronic-conduction portion is arranged on both surfaces, so as to face each other through insulated substrate. The electronic-conduction portion is connected to each other through electron conductor placed in holes (1a,1b) to penetrate through insulating substrate.    USE - Collector for battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector can improve the productivity and stability of battery. The energy density and output density of the collector can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery;    (2) manufacturing method of collector; and    (3) manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the collector.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Holes (1a,1b)    Electronic-conduction portions (1x-1z)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has mounting portion in which winding electrode (2) is mounted on the surface. A guide portion (86) has guide portion which accumulates on terminal portion and guides connecting terminal (19). A press portion crushes winding electrode flatly on both sides of winding electrode between mounting portions. An element insertion portion inserts connecting terminal in terminal portion while contacting with surface of guide portion.    USE - Apparatus for assembling battery e.g. lithium ion battery used for motor vehicle, portable computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting terminal can be reliably attached to predetermined terminal portion. The cross-sectional area of the center space of winding electrode can be enlarged reliably. The manufacturing cost of battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the apparatus for assembling battery.    Winding electrode (2)    Connecting terminal (19)    Support portion (33)    Guide element (80)    Guide portion (86)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material consists of lithium-titanium complex oxide in which fluorine and nitrogen are introduced.    USE - Electrode active material e.g. negative electrode active material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material has excellent electron conductivity, stable intercalation desorption characteristics, and oxidation-reduction potential characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode active material, which involves baking raw material composition containing lithium-titanium complex oxide (a) in which fluorine is introduced, and nitriding agent (b) of formula: N(-R1)(-R2)-R3 which is solid or liquid at normal temperature, and obtaining lithium-titanium complex oxide in which fluorine and nitrogen are introduced.    R1-R3=carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and/or nitrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacture of electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A redox flow cell (100) has a precipitation suppression unit which suppresses precipitation of manganese oxide. The redox flow cell charges and discharges battery cell comprising a positive electrode (104), a negative electrode (105) and a diaphragm (101) interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode, by supplying positive electrode electrolyte solution and negative electrode electrolyte solution. The negative electrode electrolyte solution contains titanium ion, vanadium ion, chromium ion, zinc ion and/or tin ion.    USE - Redox flow cell is used as high-capacity storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow cell has high electromotive force and electric power generation output characteristics, and suppressed precipitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A redox flow cell (100) has a precipitation suppression unit which suppresses precipitation of manganese oxide. The redox flow cell charges and discharges battery cell comprising a positive electrode (104), a negative electrode (105) and a diaphragm (101) interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode, by supplying positive electrode electrolyte solution and negative electrode electrolyte solution. The positive electrode electrolyte solution contains manganese ion. The negative electrode electrolyte solution contains titanium ion, vanadium ion, chromium ion, zinc ion and/or tin ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Redox flow cell (100)    Diaphragm (101)    Positive electrode (104)    Negative electrode (105)    Control unit (200)
NOVELTY - A mixture of raw material comprising metal compound raw material containing oxide of metal elements with manganese as main component, and molten salt raw material containing lithium hydroxide and lithium nitrate in molar ratio of 0.05-1 is melted at 300-550 degrees C and composite oxide is recovered. The complex oxide has a crystal structure of layered rock-salt structure and a spinel structure, and contains lithium element and/or manganese.    USE - Manufacture of composite oxide used for active material for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, mobile telephones and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides fine particles of composite oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which contains positive electrode containing the positive electrode active material, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - Reinforcing sheet comprises glass fibers and organic binder attached to the glass fiber. The organic filler has space in which solid electrolyte is to be filled. The organic filler comprises (a) organic polymer which does not contain any element other than carbon, hydrogen, and fluorine, or (b) organic polymer which has principal chain and side chain. The principal chain comprises perfluoroalkylene. The side chain comprises sulfonate group or carboxylate group attached to at least a portion of terminal end of the side chain.    USE - The reinforcement sheet is useful for solid electrolytic membrane which is used for fuel cell of solid type polymer.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet improves intensity of solid electrolytic membrane and separator including primary or secondary battery, and capacitor.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a modifier (1) which generates hydrogen-containing gas, a fuel cell (6) which uses hydrogen-containing gas to generate electricity, an ammonia-removal device (5) which removes ammonia in hydrogen-containing gas, before supplying hydrogen-containing gas to modifier, a fluid flow path which connects the ammonia-removal device and atmosphere, a shut-off valve (8) provided in the fluid flow path, and opens/closes connection between ammonia-removal device and atmosphere, and controller.    USE - Fuel cell system is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The draining of water from ammonia-removal device and/or addition of water to the ammonia-removal device of fuel cell system is efficiently carried out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has a modifier which generates hydrogen-containing gas, a fuel cell which uses hydrogen-containing gas to generate electricity, an ammonia-removal device which removes ammonia in hydrogen-containing gas, before supplying hydrogen-containing gas to modifier, a fluid flow path which connects the ammonia-removal device and atmosphere, a shut-off valve provided in the fluid flow path, and opens/closes connection between ammonia-removal device and atmosphere, and controller which opens the shut-off valve when water is drained from ammonia-removal device and/or water is added to the ammonia-removal device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation 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)    Modifier (1)    Combustor (4)    Ammonia-removal device (5)    Fuel cell (6)    Shut-off valve (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has several magnetoresistive effect elements (12-1,12-N) that are provided with fixed magnetic layer. The calculating unit calculates the magnitude of electric current from the output of elements. The elements are electrically connected so that serial value resistances are comprised by the elements, while electric current is cyclically arranged around flowing conductor (13,14) in which electric current flows. The magnetic direction of fixed magnetic layer is fixed to same direction from extension direction of conductor in each position of elements.    USE - Current measurement apparatus for detecting electric current value of electric vehicle and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic direction of fixed magnetic layer changes with the magnetic fields produced to the conductor, so that the sensitivity difference of each magnetoresistive effect elements can be reduced and the detection sensitivity and accuracy of the apparatus can be improved. The size of the apparatus can be simplified due to the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the current measurement apparatus.    Current measurement apparatus (1)    Substrate (11)    Magnetoresistive effect elements (12-1,12-N)    Conductors (13,14)    Electrode pads (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has cells (11) with electrode terminals (13A,13B) that are positioned to line up side-by-side. The connection portions (32) are electrically connected between electrode terminals of adjacent cell. The voltage detection wire (30) measures voltage of cell. The voltage detection wire is formed by surrounding outer periphery of flat conductor with insulation resin so as to create flat shape, and flexible printed circuit board. The connection portion is directly connected with conductor of flexible flat cable.    USE - Battery module used as drive source e.g. electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can reduce the connection structure size of voltage detection wire. The score of the components of battery module can be reduced by connecting the voltage detection wire. The stress occurred during connection element and voltage detection wire can be prevented. The number of portions can be reduced in a battery module. The welding ability of the bus-bar can be improved. The cost of the resistance welding in battery module can be reduced. The short circuit between the electrodes by tool can be prevented easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Cells (11)    Electrode terminal (13A,13B)    Voltage detection wire (30)    Connection portion (32)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has cells (11) that contains electrode terminal (13A, 13B) of positive electrode and negative electrode that are positioned to line up side-by-side. The connection elements (32) are electrically connected between electrode terminals of adjacent cell. The flexible flat cable (30) surrounds outer periphery of flat-shaped conductor in flat shape by insulation resin, and connects the connection elements. The folded portions are formed by folding flexible flat cable at folding lines oriented to cross in length direction.    USE - Battery module used as drive source such as electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can be adjusted easily for the pitch difference between adjacent electrode terminals. The electrode terminals of adjacent cell are collectively connected to multiple places, so as to improve the working efficiency. The twist of a flexible flat cable can be prevented by the holding portion of accommodating element to accommodate connection element. The flexible flat cable is connected with connection element, so as to reduce the cost of the structure. The short circuit between the electrodes by tool can be prevented easily. The number of portions can be reduced in a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    Cells (11)    Electrode terminal (13A,13B)    Flexible flat cable (30)    Connection portion (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cool air duct (80) guiding a battery cooling unit (60). The battery cooling unit supplies cool air to a battery. A heat exchanger (62) comprises an air-conditioner for circulating refrigerant. A vent unit (90) is equipped in the battery for ejecting air into outside. A sub vent is arranged in a main outlet part (84a). The cool air duct is arranged at an opposite side of the vent unit. A battery carrier (42) is equipped to a body portion for supporting the battery. The cool air duct is arranged between a cell module (41) and a battery cover (43).    USE - Vehicle i.e. electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle interior has simple structure. The cool air duct is arranged at an inner side portion of the battery, so that the cooling condition of the battery can be enhanced. The heat exchanger is set up in the vehicle interior, so that the cooling performance of the air-conditioner of the vehicle can be improved. The battery cooling unit supplies the cool air to the battery, so that ambient temperature influence of the vehicle interior can be minimized, and the battery can be cooled in a better manner, thus enhancing durability of the battery of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery cooling unit and a cool air duct.    Cell module (41)    Battery carrier (42)    Battery cover (43)    Battery cooling unit (60)    Heat exchanger (62)    Cool air duct (80)    Main outlet part (84a)    Vent unit (90)
NOVELTY - The clip has elastic engagement strips (30) formed in side surfaces of an anchor portion (20) and extended diagonally and outwardly from a portion adjacent to a head portion (24) towards a proximal end of the anchor portion. Two lateral ribs (34, 35) formed in an outer surface of the engagement strips are vertically spaced from each other, where the one of the ribs away from the head portion has a projection amount lesser than that of the other rib close to the head portion to allow the ribs of the engagement strips to engage with female threads (41a) that are different from each other in a thread pitch.    USE - Clip for use with a metal panel to secure a vehicle battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The engagement strips are interfered with overhang portions of the head portion at portions adjacent to proximal portions so as to prevent the clip from being flexed in an effective manner, so that the anchor portion can bear a large load when the anchor portion is applied with the large load in a direction in which the anchor portion is pulled out of nuts. The clip forms a cylindrical surface in the proximal end of the anchor portion, and the cylindrical surface is interfered with an inner surface of the nuts, so that the anchor portion can be prevented from being rattled in a radial direction of the nuts in an effective manner. The clip includes a stabilizer pressed against a surface of a metal panel, so that the clip can be stabilized in posture due to an elastic restoring force of the stabilizer. The clip is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-sectional view of a clip in which an anchor portion of the clip is inserted into a nut with a narrow thread pitch.    Anchor portion (20)    Head portion (24)    Elastic engagement strips (30)    Ribs (34, 35)    Female threads (41a)
NOVELTY - A charging station comprises a housing comprising a back side; a front user interface side opposing the back side; and a generally curved upward facing surface between the back side and the front user interface side adapted to receive a charging cable, the upward facing surface comprising a cable retaining portion adjacent to the user interface side, the cable retaining portion having a radius larger than a radius of a portion between the cable retaining portion and the back side.    USE - The charging station is used in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging station is an electric vehicle charging station with cable retaining enclosure. The charging station is configured to cope with structurally damaging forces and extreme environments, while minimizing the likelihood of exposing live electrical parts to people or flammable property. The charging station has a provision for storage of a charging station cable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is an enclosure for a charging station comprising a peripheral casing configured to retain a charging cable on an upward facing surface of the peripheral casing between a first portion of the peripheral casing and a charging station mounting surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an electric vehicle charging station.    Casing (11)    Front plate (15)    Power cable (20)    Interface connector (25)    Cable connector (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has mounting plate which is mountable to support structure for supporting charging station enclosure (10). Several fastener openings are adapted to pass fasteners for securing the mounting plate to the support. The fastener receivers are adapted to receive fasteners for mounting a charging station enclosure to the mounting plate. The leveling edge is parallel and perpendicular to an axis extending through the fastener receivers. The cable connector is provided for connecting a vehicle energy delivery cable to charging station enclosure.    USE - Charging station apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supporting cable is provided by using the charging station enclosure that eliminates the need for separate cable handle. The space and cost of overall system can be reduced. The configuration allows the power cable to be more easily returned over the charging station enclosure when finished. The top of the charging station enclosure can be easily rolled off to dispense with little effect by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded rear perspective view of the electric vehicle charging station.    Charging station enclosure (10)    Peripheral casing (11)    Interface connector (25)    Stiffening plate (45)    Back plate (100)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has an electrode assembly. A case (25) includes a receiving portion (25a) that is provided with the electrode assembly, and a junction portion (25b) is positioned around the receiving portion to connect edges of the case. A gas outlet (30) formed in the junction portion includes a block portions (31,32), and a buffering space (35) formed between the block portions. The case comprises films bonded together at the junction portion, and the block portions.    USE - Rechargeable battery of portable electronic devices, such as mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, motor of hybrid electric automobile and large-capacity power storage device. Can also be used in motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is easily emitted from the case, so that the safety of rechargeable battery is improved. The gas outlet has a multi-block structure, so that sudden gas-emission pressure changes can be buffered. The emitted electrolyte solution can be ignited by an external structure having a high temperature. The opening of block portions is sequentially performed and the pressure at the opening is reduced, so that excessive breakage of the case and emission of the electrolyte solution can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a rechargeable battery.    Case (25)    Receiving portion (25a)    Junction portion (25b)    Gas outlet (30)    Block portions (31,32)    Buffering space (35)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - Iodinated polyarylene (I), is new.    USE - (I) is useful in battery and fuel cell applications. The fuel cell is useful for forming various fuel formations such as hydrogen gas, reformed hydrogen gases, methanol and dimethylether.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has improved chemical stability.
NOVELTY - A packaging material (10) is obtained by laminating an adhesive bond layer (12), an aluminum foil layer (13), a chemical conversion treatment layer, an adhesive resin layer (15), and a sealant layer on at least one surface of a base material (11). The adhesive resin layer contains thermoplastic resin. The birefringence of adhesive resin layer and sealant layer is 0.002 or less. The crystallinity degree of adhesive resin layer and sealant layer is 60% or less.    USE - Packaging material is used for lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera, satellite and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging material has reduced anisotropic whitening and mechanical anisotropy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the packaging material.    Packaging material (10)    Base material (11)    Adhesive bond layer (12)    Aluminum foil layer (13)    Adhesive resin layer (15)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains lithium-titanium complex oxide (I).    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative mix for negative electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pocket word processor, electronic book player, portable copy, liquid crystal television, vehicle phone, tape recorder, handy cleaner, refrigerator, washing machine, motor-vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides lithium ion battery having excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material contains complex oxide of formula: Li(~b) (Li1/3Ti5/3-aM1a)O4 (I).    M1=germanium, tin or lead;    a=0.01-0.05;and    ( beta )=1-2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material, which contains lithium-cobalt-nickel complex oxide of formula: Li(~a) CobNicM2dO2;    (2) positive mix, which contains positive electrode active material;    (3) positive electrode (10), which contains positive mix; and    (4) lithium ion battery, which has separator (11), positive electrode and negative electrode (12) interposed between negative electrode and positive electrode, and organic electrolyte in which electrolyte containing lithium ion is dissolved.    M2=germanium, titanium, zirconium, yttrium or silicon;    b+c+d=1;    b=0.7-0.95;    d=0.01-0.05;and    ( alpha )=0.3-1.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Separator (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Positive electrode tab (14)    Negative electrode tab (15)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive composition includes an electrically conductive material, a solvent, and a wetting-improvement agent. The electrically conductive material has a bulk density 0.01 to 0.20 gram per cubic centimeter, a volume resistivity of 0.001 to 0.1 ohm-centimeter, and a pressed density of 0.9 gram per cubic centimeter. The electrically conductive composition has 20 to 60 percent by weight of granular solid content.    USE - Electrically conductive composition for electrode of secondary battery (claimed), capacitor (claimed) or fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, lithium-ion secondary battery, or lithium-ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent dispersion stability without inhibiting the electroconductivity of an electrode active material and a conductive support agent. Improves adhesiveness of collector and electrode composition, adhesiveness of electrode active material and electroconductive carbon material, and wettability of electrode composition with respect to electrolyte solution. Promotes reduction of internal resistance of electrode, improves the efficiency of charging/discharging, and enhances the performance of battery and capacitor.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery contains positive electrode, negative electrode and non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains solid solution of lithium-metal (M) oxide, lithium-manganese oxide and nickel oxide as a positive electrode active material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An oxygen electrode comprises organometallic complex which discharges oxygen absorbed in atmosphere of second oxygen while absorbing oxygen in atmosphere of first oxygen. The second oxygen partial pressure is lower than first oxygen partial pressure.    USE - Oxygen electrode for fuel cell or air cell (claimed) used as stationary-type distributed power supply for home and factory, vehicle-mounted power supply for motor vehicle or power supply for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen electrode improves unstable operation at the time of temporary high output operation of electrochemical energy devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a relationship of the electric current and voltage in fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) includes positive electrode (11) and negative electrode (12), which can occlude-discharged reversibly for lithium. The non-aqueous electrolyte is provided with separator (13) to isolate positive electrode and negative electrode. The non-aqueous electrolyte dissolves solute containing lithium salt in organic solvent and added with Adiponitrile (RTM: 1,6-dinitrilohexane) and Pimelonitrile (RTM: 1,5-dicyanopentane).    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is used for power supply for electric vehicles, portable electronic device such as mobile telephones, personal computers and music players.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolytic secondary battery has excellent capacitance, high-temperature storing characteristics, cyclic characteristics, charge/discharge characteristics and battery characteristics, and produces positive electrode deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Wind electrode component (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate comprising a positive electrode active material with which positive electrode lattice is provided. An area (C) comprising a crystalline structure orientated to a longitudinal direction of a positive electrode current collection edge (1a). Another area (B) includes an average grain size greater than average grain size of the former area, where the latter area is arranged in the longitudinal direction. The latter area is formed between the former area and a third area (A) that has a crystalline structure not orientated in a specific direction.    USE - Lead acid battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery avoids disconnection of a positive electrode current collection edge in a positive electrode strap when vibration is given to the lead acid battery, thus increasing life time of the lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a crystalline state of a positive electrode current collection edge of a lead acid battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Areas (A, B, C)    Positive electrode current collection edge (1a)    Base (1b)    Positive electrode strap (2)    Crystal grain (4a)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery includes a connecting section (4) arranged between cells. The ratio of the radius of curvature of a second junction portion (6) with respect to the thickness of the connecting section is greater than 48 percent of the total weight of electrodes (1) of each electrode group in kilograms.    USE - Lead acid battery used with starter of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the electrode to be positioned directly under the connecting section between cells, thus ensuring good vibration resistance and increasing capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary perspective view and sectional views of a portion of lead acid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrodes (1)    Electrode current collecting portion (3)    Connecting section (4)    First junction portion (5)    Second junction portion (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode plates (2) sandwiched with a continuous strip-shaped separator e.g. upper separator (7-1) and lower separator (7-2). The electrode plates are arranged by predetermined space in a predetermined number. The separator is located in an intermediate part and a bottom part between the plates is heat-sealed. A positive electrode plate package body (10) is bent in a zigzag-shape to form a zigzag-shaped positive electrode plate package body (31). A negative electrode plate (8) is laminated from both sides between bending parts of the zigzag-shaped body.    USE - Laminated lithium ion secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle. Can also be used as a power supply for backup.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode plate is laminated from both sides between the bending parts of the zigzag-shaped positive electrode plate package body, thus reliably prevent short circuit by position shift between the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate while achieving positioning accuracy of the laminated lithium ion secondary battery, and hence providing the laminated lithium ion secondary battery with excellent productive efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a laminated lithium ion secondary battery    (2) an apparatus for manufacturing a laminated lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of an apparatus for manufacturing a laminated lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode plates (2)    Upper separator (7-1)    Lower separator (7-2)    Negative electrode plate (8)    Positive electrode plate package body (10)    Zigzag-shaped positive electrode plate package body (31)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a collar part (512) including an outer side member (51) that is positioned and fixed inside a case (30), and a base (521) electrically connected with a positive electrode. A latching claw (53) maintains an electrical connection state of an inside member (52) and the outer side member. The inside member slides in a direction in which the connection by the claw is released, and the base is separated from the collar part with expandable force of a thermal expansion material (59), when the battery generates heat.    USE - Square-shaped high voltage lithium ion secondary battery for use as a motive power source of an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inside member slides in the direction in which the connection by the claw is released, and the base is separated from the collar part with expandable force of the thermal expansion material, when the battery generates heat, thus limiting or interrupting the electric current in a reliable manner, and preventing the deterioration and failure of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of a positive electrode terminal during heat generation of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Square-shaped high voltage lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Case (30)    Outer side member (51)    Inside member (52)    Latching claw (53)    Thermal expansion material (59)    Collar part (512)    Base (521)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrode plates filled with a plumbic acid compound paste. A layer contains silicon dioxide in an opposing surface of the positive electrode plate that opposes through a separator. The negative electrode plate is arranged in the separator, and the thickness of the layer having silicon dioxide is about 0.08-0.18 mm. An expanded-grid body is filled with a lead paste, and a paste paper is stuck to both sides of a filling part. A non-conversion plate is comprised of a current collection edge part, an active material filling part, and a board part.    USE - Lead acid battery for supplying an electric power to an electrical component of a motor vehicle and other object for an idling start stop.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is designed such that maintenance of an initial stage performance is ensured, sulfation and stratification are suppressed, and the service life of the idling start stop is improved, thus improving the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a non-conversion plate of a lead acid battery.    Height of layer (H)    Height of paste filling part (h)    Application part (5)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing lithium phosphate or lithium source, phosphoric acid source, iron source, water, and a water-soluble organic solvent having a boiling point of 150 degrees C or more is reacted at high temperature and pressure in an atmosphere of inert gas or reducing gas, to obtain lithium-iron phosphate microparticles having an average primary particle diameter of 30-100 nm positive-electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for electrodes used as positive electrode in lithium ion batteries (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, electric tools, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy and efficient manufacture of positive-electrode active materials having uniform particle size. The obtained material has excellent solubility in water and water-soluble organic solvent, and electroconductivity, and provides electrodes having improved charging and discharging characteristics, and batteries having high rate characteristics. Surface oxidation of the particles is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode comprising the positive-electrode active material coated with carbon.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generating device has volt meter (14) which measures the electric power generation voltage of the fuel cell (7), so that the signal which promotes the replacement of the desulfurizing apparatus (3) is emitted when the electric power generation voltage falls from the predetermined voltage compared with the electric power generation voltage. The bypass piping (12) bypasses the hydrogen generating apparatus (5) and supplies the raw material de-sulfurized with the desulfurizing apparatus to the fuel cell.    USE - Power generating device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device detects the breakthrough of the desulfurizer when the concentration of the sulfur component for every cylinder has large dispersion. The replacement frequency of the desulfurizing apparatus is reduced, thus suppressing the increase of maintenance cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Desulfurizing apparatus (3)    Hydrogen generating apparatus (5)    Fuel cell (7)    Bypass piping (12)    Volt meter (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has non ion-conductivity collector (2) and metal foil that is coated on negative electrode side of layer having electronic conductivity and being gold plating layer or platinum plated layer. The layer contains non-ion-conductive polymer selected from group consisting of fluororesin, silicone resin, acrylic resin, polyester resin, aramid resin, epoxy resin and urethane resin, and electronic conductivity particle. The electronic conductivity particle consists of material selected from group consisting of carbon material, metal and conductive ceramic.    USE - Bipolar battery for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bipolar battery is provided with non ion-conductivity collector and metal foil that is coated on negative electrode side of layer having electronic conductivity, the corrosion of the positive electrode of the bipolar battery is reduced. The contact resistance of the collector and the electrode active material can be reduced. The capacitance and output characteristics of the bipolar battery or assembled battery are improved. The size of the battery is reduced, and the weight of the vehicle is reduced. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced. The distance between the assembled batteries is kept constant. A vibration proof bipolar battery is achieved. The impact resistance, insulation and heat dissipation of the bipolar battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the contact resistance between the electrode active material and collector.    Collector (2)    Coating layer (3)    Positive electrode active material layer (4)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of carbon powder involves carrying out isotropic-pressurization of carbon powder.    USE - Manufacture of carbon powder used for negative electrode used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) for portable equipment, electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon powder provides lithium secondary battery having excellent cycle characteristic, charge-discharge characteristic, capacity and adhesiveness of carbon powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery having positive electrode (1) containing lithium compound and negative electrode (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of lithium secondary battery (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode tab (4)    Negative electrode tab (5)
NOVELTY - A capacitor consists of a positive electrode formed by filling a metal porous component with an active material containing activated charcoal as main component, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The metal porous component is a nonwoven fabric-like nickel chrome alloy having a porosity of 80-97% obtained by chromium-processing of nonwoven fabric-like nickel having a nickel fabric weight of 150-500 g/m2 obtained by coating nickel to a nonwoven fabric consisting of polyolefin fiber.    USE - Capacitor e.g. electrical-double-layer capacitor, is used for hybrid vehicles, fuel motor vehicles, and memory backup.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high electrostatic capacitance, and excellent economical efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A capacitor consists of a positive electrode formed by filling a metal porous component with an active material containing activated charcoal as main component, a negative electrode obtained by applying an active material containing carbon material which can occlude/discharge lithium ion on a metal foil, and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing a lithium salt. The negative electrode occludes lithium ion by chemical or electrochemical method. The metal porous component is a nonwoven fabric-like nickel chrome alloy having a porosity of 80-97% obtained by chromium-processing of nonwoven fabric-like nickel having a nickel fabric weight of 150-500 g/m2 obtained by coating nickel to a nonwoven fabric consisting of polyolefin fiber.
