NOVELTY - The machine has a gas storage tank (9) that is set in the tank case (7) with an insulating protection layer. The end of the gas storage tank is connected with the air inlet pipe (2). The other end is connected with the air outlet pipe (11). The bottom portion of the drain pipe (10) is connected to gasket (4). The gas storage tank is arranged with the refrigerant to evaporator device (3). The control system is used to control power produced by the solar power supply.    USE - Energy storage type fast cooling machine of car.    ADVANTAGE - The container temperature in car can be cooled quickly and the machine can be utilized efficiently without changing the structure of car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy storage type fast cooling machine of car.    Air inlet pipe (2)    Evaporator device (3)    Gasket (4)    Tank case (7)    Gas storage tank (9)    Drain pipe (10)    Air outlet pipe (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric vehicle main portion (5) and a charging loop (3) that is positioned on a charging magnetizer (4). The charging magnetizer is positioned on the electric vehicle main portion.    USE - Mobile electromagnetic charging station installed in road and parking lot, used for charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle parked at the road or the parking lot can be charged in an efficient and reliable manner. The electric automobile can be easily used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the mobile electromagnetic charging station.    Charging loop (3)    Charging magnetizer (4)    Electric vehicle main portion (5)
NOVELTY - The heating device has steel pipe bus handrail whose inner wall is equipped with heating wire. The heating wire is connected with thermistor of steel pipe bus handrail. The thermistor and battery are arranged on the top of the vehicle main portion. The storage battery is connected with the set plate which is connected to top of the vehicle main portion.    USE - Handrail heating device installed in vehicle such as bus.    ADVANTAGE - The handrail-heating device is simple in structure. The heating wire and thermistor is formed in hollow bus handrail steel pipes of the heating circuit, so that heating effect of handrail heating device is improved. The handrail can be installed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of handrail heating device.
NOVELTY - The device has a turbine device that is installed on the front end of the catalytic converter and is connected with the exhaust pipe. The electric output end of the energy converter is connected with the input end of the battery by intermediate connector. A motor and a turbine device are connected by driving belt.    USE - Exhaust gas recycling device of vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas can be utilized efficiently, since the turbine device is connected with the exhaust pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exhaust gas recycling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The handle has brackets that are arranged on the battery case (1). The bracket is provided mounting hole connected with the connecting shaft. A supporting rack connected with the bracket is arranged on the handle main portion. A through hole connected with the connecting shaft is arranged on the supporting rack. A torsion spring (2) is sleeved on the connecting shaft. One end of the spring is propped against the handle main portion and the other end of spring is propped against the battery case such that handle main portion (5) is pressed on the battery case.    USE - Handle of lithium battery used in digital communication product, electric tool, electric bicycle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery handle is arranged outside the battery case and is not contacted with the interior of battery, so that waterproof effect of the battery is not affected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the handle of lithium battery.    Battery case (1)    Torsion spring (2)    Handle main portion (5)    Outward thrust (F)    Downward thrust (F1)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has the main portion that is symmetrically provided with connecting lead pole holes (2). A U-shaped lug boss (3) is arranged on the edge of the connecting lead pole holes. The inner side surface of the connecting lead pole holes is provided with T-shaped groove. The edges of the T-shaped groove are arranged corresponding to the position of U-shaped lug boss. The depth of the groove is set about 0.8 to 1 and the width of the groove is set about 0.5 to 1 mm.    USE - Storage battery cover of anti-shrink motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation of melt plastic in the outer edge of the lead pole hole and the cover can be prevented. Since the cover connecting lead pole hole is arranged at the outer edge of the lug boss, the shrinkage hole and shrinking mark can be avoided. The battery cover can be manufactured at low-cost. The beautiful appearance of battery cover can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the storage battery cover of the anti-shrink motorcycle.    Cover (1)    Connecting lead pole hole (2)    U-shaped lug boss (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell (100) provided outside a vehicle to convert sunlight into electrical energy to generate power. A secondary cell (200) is utilized for charging the power generated by the solar cell. A charging control device (150) supplies and controls the power generated to the secondary cell. A black box (300) is operated by received power from the secondary cell to collect and store a vehicle driving information in a memory. The information is transmitted to a remote monitoring device (500) through wireless communication.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car, black box system.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides power continuously to the black box during long-term parking, so that the black box operates without interruption. The black box is watched on a real-time basis by utilizing the monitoring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle black box system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell (100)    Charging control device (150)    Secondary cell (200)    Black box (300)    Remote monitoring device (500)
NOVELTY - The battery has gasket (2) with axial portion (5b) on which contact pin (5) is inserted. One surface side of flange portion (5a) is provided to contact back of battery cover (1) and other surface side to contact the contact pin. An inner side of the flange portion is provided with an annular convex portion with smaller diameter than diameter of outermost periphery of gasket.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since liquid spill does not generate for long time in the battery, the vibration-resistant property and durability of the battery can be improved. The assemblability of the battery is improved and air tight condition of the battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of negative electrode terminal of secondary battery.    Battery cover (1)    Gasket (2)    Contact pin (5)    Flange portion (5a)    Axial portion (5b)
NOVELTY - The generator (12) has a wind wheel (11) that is fixed on case of the generator. A support shaft (13) is vertically arranged in the generator. The wind wheel and generator are fixed on the support shaft through a cable (17). The cable is connected with a charge controller (14), storage battery (15) and an inverter (16).    USE - Direct current generator used in electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The direct current generator can reduce the cost of generator, reduce power consumption of generator, improve the product quality and provide stable power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the direct current generator.    Wind wheel (11)    Direct current generator (12)    Support shaft (13)    Charge controller (14)    Storage battery (15)    Inverter (16)    Cable (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring deionized water electricity, which is comprised of standard power. Limited electricity or greater deionized water electricity is outputted from fuel cell in order to reduce the fixed voltage value in air compressor and diversify air supply amount.    USE - Method for controlling air-supply to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves measuring deionized water electricity, and hence enables to provide efficient mechanism to control air-supply to fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The structure has battery cover (5) that is provided to cover rear surface of battery. A parcel shelf (6) is provided to cover battery cover upper end. A flange (16) is extended downward from the periphery of the parcel shelf and the battery cover upper end. A retainer (2) is fixed at intervals by flange of the parcel shelf. The battery cover upper end is inserted between the flange and the retainer. The flange, the battery cover upper end, and the retainer are connected by connection element (23).    USE - Rear portion structure of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle. Can also be used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The workability of connection with the flange and the upper end of the battery cover can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views of the rear portion structure.    Retainer (2)    Battery cover (5)    Parcel shelf (6)    Flange (16)    Connection element (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (38) has an exhaust duct (39) which is provided to convey hydrogen and air discharged without consuming by air-cooled fuel cell stack (14) induced outside air cooled fuel cell vehicle (1). A upper side exhaust duct (41) is provided to extend towards top of vehicle from top of outer wall of lower side exhaust duct extending towards bottom of vehicle, so that downstream end of upper side exhaust duct is allowed to open between rear of front hood (6) and front of front window (8).    USE - Exhaust apparatus of air-cooled fuel cell vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust apparatus of air-cooled fuel cell vehicle is provided with exhaust duct of air-cooled fuel cell stack supplied with air that acts as reaction gas and cooling medium. Thus, the exhaust performance of exhaust duct can be improved for discharging excess air and hydrogen gas from the air-cooled fuel cell stack, and infiltration of water and foreign matter can be prevented into the air-cooled fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the front portion of air-cooled fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air cooled fuel cell vehicle (1)    Front hood (6)    Front window (8)    Air-cooled fuel cell stack (14)    Exhaust apparatus (38)    Exhaust duct (39)    Upper side exhaust duct (41)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (10) has a pump (12) that pumps cooling fluid. A serpentine tubing (22) which is coupled to the pump receives the cooling fluid pumped by the pump at an upstream end of the tubing. The cold plates which are thermally coupled to the tubing cools separate objects to be cooled. A spring plate presses the cold plates (24) against the respective separate objects. The tubing has a serpentine piece of tubing to which the cold plates are mechanically coupled. The spring plate has openings to facilitate local flexing of the spring plate.    USE - Two-phase cooling system for cooling cylindrical heat producing devices such as ultra-capacitor cells used in vehicles such as off-road vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used in electrically-conductive objects, bank of lithium ion batteries or other energy-producing devices.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid in the two-phase cooling system remain at a constant temperature as it picks up heat, so that the cooling ability is allowed to be maintained even near the downstream end of the tubing. The spring plates in conjunction with the flexible serpentine tubing, provides the flexibility to handle unevenness in the objects to be cooled. The inexpensive cooling system provides effective cooling and does not require air for cooling. The compact cooling system allows the cells to be sealed in a watertight or other container and provides even cooling due to the constant temperature of the two-phase cooling fluid as it flows past the cold plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling method for cooling multiple objects to be cooled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of the two-phase cooling system.    Cooling system (10)    Pump (12)    Filter (14)    Serpentine tubing (22)    Cold plates (24)
NOVELTY - The battery has a nut (800,900) that is fastened with the electrode terminal (300) extended through the cap plate (510). A seal gasket (610) is provided between the electrode terminal and cap plate. A flange portion (310) is formed below a bottom surface of cap plate. The nut is rotatably fastened with the fastening unit (230) of electrode terminal, such that a front end of the thread is connected to back end of the thread recess, when viewed from a rotation direction of the nut. The seal gasket having one of polyphenylene sulfide, polyperfluoroalkoxyethylene, and polypropylene.    USE - Secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing efficiency of the electrode terminal can be improved, even when external vibrations or external impact occur to inhibit the unscrewing of the nut. The torque of the nut can be maintained in a stable manner, since an elastic repulsive force of the seal gasket and the frictional force is applied to the nut. The breakdown voltage can be increased by preventing an electrical short between the electrode terminal and the cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Fastening unit (230)    Electrode terminal (300)    Flange portion (310)    Cap plate (510)    Seal gasket (610)    Nut (800,900)
NOVELTY - Battery module (10) comprises battery cells (14) arranged in a stacked configuration. Each of the battery cells includes an anode (16) disposed on a first end (19) of the battery cell and a cathode (18) disposed on a second end (20) of the battery cell. The anode of at least one of the battery cells is in direct electrical communication with the cathode of another non-adjacent one of the battery cells.    USE - Battery module for a battery assembly (claimed) useful for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module minimizes a bus bar part count and a length of the required bus bars, minimizes heat generation from the bus bars during charging and discharging, and localizes a position of the bus bars to maximize thermal management via a strategic position of a cooling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of battery module in electrical communication with battery disconnect unit.    Battery module (10)    Battery cells (14)    Anode (16)    Cathode (18)    First end (19)    Second end (20)
NOVELTY - The assembly has battery cells (8) which are provided with electrical connection tab (10) made up of aluminum (Al) and electrical connection tab (12) made up of copper (Cu) respectively. Metal clad connection terminal (14) is provided with portions (16,18) made of Al and Cu respectively. Electrical connection tabs of battery cells are electrically connected to portions of metal clad connection terminal.    USE - Battery pack assembly for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical connection tab of battery cells is electrically connected to metal clad connection terminal, the welding of interconnect board to the connection tabs is avoided, so that the size of battery package is reduced with less weight and manufacturing cost of battery package is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack assembly.    Battery cells (8)    Electrical connection tabs (10,12)    Metal clad connection terminal (14)    Portions of metal clad connection terminal (16,18)    Cooling device (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (400) has a deposition portion promoting deposition of a discharge product. The deposition portion is provided at a location that is in contact with an aqueous electrolyte, where the location is at a positive electrode catalyst. A positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (3) and the aqueous electrolyte are housed in a case (5). The deposition portion is provided on an inside wall of the case, and comprises asperities on a surface that is in contact with the aqueous electrolyte. The deposition portion is provided between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    USE - Aqueous electrolyte battery i.e. air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be easily manufactured, and suppresses battery deterioration due to deposition of the discharge product. The battery suppresses deposition of ion crystals on the electrode so as to prevent deactivation of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Oxygen layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Case (5)    Aqueous electrolyte battery (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electrocatalyst decal having a carrying substrate (115) with a nanostructured thin catalytic layer. Transfer substrate (105) is provided with adhesive layer (110). Nanostructured thin catalytic layer (125) is adhered to adhesive layer to form a composite structure. The carrying substrate is removed from the composite structure. The transfer substrate is removed from the composite structure to form a stand alone nanostructured thin catalytic film provided with adhesive layer adhered to nanostructured thin catalytic layer.    USE - Method of making electrode for electrochemical conversion fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the nanostructured thin catalytic layer is incorporated in the electrode, excellent performance of fuel cell is achieved over wider range of operating conditions. Since adhesive layer and residual material can be removed easily, additional layers can be incorporated in the structure to increase the water storage capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for stand alone nanostructured thin catalytic film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the fabrication process of stand alone nanostructured thin catalytic film.    Transfer substrate (105)    Adhesive layer (110)    Carrying substrate (115)    Residual layer (120)    Nanostructured thin catalytic layer (125)
NOVELTY - The pack has a set of battery cells, where each battery cell is provided with an anode foil and a cathode foil. A tap is attached to the anode foil. Another tap is attached to the cathode foil. Each battery cell comprises a high thermal conductivity coating i.e. high thermal conductivity graphite coating, on a side of the anode foil or the cathode foil. One of the taps comprises the high thermal conductivity coating on a side of the taps, where the thermal conductivity is greater than about 1000 watt/meter/Kelvin.    USE - Battery cell pack for use in a battery thermal management (BTM) system in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell comprises the high thermal conductivity coating on the side of the anode foil or the cathode foil, thus improving heat transfer performance inside the battery cell by the direct heat conduction through collectors. The pack is light in weight, and has low manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for improving heat transfer of a battery cell pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a simulation of a thermal resistance battery cell with a high thermal conductivity coating.
NOVELTY - The fin (60) has a pair of end plates spaced apart from each other, where a peripheral bead is formed in one of the plates. A corrugated plate is arranged between the end plates to form a set of flow channels for fluid e.g. liquid or gas, through an interior of the fin, where a battery cell (100) of a battery pack is in heat transfer communication with the fin. The corrugated plate includes a set of radiused bends to form a sinusoidal cross-sectional pattern in the corrugated plate, where a linear segment is formed between the adjacent bends.    USE - Cooling fin for use in a cooling module of a battery pack assembly (all claimed) used in an electric device e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugated plate is arranged between the plates to form the flow channels for the fluid, thus ensuring that the fin is compressible for the battery pack, and maximizing ease of manufacturing a battery pack assembly at reduced manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cooling module comprising a frame    (2) a battery pack assembly comprising a tension member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack assembly including a set of cooling modules having a cooling fin and a frame.    Battery pack assembly (10)    Cooling modules (18)    Frame (20)    Cooling fin (60)    Battery cell (100)
NOVELTY - The pack (1000) has housing (100) which accommodates several secondary batteries (10). A cooling unit (210) includes an inlet (220) and an outlet (230) through which a cooling fluid flows in and flows out respectively, so as to cool the secondary batteries. A terminal unit (300) includes a terminal (310) for circulating the cooling fluid, and detachably connected to the cooling unit. A check valve having first side and second side is opened when cooling fluid flows from first side to second side, and closed when cooling fluid flows from second side to first side.    USE - Battery pack used for providing power to vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the battery pack interface and terminal unit are attached to each other, the heat generated during the charging/discharging condition of the battery can be removed simultaneously, and the cooling fluid is prevented from contacting the charging/discharging terminal, hence the accident due to short circuit is prevented. As the inlet and outlet are arranged below the charge/discharge terminal, the flow of fluid into charge/discharge terminal dropped from the inlet and outlet can be prevented. The wrong connection of terminal, inlet and outlet of the cooling unit resulting in short circuit can be prevented by forming the cross-sections of the inlet and outlet of the cooling unit to be asymmetrical to the cross-section of the charge/discharge terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective sectional view of the battery pack.    Secondary battery (10)    Housing (100)    Cooling unit (210)    Inlet (220)    Outlet (230)    Terminal unit (300)    Terminal (310)    Battery pack (1000)
NOVELTY - The shield (40) has a set of outer walls (43) and a base (42) that are made of resilient elastomeric materials such as rubber, thermoplastic-elastomeric material or thermoplastic-urethane, where a bottom edge of each of the walls is connected to an edge of the base to form a rectangular cavity having width and depth. The width is equivalent to width of a battery pack (30), and the depth is equivalent to a battery pack depth, such that the shield is snuggly fit around the battery pack. A set of ribs is arranged on an inside surface of each wall and the base, respectively.    USE - Battery shield for a battery pack such as flooded lead-acid battery pack, absorbed glass-matt (AGM) battery pack and lead-acid battery pack, used for automotive applications and aeronautic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom edge of each of the walls is connected to the edge of the base to form the rectangular cavity having width and depth equivalent to width and the depth of the battery pack, so that the shield can be snuggly fit around the battery pack, thus reducing shock and vibration of the battery pack from external shock and vibration and insulating the battery pack from ambient temperature extremes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack being inserted into a battery shield.    Battery pack (30)    Battery shield (40)    Inner walls (41)    Base (42)    Outer walls (43)
NOVELTY - The solar cell mounting vehicle (1) has a lower solar cell panel (10) set to first arrangement accommodated in a roof part (1r) or second arrangement from which one part becomes the roof outside. An upper solar cell panel (20) is positioned from an upper surface above the lower solar cell panel so that light reception is possible. A drive mechanism, provided between the first and second arrangements, drives the lower solar cell panel. A power-system controller supplies power to a predetermined vehicle power system based on the electric power obtained by the solar cell panels.    USE - Solar cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective, proper and suitable utilization of solar cell panels. Ensures reliable protection of light-receiving surface of solar cell panel by top protective layer. Enables solar cell panel to function as protection at time of boarding/alighting of user to/from vehicle. Suppresses temperature rise in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a vehicle.    Solar cell mounting vehicle (1)    Roof part (1r)    Lower solar cell panel (10)    Upper solar cell panel (20)    Resin cover (30)
NOVELTY - The IPM has a second connecting section which is electrically insulated from a first connecting section (510) and is electrically connected to the emitter of a switching element (S1) in an intermediate position (465). A third connecting section is electrically insulated from the first and second connecting sections and is electrically connected to the cathode of a rectifier diode (D5) in the intermediate position.    USE - IPM for soft switching type voltage step-up converter of fuel cell electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress surge voltage and snubber voltage during the switching operation of a voltage step-up converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the electrical connecting section of an IPM.    Intermediate position (465)    First connecting section (510)    Electric circuit (511)    Rectifier diode (D5)    Switching element (S1)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery protection circuit board (2) connected with a polymer lithium ion battery core (5) of a battery frame (1). A rear end face of the polymer lithium ion battery core is provided with a low temperature adhesive. Thin metal sheets (4) are connected with the battery frame. The battery frame is connected with front and back ends of an injection hole. Low temperature glue is located into the polymer lithium ion battery core through the injection hole. The injection hole is formed on a front matching surface.    USE - Plastic injection metal plate structure for a polymer lithium ion battery in a fuel cell field.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple to process, and reduces manufacturing cost. The structure has high firmness and strength of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a plastic injection metal plate structure.    Battery frame (1)    Battery protection circuit board (2)    Thin metal sheets (4)    Polymer lithium ion battery core (5)    Output terminals (21, 22, 23)
NOVELTY - The network (10) has a control device (46) for switching a switching unit (22) between two switching states. An electrical consumer (33) i.e. electric motor, provides a function relevant to a safety of car occupant, and is supplied with electrical voltage (Ub, Uv, Ug) present at a vehicle battery (16), and/or at another electrical consumer (30) e.g. radio and headlight. A direct-current voltage converter (37) taps electric voltage (Us) lying at an energy storage i.e. double layer capacitor (32), and converts the voltage into power supply voltage (Uf) to redundantly supply the former consumer.    USE - Electrical on-board network for a steering device or a brake system of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The voltage converter taps the electric voltage lying at the energy storage and converts the tapped voltage into the power supply voltage to redundantly supply the electrical consumer such as electric motor, so that excess voltage in the on-board network can be compensated in a cost-effective manner, thus ensuring a reliable operation of the electrical consumer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle battery is designed as a hydrocyanic acid battery. The direct-current (DC) voltage converter is designed as a DC-DC converter. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electrical onboard network of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electrical on-board network of a motor car.    Electrical voltage (Ub, Uv, Ug, Us)    Power supply voltage (Uf)    Electrical on-board network (10)    Vehicle battery (16)    Switching unit (22)    Electrical consumers (30, 33)    Double layer capacitor (32)    Direct-current voltage converter (37)    Control device (46)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling medium guiding element (4) whose sides (41, 42) are arranged between single cells of a battery module. Planar contact regions are formed with the single cells of the battery module. The cooling medium guiding element comprises a heat conducting material i.e. metallic material, and planar portions (11, 12), where the planar portions are formed in a heat conducting contact with the single cells. The cooling medium guiding element is formed from meander-shaped metal sheet that includes a set of U-shaped portions (14).    USE - Cooling system for battery modules in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sides of the cooling medium guiding element are arranged between the single cells of a battery module, thus allowing temperature distribution in a uniform manner while cooling the entire battery module in a uniform and efficient manner. The heat conducting material is made of aluminum, thus enabling transformation of desired structures of the cooling medium of the guiding element in a simple and easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of a cooling medium guiding element.    Cooling medium guiding element (4)    Planar portions (11, 12)    U-shaped portions (14)    Sides of guiding element (41, 42)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has a fluid path (9) for guiding a fluid flow (5) and another fluid path (11) for guiding another fluid flow (7). The latter fluid path is thermally assigned to the former fluid path. The fluid paths are arranged to each other in an angle and form a cross-flow heat exchanger (23) with a thermoelectric device (13).    USE - Heat exchanger for use in a motor vehicle for transferring a heat flux between fluid flows (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger has a fluid path for guiding a fluid flow and another fluid path for guiding another fluid flow, and thus ensures flexible cooling- and temperature management of different components of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (1)    Fluid flows (5,7)    Fluid paths (9,11)    Thermoelectric device (13)    Cross-flow heat exchanger (23)
NOVELTY - The member (40) has a heat exchanger structure formed from two foil layers or foil layer structures, where heat transfer medium i.e. coolant, flows through the heat exchanger structure. Surfaces of the layers or layer structures are placed against each other, where the layers or layer structures are connected at interfaces within the surfaces. The interfaces define cavities between the surfaces, where the medium is conducted through the cavities. The layers or layer structures are made of quartz powder, glass, metal, aluminum nitride powder or carbon.    USE - Cooling member i.e. heat exchanger plate, for use between electrochemical energy storage cells i.e. lithium-ion battery cells, in an electrochemical energy storage device (claimed) i.e. battery device, of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for lithium-polymer battery cells.    ADVANTAGE - The interfaces define cavities between the surfaces of the two foil layers or foil layer structures, where the medium is conducted through the cavities, thus increasing rigidity and strength of the two foil layers or foil layer structures from 10 to 100 micrometer with simple construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a cooling member    (2) an electrochemical energy storage device comprising a heat transfer medium supplying circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of two battery cells with a cooling member.    Battery device (1)    Battery cells (10)    Battery element (30)    Arrestor (32)    Cooling member (40)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has power electronics housing (2) comprising power components e.g. capacitor and power switch. A terminal device comprises electrical terminals (5) and is located on the housing for connecting high volt cables (6) to the components. Part of the terminals is located on the housing and on the cables for attaching the cables in a common longitudinal extension such that the components are supported from the terminals over the housing in a longitudinal extent direction. A fastening device is arranged at the housing for fastening the cable to the housing.    USE - Power electronics arrangement for use in a high-voltage onboard network architecture of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the terminals is located on the housing and on the cables for attaching the cables in the common longitudinal extension such that the components are supportable from the terminals over the housing in the longitudinal extent direction, thus reducing the installation space of the cable in the housing. The fastening device is arranged in the common longitudinal extent direction, so that a stable fastening can be achieved along length of the cables.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a power electronics arrangement.    Power electronics arrangement (1)    Power electronics housing (2)    Electrical terminals (5)    High volt cables (6)    High volt plugs (8)
NOVELTY - Producing energy, comprises: providing or producing a propylene-glycol-water mixture having a propylene-glycol content of 30-94 vol.%; producing a secondary energy carrier, preferably hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide from the propylene-glycol-water mixture by reformation; and converting the secondary energy carrier, preferably hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide into energy, preferably electrical and/or thermal energy, by a converter by oxidizing the hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide in a galvanic cell, preferably fuel cell.    USE - The propylene glycol-water mixture having a propylene glycol content of 30-94 vol.% is useful for the generation of energy, preferably electrical energy and/or thermal energy, by oxidation/galvanic reaction of the secondary energy carrier, preferably hydrogen and/or carbon monoxide, produced from the propylene glycol-water mixture (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces energy in an improved and in an inexpensive manner by using the propylene glycol-water mixture with above specified propylene glycol content that can be easily handleable.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate assembly has the unipolar cathode and unipolar anode plates (110,130). The cathode plate and anode plate are formed by coating layer of material having low electrical resistance and high corrosion resistance on a substrate by vapor deposition process. The material layer includes nickel content and carbon. The thickness of the material layer is 5-100 micrometers. The peripheral portions (152) of the cathode and anode plates are integrally connected to form hermitical seal between cathode and anode plates.    USE - Bipolar plate assembly for fuel cell such as proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell in fuel cell stack (claimed) used in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The unipolar plates can be manufactured at minimum cost and surface areas even if unipolar plates have complex flow field patterns without need for using expensive metals, so that size and the thickness of the fuel cell can be reduced and the performance of the fuel cell stack can be improved without increasing the waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing of bipolar plate assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar plate assembly.    Unipolar plates (110,130)    Coolant flow path (118,138)    Weld seam (150)    Peripheral portions of unipolar plates (152)    Coolant flow channels (158)
NOVELTY - The device has a high side electrode plate is connected to high side power element of power card. The both surfaces of power element are cooled. A low side electrode plate is linked to low side power element. A high side plate portion (31) is connected to high side power element by middle side electrode plate (30). A low side plate portion (35) is connected to low side power element by connection portion (36). The cross sectional area of the connection portion is smaller than the high side plate portion and the low side plate portion.    USE - Semiconductor device such as IGBT and diode mounted in power card of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moving distance between the objects can be reduced, since the transmission area between the high side plate portion and the low side plate portion is made small, by connecting high side plate portion and the low side plate portion. Hence the heat applied to the joint of plate portion and the low side plate portion can be suppressed. The temperature required to heat the joint portion can be reduced, since the heating efficiency of the middle side plate portion is raised. Hence the manufacturing time of the semiconductor device can be shortened. The power consumption of the heating tool can be reduced, since the time for soldering process is reduced. The solder process can be performed within short time, since the formation of the slit is made easy. Hence the manufacturing cost of the semiconductor device can be reduced. The cooling capability of the middle side electrode plate can be secured, since the slits are extended in the connection direction of the connection portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the middle side electrode plate of the power card.    Middle side electrode plate (30)    High side plate portion (31)    Slits (33,34)    Low side plate portion (35)    Connection portion (36)
NOVELTY - One or more types of noble-metal compound(s) are reduced with a reducing agent in the presence of a surfactant, to obtain noble-metal particles having a three-dimensional dendrite structure.    USE - Manufacture of noble-metal particles having three-dimensional dendrite structure for catalysts used for oxidation-reduction (all claimed) in e.g. fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of noble-metal particles having high surface area and excellent economical efficiency, without using ultrasonication and block copolymer. The obtained particles provide highly efficient catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) noble-metal particles having a particle diameter of 15-25 nm and a specific surface area of 20-60 m2/mg; and    (2) catalyst containing the noble-metal particles.
