NOVELTY - The automobile has a wheel bracket (7) provided with a hydraulic steering gear (6) and a hydraulic lifting arm (5). The hydraulic steering gear and the hydraulic lifting arm are connected with a hydraulic controller (3) through a hydraulic pipe line (4) to control motions. Wheels of the automobile are turned within 360 degrees through the hydraulic steering gear. The hydraulic controller is connected with an inverter (11). The inverter is connected with a wheel ground driver and a water airscrew driver to switch modes on ground and in water.    USE - Solar energy electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile adopts solar energy for providing power. The automobile is power-saving and environment-friendly. The automobile adapted to road condition such as muddy road or road with a big gradient. The automobile can run safely on water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar energy electric automobile.    Hydraulic controller (3)    Hydraulic pipe line (4)    Hydraulic lifting arm (5)    Hydraulic steering gear (6)    Wheel bracket (7)    Inverter (11)
NOVELTY - The circuit has thermal elements (X11-Xmn) that are provided in the battery blocks (BB1-BBm,BB1-BBm) corresponding to the secondary batteries (B11-Bmn). The resistors (R11-Rmn,RX1-RXm) are connected with the thermal elements in series manner by a series circuit. A resistance value detection unit detects the resistance value of series circuit. An abnormality detection unit estimates the number of secondary batteries which are abnormal, based on the detected resistance value of series circuit.    USE - Battery abnormality detection circuit used in battery power supply device of battery power source system (both claimed) mounted in electronic device and vehicle, for detecting abnormality of secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid car, portable personal computer, digital camera, mobile telephone, hybrid elevator, solar cell and electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormal secondary battery can be identified easily, by detecting the resistance value of series circuit. Hence the performance of secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery power supply device; and    (2) battery power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the battery module.    Secondary batteries (B11-Bmn)    Battery blocks (BB1-BBm,BB1-BBm)    Resistors (R11-Rmn,RX1-RXm)    Voltages (Vr1-Vrm)    Thermal elements (X11-Xmn)
NOVELTY - A controller sets a target output within a range within an upper limit, and controls the output of a fuel cell based on the target output. When the fuel cell voltage falls below a minimum threshold value, the controller dwindles the upper limit by making the target output into an initial value with respect to a voltage drop. The controller resets the upper limit to a standard value when the fuel cell voltage exceeds the minimum threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system used as domestic fuel cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell voltage can be smoothly increased, the fuel cell can be fully recovered, and deterioration of fuel cell system stability by repeated voltage recovery process can be prevented, as an upper limit is dwindled by making the target output into an initial value with respect to a voltage drop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the voltage recovery control method in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery (2) has a positive electrode plate (3) which is smaller in size than that of a negative plate (4). The positive electrode plate is provided with a plate-shaped current collection tab (3a) to supply electricity. A leg portion of the tab is fixed to positive electrode core and connector portion of the tab is located in negative plate overlapping portion without overlapping the positive electrode. The drum portion of tab is protruded from an end surface of vortex electrode.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion battery used in mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heavy-current output of battery is possible, and energy density of the battery is improved without increasing the cost and volume of vortex electrode, as the connector portion of plate-shaped current collection tab is located in the negative plate overlapping portion without overlapping the positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial expanded view of cylindrical lithium ion battery.    Cylindrical lithium ion battery (2)    Positive electrode plate (3)    Current collection tab (3a)    Negative electrode plate (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing edge of separators (4A,4B) to axial center (1) for winding positive electrode plate (2). A negative electrode plate (3) is inserted between separators for winding negative electrode plate. Metallic lithium boards are inserted between upper separator and negative electrode plate. The electrode group (7) is formed before doping by inserting several segmentation positive electrode plates (2A,2B) between separators at predetermined intervals. The separators are wound on plates in predetermined winding direction so as to overlap separators directly on metallic lithium.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode group for lithium ion capacitor (both claimed) such as cylindrical lithium ion capacitor used as power supply of motor vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The contact of metallic lithium board and positive electrode plate can be prevented, so that short circuit between positive and negative electrode plates can be prevented. The lithium moves towards winding center portion and outer peripheral portion of electrode group from metallic lithium board, so that lithium ion can be doped efficiently and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode group for lithium ion capacitor; and    (2) lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view showing electrode group before winding.    Axial center (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Segmentation positive electrode plate (2A,2B)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Separators (4A,4B)    Electrode group (7)
NOVELTY - The substrate has coating layer (12) with glass plate composition that is coated to surface of current collection electrode. The glass plate composition has filler (127) that is not melted with glass transition temperature of substrate or below phase transition temperature. The filler is selected from oxides such as aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide and zinc dioxide.    USE - Electrode substrate for photoelectric conversion element (claimed) such as solar cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the filler of the glass plate composition is not melted with glass transition temperature of the substrate or below phase transition temperature, generation of crack produced in the coating layer and corrosion of current collection electrode are prevented. Thus efficiency, service life and durability of solar cell are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating occurrence of void when dust exists in glass plate composition. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transparent electrode (10)    Coating layer (12)    Binder resin (123)    Dust (125)    Filler (127)
NOVELTY - The device has a test upper end plate whose air inlet is connected with reducing valves (2, 3) via a pipeline. One of the reducing valves is connected with an air source via the pipeline, and another reducing valve is connected with the air inlet of the test upper end plate via the pipeline. A pressure meter (4) is connected with the pipeline where the air inlet of the test upper end plate is connected with the latter reducing valve. A test end plate (8) for clamping a test bipolar plate (9) is arranged between an upper mold (6) and a lower mold (7) of a pressing machine.    USE - Water cavity tightness detection device for a fuel cell bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The test method enables a test assembly to be provided with the test pressure and the pressure, and determines the tightness of the test assembly according to the change of pressure in the test assembly. The test method is simple to implement with wide measurement range. The test device is low in cost, strong in anti-interference capacity and stable to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell bipolar plate water cavity tightness detection device testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell bipolar plate water cavity tightness detection device.    Reducing valves (2, 3)    Pressure meter (4)    Upper mold (6)    Lower mold (7)    Test end plate (8)    Test bipolar plate (9)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple resistors connected among multiple parallel-connection batteries of a battery set, where resistors of same resistance value are connected between any two batteries in each parallel-connection battery set. Multiple voltage sensors are used for detecting voltage values of voltages on two ends of the resistors of same resistance value. Multiple current sensors are used for detecting current value of current flowing to the corresponding battery. A calculating unit is used for judging capacity recession condition of the batteries.    USE - Battery capacity detecting device for a battery set mounted on a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device detects the capacity of the battery in real-time to change the battery, prolongs the service life of the battery set.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery device with capacity detecting function, comprising a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery capacity detecting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has an anode set including a socket and a metal sheet that is adhered to the socket as an electrode. The socket seals a battery box such that the metal sheet is arranged in the battery box in through manner. Electrolyte solution is filled between the metal sheet and a gas dispersion layer. A circuit set electrically connects the metal sheet, the gas dispersion layer and a game appliance. The metal sheet and the gas dispersion layer form an electric potential difference by oxidation reduction reaction and generate electric energy output to the game appliance.    USE - Fuel battery module for a game appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The module generates the electric energy needed for the game appliance so as to improve the power generating and supplying process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel battery module for a game appliance.
NOVELTY - The battery has an air blower installed on a vehicle air inlet. A fan heater and a vaporizer are installed on a ventilation pipe between the air blower and a passenger compartment air outlet. A refrigerant pipe arranged in a heat-conducting plate is connected with the vaporizer in parallel after an electric air conditioning compressor and a condenser are connected in series. A hot water pipe in the heat-conducting plate is connected with the fan heater in parallel after a water circulating pump and a liquid storing water tank with a heater are connected in series.    USE - Motor vehicle power battery for use with an air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be subjected to the water cooling and air cooling processes so as to improve working performance and service life of the battery. The air is supplied to the batter to take away heat quantity of the battery, produce forced convection by the fan and ensure heat balance in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a motor vehicle power battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing ferric trichloride with nitroaniline by certain mol ratio. The mixture is heated at 150-170 degrees centigrade under protection of nitrogen until the nitroaniline is melted. Polymerization reaction is performed at constant temperature. A product is cooled to room temperature. Temperature is increased to 800-1000 degrees centigrade under protection of nitrogen. Mixed gas of nitrogen and ammonia gas is inhaled by certain ratio. Pyrolyzation is performed at constant temperature to obtain cathode material of iron-nitrogen/carbon fuel battery.    USE - Method for preparing cathode material of an hydrogen-oxygen-based fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing iron-nitrogen/carbon as a catalyst for direct electric reduction of hydrogen-oxygen. The iron, nitrogen, carbon are rich in reserves, easy to obtain and inexpensive. The catalytic performance is very stable.
NOVELTY - The system has an engine (10) whose exhaust branch pipe (20) is connected with a silencer (40) by a connecting pipe (30). A thermal generator (50) with an air inlet pipe and an exhaust pipe is installed on the connecting pipe. A channel for exhausting engine tail gas is positioned inside the thermal generator. Inlet and outlet of the channel are connected with the air inlet pipe and the exhaust pipe. A thermal generation module is connected with a controller, where output end of the thermal generation module is connected with a storage battery.    USE - Engine tail gas emission reduction and thermal generation system for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal generator is installed on the connecting pipe to absorb the heat of the engine tail gas and to convert heat into electricity to transfer to the storage battery of the motor such that the storage battery has enough electricity. The thermal generator absorbs the heat of the tail gas partly, so that the system ensures better effect of energy conservation and emission reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an emission reduction generation system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Engine (10)    Exhaust branch pipe (20)    Connecting pipe (30)    Silencer (40)    Thermal generator (50)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar cell module (PV) connected with an alternating-current generator (MIPVFDJ) and a storage power supply (VRLA2) by diodes. Capacitors (C1, C2, C3) are connected with each other in parallel. An anode end is connected with an end of an operation switch. An anode of a protective diode is connected with a negative end of a direct current electric motor. A positive end of a direct current electric motor is connected with ends of the operation switches and grounded by a voltmeter.    USE - Solar photovoltaic (PV) self-operated city vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has less weight and volume, less charging time and better trip mileage after being charged. The vehicle is inexpensive and safe, and saves energy and occupies less space. The vehicle avoids the need of a high pressure hydrogen storage tank, as the vehicle is not a fuel cell vehicle. The vehicle avoids large quantity of mechanical wear, so that the vehicle has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a solar photovoltaic self-operated city vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C1, C2, C3)    Alternating-current generator (MIPVFDJ)    Solar cell module (PV)    Self-generating energy storage device (VRLA1)    Storage power supply (VRLA2)
NOVELTY - The automobile has a solar battery board equipped at an outer side to generate certain output power. A charger is utilized to charge a lithium ion power battery by the output power. A transmission shaft is driven by the lithium ion power battery to move the automobile in forward direction. The lithium ion power battery is mounted on a rear terminal of an automobile body. The automobile body is provided with two pairs of positive and negative connecting posts. One of the two pairs of positive and negative connecting posts is connected with the charger for receiving solar energy.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be conversed into chemical energy by the lithium ion power battery, thus driving forward movement of the automobile. The photon can activate the solar battery board with silicon atom extra-nuclear electron under sunlight, so that multiple extra-nuclear electrons are free.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery board is made of silicon material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar battery board with a lithium ion power battery in an electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The structure has a controller box and a battery box. A controller and battery are contained in the controller box and battery box, respectively. The controller and battery box are arranged in a supporting plate. The controller box and battery box are movably connected together. The supporting plate is fixedly arranged on the frame of the electric vehicle.    USE - Battery box structure of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and compact with small volume and strong practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded cross sectional view of the battery box structure of electric vehicle.    Controller box portion (110)    Controller box cover (120)    Battery box portion (210)    Battery box upper portion (211)    Battery box lower portion (212)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining reduction time amount of air portion when external air is supplied through an air filter towards a fuel cell vehicle. An air filter changing time is decided based on the reduction time amount. A driving rate is classified by an air blower. An air suction amount passing the air filter is measured at each driving rate when the air blower is driven according to the classified driving rate. A speed of rotation of the air blower is measured based on the air suction amount measurement. The air filter changing time is measured by utilizing the speed of rotation.    USE - Air filter exchange cycle notify method for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining the correct air filter changing time according to foreign substance accumulation so as to ensure efficient filter exchange process and enhance durability of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of an air filter exchange cycle notify method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing compound (I), is new.    USE - New lithium-containing compound is used for electrolytic composition for secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, liquid crystal television, electric vehicle, electronic organizer, calculator, game machine, camera, hearing aid and portable tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition containing the lithium-containing compound has excellent flame retardance and electroconductivity. The secondary battery containing the electrolytic composition has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-containing compound of formula: Li+.N-(SO2F)(X'-R') (I), is new.    X'=-SO2- or -CO-;and    R'=optionally substituted 1-4C perfluoroalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolytic composition, which contains lithium-containing compound (I) and an ionic liquid.
NOVELTY - The electric motor car has anode and cathode electrolytes respectively stored in anode and cathode liquid storing containers. The outlet of charging reaction chamber anode area is communicated with inlet of anode liquid storing container through pipeline. The outlet of charging and discharging reaction chamber cathode areas are communicated with inlet of charging reaction chamber cathode area and cathode liquid storing container through pipeline.    USE - Solar electric motor car with liquid flow battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The outlet of anode pump is communicated with inlet of discharging reaction chamber anode area through pipeline. The outlet of cathode pump is communicated with inlet of discharging reaction chamber cathode area through the pipeline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric motor car.    Accessory equipment (1)    Solar battery system (2)    Chamber structure (3)    Chassis system (19)    Motor system (20)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a storage battery that supplies power to a lamp source connected in parallel and series with a control module. The control module receives a light indication signal from an engine management system. A built-in timer starts counting the time until the time reaches a preset value, when the power is detected to be supplied to the lamp source. The control module electrifies a coil of a relay to cut off the normally closed contact of the relay. The control module is initialized, when an ignition switch state is changed or unlocking signal is received.    USE - Energy saving control circuit for car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control module is configured to electrify the coil of relay to cut off the normally closed contact of relay, the continuous consumption of storage battery due to leaving from car without turning off the lamp by car owners, can be eliminated. Thus the service life of storage battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves adding electro spinning fiber polymer solution in a sample tube, and connecting a metal spray head of the sample tube with high voltage power supply. A collector plate is connected with a negative pole of the power supply between 5 to 20 cm along level direction of the spray head. 5 to 30 kv voltage is applied to an electro spinning fiber polymer solution in the sample tube. The electro spinning fiber polymer solution is made to spray out from the spray head of the sample tube. The collecting plate is absorbed to form spinning fiber polymer nano electro-catalyst fiber.    USE - Method for preparing nano electro-catalyst for an ethanol fuel cell positive pole.    ADVANTAGE - The method absorbs the collecting plate to form spinning fiber polymer nano electro-catalyst fiber, performs simple operation and has good working effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an ethanol fuel cell positive pole.
NOVELTY - An automobile starting power unit comprises a power shell, a battery group located at the inner part of the power shell and a protecting plate situated between the monomer battery and the automobile electric control system. The battery group includes a phosphate lithium power battery, preferably an iron phosphate lithium power battery. A recovery pushbutton is arranged at the outer part of the shell and between two access end lines of the protecting plate. The battery set comprises four groups of monomer batteries.    USE - Automobile starting power unit for supplying power to automobile electric control system.    ADVANTAGE - The power unit is environment-friendly and pollution-free and has long service life, small self-discharge, good performance at high temperature and better environment adaptability. The battery group of the power unit can be quickly charged to provide big available power capacity, prolonging working time and improving service life of the battery group. The unit also has relatively long and stable working platform, so that battery in operation has stable voltage and big momentary discharging current. The unit can satisfy the requirement of cold starting at low temperature and has the special protecting circuit design. When the automobile cannot be started due to insufficient power available, the engine can be started by pressing the recovery pushbutton, enabling the automobile to work even in cold weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an automobile starting power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a current collector (110) extending along an outer side of a fuel cell unit (100). Another current collector (120) is wound around the former current collector and around the outer side of the fuel cell unit. The outer side of the fuel cell unit is a curved outer side. The former current collector comprises a curved inner side facing the curved outer side of the fuel cell unit. The inner side of former current collector is shaped to match the curved outer side of the fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell module for improving current collecting efficiency of a current collector.    ADVANTAGE - The module provides an improved current collectors structure, so that module reduces contact resistance with a fuel cell unit, thus improving current collecting efficiency and reaction efficiency of fuel /air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell unit module.    Fuel cell module (10)    Fuel cell unit (100)    Current collectors (110, 120)
NOVELTY - A rolled copper foil is a copper alloy foil of oxygen-free-copper base containing tin (0.05-0.22 %mass), and copper and impurities (remainder). The ratio of maximum value and minimum value of Young's modulus measured in five different directions of 0 degrees , 22.5 degrees , 45 degrees , 67.5 degrees and 90 degrees with respect to the rolling direction, is 1.3 or less.    USE - Rolled copper foil is used for negative-electrode collectors of negative-electrode plates used in secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rolled copper foil provides secondary batteries having excellent charging/discharging cycle life, when used as collector of negative-electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative-electrode plate (6); and    (2) secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery.    Sealing board (1)    Insulation gasket (2)    Positive-electrode lead (3)    Negative-electrode plate (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous liquid electrolyte comprises difluorotoluene compound (I), lithium salt and organic solvent, where the compound (I) has low oxidation potential among the components forming the non-aqueous liquid electrolyte, and the fluorine is positioned in 2,3-, 2,4-, 2,5-, 2,6-, 3,4- or 3,5- position.    USE - Non-aqueous liquid electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized in a cellular phone, camcorder, notebook computer or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous liquid electrolyte provides high efficient charging/discharging characteristics and lifetime characteristics, to the lithium secondary battery, and reduces a swelling effect of the battery due to the decomposition of the electrolyte in a state of high voltage such as an overcharging state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous liquid electrolyte comprises difluorotoluene compound of formula (I), lithium salt and organic solvent, where the compound (I) has low oxidation potential among the components forming the non-aqueous liquid electrolyte, and the fluorine is positioned in 2,3-, 2,4-, 2,5-, 2,6-, 3,4- or 3,5- position. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery comprising a cathode, an anode and the non-aqueous liquid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The system has a charging inlet (110) comprising an inlet (112) which is connectable to a charging cable for supplying electric power to vehicle. A power line communication (PLC) process unit is provided to communicate with communication apparatus of vehicle by using charging inlet and charging cable as a communication path. An in-charging lamp (113) is provided to indicate the external charging of charger. An in-communication lamp (114) is provided adjacent to in-charging lamp to indicate that the process unit is under communication with communication apparatus.    USE - Display system for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing in-charging lamp and in-communication lamp, use status of charging cable can be displayed to user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging inlet of vehicle charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charging inlet (110)    Lid (111)    Inlet (112)    In-charging lamp (113)    In-communication lamp (114)
NOVELTY - An air cell (1) has an electric power generation component (20) having a laminate (19) formed by laminating a negative electrode (17), a separator (6), a positive electrode (13) and an oxygen diffusion film (2) in order, and electrolyte (9) contacting the electrodes and separator. The positive electrode has a catalyst layer (4) and a positive electrode collector (3). One of main surfaces of oxygen diffusion film is arranged facing one of main surfaces of positive electrode collector. At least one portion of peripheral portion of oxygen diffusion film is in contact with atmosphere.    USE - Air cell e.g. air secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The air cell has high capacitance and is easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view and sectional view of air cell.    Air cell (1)    Oxygen diffusion film (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Catalyst layer (4)    Separator (6)    Negative electrode active material (7)    Electrolyte (9)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (17)    Laminate (19)    Electric power generation component (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (212) has conductive straps respectively interconnected with positive lugs and negative lugs. A tombstone extends from straps and is located at a position spaced inwardly from container walls with strap. Battery terminals are supported within a cover and a container footprint and include a connection end and a termination end that is directly connected to tombstone. The battery terminals are positioned between the tombstone and the container wall and include a termination location adjacent to the container wall for direct disconnectable termination at the container wall.    USE - Storage battery for use in automotive and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides a molded-in battery terminal that resides within the original footprint of the battery, thus reducing additional space for the battery and terminations. The terminal does not extend outwardly from the container end walls so that allowing the battery to be positioned in a smaller footprint, thus allowing access to the aperture for connection purposes. The battery provides termination at a front wall of the battery so that allowing termination of the battery with the bus bar to occur within the original footprint, thus allowing a replacement battery with an extending terminal in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of connected storage batteries in a rack.    Rack (210)    Storage battery (212)    Bus bar (214)
NOVELTY - The battery (12) has cell pairs arranged in an array, where positive terminals of one of the cell pairs and negative terminals of the other cell pair are arranged proximate to a side of the array. A sense lead is electrically coupled to a crimp joint of a cell and electrically coupled to a busbar. The busbar is coupled to a positive terminal of the cell. Voltage of the cell is determined by measuring voltage difference between the sense lead electrically coupled to the crimp joint and the sense lead electrically coupled to the busbar. Conductors are coupled to periphery of the cell pairs.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The conductors located at the ends of the cell pairs measure voltage of the battery, so that access of the cell pairs near a junction point is avoided, thus facilitating alternative packaging solutions. The battery has low cost, high strength, high durability, low life cycle cost, aesthetic appearance, small size, high serviceability and low weight, and is convenient to manufacture and easy to assemble and package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an automotive vehicle and a battery placed within the vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Battery (12)
NOVELTY - The battery has a set of cell groups (28) comprising a set of cells (20) coupled longitudinally. A set of cell housings includes the cell group within, and arranged in an array. Indexing tabs extend from an outside surface of cell housing. A cover is placed over the array, and includes a vee-shaped groove mating with the indexing tabs. An end plate is coupled to an end of the array, where the end is a side of the array adjacent to an end of the array onto which the cover is placed. Another end plate is coupled to another end of the array, where the latter end is opposite to the former end.    USE - Battery for use in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides a receptacle that is accessed from outside a brick, so that multiple bricks are connected together to form a battery system, thus reducing the potential for breakage of electrical leads from the temperature sensor, and hence avoiding damage of temperature sensor during assembly. The battery is aided by a temperature estimate from the temperature sensor, so that the temperature proximate an interconnector provides a good indicator of an internal temperature of the cells, thus improving cooling performance, and hence avoiding additional hardware requirement. The battery utilizes a snap ring insulator that provides in assembly or a conveniently-shaped disk, thus decreasing overall diameter and size of the battery assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a brick illustrating individual cells.    Cell (20)    Cell terminals (24, 26)    Cell group (28)    Insulator (32)    Recess (34)
NOVELTY - The housing (22) has two tubular compartments containing two axes generally parallel with each other, and a set of diverter ribs (33a-33c) placed in the compartments, where the diverter ribs direct a flow into the compartments. An opening (21a) allows a coolant i.e. air, to flow into the compartments, where the flow is generally parallel to the axes. An outlet allows the flow to exit the compartments, where the outlet is defined in a wall of one of the compartments in which the wall is generally parallel with one of the axes.    USE - Housing e.g. brick and clam-shell, for a cell of a battery (claimed) in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is aided by an estimated temperature from a temperature sensor such as thermistor, and the temperature proximate an interconnector provides a good indication of an internal temperature of cells, thus improving proper cooling of the battery. The thermistor includes a receptacle accessed from outside of the brick after the brick is assembled and multiple bricks are connected together to form the battery system, thus reducing breakage of electrical leads from the temperature sensor during assembly of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a set of cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a brick representing individual cells.    Opening (21a)    Housing (22)    Interconnector (30)    Insulator (32)    Diverter ribs (33a-33c)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas generator (100) comprises: a container (110); and a capillary structure (120), disposed between the container and a flexible solid fuel (140), where the container is capable of accommodating liquid water, and the liquid water accommodated in the container is capable of being transferred to the flexible solid fuel by the capillary structure to react with the flexible solid fuel to generate hydrogen gas.    USE - The hydrogen gas generator is useful in a fuel cell (claimed) for electronic apparatuses e.g. notebook computer and mobile phone, or transportation means including vehicles or ships.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas generator utilizes liquid water that transfers hydrogen gas to the solid fuel durably and stably releases hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising the hydrogen gas generator, a cell pile and a guiding structure connected between the hydrogen gas generator and the cell pile and capable of transferring the hydrogen gas generated by the reaction of the flexible solid fuel and the liquid water to the cell pile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a hydrogen gas generator.    Hydrogen gas generator (100)    Container (110)    Capillary structure (120)    Elastic bag like body (130)    Solid fuel (140)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (2) has a displacement assuring device (3) assuring displacement of an electrical energy storage device e.g. super capacitor, with respect to housing to pass from a closed position to an open position, where the housing is arranged inside the vehicle to receive the storage device. The storage device is placed inside the housing in the closed position. The assuring device is provided with hydropneumatic units that are composed of an accumulator (20) and a fluid distributor (27) to assure the displacement of the storage device towards the exterior of the vehicle.    USE - Electric or partially electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle facilitates the replacement or exchange of the electrical energy storage device by utilizing the displacement assuring device, and can be integrated with the storage device without degradation of service due to suspension and braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydropneumatic network of an electric or partially electric vehicle equipped with a displacement assuring device adapted to assure displacement of an electrical energy storage device.    Hydropneumatic network (1)    Electric or partially electric vehicle (2)    Displacement assuring device (3)    Accumulator (20)    Fluid distributor (27)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a path selection circuit (26) which disconnects a second internal load power supply circuit (22) from an internal load. A power output from the fuel cell power-generating section (12) is transmitted to the internal load through the first internal load power supply circuit (20) and the path selection circuit. The power output from the fuel cell power-generating section is transmitted to the external load through the external load power supply circuit.    USE - Fuel cell system for generating energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency, reduces noise, and reduces power generation costs, while being pollution free since the power output from the fuel cell power-generating section is transmitted to the external load through the external load power supply circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power management method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Power-generating section (12)    First internal load power supply circuit (20)    Second internal load power supply circuit (22)    Path selection circuit (26)
NOVELTY - The device has units for heating body areas of a motor vehicle i.e. car, where the units are arranged in a wheel housing (2) and/or in a region of a door sill (3). The units are provided as electrically operable heating elements i.e. electrical heating films, or heat transmitters. The transmitters are integrated as condensers or an under cooling-heat exchanger into a refrigerant circuit. The units are arranged in a rear portion of the housing in a travel direction (8). The units are arranged at an angle of 45 degree relative to a wheel axle, where a shaking unit is integrated in the device.    USE - Snow and ice removal device for removal of snow and ice from a motor vehicle i.e. car, during a winter season. Can also be used for a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The units are provided for heating the body areas of the motor vehicle, where the units are arranged in the wheel housing and/or in the region of the door sill, thus enabling the removal of ice deposits in an effective manner. The electrical heating films can be upgraded in a non-complex way. The heat transmitters are integrated into the refrigerant circuit, thus enabling exploitation of a part of waste heat of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle. The shaking unit integrated in the device effectively supports mechanical removal of the ice deposits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wheel portion of a motor car with ice deposits.    Wheel (1)    Wheel housing (2)    Door sill (3)    Door sill end area (4)    Ice deposits (7)    Travel direction (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrochemical converting a portion of a fuel to a fuel cell (21) of a fuel cell plant (20) of a power-heat coupling plant (10), and producing electric power and heat. The portion of the fuel is converted at an optimal operating point of the fuel cell. The optimal operating point of the fuel cell in the fuel cell plant is determined, when heat requirement is high, so that high heat is generated at the optimal operating point in an afterburner (24). A heating circuit (50) is connected parallel to a warm-water system (51).    USE - Method for operating a power-heat coupling plant.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal operating point of the fuel cell in the fuel cell plant is determined, when heat requirement is high, so that high heat is generated at the optimal operating point in the afterburner, thus enhancing efficiency of the power-heat coupling plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power-heat coupling plant including a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power-heat coupling plant.    Power-heat coupling plant (10)    Fuel cell plant (20)    Fuel cell (21)    Afterburner (24)    Heating circuit (50)    Warm-water system (51)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a heat accumulator plate (20) arranged between batteries (10) i.e. lithium-ion batteries. Two side surfaces (21) of the heat accumulator plate are formed from a ceramic-containing material e.g. silicon dioxide, boron-ceramic and alumina, where ceramic content in the material of the plate amounts to 80 percent. A cooling system is formed as a base plate (24), and has channels arranged for flow with a medium i.e. cooling fluid. The heat accumulator plate has a base area (22) at a side facing the base plate.    USE - Battery system for use in hybrid- and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The two side surfaces of the heat accumulator plate are formed from the ceramic-containing material, where the ceramic content of the plate material amounts to 80 percent, thus preventing transfer of heat between the adjacent batteries and reducing manufacturing costs of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery system.    Battery system (1)    Batteries (10)    Heat accumulator plate (20)    Side surfaces of heat accumulator plate (21)    Base area (22)    Base plate (24)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas purification apparatus (1000) has flow path (100) in which an adsorbent (300) is provided, and flow path (200) in which adsorbent (400) which supports oxidation catalyst (500) is provided, and is connected downstream the flow path (100). The affinity of adsorbent (400) with respect to water is more than the affinity of adsorbent (300) with respect to water.    USE - Exhaust gas purification apparatus is used for fuel cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas purification apparatus has suppressed reduction in energy efficiency, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view of the exhaust gas purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flow paths (100,200)    Adsorbents (300,400)    Oxidation catalyst (500)    Exhaust gas purification apparatus (1000)
NOVELTY - A laminated body comprises biaxially oriented polyphenylene sulfide film layer as A layer containing resin composition with polyphenylene sulfide resin containing greater than or equal to 80 mol% of paraphenylene sulfide unit with respect to all phenylene sulfide units and fibrous sheet layer as B layer containing aromatic polymer which are laminated not via adhesive bond layer.    USE - Laminated body for high heat-resistance electrical insulation material used for general industrial use apparatus e.g. wind-powered generator, motor and generator for electric train and vessel, and drive motor of motor vehicles (e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated body has high heat resistance and environmental resistance, and is excellent in mechanical strength (workability) and improvement of interlayer adhesion power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated body comprises biaxially oriented polyphenylene sulfide film layer as A layer containing resin composition with polyphenylene sulfide resin containing greater than or equal to 80 mol% of paraphenylene sulfide unit with respect to all phenylene sulfide units and fibrous sheet layer as B layer containing aromatic polymer which are laminated not via adhesive bond layer. The thickness ratio of A layer and B layer is 0.25-5. The biaxially oriented polyphenylene sulfide film layer has orientation degree measured from edge and end directions by wide-angle X-ray diffraction method of 0.15-0.60 and relative crystallization index of 5-30.
NOVELTY - The storage has an acid-resistant container (1), in which two energy-storing electrolytes (3) circulate in separate circuits. The container has an oxidization guard (2), which comprises hydrophobic liquid i.e. Paraffin, with low density than that of the electrolytes. Stirrers (5) are provided in the separate circuits of the container. An electrode-increasing material (8) is provided in form of graphite malice between an electrode (6) and a membrane (7), where electrons are exchanged by the membrane that is occupied with a catalyst.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage i.e. redox-flow-cell, for storing electrical power in chemical components in liquid form.    ADVANTAGE - The storage possesses increased tightness and increased power. The storage is economical and can be converted into large dimensions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a container of an electrochemical energy storage.    Acid-resistant container (1)    Oxidization guard (2)    Energy-storing electrolytes (3)    Stirrers (5)    Electrode (6)    Membrane (7)    Electrode-increasing material (8)
NOVELTY - The transmitter (1) i.e. exhaust gas heat transmitter (2), has a cabinet (3) comprising a cladding (4) and cover walls (5). Bottoms (6, 7) are provided with apertures (8), and a pipe (9) is designed as a flow channel (14) for passing exhaust gas, and as a flat tube (10). The pipe and the bottoms are arranged within the cabinet such that another flow channel (15) is formed between the cabinet and the pipe for passing cooling fluid. The cabinet, cladding, walls, bottoms, pipe or the tube are made of plastic and connected with each other by a liquid or paste adhesive.    USE - Heat transmitter e.g. exhaust gas heat transmitter and charge air heat transmitter, for use in an exhaust gas return-and cooling arrangement for transmission of heat from exhaust gas of a combustion engine to cooling fluid (all claimed) and for cooling the exhaust gas in a motor vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cabinet, cladding, cover walls, bottoms, pipe or the flat tube are made of plastic and connected with each other by the liquid or paste adhesive, thus avoiding changing of components such as cabinet, cladding, cover walls, bottoms, pipe or flat tube, in the material structure, during connection of the components, and connecting the components together with different materials in a durable and reliable manner without damaging basic materials such as aluminum and steel, of the components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a heat transmitter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a heat transmitter.    Heat transmitter (1)    Exhaust gas heat transmitter (2)    Cabinet (3)    Cladding (4)    Cover walls (5)    Bottoms of heat transmitter (6, 7)    Apertures (8)    Pipe (9)    Flat tube (10)    Flow channels (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The unit i.e. battery (2) has storage cells (4) i.e. lithium cells, stacked in a stacking direction. The cells have planar arrestors (14+, 14-) protruding parallel to each other, where surfaces of the arrestors are aligned vertical to the stacking direction. Electrical connection between the opposite arrestors is produced by spacers (20) that are arranged in gaps between the arrestors of successive cells. The spacers are pressed by pressing force of a prestressing arrangement between the arrestors, where the prestressing arrangement is arranged completely outside of the arrestors.    USE - Electric power unit i.e. battery, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connection between the opposite arrestors is produced by the spacers that are arranged in the gaps between the arrestors and are pressed by the pressing force of the prestressing arrangement between the arrestors, where the prestressing arrangement is arranged completely outside of the arrestors, thus enhancing blocking and contacting of the storage cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cut top view of a battery.    Battery (2)    Storage cells (4)    Nut (12)    Planar arrestors (14+, 14-)    Spacers (20)
NOVELTY - The car has an electric machine (3) operable as an electromotor for driving the car and as a generator for braking the car. An electrochemical and/or electrostatic storage (4) e.g. double layer capacitor, is charged during an operation of the machine as the generator. A control unit supplies output power of the machine to different loads e.g. air conditioning apparatuses and cooling devices, during operation as the generator in an alternative or supplementary manner as a function of a state of charge of the storage.    USE - Car e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is designed such that storage capacity of the storage is increased, demands of the loads are reduced, complete independence of the loads by the electrical storage is achieved, and large proportion of storable electrical power for driving the car is available, thus increasing range of the car. The storage has high service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a drive train of a car with an electric drive.    Wheels (1)    Reduction gears (2)    Electric machine (3)    Electrochemical and/or electrostatic storage (4)    Alternating current to direct current transducer (6)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a lithium-oxygen electrochemical cell (2) comprising a separator (5) separating an anode (3) and a cathode (4). An electrolyte (6) moistens the separator and cathode, where the electrolyte interacts with oxygen over a contact region (10) and is actively circulated. A reservoir (11) is filled with the electrolyte and cathode and/or is connected to the separator so that the electrolyte is interchangeable between the reservoir and cathode and/or separator. The contact region is arranged at a distance to the cathode and a cathode arrestor (8).    USE - Secondary lithium-oxygen battery system for a motor car. Can also be used for an electrical appliance e.g. laptop and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The reservoir is filled with the electrolyte and cathode and/or is connected to the separator so that the electrolyte is interchangeable between the reservoir and cathode and/or separator, the electrolyte is actively circulated and the contact region is arranged at the distance to the cathode and cathode arrestor, thus achieving improved reversibility and/or higher power output of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multilayer structure of a cell of secondary lithium-oxygen battery system.    Secondary lithium-oxygen battery system (1)    Lithium-oxygen electrochemical cell (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Separator (5)    Electrolyte (6)    Cathode arrestor (8)    Contact region (10)    Reservoir (11)
NOVELTY - Aluminum alloy plate material contains (in %mass) iron (0.5-2), silicon (0.03-0.3), copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc as impurities, and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities, and has matrix containing 1000 or more of aluminum-iron type intermetallic compounds having equivalent circular diameter of 5-30 nm/ mu m3. The total content of copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc is less than 0.1 %mass.    USE - Aluminum alloy plate material is used as sealing material for lithium ion battery case for motor vehicles, mobile telephones and digital cameras.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy plate material has high strength and laser-welding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aluminum alloy plate material contains (in %mass) iron (0.5-2), silicon (0.03-0.3), copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc as impurities, and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The total content of copper, manganese, magnesium and zinc is less than 0.1 %mass, and has matrix containing 1000 or more of aluminum-iron type intermetallic compounds having equivalent circular diameter of 5-30 nm/ mu m3. When tensile strength of the alloy plate material is set to TS70 (MPa), the cold press work degree (R) is 70%, which is calculated by formula: R(%)=((T0-T1)/T0)x 100, where T0 is thickness of the material before cold press work and T1 is the thickness of material after cold press work. When tensile strength of the alloy plate material is set to TS90 (MPa), the cold press work degree is 90%. The difference in tensile strength of the material before and after cold press work is more than 5 MPa.
NOVELTY - The ejector has a flat nozzle body (121) with nozzle hole (122) to which tip of needle (130) penetrates. The needle has a body (132) bulged by radial outer side from the tip. A step difference portion (133) is formed between the tip and body of the needle.    USE - Ejector for attachment to piping of fuel cell system in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Nozzle fabrication is facilitated, since nozzle hole is formed only in a nozzle body. Reliable closing of a flow path is ensured by improving sealing performance between the nozzle and needle. Energy efficiency of fuel cell is improved and fuel gas is effectively utilized, by mixing fuel gas newly introduced into fuel cell and recirculating discharge fuel gas using an ejector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially expanded sectional view of the needle of ejector in a state located upstream.    Nozzle body (121)    Nozzle hole (122)    Needle (130)    Body (132)    Step difference portion (133)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack comprises an exit side communicating hole that discharges the reaction completed gas of a reactive gas and is penetrated and provided in the lamination direction of the fuel cell stack. A reactive gas flow path is located upwards rather than the bottom part of exit side communicating hole.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrode electric power generation surface is prevented from being covered by generated water within fuel cell stack to prevent the fall of electric power generation performance reliably and back flow of generated water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front explanatory view of the first separator of the fuel cell stack.    First separator (14)    First oxidizing agent gas flow path channel (42)    Second oxidizing agent gas flow path channel (44)    First oxidizing agent gas connection flow path (46)    Porous water suction pipe body (86)
NOVELTY - The valve has a body portion (4) bonded to a lower part of a motor unit (2), and a control unit formed in the body portion, where the control unit is operated with power of the motor unit to control supply quantity of hydrogen fuel. The motor unit comprises a worm gear, and the body portion comprises a high flow rate volume controlling element and a lower flow rate volume controlling element. A high flow volume restriction part controls an opening position of a through-hole. A cap is bonded to an aperture.    USE - Air shut off valve for a fuel cell electric vehicle i.e. hydrogen fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The valve reduces air blower noise, requires low number of components and improves availability space of the vehicle, and is inexpensive and low in volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air shut off valve.    Motor unit (2)    Body portion (4)    Low flow rate exit part (46)    High flow rate exit part (49)
NOVELTY - Synthesizing carbon nanotubes involves dissolving a first amount of a first transition-metal salt and a second amount of a second transition-metal salt in water to form a solution; adding a third amount of tannin or lignin to the solution to form a mixture; heating the mixture to a first temperature for a first duration of time to form a sample; and subjecting the sample to a microwave radiation for a second duration of time to produce several carbon nanotubes.    USE - In an article (claimed); in rubber tires, electrodes in batteries and fuel cells, electrostatic dissipation, electromagnetic interference shielding, photo-voltaic cells, radar-evading stealth coatings; in biocomposites and delivery of drugs; as semi-transparent optical material; as a catalyst support material; and in field effect transistors.    ADVANTAGE - The microwave-assisted synthesis for preparing carbon nanotubes provides excellent investment in terms of safety, cost, time, and apparatus.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a case (34) that is provided with bead sections that are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the side of case. The ratio of height to width of the bead satisfies the specific equation. An electrode assembly is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A separator is arranged between the positive and negative electrode.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in electronic devices such as cellular phones, laptop computer and camcorder. Can also be used for providing power to electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The volume expansion during recharge and discharge of battery can be prevented. The displacement of electrode assembly can be prevented by distributing internal pressure so that expansion of battery case due to swelling phenomenon is reduced. The rigidity can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Positive terminal (21)    Negative terminal (22)    Battery case (34)    Sealing plug (38)
NOVELTY - The alarm has a wireless magnetic controlled emitter triggered to emit alarm signals through a displacement way and receive external alarms. A host is provided with a power supply switch, an emergent button, an alarm resistance button, a battery cabin, an external alarm output end and an antenna. An auxiliary engine is provided with a steel-made shell and installed between a lock rod and a van door. A front surface of the auxiliary engine is provided with a simulation camera.    USE - Anti-theft alarm for a van type truck door.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm makes the host to built-in alarm signals and external alarm signals to send high-voice alarms simultaneously, which monitors van doors, thus protecting vans.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an anti-theft alarm.
NOVELTY - The car has a wind power generation system mounted on a grill at a front side. A wind turbine system produces electricity when a core perpendicularly cuts a magnetic field. A neodymium permanent magnet is settled at an outer side of the coil.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine system produces electricity, and the charge is accomplished in the separate storage battery, so that the necessary electric power can be easily provided to the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The UEA (66) has an electrolyte membrane that is arranged between an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. A porous diffusion medium is arranged adjacent of the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. A subgasket (70) is arranged adjacent the unitized electrode assembly (66) . The portion of the subgasket permeates the diffusion medium (34) to form a fluid-tight seal. The subgasket is produced from a polymeric material and attached to the carrier element.    USE - Unitized electrode assembly (UEA)-subgasket assembly for fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell used in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing costs of the assembly can be minimized and production output can be optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing a UEA-subgasket assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the UEA.    Diffusion mediums (34,36)    UEA (66)    Subgasket (70)    Positioning and retaining device (76)    Aperture (78)
NOVELTY - The system has tailpipe orderly packed with two insulating layers and a cooling layer from inside to outside. A series circuit is arranged between the insulating layers. The series circuit comprises circuits that are formed by serially connecting two sets of pyroelectric conductors. Nodes between the two sets of pyroelectric conductors are alternately connected to the insulating layers. The cooling layer is provided with a cooling agent. A thermal-protective coating is arranged between the insulating layers. The pyroelectric conductors are semiconductors.    USE - Automobile exhaust heat utilizing system for a vehicle air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The system can transform off-gas heat into electric energy, which can recycle the electric energy to a vehicle air conditioner, thus realizing energy recovery and reuse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile exhaust heat utilizing system.
NOVELTY - The system has a driven gear engaged with a bicycle chain wheel. A horseshoe-shaped magnet is arranged on a front side of the driven gear. The horseshoe-shaped magnet is connected with a simple control loop and a capacitor in series. Four groups of lead coils are uniformly distributed on the driven gear. One of the groups of the lead coils is connected with the simple control loop. The simple control loop is provided with charging and discharging indication lamps.    USE - Kinetic energy storage system for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can transform amount of mechanical energies produced in the bicycle driving process into electric energy for supplying the power for the lamp and the electric horn mounted on the bicycle. The charging and discharging indication lamps of the simple control loop are used for knowing the charging and discharging states of the system. The power is broken down to prevent over-filling and damaging of the capacitor when the capacitor is full of power. The system is simple in structure, convenient to use and inexpensive, and has high popularization value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a kinetic energy storage system.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery pack connected with battery detecting/repairing ports (A-1 - A-N) of an electric vehicle and a battery data logger (B-1 - B-N) of the electric vehicle in parallel. A battery charging interface is connected with the battery pack of the electric vehicle. The battery detecting/repairing ports are numbered and connected to single batteries in the battery pack in corresponding manner. The battery data logger is numbered corresponding to the single batteries in the battery pack.    USE - Interface device for mounting and detecting/repairing a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the single battery are numbered through the interface device and simultaneously the battery cover board of the single battery in the battery pack is numbered, thus ensuring that a battery to be repaired or replaced is realized by the battery data logger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an interface device for mounting and detecting/repairing a battery of an electric vehicle.    Battery detecting/repairing ports (A-1- A-N)    Battery data logger (B-1- B-N)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature control system fixed on bottom of a battery set box body. A battery set module is fixed in the battery set box body and installed on an upper surface of the temperature control system. A sealing vibration reducing system is installed on the battery set box body. A battery module i.e. standard cylinder battery, is arranged in the battery fixed bracket. A fixed screw rod penetrates through ventilation and fixed holes to integrally fix the cylinder battery with the battery fixed bracket.    USE - Vehicle battery set system.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents the battery module design from being broken by battery shape limitation. The temperature control system controls flow of cold air or hot air and flow quantity to ensure normal operation of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle battery set system.
NOVELTY - Detecting a fluid leak, comprises: applying a coating to a surface, where the coating comprises a polymer and a catalyst that catalyzes a reaction with the polymer and fluid from the fluid leak to produce an odorant; allowing the coating to become exposed to the fluid; and detecting the odorant.    USE - The method is useful for detecting a fluid leak (claimed) in e.g. fuel cells, where the fluid includes methanol and hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the coating that reacts with the fluid from fluid leak to produce odorants that: alerts and greatly reduces consumers fear regarding the safety of using hydrogen or methanol as a fuel, thus significantly reducing the risk of serious accidents; and does not cause poisoning of the fuel cell components.
NOVELTY - The device (S) has braking unit (10) which is provided with metal sliding element (11a) that carries out friction engagement with friction element of brake shoe (12) to provide braking force with respect to rotation of wheel (W). The sliding element is attached to internal peripheral surface of brake drum (11) by relative displacement dysfunction. A thermoelectric conversion unit (21) is arranged between internal peripheral surface of brake drum and sliding element to collect heat energies generated by friction and to change heat energies into electrical energy.    USE - Braking device for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermoelectric conversion unit is protected by sliding element the damage of thermoelectric conversion unit is prevented. The relative displacement of sliding element is prevented and regenerated electrical energy is reliably recovered according to simple structure of braking device. By attaching sliding element and thermoelectric conversion unit to internal peripheral surface of brake drum, the cooling device is not needed such that manufacturing cost of the braking device is reduced. The generation of vibration at time of braking can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of braking device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Braking unit (10)    Brake drum (11)    Metal sliding element (11a)    Brake shoe (12)    Thermoelectric conversion unit (21)    Braking device (S)    Wheel (W)
NOVELTY - The electric wire (10) has electric wire portion (11) containing core line (12) consisting of several strands. The terminal metal fitting (20) is connected to core line exposed from edge portion of electric wire portion. The terminal metal fitting is provided with weld portion (21) by which ultrasonic welding is performed to the core line. The weld portion is inserted in the center vicinity of radial direction of electric wire portion from the edge portion side of core line along the direction where the electric wire portion is extended.    USE - Electric wire with terminal metal fitting, for connecting battery, inverter, and motor in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection of strand is prevented and the size of the terminal metal fitting can be reduced. Excessive energy is not added to the core line and favorable connection state of electric wire can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electric wire with terminal metal fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electric wire with terminal metal fitting.    Electric wire (10)    Electric wire portion (11)    Core line (12)    Terminal metal fitting (20)    Weld portion (21)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (10) has an electric power generation element (21) provided with cell layer (19) having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte layer (17) containing liquid electrolyte. The positive electrode has a positive electrode active material layer (15) formed on surface of a positive electrode collector (12). The negative electrode has a negative electrode active material layer (13) formed on surface of a negative electrode collector (11). The collector (12) contains stainless steel. The liquid electrolyte contains fluorinated dodeca borate.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of positive electrode collector is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has an electric power generation element provided with cell layer having a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an electrolyte layer provided between electrodes. The electrolyte layer contains liquid electrolyte. The positive electrode has a positive electrode active material layer formed on surface of a positive electrode collector. The negative electrode has a negative electrode active material layer formed on surface of a negative electrode collector. The positive electrode collector contains stainless steel. The liquid electrolyte contains fluorinated dodeca borate of formula: Li2B12FxH12-x, where x is 4-12.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Positive electrode active material layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Cell layer (19)    Electric power generation element (21)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (10) has terminal main portion (11) which connects the post holding portion (12) externally fitted to battery post (52) of battery main portion and the wire connection portion (20), such that wire connection portion is rotatable with respect to post holding portion. The rotation limitation element (30) regulates the rotation of wire connection portion with respect to post holding portion.    USE - Terminal of battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal can regulate rotation of wire connection portion with respect to post holding portion reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery terminal.    Battery terminal (10)    Terminal main portion (11)    Post holding portion (12)    Wire connection portion (20)    Rotation limitation element (30)    Battery post (52)
NOVELTY - The battery module has unit cells (10a,10b) that are connected in parallel through connection portions (20,30) to form assembled battery. The connection portions are connected with electricity supply mediate portions (60a,72a) extended along the direction of the unit cells. The external connection terminals (81a,82a) are connected with the mediate portions such that shortest electric current path is formed between the unit cells.    USE - Secondary battery module such as nickel hydride battery module, nickel cadmium battery module and lithium ion battery module for motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and industrial and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since shortest electric current path is formed between the unit cells, the magnitude of inflow and outflow current in each unit cell can be maintained equally so that variation in characteristics of the battery module can be avoided and lifetime of the battery module can be increased. The unit cells can be connected reliably and firmly by spot welding and internal resistance of the battery can be reduced. Hence, the battery module can be utilized effectively and assembled easily. Power supply can be provided stably to the vehicles so that safety can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Unit cells (10a,10b)    Connection portions (20,30)    Electricity supply mediate portions (60a,72a)    External connection terminals (81a,82a)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (6) has several flow paths (63) through which thermal medium flows. An element is provided between adjacent flow paths to block the flow of the thermal medium. A partition element (64) is provided for parting of the adjacent flow paths. A header element (62) is provided in ends of thermal-medium flow direction of the flow path.    USE - Heat exchanger for temperature control system of battery e.g. lithium battery, nickel hydride battery and sodium sulfur storage battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the module is not constrained even if the expansion/contraction is existed by the modular charging/discharging, the module is not made to produce malfunction. Since the partition element is provided between adjacent flow paths, the heat exchanger can be cut by the element matched with the modular stacking dimension and the heat exchanger according to the layout can be obtained easily. Since the heat exchanger bonds the plate elements to each other to decrease the number of components, the production cost of the heat exchanger can be reduced. The flow volume of the thermal medium can be adjusted effectively so that several modules are thermally regulated efficiently. The heat exchanger of appropriate size adapting a modular stacking dimension can be obtained easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat-exchange unit of the battery temperature control system.    Heat exchanger (6)    Aluminum plate (61)    Header element (62)    Flow paths (63)    Partition element (64)
NOVELTY - The structure has battery box (10) whose upper surface is provided with guide element (20) for inserting fork of truck along the width direction of vehicle frame for suspending battery box. A protrusion portion (26) projecting outside battery box is formed in edge portion of vehicle frame. The battery box is fitted with protrusion portion and vehicle frame. The side of the vehicle frame is provided with recessed portion (27) for positioning the battery box along front-back direction of vehicle main frame.    USE - Battery mounting structure of vehicle such as hybrid forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can be mounted easily with simpler structure in the predetermined position of the base by the guide element. The fall of battery box during collision is prevented by the recessed portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Supporting leg (6)    Battery box (10)    Guide element (20)    Protrusion portion (26)    Recessed portion (27)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has coolant supply unit (140) to circulate coolant for cooling fuel cells (110). The electrothermal heaters (262,263) heat coolant using electric power from electric power generation system (100). A heat exchanger performs heat-exchange of coolant so that temperature of ventilation is raised. The heating operation of heaters is stopped when generation system is in specific driving state and temperature change of coolant circulated by supply unit, is suppressed. The heating operation is started when generation system is in different driving state.    USE - Air conditioning system mounted in fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy utilization efficiency of air conditioning system can be improved since heating operation is performed using exhaust heat of fuel cell. The fall in temperature of fuel cell during stop of fuel cell can be suppressed since heating unit is stopped and driven according to start and stop of fuel cell in fuel cell intermittent operation and fall of stability of temperature control can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air-conditioning method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the air-conditioning system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell electric power generation system (100)    Fuel cells (110)    Coolant supply unit (140)    Air conditioning system (200)    Electrothermal heaters (262,263)
NOVELTY - A supply unit (11) supplies air-fuel mixture to the hollow portion (133) of the modifier (13), while a discharge unit (15) discharges hydrogen which flows out of the outer peripheral surface of the modifier. The air-fuel mixture supply position and hydrogen discharge position are positioned at the same end side of the center axis direction of the modifier.    USE - Fuel reformer such as radial flow type fuel reformer for converting air-fuel mixture to hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform distribution of the reactive gas is ensured inside the modifier, as the air-fuel mixture supply position and hydrogen discharge position are positioned at same end side of center axis direction of modifier. Thus the whole modification catalyst can be used effectively and excellent reaction efficiency is acquired to generate hydrogen with high yield. Further reduction in size and cost of the fuel reformer is enabled. The air-fuel mixture can be effectively supplied to the hollow portion in the modifier, as the supply position is on the center axis of the modifier so as to oppose the hollow portion, and the discharge position is positioned so as to oppose the clearance gap between the outer peripheral surface of a porous structure and a casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel reformer.    Fuel reformer (10)    Air-fuel mixture supply unit (11)    Modifier (13)    Discharge unit (15)    Hollow portion (133)
NOVELTY - The device has a half-cell reacting device that has a reactor (3-1) and a gas pre-heater (3-2). The reactor has a stainless steel cover plate (3-1-3) that is located on the upper portion of an upper housing (3-1-1). A reference electrode (3-1-5), a work electrode (3-1-6) and a current collector (3-1-7) are located on the lower portion of the upper housing. The gas pre-heater has a tee joint (3-2-2) that is located on lower portion of a lower housing (3-2-1). A grid plate (3-2-4) and a sealing gasket (3-2-5) are arranged between lower housing and upper housing.    USE - Testing device for half cell of direct carbon fuel cell of fluidized bed electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The testing device utilizes fluidized bed electrode and the direct carbon fuel cell to increase performance of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structural view of the testing device for half cell of direct carbon fuel cell of fluidized bed electrode.    Reactor (3-1)    Upper housing (3-1-1)    Cover plate (3-1-3)    Reference electrode (3-1-5)    Work electrode (3-1-6)    Current collector (3-1-7)    Gas pre-heater (3-2)    Lower housing (3-2-1)    Tee joint (3-2-2)    Grid plate (3-2-4)    Sealing gasket (3-2-5)
NOVELTY - The device has a supercharger motor (4) that drives supercharger (5) to work by leather belt (11) and nitrogen gas passes through pipeline. The dewatered air enters into cold dryer (13) through pipeline (18). The compressed air sucks by air compressor and enters into buffer dewatering kettle (7).The air purified by multistage purifier (15) enters into module (14) and separates oxygen-rich gas exhausted to atmosphere. The high purity nitrogen gas enters into supercharger. The supercharged nitrogen gas leads through outlet of device main portion.    USE - Device for generating and injecting nitrogen gas used for producing electric power for vehicle e.g. truck (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - Good starting property can be ensured by starting power transmission, air compressor and supercharger in order. Power can be supplied by device without any external power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The module connects with unit electric appliance control cabinet (12) by power transmission cable (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of vehicle.    Supercharger motor (4)    Supercharger (5)    Buffer dewatering kettle (7)    Power transmission cable (10)    Leather belt (11)    Electric appliance control cabinet (12)    Cold dryer (13)    Module (14)    Multistage purifier (15)    Pipeline (18)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery groove (1) that is divided into multiple single grids by a middle wall (5). A battery cover is matched with the groove. A polar group (3) is put in each single grid and is filled with electrolyte. Polar plate distance of the polar group is 21-25 mm. The battery groove, battery cover and middle wall are made of polypropylene (PP) plastic.    USE - Valve controlled lead acid storage battery used in car, motorcycle, electric vehicle and standby uninterrupted power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The number of single grid sheets is increased by shrinking the polar plate distance of the monomer battery and the mesh hole density of anode and cathode grates is improved. The anode grate and cathode grate are united by lead antimony and lead calcium so that the improved uniform charging and discharging features of the storage battery are acquired. The peak output value power and quick charging capability of the battery can be increased. The circulation service life of the battery can be prolonged. The maximum oxygen composite efficiency can be attained, water consumption and maintenance can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the storage battery.    Battery groove (1)    Polar group (3)    Middle wall (5)    Punch hole (6)
NOVELTY - A proton exchange film comprises 2-40 layers of single layer film using perfluoro ion exchange resin as base body, where one layer of single layer film has interconnected net type structure. A layer of single layer film has auxiliary proton conduction material with surface decoration. A layer of the single layer film has high price metal compound.    USE - Proton exchange film used in proton exchange film fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing proton exchange film, which involves:    (A) using solution and fusant containing perfluoro ion exchange resin to form single layer film;    (B) forming interconnected net type structure in the produced single layer film; and    (C) compositing the single layer film.
NOVELTY - Polyvinylpyrrolidone is added to aqueous precursor solution of noble metal at room temperature, stirred uniformly, aqueous ammonia is added and stirred at room temperature for 10-30 minutes to obtain reaction solution. The reaction solution is transferred into a reaction container, sealed, reacted at 100-200 degrees C for 2-10 hours, cooled and centrifuged. The collected product is deposited and washed for 2-3 times using deionized water and anhydrous ethanol to obtain metallic icosahedral nanoparticles.    USE - Preparation of metallic icosahedral nanoparticles used for catalysis of non-homogenous organic reaction, electric catalysis and electrode material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high yield of metallic icosahedral nanoparticles with excellent purity, uniform size distribution and catalytic activity by simple, easy and environmentally-friendly method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polyvinylpyrrolidone is added to aqueous precursor solution of noble metal at room temperature, stirred uniformly, aqueous ammonia is added and stirred at room temperature for 10-30 minutes to obtain reaction solution. The reaction solution is transferred into a reaction container, sealed, reacted at 100-200 degrees C for 2-10 hours, cooled and centrifuged. The collected product is deposited and washed for 2-3 times using deionized water and anhydrous ethanol to obtain metallic icosahedral nanoparticles. The molar ratio of polyvinylpyrrolidone, aqueous precursor solution of noble metal and aqueous ammonia is 1:0.05-0.4:0.5-5.
NOVELTY - The material has catalytic active constituent comprising manganese and carbon black of 70 to 93.7 percentage, where the manganese is of 6.3 to 30 percentage according to mass percent. The carbon black is VulcanXC-72 or mixture of VulcanXC-72 and active carbon formed according to ratio of 1: 1 in mass or mixture of the VulcanXC-72 and acetylene according to ratio of 1: 1 in mass.    USE - Carbon carrying manganous-manganic oxide composite catalytic material for an air electrode of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The material is simple and reliable in the preparing process. The material is inexpensive and easy to realize. The material has better property and oxygen reduction reaction effect with better stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon carrying manganous-manganic oxide composite catalytic material preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a carbon carrying manganous-manganic oxide composite catalytic material preparation method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a switching unit (MCM) assembled on a voltage supply network (RB) in series between energy sources (AL, BA) e.g. batteries, and an electric unit. A conversion unit (MCV) i.e. direct current/direct current (DC/DC) conversion unit, is placed in parallel to the switching unit to convert current into a chosen voltage and to deliver the chosen voltage at downstream of the switching unit, where the device determines controls according to a state of load. An obtaining unit (MO) determines the state of load in progress in a communication network (RC).    USE - Control device for an adjusted power supply device of an on-board network of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as car, bus or truck.    ADVANTAGE - The device is compact by avoiding the need to utilize an intelligent component i.e. microcontroller, so that the device can be installed in an electric body. The device avoids need to modify network architecture of tension supply, and can ensure compensation of tension completely independent of duration of disturbance. The device is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an adjusted power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a functional part of an on-board network of a motor vehicle.    Energy sources (AL, BA)    Switching unit (MCM)    Conversion unit (MCV)    Obtaining unit (MO)    Voltage supply network (RB)    Communication network (RC)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has at least a pair of bus-bar (B1-B5) which opposes the whole or part on a board, for at least a pair of power line. The circuit component is positioned to the exterior of the pair of bus-bar during the opposition of the pair of bus-bar while performing facing setting law of the pair of bus-bar in state which mutually kept the electrical insulation.    USE - Circuit component mounting structure for mounting board (claimed) of DC-DC converter.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power conversion efficiency of the said power supply device since increase in the alternating current resistance is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of the circuit component mounting board of the DC-DC converter.    Bus-bar (B1-B5)    Capacitor (C1-C9)    Heat sink (HS1,HS2)    Mounting board (PB)    Wiring (W2,W3)
NOVELTY - Disclosed are a method, a device and a computer program product for provisioning of at least one application. Content stored in the device may be identified in the device based on type of information being accessed on the device. The at least one application is identified based on the identified content stored in the device. The identified at least one application is automatically configured in the device, thus providing access to the identified at least one application on the device. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The energy storage has a cooling plate (3) arranged on a plate surface (2a) of a plate-like energy storage cell (1) such that the plate stands in thermal contact with the energy storage cell and surrounds over a part of an edge of the plate surface, where the surrounding part of the plate forms cooling fins (4). The cooling fins stand in thermal contact with a cooling device (5) so that heat is dissipated from the cooling fins by the cooling device. The cooling device has a recess (9) in which the appropriate cooling fin is accommodated.    USE - Cooled energy storage for use in hybrid- and/or electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fins stand in thermal contact with the cooling device so that the heat is dissipated from the cooling fins by the cooling device, thus achieving good heat dissipation and enabling safe electrical insulation in the energy storage, and hence achieving increased service life of the energy storage while realizing compact design of the energy storage that can be produced with multiple energy cells and large size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storage cell is formed as lead accumulator, nickel metal hydride cell, nickel-cadmium cell, zinc-air-cell, lithium-air-cell, nickel-zinc-cell, lithium-ion-cell, fuel cell or double layer capacitor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing of a cooled energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cooled energy storage.    Energy storage cell (1)    Plate surfaces (2a, 2b)    Cooling plate (3)    Cooling fins (4)    Cooling device (5)    Recess (9)
NOVELTY - A cooling structure has battery (26) recharged electrically by the electricity generated by solar cell (25). The solar cell conveys portion of the electricity generated to run the air intake fan (22) which relays air taken externally from the external air introduction opening (14e) in the oil tank room (14), which is then discharged out through the exhaust port (14d).    USE - Cooling structure of oil tank of construction machine e.g. hydraulic shovel, pile driver.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes solar energy to operate a fan used to cool an oil tank reliably to aid in cooling of oil temperature by heat transfer process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of cooling structure of oil tank of construction machine.    Oil tank room (14)    Exhaust port (14d)    External air introduction opening (14e)    Air intake fan (22)    Solar cell (25)    Battery (26)
NOVELTY - The processing method involves performing frame processing and priming before giving an adhesive agent to the terminal sealing portion (2) formed by penetrating an electric-pole terminal (5) on the battery case or lid (1) of storage battery, and performing sealing process by the adhesive agent.    USE - Processing method for battery terminal sealing portion for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes the adhesiveness and airtightness since the adhesive strength of polypyrene resin of storage battery sealing portion and epoxy adhesive can be improved. Achieves excellent performance and prolongs the service life since the liquid spill and leak of acid mist can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a storage battery sealing portion periphery.    Lid (1)    Sealing portion (2)    Safety valve apparatus (4)    Electric-pole terminal (5)    Recessed portion (21)
NOVELTY - The catalyst layer has cathode catalyst layer (10) that contains water retaining material that holds water and used as nucleus, while the polymer electrolyte layer (11) is fixed with respect to the substance. The cathode catalyst layer of the membrane electrode assembly (1) contains countless catalyst formed by supporting microparticle to a carbon support and polymer electrolyte. The carbon support has low specific surface area with pore diameter of 4 nanometer or more.    USE - Catalyst layer for fuel cells used in e.g. electric vehicle, outdoor installations.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly provides usage amount reduction and high output property. The catalyst layer has simple structure thus lowering the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a manufacturing method of the catalyst layer; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial expansion schematic diagram of the catalyst layer for fuel cells.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Cathode pole (3)    Anode pole (5)    Cathode catalyst layer (10)    Polymer electrolyte layer (11)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (200) has a bolting unit (26) in which a through-hole (27,30) for the bolts for interposing an assembly of a unit for semiconductor devices (101) from both surfaces, and fixes the assembly of the unit for semiconductor devices to a cooling fin with a wiring board (28). The wiring board forms the wiring pattern (29) which wires the units for semiconductor devices.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. semiconductor module such as inverter bridging module for connecting semiconductor elements like insulated gate bipolar transistor, power MOSFET used for main circuit of e.g. inverter apparatus for controlling motor for drive sources such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a semiconductor device with reliable thermal resistance between coolants. Provides a low-cost semiconductor device since components can be shared, and stock amount can be reduced. Provides a semiconductor device excellent in adhesiveness of each electrically conductive block and coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principal part perspective view of the semiconductor device.    Bolting unit (26)    Through-hole (27,30)    Wiring board (28)    Wiring pattern (29)    Unit for semiconductor devices (101)    Semiconductor device (200)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple fuel cells organized into two banks (120, 121) of fuel cells. The banks are configured to supply direct current (DC) power to a backup DC bus (108) electrically connected to a primary DC bus (106) as a secondary DC power source for a circuit including a power distribution unit (PDU) (104). Multiple fuel tanks comprise two groups of storage tanks. The two banks of fuel cells are supplied only by the respective groups of storage tanks (124, 125). Capacitors (118, 119) are included on the backup DC bus that facilitates bridging during fuel cell startup.    USE - Power system for maintaining DC power to a telecommunications facility.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides power to the telecommunications facility, using fuel cells which operate along with bridging capacitors to reduce power losses in large telecommunications facilities, without the need for utilizing a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries or any other battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying power to a telecommunications facility via a power-distribution unit (PDU) on a primary DC bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power system for maintaining DC power to a telecommunications facility.    PDU (104)    Primary DC bus (106)    Backup DC bus (108)    Capacitors (118, 119)    Banks of fuel cells (120, 121)    Storage tanks (124, 125)
NOVELTY - The fan has nose (2) that is provided with motor (4) and mesh cover (3). The motor comprises fan blades (5), and storage battery control box is arranged inside the nose. The storage battery control box is connected to solar battery board (7) through cable. The nose is provided with cigarette lighter plug (8) and USB connector (9).    USE - Vehicle-mounted fan.    ADVANTAGE - The cigarette lighter plug is inserted into the cigarette lighter so as to be used continuously, during rainy season or night time. The cigarette lighter plug is taken off, when the solar battery board restores its operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle-mounted fan.    Nose (2)    Mesh cover (3)    Motor (4)    Fan blades (5)    Solar battery board (7)    Cigarette lighter plug (8)    USB connector (9)
NOVELTY - A system for controlling voltage of individual battery cells within a battery pack supplying power to a vehicle, comprises battery cells located in a battery pack; a voltage detection circuit for each battery cell comprising the battery cells; a power supply with an input for activating and deactivating the power supply, the input for activating and deactivating the power supply in communication with an output of the voltage detection circuit; and a microcontroller in communication with switches to drain charge from individual battery cells comprising the battery cells.    USE - The system is used for controlling voltage of individual battery cells within a battery pack supplying power to a vehicle (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for managing voltage of cells of a battery pack supplying power to propel a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery control system.    Battery cell stack (102)    Coolant circuit (104)    Electrical distribution module (106)    Coolant connector (110)    Cold plate (120)
NOVELTY - A sheet material comprises a support layer and a foam layer disposed on the support layer. The sheet material has thickness of 0.3-25 mm and thermal conductivity of 0.1 W/mK or more.    USE - Sheet material is used for energy supply system (claimed) for hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet material has excellent thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy supply system.
NOVELTY - The detector has a reducing valve (2) connected with a gas source i.e. high pressure gas cylinder (1), through a pipeline, where gas utilized for testing is air or nitrogen. Another reducing valve (3) is connected with a test upper end plate gas inlet (13) through the pipeline. A pressure gauge (4) is coupled with the pipeline. A test end plate (8) is utilized for clamping a test bipolar plate (9) and arranged between an upper mold (6) and a lower mold.    USE - Air tightness detector for a fuel cell bipolar plate water chamber.    ADVANTAGE - The detector is simple to operate and inexpensive, and has wide measurement range, high anti-interference performance and high operational stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an air tightness detector.    High pressure gas cylinder (1)    Reducing valves (2, 3)    Pressure gauge (4)    Upper mold (6)    Test end plate (8)    Test bipolar plate (9)    Test upper end plate gas inlet (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery seat arranged in an electronic product i.e. vehicle remote controller. The battery seat is located at a corresponding attachment position of an internal integrated circuit (IC) board. The battery seat is composed of a conductive plate i.e. common cathode, and two conductive sheets i.e. freestanding anode, with clamping function. Pins of the conductive plate and the conductive sheets are electrically connected with a pre-set joint on the IC circuit board. A quantity of the conductive plate is same as quantity of each conductive sheet.    USE - Power structure for an electronic product i.e. vehicle remote controller (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure is provided with a button battery that supplies power in sequence by a circuit design, thus prolonging service life, saving a storage space of the battery seat, reducing space occupied by the electronic product, enabling the electronic product to be lighter, shorter and smaller, and improving application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded top perspective view of a power structure.
NOVELTY - The bracket has an L-shaped folded plate (4) fixed to a bottom part of a U-shaped base plate (1). A transverse baffle plate (5) and a U-shaped baffle plate (2) of a storage battery mounting frame are located. The L-shaped folded plate, the transverse baffle plate and a side wall of the U-shaped base plate form a tool placing frame with an open side face. Ribbon hooks (6) are arranged on an outer side face of the L-shaped folded plate. An outer side face of the U-shaped baffle plate far from a side of the L-shaped folded plate. Two ends of a ribbon are hanged on the ribbon hooks.    USE - Storage battery bracket for a motorcycle exhaust system.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in structure, reasonable and compact in structure and convenient to maintain, and satisfies the national emission standard and detection of an electric system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a storage battery bracket.    U-shaped base plate (1)    U-shaped baffle plate (2)    L-shaped folded plate (4)    Transverse baffle plate (5)    Ribbon hooks (6)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric car storage battery provided with embedded wheel devices, where each embedded wheel device is provided with an embedded block, a connecting pin and a wheel.    USE - Device for dragging a storage battery of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric car storage battery is tied with rope for dragging or pulling the storage battery of electric car, so that the device is convenient to move, and reduces labor intensity. The device is simple in structure, easy to manufacture, convenient and practical to use and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for dragging a storage battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen flow meter (5) connected with a control unit via a signal wire. A pressure sensor (8) is connected in series on a pipeline for connecting a first-stage pressure releasing valve (2) and an outlet of a Venturi tube (6) with a hydrogen inlet of a fuel cell stack (9). A foot valve (11) is connected to an outlet pipeline of a steam and liquid separating device (10). A branch is mounted on the outlet pipeline of the steam and liquid separating device. The branch is connected with the Venturi tube.    USE - Fuel battery hydrogen cycling system for use during vehicle-mounted condition.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the utilization rate of the hydrogen and improves lateral draining of the hydrogen. The system improves the lateral wetting of the hydrogen and manages the water in a fuel battery in an effective manner. The system is simple in structure, inexpensive, safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery hydrogen cycling system.    First-stage pressure releasing valve (2)    Hydrogen flow meter (5)    Venturi tube (6)    Pressure sensor (8)    Fuel cell stack (9)    Steam and liquid separating device (10)    Foot valve (11)
NOVELTY - The car has a solar battery board (2.1) and a motor (2.2) arranged on top of a surf board (1). A power source output port of the solar battery board is connected with a power source input port of the motor. Back wheels (2.7) are symmetrically arranged on a left side and a right side of the surf board. Driven gear wheels (2.5) are sleeved on a connection shaft (2.6). A driving gear wheel (2.3) is connected with the driven gear wheels through transmission gear wheels (2.4). Front wheels (3) are arranged at bottom of the surf board.    USE - Sledge type amphibious solar powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple in structure, energy conserving and environmental-friendly, and has low production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a sledge type amphibious solar powered car.    Surf board (1)    Solar battery board (2.1)    Motor (2.2)    Driving gear wheel (2.3)    Transmission gear wheels (2.4)    Driven gear wheels (2.5)    Connection shaft (2.6)    Back wheels (2.7)    Front wheels (3)
NOVELTY - The system has an automobile body whose solar battery board is electrically connected with a storage battery, where the storage battery is electrically connected with a controller. The controller is electrically connected with a temperature sensor that is arranged in an outer side of the automobile body. Another temperature sensor is arranged in the automobile body and an air quality sensor that is arranged in the automobile body. An electric valve of an exhaust outlet and an electric fan of an air outlet are electrically connected with the controller.    USE - Air change system for an air conditioner in a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces utilization frequency of a vehicle air conditioner and fuel oil consumption, so as to reduce the cost. The system is environmental friendly. The system changes air under a closed condition by an existing air conditioner duct system in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile air change system.
NOVELTY - The electro-tricycle has a tricycle main body whose top part is provided with a solar charging panel (11) that charges a chargeable battery (7). A ceiling (1) is arranged on the top part of the main body and extends downward to form a transparent front windshield that is arranged at a front end of the main body. A charging interface (6) is connected with the solar charging panel to charge a chargeable battery. The tricycle body comprises two back wheels, where one of the back wheels is a main back wheel that is in same axis with a front wheel of the tricycle.    USE - Electro-tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar charging panel can charge the chargeable battery in a continuous manner, thus increasing utilization time of the chargeable battery and reducing charging frequency of the chargeable battery in an effective manner. The ceiling can shield sunshine and rain, thus enabling a user to drive under different weather conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electro-tricycle.    Ceiling (1)    Charging interface (6)    Chargeable battery (7)    Motor (8)    Solar charging panel (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply wall box arranged on a vehicle wall power supply board. The power supply wall box is connected with a distribution box, where the distribution box is connected with a reeling system, a diesel-electric set, a vehicle photo-communication device, a vehicle light, an air-conditioner and a fan heater.    USE - Vehicle-mounted power-supply system for an optical cable reeling comprehensive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system safely supplies power to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle-mounted power-supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fan has a fan assembly (1) connected to a controller combination unit (2) that is connected with a solar battery (3). A small-capacity storage battery (4) provided as an auxiliary power supply is connected with the solar battery in parallel. The control combination unit is provided with a manual switch, an intelligent control unit and a remote control device. The remote control device is connected with the fan assembly. A heat insulation layer is sandwiched between the solar battery and top of a carriage.    USE - Cooling fan for a carriage of an automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The fan can be opened automatically to exhaust hot air from an automobile, and closed automatically when degree of air in the carriage is decreased to certain temperature. The fan is provided with an intelligent time control device so as to open the fan within set time and control internal air temperature of the carriage, so that a driver can work in proper temperature environment after getting on the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cooling fan. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fan assembly (1)    Controller combination unit (2)    Solar battery (3)    Small-capacity storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - The window has a glass and a frame that are tightly combined via an aside sealed glass slide rail of a vehicle. The glass is provided with a transparent photovoltaic solar-energy panel. The transparent photovoltaic solar-energy panel is provided with a glass latch. The transparent photovoltaic solar-energy panel, a sealing rubber strip and the frame are tightly combined to form a battery pack that is connected to a solar control system.    USE - Energy-saving window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy-saving window.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has accumulation unit (2) that is connected to the power supply line of a vehicle. An electronic processing unit (3) is provided for managing and controlling the state of battery main case. The electronic processing unit comprises communication unit that is provided with a transmitter and receiver operating with mobile phone protocols and for communicating with a remote processing unit. The mobile protocols such as GSM standards, general packet radio service (GPRS) and UMTS standards.    USE - Electric battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anomalous situations such as theft or unauthorized use can be detected by electronic processing unit, thus simpler verification process of use and condition of battery can be achieved. The simple structured battery can be designed easily at low cost, thus allows the automatic collection and delivery procedures of goods in the case of free loan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic axonometric view of the electric battery.    Electric battery (1)    Accumulation unit (2)    Electronic processing unit (3)
NOVELTY - Two molded object (61,62) are molded and arranged on peripheral portion of two catalyst layers (5B1,5B2) in vicinity of respective gas diffusion layers (5C1,5C2). Molded object (63) is injection-molded so as to integrally connect with molded objects (61,62) without having direct contact with inner region of secondary main surface of polymer electrolyte membrane. Inner region is provided inside outer peripheral portion of molded object (62) when viewed from thickness direction of polymer electrolyte membrane (5A), so that frame (6) is formed of three objects.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode-membrane-frame assembly of fuel cell (claimed) used as drive sources, such as moving objects, such as motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system, and home-use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner region is formed in outer peripheral portion of molded object when viewed from thickness direction of polymer electrolyte membrane, the deterioration in characteristics of the polymer electrolyte membrane can be suppressed. The reduction in the electric power generation performance can be suppressed, and the molded objects are integrated by inject-molding of one molded object so that the adhesiveness of the frame and the membrane electrode assembly can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode-membrane-frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode-membrane-frame assembly.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (5A)    Catalyst layers (5B1,5B2)    Gas diffusion layers (5C1,5C2)    Frame (6)    Molded objects (61-63)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module (1) has upper arm (2) and lower arms (3) which are provided with a switching element (5A,5B) and a rectifying element (6A,6B). The upper arm and the lower arm are stacked such that the switching elements and rectifying elements are overlapped with each other. A cooling medium channel (21) constitutes a cooling section extends along both the sides in the direction.    USE - Semiconductor module used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of the heat by the upper and lower arms at the time of motor lock can be prevented reliably and efficiently. Hence the cooling capability at the time of motor lock can be improved. The contact area to the heat radiating element is made uniform, so that the heat can be equally diffused. Thus the thermal radiation efficiency can be improved. Since the upper and lower arms are stacked, and the coolant flow path is folded, the size of the semiconductor module can be reduced reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor module.    Semiconductor module (1)    Upper arm (2)    Lower arm (3)    Switching elements (5A,5B)    Rectifying elements (6A,6B)    Cooling medium channel (21)
NOVELTY - The unit (100) has electrically conductive blocks that are adhered to respective conductive patterns (3,5) with solder (2,7). The implant pins (17) are adhered to surface of semiconductor chip with solders (9,11,12,14). Another conductive pattern is formed in printed circuit board (16). The external derivation terminals are adhered to respective conductive patterns. A resin case (21) seals external derivation terminals so that each edge portion is made to project from surface opposing another surface to expose electrically conductive block from another surface.    USE - Monolithic unit for semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. power IGBT module used in motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrically conductive blocks are adhered to respective conductive pattern with solder the adhesiveness and heat-dissipation property to coolant can be improved. The heat produced in the semiconductor chip can be efficiently escaped to coolant and curvature of the insulated substrate is made small. By raising adhesive strength and maintaining heat-deformation temperature highly the production of thermal stress can be suppressed and raise of thermal resistance of solder joint can be prevented. The crack of semiconductor chip and contact thermal resistance can be reduced such that cost of the semiconductor device is reduced and the device is provided with reliable operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective view and conceptual sectional view of the unit for semiconductor device.    Solders (2,7,9,11,12,14)    Conductive patterns (3,5)    Printed circuit board (16)    Implant pin (17)    Resin case (21)    Unit for semiconductor device (100)
NOVELTY - An anodic active material contains lithium-manganese oxide having spinel structure, and conductive material coated on surface of lithium-manganese oxide, and exhibits charging/discharging characteristics at 2.5-3.5 V and 4V.    USE - Active material is used for anode mixture for anode used for lithium secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anodic active material provides battery with excellent durability and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anodic active material contains lithium-manganese oxide having spinel structure, and conductive material coated on surface of lithium-manganese oxide, and exhibits charging/discharging characteristics at 2.5-3.5 V and 4V. The lithium-manganese oxide of compositional formula: Li1+yMzMn2-y-zO4-x-aQxRa (I), where Q is nitrogen, fluorine, sulfur or chlorine, M is aluminum, magnesium, nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, vanadium, titanium, copper, boron, calcium, zinc, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, strontium, antimony, tungsten or bismuth, x and z are 0-1, y is 0-0.3, R is crystal lattice, and a is 0-2. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode mixture;    (2) anode; and    (3) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The device (10) has heat transfer fluid compartments (16) that flows heat transfer fluid. The space between heat transfer fluid compartments and electrochemical cell compartments (12) includes regions that are free of thermal energy storage material (18). The space between heat transfer fluid compartments and thermal energy storage material compartments includes regions that are free of electrochemical cell (20). The heat transfer fluid compartment is in direct thermal communication with thermal energy storage material compartment and electrochemical cell compartment.    USE - Battery temperature regulating device of battery temperature regulating system (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer fluid compartment is in direct thermal communication with thermal energy storage material compartment and electrochemical cell compartment, so that heat can be directly transferred from electrochemical cell to both heat transfer fluid and thermal energy storage material, and the heat from electrochemical cell can be rapidly removed and provided, and hence the electrochemical cell can be efficiently maintained between minimum target temperature and maximum target temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery temperature regulating system; and    (2) method for regulating temperature of electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery temperature regulating device.    Battery temperature regulating device (10)    Electrochemical cell compartment (12)    Heat transfer fluid compartment (16)    Thermal energy storage material (18)    Electrochemical cell (20)
NOVELTY - A measuring, evaluation and control unit (3) determines the voltage over partial cell (N) of electrical energy storage system (2). The partial cell is single-pole galvanic disconnected by coupling capacitor unit (C1) into energy store-side region and measuring device-side region of electronic circuit. A switching device (S1) is switchable over signal couple unit (C2) by measuring, evaluation and control unit, and the capacitor unit is switchable to measuring device-side region by switching deice (S2).    USE - Electronic circuit for performing measurement of voltage over partial cell of electrical energy storage system (claimed) such as fuel cell system, super capacitor and lithium accumulator for notebook computer and other portable electronic devices, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The measurement of voltage over partial cell of electrical energy storage system can be performed favorably at low cost. The measurement time of electronic circuit can be reduced. The reliability of electronic circuit can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for performing steered measurement of voltage over partial cell of electrical energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electronic circuit.    Electrical energy storage system (2)    Measuring, evaluation and control unit (3)    Capacitor unit (C1)    Signal couple unit (C2)    Partial cell (N)    Switching devices (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas and oxygen gas adjustment units adjust the flow rate of fuel gas and oxidant gas to anode electrode (21) and cathode electrode (23) respectively. A current adjustment element (30) adjusts current supplied from fuel cell stack (20) to electric load (31). An ECU (60) makes current adjustment element to supply current larger than current at idling state, from fuel cell stack to electric load, during supply period of hydrogen to anode electrode until anode outlet channel (41) is filled with hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell device mounted on fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ECU is configured to allow current adjustment element to supply current larger than current at idling state, from fuel cell stack to electric load, the deterioration of electrolyte membrane is suppressed during start-up of the fuel cell. The output current of fuel cell is maintained to be stable, even when the supply flow rate of hydrogen and air is changed. The power generation stability can be secured during starting-up of the fuel cell stack in a below freezing point situation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell device.    Fuel cell stack (20)    Anode electrode (21)    Cathode electrode (23)    Current adjustment element (30)    Electric load (31)    Anode outlet channel (41)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - The accumulator (10) has accumulator casing which comprises outer surface (12) from which protruding terminal (20) is extended. The protruding terminal is electrically connected with accumulator post (11). The electrical conductive bending tab (50) is electrically connected over the protruding terminal. The length (L) of the bending tab is larger than the spacing of longitudinal axis (21) of protruding terminal to lateral edge of outer surface.    USE - Lithium ion accumulator of accumulator system for motor car (both claimed) such as electric car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bending tab of one accumulator can be bent in simple manner manually or automatically towards the terminal of adjacent accumulator. Safe electrical contact between the terminal and bending tab can be ensured. The accumulator can be manufactured easily at low cost. The service life of the accumulator can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) accumulator system; and    (2) method for electrical connection of several accumulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the accumulator.    Accumulator (10)    Accumulator post (11)    Outer surface (12)    Protruding terminal (20)    Longitudinal axis (21)    Electrical conductive bending tab (50)    Length of bending tab (L)
NOVELTY - The structure (40) has a fuel cell module (10) provided with gas flow channels. A fan cover (50) is provided with openings (51,52). The opening (51) is hermetically coupled to end components (12) of the gas flow channels. An electric fan (20) is located above opening (52). An air-guiding element (60) is located in the fan cover for guiding gas flow inside the fan cover so as to ensure uniform distribution of the gas flow inside the gas flow channels.    USE - Air-cooled fuel cell structure mounted with electronic component electrically connected to trace.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air-guiding element is located in the fan cover for guiding gas flow inside the fan cover so as to ensure uniform distribution of the gas flow inside the gas flow channels, the temperature difference inside the fuel cell module is reduced and the efficiency of the fuel cell module in generating electric power is increased. The length of fan cover is decreased so as to reduce loss of pressure and electric fan power consumption. The manufacturing cost and weight of the fan cover can be reduced. The performance of the electric fan is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air-cooled fuel cell structure.    Fuel cell module (10)    End components (12,13)    Electric fan (20)    Air-cooled fuel cell structure (40)    Fan cover (50)    Opening (51,52)    Air-guiding element (60)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a current collector which is a metal substrate (1) and a plated layer (4) on a surface of the current collector. The active material particles (2) and resin particles e.g. binder (3) adhesive with the active material particles are embedded in the plated layer. Both active material particles and the resin particles have protruding portions beyond the plated layer. A mixture layer which contains active material particles is applied to a surface of the plated layer as a coating of an electrode material. A conductive material (5) is also embedded in the plated layer.    USE - Electrode for lithium secondary battery for use in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in backup power source for electrically driven control systems for vehicles, power sources for industrial machines such as electrically driven tools and forklifts.    ADVANTAGE - Improves adhesion between the mixture layer and the current collector while keeping the resistance low, as the particles have protruding portions beyond the plated layer. The active material and the binder in the surface of the current collector protect the battery from having a reduced capacity and allow the battery to have satisfactory stability at high temperature. The plating is performed by applying the ultrasonic vibration to the plating bath in order to prevent reaggregation of the particles which have been once dispersed in the plating bath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode of the lithium secondary battery.    Metal substrate (1)    Active material particles (2)    Binder (3)    Plated layer (4)    Conductive material (5)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a projection (3) and a thermoelectric element (4) that are provided on a base case (2). The thermoelectric efficiency of each thermoelectric element, and delivered thermal output of projection are matched successively.    USE - Electric power generating device e.g. thermoelectric generator for waste gas exhaust system used in internal combustion engine e.g. Otto engine and diesel engine mounted in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion of thermal energy to electric energy is performed effectively by electric power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for generating electric power.    Electric power generating device (1)    Base case (2)    Projection (3)    Thermoelectric element (4)    Peripheral surface (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a battery container (13) that is accommodated with electrodes and an electrolyte. A coating film forming agent adding unit (20) is used for adding coating film forming agent to the electrolyte to form coating film on surface of electrode. The adding unit has a housing unit (22) that accommodates the coating film forming agent isolated from the electrolyte and a releasing unit (24) that releases the coating film forming agent from the housing unit into the electrolyte.    USE - Lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in back-up power sources of electric control system of vehicle and power sources of industrial equipment such as electric tool and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The coating film forming agent is isolated from the electrolyte, so that electrochemical degradation is prevented and the agent can be preserved for long period of time. Deteriorated coating film is repaired by releasing the coating film forming agent from the housing unit so that deterioration of the battery during long term storage at 60 degrees C can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for regenerating the lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the portion of the lithium-ion battery connected between a controller and an actuator.    Battery container (13)    Coating film forming agent adding unit (20)    Housing unit (22)    Releasing unit (24)    Lithium-ion battery (100)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion energy storage unit (1) has an electrochemical cell (3) that is arranged with a cell cabinet (2). Endothermic reaction is initiated thermally or mechanically at a temperature of 100-170 degrees C by providing endothermic reaction implementing coolant (11) comprising thermochemical material to the cell cabinet. The coolant is circulated within region of mandrel (12) and electrical contact regions (8,9) at the sides of the cabinet.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage unit e.g. lithium ion energy storage unit used in mobile phone, notebook computer and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling effect of the energy storage unit can be enhanced and overheating of the energy storage unit can be prevented. Hence the safety of the energy storage unit can be improved. Cooling performance of the coolant can be improved and damage to the energy storage unit by undesired heating can be avoided. Malfunction of the energy storage unit by short circuit can be prevented, and weight and volume of the energy storage unit can be minimized. Temperature resistant and moisture resistant energy storage unit can be obtained and thermal stability of the energy storage unit can be ensured. The good thermal coupling of cell cabinet and/or energy storage unit can be ensured and safety of the storage unit can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion energy storage unit.    Lithium ion energy storage unit (1)    Cell cabinet (2)    Electrochemical cell (3)    Electrical contact regions (8,9)    Endothermic reaction implementing coolant (11)    Mandrel (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a set of sub-control sub-modules connected to a set of cell sets and main controllers. The sub-control sub-modules are used for detecting cell data of the cell sets and transmitting the detected cell data to the main controllers that perform balance management for the cell sets via the sub-control sub-modules based on received cell data. A system state of charge (SOC) is estimated by adopting a cyclic recursion algorithm of a Kalman filter. The cell sets and the corresponding sub-control sub-modules are placed in a cell case.    USE - Cell management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system raises accuracy of the charge state estimation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main controllers comprise a controller area network (CAN) communication module. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an estimation method for cell charge state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cell management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The coach has solar battery boards fixed to top and four sides of a coach body, and a storage battery set fixed to a back part of the coach body. A main power supply management system is fixed to a back middle part of the coach body. A speed reducing system and a drive motor are fixed to a chassis of the coach body. A drive motor drives a rear axle of a vehicle via the speed reducing system. The main power supply management system controls two power supplies to charge a storage battery, where one of the two power supply is 220 V city power and other power supply is solar battery board set.    USE - Dual mode solar coach.    ADVANTAGE - The coach utilizes green energy, and is aesthetic in appearance, practical to use, energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a dual mode solar coach.