NOVELTY - The system has a first constant voltage control type direct current (DC)/DC converter connected between an electric power generation bus-line (A) and a battery bus-line (B). A second constant-current-control type DC/DC converter is connected between the electric power generation bus-line and an electric double layer capacitor (6). A control circuit (8) defines target value of input electric current of the second DC/DC converter based on one of generated electric power of a generator (1), electric power generation bus-line voltage and battery bus-line voltage.    USE - Vehicles electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases generated electric power, controls electric power allocation appropriately, reduces fuel consumption, prevents overload, and has prolonged device life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicles electric power system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric power generation bus-line (A)    Battery bus-line (B)    Generator (1)    Electric double layer capacitor (6)    Control circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system has piping (106) which is inserted to return the warm water from the middle of hot water storage tank (105) to the upper part of the hot water storage tank. The heat recovery circuit heats the water of the lower part of the hot water storage tank using the exhaust heat during an electric power generation of the electric power generation unit (101).    USE - Cogeneration system for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost while control of flow-path switching becomes unnecessary since the cogeneration system can make switching valve unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation unit (101)    Hot water storage unit (102)    Hot water storage tank (105)    Piping (106)    Generator (108)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a pressure calculation unit that computes a calculation pressure value which corrects a measurement pressure value output by a pressure sensor (Sp) based on the correction information obtained by a correction information acquisition unit to show the pressure in a fuel tank (FS1). The correction information acquisition unit compares the identification information obtained by an identification information acquisition unit, with the identification information stored in a storing unit to acquire corresponding correction information.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures correct calculation of pressure value show internal pressure of fuel tank even if inside of fuel tank is stored is low pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a pressure measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the aspect which computes the temperature and the pressure of a fuel tank for output to the hydrogen station side. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Filling communication electronic control unit (10)    Sensor recognition apparatus (15)    Communication apparatus (20)    Fuel tank (FS1)    Pressure sensor (Sp)
NOVELTY - The electrode (11) has source material including one of epoxy, rutile, cotton, Teflon or polymers, where the electrode is constructed from a carbonized or graphitized textile structure, which is made from electrically conducting material. A felt concerns with the structure. Outer diameter of the electrode is about 1 mm to about 50 cm. The structure comprises density that allows penetration of hydroxide-ions. Metallozene, Metallcarbonyle e.g. Mediated Carbamoylation of Aryl Halides, vanadium boride and/or Vanadium Bromide are used as reactants for electrochemical reaction.    USE - Tubular electrode for a fuel cell, an electrolytic cell and a battery (all claimed) e.g. solid battery such as air type battery and Vanadium boride type battery, to convert chemical energy into electrical energy and vice-versa.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonized or graphitized textile structure of the electrode concerns with the felt, so that the electrode can be easily manufactured. The electrode is constructed from the carbonized or graphitized textile structure, so that the device for energy transformation is stable against mechanical vibrations or shocks and deployed without additional damping unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a device for energy transformation, comprising a chamber and an electrode placed within or outside another electrode    (2) a method for performing electrochemical energy transformation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an energy transformation device for converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    Energy transformation device (1)    Tubular electrodes (11, 12)    Chamber (13)    Receiving electrolytes (14)    Cabinet (17)
NOVELTY - The device has a two-stage structure with a single direct current (DC)/DC converter stage (3) for generating an intermediate circuit voltage from an output voltage of electrochemical storage or a fuel cell. The stage directly converts the DC voltage in a wide input voltage range to the circuit voltage. A DC-/alternating current (AC) converter stage generates AC voltage, and the DC/DC converter stage comprises a DC/DC converter device (41) that is galvanically separated and has a high-frequency transformer. The DC/AC converter stage generates the AC voltage from the circuit voltage.    USE - Device for converting a direct current voltage from a storage e.g. electrochemical storage such as rechargeable battery, and a fuel cell (all claimed) into an alternating current, for feeding to a supply network.    ADVANTAGE - The DC/DC converter stage comprises the DC/DC converter device that is galvanically separated and has high-frequency transformer, and the DC/AC converter stage generates the AC voltage from the circuit voltage, thus reducing expenditure for converting direct current voltage with the wide input voltage range of 1:2 to 1:3 into alternating current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a device for converting a direct current voltage from a storage i.e. electrochemical storage, and a fuel cell in to an alternating current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a DC/DC converter stage comprising a DC/DC converter device.    Output voltage (Uaus)    Input voltage (Uein)    DC/DC converter stage (3)    DC/DC converter device (41)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a holding portion (7) connected with a receiving area (6) in a torque-proof manner, where the holding portion is formed such that a part of the circumference of a portion of the component forms a polygon-shaped form closure. A clamping element (9) i.e. locking collar, is slideably provided in a longitudinal direction, which is displaced at two positions such that the clamping element releases the component at one position and holds the portion of the component in the form closure with the holding portion at another position.    USE - Device for mounting a component e.g. gas sensor such as hydrogen sensor, in region of an anode module of a fuel cell system of a car (all claimed). Can also be used for mounting a spark plug.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed such that the assembly of the component is possible even at the hard to access regions in a defined manner. The clamping element i.e. locking collar, is slideably provided in a longitudinal direction and is displaced at two positions such that the clamping element releases the component at one position and holds the portion of the component in the closure with the holding portion at another position, thus reducing effort required for disassembling the entire anode module, and hence saving the time and cost for assembling and disassembling the component. The clamping element is provided with a stop, thus preventing sliding of the clamping element over the polygon-shaped portion of the component in the holding position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for mounting a component.    Component mounting device (1)    Receiving area (6)    Holding portion (7)    Torque-proof connection (8)    Clamping element (9)
NOVELTY - The battery temperature regulating apparatus has a refrigerating cycle (34) that has an evaporator for batteries (33) which evaporates the low-pressure coolant reduced by a pressure reduction unit (37) to reduce the pressure of a downstream coolant. The refrigerating cycle cools the blowing air of a ventilation unit for batteries (32). The battery (1), a condenser (36), and the evaporator for batteries are arranged at the ventilation path of blowing air of the ventilation unit for batteries. The battery is arranged between the evaporator for batteries and the condenser.    USE - Battery temperature regulating apparatus for adjusting temperature of battery of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently adjusts the temperature of the battery with a refrigerating cycle and suppresses decline in the cycle efficiency of the refrigerating cycle since the battery, a condenser, and evaporator for batteries are arranged at the ventilation path of blowing air of the ventilation unit for batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional schematic view of the vehicle which mounts the battery temperature control unit. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Battery (1)    Ventilation unit for batteries (32)    Evaporator for batteries (33)    Refrigerating cycle (34)    Condenser (36)    Pressure reduction unit (37)
NOVELTY - The system has two voltage transducers increasing voltage of an electric power generation source (15) and a battery (16), respectively. An electric power converter supplies the voltage converted with the two voltage transducers to a vehicle load (17). A power control unit (7), two voltage transducers, the electric power converter and the battery are isolated with a compartment (5) and positioned at a vehicle front part.    USE - Electric power system for a vehicle e.g. fuel-cell vehicle or an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases a load storage space of the compartment and a vehicle rear part, protects the electrical wiring and cooling piping in an easy manner, and reduces the emission noise produced at a time of electricity supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric power system.    Compartment (5)    Power control unit (7)    Electric power generation source (15)    Battery (16)    Vehicle load (17)
NOVELTY - The vehicle control apparatus has an electric power generation requirement determination unit which determines whether a fuel cell has an electric power generation requirement from a load other than the load in connection with the heating when a requirement for heating is needed. An electric-heater prohibition control unit is configured to forbid the electric heater from being in an on state with respect to an electric-heater drive unit when determined with the electric power generation requirement not being found by the other electric power generation requirement determination unit.    USE - Control apparatus for vehicles, e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency in case of using an electric heater as an auxiliary heat source since the electric-heater prohibition control unit is configured to forbid the electric heater from being in an on state with respect to an electric-heater drive unit when determined with the electric power generation requirement not being found by the other electric power generation requirement determination unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control method for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart of the change of the generated electric power of the fuel cell stack when the electric heater is turned on-off. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - The battery has small units fixedly arranged in a plastic bottom box through a lining, and copper bars provided with oblate copper bars and T-shaped copper bars. The small units are connected together in a series by the oblate copper bars or in parallel by the T-shaped flat copper bars to form a storage battery body. A side of the lining is formed with a groove for inserting the copper bars.    USE - Storage battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is rational in structure, and small units are separated in the battery, so that the battery is convenient to users to exchange the small units with bad electric performance as new storage battery during utilization process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a storage battery for an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery connector (3) is in shape of rectangle. The electrode jacks (31) and identifying jacks (32) are arranged in lower portion and upper portion of battery connector respectively.    USE - Rechargeable battery connector for electrical motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The destructive damages of battery by using error charger can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the rechargeable battery connector for electrical motor car.    Battery connector (3)    Electrode jack (31)    Identifying jack (32)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has negative electrode plate formed by filling a negative electrode collector with a negative electrode active material, and positive electrode plate formed by filling a positive electrode collector with a positive electrode active material through a separator in battery case with electrolyte solution. The coarsening of the negative electrode active material during charging/discharging is suppressed by adding carbonaceous electroconductive material and organic compound to the negative electrode active material.    USE - Lead acid battery is used for electric vehicle, motor vehicle, golf cart and hybrid vehicle e.g. idle start-stop vehicle, electric power generation trailer with controller.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent durability and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead acid battery has structure including electrode group which is obtained by laminating negative electrode plate formed by filling a negative electrode collector with a negative electrode active material, and positive electrode plate formed by filling a positive electrode collector with a positive electrode active material through a separator in battery case with electrolyte solution, and is charged intermittently for short period of time, and performs high discharge to load while in a partial charged state. The coarsening of the negative electrode active material during charging/discharging is suppressed by adding carbonaceous electroconductive material and organic compound to the negative electrode active material. The usage factor of active material during discharge reaction of the positive electrode plate is 50-65%.
NOVELTY - The booster has a built-in functional unit comprising a capacitance energy storing module and an electrically communicated capacitance energy storing module management circuit that are connected in series. A cathode and an anode of an output end of the capacitance energy storing module management circuit are respectively and correspondingly connected to a cathode and an anode of an automobile lead-acid start cell. A one-way ventilating valve is arranged on a waterproof sealed shell.    USE - Booster for an automobile electricity system.    ADVANTAGE - The booster prolongs service life of the automobile lead-acid start cell, and ensures that a vehicle can be ensured to be smoothly started in a minus 40 to plus 70 degrees centigrade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a booster.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has multiple wheels arranged on a bracket frame that is provided with two groups of vertical supporting assemblies and a bottom frame. Multiple cross beams are arranged on each group of vertical supporting assemblies at equal interval. The vertical supporting assemblies are equipped with two supporting bars in parallel. Each cross beam is provided with a steel pipe and PVC pipe that is sleeved at an outer side of the steel pipe.    USE - Transferring vehicle for transporting a semi-finished product solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids leaving the residue on the glass surface when in use. The vehicle reduces defective product rate during production process, thus improving product appearance and quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a transferring vehicle for transporting a semi-finished product solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The battery has cylindrical winding cores connected side by side in parallel and arranged in a circular hollow cavity of a square shell. A dimension of the cylindrical winding cores is matched with that of the circular hollow cavity of the square shell. An anode lug of the cylindrical winding cores is welded on the shell or a bottom cover pate. A cathode connecting band is arranged on an end of the square shell and connected with a cathode connecting column that is arranged on an upper cover of the shell.    USE - Secondary lithium ion battery for use in an electric tool and an electric vehicle such as electric bicycle, electric motorcycle and moped.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple and stable electric structure, better reliability, small battery resistance, stable performance of battery, and reduces production cost, so that the battery can be extensively utilized in fields of an electric tool and an electric vehicle such as electric bicycle, electric motorcycle and moped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - Specifically designed lithium ion storage batteries comprise an anode terminal, a cathode terminal, an opened rectangular box body and a cover body matched with a box body. The anode terminal and the cathode terminal are fixed on cover body. The cover body is fixed on box body. The lithium ion storage batteries also comprise a batteries combination body, a positive lead, a negative lead, a battery support and at least three support cushions. The batteries combination body comprises four lithium ion batteries connected in series. The batteries combination body is mounted on battery support.    USE - Used as specifically designed lithium ion storage batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Specifically designed lithium ion storage batteries comprise an anode terminal, a cathode terminal, an opened rectangular box body and a cover body matched with a box body. The anode terminal and the cathode terminal are fixed on the cover body. The cover body is fixed on the box body. The lithium ion storage batteries also comprise a batteries combination body, a positive lead, a negative lead, a battery support and at least three support cushions. The batteries combination body comprises four lithium ion batteries connected in series. The batteries combination body is mounted on the battery support. The support cushion is mounted between two adjacent lithium ion batteries. The anode and the cathode are arranged in the batteries combination body, where one end of the positive lead is fixed on the anode terminal and the other end of the positive lead is fixed on the anode of the combination body. One end of the negative lead is fixed on the cathode terminal and the other end of the negative lead is fixed on the cathode of the batteries combination body. The battery support is mounted in the box body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the specifically designed lithium ion storage batteries.
NOVELTY - The generator has a charging controller electrically connected with a storage battery. The storage battery is installed at an outer side of a case. Two wind wheels and a generator unit are located in the case. The case is provided with two partitions that are installed at two sides of the generator unit, respectively. Two freestanding air ducts are formed between a wall of the case and the partitions. The wind wheels are positioned in the freestanding air ducts. The case comprises an installation bottom plate, a shell and a filter net installed at front and back ends of the shell.    USE - Wind power generator for a train.    ADVANTAGE - The generator uses wind energy produced from the train during traveling process, and changes the wind energy into the electric energy to store in the storage battery that can provide constant power to an online monitoring device on the train so as to realize online monitoring of shaft temperature, friction state of a brake disk, falling of objects and abrasion of the wheels. The generator unit and the wind wheels are located in the case, and the storage battery is installed at the outer side of the case, so that the case can be easily broken through limitation to a bottom space of the train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The box has a battery cover (2) arranged on a battery shell (3). A side of the battery cover is formed with an exhaust hole. An inner side of the battery cover is arranged with a column table (4) that is provided with an air filter sheet and sealed by a surface sheet (1).    USE - Motor bicycle cell box.    ADVANTAGE - The box reduces discharge of acid fog gas and environmental pollution and improves circulation performance of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor bicycle cell box.    Surface sheet (1)    Battery cover (2)    Battery shell (3)    Column table (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a pole group arranged in a box that is provided with a battery shell (1) and a cover. An electrolyte is injected in the box. Positive and negative pole plates (2, 4) are arranged in the battery shell that is spaced with a clapboard (3). Positive and negative bus-bars (5, 8) are respectively arranged on the positive and the negative pole plates. A pole column is connected with the positive bus-bar. A butt welding element (7) is connected with the negative bus-bar and provided with 90 degree of right angles toward a horizontal direction.    USE - Automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes an upper space of the battery shell and increases height and size of a pole plate, thus increasing capacity of the pole plate and quantity of dilute sulfuric acid, so that capacity of the battery is increased and size is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of an automobile battery.    Battery shell (1)    Positive plate (2)    Clapboard (3)    Negative pole plates (4)    Positive bus-bars (5)    Butt welding element (7)    Negative bus-bars (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a liquid port provided with a liquid inlet hole (2) and a liquid outlet hole (3). A liquid flowing frame (9) is provided with a liquid inlet (1), a liquid outlet (4), another liquid inlet hole (8) and another liquid outlet hole (7). The liquid flowing frame provides the former liquid inlet hole and the former liquid outlet hole. S-shaped flowing channels (5, 6) are arranged between the liquid inlet and the former liquid inlet hole. The S-shaped flowing channels are arranged between the liquid outlet and the former liquid outlet hole.    USE - Liquid flow frame device for a vanadium liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes the S-shaped flowing channels so as to prolong flowing distance of an electrolyte in a liquid flowing frame, self discharge effect resistance of the battery and improve stability of each battery monomer. The device ensures that physics theory expresses that the designing of the S-shaped channels makes the added resistance smallest so as to ensure operation efficiency of the battery and prevent appearance of a flowing dead zone, thus improving comprehensive performance of the vanadium liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a liquid flow frame device.    Liquid inlet (1)    Liquid inlet holes (2, 8)    Liquid outlet holes (3, 7)    Liquid outlet (4)    S-shaped flowing channels (5, 6)    Liquid flowing frame (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling heat exchanger arranged between a hydrogen compressor and a filling metering device. An outlet of the hydrogen compressor is connected to a heat exchange pipe in the cooling heat exchanger. A flow-meter, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a filling gun with infrared communication are connected together in series to form a working pipe. A refrigerating compressor, a buffer tank, an exchange medium storage tank, two valves and a cooling pipe are connected together in a serial manner to form a cooling circulating loop.    USE - Vehicle hydrogen fuel cooling and filling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls temperature of a gas bottle in a safe filling state, meets quick filling requirement of a vehicle, ensures safety of filling process, consumes less hydrogen filling time, and provides stable effects. The device has low pressure of 35 MPa instead of 70 MPa for filling hydrogen to a vehicle-mounted gas bottle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle hydrogen fuel cooling and filling device.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) is provided with a memory chip (2).    USE - Intelligent storage battery for an electric vehicle such as electric bicycle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The memory chip records practical electricity consumption and charging amount of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an intelligent storage battery.    Intelligent storage battery (1)    Memory chip (2)
NOVELTY - The equalizer has multiple single-pole double-throw switches whose two ends are respectively connected with two ends of a monomer battery. A capacitor is connected between poles of the two adjacent single-pole double-throw switches, where amount of the monomer battery in series-connected batteries is 2-18. The poles of each single-pole double-throw switch except the poles of the adjacent two single-pole double-throw switches are connected with the capacitor with the poles of the rest single-pole double-throw switches.    USE - Multi-ring capacitance equalizer for series-connected batteries. Uses included that are not limited to electric power field, communication field, portable apparatuses, backup power supply, electric automobile, monitary and clean solar and wind energy field.    ADVANTAGE - The equalizer has high equalizing speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a multi-ring capacitance equalizer.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging device quickly charging a super-capacitor after a grid current is rectified through a rectifier and a plug is being inserted into the device. A direct current motor is driven by direct current to rotate through a direct current motor speed-regulating system, where direct current is transmitted to a driving axle to drive a wheel to rotate through a membrane coupler and a bracket.    USE - Industrial vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an industrial vehicle.
NOVELTY - The car has three capacitors (C1-C3) connected with each other in parallel. Anode ends of the three capacitors are connected with an end of an operating switch, and cathode ends of the three capacitors are connected with an anode of a rectifying diode (D6). A cathode of a protective diode is grounded, where an anode of the protective diode is connected with each cathode end of a direct current motor. Each anode end of the direct current motor is connected with another operating switch and another end of the former operating switch and grounded by a voltmeter.    USE - Solar energy photovoltaic (PV) self-operated city car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has short charging time, long stroke for charge endurance, high quality and volume, high ratio energy and safe operation, and occupies less space. The car does not utilize fuel battery vehicle structure and high pressure hydrogen storing tanks, thus ensuring safety during driving. The manufacturing cost of the car is lower than that of an inner combustion engine. The car enables a drawing system to obtain less amount of mechanical wear, so that the service life of the car is longer than that of the inner combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar energy photovoltaic self-operated city car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C1-C3)    Diode (DF1)    Rectifying diode (D6)    Self-generating energy storing device (VRLA1)    Exciting storing power source (VRLA2)
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple solar panels installed at two sides of a road, respectively. An accumulator and a solar controller are connected with a power supply circuit. A loop is installed with a power-utilizing circuit. The power supply circuit and the power-utilizing circuit are embedded in the road and arranged parallel to the road. A solar power car is connected with the power-utilizing circuit and the loop by a power driving device. The power supply circuit is connected with the power-utilizing circuit. The accumulator and the controller are installed on a self-driving big wheel.    USE - Solar power setting structure for a road traveling vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has simple structure and convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar power setting structure.
NOVELTY - The structure has a back wheel part provided at a back side of another wheel and located between an inclined plane and ground, where axial length of the latter wheel equals to that of the back wheel part. The back wheel part is provided with an outer disk that is arranged on an outer side or an inner side of a side part of a vehicle body.    USE - Position structure for back wheel of wind power electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves appearance of vehicle and ensures stable driving of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a position structure.
NOVELTY - The automobile has an electric motor, and a dynamic metal fuel battery divided into a battery body, a storage cycling box, a circulating pump and an intermediate diverter. The battery body and the intermediate diverter are communicated via a liquid inlet guide pipe. The battery body is communicated with the storage cycling box via a liquid outlet guide pipe. The storage cycling box is communicated with the intermediate diverter via the circulating pump. Volume of the storage cycling box is larger than that of the battery body.    USE - Dynamic metal fuel battery type electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The resultant of electric energy reaction of the battery body flows into a storage cycling box to be filtered and fill the battery material, and the electric energy circulation is kept, so that the automobile can drive in a long time without charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional side view of a dynamic metal fuel battery type electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The system has a control system storing car positioning programs corresponding to different car type information. One of the programs is selected corresponding to the car type information using the control system. The control system controls a car positioning system to perform car positioning operation via each program and controls a power battery replacing system to select a power battery with power battery type information matching with the car type information. The car positioning system is placed at a replacing platform for positioning electric car parking on the platform.    USE - Energy supply system for an electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a battery cabin arranged in an electric passenger coach. A battery module is placed in the battery cabin. A flat coach group is provided with a hydraulic hoisting apparatus and two flat coaches that are mutually connected by an acid-proof hinge. Acid-proof films are arranged on a surface of the flat coach group. A hydraulic hoisting device is fixed to a middle part of each flat coach. A hoisting storage rack includes a door frame and a fork frame that is hung on a door clamp. Two gas caps are arranged on sides of each flat coach.    USE - Battery device for use in a charging station to provide emergency battery exchange service for an electric passenger coach.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be utilized in a charge station, or utilized as extension of function of the charge station for providing emergency battery exchange service for an electric coach that runs on a road. The device is utilized for enterprises that have electric coaches. The device can rapidly replace battery modules of the coach, and realizes exchange of batteries as quick as oiling so as to provide obvious social benefit and far-reaching influence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery device.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a fixation agent layer with a fixation agent solution on a surface of a negative electrode plate. A binder is formed on an upper surface of the fixation agent layer. A carbon mixture coating layer is formed on a porous carbon mixture coating layer while solidifying the fixation agent layer by drying. A negative electrode active material layer containing paste of a lead base is adhered to a non-porous or porous substrate. The active material layer is adhered extensively or partially on surfaces of the negative electrode plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a composite capacitor negative electrode plate that is utilized in a lead acid battery (claimed) i.e. valve-regulated lead acid battery, of an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the composite capacitor negative electrode plate in an efficient manner, and improving charging/discharging life cycle of the composite capacitor negative electrode plate, and preventing crack of the negative electrode plate of the carbon mixture coating layer.
NOVELTY - Polymer (I) comprising at least one repeat unit of substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2,3-tetrafluoro-5-methyl-cyclopentane compounds (IA), substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2-trifluoro-cyclohexyl compounds (IB) or substituted 1,1,2,3,3-pentathlete-4-methyl-cyclohexyl compounds (IC), is new.    USE - (I) is useful: in a membrane and an electrochemical cell, which is a fuel cell (all claimed); and as cation-exchange resins, which is used as electrolytes, electrode binders, sensors, electrolysis cells, in lithium batteries in lithium salt form, and in the application requiring charge-transfer phenomena, comprising light-emitting displays.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high glass transition temperature and good mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer (I) comprising at least one repeat unit of substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2,3-tetrafluoro-5-methyl-cyclopentane compounds of formula (IA), substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2-trifluoro-cyclohexyl compounds of formula (IB) or substituted 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoro-4-methyl-cyclohexyl compounds of formula (IC), is new.    R = 1-20C perfluoroalkylene (optionally containing O or Cl);    Q = F, -OM, -NH2, -NHCN, -N(M)SO2R2, -N(CN)SO2R2, -C(M)(CN)2, -C(M)(CN)(SO2R2) or -C(M)(SO2R2)2;    R2 = optionally fluorinated 1-14C alkyl (optionally containing ether O linkages) or optionally fluorinated 6-12C aryl; and    M = H, alkali cation or ammonium (optionally substituted).