NOVELTY - The supercharger i.e. hybrid supercharger (2), has an electric motor (23) driven by supply of electric power, and a compressor part (21) pressurizing air supply to an internal combustion engine with driving force of an exhaust gas turbine (22) and the electric motor. A steam turbine (31) is driven with vapor generated using exhaust heat of the internal combustion engine. An electric power supply apparatus (4) is provided with a generator (3), and supplies the electric power to the hybrid supercharger. A heat exchanger (7) heats exhaust gas with the vapor.    USE - Supercharger i.e. hybrid supercharger, for an internal combustion engine e.g. diesel engine, gas fuel engine and petrol engine.    ADVANTAGE - The supercharger improves internal combustion engine efficiency without making high exhaust pressure of the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine, and controls air supply pressure so that maximum pressure in a pipe of the internal combustion engine is below in an allowance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid supercharger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hybrid supercharger (2)    Generator (3)    Electric power supply apparatus (4)    Heat exchanger (7)    Compressor part (21)    Exhaust gas turbine (22)    Electric motor (23)    Steam turbine (31)
NOVELTY - The fluid apparatus (1) has a piezoelectric pump (12A) that is provided with an internal flow path. The liquid is passed in internal flow path of along predetermined direction. A piezoelectric pump (12B) is provided with another internal flow path. The liquid is passed in internal flow path of along reverse direction.    USE - Fluid apparatus for fuel cell used in personal computer and water cooling apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid feeding direction of fluid apparatus can be switched conveniently. The size reduction of fluid apparatus can be achieved. The production of pressure loss in the internal flow path can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional and exploded perspective view of the fluid apparatus.    Fluid apparatus (1)    Housing (11)    Piezoelectric pumps (12A,12B)    Diaphragm (20)    Piezoelectric element (22)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas filling-supply system (10) has a non-return valve (60) which blocks the flow from thermal flux large fuel gas holder to thermal flux small fuel gas holder. The pressure of thermal flux small fuel gas holder is larger than the pressure of thermal flux large fuel gas holder while being smaller than a predetermined cracking pressure. The non-return valve blocks the flow from thermal flux small fuel gas holder to thermal flux large fuel gas holder. The one-end of a supply flow path is connected to the connection section at the side of the large fuel gas holder of a thermal flux.    USE - Fuel gas filling-supply system for filling and supplying fuel gas to vehicles, e.g., electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents back flow without using a non-return valve for predetermined fuel gas holders since the non-return valve blocks the flow from thermal flux small fuel gas holder to thermal flux large fuel gas holder while the one-end of a supply flow path is connected to the connection section at the side of the large fuel gas holder of a thermal flux.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the hydrogen gas filling and the supply system.    Fuel gas filling-supply system (10)    Hydrogen filling pipe (30)    Hydrogen supply pipe (32)    Pressure gauges (40,42)    Non-return valve (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring the waveform of a cyclic voltammogram from the output current of the fuel cell obtained by changing the applied voltage that is applied to the fuel cell in a state which supplies water or humidified inert gas to the other electrode catalyst layer. The catalyst particle size of the other electrode catalyst layer is estimated based on the ratio of two output current values in the waveform which originates in hydrogen adsorption reaction of the electrode catalyst among the waveforms of the cyclic voltammogram.    USE - Diagnostic method for e.g., polymer electrolyte fuel cell, used as providing motive power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables precise diagnosis of fuel cell and precise estimate of catalyst particle size of the electrode catalyst layer of the other side since the catalyst particle size of the other electrode catalyst layer is estimated based on ratio of two output current values in the waveform which originates in hydrogen adsorption reaction of the electrode catalyst among the waveforms of the cyclic voltammogram.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the waveform of the cyclic voltammogram. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Grain growth by sintering of electrode catalyst, and aggregation (1)    Grain growth by repeating dissolution and precipitation of electrode catalyst (2)    Grain growth by precipitation of electrode catalyst in inside of electrolytic membrane (3)    Grain growth of electrode catalyst by deterioration of carbon which supports electrode catalyst (4)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) includes a heat-conducting body (4) which is interposed between adjacent battery cells (2). The heat-conducting body is pinched by the battery cells and pressed in the lamination direction (X) of the battery cells so that the heat-conducting body and battery cells are integrally held.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling of battery cells, and achieves size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the laminated structure of battery cells in a battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cells (2)    Upper surface (2b)    Heat-generating body (3)    Heat-conducting body (4)    Lamination direction (X)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery circuit includes a unit fuse (F1-Fn) which is connected in series with each unit battery (E1-En) in an assembled battery. A secondary battery unit is provided with a diode (D) whose anode and cathode are respectively connected to the negative electrode side and positive electrode side of the assembled battery.    USE - Secondary battery circuit for producing high voltage and high electric current in e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents expansion of damage due to internal short circuit of unit battery. Allows a malfunctioning unit battery to be disconnected safely, without applying a high voltage to the fuse. Can maintain a predetermined energy supply capacity of the whole secondary battery circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of assembled battery parts of a secondary battery unit.    Diode (D)    Unit battery (E1-En)    Unit fuse (F1-Fn)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a temperature detection part (21) detecting temperature of an electrode body (5) inside a battery case main body (30), where the battery comprises an electrolyte solution (60) and the battery case (10). A temperature sensor (20) detects temperature of the electrode body. A lithium ion secondary battery delivers and receives lithium ion between a positive electrode plate (51) and a negative electrode plate (52). The temperature detection part is arranged in a predetermined position inside the battery case main body and a holding part.    USE - Battery for driving power supply of a portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, and a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure and easy manufacturing technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery case (10)    Temperature sensor (20)    Temperature detection part (21)    Battery case main body (30)    Electrode body (50)    Positive electrode plate (51)    Negative electrode plate (52)    Electrolyte solution (60)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an assembled battery main body part (2), and a three-dimensional molded object (10A). An exterior-material (10) is molded in three-dimensional shape and accommodated as an assembled battery main body part. The assembled battery main-body part is accommodated in a storage case (17) of two exterior-materials (10, 20) that are arranged on the assembled battery main-body part. A peripheral part (28) of the exterior-material and a peripheral part for sealing (18) of exterior-material are connected and sealed.    USE - Lamination assembled battery for electrical storage of power supplies i.e. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, for generating wind power and photovoltaic power.    ADVANTAGE - The battery effectively enables heat dissipation by internal pressure to ensure discharge of heat inside a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lamination exterior-material for assembled batteries comprising exterior-material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lamination assembled battery.    Lamination assembled battery (1)    Assembled battery main body part (2)    Exterior-materials (10, 20)    Three-dimensional molded object (10A)    Storage case (17)    Peripheral part for sealing (18)    Peripheral part (28)
NOVELTY - The battery has an uncoated part (222) set along an edge of a positive electrode collector. A positive electrode compound material containing a positive electrode active material is coated on surfaces of the positive electrode collector. A positive electrode compound-material layer (223) is covered with a negative electrode compound-material layer. A positioning member (400) positions a winding electrode body (200) in a battery case (300).    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery and electrical double layer capacitor for supplying power in a vehicle mounting, a personal computer and a portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The synthetic resin board is provided in a cavity in the wall of a synthetic resin battery container or a cavity in the outer surface of a battery container, thus preventing heat transmission from an external heat source to inner side of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lithium ion secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Winding electrode body (200)    Uncoated part (222)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (223)    Battery case (300)    Positioning member (400)
NOVELTY - The device has a circulation circuit (C1) arranged in a fuel cell and a water pump. Another circulation circuit (C2) is arranged in a heater core (51) and another water pump. A circuit switching control part (111) controls a circuit switching part according to temperature of the fuel cell. A fault detection part (112) detects failure of the water pumps. A control part controls the circuit switching part switching a refrigerant circuit to a co-operation state when the failure is detected by the fault detection part.    USE - Refrigerant circuit adjusting device for use in a fuel cell mounting apparatus of an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle, boat, ship, robot and a building.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the circuit switching part switching the refrigerant circuit to the co-operation state when the failure is detected by the fault detection part, so that the deterioration of the flow of a coolant can be reduced in the cooling fluid circuit, thus preventing the vehicle interior from being heated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a refrigerant circuit adjustment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an air conditioning system of a refrigerant circuit adjusting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Circulation circuits (C1, C2)    Air conditioning system (10)    Heater core (51)    Circuit switching control part (111)    Fault detection part (112)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a reactive gas supply part (20) supplying reactive gas to a fuel cell (10). A control part (60) controls supply amount of the reactive gas by the reactive gas supply part, and is connected to the fuel cell for gas piping reactive gas. A downstream pressure measuring part (24d) measures downstream of a shut-off valve (22) based on a pressure value, which is controlled by the control part. The system closes the shut-off valve at target flow volume reaching time.    USE - Fuel system for supplying a fuel cell and generating reactive gas in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system closes the shut-off valve at target flow volume reaching time, so that the pressure value of the reactive gas can control supply amount of the reactive gas in a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling supply amount of reactive gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Reactive gas supply part (20)    Shut-off valve (22)    Downstream pressure measuring part (24d)    Control part (60)    Fuel system (100)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composition comprises silver powder (70-95 %mass), lead oxide-containing glass powder, a vehicle comprising resin and solvent and dispersing agent which disperses and stabilizes the silver powder and glass powder. The content of lead oxide-containing glass powder is 1-10 parts with respect to 100 parts mass of silver powder in the composition, and comprises lead oxide-boron trioxide as main component, zinc oxide and/or titania, and alumina (1-10 mol%).    USE - Electroconductive composition is used for manufacturing solar cell and photovoltaic cell for solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive composition enables formation of solar cell having excellent electroconductivity and water resistance, without reducing adhesiveness with n-type semiconductor layer in the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive composition comprises silver powder (70-95 %mass), lead oxide-containing glass powder, a vehicle comprising resin and solvent and dispersing agent which disperses and stabilizes the silver powder and glass powder. The content of lead oxide-containing glass powder is 1-10 parts with respect to 100 parts mass of silver powder in the composition, and comprises lead oxide-boron trioxide as main component, zinc oxide and/or titania, and alumina (1-10 mol%). The electroconductive composition enables formation of n-type-semiconductor layer (12) which penetrated the silicon nitride layer (11) formed on one of p-type-semiconductor substrate (14). The n-type-semiconductor layer is formed below the silicon nitride layer and electrode (13). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type semiconductor substrate (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a hub motor arranged on an automobile axle (1), and a controller formed as a vehicle chassis. A power battery (4) is mounted on a spare position, a front machine cover of an electric vacuum pump (5) and a vacuum check valve (6). The hub motor and a hub electric motor controller (2) are connected with the power battery and an accelerator (3). The electric vacuum pump passes through a vacuum pump switch (9) and a starting battery (8). The power battery is connected with a generator (11) via a power regulator (12).    USE - Micro car power driving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is environment-friendly, and consumes less amount of oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a micro car power driving device.    Automobile axle (1)    Hub electric motor controller (2)    Accelerator (3)    Power battery (4)    Electric vacuum pump (5)    Vacuum check valve (6)    Starting battery (8)    Vacuum pump switch (9)    Generator (11)    Power regulator (12)
NOVELTY - The mounting device has tension device (4) that is connected with engine main portion which is connected with main shaft multi-wedge belt wheel (3) and output shaft of engine. The additional dynamo (2) is arranged above the generator (1) which is connected with machine main portion. The generator of multi-wedge belt slots is dragged by main shaft multi-wedge belt. The main multi-wedge belt wheel is connected with generator multi-wedge belt wheel (10).    USE - Device for mounting towing generator used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tension device is connected with engine main portion which is connected with main shaft multi-wedge belt wheel and output shaft of engine, so as to satisfy demand of power supply for running vehicle, so that normal use of device in automobile can be guaranteed when driving. Hence damage of vehicle can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of mounting device.    Generator (1)    Additional dynamo (2)    Main shaft multi-wedge belt wheel (3)    Tension device (4)    Generator multiwedge belt wheel (10)
NOVELTY - The propulsion system has a fuel cell system and an energy storage battery group connected with a grid, where the grid is connected to an electric network. An electric propulsion system i.e. double-power propulsion system, and an electric load are connected to the network. The propulsion system is provided with two sleeves that are connected with a speed controller and a motor. The fuel cell system, the battery group, the propulsion system and other electric load are connected to the network through a breaker. The network is connected to a power supply converter and the breaker.    USE - Fuel cell ship electric propulsion system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures a normal operation process of the fuel cell system or a fuel battery system by burst error so as to output electric energy. The storage battery enables emergency power supply, and ensures normal operation state of the fuel cell system and float charging state of the energy storing battery group. The system realizes ship zero discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell ship electric propulsion system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cooling member (200) has a heat radiation pin (210) mounted between battery cells such that both sides of the heat radiation pin are in tight contact with the respective battery cells. The heat radiation pin of the cooling member removes the heat generated by the battery cells during charging/discharging. A refrigerant pipe (220) comprises a hollow part in interior for providing flow to refrigerant, which thermally contacts to the heat radiation pin. The refrigerant pipe is arranged on outside portions of the battery cells for accommodating electrode assemblies.    USE - Compact cooling member for a medium-to large-sized battery pack utilized in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling member prevents the refrigerant pipe from water leakage and damage according to the laminate of the battery cell, provides cooling design reliability and corrosion resistance to the refrigerant pipe, minimizes thickness of disk data size and enhances structural stability of the battery cell. The cooling member has reduced manufacturing cost and high cooling efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a refrigerant pipe in a compact cooling member.    Compact cooling member (200)    Heat radiation pin (210)    Refrigerant pipe (220)    Refrigerant inlet (230)    Coolant discharging port (240)
NOVELTY - The member (200) has a cooling pin (210) positioned on an outer side of an electrode assembly storage unit, where the cooling pin is interposed among battery cells. A refrigerant pipe (220) is made of the cooling pin that is adhered closely to exterior of the battery cell. The cooling pin comprises the structure of interconnecting metal plates. A flake type secondary battery comprises a resin layer and a metal layer. The refrigerant pipe is curved to an outer circumference of the electrode assembly storage unit.    USE - Cooling member for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (Plug-In HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The member has less weight and low manufacturing cost. The member enhances mechanical rigidity by having a separate cartridge. The non-corrosiveness of refrigerant eliminates the need to utilize a corrosion-resistant material for the cooling pin. The manufacturing cost of the member is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling member.    Cooling member (200)    Cooling pin (210)    Refrigerant pipe (220)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical cell (100) comprises cathode (102) comprising electroactive sulfur containing material; anode (104) comprising lithium; separator (108) between anode and cathode; non-aqueous electrolyte (106) consisting of non-aqueous solvents, and lithium salt; and nitrogen-containing material in cathode, anode and/or separator.    USE - As electrical source for electrical applications useful in e.g. automotive, medical device, portable electronics, aviation, military and aerospace.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell exhibits reduced self-discharge, increased charge capacity, increased recharge ratio, increased utilization, and provides overcharge protection, thus nitrogen-containing materials which are substantially immiscible and insoluble, increases performance of electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery comprising housing; positive lead; negative lead; and electrochemical cells, where nitrogen-containing material is insoluble in electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exemplary diagram of electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Cathode (102)    Anode (104)    Electrolyte (106)    Separator (108)
NOVELTY - An oxygen reduction catalyst comprises sintered material obtained by baking transition metal complex containing ligand comprising oxygen and nitrogen coordinated to transition metal.    USE - Oxygen reduction catalyst for fuel cell (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply of motor vehicles, boats, ships, aircrafts and power supply in mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen reduction catalyst is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell (1,S), which consists of electrolyte to which anionic component can be moved, fuel side electrode (2) and oxygen side electrode (3) arranged opposingly on both sides of the electrolyte. The electrode (3) contains the oxygen reduction catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1,S)    Fuel cell electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Fuel supply component (5)
NOVELTY - A battery pack comprises graphite heat spreader(s) having greater than or equal to 2 major surfaces and having an in-plane thermal conductivity of greater than 300 (preferably greater than or equal to 550) W/mK at room temperature, and comprising sheet(s) of a compressed mass of exfoliated graphite particles and/or a graphitized polyimide sheet. The heat spreader is in thermal contact with one of the major surface of each of two adjacent cells comprising prismatic lithium polymer cells within the stack, and further contacts the major surface of cell(s) in adjacent stack(s).    USE - A battery pack, preferably a lithium ion battery pack (claimed), for manufacturing electrically powered automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has high energy density, increased ambient temperature range at which the lithium battery operates, and improved packaging characteristics; and can be maintained at optimal operating temperature thus ensuring longest possible life cycle, rated capacity, and nominal charge and discharge rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery pack comprises:    (A) cell stacks being positioned adjacent to other cell stack(s), and comprising prismatic lithium polymer cells including two opposed major surfaces; and    (B) graphite heat spreader(s) having greater than or equal to 2 major surfaces and having an in-plane thermal conductivity of greater than 300 (preferably greater than or equal to 550) W/mK at room temperature, and comprising sheet(s) of a compressed mass of exfoliated graphite particles and/or a graphitized polyimide sheet.    The heat spreader is in thermal contact with one of the major surface of each of two adjacent cells within the stack, and further contacts the major surface of cell(s) in adjacent stack(s). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermal management assembly.
NOVELTY - The terminal has a clamping portion which has a fixing plate with a combining hole. The fixing plate has a fixing element inserted into combining hole. The clamping portion diversifies the diameter of insertion portion and binds post terminal of storage battery and insertion portion. The insertion portion has protrusion portion in insertion hole inner circumference. The clamping portion has joint nut that is combined with clamping bolt of clamping portion passing through connection portion. The clamping bolt has head combined with tightening washer.    USE - Terminal for storage battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The protrusion portion and bent portion are formed on the upper portion and bottom portion of the insertion portion, and the connection of tightening washer and joint nut is secured. Crack due to the vibration at the time traveling in the vehicle can be prevented and the lifetime of the storage battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal.
NOVELTY - The high-voltage circuit interrupting device has a safety switch (8) which is configured for switching a supply interruption state of electric power of high voltage supplied from a power supply. A cover (13) is provided with a visual recognition section (12) which can confirm the switching selective state of the switch in on and off position with respect to safety switch.    USE - High-voltage circuit interrupting device for vehicles. Can also be used for power supply of wind power generation buffer and home-use night time electric power electrical storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables confirmation of prevention of unintended switching, improves visibility, enables easy access, prevents careless artificial manipulation, electric shock, and exhibits a compact structure by providing the cover with visual recognition section which can confirm the switching selective state of the switch in on and off position with respect to safety switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the safety switch.    Safety switch (8)    Visual recognition section (12)    Cover (13)    Switch lever (14)    Level difference (17)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises positive electrode plate which is formed in surface of positive electrode collector, and positive electrode compound material layer which has positive electrode active material, binder dissolved or dispersed to aqueous medium and electrically conductive material. The area ratio of positive electrode active material exposed to surface of positive electrode plate is 3-25% with respect to total area of positive electrode compound material layer of positive electrode plate.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle as power supply for motor (electric motor).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has outstanding battery characteristic (high-rate characteristic, cycling characteristics or low-temperature output characteristics), and is excellent in electronic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode (30), which has a structure formed by an active material layer (20) containing an active material particle (22) and a binder held on a collector (10). The active material layer has a binder aggregate (24). The size of the binder aggregate contained in the active material layer is 0.5 time - 1.0 time. The active material particle consists of a lithium-transition metal composite oxide which contains lithium and a 1 type, or 2 or more types of transition metal element as a structure metallic element. The binder is a polyvinylidene fluoride type resin composition.    USE - Battery for vehicle (claimed), e.g. lithium ion battery for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Binding capacity between active material particles and between active material particle and collector is raised more. Electrode of battery is excellent in durability since peeling of active material layer is prevented by improved adhesive strength between active material particles and between active material particle and collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode.    Collector (10)    Active material layer (20)    Active material particle (22)    Binder aggregate (24)    Electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1A) has a sealing layer (13) that covers the whole lower surface of a back surface electrode film (11c), the whole circumferential end face of a solar cell element (11) and the circumferential end face of a translucent substrate (10). A back surface sheet (14) covers the whole sealing layer except the upper surface, which is the light receiving surface (10a) of the translucent substrate.    USE - Solar cell module for portable terminal and moving body (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to vehicle, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, electronic dictionary, and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - The module ensures effectiveness of the light receiving area of the substrate, while the water stop and moisture proof effect of the module edge are maintained through simple structure. The cycle time of the manufacturing process is shortened, while the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1A)    Translucent substrate (10)    Light receiving surface (10a)    Solar cell element (11)    Back surface electrode film (11c)    Sealing layer (13)    Back surface sheet (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting thermo plastic resin to a cavity (104). A coil (10) is wound inside a core. The reactor is contained in a case (114) that is segmented into a container part (110) and an upper wall part. A bottom wall part is contained in a division body along a coil axial direction. The container part is integrated with the core at a time of injection molding of the core, where the coil is coated with electrically insulating resin.    USE - Method for manufacturing a reactor (claimed) i.e. choke coil, utilized for a photovoltaic power generation step-up circuit of a hybrid motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables decreasing the required number of parts, and improving heat dissipation of the reactor with the case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reactor comprising a case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a reactor.    Coil (10)    Outer peripheral side molding part (25)    Cavity (104)    Container part (110)    Case (114)
NOVELTY - The metallized film capacitor includes vapor-deposited metal electrodes (6,12) individually formed on corresponding metallized films (1,2), such that the metal electrodes mutually oppose via a polypropylene film (4) or a syndiotactic polystyrene film (10). Metallized contact electrodes (3a,3b) are individually formed on the end surfaces of a capacitor element.    USE - Metallized film capacitor for motor drive inverter circuit of hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to smoothing capacitor, filter capacitor, or snubber capacitor. Can also be used in electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent withstand current characteristic, heat resistance, temperature characteristic, and frequency characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front sectional view of the relevant part of a metallized film capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metallized films (1,2)    Metallized contact electrodes (3a,3b)    Polypropylene film (4)    Vapor-deposited metal electrodes (6,12)    Syndiotactic polystyrene film (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a separator (41) interposed between a positive electrode (21), a negative electrode (31) and an electrolyte solution lithium salt. A positive electrode material (22) in a positive electrode collector (23) is located at an inner side of a coating area that is arranged opposite to a negative electrode material (32) in a negative electrode collector (33). Two electrical storage cells (51) of an electrode unapplied surface (26) of the positive electrode collector are electrically connected to an electrode unapplied surface (36) of the negative electrode collector.    USE - Electrical storage device i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in an electrical storage system e.g. electrical vehicle and energy regeneration apparatus of hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The two electrical storage cells of the electrode unapplied surface of the positive electrode collector are electrically connected to the electrode unapplied surface of the negative electrode collector, so that reliable electrical storage output of high voltage can be provided, thus reducing manufacturing cost of a lithium ion capacitor and manufacturing the positive electrode and the negative electrode easily. The device efficiently performs lithium ion and energy stored in the electrical storage cell at a short period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage module.    Positive electrode (21)    Positive electrode material (22)    Positive electrode collector (23)    Two electrode unapplied surfaces (26, 36)    Negative electrode (31)    Negative electrode material (32)    Negative electrode collector (33)    Separator (41)    Electrical storage cells (51)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a rotary body rotated corresponding to a change of force. A coil part (6) produces voltage by an electromagnetic induction effect of magnetic flux. An electrical storage part (9) stores the voltage electrically. A control part (8) controls electric power generation of the coil part corresponding to the change of force that is added to a tread part (T2). The control part has a detection part that detects grounding of the tread part. The detection part is an acceleration sensor (25) that detects centrifugal force of the tread part.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus use in a tire.    ADVANTAGE - The change of speed is quicker from a direction of magnetic flux through a space in a tube of a coil winding body, so that high power can be obtained, thus attaining continuous electric power generation efficiently, and hence increasing electric power generation amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric power generating apparatus in a tire. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Tread part (T2)    Electric power generating apparatus in tire (1)    Coil part (6)    Control part (8)    Electrical storage part (9)    Acceleration sensor (25)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a thermoelectric conversion element (2) for generating electric power. A heat-transfer body (1) is moved by a moving mechanism during non-heat-generation of the heat generating body, so that heat of the heat generating body is stored in a thermal storage body (3), and heat flow is generated from one end of the thermoelectric conversion element. A heat radiator (4) is connected to the end of the thermoelectric conversion element. The heat generating body is connected with another end of the thermoelectric conversion element.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation control apparatus for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for a circuit board of an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-transfer body is moved by the moving mechanism during non-heat-generation of the heat generating body, so that the heat of the heat generating body is stored in the thermal storage body, thus improving electric power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a thermoelectric power generation control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Heat-transfer body (1)    Thermoelectric conversion element (2)    Thermal storage body (3)    Heat radiator (4)    Thermoelectric power generation control apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has top plate (20) that is supported by support bar (15) of bottom plate (10) and is separated from bottom plate. A housing (40) accommodating secondary battery (T) above bottom plate, has opened top portion combined with sub-housing (60). An operating unit (50) has contact portion (51) that contacts battery, and characteristics sensor (55) protruded to the top of sub-housing. A gap sensor (30) detects gap between sensor portion (31) and characteristics sensor. The operating unit is installed via sub-housing so that elevating operation is possible.    USE - Secondary battery material characteristics measurement apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel zinc battery for hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. car, and electronic product such as pocket telephone, video camera and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The property including the volume change of the secondary battery material can be evaluated simple and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the secondary battery material characteristics measurement apparatus.    Bottom plate (10)    Support bar (15)    Top plate (20)    Gap sensor (30)    Sensor portion (31)    Housing (40)    Operating unit (50)    Contact portion (51)    Characteristics sensor (55)    Sub-housing (60)    Secondary battery (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a valuable metal powder including lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese, from a waste rechargeable lithium ion battery. Leaching solution is sprayed for reducing temperature of the valuable metal powder. Hydroxide and lithium carbonate of manganese are obtained from the valuable metal powder. An anodic active material is obtained after obtaining the hydroxide and lithium carbonate of manganese.    USE - Method for reusing a valuable metal of a waste rechargeable lithium ion battery of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively recycling the valuable metal of the waste rechargeable lithium ion battery of the HEV.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for recycling a valuable metal of a waste rechargeable lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an anodic active material obtaining process. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The anode has enzyme-containing chitosan gel prepared from chitosan or chitosan derivate i.e. chitosan methacrylate. The gel is attached to a surrounding part containing dehydrogenase e.g. glucose dehydrogenase, ethanol dehydrogenase, glycerol dehydrogenase, lactic dehydrogenase and fructose dehydrogenase or oxidase e.g. glucose oxidase, ethanol oxidase and galactose oxidases, from oxidized gluconic acid bacillus. Another gel is formed by alginate and covered on an outer part of the chitosan gel.    USE - Enzyme fuel battery anode for an enzyme fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The anode enhances current output power of the enzyme fuel battery and stability of enzyme and extends power supplying time of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing an enzyme fuel battery anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an enzyme fuel battery anode.