NOVELTY - The motorcar has a controller connected with a storage battery set and a current stabilizer in a bidirectional manner. The stabilizer is connected with a driving device that drives car wheels to rotate. A rear part of the car body is provided with a cabin whose front part is provided with seats. A photovoltaic plate array is arranged at the rear part of the cabin body and connected with the controller. The controller, the storage battery set, the current stabilizer and the driving device are arranged inside the cabin at the rear part of the car body.    USE - Solar electric motorcar i.e. motor cycle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The motorcar has long-distance driving function and energy saving property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric motorcar.
NOVELTY - The electromobile has self-generating devices mounted on front and rear wheels of a vehicle body and a wheel shaft. A rim of the front and rear wheels is arranged with a rotor magnet of an outer rotor type alternating-current generator. A stator coil of the generator is mounted on an outer fixed sleeve of the wheel shaft of the front and rear wheels. End parts of the stator coil of the generator are connected in parallel and connected to a generation charger. An electric supply charger, a solar charger, generation chargers are connected to a storage battery.    USE - Multi-energy self-charging electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electromobile improves duration ability and prolongs service life of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-energy self-charging electromobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The mineral car has electrical wheels arranged with multiple generator sets. The generator sets are connected with a master control system (6), a drive motor and an auxiliary electric system (3), respectively. The drive motor and the auxiliary electric system are connected with a body (4) that is arranged with a load measurer (5). The load measurer is connected with the master control system.    USE - Large-tonnage load mineral car.    ADVANTAGE - The master control system utilizes the generator sets to supply power to the mineral car according to load needs. The mineral car utilizes the generator sets when moved downwards or loaded so as to reduce energy consumption and abrasion of electricity generating system and to satisfy social demand about energy conservation and environment protection. The mineral car satisfies production demand of a large-tonnage load car via electricity generator sets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a large-tonnage load mineral car. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Auxiliary electric system (3)    Body (4)    Load measurer (5)    Master control system (6)
NOVELTY - The electric tractor has a frame whose lower part is provided with a front wheel and two rear wheels. The front wheel is connected with a direction steering device. The rear wheels are connected with electric driving devices. An upper part of the frame is provided with a seat. A rear part of the frame is provided with a hook for connecting with a tractor hopper.    USE - Electric tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The tractor provides better effects for exchanging the tractor hopper and saves cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric tractor.
NOVELTY - The electrocar has a fixedly connected support frame arranged on an upper part of a vehicle frame. A vehicle hopper is hinged on the support frame, where the support frame is in a shape of triangle. A storage battery and a motor are arranged in the support frame. The motor is connected with a shaft of a wheel, where the vehicle frame or the support frame is connected with two handrail handles. An object blocking wall is arranged at a side of the vehicle hopper.    USE - Electrocar for use in a kiln factory.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocar is simple in structure and convenient to operate in narrow places, and has low energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrocar.
NOVELTY - The computer has a cover pivoted to an end of a main body and rotated relative to a pivoting shaft of the main body, where the cover is overlapped on the main body. The main body is provided with an electronic subassembly and a power supply module i.e. rechargeable battery, that supplies electric energy to the computer. The cover is provided with a display panel, and a transparent thin film solar energy panel is arranged on the display panel. The solar energy panel is connected with the power supply module to convert received light into the electrical energy that is provided to the computer.    USE - Notebook computer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery is a nickel-hydrogen battery, a lithium ion battery or a fuel battery. The solar energy panel is made of amorphous silicon, microcrystal silicon, cadmium sulfide, copper indium selenide, copper, indium and gallium selenide, and dye sensitive battery or an organic conducting macromolecular type material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a notebook computer.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a small resistor (R4) in series with a load to report a short to battery (STB) fault on channel 2 with the normal operation, where the resistance value of the small resistor is selected depending on the load current. A normal operation is indicated, if a STB Fault is reported by the pre-FET channel 2 when the output is turned ON. The channel 2 is enabled again using the serial peripheral interface (SPI) command to report the fault for the next read operation, when the fault information is read and cleared.    USE - Method for controlling a pre-FET driver used in automotive electronics, for real-time open and short to ground (STG) fault detection for discrete outputs during ON state.    ADVANTAGE - The method reports a STG or an open fault on a real-time basis with very little cost impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a pre-FET driver controlled for real-time open and STG fault detection for discrete outputs.    Resistors (R1-R4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (222) has a plate (224) having an embedded flow field to distribute gas throughout the plate. A gas diffusion layer is in contact with the plate. The plate permits the gas to convect and diffuse from the flow field, through the plate and to the gas diffusion layer. A catalyst layer is in contact with the gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell for power automotive vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Because the plate distributes reactants to the gas diffusion layer, the channels having relatively large dimensions are eliminated. Thus the smaller channels and larger land/current collector areas are achieved. The smaller channels remain free from flooding as the porous plate absorbs any water droplets that form. Based on the weight difference and the composition of the catalyst ink, the higher loading of platinum in the bulk is obtained. The smaller and more compact fuel cell design is obtained by supporting catalyst in the bulk of porous plate. The porous plates facilitate water management/reactant distribution and support the catalyst, so that requisite cell size is reduced and the need for the catalyst layer is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the portion of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (222)    Plate (224)    Proton exchange unit (230)    Catalyst and ionomer (238)
NOVELTY - Producing a carbon nitride from carbon dioxide comprises reacting carbon dioxide with a metal nitride to produce a first carbon nitride.    USE - The method is useful for producing a carbon nitride from carbon dioxide (claimed), which is useful in super-hard materials, semiconductors, adsorbents, sensors, catalysts, engineering materials, catalysis, gas storage, lubrication and biomolecule adsorption. The carbon nitrides are useful as metal-free organocatalysts, as components of fuel cell electrodes, and utility in light-emitting and chemical sensor applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides carbon nitride at low energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of producing a carbon nitride from carbon dioxide comprises: reacting carbon dioxide with a metal nitride to produce a first carbon nitride of formula (CxNy); (a) reacting carbon dioxide with a metal nitride to produce a lithiumcyamide (Li2CN2) and a first carbon nitride of formula (CxN-y), and (b) reacting the Li2CN2 with cyanuric trichloride (C3N3Cl3) to produce a second carbon nitride of formula (CxNy).    x, y = 1-20.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method-II of phase transforming a first carbon nitride to a second carbon nitride comprising applying high pressure or high temperature to the first carbon nitride to produce the second carbon nitride.
NOVELTY - The device has electrode terminals (30,35) that are located in the respective end wall portions (22,23) of metal exterior container (20) in the insulated state. The electrode terminals are electrically connected to the side edge portions (11e,12e) of collectors of positive and negative electrode sheets respectively. A cylindrical electrode winding unit (10) winds the sides of electrode sheets, for forming electrode layers in the positive and negative collectors of electrode sheets.    USE - Winding-type electrical storage device such as lithium ion capacitor (claimed) for motor vehicle, wind power generator and power interruption apparatus. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode terminals are electrically connected to the side edge portions of collectors of positive and negative electrode sheets, the occurrence of short circuit between the electrode terminals are reduced and the internal resistance of electrical storage device can be reduced. Hence the productivity and safety of electrical storage device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the winding-type lithium ion capacitor.    Cylindrical electrode winding unit (10)    Side edge portion of positive electrode sheet (11e)    Side edge portion of negative electrode sheet (12e)    Exterior container (20)    End wall portions of exterior container (22,23)    Electrode terminals (30,35)
NOVELTY - The method involves dropping electrode coating liquid (3) from discharge slit (5) of coating die (4). The liquid is coated on a strip-shaped metal collector (W) which is contacted with a back guide roller (2). The fall position (F) of liquid is arranged at distance of less than 10cm from contact surface where roller contacts collector. The slit and fall position of collector is separated at a distance (H) of about 10 to 80 cm. The surfaces of liquid discharged from slit and downstream of collector in fall position are conveyed to form angle of about 45 to 100 degrees .    USE - Manufacturing method of electrodes for secondary battery (both claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cycling characteristics and charging and discharging capacity of secondary batteries can be improved. The electrode of secondary batteries can be manufactured by simple process. The contact and short circuit of positive electrode and negative electrode can be prevented using electrolyte layer. Since the gap between coating die and metal collector is large, occurrence of streaks in the surface can be prevented and electrodes can be manufactured stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for secondary batteries; and    (2) secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of electrodes of secondary batteries.    Back guide roller (2)    Electrode coating liquid (3)    Coating die (4)    Discharge slit (5)    Fall position (F)    Distance between discharge slit and fall position of metal collector (H)    Metal collector (W)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material is formed on the electrode collector (62). A barrier layer is formed on the electrode collector by coating a non-aqueous solvent with larger specific gravity than water on the electrode collector. A water-based paste formed by mixing the electrode active material and water is coated to the barrier layer surface, after giving a hydrophilization treatment to the barrier layer surface. The non-aqueous solvent is then evaporated.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reaction of the electrode collector and water-based paste is prevented by forming barrier layer on electrode collector by coating non-aqueous solvent with larger specific gravity than water before coating water-based paste. Thus the corrosion of the electrode collector is prevented, the adhesion between the electrode collector and the electrode active material is improved, and increase in the reactance is suppressed. Thus the overall electrical performance of the electrode is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for secondary battery;    (2) secondary battery; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Electrode collector (62)    Positive electrode (66)    Electrode manufacturing apparatus (200)    Non-aqueous solvent applicator (220)    Paste coating unit (230)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a flat shape electrical storage element (24) that is provided in a battery case (10). The electrical storage element has electrolyte solution in which a positive electrode sheet, a separator and a negative electrode sheet are accumulated. A contact-pressure generation element (40) presses the electrical storage element such that center portion of a longitudinal region touches the battery case.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the center portion of the longitudinal region and battery case are touched, the heat generated from the electrical storage element can be dissipated easily and the heat dissipation can be improved. Thus the lifetime of the storage battery can be prolonged and the durability and heat dissipation of electrical storage element can be improved. The contact-pressure generation element serves as the electrical storage element so that the capacity of the storage battery can be improved effectively by increasing the active materials. The generation of the crack in the storage element can be suppressed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional view of the storage element, sectional view of the cell and side view of the collector of the cell.    Battery case (10)    Battery cover (11)    Positive electrode terminal (20)    Electrical storage element (24)    Contact-pressure generation element (40)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a main ventilation path (101) provided at the center of a battery case (50) in the transversal direction. The main ventilation path has one end connected to a refrigeration unit (60) and other end discharging cooling air from the refrigeration unit and returning cooling air to the refrigeration unit for circulating cooling air inside the battery case. Several sub ventilation paths (102) are connected to the main ventilation path and provided in the state of intersecting main ventilation path for making cooling air flow through the sub ventilation paths.    USE - Cooling structure of battery pack in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is cooled effectively and uniformly by preventing the rise of the temperature of cooling air. The battery case is made thin and the compartment space is made large. Each battery is cooled favorably by making cooling air flow reliably between the battery cells and the temperature variation of each battery is suppressed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top, front and side views of the battery pack cooling structure.    Battery case (50)    Refrigeration unit (60)    Fan duct (70)    Main ventilation path (101)    Sub ventilation path (102)
NOVELTY - A separator has a heat-resistant porous layer provided one or both surfaces of a polyolefin porous base material. The porous layer contains heat-resistant resin and inorganic filler. The thermal contraction rate of separator at shutdown temperature is 2-15%.    USE - Separator for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has favorable shutdown characteristics and heat resistance, and provides nonaqueous secondary battery with high safety and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Vanadium trioxide and vanadium pentoxide are mixed evenly in the mass ratio of 6-9:1. Concentrated sulfuric acid is added and mixed such that the mass ratio of concentrated sulfuric acid and vanadium pentoxide is 18.4-27.6:1. The mixture is added into a tube furnace for burning and burnt at 100-250 degrees C for 0.5-3 hours. The burnt product is dissolved in sulfuric acid solution (2-5 mol/l) to obtain electrolyte.    USE - Manufacture of electrolyte used for vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is manufactured by a simple process without causing resource wastage and secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel has a tedlar polyester tedlar (TPT) layer (1), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) layer (2a), solar silicon wafer (3) and blue printed circuit board (PCB) rear panel (4). The thickness of TPT layer is set to 0.3-0.35mm. The thickness of solar silicon wafer is set to 0.2-0.23mm. The thickness of blue PCB rear panel is set to 1.0-1.7mm. The thickness of EVA layer (2b) is set to 0.5-0.57mm.    USE - Vehicle-mounted solar cell panel for charging the storage battery and electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - TPT material can be used as plate of solar cell panel, so that photoelectric conversion ratio of solar cell panel can be increased and service life of solar cell panel can be improved. Vehicle can be prevented from directly irradiated by sunlight. High temperature in vehicle can be prevented. The solar cell panel can be bent and matched with the vehicle chassis and vehicle roof so as to attain beautiful appearance of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of vehicle-mounted solar cell panel.    TPT layer (1)    EVA layers (2a,2b)    Solar silicon wafer (3)    PCB rear panel (4)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has solid electrolyte layer (1) containing inorganic solid electrolyte, negative electrode (2) containing metallic lithium, and positive electrode (3). A buffer layer (4) containing lithium ion conductive polymer, is provided between solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode. The charging-discharging cycle value of lithium ion secondary battery satisfies specific relation at current density of 0.2 mA/cm2.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery e.g. solar cell is used as power supply for mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has solid electrolyte layer containing inorganic solid electrolyte, negative electrode containing metallic lithium, and positive electrode. A buffer layer containing lithium ion conductive polymer, is provided between solid electrolyte layer and negative electrode. The charging-discharging cycle characteristics of lithium ion secondary battery satisfies the relation: W10/W1x 100 plus minus 80, at current density of 0.2 mA/cm2, where W1 is discharge capacity of battery for first time, and W10 is discharge capacity of battery for 10 time. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solid electrolyte layer (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Buffer layer (4)    Collector (5)
NOVELTY - The device has protection module (102a-102d) which is provided fuse set with predetermined capacitance. The fuse is disconnected by supply of electric current which exceeds the predetermined capacitance. The protection module blocks the connection between the cases (111) respectively. The low electric potential side of case and battery terminals (e1,e2) between the terminals is connected through fuse, so that electricity is supplied. A control module (105) detects the disconnection of fuses respectively.    USE - Power supply device of direct flow type with earth-leakage detecting function, used in vehicle drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device having simpler structure detects the earth-leakage function by using several fuses easily. The leakage of voltage can be reduced. The failure which occurs due to the disconnection of sub-module can be reduced effectively. The dielectric breakdown between case and sub-module can be avoided reliably. The safety can be ensured at the time of repair conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply device.    Protection module (102a-102d)    Capacitor (103)    Control module (105)    Cases (111)    Terminals at side of high voltage and low voltage (e1,e2)
NOVELTY - The device has generator (3) which is mounted at the upper side of front side of display screen of display (5) to send ultrasonic signal under the function of input electric pulse. A receiver (4) is mounted at lower side of front side of display. A piezoelectric crystal is provided in receiver to sense the signal sent out by generator. The signal output end of DVD central processor (2) is connected with the signal input end of the display. The corresponding image selected by the finger is displayed on display.    USE - Ultrasonic inductive conversion device of image display of vehicle-mounted DVD device.    ADVANTAGE - The ultrasonic inductive conversion device can be used conveniently. The functional buttons are popped out automatically when the picture is pointed with the finger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the ultrasonic inductive conversion device.    Direct current power (1)    DVD central processor (2)    Generator (3)    Receiver (4)    Display (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery pack that is installed in the box and connected with power bus of electric automobile. The battery management system is installed on one side of box. The battery management system is connected with battery pad by voltage collecting wire and temperature collecting wire.    USE - Power battery of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The data acquisition precision of the battery management system is increased by integrating battery pack and battery management system in power battery of automobile. The power battery is simple in structure and low cost. The power battery can be managed and maintained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power battery.
NOVELTY - Proton exchange film comprises fluorine-containing polymer thin film with microcellular structure and ion exchange resin, which is located in the micropore of fluorine-containing polymer thin film. The micropore of fluorine-containing polymer thin film is connected with a group with ion exchange function or with a group having ion exchange function, which is modified by metal ion. The group with ion exchange function and ion exchange resin are bonded via hydrogen bond. The metal ion and ion exchange resin are bonded via electrostatic force.    USE - Proton exchange film for use in proton exchange film fuel battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of proton exchange film comprising:    (A) coupling fluorine-containing polymer thin film with microcellular structure with the substance having ion exchange function via heat, light, electron irradiation, plasma, X ray, and/or radical initiator; and generating ion exchange group with the thin film under acidic or alkaline condition;    (B) processing ion exchange resin with the prepared thin film, where processing comprises extruding, hot-pressing, casting with solution, curtain coating, screen printing, spraying, and dipping; and    (C) heat processing for 1-600 minutes at 30-3000 degrees C, where method optionally comprises the step of soaking the thin film obtained in step (A) in the solution containing metal ion between steps (A) and (B).
NOVELTY - An alkaline benzyl-containing polymer (I) or (II) is new.    USE - An alkaline benzyl-containing polymer (I) or (II) used as an electrolyte film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The preparation method of the polymer directly uses p-chloromethyl styrene as raw material, thus preventing chloromethyl ether and eliminates additional crosslinking of methylene and pollution of metal catalyst. The electrolyte film has stable structure performance and improved electrochemical stability, with electric conductivity of 1x 10-3 S/cm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline benzyl-containing polymer of formula (I) or (II) is new.    m: n: p: q=20-40:20-40:10-30:10-30;    R1=-CH3, -CH2CH3, or -CH2CH2CH3;    R2, R3=-CH3, -CH2CH3, -CH2CH2CH3, or -CH2CH2CH2CH3; and    x=1-5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (I) or (II).
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises ion exchange resin(s) and fluorine-containing ionomer fiber used as reinforcing material. A surface of the fluorine-containing ionomer fiber is graft decorated by nitrile group-containing function monomer. At least one of the ion exchange resins making up the composite material contains nitrile group. The nitrile group and nitrile group of the function monomer grafted on the fiber make up a triazine ring crosslinked structure.    USE - A composite material used in preparing ion exchange films in fuel batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The mold made of the composite material is excellent in air tightness and stability and has high ion exchange ability and high electric conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing a composite material comprising adding a strong Bronsted acid and/or Lewis acid into the composite material as catalyst, and enabling nitrile group of ion exchange resin(s) containing nitrile group and nitrile group of the function monomer grafted on the polymer fiber to form the triazine ring crosslinked structure. The Bronsted acid is sulfuric acid, CF3SO3H, or phosphoric acid. The Lewis acid is zinc chloride, ferric chloride, aluminum chloride, organic tin, organic antimony, or organic tellurium. The Bronsted acid and/or Lewis acid can be added at 0.1-1% of mass of the resin.
NOVELTY - Nanometer catalyst preparation involves using graphite oxide, chloroplatinic acid and ferric nitrate as reactant, where hydrazine hydrate is used as reducing agent. A reflux reaction is carried out under protection of nitrogen in water as reaction medium to prepare the nanometer catalyst.    USE - Method for preparing nanometer catalyst for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to prepare the catalyst in a simple and cost-effective manner.
NOVELTY - The battery sensor unit includes a shunt resistor (20), a junction (43), a measurement module (60), a terminal clamp (10) and a ground cable (80), where the measurement module is used for detecting states of battery. The terminal clamp is connected to battery cathode of vehicle. A connection terminal (40) is also provided that is fixed with the terminal clamp.    USE - Battery sensor unit.    ADVANTAGE - The battery sensor unit ensures improved durability and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing battery sensor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the battery sensor unit.    Terminal clamp (10)    Shunt resistor (20)    Connection terminal (40)    Junction (43)    Measurement module (60)    Ground cable (80)
NOVELTY - The system has kinetic linear energy bodies (2) guided over guide running pipes (11). A rack gear (4) and the linear energy bodies form a movable unit in relation to a vehicle-chassis (1). The system generates electrical power, during conditional forward and backward movements of respective energy bodies by linear generators. Two contact rails serve as an electrical line from the movable linear generators to a rechargeable storage battery (16). Wheel hub motors (15) produce electrical driving power by switchover operation in generators.    USE - Kinetic energy production and storage system for use in a chassis of a vehicle e.g. bus and hybrid vehicle, for production and storage of kinetic energy.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the linear energy bodies enable mechanical conversion of kinetic energy that occurs, during acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle, into electrical energy in an effective manner. The kinetic energy production and storage system is designed in an economical manner at reduced weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a kinetic energy production and storage system.    Vehicle-chassis (1)    Kinetic linear energy bodies (2)    Rack gear (4)    Guide running pipes (11)    Wheel hub motors (15)    Rechargeable storage battery (16)
NOVELTY - The rotor (200) has two sets of permanent magnets arranged in a rotor core. Each of the magnets is arranged on a cross-sectional plane of the rotor core. An angle of each magnet relative to the straight line is smaller than an angle of each of another set of magnets relative to the straight line. The width of each of the former set of the magnets in the direction parallel to the extension direction of a side of alphabet V is smaller than a width of each of the latter permanent magnets in direction parallel to the extension direction of another side of the alphabet V.    USE - Rotor for use in an interior permanent magnet rotating electric machine for a motor vehicle such as hybrid car, fuel cell car and electric vehicle, a lifting machine such as crane, hoist, lift, fluid machine such as compressor, blower or pump, and a processing machine (all claimed) such as semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor allows interior permanent magnet rotating electric machine to generate high output power that can be used as a drive motor or a generator in industrial energy-saving machines. The rotor increases the phase difference between two axes, thus increasing the output torque.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an interior permanent magnet rotating electric machine comprising stator windings provided in a stator core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an interior permanent magnet rotating electric machine.    Stator (100)    Stator core (101)    Stator windings (102)    Rotor (200)
NOVELTY - The unit has a layer comprising an electrode whose three sides are surrounded by plastic. A second layer comprises an active dielectric whose four sides are surrounded by plastic. A third layer comprises another electrode whose three sides are surrounded by plastic. A fourth layer comprises another active dielectric whose four sides are surrounded by plastic. The former electrode is offset to an end of the former layer. The active dielectrics are polarized. The plastic is made of polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Electrical energy storage unit i.e. ultra high-electrical-energy storage device such as generator and battery system, for internal-combustion-engine powered vehicle accessories such as radio, light, heating and air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has a capability to store ultra high amounts of energy in a battery, so that the life of the battery can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming an electrical energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a double-layer array of an electrical energy storage unit.    Copper bars (18)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion battery comprises a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising a lithium salt and a battery separator comprising a microporous membrane, where the battery separator: has only a single layer; comprises a mixture of 10-80% of kaolin clay and of polyolefin; and has a thickness of 20-250 microns.    USE - The lithium ion battery is useful in hybrid electric vehicles, pluggable hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery: provides a ceramic microporous polyolefin battery separator membrane, which is high in air permeability and low in shrinkage, and has improved temperature resistance; is safe; and utilizes less expensive materials.
NOVELTY - A manufacturing apparatus of catalyst layer has a water removal unit for reducing concentration of water of pre-solution obtained by dissolving a polymer electrolyte (82) having a side chain with hydrophilic functional group in a solvent to less than predetermined value, and a stirring unit for producing catalyst paste (42) by mixing obtained polyelectrolyte solution (41) and pre-paste (40) obtained by mixing catalyst (81) and water.    USE - Apparatus is used for manufacturing catalyst layer for fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus stably enables manufacture of catalyst layer. The electrochemical reaction is efficiently carried out in fuel cell using the catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyelectrolyte solution;    (2) manufacture of polyelectrolyte solution; and    (3) manufacture of catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining manufacture of catalyst paste.    Mixer (35)    Pre-paste (40)    Polyelectrolyte solution (41)    Catalyst paste (42)    Catalyst (81)    Polymer electrolyte (82)
NOVELTY - The pack (500) has a cooling member (110) comprising a heat radiation pin (111) in contact with an exterior portion of a unit module (20). A refrigerant pipe (112) is connected to a bottom portion of the heat radiation pin for flowing refrigerant i.e. water. A base plate (520) is positioned at a lower part of a battery module (100). The refrigerant pipe is mounted on the base plate. A pack case (510) is combined on the base plate. A connector is mounted on the cooling member. The unit module is formed at a side of the base plate.    USE - Medium-to-large size rechargeable battery pack for a hybrid electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The pack improves cooling efficiency of a medium-to-large size rechargeable battery of the hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a medium-to-large size rechargeable battery pack.    Unit module (20)    Battery module (100)    Cooling member (110)    Heat radiation pin (111)    Refrigerant pipe (112)    Medium-to-large size rechargeable battery pack (500)    Pack case (510)    Base plate (520)
NOVELTY - The electromobile has an air conditioning control part (308) for controlling operation of a compressor and cooling and heating vehicle's interior part according to circulation of a refrigerant. A vehicular electronic control unit (304) controls state of charge of a battery. A battery control unit (306) measures temperature of the battery and a state where an electromobile key is not inserted according to a wakeup signal from a charge unit (302), which charges the battery for operating the air conditioning control part to cool the battery corresponding to the temperature of the battery.    USE - Electromobile i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioning control part cools the battery according to the state where the electromobile key is not inserted, and charges the battery with electricity, so that temperature rise can be prevented by a battery charger, thus improving durability and securing safety of the battery. The battery control unit stops operation of the compressor when the temperature raises or falls down after cooling the battery, so that operation of a cooling pump is stopped, thus consuming less power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a battery of an electromobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electromobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charge unit (302)    Vehicular electronic control unit (304)    Battery control unit (306)    Air conditioning control part (308)
NOVELTY - The device has a voltage-providing energy source (1) e.g. lead-acid storage battery or nickel-zinc-battery, and a monitoring device (4) electrically connected with the energy source. The monitoring device measures voltage, current and temperature at the energy source during current drain of the energy source and interrupts the current drain from the energy source during falling of voltage below a trip limit value, where the limit value is based on the temperature and current of the energy source. The energy source is connected to a load (3) over a switch (2).    USE - Energy supply device for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring device interrupts the current drain from the energy source during falling of voltage below a trip limit value, where the limit value is based on the temperature and current of the energy source, thus increasing discharging efficiency of the energy source, and reducing the number of cells. The costs, volume and weight of the hybrid vehicle can be hence reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy supply device.    Voltage-providing energy source (1)    Switch (2)    Load (3)    Monitoring device (4)    Comparator (5)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a piston engine (3) converting waste heat of an internal combustion engine (2) during an organic-Rankine-cycle (ORC) process into mechanical energy. A variable gearbox (6) e.g. self-regulating and/or moment-sensitive variable gearbox, enables the piston engine to transfer mechanical energy to a shaft (7) of the combustion engine at a design point determined by an expansion ratio, where the shaft is propelled by the combustion engine. The gearbox is adapted to output speed of the piston engine to rotation speed of the shaft.    USE - Device for converting waste heat of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle e.g. utility vehicle and passenger car, into mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The variable gearbox e.g. self-regulating and/or moment-sensitive variable gearbox, enables the piston engine to transfer mechanical energy to the shaft of the combustion engine, thus achieving continuous adjustment of the volumetric flow of the piston engine to the volumetric flow of the ORC process with optimum adaptation of the ORC process to a heat flow of the combustion engine without varying operational parameters e.g. heat output and rotation speed, of a thermodynamic process. The device ensures an optimum efficiency of the piston engine of the combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for converting waste heat of an internal combustion engine of a motor car into mechanical energy.    Waste heat converting device (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Piston engine (3)    Variable gearbox (6)    Shaft (7)
NOVELTY - The unit has an electric motor (9) comprising an output shaft to drive a bicycle rear wheel (19). A U-shaped clamp (24) is dimensioned to clamp to a seat post (17) of a bicycle. A pivotal joint (30) connects the clamp to the motor. The joint pivots about a horizontal axis parallel with an axis of the wheel for movement of the motor with respect to the clamp. The output shaft of the motor is coupled to a friction drive spindle for engaging the wheel. The spindle comprises a concave surface for frictionally engaging a tread.    USE - Auxiliary, removable and modular power drive unit i.e. motor drive, for a suspension-based pedal-operated bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit can be removed and re-installed to the same or a different bicycle without the use of tools by way of the detachable quick-release clamping system, so that the device can be reconfigured easily to conditions of normal riding, maintenance or storage. The concave shape of the outer surface of the spindle creates stable contact of the spindle against the wheel, and the spindle is in contact with the tire, thus reducing losses due to slipping and reducing inefficient tire wear. The unit can be separately locked or stored away from the bicycle, thus reducing the risk of theft of the bicycle or the unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle system a bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an auxiliary power drive unit mounted on a bicycle.    Electric motor (9)    Seat post (17)    Bicycle rear wheel (19)    U-shaped clamp (24)    Pivotal joint (30)
NOVELTY - A battery pack comprises first battery blocks each having a tubular exterior shape and accommodation space portions; a core block including the first battery blocks arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction; a plate-shaped circuit board including a control circuit; and an exterior case having a substantially symmetrical tubular shape with respect to a line as viewed in section.    USE - The battery pack is used as a power supply for electric devices mainly used outdoors such as power assisted electric bicycle and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack includes a case that has a cylindrical exterior shape and accommodates a circuit board but capable of reducing its exterior size. The battery pack is small and simple, and can be easily assembled but has reliability. The battery pack that includes parallel units that are serially connected to each other by bent lead plates so that battery blocks adjacent to each other are coupled to each other can be efficiently and inexpensively assembled. The battery pack can be simply constructed but can reliably prevent that rain water enters through a charging connector, and can reliably prevent problems such as a short circuit caused by rain water even if a discharging connector is immersed in the rain water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery pack comprises first battery blocks each of which has a tubular exterior shape and accommodation space portions for accommodating corresponding at least one of cylindrical battery cells; a core block including the first battery blocks arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction; a plate-shaped circuit board including a control circuit for controlling discharging operation of the battery cells accommodated in the accommodation space portions; and an exterior case that accommodates the core block and the circuit board, and has a substantially symmetrical tubular shape with respect to a line as viewed in section.
NOVELTY - The method involves separating a lithium ion cell (14) from a battery (10) from an electrical network of a motor vehicle at driving of the motor vehicle, and connecting the battery with a diagnostic device. Measurement values are obtained by the diagnostic device, and loading ability and/or aging state of battery of motor vehicle is derived from the measurement values. The battery completely discharged by the diagnostic device for measuring total charging capacity of the battery. Internal resistance and periodical impedance of the battery are measured by the diagnostic device.    USE - Method for determining loading ability and/or aging state of a battery i.e. starter battery, of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables obtaining of the measurement values by diagnostic device, and deriving of the loading ability and/or aging state of battery of motor vehicle from the measurement values, thus improving diagnosing condition of the battery of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle including a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a starter battery of a motor vehicle.    Battery (10)    Circuit branches (12, 16)    Lithium ion cell (14)    Negative pole of Circuit branches (18)    Positive pole of Circuit branches (24)
NOVELTY - Product comprises: a fuel cell bipolar plate (10) including a reactant gas header (11) opening (12) communicating with many tunnels (28), where the tunnels communicate with many channels defined by a reactant gas flow field including many lands (26); and a super hydrophilic-super hydrophobic coating over at least a portion of the bipolar plate.    USE - The product comprising fuel cell bipolar plate is useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The product provides the fuel cell bipolar plate having a reversible super hydrophilic-super hydrophobic coating on it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method (I) of coating the fuel cell bipolar plate comprising: depositing a hydrophilic coating over at least a portion of the fuel cell bipolar plate; reacting at least a portion of the hydrophilic coating with a material including hydrophobic group to provide a hydrophobic portion; and removing at least a portion of the hydrophobic portion comprising oxidizing the hydrophobic group to leave the hydrophilic material; and    (2) a method (II) of coating the fuel cell bipolar plate comprising: providing the fuel cell bipolar plate; coating at least the portion of the fuel cell bipolar plate with a metal oxide to create a hydrophilic layer; reacting n-octadecylsilane with the hydrophilic layer to create a hydrophobic silyl hydride layer; and oxidizing and removing the hydrophobic silyl hydride layer to regenerate the hydrophilic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel cell bipolar plate.    Fuel cell bipolar plate (10)    Reactant gas header (11)    Opening (12)    Lands (26)    Tunnels (28)
NOVELTY - The frame (1) has a frame element (3) with two frame element regions (5, 6), where each frame element region comprises a yield point. A quotient of the yield points of the regions falls below a predetermined value. The frame element regions are arranged adjacent to each other and differ from each other by shapes of respective cross-sections. A frame connection region (7) is provided for connection of the frame with a body, and a separating device is arranged adjacent to a frame recess (9).    USE - Frame for an electrochemical energy storage device that is utilized in a battery cell of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, in a motor vehicle (all claimed) i.e. car, for transformation of stored chemical energy into electrical power and for delivery of the electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The quotient of the yield points of the respective frame element regions falls below the predetermined value, thus reducing endangerment of an environment by a damaged battery during an accident of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor vehicle comprising a battery    (2) a method for operation of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a frame with frame element regions and an associated electrochemical energy storage device.    Frame (1)    Frame element (3)    Frame element regions (5, 6)    Frame connection region (7)    Frame recess (9)
NOVELTY - The plate (5) has a support unit for supporting a set of batteries (4) and intended to maintain the batteries in spaced position. The support unit is intended to become deformed under an effect of a predetermined threshold effort transmitted to an electric energy storage assembly (3) so as to allow batteries to bring closer to the assembly. The support unit is partially made of deformable material. Openings are designed to cooperate with the batteries. The support unit is intended to permit installation of the batteries in a staggered manner.    USE - Support plate for supporting an electric energy storage assembly with cylindrical batteries in a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The support unit maintains the set of batteries in a spaced position and positions the batteries in a base of a vehicle, so as to facilitate cooling of the batteries by a circulation of air or liquid and reduce encumbrance of a cockpit, thus improving outputs of the batteries. The support unit is intended to become deformed under the effect of the predetermined threshold effort transmitted to the assembly so as to allow the batteries to bring closer to the assembly, so that the plate occupies less space, and handling of the vehicle are prevented from being modified by the battery installation in the base during an event of impact. The plate is simple to use and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an understructure body of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Accessible base (2)    Electric energy storage assembly (3)    Batteries (4)    Supporting plate (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a surplus electric power derivation part calculating or measuring surplus electric power (2) with respect to electric power load of generated electric power. An operation-control part adjusts a response state of setting output with respect to the electric power load based on the surplus electric power calculated by the surplus electric power derivation part. Setting output of a cogeneration apparatus is tracked with respect to the electric power load for every predetermined output adjustment period during electric-power-based operation control process.    USE - Cogeneration system for supplying generated electric power from a cogeneration apparatus e.g. engine driven generator and fuel cell, to power-consumption part i.e. electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents generation of the surplus electric power with respect to the electric power load, and has improved energy saving property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating an adjustment process of response state during an electric power output operation.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for performing electric power output operation (1)    Step for calculating surplus electric power (2)    Step for increasing electric power load (3)    Step for suppressing deterioration of energy saving property (5)
NOVELTY - The core has a stator comprising a laminated body of a magnetic steel sheet. A teeth part (3) and a back yoke part (1) are provided in the laminated body. Compressive stress greater than or equal to 10 MPa is provided along circumferential direction of the stator. The compressive stress greater than or equal to 0.3 MPa is provided along lamination direction of a back yoke. Thickness of an insulation film of the magnetic steel sheet is set to 0.2 to 7 micrometer per single side. Surface roughness of the insulation film is lesser than or equal to 2 micrometer with arithmetic mean roughness.    USE - Core for a compressor motor of a domestic use air conditioner, and a drive motor and a generator i.e. high-speed generator, of an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of the insulation film of the magnetic steel sheet is set to 0.2 to 7 micrometer per single side, and the surface roughness of the insulation film is lesser than or equal to 2 micrometer with the arithmetic mean roughness, so that compressive force is added to core material by shrinkage fitting and resin mold, thus reducing core loss effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional and top views of a motor core. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Back yoke part (1)    Ring (2)    Teeth part (3)    Shrinkage fitting ring (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode winding group comprising spirally winded positive and negative electrode plates (10). Current density of a radial direction outer side of the group is smaller than the current density of a radial direction center side of the group. An electrode mixture is coated on two surfaces of a collector (14) of each electrode plate using a coater to form an electrode mixture application layer (15). A layer of a positive mix application layer and a negative mix application layer are applied along a longitudinal direction of the positive and the negative electrode plates.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium secondary battery for use as power supply in a portable electronic device and in a hybrid system of a motor vehicle and a railway.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode winding group comprises the spirally winded positive and negative electrode plates, and the current density of the radial direction outer side of the group is smaller than current density of the radial direction center side of the group, so that peeling of electrode by temperature raising of winding group center part is prevented, thus preventing precipitation of a resin i.e. lithium, on a surface of the negative electrode, and hence providing a reliable battery with excellent charging/discharging cycle-life characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electrode plate before winding.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode plates (10)    Collector (14)    Electrode mixture application layer (15)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium metal oxide compound (I) and metal oxide compound (II). The metal oxide compound (II) is adhered to a surface of the particles containing the oxide compound (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized for an electrical equipment. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant, camera, navigation system, motor vehicle and portable music apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material suppresses the capacity fall during usage of the battery at high temperature, and improves cycling characteristics, charging and discharging capacity, energy density, stability and reliability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium metal oxide compound of formula (LiM1aM22-aO4) (I) and metal oxide compound of formula (M3bM2cO) (II). The metal oxide compound (II) is adhered to a surface of the particles containing the oxide compound (I).    M1=nickel, chromium, iron, cobalt or copper;    M2=manganese, where a part of manganese is optionally substituted by titanium or silicon;    a=0.4-1.1;    M3=bismuth, lanthanum, neodymium, samarium or tantalum, where M3 does not contain lithium;    b=greater than 0;and    c= greater than or equal to 0.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Negative electrode collector (4)    Porous separator (5)    Positive electrode armored can (6)    Negative electrode armored can (7)    Insulation packing part (8)
NOVELTY - The car has a drive gear (4) connected with a motor main shaft (3) by a key. The key is connected with an inner gear ring (2) to drive a rim (1). The rim is revolved around a wheel shaft (7) to form a rim drive structure. Rim teeth are lubricated via a staged baffle plate-type seal lubricating box body structure. A sliding plug-type double-motor modulation valve body is designed for driving double power rim via double speed regulation motors. The lubricating box body is provided with a staggered baffle plate (15), an oil slot retaining ring (16) and a spoke (17).    USE - Rimming electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car avoids the need of a drive shaft, reduction gear and differential mechanism, thus making a power transmitting system to be simple with convenient operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of rimming electric car in partial section.    Rim (1)    Inner gear ring (2)    Motor main shaft (3)    Drive gear (4)    Wheel shaft (7)    Staggered baffle plate (15)    Oil slot retaining ring (16)    Spoke (17)
NOVELTY - The lamp has a lamp box whose top part is equipped with a solar panel. The lamp box is internally equipped with an electric generator and a rechargeable battery. A rotation shaft of the electric generator is equipped with a fan. The solar panel is connected to the electric generator and the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is connected to an electric lamp via a switch. The switch is fixed in a taxi via a lead. The electric generator is arranged on one side of the lamp box. The rechargeable battery and the electric lamp are arranged on another side of the lamp box.    USE - Solar and wind complementary type dome lamp for a taxi.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is lighted with the existence of sunshine and wind, thus saving energy. The lamp is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar and wind complementary type dome lamp.
NOVELTY - The car body has a middle original front floor whose cut part and a flat floor on a rear end are welded together. A middle part of a central passage on a floor passage on a front end is raised by 19-23 mm, where two sides extend by 40 mm in width direction and length increases by 110 mm forward. The flat floor on the rear end is arranged on the sides of the floor passage on the front end that is 60-80 mm higher than the middle original front floor. Vertical and transverse strengthening ribs are fixedly welded on an upper part.    USE - Car body for a fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The car body has simple structure and rational design and strong vehicular rigidity, and brings convenience for installing and detaching a chair without influencing main parameters of the chair on the front row.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a car body for a fuel cell car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a left upper snap-gauge slot and a left lower snap-gauge slot that are arranged on a left side board (2). A middle solar cell slice (6) is arranged between an upper snap-gauge slot (4) and a lower snap-gauge slot (5). A left solar cell slice (7) is arranged between the left upper snap-gauge slot and the left lower snap-gauge slot. A right solar cell slice (8) is arranged between a right upper snap-gauge slot and a right lower snap-gauge slot. The middle, left and right solar cell slices and a solar charging device (9) of a cell are arranged on a generation electric vehicle.    USE - Luminous energy generation electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes the solar cell slices in the daytime outdoor cycling process for charging the cell of the electric vehicle, thus ensuring convenient cycling and saving the energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a luminous energy generation electric vehicle.    Left side board (2)    Upper snap-gauge slot (4)    Lower snap-gauge slot (5)    Middle solar cell slice (6)    Left solar cell slice (7)    Right solar cell slice (8)    Solar charging device (9)
NOVELTY - The platform has an air supply system (1) whose two paths are respectively connected with two sets of independent gas flow control systems (2) by pipelines. Two paths of a pile cooling system (4) are connected with cooling systems of two sets of independent fuel battery pile systems (5) by the pipelines. A data collecting and feedback controlling system (7) and a safe interlocking protecting system (8) are respectively and electrically connected with the sets of independent fuel battery pile systems.    USE - Double-system testing platform for a proton exchange film fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The platform can measure two fuel battery piles, improve testing capacity, reduce manufacturing cost and simplify testing program. The platform increases testing speed of the proton exchange film fuel battery and reduces testing cost of the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a double-system testing platform.    Air supply system (1)    Independent gas flow control systems (2)    Pile cooling system (4)    Independent fuel battery pile systems (5)    Data collecting and feedback controlling system (7)    Safe interlocking protecting system (8)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple single-grade batteries connected as one piece by a buckle structure. The buckle structure comprises a ridge and a concaved ridge that is matched with the ridge. Two adjacent single-grade batteries are buckled and fixed by the ridge and the concaved ridge. A space between upper electrolyte cavities of the adjacent single-grade batteries forms a radiating channel. A space between electrochemical reaction cavities forms an air inlet channel. The ridge is arranged on an external wall of both sides of each upper electrolyte cavity of each single-grade battery.    USE - Fuel battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids heat generated during electrochemical reaction when multiple batteries are used simultaneously, provides enough oxygen for an air cathode electrode, ensures quick air flow on cathode surface, and utilizes an electrode material in a complete manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery device.
NOVELTY - The system has a discharging management control unit whose input end is connected with a power circuit and an environmental temperature monitoring circuit (2). An output end of a cooling management control unit (1) is connected with a high voltage discharging circuit and a cooling circuit. The cooling management control unit comprises a CPU, an environmental temperature acquiring unit, a high voltage monitoring acquiring unit, a discharging control output unit and a cooling control output unit. The high voltage monitoring acquiring unit is connected with the high voltage discharging circuit.    USE - Power battery cooling and discharging management system for an energy automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, rational in design, strong in applicability, easy to operate and inexpensive, and has wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power circuit is a direct current-direct current power circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power battery cooling and discharging management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling management control unit (1)    Environmental temperature monitoring circuit (2)    High voltage discharging output circuit (4)    Cooling control output circuit (6)    Cooling module pack (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrochemical reacting chamber provided with an air electrode plate, a metal electrode plate and upper electrolyte cavity. A sealing device prevents electrolyte from leaking. A top part of the cavity is arranged with an upper end cover. The chamber is arranged on a lower end of the cavity in a communicating way. A lateral surface of the chamber is provided with an anode socket, where size of an opening of the socket is matched with that of the metal electrode plate. An end of the metal electrode plate is arranged with series-parallel connected conductive terminals.    USE - Aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can change fuel conveniently. The battery is convenient to assemble, simple to maintain and assembled in series or parallel with multiple fuel batteries according to service environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sealing device comprises an anode fixing plate that is made of insulating material. The electrochemical reacting chamber is provided with a front surface and a back surface that are arranged with cathode fixing barriers made of insulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The cell has a shell body whose exterior includes a reaction chamber. A plate-shape structure anode is plugged in the shell body. An electrolyte storage chamber is placed on the reaction chamber. A reactant gathering chamber is placed on a lower part of the reaction chamber. A side of the reaction chamber is provided with an anode socket that inserts the anode. A cathode is attached on an inner chamber wall of the reaction chamber. A sealing gasket is arranged between an anode fixing plate and the socket. An outer end part of the anode is provided with the anode fixing plate.    USE - Aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves internal reaction speed, and provides better output current, and has high work efficiency. The cell fully utilizes anode material so as to reduce waste. The cell has rational structure, and high popularization value, and is simple to install and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has an alloy anode plate electrode fixed in an electrochemical reaction chamber through anode sealing plate and air cathode plate electrodes that are arranged on sides of the anode plate electrode, where the battery is a flat structure. The air cathode plate electrodes are fixed on sides of the reaction chamber through a cathode fixing plate. The reaction chamber is provided with a self-circulating channel. Upper electrolyte cavity, lower electrolyte cavity and the electrochemical reaction chamber are integrally connected with each other through a self-circulating channel.    USE - Inner circulating type alloy fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can carry out chemical reaction, so that heat pressure differences are formed between the upper electrolyte cavity and the lower electrolyte cavity due to produced heat, and the heat drives the electrolyte to flow in circle while radiating the heat, so that electricity of the electrochemical reaction is generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an inner circulating type alloy fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The case has an accumulator installed in a regular place in an automobile for averting rapid freezing under conditions of subzero temperature, where the case is made from corrugated cardboard.    USE - Heating case for an automobile accumulator i.e. duct.
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution containing lithium compound, iron compound, phosphoric acid compound, and polar solvent having compatibility with water are ultrasonically irradiated under inert atmosphere or reducing atmosphere to obtain lithium-iron phosphate as positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for lithium-ion battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides positive electrode active material, by a simple process. The lithium ion battery using positive electrode active material has excellent safety, capacity and cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The device has a current application apparatus connected to a cathode electrode and an anode electrode of a fuel cell stack and authorizes the current for the electrolysis of water between the cathode electrode and the anode electrode. A cell voltage detecting portion detects the cell voltage of the fuel cell stack, and a controller controls the current output of the application apparatus and monitors the cell voltage detected by the detecting portion such that the cell voltage is not in the current application for the catalyst anti-corrosion of the electrode over the reference voltage.    USE - Device for de-watering of a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device rapidly removes the water existing within the fuel cell stack, improves cooling efficiency of the fuel cell, increases resistance value, raises the stack temperature, reduces the pressure reduction, prevents carbon corrosion of a catalyst layer by monitoring the cell voltage in the electrolysis of water, and controls the current amount of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for removing water of a fuel cell of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a de-watering device.
NOVELTY - The unit has a unit cell provided with an anode and a cathode. A hydrogen supply system supplies hydrogen to the anode of a fuel cell stack. A controller is provided with an air supply apparatus that supplies air to the cathode of the fuel cell stack. The air supply apparatus supplies hydrogen at different pressure to the anode of a voltage detector. The voltage detector detects open circuit voltage (OCV) of the unit cell and diagnoses whether malfunction is generated in the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell stack diagnosis system for use in an electric power system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit provides user convenience while repairing and exchanging the fuel cell stack with reliability, identifies the problem accurately in the location of the channel, prolongs the lifetime of the fuel cell stack, and presumes forecast time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosing a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for diagnosing a fuel cell stack. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The pan (100) has a central part (120) fixed to a driving shaft of a motor. A blade (110) is connected to the central part. A guide slot (122) is formed in a circumferential surface of a blade protrusion equipped in a lower end of the central part. The guide slot is combined with multiple connecting members (124). A blade contraction bar (111) is inserted into an inserting hole (121). A side of each connecting member is inserted into an inner side of multiple guide tubes (123). A rotary guide (123a) is formed in a circumferential surface of a coupling protrusion (111a).    USE - Cooling pan for a battery for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blade is opened and closed by the pan through centrifugal force so as to prevent foreign substance including dust from being flowed to vehicle, improve battery performance maintenance of the hybrid vehicle, enhances lifetime of the battery and reduces inner-noise of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling pan.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling pan (100)    Blade (110)    Blade contraction bar (111)    Coupling protrusion (111a)    Central part (120)    Inserting hole (121)    Guide slot (122)    Guide tubes (123)    Rotary guide (123a)    Connecting members (124)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating vibration in a discrete manifold (110) that is welded by using a manifold part. Frictional heat is generated on the discrete manifold. Fusion acid is supplied to connection point of the discrete manifold and fusion guide.    USE - Method for manufacturing a manifold for a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The discrete manifold has excellent adhesive property, thus improving durability. The manifold avoids generation of foreign substance discharge according to driving time, and realizes individualization course during injection molding, so that turn around time can be shortened and mass productivity can be secured. The method enables improving the work environment, reducing the thickness, and improving the performance of a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manifold of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating manifold manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Discrete manifold (110)    Jig (120)
NOVELTY - The ejector (100) has a fluid driving part (120) positioned in a first suction part (150) for inhaling fluid of a first driver (Q2). A driving part outside piping portion (140) is formed at lower side of a driving part inside piping portion (130). A neck part (190) mixes fluid of a second driver (Q1), the first driver and a third driver (Q3). The fluid driving part is formed in a second suction part (160) for inhaling fluid of the third driver. A shaft (180) is equipped in inner side of an external housing part (170).    USE - Multi-fluid mixing ejector for a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The neck part is equipped in the ejector, so that different kinds of fluids can be mixed by using the ejector, thus reducing the operating cost of the ejector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprises a multi-fluid mixing ejector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a multi-fluid mixing ejector.    Drivers (Q1-Q3)    Multi-fluid mixing ejector (100)    Fluid driving part (120)    Driving part inside piping portion (130)    Driving part outside piping portion (140)    Suction parts (150, 160)    External housing part (170)    Shaft (180)    Neck part (190)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell stack that generates electric power by the reaction of oxygen and hydrogen. A hydrogen supply unit supplies hydrogen to an anode of the fuel cell stack through a first concatenated line. A valve is installed at the first concatenated line. An air feed unit supplies air to a cathode of the fuel cell stack through a second concatenated line. A controller is installed in a third concatenated line. The air feed unit supplies air to the fuel cell stack, supplies mixing gas to the cathode, and increases temperature of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Cold starting controlling device for a fuel cell system of an electric power system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device increases the temperature of the fuel cell stack, improves the starting up of the fuel cell stack, prevents generation of open circuit voltage in the fuel cell stack, prolongs the lifetime of the fuel cell stack, and improves the output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cold starting control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of cold starting control method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor (400) stored with electric power that is transformed through an electrical line (200). A lock line is connected to the capacitor, and an electric circuit (340) is connected to the lock line. A grip member (110) is provided in an electricity transmission member, and a control box (190) is formed in a side of an elastic member (130) that comprises a tong (115). A grip portion (120) is provided in the grip member, and an illuminance energy collimator (315) converts illuminance energy into electric power.    USE - Energy transform system such as solar energy transform system and illuminance energy transform system for a clothes pin that is utilized for drying laundries, a lighting apparatus in a home and an office, and charging battery of a cellular phone, a bedroom light and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides energy that can be utilized for a long time, reduces the power consumption, and prevents the environmental contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy transform system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Grip member (110)    Tong (115)    Grip portion (120)    Elastic member (130)    Control box (190)    Electrical line (200)    Illuminance energy collimator (315)    Electric circuit (340)    Capacitor (400)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a vibration sensor for sensing vibration of a vehicle. A characteristic value sensor unit senses an electrical attribute value of a battery. A controller controls the sensed vibration value, and determines whether the sensed vibration value is greater than a standard value. The controller outputs guiding information to a display part when the sensed electrical attribute value is greater than another reference value. An estimation resistance generating unit produces an estimation resistor value.    USE - Battery control apparatus for a portable device such as video camera, cellular phone and digital camera, and for an electrical vehicle or a hybrid vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prolongs service life of the battery and provides effective administration, stable operation, automatic control and remarkable power generation of the electrical vehicle, and has low manufacturing cost. The apparatus improves user interfacing environment, so that preventive measure about repair and replacement can be implemented in an efficient manner. The battery is environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery control apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus (37a) has a front electromagnetic coupling device and a rear electromagnetic coupling device having desired design, make, size and shape and power, and preferred placement. An optional electromagnetic coupling device engages or disengages a connection between multiple omnivehicles traveling in parallel group alignment in a feasible electromagnetically coupling manner. A navigation control system includes a dash panel or control console device having a read out and touch screen and monitor with various operations, gauges, visual and audio devices.    USE - Transportation mode type inner motorized omniwheel apparatus for child's toy skate, scooter, motorized child's toy car, cart, quad or all terrain vehicle, dolly, wheelchair, motorcycle, utility vehicle, recreational vehicle, automobile, truck, container, trailer, bus, mass transit and a railcar to transport an operator, a passenger, and load in navigational manner. Can also be used for vehicle of shipping and railcar industry.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes the controlled electrical and hydraulic actuation design, thus allowing the vehicle type to successfully drive on challenging road conditions and safely transport the operator, a passenger and cargo in a navigational manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a transportation vehicle type 1A sedan inner motorized omniwheel apparatus in partial section.    Transportation mode type inner motorized omniwheel apparatuses (37a-37d)    Body (57)    Front air flow vent (58a)    Monitorized door (59)    Motorized hard top (60)
NOVELTY - Lithium compound, nickel or nickel compound and transition metal compound or transition metal chosen from manganese, cobalt, titanium, chromium and iron, are mixed to obtain raw material mixture. The obtained raw material mixture is baked 630 degrees C or more in presence of 1-15 volume% of carbon dioxide to obtain lithium complex metal oxide.    USE - Manufacture of lithium complex metal oxide used as positive electrode active material for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric power storage device and automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be manufactured stably and economically using lithium complex metal oxide.
NOVELTY - Thin particles are supported to the carbon support to obtain thin particles-supported carbon support. The obtained thin particles-supported carbon support is supported on catalyst particles containing noble metal, and supported on carbon support to obtain electrode catalyst. Thin particles are peeled from the layered ruthenium acid compound.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicle, household appliances and portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively provides electrode catalyst with high activity and stability. The fuel using electrode catalyst has excellent electric power generation efficiency and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst, which involves reacting alkyl ammonium of formula: (R)mNH4-m or (R)m-p(R') pNH4-m, or (R)mNH3-m or (R)m-p(R')pNH3-m, with proton-type layered ruthenium acid hydrate obtained by acid-treating layered potassium ruthenate and obtaining thin-particles.    R,R'=CH3(CH2)q;    m=0-4;    p=0-3;and    q=0-18.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode active material, electrically conductive agent and a binder provided in an electrode composition layer. A solubility parameter comprises a polymeric material in a particulate form, where number average particle diameter of the polymeric material is 0.001-1 micrometer. Content of the polymeric material is 0.1-20 weight part with respect to 100 weight part of the electrode active material. The electrode composition layer is formed on a collector.    USE - Electrode for an electrochemical element (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor, that is utilized as a memory backup small power supply for a mobile telephone and a notebook-type personal computer, and a large sized power supply for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has better impregnatability, low internal resistance, raises electrode density, reduces internal resistance, and improves energy density, power density and durability.
NOVELTY - The module has a cap (3) whose insulation element covers the edge portion of secondary battery (1). The holes (31,32) formed on the cap corresponding to the positive and negative electrode terminals (11,12) of battery, is covered by a protection portion. The positive and negative electrode terminals of battery are protruded from the cap through the protection portion, when the cap is pressed into the edge portion of battery for a predetermined distance respectively.    USE - Battery module used in battery assembly (claimed) of electric vehicle and electronic device such as mobile telephone and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cap is pressed into the edge portion of battery for a predetermined distance, the short circuit between the positive and negative electrode terminals of battery can be prevented. Hence the loss of electric charge can be reduced. The characteristic change of battery module by the alloying of secondary battery can be prevented, so that the secondary battery can be functioned favorably. The charging rate of battery module is maintained with high precision. The reaction of battery container and lithium ion can be prevented, by controlling the electric potential of battery container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (1)    Cap (3)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Holes (31,32)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring, by a hybrid control system (11), temperature of an energy storage system (15), temperature of the air flowing through a cooling duct (9), and pressure in a refrigerant circuit (17) via a pressure sensor (8). A blower (16) is operated to draw airflow from a cabin (7) to cool the energy storage system when the energy storage system temperature exceeds a calibrated limit. An actuator (10) is commanded to move an air control device (12) to force air through an evaporator (13) when the temperature of the airflow is not sufficient to cool the energy storage system.    USE - Method for cooling an energy storage system of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for cooling an energy storage system of a hybrid vehicle.    Cabin (7)    Pressure sensor (8)    Cooling duct (9)    Actuator (10)    Hybrid control system (11)    Air control device (12)    Evaporator (13)    Energy storage system (15)    Blower (16)    Refrigerant circuit (17)
NOVELTY - The transmission has a drive motor (100) generating power, where the power of the drive motor is delivered to an input shaft (400). A clutch drive unit (300) operates a clutch (200). The drive motor is provided with a controller. A counter shaft (500) is combined with a counter gear. The controller controls operation of a synchronizer drive unit. An output shaft (800) is provided with a drive wheel that is combined with another counter shaft (700). A vacuum booster produces vacuum pressure inside the clutch drive unit.    USE - Transmission for an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electromobile reduces the load of the drive motor, so that the transmission efficiency is improved, and provides safe traveling. The gear ratio of the electromobile is properly maintained, so that the speed control function of the drive motor is maintained. The velocity of car holding time is determined automatically, so that the frequent shift is prevented and the durability of the electromobile is improved. The speed of the drive motor is controlled, thus minimizing the generation of the transmission shock in gear shift process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a transmission.    Drive motor (100)    Clutch (200)    Clutch drive unit (300)    Input shaft (400)    Counter shafts (500, 700)    Output shaft (800)
NOVELTY - The circulatory power supply device has rotating shaft which rotates to drive a power generation device. The power generation device generates the electricity so as to supply the power for AC/DC driven vehicle. The rotating shaft drives by the triangular belt of the water box fan of AC/DC driven vehicle. A connecting portion sleeves and fixes the rotating shaft. The outer surface of the connecting portion is provided with an annular groove connected with the triangular belt. The side surface of the rotating shaft is provided with a fan vane mounting position.    USE - Circulatory power supply device for driving alternating current (AC)/direct current (DC) vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure with smart design. The use of battery by the electric vehicle is reduced without affecting the driving operation. The charge endurance of the electrical vehicle can be enhanced. The battery replacement period can be prolonged with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the circulatory power supply device.
NOVELTY - The system has a motor driving control device (5) which is connected with a motor (7) and a vehicle-mounted measuring unit (6) is connected with the motor driving control device by a controller area network (CAN) bus. A primary bidirectional DC/DC converter (3) is connected between a super capacitor (1) and the motor driving control device. A secondary bidirectional DC/DC converter (4) is connected between a power storage battery (2) and motor driving control device. The motor driving control device controls a working condition of primary and secondary bidirectional DC/DC converter.    USE - Hybrid power control system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The super capacitor can provide the high-power current quickly to enhance the power property of the vehicle when the vehicle is started, accelerated and climbs the slope. The generated instant high power can be quickly stored by the generator in brake and absorbs the brake feedback energy to save the energy and to prolong the circulation service life of the storage battery. The power property and economy of the electric vehicle can be improved. The storage battery can be protected, and the stability of the system can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid power control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Super capacitor (1)    Power storage battery (2)    Primary bidirectional DC/DC converter (3)    Secondary bidirectional DC/DC converter (4)    Motor driving control device (5)    Vehicle-mounted measuring unit (6)    Motor (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a rotating wheel that is mounted on the wheel or other end of wheel bearing. The rotating wheel is connected with a rotating wheel of an electric generator. The rotating wheel of the generator is rotated with the rotation of the wheel. The electric generator is connected with the accumulator after passing a transformer and a charging machine in turn. The accumulator is connected with the power supply switch device.    USE - Device for transforming motive power into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively transform the motive power generated when rotating the wheel into electric energy. The device is convenient to mount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for transforming motive power into electric energy.
NOVELTY - The lengthening device has a fuel cell module that is connected with a DC/DC module through a lead. Each of the fuel cell module and the DC/DC module is provided with a controller, such that the fuel cell module and the DC/DC module communicate with the master controller module through the controllers.    USE - Fuel cell stroke lengthening device of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell stroke lengthening device capable of quickly lengthening the driving range of an electric vehicle can be provided reliably. The fuel cell stroke lengthening device can be used as an alternating current (AC) power source connected to a power grid for civil use, under the idle state of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell stroke lengthening device system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Anode and cathode electrodes (12A,12C) are provided on either sides of a polymer electrolyte membrane (11). The electrodes are provided with respective catalyst layers (13A,13C) on surface of electrolyte membrane and gas diffusion layers (14A,14C) provided on catalyst layers. The gas diffusion layers are made of a porous sub diffusion layers (15A,15C) consisting of polymeric resin and electro conductive particles, hollow fibers (17A,17C) and sub diffusion layers (16A,16C) provided between the fibers and the catalyst layers.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in motor vehicle, electric power generation system, domestic co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As one sub diffusion layer in the anode and cathode gas diffusion layer is provided between hollow fibers and catalyst layer, the fibers and the catalyst layer does not contact directly during assembly of the cell. Mechanical stress on the catalyst layer is thus reduced and hence the performance of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) gas diffusion layer manufacture method for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (11)    Anode electrode (12A)    Cathode electrode (12C)    Anode catalyst layer (13A)    Cathode catalyst layer (13C)    Anode gas diffusion layer (14A)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (14C)    Sub diffusion layers (15A,15C,16A,16C)    Hollow fibers (17A,17C)
NOVELTY - The system has a connection switching portion (20) which switches the connection between solar cell (10) having several output blocks (11), and load (70). The connection switching portion switches the output blocks to serial connection or parallel connection so that the output electric power of the solar cell with respect to the load becomes large. A temperature detecting portion (50) detects the atmospheric temperature of the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell system mounted in vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The output blocks are switched to serial connection or parallel connection timely and correctly such that stabilized and sufficient electric power can be supplied with respect to load, and the wastefulness of electric power does not arise. The useless arithmetic processing in controller unit can be prevented and the load concerning the controller unit can be reduced. The solar cell system with high electric power utilization efficiency is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the solar cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Output block (11)    Connection switching portion (20)    Temperature detecting portion (50)    Load (70)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has spinel anode containing lithium-nickel-manganese oxide (I), cathode and electrolyte containing pyrazole derivatives.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for domestic electrical appliances and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent durability, power generation efficiency, and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has spinel anode containing lithium-nickel-manganese oxide of formula: LiNixMn2-xO4 (I), cathode and electrolyte containing pyrazole derivatives.
NOVELTY - An ion-exchange film comprises a Nafion (RTM: A sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer) ion exchange resin containing sulfonic acid group as film forming resin, where the resin is dissolved in organic solvent to obtain film forming solution. A layer of Teflon (RTM: A fluoropolymer) mesh is provided on intermediate part of the Nafion ion exchange film as reinforced material. A layer of Nafion ion exchange film is provided in middle of two layers of Teflon meshes.    USE - Ion-exchange film used in all-vanadium redox flow battery (VRB).    ADVANTAGE - The ion-exchange film is featured with high chemical stability and high current density, and has higher mechanical strength and exchange capacity and lower cost than the Nafion film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing ion-exchange film, which involves:    (A) dissolving Nafion ion exchange resin in organic solvent in a reaction kettle at 110-250 degrees C;    (B) insulating material for 1-4 hours to dissolve resin for obtaining uniform and clear film forming solution;    (C) vibrating film forming solution in an ultrasonic vibrator for 30-60 minutes to refine solution and remove minute bubbles;    (D) taking film forming solution on a clean mold for casting at 80-120 degrees C;    (E) putting Teflon mesh on the film forming solution flatly;    (F) smearing the residual film forming solution on Teflon mesh at 120-180 degrees C;    (G) insulating material for 1-4 hours to evaporate solution; and    (H) cooling the material at room temperature for obtaining Nafion ion exchange film.
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises ion exchange resin with ion exchange function on the surface and millipores of fluoride-bearing ionomer porous film; functional grafting monomers with nitrile group; nitrile group radical; and nitrile group of functional monomers of grafting monomers.    USE - A composite material used for making ion exchange film of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent air tightness and stability, high ion exchange ability and high electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing composite material by mixing high valent metallic compound, acidic crosslinked catalyst liquid and dispersive solution of ion exchange resin, casting, coating, screen printing, spray finishing or infusing with solvent, nitrile group stem grafting, adding micro Bronsted acid and/or Lewis acid, and combining fluoride-bearing ionomer porous film with cellular structure; and heating wet film at 30-300 degrees C to generate composite material with triazine ring crosslinked structure.
NOVELTY - A diaphragm comprises a porous composite film and a water-soluble metallic salt attached to the hole of the porous composite film. The porous composite film has anion exchange function and an ion exchange capacity of not less than not less than 0.56 mmol hydrogen ion/g.    USE - A diaphragm for all-vanadium ion flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm has desired proton exchange rates, and reduces the vanadium ion transmissivity and water mobility thus having improved electrical chemical property and circulatory charging/discharging property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparation of diaphragm; and    (2) a vanadium ion redox flow battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves securing a lifting device (30) e.g. tower boom, to a top portion of a wind turbine tower (2) and a lifting cable (22) of a vehicle-mounted lattice-boom crane (10) to the lifting device. A wind turbine component (40) is positioned next to a bottom portion of the tower. The cable is arranged to extend from the crane to the component and from the component to the lifting device for cradling the component with the cable. The crane is operated while the component is cradled by the cable such that the component is lifted toward the top portion of the tower.    USE - Method for lifting a wind turbine component e.g. nacelle, blade, hub, gearbox and generator (all claimed), toward a top portion of a wind turbine tower using a vehicle-mounted lattice-boom crane.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables loads associated with the lifting operation to be shared equally between the tower and the crane due to a way that the lifting cable cradles the wind turbine component, so that lifting capacity of the crane is effectively reduced by half. The method enables heavier components to be lifted without requiring significant modifications or re-design of the tower to withstand loads. The method enables increasing functionality of the tower without additional modification to the lifting device using the same interface as the crane, thus allowing wind turbine manufacturers and/or owners to allocate resources accordingly and complete installation and service operations in an efficient manner. The method enables wind turbine component to be accessed easily at lower height so as to facilitate assembly operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for lifting a wind turbine component to a top portion of a wind turbine tower.    Wind turbine tower (2)    Vehicle-mounted lattice-boom crane (10)    Lifting cable (22)    Lifting device (30)    Wind turbine component (40)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell catalyst comprises: (a) a support selected from carbon black, carbides, oxides, or boron doped diamond; (b) a catalyst core deposited on the support, where the catalyst core includes palladium; (c) a layer arranged on the catalyst core, where the layer includes a transition metal; and (d) a platinum overlayer arranged on the layer.    USE - The fuel cell catalyst is used for generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate gold layer greatly increases the mass activity of the platinum compared to catalysts in which platinum is deposited directly onto the palladium without any intermediate gold layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing the fuel cell catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell catalyst.    Support (12)    Palladium layer (14)    Intermediate layer (16)    Platinum overlayer (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a flowing working substance filled with pure water. A generator heats water steam by a low-pressure fan via heat energy generated by an external heat source. A condenser condenses the water steam from the generator into condensed water. A throttler is used for spraying the condensed water into an evaporator. The evaporator conducts heat exchange to the condensed water that is evaporated into low-temperature and low-pressure water steam. The low-pressure fan pressurizes the water steam and transmits the water steam into the generator.    USE - Waste heat driven vehicular refrigerating device.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can heat and drive the water steam via the external heat source, and the low-pressure fan pressurizes the water steam and replaces the absorber of large size and heavy weight. The generator is small in size and light in weight, and makes the device to be applied to a vehicle. The pure water is used as working substance, thus preventing corrosion of the absorbing agent in an apparatus material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low-pressure fan is one of axial flow fan, cross-flow fan, centrifugal fan and inclined fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a waste heat driven vehicular refrigerating device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has vehicle seats arranged in form of a row of two seats. Multiple fan blades are arranged on a vehicle door and on four sides of lower portions of two sides of a vehicle body. An auxiliary battery is mounted on the vehicle body to store electric energy. Multiple energy-storage batteries are arranged on the vehicle body to store energy generated from wind power generation. A gradiometer is horizontally arranged in the vehicle. A pressure sensor is mounted at a shock absorption portion of the vehicle. The vehicle body is made of a light material.    USE - Electric energy-saving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes the electric energy generated from wind power generation as power, thus saving energy in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric energy-saving vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has controller for controlling electromagnetic valve and relay. Several data collecting interfaces are connected with several sensors by corresponding data collecting interfaces. A controller area network (CAN) bus interface is used to connect controller.    USE - Hydrogen supplying and safety management control system of fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen for fuel cell automobile is controlled and managed. The simple structure, strong real-time feature and high accuracy rate are provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen supplying and safety management control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The pad has an elastic convex body (2) arranged on a surface of an elastic substrate (1) and in contact with a silicon sheet. Thickness of the elastic substrate is 1.0-1.5mm. Height of the elastic convex body is 0.3-1.5mm. Diameter of the elastic convex body is 0.5-0.8mm. Distributing density of the elastic convex body is 60-150 per sq.cm. Shape and size of the elastic substrate are corresponding to that of the solar cell sheet. The elastic substrate and the elastic convex body are made of silicon rubber.    USE - Solar cell sheet transport vehicle cushion pad.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic cushion pad is placed on the lower part of the overlapping layer of the solar cell sheet, and the elastic convex bodies are uniformly installed on the contact surface of the elastic substrate and the silicon sheet, so that the solar cell sheet impact force is reduced by the elastic convex body on the cushion pad even if the transport vehicle is suffered with certain impact force, thus reducing damage rate of the solar cell sheet after being suffered by the impact force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar cell sheet transport vehicle cushion pad.    Elastic substrate (1)    Elastic convex body (2)
NOVELTY - The device has an outer box body provided with a power battery box (1). An upper cover is covered over the outer box body. A front door (5) is positioned in a front part of the outer box body. The outer box body, the upper cover and the front door are arranged together to form a closed metal box. The outer box body, the upper cover and the front door are made of metal plates and metal nets. The front door is combined with the power battery box integrally. The front door is equipped with a soft iron plate (10) to attract with an electromagnetic suction disk (11) of a robot.    USE - Protection device for a power battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The closed metal box structure forms an equip-potential body in the water by using the metal plates or the metal nets, thus ensuring better safety to a person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a protection device.    Power battery box (1)    Front door (5)    Soft iron plate (10)    Electromagnetic suction disk (11)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a supporting bracket whose lower part is provided with a pallet. An upper part of the supporting bracket is provided with a ribbon ring that is provided with two semi-circular rings. The ribbon ring is parallel to the pallet. Two ends of the ribbon ring are provided with screw fixing holes.    USE - Fixing bracket for a nitrogen control valve.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in design and easy to mount and fix, and has strong pertinence and better rigidity and strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fixing bracket.
NOVELTY - The bracket has two short longitudinal beams arranged in front-and-back direction and a battery fixing frame. A top part of the battery fixing frame is formed with a bolt hole. Two ends of the battery fixing frame are fixed on two short longitudinal beams that are arranged in front-and-back direction by left and right bolts, respectively. The battery fixing frame is symmetrically placed to fix a lithium battery.    USE - Battery fixing bracket for a hydrogen fuel cell bus.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket ensures extremely strong pertinence, so that the bracket is completely designed based on a lithium battery that is to be fixed. The bracket is provided with better rigidity and strength, so that the terminal typically fixes the complicated parts by parts with simple structures. The terminal is easy to mount and fix. The bracket has better usage effect, simple and reasonable structure and convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery fixing bracket.
NOVELTY - The device has an electro-osmotic pump provided with a porous hydrophilic medium filter (5), double electric layers, a positive electrode (7) and a negative electrode that are placed in two side clamp plate shells (6). The positive and the negative electrodes are electrically connected to an adjustable direct current (DC) voltage-stabilizing power supply. The two side clamp plate shells are provided with drainage holes. A porous membrane (3) of the device is clamped between a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (1) and a polar plate (2) of a cathode side.    USE - Internal water management device for a fuel cell based on an electro-osmotic pump.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively manages water in the fuel cell and improves limit current for the fuel cell operation when the fuel cell is operated with a high load, thus reducing the auxiliary power consumption for 0.85 to 2 percent of a total output of the fuel cell, and hence improves service life and reliability of the fuel cell. The device is simple in structure and safe and reliable to use, and realizes noise free environment during working.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous membrane (3) of the device is made from a hydrophilic thermal or electrical conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an internal water management device.    Membrane electrode assembly (1)    Polar plate (2)    Porous membrane (3)    Porous hydrophilic medium filter (5)    Two side clamp plate shells (6)    Positive electrode (7)
NOVELTY - The device has two grooves arranged on a heat-conducting aluminum plate (1). A cooling pipe (2) of a U-shaped elbow pipe passes via the two grooves on the heat-conducting aluminum plate. A liquid inlet pipe is arranged at one side of the cooling pipe. A liquid returning pipe is arranged at another side of the cooling pipe. The liquid inlet pipe is connected with a main liquid inlet pipe (8). The liquid outlet pipe is connected with a main liquid returning pipe (7). The device comprises an insulating pad (4), a battery module (5) and a battery-pack baseboard (6).    USE - Cooling and heating device for a power battery of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively regulates temperature of the battery module and temperature difference between batteries of the battery module. The device ensures the batteries in the battery module to work in an optimal temperature range. The device increases service life and reliability of the batteries in the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cooling and heating device.    Heat-conducting aluminum plate (1)    Cooling pipe (2)    Insulating pad (4)    Battery module (5)    Battery-pack baseboard (6)    Main liquid returning pipe (7)    Main liquid inlet pipe (8)
NOVELTY - The combination has an analog-to-digital conversion circuit (5) connected with a temperature sensor (9), a current sensor (10) and a single chip microcomputer (7) in successive manner. The current sensor is connected with a+12 voltage and -12 voltage connecting terminals. The microcomputer is connected with an equalizing capacitor switching circuit (4), a decoding circuit (8), a RS485 communication interface (6), a +5 voltage and a connecting terminal (GND). The RS485 communication interface is connected with +5vd, -dd, A and B connecting terminals.    USE - Battery patrol and equalizing charge integrated controller combination. Uses include but are not limited to communication, electricity, national defense and power rechargeable battery of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The combination has simple structure, three-remote functions, convenient installation and usage, better equalizing effect, high efficiency and better reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The current sensor is a Hall sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery patrol and equalizing charge integrated controller combination.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Connecting terminal (GND)    Equalizing capacitor switching circuit (4)    Analog-to-digital conversion circuit (5)    RS 485 communication interface (6)    Single chip microcomputer (7)    Decoding circuit (8)    Temperature sensor (9)    Current sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The generator has solar battery boards (2) whose layer is arranged on an upper cover of a lateral plate (1) of a carriage. A power storage device and a lighting and air conditioning system are arranged in the carriage.    USE - Solar photovoltaic power generator for upper cover of a bus carriage.    ADVANTAGE - The generator generates power without an oil power generator of vehicle self, so that great limited resource is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bus carriage having a generator.    Lateral plate (1)    Solar battery boards (2)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main body whose tail part is provided with a sound box. An outer surface of a front housing of the main body is provided with a solar panel. The main body is provided with a solar controller and a solar storage battery. The solar panel, the solar controller and the solar storage battery form a charging loop. The solar storage battery and the sound box form a power supply loop.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle uses energy collected by the solar panel for supplying power to the sound box without using a power storage battery, so that the whole vehicle system is environment-friendly and low in manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The sticker has an integration thermoelectric conversion element apparatus containing an integrated circuit (103) covered and affixed on a single surface by an insulator (101) and a thermallyconductive adhesion agent (100). A charging part stores electric power of the sticker. An inversion amplifier circuit is connected with a polarity reversals circuit. The insulator and an amplifier circuit are mounted on the integrated circuit that maintains an electric current direction when height of temperature difference of the sticker and the adhesion agent is opposite by polarity inversion.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation sticker for use in an outer wall of building. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle equipments e.g. bonnet reverse side of a motor, fuel cell, body of vehicle, electrical equipment e.g. refrigerator, microwave, personal computer, and electric light bulb, furnitures e.g. chair, sofa, curtain, and bath, housing equipment e.g. roof, and steel fittings, garments materials e.g. sweat suit, shoes and cap, utilized by stadium, movie theater, conference room, lecture meeting passenger aircraft, electric train and hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The sticker reduces heat energies released to the environment, thus achieving the power conversion of the waste heat. The sticker is simple in structure, so that the working time and cost of the sticker are reduced, and the convenience of the sticker is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an electric power generation sticker, a thermoelectric power generation part and a circuit unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Thermallyconductive adhesion agent (100)    Insulator (101)    Integrated circuit (103)    N-type semiconductor element (112)    Insulator in Seebeck element (113)
NOVELTY - A membrane comprises a polyarylene ionomeric copolymer comprising sulfonic acid and polysulfone repeating units (I).    USE - Membrane used for an electrochemical cell, particularly a fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A membrane comprises a polyarylene ionomeric copolymer comprising sulfonic acid and polysulfone repeating units of formula (I).    T=bulky aromatic group;    M=monovalent cation; and    m, n=integers indicating the number of repeat units in the copolymer.