NOVELTY - Electrode comprises an electrically conductive material having a surface capable of producing surface enhanced Raman scattering of incident light from an adsorbate material including iodine adsorbed on the surface of the electrode, where the adsorbate is reducible and not oxidizable.    USE - The electrode is useful as a cathode in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode: utilizes the electrically conductive material capable of producing surface enhanced Raman scattering of incident light from the adsorbate material, and when irradiated with light, catalyzes the electroreduction of oxygen, thus overcoming the overvoltage problem and improving the efficiency of the fuel cell; utilizes silver as the metallic material, and thus it is economical; and does not require pre-roughening of its surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for making the electrode, comprising providing the electrode, and applying the adsorbate to the surface of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan, top and exploded side views of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (100)    Anode (110)    Silver cathode (120)    Proton exchange membrane (130)    Graphite gas distribution layer (140)
NOVELTY - The multimedia unit has a card seat (1) arranged in a concave groove of a driving room panel of a vehicle. A computer mainframe (2) with a touch screen is arranged in the card seat. The computer mainframe with the touch screen is embedded with a built-in electric power source (3). Data of the computer mainframe and the card seat are connected via an active plug (4).    USE - Separated vehicle-mounted multimedia unit.    ADVANTAGE - The computer mainframe with the touch screen can be taken down from the card seat to hold in the hand, so that the computer can be operated in a convenient manner. The multimedia unit is flexible, delicate and simple to operate. The multimedia unit reduces difficulty during multi-media unit operation and ensures better economic benefits. The multimedia unit makes drivers to look the screen without turning and bending their bodies and avoids rapid touching the screen, thus reducing the eye fatigue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a separated vehicle-mounted multimedia unit.    Card seat (1)    Computer mainframe (2)    Built-in electric power source (3)    Active plug (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle unit has an anti-dismounting pedestal connected with a vehicle body for receiving a radio frequency signal. A movable device is connected with the anti-dismounting pedestal and utilized for offering power for the anti-dismounting pedestal and the movable device. Communication data is sent and processed by the anti-dismounting pedestal. Debit data is transmitted to an intelligent card. Feedback data is generated according to a feedback of the intelligent card. The feedback data is sent to the anti-dismounting pedestal.    USE - Vehicle unit.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-dismounting pedestal is offered with the power by the movable device for processing the data and conveniently supplying the power for the vehicle unit during the absence of power in the vehicle unit. The movable device conveniently upgrades the vehicle unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The box has an electronic lock utilized for locking a box cover (2) to a box body (1) and provided with a lock slot arranged on the box cover. A locking device is arranged on the box body and buckled and locked with the lock slot. A controller is utilized for driving the locking device to act and buckle with the lock slot. A remote controller is utilized for sending a signal to the controller to drive the locking device to act. The controller is provided with a signal receiving unit utilized for receiving the signal sent by the remote controller.    USE - Battery box for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box installs the electronic lock to realize a purpose of opening the box by the remote controller so as to provide quick and convenient usage. The electronic lock is arranged in the box body and difficult to break.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery box.    Box body (1)    Box cover (2)
NOVELTY - The pack has a negative-pole conducting terminal leaded out via metal anodes. Two flow collecting holes are formed at one end of a rigid housing. A positive-pole and a negative-pole conducting terminals are leaded out from the two flow collecting hole. An elastic upper cover is provided with an arc structure. An elastic member is arranged in the elastic upper cover that is clamped on a top part of the rigid housing. An elastic locking device is utilized for locking the elastic upper cover. An isolation membrane i.e. isolation bag, of an anode active part of the metal anodes is wrapped.    USE - Mechanical inserting block type zinc-air metal fuel battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has easy installation and detaching process, firm structure, convenient combination and low fault rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rigid housing is formed by injection-molding material, where the injection-molding material is nylon, polypropylene or acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene engineering material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mechanical inserting block type zinc-air metal fuel battery pack.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a handle whose front part is provided with a solar panel (2), which absorbs solar energy and converts the solar energy into electric energy. A back seat is provided with a storage battery (1), and a back wheel is provided with a rotary electric machine (3). The solar panel and the rotary electric machine are connected with the storage battery.    USE - Electrical storage bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle ensures that the solar panel arranged behind the handle converts the solar energy to the electric energy and stores the electric energy in the storage battery arranged at the back seat in the presence of sun. The bicycle ensures that the rotary electric machine converts kinetic energy from the riding bicycle to the electric energy and stores the electric energy in the storage battery arranged at the back seat for a possible period of requirement during absence of the sun. The bicycle is convenient to use, and has energy saving and environmental protection effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical storage bicycle.    Storage battery (1)    Solar panel (2)    Rotary electric machine (3)
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises storage units containing methanol and a peroxide, a housing containing a catalyst in metallic form selected from nickel, cobalt, copper, silver, iridium, gold, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium and platinum, and units for introducing methanol and the peroxide into the housing.    USE - As apparatus for carrying out a reforming reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By using the present apparatus, the initiation of the reaction between the methanol and peroxide is carried out without heating the reactants, and the reaction between the methanol and peroxide provides a rapid generation of gas or heat. Thus, the apparatus does not include additional units for heating the reforming reaction.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rectification unit i.e. MOSFET parasitic diode (51) provided with an obstacle voltage with respect to electric current. An opening-and-closing unit is electrically connected between another opening-and-closing unit (60) and a storage battery (30), and switches a power supply and an interruption with respect to the storage battery. A remaining capacity of an operating state of the opening-and-closing units is similar to a remaining capacity of a lead acid battery (20). An optimization control unit controls set voltage by an electric power generation control unit (11).    USE - Onboard power supply apparatus for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses the overdischarge or the overcharge of the storage batteries, and exhibits reduced cost by providing a highly efficient storage battery in addition to the lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an onboard power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric power generation control unit (11)    Lead acid battery (20)    Storage battery (30)    MOSFET parasitic diode (51)    Opening-and-closing unit (60)
NOVELTY - The car has a motor car unit provided with a wind driven generator that is connected to a storage battery charger, where the storage battery charger is connected to a storage battery. A sonar cell panel is arranged at a top part of the motor car unit and connected to the storage battery charger. The wind driven generator is installed at two sides of a rear wheel of the motor car unit. A solar generator is installed at a back seat of the motor car unit. An output end of the solar generator and an output end of the wind driven generator are connected to an input end of the storage battery.    USE - Solar and wind power motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery of the car is charged by utilizing wind power and solar energy during running process of the car, so that running journey of the car is prolonged and the car is operated in a simple manner. The car can avoid need to replace battery for charge function, and avoids generating pollution to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar and wind power motor car.
NOVELTY - The separator has an inorganic padding phases formed from composition of gas-phase nano silicon dioxide, micron deposited silicon dioxide and laminar metasilicate e.g. mica. Functional additives i.e. acid-proof functional powder materials, catalyses and depredates an organic matter. Resins are formed by compositions of PVC, vinyl chloride-acetate copolymer and rubber. The functional additives are made of compositions of tourmaline powder, anatase nano Titanium dioxide and nano zinc oxide.    USE - Battery separator. Uses include but are not limited to a colloid rechargeable battery, hauling battery, stationary battery, electric car battery and energy storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has better catalyzed degradation function, better effect of purifying battery, high pore gabs rate and high mechanical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a battery separator.
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator has a bearing (4) that is inserted in an iron rod bar (3), a small cog wheel (5) and a large cog wheel (6). An angle cog wheel (13) is inserted in the armature of a micro-electric generator (12). A loop is attached to a case of the aerogenerator. A circular bearing is inserted in a large circular saw blade (1).    USE - Aerogenerator.    ADVANTAGE - The aerogenerator has a bearing that is inserted in an iron rod bar, a small cog wheel and a large cog wheel, where the angle cog wheel is inserted in the armature of a micro-electric generator, and thus ensures improved aerogenerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an aerogenerator.    Large circular saw blade (1)    Iron rod bar (3)    Bearing (4)    Small cog wheel (5)    Large cog wheel (6)    Micro-electric generator (12)    Angle cog wheel (13)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generation system has a thermoelectric module (3) and a cooling water pipe (4) connected to the thermoelectric module. A heat pipe (1), an exhaust pipe (50) and multiple thermoelectric elements (2) are equipped with the thermocouple power generation system.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation system for exhaust heat recovery of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric power generation system has a thermoelectric module and a cooling water pipe connected to the thermoelectric module, and thus ensures improved thermoelectric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric power generation system.    Heat pipe (1)    Thermoelectric elements (2)    Thermoelectric module (3)    Cooling water pipe (4)    Exhaust pipe (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing the electricity, and charging the electric power of a drive motor apparatus of a hybrid car.    USE - Method for exchanging a battery of a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The method consumes less electricity, and charges the battery of the hybrid car.
NOVELTY - The battery has a housing provided with a battery housing (1) and a capacitor housing (2). The capacitor housing is provided with lead-acid battery groups are connected with each other in series. Each lead-acid battery group is internally provided with a polyethylene insulation board and a lead-acid electrode column. The capacitor housing is internally provided with a super capacitor that is connected with a capacitance electrode column. The lead-acid electrode column is fixed with the capacitance electrode column by a metallic line. The capacitor housing is formed with a ventilation hole (8).    USE - Automobile lightweight battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high in power density and sufficient in instant electric discharge ability. The battery ensures a start capacity and selects a capacity that is higher than an actual requirement. The battery reduces large current discharge and increases the recharge speed, thus increasing the service life. The battery is inexpensive, lightweight and small in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automobile lightweight battery.    Battery housing (1)    Capacitor housing (2)    Ventilation hole (8)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains radialene compound (I).    USE - Electrode active material is used for electrical storage device for electronic device and transporting apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply of personal computer, communication apparatus, gasoline vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, handheld terminal, portable game apparatus, video camera, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, vacuum cleaner, robot and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device using the electrode active material is lightweight. The electronic device using the electrical storage device has high charging/discharging cycle characteristics, output and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material contains radialene compound of formula (I).    X=oxygen or bivalent group of formula (a);    Y'=bivalent group (a);    R1,R2=H, carboxyalkyl, thioalkyl or linear or cyclic (un)saturated aliphatic group optionally containing nitro, oxygen, sulfur or silicon;    or R1+R2=1,3-dithiol ring;and    n=1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device (1), which has positive electrode (21) containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (22) containing negative electrode active material and electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of coin-shaped electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (1)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode collector (17)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a signal processing system connected with a lighting element control module for controlling lighting state of a lighting element. The lighting element control module is connected with the lighting element. An active infrared induction system is provided with an infrared emitting device and an infrared receiving device. A power supplying system is provided with a solar panel and a solar power supplying managing module. The solar panel is connected with the solar power supplying managing module that is connected with a storage battery.    USE - Infrared induction energy-saving street lamp for use in pedestrian or vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp can actively induct the pedestrian or vehicle. The lamp saves electricity and reduces network load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an infrared induction energy-saving street lamp.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen peroxide is added to distilled water and stirred, followed by addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone, stirring, addition of zinc acetate dihydrate, and stirring. 5 Mol/L sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is added. The solution is stirred after white turbidity is generated. The white turbid solution is sealed in a hydrothermal reactor. The hydrothermal reactor is placed in a drying oven and reaction is carried out. The reaction mixture is centrifuged, and the precipitate is washed and dried to obtain micro zinc oxide.    USE - Preparation of micro zinc oxide by hydrothermal method for use in fuel cells, photoelectric conversion materials, and chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple, quick, economical and environmentally-friendly preparation of micro zinc oxide under mild conditions, with high purity, regular crystal structure, and excellent material appearance controllability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 30 %Mass% hydrogen peroxide is added to distilled water and stirred for 5 minutes at room temperature. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (K-30) is added and stirred for 10 minutes at room temperature, followed by addition of zinc acetate dihydrate and stirring for 20 minutes at room temperature. 5 Mol/L sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is added. The mass ratio of polyvinylpyrrolidone, zinc acetate dihydrate, hydrogen peroxide, distilled water, and sodium hydroxide is 1:(0.3658-36.58):(8.333-166.7):(466.7-625):(0.1667-25). The solution is stirred at room temperature continuously for 5 minutes, after white turbidity is generated. The white turbid solution is poured into a hydrothermal reactor having PTFE lining and sealed. The hydrothermal reactor is placed in a drying oven at 80-200 degrees C and reacted for 0.5-24 hours. The reaction mixture is separated centrifugally, and the precipitate is washed with distilled water and absolute ethyl alcohol thrice, and vacuum-dried for 24 hours at 60 degrees C to obtain micro zinc oxide.
NOVELTY - The battery carrier removable electromobile vehicle has a carrier connection block that is prepared in the lower part of a rear side part of a vehicle car body (1). A connection shaft (6) is attachably and detachably connected to the front bottom of a battery carrier (2). A housing (21) of the battery carrier is supported in the connection shaft to forward and backward directions. A moving wheel (22) is equipped with the battery carrier.    USE - Battery carrier removable electromobile vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery carrier removable electromobile vehicle has a carrier connection block that is prepared in the lower part of a rear side part of a vehicle car body, and thus ensures improved battery carrier removable electromobile vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery carrier removable electromobile vehicle.    Vehicle car body (1)    Battery carrier (2)    Connection shaft (6)    Housing (21)    Moving wheel (22)
NOVELTY - A raw material containing (in parts weight) aramid fiber (55-75), adhesive (15-25), ammonium bicarbonate (3-10), hexamethylene (3-7) and filler (10-20) are mixed with ethanol and stirred to obtain mixed wet material. The obtained mixed wet material is dried in vacuum and heated to form porous honeycomb-shaped columns, and then again to obtain enthalpy wheel. The enthalpy wheel is added into a shell of humidifier, and processed to obtain enthalpy wheel humidifier.    USE - Method for producing enthalpy wheel humidifier for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively and economically provides enthalpy wheel humidifier for fuel cell with excellent durability, by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material containing (in parts weight) aramid fiber (55-75), adhesive (15-25), ammonium bicarbonate (3-10), hexamethylene (3-7) and filler (10-20) are mixed with ethanol and stirred to obtain mixed wet material. The obtained mixed wet material is dried in vacuum and heated to form porous honeycomb-shaped columns, and then again to obtain enthalpy wheel. The enthalpy wheel is added into a shell of humidifier, and the axis of the shaft of humidifier is connected with motor. The humidifier is divided into two zones by baffle, and the fresh air is separated from the gas discharged by the cathode, to obtain enthalpy wheel humidifier.
NOVELTY - The structure has redox flow division plate (5) that is provided in middle portion of stack. The left and right sides of redox flow division plate are respectively and sequentially provided with sub-stacks (4), main collector plates (3), multi-channel insulating plates (2) and multi-channel end plates (1). The multi-channel end plate is made of metal e.g. steel plate or aluminum plate. Multi-channel insulating plate is made of corrosion-resisting electronic insulating material e.g. polyethylene, PVC or polypropylene. Main collector is made of copper or graphite.    USE - Stack structure of double powered redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the channel length of the electrolyte in the stack is reduced to half of the original length, the flowing resistance of the electrolyte and power consumption of the pump can be reduced and potential difference of the electrolyte in the channel, polarization and energy loss of the battery can also be reduced. The number of single batteries in the stack can be increased and the power can be improved without reducing the energy efficiency of the redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the stack structure of double powered redox flow battery.    Multi-channel end plate (1)    Multi-channel insulating plate (2)    Main collector plate (3)    Sub-stack (4)    Redox flow division plate (5)
NOVELTY - The device has an energy storing device equipped with a piezoelectric element (102) for producing electric power. A battery produces the electric power for providing mechanical pressure to a tire (103) of a car. The energy storing device is connected with a permanent magnetic type generator. The electric power is provided to a wheel for rotating the wheel. A bead (103a) and a beadling part (103b) are connected electrically to each other. A coil is mounted to the wheel of a vehicle shaft and mounted to the permanent magnet. A capacitor is placed in a rectifier diode for rectifying current.    USE - Isolated power generating device for use in vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device increases mechanical pressure and transit time of the vehicle and improves convenience of charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a tire of an isolated power generating type vehicle.    Piezoelectric element (102)    Tire (103)    Bead (103a)    Beadling part (103b)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a power storage unit utilized for storing electric energy. A controller is utilized for controlling an electric motor to rotate. A transparent film solar plate is connected to the power storage unit. Electric energy is stored in the power storage unit. The electric energy in the power storage unit is distributed by the controller. The transparent film solar plate is arranged on a front frame, back frame, left frame, right frame and an upper frame in order to absorb sunlight. A display panel is electrically connected to a drive device.    USE - Automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The automobile reduces gasoline usage and decreases carbon dioxide discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent film solar plate comprises noncrystalline silicon, microcrystalline, cadmium sulphide, cadmium telluride, copper indium selenium iodide, copper indium gallium selenium iodide, dye sensitization electricity unit or organic electric conduction high polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of an automobile.
NOVELTY - The nitrogen doped carbon nanotube has nitrogen doped carbon nanotube powder which acts as oxygen reducing catalyst of a microorganism fuel battery.    USE - Nitrogen doped carbon nanotube for preparing microorganism fuel battery cathode.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen doped carbon nanotube is achieved with higher output power and better operation stability at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of nitrogen doped carbon nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the nitrogen doped carbon nanotube.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Phosphorylation polymer composite membrane (I) is new.    USE - Phosphorylation polymer composite membrane used for vanadium cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composite membrane has controllable structure, low permeability of vanadium ion, good proton conductivity, stable mechanical and chemical performance and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phosphorylation polymer composite membrane of formula (I), is new.    m, x=1-25;    m+x= less than or equal to 50;and    n=10-150.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of membrane (I).
NOVELTY - The composite power source has a direct current (DC) motor which is used to drive an alternating current (AC) motor. A power generated by the (AC) motor is stored in battery for long time usage. The AC motor is connected with a transmission gear of the car to drive the power machine.    USE - Composite power source for car.    ADVANTAGE - The zero emission of composite power source is realized. Environment friendly and energy saving composite power source is obtained.
NOVELTY - The device has a PVC umbrella fabric (2) that is provided on the top of a frame (1) through movable umbrella rod (3). The PVC umbrella fabric surface is coated with copper indium gallium selenium (CIGS) film. A power cord device is embedded in the movable umbrella rod. An iron lithium battery (4) is arranged on lower end of the frame and connected to PVC umbrella fabric through power cord device. A handle is provided at the front end of the frame. A fixed rope (8) is connected between PVC umbrella fabric and frame.    USE - Solar device for bicycle, electric vehicle and mobile vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is protected against rain and sunshine and commercial power consumption is reduced by the use solar energy power. The solar device is structured simply and operated conveniently. The vehicles can be charged by charge battery in indoors so that time and labor can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar device.    Frame (1)    PVC (2)    Movable umbrella rod (3)    Iron lithium battery (4)    Fixed rope (8)
NOVELTY - A composite negative ion exchange film for a fuel battery, is prepared by thermally polymerizing monomer solution consisting of free radical mono-polymer capable of being chloro-methylated, divinyl benzene and benzoyl peroxide in initial position in the high-performance polymer porous base film which is pretreated, applying an external pressure to promote combination of the polymerization product with the base film, and then quaternizing and alkalizing the product.    USE - Composite negative ion exchange film for fuel battery, particularly alkaline fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The film has simple preparation method, and saves raw materials; and has high conductivity and high stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of the composite negative ion exchange film.
NOVELTY - The method involves maintaining discharge state of fuel cell such that the current of predetermined current density is output in the load condition. The shut down state of the fuel cell is maintained to block reactive gas supply. The discharge process and shut down processes of the fuel cell are progressed repetitively.    USE - Method for accelerating activation of polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in electric power generating apparatus, vehicle and other military power source.    ADVANTAGE - since the current output of the predetermined electric current density is attained in the load condition, the activated process time of the fuel cell stack can be reduced. The use of hydrogen amount is reduced and the production cost of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a waveform diagram of the fuel cell activation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The terminal has sensing unit that senses water or moisture. A solar cell unit has solar cells and rechargeable battery. A controller controls operation state of battery unit and solar cell unit according to charge of solar cell unit, if sensing signal is transmitted from sensing unit.    USE - Mobile terminal such as handheld terminal and vehicle mount terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is designed to efficiently perform waterproofing function with various settings of power control mode according to battery charging status.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling mobile terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the controller and power supply unit in mobile terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple cooling fans at the bottom of a secondary radiator which is in front of the main radiator. The main radiator has fuel cell portion that is mounted in front of the driven motor in vehicle. A high voltage electric equipment is used for controlling the driving of motor and engine room, as the electricity is generated in the fuel cell portion. A cooling module is provided for cooling the fuel cell portion and heat generated in the high voltage electrical equipment.    USE - Cooling system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance of the secondary radiator and main radiator is reduced by optimizing the main radiator. The cooling performances of the high voltage electric equipment and fuel cell portion are increased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling system.
NOVELTY - The system (10) is installed between main battery (1) of high voltage and a sub battery (2) of low voltage. A buck diode (11) is electrically connected between primary electrode of sub battery and primary electrode of an LDC (3) to transmit current from the LDC to the sub battery. A boost relay (12) is connected in parallel to the buck diode to transmit current between the LDC and the sub battery when the current is applied from a cathode to an anode of the buck diode.    USE - Error controlling system of low voltage direct current (DC)-DC converter (LDC) for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By blocking reverse current through buck diode and boost relay in a buck mode, the reliability of LDC is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for driving method of error controlling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the error controlling system of LDC.    Main battery (1)    Sub battery (2)    LDC (3)    Error controlling system (10)    Buck diode (11)    Boost relay (12)
NOVELTY - The charging apparatus (100) has main casing (110) that supports the wheel of vehicle. The main casing projects from the surface of parking lot upwardly. A charging unit (120) comprises a charge terminal. The charging unit provided in the end portion of cable extended from main casing, charges the battery of vehicle.    USE - Charging apparatus integrated with parking stopper, for charging battery of hydrogen fuel cell car, solar vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery of the vehicle can be charged easily in parking by including the charge terminal in the parking stopper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle.    Charging apparatus (100)    Main casing (110)    Charging unit (120)
NOVELTY - The main power source relay (30) switches on and off the electric connection between a driving unit (70) and fuel battery (10). A collision detecting relay (40) switches on and off the electric connection between electricity storage element (20) and the fuel battery. A controller (60) turns off main power source relay and turns on collision detection relay to electrically connect fuel battery and electricity storage element when the controller receives collision sensing signal from collision sensor (50).    USE - Electric protection system for fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By stably decreasing voltage of the fuel cell in emergency stop of vehicle, electricity of fuel cell is efficiently used thus electric safety can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric protection system for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel battery (10)    Electricity storage element (20)    Main power source relay (30)    Collision detecting relay (40)    Collision sensor (50)    Controller (60)    Driving unit (70)
NOVELTY - The COD heater module has a COD heater (100) equipped with a heating portion (110) and a bypass portion (120). A tank (200) is equipped with a first flow channel (220) which is communicated with the COD heater. A second flow channel (230) is communicated with the bypass portion. A switching unit (400) is provided to selectively close one of the flow channels.    USE - Cathode oxygen depletion (COD) heater module for heating cooling water for power generation in hydrogen fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The flowing resistance of cooling water can be reduced reliably by bypassing cooling water, without passing the water through the COD heater, when the COD heater is not operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the COD heater module.    COD heater (100)    Heating portion (110)    Bypass portion (120)    Tank (200)    Flow channels (220,230)    Switching unit (400)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a gear which is formed on outer surface of a front wheel of the bicycle. A generator function as a motor is equipped with a gear. A front wheel support frame is branched bidirectionally and is connected to a front wheel side. A capacitor stores energy generated by generator inside a frame which is adjacent to the front wheel support frame. An operation lever is installed in a handle bar of the bicycle.    USE - Hybrid bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid bicycle can be automatically driven using the energy stored in the capacitor and the loss of the bicycle can be prevented. The user carries the operation lever that can operate the motor with the generator, when the bicycle is not in use. The hybrid bicycle has simple structure and can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hybrid bicycle.