NOVELTY - The method involves packaging a battery cell including an electrode assembly and electrolyte and a body part of a unit module with multiple battery cells. Top and lower end surfaces of the unit module are packaged. The unit module is arranged in the module case. A packing material is used for packaging the unit module using pouch-type packing material with thermoplastic resin, which is not dissolved in electrolyte. The thermoplastic resin is selected from a group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, nylon, polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Packaging method for a medium-to large-sized battery pack i.e. lithium secondary battery pack, used as power source of an electricity two-wheeled vehicle, electrical golf cart, electricity truck, electricity commercial vehicle such as electric vehicle, electric bike (E-bike), electric scooter (E-scooter), hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables maximizing space utilization and conveniently improving packaging process, and battery pack is light in weight, compact and highly safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The generator (100) has a case (110) equipped with an exhaust air passage. A pin plate (120) comprises a pin (121) that is expanded and arranged to the case. A pair of thermoelectric power generation device layers (130) is formed in upper end of the pin plate. The power generation device layer is equipped with multiple heat-electric power generating elements (131), and generates electricity by utilizing seebeck effect. A cooling water inflow opening (141) and cooling water outlet (142) are equipped with the pin, and respectively arranged to face top and bottom of the pin plate.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery thermoelectric generator for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator increases power generation capacity by providing suited thermoelectric generator shape and value, so that the endoergic performance is maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an exhaust heat recovery thermoelectric generator. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Generator (100)    Case (110)    Pin plate (120)    Pin (121)    Thermoelectric power generation device layers (130)    Heat-electric power generating elements (131)    Cooling water inflow opening (141)    Cooling water outlet (142)
NOVELTY - A depression force change unit changes the depression force of accelerator pedal. The depressing force of accelerator pedal is increased so as to be greater than a base depressing force when the accelerator opening degree becomes so large as to exceed the primary accelerator opening degree. The primary accelerator opening degree is set to go down as low as the state of charge (SOC) of battery goes down, and has a set lower limit regulated by a secondary accelerator opening degree based on the accelerator opening degree in equilibrium with a constant speed on flat road.    USE - Accelerator pedal force control device of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accelerator pedal is depressed more than the fixed amount, so that the acceleration performance of the vehicle can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the graphical view illustrating the characteristics of throttle opening threshold-value. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a main heat exchanger (210) comprising a power generation unit with a heat supply unit (100) that supplies heat. A waste-heat recovery heat exchanger (110) collects a generated waste heat in a production of electricity. A temperature sensing part measures temperature of a thermal medium storage tank (300). A controller controls the temperature of the thermal medium storage tank. An inducer fan (230) supplies air, and is equipped with a burner (220). The burner provides heat to the main heat exchanger. A three-way valve (240) is installed at an inner portion of a boiler (200).    USE - Miniature cogeneration system for an internal combustion engine, a gas turbine and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation unit with heat supply is operated with the boiler, so that the measured temperature of the thermal medium storage tank is prevented from being exceeded with the prescribed temperature. The system reduces the cost of the operation and controls the hot water mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a miniature cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a miniature cogeneration system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power generation unit (100)    Waste-heat recovery heat exchanger (110)    Boiler (200)    Main heat exchanger (210)    Burner (220)    Inducer fan (230)    Three-way valve (240)    Thermal medium storage tank (300)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has multiple heat exchange units (130) provided with an inflow fractionating tube (140). An exhaustion fractionating tube (150) is provided with a cell (120) and installed in a case. The cell is installed at a pipe line (132) and placed in the case. An air hole (116) is formed in a power source of an electric vehicle. The inflow fractionating tube is connected to an inlet port for a passage of cooling water. The inlet port is formed in the heat exchange unit. A main exhausting part (151) is formed in the exhaustion tube. A vent ejects the cooling water to the exhausting part.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack maintains optimal temperature of battery, circulates cooling water, efficiently controls temperature of the battery, prevents overcharging generated by capacity change of each battery and prolongs the service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery pack assembly comprising a positive terminal part connected to a cathode terminal part of a tube    (2) a temperature control system comprising a circuitry, a bypass tube and a motor for operating a pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Air hole (116)    Cell (120)    Heat exchange units (130)    Pipe line (132)    Inflow fractionating tube (140)    Exhaustion fractionating tube (150)    Main exhausting part (151)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a case (26) for accommodating power control unit (PCU) inside. A cover (34) covers the connector (28) of a cable (24) which is attached to the case so that the attachment or detachment is possible. A fastening window is formed in the case for fastening the terminal of the connector to PCU and a cover (32) to cover a fastening window (30) is attached to the case.    USE - High voltage apparatus storage box for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The working safety is reliably securable and the apparatus has simple structure and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of high voltage apparatus storage box for vehicles.    High voltage apparatus storage box (10)    Cable (24)    Case (26)    Connectors (28)    Fastening window (30)    Cover for fastening window (32)    Cover for connectors (34)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (V) has a transmission system (1) which transmits the driving force of a motor (10) to a rear wheel (RW). Another transmission system (2) transmits the reverse drive force of front wheel (FW) from a road surface to the motor, at the time of deceleration.    USE - Electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle mounts the new regenerative power generation system which can regenerate the power efficiently. The structure of vehicle can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout conceptual diagram of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmission systems (1,2)    Motor (10)    Front wheel (FW)    Rear wheel (RW)    Electric vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel cell (10) that includes power generating element (11) and a cell voltage measuring unit (91) to detect negative voltage in power generating element. A control unit (20) controls electric power outputted from fuel cell. An accumulated current value measuring unit (21) measures accumulated current value obtained by time integration of current output from fuel cell. The control unit executes output restricting process of restricting electric power outputted from fuel cell to fall within operation allowable range.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operation allowable range is preset, the performance deterioration of power generating element in which negative voltage is generated is prevented and also performance deterioration of fuel cell due to negative voltage and oxidation of electrode i.e. degradation of electrode is suppressed. By suppressing excessive restrictions on electric power output from fuel cell, the performance deterioration and degradation of fuel cell due to negative voltage is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Power generating element (11)    Control unit (20)    Accumulated current value measuring unit (21)    Cell voltage measuring unit (91)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The supply gas flow rate is adjusted when amount of electric power output by secondary battery (220) is less than minimum amount of power required by oxidant gas supply unit to increase gas flow rate from zero to predefined gas flow rate, within a preset time period, so that supply unit supplies excessive gas flow rate that is greater than a target gas flow rate required by fuel cell for achieving a target current value. The flow rate adjustment valve is controlled so that bypassing flow-rate is set as difference between excessive gas flow-rate and target rate.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle e.g. boat. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, robot, and common residence.    ADVANTAGE - The supply gas flow rate is adjusted when amount of electric power output by secondary battery is less than minimum amount of power required by oxidant gas supply unit to increase gas flow rate from zero to predefined gas flow rate, within a preset time period, so that supply unit supplies excessive gas flow rate that is greater than a target gas flow rate required by fuel cell for achieving a target current value, hence the deterioration of supply responsiveness of oxidizing agent gas can be suppressed. The output responsiveness and heat generation responsiveness of fuel cell stack can be improved even when the load connected to the fuel cell is increased. The water can be easily discharged from the fuel cell. The execution of useless low efficient operation can be suppressed while improving the fuel consumption of reactive gas. The discomfort of passenger in vehicle can be suppressed. The waste heat of fuel cell can be utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Control unit (60)    Operational control unit (61a)    Fuel cell system (100)    Converter (210)    Secondary battery (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing a metal element over a current collector. The surface of the current is formed over the dispersed metal element. The crystalline silicon layer is provided with a whisker as an active material layer associated with low pressure chemical vapor deposition using a deposition gas containing silicon as a source gas.    USE - Method for manufacturing energy storage device mounted in wheelchair. Can also be used in electronic device such as camera e.g. digital camera or video camera, digital photo frame, mobile phone, cellular phone, portable game machine, portable information terminal, audio reproducing device, display device and computer, and used in electric propulsion vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, train vehicle, maintenance vehicle and cart.    ADVANTAGE - The power receiving device can be formed compact and light weight when the amount of power storage is derived as the secondary battery, so that the total cost of the battery can be reduced. The electric power supplied to the power load portion can be controlled so as to suppress the over voltage of the power load portion so that the deterioration or breakdown of the power receiving device can be reduced. The resistance between the current collector and the active material layer can be reduced, and the electric conductivity of the electrode can be increased so that the discharge capacity of the energy storage device can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage device.    Electric wheel chair (501)    Seat (503)    Frame (515)    Driving portion (521)    Control portion (523)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has anode assembly and cathode assembly (10) separated by ion selective polymer electrolyte membrane. The cathode assembly includes catholyte inlet channel (12), and flow channels (14) that are in fluid communication with catholyte inlet channel. The flow channels formed in flow channel walls (20) are provided with porous cathode regions. The flow channels are non-aligned with catholyte inlet channel. The cathode region is provided along the entirety of the walls defining the flow channels.    USE - Redox fuel cell used in combined heat and power system, vehicle, and electronic component (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow channels formed in flow channel walls are provided with porous cathode regions, flow length can be reduced in porous region, and drop in fluid pressure can be reduced, due to which energy output can be increased and over flow rate of catholyte through cathode assembly can be reduced, hence performance of the cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for process for operating redox fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cathode assembly.    Cathode assembly (10)    Catholyte inlet channel (12)    Flow channel (14)    Assembly chamber wall (16)    Flow channel wall (20)
NOVELTY - A battery pack comprises battery cell(s) (170); and a housing (110) comprising a bottom plate (111) and sidewalls (112). The battery cell is accommodated in the space formed by the sidewalls and the bottom portion. A coupling portion (144) is provided in a gap (S) between sidewall(s) of the housing and the battery cell.    USE - Battery pack for power source of electric bicycle or electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can prevent or minimize rechargeable battery cells from vibrating inside a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal section view of a battery pack.    Housing (110)    Bottom plate (111)    Sidewalls (112)    Coupling portion (144)    Battery cell (170)    Gap (S)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has multiple battery cells (110) that are stacked together. A frame (120) is provided with supporting element that covers battery cells. The reinforcement element (123) is provided within supporting element. An end plate (130) is provided on battery cells and coupled to frame. The bottom portion of supporting element is provided to cover one side of battery cells. A sidewall portion is provided to bend and extend from bottom portion and covers two sides of battery cells.    USE - Battery pack used in portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer, camera, camcorder, and vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The frame can be integrated with reinforcement and supporting elements such that compact and lightweight dimension of the battery pack can be obtained. The reinforcement and supporting elements are coupled such that the manufacturing process can be simplified and size of the battery pack can be minimized. The reinforcement and supporting elements are made of different materials such that stress applied due to external force can be reduced. The reinforcement element can be made of metallic material and supporting element can be made of insulating resin such that mechanical strength can be increased, the shape can be maintained, size can be minimized, and heat dissipation capability and insulating capability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cells (110)    Frame (120)    Reinforcement element (123)    End plate (130)
NOVELTY - The terminal (40) has a screw element (310) that includes a flange (312) and a coupling element (320) that includes a pillar portion (311) which is bent to surround a portion of the flange. A shaft portion (325) is adapted to be bent so as to contact a surface of a cap assembly of a secondary battery and coupled to the cap assembly.    USE - Electrode terminal for secondary battery (claimed) used in electronic device such as mobile phone and notebook computer, and vehicle such as hybrid car, electric vehicle and electromotive bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode terminal can be assembled through crimping, folding, or curling, an additional welding process during assembly of the electrode terminal and forming of an electrical connection between secondary batteries can be avoided. Thus, generation of a defect due to welding can be prevented and manufacturing time and manufacturing costs can be reduced. The deformation of an electrode terminal or separation of the electrode terminal due to an external vibration or heat generated in the secondary battery itself can be prevented, so that durability and assembly of the secondary battery can be effectively improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrode terminal.    Electrode terminal (40)    Screw element (310)    Pillar portion (311)    Flange (312)    Coupling element (320)    Shaft portion (325)
NOVELTY - The module (3) has a frame (4) of a plastics material that includes a supply conduit and an exhaust conduit (13b) for a heat transfer fluid. Two heat transfer elements (12a, 12b) that contacts a respective battery cell, is sealingly attached to opposite faces of the frame. A heat transfer channel (15) is formed between the frame and one of the heat transfer elements (12b) transports the heat transfer fluid from the supply conduit to the exhaust conduit.    USE - Heat transfer module for battery cells of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The use of heat transfer elements in the form of flat metal sheets reduces the production costs. Since the sealing between the conduits of adjacent heat transfer modules requires only between the plastic frames and not between the metal sheets, only a small number of gaskets are required between the heat transfer modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the heat transfer module.    Heat transfer module (3)    Frame (4)    Heat transfer elements (12a,12b)    Exhaust conduit (13b)    Heat transfer channel (15)
NOVELTY - Automotive electrical system (ES) has electrical switching device (DBM) configured to connect at least the safety critical electrical loads (L1) to auxiliary electrical power source (AB) during cranking of internal combustion engine and/or when motor vehicle is coasting with the internal combustion engine off and main electrical power source (MB) is faulty. Electrical switching device is configured to selectively connect at least the safety critical electrical loads to at least one of main and auxiliary electrical power sources.    USE - Automotive electrical system for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents voltage drops in the electrical power supply to electrically powered/driven on-vehicle systems such as lighting system and safety critical systems upon leaving the coasting condition with the engine off, thus ensures electrical power supply to the electrically powered/driven safety critical on-vehicle systems for the entire duration of coasting with the engine off even in the event of battery fault, and inertial cranking of the internal combustion engine even in the event of battery fault. Allows the use of auxiliary battery with smaller electrical power capacity, which is thus also smaller in size and simpler to install due to engine electrical power distribution unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a software program loadable in an automotive electronic control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified electrical diagram of the architecture of an automotive electrical system.    Auxiliary electrical power source (AB)    Electrical switching device (DBM)    Automotive electrical system (ES)    Safety critical electrical loads (L1)    Main electrical power source (MB)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a switching unit (22) coupling a positive terminal (34) of an energy storage unit (32) to a battery (16) in one switching state and a negative terminal (36) of the energy storage unit with an electrical load (30) in another switching state. A control device (46) switches a switching unit between the two switching states. A reverse polarity protection device (33) is connected in series to the energy storage unit and formed to prevent current flow due to the battery attached with wrong polarity to the electrical system.    USE - Electrical system for a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse polarity protection device is connected in series to the energy storage unit and formed to prevent current flow due to the battery attached with the wrong polarity to the electrical system, thus protecting the electrical system from four-pole current without high effort and electrical losses. The system avoids additional reverse polarity protection device, thus reducing the cost and providing compact structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electric load in an electrical system of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical system.    Electrical system (10)    Battery (16)    Switching unit (22)    Electrical load (30)    Energy storage unit (32)    Reverse polarity protection device (33)    Positive terminal (34)    Negative terminal (36)    Control device (46)
NOVELTY - The method involves cutting a source material (3) i.e. stainless steel film, of a base plate using a laser beam (4) from a remote laser system (2). The base plate is reworked after cutting, where the rework includes melting cutting edges of the base plate to smooth the edges and cleaning the base plate. The rework is performed using a laser beam processing and/or by electron beam processing on a surface area of the base plate arranged in a vacuum chamber, where the laser beam is provided by a beam deflection unit (5). The base plate is cleaned and welded to a bipolar plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a base plate for a bipolar plate of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The beam deflection unit is arranged at large distance apart from the source material, so that high transmission ratio and high cutting speeds are achieved and the base plate can be cut quickly, thus reducing production time and eliminating the need for punching tool, and hence reducing manufacturing cost. The cutting edges are melted and cleaned using the laser beam, so that high quality of smoothening of the edges is achieved. The laser beam processing is performed on the surface area of the base plate, so that the flow dynamic is enhanced and the function of fuel cell is enhanced, thus increasing efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for manufacturing a base plate, comprising a remote laser system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement for a remote laser cutting of a base plate.    Remote laser system (2)    Source material (3)    Laser beam (4)    Beam deflection unit (5)
NOVELTY - A catalyst consists of niobium containing metal oxy carbonitride having maximum Fourier transform peak intensity of 3-4 Angstrom measured by extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectrum. The spectrum of the oxy carbonitride obtained by X-ray absorption edge fine structure spectrum is same as the spectrum of niobium oxide.    USE - Catalyst used in catalyst layer of electrode for forming membrane electrode assembly of fuel cells e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells (all claimed) used as drive source for vehicles and fixed type power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high stability, durability, oxygen reduction ability, high electric potential, prevents acidic electrolyte corrosion, and economically provides fuel cell with excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A catalyst consists of niobium containing metal oxy carbonitride having maximum Fourier transform peak intensity of 3-4 Angstrom measured by extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectrum. The spectrum of the oxy carbonitride obtained by X-ray absorption edge fine structure spectrum is same as the spectrum of Nb12O29. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the catalyst, which involves heat processing niobium containing metal carbonitride in inert gas containing oxygen;    (2) catalyst layer for fuel cells, which contains the catalyst;    (3) electrode, which has the catalyst layer and porous support layer; and    (4) membrane electrode assembly, which consists of electrolytic membrane provided between anode and cathode.
NOVELTY - A manufacturing apparatus has pressure roller (14) made to press fiber (26) wound around outer surface of liner (22) to container body. The roller rotates in synchronized state with rotation of the liner to wind fiber to the outer surface of the liner in a reverse direction.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of high pressure tank used to accommodate fuel gas and mounted in e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle, natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an apparatus that can reliably integrate fiber smoothly to surface of tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of high pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotation support (12)    Pressure roller (14)    Pressurization roller shaft (15)    Liner (22)    Fiber (26)
NOVELTY - The thermal management system has heater (6), engine warmer (7), transmission warmer (9), regenerator (10) and rankine cycle units (11), provided to regulate heat transfer operation in controlled state. The quantity of heat conveyance medium conveyed is estimated based on temperature and pressure generated upon passing in each unit.    USE - Thermal management system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises efficiency in thermal conveyance to heat transfer unit assemblies of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the thermal management system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heater (6)    Engine warmer (7)    Transmission warmer (9)    Regenerator (10)    Rankine cycle units (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring surface temperature (100) of a cell at a starting point (130) and a termination point (140) of a rest period (160), and obtaining estimated core temperature (110) of the cell at the starting point. Time required for converging the surface temperature of the cell at the starting point and the estimated core temperature of the cell at the starting point is obtained. The core temperature of the cell at the termination point is evaluated based on the measured surface temperature, the estimated core temperature and the obtained time.    USE - Method for estimating core temperature of a cell in a battery of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The core temperature of the cell during termination of the rest period is evaluated based on the measured surface temperature, the estimated core temperature and the obtained time, thus estimating the core temperature of the cell in the battery in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of relationship between surface and core temperatures in a cell of a battery during a rest period and time. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Surface temperature (100)    Core temperature (110)    Starting point (130)    Termination point (140)    Rest period (160)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage rise unit (7) to increase the voltage of a battery (1) and to supply the voltage to an electrically wired portion (6), while restarting an engine (2) by a start-up stop control unit (5). Digital signal processor changes the input-output characteristics so that the input signal reduces the output change rate of the electrically wired portion in the area where the input signal to the electrically wired portion is set large, at the time of operation of the voltage rise unit.    USE - Control apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage rise control by the voltage rise unit can be performed appropriately and the electrically wired portion can be operated efficiently by changing the input-output characteristics at the time of operation of the voltage rise unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Engine (2)    Start-up stop control unit (5)    Electrically wired portion (6)    Voltage rise unit (7)
NOVELTY - A gasoline composition has an olefin content of 5 vol.% or less, an aromatic-component content of 20-40 vol.%, an isoparaffin-component content of 40-80 vol.%, a Reid vapor pressure of 65 kPa or less, and a sulfur content of 10 mass ppm or less, and contains an oxygen-containing compound (0-15 vol.%).    USE - Environmentally-friendly gasoline composition is used as fuel in fuel cells and gasoline engines, and as shared gasoline.    ADVANTAGE - The environmentally-friendly gasoline composition is energy-efficient and has high research octane number.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gasoline composition, which involves skeletal isomerization of naphtha fraction having 10 vol.% distillation temperature of 25-60 degrees C and 90 vol.% distillation temperature of 55-80 degrees C, in the presence of a solid acid catalyst under hydrogen pressurization, and blending obtained isomerized product oil with other gasoline base material.
NOVELTY - The fan (10) has resin-made hub portion (11) that is located in rotation center and fixed to rotating shaft of drive motor. Several resin-made blade portions (15) are formed radially from hub portion. A heat conductive layer (21) is provided continuously on both surfaces of blade portion.    USE - Air supply fan used as cooling fan of battery of hybrid vehicle and radiator of motorbike. Can also be used for electronic apparatus e.g. information-technology equipment and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capacity of air supply fan can be improved. The weight reduction and size reduction of air supply fan can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the air supply fan.    Air supply fan (10)    Hub portion (11)    Blade portion (15)    Heat conductive layer (21)
NOVELTY - The tapping nut (4) has an external thread (41) for tappings and internal thread (42) for bolt spiral set formed in inner periphery, and is embed under the preform (10). A rotation regulating knurl shaped portion that regulates the rotation in the reverse direction to the rotation direction at the time of a tapping is formed in the nut front end surface (43) which is clamped in into the preform with the rotation at the time of the tapping.    USE - Tapping nut used in coupler of battery case for accommodating battery used as power supply of propulsion motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - since rotation regulating knurl shaped portion is formed in nut front end surface for regulating rotation in reverse direction to rotation direction at the time of tapping, the tapping nut can maintain an embedding state and can remove only the bolt so that the lid and battery case comprised with the materials such as fiber reinforced resin with lesser mechanical strengths can be conveniently separated easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for attachment structure of tapping unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of attachment structure of tapping unit and front view of the front end side of the tapping unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tapping nut (4)    Preform (10)    External thread (41)    Internal thread (42)    Nut front end surface (43)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a battery pack (20) provided with a control part (30). The battery pack sets a value corresponding to a type of an electrical storage apparatus (220) from signal wire parts (232, 234). The electrical storage apparatus is charged/discharged by a direct current (DC) power supply. A type determination part determines the type of the electrical storage apparatus based on a value output from the signal wire parts. A power supply circuit (12) comprises a buck-boost converter circuit and an inverter circuit controlled by the control part.    USE - System for classifying an electrical storage apparatus i.e. lithium ion battery, of a power-supply-device system utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The type determination part determines the type of the electrical storage apparatus based on the value output from the signal wire parts, so that the electrical storage apparatus classification system can be constructed in a simple manner, thus avoiding misjudgment under the influence of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power-supply-device system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrical storage apparatus classification system (10)    Power supply circuit (12)    Battery pack (20)    Control part (30)    Electrical storage apparatus (220)    Signal wire parts (232, 234)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sunlight information utilization system (1) storing transmitted data. A sunny information acquisition part acquires sunny information of a moving body from a database via a network (2). A condition information acquisition part acquires condition information regarding the acquisition conditions of the sunny information. A transmission part transmits the sunlight information acquiring the sunny information and the condition information that are mutually linked with respect to the database.    USE - Sunlight information utilization apparatus for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The updating of frequency improves the sunlight information reliability, utility value and usefulness of the sunlight information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a sunlight information utilization apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Sunlight information utilization system (1)    Network (2)    Vehicles (10A-10E)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying the hydrogen gas humidified by primary electrode catalyst layer after the removal of the oxide of electrode catalyst. The electrode catalyst of the secondary electrode catalyst layer is oxidized by adjusting the voltage applied to the fuel cell until oxidation state is stabilized. The hydrogen gas humidified by the primary electrode catalyst layer and the oxygen gas humidified by secondary electrode catalyst layer are supplied, and the activity of oxidized electrode catalyst is measured.    USE - Method for evaluating electrode catalyst of fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the oxidation state of electrode catalyst is different, the activity of electrode catalyst can be evaluated correctly and the electrode catalyst can be oxidized stably and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of evaluating electrode catalyst of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has temperature sensors (42,14) which detect temperature of battery (41) and fuel-cell stack (10) respectively. An electronic control unit (ECU) (60) controls charging/discharging of battery and fuel-cell stack. The ECU detects whether temperature of battery during ON state is below temperature of fuel-cell stack and gives priority to warm up the battery and fuel-cell stack, when starting switch (51) is turned ON.    USE - Electric power supply system such as fuel cell system used in fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in moving object such as two-wheeled motor vehicle, train, boat and ship and in home.    ADVANTAGE - The priority is given to warm up the battery and fuel-cell stack at an early stage, so that structure of power supply system is simplified. The fuel cell system can be integrated with hot water supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows circuit block diagram of fuel-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Temperature sensors (14,42)    Battery (41)    Starting switch (51)    ECU (60)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium transition metal compound (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant, electric tool, bicycle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery formed using the positive electrode active material has improved discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium transition metal compound of formula: Li2Mn1-xNixSiO4 (I).    x=0-0.25.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which contains positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The lamination assembled battery (1) has a main portion (2) with several batteries. Two claddings (10,20) contain soft aluminum and hard metal foils respectively and a thermoplastic resin film. The hard metal foil is of stainless steel, steel, copper, nickel or hard aluminum. The cladding (10) is molded by three-dimensional shape and has a storage case (17) accommodating main portion on which other cladding is positioned. Peripheral portions (18,28) of the claddings are joined and sealed.    USE - Lamination assembled battery for electrical storage of power, used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, wind power generation, photovoltaic power generation and nighttime electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling by internal pressure in the battery and deformation can be prevented since the cladding contains hard metal foil. Efficient heat dissipation is possible. Thus the life of the battery is improved. The three-dimensional molding of cladding can be performed favorably since the soft aluminum foil is thin. Reliable sealing of the claddings can be performed and thermal radiation performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lamination assembled battery.    Lamination assembled battery (1)    Assembled battery main portion (2)    Claddings (10,20)    Storage case (17)    Peripheral portions (18,28)
NOVELTY - The battery has a casing (19) provided with a cover (23) to cover the opening portion of the frame-shaped element (21). Another casing (20) has a cover (25) which covers the opening portion of the frame-shaped element (22). An interior space of casing main portion is formed by matching the other opening portion of the two casings. An electrode element (17) and electrolyte solution which contains a positive electrode and a negative electrode are accommodated with each other.    USE - Alkali secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the secondary battery can be simplified and the assembly and disassembly of the battery can be easily performed. The sealing property of the battery can be ensured. The charge and discharge performance of the battery module can be maintained. The projection portion of the cover can be fixed to the predetermined position of the frame-shaped element, so the operativity of the battery can be improved and the energy consumption can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of alkali secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the electrolyte solution injection process of the alkali secondary battery.    Electrode element (17)    Casings (19,20)    Frame-shaped element (21,22)    Covers (23,25)    Connection unit (31)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an anode off gas emission flow path (a3) that circulates the anode off gas emitted from a fuel cell stack (12). An expander turbine (40) absorbs the pressure of the cathode off gas in the piping (b5-b7). A dilution device (32) is positioned in the downstream of the expander turbine and introduced with anode off gas from the fuel cell. A gas liquid separator (42) is provided for recovering the condensed water in the dilution device.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The condensed water in the cathode and anode sides can be collected efficiently. The cathode off gas can be recovered easily by providing the expander in the piping. The pressure of the compression air supplied to the fuel cell is raised, and the required water volume in fuel cell is reduced. By increasing the amount of injection water injected from the water-injection mechanism, the humidity taken out of air and supplied with respect to the fuel cell stack can be made high. Hence the humidifier can be reduced in size and size reduction of the fuel cell system can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Dilution device (32)    Expander turbine (40)    Gas liquid separator (42)    Anode off gas emission flow path (a3)    Piping (b5-b7)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring temperature distribution of the cooling medium along the lamination direction of the electric power generation unit (12). Variety of the measured temperature distribution is judged with the preset threshold-value. Flowing amount of the cooling medium is decreased when variety of measured temperature distribution is over the threshold-value.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature distribution of cooling medium is measured along the lamination direction of electric power generation unit, the inclination of the temperature of cooling medium inside fuel cell is detected easily. The flowing amount of cooling medium is reduced, when the variety of measured temperature distribution is judged to be over threshold-value, so that the cooling medium is not cooled heavily and specific fuel cell in fuel cell stack is prevented the occurrence of flood. Hence favorable electric power generation state can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell system (11)    Electric power generation unit (12)    Cooling medium circulation supply apparatus (98)    Cooling medium circuit (100)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery assembly provided with multiple unit cells connected in series. Multiple lead boards are arranged at an interface of a serial connection of unit cells. A battery side connector (51) is arranged in two or more parallel battery side connector pins that are electrically connected with the lead boards, respectively. A voltage detection circuit (42) is provided with input terminals for detecting an intermediate electric potential. A connection delay part is connected to a low voltage connector pin ahead of a high voltage connector pin.    USE - Battery pack for use in an electrical scooter and an assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can perform wiring for detecting an intermediate electric potential safely without giving an overload to a circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery back.    Circuit board (40)    Voltage detection circuit (42)    Battery side connector (51)    Locking piece (53)    Lead wire (54)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure (12) provided with a catalyst layer and gas diffusion layers (48a, 50a). A separator is laminated by two sides of the electrolytic membrane. The catalyst layer is set to a dimension lesser than that of each gas diffusion layer. The electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure are located in an outer periphery of the catalyst layer. A cavity part (56a, 56b) is formed in downstream of a reactive-gas flow path at a part of the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure.    USE - Fuel cell for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cavity part is formed in downstream of the reactive-gas flow path at the part of the electrolytic membrane and the electrode structure, thus improving waste-water property and suppressing damage to the electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrolytic membrane and an electrode structure. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode structure (12)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (46)    Cathode side electrode (48)    Gas diffusion layers (48a, 50a)    Cavity parts (56a, 56b)
NOVELTY - The terminal (1) has a barrel type closed conductor compression bonding part (3) comprising a cross sectional flat shaped conductor (32) exposing predetermined length by stripping an outer layer (33). Bottom part (3b) of the conductor compression bonding part and outer layer compression bonding part (4) are integrally connected via a connection part (5). An open barrel type outer layer compression bonding part has a cross sectional U shaped conductor bonded to the outer layer.    USE - Crimp terminal for supplying power to a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The open barrel type outer layer compression bonding part has the cross sectional U shaped conductor bonded to the outer layer, so that a flat cable with the crimp terminal can make insertion of the flat shaped conductor inside a conductor crimping bonding part easily. The flat-shaped conductor is in contact with end surface of a conductor insertion part, so that flux of conducting wire loosens is prevented and flat-shaped conductor makes easy insertion at front end of the conductor compression bonding part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flat cable with a crimp terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a crimp terminal. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Crimp terminal (1)    Conductor compression bonding part (3)    Bottom part (3b)    Outer layer compression bonding part (4)    Connection part (5)    Flat shaped conductor (32)    Outer layer (33)
NOVELTY - The battery unit (10) has a cylindrical battery (10) and end covers (2) which are respectively arranged on two ends of the cylindrical battery. The peripheral portions of two end covers are provided with a connecting structure which is spliced with other battery unit. A bolt (4) is passed through the counter bore (3) of connecting structure and locked with a nut so as to fix the adjacent battery units.    USE - Battery unit for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit can be assembled and disassembled flexibly at low cost. The battery unit can be reliably used in different places, and battery unit can be manufactured easily by simple process within short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit.    Cylindrical battery (1)    Polygon shaped end cover (2)    Counter bore (3)    Bolt (4)    Battery unit (10)
NOVELTY - The battery bracket has outer shell (1) which is installed on the central position of the wheel hub. The external shell is provided with an upper bracket and arranged between the upper and lower bracket. The each lithium battery is respectively connected with the locating guide vane.    USE - Hub battery bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the battery can be prolonged. The battery bracket can be performed conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hub battery bracket.    Outer shell (1)
NOVELTY - An end plate is connected with the wet enthalpy converting cylinder (7) to form a sealed friction portion. A hollow shaft (6) is sealed and set on the upper end plate (9) on the motor (11). The lower end plate (1) is arranged between framework sealing ring (8) and mechanical seal (3). A conversion box (2) is provided with an interface connected with the water pump.    USE - Spray lubricated sealed friction portion of fuel cell enthalpy conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The phenomenon of drop crumbs dry friction can be reduced. The power of the motor can be reduced. The reliability and service life of the enthalpy conversion device can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the spray lubricated sealed friction portion of fuel cell enthalpy conversion device.    Lower end plate (1)    Conversion box (2)    Mechanical seal (3)    Hollow shaft (6)    Wet enthalpy converting cylinder (7)    Sealing ring (8)    Upper end plate (9)    Motor (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a wet enthalpy converting cylinder whose cavity is filled with porous ceramic material. A hollow shaft is arranged on an upper end plate of a motor. A lower end plate is provided with a framework sealing ring, a central hole, an air outlet and a gas inlet. The upper end plate is fixed on an outer surface of a central hole water storage box (18). The storage box is provided with an O-shaped ring. The hollow shaft passes through the wet enthalpy converting cylinder.    USE - Fuel cell enthalpy conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The device prolongs service life of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell enthalpy conversion device.    Fuel cell (1)    Water divider (2)    Radial holes (3)    Injection (6)    Central hole water box (18)
NOVELTY - The device has outer cylinder wall which is provided to form a sealed upper cavity. The outer cylinder wall is provided with the outer cylinder cavity connected with the water inlet and water outlet. The water inlet is provided to the fuel cell (1) and cooling water outlet. A water outlet is connected with the cooling water unit of a fuel cell system radiator inlet.    USE - Fuel cell cooling water enthalpy conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The enthalpy conversion efficiency can be improved. The enthalpy conversion device can be enhanced. The device is in simple structure for convenient use at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell cooling water enthalpy conversion device.    Fuel cell (1)    Water pump (2)    Enthalpy conversion device (3)    Radiator (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a security system (3) electrically connected with an alarm system (4), where the alarm system is arranged on a circuit board (1). A vehicle (200) and a starting battery (300) are electrically connected with each other and presetted for controlling current of a current-limiting circuit (31). A control circuit (32) controls the current limiting circuit and a monitor when the current-limiting circuit is driven to start a lithium battery output current value. The alarm system is started, and a remote controller (400) for the control circuit makes the alarm system to be closed.    USE - Lithium starting battery security device for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to single fuel vehicle, dual fuel vehicle, single fuel tricycle, double-fuel tricycle and a four double-fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be conveniently arranged on the vehicle with high anti-theft function and better security function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a lithium starting battery security device for a vehicle.    Circuit board (1)    Security system (3)    Alarm system (4)    Current-limiting circuit (31)    Control circuit (32)    Vehicle (200)    Starting battery (300)    Remote controller (400)
NOVELTY - The electric connector comprises a pair of terminals connected with contact (1), outer surface (3) of the contact surface (7) at a housing, and a compressed spring (4). The contact is electrically connected with contact surface. The contact is fixedly arranged in the outer surface, with the spring at the back surface. An end of the spring is fixed on the outer cover (2), at the same side. The outer surface of the housing is a cover contact surface, for providing the spring. The contacts are electrically connected with the contact surface at constant pressure.    USE - Electric connector for connecting battery used in electric automobile such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The contact pressure of electric connector can be maintained without the outside interference. The stable electrical connection performance can be maintained. The stable contact pressure of electric connecting surface can be ensured, at the condition of small vibration and small displacement. The electric connector can be widely applied to various electric device displacement and vibration conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electric connector.    Contact (1)    Cover (2)    Outer surface (3)    Compressed spring (4)    Contact surface (7)
NOVELTY - The electric bike has a solar cell (1) is provided as handle. A lithium battery pack (2) is provided as seat on a frame. A lithium battery set is located on the seat below the frame.    USE - Rechargeable-type solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle can be convenient for usage with reduced manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the rechargeable-type solar electric bicycle.    Solar cell (1)    Lithium battery pack (2)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a solar panel that is installed on a front handlebar standpipe through a bracket. A fully sealed non-maintaining battery is set in a battery box. The battery box is fixed on a lower pipe. The solar panel and the fully sealed non-maintaining battery is provided through lead. The supporting leg of the bracket is mounted on the handle or the front pipe.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is convenient for usage. The charging can be convenient. The electric energy of the external power supply can be saved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a base (1) and a battery pack (2). The base comprises top cover and bottom cover that are respectively fixed on a base plate which is detachedly fixed on a vehicle frame. The bottom cover is provided with a controller circuit. The radiating fins are arranged at one end surface of the bottom cover far away from the battery pack.    USE - Integral battery pack for vehicle e.g. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack having a simple structure and small size, is convenient to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of integral battery pack.    Base (1)    Battery pack (2)    Resistance sensor (10)    Motor wire interface (11)    Assembly line interface (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a soaked nickel substrate air cathode material, where the nickel base air cathode material is provided with a foam nickel, nickel plate or a nickel net. The dried nickel base air cathode material in a muffle furnace is placed, where heating and courting, setting temperature of the muffle furnace is 350-500 degrees Celsius and curing time is 10-30 mines. The modified nickel base air cathode material is obtained to finish modification of a micro organism fuel battery nickel base air cathode material.    USE - Modification method for microorganism fuel battery nickel base air cathode material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing excessive oxygen from being entered into the microorganism fuel battery, thus preventing anaerobic environment at the cathode and improving the electrochemical performance of an electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographical illustration of a modification method.