NOVELTY - The relief valve has a Teflon (RTM: PTFE) coating surface provided on a gas outlet of a valve housing (1), and a poppet valve (2) equipped in the valve housing. An exit is provided with a downward slope phase. A heater (7) i.e. fixed temperature type heater, is installed on the Teflon coating surface.    USE - Pressure relief valve for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heater prevents malfunction of the relief valve due to icing of the relief valve. The relief valve has better working dependability and stability, and prevents leakage of gas. The Teflon (RTM: PTFE) coating surface maintains the sealing of the relief valve. The heater can prevent cold setting of oil in an installation part of the oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pressure relief valve.    Valve housing (1)    Poppet valve (2)    Spring (3)    Guide (4)    Heater (7)
NOVELTY - The diagnostic unit has a high voltage relay installed at a power line for connecting a low direct current (DC)/DC converter (LDC) and a motor controller. The LDC converts output voltage of a fuel cell stack. A master controller performs diagnosis of the fusion whether or not of the high voltage relay. A memory stores the fusion result of the high voltage relay performed in the master controller. A display unit indicates the fusion information of the high voltage relay diagnosed in the master controller.    USE - Diagnostic unit for diagnosing fusion of a high voltage relay of a power line in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnostic unit performs the diagnosis of the fusion process of the high voltage relay installed at the power line in the fuel cell vehicle so as to indicate an operator to repair and exchange the high voltage relay installed at the power line in quick manner. The stability and reliability of the operation of the diagnostic unit are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for diagnosing fusion of a high voltage relay of a power line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a method for diagnosing fusion of a high voltage relay of a power line. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The platform has a meteorological parameter acquisition device and an electric energy quality monitoring device that are installed into a concentrated control system vehicle. The acquisition device and the monitoring device are taken out and placed at monitoring points in the service time. The concentrated control system vehicle communicates with a megawatt level vehicular low-voltage endurance detection device, a megawatt level vehicular island-proof protection detection device and an assorted island-proof protection equipment vehicle via workshop communication cables.    USE - Movable detection platform for large and medium photovoltaic power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The platform is flexible to move and convenient to operate and maintain, and has high concentrated degree. The platform utilizes that the large and medium photovoltaic power stations are conveniently tested and detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a movable detection platform.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an upper sign board, a lower sign board and a battery box that are fixed on a supporting frame. The upper sign board is provided with a static speed limiting sign. The lower sign board is embedded with a display screen i.e. LED display screen. The supporting frame is fixed with a control box. Radar is arranged in the control box. A solar cell panel, the battery box and the display screen are connected to the control box. The solar cell panel and the battery box are mounted on the supporting frame by a hoop and a mounting bracket. The radar is mounted on a radar bracket.    USE - Vehicle speed warning and flow counting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is utilized in accident-prone sections to give certain warning to the vehicle running at overspeed through the static traffic sign and dynamic real-time vehicle speed display so as to raise the attention of the driver, thus reducing overspeed running and the traffic accidents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle speed warning and flow counting device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a climate system (20) including a variable capacity compressor (26) i.e. variable speed capacity compressor. An electrical power storage unit (16) i.e. traction battery, and a regenerative braking system (18) provide energy to power the compressor. Multiple controllers (22) control power consumption of the compressor based on whether the unit or braking system providing energy to power the compressor. An engine (14) selectively provides energy to power the compressor. The controllers determine a brake specific fuel consumption of the engine.    USE - Automotive vehicle such as plug-in battery electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle provides the lower target evaporator temperatures and shorter controller response times, maximum compressor speed and compressor power so as to improve performance of climate systems. The vehicle alters the operating parameters to be determined via testing and simulation so as to reduce power consumption with the performance expected/tolerated by vehicle occupants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling power consumption of a compressor of an automotive vehicle climate system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automotive vehicle.    Automotive vehicle (10)    Engine (14)    Electrical power storage unit (16)    Regenerative braking system (18)    Climate system (20)    Controllers (22)    Variable capacity compressor (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell anode with an input and an output. A recirculating conduit loop communicates with an anode input and output. A remediation conduit loop with an input and an output communicates with the conduit loop. A gas separator is placed on another conduit loop to purify an exhaust stream fed into the gas separator.    USE - Fuel cell anode exhaust system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell anode exhaust system is operated stably without increasing energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of remediating fuel cell anode exhaust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the process for remediating fuel cell anode exhaust.    Step to provide hydrogen from primary hydrogen source (80)    Step to pass hydrogen through fuel cell anode (82)    Step to divide contaminated gas (84)    Step to recombine hydrogen (92)    Step to remove water from contaminated gas (94)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (14) has a fuel cell system (10) to provide motive power for the vehicle. The fuel cell system has a cathode loop (13) arranged such that a portion of the loop forms a water pooling location where water normally pools during stack operation or after stack shut-down. The fuel cell system has a normally open mechanical check valve arranged within a vicinity of the water pooling location.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The water pooled at vicinity of check valve is allowed to exit the cathode loop by opening check valve when pressure is below the cracking pressure within the cathode loop. The air escaping from cathode loop can be prevented by closing check valve when cracking pressure for the check valve is set lesser than or equal to the pressure within the cathode loop during operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system for automotive vehicle.    Fuel cell system (10)    Cathode loop (13)    Vehicle (14)    Air filter (23)    Exhaust system (42)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell with cathode (16) and an anode (14). The cathode has an inlet and an outlet. One valve (32) is situated at and connected to the cathode inlet. Another valve (34) is situated at and connected to the cathode outlet. A controller is configured to control the two valves during respective operating conditions. One operating condition is the transition of the fuel cell system from an operational state to a non-operational state. Another operating condition is the transition from a non-operational state to an operational state.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. car, truck, off-road vehicle and urban vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since hydrogen and air is prevented from migrating to the anode side, carbon corrosion in fuel cell is avoided. Hence, stack life of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the fuel cell along axis of fuel cell system.    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Valves at cathode inlet and outlet (32,34)    Cathode catalyst layer (90)    Anode catalyst layer (106)
NOVELTY - The system has a bipolar plate (112) which is provided with feed passageways (137). A fuel cell assembly has an inlet header which extends from an inlet side to a non-inlet side. An inlet transition area is provided in fluid communication with the inlet header via feed passageways and an active area of the assembly. The feed passageways of the plates located proximate to the inlet side are smaller than the feed passageways of the plates located proximate to the non-inlet side such that, during operation of the fuel cell assembly, a flow velocity of gas through the active area is constant.    USE - Power generating system for automotive vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the number of feed passageways formed in each of the plates located proximate to the inlet side is less than the number of the feed passageways formed in each of the plates located proximate to the non-inlet side, the constant flow velocity of gas through the active area of fuel cell assembly can be promoted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of bipolar fuel cell plate.    Bipolar plate (112)    Feed passageways (137)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a latent heat storage unit (18) provided with a storage medium (20) that is cooled by transferring heat to a cooling medium (22). A cooling fluid flows through two cooling circuits (12). The storage medium is provided with a warm-transferring connector (26) that is connected to the cooling circuit. The warm-transferring connector is connected with a region (14) of an accumulator (16) of an electric car for transferring heat energy. Lithium-ion cells are provided on the region of the accumulator. The cooling medium is formed by a vaporizer region of a heat pump.    USE - System for cooling an accumulator of an electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the latent heat storage unit ensures stable and effective refrigeration of the cooling fluid independent of the region of the accumulator, thus improving the service life of the accumulator of the electric car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric car comprising a cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for cooling an accumulator of an electric car.    Cooling system (10)    Cooling circuits (12)    Region of accumulator (14)    Accumulator (16)    Latent heat storage unit (18)    Storage medium (20)    Cooling medium (22)    Warm-transferring connector (26)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling an electric oil pump (12) to operate at a commanded speed, when an internal combustion engine (16) is in an off state. A pump operating time is determined and the electric oil pump is controlled to operate at the commanded speed for the determined time. An operating condition of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) (14) is determined and the commanded speed is determined based on the operating condition of the HEV. The operating condition of the HEV is determined based on whether the HEV is operating in an electric drive mode.    USE - Method for controlling operation of an electric oil pump in hybrid electric vehicle e.g. series hybrid electric vehicle (SHEV), parallel HEV (PHEV), parallel/series HEV (PSHEV), plug-in HEV, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), or battery-replacement electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method operates the electric oil pump at a commanded speed, when an engine is in an off state, thus ensuring proper lubrication and/or cooling in the transaxle as the HEV experiences difference situations and/or circumstances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for controlling operation of an electric oil pump in a HEV    (2) a storage medium comprising a set of instructions for controlling operation of electric oil pump in hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of HEV including an electric oil pump and a system for controlling operation of the electric oil pump.    Electric oil pump (12)    HEV (14)    Internal combustion engine (16)    Motor (28)    Valve (58)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel economy input device (54) that allows the user to elect enhancement of the fuel economy of the vehicle. A controller determines whether the user elects enhancement of fuel economy of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) (14). The controller generates command signal to increase the operation of heat transfer device (50) for reducing the temperature of the high voltage storage battery (18) when the user elects enhancement of the fuel economy.    USE - System for enhancing fuel economy of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle and battery replacement vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The command signal is generated to increase operation of heat transfer device for reducing temperature of battery such that the fuel economy of HEV is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of enhancing fuel economy of hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the system for enhancing fuel economy of HEV.    System for enhancing fuel economy of hybrid electric vehicle (10)    HEV (14)    High voltage storage battery (18)    Heat transfer device (50)    Fuel economy input device (54)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving distance until charged (DUC) information. A roughly linear decline in state of charge (SOC) in a battery connected to an electric motor (46) is determined as a function of distance in which SOC achieves a minimum SOC at the DUC, where the minimum SOC is a charge-sustaining SOC determined to provide sufficient battery reserve for battery protection and assist an engine (16) during restarts. The electric motor and the engine are commanded to achieve the determined roughly linear decline in the SOC.    USE - Method for controlling a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling battery electric energy in a manner such that the energy is depleted close to an end of DUC range or a selected segment of a trip for elevating an overall system operation efficiency throughout a travel distance, so that the PHEV energy utilization efficiency can be improved in a vehicle domain and in a trip domain, for achieving a better overall fuel economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle comprising a battery connected to an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power split powertrain system.    Battery control module (12)    Transmission (14)    Engine (16)    Planetary gear unit (20)    Electric motor (46)
NOVELTY - The lamp has alkali accumulators charged by a solar plate (12), and a cabinet at whose leading end lamps (11) are attached. The accumulators are disconnected in the cabinet and electrically connected with the solar plate. A fitting (2) is attached on a bottom side of the cabinet and secured at a steering wheel of a bicycle. The solar plate converts solar power to current, which is stored in the accumulators to supply necessary current to the lamps. The cabinet has a lid (5) which covers a receiving space.    USE - Bicycle lamp for illuminating roads and providing warning to a road user during cycling sport.    ADVANTAGE - The solar plate converts solar power to current, which is stored in the accumulators to supply necessary current to the lamps, thus reducing initial costs for the alkali batteries, and reducing environmental impact reduced by the disposal of the exhausted and replaced Alkali batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle lamp.    Fitting (2)    Lid (5)    Lamps (11)    Solar plate (12)    Clamp arm (25)
NOVELTY - The system has a series of lithium-ion cells (2) including connection terminals receiving charge current from an electric accumulator (1). A connection plate (10) comprises electrical connection bars (12) connecting the terminals of the cells. The connection plate supports temperature sensors such that the connection plates positioned on the cells and the sensors are arranged close to the cells in order to measure temperature of the accumulator during storage or usage of the accumulator. The sensors are connected to the cells using paste.    USE - System for connecting electric accumulators e.g. lithium-ion electric accumulators, used for supplying power to an electric traction machine in a hybrid or electric motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a lead electric accumulator, nickel-metal hydride electric accumulator and nickel-zinc electric accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the system allows connection of the electric accumulators in a simple, rapid and inexpensive manner, and ensures rapid and simple installation of the connection plate and the temperature sensors in a precise position in order to measure the defined temperature of the cells of the accumulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric accumulator comprising lithium-ion cells.    Electric accumulator (1)    Lithium-ion cells (2)    Base plate (4)    Connection plate (10)    Electrical connection bars (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has driving equipment for moving a carriage. One electric motor (28a) i.e. alternating current motor, operates a main function of the mining vehicle (1). A control unit (32) is arranged to connect a power-generating auxiliary unit (26) e.g. super capacitor, to supply a part of the power required by the electric motor for operating an auxiliary function. Inverters (36a, 36b, 36c) supply the electrical energy of a direct current intermediate circuit (34) to the motor. A rectifier (35) is arranged to charge the power-generating auxiliary unit.    USE - Mining vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle makes possible to even out any load variations caused by the electric motor in an electrical network. The vehicle allows current taken from the network to be kept lower during a peak load situation, where the effective load of the mining vehicle decreases. The vehicle allows peak of the required effective power to be supplied from the power-generating auxiliary unit, so that the power taken from the electrical network can be adjusted instead of taking all the effective power available from the power-generating auxiliary unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for energy supply of a mining vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a third energy supply arrangement of a mining vehicle.    Mining vehicle (1)    Power-generating auxiliary unit (26)    Electric motors (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d)    Control unit (32)    Direct current intermediate circuit (34)    Rectifier (35)    Inverters (36a, 36b, 36c)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a battery pack including a set of electrically connected storage cells with an output voltage at a target storage cell state of charge. The battery pack provides energy to move the vehicle. A set of solar cells is electrically connected in series to form a solar panel array (22) having an output voltage equal to the sum of the respective output voltages of the storage cells at the target storage cell state of charge. A controller selectively connects the solar panel array electrically with the battery pack to charge the battery pack.    USE - Automotive vehicle i.e. alternatively powered vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle for use in an electric machine to convert energy stored in a high-voltage battery to motive power.    ADVANTAGE - The automotive vehicle uses a traction battery having an output voltage at a target state of charge and a solar panel array having an output voltage for specified standard solar irradiance equal to the output voltage of the traction battery at the target state of charge, thus charging a high-voltage battery of an alternatively powered vehicle with solar energy that does not impose a direct cost on the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power system of an alternatively powered vehicle.    Automotive vehicle (10)    Traction battery (12)    Electric machine (14)    Contactors (16)    Solar panel array (22)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electrical storage apparatus (380) that stores an electric power supplied from a power supply. A communication apparatus comprises a filter (500) having two signal lines (510,520) that utilizes a power line (120) as a communication path to communicate with an external apparatus, while the charging of the electrical storage apparatus is stopped.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the filter is configured to prevent the noise on the signal line different from power line, the electric power loss is avoided, while ensuring the transmission speed. The communication with the external apparatus of vehicle is realized without noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the communication processing apparatus of vehicle.    Power line (120)    Connector (152)    Electrical storage apparatus (380)    Filter (500)    Signal lines (510,520)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an electric machine (14) e.g. motor, to generate motive power for the vehicle. A high voltage traction battery (12) having positive and negative terminals provides energy to the machine. A switch is electrically connected between a high voltage solar panel array (22) and one of the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Another switch is electrically connected between the array and the other of the positive and negative terminals of the battery. A capacitor is electrically connected to the former and the latter switches.    USE - Alternatively powered vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switches electrically connect the solar panel array and the battery to charge the battery, so that the high-voltage battery of the alternatively powered vehicle is charged with energy that does not impose a direct cost on the driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power system of the alternatively powered vehicle.    Alternatively powered vehicle (10)    High voltage traction battery (12)    Electric machine (14)    High voltage solar panel array (22)    Solar panel array activation system (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery charger (14) including a power converter e.g. alternative current/direct current converter (16), with an electrical output end and an electrical input end that are electrically connected with an electrical power source remote from an alternatively powered vehicle (10). A capacitor (20) is electrically connected with the electrical output end. Electrical contactors (22-26) are electrically connected with a traction battery (12), the capacitor and the power converter. A controller (15) determines voltage of the traction battery.    USE - Vehicle power system for use in an alternatively powered vehicle (claimed) e.g. plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the power converter can be electrically connected with the traction battery via contactors so as to reduce the number of contactors relative to the arrangement of the system, thus reducing cost, weight and complexity associated with the power system design in an alternatively powered vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an alternatively powered vehicle comprising an electric machine    (2) a method for charging a traction battery of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle power system.    Alternatively powered vehicle (10)    Battery (12)    Battery charger (14)    Controller (15)    Alternative current/direct current converter (16)    Electrical grid (18)    Capacitor (20)    Electrical contactors (22-26)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1a) has battery chamber (3) that accommodates battery cells (2). A cooling air chamber (4) is provided under the battery chamber. A fan (5) is used to supply cooling air (A) to the cooling air chamber with static pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. Bottom portion (3a) of the battery chamber is provided with support portion (6) to set space between the battery cells in horizontal direction. Air introducing hole (7) to which cooling air is guided upwards is provided in position corresponding to space between the battery cells.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicles such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since fan supplies cooling air to cooling air chamber with static pressure greater than atmospheric pressure, volume of cooling air flowing into the battery chamber from air introducing hole is made equal, and battery cell can be cooled uniformly by arranging air introducing hole in accordance with difference in heat release by battery cell and by adjusting supply of cooling air. Hence variation in temperature of battery cell can be suppressed and the performance of the battery pack can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1a)    Battery cells (2)    Battery chamber (3)    Bottom portion (3a)    Cooling air chamber (4)    Fan (5)    Support portion (6)    Air introducing hole (7)    Cooling air (A)
NOVELTY - The battery has an exterior case (200) for accommodating an electrode assembly (100). A punching pin (310) of an anti-explosion unit (300) is installed in a frame (320) such that one side of the punching pin is directed toward an outer surface of the exterior case, where the frame is coupled to the exterior case. The exterior case is brought into contact with the punching pin, and a through-hole is formed in the exterior case when the exterior case expands while pressure increases. A right terminal and a left terminal of the frame are combined with a flange.    USE - Secondary battery for a portable electronic apparatus e.g. notebook computer and camcorder, and for use as motor driving power for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The through-hole is formed in the exterior case when the exterior case expands by increase in the pressure, so that gas in the exterior case is discharged to outside to prevent explosion, and a protruding length of the punching pin can be adjusted to easily control through-hole forming time, so that the battery is prevented from being damaged to protect users from injury.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (100)    Exterior case (200)    Anti-explosion unit (300)    Punching pin (310)    Frame (320)
NOVELTY - The battery has an exterior case for accommodating an electrode assembly. A terminal is installed in the exterior case such that one side of the terminal is protruded outwardly from the exterior case, where the terminal is electrically connected to the electrode assembly. A vent hole (H) in an interior of the terminal is connected with an inner side and an outer side of the exterior case. A sealing cap seals a low-melting point material (500) with a melting point lower than that of the exterior case or the terminal, and covers an upper entrance of the vent hole with a combination agent.    USE - Secondary battery for a portable electronic apparatus e.g. notebook computer and camcorder, and for use as motor driving power for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vent hole automatically opens when temperature or pressure of the battery is raised to a level higher than a reference value for preventing explosion caused by expansion of the exterior case. The battery ensures that timing for discharging gas generated from an inner side of the battery can be accurately set, so that sharp fractures are prevented from being formed at the battery during opening of the vent hole, thus preventing the users from being injured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low-melting point material is made of one or combinations of alloys or metals of tin, zinc, lead, bismuth and indium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a vent hole and a terminal of a secondary battery.    Vent hole (H)    Main case (210)    Anode terminal (310)    Insulator (400)    Low-melting point material (500)
NOVELTY - The actuator (1) has a gear-assembly equipped in a gear part. A connection part (300) is connected to a waste gate valve (5) of a turbocharger inner structure of a housing unit (100). A gear (200) is equipped with a motor shaft (101) and combined with the connection part. A cover (140) is installed in the housing unit for covering the gear-assembly. The connection part comprises a middle coupling member (302) combined in a rotary shaft of the gear. An end portion of the middle coupling member is connected with a connecting member (310) according to rotation of the gear.    USE - Electromagnetic actuator for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The actuator has simple structure. The connecting member is connected with the waste gate valve, so that the driving force can be steadily delivered to the connecting member. The actuator efficiently controls an opening degree of the waste gate valve, so that the vehicle can be traveled in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electromagnetic actuator.    Electromagnetic actuator (1)    Waste gate valve (5)    Housing unit (100)    Motor shaft (101)    Cover (140)    Gear (200)    Connection part (300)    Middle coupling member (302)    Connecting member (310)
NOVELTY - An external magnetic field is applied to a magnetic material containing elements chosen from carbon, nitrogen, silicon, boron, oxygen, aluminum, phosphorus and sulfur, magnetic graphene and magnetic graphite. The arrangement direction of molecules and particles are controlled to obtain an electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for lithium-ion battery, capacitor, fuel cell, solar cell and photoelectric power generation component.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of lightweight electrode, with high yield.
NOVELTY - A binder resin composition comprises a binder resin that binds an active material for non-aqueous electrolyte type energy device electrode, and a mixed solvent comprising low boiling point good solvent and high boiling point poor solvent with respect to binder resin.    USE - Binder resin composition for use with a compound-material slurry composition for a non-aqueous electrolyte type energy device electrode (all claimed) of a lithium ion secondary battery and an electrical double layer capacitor utilized as a power supply for portable electronic devices e.g. portable-apparatus terminals, and transporting apparatus mounting power supplies such as electric vehicle or electric power storage. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, lap top computer, personal digital assistant, digital camera and camera integral video tape recorder (VTR).    ADVANTAGE - The binder resin composition provides better internal resistance, swelling resistance, charging/discharging capacity, flexibility, durability, and ionic conductivity and electronic conductivity, to the electrode of the battery.
NOVELTY - The body is manufactured by mixing fixed additives with graphite particles and compacting the additives, where the graphite particles comprise natural graphite, expanded natural graphite and/or synthetic graphite. The additive comprises an organic and/or inorganic additive, and the organic additive is formed such that the body is impermeable in a lower temperature range e.g. 20 to 250 degree Celsius, and upper temperature range e.g. 350 to 550 degree Celsius, of an application temperature range of the body.    USE - Graphite-containing mold body for use as a sealing element i.e. gasket, in chemical plant, heat guidance film, bipolar plate in a fuel cell i.e. redox flow cell, mold part in a building region, heat exchanger or a micro radiator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The body is manufactured in a simple manner, and high density in XY direction during low surface pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a molded body    (2) a method for sealing a sealing gap between flanges for setting the molded body.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a refrigerant circuit (2) and a temperature control circuit (3) controlling temperature of a vehicle interior. An evaporator (42) receives heat from the control circuit. A refrigerant radiator (21) for heat output is provided at the control circuit. An override valve (24) connects and disconnects an accumulator (6). The refrigerant circuit contain refrigerant such as carbon dioxide, hydrofluoroolefin and tetrafluoroethane. The control circuit includes a cooling circuit and a heating circuit for controlling temperature of the accumulator.    USE - Air conditioning system for controlling temperature of a component i.e. accumulator, in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for controlling temperature of an electric motor, transducer, power electronics, electrical auxiliary unit and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator receives heat from the temperature control circuit, and the refrigerant radiator for heat output is provided at the control circuit, thus controlling the temperature of the components of the vehicle and the vehicle interior independent of each other using a single system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling temperature of vehicle components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic hydraulic circuit diagram of an air conditioning system.    Air conditioning system (1)    Refrigerant circuit (2)    Temperature control circuit (3)    Accumulator (6)    Refrigerant radiator (21)    Override valve (24)    Evaporator (42)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a working medium (AM) that is guided in a closed joule-cyclic process in a waste heat recovery device (3). An electric machine (15) is mechanically coupled with an internal combustion engine (2). The electric machine and the internal combustion engine occur in interaction such that the electric machine acts as a starter or as a generator on the internal combustion engine.    USE - Device for the energy recovery from an exhaust stream of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a working medium that is guided in a closed joule-cyclic process in a waste heat recovery device, and thus ensures to enhance the overall efficiency of the device with simultaneously minimized constructed size, weight and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device.    Device (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Waste heat recovery device (3)    Electric machine (15)    Working medium (AM)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an operation controller which performs operation control of an electric motor. A determination device is configured to determine the state of the electrical storage apparatus. The operation controller operates the electric motor when the predetermined determination starting condition is satisfied. The determination device determines the state of electrical storage apparatus based on the detection result detected by the voltage detector when operating the electric motor when the determination starting condition is satisfied, and outputs a judged result.    USE - State determination method for electrical storage apparatus provided in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency with respect to performing state determination of electrical storage apparatus since the determination device determines the state of electrical storage apparatus based on the detection result detected by the voltage detector when operating the electric motor when the determination starting condition is satisfied, and outputs a judged result.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the voltage drop of the battery during voltage load generation.
NOVELTY - The battery module has two secondary batteries (1,2). A cap covering a surface of the battery (1) is provided with a fitting projection (37). Another cap covering the surface of another battery (2) is provided with a fitting recess (46). The surfaces of the batteries are provided with positive and negative electrode terminals (11,12). The caps are arranged such that the fitting projection and fitting recess are fitted to each other.    USE - Battery module of assembled battery (claimed) used as power supply of electronic device such as mobile telephone and video camera, and electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By using the two caps to cover the secondary batteries, the occurrence of position shift of batteries can be prevented, so that short circuit occurrence between the secondary batteries can be avoided. The batteries can be assembled efficiently, and the manufacturing cost of the assembled battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary batteries (1,2)    Positive and negative electrode terminals (11,12)    Holes (31,32)    Fitting projection of cap (37)    Fitting recess of cap (46)
NOVELTY - A metallic compound raw material is obtained by mixing raw material (a) containing metal compound chosen from oxide, hydroxide and metal salt of manganese and molten salt raw material comprising lithium hydroxide and lithium nitrate such that the molar ratio of lithium hydroxide and lithium nitrate is 1-10. The metallic compound raw material is melted and reacted at temperature which is less than the melting point of metallic compound raw material to obtain complex oxide.    USE - Manufacture of complex oxide used for positive-electrode active material for lithium-ion secondary battery used for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium-ion secondary battery having excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic compound raw material is obtained by mixing raw material (a) containing metal compound chosen from oxide, hydroxide and metal salt of manganese and molten salt raw material containing lithium hydroxide and lithium nitrate such that the molar ratio of lithium hydroxide and lithium nitrate is 1-10. The metallic compound raw material is melted and reacted at temperature which is less than the melting point of metallic compound raw material to obtain complex oxide containing lithium-manganese oxide and having crystal structure comprising layered rock-salt structure including lithium and tetravalent manganese. The obtained complex oxide is collected. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive-electrode active material; and    (2) lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The panel (100) has a controller equipped in an upper part, and a solar cell module (200) converting solar energy into electric power that is charged in a battery and an electric apparatus of a vehicle. A support is fixed at one side of the solar cell module by a fixing member. A fan supplies external air to an inner side of the vehicle through an air vent. A temperature sensor senses presence of tetrahydrocannabinol inside the vehicle according to the temperature of the vehicle.    USE - Solar cell module integrated instrument panel for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The panel has robust structure, and is provided with the solar cell module that can generate the electric power form the solar energy, such that the electrical power can be supplied to various kinds of electronic devices in the vehicle, thus reducing electricity consumption from the battery and occurrence of the energy damping, and hence preventing danger of discharge of power from the battery and reducing vehicle fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an instrument panel for a vehicle.    Instrument panel (100)    Solar cell module (200)
NOVELTY - The system has an air supply line (4) for supplying air inhaled by a primary air inlet line (1) to a vehicle room for performing indoor heating after passing the air to an inverter (20). A blower (10) supplies the air to the inverter. A secondary air inlet line (2) inhales the air in indoor. A primary valve (6) is installed to open a flow path of the primary air inlet line and the secondary air inlet line. An air exhaust line (5) ejects the air to an exterior part of a vehicle. A secondary valve (7) is installed to open the flow path of the air exhaust line and the air supply line.    USE - Air-conditioning system for an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can provide efficient indoor heating and improve driving distance and continued ratio, so that consumption of electricity of a vehicle for the indoor heating can be reduced, thus heating waste heat of the inverter. The system is light in weight, and reduces number of component, so that cost for heating and cooling can be saved by reducing weight of the inverter and the blower, thus reducing cost of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an air-conditioning system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Primary air inlet line (1)    Secondary air in let line (2)    Air supply line (4)    Air exhaust line (5)    Primary valve (6)    Secondary valve (7)    Blower (10)    Inverter (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting up a temperature sensor (22) in a cooling water inlet or a cooling water outlet of a fuel cell stack. Speed of an electromotive water pump (12) is variably controlled by a temperature sensor according to sensing value slope variation. An electromotive water pump is connected to the cooling water outlet of the fuel cell stack. An inlet end of the electromotive water pump is connected to a radiator, and an output stage is connected to the cooling water inlet of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method for controlling cooling system of a fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adjusting speed of the electromotive water pump according to the sensing value slope variation of the temperature sensor, thus improving the cooling efficiency of an engine and driving fuel efficiency of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a cooling system of a fuel cell motor vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electromotive water pump (12)    Circulation line (14)    Radiator (16)    Three way valve (18)    Temperature sensor (22)
NOVELTY - The structure has frame mounting portions (112, 123) combined with a chassis frame. The chassis frame is formed at both end parts of first and second center floor cross portions (110, 120). First and second center floor side portions (210, 220) are formed on a center portion of a lower part car body and connected with the frame mounting portions. A front side portion (310) is connected to the first center floor cross portion and extended to a front side of a vehicle. Third and fourth center floor side portions (230, 240) are positioned between the first and second center floor side portions.    USE - Lower part frame structure for a fuel cell electric vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure improves the rigidity of the lower part car body, thus protecting the vehicle from accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lower part frame structure for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    Center floor cross portions (110, 120)    Frame mounting portions (112, 123)    Center floor side portions (210, 220, 230, 240)    Front side portion (310)
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple clips formed in an edge part of a gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer is fixed to a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell through the clips. A catalyst layer is formed on an upper side of a transmitted film that is installed on a central part of the membrane electrode assembly. An opening part is formed on the membrane electrode assembly when the clips are arranged on the membrane electrode assembly. A mask adhesive agent is included on the opening part to cover the opening part.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly and gas diffusion layer structure for a fuel cell in an electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The interval of the gas diffusion layer and the membrane electrode assembly is fixed through clip formed in the edge part of the gas diffusion layer so as to prevent deformation of the gas diffusion layer and the membrane electrode assembly caused by compression process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for bonding a membrane electrode assembly and a gas diffusion layer structure for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly and gas diffusion layer structure.
NOVELTY - The device has an auxiliary motor (5) connected to a storage battery (4) by an electrical wire. A driving motor (3) is connected to a connecting shaft (6) by one transmission mechanism. The auxiliary motor is connected to an impeller shaft (7) by another transmission mechanism. The impeller shaft is connected to an impeller (8), where rotating direction of the impeller is same as that of the driving motor. A clutch (9) is located between the connecting shaft and the impeller shaft and fixedly connected to the connecting shaft or the impeller shaft.    USE - Resilience device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can charge a storage battery of a vehicle and provide assistance power to the driving motor of the vehicle. The device has high wind power utilization ratio, reasonable arrangement and high security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a resilience device.    Driving motor (3)    Storage battery (4)    Auxiliary motor (5)    Connecting shaft (6)    Impeller shaft (7)    Impeller (8)    Clutch (9)
NOVELTY - A battery module group (2) is installed in a battery case (9) with air inlet (4) and an air outlet (8). An air outgoing channel is arranged between left and right columns of battery module group and battery case and is communicated with air outlet. A guiding grid plate (5) is arranged at the tail end portion of each group of the battery module group near to one surface of an air incoming cuneiform channel. The front end of grid plate is connected with tail end of module group and the tail end is located towards incoming direction of cuneiform channel.    USE - Lithium ion battery system for electric hybrid power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air channel is designed by completely using the arrangement gap between the battery modules, thus solving the contradictions of long gas flow, inconspicuous cooling effect and large temperature difference of the air inlet and the air outlet so as to ensure the temperature uniformity of the single battery inside the battery pack. The battery system has a simple structure and can be easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the lithium ion battery system.    Battery module group (2)    Air inlet (4)    Guiding grid plate (5)    Air outlet (8)    Battery case (9)
NOVELTY - The system has an air providing device connected with an electric car compartment and a battery cabin for placing a power battery and used for providing air in the compartment to the battery cabin. A temperature controller monitors temperature in the battery cabin and controls the air providing device to send air in terms of monitored temperature and working state of an electric car. The air providing device uses an electronic fan provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is connected with the electric car compartment, and the air outlet is connected with the battery cabin.    USE - Power battery heat insulation system for an electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature controller monitors the temperature in the battery cabin and controls the air providing device to lead cold and hot air generated in an air conditioner of the electric car in the compartment to the battery cabin in terms of the monitored temperature and the working state of the electric car so as to reduce or increase temperature of the battery to insulate the heat and to ensure the temperature of the battery to fail to influence the normal operation, so that the electric car can normally drive. The popularization and the application of the electric car are largely increased. The system is better for environment protection and discharge reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power battery heat insulation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power battery heat insulation system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) comprises: a first catalyst layer; a second catalyst layer; and an ion conducting membrane (12) interposed between the first and second catalyst layers, where the ion conducting membrane comprises: a polyolefin support structure; an ion conducting polymer at least partially penetrating the polyolefin support structure; and a set of electrically conducting flow field plates (20, 22) in communication with the first and second catalyst layers.    USE - The fuel cell is useful as an electrical power source in many applications, preferably in automobiles to replace internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conducting membrane exhibits higher dielectric strength after being used in fuel cell systems. The polyolefin support structure serves as a safety net which melts together and prevents electrical shorting from happening under conditions that would normally cause dielectric breakdown in fuel cell membranes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an ion conducting membrane to be interposed between a first catalyst layer and a second catalyst layer in a fuel cell, where the ion conducting membrane comprises: a polyolefin support structure; an ion conducting polymer at least partially penetrating the polyolefin support structure; and a set of electrically conducting flow field plates in communication with the first and second catalyst layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of a fuel cell that incorporates a gas diffusion layer.    Fuel cell (10)    Polymeric ion conducting membrane (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Conductive plates. (20, 22)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (10) comprises: a first catalyst layer; a second catalyst layer; an ion conducting membrane interposed between the first and second catalyst layers, where the ion conducting layer comprises a polyvinyl polymer, and an ion conducting polymer i.e. different than the polyvinyl polymer; and a set of electrically conducting flow field plates in communication with the first and second catalyst layers.    USE - The fuel cells are useful: as an electrical power source; in automobiles to replace internal combustion engines; and as solid polymer electrolyte membrane or proton exchange membrane for providing ion transport between the anode and cathode.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells can operate at elevated temperatures with minimal external humidification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Polymeric ion conductive membrane (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (14)    Anode catalyst layer (16)    Conductive plates. (20)
NOVELTY - A state detection apparatus (105) detects the state of the storage battery (102), and transmits the state parameter signal to a controller (104a-104f). The controller compares the state parameter signal with a pre-stored specification information, and controls the power supply switching element based on the comparison result to supply/block electric power supply to the load (103a-103f).    USE - Apparatus for supplying electric power to load such as motor vehicle from a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the storage battery state detection apparatus eliminates the need for changing the operation program of the controller whenever a load is added or removed in the system, and suppresses the risk of non-supply of electric power to the load with high priority.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (102)    Load (103a-103f)    Controller (104a-104f)    State detection apparatus (105)    Power supply line (106)
NOVELTY - The holding plates (212,221) have opening portions (212a,21a) which penetrate the electrical storage element. The opening portions of the holding plates maintain electrical storage element, by pressing down each electrical storage element from mutually opposing direction.    USE - Holder for holding electrical storage element e.g. cell of electrical storage apparatus (claimed) e.g. battery unit of battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holder can hold electrical storage elements of the electrical storage apparatus easily and firmly, while preventing deviation of storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of the battery holder.    Holding plates (212,221)    Opening portions (212a,221a)    Elastic portion (223)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a treating module (10) treating electrical energy and generating power supply voltage for control modules. A programmable power switch (91) connects one of the control modules to the treatment module based on a service life situation of a vehicle and a degree of criticality of an operation of components associated with the control modules in the service life situation of the vehicle. The control modules comprise logic controllers (21, 22) for controlling actuators.    USE - Device for distributing electrical energy to control modules for operating a component i.e. battery, on a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric full hybrid or plug-in hybrid type vehicle and thermal type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The programmable power switch connects one of the control modules to the treatment module based on the service life situation of the vehicle and the degree of criticality of the operation of the components associated with the control modules in the service life situation of the vehicle so as to optimize consumption of electrical energy, thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions, which are harmful to an environment. The device utilizes reduced number of control modules, thus saving storage space in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for distributing electrical energy in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric energy distributing device.    Electrical energy distributing device (1)    Treating module (10)    Logic controllers (21, 22)    Control unit (90)    Programmable power switch (91)
NOVELTY - The system has battery modules (5) that are connected to each other. The battery modules are provided with batteries that are connected in series. The secondary controllers (3) are communicated with a main controller (1) through an inner controller area network (CAN) bus (2). The battery modules are correspondingly connected to the secondary controller and battery balancer (4) connected to each other. The main controller communicates with an outer CAN bus (6). The inner and outer CAN buses comprise an independent CAN communication module.    USE - Automatic power battery management system for hybrid vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The safe and reliable power battery management system can be obtained. The interference among the analog to digital sampling chip is prevented. The requirements for current test of the microprocessor and battery balancer in two different conditions are satisfied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main controller (1)    Inner CAN bus (2)    Secondary controller (3)    Battery balancer (4)    Battery module (5)    Outer CAN bus (6)
NOVELTY - The operating temperature hold unit has an outside inhalation hole (26) which is formed in a fixed position of an exhaust side opening and closing door (24). The outside inhalation hole can be switched and are installed at an end section within a recirculation zone (22). An air outlet duct (20), an air outlet (18) or the recirculation zone and battery case of the air outlet duct are formed and penetrates the outside inhalation hole. An air intake side opening and closing door are installed in the outside inhalation hole in states that can be opened or closed.    USE - Operating temperature hold unit for hybrid battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases internal air temperature in which the heat which is generated as each battery cell is operated. Temperature of the battery drops to the operating temperature of propriety since the cooled air is discharged to outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the operating temperature hold unit of the hybrid battery for vehicle.    Air outlet (18)    Air outlet duct (20)    Recirculation zone (22)    Exhaust side opening and closing door (24)    Outside inhalation hole (26)
NOVELTY - The hybrid power unit has a bi-directional direct current (DC) converter (110), which includes one or more inverter (117) for supplying electricity to one or more vehicle driving motor (121), where a DC link capacitor (109) is connected to a shaft of engine (105) between a generator (107) and a battery (111). An integrated control (112) is operated according to a user instruction from a user control part (113).    USE - Hybrid power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid power unit has a bi-directional direct current (DC) converter, which includes one or more inverter for supplying electricity to one or more vehicle driving motor, where a DC link capacitor is connected to a shaft of engine between a generator and a battery, and hence ensures improved hybrid power unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (105)    Generator (107)    Direct current link capacitor (109)    Bi-directional direct current-direct current converter (110)    Battery (111)    Integrated control (112)    User control part (113)    Inverters (117-120)    Vehicle driving motors (121-124)
NOVELTY - The system has a load receiving driving voltage when a path is conducted. A detection device is connected with the path when voltage of the load is less than a pre-set value. The detection device is not connected with the path when the voltage of the load is greater than the pre-set value. Another detection device is connected with another path when the voltage of the load is greater than another pre-set value.    USE - Control system.    ADVANTAGE - The control system adopts two detection devices so as to detect the voltage of the load. The detection device immediately executes action when the detection device cannot cut off power so as to prevent the load from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The load is selected from one of a head lamp, a direction lamp, a tail lamp, an instrument board of a locomotive and a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has CPU (24) which senses the voltage from the battery (11) and amends the voltage sensing value based on the correction information obtained from inverter voltage sensor (12). A battery controller (13) senses the voltage applied to the battery. The voltage sensing value of the battery voltage sensor is input to the battery controller and transmitted to variable gain amplifier (25). The variable gain amplifier outputs voltage sensing value from battery controller for controlling the gain of variable gain amplifier.    USE - Voltage sensing and calibrating apparatus of electromobile, electrical car, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage sensing value is corrected accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the voltage sensing and calibrating apparatus of electromobile. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Inverter voltage sensor (12)    Battery controller (13)    CPU (24)    Variable gain amplifier (25)
NOVELTY - The analog signal to use at the specified interval and system voltage, and the analog signal of inverter output current data and inverter output voltage are periodically extracted. The effective values of inverter output voltage and current are calculated and compared. The magnitude of inverter output current is changed. The correlation index is calculated based on the strong correlation of the inverter output voltage and inverter output current according to magnitude distortion of the inverter output current which consecutively changes.    USE - Correlation based islanding detection method for use in electric power system such as solar power generation system, wind power generation system and fuel cell generation system etc.    ADVANTAGE - The isolated operation can be accurately detected in the power outage. The fire accident of the peripheral which can be generated with the isolated operation and excess current etc., can be prevented. The power quality is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the correlation based islanding detection process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves preheating fuel cell air with an auxiliary burner (20) of a fuel cell system (1), and feeding the preheated air to a cathode side (8) of a fuel cell (2). Residual gas from an anode side (6) of the fuel cell is circulated to a reformer (33), and the residual gas from the reformer is circulated to the anode side. The reformer is temporarily operated in a reformer operating condition to circulate the oxygen, present in the residual gas, between the anode side and the reformer, until anode limit temperature is reached.    USE - Method for starting a fuel cell system i.e. solid oxide fuel cell system, for supplying current and heat to a motor vehicle or a stationary application such as household or industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell air is preheated with the auxiliary burner of the fuel cell system and is fed to the cathode side, and the residual gas present in the gas-carrying components of the fuel cell system is circulated between the anode side and the reformer until the anode side reaches the anode limit temperature, so that the fuel cell and the reformer are simultaneously preheated, thus shortening the total start-up time of the fuel cell system even in cold conditions, and enabling gentle handling of the materials, hence avoiding damage of the components of the fuel cell system caused by excessive thermal stress.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode side (6)    Cathode side (8)    Auxiliary burner (20)    Reformer (33)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several connected battery cells (10) that are accommodated in rows. The convex shaped terminal (32) and concave shaped terminal (34) are reversed and are provided in position such that front and back side walls (22,24) of container (20) oppose each other. The gap is penetrated from bottom portion of module to ceiling portion which is formed between rows.    USE - Battery module of power supply device mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is electrically connected by fitting the convex terminal of one battery module with concave terminal of another battery module without using connection element. The electrode terminals are connected without using busbar, so that the time required for connecting busbars and nut fastening of busbars with terminal can be reduced. The cooling efficiency of battery module is improved, and the sealing performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Container (20)    Front side wall of container (22)    Back side wall of container (24)    Convex terminal (32)    Concave terminal (34)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has an electrical double layer capacitor (20) connected in parallel with a secondary battery (10). A power converter (30) is interposed between the capacitor and the battery and bidirectionally switched between the battery and the capacitor so that the charging or discharging of capacitor is possible. A controller (40) provides charging/discharging switching instruction to power converter based on the load current and the capacitor current.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the capacitor is reduced by eliminating the need for connecting several capacitors in series by increasing the terminal voltage of capacitor with the power converter. The enlargement of power supply device is prevented by obtaining high voltage for driving the load without connecting several batteries in series. The secondary battery has excellent performance and continues the supply of current to the capacitor for a long time. The degradation of capacitor is prevented even when the charging and discharging of capacitor is performed repeatedly and the reduction of loss due to leakage current is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device for motor vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Electrical double layer capacitor (20)    Power converter (30)    Controller (40)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy includes magnesium, nickel and aluminum, and is manufactured by strip casting method. The ratio of phase with high magnesium concentration with respect to phase with high aluminum concentration is 5% or less, measured using the mother phase which is confirmed by COMP image of 500 times based on electron probe micro-analyzer of the cross-sectional structure of alloy, and elemental mapping image of magnesium and aluminum.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used for negative electrode for nickel-hydrogen secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, digital camera and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy provides nickel-hydrogen secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy includes magnesium, nickel and aluminum, and is of compositional formula: RaMgbNicAldMe, where R is yttrium, zirconium, hafnium or calcium, M is elements other than R, magnesium, nickel, or aluminum (preferably, lanthanum), a is 0.75-0.85, b is 0.15-0.25 (preferably, 0.18-20), c is 3.30-3.65, d is 0.15-0.25 (preferably, 0.15-0.22), e is 0-0.20, a+b is 1, b+d is 0.33-0.45 (preferably, 0.33-0.42), and c+d+e is 3.45-3.80 (preferably, 3.6-3.8). The hydrogen storage alloy is manufactured by strip casting method. The ratio of phase with high magnesium concentration with respect to phase with high aluminum concentration is 5% or less, measured using the mother phase which is confirmed by COMP image of 500 times based on electron probe micro-analyzer of the cross-sectional structure of alloy, and elemental mapping image of magnesium and aluminum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage alloy.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has thermoelectric units (10) equipped with P-type thermo-elements, N-type thermo-elements and a lead wire (11) in row shape, and bases (12) respectively positioned between a heat generating source i.e. exhaust pipe, and a surface of high temperature side of each thermoelectric unit. A connection member (13) mutually connects the thermoelectric units and the bases. Area of a near surface of the heat generating source is smaller than area of the near surface of each thermoelectric unit.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation module for use in a thermoelectric power generation apparatus that is utilized for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module is light-weight, and improves electric power generation efficiency. The connection member has high flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thermoelectric power generation module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Thermoelectric power generation module (1)    Thermoelectric units (10)    Lead wire (11)    Bases (12)    Connection member (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves using an internal combustion engine (3) or an electric motor (1) as pre-heater, by which an inner space of a hybrid vehicle or the internal combustion engine or a high-voltage battery (11) is heated. The electric motor is actuated in a heat-generating operating mode and is rotated by the internal combustion engine.    USE - Method for pre-heating a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves using an internal combustion engine or an electric motor as pre-heater, by which an inner space of a hybrid vehicle or the internal combustion engine or a high-voltage battery is heated, and thus ensures that emissions are optimal and the power consumption of the battery is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for pre-heating a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid vehicle.    Electric motor (1)    Drive shaft (2)    Internal combustion engine (3)    Gear (7)    High-voltage battery (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a solid electrolyte composition (2) to either positive electrode (4) or negative electrode (1). A sheet-like secondary battery cell precursor (7) is created by coating other electrode to the solid electrolyte composition surface. The whole solid electrolyte composition is hardened.    USE - Method of manufacturing sheet-like secondary battery cell (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode is overlapped with solid electrolyte composition before hardening in the electrolyte composition at the time of manufacturing of sheet-like secondary battery cell, the energy loss of battery cell by internal resistance and voltage drop is reduced, while improving the capacity of the battery cell. The electrodes can be aligned easily and accurately, and the positional offset of the electrodes and the generation of wrinkles can be reduced by hardening the edge portions of the overlapped electrodes in advance. The secondary battery cell can be manufactured continuously and efficiently. The durability of the battery cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating process of manufacturing sheet-like secondary battery cell.    Negative electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte composition (2)    Positive electrode (4)    Infrared heater (5)    Sheet-like secondary battery precursor (7)
NOVELTY - The pack has several battery modules (100) that are stacked together. Several unit battery cells (110) are stacked together. Housing is provided with side support (140). The side support is provided with horizontal support (140a), and vertical support (140b). The horizontal support extends longitudinal axis along horizontal direction. The vertical support extends longitudinal axis along vertical direction. The pair of end plates (150) is coupled to respective longitudinal end portion of support.    USE - Battery pack mounted in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in cellular phone, note book computer, and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - Deflection and oscillation of battery modules can be reduced by supporting the deflected portions of battery modules. Horizontal expansion of unit battery cell can be prevented. Sealing ring is located between upper frame and vent element such that air is discharged from vent element through exhaust outlet of upper frame without affecting adjacent secondary battery cell. The horizontal support and vertical support are coupled to each other by welding side support of unit battery cell firmly. Through holes are formed in side supports, such that weight of side supports can be reduced efficiently. Battery module is compact in structure since height of upper frame covered by cover does not exceed extensions of both ends of battery module. Poisonous gas generated due to explosion can be discharged to outer portion of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (100)    Unit battery cell (110)    Side support (140)    Horizontal support (140a)    Vertical support (140b)    Pair of end plates (150)
NOVELTY - An energy storage and collection device comprises: at least two electrodes, where electrode contains carbon or mineral nanotubes that have been exfoliated from their as-synthesized state electroactive or photo active nanoscale particles or layers; at least two current collectors, each in contact with an electrode, or the electrode which also functions as the current collector; and optionally an insulator.    USE - As an energy storage and collection device (claimed) such as batteries useful in vehicles, ultracapacitors and photovoltaics.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage or collection device comprising exfoliated nanotubes with attached nanoscale particles and layers provides enhanced strength and ruggedness to the electrode, allows further shaping of the electrode or performance under more demanding environments such as high vibration, high charge/discharge rates or extreme thermal cycling. The device has high energy density, power density, and photon conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making an energy storage or collection device involving dispersing exfoliated nanotubes with attached nanoscale particles or layers in a medium to create an electrode and joining with another media acting as a dielectric or electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery module (100) that includes stacked battery cells. A heat absorber (400) is mounted adjacent to battery module. The heat absorber is removably mounted on the battery module. The heat absorber includes phase change material (PCM) such as water or ethanol and glycerin. The lower and upper frames support lower and upper portions of the battery cells respectively and a side frame supports a lateral side of the battery cells.    USE - Battery pack used in car such as electric car or hybrid car. Can also be used in high-tech electronic device such as cellular phone, laptop computer, and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The improved cooling characteristics can be provided by increasing the heat capacity of the battery pack. The battery pack includes heat absorber, so as to increase heat capacity of the battery pack such that heat generated inside the battery pack is efficiently dissipated. The heat absorber is separably or removably mounted on the battery pack and can be separated from the battery pack or exchanged with another heat absorber after absorbing heat from the battery pack. By including a PCM, the heat absorber can absorb heat generated in the battery module and store the heat. Accordingly, by increasing the heat capacity of the battery pack to absorb the heat generated in the battery module, the temperature increase of the battery cells can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery module (100)    Support (200)    Heat absorber (400)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (100) has a pre-mixing chamber (142) supplied with fuel gases from a fuel gas flow circuit (112) and supplied with oxidizing gases from an oxidizing gas flow circuit (111). A combustion chamber (140) is supplied with the gas mixture from the pre-mixing chamber and supplied with oxidizing gases from the oxidizing gas flow circuit. A fume circulation circuit (114) receives the fume coming from the combustion chamber. The oxidizing gas flow circuits, the combustion chamber, and the flue gas flow circuit are submerged in a single heat transfer fluid.    USE - Heat exchanger for a boiler to operate at an outlet of a hot fuel cell of a thermal energy and an electric energy cogeneration system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing gas flow circuits, the combustion chamber, and the flue gas flow circuit are submerged in the single heat transfer fluid, thus ensuring the recovery of heat contained in gases with high temperature resulting from the pile. The exchanger ensures reducing the temperature of the gases from the hot fuel cell and reducing the number of the components in direct contact with the gases at high temperature. The exchanger ensures utilizing low cost materials e.g. stainless steel, for components of the heat exchanger for allowing the injection of gases in the combustion chamber. The combustion chamber is immersed in the fluid to reduce temperature of the combustion chamber, thus reducing the quantities of nitrogen oxides emitted during combustion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for cogeneration of thermal energy and electric energy comprising a reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a thermal energy and electric energy cogeneration system.    Heat exchanger (100)    Oxidizing gas flow circuits (111)    Fuel gas flow circuit (112)    Fume circulation circuit (114)    Combustion chamber (140)    Pre-mixing chamber (142)
NOVELTY - The pressure welding device has upper and lower welding heads between which a bipolar plate is installed. The anode and cathode of a power supply are respectively connected with two electrodes. One of the electrodes is connected with the upper welding head and an upper mono-polar plate, and the other electrode is connected with the lower welding head and a lower mono-polar plate, thus forming a loop to electrify and heat the bipolar plate. A brake is mechanically connected with the welding heads.    USE - Pressure welding device for current assistant fuel cell ultra-thin metal bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - Provides pressure welding device which directly uses electric current to carry out heating and pressure welding with high heating efficiency and simple welding technique, and can produce bipolar plate having excellent smoothness and stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A control module is connected with the power supply and the brake, for transmitting control information. The control module includes a control system and three sensors. The sensors includes: a first sensor connected with the brake, for collecting displacement or pressure information of the brake; a second sensor connected with the upper welding head and the upper mono-polar plate, for collecting temperature information; and a third sensor connected with the lower welding head and the lower mono-polar plate, for collecting temperature information. The control system is connected with the three sensors, for collecting the information, and controlling operation of the power supply, the brake and the radiating system. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pressure welding method for current assistant fuel cell ultra-thin metal bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing the pressure welding device for current assistant fuel cell ultra-thin metal bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The automobile drive device has electrified device arranged in front of automobile, and drive device arranged at the back of automobile. The electrified device has electrified device connection board that drops downward due to self gravity. The front end of electrified device has an electrified floor brushing board. The drive device has self-drive large wheel provided with storage battery and control device, and connected to a connection beam. The connection beam is provided with loop floor brushing board. A self-drive small wheel is arranged at the front end of connection beam.    USE - Automobile drive device using uniform solar energy for power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an automobile drive device that uses uniform solar energy for power supply, and that has simple structure and convenient use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the automobile drive device using uniform solar energy for power supply.
NOVELTY - The window film has a laminated glass substrate, a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer and a window layer. A protection layer is adhered to window layer by an adhering layer. The window layer is made of non-crystal silicon layer, copper-indium-gallium-selenium layer or cadmium telluride layer. The adhesive layer is made of polyvinyl butyral or polyvinyl vinyl acetate. The protection layer is made of glass or polyester.    USE - Solar energy window film for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle storage cell can be charged efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of vehicle.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to a fuel cell made from carbonaceous material and binder. The binder consists of water and octadecylamine; or water, octadecylamine and carbonaceous material, wherein the binder is at least once passed through a disperser with differential pressure on the disperser ranging from 0.1.105 Pa to 25.105 Pa. The amount of octadecylamine in the binder ranges from 0.1 to 10%.    USE - Chemistry.    ADVANTAGE - Invention enables to obtain a fuel cell with high moisture resistance. 4 ex, 1 tbl
NOVELTY - The load voltage stabilization module (30) has a microcontroller unit (38) electrically connected with a voltage boosting unit (34) and a vehicle computer unit (20). The vehicle computer unit transmits a voltage drop signal to the microcontroller unit upon detecting that the voltage of a vehicle battery unit (10) will decrease soon. The microcontroller unit controls the voltage boosting unit to provide a boosting voltage to a vehicle load unit (40).    USE - Load voltage stabilization module for motor vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains a stable voltage at the moment of starting an automobile engine into operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle load voltage stabilizing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a load voltage stabilization module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle battery unit (10)    Vehicle computer unit (20)    Load voltage stabilization module (30)    Voltage boosting unit (34)    Microcontroller unit (38)    Vehicle load unit (40)
NOVELTY - The battery module includes a battery cell stack (302) which comprises at least one battery cell contained in an enclosure (300). A resilient foam pad (330) is positioned between the battery cell stack and a lid (312) or wall e.g. side wall (332) of the enclosure. Preferably, the pad comprises a microcellular polyurethane. Preferably, the wall comprises a corrugated section that is formed of plastic.    USE - Battery module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows vibration to be absorbed or damped via the pad, thus enhancing protection of the module from degradation. Allows the cooling contact of the module to be better maintained during vehicle operation, thus maintaining better control of module temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of a battery enclosure and mounting system.    Enclosure (300)    Battery cell stack (302)    Lid (312)    Resilient foam pad (330)    Side wall (332)
NOVELTY - Metal oxygen battery (104) (I), comprises: a battery housing including a first compartment and a second compartment, where the first compartment includes a first electrode (104a) and an oxygen storage material (110) in communication with the first electrode, and the second compartment includes a second electrode (104b) including a metal material.    USE - (I) is useful in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - (I): reduces or eliminates requirement for many balance of plant components including positive electrode flow field, blower and air purification system; reduces or eliminates susceptibility to contamination from atmospheric air impurities; has increased battery system flexibility and reduced packaging costs; has simple battery cell manufacturing procedures; and/or has improved battery performance kinetics, which can be realized via a reduction in bulk diffusion and an increase in surface diffusion. In (I), oxygen can be stored in the oxygen storage material with a relatively high concentration and/or density as unusable or interfering gas molecules (nitrogen can be effectively avoided), hence an oxygen material flow communicating between the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen storage material can be effectively in a relatively low flow rate, which further reduces system costs associated with effecting and maintaining otherwise relatively high flow rate operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a metal oxygen battery (104) (I), comprising: communicating oxygen between the first electrode and the oxygen storage material (110) within the first compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts an illustrative view of a battery system for use in a vehicle.    Metal oxygen battery (104)    First electrode (104a)    Second electrode (104b)    Oxygen storage material (110)    First electrode compartment (112)
NOVELTY - A metal oxygen battery system (220) comprises metal oxygen battery (104) having an electrode compartment including an electrode being formed of an oxygen storage material.    USE - As metal oxygen battery system (claimed), used in power storage and generation device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen is stored in the oxygen storage material with a relatively high concentration and/or density as unusable or interfering gas molecules such as nitrogen can be effectively avoided. As a result, an oxygen material flow communicating between the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen storage material is effectively in a relatively low flow rate, which further reduces system costs associated with effecting and maintaining otherwise relatively high flow rate operations. The system reduces/eliminates requirements for many balance of plant components including positive electrode flow field, blower, and air purification system; reduces/eliminates susceptibility to contamination from atmospheric air impurities; increases battery system flexibility and reduces packaging costs; simplifies battery cell manufacturing procedures; and/or improves battery performance kinetics via a reduction in bulk diffusion and an increase in surface diffusion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating a metal oxygen battery involving providing a first electrode formed of oxygen storage material and contains oxygen; and communicating oxygen from inside the oxygen storage material of the first electrode to outside of the first electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of an electric vehicle.    Metal oxygen battery (104)    Vehicle (218)    Metal oxygen battery system (220)    High voltage bus (222)    Power conditioner (224)    Traction motor (226)    Controller (230)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell stack (12) that exhausts an exhaust stream. A heat transfer system that supplies a heat transfer fluid through fuel cell stack. A multi-stage charge-air heat exchanger (16) has two stages that enable heat transfer between heat transfer fluid and a cathode feed gas. A liquid water vaporize liquid water providing water vapor and water vapor humidifies cathode feed gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for internal combustion engine used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since reduced heat load discharge through the coolant system to vaporize the water condensate within the cooler, system temperature is lowered and a more stream-lined coolant system including a smaller radiator is achieved. Hence, overall system durability, efficiency and higher achievable humidification level are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of humidifying cathode feed gas supplied to fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Coolant system (14)    Charge-air heat exchanger (16)    Condenser (22)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a manifold which is provided in fluid communication with a fuel cell stack (12). A pressure sensor (18,24) is provided with housing to define chamber in fluid communication with the manifold. A pressure sensing element is arranged to sense a pressure within the chamber. A heating element is arranged within the chamber. The housing is made of plastic such as polyphenol sulfide or polyamide.    USE - Proton electrode membrane (PEM) type fuel system for automotive vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure within the chamber can be sensed efficiently so that system is shut down to protect the fuel cell stack from malfunction, when any overpressure or under pressure is sensed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Vehicle (11)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen storage tank system (13)    Pressure sensors (18,24)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fuel cell system which provides power to move the vehicle. The fuel cell stack (20) includes an inlet and outlet header surfaces (24,26,44,46) and active area in fluid communication with the header. A tapered wedge (60,66) is located within the header and configured to alter the cross-sectional area of the header along the length of the stack and/or engage the bipolar fuel cell plates (12) to align the plates. The fuel cell stack has a gas inlet side. The wedge has a thick end (64) and a thin end (62). The thin end of the wedge is located proximate to the gas inlet side.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tapered shape of the wedge effectively reduces the cross-sectional area of the inlet header along the fuel cell stack as the wedge becomes thicker so as to compensate for any loss in gas volume associated with away from the inlet ports associated with the end plate. The wedge is generally shaped to mate with portions of the inlet and outlet headers. The wedge can assist in aligning the plates during assembly and keeping the plates aligned during operation. The wedge appears to reduce the variation in gas velocity through the activate area along the fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the fuel cell assembly.    Bipolar fuel cell plates (12)    Fuel cell stack (20)    Inlet header surfaces (24,26)    Outlet header surfaces (44,46)    Tapered wedge (60,66)    Thin end (62)    Thick end (64)
NOVELTY - The system (22) includes primary hydrogen source capable of communicating with fuel cell anode (14,34). The secondary hydrogen source (50) is situated between primary hydrogen source and fuel cell anode. The check valve allows the hydrogen output from the secondary source to mix with hydrogen from primary source downstream of valve and the upstream from the fuel cell anode. The pin valve is placed between the upstream of secondary hydrogen source and downstream from the primary hydrogen source.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle such as car, truck, off-road vehicle and urban vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve effectively prevents the oxygen from crossing the membrane into the anode, and can effectively dilutes the oxygen partial pressure sufficiently. The partial pressure of hydrogen can be reduced so that the fuel cell anode side can provides an opportunity for oxygen or air to migrate to the fuel cell anode side of the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of remediating fuel cell anode gas mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell anode (14,34)    Fuel cell system (22)    System isolation valve (28)    Water knock-out device (40)    Secondary hydrogen source (50)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (300) has stacked battery modules (1,100,200) that are formed by arranging several secondary batteries (10). The battery modules have housing assemblies (20,30,40,120,130,140,220,230,240) accommodating the secondary batteries. The battery modules have reinforcement plates (60,160,260) that couple the housing assemblies (20,30,40) of the battery module (1) to housing assemblies (120,130,140) of the battery module (100).    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to petrol vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, high-tech electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer, and camcorder, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery modules are connected to one another, the structural stability of the battery pack can be increased. The reinforcement plates are prevented from moving due to upper groove formed in the top plate and are penetrated into the upper groove according to depth of the upper groove so that the space required for the reinforcement plate is reduced. The battery pack is formed by vertically or laterally stacking battery modules having several batteries so that the deflection and vibration of the battery modules can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery modules (1,100,200)    Secondary battery (10)    Housing assemblies (20,30,40,120,130,140,220,230,240)    Reinforcement plates (60,160,260)    Battery pack (300)
NOVELTY - Composite for a fuel cell layer comprises: (a) electron conducting components; and (b) ion conducting components, each having a first surface and a second surface and where each ion conducting component is positioned between two electron conducting components; where the electron conducting components and the ion conducting components form a layer; and where at least one of the ion conducting components or the electron conducting components is geometrically asymmetric in one or more dimensions.    USE - Used as a composite for a fuel cell layer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system has reduced space requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a fuel cell comprising: (a) a composite layer including a geometrically asymmetric ion conducting component having a first surface and a second surface and two or more electron conducting components having a first surface and a second surface, where the ion conducting component is positioned between the electron conducting components; and (b) two electrode coatings that are each in ionic contact with the ion conducting component and in electrical contact with one of the electron conducting components; and    (2) a fuel cell layer comprising two or more fuel cells, adjacently arranged to form a substantially planar layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an asymmetric planar fuel cell.    Electron conducting component (212)    Anode coating (216A)    Cathode coating (216C)    Ion conducting component (218)    Fuel cell (220)    Interface or substrate region (222)    Void (223)    Composite layer (224)
NOVELTY - Performance enhancing layer for a fuel cell comprises: (a) one or more electrically conductive materials, at least one of the electrically conductive materials including particles which are morphologically anisotropic and oriented to impart anisotropic conductivity in the layer; and (b) a binder, where the binder positions the particles in contact with each other.    USE - Used as a performance enhancing layer for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The layer provides an electrically conductive pathway to or from the associated electron conducting component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a performance enhancing layers for a fuel cell layer having electrode coatings; and    (2) a fuel cell layer comprising one or more fuel cells, disposed adjacently to form a substantially planar layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a planar fuel cell layer with performance enhancing layers.    Electron conducting components (112)    Anode coating (116A)    Cathode coating (116C)    Ion conducting components (118)    Dielectric region (120)    Interface or substrate region (122)    Fuel cell (140)    Planar fuel cell layer (150)    Performance enhancing layers (152A,152C)
NOVELTY - The method involves locating a solid electrolyte layer between the pair of electrodes. A pressure is applied to a solid electrolyte made of lithium thiophosphate, for fabricating (S1) solid electrolyte layer. A stack is fabricated (S2) by stacking the electrode layer on one side of the solid electrolyte layer. The pressure is applied in a stacking direction of the stack while heating (S4) the stack.    USE - Method of producing solid electrolyte-electrode assembly for lithium ion secondary battery such as solid-state battery used for cell phones, electric automobile and hybrid automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity and output of battery can be improved. Short circuit between the electrode layers can be prevented. The stress generated at the collector can be prevented by stack fabrication between the electrode layer and collector so that durability characteristics can be improved with improved productivity and reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for producing solid electrolyte electrode assembly.    Fabricating solid electrolyte layer (S1)    Fabricating the stack (S2)    Depositing the collector (S3)    Heating the stack (S4)
NOVELTY - The composite material (5) has a textile fabric layer (9) made of carbon fibers and graphite fibers, and a graphite-containing molded body (6) with tensile strength in the range of 15 to 25 mega Pascal according to DIN ISO 1924-2 standard and electric resistance of less than 15 ohms according to DIN 51911 standard. Graphite particles (7) are mixed with a solid organic additive (8) for forming a mixture, where the obtained mixture is compressed for producing the molded body, and the graphite particles conforms to DIN 66165 standard.    USE - Layered composite material for producing redox flow cells of a redox flow battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The graphite particles are mixed with the solid organic additive for forming the mixture, where the obtained mixture is compressed for producing the molded body, thus manufacturing the layered composite material in a simple and cost-effective manner, while reliably connecting the textile fabric layer with the bipolar plate. The tensile strength, electric conductivity, impermeability against liquid and gas, and flexibility of the bipolar plate can be hence improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a bipolar plate for use in a redox flow battery    (2) a method for manufacturing a layered composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a layered composite material.    Layered composite material (5)    Graphite-containing molded body (6)    Graphite particles (7)    Solid organic additive (8)    Textile fabric layer (9)
NOVELTY - A carbon powder obtained by adjusting particle size of carbon material (optionally sintered) to average particle diameter of 0.5-15 mu m, is oxidized such that oxygen content is 3 %mass or more, and resultant oxidized product is activated using alkali activator, to obtain activated carbon.    USE - Manufacture of activated carbon used for electrodes of electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) for hybrid car. Can also be used for adsorption agent, catalyst carrier and lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent wettability, and provides electrical double layer capacitor with high electrostatic capacity. The carbon material used for forming activated carbon has easily graphitizing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) activated carbon; and    (2) electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve body (61) connecting two flow paths, a sealing member (70) attached to the valve body, and contacted to a valve seat (54c). Angles of a cross-sectional grade and a sealing surface (54b) are turned into an acute angle/obtuse angle, when the front-end part contacts the valve seat. The sealing member is cyclically formed by an elastic material. An inlet is connected to a hydrogen supply source through a fuel feeding pipe. An off-gas emission pipe is connected to an outlet.    USE - Gas shut off valve i.e. cutoff valve, for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The valve maintains high sealing performance for a long period of time, without enlarging a compressive load, attains size reduction of an actuator and laborsaving, and manufactures quality sealing member without an initial stage crack generated in the sealing member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cutoff valve.    Sealing surface (54b)    Valve seat (54c)    Valve body (61)    Sealing member (70)    Base (71)
NOVELTY - The rolling bearing (1) has holder that is guided by the inner ring outer diameter surface (2b) or outer ring internal diameter surface (3b) and rolling element such as ball (4). The holder is a synthetic resin snap cage comprised by the annular ring shaped section and pillar section extended from the annular ring shaped section to axial direction. The holder maintains the rolling element rollably. The roller elements are arranged between the inner ring track surface (2a) and outer ring track surface (3a).    USE - Rolling bearing for motor vehicle transmission, hybrid vehicle or electrical machinery motor vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling bearing incorporates the crown type synthetic resin holders which do not generate malfunctions such as skidding and holder failure without falling the workability and built-in property of a holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the half section view of the rolling bearing.    Rolling bearing (1)    Inner ring track surface (2a)    Inner ring outer diameter surface (2b)    Outer ring track surface (3a)    Outer ring internal diameter surface (3b)    Ball (4)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an integrated circuit unit (4a-1-4a-n) detecting voltage between terminals of a battery cell (2-1-2-n) e.g. lithium ion battery. The terminals of the battery cells are mounted in a detection apparatus. A switch blocks a power line (8) after transmission destination when the integrated circuit unit transmits a detection result of the voltage between the terminals of the battery cell to the power line, and is connected to a battery pack (1a). The integrated circuit unit of the terminals of the battery cell and the circuit are capacitively coupled together through a capacitor.    USE - Circuit for monitoring a battery pack i.e. vehicle-mounted battery pack, in a battery cell unit that accommodates a battery cell e.g. secondary battery (all claimed) such as lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, of a hybrid car. Can also be used for storage of electric power, wind power generation and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated circuit unit of the terminals of the battery cell and the circuit are capacitively coupled together through the capacitor, thus reducing number of cable wiring, which connects the battery packs without making the cable wiring between the circuit and each battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery pack (1a)    Battery cell (2-1-2-n)    Printed wiring board (3a-1-3a-n)    Integrated circuit unit (4a-1-4a-n)    Power line (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel accommodation unit has a support body (130) which is configured for biasing a hydrogen storage alloy (150) to a container inner wall. The volume change of the hydrogen storage alloy is permitted. A hydrogen flow path (170) is provided in a container (110). The support body is comprised so that the circulation of hydrogen in the hydrogen flow path is ensured in a state in which the hydrogen storage alloy expands.    USE - Fuel accommodation unit for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat-conducting characteristic of hydrogen storage alloy, prevents the loss of filling hydrogen capacity, acquires high electric power generation efficiency, and effectively exploits chemical energy while being environmentally friendly since the hydrogen flow path is provided in the container while the support body is comprised so that the circulation of hydrogen in the hydrogen flow path is ensured in a state in which the hydrogen storage alloy expands.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial top view and schematic fragmentary perspective view of the states after the hydrogen storage of a fuel accommodation unit.    Container (110)    Hydrogen storage alloy storage chamber (112)    Support body (130)    Hydrogen storage alloy (150)    Hydrogen flow path (170)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode has a positive mix layer provided with a positive electrode active material i.e. lithium- transition metal composite oxide, that discharges lithium ion. Volume ratio of the positive electrode active material in the positive mix layer is 0.8 or more. A positive electrode active material and an electrically conductive agent i.e. acetylene black, contain 0.5-4 mass parts of electrically conductive agents with respect to 100 mass parts of positive electrode active materials. Cumulative-undersize of the positive mix layer is 0-30 percent.    USE - Positive electrode for a lithium secondary battery that is used in a hybrid vehicle or an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material and the electrically conductive agent are appropriately maintained in the positive mix layer. The positive electrode achieves improvement in packing density of the positive electrode active material and the electrically conductive agent in the positive mix layer and increases capacity and energy densification of a lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of volume-based particle size distribution in mixture of a positive electrode active material and an electrically conductive agent. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves adding a dispersion medium e.g. N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone, to an active material for preparing a slurry, adhering the slurry on a surface of a collector (41), drying the slurry to form a mixture layer (42), and compressing the mixture layer. The mixture layer is heated after compression process, and a hole is formed in the mixture layer. A separator is arranged between pair of electrodes (40). Migration phenomenon of a binder is controlled by adjusting drying rate of a coating film.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized as a power supply for a portable equipment e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains a high capacity nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent charging/discharging rate characteristic in a low-temperature environment, reduces load of schedule controlling, improves reliability, and simplifies manufacturing process of the electrode, where the electrode has better electrolytic permeability and retainability at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery    (2) a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an electrode.    Electrodes (40)    Collector (41)    Mixture layer (42)    Inner layer (42a)    Surface layer (42b)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery is formed using hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (11). The negative electrode includes hydrogen storage alloy and styrene-butadiene-type latex. The hydrogen storage alloy contains rare earth element, nickel and magnesium as main element. The particle size of hydrogen storage alloy is 15-25 mu m. The ratio of particle size of hydrogen storage alloy and particle size of styrene-butadiene-type latex is 0.007-0.018. The amount of latex is increased from inner side of negative electrode to the surface.    USE - Alkaline storage battery used as power supply for hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has high output characteristics, durability and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkaline storage battery is formed using hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode. The negative electrode includes hydrogen storage alloy and styrene-butadiene-type latex. The hydrogen storage alloy contains rare earth element, nickel and magnesium as main element, and includes A5B19 structure phase. The ratio of electrode area with respect to electrode capacitance is more than 60 cm2/Ah. The particle size of hydrogen storage alloy is 15-25 mu m. The ratio of particle size of hydrogen storage alloy and particle size of styrene-butadiene-type latex is 0.007-0.018. The amount of latex is increased from inner side of negative electrode to the surface. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alkaline storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of alkaline storage battery.    Hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (11)    Electroconductive core (11a)    Active material layer (11b)    Core exposure portion (11c)    Nickel positive electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device (100) has a magnetic body i.e. magnet (8), moving ionic liquid (4) i.e. ambient temperature molten salt, to a predetermined position from holding and/or predetermined position by magnetic suction force. The ionic liquid exhibits magnetism. An electrode active material maintains the ionic liquid by the magnetic suction force of the magnetic body. A chamber stores the ionic liquid at the time of operation of the electrochemical device. Another chamber stores the ionic liquid at the time of non-operation of the electrochemical device.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. lithium secondary battery or fuel cell, for use in an electrical equipment (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, a video camera, a mobile telephone, a communication apparatus, a motor vehicle, an electrical vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device prevents spillage of the ionic liquid, appropriately controls discharge of the ionic liquid and simplifies separating-and-recovering of the ionic liquid from a mixture containing ionic liquid and impurity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separation-and-recovery method of ionic liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrochemical device.    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Ionic liquid (4)    Magnet (8)    Electrochemical device (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode comprising vanadium. A non-aqueous electrolyte of vinylene carbonate contains hexafluoro acid lithium and five percent of lithium tetra fluoroborate. A vanadium elution amount in a negative electrode surface after 5-60 cycles charging/discharging is 80 percent or less. An electrode unit comprises multiple stacked positive and negative electrodes by turns through a separator. The positive electrode is arranged at an outermost layer side. A lithium fluoride layer is formed in a lithium pole surface.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as an electrical storage source of an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains lithium tetra fluoroborate, so that a stable film is formed on a negative electrode and melting of a positive electrode active material to the negative electrode can be restrained without having bad influence on output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of an evaluation result of a vanadium elution amount in a negative electrode surface. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (10) has a terminal main body provided with a base plate part (17) that is integrally extended from a mailbox-holding part (12). The mailbox-holding part is externally fixed to a battery post. A rotation connection mechanism i.e. connection member (30), maintains connection state of a wire connection part with respect to the base plate part of the terminal main body. An electrical-connection member i.e. electrical wire (33), electrically connects the wire connection part and the terminal main body and rotates the wire connection part.    USE - Battery terminal for connecting an electrical wire to a battery post of a battery that is mounted in an engine compartment of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal reduces damage of the battery post caused by external force at the time of connection of an electrical wire to the wire connection part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery terminal.    Battery terminal (10)    Mailbox-holding part (12)    Base plate part (17)    Connection member (30)    Electrical wire (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying electrical power to a load from an electrical storage apparatus i.e. battery (22), when request load is less than a lower limit of a load region. Electrical power is supplied to the load from a fuel cell stack (12) while stopping electrical power supply from the electrical storage apparatus. Electrical power is supplied to the load from the fuel cell stack, and insufficient electrical power is supplied to the load from the electrical storage apparatus when request load exceeds an upper limit of the load region.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improvement of performance of the electrical power generation cell and electrical power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Oxidizing agent gas supply apparatus (14)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Battery (22)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an outer case (10) accommodating a core block and a substrate (30). A battery block is provided inside a storage space (28) that accommodates a column-shaped battery cell (26). The core block laminates the battery block in a length direction. A flat substrate (30) is provided with a control circuit for controlling discharge of the battery cell. The flat substrate is positioned above a battery cell group (27A) with respect to the battery block.    USE - Battery pack for use as power supply device of a bicycle (claimed) e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle and assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is compact in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a core block.    Outer case (10)    Column-shaped battery cell (26)    Battery cell group (27A)    Storage space (28)    Substrate (30)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has an exterior case provided with a pair of case members (11, 12). Multiple unit cells (21, 22) are accommodated in an interior space of the exterior case. An obstacle part (11j) is vertically arranged towards one of the case members from an inner wall face of the other case member. The obstacle part is maintained between outer peripheral surfaces of two adjacent unit cells. The outer peripheral surfaces are maintained in a surface-contacting state with respect to an inner wall face of the latter case member.    USE - Battery pack for use as a power supply in a portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, notebook type personal computer, electrical tool and vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electrical-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid bike, hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack prevents heat linkage between unit cells, and has better cell crushing prevention function, less number of parts and low material cost. The battery pack is easy to manufacture and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery pack in a dispersion state.    Force component (f5)    Case members (11, 12)    Bottom wall part (11e)    Obstacle part (11j)    Unit cells (21, 22)
NOVELTY - The module (20) has unit cells (1a-1c) equipped with draw-out parts (12a-12c), and laminate films welded at a round edge of an electric power generation element. A weld part is stretched from a round edge vicinity of the electric power generation element to an edge part of the draw-out part. The edge part of the draw-out part is provided in a case (21). Through-holes (23a-23c) are formed in an exhaust passage (22). The laminate-films are provided on upper and lower sides of the electric power generation element.    USE - Battery module e.g. lithium ion secondary battery module, nickel-hydrogen battery module and nickel-cadmium battery module, for use as a power supply for personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is provided with a flexible exhaustion mechanism can discharge the hot gas from the unit cell to the exterior without contacting other unit cells, thus reducing exhaust back pressure at the weld part, and hence ensuring safety of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery module.    Unit cells (1a-1c)    Draw-out parts (12a-12c)    Battery module (20)    Case (21)    Exhaust passage (22)    Through-holes (23a-23c)
NOVELTY - The spring element i.e. straight-running open end waveband (11), has a wave string lying between end regions (12, 13). A circular section is provided with a curvature sensing unit having various radii, where the spring element includes a breadth (B) and absolute minimum and maximum wave periods. An inflexion point lies between the minimum and maximum wave periods, where the spring element is made up of an elastic material. A partial period with length lies between one of the end regions and one of the wave periods.    USE - Spring element i.e. straight-running open end waveband, for use between parallel distance variable plates, between solitary cells of fuel or battery cell stacks in a construction of vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spring element can be manufactured in a simple manner with increased electrical conductivity, and high safety factor and mechanical rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a spring element formed as straight-running open end waveband.    Breadth (B)    Straight-running open end waveband (11)    End regions (12, 13)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst comprises ordered intermetallic compound in which catalyst activity point of shape of small amount of nanoparticle is carried by surface of particulate oxide carrier.    USE - Supported catalyst used as motor vehicle exhaust gas cleaning catalyst material and gas turbine exhaust gas cleaning catalyst material and used in impurity removal in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The supported catalyst has high catalyst activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A supported catalyst comprises ordered intermetallic compound with chemical composition of formula ( alpha )x( beta )y in which catalyst activity point of shape of small amount of nanoparticle is carried by surface of particulate oxide carrier.    alpha =metallic element;    beta =metallic element whose normal electrode potential is greater than or equal to 0;    x+y=100; and    y=19-25.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of ordered intermetallic compound involving simultaneous reduction of precursor using radical body of alkali metal having low reduction potential of greater than or equal to 2 V rather than hydrogen as reducing agent.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material is obtained by reacting metal microparticles containing vanadium and organic compound including characteristic group having reactivity with respect to the metal microparticles containing vanadium.    USE - Material is used for storing hydrogen gas used in fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen transport trailer and hydrogen internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent hydrogen storage capacity and hydrogen storage invertibility ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen storage material.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage material comprises metal microparticle which has hydrogen storage ability, and organic compound which has characteristic group in which metal microparticle and bonding are possible and has bonded with metal microparticle by characteristic group.    USE - Hydrogen storage material for fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen transport trailer and hydrogen internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage material is excellent in hydrogen storage capacity.
NOVELTY - The method involves starting an internal combustion engine by a starter (13) powered by a starter battery (10), and detecting a battery condition. An operating condition of the engine is considered and divided in three different phases, and battery condition detection process is executed as an algorithm for the phases. A status representing a condition ''HIGH''or condition ''LOW'', of the battery is set for the detection process, where the condition ''HIGH'' represents a safe new or re-start capability and the condition''LOW'' represents an unsafe new or re-start capability of the battery.    USE - Method for detecting a starting ability of a starter battery for a start-stop controlling of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids a need for current measurement and current sensor during detection of starting ability of the battery, and ensures accurate statement about the battery charging condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for detecting a starting ability of a starter battery for a start-stop controlling of an internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram illustrating a measuring point for voltage required for evaluation of starting ability of a starter battery.    Battery voltage (U-Batt)    Starter battery (10)    Negative terminal (11)    Positive terminal (12)    Starter (13)
NOVELTY - The plate (104) has a cooling device i.e. cooling fin, provided with a planar surface (110) that is connected with accumulator cells (106). A frame is located against the cooling device, and forms a gasket with the cooling device adjacent to a periphery of the cooling device. Channels of the frame cooperate with channels of the cooling device to define a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet and a flow channel (108). The flow channel is arranged adjacent to the periphery and in heat transfer connection with the planar surface. Distributor through-holes transport fluid to the fluid inlet.    USE - Cooling plate for an accumulator pack (claimed) i.e. lithium ion accumulator pack, to operate an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The planar surface is connected with the accumulator cells, and the distributor through-holes transport the fluid to the fluid inlet, so that heat is effectively transferred from the accumulator cells to the fluid, thus the desired temperature of the accumulator pack is maintained and uniform distribution of surface pressure to the accumulator pack is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an accumulator pack comprising a spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic isometric exploded view of a lithium ion accumulator pack illustrating coolant flow via a flow channel, which is arranged adjacent to a periphery of a cooling plate.    Accumulator pack (102)    Cooling plate (104)    Accumulator cells (106)    Flow channel (108)    Planar surface (110)
NOVELTY - An air spring (15) for suspensions between a chassis frame and an axle (14) absorbs road surface vibration transmitted from a wheel. A storage battery (45) serves as a motive power source of an electric equipment mounted in the vehicle. Inside the air spring is a piezoelectric element (30) that generates electric power through a piezoelectric effect produced when absorbing impact of road surface vibration. The generated electric power is supplied to the storage battery.    USE - Air-suspension apparatus with piezoelectric conversion function for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Secures electric power for powering electric equipment in vehicle, from large vibrational energy by absorbing impact and using piezoelectric effect of piezoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the attachment structure of a piezoelectric element in the air-suspension apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Axle (14)    Air spring (15)    Bump stopper (27)    Piezoelectric element (30)    Storage battery (45)
NOVELTY - The separator has polyolefin porous base material and a heat resistant porous layer provided with heat resistant resin. A single surface or both surfaces of the polyolefin porous base material is/are maintained in a laminated state. The polyolefin porous base material comprises polyolefin, polypropylenes and polyethylene. An inorganic filler is provided in the heat resistant porous layer. The inorganic filler is provided with an inorganic compound e.g. metal hydroxide such as aluminum hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is used as power supply in an e.g. portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, and vehicle such as motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has outstanding mechanical strength and improves safety of non-aqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - An accommodation channel (32) is formed in the metal panel main body part (31) for accommodating an alternating current (AC) power cable (28). A metal cover (34) plugs up the accommodation channel.    USE - Floor panel for vehicle, e.g., electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Forms electromagnetic wave shield around power cable and enables volume of electric cable to be reduced during transport, thus improving load efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of the floor panel from the back.    Vehicle body (10)    AC power cable (28)    Panel main body part (31)    Accommodation channel (32)    Metal cover (34)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a connector (23) of a charging cable connected to an inlet part (56), and a guide part (41) provided in the inlet part. The guide part orients the connector of the charging cable to a connection position in the inlet part, and is formed from a transparent member. A light source (52) emits light towards the guide part. A groove part (74) is extended towards the connection position in the inlet part. The guide part is molded with a transparent resin. A rotating shaft of a motor-generator is bonded with a wheel.    USE - Vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure, has better operativity at time of charging by the charging cable, improves sealing performance of the light source, and allows an operator to visually recognize the connection position of the charging cable in the vehicle side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a charging part.    Connector (23)    Guide part (41)    Light source (52)    Inlet part (56)    Groove part (74)
NOVELTY - The battery unit fixing device (30) has a first section (41) which is supported in rotating state centering on an axial center and consists of a second section (51) having a second recessed section that can accommodate a section of to-be-fixed section. The first recessed section (45) is opened so that the axial center is included in planar view of the axial direction of the axial center. The second section is configured to rotate in state which accommodates a section of the to-be-fixed section in the first recessed section and the second recessed section.    USE - Battery unit fixing device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and weight of the battery fixing device since the second section is configured to rotate in state which accommodates a section of the to-be-fixed section in the first recessed section and the second recessed section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view and isometric view of the battery fixing device.    Battery unit fixing device (30)    Drive motor (36)    First section (41)    First recessed section (45)    Second section (51)
NOVELTY - A film (12) containing metal (compound) is coated on the surface of a substrate (11) consisting of aluminum, magnesium or zinc, and a metal catalyst (15) is arranged on the surface of the film. A carbon-containing gas is supplied to the substrate and carbon nanotubes (18) are grown using the metal catalyst by chemical vapor deposition. The metal (compound) has a melting point higher than the substrate material. The metal catalyst comprises a non-alloyed material.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanotubes used for fuel-cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables mass-production of carbon nanotubes oriented in the orthogonal direction with respect to the substrate surface, with reduced curvature, by using economical raw materials. The obtained carbon nanotubes have high electroconductivity. Since carbon nanotubes are grown under high-temperature conditions, the growth rate is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacturing method of carbon nanotube.    Substrate (11)    Film (12)    Metal catalyst (15)    Carbon nanotube (18)    Chemical vapor deposition apparatus (20)
NOVELTY - The electronic key (3) has battery (36) that has a first electric power source of the electronic key. A vibration electric power generating apparatus (38) is configured to generate electric power by the vibration added to the electronic key. An electrical storage apparatus (39) with which the conserved electric power becomes a second electric power source of the electronic key. The electric power generated by vibration electric power generating apparatus generated is conserved.    USE - Electronic key for locking and unlocking vehicle door and for starting engine of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses battery expiry in electronic key and prevents fault electrical storage to electrical storage apparatus by providing a second power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electronic key system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Electronic key system (1)    Electronic key (3)    Battery (36)    Vibration electric power generating apparatus (38)    Electrical storage apparatus (39)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen compressing device has a noise insulation cover (41) provided with a forced suction fan (42') installed at the lower side and a discharge opening (43) formed at the ceiling side. A detector inputs the sensor information of hydrogen gas and detects hydrogen gas concentration. A tripping unit trips the hydrogen compressing device when the detector detects that the concentration value of hydrogen gas is more than a predetermined value.    USE - Hydrogen compressing device for hydrogen gas-leak monitoring system (claimed) in hydrogen filling station used for filling hydrogen gas into fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases sound-insulation effect of hydrogen compressing device. Prevents explosion of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front, rear and side views of a noise insulation cover.    Noise insulation cover (41)    Forced suction fan (42')    Discharge opening (43)    Common base plate (310)    Hydrogen compressing-device main body (320)
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery mounting structure has a relay (70) that electrically connects and disconnects a battery and a motor base on electrification of relay. An actuation portion (75) causes lock mechanism to fix battery, and discontinue fixture based on relay. An electric power source supplies electric power to relay and to actuation portion. A switch (64) switches between a primary connection state in which switch connects electric power source and relay, and a secondary connection state in which switch connects electric power source and actuation portion.    USE - Battery mounting structure of vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, fuel cell hybrid vehicle, gasoline-powered vehicle and electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery and the motor are electrically disconnected from each other, and the actuation portion of the lock mechanism is supplied with electric power, so that the fixture of the battery is discontinued by the lock mechanism. The battery can be detached from the vehicle main body, when the battery and the motor are electrically disconnected from each other. Thus the electrical contact portion between a battery and a vehicle main housing is prevented from being damaged at the time of battery replacement by the provided vehicle battery mounting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the driving mechanism of lock pin in vehicle mounted battery.    Lock pin (61)    Switch (64)    Relay (70)    Actuation portion (75)    Solenoid (76)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming separator with which flow path correspond to recessed and convex portions. The backlash between roll (13) and main bearing (12) is removed by action of backlash removal cylinder (18) at time of non-shaping. The pressure of cylinder is set to 0 at time of non-shaping, and to-be-shaped material is molded. The removal of backlash between roll and main bearing in non-shaping area and shaping of to-be-shaped material in shaping area are performed repeatedly, while performing removal of backlash between housings (10) and main bearing shaft case (11) of rolls.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cells (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The highly accurate separator can be manufactured efficiently. The to-be-shaped material which consists of metal thin plate can be shaped with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator manufacturing apparatus for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Housing (10)    Main bearing shaft case (11)    Main bearing (12)    Rolls (13)    Backlash removal cylinder (18)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1A) has a battery (12) is mounted in the vehicle main portion (10A). An engine-drive-type electric power generating apparatus (11) is mounted in the vehicle main portion to charge the battery. An exhaust system of the engine is provided with the electric power generating apparatus. The portion of exhaust system components (30A) provided in vehicle main portion is equipped with an electric heating type catalyst (32) to purify exhaust gas.    USE - Electrically driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of electric power generating apparatus can be made compact. The burden at the time of removing the electric power generating apparatus can be reduced. The leakage of the exhaust gas can be prevented reliably, and the occurrence of the earth leakage in the high-voltage wiring can be suppressed. Hence the safety of the vehicle with respect to the omission of the exhaust gas can be ensured efficiently. The inhalation of the toxic gas components by the user can be prevented. The convenience of the user during vehicle travel can be improved. The fuel consumption of the electrically driven vehicle can be reduced by effectively utilizing the heat energy collected by the heat recovery equipment. The environmental performance of the electrically driven vehicle can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrically driven vehicle.    Electrically driven vehicle (1A)    Vehicle main portion (10A)    Electric power generating apparatus (11)    Battery (12)    Exhaust system components (30A)    Catalyst (32)
NOVELTY - A binder contains copolymer latex obtained by emulsion-polymerizing monomer composition containing (in weight%) aliphatic conjugated-diene-type monomer (12-39.5), unsaturated-carboxylic-acid-alkyl-ester monomer (1.5-8.5), ethylenically-unsaturated-carboxylic-acid monomer (0.1-10) and other copolymerizable monomer (42-86.4). The copolymer latex has toluene insoluble content of 50-100 weight%.    USE - Binder is used for electrode of secondary battery used for motor vehicle and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent binding capacity, workability, crease-proof property and flexibility.