NOVELTY - The electrode stacking unit has left and right fork elements in which left and right electrodes are installed. The left and right pushers are arranged for arranging the left and right electrodes respectively. The left fork element is arranged in a left electrode feed structure in left horizontal direction. The right fork member is installed in a right electrode supply structure in right horizontal direction opposite to the left horizontal direction.    USE - Electrode laminated unit for electrode material manufacturing device for manufacturing electrode for capacitor and battery such as lithium ion polymer battery and lithium battery. Uses include but are not limited to cellular telephone, telecamera, notebook computer, battery lamp for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing time and manufacturing cost of the electrode material are remarkably reduced by subsequently and alternatively laminating several electrodes. Since the manufacturing productivity of the electrode material is enhanced, the mass production of battery or capacitor is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing device of the electrode material; and    (2) electrode lay up method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electronic laminated unit.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a gas inlet that draws out the depressurized gas. A turbo generator is connected to a conduit that connects the gas inlet and gas outlet for transforming the pressure of the gas. A fuel row switch supplies the generated heat for increasing the temperature of the flowing gas inside the conduit and for preventing the icing by the expansion of the gas.    USE - Energy recovering apparatus of natural gas hydrostatic facility.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature loss of natural gas hydrostatic facility is prevented by the usage of raw heat generated for the operation of the fuel cell. The energy recovery apparatus is environment friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy collection method of natural gas hydrostatic facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the energy recovering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating system has a power generating set (300) that connects the rotary shaft of bicycle (200) installed on a bed (100) to generate and store electricity with a generator and an electric condenser. A pedal is turned to generate rotational force of the bicycle. An electricity consuming unit (400) is used to connect electric condenser to receive electricity. The electricity consuming unit is operated on a weight scale (500) which installed on the bed to measure the weight of a user.    USE - Electric power generating system installed in bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The exercising effect can be obtained effectively by the electric power generating system. The reduction of weight of user can be checked according to the user's movement producing electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric power generating system.    Bed (100)    Bicycle (200)    Power generating set (300)    Electricity consuming unit (400)    Weight scale (500)
NOVELTY - The power plant has a wind mill (2) that rotates using wind power from the ocean or land to generate current supplied to a hydrogen manufacturing device (5). The generated hydrogen is input into a manufacturing shop (7) for hydrogen fuel storage vessel. The vessel is installed in a wind and hydrogen new energy power-driven gardening grass cutter (13). Variable wind energy is transformed into stable hydrogen energy, with the hydrogen fuel output from the vessel input into a battery (10). The battery releases current to a motor (11) to drive rotating and knife disks (14,15), respectively.    USE - Power plant for applying wind and hydrogen new energies on gardening grass cutter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the components comprising the power plant for applying wind and hydrogen new energies on gardening grass cutter.    Wind mill (2)    Hydrogen manufacturing device (5)    Manufacturing shop (7)    Battery (10)    Motor (11)    Wind and hydrogen new energy power-driven gardening grass cutter (13)    Rotating disk (14)    Knife disk (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a guide unit that is connected to housing or integrated into the housing. The guide unit is intended for co-action with a complementary guide in the vehicle, such that the battery is slid into the vehicle. A side wall of housing is provided with a locking opening for locking the battery after placing in vehicle.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the guide unit is intended for co-action with complementary guide in the vehicle, such that the battery is slid into the vehicle, the battery can be replaced easily. The electric shock during removal of battery can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle;    (2) method for replacing rechargeable battery in electric vehicle;    (3) system for replacing rechargeable battery in electric vehicle; and    (4) battery charging station for charging rechargeable batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable and replaceable battery.    Battery (1)    Guide channels (3,4)    Sides of battery (20)    Underside of battery (21)    Upper side of battery (23)
NOVELTY - An ion-conducting membrane based on a polymer (PM) with a layer (S) which has been applied to it in an imagewise manner, adheres on it and is based on a powder of a polymer (PP).    USE - The ion-conducting membrane is used in a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell, and in an electrochemical reactor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conducting membrane is highly improved, stable, and enables increased reinforcement in the gasket region on incorporation in a frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a powder for use for the membrane, comprising essentially: (a) the polymer (PP), especially polybenzimidazole, especially to an extent of 30-50 pts.wt. based on the powder, (b) a flexibilizing component, especially a polytetrafluoroethylene powder, and (c) a dispersant, especially a sulfonated polytetrafluoroethylene;    (2) a process for producing the membrane, comprising applying a powder of a polymer (PP) to a membrane film and compressing it;    (3) a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for a fuel cell, comprising at least: (i) a polymer membrane, (ii) a gasket body, where (iii) the membrane in the periphery of the layer (S) has been embedded and compressed in the gasket body; and    (4) an electrochemical reactor comprising at least one membrane electrode assembly.
NOVELTY - The vehicle regenerative control system has a regeneration unit which converts the kinetic energy of a wheel into electric energy by operating generator during deceleration driving of a vehicle. A detection unit detects (S105) the skid of wheel while the generator is operated by regeneration unit. A control unit decreases (S107) the amount of electric power generated by a generator when the wheel skids.    USE - Vehicle regenerative control system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of electric power generated by a generator does not reduce until the skid is detected, the amount of regeneration of kinetic energy is made to increase. The drive-ability of vehicle is raised at the time of deceleration driving without brake operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the main process of regenerative control in vehicle regenerative control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for reading various types of data (S101)    Step for calculating target regeneration amount (S103)    Step for executing regeneration (S104)    Step for detecting skid (S105)    Step for decreasing amount of electric power (107)
NOVELTY - An inlet (220) connects with a connector, conforms to JEVS G105 standard, of a charging cable (450), the inlet having a power terminal that receives electric power from a power supply apparatus (600). A protection portion e.g. a lid (250) which protects inlet is opened and closed. An electricity storage device (110) charged by electric power supplied from power supply apparatus is electrically connected to inlet. A controller determines whether protection portion is open or closed, based on a state of connection between two terminals separate from power terminal.    USE - Environmentally conscious vehicle, such as pure electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle, charged by receiving electric power from external power supply apparatus through charging cable.    ADVANTAGE - In the vehicle which is charged by electric power supplied from the power source external to the vehicle, the protection portion for protecting a charging port can be detected whether the protection portion is open or closed, without a complex system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle.    Electricity storage device (110)    Inlet (220)    Lid (250)    Charging cable (450)    Power supply apparatus (600)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electric power generation layer which includes an anode, and a cathode arranged at the sides of an electrolytic membrane. The elements are aligned in a manner such that the top portion of the convex portions is aligned to the bottom portion of the adjacent wave form element (WSE). The volume of a reactive-gas is formed on the separator side of the gas flow path layer (CHv) along the convex portion is less than the volume of another reactive-gas flow path formed on the power generation layer side of the electric power generation layer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in direct methanol type fuel cell and phosphoric acid form fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The drain water of the generated water from the electric power generation layer in the fuel cell is accelerated and the increase in the overvoltage concentration generated by the water is suppressed and the output is improved. Since the pressure loss of gas flow path layer is increased the generated water is suppressed and the distribution variations of the reactive gas between cells are suppressed. The diffusibility of the reactive gas can be improved when the efficiency of the electric power generation is improved. The performance of the fuel cell is equipped with a gas flow path layer between the electric power generation layer is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the gas flow path layer of fuel cell.    Cathode side gas flow path layer (132)    Electric power generation reactive-gas flow path (CHm)    Separator side of the gas flow path layer (CHv)    Peak portion (MP)    Wave form element (WSE)
NOVELTY - The system has hydraulic brakes (40,50) of manual related braking system (148) that suppresses the rotation of wheel. An output pressure control apparatus (118) connected between manual related braking system and hydraulic-pressure generator (64) controls the output hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic-pressure generator. A flow reducing apparatus provided mutually parallel to the output control apparatus suppresses the flow of working fluid from the hydraulic-pressure generator to the manual related braking system.    USE - Hydraulic brake system used for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the working fluid is supplied to the manual related braking system through the flow reducing apparatus, when the control system of the hydraulic-pressure brake system is in abnormal condition, the working fluid of excessive hydraulic pressure supplied is avoided, and loss of braking power to the vehicle can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydraulic-pressure brake system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydraulic brakes (40,50)    Brake pedal (60)    Hydraulic-pressure generators (62,64)    Output pressure control apparatus (118)    Manual related braking system (148)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a separator (50) interposed between positive electrode (30) and negative electrode (40). The separator has a porous sheet base material (52), and an inorganic porous layer containing titania formed on surface which opposes positive electrode. The porosity of inorganic porous layer is more than the porosity of porous sheet base material.    USE - Lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacity and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (30)    Positive electrode material layer (34)    Negative electrode (40)    Separator (50)    Porous sheet base material (52)
NOVELTY - Electrocatalyst comprises a support containing an amorphous composite oxide having antimony-doped tin oxide and a catalyst supported by the support, where composite oxide comprises 2-10, preferably 1-3 at.% of antimony with respect to the sum of antimony and tin.    USE - The electrocatalyst is useful for fuel cells which are used to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst is highly stable, has excellent electrochemical properties, cannot be thinned during use, and generates electric power from fuel cells without causing environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The coupler (10) has connection holding section (50) that is provided between socket (S10) and plug (P10) and provided with retainer (53) and retainer latching section (52) for holding socket and plug in connected state. Engagement claw section (54) is formed on inner side of retainers pairs provided opposing on sides of protrusion connection section (32). Retainers are formed highly than protrusion connection section front end while providing engagement claw section of retainer by interval equivalent or narrower than outer diameter of protrusion connection section.    USE - Coupler for replenishment of fuel of methanol fuel cell mounted in mobile telephone and portable audio equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the retainers are formed highly than protrusion connection section front end while providing engagement claw section of retainer by interval equivalent or narrower than outer diameter of protrusion connection section, the gap between the retainers and the protrusion connection section can be reduced and the protrusion connection section can be prevented from the damage such that dropping using the retainer. Since the interference prevention sections are formed on the engagement claw sections to arrange the engagement claw sections at distance smaller than the outer diameter of protrusion connection section, the compact coupler can be obtained. The damage to retainer or socket can be prevented even when force twisted in connection state is added.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the coupler with socket and plug.    Coupler (10)    Protrusion connection section (32)    Connection holding section (50)    Retainer latching section (52)    Retainer (53)    Engagement claw section (54)    Plug (P10)    Socket (S10)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a cooling water circulation path (71) and a water circulation path (72) enable heat exchange between the heat medium and water. The temperature detector (111) detects the temperature difference and a controller (110) performs circulation operation for operating a predetermined circulator (108). The temperature sensor detects predetermined temperature lower than the temperature at which a water purification apparatus (109) is thermally deteriorated and the controller prohibits the operation of the predetermined circulator.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying fuel gas such as hydrogen-containing-gas and oxidizing agent gas.    ADVANTAGE - The life extension of water purification apparatus is attained and maintenance frequency of the water purification apparatus can be improved. The microbes in the water circulation path are heat-sterilized and the proliferation of the microbes can be suppressed by the control operation of circulating system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation 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)    Cooling water circulation path (71)    Water circulation path (72)    Fuel cell system (100)    Predetermined circulator (108)    Water purification apparatus (109)    Controller (110)    Temperature detector (111)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has fuel cell units (12) that are provided with electrolytic membrane and electrode structures (16a,16b) and several separators (14,18,20). The fuel cell unit is provided with resin guide elements (90a-90c) which are provided in outer peripheral portion of separators along lamination direction except one separator and outer peripheral portion of electrolytic membranes and electrode structure except one of electrolytic membrane and electrode structure. The concave relief portions (102a,102b) are spaced inwardly from outer peripheral edge portions (100a-100c).    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell unit that is provided with electrolytic membrane, electrode structure which is provided with pair of electrodes on both sides of membrane, and several separators, so that fuel cell is simple in structure. Each resin guide element are integrally abutted to inner surface of housing to improve impact resistance of fuel cell, so that positioning performance of fuel cell can be ensured. The rigidity of fuel cell can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fuel cell.(Drawing includes non English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell units (12)    Separators (14,18,20)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structures (16a,16b)    Resin guide elements (90a-90c)    Peripheral edge portions (100a-100c)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a repeater (66) which forms a resonance circuit by a pair of coils (71,72), and a capacitor (64), and the coils which form wireless couplings with receiving coil (81) and power transmission coil (82). The coil (71) is proximally arranged below the receiving coil and top side of a vehicle underfloor panel. The coil (72) is arranged on bottom side of vehicle underfloor panel. The parameter of maintenance energy in second wireless coupling is higher than the parameter of maintenance energy in first wireless coupling.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance parameter of path from power transmission coil of road surface to receiving coil can be enlarged by applying optimal arrangement configuration to vehicle of repeater and receiving coil. The electrical storage apparatus is charged by high electric power transmission efficiency, even when the distance exists between vehicle underfloor panel of electric vehicle, and road surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (10)    Capacitor (64)    Repeater (66)    Coils (71,72)    Receiving coil (81)    Power transmission coil (82)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium transition metal silicate, and exhibits diffraction peaks with full width at half maximum value of 0.175-0.6, measured by powder X-ray diffractometry at Bragg's angle (2( theta )) of 5-50 degrees .    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for manufacturing positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile electronic device, electric tool and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery formed using positive electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics, capacity and ionic conductivity, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which has positive electrode active material layer containing positive electrode active material formed in surface(s) of a collector;    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery;    (3) manufacture of positive electrode active material; and    (4) manufacture of positive electrode.
NOVELTY - A particulate composite comprises silicon oxide particles, transition metal oxide particles and lithium transition metal silicate particles. The silicon oxide particles and transition metal oxide particles have powder X-ray diffraction peaks in vicinity of 33.1 degrees and 35.7 degrees , and are amorphous. The lithium transition metal silicate particles are in microcrystal state or amorphous state.    USE - Particulate composite is used for active material aggregate for positive electrode active material for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used as power supply for mobile electronic device, electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode active material containing active material aggregate has excellent lithium ion diffusibility and electroconductivity. The battery containing the electrode formed using active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous active material aggregate, which is obtained by heat-processing particulate composite. The size of space observed from the surface of the active material aggregate is 0.01-0.6 mu m;    (2) positive electrode active material, which is obtained by pulverizing active material aggregate;    (3) positive electrode, which has collector and positive electrode active material layer which includes the positive electrode active material on surface(s) of the collector; and    (4) manufacture of particulate composite, which involves mixing lithium source, transition-metal source, and silicon source in reaction container in flame.
NOVELTY - The device has two switching elements connected in series that converts the direct current (DC) voltage outputted by a capacitor to a DC voltage of a different level. An inverter (103) converts the DC voltage outputted from the converter (101) to an alternating current (AC) voltage and applies the same to a rotary inductive load (151). A condenser (153) arranged in parallel with and between the converter and the inverter. One of the two switching elements configuring a portion of the power supply path from the capacitor to the rotary inductive load is a normally-on type semiconductor element.    USE - Load drive device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerated electric power of rotation type inductive load can be changed, when the control portion controls the operational movement of converter and the regenerated electric power can be consumed by resistance for discharge, thus the condenser can charge or consume based on the electricity accumulation capacity of condenser without storing the regenerated electric power to the condenser. The cost of the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the load drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Converter (101)    Inverter (103)    Control portion (105)    Rotation type inductive load (151)    Condenser (153)
NOVELTY - The assembly (20) has connection unit (21) which is provided with single units (20A) for storing connection elements. Another connection unit is provided with single units for storing connection elements, and arranged parallel to connection unit (21). The positioning elements (40) are connected to both connection units, and positioned relative to positions of connection unit.    USE - Battery connection assembly for battery module used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positioning elements are connected to both connection units and positioned relative to positions of connection unit, the occurrence of short circuit by mistake of attachment position of the battery connection assembly can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery connection assembly.    Battery connection assembly (20)    Single units (20A)    Connection unit (21)    Positioning elements (40)    Division elements (41,42)
NOVELTY - The module has cells (2) which are housed in case (1). The cells are stacked and electrically connected. The contact sections (11) are provided to insert connecting element (7) in upper and lower surfaces (1A,1B) of the case. The contact section (60) for electric power is electrically connected to the lead terminals (3, 4) of the cell is provided in the case adjacent to each contact section (60). The contact section (60) includes connecting element which is removably attached.    USE - Thin battery module of assembled battery (claimed) for driving motor of electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact sections are provided to insert connecting element in upper and lower surfaces of the case, the reliability of electric continuity can be ensured, and alignment of thin battery module is achieved naturally. Thus, the manufacture can be facilitated, structure of thin battery module can be simplified and labor of work can be saved. Since the damage of surroundings of harness bus-bar can be avoided and electrode terminals of the battery module can be extremely easily connected, the bus bar provided to connect the electrode terminals can be prevented when assembling the battery modules. Since the temperature sensor for cell temperature measurement was provided in substrate or wiring, the temperature information of cell can be detected, and voltage and temperature monitoring of minute cell can be performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thin battery module.    Case (1)    Upper surface of case (1A)    Lower surface of case (1B)    Cell (2)    Lead terminal of positive electrode (3)    Lead terminal of negative electrode (4)    Connecting element (7)    Contact sections (11,60)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material (I) contains primary particles having average particle diameter of 0.3-3 mu m, and specific surface area of 0.3-2.3 m2/g. The positive electrode active material has tap density of 1.3-2.6 g/cm3.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion batteries (both claimed) used for mobile telephones, personal computers and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using the positive electrode active material has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material has composition of formula: LixNi1-yMyO2+(a), where M is scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, gallium, germanium, aluminum, bismuth, tin, magnesium, calcium, boron and/or zirconium, preferably manganese or cobalt, x is 0.9-1.1, y is 0-0.7, and a is 0.05-0.2. The active material contains primary particles having average particle diameter of 0.3-3 mu m, and specific surface area of 0.3-2.3 m2/g. The positive electrode active material has tap density of 1.3-2.6 g/cm3.