NOVELTY - The fountain has a sealed metal shell provided with a heat preservation bucket cover. A solar panel is connected with a storage battery through a lead. A hot water supply switch is connected with cold and hot water outlet pumps and a heater. The heater and a cooler are arranged in a heating liner. The heating liner is connected with a hot water outlet pipe through cold and hot water barrels.    USE - Vehicle solar energy water fountain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a vehicle solar energy water fountain.
NOVELTY - Preparing lithium titanate, comprises (a) hydrolyzing titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) in a reaction mixture to provide titanium oxy chloride (TiOCl2); (b) heating the titanium oxy chloride to provide a titanium dioxide; and (c) contacting titanium dioxide with a lithium salt to prepare lithium titanate.    USE - The process is useful for the preparation of the lithium titanate, which is useful in a lithium ion battery, which is useful in grid scale energy storage and transportation (e.g. hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles and electric trains).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides the lithium titanate with good property such as purity, particle size and tap density. The process is inexpensive and simple. The lithium titanate: has good round-trip efficiency, and life time; and is easy to use and safe compared with other batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing titanium dioxide, comprising (a) hydrolyzing titanium tetrachloride in a reaction mixture to provide titanium oxy chloride, and (b) heating the titanium oxy chloride to provide a titanium dioxide.
NOVELTY - The method (11) involves holding plant (12) in standby mode, when vehicle requires fuel cell system electric power. The plant is brought into ready for load mode to provide any load demand after standby mode. The anode and fuel recycle plumbing are filled (22) with fuel, when fuel-on timer has not timed out. The blower is started (25) to fill cathode with air, when fuel-on timer has timed out.    USE - Method for assisting restart of fuel cell power plant used for providing electricity to motor of vehicle such as bus and package delivery truck.    ADVANTAGE - By filling anode and fuel recycle plumbing with fuel or starting blower to fill cathode with air based on state of fuel-on timer, the power plant can be restarted quickly without going into ideal state, thus saving additional start time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for assisting restart of fuel cell power plant.    Method for assisting restart of fuel cell power plant (11)    Step for holding plant in standby mode (12)    Step for filling anode and fuel recycle plumbing (22)    Step for determining state of fuel-on timer (23)    Step for starting blower (25)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (30) has an aluminum alloy auxiliary board (3S) joined to an aluminum alloy battery cover (3) which seals the opening of a battery can (1) which accommodates an electric power generation element group (6) and electrolyte solution. An external terminal (4B) is penetrated to a through-hole (3S) of the auxiliary board, and is electrically connected to the positive-negative electrode board of the electric power generation element group. An insulating sealing material (13) seals the clearance gap demarcated with the auxiliary board and the external terminal.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows roughening of only minimum necessary member which should be insulated and sealed by passing sealing material in battery cover and external terminal. Prevents pressure relief valve from being roughened integrally with battery cover by joining pressure relief valve to roughened battery cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the battery structure of the negative electrode external terminal vicinity of the secondary battery.    Battery can (1)    Battery cover (3)    Auxiliary board (3S)    Through-hole (3S)    External terminal (4B)    Electric power generation element group (6)    Insulating sealing material (13)    Secondary battery (30)
NOVELTY - The phase difference setting apparatus (11) has first planetary gear (12A) with first rotation element connected to first permanent magnet type rotor (1A), second rotation element connected to second rotation element of second planetary gear (12B), and third rotation element fixed to casing (20). A third rotation element of second planetary gear is connected to phase difference adjusting motor (13). The reduction ratio between input shaft and output shaft (4) is set to 1 by connecting first rotation element of either planetary gear with output shaft.    USE - Phase difference setting apparatus for drive system of, e.g., electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, wind-powered generator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient load dependence efficiency by gearwheel engagement of planetary gear. Enables switching between reduction ratios by switching clutch, thus providing highly efficient drive system with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the phase difference setting apparatus.    First permanent magnet type rotor (1A)    Output shaft (4)    Phase difference setting apparatus (11)    First planetary gear (12A)    Second planetary gear (12B)    Phase difference adjusting motor (13)    Casing (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (10) formed by winding a positive electrode (11) and a negative electrode (12) and a separator (13) between the electrodes. A case (20) accommodates the electrode assembly. A cap plate (30) seals an opening at one side of the case. An electrode terminal (41) is arranged in the terminal hole of the cap plate. The electrode terminal is extended to outside from inside the case and connected to the electrode assembly. A terminal cap (61) includes an electrical insulating material for covering the electrode terminal from outside the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery for use in battery module (claimed) of driving motors in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery includes a flange and a connecting region to increase a contact area, and the protrusion and the connecting hole increase the contact area and fastening force, thus preventing separation of electrical connection between the terminal and a lead tab and increase of electrical resistance between the electrode terminal and the lead tab. The terminal cap covers the electrode terminals when the battery is distributed or transported in a unit cell, thus preventing external short-circuit of the electrode terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a pair of rechargeable batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Case (20)    Cap plate (30)    Electrode terminal (41)    Terminal cap (61)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves depleting a cathode side of a fuel cell stack (12) of oxygen, and increasing pressure of an anode side of the fuel cell stack to a predetermined pressure set-point after the cathode side is depleted of oxygen. The anode side of the fuel cell stack is sealed when the anode side reached the pressure set-point. A decay of the pressure in the anode side of the fuel cell stack is monitored. The pressure decay is compared to a predetermined pressure decay to determine whether the pressure decay indicates a leak in the anode side of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method for determining a potential hydrogen leak in an anode side of a fuel cell stack i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack, utilized for a vehicle during opening of a valve.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure decay is compared to the predetermined pressure decay to determine whether the pressure decay indicates the leak in the anode side of the fuel cell stack, thus determining the leak in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for determining a potential hydrogen leak in an anode side of a fuel cell stack in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Cathode input line (16)    Injector (20)    Auxiliary load (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a condition requiring disengagement of one or more high voltage contactors (213) of the electric vehicle (200), disengaging the contactors, remotely receiving at the service provider a request to re-engage the contactors, initiating a safety check protocol to verify absence of any condition that would warrant disengagement of the contactors, and re-engaging the contactor if the contactor verifies that such condition is absent. The contactors convey electricity from the battery (201) to one or more vehicle systems.    USE - Method for preparing electric vehicle for use, as well as for vehicle service.    ADVANTAGE - The contactors are remotely commanded to re-engage after performing a remote validation which determines that such re-engagement is safe, eliminating the need to have the vehicle towed which leads to improved customer experience. When the need for vehicle towing arises, the vehicle is prepared for towing in response to signal sent from a service provider, increasing the confidence of the roadside provider that the vehicle will be ready to tow without incurring any additional damage during towing. The vehicle battery can be both reactivated and deactivated remotely to alleviate false de-energization or to provide preparation for towing and servicing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for remotely managing power in an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the vehicle including relevant power links and communications linkages within the vehicle and between the vehicle and a remote entity.    Electric vehicle (200)    Battery (201)    Controller (203)    Electrical drive unit (205)    High voltage contactors (213)
NOVELTY - Composite-carbon material containing low crystalline carbon material partially disposed on surface of a highly crystalline carbonaceous particle as negative electrode active material, is subjected to microscopic Raman analysis for n times at wavelength of 532 nm (n is 20 or more). The ratio of intensity in D band and G band in Raman spectrum obtained by microscopic Raman analysis is calculated. The count (m) of analysis whose value of R is 0.2 or more, is calculated. The distribution ratio of (m) and (n) is calculated.    USE - Evaluation of negative electrode active material for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material is stably manufactured, and provides lithium ion secondary battery with high charging current density and high temperature preservability at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode active material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Flat box-shaped battery case (10)    Cover component (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - Platinum-supported electroconductive carrier particles, reducing agent and copper precursor are mixed, to obtain solution having pH value of 2 or less (AA). The oxidation-reduction potential value of solution is adjusted to 0.337-0.6 V with reducing agent, such that reduction of the surface of platinum and the modification of the surface of platinum with copper is carried out. Then, gold precursor (FF) is added to the obtained solution and agitated for modifying surface of platinum with gold, to obtain fuel cell catalyst.    USE - Production of catalyst used for electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides high-quality catalyst without causing pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of production of fuel cell catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of aqueous solution having pH of 2 or less (AA)    Introduction of electroconductive carrier (BB)    Introduction of reducing agent (DD)    Introduction of copper precursor (EE)    Introduction of gold precursor (FF)    Washing with nitric acid (GG)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, separator, and electrolyte. Positive electrode active material contains nickel-based lithium-containing complex oxide. Negative electrode active material contains graphite material having reversible capacity of 350 mAh/g or more and irreversible capacity of 30 mAh/g or less. Ratio of irreversible capacity per unit area of portion of positive electrode facing the negative electrode to irreversible capacity per unit area of portion of negative electrode facing positive electrode, is 0.5-1.13.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for electronic device, vehicles, battery pack, and battery module (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, portable information terminal, portable game machine, video camera, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode having a positive electrode active material capable of adsorbing/desorbing lithium ions, a negative electrode having a negative electrode active material capable of adsorbing/desorbing lithium ions, a separator arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte having lithium ion conductivity. The positive electrode active material contains a nickel-based lithium-containing complex oxide. The negative electrode active material contains graphite material having reversible capacity of 350 mAh/g or more and irreversible capacity of 30 mAh/g or less. The ratio of irreversible capacity per unit area of a portion of the positive electrode facing the negative electrode to the irreversible capacity per unit area of a portion of the negative electrode facing the positive electrode, is 0.5-1.13.
NOVELTY - The contact burning gas sensor has a coil-shaped detecting element (13) in which the voltage is applied so that the detecting element has a standby temperature. The standby temperature is obtained by subtracting the temperature increase caused by combustion heat generated when the combustible gas present in a given concentration burns upon contact with the detecting element from a desorption temperature. An adsorbate that is adsorbed onto the detecting element through silicon (Si) poisoning is desorbed at the desorption temperature.    USE - Contact burning gas sensor used in fuel cell electric vehicle for detecting of combustible gas such as hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic combustion type gas sensor can be prevented from being deteriorated in detecting sensitivity. The hydrogen leakages from the fuel cell in the vehicle can be detected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the coil-shaped detecting element and the sectional view of thin-film like detecting element.    Housing (11)    Detecting elements (13,13a)    Electrode (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves reading current information of a battery delivered by a battery sensor (BS), and comparing the current information with current thresholds. Alert information is delivered, when the current information of the battery is lower than one of the current thresholds during predetermined duration. Another alert information is delivered, when the current information of the battery is lower than the other current threshold.    USE - Method for detecting a connection defect of a battery sensor in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting the connection defect of the BS in a vehicle in simple and effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for detecting a connection defect of a battery sensor in a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Steps of comparing current information with current thresholds (S1, S2)    Steps of delivering alert information (S3, S4)
NOVELTY - A high-rate modified carbon composite material comprises baking powder material (greater than 95%), nano-powder material and energy storage material, where ratio of the three materials is 10:1-4:0.1-3. The baking powder material has a median diameter (D50) of 3-20 um and a median diameter (D9O) of 8-45 um, tap density of greater than 0.6 g/cc, and specific surface area of less than 10m2/g. The nanopowder material content is greater than 80%, and has a tap density of greater than 0. 1 g/cc. The energy storage material has a capacity of greater than 320 mAh/g.    USE - High-rate modified carbon composite material for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material improves conductive performance, high ratio charge and discharge characteristics, stability, compatibility and cycle life of the electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a galvanic element providing electric voltage to the battery unit. Two types of band-shaped electrodes (3a, 3b) are arranged over a mechanically adjustable unit such that consumed electrode material are replaced by unconsumed electrode material to be supplied to an electrolyte (2) i.e. dilute sulfuric acid, continuously until a predefined limit is reached, where electrical positive and negative poles (14, 13) are assigned to each electrode. The electrodes are formed from flexible braided fabric of thin lead wires, which cooperate with the acid to form the element.    USE - Lead-acid battery unit for use as a buffer battery and a traction battery in an electric vehicle e.g. electrical forklift, electrical wheelchair and electrical passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanically adjustable unit allows improving efficiency of the battery unit by preventing supply of the consumed electrode material to the electrolyte. The battery unit is arranged such that available actual electrode area over length of application of the unit is magnified so as to provide constant high loading capacity, thus improving service life of the battery unit without causing damage to the battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery unit.    Container (1)    Electrolyte (2)    Band-shaped electrodes (3a, 3b)    Electrical negative pole of electrodes (13)    Electrical positive pole of electrodes (14)
NOVELTY - The device has two control devices (1, 2) for respectively processing the signals describing a battery management and charging management, where the device writes multiple types of heat-treatment requirement in a byte using the signals. A gateway is arranged between buses e.g. controller area network (CAN) buses, for generating a connection (3) between the control devices. The heat-treatment requirement is selected from a group consisting of an error, slight-heating, medium-heating, strong-heating, gentle-cooling, medium cooling and strong cooling of a component that is a traction battery.    USE - Device for processing a signal describing a heat-treatment requirement for a component i.e. traction battery, of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a mobile terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The device writes multiple types of heat-treatment requirement in the byte using the signal, so that the information is transferred in binary systems in a space-saving manner. The device finds the requirement from a group of heat treatment requirements, so that all requirements are encountered easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for processing a signal describing a heat-treatment requirement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a signal processing device.    Control devices (1,2)    Connection between control devices (3)
NOVELTY - The traffic simulation program includes execution procedure which performs algorithm which charges an electric vehicle at a charge station when the charge condition of electric vehicle which drives the road-system model generated by generation procedure becomes less than predetermined value. An analysis procedure of conducting the analysis on the behavior of an electric vehicle or operation of a charge station based on the algorithm performed by execution procedure via a computer.    USE - Traffic simulation program for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to analyze the charge condition of electric vehicle and the operation condition of a charge station by having an ability to perform useful simulation regarding the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a traffic simulation apparatus; and    (2) a traffic simulation method for traffic simulation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the traffic simulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Traffic simulation apparatus (100)    Memory (110)    Control part (120)    Execution part (122)    Analysis part (123)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode (21), negative electrode (22), and electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, electrolytic salt, and acid derivatives.    USE - A secondary battery used for electric vehicle and electric power storage system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has outstanding cycling characteristics, storing characteristic, and load characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery comprises positive electrode (21), negative electrode (22), and electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains nonaqueous solvent, electrolytic salt, and compound of formula R1-O-C(=O)-O-R2-O-C(=O)-O-R3 (1), R4-C(=O)-O-R5-O-C(=O)-R6 (2), Li2PFO3 (3), LiPF2O2, R7-O-C(=O)-C(=O)-O-R8 (4) and/or R9-S(=O)(=O)-O-R10 (5).    R1,R3,R4,R6=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heterocyclic, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl substituted by aromatic hydrocarbon group or alicyclic hydrocarbon group, or halogenated alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl;    R2,R5=bivalent group of carbon number 2-12, bivalent group containing alkylene group, arylene group, arylene group or alkylene group, ether bond (-O-), or halogenated alkylene group; and    R7,R8,R9,R10=H, 1-12C alkyl, 2-12C alkenyl, 2-12C alkynyl, 6-18C aryl, or halogenated alkenyl or alkynyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrolyte solution for secondary batteries;    (2) an electric vehicle; and    (3) an electric power storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cylindrical shape secondary battery provided with electrolyte solution. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery can (11)    Battery cover (14)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)    Separator (23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two or more electrical storage modules (5-7) that connects multiple electrical storage elements (11, 12, 21, 22) parallely. The electrical storage modules are connected in series. Two spacer parts (14, 15) are formed with two refrigerant paths that are arranged between the adjacent electrical storage modules, where thermal conductivity of one of the spacer parts is higher than that of the other spacer part. Refrigerant flows through the refrigerant paths to cool the electrical storage elements. The spacer part is abutted on an outer surface of the electrical storage element.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant flows through the refrigerant paths to cool the electrical storage elements, and the thermal conductivity of one of the spacer part is higher than that of the other spacer part, so that temperature difference between the electrical storage elements is decreased, thus reducing bad influence to the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage apparatus.    Electrical storage modules (5-7)    Electrical storage elements (11, 12, 21, 22)    Terminal electrodes (11A, 12A, 21A, 22A, 31A, 32A)    Electrically-conductive member (13, 23, 33)    Spacer parts (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a cooling medium communicating path (35) connected with a cooling medium flow path (44). A cooling medium inlet-port communicating hole and a cooling medium exit communicating hole are penetrated to the cooling medium communicating path along axial direction. A cooling medium temperature measuring device (106) measures temperature of the cooling medium that is discharged by the cooling medium communicating path from an electric power generation unit (12).    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling medium temperature measuring device is inserted into the cooling medium communicating path provided in inside the stack, so that the flow volume and the flow rate of the cooling medium can be reduced effectively, thus correctly measuring the temperature inside the stack using the electric power generation unit. The stack is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Electric power generation unit (12)    Cooling medium communicating path (35)    Cooling medium flow path (44)    Cooling medium temperature measuring device (106)
NOVELTY - The device has first and second diodes (12A, 12C) present on respective two ends of a diode array (7), and a third diode (12B) arranged between the first and second diodes. A resistance value between emitter and collector electrodes in a switched-on condition is higher at a first power semiconductor than at a second power semiconductor and at a third power semiconductor. The third diode has a higher resistance value than resistance values of the first diode and the second diode upon application of voltage not less than flux voltage.    USE - Semiconductor device for a power converter of a hybrid vehicle and a wind turbine generator.    ADVANTAGE - The first diode has higher resistance value than the resistance values of the second diode and the third diode upon application of voltage not less than the flux voltage, thus achieving thermal equalization of the power semiconductor, diode and the terminal, which are incorporated with in the semiconductor device, and reducing manufacturing costs of the semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a semiconductor unit of a semiconductor device.    Semiconductor units (3)    Substrate (4)    Circuit board (5)    Diode array (7)    Insulated gate bipolar transistors (11A-11C)    Diodes (12A-12C)
NOVELTY - The method involves emitting a signal for switching a charging process by a mobile terminal (6), where the mobile terminal is selected from a group of a mobile telephone, a smartphone, radio key and/or a personal digital assistant. The signal for switching the charging process is received by a motor car (1). The signal for switching the charging process is encrypted, and comprises a signature. The signal for switching the charging process of the vehicle is authenticated by decrypting and/or verifying the signature.    USE - Method for switching a charging process of an energy storage unit i.e. traction battery, in a motor car. Can also be used for a hybrid car and a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables charging an energy storage unit by the motor vehicle without affecting a user or an inner space of the motor car. The method enables controlling loading or discharging of energy in a simple manner using mobile device carrying in user pocket or handbag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a mobile terminal comprising an input unit    (2) a motor car comprising a receiver for receiving a signal for switching a charging process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of operation of a motor car and a mobile terminal.    Motor car (1)    Energy storage unit (2)    Converter (3)    Mobile terminal (6)    Key (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a bag cell battery (10) comprising an electrode assembly that is wrapped in a rectangular-shaped bag (22). A coating of a heat shrink sleeve partially surrounds the bag, where thickness of the coating of the heat shrink sleeve is in a range of 0.2 to 1 mm. Electrode terminal regions (10a, 10b) are provided at a front side of the bag, and the coating of the heat shrink sleeve is in contact with cooling plate devices. A leveling mass is provided at opposite sides of the heat shrink sleeve and made of silicone, where a planar surface area is provided on the mass.    USE - Bag cell battery arrangement i.e. lithium ion bag cell battery arrangement, for use in a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coating of the heat shrink sleeve partially surrounds the bag, thus ensuring effective insulation in the arrangement. The coating of the heat shrink sleeve is designed such that the coating is interchanged easily, thus manufacturing the arrangement in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a bag cell battery arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a bag cell battery arrangement.    Bag cell battery (10)    Electrode terminal regions (10a, 10b)    Rectangular-shaped bag (22)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an interstice (20) formed between the electrode assemblies (16,18), through which hydrogen containing medium is passed. A voltage source (26) produces high voltage for a time duration of less than 1 mu s between electrode assemblies so as to produce electric field in interstice, for separating hydrogen from molecules of hydrogen containing medium. The electrode assembly has pair of round/ball shaped electrodes (22,24).    USE - Device for recovering hydrogen from hydrogen containing medium e.g. water, natural gas and hydrocarbon used in fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separation of hydrogen from hydrogen containing medium can be performed reliably, with smaller electric field strength. The energy loss due to intermediate storage of hydrogen can be suppressed. Also the breakdown of electrodes can be prevented due to short voltage pulses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for recovering hydrogen from hydrogen containing medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of device for recovering hydrogen from hydrogen containing medium.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen recovering device (10)    Electrode assemblies (16,18)    Interstice (20)    Electrodes (22,24)    Voltage source (26)
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) type fuel cell (10), has ion conductive membrane (12) with two sides, where the membrane comprises an effective amount of stabilization agent i.e. cerium ions, to inhibit the loss of fluoride from the membrane. Two catalyst layers (14, 16) are arranged on the sides of the membrane. Two gaskets are respectively arranged between one of the catalyst layers and the first side of the membrane, and between the other catalyst layer and the second side of the membrane.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane (PEM) type fuel cell, for use as an electrical power source in a motor car to replace an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductive membrane comprises sufficient amount of the cerium ions to inhibit the loss of fluoride from the ion conductive membrane when compared to another ion conductive membrane having the same construction except for the presence of cerium ions, thus achieving improved ion conductive membrane with reduced fluoride emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell incorporating a gas diffusion layer.    PEM type fuel cell (10)    Ion conductive membrane (12)    Catalyst layers (14, 16)    Electrically conductive plates (20, 22)    Gas channels (24, 26)
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. battery fell (2), has a battery unit (4) sandwiched with in an area of clamping surfaces between a tub part (8) and a cover part (10). The battery unit and the tub part exhibit form characteristics and engage into each other such that position of the battery unit is defined relative to the tub part in a state. A clamping composite of the tub part, the cover part and the battery unit is disengaged in the state. Holes are formed in an edge area of the battery unit, where projections e.g. pins and arbors, and the holes exhibit a circular cross-section.    USE - Galvanic cell i.e. battery cell such as primary battery cell and secondary battery cell. Can also be used for a fuel cell and a capacitor cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit and the tub part exhibit the form characteristics and engage into each other such that the position of the battery unit is defined relative to the tub part in the state, where the clamping composite of the tub part, the cover part and the battery unit is disengaged in the state, thus enabling prefixing of the battery unit in the tub part before manufacturing the clamping composite while avoiding tilted installation of the battery unit, and hence avoiding damage of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery cell.    Battery fell (2)    Battery unit (4)    Tub part (8)    Cover part (10)    Positive arrester (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a relay switch (14) comprising two inputs (50, 52) for receiving electric power of an external power source (32) and an internal power source, respectively. An input of a battery sealing (16) is coupled with an output (54) of the switch to receive electric power of the switch output. A high voltage lithium ion battery (18) is partly used for vehicle propulsion. The battery sealing is temperature coupled with the battery, and warms up the battery with electric power of either the external or internal power source based on status of the switch.    USE - Battery heating system for use with a vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or battery electric vehicle (BEV) (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), extended range electric vehicle (EREV), hybrid vehicle with two modes, full hybrid vehicle, hybrid vehicle with power support, mild hybrid vehicle, serial hybrid vehicle, serial/parallel hybrid vehicle, brake assist plus hybrid vehicle, hydraulic hybrid vehicle and pneumatic hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery sealing can warm up or heat the high voltage lithium ion battery to raise the battery temperature and to enhance the battery potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal power source is a low-voltage lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery heating system.    Battery heating system (10)    Relay switch (14)    Battery sealing (16)    High voltage lithium ion battery (18)    External power source (32)    Inputs of relay switch (50, 52)    Output of relay switch (54)
NOVELTY - The plate has a fuel plate (2) and an oxidant plate that are arranged on a plane and arranged opposite to each other, where a fuel distribution structure (12) provides oxygen or methane to an electrode of a fuel cell through an opening (10) formed at an edge (13) of the fuel distribution structure. An oxidant distribution structure provides oxygen or air to another electrode of the fuel cell through a distribution slot overlapped on the opening, so that the fuel in the slot is distributed to the fuel distribution structure via the opening if the fuel is placed in the slot.    USE - Bipolar plate for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dispatcher slot is overlapped on the opening, so that the fuel in the slot is distributed to the fuel distribution structure via the opening if the fuel is placed in the slot, and the fuel plate and the oxidation plate are arranged close to one another without the need for a supplementary gasket device, thus simplifying construction of the bipolar plate with increased tightness and with enhanced performance, when the bipolar plate is inserted into the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a fuel plate.    Fuel plate (2)    Mounting holes (4)    Opening (10)    Fuel distribution structure (12)    Edges of fuel distribution structure (13, 14)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a secondary winding (L1) inductively coupled to a primary conductor and an assembly of capacitors (C-res1- C-res3) switched on in association to the secondary winding to form an oscillating circuit e.g. tank circuit or series oscillatory circuit. The capacitors are switched on or off corresponding to controllable semiconductor switches (AC-S2-AC-S4). The switches are operated to be in active or inactive states for tuning resonance frequency of a resonant circuit to a nominal frequency i.e. frequency of current, injected into the primary conductor.    USE - Assembly for an inductive energy transmission to an electrical consumer i.e. electric drive system, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switches are operated to be in active or inactive states for tuning the resonance frequency of the resonant circuit to the nominal frequency i.e. frequency of current, injected into the primary conductor, so that high efficiency of energy transfer is achieved even at weak coupling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an assembly for inductive energy transmission to an electrical consumer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an inductive energy transmission assembly.    Controllable semiconductor switches (AC-S2-AC-S4)    Capacitors (C-res1-C-res3)    Secondary winding (L1)    Inductor (L2)    Autotransformer (T)
NOVELTY - The machine has an alternate current/direct current (AC/DC) converter i.e. full-bridge bidirectional AC/DC converter, whose end is connected with a power grid of a filter circuit. Another end of the AC/DC converter is connected with a battery set of a DC/DC converter i.e. active half-bridge isolated DC/DC converter. A microprocessor control circuit is connected with the AC/DC converter and the DC/DC converter. A DC side port bus capacitor is connected to a non-battery side of the DC/DC converter.    USE - Bidirectional charging machine for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The machine converts energy between a network and a power battery by utilizing electric peak valley difference, and effectively saves energy source and usage cost. The machine is provided with an isolated active half-bridge bidirectional DC/DC converter, so that the machine is highly safety, efficient and stable in performance, and avoids shock. The machine is quick in charging an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a bidirectional charging machine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The station has a charging machine room provided with a cluster. A power transformer is connected with an output end of a main control switch cabinet that is connected with an output end of a charging module. The charging module is provided with a current limiting module (221), a rectifier bridge (222) and a charging socket (223). The current limiting module is made of multiple capacitors (C). The charging module is provided with a RS485 Controller-area network (CAN) module. A charging pile is equipped with a rain-proof shed.    USE - Charging station for an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a charging station.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitors (C)    Current limiting module (221)    Rectifier bridge (222)    Charging socket (223)