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting and laminating positive electrode sheet, a negative electrode sheet and separator sheet on one another to form an electrode structure. The electrode structure is accommodated together with electrolytic solution in a battery casing. The sheets are selected in a manner such that the ratio of slope indicating thickness of sheets under high and low-rate loading-unloading cycles to the slope under low rate loading-unloading cycle is satisfied in the range of 0.8 and 1.5.    USE - Method for manufacturing lithium ion secondary battery of motor vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel motor vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The separator sheet, positive and negative electrode sheets are selected in manner to satisfy preset value of ratio of slope of thickness of sheets such that good cyclic characteristics of the battery is achieved and battery performance can be improved. The battery is conveniently used as power supply for electric motor of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) method for evaluating durability of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining convergence point at quick and slow cycles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A valve-regulated lead acid battery (10) has a positive electrode plate (2), a negative electrode plate (3) and a separator (4) provided between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The positive electrode plate comprises positive electrode active material having specific surface area of 1.5-4.5 m2/g. The average hole diameter of separator is 1.5-2.5 mu m.    USE - Valve-regulated lead acid battery is used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve-regulated lead acid battery has excellent cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the valve-regulated lead acid battery.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Separator (4)    Controlling valve (8)    Valve-regulated lead acid battery (10)
NOVELTY - A modifier (50) generates hydrogen containing gas using source gas. A desulfurizer (13) removes sulfur compound in source gas to be supplied to modifier via path (16). A desulfurizer (21) hydrodesulfurizes sulfur compound in source gas to be supplied to modifier via route (17). Controller (101) controls switching unit (51) so that source gas flows through path (16) in pressure compensation operation for replenishing source gas to compensate for reduction in internal pressure after stopping operation for generating hydrogen-containing gas and source gas purging operation.    USE - Hydrogen generating apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The source gas is replenished to compensate for reduction in internal pressure of modifier. The backward flow of undesulfurized source gas to recycle line can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) operating method of hydrogen generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurizer (13,21)    Route (16,17)    Modifier (50)    Switching unit (51)    Controller (101)
NOVELTY - The battery has several positive electrode sheets and negative electrode sheets that are alternatively laminated through a bag-shaped separator (26). The bag-shaped separator has a pair of separators (15a,15b). The bag-shaped separator has intersection angle between a MD (41-44) of separator (15a) and the MD (61) of the other separator (15b) is 45 to 135 degrees .    USE - Laminated secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The breakage of film in the bag-shaped separator can be prevented even if the stress is applied from outside so that breaking strength of separator can be improved. Hence the safety of laminated secondary battery can be improved. The occurrence of short circuit between positive and negative electrode sheets can be prevented, since the intersection angle between machine directions of separators is 45 to 135 degrees . The damage to the separator can be prevented, since machine directions of separators is different from each other. Hence the amount of dents in the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional explanatory view and front view of the laminated secondary battery.    Separators (15a,15b)    Aluminum lead (16)    Bag-like separator (26)    MDs of separator (41-44,51-54,61)
NOVELTY - The film mirror has silver reflection layer (3) provided on resin base material (1a). A layer containing photocatalyst (5) is provided in outermost layer and main portion has corrosion-inhibitor layer (4a) for preventing silver corrosion adjacent to light reflection side of silver reflection layer. A metal layer (2) comprises copper whose ionization tendency is larger than silver and adjoined zinc metal.    USE - Film mirror e.g. side view mirror of reflective apparatus for solar power generation (claimed). Can also be used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The film mirror having favorable regular reflectance with respect to sunlight for long period of time and which is excellent in weather resistance and antifouling property can be provided. The degradation of corrosion-inhibitor layer in film mirror can be suppressed. The transmittance can be improved as irregular reflection of light can be prevented. The manufacturing cost of apparatus can be reduced. The film hardness can be improved, as binder content can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of film mirror; and    (2) reflective apparatus for solar power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of film mirror.    Resin base materials (1a,1b)    Metal layer (2)    Silver reflection layer (3)    Corrosion-inhibitor layers (4a,4b)    Layer containing photocatalyst (5)
NOVELTY - A generated-electric-power detection unit (63) calculates the generated electric power of solar cell panel or solar radiation amount. A mode determination unit (68) determines the operation mode of the air conditioner that is driven with the generated electric power of the solar cell panel based on the required electric power in each operation modes of the air conditioner and generated electric power of the solar cell panel or the solar radiation amount.    USE - Air-conditioning control apparatus for vehicle such as truck (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner can be operated only by using the electric power generated by solar cell. The electric power generated by the solar cell panel can be utilized efficiently by selecting appropriate source of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control apparatus (60)    Generated-electric-power detection unit (63)    Display control unit (66)    Memory (67)    Determination unit (68)
NOVELTY - A carbon-containing lithium titanate has discharge capacity at discharge rate of 30C of 75% or more with respect to the discharge capacity at discharge rate of 0.25C, when the lithium titanate is used as a positive electrode active material in lithium secondary battery having metallic lithium as negative electrode.    USE - Carbon-containing lithium titanate is used for electrode active material for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon-containing lithium titanate has excellent dispersibility, and provides lithium secondary battery with excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon-containing lithium titanate, which involves forming slurry by mixing lithium compound, titanium compound, surfactant and carbon material, drying the obtained slurry and baking;    (2) slurry;    (3) lithium-titanate precursor;    (4) electrode active material; and    (5) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A polymer (A) and a different polymer (B) are mixed with an organic solvent. The mixture is separated into solution phase containing polymer (A) as main component, and solution phase containing polymer (B) as main component. The obtained emulsion is contacted with poor solvent of polymer (A), and polymer (A) is precipitated. Carbonization baking of obtained polymer particulate is carried out to manufacture carbon fine particles.    USE - Manufacture of carbon fine particles used for chromatographic support, molecular adsorption agent, toner, negative electrode material for lithium ion battery, catalyst for fuel cell, catalyst carrier, activated carbon, electrode for capacitor, support for diagnosis and contrast agent.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fine particles having desired particle size distribution and quality are manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer (A) and a different polymer (B) are mixed with an organic solvent. The mixture is separated into solution phase containing polymer (A) as main component, and solution phase containing polymer (B) as main component. The obtained emulsion is contacted with poor solvent of polymer (A), and polymer (A) is precipitated. Carbonization baking of obtained polymer particulate is carried out to manufacture carbon fine particles. The polymer (A) is chosen from polyolefin-type copolymer, polyacrylonitrile-type copolymer consisting of copolymer of acrylonitrile-type monomer and hydrophilic vinyl monomer, polyacrylamide group polymer, polyvinyl acetate group polymer, polyvinyl-chloride group polymer, polyvinylidene chloride group polymer, polyamide, polyarylene ether, polyarylene sulfide, polysulfone, polyether ketone, polyetheretherketone, polyarylate, polyamidoimide and polyimide.
NOVELTY - The lid has a terminal section that comprises a terminal provided with a cavity, a bushing and a conduction section. The bushing is insert-molded by a synthetic resin. The conduction section connects the terminal and the bushing. A nut is inserted in and affixed to the cavity section of the terminal.    USE - Lid for storage battery (claimed) mounted in two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The necessity to insert the nut in the cavity portion of the terminal at the time of the connection of the external lead can be avoided. Hence the falling-off of the nut can be prevented reliably. The nut can be separated from the terminal easily with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for injection molding method of lid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lid for storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The terminal section (8) has rectangular solid shaped terminal (4) comprising hollow section and a bushing (6) which is connected with terminal by a conductive section (7). The through holes (4K1, 4K2) of the terminal are formed at multiple areas in rectangular upper plate section and rectangular front plate section. The areas are at specific position, such that nut screw holes connected to the through holes are not intersected with each other.    USE - Terminal section of storage battery (claimed) e.g. lead acid battery used in two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the terminal section for storage battery, external lead wire can be simultaneously attached to multiple points and the structure of the battery can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perceptive view of the terminal section of storage battery.    Terminal of terminal section (4)    Through holes (4K1,4K2)    Bushing (6)    Conductive section (7)    Terminal section (8)
NOVELTY - The lid (2) has a conducting section which connects an upper side of a bushing and a lower side of a terminal (4) which is arranged next to the bushing in the horizontal direction. The conducting section and the lower portion of the bushing from the portions of the terminal section are embedded in the lid by insert-molding. A synthetic resin thin plate is provided in the gap which is located on the rear side of the lid and is formed between the lower portions of the bushing. The thin plate connects lower portion of bushing and portion of conducting section.    USE - Lid for storage battery used in two-wheeled motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lid can be prevented from deformation while the terminal section is insert-molded. The short side faces of the lid can be prevented from warping and lid can be fit with battery case easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for injection molding method of lid for storage batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (1)    Lid (2)    Notch (3)    Terminal (4)    Storage battery (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a pair of clips (C) that is provided with engaging units (4) that are engaged with other pair of clips and a modular case (Ma) respectively. Adjacent modules (M) are coupled by engaging one of the engaging unit of clips with the corresponding case, when two clips are engaged by engaging units. Engagement of engaging unit is released, when separation operation of connected module is performed by predetermined force.    USE - Structure for connecting electrical storage modules of electrical storage system used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage system can be connected easily to vehicle by connecting modules. Since the clips are engaged with engaging units, engagement of engaging unit is released when separation operation of connected module is performed by predetermined force, so that module can be exchanged easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connection structure.    Clamping portion (1g)    Engaging unit (4)    Clips (C)    Modular case (Ma)    Spacer (S)
NOVELTY - A porous support contains polymer component, and has tensile strength of 25 MPa or less by introducing heat-treatment unit or crosslinking agent after electrospinning process.    USE - Porous support is used for manufacture of strengthened composite electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (all claimed) polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply for battery for portable apparatus and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The strengthened composite electrolyte membrane formed using porous support has excellent strength, mechanical characteristics, electrochemical property, durability, dimensional stability and methanol permeation characteristics, and high porosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) strengthened composite electrolyte membrane; and    (2) manufacture of strengthened composite electrolyte membrane.
NOVELTY - The battery management apparatus has temperature and voltage measurement wires (240) which connects terminals of the unit cells in one line of battery packs and terminals of unit cells in adjacent lines to slave battery management modules. A master battery management module is connected with slave battery management modules, receives cell voltage and temperature information of battery packs, and transmits cell balancing information to slave battery management modules. The communication wires (250) connect the slave battery management module with master battery management module.    USE - High voltage battery management apparatus for hybrid vehicle for operating motor in hybrid battery.    ADVANTAGE - Occupies small space by reducing the needed number of wires for connecting battery packs with slave battery management modules. Achieves accurate sensing and reduces voltage drop due to wire resistance by reducing the differences in the length of wires connecting the unit cells with the battery management system. Provides a battery management apparatus which can be easily used even when the voltage of the battery pack changes since the master battery management module is connected with the slave battery management modules, receives the cell voltage and temperature information of the battery packs, and transmits the cell balancing information to the slave battery management modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the high voltage battery management apparatus.    Temperature and voltage measurement wires (240)    Communication wires (250)
NOVELTY - The device (40) has an input terminal connected to a battery (10) and an ultra capacitor (20). An output terminal is connected to an inverter (30). A main switch (42) is set up between the battery and the ultra capacitor. A controller (41) controls an operation of a direct current-to-direct current converter (43) and the main switch. A first switch (MC1) is installed between the input terminal and the output terminal. An end of a third switch (SR1) is installed at an end of a second switch (MC2). A fourth switch (SR2) is installed at other end of the second switch.    USE - Power conversion device for an electrical type hybrid forklift vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The direct current-to-direct current converter is provided in the device, so that the separate charger circuit for initial charging can be avoided, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the device. The device discharges residual voltage of the ultra capacitor to the battery during the replacement of the ultra capacitor, so that the electric shock accident can be prevented by the residual voltage of the ultra capacitor in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power conversion device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switches (MC1, MC2, SR1, SR2)    Battery (10)    Ultra capacitor (20)    Inverter (30)    Power conversion device (40)    Controller (41)    Main switch (42)    Direct current-to-direct current converter (43)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device has an electrode formed using a graphene/ionic-liquid polymer composite in which ionic-liquid polymers are bonded to the surface of graphene.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. fuel cell, capacitor, supercapacitor, ultracapacitor and electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device has excellent energy density and electrostatic capacitance. The graphene has high specific surface area.
NOVELTY - An ink comprises fuel cell catalyst, electroconductive material, proton-conductive material and solvent. The fuel cell catalyst contains metal-containing oxycarbonitride comprising niobium and/or titanium. The mass ratio of the content of fuel cell catalyst and content of electron-conductive material is 1-6 and the mass ratio of content of proton-conductive material and solvent is 0.2-0.6.    USE - Ink used for forming catalyst layer for electrodes especially cathode used for forming membrane electrode assembly for fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as drive source for motor vehicles and fixed-type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The ink enables to economically form highly efficient catalyst layer. Since the catalyst layer having excellent durability and high catalytic activity is formed, the fuel cells with excellent power generation characteristics are provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly, which has electrolytic membrane (4) arranged between cathode containing catalyst layer formed using the ink, and anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled structure of membrane electrode assembly.    Cathode gas diffusion layer (1)    Anode gas diffusion layer (1')    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Electrolytic membrane (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting an operating setpoint of a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter from a determined available power for controlling power delivered to a battery bus providing power to a set of batteries providing power to traction motors for moving a hydrogen hybrid locomotive. A net available power to selected electrical system including the set of batteries is determined by subtracting power required by plant equipment associated with a power plant from the determined available power.    USE - Method for managing power in a hydrogen hybrid fuel cell locomotive of a vehicle i.e. car, that acts as a mobile electricity source during disaster recovery scenario.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen hybrid fuel cell locomotive reduces particulate air pollution in urban rail yards and reduces the amount of greenhouse gases expelled into the atmosphere. The locomotive utilizes hydrogen as fuel so as to reduce dependency of railroads on imported oil and decouple locomotive operating costs from volatile fossil fuel markets. The locomotive is light in weight, thus maximizing the tractive effort at the wheels. The locomotive is designed in such a manner that the vertical center of gravity and forward/after weight distribution of the locomotive are correct in range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen hybrid locomotive comprising a storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a left side view of a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid locomotive.    Hydrogen hybrid fuel cell locomotive (100)    Cab section (101)    Center section (102)    Rear housing section (103)    Adjustable ballast section (104)
NOVELTY - A stirring apparatus (8) is rotated through stirring motor (10) using generated electric power, so that to-be-dried object (3) accommodated in dry process container is stirred. A fuel cell (200) is installed in airtight container (12), so that the heat generated by electric power generation is transmitted to dry process container (1) and the to-be-dried object in container is heated. The heat exchange fluid such as water (14) that is supplied to airtight container is heated with the heat generated by fuel cell.    USE - Drying system for drying to-be-dried object (claimed) such as foodstuff sludge, sewage sludge and animal excrement sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat generated by electric power generation is transmitted to dry process container, the structure of drying system is simplified. The to-be-dried object can be heated and dried independently. The need for providing steam generator is eliminated; the construction cost of drying system is reduced. The emission of exhaust gas is reduced, so that reliable driving process is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heated fluid is supplied to container with fluid supply pipe. A jacket (29) is formed in outer periphery of dry process container. The heat exchange fluid is supplied to jacket and the to-be-dried object is heated from exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the drying system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dry process container (1)    To-be-dried object (3)    Stirring apparatus (8)    Stirring motor (10)    Airtight container (12)    Water (14)    Jacket (29)    Fuel cell (200)
NOVELTY - The film has two microporous film layers comprised from two resin compositions of 100-170 degreeC of melting point, where heat resistance of one of the film layers is higher than the other microporous film layer. The resin compositions contain a polyethylene resin and a polypropylene resin. Average thickness of the latter microporous film layer is smaller than average thickness of the former microporous film layer. Film breaking temperature of the microporous film layers is 200 degreeC.    USE - Lamination microporous film i.e. polyolefin-type microporous film, for a microfiltration membrane and a battery-cell separator (claimed) that is utilized for a lithium ion secondary battery in a hybrid electric vehicle and an electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The film has high heat resistance and a reliable shutdown characteristic, and improves shutdown function to ensure safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lamination microporous film.
NOVELTY - A battery charging system has windmill (3) made to provide an initial stage driving force to wind powered generator (2). The compressed air is the vicinity of battery (24) is conveyed to the direction of windmill. The generator is composed of stator (7) and rotor.    USE - Battery charging system of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to utilize readily available resources e.g. wind and sunlight to charged battery of an electrical vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel electric power generating apparatus and/or wind powered generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of vehicle.    Wind powered generator (2)    Windmill (3)    Stator (7)    Wind tunnel (14)    Battery (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a refrigeration unit comprising a condenser, an evaporator and a compressor. A liquid nitrogen engine in the liquid nitrogen engine system drives the compressor. An outlet of the compressor is connected with a front part of the condenser. An outlet of the condenser is connected with a front part of a sub cooler. An outlet of the sub cooler is connected with an expanding valve. The compressor, condenser, sub cooler, expanding valve and the evaporator are connected in sequence and formed into a refrigeration cycle.    USE - Diesel engine exhaust afterheat utilizing liquid nitrogen engine driven refrigeration circulating system.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigeration unit of the system is provided with the sub cooler, thus optimizing the primary refrigeration cycle and improving the coefficient of performance (COP) of the refrigeration unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diesel engine exhaust afterheat utilizing liquid nitrogen engine driven refrigeration circulating system.
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting a model, sampling the needed data from a fuel battery system and the model, and performing spectrum analysis and related analysis on the collected data to perform fault identification and alarm. The input signal of the model is same as the input signal of the detected system. The data sampling signal is the peroxide ratio or the output voltage of the detected system and the model. The data pre-processing is performed on the sampled signals by zero equalization.    USE - On-line fault diagnosis method for a proton exchange film fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures simple algorithm and small calculation quantity, and can be easily implemented. The method can timely judge whether the system is failed. The method can be widely implemented in small-scale fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an on-line fault diagnosis method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery system has battery block (10B) which includes multiple battery cells (10) that are stacked respectively. The end surface elements (EP1,EP2) are arranged so as to be stacked on battery cell positioned at respective end of battery block in X-direction and Y-direction in which battery cells are stacked respectively. The battery blocks are fixed to each other with end surface elements in contact with each other.    USE - Battery system mounted in electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in power storage device and mobile device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since battery blocks are fixed to each other with end surface elements in contact with each other, the deformation and damage of end surface elements can be reliably avoided. Hence size and weight reduction of the battery system can be achieved while reducing manufacturing cost of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Battery block (10B)    Detecting circuit (20)    End surface elements (EP1,EP2)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The modular battery has battery cells having electrode surfaces. A pressurizable bladder (33) forces one battery cell among other battery cells. A compressible interconnector (24) is arranged between the battery cells. The bladder pressure is centered on a planar center of the planar surface.    USE - Modular battery for handheld flash light, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The modular battery having durability and operational safety, is assembled at low cost so as to deliver increased power. The batteries can deliver electric power at high voltages so as to reduce the required current needed to supply the electric power, so that the need for high current carrying materials can be reduced. The modular battery can provide sufficient pressure so as to ensure the battery modules to retain good electrical contact. Undesirable gas generation within the cell modules can increase back pressure on the bladder as the gas accumulates and provides early warning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming modular battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the modular battery.    Compressible interconnector (24)    Enclosure (25)    Positive electrical bus (28)    Pressurizable bladder (33)    Gas port (34)
NOVELTY - A control device (20) has current value detecting portion (23) and judging portion (21), and current value detecting portion detects current value of electric current supplied to motor (5). Judging portion has detected current value and preset reference current value. Judging portion judges anomaly in portion of volume of air supplied to battery case (12) when detected current value is lower than reference current value that is set based on current value supplied to motor when fan (4) is driven while unused filter portion (7) is provided.    USE - Cooling device used in power supply, for cooling battery contained in battery case and mounted on hybrid electric vehicles e.g. hybrid car. Can also be used in industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device and the power supply can sense the anomaly in the volume of the cooling air supplied to the battery, and the user can realize the clogging of the filter portion and the presence of foreign objects before the temperature of the battery rises. The performance deterioration of the battery and the lifetime shortening of battery can be prevented, and the anomaly in the supply air volume can be sensed at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the cooling device.    Fan (4)    Motor (5)    Filter portion (7)    Battery case (12)    Control device (20)    Judging portion (21)    Current value detecting portion (23)
NOVELTY - The modular battery has battery cells having electrode surfaces. A compressible interconnector (24) is arranged between the battery cells battery cell among other battery cells. A polymeric material holds the battery cell against the other battery cells provided with the interconnector in a compressed state. The polymeric material is made of shrink-wrap material and a sealant.    USE - Modular battery for hand held flash light, hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The modular battery having durability and operational safety, is assembled at low cost and so as to deliver increased Power. The weight of the modular battery is reduced. The batteries can deliver electric power at high voltages so as to reduce the required current needed to supply the electric power, so that the need for high current carrying materials can be reduced. The interconnector and the cell modules can be easily accessible and removable for individual cell module. The shrink wrap can reduce the weight of cell stack, and used efficiently in mass manufacturing. The sealant is located around the entire stack, so that the stack can be completely sealed. The shrink wrap overlaps the end plates so as to retain the compression of interconnectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming modular battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the modular battery.    Port (20)    Electrical feedthrough (21)    Burst disc (22)    Module (23)    Compressible interconnector (24)
NOVELTY - The plate has side plate parts (3) whose upper ends are connected on two sides of a main plate part (1) and form an included angle of 93 to 98 degrees with the main plate part, where the plate parts are made of a sheet metal component. Two welding plate parts (4) are connected on lower ends of the side plate parts. The welding plates are located on a same plane, and parallel to the main plate part. Three bolt through-holes (2) are opened on the main plate part longitudinally. A projection-welded nut is welded at the bolt through-holes on a lower surface of main plate part.    USE - Front support plate for a mounting bracket of a storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is simple in structure and inexpensive, and has better versatility and high structural strength, thus ensuring that the plate mounts the mounting bracket of the storage battery reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front support plate.    Main plate part (1)    Bolt through-holes (2)    Side plate parts (3)    Welding plate parts (4)    Harness fixing hole (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (30) has a voltage boost unit (34) electrically connected to a vehicle battery unit (10) i.e. vehicle battery, and a vehicle load unit (40). A microcontroller unit (38) is connected to the voltage boost unit and a vehicle computer unit (20) e.g. trip computer or electronic control units. The microcontroller unit controls the voltage boost unit to supply a boosted voltage to the vehicle load unit when the vehicle computer unit sends a voltage-drop signal to the microcontroller unit to inform the microcontroller unit that the voltage of the vehicle battery unit starts to drop.    USE - Stabilization apparatus for stabling load voltage of a vehicle such as automobile and micro hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The microcontroller unit controls the voltage boost unit to supply a boosted voltage to the vehicle load unit when the vehicle computer unit sends a voltage-drop signal to the microcontroller unit to inform the microcontroller unit that the voltage of the vehicle battery unit starts to drop, so as to stabilize load voltage during engine start in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a stabilization method for stabling load voltage of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a stabilization apparatus for stabling load voltage of vehicle.    Vehicle battery unit (10)    Vehicle computer unit (20)    Stabilization apparatus (30)    Bypass unit (32)    Voltage boost unit (34)    Auxiliary power unit (36)    Microcontroller unit (38)    Vehicle load unit (40)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has a laminarly implemented current feeding units feeding current to the capacitor. A bus bar (4) of one of the feeding units runs adjacent to and is arranged at a distance to a housing of an electronic unit in an installed condition. A layer that is made of a dielectric material different from air is arranged between the bus bar and the housing. A capacitor housing (2) has a housing wall that is made of metal and galvanically connected with the housing of the electronic unit. The layer is formed as dielectric foil, dielectric gel or dielectric resin.    USE - Power capacitor i.e. intermediate circuit capacitor, for use at a housing wall of an electronic unit i.e. power electronics unit such as pulse-controlled inverter, in an electronic module (all claimed) that is utilized in an electric machine i.e. induction machine, of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The layer that is made of the dielectric material different from air is arranged between the bus bar of one of the feeding units and the housing wall, thus directly integrating anti-interference capacitances in the capacitor. The capacitor hence reduces additional costs for separate anti- interference capacitances and mounting at a bus bar system, so that the capacitive properties of the capacitor are improved and additional installation space is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a power capacitor.    Capacitor (1)    Capacitor housing (2)    Bus bars (4, 5)    Mounting eye (6)    Sealing compound (20)
NOVELTY - A lamella porous component electrolyte has lamella porous component with silica layer arranged in parallel at predetermined intervals, silica pillar which connects the interlayer of silica layer, and organic sulfonic acid group which modifies the inner surface of silica layer.    USE - Lamella porous component electrolyte. Uses include but are not limited to electrochemical device, fuel cell, water-electrolysis apparatus, hydrohalic acid electrolyzer, brine-electrolysis apparatus, oxygen and hydrogen concentrator, humidity sensor and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The lamella porous component electrolyte has high proton-conduction degree under low humid condition.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has ejector (100) that is provided in fuel circulation path. The fuel discharged from anode flow path (11) is again supplied to anode flow path, and circulation path circulates fuel. A hydrogen tank (21) supplies fuel to nozzle (130) of anode flow path or ejector. A gas-liquid separator (26) collects water discharged from ejector. A pump (27) pumps water collected by gas-liquid separator to ejector.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pump pumps water collected by gas-liquid separator to ejector, the moisture content in anode flow path of fuel cell are sucked and are discharged from anode flow path by negative pressure generated by ejector, and the fuel can be supplied to anode without being interfered by moisture content. Thus the electric power generation of fuel cell can be stabilized easily, and output of fuel cell can be accelerated smoothly. By circulating fluid using pressure energy, operation of useless fluid unit can be prevented. Thus the energy consumption of fluid feed unit can be reduced and energy efficiency of fuel cell system can be improved. The structure of pressure regulation valve can be simplified, and the cost of pressure regulation valve can be reduced.    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 (1)    Anode flow path (11)    Hydrogen tank (21)    Gas liquid separator (26)    Pump (27)    Ejector (100)    Nozzle (130)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has control unit that controls operation of current measurement unit (602) and storage unit. Control unit stores measurement voltage and current values in storage unit for every sampling period. Average voltage and current values of measurement voltage and current values are measured by fixed period. Difference value of average voltage and current values of continuous fixed period are measured. Internal resistance calculation unit computes inclination of regression line from several groups of difference value of average voltage and current values in other period.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawing) for supplying power to cordless portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The internal resistance of the secondary battery cell can be calculated statically with sufficient precision, and the deterioration of the secondary battery cell can be estimated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery management apparatus (60)    External power supply (70)    Vehicle (100)    Assembled battery module (101)    Current measurement unit (602)
NOVELTY - The system has main voltage rise portion that increases output voltage of fuel cell by counter electromotive force of coil (20). A capacitor adjusts electrical potential difference between the poles of switch. A sub-voltage rise portion reduces switching loss of switch. A resonance reactor (La) is formed with magnetic case to wind coil in portion of formed core (5). A gap (31) is formed with non magnetic material formed in portion around wound portion of coil and core region (181a) is formed with magnetic case provided between gap and coil.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle such as fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resonance reactor with saturable characteristic can be provided. The generation of surge voltage can be suppressed and voltage resistant destruction of the other element when the switches are in off-state can be prevented. Since the gap is formed in the portion around the core, the leakage of magnetic flux to exterior of coil can be avoided. The switching loss of the switch by the generation of electrical eddy current can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the center portion of the resonance reactor.    Core (5)    Coil (20)    Gap (31)    Core region (181a)    Resonance reactor (La)
NOVELTY - The structure has polarizing electrode (18a) made of activated carbon or nanofiber that is formed in inner wall of porous collector electrode (10). The polarizing electrode fills void (12a) in porous collector electrode.    USE - Electrode structure of electrical double layer capacitor e.g. lithium ion capacitor used in fuel cell (all claimed) of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact between the collector electrode and the polarizing electrode is improved. Since the volume occupied by polarizing electrode in collector electrode is increased, the electrical storage capability of the electrical double layer capacitor is improved. The resistance characteristic of the electrical double layer capacitor is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical double layer capacitor;    (2) fuel cell; and    (3) lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show cross-sectional and enlarged views of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Porous collector electrode (10)    Void (12a)    Polarizing electrode (18a)    Separator (30)    Electrolyte solution (40)
NOVELTY - The system has auxiliary energy generator that is formed as a fuel cell (3). The fuel cell is cooled by a flow process air. An air required region of the fuel cell is integrally designed in a region of an intake air flow of an internal combustion engine (1) e.g. diesel engine, so that the air is passed through an air inlet. A grade of passing through of the air required region of the fuel cell is set by an air-guiding element, and an air filter (2) is arranged in a region of the intake air flow in a flow direction from the fuel cell.    USE - Drive system for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to diesel engine, Otto engine, Wankel engine, gas turbine, or stirling engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system easily and efficiently supplies an electrically energy next to drive with the internal combustion engine via the fuel cell in simple and cost effective manner. The system is provided with simple construction process with reduced installation space and reduced overall weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow diagram of drive system for a vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Air filter (2)    Fuel cell (3)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a first fluid path (11) for guiding a cooling medium i.e. water, of a radiator (33) and an air conditioner (9) and thermally attached to a battery (5). A second fluid path (13) is attached to the air conditioner for guiding a refrigerating medium of a refrigerating machine (15) to produce chilliness. A third fluid path (7) has a refrigerant-air-heat exchanger (21) of the second fluid path and a coolant-air-heat exchanger (25) of the first fluid path, where the coolant-air-heat exchanger is arranged downstream of the refrigerant-air-heat exchanger.    USE - Device for controlling the temperature of a power source i.e. battery such as traction battery, of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the temperature of the power source using small number of components provided with the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a device for controlling the temperature of a battery of a vehicle.    Temperature controlling device (1)    Battery (5)    Fluid paths (7, 11, 13)    Air conditioner (9)    Refrigerating machine (15)    Refrigerant-air-heat exchanger (21)    Coolant-air-heat exchangers (25, 27)    Radiator (33)
NOVELTY - A film-containing ion gel has film containing polymer formed on surface of ion gel particles containing compatible mixture of polymer and ionic liquid.    USE - Film-containing ion gel is used as electrolyte for fuel cell, secondary battery, capacitor and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film-containing ion gel has excellent ion conductivity, plasticity and physical and chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of film-containing ion gel, which involves mixing ion gel monomer and ionic liquid to obtain mixed solution (A), adding solvent which generates phase-separation with respect to the ionic liquid to obtained mixed solution (A), mixing to obtain mixed solution (B), polymerizing monomer in the solution, forming ion gel containing polymer and ionic liquid, polymerizing monomer mixture and forming film containing polymer on surface of the ion gel.
NOVELTY - The structure has connector element spin finishing unit provided for spinning the fitting portion of vehicle main structure side connector element (41) and battery side connector element (42) during stroke of battery. Spin finishing of vehicle main structure side connector element and battery side connector element is completed, before start of mutual fitting of vehicle main structure side connector element and battery side connector element.    USE - Connector structure of battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Core shift between the vehicle main structure side connector element and battery side connector element can be eliminated during mutual fitting of vehicle main structure side connector element and battery side connector element. The fitting portion of vehicle main structure side connector element and battery side connector element can be spin finished efficiently. Durability of connector unit can be improved and generation of spark can be eliminated since horizontal load of direction which transverses the fitting direction cannot act on mutual fitting portion of connector elements. Alignment precision of battery with respect to battery accommodation space can be improved, accumulation value of vehicle main structure assembly error is minimized, and relative position shift of battery guide unit with respect to vehicle main structure floor is minimized, when battery guide unit is arranged near the vehicle main structure floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the level of battery guide unit, screw-type locking mechanism, and connector unit.    Battery guide unit (21)    Screw-type locking mechanism (22)    Connector unit (23)    Vehicle main structure side connector element (41)    Battery side connector element (42)
NOVELTY - Precursor solution containing metal source and gelatinizer is permeated from one side of porous base material and solidified before the precursor solution effuses from other side, to obtain composite material (A). A metal-type nucleus is supported in pore of the composite material (A) from other side, by permeating the composite material (A) in precursor solution containing reducing agent. The obtained composite material (B) which supported metal-type nucleus is subjected to electroless plating process, to obtain composite material.    USE - Manufacture of composite material used as film for separating hydrogen from mixed gas containing hydrogen (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to source gas for chemical product, process gas for glass and electronic material, rocket and fuel gas for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides composite material having excellent hydrogen permeability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen separation method.
NOVELTY - The sensor (140) has an exciting electrode that is provided in the surface of a piezoelectric substrate. An electroconductive film is provided in the back surface of the piezoelectric substrate. The surface of piezoelectric substrate is exposed out of a fuel cell system. An alcohol aqueous solution is exposed to the electroconductive film, and is detected and quantified by the surface of piezoelectric substrate. The electroconductive film is provided with a titanium layer, a titanium oxide layer and a metal layer.    USE - Sensor for detecting and quantitative-assay of fuel concentration in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The density of alcohol aqueous solution supplied to the fuel cell stack can be detected and quantified by piezoelectric substrate. The error in density detection can be prevented. Hence, the service life of sensor can be improved. The absorption of electroconductive film can be prevented, since the electroconductive film is covered by the protective film. The change of resonant frequency produced by the weight change of adsorptive substance can be prevented. The sensor is excellent in detection resolution. The resonant frequency and sensitivity of sensor can be improved, since the exciting electrodes are arranged in parallel. Hence, the cross-talk can be reduced. The size of sensor can be reduced by the simplified structure of the sensor. The microfabrication of sensor is easy and cheap, since piezoelectric oscillator of sensor is small in size. Hence, the size and cost of detection circuit can be reduced. The influence acted on the detection and quantitative-assay of alcohol aqueous solution can be corrected, since a thermometer is arranged at the inner wall of the supply flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sensor for fuel cell system.    Piezoelectric oscillator (10)    Stuck (120)    Mixing tank (130)    Sensor (140)    Supply flow path (150)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte material comprises a mole composition of lithium sulfide phosphorus pentasulfide.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte material for use in a lithium cell i.e. battery utilized as a power supply in an information related equipment. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, and motor vehicle, electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte material is manufactured in an effective and economical manner with high lithium ion conductivity. The electrolyte material provides better cycling characteristics to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfide solid electrolyte material comprises a mole composition of lithium sulfide phosphorus pentasulfide ((100-x)(yLi2Sx (100-y)P2S5)x xMS), where MS is germanium sulfide and/or antimony sulfide, x is 0-100, and y is 74-80. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium cell    (2) a method for manufacturing a sulfide solid electrolyte material    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a difference between a sulfide solid electrolyte material and a lithium ion conductor. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The accumulator (1f) has multiple voltage-generating cells arranged adjacent to each other, and securing points/supporting points arranged at a distance from each other. A part of the cells absorbs a part of bending stress/shear stress generated in the accumulator between the securing points/supporting points. A cross-shaped intermediate element, L-shaped intermediate element, T-shaped intermediate element, I-shaped or H-shaped intermediate element (14), a bowl-shaped intermediate element (10) or a plate-shaped intermediate element is arranged between the cells.    USE - Accumulator for use in an electric motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the cells absorbs the part of bending stress/shear stress generated in the accumulator between the securing points/supporting points, so that utilization of additional support elements is avoided, thus reducing weight of the accumulator and a car while improving performance of the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an accumulator.    Accumulator (1f)    Bowl-shaped intermediate element (10)    End elements (11)    Cover plate (13)    I-shaped or H-shaped intermediate element (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves: installing a coil unit (S100); arranging an electromagnetic shield around the self-resonance coil of the coil unit except a direction in which electric power is received or transmitted (S110); and adjusting the resonance frequency of the self-resonance coil in accordance with a distance between the coil unit and a surface of the electromagnetic shield vertical to a direction of the electromagnetic field inside the self-resonance coil so that the resonance frequency becomes a predetermined frequency (S130).    USE - Manufacturing method for non-contact power receiving/transmitting device (claimed) for non-contact power supply system of e.g. vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides non-contact power receiving/transmitting device that suppresses decrease in transmission efficiency of electric power and increase in size of shield in non-contact reception or non-contact transmission of electric power using resonance method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-contact power receiving/transmitting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flowchart for illustrating the processes of a manufacturing method for non-contact power receiving/transmitting device.    Step of installing coil unit (S100)    Step of arranging electromagnetic shield (S110)    Step of measuring distance between coil unit and shield (S120)    Step of adjusting resonance frequency of self-resonance coil (S130)
NOVELTY - Phosphorus raw material, alkali metal (A) raw material, bivalent transition metal element (M) raw material and water are mixed, to obtain liquid material. The obtained liquid material is heated, to obtain sediment of an electrode active material, and sediment is collected by solid-liquid separation. The collected sediment is mixed with binder, to obtain electrode paste. The obtained electrode paste is coated on a collector, to form coating film. The coating film is dried, to obtain electrode. The alkali metal is sodium.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used as positive electrode for sodium secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sodium secondary battery containing the electrode has excellent charging and discharging characteristics. The electrode paste is manufactured by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode paste; and    (2) electrode paste.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium and transition metal. The variation in the composition of the transition metal inside or between particles of the positive electrode active material is such that the absolute value of the difference of ratio of transition metal in slam region, inside or between particles, and ratio of transition metal in bulk is 5% or less.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (both claimed) for mobile telephone, personal computer and road-leveling vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides battery with high capacity, and excellent durability and battery characteristics e.g. high efficiency and excellent load characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode active material precursor.
NOVELTY - A secondary battery consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing a carbon material, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises supporting electrolyte salt and 2 types of ionic liquids. The anions of the supporting electrolyte salt and ionic liquid differ. At least 1 anion is an anion which forms a passive film on a collector. In an anion different from the anion which forms a passive film, at least 1 is an anion which forms a solid electrolyte interface film in the carbon material on the negative electrode.    USE - Secondary battery is used for portable electronic devices e.g. personal computers, domestic applications, and automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics. Decomposition of ionic liquid electrolyte is prevented. Since the electrolyte does not use an organic solvent, danger of ignition of secondary battery cell during abnormal heating of secondary battery is prevented. Hence, safety is improved.
NOVELTY - The braking apparatus has a flywheel (1) mounted on the hub for the road wheel (3) for rotation relative to the road wheel. A sensor senses the parameters indicative of the angular speed of the flywheel, and acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle. A control unit (9) controls the torque generator (7) based on the sensed parameters to reduce their relative angular speed when the angular speed of the road wheel is greater than that of the flywheel during vehicle deceleration and when flywheel angular speed is greater than that of the road wheel during acceleration.    USE - Regenerative braking apparatus for a wheeled road vehicle (claimed) and for a machinery or equipment where a repeating brake/power cycle is effected on rotating components e.g. machining center such as a lathe or mill used for mass production (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative braking apparatus can be conveniently added to the existing vehicle so as to provide regenerative braking with the easy mounting of the flywheel. Use of vehicle power supply allows for more electrical power to be used and no generator function is required from the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled braking apparatus identifying the main components.    Flywheel (1)    Road wheel (3)    Flywheel friction face (4a)    Torque generator (7)    Control unit (9)
NOVELTY - An electrical energy storage system comprises an enclosure; electrical energy storage devices (1) for reversible storage of electrical energy arrayed within the enclosure, each device comprising electrochemically active components contained within an electrochemically inert pouch; spacer formations (13) to space the electrical storage devices making up the array apart from each other; and a fluid filling the enclosure at least sufficiently to submerge the electrical energy storage devices.    USE - System for reversible storage of electrical energy for use on electrically powered or hybrid vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in uninterrupted power supplies, distributed power applications, renewable energy capture situations such as wind turbines, solar and marine, military, especially offshore.    ADVANTAGE - The individual pouched devices are not merely cushioned mechanically, but are in part cushioned by the fluid which surrounds them. This simplifies the mechanical structure required for the spacer formation. At its simplest, any form of spacer which separates the devices so that the fluid can surround them and give a degree of mechanical cushioning is sufficient to achieve this beneficial effect. The fluid may be selected to be relatively chemically inert, so as not to tend to penetrate the pouches or react chemically with the contents in a manner which tends to degrade them. In doing so, it also keeps out water and air which might penetrate over time through the pouches and cause such degradation. By keeping the devices entirely isolated from oxygen in the air, the fluid can significantly mitigate, and if appropriately selected essentially eliminate, the fire risk associated with devices that are prone to thermal runaway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a high energy storage system.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Container (11)    Spacer formations (13)    External electrode (17)    Heat tube (19)
NOVELTY - An expansion-contraction rubber tube (7) has accordion property which expands or contracts with aid of compressed air for better consumption of fuel corresponding to vehicle speed. The rubber tube is comprised of pipes (3,4) connected to each other.    USE - Expansion-contraction rubber tube used in engine assembly of e.g. motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces carbon dioxide emission of engine. Enables to utilize fuel consumption which is relayed from fuel tank to engine with ease corresponding to usage or vehicle speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of tube.    Attachment iron plate (1)    Pipes (3,4)    Tube insertion hole (5)    Large diameter coil spring (6)    Expansion-contraction rubber tube (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery element (2) stacking a positive electrode and a negative electrode via a separator in an exterior material (1). A negative electrode side through-hole (11) is provided in the negative electrode penetrating front and back of the negative electrode. Multiple sets of large positive electrode side through-holes are provided in the positive electrode whose areas are same as a position corresponding to the negative electrode side through-hole. A negative electrode tab (5) is welded with a negative electrode collector exposure part (3).    USE - Stacking closed type battery for use as a drive power supply in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sets of large positive electrode side through-holes are provided in the positive electrode whose areas are same as the position corresponding to the negative electrode side through-hole, so that an electrolyte solution impregnates from surroundings of the battery element when injecting the electrolyte solution among the negative electrode, the positive electrode and the separator of the battery element, thus preventing the electrodes and the separator to contact with air, and hence preventing generation of an air pocket and reducing an external appearance fault of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery element.    Exterior material (1)    Battery element (2)    Negative electrode collector exposure part (3)    Negative electrode tab (5)    Negative electrode side through-hole (11)
NOVELTY - A graphite interlayer compound comprises transitional metals or alloy particles coated between graphite sheet layers. The transitional metal is iron, nickel, copper, and/or cobalt. The particle has a diameter of 10-100 nm. The graphite has a particle size of 43-150 mu m.    USE - A graphite interlayer compound used as conductive filler for compound material powder of a bipolar plate of fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The graphite interlayer compound provides a bipolar plate with improved conductivity. The usage quantity of resin can be properly increased to increase intensity of bipolar plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing a compound material powder, comprising dissolving a binder resin in an organic solvent, adding additive carbon black, ultrasonically dispersing, adding graphite interlayer compound as a conductive filler, adding distilled water, uniformly stirring, and drying at below 40 degrees C; and    (2) pressing and curing compound material powder at 20-50 MPa and 100-200 degrees C for 10-60 minutes.
NOVELTY - A shell tube-type electric vehicle battery comprises a battery monobloc (201), a heat exchanger shell (202), a single battery, an intercepter plate (103), and a cover board (207). The heat exchanger shell is arranged with multiple battery monoblocs comprising a battery bunch formed by 1-20 single batteries. The heat exchanger shell further comprises a liquid inlet (205) for making phase-change materials or liquid enter to the shell. Clearances between adjacent battery monoblocs and the heat exchanger shell are filled with foamed materials.    USE - A shell tube-type electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The shell tube-type electric vehicle battery allows reinforced heat dissipation. The device allows the power battery to lower the temperature of the integration of battery module under harsh thermal environment, satisfies uniform distribution of the temperature between each battery monobloc, and controls the internal temperature of batteries in a reasonable range. It prolongs the service life of battery, and improves power performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the battery.    Intercepter plate (103)    Battery monobloc (201)    Heat exchanger shell (202)    Liquid inlet (205)    Cover board (207)
NOVELTY - The mirror (100) has a generating assembly (31) i.e. electric generator, received within a main body (10), where the mirror is fixed on the main body. The assembly comprises a fan (311), a stator (315) and a rotor (313) that is connected to the fan. The rotor is rotated relative to the stator when the fan is rotated by wind such that the generator generates electrical energy. A rectifier (314) in the generating assembly is latched to the fan. Ends of the rotor are fixed on the rectifier. One end of a brush (316) in the assembly is connected to an energy storage member (33) i.e. battery.    USE - Vehicle mirror.    ADVANTAGE - The mirror utilizes the generator to generate the electrical energy continuously in an efficient manner. The fan of the generating assembly is rotated by the wind when a vehicle moves such that the sufficient electrical energy is stored in the energy storage member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a vehicle mirror including a fan, a support member, a rotor and a rectifier.    Main body (10)    Generating assembly (31)    Energy storage member (33)    Vehicle mirror (100)    Fan (311)    Rotor (313)    Rectifier (314)    Stator (315)    Brush (316)
NOVELTY - The system has an estimation unit for estimating an inventory number of exchange electric storage devices that changes due to exchange of the electric storage devices. The number of the electric storage devices is stored in storage locations. A selection unit preferentially selects the electric storage devices with a largest degree of deterioration from the electric storage devices when the inventory number is determined to exceed a threshold value by a determination unit.    USE - Management system for managing an exchange sequence of exchange electric storage devices e.g. lithium ion batteries, nickel hydrogen batteries and capacitors, for exchanging the electric storage devices installed on hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides the inventory number less than the threshold value, so that transfer of changed exchange electric storage devices can be enhanced, thus obtaining a uniform degree of deterioration for the exchange electric storage devices and providing the sufficient number of storage locations for the exchange electric storage devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a management method for managing an exchange sequence of exchange electric storage devices to exchange the electric storage devices installed on vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a control structure of a program executed by a personal computer that realizes a management system for exchange electric storage devices.
NOVELTY - The device has a wind wheel mechanism (10) arranged at a top part of a vehicle, where the wind wheel mechanism comprises multiple geometric fan blades (1), which are connected with a central shaft (2) through connecting rods (3). The central shaft is connected with a power generator through a transmission shaft. Each fan blade is provided with a stress surface and a wind guide surface, where edges of the stress surface and the wind guide surface are connected to form a hollow polyhedron structure.    USE - Overhead vehicle-mounted wind power generating device for large electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device drives the fan blades to rotate by the air flow produced in the fast driving process of large electric vehicle, so as to drive the power generator to produce electricity via the transmission shaft. The device dynamically charges the storage battery in the driving process, and is simple in structure and high in wind power utilization ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an overhead vehicle-mounted wind power generating device.    Geometric fan blades (1)    Central shaft (2)    Connecting rods (3)    Wind wheel mechanism (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell comprising a device rotor, a stator, a rectifier and an electric brush. The device rotor, the stator and the rectifier are installed on four wheel brakes and a transmission shaft of an automobile. The electric brush is arranged on two lateral sides of the rectifier and connected with an automobile storage battery through a lead. Solar silicon sheet battery boards are arranged on top of the automobile, a front cover and a trunk cover. The solar silicon sheet battery boards are connected in series and connected with the storage battery through leads.    USE - Circulatory electric power device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device transmits power generated by magnetic induction line incision movement due to rotation of the transmission shaft and the wheel brakes to the battery storage equipment to circulate electric power, increases driving distance of the electric automobile charged by one time and saves energy resource, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a circulatory electric power device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a three-phase mouse-dragon asynchronous alternator (3) connected with a silicon controlled rectifier charger (8). The silicon controlled rectifier charger and a solar panel (10) are connected with an input wire of a battery (9). An output end of the battery is connected with an input wire of a frequency converter (5) through an intelligent sine wave inverter (6). An output end of the frequency converter is connected with a wire of an alternating current motor (7). An output shaft of the alternating current motor is connected with a gearbox of a vehicle chassis.    USE - Dual-energy electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure, easy to maintain and inexpensive, and has high durability and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alternator is a three-phase mouse-dragon asynchronous alternator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a dual-energy electric vehicle.    Three-phase mouse-dragon asynchronous alternator (3)    Frequency converter (5)    Intelligent sine wave inverter (6)    Alternating current motor (7)    Silicon controlled rectifier charger (8)    Battery (9)    Solar panel (10)
NOVELTY - The mirror has a solar cell connected with a rearview lens that includes a seal cavity. The seal cavity is sealed with two glass plates through a separation layer and provided with a liquid crystal layer. Two sides of the liquid crystal layer are provided with conduction layers. An outer surface of one of the glass plates is provided with a reflecting layer. The solar cell is connected with the conduction layer through a drive circuit.    USE - Automobile rearview mirror for use by a driver.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell generates electric power through optical energy, so that the solar cell provides power to the mirror with zero cost and no pollution. The mirror enables a driver to clearly see conditions behind a vehicle and can ensure energy saving and environment friendliness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile rearview mirror.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has base springs (5) mounted along longitudinal direction of a soleplate (2) in a parallel manner. One end of each base spring is mounted in a base spring support structure (6-1) arranged on a transverse side wall of a concave cavity of a base (1). An end of the base spring support structure is mounted on another base spring support structure (6-2) on a transmission module combination (6). Bulges (6-3, 6-4) are formed on the transmission module combination and respectively clamped in openings (1-1, 1-2).    USE - Floating connecting device for a connector of a car battery box frame.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, convenient to install, maintain and popularize and inexpensive, and has high fault tolerance and rational design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a floating connecting device.    Base (1)    Openings (1-1, 1-2)    Soleplate (2)    Base springs (5)    Transmission module combination (6)    Base spring support structures (6-1, 6-2)    Bulges (6-3, 6-4)
NOVELTY - The plate has multiple current guide blocks arranged into multiple rows in a repeated and staggered manner, where two adjacent rows are arranged with each other in certain distance. A gap is formed between two adjacent current guide blocks in each row. The current guide blocks are arranged at a functional surface of the plate. The functional surface is provided with a front curve unit and a back curve unit. The front curve unit points to an opposite side of reaction current. The back curve points toward a direction of the reaction current.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate allows the reaction current to be reflected, shrunk, expanded, and divided into multiple flows, so that the plate improves distribution and diffusion of the reaction current and management of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The field has a reaction gas inlet and a reaction gas outlet communicated with distributing flow field sections at two ends of the field. A bottom plane of a distributing flow field section is provided with uniformly distributed elliptical distributing heads. Distance between adjacent elliptical distributing heads is 0.3 to 0.9 mm. The elliptical distributing heads are elliptical cylinders raised on the bottom plane. Height of the elliptical cylinders is same as the height of a middle flow field, where length and width of the elliptical cylinders are 2 to 5 mm and 0.5 to 1.2 mm.    USE - Gas flow field for a proton exchange film fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The field realizes the gas to easily form turbulent flow at the distributing head when the reaction gas passes through the distributing flow field section so as to uniformly distribute on the surface of electrode. The field improves transfer quality of gas, increases output property of fuel cell, improves distribution of water generated at exit of the cell, and increases working stability of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a gas flow field.
NOVELTY - The pile (11) has battery monomers (1) that are connected to anode (2) and cathode (3). The battery monomers are arranged in a casing (7) so as to form the galvanic pile. An electrolyte conveying pipeline (10), flow channel (4), an infusion pump (9) and an electrolyte storage jar (8) are connected together into which electrolyte is infused.    USE - Galvanic pile for flow battery for used in electrochemical synthesis industry.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of electrolyte leakage caused by uneven pressure seal between the monomers can be prevented. The structure of the galvanic pile is simplified. The maintenance of the galvanic pile is performed conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the galvanic pile.    Battery monomers (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Flow channel (4)    Casing (7)    Electrolyte storage jar (8)    Infusion pump (9)    Electrolyte conveying pipeline (10)    Galvanic pile (11)
NOVELTY - The system has an air-cooling pile (1) whose one side is an air inlet side and another side is an air outlet side along an airflow direction (m). The air inlet side and the air outlet side are connected through an air channel (3). A maximum plane (21) of a sheet type electronic module (2) is vertical to an air inlet plane (31) of the air channel, where the sheet type electronic module is sheet type direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter or circuit board. A projection of the sheet type electronic module on the air-cooling pile is arranged not on the air inlet plane of the air channel.    USE - Air-cooling pile fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has reasonable size along length, width and height directions, and is convenient to carry and mount. The system avoids air preheating and radiation effects of the sheet type electronic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air-cooling pile fuel cell system.    Airflow direction of air-cooling pile (m)    Air-cooling pile (1)    Sheet type electronic module (2)    Air channel (3)    Maximum plane (21)    Air inlet plane (31)
NOVELTY - The battery core has a positive ear and a negative ear formed on positive and negative plates. The positive ear and the negative ear are located on two sides of a core part that is provided with a positive collection board and a negative collection board. Two pins of the positive collection board are welded with two lateral overlapping layers winding the positive ear. An end of one of the pins of the positive collection board is welded with a negative terminal. A positive terminal and the negative terminal are installed on two ends of a top end surface of a core shell.    USE - Winding lithium ion power battery core for vehicle power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a winding lithium ion power battery core.
NOVELTY - The device has battery sets (An) connected with voltage-current-temperature collection processors (Dn), a relay (Jn), a temperature sensor (Un), a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) voltage-reduction module (Bn) and a U disk (Gn). The processors are connected in parallel and arranged with the battery sets that are connected in series. Two ends of a resistor (R1n) are connected with the temperature sensor, the module, the processors, another resistor (R2n) and a capacitor (Cn) that are connected in parallel.    USE - Intelligent controllable power supply device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can correctly determine a battery trapped in failure and timely break a power supply of the circuit while other power supply works normally so as to ensure normal operation of a vehicle. The device is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an intelligent controllable power supply device.    Battery sets (A-n)    DC/DC voltage-reduction module (B-n)    Capacitor (C-n)    Voltage-current-temperature collection processors (D-n)    U disk (G-n)    Relay (J-n)    Resistors (R1-n, R2-n)    Temperature sensor (U-n)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a liquid level wire displaying regulation position of an electrolyte level on an outer wall surface of a battery case (2), and a fluorescent material emitting a visible light when the material is floated in an electrolyte level. The fluorescent material is covered with an acid-proof resin film. A liquid port is mounted with a liquid opening stopper (12). A maximum-level wire (9) is provided with a minimum-level wire (10). A fluorescence part is positioned at a part corresponding to the wall surface of the battery case.    USE - Lead acid battery i.e. liquid type lead acid battery, for a vehicle such as truck and agricultural machine.    ADVANTAGE - The battery exhibits prominent effect, even when a battery case wall surface is dirty, attains confirmation of the electrolyte level without irradiating invisible light, and does not interfere with visible light of a grade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (1)    Battery case (2)    Maximum-level wire (9)    Minimum-level wire (10)    Liquid opening stopper (12)
NOVELTY - A translucent resin component comprises translucent resin base material (20) which contains polycarbonate, protective film (30) formed in surface of translucent resin base material which has first hard-coat layer (32) containing acrylic resin coating film and second hard-coat layer (34) containing plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) thin film.    USE - Translucent resin component for front cover and front lens of automobile headlamps, lens for side window, rear window, quarter window and sunroof of motor vehicles, and solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The translucent resin component is lightweight and excellent in weather resistance, abrasion resistance, durability and productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial enlargement longitudinal cross-sectional view of the front cover.    Translucent resin base material (20)    Interface of resin base material and first hard-coat layer (22)    Protective film (30)    First hard-coat layer (32)    Second hard-coat layer (34)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (1) includes a membrane bundle (6) which comprises multiple hollow fiber membranes (5). A first fluid is poured inside each hollow fiber membrane. A second fluid is poured on the outer side of each hollow fiber membrane. An expansion-contraction mechanism (10) provides tension to the hollow fiber membranes in an extension direction (X).    USE - Humidifier for humidifying air supplied to cathode of fuel cell in fuel cell system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses slackening of the hollow fiber membrane with the expansion-contraction mechanism to maintain a uniform arrangement of the hollow fiber membranes within a case so that the second fluid will flow through each part within the case equally, thus suppressing decline in humidification efficiency. Eliminates the need for a rigid rod, and avoids diameter widening of the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and sectional view of humidifier.    Humidifier (1)    Hollow fiber membranes (5)    Membrane bundle (6)    Expansion-contraction mechanism (10)    Corrugated portion (20)    Extension direction (X)
NOVELTY - The truck (2) has an electrical-drive unit comprising a driver seat and/or a driver cabin. A modular, replaceable energy converter unit (1) has a cooling unit with a cooling medium and/or cooling elements for cooling the energy converter unit. The cooling unit has a heat-contact surface for heat dissipation. The electric drive unit has another heat-contact surface for heat absorption. Heat of the cooling medium and the cooling elements is transferred to a heating medium and/or a heating element of a heating unit of the electric-drive unit in a heat transfer-phase.    USE - Electrically driven industrial truck e.g. electric-driver seat towing vehicle and/or electric driver seat platform wagon (all claimed) for transporting a luggage of passengers from a luggage handling area to an aircraft in an airport.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of the cooling medium and the cooling elements is transferred to the heating medium and/or the heating element of the heating unit of the electric-drive unit in a heat transfer-phase, thus reducing operating cost of the industrial truck, using waste heat of the energy converter unit for air conditioning the driver cabin, and ensuring high efficiency and efficient heat transmission of the industrial truck.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy converter unit is formed as a fuel cell unit or a diesel motor-generator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of an electrically driven industrial truck.    Modular, replaceable energy converter unit (1)    Electrically driven industrial truck (2)    Separable elements (6, 7)
NOVELTY - The actuator (14) has an anchor moved from a direction to another direction from a contact position during current-less switching of electromagnetic coils (25, 26) based on attraction force of a magnetic field of permanent magnets (18). The coils are arranged at the actuator in such a manner that one of the coils weakens the magnetic field of the magnets during current feed, so that magnetic force passes through another one of the coils. The magnetic force moves the anchor against the holding force of the magnetic field of the magnets from the contact position into another contact position.    USE - Electromagnetic actuator for use as a linear drive to open and close a non-return valve of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic force moves the anchor against the holding force of the magnetic field of the permanent magnets from the contact position into another contact position, thus providing the electromagnetic actuator, without a compression spring, and hence reducing pull-in current and holding power in the electromagnetic coils.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially enlarged sectional view of an electromagnetic actuator at an end of a non-return valve.    Electromagnetic actuator (14)    Permanent magnets (18)    Anchor plates (21a, 21b)    Magnet housing (24)    Electromagnetic coils (25, 26)
NOVELTY - The structure has a connector unit (23) connecting a vehicle body side connector member and a battery side connector member during raise stroke of a battery (2). The vehicle body side connector member is attached with a tunnel member (6). The battery side connector member is arranged such that the vehicle body side connector member is fit with the tunnel member at an electrical-connection state during the raise stroke of the battery and the vehicle body side connector member is attached to the battery.    USE - Connector structure for a battery of an electric vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector unit connects the vehicle body side connector member and the battery side connector member during raise stroke of the battery, so that the battery side connector member can easily eliminate the relative-position difference error and the durability of the connector unit is improved. The connector unit effectively utilizes the space of the tunnel member, so that the compartment space of the connector unit and battery capacity are prevented from being lost, thus increasing the attachment position accuracy of the vehicle body side connector member, and reducing the cost and weight of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a connector structure equipped with an electric vehicle.    Battery (2)    Tunnel member (6)    Right-and-left side sill (9)    Bridging member (15)    Connector unit (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has an iron oxide film (32) containing an electroconductive substrate (34). A rough surface (36) includes multiple convex parts (36a). The iron oxide film is provided on the rough surface and an average space (S) between the convex parts that are set to specific micrometer. An electrode porosity is calculated with a lithium ion. A relationship between an average convex part space, an expansion coefficient, porosity and thickness (TA) of the iron oxide membrane is acquired by a specific formula. Thickness of the iron oxide film is 0.1-1 micrometer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as a power supply of an electric motor mounted in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is excellent in charge-and-discharge characteristics. The iron oxide whose specific surface area is increased, so that a reaction area is increased, thus improving a cell reaction efficiently in the reaction area and manufacturing of a sheet like substrate is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode with an iron oxide film. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Average space (S)    Thickness of an iron oxide film (TA)    Iron oxide film (32)    Electroconductive substrate (34)    Rough surface (36)    Convex parts (36a)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a cylindrical electrode body (1) positioned around an axial center member (2). A housing (3) accommodates the axial center member and the cylindrical electrode body. The cylindrical electrode body includes a solid electrolyte layer (1b) that is arranged between a positive electrode (1c) and a negative electrode (1a). The axial center member by which a material with a large coefficient of thermal expansion is included inside the cylindrical electrode body.    USE - Solid battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for information technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical electrode body formed in a circumference of the axial center member that is expanded by a heating process to provide a fastening pressure toward an outer side from an inner side of the cylindrical electrode body, thus reducing an internal resistance. The axial center member is arranged around the cylindrical electrode body to improve productivity of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solid battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cylindrical electrode body (1)    Negative electrode (1a)    Solid electrolyte layer (1b)    Positive electrode (1c)    Axial center member (2)    Housing (3)    Solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The unit has a plate-shaped member coupled with a gas permeable film (30) that is attached to a housing (10) so that an opening part (20) is covered. A sealing member is provided between a single surface of the plate-shaped member and an outer surface of the housing. The opening part for ventilation is provided in a duct. A slit (32) is provided in a length direction intermediate part of the plate-shaped member. The sealing member is fixed in an outer peripheral part of a junction part of the permeable film.    USE - Fuel cell housing unit for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit attains facilitation of manufacturing operation of the housing, prevents penetration inside electromagnetic wave noise, effectively avoids gas leakage between the plate-shaped member and the housing, and reduces components cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell housing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell housing unit.    Housing (10)    Housing body (16)    Opening part (20)    Gas permeable film (30)    Slit (32)
NOVELTY - Several metal foils (111) and several insulating films (112) are laminated to obtain a laminated structure (110). The edge portion (111a) of metal foil is made bent in lamination direction and metal plate (120) is contacted with edge portion of laminated structure. The edge portion of metal foil and metal plate are welded in a state at which edge portion of metal foil contacting with metal plate is bent and arranged in lamination direction. Thus, laminated structure and metal plate are joined.    USE - Joining method of metal foil and metal plate. Uses include but are not limited to nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, alkaline storage battery, lithium ion secondary battery and electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for portable apparatus, electronic device, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The joining method of metal foil and metal plate is stably enabled with improved welding strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating joining method of metal foil and metal plate.    Laminated structure (110)    Metal foil (111)    Edge portion of metal foil (111a)    Insulating film (112)    Metal plate (120)
NOVELTY - A hybrid vehicle (20) enables the other of two motors (41,42) to output torque of advance direction within a range below the power consumption wasted by one motor and two inverters (43,44) associated with both motors, when the coil temperature of one motor or the temperature of the associated inverter is below a given value as the vehicle slips down on an uphill path. When the coil temperature or inverter temperature is over the given value, the other motor is made to output torque within a range below the power consumption wasted by the inverter associated with the other motor.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Charging of the smoothing capacitor by the other motor and over-voltage occurrence of the inverters are avoided, preventing the vehicle from slipping down on an uphill path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hybrid vehicle (20)    Drive shaft (22)    Engine (32)    Motors (41,42)    Inverters (43,44)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. laminated secondary battery (10), has a positive electrode active material layer (15) formed on a surface of a positive electrode collector (14). A negative electrode active material layer (12) is formed on a surface of a negative electrode collector (11). Organic solvent e.g. trimethyl phosphate, of an electrolyte layer (13) comprises fluorine atom or phosphorus atom whose viscosity is lower than ionic liquid. A lithium ion permselective part of the negative electrode active material layer selectively transmits lithium ion than a cation component.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. laminated secondary battery such as laminated lithium ion secondary battery, for use as a power supply device to charge and discharge a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery and an electrical double layer capacitor to charge and discharge a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion permselective part of the negative electrode active material layer selectively transmits the lithium ion than the cation component, and the lithium ion is moved to a negative electrode interface, thus restraining preferential intercalation to the negative electrode of the cation component of the ionic liquid, and hence reducing fall of battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a laminate type battery.    Laminated secondary battery (10)    Negative electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode active material layer (12)    Electrolyte layer (13)    Positive electrode collector (14)    Positive electrode active material layer (15)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a positive electrode active material (1), an electrically conductive agent and a binder provided in a positive mix. The electrically conductive agent is a hardly graphitizing carbon (3) or a carbon black (4), where ratio of surface area of the electrically conductive agent and surface area of the positive electrode active material is in a range of 0.5 and 2.5. Ratio of the electrically conductive agent with respect to the positive electrode active material is in a range of 4 and 15 weight percent.    USE - Positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode degrades solvent of a non-aqueous electrolyte, thus improving coulomb efficiency and achieving a high electric potential positive electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material (1)    Current collector foil (2)    Hardly graphitizing carbon (3)    Carbon black (4)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has an exhaust-gas turbocharger (2), and an absorption refrigeration device (5) arranged downstream of a compressor (4) of the exhaust-gas turbocharger. The absorption refrigeration device is designed such that the absorption refrigeration device uses heat energy contained in compressed supercharged air for cooling an electrical energy storage (6) e.g. lithium ion battery. An intercooler (7) is arranged downstream to the compressor of the exhaust-gas turbocharger and connected with the absorption refrigeration device in a heat transfer manner.    USE - Supercharged internal combustion engine for cooling an electrical energy storage i.e. battery such as lithium ion battery, of a motor vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for cooling a supercapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption refrigeration device uses heat energy contained in compressed supercharged air for cooling the electrical energy storage in an efficient manner while reducing installation space of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling an electrical energy storage of a motor vehicle with a supercharged internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic hydraulic circuit diagram of an internal-combustion engine.    Supercharged internal combustion engine (1)    Exhaust-gas turbocharger (2)    Compressor (4)    Absorption refrigeration device (5)    Electrical energy storage (6)    Intercooler (7)
NOVELTY - The purge valve (50) has a valve body (130) which is arranged in a position corresponding to the center axis of a primary chamber (110a) and a secondary chamber (120a). A supply flow channel (111) and/or a lead-out channel (121) are arranged in a position offset from a radial direction orthogonal to the center axis.    USE - Purge valve used with anode-off-gas piping of fuel cell system in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability of preventing the adherence of the valve body in a low-temperature environment in a simple manner by shifting the arrangement position of at least one of the supply flow channel and lead-out channel. Allows fluid to be smoothly supplied from the primary chamber to the secondary chamber. Allows the fluid to be smoothly and reliably discharged from the lead-out channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a purge valve.    Purge valve (50)    Primary chamber (110a)    Supply flow channel (111)    Secondary chamber (120a)    Lead-out channel (121)    Valve body (130)
NOVELTY - The air cell (10) comprises a laminated body which includes an electrolyte layer (12) arranged between a cylindrical air electrode layer (13) and a negative electrode layer (11). The air electrode layer and negative electrode layer are wound to form an electrode body (15).    USE - Air cell used as secondary battery for hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the energy density and improves the output of air cell. Achieves improvement in productivity of air cell manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of an air cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of air cell.    Air cell (10)    Negative electrode layer (11)    Electrolyte layer (12)    Air electrode layer (13)    Electrode body (15)
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind inlet opened in a front middle part of an automobile bottom frame, where the whole generator is circular, oval, square, rhombus, triangular or polygonal. The wind inlet, a wind suction hole and a wind outlet channel are orderly connected with each other. An automatic control system is arranged in an automobile driving cab, where the generator is installed in an axial center of a connecting place between the wind inlet and a wind inlet housing. A wind guiding ring is installed at a front end of the wind inlet housing.    USE - Passive magnetic suspension natural wind power generator for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can generate the natural wind power without any power source when the automobile is parked, so that the generator is efficient and environment-friendly. The generator supplies the power to an electric power cart to drive a primary motor and supplies the power to an auxiliary battery jar for a load. The electric energy production of the generator in unit time is improved by 40 percent compared with an automobile generator with same power, so that the generator has wide application prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a passive magnetic suspension natural wind power generator.
NOVELTY - The assembly has mold cavity side walls (132,162) and a bottom mold cavity surface (143) that receives molten metal defined by operating segments. The intermediate segment (130) is maintained at lower temperature by a coolant jacket in contact with material to cool the bottom mold cavity surface and the opposed end walls of mold cavity (112). The thermal energy of input unit is provided to manifold and central segments (110,160) to input minimum amount of thermal energy into mold cavity by the exposure of molten metal in mold cavity.    USE - Mold assembly for casting cast-on-straps on lead-acid storage battery plates mounted on automobile and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The heating capacity of molten metal in the mold cavity can be enhanced. The strap can be efficiently and quickly introduced into mold cavity to solidify molten metal around the lugs of clamped battery cell plates. The reliability of product can be improved. The time taken to solidify molten metal can be reduced. The amount of molten metal can be reduced to minimize the material costs. The damage to mold assembly can be reduced. The increased efficiency and reduced energy usage in manufacturing electrical connections between plates within multi cell battery and between plates and battery posts can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming cast-on-strap on lugs of battery plate assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the mold assembly.    Wall structure (105)    Segments (110,130,160)    Mold cavity (112)    Mold cavity side walls (132,162)    Bottom mold cavity surface (143)
NOVELTY - The generator has a roller type windmill provided with a wind wheel that is arranged inside a windmill cover. A lower part of the windmill cover is opened with an air inlet. The wind wheel is provided with a wheel shaft, a spoke and a set of platy blades, where the blades are uniformly arranged along circumference of the spoke. The blades are arranged parallel to the wheel shaft of the wind wheel at length direction. The air inlet of the windmill cover is faced on forward direction of a car. The spoke of the windmill is derived in a main wheel shaft of a generator to rotate.    USE - Vehicular wind driven generator for use in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is simple and compact in structure, and has high efficiency to convert wind energy into electric energy. The generator saves energy and protects environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicular wind driven generator.
NOVELTY - The box has two air delivery gaps formed among battery set cavities. A baffle plate, the air delivery gaps and an adjacent battery set cavity are separated and provided with multiple air guide holes. One of the air delivery gaps is provided with an air inlet at a position of bottom of a body. The other air delivery gap is provided with a sealing plate at the position of the bottom of the body. The former air delivery gap is provided with the sealing plate at a position of top of the body. The latter air delivery gap is provided with an air outlet at the position of the top of the body.    USE - Battery box for use in an electric traffic tool (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The box radiates the battery set to ensure the consistency of the single battery temperature in the battery set, so that the radiating condition of the battery set is improved and the product quality of the battery set is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric traffic tool comprising an electric vehicle and an electric track traffic tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case that is provided with a cell chamber, and a cover portion (1). A convex portion (1C) is provided with a side wall surface (D1A-D1B) that is provided along the long side direction that is formed on upper surface while a peripheral portion is joined on rim portion of the battery case. The side wall surface is equipped with an external port (4K) for discharging the gas from the cell chamber. The external portion is formed inward of the sidewall surface rather than the outer-periphery edge portion of the cover portion.    USE - Lead acid battery mounted in vehicle e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The side wall surface is equipped with the external port that is formed inward of the sidewall surface rather than the outer-periphery edge portion of the cover portion for discharging the gas from the cell chamber. Thus the battery are prevented form dust partials that are entered into exhaust hole easily even if the battery is positioned in the tilted manner along the long side direction on upper surface, that increases the reliability of the lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the cover portion of lead acid battery.    Cover portion (1)    Convex portion (1C)    External port (4K)    Upper cover (5)    Side wall surface (D1A-D1B)
NOVELTY - The system has a transmission rod (301) provided with a fulcrum that is fixed to a frame. A clutch plate, a curl steel plate and a guide drive wheel are fixedly arranged on a wheel rotating shaft (6). Pulleys are connected with a branch connecting rod. A transmission mechanism comprises a main shaft connecting rod (501), a transmission wheel (502), a transmission belt (503), another transmission wheel (504) and a controller (505). The former transmission wheel is connected with the latter transmission wheel that is arranged on the wheel rotating shaft via the transmission belt.    USE - Automatic push control system for a power production tire of a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The system produces stable and uniform vibration in traveling process of the vehicle, maintains the vibration effect and transforms the vibration into thrust for driving the vehicle or charging a battery of the vehicle for increasing cruise duration of the battery so as to save energy for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an automatic push control system.    Wheel rotating shaft (6)    Transmission rod (301)    Main shaft connecting rod (501)    Transmission wheels (502, 504)    Transmission belt (503)    Controller (505)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive pole (61) and a negative pole (62), which are fastened to a cover (2) that corresponds to an open rectangular battery holder (1), a positive feed through, a negative feed through and a holder. An end of positive feed through is fastened at the positive pole and another end is fastened at an anode. An end of negative feed through is fastened at negative pole and another end is fastened at a cathode, and the positive and the negative pole are provided with insulating sleeves.    USE - Lithium-ion battery for starting a motor cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is designed in an environmentally friendly, energy-saving and durable manner, charged in a smooth manner, and can be replaced without limitations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a Lithium-ion battery after removal of insulating sleeve.    Open rectangular battery holder (1)    Cover (2)    Positive pole (61)    Negative pole (62)
NOVELTY - The converter has capacitor cells (CDS) and other electrodes that are provided on respective end faces. The conductor plates are connected with electrodes. The resin (13) is filled up in case (12) in order to hold capacitor cells and conductor plates. The conductor plates have portions that are divided through bending portion. The portions are arranged in case and are connected with capacitor cells. Other portions are connected with power module. The portions of conductor plates are projected from resin surface in state. The portions are laminated through insulated component.    USE - Power converter for vehicle-mounted electrical-mechanical system used in hybrid electrical vehicle. Can also be used in used in train, and industrial and domestic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the capacitor cell caused by the ripple current can be prevented so that life of the capacitor cell can be prolonged. The size and cost of the power converter can be reduced. The reliability of connecting portions can be improved. The electrical resistance can be reduced and heat radiation can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the capacitor module.    Wide conductors (8,9)    Insulation sheet (10)    Case (12)    Resin (13)    Capacitor cells (CDS)
NOVELTY - The converter has a capacitor module with multiple capacitor cells in which multiple electrodes are provided on respective end faces, and arranged in case (12). The conductor plates provide portions respectively which are divided through bending portion. The portions are arranged in case and another portions are project from resin surface. The power module fixes power semiconductor device at face where capacitor module is arranged. A base plate is provided, which forms heat dissipation side for radiating heat of power semiconductor device at opposite side.    USE - Power converter e.g. DC-DC converter and DC chopper used in vehicle-mounted electrical-mechanical system of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the current path is formed as a low-inductance circuit, the jumping voltage caused in the lower arm by recovery current flowing through the diode can also be reduced and the interference can be avoided. The size reduction of the power converter can be realized. Since the capacitor module is provided, the low inductance and moderation of stresses can be ensured for reducing a surge voltage caused at the time of switching in the power converter. The power converter having small size and high power density can be ensured by using capacitor module. The parasitic inductance of the wiring can be reduced so as to suppress the jumping voltage. Low inductance of the power converter can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view showing the connection between capacitor module and power module.    Connecting portions (4a,4b)    Wide conductors (8,9)    Insulation sheet (10)    Resin-molding case (12)    Insulating substrate (19)
NOVELTY - The pack (10) has a battery module containing a battery cell. A spray unit is set above the battery module, for spraying an insulation fluid onto the battery module. The insulation fluid is pure water and is sprayed in a liquid state or in a gas state. The spray pipe is curved and is located on an inner surface of a cover of the battery pack. A fluid tank is configured to accommodate the insulation fluid. A pump is configured to supply the insulation fluid from the fluid tank to the spray unit.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electric vehicle such as electric car, and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device such as cellular phone, laptop computer and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling characteristics of a battery pack is improved by cooling the battery pack by using a liquid having insulation characteristics and the performance and durability of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Support (200)    Cover (300)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a battery unit (10) which is provided with multiple batteries, and a pair of end plates (20). One of the end plates is arranged at either end of the battery unit. A fixing band (30) is provided to surround the end plates and the battery unit. The fixing band has a material which expands when heated and contracts when cooled. The fixing band has aluminum-coated steel or galvanized steel, and a fastener for connecting ends of the fixing band together to form a closed-loop.    USE - Battery module used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since fixing band has material which expands when heated and contracts when cooled, restoring or biasing force can be applied to the end plates in a direction opposite to battery expansion, assembling of the battery module can be simplified without requiring the bolts and nuts and so volume of the battery module can be reduced. The modification or distortion of the battery module is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembling battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery unit (10)    Pair of end plates (20)    Accommodation groove (21)    Fixing band (30)    Combining unit (31)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has several battery cells (100) comprising positive and negative electrode terminals (110,120). The substrates (200,300) are selectively coupled to positive and negative electrode terminals. The substrate (200) has circuit (210) for connecting the battery cells using positive and negative electrode terminals. The substrate (300) comprises circuit (310) for electrically connecting the battery cells in manner different from the manner in which circuit (210) is connected.    USE - Battery package for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - As the battery cells of battery pack are connected in series, the electrical potential difference between the positive electrode lead line and negative electrode lead line increases in proportion to the number of battery cells compared to electrical potential difference between the positive and negative electrode terminals. The desired output voltage of battery pack can be changed easily and the battery pack can be used for high output load demanding high input voltage. Power loss due to change in voltage can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cell (100)    Positive electrode terminal (110)    Negative electrode terminal (120)    Substrate (200,300)    Circuit (210,310)
NOVELTY - The electrode has three or more layers of multilayer film on a metal base. The multilayer film has several porous layers with a porosity of about 40%-70%. The porous and non-porous layers are alternately arranged on the metal base.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in mobile information device e.g. mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), laptop computer and automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of cycle performance due to charging/discharging and expansion and contraction of negative electrode active material due to reaction with lithium can be prevented, by forming porous layers. The degradation in mobility of lithium ions is prevented. The durability of the secondary battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the formation of multilayer film.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several battery cells (100a-100d) which are connected in series or in parallel. A protective circuit module (PCM) (400) controls charging and discharging of the several battery cells. A coverlay (300) electrically connects the battery cells to the PCM and includes several wires (310a-310e). The several wires include a module connecting pads (312a-312e) at an end which is connected to the PCM and a battery connecting pads (311a-311e) at another end which is connected to the battery cells and includes a solder layer.    USE - Battery pack for use in small-sized electronic device e.g. mobile phone and medium- or large-sized electronic device e.g. notebook computer, and electric tool and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The lower insulating plate and the upper insulating plate can be provided at lower and upper portions of the electrode assembly respectively, so that the positive plate and the negative plate of the electrode assembly can be prevented from contacting the can when the electrode assembly is accommodated in the can, and electrical short can be prevented. The bending can occur around the bent portion, so that the electrode tabs can be allowed to be easily bent in the inverted L-shape. The electrode tabs can be passed through the through-hole to be bent, so that undesirable movement of the coverlay can be prevented. The fixing of the coverlay can be used through-hole, so that the electrode tabs can be prevented from moving relative to the battery connecting pads. The battery pack has compact size with several battery cells which are mounted stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the method for manufacturing battery pack.    Battery cells (100a-100d)    Coverlay (300)    Wires (310a-310e)    Battery connecting pads (311a-311e)    Module connecting pads (312a-312e)    PCM (400)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a polymer material, comprises mixing an ionic liquid and a polymer compound including alpha -phase polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) to form a mixture, and heating the mixture.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a polymer material (claimed) including beta -phase PVDF, which is useful in various energy devices e.g. electrochemical capacitors, fuel cells and lithium-ion secondary batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the polymer material ( beta -phase PVDF) easily and within a short time, thus reducing the manufacturing time, and in turn reducing the manufacturing time and cost of electrochemical capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of an electrochemical capacitor to which the polymer material obtained by the method is applied.    Cathode current collector (11A)    Cathode active material layer (11B)    Anode current collector (12A)    Anode active material layer (12B)    Electrolyte layer (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a controllable booster (1) electrically connected with a motor. A super capacitor (2) is electrically connected with the controllable booster that controls output current of the motor and charging voltage of the super capacitor. The super capacitor is connected with a battery charger (3) and a controllable discharging device (4). The controllable booster, the battery charger and the discharging device are in contact with a microprocessor signal. A microprocessor is connected with a brake sensor (6).    USE - Dynamic braking device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device recycles brake energy to a maximum extent so as to control brake in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a dynamic braking device.    Controllable booster (1)    Super capacitor (2)    Battery charger (3)    Controllable discharging device (4)    Brake sensor (6)
NOVELTY - The sweeper has a solar plate arranged on a top part. The solar plate is supported by four brackets. A power accumulator is arranged at bottom of each bracket. The power accumulator is connected with a solar supply and an engine through the lead wire. An engine drives a blower to work. A dust absorbing port is arranged on a front part of the sweeper. A camera is arranged on a back part of the dust absorbing port. A shovel loader is arranged at bottom adhered at center of a vehicle. The camera is connected with a microcomputer.    USE - Solar road sweeper.    ADVANTAGE - The sweeper achieves image identifying function by utilizing the camera, the camera microcomputer, the shovel loader and the mobile shovel plate and picks up big road rubbish such as bricks and mineral water bottles. The sweeper uses the shovel loader for recovering the rubbish and putting to a dust cart to classify the rubbish into recyclable rubbish and unrecoverable rubbish.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar road sweeper.