NOVELTY - The system has a base plate firmly fixed at an electric motorization vehicle. An electric battery moves to a position on the base plate and an accessory i.e. spacers connection (3). The base plate is made of insulating material, and comprises two series of holes, where one of the holes is arranged for fixing the base plate in the electric motorization vehicle. An electric part allows a connection of several power batteries with an electrical supply network of the electric motorization vehicle.    USE - System for recharging and replacing oblige power batteries utilized to supply electric power to an engine of an electric motorization vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The base plate is arranged to fix ends of straps, thus ensuring better maintenance of the batteries on the base plate, and easily transporting the batteries using hands on short distances. The system is provided with locating pins that are arranged on upper faces of the base plate and the batteries and lower faces of the batteries so as to avoid any risk of bad positioning of the batteries. The spacers connection is made of conducting material and installed on terminals so as to ensure electric connection between a lower delimiter and a higher delimiter, thus tightening the terminals elastically while allowing a user to replace the batteries using hand without using any tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power batteries recharging and replacing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Housing (1)    Code pins (2)    Spacers connection (3)    Retractable handle (4)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (20) has a gas/liquid separating part i.e. receiver tank (22), to separate a refrigerant into gas and liquid. A refrigerant super cooling part (23) exchanges heat between the refrigerant and external gas. The super cooling part includes a super cooling part inlet and an outlet for allowing the refrigerant to flow. The refrigerant flows through a refrigerant condensing part (21), the gas/liquid separating part and the refrigerant super cooling part and flows around the refrigerant super cooling part and the refrigerant condensing part.    USE - Heat exchanger for use as a vehicle air conditioner of a vehicle such as an electric vehicle (EV), a fuel cell vehicle (FCV) and hybrid electric vehicle (REV).    ADVANTAGE - The branching channel upstream of the gas/liquid separating part is provided when the refrigerant does not flow through the gas/liquid separating part and the refrigerant super cooling part in cooling mode, thus preventing the refrigerant from flowing to the gas/liquid separating part side and providing stable operation without temperature variation. The temperature of the refrigerant decreases from top to bottom in the refrigerant condensing part and from bottom to top in the refrigerant super cooling part, thus preventing temperature variation along vertical direction of the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (20)    Refrigerant condensing part (21)    Receiver tank (22)    Refrigerant super cooling part (23)    Introducing part (23C)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a portable enclosure (12) with a roof (14). The solar modules (28,30) have photovoltaic solar panel. The first solar module is mounted on roof of the portable enclosure. A portable vertical support (34) is positioned adjacent to the portable enclosure. An extensible support (16) supports the second solar module. The units are releasably attaches the ends of the extensible supports to the roof of the portable enclosure and portable vertical support. The unit selectively transmits the electricity generated by the solar modules to an electrical load.    USE - Portable solar and wind-powered energy generating system used in portable charging station such as storage battery, power outlet and charger mounted in portable office, work site and portable educational facility for charging electrically driven vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solar position tracker and the drive system is provided for tracking the position of the sun, and the support is rotatably driven such that the solar modules receive a maximum intensity of solar radiation based upon the tracked position of the sun. The tracking is performed for daily movement of the sun across the sky, as well as the seasonal changes of positioning of the sun. Such solar tracking and drive systems for solar modules are well for tracking and drive system can be utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the portable solar and wind-powered energy generating system.    Portable solar and wind-powered energy generating system (10)    Portable enclosure (12)    Roof (14)    Extensible support (16)    Solar modules (28,30)    Portable vertical support (34)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a metallurgical grade silicon substrate which comprises boron and phosphorus dopants, and that is provided with back surface and front textured surface. A layer of silicon dioxide or silicon is arranged at grain boundaries of the front textured surface. A contact layer comprises a sputtered aluminum, and is formed on the back layer. A thin film structure is formed over and in direct contact with the front textured surface, and a front metallization layer is formed. The layer of intrinsic amorphous silicon and n-doped layer are hydrogenated.    USE - Solar cell e.g. smart silicon solar cell photovoltaic used in automobile battery and power grid.    ADVANTAGE - The hazardous in fabrication of substrates can be avoided by utilizing metallurgical-grade silicon wafers to improve the conversion efficiency of thin-film structures formed on glass, so that the environmentally friendly solar cell can be produced at low cost. The backside aluminum layer is enabled to form a seal as the hydrogen can be driven into the substrate during the deposition of the hydrogenated silicon nitride layer so as to remove impurities in the aluminum layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar cell.    Absorbing layer (600)    Deposited amorphous layer (610)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises an ionic liquid containing a cationic moiety and an anionic moiety, an organic solvent and metal salt. The cationic moiety of the ionic liquid, and organic solvent have maximum electric charge of 0.3 or less, calculated by first-principal calculation.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for metal air cell (claimed) e.g. primary battery, secondary battery and lithium cell for vehicle, fixed-type power supply and domestic power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte has favorable radical resistance, and high viscosity and capacitance. The metal air cell has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal air cell, which has negative electrode collector (2), air electrode collector (5), an air electrode layer (4) containing an electroconductive material, and a negative electrode layer (3) containing negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of metal air cell.    Negative electrode collector (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Air electrode layer (4)    Air electrode collector (5)    Separator (6)
NOVELTY - The system comprises several redox flow battery cell blocks fluidically coupled together to form a reactant flow path. Each of the redox flow battery cell blocks comprises several cells (52a-52c,56a-56c) in which the cells are provided according to an expected state of charge of reactant in the cells.    USE - Redox flow battery energy storage system in electrical power system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The number of capacitors required is reduced a flow battery power conditioning system that converts direct current electricity output to alternating current electricity hence reduces cost, increases reliability, and efficiency. The porous electrode with properties such as overall thickness size, fiber density, porosity, and average pore size based on a cascade-stage position of the cell improves the electrical efficiency of the entire flow battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cells in redox flow battery energy storage system.    Redox flow battery stack assembly (10)    Cells (52a-52c,56a-56c)
NOVELTY - The secondary cell has separator (170) that is arranged between positive-electrode metal current collector and negative-electrode metal current collector whose positive-electrode exposed area (14) and negative-electrode exposed area (15) are formed at ends in winding axis direction of winding electrode assembly (130). Negative-electrode metal current collector is rolled to thickness of 6-15 mu m to which additive elements are added to copper and negative-electrode active material mix layer has a cavity volume ratio of between 30-60%.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary cell for hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle and backup power supply such as uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Since the separator is arranged between positive-electrode and negative-electrode metal current collectors whose exposed areas are formed in winding axis direction of electrode assembly, the occurrence of distortion such as wrinkles and ripple on the electrode surface is prevented. Hence distortion of the electrode such as electrode curvature after cutting is prevented. Thus volumetric efficiency is increased, cell performance is improved, the need for extra processing for forming the cuts is avoided and cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the winding electrode assembly of the lithium-ion secondary cell.    Positive-electrode exposed area (14)    Negative-electrode exposed area (15)    Positive plate (30)    Winding electrode assembly (130)    Separator (170)
NOVELTY - A direct current (DC)/DC boost converter (18) has current controller (52) that controls current provided by fuel cell stack, and voltage device that receives voltage signal from high voltage bus (20) and provides time derivative of voltage signal. A system controller (50) provides stack current set-point to converter. A summer (56) changes current stack set-point using time derivative signal to provide off-set signal to current controller that selectively adjusts current provided by fuel cell stack to dampen oscillations on high voltage bus.    USE - Fuel cell system used in vehicle (claimed) such as fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the off-set signal is sent to the current controller for selectively adjusting the current provided by fuel cell stack to dampen oscillations on high voltage bus, the oscillations and disturbance from the electrical components on a high voltage bus can be prevented. The size of the capacitance in the high voltage electrical architecture of a fuel cell system can be reduced to be as small as possible. Thus the overall stack capacitance is used as an additional capacitance for the high voltage bus, without adding significant costs to the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the DC/DC boost converter.    DC/DC boost converter (18)    High voltage bus (20)    System controller (50)    Current controller (52)    Summer (56)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has circular shaped membrane plate that is placed between circular shaped cathode (420) plate and circular shaped anode (440) plate. The cathode plate, PEM plate and anode plate forms a self-hydrating hydrogen fuel cell. The PEM plate includes conical shaped working area to process chemical reaction with oxygen and hydrogen. The cathode plate and anode plate are coupled to separator plates. The recesses deliver and recover hydrogen and oxygen to each side of PEM plate, and drain water in a controlled way.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus of fuel cell system (claimed), used in powering device of portable unit such as vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circular and conical shape of the PEM plate, anode plate and cathode plate can reduce the footprint and can reduce the travel for chemical reaction through working area of the PEM plate, so as to increase the efficiency and to reduce the material costs. The water management is controlled so as to increase efficiency of hydrated PEM over the entire working area. The hydrogen fuel cell can increase energy efficiency by eliminating the air pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) multi-cell fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the gas flow and reaction of fuel cell.    Cathode (420)    Polymeric membrane electrolyzer (430)    Anode (440)
NOVELTY - The insert (32) has a hollow insert adapted to be received within an inlet header (22) of a fuel cell (12) assembly. An inlet (26) is formed at one end of the hollow insert adapted to receive a fluid. An outlet (28) is formed intermediate ends and adapted to deliver the fluid to fuel cells of fuel cell assembly. The hollow insert is provided to deliver the fluid to the fuel cells at constant pressure. A baffle is formed in the flow channel spaced apart from and in alignment with the outlet.    USE - Fluid distribution insert for fuel cell assembly (claimed) used in fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The time difference between the introduction of fuel to fuel cells is minimized, by maintaining the selected fluid pressure and velocity of fuel along the entire length of flow path of the distribution insert, and by minimizing the differences between lengths of fluid flow paths from the supply conduit to outlet in each of the distributor sections. The localized reversed current in the fuel cells and associated electrode carbon corrosion is minimized, and undesired emission of hydrogen through the exhaust header is minimized, by minimizing time difference between the introduction of fuel to fuel cells. Hence, the cost of inlet header insert for fuel cell stack can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell (12)    Inlet header (22)    Inlet of end plate (26)    Outlet of end plate (28)    Fluid distribution insert (32)
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has current sensor (5) that is attached to battery terminal main structure. A locking unit (6) is provided in current sensor, while locking battery terminal main structure centering on battery post (3). The contact of locking unit is attained with respect to side (8) in the state in which battery terminal main structure is extended with respect to current sensor to side. The contact of locking unit is attained with respect to side (9) in the state in which battery terminal main structure is extended with respect to current sensor to side.    USE - Battery terminal mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible locking of battery terminal can be provided, since contact of locking unit is attained with respect to side in the state in which battery terminal main structure is extended with respect to current sensor to side. The rotation of battery terminal is prevented by contacting mounted component for locking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the battery terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery terminal (1)    Battery post (3)    Current sensor (5)    Locking unit (6)    Sides (8,9)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has control unit (32) to control opening and closing of the fuel cell relay (22) and the drive of the rotary electric machine. The control unit prohibits regeneration of the rotary electric machine, when the voltage of the secondary battery (10) is beyond the predetermined voltage value. The fuel cell relay opens until the difference of the output voltage of the voltage transducer for fuel cells (14) and the output voltage of the voltage transducer for secondary batteries reaches below the predetermined output voltage value.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control unit prohibits regeneration of the rotary electric machine, when the voltage of the secondary battery is beyond the predetermined voltage value, the increase in voltage of the secondary battery can be suppressed. The fuel cell and the rotary electric machine can be connected easily by closing the fuel cell relay rapidly. Since the regeneration power increases gradually from prohibition of regeneration after switch of regeneration permission, the deterioration of the drivability by the generation of regeneration torque can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Secondary battery (10)    Fuel cell (14)    Fuel cell relay (22)    Control unit (32)
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has sensor side slide element that is provided with sensor side slidable contact surface in current sensor (5) while providing terminal side slide element (11) with terminal side slidable contact surface. The current sensor or engagement recessed portion is moved in predetermined direction so that sensor and terminal side slidable contact surfaces are contacted with each other. The current sensor is integrated with terminal and sensor side slidable contact surfaces while engaging engagement convex portion inserted in recessed portion.    USE - Battery terminal for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the current sensor is integrated with contacted surfaces while engaging engagement convex portion inserted in engagement recessed portion, the battery can be connected easily with battery post. The space required for installation of battery can be reduced and operability and transportability of the battery terminal can be improved while reducing the man-power for operating the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and front view illustrating the connected state of battery terminal with current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery terminal (1)    Battery (2)    Battery post (3)    Current sensor (5)    Terminal side slide element (11)
NOVELTY - The material has base material layer and barrier material layer that are made of bi-axially stretched nylon film. The maximum value of heat shrink stress of film in 170-210 degrees C is in the range of 5.0 Mpa or less. The width of the sample is 15 mm, distance between zippers is 100 mm, and tensile velocity is 200 mm/min. The breaking strength is 240 Mpa or more.    USE - Material for wrapping case of battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery and fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal device such as mobile telephone and personal digital assistant, video camera, electric vehicle, robot and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since the base material layer and barrier material layer are made of bi-axially stretched nylon film, tensile strength of material can be increased. The generation of delamination between barrier layer and base material layer can be suppressed. By eliminating the rupture of aluminum foil, stable moldability can be ensured, thus increasing productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of nylon film.    Nip roll (1)    Pre heating heater (2)    Main heater (3)    Air ring (4)    Film (5)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has heat sinking plane (HR-c) and another heat sinking plane that are provided in the outer surface of the container (2). A heat-transfer path is formed from the surface of the exterior portion of the electrical storage cell (10) to the heat sinking plane. Another heat-transfer path is formed in the another heat sinking plane from the junction portion between the terminals (11). The heat-transfer paths are separated by the element with low heat conductivity.    USE - Electrical storage module used as energy regeneration unit used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat-transfer paths are separated by the element with low heat conductivity, the inflow of the heat from the terminal portion to the electrical storage cell can be suppressed. The temperature of the electrical storage cell can be controlled. The performance of the electrical storage module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top views of the electrical storage module.    Electrical storage module (1)    Container (2)    Electrical storage cell (10)    Terminals (11)    Heat sinking plane (HR-c)
NOVELTY - The thermoacoustic engine (1) has resonance tube (7) that is equipped with amplifier (13) which amplifies traveling wave that follows inside of resonance tube toward piston (8) from loop pipe (2). A cooler (16) is provided in pipe-axis direction of resonance tube between the amplifier and generator (9). The passive machine (17) makes temperature of cooler lower when heater (14) is in predetermined temperature.    USE - Thermoacoustic engine for freezing apparatus and cooling device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoacoustic engine can process waste heat effectively and convert into heat energy. The generation capacity of sound is improved with small temperature difference. The freezing apparatus and cooling device can be operated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thermoacoustic engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermoacoustic engine (1)    Loop pipe (2)    Resonance tube (7)    Piston (8)    Generator (9)    Amplifier (13)    Heater (14)    Cooler (16)    Passive machine (17)
NOVELTY - The device has heat pumps (3) driven by electromotors. An internal combustion engine drive and a generator (2) of a block-type thermal power station are operated together as a power unit. The internal combustion engine drive drives a clutch (5) over a differential gear box (4) and/or over the generator and each heat pump simultaneously or alternatively based on demand. Waste heat of the internal combustion engine drive is utilized for heating purpose, and electricity is simultaneously generated by the generator.    USE - Parallel operation device for a block-type thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion engine drive drives the clutch over the differential gear box and/or over the generator and the heat pump simultaneously or alternatively based on the demand, thus enabling an internal combustion engine to operate with constant speed. The device utilizes energy in an effective manner for heating and generating the electricity. The device reduces ON and OFF switching phases of the heat pump, thus optimizing an operation regarding wear of aggregates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a parallel operation device for a block-type thermal power station. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Internal combustion engine (1)    Generator (2)    Heat pumps (3)    Differential gear box (4)    Clutch (5)
NOVELTY - The device has crossing refrigerant channels forming a pre-flow channel (104) and a back flow channel (110) for refrigerant, respectively, and a refrigerant inlet (100) provided with a distribution device (102) that conducts the refrigerant into the pre-flow channel. A refrigerant outlet (114) is provided with a collecting unit (112) that collects the refrigerant from the pre-flow channel to the back flow channel. A connector element (108) connects the pre-flow channel with the back flow channel in a fluid-transmissive manner, and is arranged between cooling elements.    USE - Cooling device for an energy storage e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel-metal hydride battery, of a modern hybrid-electric vehicle and a modern electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the refrigerant channels forming the pre-flow channel and the back flow channel for the refrigerant ensures homogeneity of temperature distribution on a surface area of a cooling section, thus obtaining improved and uniform cooling performance of the cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a flow of refrigerant in a cooling device.    Refrigerant inlet (100)    Distribution device (102)    Pre flow channel (104)    Connector element (108)    Back flow channel (110)    Collecting unit (112)    Refrigerant outlet (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring current and/or voltage of a battery (140) and providing a range of current values and/or voltage values by using error in the measurement of current and/or voltage. A range of state of charge (SOC) values of the battery is calculated for different process with the range of current and/or voltage values. The SOC of the battery is determined accurately by calculating ranges of SOC values from the different processes or the overlapping values of the ranges calculated for the processes.    USE - Method for calculating state of charge (SOC) of a battery i.e. Lithium ion battery or ultra capacitor, in a vehicle such as hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a range of the SOC for a given cell, thus providing accuracy of the value to estimate the SOC that is beneficial to an end user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining state of health of a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for calculating SOC of a battery.    Battery (140)    Ammeter (142)    Processor (146)    Memory (148)    Vehicle control system (150)
NOVELTY - The electrical device has carbon nanotube-infused substrate materials (401,402) that are wounded in a spiral configuration (400) about central axis. The organic/inorganic electrolytes are provided in contact with the carbon nanotube-infused substrate materials. The substrate to which the carbon nanotube is infused is formed of materials such as carbon fiber, metal fiber, graphite sheet, woven sheet and non- woven sheet of continuous fiber, ply, mat, ribbon and tape of continuous fiber.    USE - Spiral wound electrical device e.g. supercapacitor (claimed) used in energy storage applications such as solar energy collection, hydroelectric energy collection and farm energy collection, and charging/discharging application such as hybrid gas-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the carbon nanotube-infused substrate materials are utilized in the supercapacitor, the effective electrode surface area can be increased with large pore sizes. Thus the capacitance of supercapacitor can be increased and hence the high energy storage supercapacitor can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing electrical device; and    (2) apparatus for manufacturing electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the partially wounded spiral configuration in which edges of electrode materials are offset from one another.    Spiral configuration (400)    Carbon nanotube-infused substrate materials (401,402)    Separator material (403,404)
NOVELTY - The device has an automobile tailpipe connected with a tail branch pipe that extends toward a direction of head. An opening of the branch pipe is formed with a spray head i.e. flat shaped spray head, toward a road. The spray head is arranged in a front part of a front wheel of an automobile. The branch pipe is connected with the automobile tailpipe via a control valve. The control valve is electrically connected with an operating switch in a driving chamber via a conductive wire. A depressuriser is arranged on the branch pipe.    USE - Device for removing ice and snow on a vehicle road of an expressway.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes best use of residual heat of tail gas, avoids heat energy waste and damage to the road and environment, avoids need of de-icing apparatus or settling of snow melting and de-freezing industrial raw material, greatly improves condition of the road during winter, and prevents the ice and the snow from influencing traffic transport or even traffic accidents with great personal injury and property loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for removing ice and snow on road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ice and snow removing device.
NOVELTY - The system has a motor (1) connected with a waste gas induction pipe, a turbine (3) and post-processing equipment (4), where a pipeline between the turbine and the post-processing equipment is connected with the waste gas induction pipe through a tee joint. A waste gas induction pipe is perpendicular to a large diameter inlet section. A special convector (10) with large diameter outlet section communicates with an intercooler (11). The intercooler with an inlet pipe (12) communicates with an air inlet pipe (13) that communicates with an air inlet of the motor.    USE - Low pressure waste gas re-circulating system for a diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system has uniformly distributed exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), better transient state, lower cooling request, harmless to a compressor, smaller post-processing burden and longer service life of a post-processing equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a low pressure waste gas re-circulating system for a diesel engine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor (1)    Turbine (3)    Post-processing equipment (4)    Special convector (10)    Intercooler (11)    Inlet pipe of intercooler (12)    Air inlet pipe (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a vent pipe (2) provided with a branch tube, which is connected with a heat exchanger (11) by a heat exchanger gas inlet pipe (4). A vent control valve (12) is arranged on the heat exchanger gas inlet pipe. A heat exchanger gas outlet pipe (5) is connected with a tail gas processing device. An oil box (10) is connected with an oil inlet of the heat exchanger. An oil outlet of the heat exchanger is connected with an oil spraying pump (9) by an oil pipe (6) and connected with a diesel engine (1). The vent control valve is connected with a controller (13).    USE - Pre-heating system for directly burning high-viscosity fuel oil i.e. jatropha curcas oil, in an diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses the heat exchanger for venting and heating a combustion chamber to heat oil material, thus improving viscosity, liquidity and spraying condition of an oil nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pre-heating system for directly burning high-viscosity fuel oil in an diesel engine.    Diesel engine (1)    Vent pipe (2)    Heat exchanger gas inlet pipe (4)    Heat exchanger gas outlet pipe (5)    Oil pipe (6)    Oil spraying pump (9)    Oil box (10)    Heat exchanger (11)    Vent control valve (12)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - The device has an air inlet channel (1) connected to a centrifugal fan (3) that is arranged on a battery pack metal plate shell (6). An opening of an air outlet channel (5) of the centrifugal fan is extended along the battery pack metal plate shell. A guide sheet (4) is arranged outside the air outlet channel of the centrifugal fan. The pack metal plate shell is provided with a guide plate arranged along the air outlet of the centrifugal fan. A bolt of the centrifugal fan is fixed on the battery pack metal plate shell.    USE - Heat radiation device for electromobile battery utilized for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device meets heat radiation requirement of an electromobile battery, ensures complete air amount when static pressure of the battery is large, and improves heat radiation performance without increasing cost. The device has high static resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat radiation device.    Air inlet channel (1)    Centrifugal fan (3)    Guide sheet (4)    Air outlet channel (5)    Battery pack metal plate shell (6)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has sensor modules (200a, 200b) connected to a battery (300) to detect battery conditions including voltage, current and temperature and to prepare cell data for the battery. A cell management section (130) receives the cell data prepared by the sensor modules via a data communication network, and analyzes the cell data to determine the normal condition of the battery. A membership management section (110) manages information of a membership user. An electronic payment section (120) performs charging procedure. A communication section (140) communicates with the sensor module.    USE - Battery management system. Uses include but are not limited to a bike, an electromobile, a cart, an electric bicycle, an uninterruptable power supply, an observation system, an unmanned lighthouse, a solar power generation device, and a wind power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The system checks the condition of the battery according to type and characteristics of the battery from a remote place, and checks a target device in which the battery is to be used. The system performs the inspection and maintenance for efficient battery management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management service providing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System (100)    Membership management section (110)    Electronic payment section (120)    Cell management section (130)    Communication section (140)    Sensor modules (200a, 200b)    Battery (300)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric vehicle (2) that is arranged with an automatic continuous wind utilization control device (30), which is connected with a V-belt to a main wind propeller (12). The automatic continuous wind utilization control device is responsible for the implementation of various strong wind strengths in mechanical energy into electrical energy.    USE - Device for energizing an electric motor directly with fresh flow in an energy consumption functional ratio at a certain traveling speed and charging a battery at a certain traveling speed without impacting the direct supply of the required energy supply of the electric motor. Can also be used for developing high relative wind energy for energizing the battery and for the independent energy supply of the electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The device has an electric vehicle that is arranged with an automatic continuous wind utilization control device, which is connected with a V-belt to a main wind propeller, and thus ensures improved energizing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle of a device.    Electric vehicle (2)    Main wind propeller (12)    Small unit (22)    Wind utilization control device (30)    Flow collection box (61)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electrical energy storage i.e. accumulator, and memory cells connected to a thermally conductive cooling plate (3), where cooling liquid flows through a cooling channel. The cooling plate is arranged on a carrier element i.e. support plate (1), where the carrier element is made of plastic. The support plate is formed as an extruded hollow element plate and a foamed plastic plate. A resilient intermediate layer or mat (2) is provided between the cooling plate and the support plate. The cooling plate includes rib-like projections.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The memory cells are connected to the thermally conductive cooling plate, and the cooling liquid flows through the cooling channel, thus cooling the electrical energy storage in a constructionally simple manner. The extruded hollow element plate and the foamed plastic plate are produced with high stiffness and reduced weight in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cooling plate is designed as a plate radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a support plate.    Support plate (1)    Resilient intermediate layer or mat (2)    Thermally conductive cooling plate (3)    Drain outlets (4, 5)    Recesses (6, 7)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. high voltage battery (10), has a cell group (14) with electrochemical cells (12), which are arranged in series, and a positioning element assigned to each cell. The cells are aligned by the positioning element and are held in a target position. A cell carrier (15) holds the cells of the cell group, and the positioning element is arranged at the cell carrier. The positioning element is formed as an electrical contact element (20), which stays in electrical interconnection with a tap pole (24) of the cells. The cell carrier comprises a frame element (17) and a cover part (16).    USE - Battery i.e. high voltage battery, for a motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cells are arranged in series, thus achieving the desired total terminal voltage of the high voltage battery, avoiding complex manual positioning of the cells, and bringing the cells into a predetermined position during mounting, and hence manufacturing the battery in a simple and automated manner. The cells are aligned by the positioning element, thus mounting the battery in an ease manner, and hence avoiding the need for additional holding structures. The cell group is stacked with the cell carrier in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    High voltage battery (10)    Electrochemical cells (12)    Cell group (14)    Cell carrier (15)    Cover part (16)    Frame element (17)    Electrical contact element (20)    Tap pole (24)