NOVELTY - The trailer has a solar plate (1) and an upper cover connected with a vehicle body waterproof oxford cloth. A push handle rod is connected with a control rotary handle and a back brake. A solar plate circuit is connected with a small flag indicating lamp, a tail lamp vehicle top lamp, a power-assisted motor (9), a lithium battery and a charging plug (11). A releasing clutch wheel is connected with a frame front fork, a steering device and a pedal. The power-assisted motor is connected with a flywheel and a trailer back wheel.    USE - Solar charging station trailer i.e. green traffic tool, for use with a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The trailer has uniform power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar charging station trailer.    Solar plate (1)    Power-assisted motor (9)    Charging plug (11)    Foot brake (18)    Electric motor (19)    Bicycle (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining a battery pack in fluid communication with an interior region structure. A line grid is extracted by a fluid software extracting module in fluid area boundary. Local surface girding is generated in a part line grid. A battery monomer is utilized in uniformity of the generated local surface grid array operation to finish the surface girding. Surface grid stretch operation is divided after generating a body grid. A module body between grids through fluid software of any connection command is generated to calculate the grids.    USE - Electric automobile battery package cooling system fluid calculation method for marking city coordinating locating grid.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves girding quality, reduces grid number and computer processing grid ability and calculating time and improves working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an electric automobile battery package cooling system fluid calculation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has an AD7194 type eight-channel 24-bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converting module utilized for inputting a microorganism fuel cell voltage signal. A minimal single chip system is respectively connected with the analog-to-digital converting module and a global system for mobile communication (GSM) unit. Minimal resolution voltage of the analog-to-digital converting module is 10 mV. A wired data transmitting module i.e. universal serial bus (USB) communication module, is connected with a computer.    USE - Microorganism fuel cell voltage data collecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has small volume, low power consumption and high reliability. The system is inexpensive. The analog-to-digital converter guarantees accurate measurement of voltage with better converting precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a microorganism fuel cell voltage data collecting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a storage box (9) arranged in a left metal grid (12), where two sides of the storage box are provided with a hanging ring (6). An auxiliary electric heating rod (5) is connected with a conversion switch (13) via a connecting wire, where the conversion switch is connected with a wind power generator (18) and a storage battery (14). The generator is connected with a wind wheel (17) via a front end of a rotating shaft. A lower end of the generator is connected with a pole (16) and the storage battery, which is connected with an inverter (15) via the connecting wire.    USE - Wind power heat conversion and storage device for use in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device can convert electric energy into heat energy with high efficiency. The device has large storage capacity, reduced radiation loss and reduced operation cost, and is convenient to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind power heat conversion and storage device.    Auxiliary electric heating rod (5)    Hanging ring (6)    Storage box (9)    Left metal grid (12)    Conversion switch (13)    Storage battery (14)    Inverter (15)    Pole (16)    Wind wheel (17)    Wind power generator (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a main shaft electromagnetic valve connected to oil outlet of an oil tank. A belt pressure jigger working loop is provided with a jigger electromagnetic valve and a liquid control loop valve. Oil inlet of the jigger electromagnetic valve is connected with oil outlet of a main shaft brake valve by a jigger throttle valve. An oil outlet is connected to an oil inlet of a hydraulic control valve. Oil outlet of the liquid control loop valve is connected to oil outlet of another main shaft electromagnetic valve.    USE - Belt constant pressure disk vehicle wind power hydraulic brake power device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has stable main shaft disk vehicle, so that the main shaft disk vehicle has high security.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a belt constant pressure disk vehicle wind power hydraulic brake power device.
NOVELTY - The method involves winding fiber layer of reinforcement layer around the outer surface of a liner (26) of a high pressure tank by a fiber winding device (10). The inner portion of the liner is maintained in a negative pressure state before winding liner with the fiber layer. A pressure regulation mechanism (14) is provided to regulate the negative pressure state of the liner to the positive pressure state after winding the liner with fiber layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing high pressure tank used for storing high pressure gas such as compressed natural gas for natural gas vehicle, and fuel gas for fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in electric train, vessel, aircraft, robot, bus and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The slackening of the fiber layer which is wound around the liner can be prevented efficiently. The generation of the gap in the fiber layer can be suppressed by improving the adhesiveness of the interfiber. The tank strength and fatigue strength can be ensured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of high pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the winding portion of the fiber layer in the manufacturing apparatus of the high pressure tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fiber winding device (10)    Rotation support portion (12)    Pressure regulation mechanism (14)    Piping for positive pressures (20)    Liner (26)
NOVELTY - The controller has a controller body connected with an ultrasonic sensor, an infrared sensor, an alarm, a controller area network communication module and a power system and electrically connected with a storage battery. The power system electrically connected with a solar energy current collection plate through the storage battery.    USE - Theft proof controller.    ADVANTAGE - The controller realizes anti-theft effect, avoids error in action generating process, and saves resources. The controller is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a theft proof controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has an engaged wheel provided with a wheel body that is provided with multiple friction surfaces. A wheel with a friction surface contact drives the wheel body to rotate by a wheel shaft that is fixed at a wheel shelf. An end of the rotating shaft is outwardly protruded with the wheel shelf. A gear is arranged on the wheel frame through the rotating shaft. Another gear is connected with the former gear. The two gears are engaged with a transmission power device. The latter gear rotates a linkage transmission power generating device to generate electric energy.    USE - Wheel transmission and power generation structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has better transmission effect and power generation function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wheel transmission and power generation structure.
NOVELTY - The unit has multiple battery cells arranged at an inner side of a casing member (100) to supply electricity to an electrical vehicle. A temperature sensor (200) is equipped in the casing member to detect temperature of a flow path (60). A heater (300) is included with the temperature sensor to heat fluid. A cycle part (61) of the flow path is equipped with a body frame (10) and arranged between inner and outer sides of a main body part (11). Another cycle part (62) is combined with a cover frame (20) and included between an inner side lid part (21) and an exterior cover portion (22).    USE - Battery housing unit for an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The unit prevents malfunction of a battery cell due to ultralow temperature and provides better cooling performance of the casing member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling battery housing unit temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a battery housing unit.    Body frame (10)    Main body part (11)    Cover frame (20)    Inner side lid part (21)    Exterior cover portion (22)    Flow path (60)    Cycle parts (61, 62)    Casing member (100)    Temperature sensor (200)    Heater (300)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has a main portion having a proton exchange film material (11) that extracts a wire portion (10a). A layer of accelerant (12) is coated on outer surface of wire portion. Several wire portions are formed in bundle. The film material is proton exchange film of a methyl alcohol fuel battery. The proton exchange film is nafion produced by DuPont Company. The proton exchange film is selected from one of metal, non-metal, plastic, macro-molecule and ceramic material. The accelerant is selected from one of metal elements, semiconductor elements and transition metals.    USE - Wire-structured film electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery can be effectively manufactured. Hence, the various shape of fuel battery can be realized easily. The conductivity of cathode electrode layer can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wire-structured film electrode.    Wire-structured film electrode (10)    Wire portion (10a)    Proton exchange film material (11)    Accelerant (12)
NOVELTY - The wind turbine (1) comprises a vertical or horizontal axis, and a diameter, particularly designed to capture the air displaced by moving vehicles and its application for power generation. The bipartite blades (2) of the wind turbine are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics, aluminum, steel, or wood, and have different shapes and aerodynamic designs with concentric walls and an aerodynamic element for directing the air displaced by the moving vehicles to the blades.    USE - Wind turbine for generating electricity from the air displaced by movement of vehicles on highways.    ADVANTAGE - The bipartite blades of the wind turbine are made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics, aluminum, steel, or wood, and have different shapes and aerodynamic designs with concentric walls and an aerodynamic element for directing the air displaced by the moving vehicles to the blades, and thus enable efficient power generation in an environment friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind turbine.    Wind turbine (1)    Blade (2)    Lower blade portion (7)    Upper blade portion (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a nozzle formed in a mounting bracket. A projection part is formed in the mounting bracket. An accommodation space is formed at an inner side portion of the mounting bracket. A nozzle neck part is formed at an end part of a narrowing part of the nozzle. A hollow portion is formed at an inner side portion of the nozzle. A sealing plate is formed at a top part of the nozzle. First and second ring-shaped platform humps are closely adhered into a sidewall portion of the nozzle. A cyclic sealing member is installed between the projection part and the platform hump.    USE - Nozzle assembly for a hydrogen recirculation ejector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves supply efficiency and recycling efficiency of hydrogen in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen recirculation ejector comprising a suction chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a nozzle assembly for a hydrogen recirculation ejector.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple cells electrically connected to a battery cell for charging and discharging high power high-capacity electricity. A cell case is accommodated in the battery cell. A heat radiation member covers the cell case of the battery cell. A terminal unit is provided with a terminal unit insulating cover that is inserted in the heat radiation member. An electrode is protruded to an outer side of the battery cell. A curved tab terminal is welded in the electrode. A through hole and an anchoring bolt connect a tab terminal insertion part in a bent portion of the tab terminal.    USE - Secondary battery module for use in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents volume expansion and damage of each cell, rapidly releases heat generated in each battery cell to outside and cooling efficiency, prevents external shock or vibration and increases safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat radiation member comprises a metal material, a carbon material or a ceramic material and an aluminum alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell of a secondary battery module.
NOVELTY - The system has a control device, and an internal combustion engine provided with a starter, low voltage batteries, sensitive clutch, centrifugal clutch, medium and low voltage electric motors and an alternator. The sensitive clutch is linked with centrifugal wheels and a V-belt by coupling the centrifugal clutch, the motors, a hydraulic pump and a tank to an inactive electrical engine having medium voltage. The alternator and a tensioner are coupled to the motors.    USE - Hybrid drive system.
NOVELTY - The pack (1) has housing (2) that accommodates several batteries (3) and several separator plates (5) that mutually isolate several batteries. A heat insulating layer (7a,7b) is arranged on both surfaces of metal mesh (8) of separator plate whose thickness is 0.1-5 mm. A heat insulating layer is composed of foamed material, foaming acceleration material and structural material. The thickness of heat insulation layer is increased when foamed material expands at the temperature of 110-120 degrees C.    USE - Battery pack for portable equipment such as notebook-type personal computer and mobile phone. Can also be used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat insulating layer is arranged on both surfaces of metal mesh of separator plate, the outstanding thermal insulation property is attained. Light weight battery pack with high heat insulation effect, can be attained by using the separator plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Housing (2)    Battery (3)    Separator plate (5)    Heat insulation layer (7a,7b)    Metal mesh (8)
NOVELTY - Polyhydroquinone microsphere with oxidation reduction activity comprises polyhydroquinone small sphere with particle size of 0.305 mu m.    USE - Polyhydroquinone microsphere used for antioxidant, anticorrosion coating, biological sensor, or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polyhydroquinone microsphere has oxidation reduction activity. It is prepared at low temperature, i.e. 10-90 degrees C, using simple device, convenient operation, low cost, and good repeatability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of polyhydroquinone microsphere by adding monomer, certain amount of macromolecular template water solution and water to reactor loaded with reflux device, stirrer and constant temperature device; mixing them fully; adding certain amount of catalyst and oxidant; reacting at certain temperature to obtain polyhydroquinone microsphere dispersion liquid; centrifugally separating to obtain polymer microsphere; and drying in vacuum to obtain polyhydroquinone microsphere with oxidation reduction activity.
NOVELTY - Lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide-copper oxide composite anode material (C1) is obtained by covering the surface of lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide with copper oxide.    USE - Anode material (C1) for lithium ion battery (claimed) useful in the fields of electric vehicle, energy storing device, and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The anode material (C1) has high specific capacity, good circulation characteristics, and short production period; and is suitable for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide-copper oxide composite anode material of formula (LiCoxNiyMn1-x-yO2/CuO) (C1) is obtained by covering the surface of lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide with copper oxide.    x=0.2-0.4;and    y=0.3-0.7.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode material (C1) comprising producing ternary composite oxide lithium salt of lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide by high temperature solid phase method; performing high temperature sintering to cover the surface of lithium cobalt nickel manganese oxide with copper oxide; and obtaining (C1).
NOVELTY - The equipment comprises battery (10), direct current converter (12), low voltage perception part (14), motion sensor (16) and motion converter (20), where the battery has power source that supplies power. The low voltage perception part senses low voltage state of voltage converter.    USE - Equipment for protecting low-power of battery of black box system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment comprises battery, direct current converter, low voltage perception part, motion sensor and motion converter, and hence ensures prevention of discharge of battery of black box system of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for protecting low power of battery of black box system of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the low-power of battery protecting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (10)    Direct current converter (12)    Low voltage perception part (14)    Motion sensor (16)    Motion converter (20)
NOVELTY - The joint structure has a clamp mechanism that clamps together the poles (4,5) of two adjacent batteries (1) abutting each other. The poles are clamp fixed between a support piece (2) and a cover (3), both having an arch-shaped surface.    USE - Battery pole joint structure for battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The joint structure ensures reliable electrical connection between the battery and the electrical components of the vehicle via the clamp mechanism. The joint structure has low resistance and has enhanced lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the joint structure of the battery pole in a state before clamp fixation.    Adjacent batteries (1)    Support piece (2)    Cover (3)    Battery poles (4,5)    Screw (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has application unit (12) which applies the slurry of electrode active material on the surface of collector sheet (c). A dryer apparatus (2) exists in downstream from collector sheet and heats the collector sheet alone except application unit. The drying apparatus is equipped with movable rollers (14a,14b) by which conveyance path of winding collector sheet is formed.    USE - Electrode sheet manufacturing apparatus used for lithium ion secondary battery in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since there is no large preset temperature value in the dryer apparatus, the slurry is dried and the cleaning activity is performed in very short time, so that the power consumption of dryer apparatus in the electrode sheet manufacturing apparatus is reduced and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic block diagram of the electrode sheet manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode sheet manufacturing apparatus (1)    Dryer apparatus (2)    Application unit (12)    Movable rollers (14a,14b)    Collector sheet (c)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has a battery module (11) comprising several unit cells (11a) which are stacked together. Thermoelectric modules (12,14) are arranged on the battery module. The thermoelectric module comprises a Peltier device comprising an input terminal which is configured to receive a polarity-convertible current. A battery management system comprises a switching device that converts a polarity of a current applied to an electrode of the Peltier device based on a temperature measured by a temperature sensor of the thermoelectric module.    USE - Battery pack used in electric bicycle (claimed) and electric car. Can also be used in cellular phone, laptop computer and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The battery packs having increased stability and power output characteristics can be provided by maintaining an appropriate temperature around unit cells of the battery packs. The battery module can be cooled efficiently and easily, hence the heat transfer performance of the battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an interior of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery module (11)    Unit cell (11a)    Thermoelectric modules (12,14)    Side plate (15)
NOVELTY - A porous metal component is composed of an alloy nickel and/or tungsten.    USE - Porous metal component e.g. aluminum foils for collector of batteries e.g. lithium ion battery, capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The collector using the porous metal component has high oxidation resistance, electrolyte resistance and porosity.
NOVELTY - The package has exterior case (10) formed of insulating resin and partitions having housing spaces (S1,S2). A capacitor cells (20,30) are provided in housing spaces and each capacitor cell is provided with electrodes (22a). A separator is provided between electrodes. An internal series-connection terminal (12) is provided in each of partitions (13) and connected each capacitor cells in series.    USE - Package of electric double layer capacitor (EDLC) used in auxiliary power supply, integrated circuit (IC) backup power supply, electrical and electronic device, toy, industrial power supply, uninterrupted power supply (UPS), solar energy storage, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) sub power.    ADVANTAGE - The series connection of capacitor cells is performed within single package, such that increase in surge voltage and operating voltage can be achieved. The high space utilization can be achieved as exterior case and external terminal are formed integrally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electric double layer capacitor package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electric double layer capacitor package.    Exterior case (10)    Internal series-connection terminal (12)    Partition (13)    Capacitor cells (20,30)    Electrodes (22a,22b,32a,32b)    Housing spaces (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - An enzyme electrode that incorporates an electroconductive base member, an oxidoreductase and an electron mediator, comprises at least a first portion on the electroconductive base member in which the oxidoreductase is immobilized, and a second portion on electroconductive base member in which electron mediator is immobilized but the oxidoreductase is not immobilized.    USE - As enzyme electrode used in fuel cell (claimed) e.g. bio fuel cells used as an electric power source for small electric vehicles as well as medical appliances and mobile appliances; as an electrode for use in bio-sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The enzyme electrode has a higher power output than a fuel cell that employs a conventional enzyme electrode. The enzyme electrode achieves high power output even if the amount of enzyme provided is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell comprising employing the enzyme electrode as at least one of an anode electrode and a cathode electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of structure of enzyme electrode.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell (100) having a fuel cell stack formed by stacking several cells. The heat exchangers (152,170) are provided in a middle position in the stacking direction of the fuel cell stack and are provided with a channel through which a heat exchange fluid passes. A heating system provides heat by using the fluid passed through the channel.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen leakage from the fuel cell can be detected with sufficient sensitivity. The overheating of fuel cell is suppressed and the drying of electrolytic membrane in the fuel cell can be suppressed. Since the electrical potential difference in both ends of the resistor is detected, the dielectric breakdown of fuel cell can be detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for heating using heat from fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Heat exchangers (152,170)    Control unit (200)    Circulation control unit (210)
NOVELTY - The sensor has reference electrode (116) and sensing electrode (114) each of which is composed of material having a characteristics that the hydrogen molecule does not induce spontaneous dissociation of hydrogen molecules into hydrogen atoms under conditions on surface of electrodes. A hydrogen gas is detected based on electromotive force generated between reference and sensing electrodes while keeping detection electrode at temperature at which hydrogen molecules is dissociated into hydrogen atoms on surface of detection electrode.    USE - Hydrogen gas sensor such as electromotive force type sensor used in hydrogen energy utilization system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the value of the electromotive force changes I proportion to hydrogen gas concentration, the concentration of the hydrogen gas can be measured with high accuracy. The structure of the hydrogen gas can be simplified and the size can be reduced effectively. The manufacturing cost of the sensor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of hydrogen gas sensor.    Substrate (110)    Electrolyte (112)    Sensing electrode (114)    Reference electrode (116)    Heater (120)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several battery cells (20) that are used in state restrained by the restraint element (42). An internal resistance measuring unit measures the internal resistance of secondary battery based on battery data detected after restraint, when secondary battery reused by restraint element, after the battery disassembled by removing restraint element. An evaluation unit evaluates the value of the secondary battery to be reused in internal resistance on the basis of the measured value after the secondary battery restraint.    USE - Value calculation apparatus of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and value of the secondary battery can be calculated efficiently due to reusing of several battery cells in restrained state by using restrained element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for value calculation method for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of structure of assembled battery.    Battery module (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative terminal (12)    Battery cell (20)    Restraint band (42)
NOVELTY - The tap density of the material is less than or equal to 0.9g/cm3. The ratio of the intensity of D band and the intensity of the G band in the Raman spectrum has the wavelength of 532nm. Several microscopic Raman analyses are performed with the wavelength 532nm with respect to the sample of the negative electrode active material and the percentage with respect to ratio which is obtained in Raman spectrum is 0.2 or more.    USE - Negative electrode active material of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The primary-reaction resistance and deviation performance can be reduced by the selecting the negative electrode active material from both surfaces of the parameter and the tap density, so the low-temperature performance of the battery can be improved stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Cover main portion of battery (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has battery case (300) whose side walls (300A,300B) faces the side surfaces of wound electrode portion (200) in width direction. The positive and negative electrode sheets (220,240) are arranged opposingly so that positive electrode compound-material layer (223) covered with negative electrode compound-material layer. The surroundings of winding shaft are wounded by winding electrode portion. The side wall (300A) on the side of uncoated portion (222) of positive electrode sheet is thicker than the side wall (300B) on the negative electrode sheet.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in metallic lithium secondary battery, nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) secondary battery and nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density of the secondary battery can be improved. The safety of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section view of lithium-ion battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Wound electrode portion (200)    Positive electrode sheet (220)    Uncoated portion (222)    Positive electrode compound-material layer (223)    Negative electrode sheet (240)    Battery case (300)    Side walls (300A,300B)
NOVELTY - The electrode (10) has a negative electrode collector (1) that is provided with a convex portion (1a). A columnar structure (2) supported by the convex portion is provided with silicon oxide (SiO) alloy-system active material. Multiple unit layers (3a-3c) of columnar structure provided with active material are laminated from surface (S) of convex portion. The average layer thickness of unit layer located within 20% of thickness from surface of convex portion is thinner than average layer thickness of unit layer located within 80% of thickness.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used as power supply in hybrid type motor vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile phone, and digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the multiple unit layers of columnar structure provided with active material are laminated from surface of convex portion, the cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved, drop-off of the active material produced by repeating charging/discharging of collector can be suppressed, and high capacitance can be maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the columnar structure.    Negative electrode collector (1)    Convex portion (1a)    Columnar structure (2)    Unit layers (3a-3c)    Negative electrode (10)    Surface (S)
NOVELTY - The battery has safety valves that operated by the respective working pressure. The working pressure of specific safety valve is higher than the working pressure of safety valve. The flueing rate during the operation of specific safety valve is larger than the flueing rate during the operation of safety valve. The safety valve is obstructed during the operation of specific safety valve. The safety valve is provided to exhaust the gas emitted in the battery if the pressure in the battery is raised.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. cylindrical nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in electronic devices such as personal computer and mobile telephone, electric vehicle and electric tool. Can also be used in lead acid battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, alkaline dry battery lithium ion secondary battery and lithium primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The safety valve is obstructed during the operation of specific safety valve, so that the thermal damage of electronic device can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows the perspective views of the cylindrical nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Valve portion (10)    Inner cap (12)    Opening portion of inner cap (12a)    Gasket (14)    Battery case (15)
NOVELTY - The stacked secondary battery has several positive and negative electrodes (13) having lead terminals (2) which are arranged alternately and separated by a separator. The separator is provided with sheets which are bonded together with electrodes and are placed in separator bags (15) having opening portion (3). The lead terminal of the electrode is protruded outside of separator bag. The opening portion is covered by electric insulation layer (8) which is made of polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate or polyphenylene sulfide.    USE - Stacked secondary battery for use in electric power assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit between the positive and negative electrodes can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of stacked secondary battery.    Lead terminal (2)    Opening portion (3)    Electric insulating layer (8)    Positive electrodes (13)    Separator bag (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive and negative electrodes active material layers (23,24) that are arranged at surfaces of a collector (22). The positive and negative electrode current collection boards (101,102) are extended to the case (103) exterior, when joining one surface to the internal peripheral surface of the case. The cutting mechanism is provided to disconnect the electrical connection with a positive and negative electrode current collection board through the battery main portion (300) according to the extension and deformation of the case.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery such as lithium ion battery mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the short-circuit current is generated, the current path in the bipolar secondary battery is interrupted. Hence the bipolar secondary battery can be protected from the short-circuit current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the bipolar secondary battery.    Collector (22)    Positive electrode active material layer (23)    Negative electrode active material layer (24)    Bipolar secondary battery (100)    Positive electrode current collection board (101)    Negative electrode current collection board (102)    Case (103)    Main portion of battery (300)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has bipolar electrodes that are laminated with electrolyte layer. Positive and negative electrodes are formed on respective ends of each laminated structure (30). A temperature-sensitive resistor (52) is located between positive and negative electrodes of any adjacent laminates. The temperature-sensitive resistor has area smaller than electrical reaction area of positive and negative electrode active material layers, and increases the resistance in response to large current flowing through the battery.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery such as lithium ion battery used for electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature-sensitive resistor can increase the resistance in response to large current flowing through the battery, while short circuit has occurred outside the circuit, the temperature increase of bipolar secondary battery can be reliably suppressed due to large current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the bipolar secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated structure (30)    Current control layer (50)    Temperature-sensitive resistor (52)    Electric current blocking unit (54)    Bipolar secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a dry clutch (7) that is positioned in the inner side position of a motor for connecting or blocking driving force transmission. A housing (60) is provided for covering the motor and dry clutch. A dust seal element (62) is sealed between the rotor and inner walls of housing from the clutch chamber surface (66). A dust collection structure (63) forms a dust collection space (69) in the radial direction region between the sealing surface (68) and clutch chamber surface of dust seal element.    USE - Hybrid driving force transmission apparatus for drive system of electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The penetration of dust deposits on the clutch chamber interior to the motor housing is suppressed by using a simple structure. The increase in friction, motor abrasion and motor performance degradation are prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hybrid driving force transmission apparatus.    Dry clutch (7)    Housing (60)    Dust seal element (62)    Dust collection structure (63)    Clutch chamber surface (66)    Sealing surface of dust seal element (68)    Dust collection space (69)    Friction elements (71,72)
NOVELTY - The system has voltage monitoring controller whose current input and output ends are connected with an electric operation controller. Input and output ends of a capacitor are respectively connected with a microprocessor system. A current flow monitoring control branch is provided with a controllable silicon unit. A current flow controller, the current flow monitor and the controllable silicon unit are connected in series with each other.    USE - Power supply system for an electrical automobile controller.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces large battery current discharge by utilizing the capacitor, prolongs battery service life, satisfies frequent electric automobile starting, and reduces the use cost of the electric automobile. The system has wide applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply system.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a motor (30) receiving electric power from a fuel cell (20) and producing a driving force. A propeller shaft (50) transmitting the driving force enables a transmission mechanism (40) speed-changed to rear-wheel (RW). A motor shaft core (32) faces front-back direction of the vehicle after arranging the motor in a vertical position. A motor shaft core located in line with a shaft axis of the propeller shaft extends from the transmission mechanism with propeller shaft.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a sedan type rear-wheel drive vehicle and a minivan type rear-wheel drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor shaft core and a shaft axis of a propeller shaft in a vehicle front-back direction in the center, so that a row of a motor, a transmission mechanism and the propeller shaft functions as a rigid-body frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a fuel cell vehicle.    Rear-wheel (RW)    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Motor (30)    Motor shaft core (32)    Transmission mechanism (40)    Propeller shaft (50)
NOVELTY - A phosphonic acid polymer is obtained by introducing poly(meth)acrylamide type-compound having several phosphoric acid groups into an aromatic ring coupled with nitrogen atom of poly(meth)acrylamide.    USE - Phosphonic acid polymer is used for forming electrolyte membrane for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The phosphonic acid polymer has excellent proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manganese of phosphonic acid polymer. The aniline in which several bromo groups are introduced into the aromatic ring and phosphorous acid alkylester of formula: HP(O)(OR2)2 are subjected to coupling reaction in presence of a catalyst, to obtain aniline compound in which several phosphoric acid alkylester groups are introduced into the aromatic ring. The obtained compound is reacted with anhydrous (meth)acryl halide compound in presence of amidation agent, to obtain (meth)acrylamide type-compound in which several phosphate ester groups are introduced into the aromatic ring. The obtained compound is addition-polymerized, to obtain poly(meth)acrylamide type-compound in which several phosphate ester groups are introduced into aromatic ring. The ester portion of poly(meth)acrylamide type-compound is hydrolyzed, to obtain phosphonic acid polymer.    R2=1-3C alkyl.