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a power supply part (10a) arranged in front of a vehicle and arranged in a zone located under a bonnet of the vehicle. Another power supply part (10b) is arranged at the level of a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The power supply parts are connected with each other by an intermediate piece (10c) such that the module forms a single block, where width of the intermediate piece is lower than width of the power supply parts. The latter power supply part is extended along width of the vehicle.    USE - Power supply module for receiving and protecting a conveying device e.g. lead battery or Lithium-ion battery, used for conveying energy and/or power to an electric motor of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid or electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply parts are connected with each other by the intermediate piece such that the module forms the single block, thus facilitating mounting of the power supply module regardless of the vehicle structure while improving management of cooling function of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle comprising rails extending along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of an underframe of a motor vehicle equipped with a power supply module.    Underframe (1)    Rails (3, 4)    Power supply module (10)    Power supply parts (10a, 10b)    Intermediate piece (10c)
NOVELTY - The tool has fixation units, and a releasing unit releasing constraints of a bolt by acting on a piston. A locking and/or unlocking unit locks and/or unlocks a battery of a motor vehicle. (Incomplete specification, abstract based on available information published by the patent office).    USE - Tool for assembling or disassembling a battery of a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining relative displacement of a piston (5) with respect to a bolt (2) to disconnect the piston from the bolt by pushing the piston to move in translation against an elastic unit (6). The bolt is rotated to lock or unlock a battery (1) by associating a connection unit of a tool with a connection unit of an end (4) of the bolt, where rotation of the bolt is lower or equal to a half-turn of the bolt.    USE - Method for assembling or disassembling of an input energy container i.e. battery, of a drive engine of a motor vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The bolt is rotated to lock or unlock the battery by associating the connection unit of the tool with the connection unit of the end of the bolt so as to ensure assembling or disassembling of the battery in a simple, reliable and automated energy manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for assembling or disassembling of a supply energy container of a drive engine of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery equipped with a locking device adopted to implement a method for assembling or disassembling the battery.    Battery (1)    Bolt (2)    End of bolt (4)    Piston (5)    Elastic unit (6)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a quarter turn fixation unit integrated to a frame of a motor vehicle, and another quarter turn fixation unit integrated to an electric battery, where the fixation units cooperate to fix the electric battery at the frame of the motor vehicle. The former fixation unit comprises a shaft (4) integrated to the frame of the motor vehicle. A collecting unit collects efforts. The latter fixation unit comprises a mobile locking element (9) movable in rotation with respect to the battery and cooperates with the former fixation unit.    USE - Device for fixing an detachable electric battery, that supplies power to an electric drive engine to a frame of a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The quarter turn fixation units enable fixing the battery on the frame of the vehicle in a short duration of time and demounting and assembling of the battery on the vehicle, and the units are compatible with the constraints in a simple, reliable, robust and fast manner without requiring complex tools to deposit and reassemble the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a frame for a motor vehicle, comprising a elastic element    (2) an electric battery for an electric drive engine of a motor vehicle, comprising a fixation unit    (3) a method for demounting of an electric battery from a frame of a motor vehicle    (4) a method for fixing of an electric battery to a frame of a motor vehicle    (5) a tool for fixing and/or demounting of an electric battery comprising an application unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for demounting of an electric battery from a frame of a motor vehicle.    Fixing device (1)    Shaft (4)    Elastic element (5)    Cone (8)    Mobile locking element (9)
NOVELTY - The unit has an upper part (2) comprising a fixing unit (4) that is provided on a motor vehicle, and a lower part (10) comprising a connection unit that is connected with a battery. A bolt is connected to a rotation axis and a piston on which an elastic unit is acted to allow locking and unlocking of the upper and lower parts between the bolt by translation and rotation of the bolt. The connection unit of the lower part consists of a plane surface and supports a vertical support of the battery.    USE - Removable fixation unit for fixing a battery i.e. electric battery, of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The locking and unlocking of the upper and lower parts between the bolt is achieved by the translation and the rotation of the bolt, thus removable fixing the battery on the motor vehicle so as to easily access and/or withdraw for exchange, cleaning and replacement of the battery and/or recharging of the battery in an exchange station, thus guaranteeing reliable and protected maintenance of the battery when the vehicle is run state even in the event of strong deceleration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a removable attachment unit of a battery on a motor vehicle.    Upper part (2)    Plane upper surface (3)    Fixing unit (4)    Lower part (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves exchange of heat of circulation working medium (1) with tail gas (5) that is emitted from a vehicle engine (4) via a steam generator (3) under driving force of a high-pressure working medium pump (2), where the circulation working medium is R134a type medium. The working medium enters into a turbine after obtaining heat, and drives the turbine to rotate and a turbine power generator to generate power. The working medium is condensed by a condenser (7), flows back to a backflow tank (8), and is stored after utilization.    USE - Method for generating power from vehicle tail gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables adequate absorption of waste heat of tail gas to obtain high steam pressure and large pressure difference by adopting an acting low-boiling-point circulation working medium with low boiling point and small latent heat, thus enabling increase in recycle rate of energy, and hence enabling increase rate of conversion of absorbed power to energy by the turbine and enabling increase in generation of electricity from a high-speed power generator. The method enables decreasing exhaust temperature and noise, thus improving comprehensive performance of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for generating power from vehicle tail gas.    Circulation working medium (1)    High-pressure working medium pump (2)    Steam generator (3)    Vehicle engine (4)    Tail gas (5)    Condenser (7)    Backflow tank (8)
NOVELTY - The structure has storage box (15) that is installed in a rack attached by rack stay on a roof (12) of a motor vehicle. A sheet-like flexible solar cell (16) is accommodated in a storage box, and removed from storage box at time of required of electric power generation. A light-receiving surface of sheet-like flexible solar cell is oriented to sun for electric power generation, and electric power generation area is expanded.    USE - Photovoltaic power generation machine structure such as petrol-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the light-receiving surface is oriented to solar direction for electric power generation, and electric power generation area is expanded, electric power generation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sheet-like flexible solar cell of structure of photovoltaic power generation machine.    Roof of electric vehicle (12)    Steering wheel (13)    Light of electric vehicle (14)    Storage box (15)    Sheet-like flexible solar cell (16)
NOVELTY - An ambient temperature molten salt (2) contains imidazolium salt (i) having cation portion (I) and anion portion (II), and salt (ii) having cation portion which is monovalent cation, and anion portion which is halogen.    USE - Ambient temperature molten salt is used for charging-up inhibiting agent for observing sample containing measuring component e.g. active material of electrode for battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to metal-ion battery, metal air cell, fuel cell, solar cell, lithium-ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ambient temperature molten salt has excellent ion conductivity and electron conductivity. The battery formed using the ambient temperature molten salt has high energy density and excellent withstand voltage property and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ambient temperature molten salt (2) contains imidazolium salt (i) having cation portion of formula (I) and anion portion of formula: MX4 (II), and salt (ii) having cation portion which is monovalent cation, and anion portion which is halogen.    M=transition metal;    X=halo;and    R1,R2=1-10C alkyl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode.    Active material (1)    Ambient temperature molten salt (2)    Electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has photovoltaic cells (5) that are arranged in parallel between front board (2) and back plate (3). Recessed portion (3B) is formed in position between photovoltaic cells. Relationship of cell size of solar cell, arrangement space of photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic cell front side clearance, shape of light reflective surface and front board refractive index are adjusted, so that light is injected from vertical direction of light receiving surface, and reflected light is injected into front surface of photovoltaic cell uniformly.    USE - Solar cell module installed in roof of motor vehicle e.g. car, house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the relationship of cell size of solar cell, arrangement space of photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic cell front side clearance, shape of light reflective surface and refractive index of front board are adjusted, light is injected from vertical direction of light receiving surface, and reflected light is injected into front surface of photovoltaic cell uniformly, so that improvement of electric power generation efficiency can be achieved by preventing irradiation non-uniformity. The deterioration of sealing resin layer and solder portion is prevented, and reliability covering long term can be ensured. The generation of unnecessary reflected light is prevented such that generation of glare under fine weather is prevented and excellent designability is obtained. The reduction in commercial value is avoided even if mounted in roof of residence or car. The solar cell module with excellent long-term reliability is obtained in very high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Front board (2)    Back plate (3)    Recessed portion of back plate (3B)    Photovoltaic cell (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a smoothing capacitor (12) that is connected in parallel to primary winding of insulation transformer (14) and connected in parallel to direct current (DC) power supply. A smoothing circuit (17) is connected in parallel to output side of rectifier circuit and connected with direct current (DC) power supply (11) in input of converter. The input of converters (18,19) is connected in parallel to input of an inverter (20) that converts DC power into alternating current (AC) of a commercial frequency, so that electric power is injected into AC system (21) by converter output.    USE - Power converter device for converting direct current (DC) power from fuel cell, solar cell and wind power generator into alternating current power.    ADVANTAGE - Predetermined voltage of power converter device can be outputted by easy structure, without increasing loss in winding of transformer and without raising turn ratio of transformer. Reduction of component loss can be achieved. Output electric power of inverter can be increased. Switching frequency can be reduced. Hence, low loss power converter device can be ensured with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resonant capacitor (15) and a rectifier circuit (16) are connected in parallel with primary and secondary windings of insulation transformer respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of power converter device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC power supply (11)    Smoothing capacitor (12)    Insulation transformer (14)    Resonant capacitor (15)    Rectifier circuit (16)    Smoothing circuit (17)    Converters (18,19)    Inverter (20)    AC system (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves guiding gas to an intermediate chamber (21) through a selective permeable membrane (24), where the membrane is formed as an inlet (23), and another selective permeable membrane (26) is formed as an outlet (25). The gas is cooled by a cooling device (27) in the intermediate chamber such that water vapor portion of the gas is condensed to water. The gas with reduced water vapor content is guided into an inner chamber (11) of a housing (10) through the latter membrane, where one of the membranes is made of PTFE.    USE - Method for controlling moisture of gas in an inner chamber of a housing of a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery, which is utilized as an energy storage in an electrically driven motor vehicle, mobile radio device and laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is cooled by the cooling device in the intermediate chamber such that the water vapor portion of the gas is condensed to water and the gas with reduced water vapor content is guided into the housing inner chamber through the selective permeable membrane, thus supplying dried gas to the housing inner chamber of the battery in an efficient manner, and hence preventing short-circuiting of electronics and corrosion of components in the housing of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling moisture of gas in a housing inner chamber comprising an intermediate chamber with two selective permeable membranes formed as an inlet and an outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a moisture controlling device attached to a housing.    Housing (10)    Housing inner chamber (11)    Intermediate chamber (21)    Inlet (23)    Selective permeable membranes (24, 26)    Outlet (25)    Cooling device (27)
NOVELTY - The holder (10) has a fixed support plate (12) for receiving a series (S1) of fuses (14) so as to allow connection of the fuses to a common power source i.e. main battery (16), of a motor vehicle. A movable support plate (18) receives another series (S2) of fuses. The movable support plate is pivotally mounted with respect to the fixed plate between an angular rest position, in which the plates are superimposed, and an angular retracted position to facilitate access to the former series of fuses during wiring of the fuses and replacement of one of the fuses.    USE - Fuse holder for use in a power supply management case of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The movable support plate is pivotally mounted with respect to the fixed plate between the angular rest position and the angular retracted position to facilitate access to the fuses of the fixed plate during wiring of the fuses and replacement of one of the fuses, thus eliminating the need for dismounting one of the plates to allow wiring of the fuses of the other plate, and allowing an operator to perform the fixation/connection operations using an existing screw socket when the fuses are connected to the plate by a screw/nut system. The holder is compact, simple, inexpensive, and is easy to assemble and disassemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-fourth front perspective view of the fuse holder, when the movable plate is in the rest position.    Series of fuses (S1, S2)    Fuse holder (10)    Fixed support plate (12)    Fuses (14)    Main battery (16)    Movable support plate (18)
NOVELTY - A nickel-palladium modification catalyst contains nickel powder in which nickel is adhered on a support under dry condition, and palladium as a catalyst component.    USE - Nickel-palladium modification catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-palladium modification catalyst is economically manufactured under mild reaction condition with improved dispersibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nickel-palladium modification catalyst.
NOVELTY - A metal plate provided on the surface of a substrate is pre-processed. A catalytically active material is coated on pre-processed surface, and dried to manufacture catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst having excellent catalytic activity is manufactured. The catalytically active material is uniformly coated on the surface of pre-processed material.
NOVELTY - The system has an inlet pipe (100) in which reaction gas is flowed in. A knockout drum (110) is connected with the inlet pipe and provided with moisture and the reaction gas along tangential direction. A condensed water draining line (120) is connected to a lower end of the knockout drum, and ejects condensed water collected at a lower part of the knockout drum. A gas exhaust line (130) is connected to a top end portion of the knockout drum to eject gas collected at a top part of the knockout drum.    USE - Water trap integrated fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system separates the gas and the moisture in an easy and rapid manner. The system effectively ejects condensed water, and senses level of moisture easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a water trap integrated fuel cell system.    Inlet pipe (100)    Knockout drum (110)    Condensed water draining line (120)    Gas exhaust line (130)    Control valve (140)
NOVELTY - The module has a shell comprising a U-shaped box body (1), a top cover (2), a front radiating plate and a back radiating plate. A lithium battery group comprises multiple sections of two sheet type lithium batteries (5) connected in series and parallel manner. The sections of the sheet type lithium batteries are arranged in limited space of the U-shaped box body in a parallel manner. The sheet type lithium batteries are fixed by a foam glue (6). A lithium battery retracting gap (7) is formed between the two sections of the sheet type lithium batteries.    USE - Common module for a lithium ion battery of a vehicle-mounted power supply for electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The retractable and strong separating layer of the module effectively separates disabled lithium batteries and prevents combustion and explosion accidents. The module can ensure anti-collision protection to battery core grade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a common module.    U-shaped box body (1)    Top cover (2)    Sheet type lithium batteries (5)    Foam glue (6)    Lithium battery retracting gap (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode film utilizing an aqueous lithium ion intercalation compound such as oxide, sulfide, phosphide or chloride of a transition metal. A cathode film utilizes organic lithium ion battery cathode material such as graphite, hard carbon, silicon or silicon-based material, tin or tin-based material, or alloy material. A charge transfer ion in an electrolyte utilizes lithium ion. A compound spacer utilizes lithium ion exchange film including water separation layer for separating the organic/aqueous electrolyte. The cathode material includes M-doped material of metal material.    USE - High-safety aqueous/organic hybrid lithium ion battery for use in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has increased recycle life, high power, high safety and reduced cost, and avoids environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The aqueous lithium ion intercalation compound utilizes one of lithium-manganese oxide, lithium cobalt dioxide, lithium nickel oxide, lithium iron phosphate, lithium silicon phosphate, lithium manganese phosphate, lithium cobalt phosphate or conductive polymer. The electrolyte utilizes one or mixed solution of multiple of sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, acetate, chloride or hydroxide. The lithium ion exchange film adopts crystal-state lithium ion solid electrolyte film, glass-state lithium ion solid electrolyte film or lithium ion exchange nafion film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high-safety aqueous/organic hybrid lithium ion battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit (1) whose input end is connected with a flexible solar battery (3) and a lithium energy storage battery (2) that are connected with a sterilizing device (4). The control unit is provided with a micro control unit (MCU), a control switch (k3), a power module and a detecting unit. The detecting unit is provided with a voltage detecting unit and a current detecting unit, and the solar battery is connected with the sterilizing device via the control switch.    USE - Automobile indoor sterilization control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple structure, inexpensive and convenient to use, and has less volume. The system is charged via the solar battery to protect the environment, and saves energy. The system removes and decomposes poisonous and harmful matters in an automobile, thus ensuring physical and psychological health of a driver. The system can control an LED UV sterilization lamp via the control circuit, so as to quickly kill the bacteria and virus in the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an automobile indoor sterilization control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Control switch (k3)    Control unit (1)    Lithium energy storage battery (2)    Flexible solar battery (3)    Sterilizing device (4)
NOVELTY - The mold has a negative plate mold, a positive plate mold (2) and a middle support. Inverted angles are formed at the rack ends of the negative plate mold and positive plate mold. The cross-section of the middle supporting is convex. L-shaped notches matching the middle support are arranged at the bottom of the side edge with racks on the negative plate mold and positive plate mold.    USE - Mold used for welding polar group of valve-regulated lead-acid battery of electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the inverted angles are formed at the rack ends of the negative plate mold and positive plate mold so that the polar plate can be inserted conveniently to ensure improved working efficiency. Ensures that the convex cross section of the middle supporting and notches matching the middle supporting are arranged at the bottom of the side edge with racks on the negative plate mold and positive plate mold. Ensures that the front ends of the racks of the positive mold and negative mold can be placed on the convex shoulder of the middle supporting tightly in the welding process, such that it prevents lead leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the mold.    Positive plate mold (2)
NOVELTY - Production of carbon felt comprises carding polyacrylonitrile fiber, spreading, extracting fiber mesh, forming into felt, ironing into white flat felt, pre-oxidizing, and carbonizing.    USE - Method of producing carbon felt used for vanadium redox battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains carbon felt with better flatness and improved evenness.
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has a generator (2) for producing an automobile driving controller (1), a sterling engine (7) and a magnetron (8) for heating the sterling engine. A temperature sensor (4) is provided for detecting the temperature of the sterling engine. A capacitor (3) is provided to store a drive motor (5) for generating the kinetic energy of the vehicle.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid vehicle has a generator for producing an automobile driving controller, a sterling engine and a magnetron for heating the sterling engine, and thus ensures improved hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Automobile driving controller (1)    Generator (2)    Capacitor (3)    Temperature sensor (4)    Drive motor (5)    Sterling engine (7)    Magnetron (8)
NOVELTY - The guidance lamp control device has a solar cell (205) for converting the solar energy into the electric power, and a battery (207) for storing the electric power provided from the solar cell. A voltage detecting portion is provided for detecting the voltage of the electric power. An object sensing sensor module (213) is provided for detecting the reflected signal according to the vehicle operation status.    USE - Guidance lamp control device.    ADVANTAGE - The guidance lamp control device has a solar cell for converting the solar energy into the electric power, and a battery for storing the electric power provided from the solar cell, and thus ensures improved guidance lamp control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a guidance lamp control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (205)    Battery (207)    Switching unit (211)    Object sensing sensor module (213)    Guidance lamp (217)
NOVELTY - The power conversion device includes a direct current-direct current converter, a boost converter (100), a boost converter controller (300), an input terminal and a LLC half-bridge converter (200), where the boost converter controller is used for controlling output voltage of the direct current-direct current converter.    USE - Power conversion device for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion device enables to supply power to electric power system efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power conversion device.    Boost converter (100)    LLC half-bridge converter (200)    Transformer (250)    Boost converter controller (300)    Output voltage detecting section (500)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer burner includes an insulating standoff (160) including burner body (100) equipped with air supplying unit (110) and spark plug (120). A burner tube (130) is formed with tubular structure having regular length in one-side of the burner body. A nozzle (140) is installed inside the burner tube for forming multiple spray holes (141). An air or fuel mixer is installed adjacently in rear side of a spark plug (150) for generating flames.    USE - Fuel reformer burner for use in fuel cell system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer burner prevents premixing ignition, exhaustion of carbon monoxide and backfire possibility in an eco-friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel reformer burner.    Burner body (100)    Air supplying unit (110)    Spark plug (120)    Burner tube (130)    Nozzle (140)    Multiple spray holes (141)    Spark plug (150)    Insulating standoff (160)
NOVELTY - The ash absorber has a vibration generator (10), a resonating apparatus (20) with a resonance connector for delivering the vibration, an upper plate portion and a lower plate portion. The resonance connector is connected to the top of the lower plate portion, where the lower plate portion is fixed to the car body and the chassis. The resonance connector has a tube-type supporting tube for connecting the upper plate portion and the lower plate portion.    USE - Ash absorber for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ash absorber has a vibration generator, a resonating apparatus with a resonance connector for delivering the vibration, an upper plate portion and a lower plate portion, and the resonance connector is connected to the top of the lower plate portion, where the lower plate portion is fixed to the car body and the chassis, and hence ensures improved and efficient ash absorber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an ash absorber.    Vibration generator (10)    Resonating apparatus (20)    Mass part (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a pair of batteries (B) arranged on a seat plate (2). A peripheral part beam bracket (10) penetrates when the peripheral part beam bracket is latched to a top peripheral part of one of the batteries and a pair of rock-bolt stays (13). A peripheral part rock bolt (11) is tightened by a nut (11a). An intermediate part rock bolt (21) is tightened by another nut (21a). The pair of batteries are arranged and fixed by pressing a clearance gap piece with the peripheral part beam bracket and an intermediate part beam bracket.    USE - Device for fixing a pair of batteries to a vehicle body.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of batteries are arranged and fixed by pressing the clearance gap piece with the peripheral part beam bracket and the intermediate part beam bracket, so that a clearance gap is formed between the batteries, thus eliminating malfunction due to rubbing of the batteries. The device is arranged with a top shoulder part, which presses the battery with the intermediate part beam bracket, so that rub of the clearance gap piece and a battery contact surface is suppressed. The device is provided with insulating materials i.e. gum, covered on a cable-terminal contact part in an upper surface of the intermediate part beam bracket, so that contact between cable terminal of a cable and the intermediate part beam bracket is prevented. The device is provided with a clip type cable holder adhered to the upper surface of the intermediate part beam bracket, so that movement of the cable on the intermediate part beam bracket is prevented, thus holding the cable with the cable holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery fixing device with batteries.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Batteries (B)    Seat plate (2)    Peripheral part beam bracket (10)    Peripheral part rock bolt (11)    Nuts (11a, 21a)    Rock-bolt stays (13)    Intermediate part rock bolt (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves reading canister information e.g. serial number, contained in an information identification label (6), setting a refilling condition e.g. gas flow rate (F), according to the read canister information, and carrying out a refilling operation on a storage canister (5) according to the refilling condition. The storage canister is classified according to the canister information. A determination is made whether the storage canister is damaged or shows gas leakage. Refilling pressure (Ps) is set according to the refilling condition.    USE - Method for gas refilling management for a gas e.g. pressurized hydrogen, liquid hydrogen, and hydrogen storage alloy, storage canister that is utilized in a hydrogen fuel cell system or a hydrogen application system e.g. fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The refilling operation on the storage canister is carried out according to the refilling condition, thus providing effective management of refilling various types of gas storage canisters to provide best performance in practical application. The method allows effective management of canister with respect to inspection, reconditioning, reworking, testing and maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for gas refilling management for a gas storage canister.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system for gas refilling management for gas storage canister.    Gas flow rate (F)    Refilling pressure (Ps)    Storage canister (5)    Information identification label (6)    Processor unit (11)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device comprises a conductive battery house casing (110) electrically connected to a chassis (500); battery cells (140) held in the battery house casing (110); and a control unit (900) that comprises a circuit that manages the battery cells (140) and is mounted on the battery house casing (110) so that a negative terminal of the circuit and the battery house casing (110) are electrically conducting.    USE - The electrical storage device is used for an electric powered vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has simple structure and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is an electric powered vehicle comprising: a travel drive device that generates travel drive on electric power; an electrical storage device (1000) that generates the electric power; and a vehicle body on which the travel drive device is provided, where the battery house casing (110) is mounted on the vehicle body through a mounting member so that the vehicle body is set to ground potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical sectional view of a battery block.    Casing (110)    Battery cell (140)    Chassis (500)    Control unit (900)    Base (910)
NOVELTY - The system has a management apparatus acquiring information regarding battery electrical storage amount of a battery mounting vehicle located in an inner side of an electric power supply system and vicinity through a communication network. The management apparatus acquires action information including a present position, an advancing direction and destination of a vehicle through the network. A self micro grid sets a dealing electric-value rank for a predetermined time from the vehicle estimated by information regarding the electrical storage amount and estimated number of vehicles.    USE - System for administering electric power price of a one-unit house and an apartment house. Can also be used for a factory and a large sized store.    ADVANTAGE - The self micro grid sets the dealing electric-value rank for the predetermined time from the vehicle estimated by the information regarding the electrical storage amount and the estimated number of vehicles, thus exactly guiding the battery mounting vehicle with respect to the electric power supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power price administration method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a control content in a management apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a secondary battery supplying electric power to a load mounted in a vehicle. An electrical double layer capacitor is parallely connected to the secondary battery. A power converter is interposed between the secondary battery and the electrical double layer capacitor. A current control part (43) outputs switching instruction to the power converter for charging/discharging the electrical double layer capacitor. A switching control part (54) outputs switching instruction to the power converter based on duty ratio.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter is switched based on the duty ratio so that the electrical double layer capacitor is charged/discharged according to the duty ratio, thus preventing overcurrent generation when electrical potential difference of the secondary battery and the electrical double layer capacitor is large, and protects the power supply device during overcurrent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a current control part.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current control part (43)    Overcurrent protection part (50)    Voltage comparison part (51)    Electric current comparison part (53)    Switching control part (54)
NOVELTY - The system has an equalizer information processing unit for processing obtained battery information and obtaining charging-discharging parameter. An equalizer logic control processing unit obtains charging-discharging instructions and judges a module located by a monomer battery. An equalizer instrument sending unit sends control instruction to an equalizer. An equalizer equalization information feeding unit provides equalization information to a battery management system equalization judging unit. An equalizer failure diagnosing unit judges whether the equalizer has failure.    USE - Control system for an equalizer of a power battery of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system performs active judgement to the equalization requirement of the battery monomer by combining the power battery backup system with a battery management system, improves travelling mileage of the automobile, and prolongs service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a battery equalizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a power generation device of a bike disposed at the bottom of a seat cushion of the bike, the power generation device of a bike comprising a press portion in contact with the seat cushion, wherein during the vibration of the seat cushion, it repeatedly imposes force on the press portion to allow the power generation device to generate power.
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a power generation system of a bike capable of producing electric current by use with a seat cushion of the bike, the power generation system comprising: a base disposed below the seat cushion; and a power generation unit fixedly disposed on the base and comprising at least a magnet, a power collection post and a coil, wherein the magnet is connected with one end of the power collection post, the other end of the power collection post is connected with the base, and the coil is disposed surrounding the periphery of the power collection post.
NOVELTY - The battery module has multiple battery cells (310,320,330,340) and two heat transfer layers. Each battery cells has faces which are defined by side edges (316,326,336,346,356,318,328,338,348,358) and end edges. The heat transfer layers (370) are arranged between the battery cells. A fluid conduit is mechanically coupled to the heat transfer layers. The heat transfer layers are coupled together at a fold around the side edge of one of the battery cell. A casing is molded around the battery cells and heat transfer layers.    USE - Battery module for use in battery assembly (claimed) of automobile. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, sedan, wagon, truck and sport utility vehicle (SUV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat transfer layers are pressed between the battery cells, the heat is conducted away from the battery assembly. Hence the temperature regulation and performance of battery assembly are improved and the structure of battery assembly is simplified. The reliability of battery assembly is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module used in battery assembly.    Battery cells (310,320,330,340)    Side edges of battery cells (316,318,326,336,346,356,328,338,348,358)    Terminal coupling (360)    End plates of battery module (362,364)    Heat transfer layer (370)
NOVELTY - The pack has multiple battery modules (100) in which each module consists of several stacked unit battery cells (10). The multiple elastic coupling elements are for elastically connecting one battery module to another battery module or for elastically connecting the battery modules to a frame. The elastic coupling elements are connected to one of battery modules having different elastic coefficient from elastic coupling elements connected to the other battery module.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to electric car, electric bicycle, electric scooter, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), cellular phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The simultaneous resonating of all the battery modules at any frequency is prevented. The vibration of the battery pack can be prevented. The performance degradation and lifespan reduction of the battery are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of battery pack.    Unit battery cell (10)    Battery module (100)    End plate (120)    Side plate (130)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery module stacked elements containing a battery module (3) holding a battery in it. A lower plate is configured to hold the battery module stacked elements on a mounting surface and it consists of a main portion made from a resin and metal frames in the main body, The adjacent frames are electrically insulated from each other by a gap in which a portion of the gap lies between adjacent battery module stacked elements.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle and electric hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The desired rigidity is obtained by increasing the thickness of the lower plate. The lower plate is made from simple metal components such that the weight and size of the battery pack are increased. The short circuit between stacked elements of battery module is prevented through lower plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    Battery module (3)    Through hole (13)    Flat battery (101)    Battery unit (102)
NOVELTY - Lithium insertion material (I) is claimed.    USE - The lithium insertion material is useful as cathode material, anode material, negative electrode and positive electrode, for non-aqueous lithium ion batteries (all claimed), which are used for high power application including hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium insertion material: has enhanced electronic conductivity and electrochemical performance; and provides lithium ion batteries having improved cycling characteristics and enhanced safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium insertion material of formula (M1-x(A1)xLi2-y(B1)yTi6-zMnzO14-tQt) (I), is claimed.    M = Ba, Sr, Ca, Mg, Pb, Sn or divalent cations;    x-z and t = 0-0.5;    A1, B1 = at least one divalent, trivalent or tetravalent metal; and    Q = at least one monovalent or divalent anion.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a positive electrode comprising the lithium insertion material;    (2) a negative electrode comprising the lithium insertion material;    (3) a non-aqueous lithium ion battery, comprising the positive electrode having the lithium insertion material, an electrolyte and a negative electrode;    (4) a non-aqueous lithium ion battery, comprising a positive electrode, an electrolyte and the negative electrode having the lithium insertion material; and    (5) a non-aqueous lithium ion battery, comprising a positive electrode, an electrolyte and the lithium insertion material.
NOVELTY - The module includes pair of end plates (50) facing each other. The restrainer (40) is coupled to pair of end plates. The restrainer is configured to restrain expansion of battery unit (10). The coupling unit (100) couples the end plates and restrainer to each other. The portion of coupling unit contact end plates, and the restrainer is free of any screw surface. The coupling unit contains bolt that include portion to extend through the restrainer and end plate with screw surface on outer circumferential surface, and contains washer compressed by head.    USE - Battery module comprising lithium ion batteries, for use in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module include restrainer with improved fixing structure, so that restrain battery expansion stability can be improved. The restrainer can hold the pair of end plates so that the deformation of the end plates can be prevented. The washer can be compressed between the head and the restrainer for preventing the bolt from the releasing. The movement of the restrainer and the end plate due to contact with screw surface on the coupling bolt can be prevented, so that the deformation of the battery module caused by the battery expansion can be stably restrained. The battery module includes restrainer for restraining the expansion of batteries, so that the restrainer can be fixed with an tensile force for stable compensation of expansion of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing battery module for accommodating group of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Batteries (1)    Battery unit (10)    Restrainer (40)    End plates (50)    Coupling unit (100)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has several secondary battery units (10) which are interspaced to each other, between any two adjacent secondary battery units. A cooling channel (100) communicates to an external fluid. The secondary battery unit has an electrically conductive portion. A waterproof shroud (20) seals and covers the electrically conductive portions correspondingly. A fixing rod (14) passes through a peroration arranged at the rigid portion for connecting secondary battery unit in series.    USE - Battery module for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrically conductive portion of the secondary battery unit is sealed, the battery module with efficient waterproof capability can be provided. The battery units of the battery module are arranged so as to form a cooling channel that communicates to external fluid between any two adjacent battery units. Thus the cooling gas or cooling liquid can be passed through the cooling channel from the outside and the waste heat can be carried away quickly and in time. The battery module with excellent cooling efficiency can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (1)    Secondary battery unit (10)    Fixing rod (14)    Waterproof shroud (20)    Cooling channel (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a metal rigid shell (10) which has an accommodation space (100). A flexible battery cell (20) such as lithium-ion battery or a polymer lithium battery is arranged in the rigid shell. The sealing agent (30) such as epoxy is injected into a gap between the flexible battery cell and the rigid shell.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and polymer lithium battery (both claimed) used as power source for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since epoxy is injected into the gap between the rigid shell and the flexible battery cell, not only the rigid shell can be sealed, but also a waterproof capability is possessed. Structural strength of the secondary battery is improved. The dismantlement and recovery are easy when discarded, enhances the environmental friendliness and reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Rigid shell (10)    Frame (11)    Flexible battery cell (20)    Sealing agent (30)    Accommodation space (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a departure from a user providing departure time via a user interface located in a vehicle, and sensing a vehicle condition e.g. outside temperature. A conditioning algorithm is executed, where the conditioning algorithm uses the departure time and the vehicle condition to determine conditioning start time and conditioning preference and the vehicle condition to determine a conditioning duration. Aspects of the vehicle are conditioned at the conditioning start time.    USE - Method for conditioning aspects such as controlling of vehicle heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, heated device e.g. heated seat, heated steering wheel, heated engine block and heated mirrors, and heating and/or cooling element coupled to vehicle battery pack, of a vehicle such as hybrid electrical vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electrical vehicles (PHEVs), battery electrical vehicles (REVs), fuel cell vehicles and traditional vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICEs).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables a user to customize the vehicle so that the vehicle automatically provides certain aspects according to conditioning preferences and prepares the vehicle for operation by a desired departure time. The method utilizes a conditioning algorithm to estimate an amount of time required to perform conditioning tasks by the desired departure time so that energy consumption is reduced in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle condition is selected from a group consisting of outside temperature, outside humidity, outside precipitation, cabin temperature, cabin humidity, component temperature, component settings, battery pack or fuel cell temperature, battery pack or fuel cell voltage, battery pack or fuel cell amperage and engine temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for conditioning aspects of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The wagon has a carriage whose top and side faces are respectively installed with a solar battery set, where bottom angle of the carriage is installed with a power control system. The solar battery set is connected with the power control system through a lead. The power control system is connected with a motor and an illuminating system through the lead.    USE - Solar electric wagon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar electric wagon.
NOVELTY - A coating liquid contains polysaccharide, polymer (a) having block isocyanate structure, solvent and conductivity-imparting agent and/or electrode active material.    USE - Coating liquid is used for forming film, laminate and electrode for electrochemical element for power source system, motor vehicle, transporting apparatus, portable apparatus and electric power generation system (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, electrical double layer capacitor and hybrid capacitor for railway, vessel, aircraft, mobile telephone, handheld terminal, portable electronic computer, business machine, solar energy power generation system, wind generator system and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid has excellent storage stability. The electrochemical element containing the coating liquid has reduced impendence and internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminate; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - An electrode paste comprises conductive powder of spherical or planar particles with average particle diameter of 0.3-1.5 mu m, bismuth oxide-silica-alumina-boron trioxide-strontium oxide glass frit, and organic vehicle. The organic vehicle contains 1-25 wt.% of polymer resin and remaining solvent. The glass frit contains 20-30 mol% of bismuth oxide, 25-35 mol% of silica, 5-15 mol% of alumina, 20-40 mol% of boron trioxide and 1-10 mol% of strontium oxide. The composition does not contain aluminum powder.    USE - Electrode paste for rear surface of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode paste lowers the resistance of the rear surface of solar cell, has reduced impurity content, excellent solderability and provides solar cell with improved efficiency.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an index value acquisition unit which acquires a temperature index value that correlates to the temperature of a short-circuit region of each fuel cell. A control unit controls fuel cell control parameters affecting the temperature of the short-circuit regions such that the temperature index values fall within a prescribed range set and the temperatures of the short-circuit regions end up less than the decomposition temperature of the electrolytic membranes.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control of fuel cell with high robustness is realizable, the generation of pinhole in electrolytic membrane is suppressed effectively and the deterioration of fuel cell can be avoided efficiently. The tolerance of temperature index value can be set with sufficient precision and fall of driveability is suppressed. The resistance value of short-circuit portion is easily acquired by simple method without complication of system and complication of control such that need for separate apparatus for acquiring the resistance value is eliminated. The efficiency in control is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation control process of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode portion composed of positive and negative electrode sheets with positive and negative electrode mix layers, respectively. The mix layers are placed in container with non-aqueous electrolytic solution. The negative electrode mix layer contains carbon material as negative electrode active material. The negative electrode mix layer is formed such that product of total surface area of negative electrode active material and number of lithium ions contained in volume of non-aqueous electrolytic solution in range of 1asterisk1025 to 2.25asterisk1025.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply of vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode mix layer is formed such that product of total surface area of negative electrode active material and number of lithium ions contained in volume of non-aqueous electrolytic solution in specified range, so that the raise of internal resistance is suppressed with respect to charging/discharging cycle. The performance and durability of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship of capacitance maintenance factor with respect to total surface area of negative electrode active material and number of lithium ions. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has cooling air channel which has the inlet port (14) opened in the vehicle interior and extends between inlet port and electrical storage apparatus. The hole connects the vehicle interior and cooling air channel. The side portion of vehicle interior adjoins to the pillar (8) located in backseat. A cover is arranged so that the inlet port is covered. The inlet port is arranged so that opening of inlet port inclines towards the compartment (2).    USE - Cooling structure of the electrical storage apparatus mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cooling air is introduced in the cooling channel, the cooling efficiency of the electrical storage apparatus is improved. The increase in temperature of cooling air can be suppressed. Since the inlet port is arranged so that opening of inlet port inclines towards vehicle-interior, the intensity of the pillar is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of the vehicle which mounts the cooling structure of electrical storage apparatus.    Compartment (2)    Pillar (8)    Inlet port (14)    Air-intake duct (15)    Heat insulating material (20)
NOVELTY - An ambient temperature molten salt contains imidazolium salt (i) (100 parts mol) having cation portion (Ia), and ferric chloride as anion portion, and imidazolium salt (ii) (100 parts mol or less) having cation portion (Ib) and chloride as anion portion.    USE - Ambient temperature molten salt is used for charging-up inhibiting agent for observing sample containing measuring component e.g. active material of electrode for battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to metal-ion battery, metal air cell, fuel cell, solar cell, lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ambient temperature molten salt has excellent ion conductivity and electron conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ambient temperature molten salt contains imidazolium salt (i) (100 parts mol) having cation portion of formula (Ia), and ferric chloride as anion portion, and imidazolium salt (ii) (100 parts mol or less) having cation portion of formula (Ib) and chloride as anion portion.    R1-R4=1-10C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode;    (2) battery;    (3) charging-up inhibiting agent; and    (4) observation of sample.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion, negative electrode capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode comprises a negative electrode material (15) and a negative mix layer (17) formed on the negative electrode material. The negative mix layer contains a negative electrode active material, a negative electrode binder and carboxymethylcellulose. The number average degree of polymerization of carboxymethylcellulose is 1000-1500.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for vehicles (claimed) e.g. plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics. The occlusion-discharge inhibition of lithium ion by adsorption on active material surface of carboxymethylcellulose is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of negative electrode secondary battery.    Battery container (1)    Gasket (2)    Upper cover (3)    Negative electrode material (15)    Negative mix layer (17)
NOVELTY - A metal nanoparticles have zeta-potential of 0-5 mV, average particle diameter of 0.5-10 nm and particle size distribution with CV value of 0-25%.    USE - Metal nanoparticles are used for catalyst (claimed) for fuel cell, and biomolecule. Can also be used for pigment and biosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The metal nanoparticles have excellent catalyst activity and reaction efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst; and    (2) manufacture of metal nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - The system has main voltage boost portion that includes switch and coil. The output voltage of FC is raised by using counter electromotive force of coil. Subsidiary voltage boost portion with capacitor adjusted potential difference between poles of switch. Subsidiary portion included switch and another coil formed by winding a winding wire (17) around portion of core. Cores (10,15) are provided with gaps (20-23) formed of non-magnetic element. Core regions (30-32) are formed of magnetic element provided adjacent to gap.    USE - Fuel cell system used in various vehicles such as fuel cell motor vehicle, electric motor vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The core region becomes a path with small magnetic resistance, so that the inductance value can be heightened at the low-current side. The charging or discharging of the battery can be controlled due to the functions of the direct current converter. The switching action of the switch element of the subsidiary voltage boost circuit soft switching is realized, so that the FC voltage boost converter can be greatly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for direct-current power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the resonance reactor.    Cores (10,15)    Winding wire (17)    Gaps (20-23)    Core regions (30-32)    Center core (152)
NOVELTY - A composition (C1) comprises: (a) at least one conductive material; (b) at least one glass frit and (c) an organic vehicle. The glass frit comprises (wt.%): silica (5-20), alumina (1-11), lead oxide (68-87), zirconium oxide (0-2.5) and phosphorus pentoxide (2-6).    USE - As a glass composition useful for manufacturing a semiconductor device including solar cell (Claimed) or photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The glass composition enables manufacture of semiconductor devices having improved electrical performance i.e. they provide solar cells showing efficiency of greater than 90% as compared to a reference solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following    (1) a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device involving: applying an insulating film to a semiconductor substrate; applying the thick film composition (C1) to the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate, and firing the semiconductor, insulating film and (C1);    (2) a semiconductor device comprising an electrode, where the electrode, prior to firing, comprises the composition (C1); and    (3) a semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor substrate, an insulating film, and a front-side electrode, where the front-side electrode comprises at least one component selected from zinc-silicate, willemite or bismuth silicate.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical reactor comprises active layer. The active layer comprises carbon electronic conductor which is not fullerene as a support; and catalytic system made up of one or more metals and fullerene, with the proviso that fullerene has no proton affinity group.    USE - Electrochemical reactor, particularly a fuel cell or electrolyzer.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor improves electrochemical performances of electrochemical reactors; and reduces corrosion phenomenon on carbon catalyst support, especially carbon black, that occurs on cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating use of fullerenes as protective layer for carbon support.
NOVELTY - The device has a capacity detection module provided with an information gatherer for gathering a charging current signal. Another signal gatherer gathers a voltage signal of a battery set received by a voltage attenuator. The voltage signal and the current signal pass through a modulus converter to receive a digital signal. An information processing module calculates charging time. The calculating result is output to a time display module.    USE - Automatic device for charging a capacitor of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device calculates rest time of the battery set charging the capacitor to a saturated state so as to make the user to visibly understand the charging condition, guide charging process and prolong the service life of the battery set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automatic device for charging a capacitor of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has three mechanical pressure meters, where one of the three mechanical pressure meters is mounted between a port of a depressurizing valve and a flow direction selecting valve. A pipeline temperature sensor and a pipeline pressure sensor are mounted between a second flow direction selecting valve and another depressurizing valve. Another pipeline temperature sensor and another pipeline pressure sensor are mounted between a port of an on-off valve and a third flow direction selecting valve.    USE - Fuel consumption test and assessment device for a fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes measurement in fuel consumption of a heavy-type fuel cell automobile and assessment in fuel economy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel consumption test and assessment device for a fuel cell automobile.    Air source bottle rack (1)    Pipeline system (2)    Fuel cell automobile (3)    Air bottle bracket (4)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a rod (32) connecting a carrier element i.e. bracket (12), with a body (14) of a motor vehicle. A component e.g. battery, fuel tank and gas tank, is fastened at the body by the carrier element. The carrier element is provided with an inclined wall (26), where the inclined wall extends in a vehicle vertical direction (16). The carrier element is moved in a guide track (35) during accident-related force application. The inclined wall is arranged in an end region of the carrier element, where the end region is arranged at a distance from other end region.    USE - Arrangement for holding a carrier element i.e. bracket, for a component e.g. automotive battery, fuel tank and gas tank, at a body of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The inclined wall extends in the vehicle vertical direction such that the carrier element is moved in the guide track during force application by a wall unit in the vehicle vertical direction, thus improving protection for the component during accident-related force application of the motor vehicle, and hence avoiding the unwanted high damage of the component held at the carrier element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a holding arrangement.    Bracket (12)    Body of motor vehicle (14)    Vehicle vertical direction (16)    Inclined wall (26)    Rod (32)    Guide track (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging plates (2.1, 2.2) relative to each other in a flat parallel manner. The plates are joined with each other during a joining process, where one of the plates forms a cathode side and the other plate forms an anode side of a bipolar plate (2). The plates are formed together from a metal substrate band (1) in temporally parallel work steps and processed. The former plate is folded on the latter plate before the joining process and the joined bipolar plate is separated from the metal substrate band.    USE - Method for producing a bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plates are formed together from the metal substrate band in temporally parallel work steps and processed, thus reducing cycle time and production effort for producing the bipolar plate, and hence reducing production time and production cost of the bipolar plate while obtaining constant quality of the plates and increasing electrical efficiency of the bipolar plate and a fuel cell stack. The plates are obtained with constant quality, so that the fuel cell stack can be operated uniformly and the bipolar plates and the fuel cell stack have prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a metal substrate band from which plates for a bipolar plate are produced.    Metal substrate band (1)    Bipolar plate (2)    Plates (2.1, 2.2)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating plates with a catalyst (K) in a coating process. A reaction particle developed in the coating process and impurities after the coating process are removed from the plates in a cleaning process e.g. mechanical and/or chemical cleaning process. The plates are processed and/or brushed by ultrasound and/or high pressure during the mechanical cleaning process. A protective layer is formed by a mask, where the protective layer is resistant against the catalyst to be applied.    USE - Method for producing a bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction particle developed in the coating process and the impurities after the coating process are removed from the plates in the cleaning process e.g. mechanical and/or chemical cleaning process, thus avoiding damage of the coating and the bipolar plate while avoiding droplets resulting from the reaction particles and impurities on coating surfaces, and hence reducing contamination of media e.g. cooling agent, during operation of a fuel cell stack. The contamination of media during operation of the fuel cell stack is reduced, thus increasing electrical efficiency of the bipolar plate and the fuel cell stack. The method enables avoiding release of particles and inhomogeneities from the bipolar plate and contamination of a membrane electrode unit and/or clogging of reaction gas channels of the bipolar plate during operation, so that uniform operation of the fuel cell stack results from high quality of the bipolar plate, constant physical and chemical characteristics of the media and constant characteristics of the bipolar plate, thus increasing life span of the bipolar plate and the fuel cell stack. The mask protects sub-areas of the plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a bipolar plate and a coating provided on the plate.    Catalyst (K)    Bipolar plate (1)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing a metal substrate made of high-grade steel during a transforming process for producing plates such that structures are brought out and/or introduced on one side and in sections. The transformed metal substrate is cleaned in a cleaning process. The plates are separated out from the metal substrate during a laser cutting process. The plates are joined together to form a bipolar plate during a laser welding process. The bipolar plate (1) is tested for tightness between the plates during a sealing test. Seals are introduced on an exterior of the bipolar plate.    USE - Method for producing a bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plates are coated before the laser welding process, thus avoiding inclusion of foreign matter between the plates, and hence achieving minimum contact resistance between the plates in a favorable manner and increasing electrical efficiency of the bipolar plate and a fuel cell stack. The metal substrate is made of high-grade steel, so that a fine, oxide-free laser welding seam is developed between the plates during the laser welding process, thus reducing occurrence of irregularities in the operation of the fuel cell stack while increasing life span of the fuel cell stack and avoiding contamination of membrane electrode units with foreign matter and oxides during the operation. The method avoids complex work steps for pretreatment of the laser welding seams before the coating process, thus reducing production time and production cost of the bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for producing a bipolar plate.    Catalyst (K)    Bipolar plate (1)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a membrane (3) i.e. saucer-shaped membrane, transferring pressure in to a region of a pressure transmitter (2) by enclosed fluid. The membrane is arranged at a guiding element (12), which comprises the enclosed fluid. The membrane is formed in the form of a hollow disk and is projected in to a medium (4) or a pipeline. A temperature sensor (13) is arranged at a region of the membrane and/or the guiding element. The membrane is arranged between the pressure transmitter and the medium, and a housing (5) of the sensor is seated on the pipeline.    USE - Pressure sensor for detecting pressure in a medium flow i.e. gas flow, in a fuel cell system that is utilized in a vehicle for producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane is arranged at the guiding element, which comprises the enclosed fluid, thus detecting the pressure in the medium i.e. gas flow, loaded with the fluid, in a safe and reliable manner, and hence ensuring safe and reliable starting of the fuel cell system below the freezing point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of a pressure sensor.    Pressure sensor (1)    Pressure transmitter (2)    Membrane (3)    Medium (4)    Housing (5)    Guiding element (12)    Temperature sensor (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing a metal substrate during transforming process for producing plates such that structures are brought out and/or introduced on one side and in sections. The transformed metal substrate is cleaned in a later cleaning process. The plates are separated out from the metal substrates during laser cutting process. Surfaces of a bipolar plate (1) are coated with a catalyst (K) during coating process. A low-stress annealing (SAG) is implemented after the transforming process and/or after laser welding process.    USE - Method for producing a bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The low-stress annealing is implemented after the transforming process and/or after laser welding process such that internal stresses in the metal substrate are reduced, thus increasing service life of the bipolar plate and a fuel cell stack while avoiding danger of hydrogen diffusions into the bipolar plates during operation of the fuel cell stack, and hence avoiding hydrogen embrittlement of the metal substrate of the bipolar plate. The plates are cleaned before the laser welding process, thus avoiding inclusion of foreign matter between the plates, and hence obtaining minimum contact resistance between the plates and increasing electrical efficiency of the bipolar plate and the fuel cell stack. The laser-welded plates remain stable during the coating process, so that the catalyst is uniformly applied, thus obtaining uniform operation of the fuel cell stack while reducing production time and cost of the bipolar plate and increasing added value of production of the bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for producing a bipolar plate.    Catalyst (K)    Low-stress annealing (SAG)    Bipolar plate (1)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging plates relative to each other in a flat parallel manner in a joining process. The plates are joined with one another, where one of the plates forms a cathode side and the other plate forms an anode side of a bipolar plate (2). The bipolar plate is formed gradually from the plates. An actual pattern (MIst) is produced from lines by projection on intermediate products (ZP1 to ZPn). The actual pattern is recorded by a camera (1.2) e.g. charge coupled device camera, and compared with a reference pattern (MRef).    USE - Method for producing a bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The actual pattern is produced from the multiplicity of lines by projection on the intermediate products, and the actual pattern is recorded by the camera and compared with the reference pattern, thus guaranteeing that incorrect components are identified and sorted out directly after error occurrence, so that components are not contained outside of a predetermined range of tolerance in a fuel cell stack. The components are not contained outside of the predetermined range of tolerance in the fuel cell stack, thus obtaining high inherent stability and uniformity of the components of the bipolar plate, and hence obtaining uniform operation of the fuel cell stack while increasing an added value of production process of the bipolar plate and automating quality assurance of the production process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a monitoring device for on-line monitoring of production process of a bipolar plate.    Actual pattern (MIst)    Reference pattern (MRef)    Intermediate products (ZP1to ZPn)    Camera (1.2)    Bipolar plate (2)
NOVELTY - The fuel filling station such as hydrogen station has operation control unit which reduces the filling flow volume of the fuel gas to the fuel tank and the filling amount when judged that the actual temperature information is not exact. The judgment unit detects whether the actual temperature information is exact. The temperature estimation unit estimates the predicted temperature information in the fuel tank based on the physical information of the fuel gas discharge to the fuel tank from the fuel filling station.    USE - Fuel filling station such as hydrogen station for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature information in the fuel tank is exactly determined so that the appropriate filling of the fuel tank is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel gas filling system; and    (2) a fuel gas filling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the filling flow of the fuel gas filling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Filling of hydrogen gas will be started (S1)    Filling is performed by fixed flow volume (S2)    Presence or absence of abnormality of the pressure sensor is judged (S3)    Pressure sensor judge that it is abnormal (S4)    Temperature information in the fuel tank is estimated (S5)
NOVELTY - Lithium-ion battery (I) comprises anode, cathode, separator, an electrolyte comprising a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent, and at least a nonionic surfactant.    USE - (I) is useful in loading-/unloading operation as driving force for mobile information devices, for tools, electrically-powered cars and for cars with hybrid drive (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high capacity in loading-/unloading operation and reduced irreversible capacity loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) use of the lithium-ion battery to reduce irreversible capacity loss in the formatting of the battery, where the surfactant is selected such that the irreversible capacity loss in the formatting of the battery is lower than the irreversible capacity loss of a battery that is formatted in the absence of the surfactant; and    (2) a method for producing the battery comprising (i) adding the surfactant into a battery comprising the anode, cathode and separator, and (ii) adding the electrolyte into the battery.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains a positive electrode (21), a negative electrode (22), a non-aqueous solvent, electrolytic salt and a cyclic carbonate compound (I).    USE - Electrolyte solution for a lithium secondary battery of an electric power storage system in an electric tool and an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has improved chemical stability, solubility and compatibility. The electrolyte solution provides high charging and discharging capacity and energy density, and improved cycling characteristics, storing characteristics and load characteristics, to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains a positive electrode (21), a negative electrode (22), a non-aqueous solvent, electrolytic salt and a cyclic carbonate compound of formula (I).    R1-R8=1-12C alkyl, 2-12C alkenyl, 2-12C alkynyl, 6-18C aryl, 1-12C alkoxy, H or halo, preferably F;and    R1+R2+R3+R4+R5+R6+R7+R8=ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cylindrical shaped lithium secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery can (11)    Insulation boards (12, 13)    Battery cover (14)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Thermal-sensitive resistive element (16)    Gasket (17)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic composition contains fluorosulfonyl group-containing compound (I) as ionic liquid, electrolytic salt and inorganic fine particles.    USE - Electrolytic composition is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, portable printer, liquid crystal television, electric shaver, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, camera, game machine device and portable tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition has excellent ion conductivity, and provides secondary battery with excellent durability and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic composition contains fluorosulfonyl group-containing compound of formula: Z+N-(SO2F)(X1-Rf) (I) as ionic liquid, electrolytic salt and inorganic fine particles.    Z+=quaternary ammonium cation, quaternary phosphonium cation or tertiary sulfonium cation;    X+=-SO2- or -CO-;and    Rf=1-4C perfluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - A separator consists of a polyolefin microporous membrane, and a heat-resistant porous layer containing a heat-resistant resin and laminated on the surface(s) of the microporous membrane. The polyolefin is high-density polyethylene manufactured using a metallocene catalyst and having a weight average molecular weight of 50000 to 1 million.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used in mobile telephones and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator provides nonaqueous secondary batteries having excellent safety. The separator has excellent shutdown characteristics, heat resistance, and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery which produces electromotive force by dope and dedope of lithium.
NOVELTY - The controller has correction torque calculation unit (64) calculating correction torque based on friction torque and depression torque. A lubricating oil temperature raising unit heats lubricating oil controlling inverter by correction torque, and electric current is supplied according to motor for ensuring depression torque. The correction torque is set based on what carried out power conversion as limiting value of output electric power value of electrical storage apparatus, when process is performed by lubricating oil temperature raising unit.    USE - Warm-air controller of motor for use in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By setting correction torque based on what carried out power conversion as limiting value of output electric power value of electrical storage apparatus, the warm air can be carried out for suppressing electric power consumed for temperature rising of lubricating oil without changing the operation mode of the motor and power transmission unit. The comfort for passenger or driver is not reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of controller of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Controller (60)    Accelerator pedal (61)    Torque calculation unit (62)    Friction torque calculation unit (63)    Correction torque calculation unit (64)
NOVELTY - The device (20) has a coolant circuit with a coolant line (32), where a common heat transferring component (24) i.e. contact plate, transfers heat between a battery and the line and an electric heating element (34). The component is connected to the element and/or the line in a form-fit and/or force-fit manner. Thermally conducting paste is provided between the component and the element and/or the line. The device is designed as a cooling base. The component is designed as an extrusion molding or extrusion profile or a spring-elastic part. A pressing plate is provided below the device.    USE - Device for heating and cooling a battery e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel-metal hydride battery, in a vehicle drive battery assembly (claimed) that is utilized as an energy storage unit for driving an electric motor in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The common heat transferring component transfers the heat between the battery and the coolant line and the electric heating element, where the component is connected to the heating element and/or the coolant line in a form-fit and/or force-fit manner, thus achieving the device with a compact structure and low weight and providing the vehicle drive battery assembly with high continuous power capacity due to good cooling and heating efficiency of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a common heat transferring component of a device for heating and cooling a battery.    Battery heating and cooling device (20)    Common heat transferring component (24)    Coolant line (32)    Electric heating element (34)    Fastening device (38)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a high temperature cooling circuit with a cooler for cooling an internal combustion engine of a hybrid drive. An electrical energy storage unit (6) and power electronics (7) of the hybrid drive are cooled with one of two low temperature cooling circuits (13, 14) based on temperature at another cooler (11) or a refrigerating plant (12). The energy storage unit and the power electronics are switched independent of each other, when the temperatures of the storage unit and the power electronics exceed different limit temperatures of coolant flowing through the latter cooler.    USE - Hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage unit and the power electronics of the hybrid drive are cooled with one of the low temperature cooling circuits based on temperature at the cooler or the refrigerating plant of the low temperature cooling circuits, so that the electrical energy storage unit and the power electronics are cooled independent of each other based on the different cooling requirements and the temperature of the energy storage unit and the power electronics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a motor vehicle.    Electric motor (2)    Electrical energy storage unit (6)    Power electronics (7)    Cooler (11)    Refrigerating plant (12)    Low temperature cooling circuits (13, 14)
NOVELTY - The system has an external voltage-support point (3) connected to a battery pole (2) via an external voltage line. Electrical system-components e.g. load and generators, are connected to the pole via an electrical system-main line (5). A polarity reversal protection-disconnecting switch (4) is actuated during reversal of polarity and arranged between the point and the pole. The switch breaks electrical connection between the pole and the support point during release of the switch. A separation element invariably forms electrical connection of the system-components connected to the pole.    USE - Electrical system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polarity reversal protection-disconnecting switch breaks the electrical connection between the battery pole and the external voltage-support point during release of the switch such that the electrical system components can be securely separated from an external energy source during reversal of polarity and an energy storage-battery can be simultaneously protected against damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy storage-battery (1)    Battery pole (2)    External voltage-support point (3)    Polarity reversal protection-disconnecting switch (4)    Electrical system-main line (5)
NOVELTY - The connector has a thin-walled metal sheet (3) including long side edges (6a, 6b), front side edges (5a, 5b) and contacting sections (2a, 2b) that are adjacent to the front side edges for connecting with terminals of an energy storage cell. A flexible bending section (4) arranged between the contacting sections includes slots extended in parallel and designed as a lamella section that is moved in two orthogonal directions. The slots are oriented at an angle of 0-25 degrees related to orientation of the long side edges.    USE - Flexible cell connector for electrically connecting cells of an energy storage that is utilized in electrical and hybrid drives of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell connector made from aluminum and copper has the flexible bending section arranged between the contacting sections and comprised of the slots extended in parallel such that the cell connector can be manufactured in an easier and cost-effective manner. The cell connector has simple assembly and less error rate. The cell connector is designed so as to be durably connected with cell connector connections, thus ensuring secure operation of the connector by optimal material usage. The cell connector ensures that temperature variations and component tolerances are balanced and length variations by temperature changes are compensated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thin-walled metal sheet for manufacturing a flexible cell connector.    Contacting sections (2a, 2b)    Thin-walled metal sheet (3)    Flexible bending section (4)    Front side edges of thin-walled metal sheet (5a, 5b)    Long side edges of thin-walled metal sheet (6a, 6b)
NOVELTY - The system (20) has a set of energy storage modules (12, 14) provided with storage cells (16, 18), and two poles (38, 40) formed for detachably attaching direct-current (DC) converters (22, 24) at an output-side with transmission outputs (46, 48) by outputs (42, 44). Ratio of power to energy of the storage cells is different. The DC converters and the energy storage modules are switched in series and parallel in a output-side. The DC converters are implemented as a flyback, forward, push-pull, half-bridge, full-bridge and resonant converters.    USE - Energy transmission system for an energy-storage system i.e. battery system, which is utilized for supplying energy to an electric drive system of a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electrical and hybrid vehicles such as a passenger car. Can also be used for a wind turbine and an emergency power system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage modules are provided with the storage cells having the different ratio of the power to the energy such that the energy-storage system from combination of the energy modules with low and high power to energy ratios can be developed without arising over-dimensioning of an entire energy system regarding available energy content or available maximum power and without optimal storage cell to be developed for the individual energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an energy-storage system with an energy transmission system.    Energy storage modules (12, 14)    Storage cells (16, 18)    Energy transmission system (20)    Direct-current converters (22, 24)    Poles (38, 40)    Outputs (42, 44)    Transmission outputs (46, 48)
NOVELTY - The cool-/heat element has a cooling surface provided with two limitations (13) that are provided for body-contacting to two solitary cells (11) of a battery, respectively. A channel is cooled with cooling medium for removing hot burnable gas form one of the cells of the battery. The two limitations are elastically connected with each other. A meander-shaped elastic base (14) is provided in an inner of the cool-/heat element or in an area of the cooling surface for connecting the limitations. Tension bands are embedded on a circumference of a housing.    USE - Cool-/heat element for a battery i.e. package battery, for an electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tension bands are embedded on a circumference of the housing for protecting an opening in the surface area of the battery for the electric motor vehicle, thus protecting the battery in shock- and waterproof manner. The element is designed in volume compensation manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pack of a solitary cell with an intermediate horizontal cool-/heat plate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pack of a solitary cell (10)    Solitary cell (11)    Cool-/heat plate (12)    Limitations (13)    Elastic base (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a discharging resistor (R1) parallel to an energy storage (C) i.e. intermediate circuit capacitor. Another discharging resistor (R2) is automatically connected parallel to the former discharging resistor when voltage at the energy storage falls below a preset threshold value. A switching unit (S) is provided in series to the latter discharging resistor. A control port of the switching unit is attached to the energy storage such that the switching unit closes automatically when voltage at the energy storage falls below the preset threshold value.    USE - Method for discharging an energy storage i.e. intermediate circuit capacitor, in a high-voltage network i.e. direct current voltage intermediate circuit (all claimed) of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electrical vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables connecting the discharging resistor parallel another discharging resistor when the voltage at the energy storage falls below the preset threshold value such that current flow over the latter charging resistor is temporally limited and arises during normal operation of the motor vehicle during shut down and switching on of the motor vehicle, thus reducing power loss, and hence reducing radiated heat during the normal operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for discharging energy storage in a high-voltage network of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a device for discharging of an energy storage of a high-voltage network.    Energy storage (C)    Discharging resistors (R1, R2)    Switching unit (S)    High voltage-main power supply (1)
NOVELTY - The inverter (14) has an energy transformer (16) including direct-current (DC) converters (26, 28) that are switched parallel with one another in an intermediate circuit-side and/or switched in series. The converters are connected to energy store modules (38, 40) of an energy-storage system (12) by two inputs (34, 36). An intermediate circuit condenser (22) is a buffer of a storage module compensation circuit (60) formed along by the transformer. A cell compensation circuit arrangement is provided for a charge balance between energy store cells within the store modules.    USE - Inverter for an electrical energy-storage system of a power supply system of a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electrical and hybrid vehicles. Can also be used for a wind turbine and an emergency power system.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate circuit condenser is formed as the buffer of the storage module compensation circuit formed along by the transformer, and the cell compensation circuit arrangement is provided for the charge balance between the energy store cells within the store module such that the charge compensation achieves a clearly high efficiency than with a purely resistive cell balancing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for adjusting a charge differences between storage modules of an energy-storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply system with an energy-storage system and an inverter.    Energy-storage system (12)    Inverter (14)    Energy transformer (16)    Intermediate circuit condenser (22)    Direct-current converters (26, 28)    Inputs (34, 36)    Energy store modules (38, 40)    Storage module compensation circuit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressing a cell arrester (2) i.e. metallic film arrester, toward another cell arrester (6) by a component (11). The latter arrester is pressed toward the former arrester by moving another component (12) or cells (1, 5) i.e. battery cell. The arresters are respectively bent in areas of exit points (3, 7). A connection i.e. firmly bonded-connection, is produced by pressing end sections (4, 8) together using the components under application of energy. Bending of the arresters respectively is carried out in areas of lower limits (41, 81) during connection of the sections.    USE - Method for connection of arresters i.e. metallic film arresters, of a cell i.e. battery cell (all claimed), of a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, lead battery, nickel/zinc battery, zinc/air battery, lithium/air battery, aluminum battery. Can also be used for a fuel cell and a supercap.    ADVANTAGE - The bending of the cell arresters respectively take place in the areas of the lower limits during connection of the end sections, thus ensuring low installation height of the system of cells with the cell arresters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system of cells with cell arresters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a connection device for connection of cell arresters.    Cells (1, 5)    Cell arresters (2, 6)    Exit points (3, 7)    End sections (4, 8)    Components (11, 12)    Lower limits (41, 81)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an electrical energy storage unit (14) e.g. lead-acid battery, accommodated in a housing assembly (12). The housing assembly comprises an air exchange channel (18) provided with a dehumidifying unit (16). The dehumidifying unit permits condensation drying for moisture removal. The air exchange channel comprises a cooled air duct, which penetrates into the housing assembly in such a manner that condensate water in the air duct flows toward an outer side of the housing assembly in a gravitational force-conditioned manner. The cooled air duct possesses a meandering course.    USE - Electrical energy storage system for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage unit accommodated in the housing assembly, where the housing assembly comprises the air exchange channel provided with the dehumidifying unit, thus reducing risks of electrical leakage current or short circuits caused by condensate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electrical energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy storage system.    Electrical energy storage system (10)    Housing assembly (12)    Electrical energy storage unit (14)    Dehumidifying unit (16)    Air exchange channel (18)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has an electrochemical energy storage device (3) i.e. lithium ion battery, which is in electrically contact with a housing cover (5). A side wall (2) forms an outer wall of the housing, where rigidity of the side wall is smaller than the rigidity of a cell frame (4). The side wall is provided to enlarge volume of the housing by deformation and connected with the cell frame in gas-tight manner in area by area. The side wall is made of composite material i.e. fiber-reinforced plastic. An electronic battery control (6) controls the electrochemical energy storage device.    USE - Battery housing for accommodating an electrochemical energy storage device i.e. lithium ion battery, utilized for supplying power to a driving motor of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The side wall is provided to enlarge volume of the housing by deformation and connected with the cell frame in gas-tight manner in area by area such that surface of the housing and volume of a housing interior are increased, thus increasing difference of pressure between the housing interior and environment surrounding the housing and reducing influencing of mechanical loads or UV radiation on the housing, and hence increasing safety for the electrochemical energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery housing.    Battery housing (1)    Side wall (2)    Electrochemical energy storage device (3)    Cell frame (4)    Housing cover (5)    Electronic battery control (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a drying device (50) to a housing interior i.e. battery housing interior via a line, so that dried gas (30) is introduced into the interior. Gas (103) with water vapor content lower than gas (20) i.e. ambient air, contained in the interior is produced by the device. The gas with the low water vapor content is introduced into the interior. The gas with low water vapor content is partly mixed with the gas contained in the interior. The gas contained in the interior is led out, so that the interior is partially filled with the gas with the low water vapor content.    USE - Method for reduction of humidity of gas in a housing interior i.e. battery housing interior (claimed), such as housing interior of a lithium-ion battery utilized as an energy storage unit in a motor vehicle that is to electrically driven. Can also be used for a portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone and laptop.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the humidity of the gas contained in the housing interior to be maintained below a critical value with pressure balance, in a simple and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for reduction of humidity of gas in a housing interior, comprising a sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of a battery with an attached drying device.    Battery (1)    Gas (20)    Dried gas (30)    Drying device (50)    Gas with water vapor content lower (103)
NOVELTY - The device has multiple energy storage cells (Z1-Z4) interconnected in a switching configuration such that two storage cell planes are connected in series to each other, where each storage cell plane includes two essentially parallel connected energy storage branches between two potential nodes. Each of the energy storage branches includes an energy storage cell and safety devices (S1-S4) e.g. safety fuse element and spring fuse element, where the energy storage cell and the safety devices are serially interconnected within the respective energy storage branches.    USE - Energy storage device i.e. battery cells such as lithium ion battery cell, for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage cell and the safety device in the energy storage branches are interconnected within respective energy storage branches such that simple handling, assembly and high robustness can be enabled for the device. The device ensures less power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an energy storage device.    Potential nodes (K1-K3)    Safety devices (S1-S4)    Energy storage cells (Z1-Z4)
NOVELTY - The cell (11) has a terminal lug cranked such that the terminal lug lies on a connecting lug while stacking with another cell. Another connection lug connects a temperature and/or voltage sensor. A cooling or heating plate (12) is arranged between the cells, and includes boundaries (13) that are connected with each other by flexible webs (14). Pressure forces are transmitted directly to the cells from the boundaries, where the boundaries are made of 1 mm or 0.2 mm of very thin material i.e. plastic material. A cooling or heating element includes an inlet, a cooling surface and an outlet.    USE - Individual cell for a battery that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal lug is cranked such that the terminal lug lies on the connecting lug while stacking with the cell, and another connection lug connecting the temperature and/or voltage sensor, so that the cell prolongs the service life of the battery, achieves a compact structure for the battery and provides active cooling and high energy content for the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a stack of individual cells with an intermediate cooling or heating plate.    Stack (10)    Individual cell (11)    Cooling or heating plate (12)    Boundaries (13)    Flexible webs (14)
NOVELTY - The module (1a) has a voltage source (2), and a connector i.e. socket (4) electrically connected with the voltage source by a rigid line. Another connector i.e. plug (5) is connected with the voltage source by a flexible cable (6) such that relative movement between the cable and the voltage source is allowed. The voltage source includes multiple rechargeable battery-cells (3) that are rigidly connected with each other, where the connectors are implemented as plug-connectors, plug/socket, socket/plug, socket/socket or plug/plug. The connectors are electrically connected with each other.    USE - Rechargeable battery-module for operating electrical or electronic devices in an electrically operated motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connector i.e. plug, is connected with the voltage source by the flexible cable such that relative movement between the cable and the voltage source is allowed, thus compensating misalignment between different rechargeable battery modules. The module hence eliminates the need for electrical contact between the rechargeable battery modules, so that energy loss at the contact point and unallowable heating can be effectively avoided, thus ensuring secure electrical connection of the rechargeable battery-module even during misalignment of adjacent rechargeable battery-modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable battery-module, where a plugging direction of a plugging device runs transverse to a cable.    Rechargeable battery-module (1a)    Voltage source (2)    Rechargeable battery-cells (3)    Socket (4)    Plug (5)    Flexible cable (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting two single cells of battery packs, and applying alternating current with an examination frequency i.e. resonance frequency, to contacts. Voltage drop measured between the contacts, and measuring resistance is determined from the measured voltage drop and the applied current using Ohmic law. Sum of contact- and connector resistances is determined by subtracting sum of specified internal resistance of single cells from the measuring resistance, and Ohmic resistance of M cells is measured. Measurement between the cells of the battery packs is carried out.    USE - Method for determining contact- and connector resistance of a battery pack i.e. lithium-ion battery pack, which is utilized in a battery system of a motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid and electric vehicles or notebook.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables allowing the measurement of the internal resistance of a battery module or packs by utilizing alternating current, and unlimited duration of measurement due to the charge neutrality of the investigation, thus preventing unnecessary voltage monitoring of the single cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a computer program comprising a set of instructions for executing a method for determining contact- and connector resistance in a lithium-ion battery pack    (2) a battery system comprising a lithium-ion battery pack with multiple individual battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for determining contact- and connector resistance in a lithium-ion battery pack.
NOVELTY - The device has an air supply unit (2) guided to an inner pipe (4), and an anode residual gas supply unit (1) guided to an outer pipe (3), where the outer pipe is arranged concentric to the inner pipe. The outer pipe extends along the inner pipe over a determined length, and boreholes (7) are provided in the inner pipe in an area of the coaxial extension of the inner pipe with the outer pipe. A suction line (6) is provided at a side of the inner pipe, where the side is turned away from the air supply unit. The boreholes are arranged proximate to the suction line.    USE - Device for mixing stream of gases e.g. air and anode residual gas, in a reheater i.e. anode tail gas oxidizer, of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The boreholes are provided in the inner pipe in the area of the coaxial extension of the inner pipe with the outer pipe, and the suction line is provided at the side of the inner pipe, where the side is turned away from the air supply unit, thus mixing the gases in a mixing zone in an efficient manner with reduced retention time and pressure loss, while reducing installation space of the mixing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a device for mixing stream of gases.    Anode residual gas supply unit (1)    Air supply unit (2)    Outer pipe (3)    Inner pipe (4)    Suction line (6)    Boreholes (7)
NOVELTY - Honeycomb structure molding die (1) has back holes (11) and slit-shaped groove formed in surface side of first plate-shaped member (2) joined to second plate-shaped member. The first back hole formation area (14) of first plate-shaped member is a square area or area of shape cut off on the outer periphery of first plate-shaped member with four square first angular portions. A portion that corresponds to each edge of square in the outer periphery of back hole formation area intersects at an angle of 40-50 degrees with respect to the slit (12).    USE - Die for honeycomb structure molding used for forming filter of honeycomb shape for collecting honeycomb-shaped catalyst carrier in exhaust gas of e.g. internal combustion engine, boiler, chemical reaction apparatus, and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Honeycomb structure is molded with high precision since molding raw material introduced from the back hole is moved smoothly when performing extrusion molding of honeycomb structure. Suppresses lattice-form deformation of the lattice-like groove formed in the first plate-shaped member by decreasing distortion of first plate-shaped member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the die for honeycomb structure molding.    Die (1)    First plate-shaped member (2)    Back holes (11)    Slit (12)    First back hole formation area (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an air induction pipe provided at an outer circumference for connecting a blower motor and an air cleaner. Resonance space is formed in a cylindrical resonant piece, and surrounds multiple resonance holes formed in the air induction pipe. A partition partitions resonator chambers. A partition wall is protruded in an inner circumference of the resonant piece. Ends of the resonant piece are united with flange parts equipped in an outer circumference of air induction pipe units.    USE - Resonator for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resonator enables the high frequency of wide range to be tuned through the resonant piece. The resonator has excellent noise reduction effect. The tuning frequency range of the noise is broad. The resonator eliminates the need of a separate volume control according to the tuning of frequency. The time required for the tuning of frequency can be reduced. The resonator is inexpensive, and light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a resonator.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a bracket component (1) provided with a sleeve (11). Another bracket component (2) is provided with a casing pipe (21) that is connected with a sleeve in a stretchable way. The latter bracket component is provided with another sleeve (22) and another two casing pipes (23, 24). The latter sleeve is respectively connected with latter two casing pipes. A tapered sleeve (3) for driving the former casing pipe is arranged between the former sleeve and the former casing pipe. The former casing pipe is provided with a tooth (211) that is connected with a tapered sleeve.    USE - Battery set fixing bracket for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is provided with a battery set that can be fixed on electric bicycles of different models by adjusting stretchable length. The bracket has strong generality, and applied to standardization production, so that the bracket is inexpensive and easy to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a battery set fixing bracket.    Bracket components (1, 2)    Tapered sleeve (3)    Sleeves (11, 22)    Casing pipes (21, 23, 24)    Tooth (211)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a battery with a controllable motor/generator (2) such that an energy flow from the battery to the motor/generator or from the motor/generator to the battery. A part of the motor/generator forming the magnetic field is modulated. A voltage change at a battery cell and a change of the current flow through the battery cell is determined during modulation of the part of the motor/generator forming the magnetic field. An internal resistance of the battery cell is calculated as a quotient of the voltage change and current flow change.    USE - Method for determining an internal resistance of a battery cell of a battery i.e. traction battery (claimed) in a wind turbine and a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures detection and prediction of the battery condition in an accurate and robust manner independent of the operating condition of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining an internal resistance of a battery cell of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principle view of a device for determining an internal resistance of a battery cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Controllable motor/generator (2)    Control unit (4)    Computing unit (6)    Evaluation unit (8)    Battery system (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a door provided in a front side surface and a rear side surface of a container, and a solar panel mounted to charge a battery. A lamp and a CCTV are operated for 24 hours by utilizing the solar energy, and a shutter opens and closes the door.    USE - Antitheft bicycle storage system. Uses include but are not limited to underground railway station, school, apartment, army unit, park, and university.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environment-friendly and inexpensive, and can reduce loss of the bicycle. The lamp and CCTV are operated for 24 hours, so that theft of the bicycle can be fundamentally prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an antitheft bicycle storage system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The box (100) has a connector (C) mounted on a storage unit (102) that is made of plastic material or polycarbonate material, and a separation protection part (104) made of high intensity metal material provided to an outside gap of the storage unit. A hanging projection (104a) is mounted to outside of the storage unit, and a breakaway prevention unit (104b) is provided in the separation protection part.    USE - Box for fixing a connector in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box prevents the connector to break away from the storage unit, so that a power source of a battery is steadily supplied to an engine of vehicle room or a dashboard through a wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a connector fixing box.    Connector (C)    Connector fixing box (100)    Storage unit (102)    Separation protection part (104)    Hanging projection (104a)    Breakaway prevention unit (104b)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen generator for producing hydrogen in fossil fuel provided from a fuel tank. A hydrogen storage tank is connected to the hydrogen generator for storing hydrogen produced in the hydrogen generator. A hydrogen dispenser is connected to the hydrogen storage tank, and charges fuel cell vehicle with hydrogen provided from the hydrogen storage tank. A battery charger is connected to a fuel cell and charges electro mobile with electricity from the fuel cell. A flow control valve is installed between the fuel tank and the hydrogen generator.    USE - Energy supply system for supplying a hydrogen fuel to a fuel cell vehicle and electricity to an electro mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system can charge the fuel cell vehicle and the electro mobile with single construction. The system avoids separate set up of an electric charging station and a hydrogen charging station, so that infra overlapped investment can be prevented, and offset of the user can be maximized. The system reduces usage amount of the fossil fuel according to the use of environment-friendly generator and number electrolyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pneumatic circuit diagram of an energy supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a pre-heater (30) for preheating a battery (10) at predetermined temperature. A primary main relay (21) is connected to a cathode of the battery for charging/discharging the battery. Multiple battery cells (12) are connected to the cathode of the battery. A preheating relay (32) is connected between an output terminal and the pre-heater. A heating core is installed at floor of a battery case covering the battery cells, and heats up cooling fluid within a flow path (16) formed in a side part of the battery case.    USE - Device for preheating a battery of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can increase to temperature of hybrid mode operation to the temperature of the battery cells within a battery pack by utilizing electricity generated during regenerative braking in a low temperature section of the battery. The pre-heater inside the battery pack has simple circuit configuration, and can be operated quickly. The device displays hybrid mode operation performance of a hybrid vehicle according to the low temperature section of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a device for preheating a battery of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery preheating device.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12)    Flow path (16)    Primary main relay (21)    Pre-heater (30)    Preheating relay (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a rectifier (113) consisting of full-wave rectification diodes (D1-D4) i.e. silicon carbide diodes, that are equipped in a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter (110). A power switch (Q1, Q2) is equipped in a primary side of a transformer (111). The DC/DC converter converts DC power supply from an energy source. A full bridge inverter (122) converts DC power supply into alternating current (AC) power supply and outputs high voltage to the DC/DC converter. A measuring unit measures switching noise.    USE - Power conversion device for changing power in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces switching noise generated in direct flow and switching operation, thus reducing power consumption of a snubber circuit. The device has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power conversion device.    Full-wave rectification diodes (D1-D4)    Power switches (Q1, Q2)    Direct current/direct current converter (110)    Transformer (111)    Rectifier (113)    Full bridge inverter (122)
NOVELTY - The method involves transcribing a flexible printed circuit board and an electrode material on a sacrificial substrate. The sacrificial substrate is etched on a battery device. A battery device layer is made of a monocrystalline silicon substrate, provided with a cathode layer, an electrolyte layer and an anode layer, and formed on the cathode layer. The electrolyte layer is formed on the anode layer. The sacrificial substrate is separated from the device layer. A transfer layer is formed on the sacrificial substrate with multiple trench units. A trench structure is weaved by hands.    USE - Method for manufacturing a flexible battery for an electrical device that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle and a small household electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving property of battery processing at high temperature, avoiding restriction of eutectic phase by flexible printed circuit board, and achieving characteristic enhancement of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode layer, and the electrolyte layer and anode layer are selected from a lithium cobalt oxide layer, a lithium phosphorus oxynitride layer and an aluminum layer, respectively. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flexible battery comprising flexible printed circuit board laminated on a sacrificial substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for manufacturing a flexible battery.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a carbon sheet pressed in a metal foam/metal mesh. The carbon sheet comprises a carbon fiber, metallic catalyst and a binder. The binder is made of carbonaceous anode active material, where the binder electrochemically absorbs ion.    USE - Air electrode for a metal fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has stable structure. The carbon sheet is manufactured by network of carbons so as to reduce size of air gap, reduces required amount of solvent and prevents generation of crack in the carbon sheet.
NOVELTY - The generator has a pipe (231) for providing passage to water and steam, where the steam is a mixture of a phase changing material (232a) such as lithium, sodium, potassium and alkali metal. A heat supply part is provided with an inlet port. An entrance and an exit are provided in a side of the heat supply part. A line of travel is formed inside the heat supply part for a passage of hot gas. A flow tube (230) is connected with a vent and arranged inside the heat supply part.    USE - Heat recovery steam generator for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The steam is easily generated, and the flow is easily controlled. The generator reduces performance degradation of a fuel cell and increases the lifetime, and is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a flow tube.    Flow tube (230)    Pipes (231, 232)    Phase changing material (232a)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a swelling detection unit (140) connected between a rechargeable lithium ion battery (120) and a protection circuit (110) for blocking flowing current, where a type of the rechargeable lithium ion battery is any one of cylindrical type, angular type and pouch type. The protection circuit is an electrical safety system of the rechargeable lithium ion battery. The swelling detection unit is an instrument safety system for detecting swelling generation. The swelling detection unit is connected at an inner side of the protection circuit.    USE - Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack for a hybrid electric vehicle, a low emission vehicle and an information-communication industry.    ADVANTAGE - The pack effectively prevents the rechargeable lithium ion battery from generating fire and explosion through the swelling sensing unit. The protection circuit is equipped in the rechargeable lithium ion battery pack, so that the safety of the rechargeable lithium ion battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack.    Rechargeable lithium ion battery pack (100)    Protection circuit (110)    Rechargeable lithium ion battery (120)    Metal conductor (130)    Swelling detection unit (140)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a bidirectional direct current/alternating current (DC/AC) converter (120) for converting AC power into DC power. A bidirectional DC/DC converter charges and discharges a power storage battery (106). A DC/DC converter (132, 134) converts output of a solar cell (102) and a fuel cell (104) into boosted DC power. A primary side contactless electric power transmit unit (CPTS) (110) transmits electricity from the DC/DC converter. Another CPTS (142) is connected to an electromobile, and draws electricity from the primary CPTS to charge the battery of an electromobile (140).    USE - Charging and discharging system for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in a gas station, a parking lot and an individual home.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces processing step of power conversion, so that power loss is minimized. The system reduces negligent accident when the electromobile is charged without a plug connected to an output terminal of a charging apparatus through a wire, so that an operator conveniently charges the electromobile, thus facilitating maintenance and repair of the system. The system charges the electromobile in a gas station, a parking lot and an individual home. The system utilizes environment, sunlight, the fuel cell, wind force and neogenesis energy source e.g. engine generator, for charging the electromobile, so that the system is soft and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging and discharging method for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charging and discharging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charging and discharging system (100)    Solar cell (102)    Fuel cell (104)    Battery (106)    Contactless electric power transmit units (110, 142)    Bidirectional direct current/alternating current converter (120)    DC/DC converter (132, 134)    Electromobile (140)
NOVELTY - The structure has direct current terminals (12, 22) and an alternating current terminals (13, 23) i.e. ground terminal (13a, 23a), installed at a rear side of a power conversion device (10) that is inserted into a mounting slot (20) and equipped within a container of a main system. The direct current terminals and the alternating current terminals are installed at an inner side of the mounting slot. A flange part (11) is equipped with a mounting hole (11a), and a screw is connected to the power conversion device through a mounting hole of the mounting slot.    USE - Contact structure for power supply unit of a power conversion device in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power conversion device occupies less space in the container of the main system, thus improving degree of freedom. The main system side terminal is installed at the mounting slot that is supported to a spring, thus preventing damage of the terminals. The terminal connection automatically completes the task in a quick manner. The terminals are connected in an accurate manner. The space between the power conversion device and the main system container is secured, thus reducing container size of the main system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a main system and power conversion device.    Power conversion device (10)    Flange part (11)    Mounting hole (11a)    Direct current terminals (12, 22)    Alternating current terminals (13, 23)    Ground terminal (13a, 23a)    Mounting slot (20)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a capacitor type electrode group including anode and cathode part. A separation film is inserted between the anode and cathode part of the capacitor type electrode group. A cathode part of the capacitor type electrode group is in contact with a unit cell of a rechargeable battery, where the capacitor type electrode group is formed in a stack type structure for charging and discharging the rechargeable battery. The capacitor type electrode group includes a metal sheet coated with a carbon-based conductive material e.g. graphite and activated charcoal.    USE - Complex-type electrode assembly for a rechargeable battery i.e. lithium ion polymer battery, of a medium-to-large sized battery pack in an electro mobile and a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly simplifies assembling of the rechargeable battery. The assembly reduces fabrication cost of the unit cell and improves the output characteristic of the unit cell, without degeneration of capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to-large sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a complex-type electrode assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a vibration generating part producing power from vibration delivered in a vehicle traveling to a common duct of a free cast structure inside by using a piezoelectric element that is implemented inside the free cast structure, which is implemented inside a piezoelectricity generating part. A display unit provides road information, and a solar power generation part is installed at a predetermined location to produce the power from sunlight. An electricity storing part stores the power produced in the solar power generation part.    USE - Self-development pavement system for a vehicle i.e. car, in a position road and a traveling road.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces power due to passing of the vehicle or the sunlight so as to avoid complex power supply unit to be installed for the power supply, thus reducing construction cost and maintenance cost required in a hardware facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a self-development pavement system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring minimum cell voltage and average cell voltage of a fuel cell, and determining whether a malfunction is generated in specific cell from a relation between the measured minimum cell voltage and the average cell voltage. An air supply quantity is determined according to current and voltage property of the specific cell. The malfunction is generated if difference of the minimum cell voltage and average cell voltage is critical value or greater. Driving performance of a stack is changed according to accumulation of driving time.    USE - Method for controlling air flow of a fuel cell in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents the performance degradation of the fuel cell during low temperature drive and high temperature drive, and provides stable performance of the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling air flow of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating an air flow control method for a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a heat exchanger (20) for heating hydrogen gas that is supplied from a hydrogen supply system. A drain water pipe is installed in an anode entrance of a fuel cell stack (10). The drain water pipe supplies water to a feed water phosphorus conch that transfers the hydrogen gas to the heat exchanger. The drain water pipe is heated through the heat exchanger with a heating source material. Ejector (52) supplies water to the system, and condensed water is ejected to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a handheld device that is utilized in e.g. industry, home and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system lowers the temperature of the exhaust gas, so that the relative humidity of the exhaust gas can be increased, thus improving performance and durability of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Heat exchanger (20)    Humidifier (30)    Air blower (40)    Ejector (52)
NOVELTY - Evaluation method of residual life of telescopic connections of paths of fuel cells of nuclear channel-type reactor consists in comparison of actual overlap value of each telescopic connection with maximum allowable value as per measurement results of distance from edge of lower path of each fuel channel to the beginning of conical passage of the appropriate upper path by means of remote controlled robot camera. Measurements are made with robot camera with magnetic suspension. Robot camera moves along lower surface of upper steel structure of reactor between paths of process channels when it is located directly near each telescopic connection.    USE - Power industry.    ADVANTAGE - Reducing labour intensity, complexity of the method, and providing the improvement of accuracy of determination of residual life of telescopic connections. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The system has a reformer (26) receiving hydrocarbon fuel and outputting hydrogen and carbon separated from the hydrogen. A fuel cell (28) receives the hydrogen output from the reformer, and provides an energy output and an output of water vapor. The water vapor is mixed with the carbon output by the reformer to provide a mixture that is directed against blades (25) of a turbine (12) to impart torque to an output shaft of the turbine. The former energy output of the fuel cell is used to impart the torque to the output shaft of the turbine.    USE - Actuation system for use in a turbine-powered propulsion system. Uses include but are not limited to a turbofan jet plane, helicopter, a land vehicle e.g. military tank, and a drive train.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell uses the hydrogen to generate electricity by mixing the hydrogen with oxygen from ambient atmosphere with high efficiency. The fuel cell producing steam is mixed with the carbon from the reformer in a mixer e.g. tank, that is directed to a turbine intake so that fuel injection is supplemented directly from the fuel tank to the turbine intake, thus increasing efficiency of the turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for reforming hydrocarbon fuel into hydrogen and carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an actuation system.    Turbine (12)    Turbine blades (25)    Reformer (26)    Fuel cell (28)    Electric motor (30)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system (I) comprises: a first cartridge (11) where a first liquid fuel having first fuel concentration higher than a target fuel concentration is sealed; a second cartridge where a second liquid fuel having second fuel concentration less than or equal to target fuel concentration is sealed; a mixer (31) for mixing the first and second liquid fuels from the first and second cartridges respectively to prepare a target concentration liquid fuel having the target fuel concentration; and a fuel cell (40) for generating electricity by supplying with the target liquid fuel from the mixer and an oxidant gas.    USE - (I) and (II) are useful for generating electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) and (II) can constantly control a fuel concentration of a liquid fuel supplied to a fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system (II) comprising: a mixer detachably disposed where a target concentration liquid fuel having a target fuel concentration is sealed; a fuel cell for generating electricity by supplying with the target concentration liquid fuel from the mixer and an oxidant gas; a discharge liquid fuel line for allowing a discharged liquid fuel discharged from an anode of the fuel cell to return to the mixer; and a third cartridge in which a third liquid fuel having a third fuel concentration higher than the target fuel concentration is sealed, where the fuel concentration is increased by adding the third liquid fuel from the third cartridge to the liquid fuel in the mixer whose fuel concentration is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram showing a construction of a direct methanol fuel cell system.    Direct methanol fuel cell system (1)    First cartridge (11)    Water cartridge (21)    Mixer (31)    Fuel cell (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has a lock plate and a lock head that are connected with a drawing wire. The lock plate comprises a lock bolt. The lock head is provided with a vertical arm revolving-type. The lock head is opened on the lock bolt via the drawing wire. The structure comprises a battery box lock ring. The battery box lock ring is fixed to a side wall of a battery box body. The battery box lock ring is hooked with the lock bolt. The battery box lock ring is provided with an opening ring steel strip. An opening is formed on the side wall of the battery box body.    USE - Battery box lock structure for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure increases the size of the battery box lock ring on the primary battery box body, so as to hook the battery box via the lock bolt and the lock hook ring and improve the burglar proofing performance of the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery box lock structure.