NOVELTY - The unit has an electric machine (5) e.g. hybrid drive or pure electric drive, producing motive force for traveling of a motor vehicle. An energy storage (27) is connected with the electric machine for supplying energy to the electric machine and for storing the energy delivered by the electric machine. A drive shaft (4) and/or an axle is provided for a wheel of the motor vehicle. The energy storage and/or the electric machine partly fills a building space of the drive shaft and/or the axle. The energy storage consists of multiple lithium cells (8) and/or a lithium ion battery (6).    USE - Drive unit for use in a motor car i.e. hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage and/or the electric machine partly fills the building space of the drive shaft and/or the axle such that the drive unit can be manufactured in a space saving and compact manner while reducing manufacturing cost of the drive unit. The electric machine and the energy storage form an integrated unit, so that the drive unit can be handled in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an arrangement of a drive unit in a transmission tunnel in a motor car.    Drive shaft (4)    Electric machine (5)    Lithium ion battery (6)    Lithium cells (8)    Energy storage (27)
NOVELTY - The current sensor (1) has a magnetic sensor (12) that is arranged at the vicinity of the conductor (2), to supply an electric current. A pair of magnet collection cores (13) is arranged at the outer side portion of the magnetic sensor along the sensitivity axis direction. A pair of magnetic shielding (14) is arranged on the outside portion of the magnet collection core and extended along the current supply direction.    USE - Current sensor for electric vehicle and solar cell used for detecting the electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The wide electric current detection range of current sensor can be provided. The difference in the external magnetic field can be reduced. Since the low electric current is realized, the electric current sensor can be detected accurately. The sensitivity of current sensor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the side and top views of the current sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Current sensor (1)    Conductor (2)    Magnetic sensor (12)    Magnet collection core (13)    Magnetic shielding (14)
NOVELTY - The shifting mechanism includes a primary carrier (116) coupled to and made to guide the traction planet assemblies (114). A secondary carrier (118) is also coupled to and made to guide the traction planet assemblies. The carriers are rotatable about a longitudinal axis. A carrier driver nut (152) is coupled to the primary carrier and is adapted to translate axially. Axial translation of the carrier driver nut corresponds to a rotation of the primary carrier with respect to the secondary carrier.    USE - Shifting mechanism for an infinitely variable transmission (claimed) e.g. ball planetary type of e.g. bicycle. Uses include but are not limited to light electric vehicle, hybrid human powered vehicle, electric vehicle, internal combustion powered vehicle, industrial equipment, wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The shifting mechanism can improve control for different types of infinitely variable transmission while increasing efficiency and packaging flexibility, simplified operation, reduced cost, size and complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an infinitely variable transmission; and    (2) a controlling method for an infinitely variable transmission having a longitudinal axis    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the ball planetary infinitely variable transmission.    Infinitely variable transmission (100)    Traction planet assemblies (114)    Primary carrier (116)    Secondary carrier (118)    Carrier driver nut (152)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has contactors (35) provided between traction batteries (34) and high voltage electrical system. Sensors indicate vehicle operating conditions. A vehicle control system (21) is coupled to receive output signals generating a transition in the state of the contactors. The controller controls transition in the state of the contactors and also controls amount of electricity each vehicle electrical load can draw. The vehicle control system is responsive to the vehicle operating conditions generating a change in the state of the contactors to reduce current draw of vehicle loads.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid-electric or electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Costs are reduced since the system uses existing vehicle architecture. System robustness is enhanced by using the data link and controller environment. Increased robustness enhances safety by improving the chances that contactors will open in case of an accident to reduce voltages on exposed portions of the vehicle electrical system. The managing of loads reduces the amount of current being carried through the hybrid high voltage isolation contactors during their transitions while premature failure and weld issues are mitigated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a traction battery isolation system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a high level schematic of the vehicle drive train and vehicle control system for a hybrid-electric vehicle.    Drive train (20)    Vehicle control system (21)    Engine (28)    Traction batteries (34)    Contactors (35)
NOVELTY - The system has an automotive battery (100) comprising contact areas, where one of the contact area is negatively charged relative to the other contact area. An electrolyte (120) couples the contact areas, where the electrolyte suppresses electron flow internal to the battery between the contact areas and allows ionic flow internal to the battery between the contact areas. A heat activated electronically conductive material (140) increases electronic conductivity internal to the battery between the contact areas at neutralization trip point temperature.    USE - Electronic system for use in a transportation vehicle e.g. electric car, train and bus. Uses include but are not limited to a notebook computer, cell phone, computer system, medical device and electronic toy.    ADVANTAGE - The heat activated electronically conductive material flows electrons internally between anode and cathode of the battery when the battery's internal temperature reaches the neutralization trip point temperature, thus neutralizing the battery and preventing the battery from thermal runaway.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery with a heat activated electronically conducting material.    Battery (100)    Cathode (110)    Electrolyte (120)    Anode (130)    Heat activated electronically conductive material (140)
NOVELTY - A cathode (7) comprises cathode active material (I) and oxygen absorbing substance disposed on the cathode active material. The oxygen absorbing substance has oxygen absorbing and lithium intercalation/de-intercalation abilities.    USE - Cathode is used for lithium secondary battery for vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has high oxygen absorbing ability and energy density. The lithium secondary battery using the cathode has desired discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode comprises cathode active material of formula: xLi2MO3-(1-x)LiM'O2 (I), and oxygen absorbing substance disposed on the cathode active material. The oxygen absorbing substance has oxygen absorbing and lithium intercalation/de-intercalation abilities.    x=0-1;    M=manganese, titanium and/or zirconium;and    M'=nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, titanium, zirconium, aluminum, magnesium, chromium and/or vanadium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal half cross-sectional view of cylinder shaped battery.    Cathode (7)    Anode (8)    Separator (9)    Battery can (10)    Cathode lead (11)    Anode lead (12)    Sealed cap (13)    Packing (14)    Insulating plate (15)    Cylinder type battery (100)
NOVELTY - The device (200) has pipes (100) made of deformable metal material, which are outwardly curved. The coolant is made to flow through the pipes. A floor element (210) is provided with recess (240) for receiving the bottom portion of electrochemical energy store unit (230). The opposite edges (250) of recess are arranged parallel to the pipes. The minimum spacing (a-z) between the pipes is smaller than the width of bottom portion of recess.    USE - Device for cooling electrochemical energy store unit such as lithium ion cell used for electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and car.    ADVANTAGE - A multifunctional, light-weight and low-cost device can be provided for cooling the electrochemical energy store units efficiently. The power consumption of the vehicle can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing device for cooling electrochemical energy store unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the device for cooling electrochemical energy store units.    Pipes (100)    Device for cooling electrochemical energy store unit (200)    Floor element (210)    Electrochemical energy store units (230)    Recess (240)    Opposite edges of recess (250)    Minimum spacing between pipes (a-z)
NOVELTY - The carrier i.e. front final carrier (10), has inlet regions (24, 26) for cool air, and closure elements i.e. flaps, optionally arranged into the inlet regions to close and lock the inlet regions. The closure elements are held on the carrier by a hinge i.e. film hinge. A defluxion device is provided such that ingress of liquid or foreign matter into the inlet region is prevented when the closure element is arranged in an open position of the inlet region.    USE - Assembly carrier i.e. front final carrier (claimed), for attaching a cooling water radiator over which cold air is supplied to a combustion engine of motor vehicle e.g. electric car and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet region can be closed and locked by the closure element held at the carrier, thus reducing installation costs for closing the inlet region, and hence reducing assembly effort. The closure element is held on the carrier by the film hinge so as to enable spending of the closure element into the open position or the closing position of the inlet region in a convenient and time consumable manner. The carrier can be used for variety of design variants of a motor vehicle so as to reduce cost of the carrier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing an assembly carrier for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial front view of a front final carrier for a motor vehicle.    Front final carrier (10)    Cross beam (12)    Support structure (14)    Support (16)    Inlet regions (24, 26)
NOVELTY - The device has a burner (17) e.g. pore burner, supplied with exhaust gases of a fuel cell (2) and fuel of the fuel cell. A combustion zone (23) comprises an open-pore material i.e. palladium, with a high specific surface area. The burner is temporarily supplied with fresh air. The burner comprises an ignition device i.e. high frequency radio band igniter, by which a mixture of fresh air and the fuel of the fuel cell is ignited. The fresh air and the fuel of the fuel cell are merged in a flow direction according to the ignition device and in front of the zone with the gases.    USE - Device for provision of a hot exhaust gas stream in a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The burner comprises the ignition device i.e. high frequency radio band igniter, by which the mixture of the fresh air and the fuel of the fuel cell is ignited in a safe and reliable manner, thus ensuring safe and reliable functionality for producing the hot exhaust gas and for completely converting the exhaust gas supplied to the device, and avoiding emissions of hydrogen, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides to the environment of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system with a device for provision of a hot exhaust gas stream.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode chamber (3)    Anode chamber (4)    Burner (17)    Combustion zone (23)
NOVELTY - The element (2) has an inner plate (9) provided with two planars, control units (11) and a cooling passage structure with a cooling passage opened at the control units of the inner plate. The cooling passage connects a coolant intake arranged at an edge of the inner plate with a coolant outlet arranged at the edge of the inner plate fluidically. Outer plates (8) rest against the control units of the inner plate in a planar manner, and open sides of the cooling passage close the cooling passage structure. The inner and outer plates are planar soldered with one another.    USE - Cooling element for an electrical energy storage of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and/or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer plates rest against the control units of the inner plate in a planar manner, and the open sides of the cooling passage close the cooling passage structure, thus manufacturing the cooling element with effective cooling effect and with a simple structure in an inexpensive manner while enabling effective heat transfer between an accumulator element and the cooling element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrical energy storage for a vehicle    (2) a method for manufacturing a cooling element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an electrical energy storage.    Electrical energy storage (1)    Cooling element (2)    Outer plates (8)    Inner plate (9)    Control units (11)
NOVELTY - The refrigerant circuit (10) has a thermoelectric generator (22) that is arranged between the exhaust gas tract (26) and vaporization unit (16) for circulating the refrigerant (50) such as carbon dioxide refrigerant, zeotropic refrigerant and azeotropic refrigerant. A condenser unit (32) is provided with a thermal siphon (38).    USE - Refrigerant circuit for internal combustion engine in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of the thermoelectric generator can be improved. The performance of the refrigerant circuit can be improved with improved wear resistance so that the generation of noise in the internal combustion engine can be reduced. Hence, the economical efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of refrigerant circuit.    Refrigerant circuit (10)    Vaporization unit (16)    Thermoelectric generator (22)    Exhaust gas tract (26)    Condenser unit (32)    Thermal siphon (38)    Refrigerant (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing the heat by an exhaust gas cooler (6) of an exhaust gas recirculation system that is arranged in an exhaust gas cooling circuit (4), where the heat is led to an engine cooling circuit (3). A control element designed as proportional valve (9) is arranged on the outlet side of a combustion engine (2). The engine cooling circuit and the exhaust gas cooling circuit are connected to a control unit. The exhaust gas cooling circuit leads into the engine cooling circuit downstream the exhaust gas cooler.    USE - Method for heating-up a combustion engine, particularly after a cold start of the engine, of a motor vehicle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves producing the heat by an exhaust gas cooler of an exhaust gas recirculation system that is arranged in an exhaust gas cooling circuit, where the heat is led to an engine cooling circuit, and thus ensures that the combustion engine is heated-up in a simple and safe manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an exhaust gas rear system for executing a combustion engine heating-up method; and    (2) a proportional valve with flow rates for executing a combustion engine heating-up method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system of a combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    Combustion engine (2)    Engine cooling circuit (3)    Exhaust gas cooling circuit (4)    Exhaust gas cooler (6)    Proportional valve (9)
NOVELTY - At least one air/wind tunnel powered turbine is mounted on or through a vehicle and electrically coupled to at least one battery (14) that is mounted within the vehicle and connected to an electrically operable drive unit. The turbine has at least one propeller (6) fixed on a rotating shaft (8) running on a longitudinal axis on or through the vehicle. Rotational movement of the propeller due to air current enables the turbine to generate electric energy which is stored in the battery and used by the drive unit to move the vehicle in a direction of travel.    USE - Air/wind tunnel power recharging system for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a passenger automobile, cargo transport vehicle, military vehicle, watercraft, cycle, motorcycle, mobile cart, wheelchair, aircraft, and locomotive.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces emissions by nearly 99% by enabling regeneration of electrical power to power source of electrically operable drive system or combination part electrically powered part combustion engine powered drive system, reducing cost of plugging in battery powered drive system vehicle and further reducing costs of powering up batteries that provide electric energy needed, thus providing end consumer with very low cost way to travel. Enables operation solely on air/wind powered electric energy. Vastly reduces operating costs typically associated with use of internal combustion engine by eliminating need for expensive petroleum fuels. Almost eliminates fuel emissions associated with use of internal combustion engine. Stores excess generated electric energy that can be utilized by returning power to national electric grid. Easy to manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an air/wind tunnel powered system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the air/wind tunnel power recharging system.    Propeller (6)    Rotating shaft (8)    Gear system (10)    Generator (12)    Battery (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery (100) which is comprised of a cathode (110) and an anode (130). The cathode is negatively charged relative to the anode. An electrolyte (120) couples between the cathode and the anode. The electrolyte suppresses electron flow internal to the battery between the cathode and anode and enables ion flow internal to the battery between the cathode and anode. A conductivity mechanism increases electron conductivity between the cathode and anode internal to the battery.    USE - Battery system for use in electronic system such as cell phone, medical device, electronic toy and computer system e.g. notebook computer, as well as in transportation vehicle such as electric car, electric bus and commuter rail system.    ADVANTAGE - The risk of thermal runaway or explosion can be eliminated or minimized by introducing the deactivator material into the electrolyte, thus the voltage potential between the cathode and anode can be reduced significantly. The battery can be enabled safe for the shipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the battery.    Battery (100)    Cathode (110)    Electrolyte (120)    Anode (130)    Temperature sensor (190)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a transmission fluid inlet (52) receiving transmission fluid from a transmission fluid loop (48). Heat transfers among an engine coolant, an electronics coolant and the transmission fluid. An electronically controlled valve (36) selectively causes the engine coolant to flow into or bypass an engine coolant inlet (44) of a multi-fluid heat exchanger (40). Another electronically controlled valve (74) selectively causes the electronics coolant to flow into or bypass an electronics coolant inlet (76) of the multi- fluid heat exchanger.    USE - Waste heat accumulator/distributor system for use in a vehicle cooling system of a hybrid electric vehicle and an extended range electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorption between the different cooling loops can be easily managed by employing two electronically controlled valves in two of the three cooling loops and the multi- fluid heat exchanger. This system improves vehicle fuel economy, electric range of the vehicle, heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system operation and vehicle packaging. The system reduces cost of a transmission cooling system by eliminating a need for a separate transmission fluid cooler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a waste heat accumulator/distributor system in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste heat accumulator/distributor system for use in a vehicle.    Waste heat accumulator/distributor system (20)    Electronically controlled valves (36, 74)    Multi-fluid heat exchanger (40)    Engine coolant inlet (44)    Transmission fluid loop (48)    Transmission fluid inlet (52)    Electronics coolant inlet (76)
NOVELTY - AC output power from a power generating device is rectified to provide a variable amount of electric power to a direct current (DC) bus (44). DC electric power from the DC bus is inverted to provide AC electric power to one or more AC electrical loads. The AC power demand by the AC electrical loads is measured, and a difference between the AC output power from the power generating device and the AC power demand is determined. A power storage device is controlled to provide power to or absorb power from the DC bus based on the difference.    USE - Management method for electric power generation and storage system in, e.g., vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a motor coach, trailer, camper, or marine vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Provides routine that significantly reduces sudden speed changes during normal use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a management apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circuitry included in an electric power generation and storage system.    Rectifier (42)    DC bus (44)    Power bridge (46)    Inductor (47a)    Capacitor (47b)    DC bus interface circuitry (54)
NOVELTY - An activated carbon has BET-specific surface area of 2200-2700 m2/g, mean pore diameter of 2.2-2.8 nm, pore volume of 0.2-0.6 cm3/g and pore diameter of 5-30 nm measured based on Klang stone incremental method.    USE - Activated carbon is used for electrical double layer capacitor for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon has high power density, excellent durability and reduced internal resistance. The electrical double layer capacitor using activated carbon has excellent chemical stability and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of activated carbon, which involves washing coconut husk carbonized material as plant-type material with water or acid, and performing steam activation.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has three wheels (1) motorized to be inclined by automatic control and equipped with inclination units permitting the vehicle to incline. Inclination units include combination of motor-wheels (2) managed in a differentiated manner. Each motorized wheel is equipped with the other motor-wheel. Oscillating arms (3) is integrated to the former motor-wheel and connected to a chassis (6) of the vehicle. The oscillating arms are connected to an equalizer beam (4) through shock absorbers (5). The beam is connected to a beam of the chassis via two shock absorbers.    USE - Secured electric vehicle for use in agglomeration field e.g. urban areas such as large cities.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the motorized wheels is equipped with inclination units permitting the vehicle to incline to limit the risks of errors, thus preserving stability of the vehicle and creating differential between right and left wheels. The realization of the vehicle is used in urban areas and large cities to reduce wastage of time in traffic, thus reducing pollution and risk of serious accidents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-quarter rear view of motorized wheels of a vehicle.    Wheels (1)    Motor-wheels (2)    Oscillating arms (3)    Equalizer beam (4)    Shock absorbers (5)    Chassis (6)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has multiple fuel cells (12) laminated in a laminated body (14), where the laminated body is accommodated in a housing (82). An end (82a) of the housing is bent at a side of an end plate (20a) and engaged with the end plate. A bending part (84) presses the end plate to the side of the laminated body. A coupling part (88) is coupled with another end plate (20b) by another end (82b) of the housing at a side of the latter end plate. Multiple bolts (90) screw the housing and the latter end plate.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling part is coupled with the end plate by the end of the housing at the side of the end plate, so that the fuel cell is effectively protected from loading from outside, and reliable optimal lamp load of the fuel cell is achieved. The stack has simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cells (12)    Laminated body (14)    End plates (20a, 20b)    Housing (82)    Ends of housing (82a, 82b)    Bending part (84)    Coupling part (88)    Bolts (90)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a cooling medium flow path (34) circulating a cooling medium between metal separators (14, 16). Multiple fuel gas supply communicating holes (20a) are located along separator surface direction. The cooling medium is circulated in vicinity of a side of the metal separators along lamination direction. Multiple oxidizing agent gas supply communicating holes (18a) supply oxidizing agent gas. The oxidizing agent gas is supplied to a cathode side electrode (26) of an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure (12).    USE - Fuel cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing agent gas supply communicating holes supply the oxidizing agent gas, thus permitting miniaturization of the cell while attaining stabilization of electric power generation performance, and hence improving distribution property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolytic membrane and electrode structure (12)    Metal separators (14, 16)    Oxidizing agent gas supply communicating holes (18a)    Fuel gas supply communicating holes (20a)    Cathode side electrode (26)    Cooling medium flow path (34)
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has a current sensor (3) comprising a flat part (7) that exists in an attachment side of the current sensor. An annular part (4) considered as a connection part is provided with respect to a battery post. A reinforcement part (9) is provided with respect to the flat part and engaged with respect to the current sensor. The reinforcement part is arranged in a position of the sides that interpose the flat part. Front and back directions of the reinforcement part are inclined with respect to front and back directions of the flat part.    USE - Battery terminal for use in a moving body i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcement part is arranged in the position of the sides that interpose the flat part, so that the structure of the current sensor is prevented from damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery terminal.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery terminal (1)    Current sensor (3)    Annular part (4)    Flat part (7)    Reinforcement part (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode (3) connected in series with electric power generation elements that are laminated successively through a collector (4). Conductors (1a, 3a) are arranged in parallel to a main surface of the negative electrode and a positive electrode (1). The conductors are electrically connected to the collector. The negative electrode and the positive electrode are made of inorganic oxide. A conductive pattern and the collector are connected to end surface conductors (1b, 3b).    USE - All-solid-type lithium ion secondary battery for use in a mobile telephone and a notebook computer. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductors are electrically connected to the collector, so that space occupied by the conductor in the electrode can be reduced so as to increase ionic conduction of the electrode, thus realizing high capacity and high energy density of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a bipolar all-solid-type lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Conductors (1a, 3a)    End surface conductors (1b, 3b)    Negative electrode (3)    Collector (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an accommodating part accommodating two metal connection members that are connected between electrode terminals. A standing-up wall (24) is formed, so that a pair of side wall parts (28A, 28B) is placed in a row between a pair of opposition walls (25). The pair of opposition walls is provided in the accommodating part and placed along row direction of a unit (21). A notch part (29) notches an intermediate part of the side wall parts in an extension direction, and is formed in one of the side wall parts.    USE - Assembly for connecting a battery module to a cell of an automobile such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The notch part is formed in one of the side wall parts, thus preventing short circuit, and hence ensuring size reduction of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery connection assembly.    Unit (21)    Standing-up wall (24)    Opposition walls (25)    Side wall parts (28A, 28B)    Notch part (29)
NOVELTY - The device has a fan placed between a car cooling system radiator and a radiating fan. A power output end of the device is connected with an input end of a car battery by a connector. The fan is connected with an electric generator by a driving belt.    USE - Power generating device for an automobile i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device transmits power by the driving belt, which is smooth in transmission and high in transmission efficiency. The device generates wind energy and electric energy, which are environment-friendly energy resources, thus avoiding pollution of environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power generating device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The power supply has a series capacitor connected in series with a primary coil, and a pick up coil (42) comprised by surroundings of a core or a surface by winding an electric wire. A parallel capacitor (48) is connected in parallel with the pick up coil. The primary coil is divided into multiple primary partial coils (531, 532). The series capacitor is divided into multiple serial partial capacitors (541, 542). The primary partial coils and the serial partial capacitors are connected in series by turns.    USE - Non-contact electric power supply for charging of a moving body i.e. plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used for electric vehicle and mobile robot.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply suppresses raise of voltage between terminals of the primary coil by distribution of the primary coil and the series capacitor, so that burden of insulation design is reduced, and size reduction and cost reduction of an apparatus are reduced, thus enabling parallelization of the primary coil, and hence improving efficiency of an alternating current (AC) power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a non-contact electric power supply.    Pick up coil (42)    Parallel capacitor (48)    Commercial power source (50)    Inverter (51)    Primary partial coils (531, 532)    Serial partial capacitors (541, 542)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a plate (11) cooling or heating a battery module (10). A radiator cycle (3) circulates the engine cooling water through a radiator (13). A cooling/heating cycle (2) circulates the engine cooling water with respect to a heat exchanger (19) and the plate. A decompression device (18) and the heat exchanger are parallelly connected with another decompression device (16) and an evaporator (17). The heat exchanger pours the engine cooling water of an engine (12). The heat exchanger pours the cooling water to the plate.    USE - Apparatus for cooling / heating a secondary battery module in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger pours the cooling water to the plate, thus improving energy efficiency at the time of cooling operation of the apparatus, and hence ensuring size reduction of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery cooling / heating apparatus.    Cooling/heating cycle (2)    Radiator cycle (3)    Battery module (10)    Plate (11)    Engine (12)    Radiator (13)    Decompression devices (16, 18)    Evaporator (17)    Heat exchanger (19)    Battery cooling / heating apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - A graphite particle has isotropic temperature factor value (B value) of greater than or equal to 1 Angstrom 2 obtained by conducting Rietveld analysis of powder X-ray-diffraction measurement result, and face distance (d002) of second face of carbon of less than or equal to 3.4 Angstrom calculated from powder X-ray-diffraction measurement.    USE - Graphite particle for negative electrode used for lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used in electric vehicle and power tool.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite particle is excellent in input-output characteristics and lifetime characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) negative electrode comprising graphite particles; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Iron formate-type additive or its aqueous solution and carbon-hydrogen-oxygen-containing compound are mixed, and heated at inert atmosphere energy gas. The iron formate-type additive contains mixture of formic acid and iron-type additive, reaction material of formic acid and iron-type additive, and/or iron formate.    USE - Manufacture of energy gas e.g. hydrogen, methane and carbon monoxide used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides energy gas having high productivity and recycling property with reduced generation of tar, by a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy gas storage material.
NOVELTY - The car has a battery mounting frame comprising a bottom frame that is arranged on a bottom plate. A top surface of the bottom frame is fixed with a slide rail in a same direction. The slide rail is additionally provided with a corresponding slide matching bracket. A bracket frame is provided with a storage battery installing slot. A side wall of a car body corresponding with an end of the sliding rail is provided with an opening for the bracket to pass through the opening. The opening is provided with a movable door. The sliding rail and the corresponding bracket are made of angle iron.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom frame and the bracket are matched with each other, so that the bracket is pulled out from a side of the car body and a storage battery can be displaced with no need for dismantling decorating parts in the car, thus realizing quick and convenient changing process and saving time and energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car.
NOVELTY - The device has a vehicle exhaust pipe extending to a vehicle head, where an exhaust pipe is connected with a vehicle exhaust pipe. A pipe mouth of the exhaust pipe comprises a shower nozzle facing a road surface. The shower nozzle is installed on a flat shaped exhaust pipe mouth with an elbow and installed on a front part of a vehicle front wheel. A guide line is utilized for installing a control valve that is connected with a console switch, which is installed in a vehicle cage.    USE - Ice and snow removing device for a vehicle road.    ADVANTAGE - The device fundamentally, quickly and effectively resolves snow cover and ice cover problems on a road without installing an ice removing device or inputting snow melting, unfreezing industrial materials on a super highway with large vehicle flux, so that winter road traffic is improved, influence of traffic transportation is prevented and major life casualties and property losses traffic accidents are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an ice and snow removing device.