NOVELTY - An ionic-liquid retention material has a composition containing a base material obtained by reacting glucose type polysaccharide having free hydroxyl groups and glucose as structural unit, with borane compound comprising hydroborane or alkoxyborane.    USE - Ionic-liquid retention material is used for ion-conducting materials (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to solar cells, fuel cells, capacitors, lithium ion secondary batteries (used in mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles), touch panels, chemical applications, electrical applications, antistatic agents, and electrochromic elements.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic-liquid retention material provides extremely stable ion-conducting material having excellent ion conductivity and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ion-conducting material containing the ionic-liquid retention material and an ionic liquid; and    (2) manufacture of ionic-liquid retention material, which involves dissolving the polysaccharide in a solubilizing agent to obtain a polysaccharide solution, and reacting the solution with borane compound.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus includes a vibration generating device (14) which vibrates a liner (22) during the winding of a fiber around the outer surface of the liner. Preferably, the vibration generating device is an ultrasonic vibration generator.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus for fabricating a high-pressure tank e.g. hydrogen gas tank, natural gas tank mounted in vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to fuel cell electric vehicle, natural-gas vehicle, passenger car, electric train, boat, ship, aircraft, two-wheeled motor vehicle, or bus. Can also be used for robot.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the winding rate of a fiber bundle during the winding of the fiber onto the liner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for high-pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fiber winding device of a manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fiber winding device (10)    Rotation support (12)    Vibration generating device (14)    Fiber guide (18)    Liner (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a separation mechanism (60) that separates the hydrogen gas supplied from a hydrogen filling machine into hot hydrogen gas flow and low-temperature hydrogen gas flow based on temperature difference produced according to the difference of the kinetic energy of the supplied hydrogen gas. A hot gas supply pipe (82) and a low-temperature gas supply pipe (80) supplies the hot hydrogen gas to a small hydrogen tank (52) having large thermal flux value, and low-temperature hydrogen gas to a large hydrogen tank (50) having small thermal flux value from the separation mechanism.    USE - Hydrogen filling system for filling hydrogen gas in hydrogen tank of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Several hydrogen tanks having different thermal flux can be filled equally to a fully charged state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of hydrogen filling system.    Large hydrogen tank (50)    Small hydrogen tank (52)    Separation mechanism (60)    Low-temperature gas supply pipe (80)    Hot gas supply pipe (82)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has positive and negative electrode switch units (20,30) that are operated so that the negative electrode of battery cell used as detection target is connected to positive and negative electrode input terminals (41,42). The output of analog/digital (A/D) converter (60) is acquired as correction output value. The cell voltage is computed based on the acquired object electrical potential difference output value and correction output value.    USE - Apparatus for detecting voltage of batter cell e.g. lithium storage battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the correction output value of A/D converter can be acquired with high precision without increasing the offset current difference of object electrical potential difference output value, the voltage of the battery cell can be computed accurately. The time required to compute the voltage of battery cell can be shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cell voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode switch unit (20)    Negative electrode switch unit (30)    Positive electrode input terminal (41)    Negative electrode input terminal (42)    A/D converter (60)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an internal combustion engine (2) driving a rear axle (3) of the vehicle, and an electric machine (5) driving a front axle (6) during engine operation, and recovering energy generated during generator operation over the front axle. A periphery with a standard 12 volt battery (9), a 12 volt generator (11), an initiator (12) and a 12 volt on-board network (10) is assigned to the engine. The machine and its periphery are independent of the engine and its periphery. A high volt battery (15) and a pulse inverter (16) are assigned to the periphery of the electric machine.    USE - Mild hybrid vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric machine and its periphery are independent of the combustion engine and its periphery such that the vehicle is simple and inexpensive while achieving increase in the output of the engine and energy consumption reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high volt battery is a 60 volt battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a mild hybrid vehicle with a combustion engine and an electric machine and associated peripheries.    Mild hybrid vehicle (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Rear axle (3)    Electric machine (5)    Front axle (6)    Standard 12 volt battery (9)    12 volt on-board network (10)    12 volt generator (11)    Initiator (12)    High volt battery (15)    Pulse inverter (16)
NOVELTY - Binder, active material particle, and electroconductive particles are dissolved in solvent to obtain a solution, poor solvent is added and emulsify-dispersed. A pair of positive electrode (22a)/negative electrode (22b) used as electroconductive base material is arranged in the solution, and composite of binder containing precipitate of active material particles, electroconductive particles and poor solvent, and which provides electrical potential difference between electrodes, is deposited on surface of base material by electrophoresis, and heat-treated to obtain negative electrode.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides lithium secondary battery with excellent initial-stage discharge capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Binder, active material particle having average primary particle diameter of less than 1 mu m, and electroconductive particles having average primary particle diameter of less than 1 mu m are dissolved in solvent to obtain a solution. A poor solvent with respect to binder is added to the solution, and emulsify-dispersed. A positive/negative electrode pair used as electroconductive base material is arranged in the emulsify-dispersed solution, and composite of binder containing precipitate of active material particles, electroconductive particles and poor solvent, and which provides electrical potential difference between electrodes, is deposited on surface of base material by electrophoresis. The deposit on the surface of base material is heat-treated, and negative electrode is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating deposition process during manufacture of negative electrode.    Positive electrode (22a)    Negative electrode (22b)    Load (24)
NOVELTY - The system has stoichiometry ratio adjustment unit that adjusts stoichiometry ratio of oxidizing agent gas supplied to oxidizing agent gas flow path. A moisture content judging unit determined whether moisture contents of oxidizing agent gas of flow path in battery cell. The control unit reduces stoichiometry ratio of oxidizing agent gas so that electric power generation in oxidizing agent gas inlet unit is accelerated, when moisture content of oxidizing agent gas is insufficient.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in boats, ships, portable electric power generation device, and household and factory applications.    ADVANTAGE - The non-uniformity of moisture content in cell surface of each battery cell can be suppressed reliably, since control unit reduces stoichiometry ratio of oxidizing agent gas so that electric power generation in oxidizing agent gas inlet unit is accelerated, when moisture content of oxidizing agent gas is insufficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the stoichiometry ratio control process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for determining whether moisture content is insufficient (S10)    Step for ensuring moisture content in hydrogen electrode (S20)    Step for determining whether air inlet portion of air flow path is dry (S30)    Step for increasing the amount of air circulation (S40)    Step for performing variable stoichiometry ratio control process (S60)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has heat radiating elements (101a-101p) that are contacted on the upper surface and lower surface of the sub-batteries (100a-100h), respectively. The heat insulation elements (102a-102g) are arranged between the heat radiating elements opposing an up-down direction. The heat transfer elements (103a-103c) are connected with other heat radiating element rather than heat radiating element contacting heat insulation element. The heat of heated battery is equally transmitted to sub-batteries other than sub-battery adjacent to the battery by heat transfer elements.    USE - Assembled battery used in electronic apparatus such as inverter apparatus for driving motor in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat of heated battery is equally transmitted to sub-batteries other than sub-battery adjacent to the battery by heat transfer elements, the heat around the heated battery can be suppressed. Hence the temperature rise of the assembled battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the assembled battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (1)    Sub-batteries (100a-100h)    Heat radiating elements (101a-101p)    Heat insulation elements (102a-102g)    Heat transfer elements (103a-103c)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery (100) has a positive electrode having a positive electrode compound material layer formed on surface of a positive electrode collector. The compound material layer contains positive electrode active material comprising lithium transition metal composite oxide containing lithium and nickel, at least one type of binder dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous medium, and electroconductive material. The compound material layer has BET specific surface area of 1.8 m2/g or more. The positive electrode active material has BET specific surface area of 0.4-0.8 m2/g.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, personal computer, portable terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high output characteristics and excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Power component (14)    External positive electrode current collection terminal (38)    External negative electrode current collection terminal (48)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a propeller (32) which is rotated to press an end plate (14) and a fuel cell stack (10) when an acceleration sensor (36) detects an impact. A sealing compound is supplied from a tank (28) into the periphery of the fuel cell stack within a case (20) to cause the rotation of the propeller.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables proper sealing of the fuel cell stack while restoring a load after a collision, thus electric power generation is continued and driving of the vehicle is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a fuel cell system before being filled with a sealing compound.    Fuel cell stack (10)    End plate (14)    Case (20)    Tank (28)    Propeller (32)    Acceleration sensor (36)
NOVELTY - An injection nozzle (10a) is formed in side of wall portion (11b), while surrounding several wall portions into accommodation region. An electrode group (1) is accommodated in accommodation region and provided with positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolyte solution is injected from injecting nozzle. A wall portion (11c) is arranged in both sides of electrode group and positioned opposite to wall portion. The flow path is formed in which electrolyte solution is flowed towards wall portion to wall portion (11b) in accommodation region.    USE - Secondary battery used in portable apparatus such as notebook computer, and mobile telephone, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of housing can be improved so that productivity of secondary battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Housing (10)    Injection nozzle (10a)    Storage container (11)    Wall portions (11a-11c)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a negative electrode plate (120) which includes a negative electrode active material layer positioned on negative electrode current collection board (128). A separator (150) is located between the positive electrode plate (130) and negative electrode plate. The separator is passed through opposition portion (122) facing the positive electrode active material layer (131). The Li ions are inserted in the non-opposing portion (123) of the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for secondary battery system (claimed), used for power supply of portable electronic devices such as hybrid vehicle, notebook computer and video camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of the secondary battery capacity can be reduced effectively. The amount of the lithium ions precipitation can be suppressed respectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode plate.    Negative electrode plate (120)    Opposition portion (122)    Non-opposing portion (123)    Negative electrode current collection board (128)    Positive electrode plate (130)    Positive electrode active material layer (131)    Separator (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a voltage rise converter (60) which exchanges electric power between battery voltage system and drive voltage system. A smoothing capacitor (65) performs smoothening of voltage of the drive voltage system. A setting unit sets input limit as a maximum power based on state of a secondary battery (50). A determination unit determines that input limit exceeds prediction state while charging secondary battery. A control unit controls voltage rise converter such that voltage of drive voltage system becomes high when input limit exceeds prediction state.    USE - Power supply device mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging power of the secondary battery can be made small so that the electric power for charging the secondary battery exceeding the input limit can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverters (41,42)    Secondary battery (50)    Voltage sensor (51a)    Voltage rise converter (60)    Smoothing capacitor (65)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has semiconductor stacking unit (2) includes semiconductor module (21) and cooling pipe (61). The frame (3) with lamination unit and spring (4) is arranged at rear end (202) of stacking unit. The engaging plate (5) is set longer than width of back opening (31) and a notch (51) is formed in a portion opposing the spring portion, so that both ends (52) of engaging plate are engaged with inner surface of wall portion of frame.    USE - Power converter device for generation of drive current of alternating current motor used as motive power source of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the need for positioning the bearing pin in frame is avoided by engaging the engaging plate with frame, the size reduction of frame is achieved, so that the size of power converter device is reduced efficiently. The property of work assembly is improved, as the semiconductor lamination unit is easy to press with good balance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor stacking unit (1)    Semiconductor stacking unit (2)    Frame (3)    Spring (4)    Engaging plate (5)    Semiconductor module (21)    Back opening (31)    Notch (51)    Plate ends (52)    Cooling pipe (61)    Rear end of semiconductor stacking unit (202)
NOVELTY - The circuit (1) has a diode (4) in a current pathway which is provided from an internal power supply (30) to a bootstrap capacitor (2). A control unit controls to maintain the constant output voltage to the load (25) by turning ON a main MOSFET which rectifies alternately, while the voltage of the battery (21) is fall temporarily. An electric current is sent through the current pathway to charge the bootstrap capacitor by turning off the MOSFET for regularly, after the voltage of the temporarily lowered battery returns to the original voltage, while turning ON/OFF of the MOSFET (23,33).    USE - Power supply circuit for idle stop vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of the battery can be maintained constantly. The size, power loss and the cost and the power supply circuit can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply circuit (1)    Bootstrap capacitor (2)    Diode (4)    Battery (21)    MOSFET (23,33)    Load (25)    Internal power supply (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a propulsion motor (44) that is driven with the electric power from a fuel cell (10). The amount of electrical storage required for starting the fuel cell is estimated based on the electrical storage residual amount consumed by the motor. A judging unit judges the amount of fuel cell for next starting.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - More efficient driving of the electric vehicle can be enabled and the starting time is estimated correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the whole block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Propulsion motor (44)    Control portion (51)    Outside temperature sensor (58)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (59)
NOVELTY - The system has a main energy source (112) providing energy to drive wheels of a vehicle (110). An electrical system (130) e.g. 12 V or 24 V direct current system, and an accessory equipment e.g. pump, electrical generator such as alternating current generator, and compressor of a cooling system, are supplied with energy by an auxiliary energy source (120) over an alternator (132) and a belt without using energy from the main energy source, where the main and auxiliary energy sources are formed as diesel engines.    USE - Power system for a vehicle e.g. ambulance, commercial vehicle, delivery vehicle i.e. delivery van, and fire-fighting vehicle (all claimed) such as pumping fire engine, handcart and airport fire engine. Can also be used for a mobile lorry crane, a tank lorry, a cooling load wagon, a mini bus, a car, a lorry and a jeep.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical system and the accessory equipment are supplied with the energy by the auxiliary energy source over the alternator and the belt without using the energy from the main energy source, thus reducing a load imposed to the main energy source by parasitic electricity consumers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a hybrid vehicle drive system.    Vehicle (110)    Main energy source (112)    Auxiliary energy source (120)    Electrical system (130)    Alternator (132)
NOVELTY - The circuit (10) has an inverter (12) comprising an electronic controller (13) i.e. digital signal processor (DSP), for controlling power switches (18) i.e. insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs). The controller supplies reactive current on a phase with voltage drop and supplies and/or draws active current on another phase without voltage drop during measured voltage drop on the former phase. A current measuring device (20) is provided between the inverter and a filter (14) e.g. reactor and transformer, for smoothing the current on an alternating current (AC) voltage side.    USE - Three-phase inverter circuit for use with a frequency converter circuit (claimed) for supplying current from renewable energy plants e.g. wind power systems, photovoltaic systems and fuel cells, to a three-phase network.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic controller is adapted to supply the reactive current on the phase with voltage drop and to supply and/or draw the active current on another phase without voltage drop during measured voltage drop on the former phase, thus preventing increase of voltage up to over 110 percent of standard voltage on the phase without voltage drop in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a three-phase inverter circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-phase inverter circuit.    Three-phase inverter circuit (10)    Inverter (12)    Electronic controller (13)    Filter (14)    Power switches (18)    Current measuring device (20)
NOVELTY - The device has cooling bodies (102) arranged adjacent to each other and comprising a cooling channel (106) i.e. tube, and a form-fit structure, which is provided at oppositely lying boundary areas or side surfaces. The cooling bodies are connected with each other via the form fit structure. A connection element is arranged between two adjacent cooling bodies to connect the cooling bodies via a form-fit connection, force-fit connection and an adhesive bond- or soldering connection. The bodies are designed as plates, strand press profiles or extrusion profiles made of metal or plastic.    USE - Cooling device for use as a radiator and vaporizer for coolants for cooling an electrical component i.e. battery e.g. rechargeable battery, which is utilized in a vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used as a heating device or tempering device.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device reduces a need of more number of materials, thus reducing weight of the cooling device and manufacturing the cooling device in a simple and inexpensive manner. The cooling device is manufactured in a flexible manner with reduced passive, thermal mass and integrated with different functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The form fit structure is designed as a groove and a spring, and the connection element is designed as a spacer, a screw and a clip. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cooling device for cooling electrical components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling device.    Cooling bodies (102)    Collector (104)    Cooling channel (106)
NOVELTY - The burglar alarm circuit has a PWM controller (3a) that outputs driving signals by which switching components (Q1,Q2) are alternately turned on and off. A power selecting unit selects the power source to supply power to the transformer (Tr1). The PWM controller generates a primary on-duty ratio when the power source is selected, and a secondary on-duty ratio when the second power source is selected such that the primary on-duty ratio is smaller than the second on-duty ratio.    USE - Burglar alarm circuit for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple circuit configuration is capable of sound an alarm having a satisfactory sound pressure level when the vehicle burglar alarm circuit is powered from an internal battery provided within. The simplified circuit configuration results in reduced manufacturing cost since it does not require a tap switching unit in the transformer. An internal battery is reliably protected by suppressing a current flow from the main battery and to the internal battery when the siren is powered from the main battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit configuration of the vehicle burglar alarm circuit.    Control unit (3)    PWM controller (3a)    Sounding body driving unit (4)    Switching components (Q1,Q2)    Transformer (Tr1)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of heat sinks (102) with form-fit structures provided at opposite edge areas of fluid channels (106), where the heat sinks are arranged next to each other. The heat sinks are connected with each other by the opposite form-fit structures using a form-fit connection and/or an adhesive bond connection. A collector (104) is connected with the heat sinks, and end sections of the fluid channels of the two heat sinks are discharged into an opening of the collector, where the heat sinks are formed as extrusion profiles and made of metal or plastic.    USE - Cooling device for cooling an electric component i.e. battery, of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sinks are connected with each other by the opposite form-fit structures using the form-fit connection and/or the adhesive bond connection, thus manufacturing individual parts of the cooling device in a simple and cost-effective manner while reducing material utilization and passive thermal mass of the cooling device, and hence reducing weight of the cooling device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a cooling device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a cooling device.    Heat sinks (102)    Collector (104)    Fluid channels (106)
NOVELTY - The yacht has a sightseeing guardrail surrounded around a cabin. A sightseeing shed column is supported by a sightseeing shed cover. A solar battery plate is covered on the sightseeing shed cover.    USE - Solar electric yacht.    ADVANTAGE - The yacht achieves large area shed cover emitting power, and saves cost for coating the shed cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar electric yacht.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a storage battery group (1) arranged on a vehicle body (2) that is provided with a mounting seat (3). The mounting seat is movably provided with a wind force generator (4). The generator is electrically connected with a charging end of the storage battery group via a power supply output end of a rectification voltage stabilizing circuit (5).    USE - Electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures that the generator can be dismounted from the vehicle body so as to reduce vehicle driving resistance and ensure normal vehicle running effect. The vehicle ensures that the generator installed on the vehicle body utilizes natural wind to generate compensation energy to a bootstrap circuit of the storage battery group when the vehicle stops running. The vehicle utilizes wind power generated by the generator to charge the storage battery group during running. The vehicle is simple in structure. The mounting seat is movably provided with the wind force generator so as to realize supplementary charging of the storage battery group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric motor vehicle.    Storage battery group (1)    Vehicle body (2)    Mounting seat (3)    Wind force generator (4)    Rectification voltage stabilizing circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The lorry has a vehicle frame arranged at an upper cover of a pedal box and provided with a vehicle shelf. A controller is connected with a pedal switch. Upper and front parts of the vehicle frame are provided with a storage battery electric-quantity display lamp and an electric quantity display device i.e. voltage storage battery. A front wheel fork is arranged on a lower end of u-shaped connectors and fixed by a nut. The u-shaped connectors are arranged on a motor leading-out wire protecting baffle. A rear part of the vehicle frame is provided with a computer shelf and shelf.    USE - Multifunctional mobile office goods picking lorry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multifunctional mobile office goods picking lorry.
NOVELTY - The car has an electric motor car main body provided with a direct current generator, a direct current motor, a storage battery, a dash board and a control handle. The direct current motor is arranged on a rear wheel of the electric motor car main body. The direct current generator is arranged at an electric seat hinge-joint structured automatic tumbrel. A composite big wheel is connected with the direct current generator by a belt. A composite small wheel and the rear wheel are connected with each other through a chain. A car frame is provided with multiple struts.    USE - Non-charging electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has portable bicycle operation and high speed power, and reduces time consumption and labor intensity. The storage battery provides double power to the direct current motor during climbing load so as to reduce operation strength and easily finish load climbing task.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a non-charging electric motor car.    Charging circuit (S21)    Single-way power supply control circuit (S31)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an oil transistor grid connected with a protective resistor (R3). A signal output end of a current limiting resistor (R2) is connected to a drain electrode end of the oil transistor grid. Another end of the current limiting resistor is connected with an anode of a protection diode. A cathode of the protective diode is connected with a single chip controller. Two ends of a capacitor (C) are connected with a power supply input end and a ground of the single chip controller. An anode of a charging voltage stabilizing diode is connected with an end of a power resistor.    USE - Electric automobile high voltage relay lifetime extend protective circuit for a battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit is simple to control, thus realizing a battery management system when protecting a high voltage relay. The circuit is simple in structure. The circuit ensures that the high voltage relay avoids generating arc during a contact closed process so as to protect the high voltage relay contact and prolong lifetime of the high voltage relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric automobile high voltage relay lifetime extend protective circuit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Capacitor (C)    Voltage regulator diode (D2)    High voltage relay (J)    Current limiting resistor (R2)    Protective resistor (R3)
NOVELTY - The structure has front and rear cover bodies (3, 4) whose left and right ends are provided with convex front and rear cover bodies. The cover bodies are connected with a surface of a connecting part (8). An L-shaped flanging is arranged at front and back end parts of upper and lower shells (1, 2) via the connecting part. The connecting part and a transverse side part (7) are provided with a connecting hole (9) that passes via a locking screw (10). The upper and lower shells and the front and rear cover bodies are firmly connected via a locking nut (11) and the locking screw.    USE - Electric automobile battery module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple in design, and has better radiating effect and wide application range. The structure provides convenience to assemble and disassemble a battery in a flexible manner. The structure ensures easy maintenance and reliable fixation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric automobile battery module structure.    Upper shell (1)    Lower shell (2)    Front cover body (3)    Rear cover body (4)    Transverse side part (7)    Connecting part (8)    Connecting hole (9)    Locking screw (10)    Locking nut (11)
NOVELTY - The tank has a cuboid inequality allotypic structured water tank main body, where the water tank main body and an upper part of a lower part are connected with a fixing bracket.    USE - Pentium fuel battery vehicle compensation water tank.    ADVANTAGE - The tank can install and disassemble in a unique manner. The tank is simple and easy to fix and operate. The tank can utilize for fuel battery vehicle according to requirement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel battery vehicle compensation water tank.
NOVELTY - The pile has a pile main body provided with multiple single batteries, where each single battery is provided with two block metal plates. Two pieces of the metal plates are provided with multiple card heads and a bayonet. The metal plates and a position between membrane electrode assemblies are assembled together to form the single battery. The single batteries are connected with each other via a head and a bayonet structure in an overlapping connection manner. A chuck is provided at the bayonet and coated with insulating glue or insulating paint.    USE - Metal double-pole plate fuel cell pile.    ADVANTAGE - The pile avoids multi-layer stack assembly component positioning difficulties, and improves fuel cell stack assembly efficiency. The pile ensures that a sealing ring is effectively utilized with better sealing effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The head and bayonet structure is formed as single card head and bayonet and double card head and bayonet, snap fastener-type head and the bayonet in a combination structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a metal double-pole plate fuel cell pile in partial section.