NOVELTY - The system has a 38V, 48V or 60V/10-20AH power supply (1) connected with a 36V, 48V or 60V/350W controller (2) that is connected with a 24V, 36V or 48V/250W motor (3). The 36V/10-20AH power supply matches with the 36V/350W controller. The 36V/350W controller is connected with the 24V/250W motor. The 48V/10-20AH power supply matches with the 48V/350W controller that is connected with the 36V/250W motor. The 60V/10-20AH power supply matches with the 60V/350W controller that is connected with the 48V/250W motor.    USE - Power supply system for large-travel type motorcars.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases the travel loading of a motorcar when electrified, and is convenient to use and inexpensive. The system reduces the charging time of a battery, saves energy and prolongs the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system.    38V, 48V or 60V/10-20AH power supply (1)    36V, 48V or 60V/350W controller (2)    24V, 36V or 48V/250W motor (3)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery set frame (1) connected in a car body. A battery set (2) is fixedly mounted in the battery set frame. A power supply connecting mechanism (5) i.e. inserting power supply inserting piece, is fixedly mounted on the frame. An anode and a cathode of the battery set frame are connected with an anode and a cathode of the connecting mechanism on the frame. Multiple mounting pieces (3) i.e. hook, are detachably connected with the car body and fixedly mounted on an outer wall of the frame. Each mounting piece is provided with a fixing hole (3a). The frame is made of metal.    USE - Quick exchange structure for a car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple in structure, convenient to exchange and inexpensive. The structure ensures better mileage and low mounting space requirement on the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a quick exchange structure.    Battery set frame (1)    Battery set (2)    Mounting pieces (3)    Fixing hole (3a)    Power supply connecting mechanism (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a universal wheel arranged regularly or irregularly on a load plane. The load plane of the vehicle is provided with the universal wheel for assisting movable battery and buffering battery moving speed. The universal wheel on the load plane is provided with a set of wheels at an outer side of the load plane and another set of wheels. A bulk of the former wheels is smaller than a bulk of the latter wheels. The latter wheels are equidistantly arranged on the load plane.    USE - Battery shift loading vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle avoids shifting and transmission of the battery between electric vehicle and charging frame when the set of wheels is moved to another set of wheels. The vehicle is convenient to use, and reduces friction to the battery surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery shift loading vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a music displaying device provided with a rechargeable battery. A universal serial bus (USB) interface is installed on a middle part of a transverse handle of a mountain bike. A generator provided with a transmission gear for moving forward and backward is installed between an upper and a lower chain and a left and a right crankset of the mountain bike. The generator is driven by the transmission gear for generating electricity when the crankset is rotated.    USE - Mountain bike displaying device.    ADVANTAGE - The universal serial bus on the music displaying device is capable for connecting normal electrical devices such as the mobile phone with the USB interface for changing the content in the music displaying device or charging the normal electrical devices such as the mobile phone. The device drive the generator to the generate electricity, so as to charge the rechargeable battery and electrical devices on the music displaying device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mountain bike displaying device.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a vehicle frame whose front part is provided with a front wheel, rear part is provided with two rear wheels and upper part is provided with a vehicle hopper and a seat cushion. The seat cushion is located in a front part of the vehicle hopper. The vehicle frame is provided with a motor that is connected with a driving shaft of the rear wheels by a transmission mechanism. A tank body is arranged between the vehicle hopper and the seat cushion. An interior of the tank body is provided with an accumulator that is electrically connected with the motor.    USE - Electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle hopper has high loading capability, and can reliably mount the accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - A coating liquid includes a base generating agent, a polysaccharide, an acid and/or an acid derivative, a solvent, and an electroconductivity-imparting material and/or an electrode active material.    USE - Coating liquid is used for forming films of laminates, and layers of electrodes used in electrochemical elements of power source systems, motor vehicles, transport apparatus, portable apparatus, and electric power generation systems (all claimed). The electrochemical element is lithium ion secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery, electrical double layer capacitor, and hybrid capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to rail vehicles, vessels, aircraft, mobile telephones, handheld terminals, portable electronic computers, business machines, solar energy power generation systems, wind generator systems, and fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid has excellent storage stability, and provides electrochemical elements having low internal resistance and low impedance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminate; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode consists of a mixed layer comprising an active material dispersed in layered form in metal which forms collector, and metal which forms the collector.    USE - Positive electrode is used in lithium ion batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, personal computers, vehicles, and load leveling components.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode minimizes the contact resistance of lithium ion batteries, and improves capacity and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode.
NOVELTY - A sulfide group solid electrolyte cell has a housing (14) for accommodating electric power generation unit (11) comprising an electrolyte interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode, negative electrode and/or electrolyte contain sulfur-type material. At least one of collector and a lead constituting charging-discharging path or lead connected to accessory circuit attached to charging-discharging path contains a material (M) having electrical resistance changing during chemical reaction with hydrogen sulfide.    USE - Sulfide group solid electrolyte cell is used in battery pack for vehicle system (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of sulfide group solid electrolyte cell is effectively sensed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sulfide group solid electrolyte cell pack;    (2) vehicle system; and    (3) hydrogen sulfide detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery cell.    Electric power generation unit (11)    Cell terminal (12)    Leads (13a,13b)    Housing (14)    Component containing material having electrical resistance changing during chemical reaction with hydrogen sulfide (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium source, a manganese source and a metal element (M) source are mixed to manufacture positive electrode active material containing olivine type lithium-manganese phosphate compound.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery used for vehicle (both claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material capable of forming battery having excellent battery characteristics and durability is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium source, a manganese source and a metal element (M) source are mixed to manufacture positive electrode active material containing olivine type lithium-manganese phosphate compound. The phosphate compound is of formula: Li(MnaM1-a)zPO4, where M is aluminum, magnesium, zirconium, niobium and/or zinc, a is more than 0.5 and 1 or less, and z is more than 1 and 1.1 or less. The molar ratio (x) of total content of manganese and metal (M), and lithium is more than 1 and 1.1 or less. The ratio (z) less than or equal to molar ratio (x).
NOVELTY - A complex oxide-manufacturing material containing a lithium supply source, a nickel supply source, a cobalt supply source and a manganese supply source, is heated and baked at temporary calcination temperature range of 800 degrees C to melting temperature of lithium supply source. The baked material is further heated and baked at temperature range which is more than the temporary calcination temperature, to obtain positive-electrode active material (34) containing lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese complex oxide.    USE - Manufacture of positive-electrode active material used for lithium secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of positive-electrode active material having high electroconductivity. The lithium secondary battery comprising positive-electrode active material has excellent capacity and cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Case (10)    Cover component (14)    Sheet-like positive-electrode collector (32)    Positive-electrode active material (34)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has wheels and a pull rod respectively arranged on lower and upper edges on a side part of a battery body, where the pull rod is retractable.    USE - Pull-rod electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pull rod can be pulled and the wheels are placed near the ground to drag the electric vehicle battery, where the battery body is moved downward.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pull-rod electric vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric control box providing output through a wire plug, where the device is provided with a plug, a casing, an LED indicator, bolts, wires, fixed bundles, a circuit board, and a socket. The casing is covered by the wires. The LED indicator is arranged on the electric control box. The circuit board is provided with an LED, resistors, an NPN type triode, a PNP type triode and a capacitor.    USE - Device for restoring lead-acid battery of electric bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables a direct current output plug of a battery charger to be plugged into a socket of the electric control box, so that the plug can be plugged into the socket of a lead-acid battery for restoration while using the device. The alternating current power supply of the charger can be linked through the LED indicator for restoration of the battery. The device can be carried out during the interval between charging and using, and breaks and eliminates harmful vulcanized materials by a low frequency pulse current and restores the property of battery gradually.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device.
NOVELTY - The device has a solar-cell panel hinged on a cell-panel bracket. The cell-panel bracket is arranged into a bracket slot on an upper part of a vehicle body via a rotary shaft. The upper part of the vehicle body is provided with a solar-cell panel slot corresponding to the solar-cell panel. The solar-cell panel is connected with a storage battery in the vehicle body via a lead.    USE - Vehicular solar power supplying device.    ADVANTAGE - The cell-panel bracket is erected when the solar-cell panel is used, so as to receive the sunshine. The cell-panel bracket is laid down and inlaid into the bracket slot when the solar-cell panel is not used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicular solar power supplying device.
NOVELTY - The die has a flow path that is connected to an ejection opening (23). A component adjustment element (18) is arranged in flow path of the electrode slurry (200). A manifold (21) is formed in the component adjustment element. The particle size of binder (204) of electrode slurry is less than particle size of the electrode active material (202). Ratio of binder is greater than component adjustment element, when the electrode slurry is discharged from the ejection opening.    USE - Die for coating lithium ion secondary battery of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure which acts on the component adjustment element can be relieved easily. Concentration of stress produced in the component adjustment element can be reduced. Durability of secondary battery for vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating method of electrode slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the die. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Component adjustment element (18)    Manifold (21)    Ejection opening (23)    Electrode slurry (200)    Electrode active material (202)    Binder (204)
NOVELTY - The material has an absorber (4) which absorbs hydrogen fluoride gas on the outer side of open portion of lithium ion battery main portion (2) accommodated in casing (3). The absorber contains organic type or organic and inorganic composite type raw material and forms the hydrogen fluoride gas and molecular compound.    USE - Material of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used for electronic device and motor vehicle. Can also be used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the absorber absorbs hydrogen fluoride gas, discharge of hydrogen fluoride gas to external environment can be suppressed effectively so as to ensure safety in the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery main portion (2)    Positive electrode terminal (2A)    Negative electrode terminal (2B)    Casing (3)    Absorber (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a electric power generation element (4) provided with a solid electrolyte layer (2) that is clamped between a positive electrode layer (3) and a negative electrode layer (1) by a collector (5a). A hydrogen-sulfide gas-absorption part (6) is provided with hydrogen-sulfide gas absorbent. The electric power generation element is positioned between the collector and another collector by the hydrogen-sulfide gas absorbent. The positive electrode layer, the solid electrolyte layer and the negative electrode layer contain a sulfide type solid electrolyte with sulfur.    USE - Solid-state battery i.e. solid-type lithium cell, for use as power supply source in information related equipment. uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent energy density and better reliability, and is safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell of a solid-state battery.    Negative electrode layer (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Positive electrode layer (3)    Electric power generation element (4)    Collector (5a)    Hydrogen-sulfide gas-absorption part (6)
NOVELTY - The absorber (4) positioned in the casing (3) in the outer side of a safety valve absorbs the hydrogen fluoride gas to suppress rise in the inner pressure of the casing by the gas emitted in the electrolysis process. The absorber is of an organic type, inorganic type or an organic and inorganic composite type raw material.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used as power supply for e.g. electronic device and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The explosion of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery by overcharging/discharging of the battery is prevented, as the absorber rapidly absorbs hydrogen fluoride gas to suppress rise in inner pressure of casing by gas emitted in electrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Lithium ion battery (1)    Battery container (2)    Casing (3)    Absorber (4)    Sealing material (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly (14) has connection units (15) provided with a connection member that is connected between electrode terminals (11) of an adjacent cell (12). An elastic bending part (52) is elastically deformed when the elastic bending part is protruded in a row direction of the connection units. An engagement protrusion is formed in the elastic bending part, and an engagement receptacle part is connected with the engagement protrusion.    USE - Battery connection assembly for an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can easily adjust difference of the pitch between adjacent electrode terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery module.    Electrode terminal (11)    Adjacent cell (12)    Battery connection assembly (14)    Connection unit (15)    Elastic bending part (52)
NOVELTY - The stack (11) has an electrolytic membrane (12) whose two sides are provided with a pair of electrode, and a fuel gas communicating hole (20a) circulating fuel gas in lamination direction. A cooling medium communicating hole (22a) circulates a cooling medium (22b) in the lamination direction. An oxidizing agent gas-seal part (58a) seals an oxidizing agent gas communicating hole in a metal separator (14). The oxidizing agent gas-seal part, fuel gas-seal part (54a), and a cooling medium seal part (56a) are connected to an elasticity modulus.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stack is simple in structure, suppresses fall of seal contact-pressure and maintains a desired seal function reliably, and prevents seal shift by an internal pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (11)    Electrolytic membrane (12)    Metal separator (14)    Fuel gas communicating hole (20a)    Cooling medium communicating hole (22a)    Cooling medium (22b)    Fuel gas-seal part (54a)    Cooling medium seal part (56a)    Oxidizing agent gas-seal part (58a)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has an inner core part (3i) whose saturation magnetic flux density is higher than a connection core part (3o). Magnetic permeability of the connection core part is lower than the inner core part, where the connection core part is provided with mixture of magnetic material and resin. The inner core part and the connection core part are integrated with the resin. Multiple edge part support parts (4a) are in contact with two ends of a coil (2), where a connection part connects the edge part support parts.    USE - Reactor for use in a power converter device i.e. bidirectional direct-current-direct-current converter, of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor regulates length of axial direction of the coil, and fixes the coil to regulation length using the coil fixing part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Inner core part (3i)    Connection core part (3o)    Edge part support parts (4a)
NOVELTY - Glass ceramics comprise lithium, sulfur, monovalent or bivalent metallic element other than lithium chosen from phosphorus, boron, silicon, germanium and aluminum. The monovalent or bivalent metallic element is contained in an amount of 0.001-9 mol% with respect to the content of lithium. The monovalent metallic element is alkali metal, copper, silver or gold and the bivalent metallic element is alkaline earth metal or copper.    USE - Glass ceramics used in electrode compound material for positive electrode layer, electrolyte layer or negative electrode layer of lithium ion battery used in apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to domestic electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, portable information terminal and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The glass ceramics have high ionic conductivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves loosening a fastening pressure provided in front-end and tail-end sides of an assembled battery after using the assembled battery having several cells. The cells are divided into two or more cell groups and are arranged in a row. The cell arranged in center portion of the row is moved to end of the row at the time of using the assembled battery.    USE - Maintenance method of assembled battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cells arranged in center portion of the row is moved to end of the row so that the early deterioration of the cell can be avoided. Thus the lifetime of the assembled battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the maintenance method of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has negative electrode layer comprising laminated structure formed by gaseous-phase process. The negative electrode layer contains lithium as negative electrode active material. The surface particle size of the negative electrode layer is 0.5 micrometer or less and thickness of the negative electrode layer is 7 micrometers or more.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery e.g. solid-state lithium secondary battery used for power supply of portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera. Can also be used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since laminated structure of negative electrode layer is formed by gaseous-phase process, internal resistance of nonaqueous electrolyte battery can be reduced and charge-and-discharge capacity of nonaqueous electrolyte battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation method of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging device (200) that charges electrical storage apparatus (110) with electric power from feeder (300). A vehicle electronic control unit (ECU) (160) is provided to control the charging device. The feeder is connected using charging cable (400) based on information regarding the electric power received from the feeder through charging cable according to the signal.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Connection between vehicle and feeder can be performed reliably. As the structure of vehicle is simplified, the cost of vehicle can be reduced. Occurrence of electrical feeding accident from feeder can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) charging system; and    (2) feeder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the charging system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage apparatus (110)    Vehicle ECU (160)    Charging device (200)    Feeder (300)    Charging cable (400)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (100) has unit cells (112) stacked upright in a vertical direction. The cooling medium supply manifold (180) or cooling medium discharge manifold (190) are arranged to supply the medium towards cells and to discharge flow of medium from cells respectively. A de-airing passage (200) is formed to release the gas from supply manifold or discharge manifold so that portion of passage is extended in direction perpendicular to stacking direction of cells. The de-airing passage is connected to manifolds on vertically upper end side of discharge manifold or supply manifold.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the portion of de-airing passage is extended in the direction perpendicular to the stacking direction of the unit cells, the electric resistance in the de-airing passage can be increased and leakage of electric current can be decreased. Since joint is arranged without protrusion, the contact of elements with the joint can be effectively avoided. Even when the vehicle is subjected to collision, the joint can be protected efficiently. The generation of unstable variation in surface pressure of the real components can be avoided effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (100)    Unit cells (112)    Coolant medium supply manifold (180)    Coolant medium discharge manifold (190)    De-airing passage (200)
NOVELTY - The radiator (1) has a thermoelectric generator (2) formed from micro-structured thermoelectric modules (6) that are electrically coupled in series and/or parallel and arranged between a cooling lamella (5) and a coolant fin (4) such that a side (7) of each micro-structured thermoelectric module to be cooled is arranged and thermally coupled to the cooling lamella. Another side (8) of each micro-structured thermoelectric module to be supplied with thermal energy is arranged and thermally coupled to the coolant fin, where coolant is passed through the coolant fin.    USE - Radiator e.g. oil cooler, transmission radiator and cooling agent radiator for electric motor, gas cell or combustion engine, for a drive system e.g. diesel motor and petrol motor, of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to passenger car, lorry, bus and/or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The side of the micro-structured thermoelectric module to be supplied with the thermal energy is arranged and thermally coupled to the coolant fin, thus achieving simple and efficient heat transfer. The micro-structured thermoelectric modules require less installation space, and are designed in such a manner that service life of a thermoelectric generator is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The micro-structured thermoelectric modules are manufactured in foil technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a radiator with a thermoelectric generator for a vehicle.    Radiator (1)    Thermoelectric generator (2)    Coolant fin (4)    Cooling lamella (5)    Micro-structured thermoelectric modules (6)    Sides of micro-structured thermoelectric modules (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The device has a distance piece (10) arranged between front sides (19, 20) of terminal lugs (5, 6), where the terminal lugs and the distance piece are overlapped by a connection clamp (11). The connection clamp is arranged on outer sides of the terminal lugs, where an electrical connection between the terminal lugs is manufactured over the distance piece and/or the connection clamp. The distance piece is made from plastic, and has a fixing dome (21) that is designed for accommodating a safety screw. A printed circuit board for a cell monitoring circuit is arranged between the terminal lugs.    USE - Contact device for electrically connecting terminal lugs of battery cells in a battery block of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection clamp is arranged on outer sides of the terminal lugs, where the electrical connection between the terminal lugs is manufactured over the distance piece and/or the connection clamp, thus ensuring easily-mountable and safe electrical connection between the lugs, without mechanical loading of the terminal lugs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lattice frame of a contact device.    Terminal lugs (5, 6)    Distance piece (10)    Connection clamp (11)    Front sides of terminal lugs (19, 20)    Fixing dome (21)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy-storage system (10) has multiple electrical components (14,26,34,36,42,46,50) and a data communication equipment (22,24,30,31,32,44,48,51,54) for the transmission of data signals of or to one of the components. The data communication equipment has a transmission circuit for electromagnetic radiation for data signal transmission.    USE - Electrical energy-storage system for vehicle equipped with an electric drive.    ADVANTAGE - The data communication equipment has a transmission circuit for electromagnetic radiation for data signal transmission, and hence ensures simple and improved electrical energy-storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrical energy-storage system.    Electrical energy-storage system (10)    Electric drives (12,60)    Electrical components (14,26,34,36,42,46,50)    Data communication equipments (22,24,30,31,32,44,48,51,54)    Battery connection line (40)
NOVELTY - A cemented carbide alloy joined material consists of metallic component (2) having joint surface (5), joining layer (4) containing copper and carbon provided on surface (5), and metallic component (3) bonded to layer (4) through joint surface (6). The component (3) contains tungsten carbide based cemented carbide. The joining layer contains carbon steel, alloyed steel and stainless steel.    USE - Cemented carbide alloy joined material used for die for honeycomb structure molding (claimed) used for catalyst carrier used in internal combustion engines, boilers, chemical reaction apparatus, modifier for fuel cells and fine particle collection filters for exhaust gas, and for precision tools.    ADVANTAGE - The cemented carbide alloy joined material with high joining strength and joining position accuracy is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the cemented carbide alloy joined material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the cemented carbide alloy joined material.    Cemented carbide alloy joined material (1)    Metallic components (2,3)    Joining layer (4)    Joint surfaces (5,6)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust gas-guiding component (3) e.g. pipe and exhaust gas treatment device, comprising a ring-shaped closed inner wall (4), where an inner side of the inner wall is exposed to exhaust gas. A thermoelectric generator (8) for converting heat into electrical energy is arranged at an outer side of the inner wall. The generator has thermoelectric elements that are electrically connected with one another and arranged at a distance from each other in a circumferential direction, where an outer wall (14) of the component is formed by an inner wall of a cooling jacket (15).    USE - Exhaust gas system for use in an internal combustion engine of a road vehicle. Can also be used in an off-road-vehicle, mobile or stationary construction machine and working machine.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator for converting heat into electrical energy is arranged at the outer side of the inner wall, thus enabling the exhaust gas system to achieve improved energy recovery in the engine, and hence increasing energetic efficiency of the engine and/or the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an exhaust gas system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an exhaust gas system in an area of a thermoelectric generator.    Exhaust gas-guiding component (3)    Ring-shaped closed inner wall of component (4)    Thermoelectric generator (8)    Outer wall of component (14)    Cooling jacket (15)
NOVELTY - A battery pack (10) comprises a battery module including battery cells; a support frame adapted to support the battery module; and a support portion including a wire adapted to support the battery module with respect to the support frame. The battery cells contact a surface of the support frame and the wire passes between the battery cells.    USE - The battery pack is used in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is formed by stacking battery cells, where cooling efficiency of the battery pack is improved while a space for installing the battery cells is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a vehicle (1) comprising: a vehicle body (30); and the battery pack (10) above, the battery pack (10) is installed, in particular quick drop installed, in the vehicle body (30).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Base (200)    Cover (300)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (10) provided with positive electrode plates (11), negative electrode plates (12) and separators (20). The electrode plates and separators are arranged to form a stack and a case (30), in which the electrode assembly is accommodated. A separation portion (21) of the separator is located adjacent to one of the positive and negative electrode plates in the stack. An extension portion (22) of separator is extended beyond the stack. The extension portions are gathered together and adhered to each other via an adhesion portion (23).    USE - Rechargeable battery for electronic device such as cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder, and for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The extension portion of separator is extended beyond stack and adhered to each other via adhesion portion, so that the welding-based finishing process of the separators is simplified, and the bonding of the electrode assembly is improved. The durability of the rechargeable battery is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode plates (11)    Negative electrode plates (12)    Separators (20)    Separation portion (21)    Extension portion (22)    Adhesion portion (23)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery box (10) fastened with a box-shaped main-body part (11a). An upper cover (11b) closes an opening of the main-body part by multiple flanges (17a, 17b) that are provided in an opening edge part. One side of the flanges is arranged in a side of a vehicle body frame. A projection part (21) protrudes a part of the flanges to an outward. The projection part fits a recessed part of the side of the vehicle body frame. The projection part and the recessed part are fitted when the battery box is mounted in a predetermined position of a battery installation plate (9).    USE - Structure for mounting a battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, in a side part of a vehicle body frame of a vehicle e.g. hybrid electricity truck.    ADVANTAGE - The projection part and the recessed part are fitted when the battery box is mounted in the predetermined position of the battery installation plate, thus performing positioning of the battery box and drop-off prevention of the battery box during a vehicle collision, and hence suppressing increase in a number of parts. The structure enables rigidity intensity and support intensity in a stable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a main part of a back side of a battery box.    Battery installation plate (9)    Battery box (10)    Main-body part (11a)    Upper cover (11b)    Flanges (17a, 17b)    Projection part (21)
NOVELTY - Cooling apparatus (20) for a vehicle drive battery comprises battery cells (12) arranged next to each other, comprises a cooling base (22), a coolant pipe (28), a heat conducting contact plate (32), and a carrier component (24) having a heat conductivity that is lower than that of the contact plate (32) and that forms a bracket (26) for the coolant pipe and the contact plate.    USE - The cooling apparatus is used for a vehicle drive battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling apparatus has a simpler design, a weight that is as low as possible, and a high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cooling apparatus (20) for a vehicle drive battery comprises battery cells (12) arranged next to each other, where the battery cells have a lateral surface, a top end wall, and a bottom end wall, and the vehicle drive battery has an essentially flat underside (18), comprises a cooling base (22) extensively bearing against the underside of the battery, a coolant pipe (28), a heat conducting contact plate (32) for contacting the underside, and a carrier component (24) having a heat conductivity that is lower than that of the contact plate (32) and that forms a bracket (26) for the coolant pipe and the contact plate, and the cooling base is formed to be spring-elastic relative to the underside and the contact plate bears extensively and in a pre-biased manner against the underside. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle drive battery assembly (100) including a vehicle drive battery comprising battery cells, and the cooling apparatus, where the cooling apparatus bears with the contact plate against the underside of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a vehicle drive battery assembly including a cooling apparatus.    Battery cells (12)    Flat underside (18)    Cooling base (22)    Carrier component (24)    Bracket (26)    Coolant pipe (28)    Contact plate (32)
NOVELTY - A paste for solar cell electrodes, comprises conductive particles; a glass frit; an organic vehicle; and lead oxide (PbO). The lead oxide is added in an amount of greater than or equal to 0.05 to less than or equal to 1.5 wt% with respect to a total weight of the paste.    USE - The paste is used for solar cell electrodes (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste is used for solar cell electrodes, thus improves photoelectric efficiency and contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a solar cell electrode formed by firing the paste above, and comprising conductive particles, a glass frit, and PbO; and    (2) a solar cell comprising the electrode.
NOVELTY - The power generator (100) has a flow path (140) through which air flows through the fuel cell stack to provide oxygen containing air to the fuel cell stack and to cool and remove water from the fuel cell stack. A hydrogen generator (125) coupled to flow path receives water vapor from ambient air introduced into flow path and water vapor generated by fuel cell stack, and provides hydrogen to the fuel cell stack. A controller coupled to flow path separately controls airflow to the fuel cell stack and water vapor provided to the hydrogen generator.    USE - Hybrid fuel cell power generator for micro air vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid fuel cell power generator provides run time improvement and energy efficiency under specified load power profiles. The power generator is lighter with lower projected lifecycle costs, without compromising operation temperature range or environmental and safety performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generator.    Hybrid fuel cell power generator (100)    Hydrogen generator (125)    Inlet (135)    Flow path (140)    Control valve (170)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a power supply management electronic control unit (34) monitoring an electric power generation voltage of an alternator (21) and a voltage of a battery (31). An electric power generation voltage judging part judges whether the alternator has to produce an electric power with stipulated voltage. A voltage judging part judges whether a voltage of the battery is below than a criterion value. An alerting device (51) alerts abnormality when the voltage of the battery is below than the criterion value.    USE - Dual voltage source apparatus i.e. dual voltage power supply device for a vehicle i.e. truck.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses overcharge of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a dual voltage source apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Dual voltage source apparatus (10)    Alternator (21)    Batteries (31, 32)    Power supply management electronic control unit (34)    Alerting device (51)
NOVELTY - The feeder (100) has an alternating current power supply (110) supplying electric power of predetermined frequency to a resonance coil (140). A communication apparatus (160) receives a position of a vehicle (200) and a detected value of speed. A variable capacitor (150) changes electrostatic capacitance of a circuit formed with the resonance coil and another resonance coil (210) mounted in the vehicle according to the position and the speed of the vehicle received by the communication apparatus.    USE - Feeder for feeding electricity to a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The variable capacitor changes the electrostatic capacitance of the circuit formed with the resonance coil for the power transmission and the other resonance coil mounted in the vehicle according to the position and the speed of the vehicle received by the communication apparatus, so that the resonant frequency of the circuit formed with the coils can be adjusted and the frequency for transmission of the electric power is approached, thus feeding electricity from the feeder to the vehicle non-contactably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a vehicle comprising a detection apparatus    (2) an electric power feeding system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle electric power feeding system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Feeder (100)    Alternating current power supply (110)    Resonance coils (140, 210)    Variable capacitor (150)    Communication apparatuses (160,300)    Vehicle (200)
NOVELTY - The module has a pair of end plates (50) facing each other. A restrainer (40) is coupled to the pair of end plates and adapted for restraining expansion of the battery unit (10). A coupling unit is located for coupling the end plates and the restrainer to each other. The variable position coupling device (B) of the coupling unit is configured to fix the restrainer and one of the end plates while varying a coupling location between the restrainer and the end plate.    USE - Battery module for use as power source in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The variable position coupling device of the coupling unit is configured to fix the restrainer and one of the end plates while varying coupling location between the restrainer and the end plate, so that the battery expansion is effectively restrained by the elastic force of the extended restrainer. The deformation of the battery module caused by the battery expansion is stably prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fixing restrainer to pair of end plates installed at both ends of battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Batteries (1)    Battery unit (10)    Restrainer (40)    End plates (50)    Variable position coupling device (B)
NOVELTY - The structure has a floor panel (2) fixed to a mainframe (1). A floor lower member (4) is extended at a back side of a vehicle along a floor curved face (2a) from a rear end of the mainframe. The floor lower member is fixed to a lower surface of the mainframe and the lower surface of a floor horizontal surface (2b). A vertical direction battery frame (5) is attached with respect to a fixing part (4a) of the mainframe and the floor lower member. A battery case (6) is supported on the battery frame and arranged between the battery frame and the floor lower member.    USE - Structure for attaching an automotive battery unit to a vehicle body of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle, a fuel cell electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid vehicle and an echo motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case is arranged between the battery frame and the floor lower member, thus suppressing dimension of the height direction of the floor lower member, and hence reducing the load that is inputted into a battery unit. The structure ensures the space for positioning a battery case in the downward direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a mainframe.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Mainframe (1)    Floor panel (2)    Floor curved face (2a)    Floor horizontal surface (2b)    Floor lower member (4)    Fixing part (4a)    Vertical direction battery frame (5)    Battery case (6)
NOVELTY - Cooling device (20) for a vehicle drive battery having cylindrical battery cells which are arranged one next to the other and have a lateral surface, an upper end wall, and a lower end wall, where the vehicle drive battery has a flat side (18), comprises a cooling base (22), a heat-conducting contact plate (24), and a fastening device (36).    USE - The cooling device is used for a vehicle drive battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has simple construction, as light in weight as possible, and efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cooling device (20) for a vehicle drive battery having cylindrical battery cells which are arranged one next to the other and have a lateral surface, an upper end wall, and a lower end wall, where the vehicle drive battery has a flat side (18), comprises a cooling base (22) which bears in a planar fashion against the flat side of the battery and has a coolant line (32), a heat-conducting contact plate (24) for making contact with the flat side, and a fastening device (36) for fastening the cooling base to the flat side of the vehicle drive battery, where the contact plate has, along an axis running parallel to the flat side of the battery, a profile with a constant cross section, preferably an extrusion profile. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle drive battery assembly (100) having a vehicle drive battery comprising battery cells, and the cooling device, where the cooling device bears with the contact plate against the flat side of the battery in a pre-stressed fashion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the vehicle drive battery assembly together with a cooling device.    Flat side (18)    Cooling base (22)    Heat-conducting contact plate (24)    Coolant line (32)    Fastening device (36)    Vehicle drive battery assembly (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has medium circuit (R1) for circulating the cooling medium through fuel cell, and medium circuit (R2) for circulating the cooling medium through heater core. A control unit (100) warms up the fuel cell until the fuel cell temperature reaches the warming-up completion temperature. A state switch unit enables the cooperation state of medium circuits when fuel cell temperature is more than cooperation temperature which is temperature lower than warming-up completion temperature.    USE - Control apparatus for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, vessel and robot, and buildings such as common residence.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be improved since the necessary minimum heat amount is produced in fuel cell. The output stability of fuel cell can be improved. The fuel consumption of vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic block diagram of the control apparatus for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell control unit (100)    Memory (102)    Valve setting unit (111)    Cooperation temperature setting unit (112)    Medium circuits (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The car has a driving lamp switch arranged on an LED driving lamp circuit. An illuminating lamp control switch is arranged on the LED illuminating circuit. A car ceiling door electric motor is arranged at one side of a remote control circuit. A positive-reversed control switch and a voltage regulating control switch are connected with a stepless voltage regulator. An electric motor switcher is connected with the stepless voltage regulator. A car wheel drive electric motor (4) and a propeller drive electric motor (5) are connected with an electric motor switcher.    USE - Mini environment-friendly electric exercise car.    ADVANTAGE - The car enables the electricity energy to be acquired in exercising manner and to be used in water or in land. The car saves energy, so that the car meets the meets the needs of sustainable development. The car has scientific and rational in design, and is simple to operate. The car has stable working performance and wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mini environment-friendly electric exercise car.    Car body (1)    Bar ceiling door (2)    Electric drive device (3)    Car wheel drive electric motor (4)    Propeller drive electric motor (5)
NOVELTY - This invention provides a polar plate flow channel liquid guiding structure of fuel cell and formation method thereof, it is mainly to form at least one of interval-distributed thin-layer water draining blocks or hydrophile blocks on the entire zone or partial zone of the polar plate flow channels of the fuel cell by combined coating means, and arrange the water-draining block and hydrophile block along the extension direction of the flow channel. The water-draining block is formed by coating with water-repellent material and has the water-repellent effect. The hydrophile block is formed by coating with hydrophile material and has the water concentrating and guiding effects. By this way, with the dispositions of water-draining and hydrophile blocks, the flow channels can be further divided into a plurality of smaller liquid guiding paths without affecting the space and area of original polar plate, and it will be capable of preventing water from being condensed into bigger water beads during flowing, thus the smoothness and efficiency of the water draining of the polar plate flow channel can be improved greatly.
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery, comprises: positive and negative electrodes which are capable of storing and releasing lithium ions; a separator (7) disposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; and an electrolyte, where the negative electrode or the electrolyte contains a nonvolatile liquid.    USE - The lithium secondary battery is useful: as a power supply for hybrid vehicles or industrial applications including railroads, electric power tools and forklifts; and as a back up power supply for vehicle electric control system.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has improved adhesion and processing characteristics, thus increases battery capacity during high temperature storage at 50 degrees C or higher.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collector (1)    Positive electrode composite layer (2)    Negative electrode current collector (3)    Negative electrode composite layer (4)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - Oxygen generating liquid (I) comprises: lithium chlorate and water.    USE - (I) is useful for generating oxygen for power production or for breathable air. (I) is useful in energy generating systems where the oxygen is combusted in a power cycle, or used in a fuel cell, or used in a bipropellant system where it is mixed and combusted with a fuel in a combustion chamber.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is an easily handled liquid stored in unpressurized tank. (I) has high volumetric and gravimetric oxygen storage density; and good safety characteristics. (I) allows water based clean-up of spills. (I) is less hazardous to skin and eye compared to other liquid oxidizers.
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has multiple battery modules (201) that are selectively interconnected by multiple switches (202-204). A selectable number of multiple battery modules are connected either in a series or parallel configurations, placing selected switches of multiple switches in open states or closed states. An output switch (205) is provided for connecting an output terminal of battery (210) to a load.    USE - Electronically reconfigurable battery used in hybrid electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electronically reconfigurable battery is achieved. The direct current to direct current (DC-DC) power conversion circuitry is reduced or eliminated by using electronic switching to convert battery pack modules from normal parallel configuration to series configuration which is capable of delivering high power and high voltage output for short-term and pulsed load operations. The power density is improved in producing short term high power at high voltages from a battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of electronically reconfigurable battery.    Electronically reconfigurable battery (200)    Battery module (201)    Switches (202-204)    Output switch (205)    Battery (210)
NOVELTY - The system has a system controller (260) powered by a low voltage power supply, and a controller communication bus (272) coupled with the controller. A module controller (262A) is associated with an energy storage module (220A) and the system controller via the bus. An energy storage cell communication link is communicatively coupled with the module controller. The module controller is communicated with a set of energy storage cells (122) associated with the storage module via the communication link, and powered by the storage module.    USE - Control system for a propulsion energy storage system of a heavy duty hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a bus, heavy duty truck, semi tractor-trailer, refuse collection vehicle, tractor or farm vehicle and tram.    ADVANTAGE - The control system provides tiered high, mid, and low level communications and separates vehicle-level communications/control functions from the energy storage system communications/control functions, so as to make the system to be more modular and more readily expandable without modifying the energy storage system, thus eliminating a need for modifying the control system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling propulsion energy storage of a hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a modular propulsion energy storage system of a hybrid electric vehicle including a built-in energy storage control system.    Energy storage cells (122)    Energy storage module (220A)    System controller (260)    Module controller (262A)    Controller communication bus (272)
NOVELTY - The device i.e. inverted pendulum type vehicle (1), has a control device controlling operating mode of electric motors (31R, 31L) in accordance with a temperature allowance, which is a difference between temperature of each motor measured or estimated by a temperature measurement component and a temperature threshold value. The heat generation amount of one of the electric motors having large temperature allowance compared to other electric motor is larger compared to the heat generation amount of the latter electric motor.    USE - Mobile device i.e. inverted pendulum type vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of the heat generation amount of each electric motor with respect to the total heat generation amount of the electric motors is adjusted in accordance with the difference of the temperature allowance between each electric motor, so that difference in the temperature allowance or the heat accumulation allowance between the electric motors is reduced, thus decreasing the frequency of the temperature of each of the electric motors from elevating to high temperature, and hence extending heat deterioration lifetime of each of the electric motors, and improving performance of the mobile device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an inverted pendulum type vehicle.    Inverted pendulum type vehicle (1)    Payload supporting part (3)    Traveling motion unit (5)    Actuator (7)    Electric motors (31R, 31L)
NOVELTY - An electric-insulation layer (3) is formed between the positive electrode (16) and negative electrode (15). An electric-conduction layer is electrically connected with the negative electrode. The electric-conduction layer is made of metal, alloy, carbon, electroconductive metal oxide and conductive polymers.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply for portable electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone, portable audio equipment, wireless machine and electric tool, and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensitive effect of the lithium ion secondary battery is improved. The internal short circuit by mixing of the metal foreign material can be detected easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrode vicinity of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode side collector (1)    Electric-insulation layer (3)    Positive electrode side mixture layer (5)    Negative electrode (15)    Positive electrode (16)
NOVELTY - The shovel has a pair of press boards (31) arranged at both end portions of laminated structure of electrical storage cell (20). A wall board is arranged in laminated main portion along y-direction and fixed to pair of press boards. The position of a heat exchanger plate (25) is constrained with respect to respective wall boards (11,12).    USE - Shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Rigidity and reliability of electrical storage module can be improved. Cooling efficiency of electrical storage cell can be improved. Heat transfer efficiency between electrical storage cell and heat exchanger plate can be improved. Temperature rise of electrical storage cell and deterioration of elastic element can be prevented. Damage to electrical storage cell can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the electrical storage module.    Wall boards (11,12)    Electrical storage cell (20)    Electrode terminal (21)    Heat exchanger plate (25)    Press board (31)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode has an active material layer formed by integrating negative electrode active material with binder. The binder is formed using polyimide resin containing nitrogen-containing repeating unit (I).    USE - Negative electrode for secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles (all claimed), electric tool and fuel cell electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, personal computer, handheld terminal, handheld video camera, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides secondary battery with excellent discharge capacity, output characteristics and cycle characteristics, and high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode has an active material layer formed by integrating negative electrode active material with binder. The binder is formed using polyimide resin containing nitrogen-containing repeating unit of formula (I).    Ar1=bivalent aromatic diamine residue having two or more ether bonds;    Ar2=tetravalent acid dianhydride residue of formula (a) or (b);and    Y'=direct bond or -CO-.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) binder resin precursor, which contains 50 mol% or more of polyimide resin precursor having amino-containing repeating unit of formula (II). The precursor is used for forming active material layer on collector and forming electrode;    (2) resin precursor solution, which contains binder resin precursor in an organic solvent, and has viscosity of 500-10000 cP; and    (3) binder composition, which contains resin precursor solution and active material.
NOVELTY - The device has an air outlet (2) remained at a side of a cloth-shaped sealing material. The air outlet is connected with a part of the cloth-shaped sealing material, which is adjacent to an air exhaust hole (4). The air exhaust hole is located at a bottom board of a fuel cell module. Another part around the cloth-shaped sealing material is sealed to an outer side of the bottom board of the fuel cell module by using sealant. A surface of the cloth-shaped sealing material is provided with hydrophilic property and another surface is provided with hydrophobicity property.    USE - Device for preventing water from entering into a fuel cell module when a fuel cell car wades into water.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, easy to make, low in manufacturing cost, convenient and practical to use. The device can be used for discharging the condensed liquid state water in the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for preventing water from entering into a fuel cell module when a fuel cell car wades into water.    Bottom board (1)    Air outlet (2)    Sealing device (3)    Air exhaust hole (4)    Channel (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery-taking robot (2) arranged on a sealed rail (1) movably and utilized for taking out a charging battery in an electric vehicle stopped in a preset position along the sealed rail. A battery-placing robot (3) is arranged on the sealed rail movably and utilized for placing a charged rechargeable battery in the electric vehicle. A battery frame (4) is placed in another preset position along the sealed rail and utilized for placing the charged rechargeable battery and a replaced rechargeable battery.    USE - Battery automatic replacing system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves efficiency for replacing the charged rechargeable battery, and avoids low battery replacing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery automatic replacing system.    Sealed rail (1)    Battery-taking robot (2)    Battery-placing robot (3)    Battery frame (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery compartment (2) arranged on a bottom part of an automobile. A power battery pack (3) is installed in the power battery compartment according to direction from bottom to top. The power battery pack is provided with a set of electric rotary fastening devices. A set of lift tables (5) controlled by a hydraulic or pneumatic device is arranged below a battery pack replacing table (7). The power battery pack is provided with a locating device (4). The lift table is provided with a track.    USE - Battery pack replacing device for use in an electromobile and an automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, convenient to operate and reliable to work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a quick replacing device.    Power battery compartment (2)    Power battery pack (3)    Locating device (4)    Lift table (5)    Battery pack replacing table (7)
NOVELTY - The alarm has multiple solar battery boards paved on a top part of a vehicle. An accumulator is arranged at a back boot part of the vehicle and connected with the solar battery boards by leads. The solar battery boards are integrated with the top part of the vehicle by glue, where shape of the solar battery boards matches with a curve part of the top part of the vehicle. An alarm device is connected with the accumulator by the leads. A controlling end is arranged in the vehicle, and an accepting end is arranged in the alarm device.    USE - Solar alarm for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery boards are used to supply power to the alarm, thus saving fuel of the vehicle, and protecting the environment from pollution in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar alarm for a vehicle.
NOVELTY - A gas-electricity vehicle comprises a vehicle body unit, and a driving unit which can drive the vehicle body unit move. The driving unit includes a storing source which stores amounts of liquid-form gas, a gas-electricity producer which transforms mechanical energy into electricity, and a electric motor which accepts electricity producing by the producer to drive multiple wheels of the vehicle body unit rolling. The gas-electricity vehicle characterizes of using the gas transformed from liquid-form gas to push ahead with the fan of the producer, so that the electromotive force will occur due to the electric-magnetic induce effect between the magnets mounted on the fan and the induction coils mounted fixedly, thus the mechanical energy will be transformed into electricity. Accordingly, while the vehicle is driving, there is no need any fuels for ignition, and no restrict area such as someplace full of wind or sunshine especially for wind-power cars or solar-power cars.
NOVELTY - The cell box has an inner box that is provided with an inner box pole column (5) electrically connected to cell through a conductive belt (7). An electrode box (8) is provided with an outer box pole column (11) electrically connected with wiring terminal (9) through conductive belt. Ends of electrode box are connected to specific end of spring sheet (12). Other end of spring sheet is rotationally provided with an outer box pole plate (14) connected to conductive belt. A channel is formed between outer box pole plates for inserting inner pole box (15).    USE - Cell box for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of inner box upwards and downwards can be avoided. The mounting stability of cell box can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell box for vehicle.    Inner box pole column (5)    Conductive belt (7)    Electrode box (8)    Wiring terminal (9)    Outer box pole column (11)    Spring sheet (12)    Outer box pole plate (14)    Inner pole box (15)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell part (1) provided with a cell anode column (2) and a cell cathode column (3), where surface of the cell part is stuck with an electronic label (4).    USE - Electric vehicle cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can quickly and conveniently exchange the cell part of an electric vehicle for scientific management, thus improving utilization effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle cell.    Cell part (1)    Cell anode column (2)    Cell cathode column (3)    Electronic label (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a heat absorption plate welded to a radiating plate. A square base plate and an end of a temperature difference generating fin are welded together. The square base plate is fixed to the heat absorption plate. A radiating fin is arranged at the other end of the temperature difference generating fin. The square base plate is made of aluminum. The radiating fin is made of copper. Two electrodes of the temperature difference generating fin are electrically connected to a storage battery through a control circuit module.    USE - Generating device for an internal-combustion engine of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device stores electric energy into the storage battery and utilizes the electric energy for starting, lighting and air conditioning an automobile. The device can replace a built-in generator of the automobile totally or partially, thus saving energy sources of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a generating device in partial section.
NOVELTY - An ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene and a plasticizer are melt-kneaded, to form a gel having melt viscosity of 1-240 Pa.second. Then, a high-molecular weight polyethylene is supplied to the gel and mixed. The mixture is stretch-molded, to obtain a polyolefin stretch-molded article. The ultra high-molecular weight polyethylene has viscosity average molecular weight of 1500000-10000000. The high-molecular weight polyethylene has viscosity average molecular weight of 100000-1000000.    USE - Manufacture of polyolefin stretch-molded article used for separator, lithium ion secondary battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polyolefin stretch-molded product having excellent strength, tractive characteristics and dimensional stability.
NOVELTY - The electromotive auxiliary drive has two lines for carrying the waste gases of an internal combustion engine (1). An aggregate exhaust gas cleaner (3), an exhaust gas turbine (4) and a silencer (13) are configured, where an output shaft of the exhaust gas turbine is connected to a drive shaft of a generator (6) through a drive element (5).    USE - Electromotive auxiliary drive for combustion engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electromotive auxiliary drive has two lines for carrying the waste gases of an internal combustion engine, where an output shaft of the exhaust gas turbine is connected to a drive shaft of a generator through a drive element, and hence ensures improving the performance efficiency of the combustion engine with decreased fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of an electromotive auxiliary drive designed as a rear-wheel drive.    Internal combustion engine (1)    Aggregate exhaust gas cleaner (3)    Exhaust gas turbine (4)    Drive element (5)    Generator (6)    Silencer (13)
NOVELTY - The system has an intermediate chamber (18) connected to an inner chamber (12) by an inner wall section (16') of double walls (14, 14') of housing (10). The intermediate chamber is connected to surroundings of the housing by an outer wall section (16) of the wall and completely sealed except for fluid connection. A liquid tank (30) is filled with liquid i.e. water (32), and connected to the intermediate chamber via a liquid pump (20). The pump controls a fill level of the liquid in the intermediate chamber between the wall sections that have thermally conductive plastic or metal layers.    USE - Thermally insulated housing system for controlling temperature of a high capacity battery i.e. traction battery, of an electrically operated vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fill level of water in the intermediate chamber is controlled between the wall sections by the liquid pump, where the wall sections have thermally conductive plastic or metal layers, so that the temperature can be lowered and increased if necessary in a simple manner, thus providing an efficient thermal insulation to prevent presence of heat within the battery when its operating temperature is to be increased. The system can be accommodated in the vehicle in a space-saving manner, and allows high heat dissipation or heat supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlled cooling of a high capacity battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thermally insulated housing system.    Housing (10)    Inner chamber (12)    Double walls (14, 14')    Outer wall section (16)    Inner wall section (16')    Intermediate chamber (18)    Liquid pump (20)    Liquid tank (30)    Water (32)
NOVELTY - A battery pack has monomer batteries having positive terminals and negative terminals forming electron passages and connected with the positive terminal and negative terminal of whole battery pack via leads. The monomer batteries in the battery pack share the same safety valve. The monomer batteries have square or cylindrical shape and provided with housing made of stainless steel.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a safety valve which can discharge excessive gas to control pressure difference between inside and outside the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the structure of the battery pack.
NOVELTY - An electronic device has pressure detector measuring pressure in the flow passage connecting the hydrogen fuel tank and fuel cell unit A margin detecting unit detects temperature of reservation part of electronic device. If temperature of reservation part is greater than or equal to the predetermined temperature, the connection between fuel cell unit and electronic device is cut off.    USE - Electronic device for detecting fuel cell margin.    ADVANTAGE - Detects exact fuel cell margin even if there is no temperature detecting part in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system has multiple pavement embedding magnetic poles embedded on a proper position in a falling driving line of a highway. Vehicle-mounted magnetic poles are placed corresponding to the pavement embedding magnetic poles. Pavement embedding closing oil is arranged on each pavement embedding magnetic pole and connected with a constant width rectifying device. The constant width rectifying device is parallelly connected on a direct-current bus that is orderly connected with a storage battery, an inverter and an appliance device. A speed switch is connected to the direct-current bus.    USE - Highway downhill driving inertia generating system for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively utilizes downhill driving inertia force at highway, supplies power to an electric field via variation of flux of a closed coil, improves falling driving resistance via effect of electromagnetic force on the vehicle-mounted magnetic poles, and reduces braking loss of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a highway downhill driving inertia generating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The solar power generation system maintaining apparatus has a transferable vehicle (110) and a loading box (120) that is provided with the transferable vehicle. A basket (140) is connected to one side end of a crane (130). An air compressor is adhered to an outside portion of the loading box. An automatic reel (150) is provided with a hose which automatically wound according to movement of the crane.    USE - Solar power generation system maintaining apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation system maintaining apparatus has a transferable vehicle and a loading box that is provided with the transferable vehicle, and thus ensures efficient solar power generation system maintaining apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar power generation system maintaining apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transferable vehicle (110)    Loading box (120)    Crane (130)    Basket (140)    Automatic reel (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a generator for charging a battery by forward driving of power units according to flow of wind.    USE - Movable type wind velocity application generator drive battery charging system for use in electric powered bicycle, warship, hybrid aircraft, artificial satellite and motor-vehicle such as armored motorcar and motorcycle (all claimed) and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The system is provided with the generator for charging the battery by forward driving of power units according to flow of wind, thus solving global warming problem and serious oil resources exhaustion problem, and actively promoting national economy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a movable type wind velocity application generator drive battery charging system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The power generation device (2) has an air inlet (6) arranged at front of a vehicle, where a duct is provided. An electrical generator is provided in a pipe, and an air outlet of each pipe is provided in the electrical generator. Area of vehicle at which the power generation device is attached is selected from vehicle roof, lower side of the vehicle, fin sides or doors. A nozzle is provided at the inlet of an airfoil. Flaps (41,42,43,44) are provided in between each pair of ducts, where flaps take two positions.    USE - Power generation device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation device has an air inlet arranged at front of a vehicle, where a duct is provided, thus losses in the incidence and exhaust are minimized, and hence ensures that the power generation device is cost effective and efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power generation device.    Power generation device (2)    Air inlet (6)    Flaps (41,42,43,44)    Turbine pathway (53)
NOVELTY - The circuit (101) has an input switch part (21) supplying electric power received in ends of first and second switch elements (Z1, Z2) to an capacitor(C1). A voltage detection part (11) detects both-ends voltage (V1) of the capacitor. Another voltage detection part (12) detects another both-ends voltage (V2) of another capacitor (C2). A control part (14) detects failure of third and fourth switch elements (Z3, Z4) based on difference between the both-ends voltages of the first and second capacitors.    USE - Insulation circuit for use in a power converter device (claimed) utilized for charging a main battery of a hybrid Vehicle i.e. hybrid car, an electric vehicle and a plug-in system in a house.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit can transmit the electric power while insulating between an input side and an output side, so that reliability of the circuit can be improved by detecting the failure of the switch element by a low-cost structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power converter device comprising a rectification part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power converter device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C1, C2)    Both-ends voltage (V1, V2)    Switch elements (Z1-Z4)    Voltage detection parts (11, 12)    Control part (14)    Input switch part (21)    Insulation circuit (101)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell arranged with a battery tank and an upper cover plate. The upper cover plate is clamped on the battery tank. The upper cover plate and the battery tank are connected with each other via rubber strips. Wiring terminals are arranged on an outer side of the upper cover plate. A tubular positive plate and a pasted negative plate are arranged in the battery tank and separated by a clapboard. A lower part of the battery tank is provided with a gel electrolysis layer. An upper part of the battery tank is provided with a fluid electrolysis layer.    USE - Tubular lead-acid storage battery for use in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has rational structure, excellent discharging performance, high temperature resistance and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tubular lead-acid storage battery in partial section.
NOVELTY - A solar energy radiation seat cushion is provided to reduce the heat absorbed by a motorbike seat cushion during sun irradiation and to ventilate and dissipate heat in the storage compartment of the motorbike. The electricity from the conversion of solar energy by a solar panel or from the motorbike battery for turning a fan is used to expel the heat in the storage compartment of the motorbike and the high temperature at the seat cushion surface out of the motorbike, thereby providing the effects of energy conservation and carbon reduction, drying, deodorizing. A solar panel is designed on the seat cushion, and a plurality of pumping pipes for dissipating heat is disposed within the motorbike seat cushion. The electricity produced by the solar panel drives the electronic fan below the seat cushion to produce evacuation effect by which the pumping pipes for dissipating heat are forced to pump away the heat in the storage compartment or in the seat cushion foam, leading to air ventilation; heat dissipation pipes are used to extract heat out of the motorbike through the extraction of fan, thereby achieving the effects of moisture prevention, odor prevention and heat dissipation. In addition, the surface temperature of the seat cushion is reduced to alleviate the discomfort of riders.
NOVELTY - The device has a wind gathering apparatus (1) gathering wind at a time of driving of a motor vehicle. A fan (2) is rotated using the gathered wind. A generator (3) is driven by the fan to generate an electric power, where the device charges a motor vehicle battery by the electric power generated by using a wind force.    USE - Device for charging a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle battery is charged by the device by the electric power generated by using the wind force during driving of the motor vehicle, so that an assistance of charging the battery is performed reliably, thus contributing environmental conservation and nature conservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cut-away perspective view of a charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Wind gathering apparatus (1)    Fan (2)    Generator (3)    Advancing direction (4)    Wind approach direction (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has an input-output electric circuit i.e. discharge circuit (a), connected with a rotating shaft of the generator (5). A small auxiliary motor (1) generates electric power with a windless state. A controller (7) controls an operation of a control circuit (g) by which electric power supply is interrupted to a drive motor (6). An accelerator (14) is released at the time of another control circuit (h) is interlocked in a charging circuit (b) for electrical equipments.    USE - Wind-powered generator i.e. axial-gap-type core-less generator, for generating electric power during driving, traffic congestion and stop, in a motor vehicle and electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The wind-force rotary body is rotated with the small auxiliary motor at the time of calm traffic congestion and stop so that wind energy is transformed into electrical energy at the time of driving, thus reducing power consumption and storage battery charging power of the electrical component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for implementing a wind power generator with a controller, and circuits.    Discharge circuit (a)    Charging circuit (b)    Control circuit (g)    Time of another control circuit (h)    Small auxiliary motor (1)    Wind-powered generator (5)    Drive motor (6)    Controller (7)    Accelerator (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves: forming a battery protection using a polypropylene resin by an embedding molding method using the existing injection molding process; protecting a cylindrical trunk and the up-and-down positive/negative diametrically opposite portions with a protective case formed using metal or heat resistant resin so that molten resin may not enter into the battery main body (7); and fixing to a metal mold and performing embedding type injection molding.    USE - Molding method of resin protective layer of closed type battery, such as lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low-cost and lightweight battery which has excellent mechanical capability and favorable chemical resistance, damp-proofing capability, heat resistance and cold resistance by using polypropylene. Safe resin protective layer can be formed rapidly by using injection molding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the single cell of a cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery covered with resin by embedding molding.    Battery main body (7)    Metal foil (8)    Anode protection metal layer (9)    Cathode protection metal layer (10)    Resin protective layer (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode (6) and a positive electrode. A negative electrode active material layer (21) is formed in the surface of a negative electrode collector (20), and a negative electrode active material (22) is formed on the negative electrode active material layer (21). A separator is provided between negative electrode and positive electrode. A gap is formed between separator and negative electrode active material (21) to contact negative electrode when the volume of active material (22) is larger than the volume of active material (21).    USE - Lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in lead battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation by the expansion of negative electrode can be prevented and the reliability of the lithium secondary battery having high capacitance can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode for lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode (6)    Negative electrode collector (20)    Negative electrode active material layers (21,22)    Edge portion (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has sealing stopper (3) that seals an electrolyte solution injection channel (21). The injection channel combines a path in an external air flow passage. A holding element (2) holding the sealing stopper is mounted with a sealing structure while providing the path. The path is sealed with the holding element and sealing stopper in one mounting state while the path is sealed with sealing stopper in another mounting state.    USE - Electrochemical apparatus e.g. lead acid battery (claimed) like negative electrode absorption type valve-regulated lead acid battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the outer wall of the battery case and battery cell partition is suppressed so the malfunctions such as crack in battery case and leakage of electrolyte solution can be prevented. The use of battery case and design condition of thickness can be avoided so that cost reduction and weight reduction can be attained. The emergency purge valve is not provided separately for discharging internal gas so that safety is enhanced. The special attachment and removal operation can be avoided and the injection operation can be performed in simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show cross-sectional views of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Holding element (2)    Head of holding element (2a)    Sealing stopper (3)    Recessed portion of sealing stopper (3a)    Electrolyte solution injection channel (21)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a gas passage and a gas passage connector arranged between a metal-air fuel cell and a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell. An end of the gas passage is connected to a metal-air fuel cell cover through the gas passage connector. A hydrogen storage container or a wide hydrogen fuel chamber is provided in a front of a hydrogen fuel chamber. A metal-air fuel cell is equipped with a joint communicating with the gas passage. An upper part of an electrolyte part of the metal-air fuel cell is equipped with a splash-proof baffle.    USE - Electric vehicle dual fuel battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack feeds hydrogen generated in a discharge process of the metal-air cell into the hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, so as to fully utilize battery energy and save cell fuel, thus saving operating cost of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric vehicle dual fuel battery pack.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a case which accommodates secondary batteries (10) and includes an upper case (100A), a lower case, and plates. The plate is arranged on each of the upper case and the lower case and has holes which correspond to ends of each of the secondary batteries. The support protrusions are formed on the holes, so as to align the secondary batteries. A side walls are formed as side surfaces of the upper case and the lower case respectively and extends in a longitudinal direction of the secondary batteries.    USE - Battery pack used in electric scooter, power tool, and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling tap can be closely attached to ends of the secondary batteries without using support portions from the guide rails, so that welding can be easily performed. The height of the welding protrusion does not exceed each a height of the plates, so that the secondary batteries can be prevented from contacting outside elements. The width of the alignment members can be greater than the interval between two secondary batteries, so that the alignment members can prevent the secondary batteries from sliding out of the upper or lower cases. The alignment elements can align the coupling taps to the upper or lower cases, so that the coupling taps can be easily welded to the secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Secondary batteries (10)    Upper case (100A)    Coupling tap (106)    Coupling hole (106A)    Width of alignment element (W2)
NOVELTY - The module (20) comprises a tank and an external pipe to transfer a fluid from source to fuel cell (30). The external pipe has a portion that extends through tank. Another portion that from one portion, having a middle outlet placed in tank. The fluid flows through the external pipe into the tank, and then through the internal pipe to the fuel cell. Water is condensed from the fluid and collected in tank. An outlet of internal pipe is placed closer to inlet of external pipe than to middle outlet of external pipe. The fluid flowing in internal pipe is heated by fluid flowing in external pipe.    USE - Integrated piping module of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since water is removed from the reformate gas in tank and discharged, the reformate gas generated in the fuel processor can be supplied at a high temperature to the fuel cell, without much heat loss. Pipes connecting the fuel processor and the fuel cell can be integrated, thus reduces the complexity of the system and the possibility of leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    Fuel processor (10)    Air pump (16)    Integrated piping module (20)    Auto drain (21)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a maximum frequency for opening and closing the injector/ejector (16), and determining a minimum pulse width for when the injector/ejector is open. A duty cycle of the injector/ejector is determined based on the pulse width of the injector/ejector and the frequency of the injector/ejector. The frequency of the injector/ejector is reduced to maintain the pulse width of the injector/ejector signal at the minimum pulse width as the duty cycle of the injector/ejector decreases below a certain value.    USE - Method for controlling injector/ejector of proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system employs an injector/ejector for providing fresh hydrogen and anode recirculation gas to the anode side of a fuel cell stack. The injector/ejector is operated with a variable frequency so that the injector open time at low stack current densities is long enough to allow a pressure drop to be provided in the anode flow channels to push out the accumulated water. the injector/ejector control provides a minimum pulse width per cycle and a maximum frequency so that as the stack current density decreases below a certain value and the frequency decreases from the maximum frequency to maintain the pulse width constant at the minimum pulse width.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling injector/ejector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram f of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Injector/ejector (16)    Anode recirculation line (18)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has a fuel cell (102) having a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. A hydrogen generator (104) is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen to enter the fuel cell. A check valve (106) is arranged in the hydrogen inlet for avoiding the hydrogen within the fuel cell from exhausted from the hydrogen inlet. An exhaust valve is arranged in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is another check valve used for preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell.    USE - Power supply device for electronic device such as computer, flash light or other electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply device has two valves that are respectively arranged the hydrogen inlet and the hydrogen outlet of the fuel cell for controlling the interior pressure of the fuel cell, hence the power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the power supply device.    Power supply device (100)    Fuel cell (102)    Hydrogen generator (104)    Check valve (106)    Image generator component (108)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine e.g. hydrogen combustion engine (10) that generates power. A water-to-hydrogen generator (16) generates and supplies fuel to the engine at a rate that is equal to a rate required by the engine to run so that no excess fuel is generated, and connected to engine. A vibration electrical generator (20) captures vibration energy from the engine, converts the vibration energy into electricity, and transmits the electricity to power the water-to-hydrogen generator.    USE - Power generating system of vehicle such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The system provides an engine having an electrolysis system that is powered in simplest form. Multiple piezoelectric generators generates a minimum amount of hydrogen necessary to fuel the engine as required by the engine to operate so that only the minimal amount of hydrogen exists at any time regardless of operating status of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view with flowchart of power generating system having piezoelectric vibration.    Hydrogen combustion engine (10)    Alternator (12)    Water-to-hydrogen generator (16)    Battery (19)    Vibration electrical generator (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining that the fuel cell system (10) is shutdown. A desired cathode stoichiometry is provided by adjusting stack current or the load to use stack voltage as an indication of the cathode stoichiometry so as to cause oxygen to be depleted from the cathode air in the fuel cell stack (12). The fuel cell system is operated at desired voltage and desired cathode stoichiometry so as to create a volume of oxygen depleted gas in the cathode side of the fuel cell stack and in the cathode exhaust. A cathode exhaust valve is closed and the compressor is shut off.    USE - Method for creating oxygen depleted gas in proton exchange membrane fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The improved method prevents the oxygen rich air from start-up of fuel cell system. The anode purge input line provides an anode purge using the anode purge valve for restart to remove the oxygen depleted gas in the anode side of the stack. The connector line is used to supply hydrogen to the cathode side during freeze starts. A better quality valve is used for the cathode inlet valve than used for the back-pressure valve to encourage preferential leakage on the cathode exhaust line where there is a greater volume of oxygen depleted gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Injector (20)    Controller (52)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining that the fuel cell system (10) is shutdown and maintaining shutdown conditions of fuel cell system until a scheduled hydrogen injection. The adequate pressure is present in an anode input line (16) to the fuel cell stack (12) is determined to perform the hydrogen injection. A discrete amount of hydrogen is injected into the anode side of the fuel cell stack according to a predetermined scheduled hydrogen injection using the pressure in the anode input line and returned to shutdown conditions until a next scheduled hydrogen injection.    USE - Method for reducing probability of air/hydrogen front in proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack of fuel cell system (claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method maintains the adequate hydrogen concentration during fuel cell system off times so as to prevent oxygen from accumulating in the fuel cell stack. The amount of hydrogen and electrical power consumed is limited while maintaining adequate hydrogen concentrations. The method periodically injects hydrogen into a fuel cell stack after system shutdown to consume low levels of oxygen as it diffuses back into the stack, and increases the length of time before the stack contents switch from a hydrogen/nitrogen mixture to an oxygen/nitrogen mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Anode input line (16)    Injector (24)
NOVELTY - A product has electrode including hydrophilic particles dispersed on catalyst.    USE - Product is used for vehicle fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The product has improved performance and durability even in dry operating conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of proton-exchange membrane fuel cell e.g. vehicle fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Organic membrane (12)    Anode (12a)    Cathode (12b)    Electrical circuit (14)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell electrode structure has a diffusion layer (10), a conductive particle layer (20) formed on the surface (10a) of diffusion layer and having concave-convex surface (22) comprising conductive particles (21), and a catalyst layer (30) formed on concavo-convex surface of conductive particle layer.    USE - Fuel cell electrode structure.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electrode structure is capable of reducing catalyst amount and fabricating electrode with large area, and is economically produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining manufacture of fuel cell electrode.    Diffusion layer (10)    Surface (10a)    Conductive particle layer (20)    Conductive particles (21)    Concave-convex surface (22)    Catalyst layer (30)    Catalyst particles (30a)
NOVELTY - The frame has solid columns (4, 7, 15) mounted on four corners. Two grooves (8) are formed on a left side and a right side of the frame. Transverse support rods (10, 24) are mounted on a front part and a rear part of the frame. Aslant support rods (6, 9, 12) are mounted on a front side and a rear side of the frame. An intersection part between the transverse support rods is equipped with movable bolts (11, 23). Running wheels (1, 5, 18) are mounted on a lower corner of the solid columns.    USE - Folding frame for an oil-electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The frame is convenient to fold and unfold, so that the frame is convenient to place on a car top when the frame is not utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a folding frame.    Running wheels (1, 5, 18)    Solid columns (4, 7, 15)    Aslant support rods (6, 9, 12)    Grooves (8)    Transverse support rods (10, 24)    Movable bolts (11, 23)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving a command for cutting off a contactor to detect a current of a high-voltage bus. The detected current of the high-voltage bus is compared to a predetermined threshold value to cut off the contactor according to a comparison result. The predetermined threshold value is in the range of 0 to 5 Amperes. The contactor is connected between a battery or a battery group and a high-voltage electric device by a high-voltage bus. A comparing device is utilized for comparing the detected current of the high-voltage bus to the predetermined threshold value.    USE - Contactor protecting method for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids bonding when the contactor is cut off so as to reduce the damage of the contactor, so that the contactor has prolonged service life in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a contactor protecting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Preparation of a metal nanoparticle-polymer composite (I) comprises: synthesizing an organometallic compound as a precursor of metal nanoparticles; preparing a solution mixture containing the organometallic compound and a polymer; and drying and annealing the solution mixture to generate the metal nanoparticle-polymer composite including metal nanoparticles.    USE - The process is useful for preparing a metal nanoparticle-polymer composite, which is useful for preparing a polymer actuator (claimed). (I) is useful in a wide range of advanced industrial fields, such as flexible conducting film, chemical and physical sensors, fuel cell layers, flexible solar cells, polymer-based piezoelectricity, optoelectronic coating, catalysis, detection and decomposition environmental pollutants, health and medical application, and clothings.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides (I) with high efficient and a uniform distribution without synthesizing nanoparticles. The method is easy and inexpensive; does not require reducing agents; and provides high quality of metal nanoparticle composite. The polymer actuator prepared using (I) provides good performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the metal nanoparticle-polymer composite manufactured by the method; and    (2) a polymer actuator manufactured by processing (I) using precleaning and oxygen plasma treatment, forming electrodes by electroless or electro-plating, and substituting the internal solvent molecules of (I) for a lithium electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart for the method of manufacturing metal nanoparticle-polymer composite and a method of manufacturing a polymer actuator using the polymer composite.
NOVELTY - The method involves transporting an end (70) of a curved rotor blade below a height-restricting obstacle using a transportation vehicle (110) e.g. tractor-trailer, where the transportation vehicle includes a bed (114) on which the rotor blade is arranged. Another end (72) of the rotor blade is moved from a raised position to a lowered position relative to the bed, where the latter end in the lowered position has height (82) less than or equal to clearance height of the height-restricting obstacle. The latter end of the rotor blade is transported below the height-restricting obstacle.    USE - Method for transporting a curved rotor blade of a wind turbine below a height-restricting obstacle e.g. bridge and overpass, from a manufacturing location to an operation location.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing large rotor blades with height restrictions, thus resulting in relatively efficient, fast and cost-effective strategies for transporting rotor blades from manufacturing locations to operation locations. The transportation vehicle is provided with suitable platforms for accommodating the rotor blade and suitable restraining devices for preventing the rotor blade from being dropped from the transportation vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transportation system comprising a transportation vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a transportation system with an end of a rotor blade in a raised position and another end of the rotor blade in a lowered position.    Ends of curved rotor blade (70, 72)    Curved rotor blade end height (82)    Transportation vehicle (110)    Bed (114)
NOVELTY - Microbubbles (52) are mixed in a binder solution (50) containing a binder. The binder solution is provided to a collector (10) to form a binder solution layer (56). A paste layer (36) containing active material is deposited on the binder solution layer of collector. The deposited binder solution layer and paste layer are dried, to obtain an electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for lithium secondary battery for vehicle (both claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of electrode having excellent output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the positive electrode.    Collector (10)    Paste layer (36)    Binder solution (50)    Microbubbles (52)    Binder solution layer (56)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a separator (6) that is arranged between a positive electrode (4) and a negative electrode (5). The separator has a main layer (6A) and several thin films (6B,6C). The thickness of each thin film is smaller than that of main layer. The ion permeability value of each thin film is smaller than that of the main layer such that thin films have different ion permeability values.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for motor vehicle, large sized tool and consumer appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is constructed easily with high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode group.    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Separator (6)    Main layer (6A)    Thin films (6B,6C)
NOVELTY - A battery material contains absorber (4) which absorbs electrolyte solution, and molecular compound. The battery material is provided on outside of an open unit of battery main component (2) comprising open unit which suppress increase of inner pressure by gas emitted by electrolysis.    USE - Material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery for electronic device, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The release and leakage of electrolyte from nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery by gasification with increase in temperature due to electrical abnormality, and increase in internal pressure caused by gas emitted by electrolysis are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Battery main component (2)    Casing (3)    Absorber (4)    Sealing material (5)
NOVELTY - An electrode has an electrode layer containing activated carbon particles obtained by carrying out steam activation of hardly non-graphitizing carbon, binding material, Ketjenblack (RTM: electroconductive carbon black) and acrylic acid-type compound.    USE - Electrode is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides electrical double layer capacitor having high withstand voltage, high electrostatic capacitance, low internal resistance, low-temperature characteristics and long-term reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical double layer capacitor, which comprises electrode.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains solvent (I) for electrolytic salt dissolution, and electrolytic salt (II). The solvent (I) contains sulfolane compound and fluorine-containing linear ether.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrochemical device, lithium secondary battery, radical battery, solar cell, fuel cell, electrochemical sensor, electrochromic element, electrochemical switching element, aluminum electrolytic capacitor and tantalum electrolytic capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides electrical double layer capacitor having high withstand voltage, high dielectric constant, high energy capacity, low internal resistance and long-term reliability.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power generating device arranged in a fore-cabin of a vehicle body. A side part at a front end surface of the vehicle body is provided with a lateral air inlet. An air outlet device is arranged in the fore-cabin of the vehicle body. The power generating device comprises a disk-shaped generator and a fan impeller located between the lateral air inlet and the air outlet device. The fan impeller is vertically suspended on the generator. An arc-shaped support rod is connected to an external surface of a vane in an adhering manner. A rear air grid is arranged on an air outlet.    USE - Electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle effectively utilizes wind energy to charge an accumulator and consumes less energy, and has improved running distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery box arranged on a frame of a bicycle. A carrier bag is arranged on the battery box. The carrier bag is provided with an electrical connecting point connected with the battery box. The carrier bag is provided with an embedding piece. The battery box is provided with an embedding seat for inserting the embedding piece of the carrier bag. The embedding piece of the carrier bag is provided with a step-shaped embedding sheet, another step-shaped embedding sheet and an elastic sheet for connecting the step-shaped embedding sheets.    USE - Battery box and carrier bag assembling structure for use in a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly utilizes a narrow space of the bicycle, and is environmental friendly and convenient to use, and has better safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery box and carrier bag assembling structure.
NOVELTY - The tower has a casing (1) fixed on a vehicle body via a casing support (2). A pipe column (3) is covered at inner side of the casing in a piercing manner. A segmentation structured casing column is formed by casing column units. Lowest segment of casing column units is fixed on casing column buttress (4). An upper and lower segment of the casing column units are fixedly connected in turn into an integral casing column. A top part of the casing column fastens an engine base. The engine base is mounted with a wind-driven generator (5).    USE - Vehicle-mounted height adjustable wind-driven generator tower.    ADVANTAGE - The tower is convenient to assemble, detach, store and transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle-mounted height adjustable wind-driven generator tower.    Casing (1)    Casing support (2)    Pipe column (3)    Casing column buttress (4)    Wind-driven generator (5)
NOVELTY - This invention is a wheel generator developed for power and powerless vehiclesthat need enhancing electricity charging and increasing its charging continuity. This wheel generator is to provide a supplementary electricity for all kinds of wheel vehicles. It can be applied to the wheels in verious sizes of motor vehicles, electric vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. Wheel generaor can be easily installed and removed onto front or(and) rear wheel of bicycle, and all 4 wheels of motor vehicles. This wheel generator is designed with a group od power system, configured with head lights, brake lights and direction lights. It can be installed directly onto the wheel axle, grabs and fixed perfectly at the wheel. It start generating electricity whenever the wheels start rolling. This wheel generator is also a solution for bicycles that is powerless. Wheel generator is designed with a pair of back-load rechargable lithium batteries, can be recharged anytime and anywhere. Wheel generator can also be family use as a wind turbine when it coordinated with fan blades, then it start generating electricity when wind blows.
NOVELTY - The engine has a speed-controlling gear and a speed-controlling block that are sequentially arranged in an engine shell. A belt wheel is arranged on a speed-controlling gear shaft at a rear end of the engine shell. An acceleration locking block is arranged in a drive gear of a gear spring set. An acceleration gear is arranged on the acceleration locking block at the rear end of the engine shell. A lubricant bottom is arranged at a bottom part of the engine shell. An oil ruler port is arranged on a lubricant bottom shell. A heater is arranged in the oil ruler port.    USE - Windmill mechanical engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is simple in structure and convenient to operate, and has high security, and provides energy conservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a windmill mechanical engine.
NOVELTY - The car has a vehicle intelligent charger (5) whose input end is connected with an alternate current power supply of 220Volt. Positive and negative electrodes of an output end of the charger are connected with positive and negative electrodes of a lead acid storage battery (4) through leads. A positive electrode of a voltage meter (6) is connected to the positive electrode of the lead acid storage battery. A negative electrode of the voltage meter is connected to the negative electrode of the lead acid storage battery. The voltage meter is arranged on a meter panel in a cab.    USE - Electrical training car for use in a driving training school.    ADVANTAGE - The car is energy conservative, environment friendly and inexpensive. The car has better technical performance, consistent operation and convenient charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical training car.    Brushless direct current electric motor (1)    Controller (2)    Accelerating pedal (3)    Lead acid storage battery (4)    Vehicle intelligent charger (5)    Voltage meter (6)
NOVELTY - The battery box has guide ways (2) which are formed at bottom of box main portion (1). The guide ways are matched with a slide way (3) on bottom surface of a power chamber of automobile.    USE - Power battery box for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the battery box is reduced and heat dissipation effect is increased. The battery box can be used easily and conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power battery box for electric automobile.    Box main portion (1)    Guide way (2)    Slide way (3)    Locating block (4)    Damping block (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has electronic controller (20) controlling scavenging-air process. A specific abnormality detection process detects abnormality of specific storage area (122) including areas (112, 116) of electrically erasable programmable ROM for determination of scavenging air process for unnecessary program on determining that there is no abnormality into storage area (120) and that scavenging process is required. The scavenging air process is performed, when there is no abnormality into specific storage area as result of specific abnormality detection process.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By performing scavenging air process, when there is no abnormality into specific storage area as result of specific abnormality detection process on determining that there is no abnormality into storage area, the fuel cell vehicle can restrain the power consumption at the time of determining the necessity of a scavenging-air process during leaving-to-stand of the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Electronic controller (20)    Areas of electrically erasable programmable ROM (112,116)    Storage area (120)    Specific storage area (122)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises alumina, silica and magnesium element as main component, support (12) joined along axial direction of coil-shaped tube material helically wound with predetermined spacing, and coil-shaped tube material (11).    USE - A catalyst used for manufacture of dimethyl ether (claimed) used for fuel for diesel engines and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has small pressure loss, moderate strength, big surface area and high catalyst performance, and can suppress fall of catalyst performance by pressure loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of dimethyl ether involving carrying out dehydration reaction of methanol in presence of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side view, top view and sectional view of catalyst.    Catalyst (10)    Coil-shaped tube material (11)    Support (12)    Through-hole (13)
NOVELTY - The power supply extractor (80) has an electric motor (73), which receives electric power from a suspension part battery (71), and drives a work bench; an inverter (81) connected to the suspension part battery, and which converts electric power supplied from the suspension part battery into alternating current power; and an outlet socket (86) connected to the inverter, and which outputs the alternating current power supplied from the inverter to the exterior.    USE - Power supply extractor for working vehicle, e.g. electric-drive type high-lift truck. Can also be used for excavation planting vehicle, road-rail vehicle, and truck crane.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power required by an electric equipment for operation is fully ensured without reducing vehicle load capacity or without the problem of noise arising. Suitable electric power source can be selected since predetermined electric power can selectively be taken out by making a suspension part battery or a commercial power source into an electric power source when a commercial power source is utilized in a work site.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of the power supply extractor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Suspension part battery (71)    Electric motor (73)    Power supply extractor (80)    Inverter (81)    Outlet socket (86)
NOVELTY - A lithium cobalt-type complex oxide powder contains metal atom (0.025-1 wt.%) chosen from magnesium, aluminum, zirconium, calcium and titanium. The complex oxide powder is obtained by mixing lithium compound, cobalt compound and compound containing metal atom chosen from metal phosphate and phosphoric acid hydrogen salt, and baking mixture.    USE - Lithium cobalt-type complex oxide powder is used for positive electrode active material of lithium secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electronic device e.g. laptop personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera, game machine device, electric vehicles, liquid crystal television, notebook personal computer, cordless phone unit, portable compact disk player, backup power supply, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The complex oxide powder is manufactured with high purity. The positive electrode active material containing lithium cobalt-type complex oxide powder provides lithium secondary battery with improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium cobalt-type complex oxide powder, which involves mixing lithium compound, cobalt compound and compound containing metal atom chosen from metal phosphate and phosphoric acid hydrogen salt such that molar ratio of lithium atom and metal atom with respect to cobalt atom is 0.9-1.2 and 0.001-0.04, respectively.
NOVELTY - A glycerol refiner comprises glycerol evaporation part which melts alkali compound while vaporizing glycerol, separation part which separates the vaporized glycerol and the melted alkali compound, and solidification part which solidifies the melted alkali compound. Glycerol containing liquid consists of glycerol and alkali compound is heated so that the boiling point of glycerol may become higher than the melting point of the alkali compound.    USE - A glycerol refiner for glycerol obtained from biodiesel manufacture (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Adding other chemicals are not unnecessary, apparatus is simple, and process is low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) glycerol modifier comprising glycerol refiner and reforming reactor which accommodates a catalyst and modifies the glycerol;    (2) glycerol purification method which involves heating glycerol containing liquid, consists of glycerol and alkali compound, so that the boiling point of glycerol may become higher than the melting point of alkali compound, vaporizing glycerol while melting alkali compound, and separating vaporized glycerol; and    (3) glycerol modification method which involves reacting refined glycerol and reactive gas which contains water vapor in the presence of a catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schemtic block diagram of the glycerol refiner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Glycerol refiner (1)    Glycerol evaporator (2)    Gas-liquid separator (3)    Collection tank (4)    Pressure control valve (5)
NOVELTY - The silencer (1) has cylindrical muffler shell (2), baffle (5) that partitions muffler shell into first and second chambers (3,4), an entrance pipe (6) that introduces exhaust gas to muffler shell, and having small holes (7) in position corresponding to first chamber and exit portion (6b) provided in second chamber, and exit pipe (10) fixed to baffle and which discharges exhaust gas muffled within muffler shell to exterior. The exit pipe has entrance portion (10a) provided in second chamber and intermediate portion (10b) having small holes (11) in position corresponding to first chamber.    USE - Silencer for collecting exhaust gas heat used for warming up internal combustion engine, and reducing exhaust noise in exhaust system of internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performs heat exchange with exhaust gas, and fully warms engine cooling water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coolant pipe (8) performs heat exchange when exhaust gas discharged from small holes of entrance pipe directly contacts coolant pipe. A control valve (9) opens and closes the exit portion of the entrance pipe according to the gas flow rate of exhaust gas which flows in the exit portion through the entrance pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the silencer.    Silencer (1)    Muffler shell (2)    First and second chambers (3,4)    Baffle (5)    Entrance pipe (6)    Exit portion (6b)    Small holes (7)    Coolant pipe (8)    Control valve (9)    Exit pipe (10)    Entrance portion (10a)    Intermediate portion (10b)    Small holes (11)
NOVELTY - The sensor has a metal stem (20) provided with a hole part (21). The gas i.e. hydrogen gas, is introduced into the hole part. A strain gauge (26) is provided at a position opposite to a bottom part of the hole part of an outer surface in the metal stem. A metal thin plate (28a) arranged at the bottom part of the hole part suppresses permeation of the hydrogen gas. A resin layer (28b) fixes the metal thin plate to the bottom part of the hole part. The metal thin plate is formed with metal boards. The metal thin plate contains aluminum, copper and stainless steel.    USE - Sensor for detecting pressure of hydrogen gas in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor detects the pressure of hydrogen gas with sufficient precision and provides output of the strain gauge in a stable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a pressure sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of a metal stem.    Metal stem (20)    Hole part (21)    Strain gauge (26)    Metal thin plate (28a)    Resin layer (28b)
NOVELTY - The tool i.e. car, has a hidden lifting solar generating module located on a car body at a lower part of a front or rear windshield. A rotatable solar generating sunshield board is located on an inner wall of the car body at an upper part of the front windshield. The hidden lifting solar generating module is located on the car body at a lower part of a side door window of the tool. The lifting solar generating module extending inside and outside of a concave groove is located on the car body at the lower part of the front or rear windshield.    USE - Traffic tool i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tool can hide the solar generating module when the traffic tool works, so that the view field of a user and illumination are not influenced. The tool with better light accepting effect can be utilized for lifting if the traffic tool is stopped. The solar generating module is located inside of the tool, thus preventing from being damaged or stolen and ensuring safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a traffic tool.