NOVELTY - The wheelchair has a solar cell panel (1) located at left and right sides of a chair back. A storage battery is located rightly below the chair back. A speed sensor (3) is annularly sleeved to a wheel shaft of a wheel. An electric motor is located on the wheel. A control box is fixed to a lower wall of a seat board. The solar cell panel is connected with the storage battery through an over-charged and discharged controller. The sensor is connected with a programmable logic controller (PLC). A control circuit is controlled by the PLC. A brake and the motor are controlled by the control circuit.    USE - Electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The wheelchair converts solar energy into electric power so as to accelerate the wheelchair or reduce speed of the wheelchair. The wheelchair saves energy and is environment-friendly. The wheelchair is convenient and safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric wheelchair.    Solar cell panel (1)    Speed sensor (3)
NOVELTY - The car has an electric car body provided with a wind generating set and a solar battery for emitting energy. The wind generating set is arranged on front and back ends of the electric car body and a wheel. The solar battery is arranged on a top part of the electric car body and located on a car window and a rear wind screen. A controller and a storage battery are arranged on a bottom part of the car. The wind generating set and the solar battery are connected with the storage battery, a wind light complementary controller and a car motor.    USE - Wind light complementary electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car saves energy and reduces charging time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a wind light complementary electric car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body (8) formed by a large-power battery truck. A coiling spray tube wheel (6) winding a long conveying soft tube is arranged on a rear side of the vehicle body. An end of the conveying soft tube on the coiling spray tube wheel is connected with a solution output tube (5). Another end is connected with a spray rod (7) having a spray head. A water filling cross tube is connected to a tail end of the solution output tube. Electromagnetic valves (11) are mounted at two ends of the cross tube. A watering spray head (12) is mounted on the electromagnetic valves.    USE - Electric spray coupling vehicle i.e. mini-lorry (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has double electric energy and multiple functions for spraying, watering and cleaning dust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric spray coupling vehicle.    Solution output tube (5)    Coiling spray tube wheel (6)    Spray rod (7)    Vehicle body (8)    Electromagnetic valves (11)    Watering spray head (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a controller and inverter combined part serially connected on a circuit that is provided between an electric vehicle controller and a solar photovoltaic cell, where the solar photovoltaic cell is provided in a top part and a side part of the vehicle. A super capacitor is serially connected on the circuit between the controller and inverter combined part and the electric vehicle controller.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a driving motor (15) connected with a generating system starting controller (20) and a reduction box (16) that is connected with a belt (14). The generating system starting controller is connected with an energy storage battery (17). An outer-rotor roller-type generator is connected with strong attractive magnets (24, 28) and a strong repulsed magnet (27). An attractive magnet (25) and a repulsed magnet (26) are mounted on a front end of a car body (21). A generating system controller (13) and an energy storage battery (17) are connected with the outer-rotor roller-type generator.    USE - Magnetic leading energy-storage power-generating car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has compact structure. The car does not consume energy during operating process, and does not discharge water, oil, fuel and tail gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a magnetic leading energy-storage power-generating car in partial section.    Generating system controller (13)    Belt (14)    Driving motor (15)    Reduction box (16)    Energy storage battery (17)    Generating system starting controller (20)    Car body (21)    Strong attractive magnets (24, 28)    Attractive magnet (25)    Repulsed magnet (26)    Strong repulsed magnet (27)
NOVELTY - The device has a direct current bus connected with a direct current bus support capacitor. A traction frequency converter, an auxiliary frequency converter, a vehicular power accumulator charger and a 24V vehicular control power source are arranged in a case and connected with a direct bus and a water cooling radiator.    USE - Integrated current transforming device for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple to install, and facilitates system integration of the electric car. The device is simple in structure. The traction frequency converter, the auxiliary frequency converter, the vehicular power accumulator charger and the vehicular control power source share radiators to ensure protection levels of the device, so that water circulation system design of the car is simple and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an integrated current transforming device.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a frame body comprising a frame that is connected with front and back wheels (1, 2) and a bicycle handle (4), where the bicycle handle controls a forward direction of the bicycle by a user. The front and back wheels are arranged to form main forward part of the bicycle. A transmission part comprises an engine (7), chains (5) and pedals (6) to provide power for the bicycle. The bicycle handle comprises a solar absorbing plate (8) and a solar converter (9) that converts solar energy into electrical energy. The solar converter is connected with the engine via electric wires.    USE - Solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is light in weight, and saves electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar bicycle.    Front wheels (1)    Back wheels (2)    Bicycle handle (4)    Chains (5)    Pedals (6)    Engine (7)    Solar absorbing plate (8)    Solar converter (9)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle includes a battery disconnect switch controller for opening the battery disconnect switch in response to a command to disconnect the battery bank from the electrical system. The electrical system is connected through a battery disconnect switch to a bank of the direct current storage batteries. The motor vehicle has redundant channels of communication through which a command is transmitted from one or multiple sources of the command to the controller (54).    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. medium or heavy truck.    ADVANTAGE - The possibility that the switch will fail to open when commanded to do so is minimized and ideally reduced to zero, maximizing the probability that a battery disconnect switch will open when commanded to do so even if the vehicle is not equipped with an airbag system that is intended to open the disconnect switch in the event of a crash.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed schematic diagram of the circuit that is used with the disconnect switch trigger circuits.    Battery (20)    Starter (24)    Controller (54)    Back-up power (56)    Trigger circuit (58)
NOVELTY - A combustion apparatus comprises flame plate (17) with gas emission part for 2nd combustion (23) which surrounds gas emission part for 1st combustion (22) at the center part, gas chamber for 2nd combustion (21) connected to gas emission part for 2nd combustion upstream of flame plate, and gas emission unit for 2nd combustion (18) to make 2nd combustion gas blow off with respect to ejecting direction of 1st combustion gas at a right angle direction and ejecting direction of 1st combustion gas downstream the flame plate.    USE - A combustion apparatus for heat modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Complete gas combustion is obtained. Combustion apparatus has excellent durability and improves thermal efficiency of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right sectional drawing of the combustion apparatus.    Flame plate (17)    Gas emission unit for 2nd combustion (18)    Gas turning unit for 2nd combustion (18a)    Gas auxiliary ejection port for 2nd combustion (18b)    Hydrogen-containing gas chamber (21)
NOVELTY - A combustion apparatus comprises flame plate (17) consists of gas emission part for 2nd combustion (23) which surrounds gas emission part for 1st combustion (22) at the center part, gas chamber for 2nd combustion (21) connected to gas emission part for 2nd combustion upstream of flame plate, and gas turning ejection unit (18a) which makes 2nd combustion gas blow off and become rotational flow centering on the axis of the ejecting direction of 1st combustion gas downstream from flame plate.    USE - Combustion apparatus for heat modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Complete gas combustion is obtained. Combustion apparatus has excellent durability and improves the thermal efficiency of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right sectional drawing of the combustion apparatus.    Flame plate (17)    Gas turning ejection unit for 2nd combustion (18)    Gas turning unit for 2nd combustion (18a)    Gas auxiliary ejection port for 2nd combustion (18b)    Hydrogen-containing-gas chamber (21)
NOVELTY - The device has a speed-regulation blower communicated with an airway tubes. A cool air tube is communicated with the airway tubes. A temperature sensor is placed over a battery unit. A vibration absorbing device is provided under the battery unit and formed with an upper support bracket and a lower support bracket as a support. A space from the upper and lower support brackets is provided with springs. A heat insulation layer is provided under the lower support bracket so as to form the automatic control cooling device for a battery unit of an electric bus.    USE - Automatic control cooling device for a battery unit of an electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The device integrates the air cooling and water cooling radiation manners by the computer. The vibration absorbing device and the heat insulation layer prolong service life of the battery unit of the electric bus and protect the safety of the passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automatic control cooling device.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (10) has a positive electrode (12), a negative electrode (11) containing an alloy-based material, and a lithium-ion conducting nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent. The nonaqueous solvent contains carbonate ester and sulfinyl compound (I). The content of sulfinyl compound in the nonaqueous solvent is 0.1-10 weight%.    USE - Lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electronic devices, mobile telephone, personal computers and digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing an alloy-based material, and a lithium-ion conducting nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent. The nonaqueous solvent contains carbonate ester and sulfinyl compound of formula: R1-SO-R2 (I). The content of sulfinyl compound in the nonaqueous solvent is 0.1-10 weight%.    R1,R2=1-3C alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Lithium secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Positive electrode (12)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode containing olivine-type lithium ion phosphate, negative electrode containing material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, and electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and 5-50 %mass of phosphite compound (I).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent safety and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has positive electrode containing olivine-type lithium ion phosphate, negative electrode containing material which occludes-discharges lithium ion, and electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and 5-50 %mass of phosphite compound of formula: R1-O-P(-O-R2)-O-R3 (I).    R1-R3=linear or branched 1-4C alkyl optionally substituted by fluoro.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and carbonyl group-containing compound (I). The amount of carbonyl group-containing compound is 0.1-10 %mass with respect to total amount of the lithium salt and nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using electrolyte solution has excellent heat resistance and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, lithium salt dissolved in nonaqueous solvent, and carbonyl group-containing compound of formula: N(-R1)(-R2)(-C(=O)-R3) (I). The amount of carbonyl group-containing compound is 0.1-10 %mass with respect to total amount of the lithium salt and nonaqueous solvent.    R1=optionally substituted 6-15C aryl;and    R2,R3=optionally substituted 6-15C aryl or linear or branched 1-4C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery, which has positive electrode containing complex oxide chosen from lithium-nickel oxide, lithium-manganese oxide and lithium-cobalt oxide, negative electrode containing carbonaceous material, tin, silicon and titanium, and electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - Precursor particle powder contains composite carbonate containing nickel and manganese as essential component, and sulfur and sodium. The amount of nickel is 0.05-1.5 wt.%. The amount of sulfur is 3-18 wt.%. The amount of sodium is 0.0005-0.12 wt.%. The total content of sodium and sulfur is 0.07-1.6 wt.%.    USE - Precursor particle powder is used for positive electrode active material particle for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, audio-video equipment, personal computer and cordless.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material particle using precursor particle powder has high discharge voltage. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode active material particle has high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode active material particle; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material has a carbon layer on the surface of a carbon material used as a nucleus. The face distance of 002 face of carbon calculated from XRD measurement is 3.4-3.7 Angstrom . The mass ratio of carbon layer with respect to carbon material is 0.005-0.1. The specific surface area of negative electrode material is 0.5-10 m2/g. The specific surface area (Y) of negative electrode material as determined by carbon dioxide adsorption at 273 K and content ratio (in mass%) (X) of the carbon layer to carbon material satisfies specified relation.    USE - Negative electrode material is used for negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode formed using the negative electrode material provides lithium ion secondary batteries with excellent input-output characteristics and durability, and reduced irreversible capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode material has a carbon layer on the surface of a carbon material used as a nucleus. The face distance of 002 face of carbon calculated from XRD measurement is 3.4-3.7 Angstrom . The mass ratio of carbon layer with respect to carbon material is 0.005-0.1. The specific surface area of negative electrode material calculated from nitrogen adsorption measurement at 77K is 0.5-10 m2/g. The specific surface area (Y) of negative electrode material as determined by carbon dioxide adsorption at 273 K and content ratio (in mass%) (X) of the carbon layer to carbon material satisfies relation: 0 less than Y less than AX+2.5, where A is 100.
NOVELTY - An all-solid-state secondary battery consists of a positive electrode having an active-material layer, a negative electrode having an active-material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer. The said solid electrolyte layer contains solid electrolyte particles (A) having an average particle diameter of 1.5 mu m or less and 90% cumulative particle diameter of 2.5 mu m or less. Both active materials contain solid electrolyte particles (B) having an average particle diameter smaller than that of particles (A), with the difference being 0.3-2 mu m.    USE - All-solid-state secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to handheld terminals, portable electronic devices, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state secondary battery has an extremely thin solid electrolyte layer and low internal resistance, and can be manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all-solid-state secondary battery consists of a positive electrode having an active-material layer, a negative electrode having an active-material layer, and a solid electrolyte layer provided between the active-material layers. The thickness of solid electrolyte layer is 1-15 mu m. The said solid electrolyte layer contains solid electrolyte particles (A) having an average particle diameter of 1.5 mu m or less and 90% cumulative particle diameter of 2.5 mu m or less. Both active materials contain solid electrolyte particles (B) having an average particle diameter smaller than that of particles (A), with the difference being 0.3-2 mu m. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of all-solid-state secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode consists of lithium nickel complex oxide (I) having layer structure and solid solution compound (II) containing lithium and metal oxide.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium secondary battery for vehicles (both claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides lithium secondary battery with high capacity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode consists of lithium nickel complex oxide having layer structure and composition of formula: LiNi1-a-bM3aM4bO2 (I) and solid solution compound containing lithium and metal oxide and having composition of formula: xLi(Li1/3M12/3)O2.(1-x)LiM2O2 (II).    M1=metallic element with average oxidation state of +4;    M2=transition metal element;    x=between 0 and 1;    M3=aluminum and/or magnesium;    M4=cobalt, manganese, iron, copper or chromium;    a=0.3-0.5;and    b=0-0.2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode sheet (10)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode sheet (20)    Negative electrode collector (22)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The composition has a polyacrylic acid including a mean molecular weight of about 5000-12000 or a polyacrylate and a binder that is carboxy modified copolymer latex, where a number average particle diameter of the carboxy modified copolymer latex is about50-300 nm. A ratio of a weight average particle diameter to the number average particle diameter of the carboxy modified copolymer latex is greater than 1.05. The carboxy modified copolymer latex is obtained by using an ethylenically-unsaturated-carboxylic-acid monomer.    USE - Composition for battery electrodes e.g. positive or negative electrodes, of a secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized as a power supply of an electronic device in a residence or a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery and a nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The composition having better aging-stability is achieved by coating an active material over the composition on a collector having better coating ability to form an electrode coating layer having better binding capacity with the collector and drying the layer at a temperature of 50 degree Celsius, thus achieving a highly efficient secondary battery without drop-off of active material.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises lithium salt and organic solvent. The salt contains 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium ion compound (I) as a cation.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized as a high output and high capacity battery or a unit battery for a battery pack in a motive power source of an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution improves high temperature storing characteristics, internal resistance and charging/discharging capacity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution comprises lithium salt and organic solvent. The salt contains 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium ion compound of formula (I) as a cation.    X=halo, ClO4, B10Cl10, CF3SO3, CF3CO2, AsF6, SbF6, AlCl4, CH3SO3, CF3SO3, C2F5SO2, (CF3SO2)(C4F9SO2), CF3SO2 or lower aliphatic carboxylic acid.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery comprising an electrode assembly of a positive electrode, a separation membrane, and a negative electrode structure including the non-aqueous electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a resistance increase rate with respect to lithium secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a mounting portion combined movably in a frame in upper and lower directions. An up and down movement part moves the mounting portion on the frame. A stacked state confirmation device is equipped on top of the mounting portion, and confirms the location of a laminated fuel cell in the mounting portion. A level bolt adjusting the balance of the frame is fixed in an edge bottom of the frame. A fixed clamp blocks the movement of the frame. A mounting plate moving up and down on the frame is combined in the mounting portion.    USE - Fuel battery cell stacking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the setting location of the fuel cell to be designated by a contact block of the mounting portion, and facilitates the reuse of the fuel cell. The device enables the stacked state of the fuel cell to be accurately confirmed in the lamination of the fuel cell, thus improving the lamination accuracy of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery cell stacking device.
NOVELTY - The shed has an awning cover located on multiple frames. A driving motor is utilized for driving the frames to carry out reciprocating motion. A transmission mechanism is utilized for transmitting driving force of the driving motor to the frames. A surface of the awning cover is covered with a layer of solar battery film. A converter is utilized for converting solar energy received by the solar battery film to electric energy and connected with a storage battery that is connected with the driving motor. Two ends of a transmission shaft are provided with a transmission wheel.    USE - Solar retractable type car shed.    ADVANTAGE - The shed is simple in structure, environmental-friendly and convenient to operate, and saves energy, and has wide range of application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The driving motor is a reversible motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar retractable type car shed.
NOVELTY - The battery has an active positive electrode material with cut-off potential lower than or equal to 4V versus lithium ion/lithium. An active negative electrode material has a lithium insertion/extraction potential greater than or equal to 0.5 V versus lithium ion/lithium. A separator is placed between the positive electrode material and the negative electrode material, where the separator is formed from a non-woven fabric with a base material of nanoscale and/or micron-sized fibers e.g. glass fibers.    USE - Lithium-ion storage battery for an electric or hybrid automobile, and an intermittent stationary energy storage application. Can also be used for a mobile telephone, portable computer, renewable energy application, portable tool or photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery delivers very high power while being inexpensive, so that the battery is used in applications related to electric/hybrid transport or intermittent energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a picture obtained by scanning electron microscopy of a glass fiber based non-woven fabric.
NOVELTY - The separation portions (42a,42b) are provided in upstream and downstream of water adsorption apparatus (20) that adsorbs moisture content contained in hydrogen that is generated by water electrolysis apparatus (14). A purge exclusive-use-water matter tank (48) supplies dry hydrogen that is currently stored as purge gas to new water adsorption apparatus, when exchanging of water adsorption apparatus. A purge flow path (52) discharges dry hydrogen from hydrogen lead-out channel (16) to adsorption apparatus.    USE - Water electrolysis system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exchange operation of adsorption apparatus can be performed rapidly and favorably, so that efficient maintenance operation can be performed by providing simple structure of water electrolysis system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A purge gas supply path (46) is branched from dry hydrogen supply path (22) of dry hydrogen supply system (24). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for adsorption apparatus exchange method of water electrolysis system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of water electrolysis system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water electrolysis system (10)    Water electrolysis apparatus (14)    Hydrogen lead-out channel (16)    Water adsorption apparatus (20)    Dry hydrogen supply path (22)    Dry hydrogen supply system (24)    Separation portions (42a,42b)    Purge gas supply path (46)    Purge exclusive-use-water matter tank (48)    Purge flow path (52)
NOVELTY - The method involves transmitting pressure fluid from an upper discharge opening (1-5) and a lower discharge opening (1-7). A rotary shaft (2-6) is rotated by utilizing a pivot gear (2-5) in a fluid pressure part (2). A check valve (V) of the upper and lower discharge openings is opened and closed according to movement direction of a piston (1-2). The pressure fluid is inhaled through lower angular intake parts (1-4, 1-6). A cylinder (1-1) is connected with an outflow branch unit (2-4), and fluid energy is generated between a frame and an axle of a driving vehicle.    USE - Electric power generating method for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving electricity delivery capability of a storage battery, reducing the manufacturing cost and maintenance cost of a vehicle, and is light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a process involved in an electric power generating method.    Check valve (V)    Cylinder (1-1)    Piston (1-2)    Lower angular intake parts (1-4, 1-6)    Upper discharge opening (1-5)    Lower discharge opening (1-7)    Fluid pressure part (2)    Outflow branch unit (2-4)    Pivot gear (2-5)    Rotary shaft (2-6)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a first capacitor (C21) connected to a current source terminal of a main integrated circuit (IC) (21) of an electrical component of a vehicle for removing noise of input power. A resistor (R21) is serially connected to a Zener diode (ZD21). A second capacitor (C22) is connected between a common contact point of a ground terminal and an anode terminal. A third capacitor (C23) is connected between an output terminal and an earth of the main IC. A cathode terminal is connected to the current source terminal of the main IC for limiting peak voltage of the main IC.    USE - Power stabilization circuit for an electrical component e.g. sensor and battery, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit effectively protects the electrical component of the vehicle from over voltage and reverse voltage through the Zener diode and the resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power stabilization circuit of an electrical component of a vehicle.    Capacitors (C21- C23)    Resistor (R21)    Zener diode (ZD21)    Main IC (21)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a motor controller (10) having a double-stator motor controlling unit (9) that is connected with a high-voltage stator (6), a low-voltage stator (7) of double-stator motor (8) and a high-voltage rectifier unit (11) through power cables. High voltage electrical equipment (12) is connected with an energy storage device (13). A main traction motor driving unit (14) is connected with a main traction motor (15) through power cables. The electric energy is transmitted by the high voltage electrical equipment.    USE - Multi motor combined drive assembly for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power demand of the vehicle during driving operation can be satisfied. The electric energy demand of the multi voltage rank electrical equipment can be satisfied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multi motor combined drive assembly.    High-voltage stator (6)    Low-voltage stator (7)    Double-stator motor (8)    Double-stator motor controlling unit (9)    Motor controller (10)    High-voltage rectifier unit (11)    High voltage electrical equipment (12)    Energy storage device (13)    Main traction motor driving unit (14)    Main traction motor (15)
NOVELTY - Preparing platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, comprises e.g. ultrasonically dispersing precursor containing platinum and tellurium and its carrier or the load type platinum/carrier and precursor containing tellurium in aqueous solution of glycol having volume ratio of glycol to water of 2:1, then heating, stirring, refluxing, adjusting pH and reacting with a reducing agent for 2-4 hours at 130-160 degrees C, filtering and drying to obtain a precursor of platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, and then processing the precursor thermally under reducing atmosphere at 400-700 degrees C for 0.5-3 hours.    USE - The platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound is useful for anode and cathode electrocatalyst of ion exchange fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inter-metal compound has good catalytic activity for methane, formic acid and oxygen reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, comprises (i) ultrasonically dispersing precursor containing platinum and tellurium and its carrier or the load type platinum/carrier and precursor containing tellurium in aqueous solution of glycol having volume ratio of glycol to water of 2:1, where ratio of platinum to tellurium is 1:1 or 1:2, then heating, stirring and refluxing, adjusting pH to 9, adding a reducing agent, reacting for 2-4 hours at 130-160 degrees C, filtering, washing and drying to obtain a precursor of platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, which is platinum1-tellurium1/carrier (Pt1-Te1/carrier) or platinum2-tellurum3/carrier (Pt2-Te3/carrier), preferably platinum1-tellurium2/carrier (Pt1-Te2/carrier) when ratio of platinum to tellurium is 1:1, then (ii) processing the precursor thermally under reducing atmosphere at 400-700 degrees C for 0.5-3 hours to obtain platinum-tellurium (Pt1-Te1/carrier, Pt1-Te2/carrier or Pt2-Te3/carrier) inter-metal compound.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell bipolar plate includes a metal plate and a graphite sheet. The metal plate has a surface, and the surface has at least a bonding part. The graphite sheet bonds to the metal plate at the bonding part. Therefore, the fuel cell bipolar plate is characterized by the features of high conductivity and strong hardness, and is useful for the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device has thin film thermocouple (4) that is arranged on rib (3) between adjacent cracks (2) formed on substrate (1). A terminal end of substrate is provided with standard wiring interface (6) which is connected with outer circuit. A lead-out wire (5) of thermocouple is extended to edge of substrate to connect wiring interface and outer circuit. A detecting insertion element is clamped between film electrode component and anode flow filed plate. A joint section is provided between detection head of thermocouple and lead-out wire.    USE - Insertion device for detecting internal temperature distribution of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The internal temperature distribution of fuel battery can be detected with high precision. The device is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the insertion device for detecting internal temperature distribution of fuel battery.    Substrate (1)    Cracks (2)    Rib (3)    Thin film thermocouple (4)    Lead-out wire (5)    Standard wiring interface (6)
NOVELTY - A mixed solution of sulfuric acid and vanadium sulfate can be prepared by adding vanadium pentoxide powder to 98% sulfuric acid solution, heating, stirring and diluting with distilled water. The mixed solution of sulfuric acid and vanadium sulfate is filtered to remove small insoluble vanadium pentoxide to obtain the mixed solution suitable for demand of quadrivalent vanadium ion solution. The mixed solution of sulfuric acid and vanadium sulfate are poured into an electrolytic cell with a membrane and electrolyzed to obtain quadrivalent vanadium ion solution.    USE - Method for preparing electrolyte of vanadium iron redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte of vanadium iron redox flow battery can be prepared in simple manner at reduced production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for preparing electrolyte of vanadium iron redox flow battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a controller that acquires the type of an application performed with respect to a battery. A battery indicator indicates the state of charge of the battery in a display unit. The controller executes a specific application of the battery, based on the state of charge of the battery. The controller terminates the application of the battery, when the state of the battery is abnormal.    USE - Mobile terminal such as notebook type personal computer (PC), cellular phone and multimedia player mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the specific application of the battery is executed based on the state of charge of the battery, the lifetime of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of mobile terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the control process of mobile terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell stack has a gasket which is formed between unit cells. A separator is placed in membrane-electrode assembly. The separator has several manifolds which are formed as inlet and outlet of channel region which makes flow of reactive source of fuel or oxidizer and cooling medium.    USE - Fuel cell stack for car.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling time of the unit cells can be shortened and the overlay accuracy between the unit cells can be enhanced. The breakage of gasket from the separator can be prevented and the air-tightness between the separator and the membrane-electrode assembly can be improved. The performance degradation of the fuel cell stack can be prevented by preventing the generation of corrosion inside the edge portion of the manifolds. The manufacturing process of the gasket can be simplified and the productivity of the fuel cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell stack for car.