NOVELTY - The system has temperature sensors installed in a battery set and connected with an electric signal of a battery management unit (BMU). Another set of temperature sensors is installed on a battery monomer and connected with an electrical signal of a battery monomer temperature management unit (TMU). An outdoor temperature sensor is installed on a vehicle body and connected with the electric signal of the battery management unit, which is connected with an ignition switch electric signal. The battery management unit is connected with a temperature management unit via a wireless signal.    USE - Wireless battery monomer heating management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that a heating circuit of the battery monomer is arranged in an inner side of a battery monomer control module so as to realize reduced heating time and power consumption, uniform heating effect and equalizing battery capacitance of a battery group. The system ensures better power performance and better endurance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a wireless battery monomer heating management system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery management unit (BMU)    Battery monomer temperature management unit (TMU)
NOVELTY - The battery set (1) has chip radiating fins (2) arranged on a battery core jack in parallel manner. A heat conducting pipe (3) is inserted in a heat conducting pipe jack. The heat conducting pipe is provided on a radiating body (4). A battery core shell (1-1-1) is connected with a monomer battery core (1-1) through the chip radiating fins. The heat conducting pipe jack is arranged on four adjacent battery core jack. The battery core shell is made of insulating inflaming retarding material.    USE - Power battery set for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set realizes uniform cooling effect and cooling area and dead angle. The battery set has better use performance, prolonged service life, simple structure, convenient maintenance, small volume, large capacity battery core, high radiating cooling efficiency, low manufacturing cost and convenient and simple manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery set.    Power battery set (1)    Monomer battery core (1-1)    Battery core shell (1-1-1)    Chip radiating fins (2)    Heat conducting pipe (3)    Radiating body (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a conductive body (13) provided with an inserting post and connected with a temperature sensor (7) that is connected with the inserting post. The conductive body is arranged on a conductive joint (15). A signal line (14) of the sensor passes through an insulating shell, and is hinged at the inserting post. A lower part of a lock rod is provided with a seat sleeve (11) and a groove (11-1) that is matched with a lock hook. A spring (3) is installed between an upper part insulating lock sleeve of a hole wall and an insulating lock sleeve of a shaft shoulder.    USE - Battery joint device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure, convenient to mount and dismount and reliable to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery joint device.    Spring (3)    Temperature sensor (7)    Inserting post (9)    Seat sleeve (11)    Groove (11-1)    Conductor (13)    Signal line (14)    Conductive joint (15)
NOVELTY - The cylinder has a cylinder body arranged in a containing chamber. The cylinder body is arranged above a spark plug. A cylinder wall is fixed on the cylinder body in the containing chamber. The cylinder wall is slidably provided with a piston. The cylinder wall and the piston are provided with a superfine nano-powder surface formed by a ceramic layer in a sputtering, electroplating, spraying or vapor deposition way. The spark plug is externally connected with an electronic ignition control system that is connected with a cylinder pressure sensor and a gas detector to detect air in the body.    USE - Nano-ceramic hydrogen cylinder for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic ignition control system is connected with the cylinder pressure sensor and the gas detector to detect the air and hydrogen content in the cylinder body, so that the electronic ignition control system can calculate air pressure ratio and air-fuel ratio of the cylinder body, thus igniting and improving engine efficiency and reducing engine knock phenomenon and noise. The cylinder body with the superfine powder ceramic layer can effectively increase heat resistance and corrosion resistance of the cylinder body so as to prolong service life of the cylinder body. The cylinder changes the fossil fuel of an internal combustion engine into a hydrogen internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a nano-ceramic hydrogen cylinder in partial section.
NOVELTY - The controller has a battery heat management module utilized to control an evaporator according to battery temperature and preset program. An auxiliary heating control module controls operation of an auxiliary heating system of a mixed power automobile to ensure automobile engine closing function.    USE - Automobile air conditioner controller.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is arranged with the battery heat management module so as to ensure automatic temperature controlling function of a vehicle cabin and maintain temperature of a vehicle battery at rational range, thus prolonging service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile air conditioner controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell module (1) has a heating apparatus (6) which sends out heating gas towards a plate-shaped stack (3) from a position facing the side edge of the plate-shaped stack to pass heating gas through the gap (21,22) of the double surface side of the plate-shaped stack. A steam generation device is arranged opposing one side of the plate-shaped stack across the gap.    USE - Solid oxide fuel cell module for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy and quick heating of plate-shaped stack. Offers miniature solid oxide fuel cell module with improved thermal efficiency at time of starting for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the flow of heating gas of a gas burner.    Solid oxide fuel cell module (1)    Thermal insulating housing (2)    Plate-shaped stack (3)    Heating apparatus (6)    Gap (21,22)
NOVELTY - Making an electrocatalyst, comprises: preparing a porous polymer; adding a precursor consisting essentially of at least one transition metal to the porous polymer; and activating at least one transition metal disposed in the porous polymer by thermal treatment.    USE - The method is useful for producing an electrocatalyst, which is used in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides: electrocatalyst using porous polymers, which provide active ligation sites to interact with the transition metals; high active site density without the need for additional carbon support which could dilute site density; uniform catalytic site distribution; high surface area and pore size control; flexibility of precursor design; and enhancing the catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the electrocatalyst comprising a porous polymer comprising transitional metal ligation groups disposed in a porous polymer and at least one transition metal attached to each transition metal ligation group.
NOVELTY - A solar station comprises one or multiple photovoltaic panels (103), a support structure for mounting photovoltaic panels (101,102), and electrical equipment for loading batteries of these electric vehicles. An electrical equipment is provided for power generation from the photovoltaic panels to a grid. A central closet (104) is provided for mounting the photovoltaic panels on houses.    USE - Solar station used for charging electric vehicles in parking areas of public and private buildings and fossil fuel service stations.    ADVANTAGE - The solar station enables to charge electric vehicles quickly in 20-30 minutes only and provides renewable energy source on site.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the solar station for charging electric vehicles.    Photovoltaic panels (101,102,103)    Central closet (104)    Display (105)    Outlets loading (106)
NOVELTY - An organic/inorganic composite porous film comprises inorganic particles, a binder polymer disposed on the inorganic particles and connecting the inorganic particles to each other, and interstitial volumes defined substantially by the interconnected inorganic particles.    USE - Organic/inorganic composite porous film is used for laminate and electrochemical device (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell, solar cell, lithium secondary metal battery, lithium secondary ion battery, lithium secondary polymer battery, and lithium secondary ion polymer battery used as power supply for portable phone, camcorder, notebook computer, personal computer, electric car, personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The organic/inorganic composite porous film has excellent thermal safety and lithium ion conductivity, and high degree of swelling with respect to electrolyte, and provides electrochemical device with improved quality and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminate; and    (2) electrochemical device.
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell electric-power generation system obtains pressurized high-concentration hydrogen (21) through steam reforming, carbon monoxide modification, carbon dioxide removal, etc. under pressurization of raw hydrocarbon, alcohol, etc., and supplies to the fuel cell of low-pressure operation. Liquid membrane separation is used for carbon dioxide removal.    USE - Fuel-cell electric-power generation system is used for domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell electric-power generation system is compact, simple and economical. Since pressurized gas is stored, rapid load fluctuation is improved and starting time is shortened. The system provides hydrogen with a concentration of greater than 90%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the carbon dioxide permeation liquid membrane separation tube. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Carbon dioxide separation vessel (19)    Reformed gas (20)    High-concentration hydrogen (21)    Sweep gas (22)    Sweep gas outlet (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element group (6) comprising a positive electrode plate, a negative electrode plate, and a separator. Electrolyte solution infiltrates the electric power generation element group. Metal battery covers seal an opening part of a battery tin (1). Outer peripheral parts of a battery cover (3) and the battery tin are joined. The battery cover seals an injecting nozzle, which injects the electrolyte solution. A through-hole (1B) is formed in a bottom face of the battery tin.    USE - Square shaped secondary battery e.g. square shaped lithium ion secondary battery and column-shaped secondary battery, for use in a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cover seals the injecting nozzle, which injects the electrolyte solution, so that an injection stopper is not required, thus eliminating hermetic sealing step, and hence reducing utilization cost, and avoiding manufacturing risk.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a square shaped secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a square shaped secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery tin (1)    Through-hole (1B)    Battery cover (3)    Electric power generation element group (6)    Insulation case (7)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery includes a negative electrode active material layer (3) which is arranged on at least one surface of a negative electrode collector (4). The negative electrode collector comprises a highly conductive layer and a high-strength layer. The highly conductive layer is in contact with the negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for small and multifunctional portable apparatus. Can also be used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves favorable charging/discharging cycling characteristics and high capacity. Reduces battery swelling during charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the negative electrode of a non-aqueous secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Coating layer (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (3)    Negative electrode collector (4)
NOVELTY - The material has a particle surface containing carbon and manganese phosphate lithium. An exothermic peak temperature of differential thermal analysis (DTA) corresponding to combustion of the carbon is observed in a thermo gravimetry-DTA (TG-DTA) in atmospheric condition by the range of 455 degree Celsius. The manganese phosphate lithium contains particles of manganese phosphate lithium in which ratio of manganese with respect to a transition metal element is greater than or equal to 80 percent, and a nickel element exists in a surface vicinity.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a secondary battery in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material utilizes a lithium secondary battery for providing high energy density and discharge capacity, so that electronic conductivity of manganese, phosphate, lithium are improved by the particle equipped with the carbon, and electronic resistance between the particles can be decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating TG-DTA in an atmospheric condition of a positive electrode active material.    Exothermic peak (D)    Vertex (E)    Temperature vicinity (T)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device (10) has a safety valve (27) formed in at least one side of the outer peripheral edge of an exterior film (21A). An electrical storage element (11) is accommodated in an exterior container (20) defined by the exterior film. An inner film (30) is wound on the electrical storage element so that the electrical storage element is covered. The inner film includes an opening (31) formed in a position which adjoins to the safety valve.    USE - Electrical storage device for e.g. portable apparatus, electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, or lithium-ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the safety valve to function reliably so that gas can be reliably discharged from a specific section, even if the gas is rapidly discharged from the exterior container. Ensures easy handling and high productivity in manufacture of electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of an electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (10)    Electrical storage element (11)    Exterior container (20)    Exterior film (21A)    Safety valve (27)    Inner film (30)    Opening (31)
NOVELTY - The dryer has a shielded drying room that is provided with upper wall portion, the sidewall portion and bottom wall portion. A heating portion (20) that heats a plate (S) is formed on top of drying room. The laminated plate is provided in a loading plate (31). The plate is moved to the elevator (40) by using a mobile tool (50). The plate that is supplied by the mobile tool from the elevator (30) is loaded to loading plate (41).    USE - Pole plate dryer for secondary battery such as lithium-ion battery, nickel cadmium battery and nickel-metal hydride battery. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, pocket telephone, vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The deviation between plates can be reduced. The entire region of the plates can be dried uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plate drying method for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pole plate dryer.    Heating portion (20)    Elevators (30,40)    Loading plates (31,41)    Mobile tool (50)    Plate (S)
NOVELTY - The device (M) has transport unit (11) to transfer the placed waste battery (B). An alignment unit (12) arranges the waste battery in the transport unit in a row. A cutting tool (13) cuts the bottom surface of the arranged waste battery while installing in the shaft which receives power and rotates. The rotary shaft is connected to the supporting unit outside the transport unit. The supporting unit is circulated based on the rotary shaft, and the pivot angle is controlled through the hanger element of the supporting unit.    USE - Cutting device for disassembling waste battery of vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cutting process is performed conveniently. The cutting process is simplified and cost of the cutting is reduced while reducing the manpower required for cutting process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cutting device.    Transport unit (11)    Alignment unit (12)    Cutting tool (13)    Waste battery (B)    Cutting device (M)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has nonaqueous electrolyte solution obtained by dissolving lithium salt and nonaqueous solvent, a negative electrode which occlude-discharge lithium ion and a positive electrode. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material comprising graphite particles having rhombohedral crystal rate of 0-35%. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains hydrocarbyl compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, mobile telephone, portable printer, liquid crystal television, calculator, portable tape recorder, timepiece, electronic flash, camera and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has nonaqueous electrolyte solution obtained by dissolving lithium salt and nonaqueous solvent, a negative electrode which occlude-discharge lithium ion and a positive electrode. The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material comprising graphite particles having rhombohedral crystal rate of 0-35%. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains hydrocarbyl compound of formula (I).    X,Z=CR12, C=O, C=N-R1, C=P-R1, O, S, N-R1 or P-R1;    Y'=CR12, C=O, S=O, S(=O)2, P(=O)-R2 or P(=O)OR3;    R,R1,W'=H, halo or 1-20C hydrocarbyl optionally having functional group;    R2,R4=1-20C hydrocarbyl optionally having functional group;    R3=Li, NR4 or 1-20C hydrocarbyl optionally having functional group;and    n,m=0 or more.
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer has carbon-monoxide selection methanation-reaction device which selectively carries out methanation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen gas containing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The carbon-monoxide selection methanation-reaction device includes catalyst containing active component (2) supported by oxide support (1) chosen from noble metal and transition metal, which is adsorbed or bonded to methanation-reaction inhibitor (3) of carbon dioxide. The inhibitor is chosen from halogen, inorganic acid and oxometallate.    USE - Fuel reformer is used for selectively methanating carbon dioxide during manufacture of hydrogen gas used for fuel cell e.g. domestic polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer efficiently manufactures hydrogen gas using catalyst having excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer has carbon-monoxide selection methanation-reaction device which selectively carries out methanation of carbon monoxide in hydrogen gas containing carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The carbon-monoxide selection methanation-reaction device includes catalyst which selectively carries out methanation of carbon monoxide. The catalyst contains active component which is supported by oxide support chosen from noble metal and transition metal, which is adsorbed or bonded to methanation-reaction inhibitor of carbon dioxide. The inhibitor is chosen from halogen, inorganic acid and oxometallate. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) selective methanation method of carbon monoxide;    (2) selective methanation catalyst of carbon monoxide; and    (3) manufacture of selective methanation catalyst of carbon monoxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of selective methanation catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support (1)    Active component (2)    Methanation-reaction inhibitor (3)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell has a fuel electrode for oxidizing a metal fuel, a low-temperature ionic liquid containing positive ions and negative ions, oxygen-reduction enhancing compound added to the low-temperature ionic liquid to form oxygen reduction enhancing positive ions, and air electrode configured to absorb and reduce oxygen. The oxygen reduction enhancing positive ions are coordinated with negative ions forming oxygen reduction enhancing positive-negative ion complex.    USE - Electrochemical cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has excellent ohmic resistance and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical cell has a fuel electrode for oxidizing a metal fuel, a low-temperature ionic liquid containing positive ions and negative ions, oxygen-reduction enhancing compound added to the low-temperature ionic liquid to form oxygen reduction enhancing positive ions, and air electrode configured to absorb and reduce oxygen. The oxygen reduction enhancing positive ions are coordinated with negative ions forming oxygen reduction enhancing positive-negative ion complex. The oxygen-reduction enhancing positive-negative ion complex improves oxygen reduction thermodynamics, kinetics, or both, relative to the ionic liquid without the oxygen reduction enhancing compound. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - A method (M1) for producing a cerium dioxide nanopowder by flame spray pyrolysis, involves dissolving a cerium compound in an organic solvent to prepare a precursor solution; atomizing the precursor solution into microdroplets using an ultrasonic atomizer; transferring the microdroplets together with a carrier gas to a central portion of a high-temperature diffusion flame burner; subjecting the microdroplets to pyrolysis and oxidation in the central portion of the diffusion flame burner to produce a cerium dioxide nanopowder, and collecting the cerium dioxide nanopowder using a collector.    USE - For producing cerium dioxide nanopowder (Claimed) useful in various industrial fields, including fuel cells, insulators, UV screening agents as high refractive index materials, abrasives, gas sensors, high-temperature and oxidation resistant materials; as a ternary catalyst of an automotive muffler, a catalytic activator or a catalyst support.    ADVANTAGE - The production of cerium dioxide nanopowder by flame spray pyrolysis, is a dry process and enables large-scale production of high-purity composite powders in a continuous manner, where the concentration of a raw material and the kind of a solvent are suitably selected to allow the cerium dioxide nanopowder to have a uniform particle size distribution and a small particle size,    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a cerium dioxide nanopowder, whose particle size is from 4 nm to 20 nm, produced by the method (M1).
NOVELTY - The electrode has a porous base material that is laminated on the surface of a catalyst layer, which contains catalyst supported by electro-conductive particles. Carbon fiber aggregates (6) are filled in the catalyst layer, while satisfying a predetermined expression of a not less than c not less than b1, where a is the length of the carbon fiber aggregate parallel to one edge (4) of the catalyst layer, c is the length of the carbon fiber aggregate parallel to the other edge (5) of the catalyst layer, b1 is the average of length of the carbon fiber aggregate parallel to the thickness direction of the catalyst layer.    USE - Electrode for fuel cell (claimed) use in power supply of portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Drying of the catalyst layer is suppressed since discharge to the exterior of the moisture content produced inside the catalyst layer is made moderate. Deformation and subdivision of the catalyst layer during intermittent operation of the fuel cell are suppressed since stress added to the whole catalyst layer is reduced, while the proton-conductivity of the catalyst layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    One edge (4)    Other edge (5)    Carbon fiber aggregates (6)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (1) has a round through-hole (51) and an elongated through-hole (51A) that are formed in each bus-bar (50), and each having an internal diameter that is less than the outside dimension of the electrode terminal (11) of a battery cell (10). Each electrode terminal is fixedly connected with the bus-bar by fitting into each through-hole.    USE - Battery pack for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity is improved since the inner periphery of the through holes reliably holds the electrode terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a connection method between electrode terminals of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cell (10)    Electrode terminal (11)    Bus-bar (50)    Round through-hole (51)    Elongated through-hole (51A)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating substrate (5) and Sn-type soldered joint material. The Sn-type soldered joint portion (1) that is electrically connected with electrode is formed. A nickel (Ni)-type plating layer (3) is formed on electrode. The Sn-type soldered joint material is arranged on Ni-type layer. A copper (Cu)-Sn compound (2) is precipitated on the surface of Ni-type plating layer. The Ni-type plating layer is mutually contacted with Cu-Sn compound layer. The Ni-type layer such as Ni-phosphorus (P) layer, Ni-boron (B) layer is formed.    USE - Method for manufacturing electronic apparatus mounted in motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the connection reliability can be suppressed. The manufacturing cost of the electronic apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electronic apparatus.    Sn-type soldered joint portion (1)    Cu-Sn compound (2)    Ni-type plating layer (3)    Substrate (5)    Resist (7)
NOVELTY - The measuring instrument has a display section (1) for displaying variety of information of vehicle. A control unit (3) controls the display section and a light source (2), based on the inputted vehicle information. An adjustment unit (5) selectively adjusts the electric current from a battery to a power supply circuit (4), while controlling the light source.    USE - Measuring instrument mounted in vehicle such as motorcycle, agricultural machine and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the vehicle measuring instrument is reduced by adjusting the electric power supply at the time of adjustment of brightness of light source. The light source provides a warning with respect to a theft. The operational safety and security of the vehicle measuring instrument are ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the vehicle measuring instrument.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Display section (1)    Light source (2)    Control unit (3)    Power supply circuit (4)    Adjustment unit (5)
NOVELTY - The system has an air inlet connected with a diesel engine (1) of an exhaust port (11). A heat exchanger (2) is connected with a water inlet (14) of the diesel engine of a water outlet (13). The water outlet of the heat exchanger is connected with the diesel engine of the water inlet. The heat exchanger is provided with an exhaust passage. A control valve is connected with the air inlet of the diesel engine of an exhaust port (12). The control valve of an air outlet is connected with the heat exchanger. A waste gas recirculation valve (4) is connected with the heat exchanger.    USE - Diesel engine system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has reduced time needed for normal operation, and reduces diesel fuel consumption, saves cost and reduces heat loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a diesel engine system.    Diesel engine (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Waste gas recirculation valve (4)    Exhaust ports (11, 12)    Water outlet (13)    Water inlet (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main wind wheel (3) installed at an upper part of a machine body (2) through a rotating shaft (13). Another rotating shaft is connected with a rotating pump (6) that is provided with an oil storage tank (7). The rotating pump is connected with an oil pressure motor (10) through an oil pipe. The oil pressure motor is connected with a generator (8) through a transmission part (9). The machine body is provided with a secondary wind wheel (1). The latter rotating shaft is mounted with a small gear.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure, and utilizes wind energy and greatly improves driving mileage and traveling range. The vehicle can carry out continuous emitting power, and has better energy storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a motor vehicle.    Secondary wind wheel (1)    Machine body (2)    Main wind wheel (3)    Rotating pump (6)    Oil storage tank (7)    Generator (8)    Transmission part (9)    Oil pressure motor (10)    Rotating shaft (13)
NOVELTY - The separator has a laminated body by which at least two layers are laminated. One layer has the shutdown temperature which is 140 degrees Celsius or less among the two layers. The other layer has a heat-deformation temperature of 100 degrees Celsius or more. The oxygen index of the layer facing a positive electrode is 26 or more. The layer with heat-deformation temperature is 100 degree Celsius or more is formed by removing solvent by drying after coating the slurry obtained by mixing and distributing inorganic particle to small amount of binders and solvent on another layer.    USE - Separator used for non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery (claimed) for small and large sized apparatuses. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, a pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable fax, portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal television, handy cleaner, portable compact disc (CD), minidisc, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the separator which is excellent in the shape maintenance in high temperature and the balance of shutdown characteristic, thus obtaining the non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery with high safety.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has fuel cell units (2) independently secured at a support structure (3) i.e. carrying platform. A central medium channel system (10) is arranged within the support structure, where the cell units are centrally attached at the channel system via a communicating passage (24). The channel system is guided through a rectangular wall section (7) of the support structure, which covers the cell units. The wall section defines a coupling interface (8) for the fuel cell units. The fuel cell units are secured at longitudinal sides (4) along a longitudinal axis (5) of the structure.    USE - Modular fuel cell system for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The channel system is guided through the wall section of the support structure, which covers the fuel cell unit, thus realizing a compact fuel cell system, where a part of the channel system is integrated in a space-saving manner. The provision of the support structure allows guidance of medium via hoses and pipes in a material-saving, easy and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a modular fuel cell system without a housing.    Modular fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell units (2)    Support structure (3)    Longitudinal sides of support structure (4)    Longitudinal axis of support structure (5)    Rectangular wall section (7)    Coupling interface (8)    Central medium channel system (10)    Communicating passage (24)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy contains aluminum containing calcium-copper-type crystal structure having space group of international table number 191 (P6/mmm). The ratio of oscillation parameter (Beq (2c)) site with respect to oscillation parameter (Beq (3g)) site is 1.4-10, measured in crystal structure analysis of hydrogen storage alloy.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy is used nickel-metal hydride battery (claimed) used as power supply electric vehicle, digital camera and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy has excellent corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nickel-metal hydride battery.
NOVELTY - The battery characteristic evaluation apparatus (200) has a fitting unit (73) which performs fitting that calculates electrical property value of component which comprises a unit circuit based on allocated frequency range. The Nyquist plot of circuit model is created based on calculated electrical property value of component which comprises unit circuit. The Nyquist plot is compared with Nyquist plot created by plot unit (61), and the validity of circuit model is determined by a judgment unit (74).    USE - Battery characteristic evaluation apparatus for evaluating electrical property of battery.    ADVANTAGE - The form of Nyquist plot obtained from a circuit model prevents coinciding with the form of the measured Nyquist plot, by allocating frequency range with respect to the unit circuit which comprises a circuit model.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery property evaluating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the battery characteristic evaluation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plot unit (61)    Frequency allocation unit (72)    Fitting unit (73)    Judgment unit (74)    Battery characteristic evaluation apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The system has an ion-leading layer arranged between a cathode layer and an anode layer and comprising ion-leading solid electrolytes, where the thickness of the ion-leading layer ranges from 1 micrometer to 1 mm. Bonding agents are provided at the grain boundaries of the electrolytes. The bonding agent is an electromagnetic radiation, air or thermal curable adhesive. The electrolyte comprises electric ceramic material such as lithium-phosphate, aluminate or silicate or electrical conductive polymer such as lithium tetrafluoroborate, lithium imide or sulfur containing lithium-salt.    USE - Electrochemical or electrical layer system e.g. primary battery, solar cell, fuel cell and capacitor, used in energy storage and power production systems (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bonding agents improve ionic conductivity over grain boundaries and adhesion of the electrode layers, thus ensuring improved ionic conductivity and high volumetric energy density. The layers can be manufactured in a simple manner, as the manufacturing process does not need the use of solvents and plasticizers, thus reducing the manufacturing cost. The system avoids the use of combustible binders or plastic-based separators, passive safety components and expensive electronics, thus ensuring low cost and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing energy storage and power production systems using an electrochemical or electrical layer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical or electrical layer system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a heat energy transducer (8) e.g. thermoelectric generator or Sterling engine, converting heat energy received from a source of supply (16) and converting the heat energy to useful energy e.g. mechanical or electrical energy, for a vehicle (2), where the source of supply comprises road surface (3). The transducer is made from a shape memory alloy material (10). An elastically deformable apron (14) is swingably-connected with the vehicle for shielding the region of the road surface supplying heat energy.    USE - Device for converting heat energy received from a source of energy into mechanical or electrical energy for moving or parking a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The sensor system recognizes object, such as a stone, lying in direction of travel of the vehicle on the road surface, thus protecting the apron from collision and damage. The thermoelectric generator, when used as the heat energy transducer, saves space and weight and is reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sensor system (19), which is one of ultrasonic, infrared, RADAR, and LIDAR systems, recognizes an object (21) lying in direction of travel (4) of the vehicle on the road surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a car with a device for converting heat energy received from a source of energy into mechanical or electrical energy for moving or parking a vehicle.    Device for converting heat energy received from a source of energy into mechanical or electrical energy for moving or parking vehicle (1)    Vehicle (2)    Road surface (3)    Heat energy transducer (8)    Shape memory alloy material (10)    Apron (14)    Source of supply (16)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a holding unit (2.1) which is arranged in or at a vehicle (1), particularly electric- or hybrid vehicle. The holding unit has multiple deformable fastening elements (2.1.1). The fastening elements are formed in a reversible deformable manner. The fastening elements are spring- or damping elements.    USE - Device for receiving a battery of a vehicle, particularly electric- or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a holding unit which is arranged in or at a vehicle, particularly electric- or hybrid vehicle, and thus ensures simple and cost-effective battery receiving device by which a reduction of occupant loads during a collision is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a vehicle with a battery receiving device.    Vehicle (1)    Receiving device (2)    Holding unit (2.1)    Fastening elements (2.1.1)    Battery (3)
NOVELTY - The solar photovoltaic generator has positive input end of electronic switch is connected with the ninth resistor. Seventh resistor is connected with one end of fifth resistor and one end of electronic switch. The output end of the fifth resistor is connected with one ends of sixth resistance and electronic switch. The composite collector electrode of the second triode is connected with one end of excitation storage power supply.    USE - Multi-path voltage regulator of excitation alternating current generator used in solar power car and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the regulator can be reduced. The weight of the regulator can be reduced. The structure of the generator can be simplified. The installation and maintenance of the generator can be performed continently and easily. The service life of the generator can be prolonged. The renewable energy can be fully utilized. The water accumulation on the urban road can be reduced. The living environment of people can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar photovoltaic generator of multi-path voltage regulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery set has an inner heat exchanger (4) that is arranged in the box portion (10). The liquid storage tank (3), outer heat exchanger (1) and power pump (2) are arranged outside the box portion. The power pump, inner heat exchanger, liquid storage tank and outer heat exchanger are connected in sealing through the guide tubes for forming the sealed loop for the liquid medium to circulate. The battery core is arranged on the inner heat exchanger.    USE - Battery set used in hybrid vehicle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery cores are operated in the ideal temperature range by heating or cooling the liquid medium circulating in the sealed loop, the increase or decrease of the inner temperature of the battery set is ensured and the service life of the battery set is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery set.    Outer heat exchanger (1)    Power pump (2)    Liquid storage tank (3)    Inner heat exchanger (4)    Box portion (10)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate (1) has a collector (2) that is arranged on the surface portion of electrode plate. A gap formation layer (4), which is made up of active materials such as lithium transition metal composite oxide, cobalt, nickel, manganese, iron and titanium, is arranged closer to the dense layer of collector side. A compact layer (3) of electrode active material layer (5) is attached to the surface of current collector. The electrolyte is formed within the gap formation layer and is permeated into a porous layer.    USE - Electrode plate of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for portable mobile phone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode active material layer is attached to the surface of current collector, the charging and discharging of high output power can be realized. The impedance of secondary battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery electrode plate; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graphical view of the measurement result of active substance layer in electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode plate (1)    Collector (2)    Compact layer (3)    Gap formation layer (4)    Electrode active material layer (5)
NOVELTY - The light has a circuit board (130) placed on a cylindrical housing (110). A hanging projection (111) is formed in an upper part of the housing and horizontally installed in the housing. The circuit board is fixed with a cover (160) that is combined with a combining unit. An LED (140) is arranged to a central part of the circuit board. A solar panel (150) is arranged in the LED. The solar panel generates electricity that is stored below the circuit board. A storage battery (120) is arranged in the LED for supplying electricity. A convex part (163) is protruded in a transparent window (162).    USE - Sun dynamo-type, bicycle lane and safety approach light for buried.    ADVANTAGE - The cover utilizes the LED to make initiative radiation possible with the solar panel and the storage battery so as to minimize waste of electricity, and an edge of bicycle lane is proceeded with a constant interval, so that an operator gives a warning when the bicycle deviates from road, thus ensuring that light is scattered. The light can be protruded in a high way, so that discernment and visibility are achieved in a better way. The sunlight can be supplied to the solar panel, so that the incoming sunlight is diffused and blind spot is not generated. The light diffuses light and seen in radiation of LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sun dynamo-type, bicycle lane and safety approach light.    Cylindrical housing (110)    Hanging projection (111)    Storage battery (120)    Circuit board (130)    LED (140)    Solar panel (150)    Cover (160)    Transparent window (162)    Convex part (163)
NOVELTY - The device has elastic mechanism (14) that is arranged at inner cavity (16) where through hole (114) is provided at lower portion of inner cavity. The elastic mechanism is arranged at upper portion of sealing mechanism. The end of elastic mechanism is connected with sealing mechanism. The other end of elastic mechanism is connected with inner cavity. A through hole (111) is provided on shell (11) whose sidewall is connected with inner cavity. A battery vent structure is connected with through hole (111) when pressure of sealing mechanism is greater than preset value.    USE - Pressure relief device for lithium ion battery (claimed) such as square lithium ion battery and circular lithium ion battery, of electric automobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery pressure can be effectively released. The temperature in the inner portion of the battery is reduced, and the battery thermal runway is eliminated. The structure of the pressure relief device is simplified, and the manufacturing cost of the pressure relief device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure relief device.    Shell (11)    Elastic mechanism (14)    Inner cavity (16)    Through hole (111,114)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has shafts whose inner side is contacted in a space by utilizing light, where vehicle space energy wave design picture is faced corresponding to the light. An electronization bolt absorbs sunlight as energy in maximum manner. Energy is absorbed among all stars with earth, human, water, air, metal and in society civilization for an application image signal revolution space art energy wave scene to design a picture.    USE - Sunlight space vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures that the inner side of space with light makes worldwide to be aesthetic in appearance for communication.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a sunlight space vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has multiple openings (C) that are provided on a vehicle side (C1) with various accessories such as mirrors (C2). Multiple helices (A) are applied in the front part of a vehicle (B) and driven by the wind. The helices are provided with a shaft system (D) that is provided with a wiring (E) for distributing the electrical energy. The wiring drives electric current to an energy accumulator (F).    USE - System for capturing wind energy through helix for use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The system has multiple openings that are provided on a vehicle side with various accessories such as mirrors, where multiple helices are applied in the front part of a vehicle and driven by the wind, and thus ensures improved and efficient wind energy capturing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind energy capturing system.    Helices (A)    Vehicle (B)    Openings (C)    Vehicle side (C1)    Mirrors (C2)    Shaft system (D)    Wiring (E)    Energy accumulator (F)
NOVELTY - A vehicle-carried hydrogen producing exhaust pipe comprises waste gas inlet connected with exhaust opening of motor; alcohol inlet (22) connected with an alcohol box (27) by alcohol pipe; inner wall of vehicle-carried hydrogen producing exhaust pipe embedded with heater (20); inlet of heater connected with alcohol inlet; outlet of the heater connected with one end of reactor; reactor directly mounted on shell of vehicle-carried hydrogen producing exhaust pipe; other end of reactor equipped with cracking gas outlet (23) connected with vehicle motor; and heater of a solenoid heat exchanger.    USE - Vehicle-carried hydrogen producing exhaust pipe used for vehicle motors.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust pipe has good heat absorption and storage effect, high hydrogen production efficiency and methanol conversion rate, compact structure and small installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the vehicle-carried hydrogen producing exhaust pipe.    Heater (20)    Alcohol inlet (22)    Cracking gas outlet (23)    Alcohol box (27)
NOVELTY - The mold has a top insert molding part used for molding a molten resin. An upper core capacity space part is placed in a bottom surface for accommodating an upper core. An upper core lateral flank supports a side of the upper core. An upper core upper paper index shift is used for supporting an upper side of the upper core. A bottom core lateral flank part is used for supporting a side-edge section of the bottom core, where rest side portion of the bottom core is exposed outside corresponding to a side-edge section.    USE - Insert injection mold for a terminal of a vehicle secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The mold has better electric conductance and high temperature heating and cooling performance about the molten resin. The mold avoids unstable sticking problem with the metal terminal of the terminal in the vehicle secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an insert injection mold.