NOVELTY - The turbine has a generator unit (1) arranged in a cannel area (2), and an air-conducting plate element arranged in a flow direction in front of the generator unit. The plate element regulates air stream inflow till to a non-flowing of the generator unit based on velocity of a motor vehicle, where the air stream is produced during movement of the motor vehicle. A feeding hopper (5) for the air stream is arranged in the channel area in front of the plate element, where the plate element is designed as a curved guiding-blade (9).    USE - Wind turbine for use in a front spoiler area of a motor vehicle i.e. lorry (claimed), generating electric energy. Can also be used for a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The plate element regulates air stream inflow till to the non-flowing of the generator unit based on velocity of the motor vehicle, where the air stream is produced during movement of the motor vehicle, thus increasing efficiency of the wind turbine, while enabling the wind turbine to be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner. The wind turbine is designed in such a manner that the need for overstraining of a motor vehicle generator and a battery can be avoided during long usage of electrical consumers e.g., air-conditioning compressors and entertainment and information device e.g. stereo system and navigation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a generator unit.    Generator unit (1)    Cannel area (2)    Discharge channel (3)    Feeding hopper (5)    Curved guiding-blade (9)
NOVELTY - The information obtaining apparatus has an inductor (LU1) linked to a power source (PV) in which voltage (V1) is monitored in order to obtain information enabling the determination of the characteristic of the power source. The inductor is included in a direct current converter. The current going through the inductor is obtained from a current sensor or derived from the voltage values obtained during the monitoring the voltage on the inductor. The positive terminal of the power source is connected to the first terminal of a switch (SW1) and to the first terminal of a switch (SW3).    USE - Information obtaining apparatus for determination of e.g. maximum power point of power source such as photovoltaic cell, an array of cells, fuel cell used in conversion devices e.g. direct current (DC)-DC up/down converter circuits and DC/ alternating current (AC) inverter circuits.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain information representative of the output current and voltage variations of the power source, e.g. an array of photovoltaic cells, in order to determine the Maximum Power Point (MPP) to optimize power generation efficiency. Enables to monitor the current even without adding any extra current sensor, eliminates the need for switch in series and avoids to add any other extra inductor to the inductor-based converters, thus, reduces the cost of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a direct current converter; and    (2) an information obtaining method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an energy conversion device.    Inductor (LU1)    Power source (PV)    Switch (SW1)    Switch (SW3)    Voltage (V1)
NOVELTY - The container has a front wall and a base that are provided with slots for ventilation and cooling of a battery-cell.    USE - Container i.e. battery trough, for mounting a battery-cell i.e. traction battery-cell, which is utilized for providing energy to an electrical operating vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The front wall and the base are provided with the slots for ventilation and cooling of the battery-cells, thus increasing the air movement between the cells so that the heat is transported from the battery, and hence cooling the battery-cells in a better manner, during application in the vehicle, optimizing the efficiency of the battery and preventing discharge of the battery acid from the trough.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a container. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a connection part (2) i.e. tubular member, connecting multiple storage chambers (1a, 1b). An obstruction part (10) i.e. partition member, obstructs the connection part such that forms an opening. An inner side of one of the storage chambers is equipped with an oxidation pole (4) and a reduction pole (3) that are arranged at intervals. One of the storage chambers accommodates alkali electrolytic solution (8) e.g. potassium hydroxide solution. Another chamber accommodates glucose (9). A protection member (11) is provided in an outer side of the connection part.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. glucose-air fuel cell, for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The storage chamber accommodates the alkali electrolytic solution, and another chamber accommodates the glucose, thus preventing that the glucose is isomerized with the alkali electrolytic solution, and hence maintaining high battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell at a time of un-using the fuel cell.    Storage chambers (1a, 1b)    Connection part (2)    Reduction pole (3)    Oxidation pole (4)    Alkali electrolytic solution (8)    Glucose (9)    Obstruction part (10)    Protection member (11)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a sealing board that is arranged at the opening portion of exterior container. A collector is connected to the edge portion of positive and negative electrodes and is accommodated in the exterior container respectively. A current collection lead (20) is connected between the collector and sealing board. A connection portion (40) is connected to the sealing board through current collection lead, when the connection portion is contacted with the portion of current collection lead.    USE - Secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen storage battery and nickel-cadmium battery used for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection portion is connected to the sealing board through current collection lead, the internal resistance of battery is reduced. Hence the output of secondary battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the secondary battery.    Current collection lead (20)    Connection portion (40)    Front end of connection portion (41)
NOVELTY - The system has condensed water tank (25) that stores condensed water obtained from off-gas discharged from a fuel cell (1). An ion exchange resin (26) provided in middle of the water supply tube (27) processes condensed water from condensed water tank. Cooling water feed pump (24) sends the condensed water in condensed water tank to cooling water tank (23) through water supply tube. A branch pipe (28) excludes the air branching from the water supply tube between the cooling water feed pump and ion exchange resin, with respect to outside.    USE - Fuel cell system used in domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the branch pipe excludes the air branching from the water supply tube between the cooling water feed pump and ion exchange resin, with respect to outside, the reliability of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Cooling water tank (23)    Cooling water feed pump (24)    Condensed water tank (25)    Ion exchange resin (26)    Water supply tube (27)    Branch pipe (28)
NOVELTY - The device has an abnormality detection unit that detects the abnormality of each battery unit (1). A current limiter blocks the charging/discharging path of the battery unit. A three terminal switch (36) provided with switching function so that a conductive wire (34) and a signal wire (35a) of positive electrode side or negative electrode side are electrically connected. The signal from the signal wire detects the abnormality of the battery unit.    USE - Battery power supply device used in battery power source system for electric vehicle such as motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The signal from the signal wire detects the abnormality of the battery unit so that limiting value of charging/discharging electric current can be corrected appropriately, thus lifetime of the battery power supply device is collateralized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery power source system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (1)    Voltage detector (9a)    Conductive wire (34)    Signal wire (35a)    Three terminal switch (36)
NOVELTY - The conductor has an ambient temperature molten salt and an insulating inorganic particle, where surface area of the insulating inorganic particle is 0.5 meter square per gram. Average particle diameter of a primary particle is in range of 1nm-10 micrometer. The specific surface area of the insulating inorganic particle is measured. An alkali metal salt and an alkaline-earth metal salt are dissolved in the ambient temperature molten salt. A solid ion-conductive material is molded.    USE - Solid ion conductor for use in a solid electrolytic membrane i.e. solid electrolyte layer, of an all-solid-state lithium secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized as a power supply of an equipment such as personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone and communication apparatus. Can also be used for a motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature molten salt has better ionic conductivity, high energy density and high output performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an all-solid-state lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solid ion conductor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The layer i.e. cathode catalyst layer (10), has a countless catalyst formed by supporting catalyst fine particles. The countless catalyst is in contact with a surface of a nafion film (11) i.e. electrolyte layer. The catalyst fine particles are supported by a low specific-surface-area carbon support whose pore diameter is more than or equal to 4 nanometer. A water retaining material holds water.    USE - Catalyst layer i.e. cathode catalyst layer, for a membrane electrode assembly (claimed) of a fuel cell system that is used as a power supply in an electric vehicle and outdoor installation and portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The layer ensures usage amount reduction of the catalyst fine particles and high-output.    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.    Cathode pole (3)    Anode pole (5)    Cathode catalyst layer (10)    Nafion film (11)    Anode catalyst layer (12)    Anode diffused layer (14)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer has catalyst (90), polymer electrolyte (93) and water-retaining material containing carbon support (91). The catalyst, carbon support and polymer electrolyte exist as catalyst composite (94) in which catalyst is coated by polymer electrolyte, and water-holding composite (95) in which carbon support is coated by polymer electrolyte. The catalyst is joined to one surface of electrolyte layer (11), carbon support which supports catalyst fine particles (92), and polymer electrolyte.    USE - Catalyst layer is used for membrane electrode assembly (claimed) for fuel cell used for power supply of outdoor installations and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer provides membrane electrode assembly with high electric current performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst layer has water-retaining material, catalyst and polymer electrolyte. The water-retaining material contains carbon support. The catalyst, carbon support and polymer electrolyte exist as catalyst composite in which catalyst is coated by polymer electrolyte, and water-holding composite in which carbon support is coated by polymer electrolyte. The catalyst is joined to one surface of electrolyte layer, carbon support which supports catalyst fine particles, and polymer electrolyte. The coated thickness of the polymer electrolyte of the catalyst composite is thinner than the coated thickness of the polymer electrolyte of the water-holding composite. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows enlarged view of catalyst layer.    Electrolyte layer (11)    Catalyst (90)    Carbon support (91)    Catalyst fine particles (92)    Polymer electrolyte (93)    Catalyst composite (94)    Water-holding composite (95)
NOVELTY - The structure has a heat receiving metal main portion whose outer side surface is formed in metal plate. The high metal is made of alloy of iron, aluminum, copper, magnesium and chromium. A projection unit (3a) is provided to protrude from heat receiving surface. The heat resistance and corrosion resistance of high metal is higher than that of the heat conductive high metal. Thermal conductivity of heat conductive metal is higher than thermal conductivity of high metal. A recess (3e) is formed in back surface of accommodating unit (3c) of fin case (3b).    USE - Heat receiving structure for thermoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) used for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat resistance, corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity of heat receiving fin can be improved. Peeling of inner side surface of heat receiving metal main portion from outer side surface of heat receiving metal main portion can be prevented. As the structure of internal combustion engine is simplified, the cost of internal combustion engine can be reduced. Since expensive material such as gold and nickel are not used as material of fin case and core element, the cost of heat receiving fin can be reduced. Production of oxide material in heat receiving fin can be prevented. Quality of heat receiving fin can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat receiving structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat receiving structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Projection unit (3a)    Fin case (3b)    Accommodating unit (3c)    Core element (3d)    Recess (3e)
NOVELTY - The heat receiving fin (3) has projection portions (3a) that protrudes from heat receiving surface where exhaust gas touches in fin cases (3b). A core portion (3d) buried under receptacle interior portion provided in back surface of heat receiving surface of fin case. The fin case consist of metal material made of alloys of iron and chromium including higher heat resistance and corrosion resistance, and core portion consist of different metal materials made of aluminum, copper, or magnesium including higher thermal conductivity.    USE - Heat receiving fin with thermoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) used for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductivity and heat resistance of the heat receiving fin can be improved with improved corrosion resistance at reduced manufacturing cost of the heat receiving fin. The projection portions that protrudes from heat receiving surface where exhaust gas touches in fin cases, such that defect of whole fin case by damage to projection portions can be avoided and the thickness of the fin case can be reduced in size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of heat receiving structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat receiving fin with thermoelectric conversion apparatus.    Heat receiving fin (3)    Projection portion (3a)    Stopper portion (3a1)    Fin case (3b)    Core portion (3d)
NOVELTY - A lead wire (1) has plating layer (4) which is formed on surface of strip-shaped electroconductive material (2). A coating layer (5) containing self-bonding material is formed on the outer side of the plating layer.    USE - Lead wire is used for solar cells (claimed) used for domestic applications and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead wire has excellent design property, bondability with semiconductor substrate, and economical efficiency. The lead wire provides solar cell modules having excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lead wire; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lead wire.    Lead wire (1)    Strip-shaped electroconductive material (2)    Upper surface (3a)    Plating layer (4)    Coating layer (5)
NOVELTY - A cover glass is formed by coating a low-reflection film on a glass substrate. The low-reflection film contains inorganic compound microparticles and inorganic compound binder. The inorganic compound microparticles contain microparticles having average particle diameter of 30-135 nm and microparticles having average particle diameter of 5-140 nm. The standard deviation of particle size of microparticles having reduced average particle diameter is 50 or less.    USE - Cover glass is used for solar cell panel, window for vehicle and construction, display device, spectacles and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The cover glass has excellent abrasion resistance, and low reflection property, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cover glass is formed by coating a low-reflection film on a glass substrate. The low-reflection film contains inorganic compound microparticles and inorganic compound binder. The inorganic compound microparticles contain microparticles having average particle diameter of 30-135 nm and microparticles having average particle diameter of 5-140 nm. The standard deviation of particle size of microparticles having less average particle diameter is 50 or less. The amount of microparticles having reduced average particle diameter of 0.005-0.03 parts mass with respect to the amount of microparticles having greater average particle diameter. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cover glass.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining inner resistance of a battery cell of a battery system (10) depending on voltage change of the cell, during charging and/or discharging process. Neutral voltage change of the battery cell corresponding to existing charging conditions of the battery cell is considered, before and after the process, during determination of the inner resistance. The neutral voltage change that is occurred by the process is subtracted from voltage change that is occurred by the process, for consideration of the neutral voltage change of the cell.    USE - Method for determining inner resistance of a cell of a battery i.e. traction battery (claimed), which is utilized in a wind power plant and a vehicle e.g. hybrid and electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The neutral voltage change of the battery cell corresponding to existing charging conditions of the battery cell are considered, before and after the charging and/or discharging process, during determination of the inner resistance, thus recognizing or predicting the battery condition in an accurate and robust manner without or at reduced additional electronic circuit expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for determining inner resistance of the cell of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for determining the inner resistance of the cell of the battery.    Evaluation units (4, 8)    Measuring-and querying units (5)    Computing unit (6)    Tables (7)    Battery system (10)
NOVELTY - The element (10) has a main body (14) made of a material e.g. aluminum, and an insert (16) recessed in the main body and made of another material e.g. copper, where the main body has a contact point (18) and the insert has an insert contact point (20). An electrical contact is produced between components i.e. terminals of battery cells, by the element. The main body and the insert are provided with a press fitting (22). The contact point of the main body is a recess and the insert is a cylindrical body. The insert contact point is a recess arranged centrically in the cylindrical body.    USE - Connection element for a battery (claimed) in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical contact is produced between the components by the element, thus producing the connection element in a simple and economical manner. The material of the main body and the material of the insert are selected for welding of the components with the connection element, thus reducing contact resistance by welding, and hence reducing generation of heat at high currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery comprising a connection element    (2) a method for producing the connection element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connection element.    Connection element (10)    Main body (14)    Insert (16)    Contact point (18)    Insert contact point (20)    Press fitting (22)
NOVELTY - The contact (1) has a contact pin (10) provided with a contact opening, and a contact terminal (20) provided with a contact limb (24), which is connected to the contact opening of the contact pin at a joint area (14) for producing an electrical contact and for receiving mechanical forces. The production of the electrical contact between the contact pin and the contact terminal is largely separate from receiving mechanical forces. The electrical contact between the pin and the terminal is produced by a connection type (7) and the forces are received by another connection type (5).    USE - Electrical high current contact for use between electrical components in a field of power electronics. Uses include but are not limited to bus bars, high current modules, plugs, capacitors or coils, and in pulse inverters for hybrid drives, direct current-direct current converters, controllers for wind turbines, solar plants and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The production of the electrical contact between the contact pin and the contact terminal is largely separate from receiving of mechanical forces, where the electrical contact between the pin and the terminal is produced by the connection type and the mechanical forces are received by the other connection type, thus avoiding unwanted relative motions between the contact pin and the contact terminal, and hence providing a miniaturized high current contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The contact limb exhibits a plastic ductile attachment shoulder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for production of a high current contact from a contact pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an electrical high current contact.    Electrical high current contact (1)    Connection types (5, 7)    Contact pin (10)    Joint area (14)    Contact terminal (20)    Contact limb (24)
NOVELTY - The device has an energy recovery circuit (50) exhibiting a working medium and thermally coupled with a cooling circuit (22) of a drive (16) that exhibits a turbine device (42) for transformation of thermal and/or kinetic energy of the working medium into electricity. A thermal coupling between the cooling circuit and the energy recovery circuit takes place by a liquid-liquid-heat exchanger (40) that functions as a main cooler of the drive for an internal combustion engine. The energy recovery circuit is filled with a refrigerant such as tetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide and hydrofluoroolefin.    USE - Energy recovery device for producing electrical energy from waste heat of a hybrid drive for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The turbine device is provided for transformation of the thermal and/or kinetic energy of the working medium into the electricity such that the waste heat of the drive can be efficiently utilized for producing electrical energy, thus improving total energy balance of a motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor vehicle comprising an electric motor    (2) a method for producing electrical energy from waste heat of a drive of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a cooling circuit of a motor vehicle engine with an energy recovery circuit.    Drive (16)    Cooling circuit (22)    Liquid-liquid-heat exchanger (40)    Turbine device (42)    Energy recovery circuit (50)
NOVELTY - The heater (12) has a connection for a traction battery (10), and another connection, where the connections have terminals. The heater electrically connects one of the terminals of one of the connections to one of the terminals of the other connection and another terminal of the former connection to another terminal of the latter connection. The heater electrically connects the terminals of the former connection to the terminals of the latter connection in a time period of a switching cycle respectively such that a resonant current with mathematical sign is made to flow.    USE - Battery heater i.e. inductive battery heater, for heating a traction battery, utilized in stationary applications e.g. wind turbines or emergency power systems, of a motor vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The current flow for heating is selected as small, so that mechanical inertia of an engine is not surmounted, thus heating battery cells of the traction battery in a rapid and efficient manner even during stoppage of a motor vehicle. The heater is designed such that an engine inductor returns the appropriate resonance current in the battery, so that magnetic field of the engine inductor is diminished.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery heater.    Traction battery (10)    Electric drive motor (11)    Battery heater (12)
NOVELTY - The foundation has an upper side unit (2) having apparatus attachment hole for heavy equipment fixation, and claw portion accommodation recess for making both surfaces to latch unit connection metal fitting (4). A lower side unit (3) equips both surfaces with connection metal fitting attachment hole for unit connection metal fitting fixation. The claw portion is latched on the lower surface of claw portion accommodation recess. The unit fixed portion which contacts on the side of upper side unit and lower side unit is bolted to connection metal fitting attachment hole.    USE - Precast-concrete foundation used for installation of heavy equipment e.g. gas engine electric power generation unit and fuel cell electric power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - The upper side unit and lower side unit are installed horizontally ensuring the improvement of working efficiency and the reduction of installation cost. The generation of clearance gap between the upper side unit and lower side unit can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the precast-concrete foundation.    Upper side unit (2)    Lower side unit (3)    Unit connection metal fitting (4)    Foundation fixture (5)    Floor concrete (9)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a gas/liquid exchanger (3) arranged downstream of a heat engine (2), in which the exhaust gas from internal combustion of the heat engine provide caloric energy to a coolant and a unit heater (4) arranged downstream of the gas/liquid exchanger. A liquid/oil heat exchanger (5) is arranged downstream of the heater and upstream of the engine. A derivation branch (6) is arranged in parallel with the heater, and selection units (7) comprising three-way electric valves permit orientation of the coolant in a selective manner in the heater or the derivation branch.    USE - Circuit for exchanging calories of a coolant circulating in a heat engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The derivation branch is arranged in parallel with the heater, and the selection units permits orientation of the coolant in a selective manner in the heater or the derivation branch, thus improving the speed of heating of the engine to reduce consumption during temperature increase phases and improving the speed of heating of the passenger compartment, without generating ambience heat for thermal comfort. The circuit has a limited number of elements, and operation of the elements allows for realizing an architecture with a minimum of connections between different elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for regulating heat of a coolant circulating in a calories exchanging circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an operation of a coolant calories exchanging circuit.    Coolant calories exchanging circuit (1)    Heat engine (2)    Gas/liquid exchanger (3)    Unit heater (4)    Liquid/oil heat exchanger (5)    Derivation branch (6)    Selection units (7)
NOVELTY - The car has a car body arranged with a shell, an engine, tires and car lamps. A solar device is arranged on the car body and provided with a solar panel, an accumulator, a control switch and a motor. The solar panel is connected with the accumulator. The accumulator is connected with the motor by the control switch. The motor is connected with the engine. An awning is arranged on the shell and connected with a scroll shaft. The scroll shaft is connected with the motor. A positioning system is arranged in the car body.    USE - Solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The car utilizes solar energy as power of the car so as to save gasoline and relieve tension tendency of petroleum. The car is environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar car.
NOVELTY - The bus has a bus body internally provided with multiple pedal generation devices. A wheel is mounted at a bottom part of the bus body. Each pedal generation device comprises a seat (1). A pedal plate (2) is mounted at two sides of the seat. An engine is connected with a rechargeable battery set (5) through a reversing current barrier (4). A solar generation device comprises a solar battery board (6). The solar battery board is connected with the rechargeable battery set through a controller (7). The rechargeable battery set drives the bus to move.    USE - Environment-friendly campus bus.    ADVANTAGE - The bus is simple in structure, and utilizes renewable energy sources to generate electricity, so as to continue journey and prolong running time of one-time charging and ensure convenience of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an environment-friendly campus bus.    Seat (1)    Pedal plate (2)    Reversing current barrier (4)    Rechargeable battery set (5)    Solar battery board (6)    Controller (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery groove (1) which is divided into six single grids by middle wall (5). The single grid is provided with pole group (3) and filled with electrolyte. The pole group has positive and negative pole plates. The sidewall of groove, connection portion of terminal and middle wall are provided with plastic insert (12). The side face of plastic insert has clasp arm (13) protruded outwards and matched with thickness of sidewall and thickness of middle wall. The terminal is blocked at sidewall and upper port of middle wall by clasp arm.    USE - Valve control lead-acid storage battery for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since sidewall of groove, connection portion of terminal and middle wall are provided with plastic insert, pole plate distance of each single battery can be reduced and so single grid pole quantity can be increased and mesh density of positive and negative pole plate grid can be improved. By using positive and negative pole plates, charging-discharging property of storage battery can be improved, large outlet peak value power can be obtained, quick charging ability can be achieved and service life time can be prolonged. Since oxygen composite efficiency is 100%, water loss can be reduced and so excellent maintenance-free performance can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the valve control lead-acid storage battery for motorcycle.    Battery groove (1)    Pole group (3)    Middle wall (5)    Plastic insert (12)    Clasp arm (13)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery cover matched with a battery groove (1). The battery groove is divided into 12 units by middle walls (5), where each unit is configured with a rectangular/square pole set (3) and filled with electrolyte. Distance between pole plates is 2.1-2.5 mm. The pole set is composed of an anode plate and a cathode plate that are arranged at intervals. A grid of the anode plate is made of lead stibium alloy, and a grid of the cathode plate is made of lead calcium alloy. A separation plate (6) is made of superfine glass fiber cotton.    USE - Twenty four volt valve control type lead-acid storage battery for an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases mesh density of the positive and negative plate grids by reducing distance between the pole plates of each monomer battery, increases the number of pole plates, and improves charging and discharging property of the storage battery along with high output peak power, strong fast charging capability and better combination consistency. The battery prolongs deep circulation service life, improves oxygen compounding efficiency when float charge voltage of 2.33 V is used for long-term charging, reduces water loss, and has better maintenance-free performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery groove, the battery cover and the middle wall are made from a polypropylene plastic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a twenty four volt valve control type lead-acid storage battery.    Battery groove (1)    Rectangular/square pole set (3)    Middle walls (5)    Separation plate (6)
NOVELTY - The system has production device (2) that produces and provides gas which is stored in storage tank (3). Energy storage tank (7) provides energy to car. The production device and storage tank are provided with switch and check valves (12,13) whose pipeline (14) is connected to storage tank. The wind energy (1), solar (25), water or ocean power devices utilize clean energy source for generating power to drive car (10). A gas power machine (8) utilizes energy storage tank to provide energy drive to drive car.    USE - High power gas compression system for car.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy, solar, water or ocean power devices utilize clean energy source for generating power to drive car, so that environmental pollution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of high compression gas power system.    Wind energy power device (1)    Production device (2)    Storage tank (3)    Energy storage tank (7)    Gas power machine (8)    Car (10)    Switch valve (12)    Check valve (13)    Pipeline (14)    Solar power device (25)
NOVELTY - A porous aggregate form tin oxide contains tin oxide manufactured by hydrolysis of tin chloride, and has apparent specific gravity of 4.0-5.0 and porosity of 25-45%.    USE - Porous aggregate form tin oxide used for carrier of filter medium, catalyst, electrode material of fuel cell, polarizing electrode material and porous electroconductive material.    ADVANTAGE - The porous aggregate form tin oxide has high electroconductivity and is manufactured efficiently without using organic solvent. Since crushing process is involved, mixing of impurity is prevented and the product of high purity is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the porous aggregate form tin oxide, which involves mixing tin-salt solution with hot water in presence of hydrogen peroxide, filter-separating and washing produced tin oxide precipitate, collecting and molding obtained precipitate, drying and heat processing molded precipitate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the manufacture of porous aggregate form tin oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of nonwoven fabric made from carbon fiber involves producing dispersion liquid containing resin and pitch, producing nonwoven fabric consisting of carbon fiber precursor from dispersion liquid by electrostatic fiber-formation, and denaturing carbon fiber precursor of nonwoven fabric to carbon fiber.    USE - A manufacturing method of nonwoven fabric made from carbon fiber used for filter and component for electrical device such as battery components, electrode of storage battery, electrode of lithium ion secondary battery, negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery, electrode of capacitor, electrode of lithium ion capacitor or porous carbon electrode base material for fuel cells used for electrical device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains nonwoven fabric with large surface area easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of carbon fiber;    (2) a carbon fiber;    (3) a nonwoven fabric made from carbon fiber;    (4) a component for electrical device;    (5) an electrical device; and    (6) a filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of electrostatic fiber-formation apparatus.    Spinning stock solution supply apparatus (1)    Ejection opening (2)    Voltage application apparatus (3)    Collection body (4)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a heating element (4) i.e. electric heater, indirectly heating a gas mixture in a region of a hydrogen sensor (3), that is enclosed with a thermally isolated material (7) opposite to an environment. The thermally isolated material is designed as a single piece and/or two piece component in the form of cover or sleeve, formed with fluid and moisture-sealed as a closed porous upper surface. The device stays in a fluid connection with an inner side of pipe elements (1) for detecting hydrogen concentration.    USE - Device for detecting hydrogen concentration in a hydrogen-containing gas mixture in a fuel cell system i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device detects the hydrogen concentration in the hydrogen-containing gas mixture in the fuel cell system in the vehicle in a user-friendly manner with an increased safety and reliability function, without increased energy demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermally insulating material is designed as a temperature resistant, a non-combustible thermally isolated material, vibration-resistant thermally isolated material or chemical-resistant thermally isolated material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a device for detecting hydrogen concentration in a hydrogen-containing gas mixture in a fuel cell system in a vehicle.    Pipe elements (1)    Hydrogen concentration detecting device (2)    Hydrogen sensor (3)    Heating element (4)    Electrical conductive elements (5, 6)    Thermally isolated material (7)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a heating element connected with a hydrogen sensor (3) for directly heating gas mixture in an area of the hydrogen sensor, and a thermal insulation (8) arranged between a pipeline element (1) of a fuel cell system of a vehicle and the heating element. The thermal insulation is formed as a plate-shaped element, and the heating element is formed as an electric heater (4). The electric heater is formed by a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) element, and the thermal insulation surrounds the hydrogen sensor and/or the heating element.    USE - Device for measuring hydrogen concentration in gas mixture in a pipeline element i.e. exhaust gas pipeline, of a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heating element is connected with the hydrogen sensor for directly heating the gas mixture, and the thermal insulation is arranged between the pipeline element of the fuel cell system and the heating element, thus preventing transfer of heat produced by the heating element to the pipeline element in an efficient manner, and hence reducing energy requirement of the measuring device, while measuring the hydrogen concentration in a safe and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a measuring device.    Pipeline element (1)    Measuring device (2)    Hydrogen sensor (3)    Electric heater (4)    Thermal insulation (8)
NOVELTY - Electrocatalyst (I) (comprising a carrier and at least one catalytically active material) is new, where: the carrier is at least one optionally substituted organic compound with polycyclic aromatic structure, which is functionalized with at least one dicarboxylic acid imide group, dicarboxylic anhydride group and/or a carbonyl group; the catalytic active material is applied on the carrier; and (I) is present as powder with an average particle size of 5 nm to 100 mu m.    USE - (I) is useful as cathode catalyst in a fuel cell (all claimed), where (I) is used for cathodic oxygen reduction.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits good catalytic activity, large surface area, and improved corrosion stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - The internal connection unit (3) is comprised of an electroconductive material which electrically connects electrodes located in a line with one direction for every line of length or width respectively. An external connection unit (4) is fixed to the internal connection unit and it is comprised of electroconductive material which electrically connects the internal connection units. The external connection unit has a lead portion (4A) which connects a lead wire while protruding from one end portion of external connection unit and functioning as a connecting-fix portion.    USE - Connecting device of cell used in assembled battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting device which endures the heavy current flowing into the high capacity assembled battery can be achieved. Since the clearance gap is provided between the cells, the air can flow easily into the gap. Hence the heat generated inside the cell can be dissipated efficiently, and thus the cooling property can be improved. A fixed attachment property of both the internal and external connecting units can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) assembled battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (1)    Cell (2)    Internal connection unit (3)    External connection unit (4)    Lead portion (4A)
NOVELTY - The cover (2) has a flat cover plate with a cover upper side (6) and a cover lower side, and apertures (5) provided in the cover plate, where elastic cooling bodies (3) are arranged in the apertures. The cooling bodies are made of electrically insulated material, where the cover is made of plastic. The cooling bodies are arranged in the apertures such that an upper side (8) of the cooling bodies aligns with the cover upper side and a lower side of the cooling bodies is arranged below the cover lower side.    USE - Cover for covering a cell connector that connects terminals of battery cells of a high current cell arrangement (all claimed) of a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The apertures are provided in the flat cover plate, and the elastic cooling bodies are arranged in the apertures, thus increasing efficiency of the cooling bodies, while manufacturing the cooling bodies in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high current cell arrangement comprising a cooling body adapter arranged between a cell connector cover and battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a high current cell arrangement with a set of battery cells and a cell connector cover.    Cell connector cover (2)    Elastic cooling bodies (3)    Apertures (5)    Cover upper side (6)    Cooling bodies upper side (8)
NOVELTY - The coil (3) has a winding wire (4) with windings, which are formed by a conductor bundle made of 2 to 40 individual wires. The individual wires are insulated opposite to each other and are pressed towards a polygonal wire. The coil is arranged at a coil carrier (1) that is connected to a pile warp by an integral hinge (2). The coil carrier comprises T-shaped teeth and comprises shape at a part of a surface of the coil carrier. The individual wires of the conductor bundle comprise polygonal cross-sectional shape and comprise dimension of maximum 0.5 mm.    USE - Coil for a rotor or a stator of a synchronous electric machine such as electric motor and generator i.e. alternating current generator, in a hybrid drive, a fuel cell drive and/or an electronic drive in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coil carrier is brought into a closed annular form so as to manufacture a rotor or a stator, thus simplifying manufacturing of the arrangement of the coil carrier and process control while optimizing groove filling factor of the coil carrier by improved accessibility of the coil carrier, and hence manufacturing the coil in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a coil for a rotor or a stator of an electric machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a series arrangement of four coil carriers.    Coil carrier (1)    Integral hinge (2)    Coil (3)    Winding wire (4)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) having a single cell that contains an anode and a cathode. A polymer electrolyte membrane is located between anode and cathode of the single cell. A fuel supply unit supplies liquid fuel to the anode through a fuel inlet port unit. An oxidizing agent supply unit supplies the oxidizing agent to the cathode through an oxidizing agent inlet port unit. A cooling device (3) cools the fuel cell so that the temperature of the fuel inlet port unit is lower than the temperature of the fuel exit unit.    USE - Direct oxidized type fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system for supplying power to portable electronic device e.g. mobile device. Can also be used in note-book type personal computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), vehicle mounted power supply, domestic use cogeneration system and electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of direct oxidized type fuel cell system can be improved, since the temperature of the fuel inlet port unit is lower than the temperature of the fuel exit unit. Hence, amount of methanol crossover (MCO) can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling direct oxidized type fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the direct oxidized type fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cooling device (3)    Control apparatus (4)    Air pump (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a membrane-electrode assembly (73) in which electrode catalyst layers (74) are formed on both surfaces of an electrolyte membrane (75a,75c), and a cerium-containing layer formed on the surface(s) of membrane-electrode assembly. The cerium-containing layer contains a cerium-containing oxide (greater than 5 wt.% and 30 wt.% or less, with respect to 100 wt.% of solid components except cerium-containing oxide which form the cerium-containing layer).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. solid polymer type fuel cell, solid oxide electrolyte type fuel cell, and molten carbonate electrolyte type fuel cell used in vehicles and other mobile units.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is capable of restraining decline in water content of the membrane-electrode assembly. Since the cerium ions diffused in the electrolyte membrane restrain the chemical degradation of electrolyte membrane which results from radicals, the durability of fuel cell is improved. Since increase in cell resistance of fuel cell is restrained, the output current and output voltage of fuel cell are improved during electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cross-section of the fuel cell.    Cell assembly (70)    Seal portion (72)    Membrane-electrode assembly (73)    Electrode catalyst layers (74)    Electrolyte membranes (75a,75c)
NOVELTY - An electrode-layer composition (6) containing a sulfide type solid electrolyte and an active material, and not containing a binder, is laminated on a collector (7). The collector and composition are heated and adhered at 60 degrees C or more to obtain an electrode laminate (8) having a collector made of aluminum and an electrode layer (6') laminated on the collector.    USE - Manufacture of electrode laminate for use in manufacture of all-solid-state secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited small portable electronic devices, handheld terminals, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of electrode laminates in which the adhesion between current collector and electrode layer is strong, in a simple manner without reducing capacity density of a battery or increasing internal resistance of a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode laminate; and    (2) manufacture of all-solid-state secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view explaining the manufacturing method of electrode laminate.    Electrode-laminate molding machine (1)    Electrode-layer composition (6)    Electrode layer (6')    Collector (7)    Electrode laminate (8)
NOVELTY - The system has three-phase inverters (301-303) which are individually connected to respective loads (211-213). The control sections (401-403) generate a sawtooth wave voltage, an inverse sawtooth wave voltage and a triangular wave respectively. The control sections operate the respective three-phase inverters in accordance with the sawtooth wave voltage, the inverse sawtooth wave voltage and the triangular wave respectively. The triangular wave is in phase or offset in phase by a half cycle with respect to the sawtooth and inverse sawtooth wave voltages.    USE - Load drive system used for driving electric motor for electric compressors (both claimed), electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for generators.    ADVANTAGE - Since the direction of state transition of third inverter is reverse, reverse direction state transition occurs between the other two inverters to cancel switching noise so that high noise suppression effect can be produced and noise can be reduced efficiently. By avoiding switching of same direction of state transition, super imposing of switching noise can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric motor drive system; and    (2) vehicle control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of load drive system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Loads of three-phase inverters (211-213)    Three-phase inverters (301-303)    Control sections (401-403)    Carrier signal generating circuit (411)    Carrier inversion circuit (412)
NOVELTY - The module has a refrigerant flow path (34) that adjusts the temperature of plate-shaped unit cell (20). A press plate (33) presses the plate-shaped unit cell, for allowing the outer peripheral surface of plate-shaped unit cell to contact with the internal periphery surface of cylindrical accommodating portion (31) of holder (3). The refrigerant flow path is formed in the holder, for cooling the holder containing the metal and thermal conductivity resin materials.    USE - Battery module. Uses include but are not limited to vehicle such as hybrid and electric vehicle and electronic device such as mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook computer and mobile communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the refrigerant flow path is formed in the holder, the heat generated within the unit cell is absorbed easily. Hence the rise of temperature within the unit cell is reduced. Since the outer peripheral surface of plate-shaped unit cell is contacted with the internal periphery surface of cylindrical accommodating portion of holder, the unit cell is firmly hold by the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery unit.    Holder (3)    Plate-shaped unit cell (20)    Cylindrical accommodating portion (31)    Press plate (33)    Refrigerant flow path (34)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell comprises an anodic current collector (20) present in contact with an anode (30), a cathodic current collector (60) present in contact with a cathode (50), and a molten solid electrolyte thin-film (40) separating the anode and the cathode. The solid electrolyte has a thickness of less than or equal to 2 microns.    USE - The electrochemical cell such as solid-state rechargeable lithium battery is useful for mobile electronic device, automotive and renewable energy applications, and for all-electric or hybrid-electric vehicles and back up solar or wind power installations.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is economical to manufacture, and has lightweight, high specific energy and power characteristics, excellent electrical storage capacity and power density, good safety performance, long lifetime, increased charge rates and reduced unwanted side reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating a lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a solid-state rechargeable lithium battery.    Anodic current collector (20)    Anode (30)    Solid electrolyte thin-film (40)    Cathode (50)    Cathodic current collector. (60)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10) has positive electrode pole plate (11) containing active material having lithium reference electric potential of 4.35-4.60 V, negative electrode pole plate (12), nonaqueous electrolyte, separator (13), and inorganic particles layer provided on surface of the positive electrode pole plate. The average hole diameter of the separator is 0.15-0.3 mu m.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and excellent cycle characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode pole plate (11)    Negative electrode pole plate (12)    Separator (13)    Winding electrode component (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (1000) has a pack bracket (140) supported by a battery cartridge module (10). Multiple long bolts (150) are inserted into a pipe through a hole, and fix the battery cartridge module to the pack bracket through a battery cartridge (100). A penetration hole is opened in a side of the battery cartridge for producing current. The cartridge comprises multiple cells that produce the current. A cooling plate (120) is equipped in a side of the battery cartridge module, and absorbs heat delivered from the battery cartridge module. A heat transfer member delivers heat to the cooling plate.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures that a radiator delivers heat generated in the cells to the cooling plate in an effective manner. The pack bracket prevents the battery cartridge module from being damaged and avoids moving of the battery cartridge module due to external impact or vibration. The battery has simple structure, high productivity and reduced manufacturing time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery cartridge module (10)    Battery cartridge (100)    Cooling plate (120)    Pack bracket (140)    Long bolt (150)    Battery (1000)
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying starting waypoint and destination waypoint having three-dimensional location data having latitude/longitude/elevation components. Several candidate transportation routes are determined from starting waypoint location to destination waypoint location based on shortest distance and transit time by calculating energy use estimate for each of candidate transportation routes. Candidate transportation routes are ranked based on calculated energy use estimate for identifying a preferred transportation route.    USE - Method of optimizing energy use of petrol powered vehicles. Can also be used in optimizing energy use of electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles such as battery-operated, solar power vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The candidate transportation routes are ranked based on calculated energy use estimate for identifying the preferred transportation route. Thus the energy use cost for the feasible routes is identified based on the elevation information and selecting the preferred route from the feasible routes having the lowest energy use cost which reduces the total amount of energy used by the vehicle to visit the destinations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for optimizing energy use of a powered vehicle; and    (2) method of route optimization for powered vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a explanatory view illustrating the process of optimizing energy use of powered vehicle.    System for optimizing energy use of powered vehicle (200)    Way point module (205)    Vehicle characteristics module (210)    Vehicle location module (215)    Driver profile module (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an electrical accumulator unit (110) to windings (136, 156) of a coil for exciting the coil. Another accumulator unit is charged using the excited coil by connection of the windings to the latter accumulator unit, where the two accumulator units are arranged adjacent to each other and comprise accumulator cells i.e. battery cells. The coil is connected to each accumulator unit, where the latter unit is charged via a diode. The coil is charged by closing switches (130, 150, 170) that are designed as semiconductor switches such as transistors or thyristors.    USE - Method for balancing electrical voltages of two series-connected accumulator units i.e. battery cells, of an electric accumulator (claimed) i.e. battery, that is utilized in a stationary application i.e. wind turbine, and a non-stationary application such as vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables balancing the electrical voltages of the two series-connected accumulator units of the electric accumulator with reduced energy loss, thus improving efficiency of the electric accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric accumulator with a balancing circuit.    Electrical accumulator (101)    Electrical accumulator unit (110)    Switches (130, 150, 170)    Nodes (134, 154)    Windings (136, 156)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging a coil (259) by an accumulator unit (212) of an electrical accumulator (201), and charging another accumulator unit with energy of the charged coil via a diode in an optional manner, where the two accumulator units are arranged adjacent to each other. The latter accumulator unit is charged by opening or closing switches (262), where the two accumulator units comprise accumulator cells. The switches are designed as semiconductor switches such as transistors or thyristors.    USE - Method for balancing electrical voltages of two series-connected accumulator units i.e. battery cells, of an electrical accumulator (claimed) i.e. battery, of stationary application i.e. wind turbine, and non-stationary application such as vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical accumulator is provided with the two accumulator units, where one of the accumulator units is charged in an optional manner without utilizing electrical loads, thus balancing the electrical voltages of the accumulator units without energy loss, and hence increasing efficiency of the electrical accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical accumulator comprising two series-connected accumulator units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical accumulator in a form of a battery with a balancing circuit.    Electrical accumulator (201)    Accumulator unit (212)    Positive terminal (212')    Negative terminal (212'')    Coil (259)    Switches (262)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting an accumulator group of an electric accumulator (301) to a winding of a coil to excite the coil, and charging another accumulator group by the excited coil via a connection of the winding to the latter group, where each accumulator group comprises a set of accumulator units. The accumulator units are discharged via an electrical load i.e. resistor, for individual voltage adjustment. The winding is connected to the latter group by opening or closing a switch (410) that is designed as a semiconductor switch such as transistor or thyristor.    USE - Method for balancing electrical group voltages of two-series connected accumulator groups of an electrical accumulator (claimed) i.e. battery, of a stationary application i.e. wind turbine, and a non-stationary application such as vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables balancing of the electrical group voltages of the two-series connected accumulator groups of the electrical accumulator with reduced energy loss, thus increasing energy efficiency of the electrical accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical accumulator comprising two-series connected accumulator groups.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical accumulator in a form of a battery with a balancing circuit.    Electric accumulator (301)    Balancing circuit (369)    Electric lines (405, 407, 411, 413, 415)    Winding (406)    Switch (410)
NOVELTY - The submodule (13) has a power semiconductor circuit (15) comprising power semiconductors (16, 17), where a capacitor unit (14) and the semiconductor circuit are connected to each other. An energy store (22) is connected to the submodule via a direct current (DC)-direct current (DC) voltage regulator (21). The DC-DC voltage regulator converts capacitor voltage released at the capacitor unit into charge voltage that is required for charging the energy store, and converts discharge voltage released at the energy store during a discharging process into the capacitor voltage.    USE - Submodule for use in an inverter (claimed) for charging or discharging an energy store such as a battery e.g. lithium-ion battery and nickel-cadmium battery, that is utilized for charging electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The DC-DC voltage regulator converts capacitor voltage released at the capacitor unit into the charge voltage for charging the energy store, and converts the discharge voltage released at the energy store during the discharging process into the capacitor voltage, thus enabling individual adaptation of the charging operation according to requirements of the energy store in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an inverter with submodules.    Submodule (13)    Capacitor unit (14)    Power semiconductor circuit (15)    Power semiconductors (16, 17)    Direct current-direct current voltage regulator (21)    Energy store (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode current collection tab (6) and negative electrode current collection tab (10) that are drawn out from the same direction. The lower portions of current collection tab are exposed, while the positive electrode current collection tab and negative electrode current collection tab are reversed and one electrode is laminated to other electrode.    USE - Laminated secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for power supply of electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, mobile telephone and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated secondary battery can detect the incorrect lamination easily. The process defect due to incorrect lamination can be avoided. The incorrect lamination can be detected from external appearance, when one layer of several layers among positive electrodes is reversed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front views of negative electrode, positive electrode and electrode laminated structure covered with bag-like separator.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (5)    Positive electrode current collection tab (6)    Negative electrode current collection tab (10)    Hole (15)
NOVELTY - Battery tray (1) for vehicle comprises: (a) a frame; (b) a floor (4); (c) a roof (6); (d) an internal wall (12a) delimiting the housing; (e) a top wall (16a); (f) a bottom wall (18a); and (g) an external wall (14a) opposite the internal wall. The frame, the floor, and the roof define a housing adapted to receive batteries; and the frame comprises a profile having a substantially constant cross-section. The internal wall and the external wall are spaced apart from each other.    USE - The battery tray is used for handling batteries into or under the vehicle body.    ADVANTAGE - The battery tray is removable to allow substitution of charged batteries for discharged batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an assembly comprising the battery tray and batteries disposed in the housing of the battery tray;    (2) a vehicle comprising the battery tray, a structure, and two extruded hollow side members having a constant cross-section adapted to absorb energy in case of crash, and the battery tray is fixed to the structure of the vehicle through the side members; and    (3) a method for producing the battery tray for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery tray.    Battery tray (1)    Floor (4)    Roof (6)    Internal wall (12a)    External wall (14a)    Top wall (16a)    Bottom wall (18a)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium pyroxene compound containing two or more transition metal elements, silicon, lithium and oxygen. The number of oxygen atoms coordinated to transition metal element is 6, and the number of oxygen atoms coordinated to silicon is 4.    USE - Positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, fixed-type electrical storage system, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the positive electrode material has excellent durability even after repeated charging/discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery (10), which consists of positive electrode active material, negative electrode active material containing substance which can occlude-discharge lithium ion or metallic lithium, and electrolyte substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode collector (1a)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode collector (2a)    Lithium secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an accommodation section which accommodates the electronic component (2) from an opening (12). A cover (3) closes the opening in a waterproof manner. The specific mechanism in which fitting force is equally given with respect to the waterproof portion surrounding of the cover is provided. The cover has a peripheral rib (32) with protrusions (33) on the outer side and the opening periphery is provided with a belt having protrusions (53) which engages with the protrusion of rib so as to provide uniform pressing force to the lid periphery.    USE - Apparatus for storing electronic component e.g. battery used in electronic device (both claimed) e.g. mobile phone. Can also be used for accommodating memory card used in personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer, wearable personal computer, calculator, electronic dictionary and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusions in the peripheral rib of the cover engages with protrusions in the belt which is provided at the periphery of the battery insertion opening. Thus floating of the cover at the time of shutting the battery cover is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the mobile phone and inner surface of battery cover.    Electronic component (2)    Cover (3)    Opening (12)    Rib (32)    Protrusions (33,53)
NOVELTY - The cell has an alloy anode electrode plate inserted into an electrochemical reaction chamber, where the cell is a flat structure. Air cathode electrode plates are provided at two sides of the alloy anode electrode plate. The air cathode electrode plates are fixed on two sides of the electrochemical reaction chamber through a cathode fixing plate. The electrochemical reaction chamber is provided with a self-circulation channel. An upper electrolyte chamber, a lower electrolyte chamber and the electrochemical reaction chamber are integrally connected through a self-circulation channel.    USE - Internal circulation alloy fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell drives an electrolyte to flow in circulation during radiation process, makes the electrochemical reaction to be complete and generates large current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The alloy anode electrode plate is a sheet structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an internal circulation alloy fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode arranged on a casing. An anode is inserted into the casing. An inner part of the casing comprises a reaction chamber, an electrolyte storage chamber arranged on an upper part of the reaction chamber and a reactant collecting chamber arranged on a lower part of the reaction chamber. One side of the reaction chamber is provided with an anode jack for inserting the anode. The cathode is adhered to an inner chamber wall of the reaction chamber. An outer end part of the anode is provided with an anode lead that is electrically connected with the anode.    USE - Aluminum-magnesium alloy fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has high inner reaction speed and high working efficiency, and obtains large output current. The cell sufficiently utilizes an anode material without wasting. The cell is simple in structure, simple to install and convenient to use, and has wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode is provided in a platy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an aluminum-magnesium alloy fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device has an air cathode electrode plate fixed at two sides of electrochemical reaction cavities by a cathode fixation plate. Convex ridges installed on an outer wall at two sides of upper electrolyte cavities of multiple single-grade batteries. Concave ridges are matched with the convex ridges. Two grades of the adjacent batteries are blocked and fixed by the convex and concave ridges. A radiating channel is formed by space between the adjacent single-grade batteries after blocking each upper electrolyte cavity. An air inlet channel is formed by the space between the reaction cavities.    USE - Fuel battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids radiation of heat generated during electrochemical reaction when the batteries are utilized together. The device can provide oxygen to the air cathode electrode and completely utilizes electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a fuel battery device.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has exterior case (110) having housing space formed of insulation resin such as polyphenylene sulfide or liquid crystal polymer. Two external terminals (130a,130b) buried in exterior case include multiple surfaces (131a,131b,132a,132b) exposed to the housing space and outer side of case, respectively. An electric double layer cell (120) is electrically connected to surfaces of external terminals exposed to the housing space. The external terminals are included with two terminal extension portions arranged connecting the surfaces to each other.    USE - Chip-type electric double layer capacitor used as auxiliary power supply for mobile phone, electric vehicle and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contact areas between the external terminals and electric double layer capacitor cell is varied, current supply areas can be expanded. Hence equivalent series resistance can be reduced without the reduction of capacity. The air-tightness between the lower case and the upper cap can be improved to protect the internal elements of the exterior case. The size and weight of electric double layer capacitor can be reduced and capacity of capacitor is increased, by the integral formation of case and terminals. Capacitor can be surface-mounted without any additional structure. A collective mounting technique using a solder method can be applied to simplify the surface mounting process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing chip-type electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the chip-type electric double layer capacitor.    Exterior case (110)    Electric double layer capacitor cell (120)    Ion-permeable separator (123)    External terminals (130a,130b)    Surfaces of terminals (131a,131b,132a,132b)
NOVELTY - The ceiling-suspended type conveying apparatus includes a traveling truck (6) which has a drive motor that moves the traveling truck along a traveling rail (3). A trolley unit (4) includes an electrical storage apparatus (15) which supplies electric power to the drive motor. The charging period of the electrical storage apparatus ranges from seconds to minutes.    USE - Ceiling-suspended type conveying apparatus for articles e.g. containers for accommodating components in manufacture of motor vehicles in a factory.    ADVANTAGE - Enables charging the electrical storage apparatus of the trolley unit, without causing a decline in the operating efficiency of the trolley unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a trolley unit.    Traveling rail (3)    Trolley unit (4)    Carrier (5)    Traveling truck (6)    Electrical storage apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - A modifier (1) comprises first cylinder (2), second cylinder (3) which covers outer periphery of first cylinder, first honey-comb body (4) in which catalyst which is provided internally by first cylinder can modify source gas is supported, second honey comb (5) which is arranged between first and second cylinders, inlet port which can supply source gas to first honey comb body, turning structure which turns source gas emitted from first honey comb body, exit which emits reformed gas, and pair of electrode which is connected to first honey comb body.    USE - A modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier is efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modifier (1) comprises first cylinder (2), second cylinder (3) which covers outer periphery of first cylinder, first honey-comb body (4) in which catalyst which is provided internally by first cylinder can modify source gas is supported, second honey comb (5) which is arranged between first and second cylinder and supports catalyst, inlet port which is formed in first cylinder and can supply source gas to first honey comb body, turning structure which turns source gas emitted from first honey comb body and supplies reformed gas to second honey comb body, exit which emits reformed gas, and pair of electrode which is connected to first honey comb body and can supply electric current to first honey comb body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the modifier.    Modifier (1)    First cylinder (2)    Second cylinder (3)    First honey-comb body (4)    Second honey comb (5)
NOVELTY - The cutoff valve (30) has a first diaphragm (33), a first cover (34), a second diaphragm (36) and a second cover (37) which are fixed to a valve shaft (32b) of a valve body (32). A voltage transformation chamber (R1) urges the valve body when a pressure is supplied from a pressure supply source. A first supporting member (35) is fixed to the first cover and supports one end of the valve shaft so that reciprocating motion is possible. A second supporting member (38) is fixed to the second cover and supports the other end of the valve shaft so that reciprocating motion is possible.    USE - Cutoff valve for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Cutoff valve can be opened by making force corresponding to biasing force of spring act on valve body by inhibiting influence of indoor pressure when opening valve. Valve can open by comparatively low pressure by supplying pressure from pressure supply source to voltage transformation chamber, thus supply capacity of pressure supply source can be suppressed low, and apparatus can be reduced in size. Valve shaft can be supported with simple structure by using supporting members fixed to covers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An atmospheric pressure chamber (R2) is formed between the second diaphragm and the second cover, and is open to the atmosphere. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the cutoff valve in the open state.    Cutoff valve (30)    Valve body (32)    Valve shaft (32b)    First diaphragm (33)    First cover (34)    First supporting member (35)    Second diaphragm (36)    Second cover (37)    Second supporting member (38)    Voltage transformation chamber (R1)    Atmospheric pressure chamber (R2)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric hydrogen supply system comprises cogeneration system (38) which uses natural gas which vaporized liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel, hydrogen separation type steam reforming device (45) which steam reforms natural gas in which off gas from waste gas from cogeneration system and hydrogen separation type steam reforming device is made to merge, and carbon dioxide recovery apparatus containing compressor which uses oxygen enriched air, heat-of-cooling exchanger which uses LNG and gas liquid separation tank (49).    USE - Thermoelectric hydrogen supply system used in industrial plant.    ADVANTAGE - The system is efficient, recovers carbon dioxide, and efficiently improves liquefied natural gas vaporization process and carbon dioxide compression liquefaction recovery process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the thermoelectric hydrogen supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid natural gas tank (31)    Cogeneration system (38)    Hydrogen separation type steam reforming device (45)    Combustor (46)    Gas liquid separation tank (49)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has multiple hollow fiber membranes (11-13) that are arranged in a hollow fiber membrane module (10). The hollow fiber membranes are formed with different diameters and appropriately arranged in the hollow fiber membrane module. The hollow fiber membranes are made of polyetherimide or polyphenylsulfone. The hollow fiber membranes with small diameter and large diameter are arranged in center and periphery of the module, through which dry air supplied from outside mainly flows and humid air discharged from fuel cell stack mainly flows, respectively.    USE - Humidifier such as ultrasonic humidifier, steam humidifier, and evaporative humidifier for fuel cell in vehicle such as motor vehicle, passenger automobile e.g. sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck and various commercial vehicle, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, and hybrid vehicle e.g. petrol-powered and electric-powered vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and other alternative fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hollow fiber membranes with small diameter and large diameter are suitably arranged in center and periphery of the hollow fiber membrane module, uniform humidification for dry air is ensured, and the occurrence of flooding and increase in load of air blower are prevented. Hence the humidification performance for dry air introduced into humidifier and humidification efficiency for dry air supplied to fuel cell stack are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hollow fiber membranes of the humidifier.    Hollow fiber membrane module (10)    Hollow fiber membranes (11-13)
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a substrate (2) made of gold, silver, copper and aluminum provided with light reception surface (2a) to inject and reflect light. A thin film layer (4) made of palladium is provided on light reception surface. A grating of substrate and thin film layer is formed of several rectangular channels. A hydrogen molecule is adsorbed to thin film layer.    USE - Hydrogen adsorption detection sensor of hydrogen adsorption detector (claimed) for hydrogen fueled car, hydrogen station and fuel cell, used in industrial application. Can also be used in biochemical field.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction of hydrogen adsorption detection sensor can be achieved. Determination of hydrogen adsorption presence or absence on surface of sensor can be attained. Hydrogen adsorption amount and hydrogen concentration can be measured with sufficient time response. Restriction of material of substrate can be relieved. Grating performance can be easily fitted to various specification of product. Improvement of freedom degree of design of hydrogen adsorption detection sensor can be attained. Sensitivity of hydrogen adsorption detection sensor can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen adsorption detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory and schematic views of hydrogen adsorption detection sensor.    Hydrogen adsorption detection sensor (1)    Substrate (2)    Light reception surface (2a)    Palladium thin film layer (4)    Hydrogen adsorption detector (100)
NOVELTY - Lithium compound and a manganese compound are dispersed in a thickener to obtain a solution. The solution is sprayed and mist of sprayed solution is heated to obtain lithium manganate precursor. The lithium manganate precursor is baked and lithium manganate is produced. A positive electrode active material is manufactured using the lithium manganate.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, electric tool, photovoltaic power generation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material suppresses generation of corrosive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating manufacture of lithium manganate powder. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Spray-pyrolysis apparatus (100)    Fluid nozzle (110)    Alumina tube (120)    Electric furnace (130)    Bag filter (140)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator (200), an electric power generation plate (300), and a fastening member. The electric power generation plate is provided with an anode gas diffusion member (310) and a gas-seal member (360). The gas-seal member forms a space (365) which exposes the anode gas diffusion member to the atmosphere by carrying out a shape reset according to a fastening load reduced after the electric power generation stop by the fastening member.    USE - Fuel cell for e.g. fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses occurrence of partial concentration difference in reactive gas which remains in reaction member since gas diffusion member can be ventilated through space formed by gas-seal member after electric power generation stop, thus deterioration of fuel cell which happens after electric power generation stop can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the state of the gas-seal member at the time of an electric power generation stop.    Separator (200)    Electric power generation plate (300)    Anode gas diffusion member (310)    Gas-seal member (360)    Space (365)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically connecting positive electrode collectors (5) with respective negative electrode collectors (6) of cells (1A-1D) by sensitizing to external energy and changing the sensitive electrically conductive element or foamable insulation element (8). The sensitive electrically conductive element or insulation element is transformed with the external energy.    USE - Method for connecting cell of assembled battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery, fuel cell for information related equipment such as personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cells can be connected in series easily and reliably. The safety in the manufacturing process of assembled battery can be improved and productivity of assembled battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the explanatory views explaining the cell connection process before and after application of external energy.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cells (1A-1D)    Positive electrode collector (5)    Negative electrode collector (6)    Foamable insulating element (8)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (100) has a positive electrode in which surface portion is coated by organic conductive polymer which exhibits electroconductivity with electric potential, and negative electrode. The positive electrode active material is obtained from lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The electric potential fall rate of positive electrode is more than electric potential of negative electrode during SOC fall of battery. The positive electrode active material includes lithium doping agent chosen from lithium oxide and lithium-nickel oxide.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery quickly suppresses rapid heat generation during internal short circuit generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode in which surface portion is coated by organic conductive polymer which exhibits electroconductivity with electric potential, and negative electrode having negative electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is obtained from lithium-transition metal composite oxide. The positive electrode active material and negative electrode active material are different substances. The electric potential fall rate of positive electrode is more than electric potential of negative electrode during state of charge (SOC) fall of battery. The positive electrode active material includes lithium doping agent chosen from lithium oxide (Li2O,Li2O2), and lithium-nickel oxide (Li2NiO2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Positive electrode active material layer (34)    Negative electrode sheet (40)    Negative electrode active material layer (44)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery case (10) for accommodating the electrical storage element (40), current collector foil and current collection board. An elastic portion (30) is provided between current collection board and battery case wall, for fixing the electrical storage element with respect to battery case. The combined structure of bottom face and side face of battery case is sealed with respect to upper cover. The elastic portion is compressed in direction orthogonal to sealing direction with respect to bottom face and side face combined structure of upper cover.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for power supply of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration resistant property and impact resistance of electrical storage element are improved efficiently, as the electrical storage element is reliably fixed with respect to battery case by elastic portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective front view of the secondary battery cell.    Battery case (10)    Battery cover (11)    Elastic portion (30)    Elastic storage element (40)
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has an exterior body accommodating multiple unit cells (31-36) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery. Spacers (51-56) are inserted between the adjacent unit cells, where space (g1) between the unit cells receives an effect of thrust accompanying a shape change of the spacers. A substrate (22) is electrically connected to the unit cells and accommodated in the exterior body. The spacer is selected from a group containing a bimetal, shape memory alloy and shape-memory polymer. The unit cells are connected by a lead board.    USE - Battery pack for a portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, personal digital assistant and notebook type personal computer, electric tool, and a vehicle e.g. electric-power assisted bicycle, hybrid bike, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack carries out a shape change with heat generated by an adjacent unit cell such that the spacer is maintained in a normal state before carrying out the shape change, thus achieving size reduction of the battery pack. The pack ensures safety security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a unit cell in a state carrying out an abnormal heat generation.    Space (g1)    Battery pack (1)    Substrate (22)    Unit cells (31-36)    Spacers (51-56)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a separator arranged by facing a membrane electrode assembly. A porous body (27) is arranged between the membrane electrode assembly and the separator. A gas feed-through-hole is opened in direction of the membrane electrode assembly. A gas discharge manifold (54) discharges off gas sent through the porous body and the gas feed-through-hole from the membrane electrode assembly. A plate-shaped member (81) is arranged between the gas feed-through-hole and the gas discharge manifold. An edge part (81b) of the member is applied between a slit (62) and the manifold.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol type fuel cell and solid polymer type fuel cell, for use as a motive power source of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell prevents a gas channel in the separator originates in generated water and obstructed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a connection part periphery of a hydrogen exit accumulation flow path and a manifold.    Porous body (27)    Gas discharge manifold (54)    Slit (62)    Plate-shaped member (81)    Edge part the member (81b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1A) has a positive electrode output terminal (4) and a negative electrode output terminal (5) electrically connecting a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a connection unit (30) of a secondary battery part (2). A monitoring part (3) monitors the secondary battery part. A positive electrode bypass line (31) connects a monitoring part power supply input terminal (6A). One of the power source lines (12A) is connected to the positive electrode and/or the negative electrode via the positive electrode bypass line while the connection unit is mounted with the apparatus.    USE - Battery apparatus i.e. cassette type battery apparatus for supplying electric power to a vehicle i.e. electric lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The power source line is connected to the positive electrode and/or the negative electrode via the positive electrode bypass line so as to prevent overdischarge state even if the apparatus is stored over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery apparatus (1A)    Secondary battery part (2)    Monitoring part (3)    Positive electrode output terminal (4)    Negative electrode output terminal (5)    Monitoring part power supply input terminal (6A)    Power source lines (12A)    Connection unit (30)    Positive electrode bypass line (31)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an exterior body (2) formed two sheets of metal laminate films (20) or one sheet of the metal laminate films folded in half. Each metal laminate film comprises an armoring resin layer (21), a metal layer (22) and a heat sealing resin layer (23). A peripheral part of the exterior body is heat-sealed such that a positive electrode external terminal and a negative electrode external terminal are drawn outside from the exterior body. The metal laminate film is provided with a vent part (5) penetrating from one surface to another surface of the metal laminate film.    USE - Laminated-type battery i.e. laminated-type lithium ion secondary battery, for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The metal layer of one metal laminate film is provided with the vent part penetrated from one surface to another surface of the metal laminate film, thus suppressing fall of pressure of the battery when battery internal pressure rises abnormally, and hence ensuring safety during operation of the battery. The exterior body is formed in cylinder shape or square shape, thus increasing degree of freedom of the exterior body that is formed with metal laminate films so as to obtain lightweight exterior body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of a laminated-type battery.    Laminated-type battery (1)    Exterior body (2)    Vent part (5)    Metal laminate films (20)    Armoring resin layer (21)    Metal layer (22)    Heat sealing resin layer (23)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises a complex oxide of calcium, and manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminum, zirconium, niobium and/or molybdenum. The oxide of manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, aluminum, zirconium, niobium and/or molybdenum is mother skeleton of the active material, having column-like structure of cobalt (II) oxide type. The diffraction pattern of X-ray diffraction of the active material having column-like structure has a diffraction peak at Bragg angle of 15-25 degrees and 30-35 degrees .    USE - Active material is used for positive electrodes of batteries (both claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, personal computers, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and other electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has excellent stability with respect to absorption and desorption of calcium ions during electrochemical reaction (as crystal-phase stability is high with respect to electrochemical reaction), and high energy density. The occlusion amount of calcium ion is large. The active material provides secondary batteries having high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead wire (1)    Rubber stopper (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Cylindrical cell (5)
NOVELTY - The cell has a gas diffusion member positioned at an electrode plane of a membrane electrode assembly, and a separator pinchingly supporting the membrane electrode assembly and the gas diffusion member. Shape of a surface of the gas diffusion member is changed by hydrophilic adjustment processing. Contact angle of the water in two flow-path wall surfaces is 40 degrees. A single cell is equipped with the membrane electrode assembly. A cathode and an anode are positioned on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane.    USE - Fuel cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves drain property and electric power generation performance, while adjusting hydrophilicity in inside of the fuel cell, where fall of electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has battery cells (10) which are coupled through one of serial coupling, parallel coupling, and a combination of serial coupling and parallel coupling. A shock detecting unit (30) detects external shock. A controller (20) coupled to the battery cells and to the shock detecting unit outputs sensed shock information to the outside. The shock detecting unit comprises a piezoelectric type acceleration sensor, and a shock sensor which generates one of a voltage and a current in a level corresponding to the external shock.    USE - Battery pack used in laptop computer and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of problems due to the damage of the secondary batteries, when external shock is applied to the battery pack or the battery pack falls, can be prevented. Phased information on the estimated damage can be outputted from the battery pack or can be transmitted to a user in accordance with the intensity of the external shock. Hence, the stability and reliability of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery pack.    Case (2)    Battery cell (10)    Controller (20)    Shock detecting unit (30)    Battery pack (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has current collecting plates (20,30) which are electrically connected with electrode assemblies (10). An electrode terminal (51) is provided in case (40) and electrically connected with current collecting plates. The current collecting portions (22) are fixed and connected to electrode assemblies. An insulating supporter supports current collecting portions and the connection portion by surrounding current collecting portions. The insulating supporter has openings which expose current collecting portions.    USE - Rechargeable battery used as power supply for electronic and vehicular application. Uses included but are not limited to cellular phones, notebook computers, camcorders and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode assemblies can be arranged in various shapes so that a medium or large sized rechargeable battery can be easily manufactured without manufacturing the electrode assembly to be large-sized or packaging. The capacity or the output voltage of the medium or large sized rechargeable battery can be increased and safety in the electrode assemblies is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assemblies (10)    Current collecting plates (20,30)    Current collecting portions (22)    Case (40)    Electrode terminal (51)
NOVELTY - The humidifier (100) has high and low humidification hollow fiber membranes (106,107) that are arranged on sides of housing (101). A flow control device is introduced into the housing, to control the flow direction of the dry air. The dry air is passed through hollow fiber membranes, by the control device, according to the power level of a fuel cell stack. The high humidification hollow fiber membrane is formed from Nafion (RTM: sulfonated tetrafluoroethylene based fluoropolymer-copolymer).    USE - Membrane humidifier for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) used in vehicle such as sports utility vehicle, bus, truck, aircraft, boat and ship. Can also be used in industry, home and electronic device e.g. portable device.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification of the membrane humidifier can be improved, by increasing the diffusion rate of humid air into the hollow fiber membrane. The size of the humidifier can be reduced, so that manufacturing cost of the humidifier can be reduced. The requirement of the needed to the humidifier can be avoided. The efficiency of the humidifier can be improved, so that deterioration of the fuel cell can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the membrane humidifier.    Membrane humidifier (100)    Housing (101)    Inlets (102,104)    Outlets (103,105)    Hollow fiber membranes (106,107)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode thermal cycle pipeline that is formed by connecting an upper mixer (2) to the cathode input of a fuel cell (4) and through the cathode output of fuel cell passing a reformer (3). An anode thermal cycle pipeline is formed by connecting a lower mixer (1) through the reformer to the anode input of fuel cell and through the anode output of fuel cell. The fuel cell connects to the lower mixer to charge the water steam generated by the fuel cell and high-temperature remaining fuel to lower mixer so as to provide S/C ratio and inlet temperature required for reformer.    USE - Thermal management system for high-temperature fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell connects to upper mixer to charge generated water steam to provide sufficient water-to-carbon ratio (S/C ratio) and inlet temperature required for reformer so that power generation efficiency is improved, combustion emission is reduced. Since the combustor is not used for heating, fuel consumption is reduced, installation cost is reduced, space is saved and environmental pollution is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thermal management system.    Lower mixer (1)    Upper mixer (2)    Reformer (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Fuel tank (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (30) in which a separator (33) is arranged between a positive electrode (31) and a negative electrode (32). An upper insulation plate (41) is placed in contact with an upper portion of electrode assembly. A cap assembly (20) is physically coupled to an upper portion of a can (10). A gasket (50) forms a seal between cap assembly and upper portion of can. A rotation restricting portion restricts rotation of insulation plate relative to gasket, formed at any one of upper surface of insulation plate and a lower surface of gasket.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as lithium (Li) ion rechargeable batteries or Li-polymer rechargeable batteries of cylindrical type (claimed) or rectangular type or polymer type for use in electronic appliance. Can also be used in variety of product from portable electronic information apparatus such as mobile phone, laptop computer and electronic dictionary, to electric equipment such as electric bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The rotational movement of the electrode assembly inside the can which results from the application of external force such as a rotational vibration, or a couple to the battery, is limited and restricted, so that the electrical continuity of the electric connection at the electrode tab will be maintained and guaranteed and the reliability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Can (10)    Cap assembly (20)    Electrode assembly (30)    Positive electrode (31)    Negative electrode (32)    Separator (33)    Upper insulation plate (41)    Gasket (50)
NOVELTY - The demineralizer has a hollow filter element in which an ion resin is filled. Specific flow chamber of filter element is connected to an inlet port (120) of housing (110). Other flow chamber is connected to outlet port (130) such that coolant introduced into specific flow chamber passes through the filter element in radial direction. Coolant-through holes (142a,143a) with different size are arranged in longitudinal direction of specific flow chamber such that the flow of coolant is uniformly distributed over entire region of filter element.    USE - Coolant demineralizer for fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicles such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, boat and ship, and aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and hydrogen-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coolant-through holes with different size are arranged in longitudinal direction of specific flow chamber such that the flow of coolant is uniformly distributed over entire region of filter element, the occurrence of differential pressure due to ion resin layer can be reduced. The effect of filtering ions can be increased by uniform use of ion resin, so that the durability and replacement period of demineralizer can be extended and the maintenance cost can be reduced. The electrical conductivity can be reduced. The manufacturing cost and weight of the demineralizer can be reduced, by reducing the amount of ion resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the coolant demineralizer.    Housing (110)    Inlet port (120)    Outlet port (130)    Filter frame (141)    Coolant-through holes (142a,143a)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate (101) has a conductor (1045) in the interior and an electrically conductive shunt structure (104) in the exterior. The shunt structure is covered with an insulator (1046) and connected with an input/output terminal (102) at one end. The other end of the shunt structure is connected with electrode plate zone, where the distance between electric current route and input/output terminal is set large.    USE - Electrode plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical energy conversion can be performed efficiently and operation current density can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electrode plate.    Electrode plate (101)    Input/output terminal (102)    Electrically conductive shunt structure (104)    Conductor (1045)    Insulator (1046)
NOVELTY - The device has a holding part provided parallel to another holding part, and a stick type spring arranged on grooves of limiting plates. Width of the groove of the limiting plate is matched with the holding parts. An anode fixing plate is installed on an anode socket and a size of the anode fixing plate is matched with the anode socket. A gasket groove is formed on an edge of the anode socket, where an elastic gasket is arranged on the gasket groove. A projecting bar is arranged at an inner side of the anode fixing plate.    USE - Anode sealing device for aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to replace metal electrode plates by hands, ensures an electrolyte of the product, enables a fuel battery to be convenient to replace fuel, such that the fuel battery with the sealing structure improves huge market application prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an anode sealing device.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel passage provided with a container (10) for filling oxygen in the container, and an oxygen passage provided in a fuel battery pile (30) whose inlet end is connected with a mixer (15). An outlet end of the battery pile is orderly arranged with a gas water separator (16) and a boosting recycling pump (17). An output end of the boosting recycling pump is connected with the mixer pipe by a pipe. A water outlet of the gas water separator is connected with a water discharging valve (18) by the pipe.    USE - Fuel battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves working pressure of a fuel battery without other devices, ensures supplying amount of the oxygen and continuously works in an environment highly polluted and/or an environment with oxygen leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel battery system.    Container (10)    Mixer (15)    Gas water separator (16)    Boosting recycling pump (17)    Water discharging valve (18)    Fuel battery pile (30)
NOVELTY - The storage battery protecting device has a discharge protection circuit including a single-chip provided with threshold voltages. The single-chip is used for monitoring the voltage of the storage battery and comparing the monitored voltage with the threshold voltage. When the monitored voltage is lower than the threshold voltages, an ignition switch control sub-circuit or an electrical control sub-circuit changes the operating state, and the LED state display sub-circuit changes the LED display state.    USE - Storage battery protecting device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids damage of storage battery caused by over-discharge when battery voltage is low by changing working state and alerting user when battery voltage is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ignition switch control sub-circuit, the electrical control sub-circuit and the LED state display sub-circuit are connected with the single-chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a circuit diagram showing the storage battery protecting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electrical energy storage unit comprising electrical energy storage cells i.e. electro-chemical memory cells, which are arranged one behind other in a mounting frame (1) along a vehicle longitudinal direction (x). The individual cells are separated from each other by bars (3) that run along a vehicle transverse direction (y) and are connected on two sides to the frame. An energy-absorbing layer is applied on a rear side at the bars when viewed along the longitudinal direction. The unit is optically covered with covering and attachment parts in a passenger compartment.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage cells of the energy storage unit are arranged one behind the other in the mounting frame along the vehicle longitudinal direction, and separated from each other by the bars running in along the vehicle transverse direction, where the energy storage unit is optically covered with the covering and attachment parts in the passenger compartment, so that the energy storage unit with the individual energy storage cells can be prevented from being damage during crash.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical storage cells are selected from a group consisting of lithium-based battery cells, nickel-metal hydride batteries and double-layer capacitors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy storage unit without energy storage cells.    Vehicle longitudinal direction (x)    Vehicle transverse direction (y)    Mounting frame (1)    Bars (3)
NOVELTY - The storage battery wiring terminal has a wiring terminal main portion (1) whose connecting ends are connected with an electrode pole column in a storage battery and a conductive wire of the lead. A through hole (2) is formed on the end portion of connecting end connected with the load. A limiting block (4) is arranged on the main portion below the through hole. A v-shaped groove (3) is formed on the top of the limiting block.    USE - Storage battery wiring terminal of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of storage battery wiring terminal is performed conveniently and simply without using welding tool or two assistant tools. The production cost of the storage battery wiring terminal is reduced and the production efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the storage battery wiring terminal.    Wiring terminal main portion (1)    Through hole (2)    V-shaped groove (3)    Limiting block (4)
NOVELTY - The group module is formed by connecting multiple square battery units (1) that are orderly arranged in a box portion (5). The insulation plates are made epoxy plates that are spaced between surfaces of box portion and battery group. The positive/negative poles of battery units are coated on insulation heat conducting units (9) made of silicon films with upper portions connecting, by a conducting plate (8) produced by nickel plated aluminum. The lower surface of an upper cover (6) is pressed on insulation heat conducting units to fixedly connect with box portion.    USE - Closed power battery group module for use in electric vehicle/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The provided closed power battery group module for use in electric vehicle/hybrid vehicle is featured with good radiation effect, good explosion prevention and good flame retardance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the closed power battery group module.    Battery units (1)    Box portion (5)    Upper cover (6)    Conducting plate (8)    Insulation heat conducting units (9)
NOVELTY - The system has electric-automobile with battery boxes (1,2) that are connected with each other along the front and back directions of the electric-automobile by connection hose (5). An air inlet (3) is set on the battery box and is communicated with the inner portion of the electric-automobile. An air outlet (4) is set on the battery box and is communicated with the external portion of the electric-automobile.    USE - Air inlet and outlet system of electric-automobile battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The dustproof and waterproof effects of air inlet and outlet system of battery box can be improved. The battery set can be pre-heated by making use of the warm air of the original vehicle air condition to ensure commonly running of the vehicle at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system.    Battery boxes (1,2)    Air inlet (3)    Air outlet (4)    Connection hose (5)    Hot air pipe joint (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing a start-driving point at which a start-driving phase (14a) is started. Temperature (T) of a traction battery is detected. The temperature is compared with a minimum operating temperature (T1), and the traction battery is heated in accordance with temperature rise (200, 230, 242, 250) when the compared temperature lies below the minimum operating temperature. The temperature rise provides the temperature of the traction battery at the start-driving point, where the temperature of the traction battery is not smaller than the minimum operating temperature.    USE - Method for improving performance of a traction-battery i.e. lithium-ion battery, during start-driving phase of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing the traction battery temperature at the start-driving point, where the traction battery temperature is not smaller than the minimum operating temperature such that efficiency of the traction battery is improved, thus improving efficiency of an electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charge control device for charging a traction battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a temperature gradient diagram with respect to temperature and time.    Temperature (T)    Outside temperature (T0)    Minimum operating temperature (T1)    Start-driving phase (14a)    Temperature rises (200, 230, 242, 250)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel heating tank is composed of an exhaust chamber (13) with an exhaust pipe interface and a fuel chamber (9) with an oil pipe interface (16) and a heat pipe (11) with a fin (12) that passes between the exhaust chamber and the fuel chamber. The oil pipe interface is connected with a check valve (3) and an electronic oil pump (2) having a temperature control mechanism. The waste heat of the exhaust chamber is collected and transferred to the fuel chamber by the heat pipe when the exhaust gas of the engine outflows through the exhaust chamber.    USE - Fuel heating device.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat of the exhaust chamber is collected and transferred to the fuel chamber by the heat pipe when the exhaust gas of the engine outflows through the exhaust chamber, and the heat pipe provides efficient heat transfer, so that the cost of manufacture is saved and the weight of products is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel heating device.    Electronic oil pump (2)    Check valve (3)    Fuel chamber (9)    Heat pipe (11)    Fin (12)    Exhaust chamber (13)    Oil pipe interface (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel battery cathode catalyst carbon nanometer tube doped with phosphor (P-MCNTs), comprises carbon nanometer tube doped with phosphor as the active component; where the content of the phosphor is 0.2-5.0 wt.%.    USE - The fuel battery cathode catalyst carbon nanometer tube doped with phosphor is useful for an acid fuel battery or an alkaline fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a preparation method for the fuel battery cathode catalyst carbon nanometer tube doped with phosphor (P-MCNTs), comprising: (a) placing a quartz boat paved with solid catalyst iron molybdenum (FeMo)/aluminum oxide (Al2O3) on the bottom part to a high-temperature part of a quartz tube in a tubular furnace, heating up the temperature of the high-temperature part of the quartz tube to the reaction temperature under the protection of argon inert gas; (b) adding toluene to a container bottle, adding triphenyl phosphor and ferrocene, pouring the mixed solution obtained from dissolving to the quartz tube by a constant-flow pump under the protection of argon gas, gasifying the solution and bring the solution to the high-temperature area by the argon gas, starting to grow the multi-wall carbon nanometer tube doped with phosphor under the co-action of the solid catalyst FeMo/Al2O3 and gas-phase catalyst ferrocene; and (c) cooling the quartz tube to the room temperature under the protection of argon gas after completely charging the solution, fetching out the sample from the quartz boat to obtain the prepared fuel battery cathode catalyst P-MCNTs; where the mass to volume ratio of the solid catalyst FeMo/Al2O3 to the toluene is 1 g:40-120 ml; the used amount of the triphenyl phosphor is 1-12wt.% of the toluene; and the used amount of the ferrocene is 7-8 wt.% of the toluene.
NOVELTY - The aluminum packages and negative and positive pole pieces are staggered and overlapped in reverse and forward directions using pole lug to form the reverse aluminum package cathode copper pole piece pack and forward copper package anode aluminum pole piece pack. The copper and aluminum pole lugs of electric core pack are assembled with the copper and aluminum pole columns at the top portion of shell. The thermosensitive element is provided at bottom ends of copper and aluminum pole columns. A reinforcing rib is provided at shell surface to form lithium cell device.    USE - Large-power high-capacity lithium cell device for electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic assembly line is operated hence the manual operation in the assembling process of cells is reduced. The consistency of cell production is improved. The effect of anthropogenic factor on the cell quality is reduced. The phenomenon of contact short circuit of the upper and lower pole pieces caused by the vibration of the bus or the pole piece movement lead by the external mechanism impact is prevented. The force of the external terminal is balanced. The operation of the cell in the bus is performed safely and stably. The low failure rate and high efficiency of the lithium cell device can be achieved. The heat dissipation effect can be improved. The problem caused by the series-parallel bunching connection of the single cells of the cell device for electric bus is solved. The volume of the cell device is reduced. The structure of the cell device is simplified. The cell device is produced conveniently. The capacity of cell is improved. The dynamic safety, reliability, stability and durability of the lithium cell device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the large-power high-capacity lithium cell device.
NOVELTY - The cable connection terminal (100) and battery connection terminal (110) that are electrically connected using cable clamping plate (120). The cable connection terminal and battery connection terminal are assembled vertically in conducting state.    USE - Cable connection terminal for battery of vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since connection terminal and battery connection terminal are assembled vertically in conducting state, connection can be provided stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cable connection terminal.    Cable connection terminal (100)    Battery connection terminal (110)    Cable clamping plate (120)    Plate current portion (121)    Projection (121a)
NOVELTY - The radiator has multiple tubes including a baffle (12). A partition wall (11) is formed in the tubes to form a flow path on an internal space of the tubes in a longitudinal direction. A pair of header tank is combined in end parts of the tubes. A cooling water flow hole is formed in an upper side baffle (12A1) that is arranged in an upper side of the header tanks. A lower side baffle (12A2) is arranged on a same plane as the upper side baffle, where cooling water is flowed into an upper side of the header tanks. A lower stream section (B) is arranged in the header tanks.    USE - Low temperature radiator for use in a fuel cell vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation amount of the radiator is increased effectively. The radiator enhances vehicle interior space availability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a low temperature radiator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lower stream section (B)    Partition wall (11)    Baffle (12)    Upper side baffle (12A1)    Lower side baffle (12A2)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation structure comprises a fixed arm for fixing photovoltaic module (10) with median strip of roadway, at the sides. The bolts (30) are fixed to nuts provided at the sides of photovoltaic module frame (20). The serial or power source input side terminal and output terminal are connected in parallel at back side of photovoltaic module frame. A protective cover (150) is provided at the front surface of photovoltaic module to prevent the damage of photovoltaic module by dust generated by rotation of vehicle.    USE - Solar power generation structure installed in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The median strip of the roadway can be easily distinguished with the automotive headlight. The solar power generation structure can be utilized effectively as power source for various establishments. The number of components of solar power generation structure can be reduced without increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of photovoltaic module of the solar power generation structure.    Photovoltaic module (10)    Photovoltaic module frame (20)    Bolt (30)    Protective cover (150)
NOVELTY - The grill has a multiple insulating members (300) equipped at certain intervals, and a venting space formed between the insulating members. The insulating members are manufactured by pressure of air to transformable and soft material. An elastic member (310) is transformed into an inner side of each insulating member with external pressure. The venting space is blocked by the insulating member.    USE - Radiator grill for a fuel cell vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The grill improves the visual beauty of the vehicle, and smoothens inflow of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a radiator grill .    Decoration part (110)    Insulating member (300)    Elastic member (310)
NOVELTY - The diffuser has a solar cell (120) combined in an outer circumference of a housing (110), and a fan (F) provided with power source from the solar cell and driven for making flow of flavoring compound (103). A blower part (140) is combined in a sidewall of a flavoring compound container (101). The flavoring compound container is used for accommodating flavoring compound. A wind direction guide (142) is combined in a guide fixing device by a hinge (148). The fan is combined in a lower surface of a floor (116). A container stationary sidewall is protruded in a bottom inner side of the housing.    USE - Aroma diffuser for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The direction component radiated from the flavoring compound is smoothly ejected to outside by the forced convection of the fan, and the electricity can be continuously supplied to the fan through the solar cell even though separate cell is not provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an aroma diffuser for a car. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fan (F)    Flavoring compound container (101)    Flavoring compound (103)    Housing (110)    Floor (116)    Solar cell (120)    Blower part (140)    Wind direction guide (142)    Hinge (148)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting carbon material in a working electrode. The carbon material is dipped in an electrolyte. Oxygen functional material is placed on a surface of the carbon material. A direct current (DC) power supply unit is connected to the working electrode. The carbon material is selected from activated carbon, carbon nanotube, carbon nano fiber and sol-gel material. The electrolyte is selected from acidic electrolyte and basic electrolyte. The acidic electrolyte is sulfuric acid solution. The basic electrolyte is potassium hydroxide solution.    USE - Method for introducing oxygen functional material on a surface of carbon material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing destruction of the carbon material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly    (2) a low temperature fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane electrode assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has rods provided on a side face of a body. A plastic cover is formed with a hole and provided on an end of a beam. The beam is provided with screws and nuts, where the beam is made of neodymium, ferrite or steel material. A compression spring is provided on the beam. A front recess is formed on a lower part of the cover. Adhesive is adhered on a top part of the cover. An on and off switch is provided as a composite stem. The top part of the cover is fixed with a cap screw. A link is transferred to preamble and forged drivers. A vibration unit is connected with a rubber band.    USE - Induction battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an induction battery.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material (A1) comprising basic composition containing lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide compound, is new.    USE - In nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed), which is used in personal computers and cellular phones to electric cars, and hybrid cars.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides nonaqueous secondary battery that exhibits good discharge capacity and good discharge efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material (A1) comprising basic composition containing lithium-nickel-manganese-oxide compound of formula LiNi1-xMnxO2, is new.    x=0-0.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nonaqueous secondary battery comprising: the negative electrode having the negative electrode active material (A1); a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material; and an ionic conductive medium which is interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode and which conducts ions.
NOVELTY - Battery system (100) (I), comprises: a metal oxygen battery (104) including an electrode; and an oxygen storage material (110) in communication with the metal oxygen battery.    USE - (I) is useful in a vehicle under a range of operating conditions (claimed), where the vehicle is electric vehicle (preferably high-voltage bus).    ADVANTAGE - (I): reduces or eliminates the requirements for many balance of plant components including positive electrode flow field, blower, and air purification system; reduces or eliminates susceptibility to contamination from atmospheric air impurities; has increased flexibility and reduced packaging costs; and/or has improved battery performance kinetics, via a reduction in bulk diffusion and an increase in surface diffusion. The manufacturing procedure of (I) is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a battery system (100), comprising: a metal oxygen battery (104) including a first electrode (104a) and a second electrode, where the second electrode includes a metal material (M); an oxygen containment unit (102) in communication with the metal oxygen battery, where the oxygen containment unit includes an oxygen storage material (110); and a conduit in fluid communication from one of the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen containment unit to the other of the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen containment unit, where the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen containment unit are in a closed-loop with respect to each other; and    (2) a method of operating a metal oxygen battery, comprising: providing a closed-loop communication between a metal oxygen battery and an oxygen containment unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts an illustrative view of a battery system.    Battery system (100)    Oxygen containment unit (102)    Metal oxygen battery (104)    First electrode (104a)    Oxygen storage material (110)
NOVELTY - The battery group has a hydrogen fuel battery module (6) mounted in a battery shell body, where two ends of the shell body are provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The module comprises an upper battery group and a lower battery group vertically parallel to each other. A surface of each battery in the battery groups is provided with an L-shaped guide plate. A long side of guide plate is located at opposite sides of the battery groups while a short side faces to one end of the outlet. A gas seam is provided between guide plate and the surface of each battery.    USE - Vehicle hydrogen fuel battery group.    ADVANTAGE - The battery group can distribute the temperature field uniformly in the use process, enhance the reliability and consistence of the battery performance and improve the performance and operation safety of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a vehicle hydrogen fuel battery group.    Temperature sensor (4)    Heat radiation fan (5)    Hydrogen fuel battery module (6)    Guide racks (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a polar sheet exposed to surface coating treatment realized by coating process, roller pressing treatment and cutting treatment, where the polar sheet is an anode sheet or a cathode sheet. A surface of the polar sheet is coated with a layer of uniform organic chemical thin film, where the coated organic chemical thin film comprises methyl formate, vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene, silicon dioxide, diethyl carbonate, n-butanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Thickness of the organic chemical thin film is 10-50 microns.    USE - Diaphragm-free lithium ion battery for use in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery does not utilize a diaphragm, and is inexpensive. The coated organic thin film is tightly combined with the polar sheet, so that safety performance and electric and chemical performance of the battery are enhanced.
NOVELTY - The system has thermoelectric generator elements having thermoelectric materials (804a, 804b) which are thermally and physically connected to the photon absorbing carrier generator materials respectively. The interfaces between the carrier generator materials and thermoelectric materials form the hetero-junction. One set of contacts is connected and abutted with respect to a portion of carrier generator materials.    USE - System for generating power from waste heat in motor vehicles such as car and trucks, hot water heaters, gas turbines, industrial furnaces and fuel-burning electric power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The power can be generated effectively from waste heat. The system utilizes the waste heat and infra red radiation associated with waste heat ton generate more electrical power The damaging or altering of performance of photovoltaic cell is prevented while improving the efficiency of photovoltaic cell. The combination of thermo electric power, photon enhanced thermo electric power and photovoltaic power can be easily obtained from the power generator. The cost of generator is reduced. Recombination of generated carriers at the interfaces can be minimized effectively. The lifetime of generated electrons can be extended. The thermoelectric power generation efficiency of system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric generator element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of thermoelectric generator element.    Thermoelectric materials (804a,804b)    Photon (810)    Hot end of thermoelectric material (812)    Contacts (816a,816b)    Load (824)
NOVELTY - The system has a heating control module connected with a battery heating unit that is utilized to heat a battery. The module starts the battery heating unit to heat the battery when an environmental temperature of the system reaches a temperature set value, a battery temperature reaches another temperature set value and a state-of-charge (SOC) reaches a battery SOC set value. The module stops the battery heating unit to heat the battery when meeting heating stopping condition. An environmental temperature comparison unit is electrically connected with the module.    USE - Battery heating control system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system protects the battery of a vehicle in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle battery heating control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle battery heating control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a monitoring system provided with a power supply and power distribution system monitor for monitoring the power supply and power distribution system. A power charging system monitor is utilized for monitoring a power charging system and controlling a power charging and monitor center to acquire and process data from the power supply and power distribution system monitor and the power charging system monitor. The power charging system monitor sends a control command to monitor operations of a power charger and the power supply and power distribution system.    USE - Electric energy supply system for an electric vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station.    ADVANTAGE - The system has increased intellectualization and automation level, safe and high-efficiency operation, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric energy supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (14) powered by a traction battery. A forced air system includes an inlet duct (40)/inlet plenum arrangement for receiving and providing air to a high voltage traction battery (12). An outlet duct (42) directs exhaust air from the high voltage traction battery and a fan, where the outlet duct is made of steel. The inlet duct/inlet plenum arrangement comprises a pair of inlet ducts located on opposite sides of the vehicle. An inlet plenum extends between the inlet ducts.    USE - Vehicle e.g. battery electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle i.e. plug in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet duct/inlet plenum arrangement and the outlet duct function as a structural member to provide a structure and protect the high voltage traction battery. The inlet duct/inlet plenum arrangement provides better cargo accommodation to a customer and an efficient package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery vehicle system.    High voltage traction battery (12)    Electric motor (14)    Wheels (22)    Inlet duct (40)    Outlet duct (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a mixing valve (22) installed at a fixed position of a gas mixing unit. The gas mixing unit is connected between a hydrogen supply line (14) and a receiving cathode of a fuel cell (10). A hydrogen supplying unit (12) is connected to an air supplying line (18) that extends towards an air electrode of the fuel cell. An air feeding unit (16) is connected to a venturi tube (24), and an inlet tube is connected to a center area of the venturi tube.    USE - Fuel cell cold starting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus smoothly controls the temperature of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell cold starting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a fuel cell cold starting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supplying unit (12)    Hydrogen supply line (14)    Air feeding unit (16)    Air supplying line (18)    Mixing valve (22)    Venturi tube (24)
NOVELTY - One construction and fabrication method of fuel cells which adopts Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) manufacturing method to make flow channels or holes on a substrate made of dielectric materials. The substrate is coated with a photoresist layer and the properties are modified by ultraviolet (UV) rays irradiation. Then the substrate is further coated a layer of metallic thin film for electric conduction by the Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) technique. At the end, metal lift-off technique is adopted to make the development process and the required electric circuits at the substrate. Then a fuel cell construction is accomplished, for example, the current collectors, mono polar plates, and bipolar plates. Furthermore, the volume and weight of assembled fuel cells can be reduced such that a light practical scheme is provide.