NOVELTY - The system has power collecting device that is arranged between chassis and bridge shell of car and is provided with transmission mechanism and primary input wheel. The primary input wheel is connected with primary transmission shaft that is connected to bracket. The bracket is connected with the chassis of car. The primary transmission shaft is connected with primary flywheel that is provided with fluted discs and anti-thrust wheels. The shell is connected to the chassis. The secondary transmission shaft is passed through the roller and the shell.    USE - System for collecting and outputting self power of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system collects power generated by displacement change between chassis and bridge shell efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has ratchet rings that are provided on outer and inner circles of fluted discs and is provided with secondary input wheel The anti-thrust wheel is embedded in inner circle of fluted discs and whose center hole is connected to primary transmission shaft. The pawls are provided on an outer circle of anti-thrust wheel. The ejecting springs are provided on an inner side of the pawls. An ejecting post is provided between ejecting spring and pawl. The pawl is ejected against the ratchet ring by elastic force of ejecting spring. The secondary input wheel is connected with secondary transmission shaft. The shell is connected to the chassis. The secondary transmission shaft is passed through the roller and the shell. The inner end of coiled spring is connected to secondary transmission shaft. A front bearing base and rear bearing base are provided in center of front end and rear end of roller respectively and are connected with a side wall of the roller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of system for collecting and outputting self power of vehicle.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fluid storage unit (10) that supplies inactivated fluid to a stack (50). A switching valve (20) connected with hydrogen inlet hole (52) switches the flow of the inactivated fluid. A control unit (30) controls the switching valve to open for supplying inactivated fluid to stack, and attenuating the residual fluid within the stack so as to discharge diluted gas.    USE - Stack safety control apparatus of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the stack can be dropped by attenuating the residual fluid within the stack. The danger of fire due to high voltage of stack and leak of residual fuel can be prevented so that the safety effect of vehicle can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stack safety control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of stack safety control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fluid storage unit (10)    Switching valve (20)    Control unit (30)    Stack (50)    Hydrogen inlet hole (52)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging power by using wind resistance method through a pinwheel. The pinwheel is installed on front or bottom of vehicle. The electricity is generated by air resistance and generated electricity is charged in sub battery.    USE - Battery charging method for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - By generating electric energy through wind, the manufacturing cost and time of the electric car can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating battery charging method for electric car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has an actuator which is installed on a jig base. An operation bar comprises a movable portion provided in a state moving in up and down directions according to laminating direction of unit cells. Multiple contact plates are fixed to the operation bar corresponding to each unit cell and are electrically connected to each unit cell. A connector is electrically connected to each contact plate.    USE - Device for measuring voltage of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage of a fuel cell stack is automatically measured, so that the productivity of the fuel cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for connector of device for measuring cell voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of device for measuring cell voltage for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The distributor has a switching angle control motor (25) which controls the opening and closing angle of vent in bottom portion of hopper. A direct-coupled axis rotation motor (20) is installed in central axis of bottom of distributor. A power-on switch (S2) is connected to direction adjustment switch (S3) and direct-coupled axis rotation motor. A battery (30) supplies the direct current to control motor and rotation motor. A control box (40) is connected between the motors and the battery. The control motor changes rotational direction of rotation motor.    USE - Automatic manure distributor for use with tractor.    ADVANTAGE - Desire manure amount can be supplied to the hopper, using control box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the automatic manure distributor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Direct-coupled axis rotation motor (20)    Switching angle control motor (25)    Battery (30)    Control box (40)    Power-on switch (S2)    Direction adjustment switch (S3)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (10) has an accumulator housing (40) for receiving cell groups (14) with a set of electrochemical cells (12) that are held at cell carriers (15). A cover plate (16) of the cell carriers comprises a coolant spacer (32) for cooling the cells of the cell groups. The accumulator housing is designed in air-tight manner, and a fan circulates air with in the accumulator housing. An air gap is provided between the cells of the cell groups and the cover part, and the cell groups are arranged vertically one above the other in an installation position of the accumulator.    USE - Accumulator for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cells are held at the cell carriers directly, so that heat from the electrochemical cells are delivered directly by thermal conduction of the coolant spacer and flowing cooling fluid, thus ensuring better heat dissipation from the accumulator, and hence cooling the accumulator in a better manner. The cell carrier unites a support function and a cooling function, thus constructing the accumulator in a simple manner. The accumulator has reduced dead weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an accumulator.    Accumulator (10)    Electrochemical cells (12)    Cell groups (14)    Cell carriers (15)    Cover plate (16)    Coolant spacer (32)    Accumulator housing (40)
NOVELTY - An upper cover assembly (22) is fixed to opening so that opening is plugged up, and connected with positive electrode. A positive electrode current collection component (5) is clamped between cover assembly and axial center portion (7), to connect positive electrode to cover assembly. Component is pinched and elastically deformed between cover assembly and center portion. Center portion is biased to axial direction with elastic force and elastically supported between cover assembly and bottom surface of battery container (1) for accommodating electrode winding group (8).    USE - Cylindrical shape secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery installed in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the axial center portion is biased to axial direction with elastic force and elastically supported between upper cover assembly and bottom surface of battery container, the electrode winding group can be stably maintained to predetermined position with respect to battery container while absorbing the load with positive electrode current collection components when vibration and impact are added to battery. Hence the reliable secondary battery can be obtained at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the upper cover assembly.    Battery container (1)    Positive electrode current collection component (5)    Axial center portion (7)    Electrode winding group (8)    Upper cover assembly (22)
NOVELTY - An internal combustion engine structure (11) has electric assistance function where a portion of driving force generated and converted from solar cell is relayed for use by electric motor (13) besides power supplied by engine. The electric motor has power transmission switch which allows transmission of electric power to an auxiliary motor.    USE - Internal combustion engine structure of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a vehicle made cost efficient and utilizes reusable energy to reduce environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline block diagram of structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine structure (11)    Clutch (12)    Electric motor (13)    Tire (14)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has accumulator cells (BZ1-BZn) and a cooling passage (3) with a fluid (4), where the fluid is displaced by a pump in flow. A reversal unit reverses the direction of flow into the cooling passage, and a control device (6) is assigned to the reversal unit, and switches the direction of flow in dependence of a parameter that is selected from time duration and/or temperature gradient between the accumulator cells or in the fluid and/or an expected temperature elevation of the accumulator cells due to an expected load or discharge current.    USE - Accumulator system i.e. high volt accumulator system, for use in a vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables increasing the flow rate of the fluid and pumping speed, and allows the accumulator cells to be operated without increasing an operating temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for air conditioning an accumulator system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an accumulator system.    Accumulator cells (BZ1-BZn)    Accumulator system (1)    Cooling passage (3)    Fluid (4)    Control device (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has a frame (104) which is supported by several ground engaging units (102). A battery system (114) includes several batteries which are supported by the frame, and a fuel cell system (120) is supported by the frame. A vehicle propulsion system (110) supported by the ground engaging unit couples the battery system to one of the ground engaging units. A heat transfer system supported by the frame transfers heat produced by the fuel cell system to the battery system to warm the batteries when a temperature of the batteries is below a desired temperature.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle such as car (from drawing) with vehicle battery system and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the batteries are warm up, the voltage of the battery can be raised, thus the efficiency of the high temperature fuel cell stack can be increased. Hence the performance of the vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling temperature of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (100)    Ground engaging unit (102)    Frame (104)    Vehicle propulsion system (110)    Battery system (114)    Fuel cell system (120)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (120) has a substrate which is equipped with a battery (103) which performs battery backup of a memory unit (101). A button (104) notifies the time of initial stage input. A microcomputer (102) initializes the data of the memory unit when the button is operated.    USE - Fuel cell system for detecting user's electric power load and thermal load, e.g. warm water consumption, in home according to time zone.    ADVANTAGE - Improves certainty with respect to initializing the data of the memory unit of the substrate when replacing the substrates since the button notifies the time of initial stage input while the microcomputer initializes the data of the memory unit when the button is operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Memory unit (101)    Microcomputer (102)    Battery (103)    Button (104)    Fuel cell system (120)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has a pair of electrodes that is arranged in solid polymer electrolytic membrane. Fuel gas flow channel (44) is provided to distribute fuel gas along electrode plane formed between electrode and separator. Several fuel cells (20) are arranged on the oxidizing agent gas flow path (42). The fuel gas flow channel is provided to distribute fuel gas towards backward position of advancing direction of vehicle, when the linear fuel gas flow channel is positioned along advancing direction of vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell stack mounted in vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - A compact fuel cell stack can be obtained. Since the fuel gas is provided to circulate fuel gas towards backward position of advancing direction of vehicle, while accelerating the vehicle, the drain of condensed water in flow channel can be accelerated easily, and thereby the favorable wastewater treatment can be performed easily. Since the structure of separator is simplified, the manufacturing cost of separator can be reduced. The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell and acceleration performance of vehicle can be improved. Since the stagnant water is discharged from fuel gas flow channel of fuel cell, the reliability of fuel cell can be ensured easily. The damage of solid polymer electrolytic membrane and electrode in fuel cell stack main portion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (42)    Fuel gas flow channel (44)    Piping manifold unit (60)    Radiator (88)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery has non-aqueous electrolyte and a separator (3) with which a positive electrode (1) discharges lithium while a negative electrode (2) discharges lithium containing lithium salt. The separator has a porous polymeric resin film and a mixed layer which contains sodium hydrogen carbonate or potassium hydrogen carbonate, and a binder in a single surface of the porous polymeric resin film.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use a power supply for vehicles, e.g. electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability and safety, reduces environmental impact, e.g. emission reduction of carbon dioxide and reduction of oil dependency rate, exhibits high energy density and high power density, since the separator has a porous polymeric resin film and a mixed layer which contains sodium hydrogen carbonate or potassium hydrogen carbonate, and a binder in a single surface of the porous polymeric resin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the lithium secondary battery having cylindrical shape.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode current collection lead piece (5)    Negative electrode current collection lead piece (6)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has housing (3) into which several battery cells (2) are accommodated. A gas release chamber (4) is provided in casing. An exhaust pipe (15) connects gas release chamber with external air. A blowout valve (14) is released and gas in airtight container (5) flows into gas release chamber, when the pressure of airtight container in increased.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the blowout valve is released and gas in airtight container flows into gas release chamber, when the pressure of airtight container in increased, gas flowing into another airtight container can be prevented. Since position alignment of airtight container with gas release chamber can be performed easily, labor and manufacturing cost for designing pack can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cell (2)    Housing (3)    Gas release chamber (4)    Airtight container (5)    Blowout valve (14)    Exhaust valve (15)
NOVELTY - The cooling device has a heat-exchange unit (22) which cools and performs the gas-liquid separation of a gas containing a coolant warmed and vaporized by heat from a secondary battery (10). The gas, from which the coolant was separated, is circulated by a fan (14). The coolant in liquid form is returned to a coolant spraying apparatus (18).    USE - Cooling device for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel hydride battery for powering a motor in a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the battery to be effectively and uniformly cooled with the heat of vaporization of a coolant, while reducing flow volume of gas made to contact a cooling unit. Enables circulating the coolant and gas in an airtight container to avoid contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a cooling device for a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Container (12)    Fan (14)    Coolant spraying apparatus (18)    Heat-exchange unit (22)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (100) has rod-shaped battery cells (1) accommodated in a cell chamber (111) such that a cell axial direction orthogonally crosses a case vertical direction. Support beams (22,32) are arranged sideways at a predetermined spacing on a partition wall (2) along the case vertical direction.    USE - Secondary battery module for electric power storage in e.g. photovoltaic power generation, wind power generation. Can also be used as drive power source in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform temperature distribution within a case, and allows the battery cells to be cooled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a secondary battery module.    Battery cells (1)    Partition wall (2)    Support beams (22,32)    Secondary battery module (100)    Cell chamber (111)
NOVELTY - The all-solid lithium ion secondary battery has several electric power generation elements having positive electrode (1), solid electrolyte (2), and negative electrode (3), which are connected in series through a collector (4). Several through-conductors (7) are penetrated at the thickness direction of electrodes and are connected with the collector. The electron in the electrodes is made to flow into the collector through the through-conductor.    USE - All-solid lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephone, notebook computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-speed charging/discharging is attained, the volume occupation rate which the through-conductor in the inside of electrode occupies is made small and ratio deterioration of the active material in the inside of the electrodes can be suppressed, so that a high capacity all-solid-type lithium ion secondary battery with a high energy density can be obtained. Since electronic conductivity is low when electrode consists of inorganic oxides, the electronic conductivity in electrode can be improved by forming through-conductor in electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the all-solid lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Collector (4)    Through-conductors (7)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material has an isotropic temperature factor calculated by conducting the Rietveld analysis of a powder X-ray-diffraction measurement result. The face distance of a second carbon face calculated through a powder X-ray-diffraction measurement ranges from 3.40 to 3.70 angstroms. The specific surface area of the second carbon face ranges from 1.5 to 3.5 square meters per gram calculated from carbon-dioxide adsorption at 273 degrees Kelvin.    USE - Negative electrode material for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces irreversible capacitance, and ensures excellent input-output characteristics and lifetime characteristic of lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The collector has a strip shaped metal porous sintered compact (1) that is provided with three-dimensional network structure metal frame. A hole (2) is formed in the metal bone panel. The edge portion of strip shaped metal porous sintered compact is thicker than center portion. The density of edge portion of strip shaped metal porous sintered compact is higher than density of center portion.    USE - Collector for non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery and non-aqueous electrolyte lithium ion polymer secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid type motor vehicle, for manufacturing electrode (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the strip shaped metal porous sintered compact is provided with three-dimensional network structure metal frame having high electric conductivity and heat conductivity property, the heat-generated by active material held in hole can be thermally radiated efficiently. The heat generated in the center portion can be suppressed when the amount of active materials included in the center portion is less than the active material present in the edge portion so that the highly reliable electrode can be manufactured for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of metal porous sintered compact.    Strip shaped metal porous sintered compact (1)    Hole (2)    Active material and binder (3)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (10) has an insulating waterproof sheet (20) which covers an armored can (12). The waterproof sheet is adhered at a mating face which opposes both-sides of the armored can, while covering a bottom face by bending on the bottom face of the armored can. An electrode terminal (13) is exposed at the upper surface of the armored can.    USE - Battery cell for power supply device (claimed) used in plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid-type electric vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces risk of water immersion through pinhole. Improves waterproof reliability, thermal conductivity and heat dissipation. Uses durable and inexpensive waterproof sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of a battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Armored can (12)    Electrode terminal (13)    Safety valve opening (14)    Waterproof sheet (20)
NOVELTY - The drainage structure has a battery pack (1) provided under the vehicle floor. A refrigeration unit (2) which has an evaporator (2a) is provided under the vehicle floor and cools air inside the battery pack. A drain hole (3) is formed in the lower part of the refrigeration unit, and is open under the vehicle floor. A closing valve (4) prevents water influx from the drain hole with the hydraulic pressure from the downward direction of the vehicle floor.    USE - Drainage structure for discharging condensation water produced with cooling of automotive battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - Condensation water can be discharged from drain hole, and permeation of water from outside can be prevented, by preventing water influx from drain hole with hydraulic pressure from downward direction of vehicle, thus ensuring shielding of water with respect to downward side of vehicle body floor, improving exhaustibility of condensation water and preventing internal water immersion of refrigeration unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure of an automotive battery unit when the drain hole is open and when the drain hole is closed.    Battery pack (1)    Refrigeration unit (2)    Evaporator (2a)    Drain hole (3)    Closing valve (4)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus includes a grip heater (30a) and a seat heater (36a) powered by a wind powered generator (18). An electronic control unit (50) heats the vehicle mounted component by supplying the generated electric power of the wind powered generator to the heater.    USE - Control apparatus for a two wheeled electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus suppresses generation of a situation by which it becomes impossible to appropriately achieve a vehicle travel which the user wishes when the amount of electrical storage of a storage battery runs short.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system block diagram of the electrically driven two wheeled vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text) .    Wind powered generator (18)    Grip heater (30a)    Seat heater (36a)    Electronic control unit (50)    Wheel speed sensor (60)
NOVELTY - A porous metal foil (10) has a two-dimensional metal structure comprising metal fibers (11). The glossiness of surface (a) of metal foil is higher than glossiness of surface (b), which is opposite to surface (a) of metal foil. The ratio of glossiness of surface (a) of metal foil to glossiness of surface (b) of metal foil is 1-50 at incident angle of 60 degrees and reflection angle based on JIS Z 8741 (1997).    USE - Porous metal foil. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor for mobile telephones, notebook computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, negative electrode collector for electrical storage device, screen apparatus for solid-liquid separation, carrier for catalyst, dustproof filter, magnetic material, decoration sheet, electroconductive material, fluorine-removal material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metal foil is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous metal foil, which involves forming peeling layer with crack on surface of electroconductive base material, and plating a depositable metal on the peeling layer along the crack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic upper surface of the porous metal foil.    Porous metal foil (10)    Metal fiber (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a pressure accumulation container (1) and a to-be-filled tank (2) on a hydrogen gas filling path (3) on which a sound speed nozzle (6) is arranged. Hydrogen gas is supplied to the sound speed nozzle by a primary pressure more than a critical pressure ratio. The primary side and secondary side of the sound speed nozzle are connected with a bypass (8). Based on the temperature and the pressure in the downstream of the hydrogen gas filling path, a pressure control valve (5) and a flow regulating valve (9) are controlled from a bypass merging portion.    USE - Hydrogen gas filling method in hydrogen gas filling installation.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen gas temperature falls by isentropic expansion in secondary side of sound speed nozzle by supplying hydrogen gas by pressure more than critical pressure ratio to sound speed nozzle, thus pre-cool filling can be performed without using refrigerator and heat exchanger. Hydrogen gas temperature and flow volume can be kept optimal by mixing hydrogen gas from sound speed nozzle, and hydrogen gas of normal temperature which does not pass sound speed nozzle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pressure control valve is arranged on a portion of the hydrogen gas filling path which is more downstream than a bypass branching portion. The flow regulating valve is positioned to the bypass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing a hydrogen gas filling installation.    Pressure accumulation container (1)    To-be-filled tank (2)    Hydrogen gas filling path (3)    Pressure control valve (5)    Sound speed nozzle (6)    Bypass (8)    Flow regulating valve (9)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a hot water storage tank (1) that is equipped with a hot water storage tank circulation pump (3) made to circulate through hot/cold water of a heat recovery pipe interior, and a remote control (12) which has a display screen. The display screen performs hot water supply operation from a hot water supply line (6) to a user in predetermined time when temperature of a tank lower hot/cold water temperature detection unit (13) exceeds predetermined temperature lower than system breakdown temperature which needs to perform system breakdown.    USE - Fuel cell system for producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient operation can be performed by the avoidance of electric power generation stop since stop of electric power generation by a state without use of the hot/cold water in hot water storage tank continuing can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text.).    Hot water storage tank (1)    Hot water storage tank circulation pump (3)    Hot water supply line (6)    Remote control (12)    Tank lower hot/cold water temperature detection unit (13)
NOVELTY - The earth-leakage detection apparatus has high-voltage power supply which supplies high voltage, and earth-leakage detection coils (19) into which an induced current flows by the magnetic field produced when provided in the main coil (11a,11b). The voltage value of the electric current that flows into each related earth-leakage detecting coil is respectively detected, and the earth-leakage detection circuits (20) are configured to detect the earth-leakage in the component.    USE - Earth-leakage detection apparatus for vehicles e.g. hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the earth-leakage to be simply, cost-effectively and reliably detected. Reduces the rotation speed of three-output motor since the electric power output to the three-phase output motor is adjusted according to the control signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an earth-leakage detection apparatus high-voltage power supply applied to the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverter integrated electric compressor (2)    Common mode coil (11)    Main coil (11a,11b)    Earth-leakage detection coils (19)    Earth-leakage detection circuits (20)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a body whose front position is provided with a wind inlet. Two sides of the front position of the body are provided with wind outlets. A shell of the body is provided with a wind wheel (2), a generator (3), a speed limiting mechanism (4), a control system (5), an energy storage device (6), an inverter (7) and a motor (8). A damping plate is connected with a total bar through a spring. The total bar is connected with a chair through a support bar and connected with a pin bolt through a drawing wire. The bolt is clamped between a movable shell and a fixing shell.    USE - Wind power electrical automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile utilizes wind power to drive automobile so as to synchronously protect passengers during traffic accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind power electrical automobile.    Wind wheel (2)    Generator (3)    Speed limiting mechanism (4)    Control system (5)    Energy storage device (6)    Inverter (7)    Motor (8)
NOVELTY - The motorcar has a connection part (4) for connecting a front vehicle wheel (2) and a rear vehicle wheel (5). A front part of a vehicle handle (1) is provided with a solar panel (6) for absorbing solar energy. The connection part is provided with a solar cell set (7) for providing electricity to the motorcar.    USE - Solar electric motorcar.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcar utilizes the solar energy, so that the motorcar can be charged during driving process so as to ensure long distance driving effect, save energy and protect the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric motorcar.    Vehicle handle (1)    Front vehicle wheel (2)    Connection part (4)    Rear vehicle wheel (5)    Solar panel (6)    Solar cell set (7)
NOVELTY - The trough has a water storage barrel (9), a throttle valve (11), a solenoid valve (12), and an evaporator (13) that are connected with each other in series. A 95-degree normally closed sensor (8), a 120-degree normally opened sensor (14) and the solenoid valve are connected with each other in series to form an automatic control circuit. One end of a U-shaped pipe (4) is connected with the evaporator. Another end of the U-shaped pipe is inserted to the water storage barrel.    USE - Waste gas heating vehicle-mounted drinking trough.    ADVANTAGE - The trough has wide range of application, and saves energy and reduces exhaustion, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a waste gas heating vehicle-mounted drinking trough.    U-shaped pipe (4)    95-degree normally closed sensor (8)    Water storage barrel (9)    Throttle valve (11)    Solenoid valve (12)    Evaporator (13)    120-degree normally opened sensor (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a base frame (1), telescopic foot stand (2), pressure sensor (3), storage battery (4), electric slide rail and a horizontal sensor (6) that is mounted on the base frame. Two parts of the base frame are connected by the electric slide rail, where corners of the two parts of the base frame are provided with the telescopic foot stand. A bottom part of the telescopic foot stand is provided with a pressure sensor. The storage battery is mounted on the base frame.    USE - Multifunctional staircase device.    ADVANTAGE - The base frame moves in a forward direction, and the telescopic foot stands extend synchronously in a horizontal direction, so the device climbs the stairs in a stable manner, and can be manufactured in a cost effective manner. The device has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a multifunctional staircase device.    Base frame (1)    Telescopic foot stand (2)    Pressure sensor (3)    Storage battery (4)    Horizontal sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a mini generator (1) arranged on wheel shafts of front and rear wheels of a bicycle body (4). A solar cell plate (2) is arranged on wheel cases of the front and rear wheels. A storage battery (5) is arranged inside a seat. A tail portion of a rear seat of the bicycle body is provided with a tail lamp (3). A support rod of the front wheel of the bicycle body is provided with an illumination lamp (8). A handle of the bicycle body is provided with a control switch (7). The mini generator and the solar cell plate are connected with the storage battery by a power wire (6).    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle effectively avoids inconvenience while riding during night. The bicycle is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.    Mini generator (1)    Solar cell plate (2)    Tail lamp (3)    Bicycle body (4)    Storage battery (5)    Power wire (6)    Control switch (7)    Illumination lamp (8)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a rear wheel, a front basket, an accumulator (3) and a non-crystal silicon flexible solar cell panel that is fixed in a rear wheel rim of a bicycle frame. A solar panel (10) is fixed on a crossbeam of the bicycle frame. Another solar cell panel (7) is provided on a surface of an upper cover of the front basket of the bicycle. A driving motor (6) is fixed to a front wheel fork. A front wheel rim is provided with an inner driving rack (5) that is matched with a gear of the driving motor.    USE - Solar energy powered bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The front and the rear wheel rims are internally equipped with solar cell panels, thus increasing the effective area of the solar cell panels. The bicycle is simple in structure and convenient to use. The frame and the front basket are equipped with solar cell panels, thus enabling increased conversion of solar energy into electrical energy and improving utilization rate of the panel. The front driving motor eliminates the need for a chain transmission device, thus reducing power consumption of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy power bicycle.    Accumulator (3)    Inner driving rack (5)    Driving motor (6)    Solar panels (7, 10)
NOVELTY - Chemically milling (100) a workpiece (24), involves: depositing a masking material (22) on portions of the workpiece according to a predefined masking pattern such that other portions of the workpiece that are desired to be milled are unmasked; and chemically removing material from the unmasked desired milling areas of the workpiece.    USE - For chemically milling a workpiece selected from a duct for a gas turbine engine (claimed), a sign, a medical device, a body of a component, a coating, a fuel cell, a heat sink or a sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Unlike masking an entire workpiece and then manually removing maskant by hand with a scalpel, which is a labor-intensive and error prone process, the present method facilitates removing the human error component, using less masking material, reducing cost and improving efficiency and accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system (10) for milling a workpiece, comprising: a computer (12) having a storage module (16), that stores at least one predefined masking pattern; and a three dimensional masking printer (20) in communication with the computer, the masking printer being operable to apply masking material to portions of a workpiece according to the at least one predefined masking pattern such that other portions of the workpiece that are desired to be milled are unmasked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system operable to perform the chemical milling of the workpiece method.    System (10)    Computer (12)    Storage module (16)    Three dimensional masking printer (20)    Masking material (22)    Workpiece (24)    Chemically milling (100)
NOVELTY - The system (4) has a U-shaped cooling plate assembly (5) comprising a side wall (8) spaced apart from another side wall and connected with the latter sidewall by a base wall. A flow channel (14) is formed inside the base wall and side walls. The cooling plate assembly is in heat transfer communication with lithium-ion battery cells (6) placed between the side walls to permit coolant to flow into an inlet, through the flow channel and out of an outlet and to regulate temperature of the lithium-ion battery cells.    USE - Cooling system for a lithium-ion battery pack module of a power system (all claimed) in an electronic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling plate assembly cooperates with two end plates to form an open-top module, so that the lithium-ion battery cells can be readily inserted/removed in the open-top module, thus allowing individual replacement of the battery cells in an efficient manner. The system utilizes inner and outer plates with specified thickness to protect the lithium-ion battery cells and a heat transfer from the lithium-ion battery cells. The system includes an inner plate, lithium-ion battery pack module and power system can be manufactured with fewer components, thus reducing total system volume and weight. The joining of the inner plate, outer plate and solids fins can be conducted simultaneously, thus minimizing assembly time, while providing a robust and compact battery pack module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power system comprising a set of lithium-ion battery pack modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a cooling system.    Cooling system (4)    Cooling plate assembly (5)    Lithium-ion battery cells (6)    Side wall (8)    Flow channel (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic solar panel (1) arranged on an exterior surface of a vehicle i.e. golf cart (7). A charge controller (5) is electrically connected among a solar panel, an electrical load e.g. electrical motor, and a battery (11). The charge controller detects solar panel power generation and electrical load power consumption, where the controller detects battery charge. The controller selectively routes power among the solar panel, the electrical load and the battery depending on the detected power generation, power consumption and battery charge.    USE - Vehicle mounted solar power system i.e. golf cart-mounted solar power system, for generating electricity from solar power to a vehicle i.e. golf cart (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system can be utilized different levels of desired power, current and/or voltages. The photovoltaic solar panel generates electrical power that can provide sufficient power to run a golf cart electrical motor in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel is secured to an exterior surface of the vehicle by an adhesive i.e. ethylene propylene copolymer adhesive. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a golf cart-mounted solar power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle mounted solar power system.    Photovoltaic solar panel (1)    Wires (2, 6, 8)    Charge controller (5)    Golf cart (7)    Battery (11)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrode frame and an electric pile whose sidewall is provided with a mark e.g. groove. The sidewall of the electrode frame is in observable position after assembling the electrode frame on a battery. A common pipeline, an electrolyte exit/entrance flow channel, a fluid distributor, a sealing wire groove and a locating hole are distributed on the electrode frame.    USE - Electrode frame structure for a redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can effectively avoid assembling error, and has improved stacking efficiency and aesthetic appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrode frame structure.