NOVELTY - The disclosure is a fuel supplying devices and method for reformer fuel cell, which utilizes a predefined volume size of hydrocarbon container and water container with the certain ratio of the hydrocarbon fuel. When the predefined volume size of hydrocarbon container and water container are fully filled, the hydrocarbon fuel then be filled together to generate the designed ratio fuel.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a fuel cell having ribs and porous material flow-channel structure, characterized in including: a plurality of electrode plates, wherein the relative inner lateral side of each electrode plate has a concavely protruding gas flow space, and said electrode plate has a main channel to communicate with the air flow channel; a set of thin-film electrodes formed by overlapping and disposed between the inner lateral sides of each electrode plates; a plurality of ribs disposed in the air flow channel space formed by the electrode plates to divide the air flow channel into defined flow spaces; and a plurality of porous materials disposed in the air flow channel formed by the electrode plates. With this novel fuel cell flow-channel structure design, it is able to reduce processing time and costs, increase charge-collection area, reduce contact resistance, and possess no dead zone and stagnation region existed at diversion path, thereby improving the power generation performance of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A solar energy charging system for charging double voltage of an electric bicycle and recycling electric energy, the solar energy charging system comprises a solar panel connected to a DC control box having a charge controller and a microprocessor, The DC control box is connected to a DC transfer switch and an electrical storage device. A convertor is used to convert DC electric energy of the electrical storage device into AC electric energy. An AC control box comprises a charge rectifier, a C24V output connector and a C36V output connector for applying to the electric bicycles of different sizes. Such a system is environmental friendly and has a wide applicability.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fan provided with a fan blade or a wind wheel and arranged in an air channel, where a rotating shaft of the fan is in transmission connection with an input terminal of a speed reduction device. Ratio of rotating speed of an input shaft and rotating speed of an output shaft of the device is more than 1. An output terminal of the device is in transmission connection with an input shaft of a power generator arranged on a vehicle body outside the air channel. A storage battery supplying power to a vehicular electric appliance is connected to an output circuit of the generator.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle counteracts power consumption of wind resistance, successfully recycles the backup storage battery and takes the recycled energy as the backup power supply for prolonging continuous driving mileages and supplying power to an air-conditioner in the vehicle, vehicle lamps, an electric glass and a sound box. The vehicle reduces loss of a main battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The connector has a storage post located in a sleeve cylinder. Shapes of a storage battery post and a storage battery post sleeve cylinder are matched with each other. An outer side of the storage battery post is provided with an annular groove. An inner side of the sleeve cylinder is provided with a bulge that is matched with the annular groove of the storage battery post. A top part of the sleeve cylinder is provided with a fixing clip for fixing a power supply wire. A side of the storage battery post sleeve cylinder is provided with a hinged buckling door.    USE - Storage battery connector.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is arranged with the bulge and the groove, so as to ensure that the storage battery post and the storage battery post joint are tightly connected with each other and provided with locking function. The connector uses an elastic buckle and a movable buckling door without detaching the tool. The connector can be repeatedly utilized by a user. The connector is convenient to detach and mount and simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a storage battery connector.
NOVELTY - The cover has whole battery box cover provided with an integrated structure. An inner wall of a whole box cover body is provided with a layer of rubber cushions. A middle part of the box cover body is provided with a separation strip. Two sides of the separation strip are provided with battery wiring boards.    USE - Full-plastic storage battery box cover for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover reduces assembling process of a vehicle, effectively reduces manual cost, and enhances joining capacity of a rubber cushion and the battery box body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a full-plastic storage battery box cover.
NOVELTY - The box has a side metal reinforcing attachment arranged at two ends of a lower part in a metal main box body of a storage cell. Two corners at a bottom part of the metal main box body of the storage cell are provided with a corner metal reinforcing attachment. A storage cell rubber cushion is molded onto the metal main box body of the storage cell through vulcanization.    USE - Vulcanization storage cell box for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box reduces assembling procedures of a vehicle, efficiently reduces labor cost, and prolongs service life of the storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a vulcanization storage cell box.
NOVELTY - The cover has a storage battery (1) provided adjacent to an engine in a fore cabin of an automobile. A storage battery cover (2) is arranged an outer side the storage battery for fixing the storage battery. The storage battery cover is arranged on a side of the storage battery toward the engine and provided with a heat insulating plate (4). Intervals are formed between the heat insulating plate and the storage battery. The intervals are more than 1 mm. Multiple blocking pads are provided between the heat insulating plate and the storage battery.    USE - Storage battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is simple in structure, low in cost and distinct in effect, can reduce working temperature of engine storage battery efficiently, and improves service life of the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a storage battery cover.    Storage battery (1)    Storage battery cover (2)    Heat insulating plate (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a heater arranged on a shell body fixedly. The heater is utilized to heat a battery after being charged with power. The heater and a controller are connected in series to form a heating loop. The controller is set with a targeted temperature and controls the heating loop. The controller controls the heating loop to break off when temperature of the battery is higher than the targeted temperature. A switch is connected with the controller. The switch is utilized to control whether to start or close the controller.    USE - Vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can guide through the heating loop when temperature of the battery is too low to make the heater heat the battery, thus utilizing for a vehicle. The heater can heat the battery to prevent the discharge efficiency of battery decreasing due to temperature that can cause the vehicle launch failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vehicle-mounted battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel (1) connected with a battery (6) and direct current (DC)-DC converter (3) that is connected with a radiator of another battery (5). A battery management system (4) is connected with the former battery and the radiator of the latter battery that are integrated with each other.    USE - Temperature control system for a power battery pack of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The radiator utilizes the conversion of solar energy into electric energy to operate the radiator of the battery, so that temperature of a battery pack is reduced to normal range. The system uses the electric energy converted by the collected solar energy in an effective manner, so as to store the electric energy for the power battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar panel (1)    Direct current-direct current converter (3)    Battery management system (4)    Batteries (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The device has solar panels e.g. poly compound solar battery or non-crystalline silicon solar battery, arranged on an electromotive roof, a vehicle front cover and a vehicle rear cover. Fourth solar panel (1d) is arranged below a vehicle seat. The four solar panels (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) are mechanically connected with an electromotive frame (2). Electric energy output ends of the four solar panels are connected with a power battery of the electromotive frame.    USE - Solar electromotive charging device for use in a car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, better feasibility, low cost and better practical value, and can charge randomly when the electromotive frame is moved or stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electromotive charging device.    Solar panels (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d)    Electromotive frame (2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple cells mounted inside a case (10). Inlet ports (11, 12) are formed at lower ends of the case in horizontal direction, where cold air is flown into the inlet ports for cooling the cells. A vent (13) is formed in an upper portion central part of the case for ejecting the cold air after cooling the cells. The inlet ports comprise an inclination zone in which a flow cross section is narrowly formed, where an outlet (15) is provided in a top end portion of the case.    USE - Apparatus for cooling battery of a hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus utilizes the inlet ports for progressing cold air in horizontal direction towards the vertical array direction of the cells. The cooling efficiency of the apparatus is improved. The inlet ports have the inclination zone at end parts of the case such that the cold air flown in through the inlet ports is flown in an inter-cell cooling channel. The apparatus supplies the cold air uniformly between the cells such that the performance of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of an apparatus for cooling a battery of a hybrid electrical vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Case (10)    Inlet ports (11, 12)    Vent (13)    Blower (14)    Outlet (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves sending a flat material (W) to a molding position, molding a first waveform portion to the front end of the flat material by engaging a movable lower mold (18) and a movable upper mold (35), and molding a second waveform portion to the rear side of the flat material. The molding operations of the first and second waveform portions are repeatedly performed.    USE - Molding method for mesh shaped through hole of gas flow path formation body for spreading fuel gas and oxidant gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Polishing operation of movable lower mold is easily performed, and extraction clearance of movable lower and upper molds is easily set.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a mesh shaped through hole molding apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side sectional view of the mesh shaped through hole molding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bed (11)    Movable lower mold (18)    Upper mold support stand (26)    Movable upper mold (35)    Support (52)    Flat material (W)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a generator (2) driven by an internal combustion engine, and a voltage detection part (6) detecting voltage. A generator operation detection part (7) detects operation of the generator. A failure judging part (8) determines whether a battery voltage regulator (5) is in or out of order when the generator is operated by the generator operation detection part. An alerting part i.e. lamp (9), alerts the failure, and multiple batteries (3, 4) are connected with one another in series.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can perform fault diagnosis of the battery voltage regulator, and notifies the failure of the battery voltage regulator to a driver reliably by using the alerting part, so that the failure on the path and damage to the batteries is prevented, thus improving the service life of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical circuit diagram of a power supply device.    Power supply device (1)    Generator (2)    Batteries (3, 4)    Battery voltage regulator (5)    Voltage detection part (6)    Generator operation detection part (7)    Failure judging part (8)    Lamp (9)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure has a main ventilation path (101) provided in a transversal direction center part of a battery case along a longitudinal direction of the battery case. Cooling air passes through the main ventilation path. Cooling air supplied from a refrigeration unit (60) circulates through inside of the battery case through a ventilation path (100) and returns to the refrigeration unit. The battery case accommodates multiple batteries. The refrigeration unit is provided in a longitudinal direction one end side of the battery case.    USE - Cooling structure for a battery pack mounted on a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling structure uniformly cools batteries accommodated in the battery case, and prevents generation of temperature difference between batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack at time of flow of cooling air.    Open lower end part (43)    Refrigeration unit (60)    Fan duct (70)    Ventilation path (100)    Main ventilation path (101)
NOVELTY - The safety valve apparatus (10) has discharge current path (12), and a high pressure gas container in which discharge current path is opened when a valve body that closes the discharge portion exceeds a predetermined value. A discharge flow path (16) which discharges high pressure gas is connected with the discharge current path, and a fire-extinguishant supply portion that supplies fire extinguishant is provided with respect to the discharge flow path that distributes high pressure gas.    USE - Safety valve apparatus such as fusible plug type safety valve for high pressure gas container mounted in e.g., fuel cell vehicle or natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the gas in a high pressure gas container to be rapidly discharged while preventing a back fire since the fusible-plug type safety valve apparatus supplies fire extinguishant with respect to the discharged hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fusible-plug type safety valve apparatus.    Safety valve apparatus (10)    Discharge current path (12)    Fusible plug (13)    Nozzle (14)    Discharge flow path (16)
NOVELTY - The heater has a heat-source apparatus (6) that heats the water in a hot water storage tank (1). A water supply circuit (2) supplies the water to the hot water storage tank. A drain circuit (3) discharges the water in the hot water storage tank to the exterior. A circulation circuit (7) circulates the hot water to a lower portion of the hot water storage tank, after heating the water at predetermined temperature. The hot water storage tank, the water supply circuit, the drain circuit and circulation circuit are connected with a four-way coupling.    USE - Hot-water storing type water heater e.g. electric heater for fuel cell and heat pump hot-water machine.    ADVANTAGE - The material needed to assemble the water heater can be reduced, by reducing the processing time of the hot water storage tank. The requirement of several components of the water heater can be reduced, so that the water heater can be assembled easily. Hence the assembling cost of the water heater can be reduced. The maintainability of the circuits in the water heater can be improved, by the simplified structure of the water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the water heater. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hot water storage tank (1)    Water supply circuit (2)    Drain circuit (3)    Heat-source apparatus (6)    Circulation circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a pair of switches (S1, S2) connecting two ends of blocks (B1-B3) to flying-capacitors (C1, C2) and charging the flying-capacitors by voltage of the battery. Another pair of switches (S3, S4) connects the ends of the flying-capacitors to a voltage measurement part (14). The flying-capacitors are connected between the switches and the voltage measurement part. Four zener diodes (ZD1-ZD4) supply electricity and maintain electrical storage voltage to a constant value when the electrical storage voltage turns into more than predetermined voltage.    USE - Circuit for detecting voltage of a battery by an assembled battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery, in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The zener diodes supply electricity and maintain electrical storage voltage to the constant value when the electrical storage voltage turns into more than predetermined voltage, thus reducing number of components and production cost of the circuit, obtaining small circuit area and detecting terminal voltage of the battery by the assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a voltage detection circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Blocks (B1-B3)    Flying-capacitors (C1, C2)    Switches (S1-S4)    Zener diodes (ZD1-ZD4)    Voltage measurement part (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electric power supply line (2) that electrically connects the assembled battery (1) and motor (4). Connection elements (8a,8b) communicate with monitoring unit (5) and controller (9), for transmission of alternating current transmission signal through electric power supply line to the controller. The controller determines the connection state of connection element after receiving alternating current transmission signal.    USE - Assembled battery connection state determination apparatus installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current transmission signal can be utilized effectively for determination of connection state of battery. The connection state of battery can be determined efficiently without using sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery connection state determination apparatus.    Assembled battery (1)    Electric power supply line (2)    Motor (4)    Monitoring unit (5)    Connection elements (8a,8b)    Controller (9)
NOVELTY - The solar panel structure has front and rear slide rails, and left and right slide rails that are respectively located on an immovable bracket located at top of car. The immovable solar panels are located over the slide rails and are fixed to the top of immovable bracket. The side portion of slide rail is provided with a gear meshing with the rack on the solar panel. The slide rails are provided with a stepping motor along front, rear, left and right directions, respectively. A belt wheel is accommodated on the motor shaft through the gear.    USE - Solar panel structure for car.    ADVANTAGE - Sunlight is absorbed efficiently with the solar panels, while increasing maximum absorption area more than 5 times of the area of solar panel. The absorbed sunlight is converted into electricity and supplied to drive the car stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar panel structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves releasing energy as power for operating and accelerating the vehicle. The energy for maintaining the speed in the vehicle inert motion state is stored in a storage battery. A coordinating system is used for supplying the energy to drive the vehicle.    USE - Method for satisfying energy requirements of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The problems related to vehicle emission, deficient energy and explosive force for electric vehicle are solved efficiently.
NOVELTY - The electromobile has two wheels (2) mounted on two ends of a frame (1). A seat (3) is mounted on an upper end of the frame. A storage battery (4) is connected below the seat. The wheels are equipped with electric driving devices (5). An energy conversion device (8) is mounted below the storage battery. An end of the energy conversion device is connected to a hub (7).    USE - Energy conversion electromobile for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical energy is converted into electric energy by the energy conversion device, so that the conversion of the energy between the electromobile and a normal bicycle is easily achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy conversion electromobile.    Frame (1)    Two wheels (2)    Seat (3)    Storage battery (4)    Electric driving devices (5)    Hub (7)    Energy conversion device (8)
NOVELTY - The case has batteries that are mounted on the bottom wall of battery tray (10) formed of resin. The battery tray is covered through a battery cover (20). A flange portion (13) is provided on an upper surface of peripheral side wall (22) surrounding the periphery of bottom wall. A metallic housing-shaped frame (30) is provided beside an outer wall of battery tray. The flange portion and the battery cover are fixed to an upper surface of metallic housing-shaped frame by a fastening element.    USE - Battery case mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic housing-shaped frame is provided beside the outer wall of battery tray so that the strength and rigidity of battery tray can be enhanced. The flange portion and the battery cover are fixed to the upper surface of metallic housing-shaped frame by the fastening element so that the deformation of battery tray can be suppressed and the sealability of battery case is improved. The inner of metallic housing-shaped frame is hollow so that the impact energy of side impact can be absorbed efficiently and the batteries mounted can be protected. Hence the weight of battery case is reduced. The peripheral side wall is inclined so that the housing-shaped frame is easily fitted to the battery tray and production of battery case is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electric vehicle illustrating the installation of battery case.    Battery tray (10)    Flange portion (13)    Battery cover (20)    Peripheral side wall (22)    Metallic housing-shaped frame (30)
NOVELTY - The pack has an exterior case that comprises two case elements coupled to each other. An interlocking structure portion of case element (11) has an inner plate portion that extends in opening end edge portion so that a groove portion is formed to sandwich interlocking portion. The side wall (11h) of case element has a draft angle on the interior side wall surface except for the portion in that interlocking portion is arranged. The inclination angle of interior wall surface of inner plate portion in case element is smaller than the draft angle of interior side wall surface.    USE - Battery pack used as power supply for power assisted electric bicycle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in-electric-vehicle (PEV). Can also be used in notebook personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack reduces the manufacturing cost by interlocking case elements with each other in assembling but ensures sufficient interlocking strength between the case elements even if the weight and size of the case element are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the construction of case element of the battery pack.    Case element (11)    Grip portion (11a)    Opening portion (11c)    Protruding portions (11d-11g)    Side wall (11h)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a discharging unit for discharging a capacitor through an inductor prior to the monitoring charge of the capacitor. A monitoring unit monitors current flowing through the inductor during the discharge of the capacitor. An inductor discharging unit discharges the inductor into a device e.g. energy storage device or load, if the current flowing through the inductor reaches a preset value or the capacitor is discharged. The current outputted by a power source is obtained from a current sensor or derived from voltage values obtained.    USE - Apparatus for use in a direct current (DC) converter (claimed) e.g. DC-DC step-down/step-up converter and/or DC/alternating current (AC) converter, for obtaining information related to determination of a characteristic i.e. maximum power point, of a power source e.g. photovoltaic cell, array of cells and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus obtains information representative of determination of maximum power point of the power source, so as to determine the fault and fill factor of the power source, without requiring extra inductor or capacitor. The apparatus limits the current levels on the inductor and capacitor and avoids large current peaks due to the resonance between the inductor and the capacitor, thus preventing occurrence of saturation of an inductor magnetic core, and increasing lifetime of the capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for obtaining information enabling the determination of a characteristic of a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating steps involved for determining the maximum power point of the power source.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has wave channel-shaped parts (30a, 34b) formed between metal separators (14, 16) at a back surface side of a fuel gas flow channel (34). Multiple inlet-port connection paths (52a1, 52a2) connect a cooling medium supply communicating hole (22a) and a cooling medium flow path (38). The inlet-port connection paths comprise a cooling medium quantity increase part that increases flow volume of a cooling medium supplied toward another cooling medium quantity increase part.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inlet-port connection paths comprise the cooling medium quantity increase part that increases flow volume of the cooling medium, thus supplying the cooling medium to a width direction center part of the cooling medium flow path in a reliable manner while preventing shortage of cooling water supply amount, and hence equalizing temperature distribution and humidity distribution over an electric power generation inplane whole region, and improving electric power generation performance in an easy manner by simple structure of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Metal separators (14, 16)    Cooling medium supply communicating hole (22a)    Wave channel-shaped part (30a, 34b)    Fuel gas flow channel (34)    Cooling medium flow path (38)    Inlet-port buffer shape part (40a)    Inlet-port connection paths (52a1, 52a2)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material layer (11) formed in a surface of a collector (12a). An internal collector (11c) transmits a lithium ion. The active material layer is in contact with an electrolyte layer (15) in an opposite surface of a contact surface of the collector. Conductive support agents contained between the internal collector and the electrolyte layer among the active material layers are in large amount than the amount of the conductive support agents contained between the collector and the internal collector.    USE - Electrode of lithium secondary battery i.e. flat type lithium secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for winding type lithium secondary battery and bipolar type lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The internal collector transmits the lithium ion to the active material layer, so that internal resistance during time of high output of a lithium secondary battery is reduced and high-outputting of the battery is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium secondary battery electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery system (10)    Active material layer (11)    Internal collector (11c)    Collector (12a)    Electrolyte layer (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves adding a metal precursor to alcohol containing reaction liquid of an aluminum addition zincic-acid compound formed by a sol gel process. A metal nano-particle and a sol-gel of the aluminum addition zincic-acid compound are produced by a reduction effect of the alcohol. An aluminum addition zincic-acid compound gel solution containing the metal nano-particle is formed. A transparent conductive film is formed by heat-processing the aluminum addition zincic-acid compound gel solution.    USE - Method for manufacturing an aluminum addition zincic-acid compound transparent conductive film utilized in photoelectric products. Uses include but are not limited to a panel display device, a solar cell, a photoelectric transistor, a touch panel, a light emitting element, an organic light emission flat display panel, a plasma display panel, a motor vehicle heat resistance fogging prevention glass, a photoelectric transducer and a transparent heater static-electricity-elimination film.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film is formed by heat-processing the aluminum addition zincic-acid compound gel solution, so that light transmittance and electro conductivity of the film is improved, and resistivity is reduced. The film is manufactured by a wet process, so that the process can be performed within a small area with reduced installation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of an aluminum addition zincic-acid compound transparent conductive film manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The cell (1A) has positive electrode and negative electrode tanks (31,41) that store the electrolyte solution of positive and negative electrodes. The electrolyte solution circuits (3,4) of positive and negative electrodes supplies the electrolyte solution to a battery cell (2). A feed pump (61) of supply tube (51) forces the supply of electrolyte solution from one tank to other tank, when electrolyte solution temperature of tank is lower than specified temperature. The ends of supply tube are connected to positive and negative electrode tanks respectively.    USE - Redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of battery is maintained for a short period of time, by supplying the electrolyte solution from one tank to the other tank respectively. Hence the efficiency of battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of redox flow cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the redox flow cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Redox flow cell (1A)    Battery cell (2)    Positive electrode electrolyte solution circuit (3)    Negative electrode electrolyte solution circuit (4)    Positive electrode tank (31)    Negative electrode tank (41)    Supply tube (51)    Feed pump (61)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrolyzing liquid water and water vapor in an evaporation and electrolysis compound device (3) to obtain hydrogen and oxygen. Blended gas of hydrogen, oxygen and water vapor in the evaporation and electrolysis compound device in a gas storage tank (16) is stored to be auxiliary fuel for a combustion engine. An electromagnetic pneumatic control valve to be started by an electronic control unit (ECU) (23) is controlled such that the blended gas in the gas storage tank is passed into a combustion chamber through a blended gas electrical control nozzle (20).    USE - High-efficient energy utilization method for blended fuel of an electrical combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reutilizing residual heat produced by an operation of a combustion engine, and converting water into auxiliary fuel by heat energy for an action of the combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high-efficient energy utilization device for blended fuel of electrical combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical combustion engine.    Evaporation and electrolysis compound device (3)    Gas storage tank (16)    Temperature and pressure integrated sensor (19)    Blended gas electrical control nozzle (20)    Electronic control unit (23)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an electrically conductive plate (20) on which a gas diffusion layer (30) is arranged. The gas diffusion layer has a fiber layer comprising fibers coated with an electrically conductive layer. A catalyst layer (14) is arranged over the gas diffusion layer, and an ion conductive polymer membrane (12) is arranged over the catalyst layer. Another catalyst layer (16) is arranged over the membrane, and another gas diffusion layer (32) is arranged over the latter catalyst layer. Another electrically conductive plate (22) is arranged over the latter gas diffusion layer.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, for use as an electrical energy source in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer has the fiber layer comprising fibers coated with the electrically conductive layer, thus realizing gas diffusion media in the fuel cell at reduced costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Ion conductive polymer membrane (12)    Catalyst layers (14, 16)    Electrically conductive plates (20, 22)    Gas diffusion layers (30, 32)
NOVELTY - The device has a spring (207) arranged on one side of a cooling element (105) i.e. cooling plate, for exerting a pressing force on the side of the cooling element in a stressed condition. A tensioning device is coupled with the spring element, where a contact region of the tensioning device extends over the side of the cooling element when the spring element is in the stressed condition. The tensioning device is formed to increase spring tension of the spring element when the contact region of the tensioning device is moved towards the side of the cooling element.    USE - Cooling device for a battery module e.g. lithium-ion and Nickel-metal hydride accumulators and Super-Cap, of a battery device (all claimed) in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tensioning device is coupled with the spring element, where the contact region of the tensioning device extends over the side of the cooling element when the spring element is in the stressed condition, thus achieving problem-free assembly of the battery module while avoiding damage to the cooling element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The spring is designed as disk spring, flat spring or wire spring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery device comprising a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery device.    Battery housing (101)    Battery module (103)    Cooling element (105)    Spring (207)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an electric motor (2) supplied with electric energy by a rechargeable energy storage (3) that is connected with a methanol fuel cell (4). The fuel cell supplies its electric energy to the energy storage. The fuel cell has a tank (6) provided for methanol and connected with the fuel cell by a line (5). A conveyor unit (7) is arranged in the tank, and has a conveyor pump for conveying the methanol from the tank and arranged at the fuel cell. The fuel cell is operated during operation and parking of the vehicle.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable energy storage is connected with the methanol fuel cell, thus avoiding that utilization of the motor vehicle is impaired with respect to installation space and weight of the fuel cell. The tank for methanol is connected with the fuel cell by the line, thus realizing flexibility in arrangement of the fuel cell in the vehicle while increasing operating distance of the vehicle. The conveyor unit is arranged in the tank, thus ensuring reliable supply of the fuel cell with the methanol during operation of the vehicle. The conveyor pump for conveying the methanol from the tank is arranged at the fuel cell, thus increasing utilizable volume of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor vehicle with its components.    Motor vehicle (1)    Electric motor (2)    Rechargeable energy storage (3)    Methanol fuel cell (4)    Line (5)    Tank (6)    Conveyor unit (7)
NOVELTY - The system (4a) has a starter battery (5) i.e. high current-lead-acid-battery, for supplying current to a starter (13) of a motor vehicle. A main power supply battery (6) i.e. lithium-ion-battery, is provided for supplying current to an electrical consumer connected to a main power supply (7) of the motor vehicle. The starter battery is coupled with the main power supply over a switch (15) that is controlled by an energy management control device (10). The starter battery is decoupled from the main power supply during a starting process of the motor vehicle.    USE - Battery system for a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The starter battery is decoupled from the main power supply during the starting process of the motor vehicle, such that cyclization and stabilizations of the main power supply can be avoided, thus increasing durability of the batteries, and hence reducing interferences in the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery system of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery system.    Battery system (4a)    Starter battery (5)    Main power supply battery (6)    Main power supply (7)    Energy management control device (10)    Starter (13)    Switch (15)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an effective lithium ion charge level (7) mounted in middle of front of a chassis (8) of passenger car (1), where a solar pole plate (2) is mounted at top of the passenger car to replace the top of the car, and another solar pole plate (3) is mounted in a left and a right carriages of the passenger car to replace a shell of a original carriage. The solar pole plates input charges into the solar storage batteries (4, 5) to form two power supplies such that stable power supply for the power of the passenger car is ensured.    USE - Electromotive solar automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is automatically in negative pressure or both power supplies are in negative pressure at the same time when a power supply loses the pressure at time of negative pressure. The commercial power can directly pass through a socket to charge an effective lithium ion level to ensure the power to stable power supply voltage while the negative pressure power supply is in the static state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a electromotive solar automobile.    Passenger car (1)    Solar pole plates (2, 3)    Solar storage batteries (4, 5)    Effective lithium ion charge level (7)    Chassis (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a laminar current collector (10), and extruding a catalyst material (25) through a nozzle (26). The catalyst material is applied in the form of individual spherical or hemispherical catalyst pellets on the current collector. The catalyst material is conveyed as continuous extrudate to the nozzle. The extrudate is intermittently or continuously ejected from the nozzle, where the pellets have longitudinal extension of 10 mm parallel to a middle plane of the current collector.    USE - Method for loading a current collector of a fuel cell with a catalyst material i.e. aqueous suspension of catalyst powder (all claimed), where the fuel is utilized for generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables loading the current collector with the catalyst material in a simple and automatic manner, thus ensuring effective contact between the catalyst material and combustion gas that flows to the current collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for charging a current collector of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view illustrating automatic filling of a current collector with a catalyst material.    Laminar current collector (10)    Catalyst material (25)    Nozzle (26)    Applicator head (28)    Robot arm (30)
NOVELTY - The device has an air supply unit (2) guided into a cylindrical inner pipe (4), and an anode-residual gas supply unit (1) guided into an outer pipe (3), where the outer pipe is arranged concentric to the inner pipe. The outer pipe extends along the inner pipe over predetermined length, and boreholes (7) are present in the inner pipe in an area of coaxial extension of the inner pipe with the outer pipe. An output line (6) is located on a side of the inner tube, where the side of the inner tube is turned toward from the air supply unit.    USE - Device for mixing hot streams of gases such as air and anode-residual gas, in a reheater i.e. anode tailgas oxidizer, of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The boreholes are present in the inner pipe in the area of coaxial extension of the inner pipe with the outer pipe, and the output line is located on the side of the inner tube, where the side of the inner tube is turned toward from the air supply unit, thus achieving a compact mixing device that allows optimal mixing of the gas streams in a mixing zone with reduced pausing time, while minimizing pressure losses of the mixing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a device for mixing hot gas streams of a reheater of a fuel cell system.    Anode-residual gas supply unit (1)    Air supply unit (2)    Outer pipe (3)    Cylindrical inner pipe (4)    Output line (6)    Boreholes (7)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a safety device for separating individual cells and comprising separating units (9.1-9.5) i.e. transistors, for interrupting connection between the individual cells, where the individual cells are arranged in series. The separating units are arranged in such a manner that the individual cells form lower modules (2.1-2.n), where nominal voltage of the lower modules lies below critical voltage. A control device is designed and/or programmed in such a manner that a control signal is applied synchronously to the separating units for operating the separating units.    USE - Battery module unit for use in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is designed and/or programmed in such a manner that the control signal is applied synchronously to the separating units for operating the separating units, thus safely preventing danger caused by high-voltage conducting components of the module unit during mechanical damage of the module unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery module unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery module unit.    Battery module unit (1)    Lower modules (2.1-2.n)    Connections (4.1-4.3)    Contacts (5, 6)    Separating units (9.1-9.5)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (10) with a separator (13) provided between a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12). A case (15) contains the electrode assembly. A cap assembly (20) is coupled to the case. The cap assembly comprises a short circuit member (53) attached to a cap plate (28). The short circuit member comprises a portion with a thickness different from another portion of the short circuit unit. The short circuit member deforms in response to an increase in pressure inside the case to electrically couple the electrodes to each other.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. small capacity rechargeable battery for a small portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and large capacity rechargeable battery for use as a power source for driving a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit member contacts a short circuit tab to short-circuit the negative electrode and the positive electrode to each other when an internal pressure of a rechargeable battery rises, so that a large current flows between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, thus discharging the electrode assembly of the battery, and hence preventing the internal pressure from rising. The short circuit member provides protruded portion to prevent explosion or ignition of the battery by sustaining a short circuit state between the positive and negative electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (15)    Cap assembly (20)    Cap plate (28)    Short circuit unit (53)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The automated guided vehicle for thin-film solar cell is provided with a plurality of supporting arms to support the solar cell substrates thereon. The supporting arms are provided with a plurality of holding ball to allow the slide of the solar cell substrates, and may also be tilted to an angle to facilitate the loading of the solar cell substrates. The automated guided vehicle further includes a lifting mechanism to lift the lots to a desired loading level.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a complex structure of fuel cell gas diffusion layer. The gas diffusion layer can be assembled between a catalyst layer and an electrode plate in a fuel cell, characterized in that the gas diffusion layer includes a porous substrate, of which the first side lean against an electrode plate in a stack type manner; a first density layer, which leans against the second surface of the substrate in a stack type manner, containing plural carbon-powder/fine-particles or graphite-powder/fine-particles, which is to link the porous structure formed firmly by a medium; and a second density layer, of which one side stacks to the first density layer and the other side stacks to the catalyst layer, being a porous structure the same as the first density layer and set with the second density state having the second density higher than the first density of the first density layer. In this way, the gas diffusion layer will achieve better hydrophobic effect and produce more uniform gas diffusion, and thus the resultant water vapor can achieve high diffusion efficiency to improve the performance of electricity generation in the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a steel rope (4) arranged on a rotatable power generator (3) and connected with a brake. A rotor of the power generator is provided with a friction wheel (5). A circuit board (7) is mounted on a circuit control box or a spare box (8) of an electromotor. A back vehicle rack (1) or a front vehicle rack of the electromotor is provided with a bracket (2). The friction wheel is mounted on a middle part of a tire (6). The circuit board is formed with a shaping circuit, a boosting circuit and a pulse circuit.    USE - Power generation device for an electromotor.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, environment-friendly, and saves energy, and has low production cost and better power generation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a power generation device.    Back vehicle rack (1)    Bracket (2)    Rotatable power generator (3)    Steel rope (4)    Friction wheel (5)    Tire (6)    Circuit board (7)    Spare box (8)
NOVELTY - The device has an outer case (8) that is provided for accommodating battery case (7). The front terminals of inner side of outer case are provided with a locking mechanism (17). The rear terminals of outer case are provided with a clamping mechanism. A pin (5) of clamping mechanism is fixed on upper and lower terminals of limit bracket (1). A caching cushion is arranged on rear terminal of bracket for caching and blocking. Two sides of front terminal of battery case are provided with a locating cylinder (6) which is matched with pulling fork (4).    USE - Clamping device of vehicle-mounted power battery case.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer case is provided for accommodating battery case, the vibration of battery case can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the clamping device of vehicle-mounted power battery case.    Limit bracket (1)    Pulling fork (4)    Pin (5)    Locating cylinder (6)    Battery case (7)    Outer case (8)    Locking mechanism (17)
NOVELTY - The wind power charger comprises a wind power generator and a charging base. The wind power generator is connected with a windmill and a charging circuit of the charging base. The charging base is provided with a slot for inserting and connecting the hand-held digital electronic device. The charging base is connected with a fixing iron frame.    USE - Wind power charger for charging hand-held digital electronic device fixed on handle of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The hand-held digital electronic device is charged easily when the person rides the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind power charger.
NOVELTY - An oxygen-permeable ceramics or its precursor is adhered to a surface of oxide or hydroxide containing nickel, to obtain an intermediate material. The obtained intermediate material and lithium compound are mixed, and the obtained mixture is baked in presence of air, to obtain a lithium nickel complex oxide.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile communication apparatus, portable electronic device, handheld terminal, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is manufactured by suppressing generation of impurities.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group (1) having a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate that are wrapped or stacked with a porous insulator accommodated in a metal casing (4). An opening portion of metal case is sealed by a sealing board (6) to which one of positive and negative electrode plates is connected via a lead. The insulation boards (2,7) are stacked in a top insulation board whose peripheral portion is located so as to engage with an engaging portion (9) formed on the side of metal casing.    USE - Sealed secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for use as driving power supply of motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lead, electrode group and metal casing are not contacted with each other, the protrusion of electrode group is prevented in the sealed secondary battery during overcharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sealed secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Insulation boards (2,7)    Metal casing (4)    Sealing board (6)    Engaging portion (9)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a housing (20) comprising a base (22), an articulated cover (24) and a rotatable support member (26). A device (40) includes rotor blades for producing electrical energy when exposed to a flow of air, where the device is articulated between a range from stored position (42) in which the blades are arranged within the housing and deployed position (44) in which the blades are arranged outside the housing. Another device (80) produces electrical energy when exposed to a source of radiant light, and is arranged on a surface of the housing to receive radiant light.    USE - Portable power generation device for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to use and manufactured in an inexpensive manner so as to increase the range of electric vehicles while reducing time required to recharge the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging a vehicle with a rechargeable power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power generation device.    Portable power generation device (10)    Housing (20)    Base (22)    Articulated member (24)    Support member (26)    Devices (40, 80)    Stored position (42)    Deployed position (44)
NOVELTY - A porous metal foil has two-dimensional network structure obtained using metal fiber.    USE - Porous metal foil is used for porous metal foil product (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion capacitor, lithium ion secondary battery, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, dust-proof filter, liquid antimicrobial filter, electromagnetic wave shield, magnetic material, electroconductive material, decoration sheet and inner layer of printed circuit board.    ADVANTAGE - The porous metal foil can be manufactured economically with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous metal foil product; and    (2) manufacture of porous metal foil.
NOVELTY - The pack (10) has a holder case (100) defining several cell spaces (S). Multiple battery cells (200) are accommodated in a pattern in the cell spaces such that one or more of the cell spaces is empty cell space (150). Ribs (120) are located inside the holder case so as to separate the battery cells. A holder frame (110) encompassing the lateral surfaces of the ribs are integrally formed with the ribs to form outline of the holder case.    USE - Battery pack for mobile devices such as notebook computer, camcorder, motor-operated bicycle, motor scooter, electric motor vehicle and hybrid electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery pack includes empty cell spaces, heat dissipation efficiency of the battery pack can be improved. Hence service lifetime of the battery can be improved with respect to repetitive charge/discharge operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Holder case (100)    Holder frame (110)    Rib (120)    Empty cell space (150)    Battery cell (200)    Cell space (S)
NOVELTY - An anode (22) for lithium-ion secondary battery (11) comprises an anode active material layer including an anode active material and an inorganic compound, the inorganic compound including one or both of an alkoxysilane compound and its hydrolysate.    USE - In lithium-ion secondary battery used in e.g. electric vehicle and energy storage system (claimed); portable electronic devices such as video cameras, digital still cameras, cellular phones, notebook personal computers, cordless telephones, headphone stereos, portable radios, portable televisions and personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable home appliances such as electric shavers, memory devices such as backup power supplies and memory cards, power tools such as electric drills and electric saws, medical electronic devices such as pacemakers and hearing aids, vehicles such as electric vehicles (including hybrid vehicles), and energy storage system such as household battery systems storing power in case of emergency.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising the anode, has improved cycle characteristics and initial charge-discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium-ion secondary battery comprising cathode (21); the anode including an anode active material layer; and an electrolytic solution;    (2) power tool activated by the lithium-ion secondary battery as a power supply;    (3) an electric vehicle activated by the lithium-ion secondary battery as a power supply;    (4) an energy storage system using the lithium-ion secondary battery as a power storage source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view illustrating a configuration of a prismatic type secondary battery using the anode.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (11)    Battery element (20)    Cathode (21)    Anode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - Preparing a copolymer of at least one cyclic monomer comprising lactone, lactam, carbonate, lactide, glycolide, oxazoline, epoxide and cyclosiloxane comprises reacting the cyclic monomer in the presence of a substituted phosphorus compound.    USE - The polymer composition is useful as antistatic additive in the manufacture of a membrane for the treatment of liquid or gaseous effluents or in the electrochemical systems for energy storage, as biocompatible material in pharmaceutical or cosmetic domain, as an additive improving the shock resistance of resin or as a plasticizer of PVC, or for the manufacture of textile fibers (claimed), where the electrochemical system is lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells. The composition is useful as suture material, antistatic additives for polymer resins such as polyesters, polycarbonates, polyamides or poly (meth) acrylates and as compounds improving the impact resistance of resins such as polycarbonate, polyesters, polyamides or poly (meth) acrylates.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer composition is biocompatible, has improved physicochemical properties and good thermal stability up to temperatures of at least 200-250 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer composition obtained by the method.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has a solid electrolyte layer that is arranged between positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer. The positive electrode layer contains 0.01 mass% of carbon dioxide. The positive electrode layer is made of lithium metal oxide. The solid electrode layer contains lithium sulfide and phosphorus sulfide. The intermediate layer between electrode layer and negative electrode layer contains lithium ion conductive oxide.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte battery for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode layer is formed of preset amount of carbon dioxide such that micro-short circuit between positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer is prevented. The amount of positive electrode active materials per unit weight of positive electrode layer is reduced. The charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery are improved.
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte contains ionic liquid and inorganic oxide particles having polymerized crosslinkable functional group on surface.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and personal digital assistant, and fuel cell and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery containing the solid electrolyte has excellent cyclic characteristics and durability, and high ionic conductivity and mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a low-voltage battery (100) connected with control devices (1, 2, n) of a motor vehicle. A central voltage regulator (110) converts a voltage supplied from the battery into an internal supply voltage for supplying from controllers (15, 25, n5) and memories (16, 26, n6). The battery is connected with the central voltage regulator that is guided to the control devices. The control devices have precision regulators (14, 24, n4) that are connected with the central voltage regulator that is designed as a fast clocked voltage regulator and a switching regulator.    USE - Low-voltage on-board electrical system for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is connected with the central voltage regulator that is guided to the control devices, thus eliminating the need for individual voltage regulator in each control device, and hence reducing entire power dissipation around 100 Watts, cost and fuel of approximately 0.1 liter per 100 kilometer in the motor vehicle. The utilization of the central voltage regulator ensures simplified construction of the electrical system, so that the thermal requirements in the control devices are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a low-voltage on-board electrical system including a central voltage regulator.    Control devices (1, 2, n)    Precision regulators (14, 24, n4)    Controllers (15, 25, n5)    Memories (16, 26, n6)    Low-voltage battery (100)    Central voltage regulator (110)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has an electronically insulating separator layer comprising pores for receiving an electrolyte and a single layer (2). A regular or disorder patterns comprising variety of projections and/or recesses such as burl (3), crater (3'), grooves, rib and/or honeycomb-like structures and arranged on a side of the single layer by a shaping process such as rolling or pressing process. The separation layer is made of alumina, silica, spodumene, phosphate, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, boron nitride, boron carbide, titanium diboride and zirconium diboride.    USE - Separator for an electrochemical cell i.e. lithium ion cell, which is utilized in energy storage system of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is mechanically, electro-chemically and thermally stable, and manufactured in a simple manner. The separator has long durability, and ensures maximum security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemcial cell with a positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a section of a separator.    Diameters (d1, d2)    Separator (1)    Single layer (2)    Burl (3)    Crater (3')
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing a gas mixture to be analyzed in a measuring cell (1), and producing a light arc in the measuring cell. Radiation emitted by the light arch is received, and the determined radiation and/or spectral sections of the emitted radiation is optically filtered. The emitted radiation is converted into electrical signals, and the electrical signals are evaluated. The light arc is produced by applying alternating voltage to electrodes (6, 7). The emitted radiation is collected in a light conductor (12).    USE - Method for analysis of compound of a gas mixture i.e. determining compound of operating gas of a fuel cell (claimed), of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures reliable and sensitive determination of the compound in the fuel cell system in a cost-effective manner. The measuring cell is manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner, compact and used in the fuel cell system in a problem-less manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a measuring cell comprising a housing and an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a structure of a measuring cell.    Measuring cell (1)    Housing (2)    Electrodes (6, 7)    Connection (8)    Light conductor (12)
NOVELTY - The device (14) has a gas distributor (16) connected to a fuel cell stack (12). A sealing device (20) is arranged on an inner side (22) of the distributor, and a supporting device (18) is arranged on an outer side (24) of the distributor. The cell stack is accommodated in the supporting device by the sealing device and the distributor. An elastic element is arranged between the outer side of the distributor and the supporting device, and applies horizontal force to the supporting device along direction of the sealing device. The distributor is made of metal or flexible material.    USE - Gas distributor device for use in a fuel cell arrangement (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The elastic element is arranged between the outer side of the gas distributor and the supporting device, and applies the horizontal force to the supporting device along the direction of the sealing device, so that relative movements between the supporting structure and the fuel cell stack can be absorbed or compensated in a better manner, thus ensuring a high sealing effect of the arrangement. The gas distributor device is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell arrangement comprising a set of fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell arrangement of gas distributor device.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Gas distributor device (14)    Gas distributor (16)    Supporting device (18)    Sealing device (20)    Inner side of gas distributor (22)    Outer side of gas distributor (24)
NOVELTY - The storage (101) has two electrical connectors (102, 103), and a housing exhibiting a form of a space-filling polyhedron with a housing surface. Electrical connections are arranged on, at or in the housing surface such that an electrical interconnection of the storages to an electrical series and/or parallel connection of the energy storage take place. A production of an electrically conductive connection of opposite connections of adjacent energy storages is produced during joining of a number of the storages to each other and/or one above the other.    USE - Electro-chemical energy storage for use in an electrical driven vehicle and hybrid driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical connections are arranged on, at or in the housing surface such that the production of the electrically conductive connection of opposite connections of the adjacent energy storages is caused during joining of the number of the storages to each other and/or one above the other such that a setting up of the arrangement of the electro-chemical energy storages can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing an arrangement of electro-chemical energy storages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electro-chemical energy storage with electrical connections at two housing surfaces.    Electro-chemical energy storage (101)    Electrical connectors (102, 103)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell module (2) producing electricity, and heating devices (4-6) heating a nozzle, an injector, a load plug or a liquid i.e. window cleaning water, of a motor vehicle and an automotive battery. An energy control device controls an energy supply. The produced electricity is fed to a stand fan (3) at a value of a variable that is in connection with temperature, where the variable corresponds to high temperature. The electricity is fed into the heating devices at a value of the variable that is in connection with the temperature corresponding to low temperature.    USE - Solar system for producing solar energy to a motor vehicle e.g. electrical and hybrid vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electricity produced by the solar module is fed into the stand fan and the heating devices at the value of the variable that in connection with the temperature, and the temperature corresponds to the low temperature, so that the solar energy can be efficiently utilized for the stand fan and the automotive battery without the need for fundamental changes at established energy management of the vehicle, thus facilitating an efficient utilization of electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electricity to a stand fan and a heating device of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a motor vehicle with a solar system.    Vehicle roof (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Stand fan (3)    Heating devices (4-6)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an electric power generation unit i.e. solar cell, provided in an upper surface of a flexible base material i.e. flexible substrate (8). The upper surface of the flexible substrate is mounted with an electronic component (11). The electronic component is buried. A mounting object is mounted by a carrying member. A resin part (10) is diminished from the flexible substrate while forming the resin part in a central part of the flexible substrate, where the resin part is provided with rigidity.    USE - Electric power generation module for a measuring object i.e. human body, to detect biometric information i.e. body temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The resin part is diminished from the flexible substrate while the resin part is formed in a central part of the flexible substrate, so that softness of the solar cell part cannot be impaired, discomfort at the time of wearing and the hindrance to action can be decreased and wearing use can be continuously carried out over long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electric power generation module.    Electric power generation module (1)    Spacer (6c)    Flexible substrate (8)    Resin part (10)    Electronic component (11)
NOVELTY - The module has several battery elements comprising solid electrolyte layer, pair of positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer which clamp solid electrolyte layer. The battery elements are arranged by direction which intersects with respect to lamination direction of solid electrolyte layer and electrode layers. A substrate with which battery elements are arranged, is equipped with positioning element to determine installation position of battery elements.    USE - Solid battery module for mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation position of battery elements can be determined easily by providing substrate with positioning element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of solid battery.    Solid battery (1)    Exterior structure (120)    Positive electrode terminal (140)    Negative electrode terminal (150)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode active material comprises a silicon-zinc-aluminum alloy.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrodes of electrical devices e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed) used in electric vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used for capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has high initial capacity and cycle characteristics, as phase transition of amorphous crystal is suppressed. The active material also has excellent reliability, workability, and economical efficiency. The active material provides batteries having high volume energy density and high volume power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative-electrode active material comprises a silicon-zinc-aluminum alloy of formula: SixZnyAlz, where x+y+z is 100 %mass, x is 21 %mass or more and less than 100 %mass, preferably 26-47 %mass, and y and z are greater than 0 %mass and less than 79 %mass, each, with y preferably being 18-44 %mass, and z preferably being 22-46 %mass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of a laminated flat non-bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Positive-electrode collector (11)    Negative-electrode collector (12)    Negative-electrode active material layer (15)    Electrolyte layer (17)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a measured result signal-transmission circuit group (57c) that creates new data signal based on data signal and measurement result of measurement circuit (55) based on data signal inputted into an input terminal (57i) and outputted to output terminal (57o). A daisy chain connection is performed with the input terminal and the output terminal while daisy chain connection of the battery state measuring devices (3) is performed with the other input terminal (58i) and output terminal (58o).    USE - Power supply device for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, hybrid rail vehicle, and uninterrupted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses increase of circuit scale while electric current and voltage of each battery are measured at the same timing. Prevents battery state measuring device from failing during operation when assembling the power supply device since the transmission circuits perform internal protection of the battery state measuring device from an abnormal voltage and the interruption of excessive electric current produced with static electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of the battery state measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery state measuring devices (3)    Measurement circuit (55)    Measured result signal-transmission circuit group (57c)    Input terminal (57i)    Output terminal (57o)    Input terminal (58i)    Output terminal (58o)
NOVELTY - The method involves reflowing a peroxide titanate sol, where reflowing temperature is 90-100 degrees Celsius, and dipping a graphite felt in the peroxide titanate sol, where time of the graphite felt dipping in the peroxide titanate sol is 5-15 minutes. The graphite felt is taken out, and the graphite felt is dried after contacting the graphite felt with peroxide titanate sol for sintering the treated graphite felt. The step of drying the graphite felt is repeated for 3-5 times.    USE - Method for preparing a graphite felt electrode for a vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively improving wettability of the graphite felt with low circulating attenuation, high usage of electrolyte, high volume and high voltage efficiency. The method enables widely using the graphite felt on electrode materials of a vanadium battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a graphite felt electrode preparation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging out fuel cell piles (101, 102) in gas-state or refluxing to the fuel cell piles after collecting water discharged by a hydrogen side of a fuel cell and heating and gasifying the water discharged from the hydrogen side of the fuel cell by a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor (202).    USE - Method for discharging water at hydrogen side of a fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding water discharge of the hydrogen side of the fuel cell, and ensuring simple process, safe and reliable use, low cost and simple system structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for liquid water at hydrogen side of a fuel cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a discharging method.    Fuel cell piles (101, 102)    Positive temperature coefficient thermistor (202)    Hydrogen discharging valve (300)
NOVELTY - The structure has a storage battery cell and a terminal of a storage battery, where the terminal is provided with a positive terminal part and a negative terminal part. The terminal is a thin, wide and easily flexible metal plate. The terminal is adhered to an outer surface of a storage surface and partially clamped between two adjacent storage battery cells to connect the adjacent storage battery cells. The storage battery cell and the terminal are compressed and fixed along an arrangement direction to form a storage battery module.    USE - Electrical connection structure for an electric car storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure requires less installation space and saves material. The structure is provided with few exposed live parts and convenient to maintenance. The structure reduces presence of electrical connection parts between the storage batteries, thus reducing the electric contacts and reducing internal resistance of a connection circuit of the structure. The structure is provided with resistors of consistent resistance that are arranged among the storage batteries, thus prolonging service life of the storage battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage battery cells are connected by a connecting row that is a thin metal plate and a multi-layer lamination, where the thin metal plate is made of a metal containing copper or aluminum, where a connecting row surface is provided with a conductive plating layer that is plated with tin, silver, gold or zinc and an insulating layer. The terminal is provided with a surface made of a conductive plating layer that is plated with tin, silver, gold or zinc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrical connection structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The monitoring system has an electric vehicle induction service system connected with an intelligent service platform system and transporting information of a reserving near charging station, service array information of a charging electric vehicle and service requirement information shared by users on a network. A battery maintenance system collects data information and characteristic parameters that comprise voltage of the battery, current, battery temperature, electric vehicle global location information, traveling speed, acceleration, environmental temperature and environmental humidity.    USE - Electric management monitoring system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system accurately forecasts residual time of the battery, and realizes dynamic management of traveling power condition of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric management monitoring system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has battery module i.e. lead acid battery, provided with unit batteries, where voltage of the battery module is not larger than 60 V. A controllable breaking device i.e. air switch, is provided with a main positive relay, a main negative relay and a high low pressure joint. The main negative relay is connected with the high low pressure joint.    USE - High voltage safety device for a dynamoelectric car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for a high voltage safety device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high voltage safety device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a mobile vehicle body provided with a solar panel that is electrically connected with a water pump by a lead for providing working power supply to the water pump. A container is connected with the water pump. A shower nozzle is connected with the water pump via a water pipe. The water pump pumps the liquid out of the container via the shower nozzle when the water pump works.    USE - Solar agricultural mobile water pumping vehicle for pouring water in garden and farm and outdoor advertisement billboard de-dusting work. Can also be used for collecting water sample, cleaning work and spraying fertilizer and medicine.    ADVANTAGE - The water pump is simple to move. The vehicle is convenient to use, light in weight and safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar agricultural mobile water pumping vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves installing a telescopic multi-group solar component system on an electrical automobile for tracing a sun on a large area and various special parts for the system.    USE - Method for installing a telescopic solar battery group component for tracing the sun on a large area to charge a storage battery of an electrical automobile e.g. large electrical truck and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the automobile waking resistance, and reduces influencing other vehicles while safely walking. The method can install the large electrical truck and the passenger car with multiple battery group component systems to meet the power requirement. The battery group component system can be installed in the automobile factory while leaving the factory, so that the automobile becomes the electrical automobile assisted to walk by the solar wind power as soon as leaving the factory. The method enables the human being to completely get rid of the energy source crisis, when the electrical automobile assisted to walk by the solar wind power can be commercialized, and reduces the influence of greenhouse gas discharge to the weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical automobile.
NOVELTY - The gasification facility (10) has gasifier (101) for gasifying a carbon type fuel (1) supplied by a fuel supply port (111). The oxidation agent supply port (112) is provided for supplying an oxidizing agent (2). The water supply unit (113) is installed in the gasifier exit for directly connecting water supply piping and the gasifier for supplying the water (4) for shift reaction. The water supply unit is installed in the downstream of fuel supply port and oxidizing agent supply port.    USE - Gasification facility for electric power generation system (claimed) and coal gasification power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - The water supply unit directly connects water supply piping and gasifier for supplying water for shift reaction such that the need for indirect heat exchange installation is avoided and the plant construction cost is reduced. The heat losses can be reduced and the carbon can be recovered stably even if the driving state of the gasification system is varied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gasification system;    (2) electric power generation system; and    (3) operating method of gasification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the installation and flow path of the gasification system.    Carbon type fuel (1)    Oxidizing agent (2)    Water (4)    Gasification facility (10)    Gasifier (101)    Fuel supply port (111)    Oxidizing agent supply port (112)    Water supply portion (113)
NOVELTY - The unit (110) has a circuit board and a battery holder (20). The battery holder has a battery accommodating portion formed opposite to the circuit board. An integration member (40) is provided so that it may externally fit in thickness direction, while covering at least the peripheral part of the circuit board and the battery holder.    USE - Unit for portable device (claimed) used for e.g. passive keyless entry system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure of unit for portable device by providing integration member so that it may externally fit in thickness direction, while covering at least peripheral part of circuit board and battery holder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a portable device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a top view which shows the mounting state of the unit for portable device to a case.    Battery holder (20)    Position alignment mark (27)    Pin terminal (30)    Integration member (40)    Unit (110)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (10) includes a collector (1) consisting of a copper foil base material, a roughening process layer (2) which has a rough surface formed on the collector, and a negative electrode active material layer (3) formed on the roughening process layer. The negative electrode active material layer has an amorphous carbon containing tin (3a), and a gap (3b) formed between the carbon and tin. The porosity for which the gap in the negative electrode active material layer accounts is 20 % or more.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery used for e.g. portable apparatus or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery having high charge-and-discharge capacity and outstanding cycling characteristics by using amorphous carbon containing tin with high charge-and-discharge capacity as negative electrode active material layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram which shows the negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collector (1)    Roughening process layer (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Amorphous carbon containing tin (3a)    Gap (3b)    Negative electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a voltage monitoring circuit (6) monitoring terminal voltage of multiple cells (8) that are connected in series. Each cell is provided with a lithium ion secondary battery (2), where a lithium ion capacitor (4) is connected in parallel with the lithium ion secondary battery. The lithium ion secondary battery is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The lithium ion capacitor is provided with another positive electrode and another negative electrode.    USE - Power supply device module for a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module effectively responds to instantaneous high energy request and prolongs the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a power supply device module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply device module (1)    Lithium ion secondary battery (2)    Lithium ion capacitor (4)    Voltage monitoring circuit (6)    Cells (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a retractable protrusion that is operatively connected to a battery terminal. A receptacle (15A,16A) is operatively connected to charging source to receive the retractable protrusion for electrical connection of a vehicle to a charging source. The charging source is connected to electrical system of vehicle while engaging receptacle with the retractable protrusion, so as to drive the vehicle in the proximity of receptacle.    USE - Assembly for connecting vehicle e.g. car to charging source.    ADVANTAGE - Since the receptacle is operatively connected to charging source to receive the retractable protrusion for electrical connection of vehicle to charging source, the vehicle can be charged easily. The inadvertent release of protruding connector can be prevented, as the cavity receptacle is provided for holding the connectors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for external vehicle charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the assembly for connecting vehicle to charging source.    Support (10)    Car bumper section (14)    Receptacle (15A,16A)    Solenoids (19)    Ramp (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (300) has duty ratio acquisition unit to acquire duty ratio of PWM drive, and electric current acquisition unit (310) to acquire average electric current of motor. A voltage acquisition unit (320) acquires average voltage of motor. The electric power consumed by motor is equivalent to the ratio of result of multiplication of acquired average electric current and voltage to duty ratio.    USE - Apparatus for measuring electric power consumed by motor used in projector, fuel cell type mobile telephone, electric-power-assisted bicycle, robot and rail vehicle, under pulse width modulation (PWM) drive. Can also be used in timepiece, drum type washing machine, roller coaster, digital display device, vehicle equipment, personal computer, digital camera, video camera, household electronic appliance, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power consumed by motor under PWM drive can be measured correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for measuring electric power consumed by motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electric power measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power measurement apparatus (300)    Current measurement unit (310)    Voltage measurement unit (320)    Time measurement unit (330)    Electric power calculating unit (340)
NOVELTY - The hose has a hardness formed by ethylene-(alpha) olefin copolymer polymerized with metallocene catalyst. The ethylene-(alpha) olefin copolymer is chosen from one of ethylene-octene copolymer, ethylene propylene copolymer, ethylene-butene copolymer or ethylene-hexene copolymer.    USE - Hose for a fuel cell in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hose achieves excellent insulation characteristics by adopting the olefin copolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a table with test result.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has several polar-leading terminals (N,P,U) with flat portions (N2,P2,U2) that are mutually arranged in parallel state. The resin boards (B,T) are positioned between flat portions of polar-leading terminals, to maintain space between the flat portions. The protrusions (T3-T5) are provided in resin board, in a state engaging with edge of flat portion and latching with resin board in predefined position of flat portion.    USE - Power semiconductor module for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of resin board is performed correctly, rapidly and easily, so that the power semiconductor module with high quality is manufactured efficiently at high productivity rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power semiconductor module.    Resin boards (B,T)    Polar-leading terminals (N,P,U)    External connection portion (N1)    Flat portions (N2,P2,U2)    Protrusions (T3-T5)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10) has a metal electrode that is connected with a polymer electrolyte containing ion exchange resin. A metal microparticle is formed in a shape of mist, cloud, cotton, or hazy state, where average particle diameter (1) of the metal microparticle is less than or equal to 1 micrometer. An electrolyte solution contains electrolytic salt that is selected from a group consisting of lithium, cesium, halide, rubidium, inclusion body of crown ether of alkali metal and acetate of alkali metal.    USE - Capacitor i.e. electrical double layer capacitor, for a portable/non-portable power supply. Uses include but are not limited to portable machine apparatus, next-generation eco-friendly car, motor vehicle electrical component, medical device, memory backup of portable electronic device, timepiece, quick charge condenser, digital camera, electrically-driven toy and home appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high electrostatic capacitance, reduces number of components, and is small in size and light in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolytic salt contains halide salt of quaternary ammonium including C1-C4 alkyl group, boron tetrafluoride salt and acetate. The electrolyte solution contains hydrophilic polymer electrolyte substituted by metal ion and quaternary ammonium ion. The metal ion includes lithium ion, cesium ion, or rubidium ion. The hydrophilic polymer electrolytes contain hyaluronic acid or fucoidan. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a screen shot of an electron micrograph photographed by a scanning electron microscope.    Average particle diameter of metal microparticle (1, 2)    Capacitor (10)
NOVELTY - Making core-shell nanoparticles supported on carbon, comprises: dispersing core nanoparticle powder supported on carbon in ethanol to prepare a dispersion; adding a metal precursor which forms a shell and hydroquinone to the dispersion to prepare a mixture solution; and coating the shell metal on the core nanoparticles by reducing the mixture solution by heating.    USE - The method is useful for making core-shell nanoparticles supported on carbon, which is useful as catalyst. The nanoparticle catalyst is useful in a fuel cell electrode, which is useful in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cells have improved fuel efficiency, reduced emission, and environment friendliness. The method enables coating of transition metal nanoparticles including platinum on the surface of core metal nanoparticles at a monolayer level even at low temperature of around 70 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a nanoparticle catalyst prepared by the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process of preparing core-shell nanoparticles supported on carbon.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of spaced walls defining opposite sides of an annular fluid passageway (66a) extending along an axis (54a). One of the walls cantilevered along the axis includes a distal end (58a) moved relative to the axis in response to changes in flow temperature of fluid i.e. air, to passively vary size of the annular fluid passageway. The walls are arcuate in a plane including the axis. The walls have an outer layer (60a) with thermal expansion coefficient and an inner layer (62a) with higher thermal expansion coefficient and bonded to the outer layer.    USE - Apparatus for controlling flow of air in a turbine section of a turbine engine (claimed) to produce power in a vehicle propulsion application and a power generation application. Can also be used for a compressor section or passageway for bypass flow.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus passively controls the flow of air in the turbine engine in response to changes in the flow temperature, thus improving engine efficiency by varying mass flow of primary or core fluid stream in view of operating conditions of the engine. The apparatus passively modifies the flow to reduce cost and complexity of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling air flow    (2) a turbine engine comprising a structural member radially extending relative to a centerline axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an apparatus for controlling flow of air in a turbine section of a turbine engine.    Axis (54a)    Distal end (58a)    Outer layer (60a)    Inner layer (62a)    Annular fluid passageway (66a)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an output voltage from a fuel cell to a load (12). An initial average voltage of the output power provided by the fuel cell is measured. A specific average voltage of the output power is measured after the output power is provided to load by fuel cell for first time interval. The supply of output power to load is stopped when a voltage difference between the initial average voltage and the specific average voltage is more than allowable voltage difference.    USE - Operational method of direct oxidation fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of electric power to load is stopped temporarily when performance of fuel cell is lowered to specific degree such that poisoned catalytic electrode can be timely recovered and electrical efficiency, performance and lifespan of fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Load (12)    Control unit (16)    Fuel providing unit (18)    Oxidant providing unit (20)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has an electrode tab to electrically connect an electrode assembly to an external device. A case has a mounting groove that extends along a direction. The case accommodates the electrode assembly and is sealed so that the electrode tab is exposed outside of the case. The case defining several cooling grooves that extend along a secondary direction that is different than the primary direction.    USE - Secondary battery for electric drive device such as electric bicycle. Can also be used in electric scooter, electric vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The case is made of aluminum to efficiently dissipate heat generated by the electrode assembly during charging and discharging of the secondary battery and to allow active heat exchange to occur. The case can be made of any of various materials capable of actively performing heat exchange by transferring heat generated in the secondary battery to external air or an environment external to the case. The surface area of the case can be increased to allow more heat exchange to actively occur between the case and the external environment through conduction, convection, or radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the electric bicycle.    Electric bicycle (10)    Frame (11)    Motor (12)    Pedal (13)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen bottle frame includes a bearing frame which is a space truss of double layer frame structure. An impact load supporting beam is a frame structure made of aluminum alloy double layer space beam, and is installed on the rear section of bearing frame. The cross section size of front impact load supporting beam of frame structure is 25 by 14 millimeters. An integral mounting location hole is installed on the trapezoid structure of frame for connecting the car body. The diameter of hole is 15 millimeters, and the space between left hole and right hole is 940 millimeters.    USE - Aluminum alloy hydrogen bottle frame for use in car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a hydrogen bottle frame which guarantees the bearing ability of bottle body, improves the protection effect of the frame to hydrogen bottle, reduces the deformation and squeezing of bottle body, and increases the colliding safety of hydrogen bottle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the aluminum alloy hydrogen bottle frame.
NOVELTY - The heat insulating system includes a heat insulating control management unit (201) which is connected to a temperature sensor (209) by a signal wire, and is electrically connected to a normal closed temperature switch (208) by a normal closed contactor (207). An electric heating wire (204) is uniformly coated on the surface of a fuel cell stack (101) in a wound manner, and is electrically connected to a rechargeable battery set (203) by a normal open contactor (206). A heat insulating material (205) is placed on the inner wall of a fuel cell packaging box.    USE - Heat insulating system for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the anti-freezing of the stopping and storing of fuel cell since the heat insulating system provides heat during the stopping and storing of fuel cell. Provides the heat insulating system which has wide application range and stable working.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a control process of heat insulating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the heat insulating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (101)    Heat insulating control management unit (201)    Rechargeable battery set (203)    Electric heating wire (204)    Heat insulating material (205)    Normal open contactor (206)    Normal closed contactor (207)    Normal closed temperature switch (208)    Temperature sensor (209)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery unit utilized for supplying power. An interface unit is coupled with the battery unit. A memory unit is utilized for storing a power supply code. A control unit is coupled with the interface unit, the memory unit and a power supply control module of a traffic tool and utilized for receiving a request code transmitted by the power supply control module and controlling the interface unit. The battery unit provides working power supply to the traffic tool when the request code is compared to be in compliance with the power supply code.    USE - Secondary battery device for a power supply control device of a traffic tool.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes the battery unit not to supply working current to the traffic tool when the secondary battery is stolen and placed in an unmatched traffic tool so as to prevent burglary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a power supply control device for a traffic tool    (2) a control device for a service station    (3) an anti-theft method for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a secondary battery device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an electrical connection element connecting a starting aid tool, and a tubular insulating cover (3) surrounding the connection element. The cover includes a fixing section (30) stationarily arranged at the connection element. A fastening device (4) includes a holding device (40) for attaching the device at a vehicle body. The cover is connected with the connection element in a region of the fixing section by clamp connection by a connecting element (41) e.g. cable connector, of the fastening device. The cover is designed as the flap with a closed front side (33).    USE - Jump-start point device for arranging a starting battery i.e. automotive battery such as accumulator, in a non-hazardous region of a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The device is manufactured in a cost-effective manner. The holding device is separated from the connection element by the insulating cover, thus utilizing the holding device with the insulating cover as an insulator relative to the vehicle body, and hence avoiding the need of a complex plastic housing for covering the connection element. The insulating cover ensures sufficient separation of the vehicle body from the connection element. The connecting element is designed as a cable connector, thus connecting the holding device with the connection element in a cost-effective manner. The cover is designed as the flap with the closed front side, thus preventing penetration of dirt and water over the front side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a jump-start point device with an insulating cover in use position.    Tubular insulating cover (3)    Fastening device (4)    Fixing section (30)    Moving section (31)    Closed front side of flap (33)    Holding device (40)    Connecting element (41)
NOVELTY - The device (4) has a switch connecting element (5) that forms a switch of an electrical circuit for a high voltage section (2). The element is projected such that the switch connecting element is inserted into a locating borehole of a high voltage cover (3). A plug (6) forms the electrical circuit by connecting the switch when the switch is placed on the switch connecting element. The plug has certain dimensions that cover an area of the high voltage cover. The plug has a switch terminal (8) and a latch (7) that is operated by hand.    USE - High voltage safety device for a high voltage battery of a hybrid/electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plug forms the electrical circuit by connecting the switch when the switch is placed on the switch connecting element, and has certain dimensions that cover the area of the high voltage cover, so that unwanted separation of the high voltage cover can be avoided without having to incorporate a complicated interlocking system, thus holding or removing a safety cover in a simple manner when holding or disassembly is required, and ensuring reliability of the device for customers, and hence improving safety of the safety device for high direct current voltage range of the battery from 100 V to 300 V, and minimizing cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective and side sectional views of a hybrid/electric vehicle-high voltage battery with a high voltage safety device with an enlarged representation of a plug, a latch and a switch terminal in an unlock condition. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    High voltage section (2)    High voltage cover (3)    High voltage safety device (4)    Switch connecting element (5)    Plug (6)    Latch (7)    Switch terminal (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining total current required for energy supply of a vehicle component from fuel cell stacks, where partial currents are provided for provision of the total current from the fuel cell stacks. The fuel cell stacks are monitored whether a threshold value (8, 12) of electrical voltage of the fuel cell stacks is fallen below a value when producing the partial currents. The partial currents of the fuel cell stacks are carried out when the threshold value is fallen below the value such that the electrical voltage of the fuel cell stacks is increased to the threshold value.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables carrying out the partial currents of the fuel cell stacks when the threshold value is fallen below the value such that the electrical voltage of the fuel cell stacks is increased to the threshold value, thus avoiding drop of voltage of the fuel cell stack to an undesirable low level, and hence ensuring reliable operation of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating an operating a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    Time axis (3)    Time period (6)    Time point (7, 10, 11, 14)    Threshold values (8, 12)    Minimum time span (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting two fuel cell stacks (3, 5) in parallel by circuitry such that total current required for energy supply of a vehicle component is obtained from the fuel cell stacks. Constant partial current is provided by the fuel cell stacks when a value of the total current reaches a threshold value of the partial current provided by the fuel cell stacks or the threshold value is exceeds.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing the constant partial current by the fuel cell stacks when the value of the total current reaches the threshold value or the threshold value exceeds, so that an operation of the fuel cell stacks in load ranges is avoided, thus prolonging service life of the fuel cell stacks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system with two fuel cell stacks connected in parallel by circuitry.    Fuel cell system (1)    Strands (2, 4)    Fuel cell stacks (3, 5)    Communication distance (6)    Control device (7)
NOVELTY - The system has two energy sources i.e. fuel cell stacks, which are arranged in a non-grounded power supply system and connected in parallel by a circuitry. Insulation monitoring devices are attached to energy sources for monitoring an insulation state of the non-grounded power supply system. A control device is provided such that operation of one of the monitoring devices is disabled during operation of the other monitoring device depending on the associated energy sources. Determination is made by the control device whether malfunctioning of the energy sources is present.    USE - Fuel cell system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control device is provided such that the operation of one of the insulation monitoring devices is disabled during operation of the other monitoring device depending on the associated energy sources, thus enabling reliable monitoring of the insulation condition of the non-grounded power supply system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation of a fuel cell system of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a semi-closed shed body (25) arranged on a bracket, a solar cell plate (26) i.e. monocrystalline silicon plate, and a solar charging controller (26.1). The solar cell plate is arranged on an outer surface of a top portion of the shed body. The solar charging controller is arranged on a rear face of a seat and connected with the cell plate and a storage battery (26.2) by conductors. The solar charging controller is connected in parallel with a controller (8) of a driving motor (1) and the battery. The shed body is provided with a top surface, a front surface and a rear surface.    USE - Micro solar electric tricycle for use by old, disable and weak people and women.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle is convenient to move forward, backward, turn, move into a corridor and a lift, move out from the lift and move along the corridor and into each unit of a high building. The semi-transparent solar charging shed and a solar cell ensures windproof and rainproof functions. The tricycle is moved to longer distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a micro solar electric tricycle.    Driving motor (1)    Controller (8)    Semi-closed shed body (25)    Solar cell plate (26)    Solar charging controller (26.1)    Storage battery (26.2)
NOVELTY - The device has an evaporator exchanging heat of high temperature waste gas and/or partially-vaporized cooling liquid with that of liquid working medium. A steam engine pushes a piston to expand to act to generate mechanical power as an energy source of an external energy consumption device. The evaporator and the steam engine are connected by a connecting pipeline. The liquid working medium is water or pentafluoride propane or ammonia, or mixture of water and ethanol. The external energy consumption device is vehicle-mounted generator, fan, air conditioner and/or output end of engine.    USE - Afterheat energy recovery device for converting high temperature waste gas generated by an engine and/or partially-vaporized energy in cooling liquid of an engine into available mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature waste gas and the energy in the cooling liquid can be converted into the usable mechanical energy to output to effectively utilize.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an afterheat energy recovery device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Nanometer porous alloy fuel cell catalytic agent comprises (in wt.%): gold (84-93), silver (3-9), platinum (4-7), palladium and mixture of platinum and palladium. Nanometer porous alloy fuel cell catalytic agent is nanometer porous alloy sheet, which has three-dimensional structure. Hole wall thinness and hole diameter of the porous structure are 5-10 nm and 5-10 nm respectively.    USE - Nanometer porous alloy fuel cell catalytic agent used for catalytic field of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The nanometer porous alloy fuel cell catalytic agent has low platinum loading efficiency, high anti-intoxication performance and high stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing nanometer porous alloy fuel cell catalytic agent, which involves:    (A) putting commercial electrum foil in 1-9mmol/L of chloroplatinic acid, chloroplatinous acid, palladium chloride acid and ammonium chloropalladite;    (B) reacting the electrum foil for 5-1000 minutes at 0-90 degrees C;    (C) preparing sliver in alloy, platinum ion, palladium ion or mixed ion of platinum and palladium;    (D) washing the product with 1-14mol/l of ammonia water for 5-100 minutes to obtain silver chloride sediment;    (E) washing the obtained product with 2-10 times via deionized water; and    (F) washing the monocles or ions in the products to obtain the nanometer porous alloy fuel cell catalytic agent.
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a polymer film composed of a zwitter ionic polymer crosslinked by a crosslinking agent. The zwitter ionic polymer is represented as Formula 1, wherein R1 is phenyl or C1-C10 alkyl, R2 is represented as Fromulae 2-4, R3 is sodium or potassium, and m and n have a ratio of 99: 1 to 1: 99. The R2 group in zwitter ionic polymer and the crosslinking agent have a molar ratio between 50: 5 to 50: 100. see (formula 1) see (formula 2) see (formula 3) see (formula 4).
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing nano carbon fibers, including providing a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) solution, spinning the PAN solution to form a plurality of nano fibers, wherein the nano fibers stack each other for forming a net; thermal oxidizing the nano fibers to form a plurality of oxidized nano fibers; and carbonizing the oxidized nano fibers to form a plurality of nano carbon fibers, wherein the nano carbon fibers stack each other. The conductivity of the nano carbon fibers thereby improves the performance of fuel cell utilizing the same.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a fuel supply source for supplying fuel to a stack, and providing an air supplying source for supplying air. A first flow path is closed for supplying the air from the air supplying source to the stack, and a second fluid path is utilized for emitting the air ejected from the stack. The second fluid path and the stack are connected by a third flow path, and temperature of the stack is determined. A start operation of a fuel cell system is performed by supplying fuel and air to the stack.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases temperature of the stack, consumes less fuel, and avoids need of adjusting current output and cell voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a fuel cell system controlling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The tank comprises a solenoid valve (1), a heater hose (2) that is connected to both ends of a heater (3), and an inlet hose, which is connected to the heater. A heating source (5) is provided, which is arranged in the heater and is mounted to the exhaust pipe of the vehicle.    USE - Tank for heater.    ADVANTAGE - The heating source is provided, which is arranged in the heater and is mounted to the exhaust pipe of the vehicle, and thus enables compact structure of a heater tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heater tank.    Solenoid valve (1)    Heater hose (2)    Heater (3)    Heating source (5)    Power supply (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a wheel hub motor on a driven wheel based on a non four-wheel driving gas-powered vehicle for forming a gas driving system and a motor driving system. The wheel hub motor and an engine act as independent driving systems. A power switch is not realized by a clutch. A brake pedal and an accelerator pedal are shared in an operation system of a hybrid electric vehicle. Braking power and steering power of the hybrid electric vehicle are supplied from a battery. The wheel hub motor is designed into a mid-motor.    USE - Power setting method for a non-integrated hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding need of a dual-clutch switch driving mode, and ensuring simple structure and low cost.
NOVELTY - The device has a hash-1 solar cell board (1) arranged above a special car roof (6), where cavities are arranged on the special car roof and a middle part of a ceiling of a car. A hash-2 solar cell board (2) and a hash-3 solar cell board (3) are mounted in the cavities. A solar cell board outlet is arranged on a left side of the special car roof, and another solar cell board outlet is arranged on a right side of the special car roof. Fixing ends of a guide rails are fixed on a support column.    USE - Solar charging device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device hash-2 solar cell board and the hash-3solar cell board are irradiated by sunshine with the hash-1 solar cell board so as to charge an energy storage cell through photovoltaic effect. The device includes a vehicular solar cell board that is made as a charging device of the electric automobile, so that the electric automobile can generate electricity without external source, thus eliminating need of a single source for charging the electric automobile. The device has simple structure, convenient and safe use, energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar charging device.    Hash-1 solar cell board (1)    Hash-2 solar cell board (2)    Hash-3 solar cell board (3)    Special car roof (6)
NOVELTY - An aluminum electrode for use in an aluminum-air fuel cell the aluminum electrode comprises two sides formed from the two longest dimensions of the electrode, where at least one side of the electrode comprises an at least partially disrupted surface.    USE - The aluminum electrode is for use in an aluminum-air fuel cell, to an aluminum-air fuel cell, and to a battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum electrode efficiently mitigates polarization and/or the effects of polarization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an aluminum-air fuel cell comprising an aluminum anode and an air cathode located in an electrolyte chamber, the aluminum anode comprising the aluminum electrode;    (2) a battery comprising two or more of the aluminum-air fuel cells; and    (3) a method of operating a battery comprising the aluminum-air fuel cell comprising: providing the battery; providing an air flow to the air cathode; providing electrolyte to the electrolyte chambers; and maintaining a flow of electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of an aluminum-air fuel cell.    Aluminum-air fuel cell (101)    Aluminum electrode (102)    Grooves (103)    Air cathode (104)    Air distributors (105)    Polypropylene cell case (106)    Air inlet (107)    Air blower (108)    Electrolyte feed (109)    Electrolyte pump (110)    Electrolyte overflow (111)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate includes a metallic base whose anode and cathode surfaces are provided with a shielding current-conducting coating. The shielding current-conducting coating comprises a modified layer of metal alloyed by carbon and has a thickness of 100 to 250 nanometers. The base is made from titanium, aluminum, or stainless steel.    USE - Bipolar plate for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A combustion engine arrangement for a vehicle, comprises an air intake line (3); at least one exhaust line (4); an engine coolant circuit (10) comprising a main line (11), a by-pass line (17), and a control valve (19); and a thermoelectric device (25) capable of producing electricity by Seebeck effect by the conversion of a heat flux between the hot exhaust gases flowing in the exhaust line (4) and the coolant flowing in a derivation line (22) of the engine coolant circuit (10).    USE - The combustion engine arrangement is used for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combustion engine arrangement is used for an automotive vehicle, especially an industrial vehicle. The engine arrangement comprises a thermoelectric device capable of producing electricity by the conversion of a heat flux between the hot exhaust gases and the engine coolant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is an automotive vehicle comprising a combustion engine arrangement above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal combustion engine arrangement.    Air intake line (3)    Exhaust line (4)    Engine coolant circuit (10)    Main line (11)    By-pass line (17)    Control valve (19)    Derivation line (22)    Thermoelectric device (25)
NOVELTY - The battery has a nonaqueous electrolyte containing an organic solvent and a lithium ion, and a positive electrode containing a lithium containing polyanion metal complex compound i.e. lithium iron phosphate. The nonaqueous electrolyte comprises a fluorinated phosphoric acid ester compound. A terminal structure of an alkyl group is represented with a californium and an ion difluoromethyl group by the fluorinated phosphoric acid compound, where the battery provides a negative electrode and a separator.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for providing a power supply of a mobile telephone. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides outstanding high discharge performance and cycle performance.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing lithium-containing polyanion-type phosphoric acid compound and lithium transition metal oxide having ( alpha )-sodium iron oxide-type crystal structure and nonaqueous electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte is fluorinated phosphoric acid ester compound having rated capacity of 12 Ah or more.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent charging discharging characteristics and durability, and suppressed increase of electrical resistance.
NOVELTY - The battery has current collection terminal provided with plate-like-portion (50) that is positioned along end surface of electric power generation element. The plate-like-portion is provided with groove portion (51) formed in direction of outer peripheral portion from inner peripheral portion of electric power generation element. The groove portion is provided with several slits. A collector exposed to end surface of electric power generation element is penetrating several slits, and collector and current collection terminal (5) penetrated several slits are joined.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted on vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The incidence rate of short circuit defect can be reduced. The high energy density and productivity improvement can be achieved. The charging and discharging by heavy current can be performed. Joint-strength of collector and current collection terminal can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of positive electrode current collection terminal.    Current collection terminal (5)    Plate-like-portion (50)    Groove portion (51)    Lead portion (52)    Hole (53)
NOVELTY - The lead acid battery (7) has a collector grating made using graphene and a graphene laminated member. A separator (5) is arranged between a positive electrode (8) and a negative electrode (9) in the collector grating. The electrodes are made using lead or lead dioxide as main components, and by immersing them in a dilute sulfuric acid solution.    USE - Lead acid battery for e.g. vehicle, such as motor vehicle, forklift truck or golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces internal resistance of lead acid battery by using graphene and graphene laminated member for collector grating, thus reducing energy loss in battery and improving current collection performance. Suppresses corrosion in electrolyte since graphene and graphene laminated member are chemically stable, thus preventing disconnection due to reduction of cross-sectional area of anode and cathode, and suppressing fall of current collection performance over long term.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of a lead acid battery showing a separator arranged between a positive electrode and a negative electrode.    Separator (5)    Electrolyte solution (6)    Lead acid battery (7)    Positive electrode (8)    Negative electrode (9)
NOVELTY - The polygon cylindrical electric condenser has the amorphous silicon layer (3) which is spirally wounded in the ultra-thin steel electrode plate of the positive electrode (2) and the negative electrode (4). A semiconductor element controls the overvoltage of the electric condenser.    USE - Electric condenser for environment friendly car, solar cell of electric motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and electrostatic capacitance of the electric condenser are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional reference drawing of the electric condenser of cylindrical shape of polygon cylindrical shape. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode (2)    Amorphous silicon layer (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Metal shaft (5)    Positive electrode terminal (6)
NOVELTY - This invention is a zinc fuel energy efficiency improvement device. It comprises at least one power generator, one RF charger, and one set of capacitor battery. The power generator connects to a carbon rod and a zinc fuel rod in a reaction chamber; moreover, the power generator has at least one dielectric material interface as a conducting interface . The oxygen input opening of the reaction chamber has an O2 filter. The RF charger electrically connects to the power generator and has a first transistor which is electrically connected in parallel with a first infinite resonant tank, and a second transistor which is electrically connected to a second infinite resonant tank. The oxygen which is filtered by the oxygen filter at the reaction chamber of the power generator allows the zinc fuel rod to oxidize rapidly and completely. An electrical current is generated by electronic dielectric effect provided by the dielectric material of the conducting interface. The electrical current, through the resonance and damping effects at the first and second infinite resonant tanks of the RF charger, and multiple short circuit absorption is formed into an RF power. Furthermore, using voltage charging method, the power is stored inside the capacitor battery as the input terminal of a load. This design increases the electrical efficiency of the zinc fuel rod, and also obtains the effects of fast energy storage and low temperature.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar silicon panel component that is mounted at the top of an electric vehicle. One end of solar silicon panel is connected with controller by wire and other end is connected with accumulator. The controller is connected with electric vehicle battery pack which is connected with the electric vehicle driving motor.    USE - Solar electric vehicle power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of solar electric vehicle power system.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a battery (5) fixed in a receiving body (6). A clamping assembly (2) and the receiving body are arranged on an immovable base (1). Two ends of the battery are clamped to the receiving body through the clamping assembly. A connecting pin (23) is utilized for connecting two clamping main bodies (21) that are connected with a clamping manipulator. The manipulator is equipped with a spring (24). The immovable base is provided with an upward convex locating lug boss (3). The clamping main bodies are equipped with a handle (4).    USE - Electric vehicle battery clamping mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism is convenient to disassemble and install, and improves accuracy of the battery assembly. The mechanism has high clamping stability and wide range of application, thus guaranteeing proper operating state of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle battery clamping mechanism.    Immovable base (1)    Clamping assembly (2)    Upward convex locating lug boss (3)    Handle (4)    Battery (5)    Receiving body (6)    Clamping main bodies (21)    Connecting pin (23)    Spring (24)
NOVELTY - The device has support base (2) whose top portion is provided with fixed pulley (3). An L-shaped clamping arm (4) is hinged with support base and clamping arm is arranged extending outside the end of battery pack bracket (1). The suspension ends of clamping arm are provided with pressing block (5) and fixed pulley (6).    USE - Battery pack lifting device used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of the battery is simplified and the labor intensity is reduced. The assembly efficiency of the device is improved. The flexibility and reliability of the device are improved. The operation of the device is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery lifting device.    Battery pack bracket (1)    Support base (2)    Fixed pulley (3)    L-shaped clamping arm (4)    Pressing block (5)    Fixed pulley (6)
NOVELTY - The device has lateral and longitudinal frameworks that are arranged on current framework. The lateral framework is vertically crossed with longitudinal framework to form grid shaped integrated framework. The lateral and longitudinal frameworks are provided with vertical and lateral flow dividing passages that are placed vertical to lateral and longitudinal frameworks respectively. The frame work is provided with liquid inlets and outlets. The lateral and longitudinal frameworks and current framework are provided with locating circular holes.    USE - Current frame device for vanadium ion redox current battery.    ADVANTAGE - The restriction of output power by electricity conducting double electrode material is prevented to realize high output power in single electric pile, so that efficiency of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of current frame device.
NOVELTY - The connection unit (10) has a collar (30) comprising a hole (32) through which a screw (20) is directly passed according to an axis parallel to a stud axis. A nut (40) comprises a tightening zone (41) to connect the nut with the screw and the collar, so that tightening of connection by rotation of the screw drives displacement of the tightening zone of the nut with respect to the collar in a direction of a stud. The nut is placed in a released position, where the tightening zone of the nut is located far away from the stud.    USE - Connection unit for a battery utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tightening zone comprises a blocking unit to lock the nut in translation with respect to a direction that is parallel to an axis of the nut so as to prevent connection with the conical stud of the battery during tightening of the connection. The nut comprises a leg to connect with an edge of the collar so as to prevent rotation of the nut at beginning of screwing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top exploded view of elements of a connection unit.    Connection unit (10)    Screw (20)    Collar (30)    Hole (32)    Nut (40)    Tightening zone (41)