NOVELTY - The warm-up temperature of cooling fluid is measured in coolant loop (26). The temperature warm-up profile is determined. A determination is made on whether temperature warm-up profile matches predetermined temperature profile indicating that cooling fluid is not flowing through fuel cell stack (12) or whether temperature warm-up profile matches with other profile indicating that cooling fluid is flowing through fuel cell stack. A thaw mode of cooling fluid is initiated when temperature warm-up profile matches with cooling fluid non-flowing temperature profile.    USE - Method for determining whether cooling fluid is flowing through fuel cell stack, such as hydrogen fuel cell, proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMF) and coolant loop external to fuel cell stack during start-up of fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low temperature cooling fluid at system start-up can be detected so as to prevent stack damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for determining whether cooling fluid is flowing through fuel cell stack and coolant for external to fuel by stack during stack up of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (14)    Hydrogen source (20)    Coolant loop (26)    High temperature pump (28)
NOVELTY - The assembly has busbars (4, 5) with different polarities wired in a spraying side (7) of a capacitor element (1), and an external metal sheath case (3) made of aluminum material, iron material or plastic material and filled with molding material. One of the busbars is made of aluminum and the other busbar is made of copper. An inner wall of the case is coated with insulating material.    USE - Capacitor assembly for an inverter of an environment-friendly vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electromobile and hydrogen fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the metal sheath case of the aluminum material and wiring of part of the busbar with different polarities in the spraying side of the capacitor element can reduce weight of the capacitor and enable release of heat generation of the capacitor. The assembly improves the reliability toward the performance of the capacitor in the environment with high ambient temperature, so that the capacitor can be used in an inverter of an environment-friendly vehicle, thus improving the continued ratio of the environment-friendly vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a capacitor assembly.    Capacitor element (1)    Metal sheath case (3)    Busbars (4, 5)    Spraying side of capacitor element (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a dash panel arranged in front of a floor, and a battery and an air channel arranged in a lower part of the floor. A cooling fan is arranged in front of the dash panel. The air channel flows air that is blown from the cooling fan to a central upper side of the battery. A middle tunnel is equipped in bottom center of the floor. A temperature sensor detects temperature of the battery. A controller controls a drive of the cooling fan according to the temperature sensed at the temperature sensor.    USE - Vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fan is equipped in a car body, so that the space utilization rate is increased. The vehicle ensures mount space security of the battery in the lower part of the floor. The air channel is formed corresponding to laminating direction of a cell module of the battery, so that the cooling of the battery is achieved, thus improving lifetime and performance of the battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery (50) has positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2) that are provided with active material. The electric potential of active material of positive electrode is greater than that of electric potential of active material of negative electrode. The quantity of active material of positive electrode is corresponded to irreversible capacity of quantity of active material of negative electrode and amount of lithium quantity.    USE - Coil-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, digital camera, and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The overcharge state of positive electrode can be suppressed so that battery with high security can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the test battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte solution (3)    Gasket (6)    Coin-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has supplying units which supply continuous strip and electrodes. An advancing unit is provided for forming product and advancing the product in an advancing direction. A winding unit (16) is provided for winding the advancing product and assembling stack of electrodes facing one another and separated by continuous strip. The gripping element is configured to rotate by performing several winding turns.    USE - Apparatus for producing electric energy storage device such as lithium battery, electric double-layer capacitor, electrostatic capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device can be produced in simple and cheap manner. The stack of electrodes to be formed without the need to use adhesive layer to maintain the electrodes in the desired position can be assembled during assembly of the stack. The stack of electrodes assembled by folding continuous separating strip is provided in single folding direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing electric energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the apparatus for producing electric energy storage device.    Supporting unit (12)    Winding unit (16)    Cutting unit (17)    Pressure elements (23,24)    Rotating support (S)
NOVELTY - A CPU (208) controls operations of the constituent elements of the battery recovery apparatus and limits the output current value of a SMPS (201) within a capacitance value of a battery (210) for a predetermined time through the current limit circuit. The CPU connects/disconnects the battery and a high voltage pulse generator (202) or the battery and a load resistor (206). The CPU generates control signals, regarding whether recovery apparatus is operated, whether battery is normal, and a test result through load resistor, which are displayed in a display unit.    USE - Recovery apparatus of battery for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The specific gravity of sulfuric acid is made into an almost new level by dissolving a sulphate of a lead sulfate battery, so that the function of the battery can be restored to its original state and thus the lifespan of the battery can be expanded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery recovery apparatus.    SMPS (201)    High voltage pulse generator (202)    Load resistor (206)    CPU (208)    Battery (210)
NOVELTY - A separator has a wet paper-making processed sheet having three-layer structure in which two thin fiber layers cover the two surfaces of one thick-fiber layer in the thickness direction of the separator. The thin fiber layer has mean pore diameter of 3.5 mu m or less, and contains fine glass fiber having mean diameter of 0.4-1 mu m. The thick-fiber layer has mean pore diameter of 4 mu m or less which is 1.5 times or less than that of the thin fiber layer, and comprises fine glass fiber having mean diameter of 1.3-4 mu m.    USE - Separator is used for closed-type lead storage battery (claimed) used as power supply for computer equipment, communication device, electrical vehicle, buildings and hospital.    ADVANTAGE - The closed-type lead storage battery using the separator has excellent durability, electrolyte mobility and charging/discharging characteristics, and reduced electrolyte stratification and compressive force loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator has a wet paper-making processed sheet essentially comprising fine glass fiber. The sheet has three-layer structure in which two thin fiber layers cover the two surfaces of one thick-fiber layer in the thickness direction of the separator. The thin fiber layer has mean pore diameter of 3.5 mu m or less, and contains fine glass fiber having mean diameter of 0.4-1 mu m. The thick-fiber layer has mean pore diameter of 4 mu m or less which is 1.5 times or less than that of the thin fiber layer, and comprises fine glass fiber having mean diameter of 1.3-4 mu m. The ratio of thickness of thin fiber layer with respect to thickness of thick fiber layer is 10:90-50:50. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for closed-type lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a speaker (2) that receives audio signal evoking sound of vehicle from an output section. The speaker is mounted on a reinforcing component (1). The reinforcing component is included with propagation path extending in width direction of vehicle. The propagation path is provided to propagate the sound emitted by the speaker in the air. A left opening portion (12b) is formed at either the left or right end of propagation path, and provided to output the sound propagated along the propagation path to vehicle exterior.    USE - Sound output apparatus of sound system used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sound output apparatus can be enabled to effectively emit the drive sound of vehicle with respect to the person existing in the left-right direction of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sound output method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views of the reinforcing component in vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reinforcing component (1)    Speaker (2)    Hollow portion (11)    Right opening portion (12a)    Left opening portion (12b)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a permanent magnet (16) that generates magnetic field. A coil (17) comprising metal windings defines a hollow to receive the permanent magnet. A mechanical unit inserts the permanent magnet in the hollow of the coil to produce variation of a magnetic flux linked with the windings of the coil to induce electric voltage on the coil when vehicle transits on the device and transfers weight force of vehicle on piezoelectric material (14) to deform the device. The piezoelectric material generates electric voltage when piezoelectric material is deformed.    USE - Piezo-electromechanical (PEM) device installed in road as speed bumps for recovering energy from transit of vehicle such as car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The PET device is simple in structure, convenient to install, time required to install the PET device is reduced, can monitor the traffic flow and optimize the traffic light control. The PET device can generate can produce 51,402 MegaJoules of electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the device for recovering energy from vehicle transit.    PEM device (1)    Piezoelectric material (14)    Dampers (15)    Permanent magnet (16)    Coil (17)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell (20), an auxiliary machine (45) and a DC-DC converter (41) that are placed in under-floor (102) of vehicle (V). The oxidant gas and fuel gas are received by the fuel cell to generate electric power by an electrochemical reaction. The auxiliary machine is arranged adjacent to the fuel cell. The electric power generated by the fuel cell is converted by the DC-DC converter. The fuel cell, the auxiliary machine and the DC-DC converter are arranged in series along the front-back direction of vehicle.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell, auxiliary machine and DC-DC converter can be efficiently arranged to under-floor of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (20)    DC-DC converter (41)    Auxiliary machine (45)    Under-floor (102)    Vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The device (28) has a cooling fan (29) that sends cooling air to a battery case (13). The cooling fan is provided at a position that overlaps with battery case in vertical direction of vehicle (1). A duct (33) is provided within a inner space (S1,S2) sandwiched between side panels and battery case in width direction of vehicle. The cooling fan and battery case is interconnected using duct. The duct is affixed to the battery case with a bracket (49). The bracket having U-shaped cross section inner space is formed.    USE - Cooling device for battery installed in vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The duct is protected from being contacted with other vehicle-mounted components and the deviation of duct from the battery case can be suppressed, when the vehicle battery is cooled by sending the cooling air through the duct to battery case. The effective use of space in the vicinity of the duct can be enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Battery case (13)    Cooling device (28)    Cooling fan (29)    Duct (33)    Bracket (49)    Inner space (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The device has a drive circuit which drives switching elements (Qd,Qu) using drive signal which receives electric power, at predetermined voltage and frequency. A smoothing capacitor (Cav) is parallelly connected to switching elements. A backup power supply (Eb) is provided separately from electric power source (Es), and supplies electric power during a discharging period. A drive circuit (Mb) drives on/off switching element (Qu) of upper arm by voltage and frequency in predetermined range which is lower than driving signals output from drive circuits during normal period.    USE - Power converter device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The overcurrent and overheating of the switching elements can be prevented more reliably. The occurrence of malfunction in the switching element can be prevented. The discharge of the smoothing capacitor can be achieved by the backup power supply, even when the electric power source stops supplying electric power, thus the fail-safe function of the power converter device can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the power converter device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Smoothing capacitor (Cav)    Backup power supply (Eb)    Electric power source (Es)    Drive circuit (Mb)    Switching elements (Qu,Qd)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery container (12) that accommodates a battery (10). A condenser (14) condenses a thermal medium, and heats the battery container by transferring heat from thermal medium as surface of battery container is contacted directly or indirectly to the thermal medium. The condenser supplies condensed thermal medium to an evaporator (16) that heats and evaporates the thermal medium. The evaporator circulates gaseous thermal medium to the condenser.    USE - Battery-temperature adjustment apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is effectively heated by condensation heat of thermal medium and battery is effectively cooled by evaporation heat of thermal medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of battery-temperature adjustment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Battery container (12)    Condenser (14)    Evaporator (16)    Heat source (18)
NOVELTY - The disconnecting system has a crash detection unit which is adapted to emit a crash signal upon determination of crash event occurrence. A controller area network is in communication with the control units including a battery management unit (70) and a crash detection unit. The controller area network receives the crash signal from the crash detection circuit and the battery management unit is adapted to sense a signal that indicates that the crash event has occurred from the controller area network for emitting the disconnect signal upon occurrence of the crash event.    USE - Disconnecting system for electrical power in automobile upon detection of crash event.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety of passenger during crash events by quickly detecting crash occurrence while the passenger is brought to a more secure crash position in his or her seat as the pre-tensioner tightens the seatbelt by taking up extra slack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for disconnecting electrical power in automobile upon detecting crash event.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery management unit, battery, and vehicle components of the electric vehicles.    Battery management unit (70)    Battery (200)    Contractors (202)    Electric motor (210)    Signal lights (220)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a printed circuit board (1) comprises: forming a conductor pattern, which is composed of a conductor layer having a given pattern, on one surface of a support layer; joining an insulating layer on the conductor pattern; and separating the support layer from the conductor pattern.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing the printed circuit board (claimed) which is useful as an electrode of fuel cell and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides flexible printed circuit board at reduced cost and less manufacturing steps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the flexible printed circuit board.    Flexible printed circuit board (1)    Base insulating layer (2)    Drawn-out electrodes (5a)    Adhesive pattern (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode has a supporting substrate and nanoparticles composition containing optically transparent conductive nanoparticles on the substrate.    USE - Electrode is used for electrochemical cell e.g. photoelectrochemical cell and fuel cell for electrolysis and photoelectrolysis of water molecules, solar cell, proton-to-fuel dye-sensitized electrochemical cell, proton-to-electricity dye-sensitized electrochemical cell, organic photovoltaic device, light-emitting device, electrochromic device, energy storage device e.g. capacitor and high-surface-area electrical conductor and real-time spectrophotometric monitoring device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has high surface area, transparency and high electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of electrode;    (2) electrochemical cell;    (3) light-emitting device;    (4) electrochromic device; and    (5) energy storage device.
NOVELTY - Transport apparatus comprises: (a) rotary portion for providing a source of rotary motion; (b) motion transfer portion for mechanically transferring rotation force of the rotary portion; (c) battery pack; and (d) cooling portion for receiving the rotation force transferred from the motion transfer portion and cooling the battery pack by moving a fluid, where the motion transfer portion includes: (i) sprocket mechanically connected to the rotary portion, and (ii) power transfer unit having one end connected to the sprocket and another end connected to the cooling portion.    USE - Used as a transport apparatus such as electric bicycles, electric scooters, or electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The transport apparatus has a battery pack cooling apparatus for cooling a secondary battery, where the efficiency of the secondary battery may be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the transport apparatus.    First wheel axis (11)    Spokes (13)    Second wheel (15)    Second wheel axis (16)    Body (20)    Saddle (25)    Pedal portion (30)    Pedal axis (31)    Pedal (32)    First chain (33)    Motor (40)    First battery pack cooling apparatus (210)    Crankshaft (211)    First rod (212)    Cylinder housing (213)    First hose (215)
NOVELTY - Forming a nanoporous film, comprises: forming a coating solution including clusters, surfactant molecules, a solvent, and one of an acid and a base catalyst, where the clusters comprise inorganic groups; aging the coating solution for a period to select a predetermined phase that will self-assemble; applying the coating solution on a substrate; evaporating the solvent from the coating solution; and removing the surfactant molecules to yield the nanoporous film.    USE - The method is useful for forming a nanoporous film (claimed) that is useful to template other materials, form nanowires and coat electrodes and platinum nanowire electrodes, which are used in electrochemical sensors, fuel cell electrodes and photoelectrochemical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides: films which are highly ordered, convenient to reproduce at room temperature having an accessible area (50%), rate of filling the pore network (at least 90%), and electrodeposition in a gyroid-based structure; highly ordered platinum nanowire networks (10 mm diameter) with high fidelity; and nanofabricated ordered structures of 10 nm length, thus yielding nanostructured thermoelectric and photovoltaic which utilize quantum confinement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a structure comprising: the substrate; and the nanoporous film on the substrate, where the film defines a pore network having pores with average size of less than 10 nm.
NOVELTY - The battery has an external terminal (5) which is connected to the rivet (4). The primary end of the rivet is connected to the current collector (9) and is provided with a tubular portion recessed in the axial direction. A bottom surface of the tubular portion (4D) reaches the through hole of the lid or exceeds the through hole from the primary end toward a secondary end opposite from the primary end in the axial direction. The thickness of the tubular portion increases from the primary end toward the secondary end.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium battery used in vehicle application such as motor cycle application and automobile application.    ADVANTAGE - Since by providing the one end of the rivet with the tubular portion whose thickness increases from the one end to the other end in the axial direction, the elastic restoration of the rivet that is deformed by the calking can be suppressed effectively. Since the elastic restoration of the rivet is suppressed, the sealed state around the through hole of the battery case can be maintained reliably. Since the current path in the rivet increases and the current can flow easily, the fusing base portion of the tubular portion can be prevented, even when a high current flows through the rivet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of upper portion of battery.    Battery case main portion (1)    Rivet (4)    Tubular portion (4D)    External terminal (5)    Current collector (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing plasma etching on the surface of separator in plasma equipment. The post treatment is performed to expose carbon material from the surface of carbon reinforced composite separator and to remove residual resin used as the matrix from the surface of separator by performing plasma etching.    USE - Method for manufacturing carbon reinforced composite separator for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell used in motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to motor passenger automobiles such as sports utility vehicles (SUV), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles and petrol-powered and electric-powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the post treatment is performed to remove residual resin remaining on the surface of composite separator, the electrical contact resistance is reduced, such that the performance and efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. The overall processing time is reduced to improve productivity and to prevent composite material of separator from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electron microscope images of surface of specimen.
NOVELTY - The engine has a contact plate, an oil storage tank, a water storage tank, a contact strip, a drain outlet, an insulating plate, an oil switch, an oxygen switch, a shell, a heater and a contact plate that are provided with a contact strip phase contact forming a contact point, a large power electric device, an ammeter, a power switch, a power source and a connecting wire. A working device is provided with heating fuel. A triangle strip is connected with a contact plate relation to form a contact point.    USE - Oil-gas mixed fuel battery engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine saves fuel, and has large power with convenient fuel adding function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an oil-gas mixed fuel battery engine.
NOVELTY - The circuit (16) has a transistor and a capacitor which are provided in the constant voltage circuit. The power supply from the lowest rated output voltage battery is supplied to the constant voltage circuit, without performing power conversion of the battery. The power conversion of the highest rated output voltage battery connected with power consumption circuit (22) is performed so that electric power is supplied according to the withstand power of the transistor. The electric power is supplied from the power inverter circuit (23) to the constant voltage circuit.    USE - Power supply circuit for supplying electric power from battery mounted in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric power is supplied according to the withstand power of the transistor, the safety of the transistor can be ensured. The constant voltage can be supplied in a stable manner from the constant voltage circuit to the vehicle equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply circuit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle equipment main portion (15)    Power supply circuit (16)    Input voltage detection circuit (21)    Power consumption circuit (22)    Power inverter circuit (23)
NOVELTY - The alternating current component extraction unit (51b) extracts alternating current component corresponding to each frequency of alternating current supplied to electroconductive units from output signal of electric current detection unit (51a) which detects electric current flowing through electroconductive unit. Electric current calculating unit (51c) calculates electric current flowing into each measuring object site of fuel cell (10a), based on the amount of direct current of direct current component contained in each output signal of electric current detection unit.    USE - Current-distribution measuring apparatus of fuel-cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell vehicle, and electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current flowing into each measuring object site of fuel cell can be measured correctly and accurately with sufficient precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for detecting abnormality of current-distribution measuring apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the current-distribution measuring apparatus.    Fuel cell (10a)    Electric current detection unit (51a)    Alternating current component extraction unit (51b)    Electric current calculating unit (51c)    Alternating current supply unit (60)
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes (3,4) having respective aluminum sheet-like porosity collectors (10A,10B) with long edge side which is orthogonal to short edge side. A mixture layer containing active material is formed in collector. The leads (1,2) are connected to long edge side of respective collectors. The ratio of distance between centers of adjacent leads to length of short edge side of collector is lesser than/equal to 0.5. The ratio between volume resistivity along the long edge side of collector and volume resistivity along short edge side of collector is 0.12-0.223.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. electric double layer capacitor and lithium ion capacitor/battery for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance efficiency of electrical storage device can be improved, by reducing electronic resistance of sheet-like porosity collector. The anisotropy of volume resistivity of collector can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and sectional views of electrode group.    Positive electrode lead (1)    Negative electrode lead (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Collectors (10A,10B)    Electrode group (50)
NOVELTY - The catalyst has a complex oxide selected from group of strontium, nickel, tungsten, or complex oxide of barium, copper, and tungsten, where the complex oxide is formed in a structure of perovskite type. Oxygen track content rate of a conduction band of the complex oxide is set in range of 50 percent.    USE - Electrode catalyst i.e. platinum type electrode catalyst, for a fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst ensures oxygen reduction, and reduces manufacturing cost of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating relationship between band gap and a oxygen track content rate of a conduction band in an electrode catalyst.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves individually forming clearance gaps (4a,5a) in a negative active material layer (4) and a positive active material layer (5), such that the volume ratio of the clearance gaps in the negative active material layer is higher than the volume ratio of the clearance gaps in the positive active material layer. The negative active material layer comprises an active material which has a wide particle size distribution range. The positive active material layer comprises an active material which has a narrow particle size distribution range.    USE - Manufacturing method for electrode of non-aqueous bipolar secondary battery (all claimed) used as motor driving power supply in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables equalizing the elongations of the positive and negative active material layers by a press, thus preventing curvature of an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the manufacturing process of an electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collector (3)    Negative active material layer (4)    Clearance gaps (4a,5a)    Positive active material layer (5)
NOVELTY - A filter unit (7) consists of filters (2-4). Filter (2) consists of fibers having a density gradient with respect to the direction through which gas flows, processed with an acidic buffer solution. Filter (3) consists of activated-carbon-mixed paper which supports a metal phthalocyanine complex and a weakly alkaline metal salt. Filter (4) contains fibers which support metal zeolite.    USE - Filter unit is used for decomposing and removing nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan, volatile organic compound gas, organic solvent vapors, dust, and ammonia gas in fuel cells used for domestic or commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The filter unit has excellent durability, and enables efficient air purification by effectively removing dust. An environment where pH is low (1.2-3.8) can be maintained. The filter removes basic malodorous gas to a concentration of 10-50 ppb, and the activated-carbon-mixed paper removes volatile organic compound gas to a concentration of 1-5 ppb. The pleat filter efficiently removes particulate impurities, such as dust. Pressure loss is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the filter unit.    Transient duct tester (1)    Filters (2-4)    Air intake (5)    Air outlet (6)    Filter unit (7)
NOVELTY - The valve-regulated lead acid battery has a positive electrode plate (1), a negative electrode plate (2), a separator (3), and an electrolyte solution arranged in a resin-made case. The ratio of the total opposing area of the positive and negative electrode plates with respect to the volume of an electrode group (4) ranges from 4.1 to 5.5. The active material of the negative electrode plate contains 1.1 % by mass or more of lignin compounds.    USE - Valve-regulated lead acid battery used as main power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves highly efficient discharge characteristic, without impairing the cycle-life characteristic of the valve-regulated lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrode group of a valve-regulated lead acid battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Electrode group (4)    Thickness of electrode group (T)
NOVELTY - The method involves recirculating discharge fuel gas to the fuel cell (20) via a circulatory system, then supplying the fuel gas to the battery inner flow path via a fuel gas supply system during electric power generation of the fuel cell. After the supply of fuel gas is stopped when the cell is shut down, the fuel gas supply system is blocked with respect to the circulator system and the battery inner flow path. A circulation pump (334) is then driven after a preset time has elapsed after the fuel cell shutdown such that the fuel cell operates continuously from the shutdown state.    USE - Operating method for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective homogenization of the fuel gas distribution by the battery inside flow path after shutdown of a fuel cell utilizing simplified structure. Improves the effectiveness of the homogenization of gas concentration, thus suppressing energy required to drive the circulation pump. Attains homogenization of the gas concentration during the early stages, reducing the number of a times the circulation pump needs to be driven which in turn results in reducing operating and energy costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel gas supply-discharge unit (30)    Control apparatus (90)    Circulation pump (334)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate (11), a negative electrode plate (12) and a separator (13) that are orderly wound in a linear part (101), a curved part (102), another linear part (103) and another curved part (104). An insulation member (23) protects a positive electrode and a pole-plate from outer periphery toward a winding center, the separator and a negative electrode. A positive electrode terminus, a separator terminus, the positive electrode, the separator and the negative electrode form a layer in order toward the winding center from the outer periphery.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for supplying electric power to a portable apparatus. Can also be used for supplying electric power to an electric tool and a hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is excellent in discharging load characteristic, charging/discharging cycling characteristics and fall reliability. The separator provided with a role of a cushion is extended to the curved part, so that the separator prevents deformation of an electrode body by dropping impact, thus reducing short circuit by fall of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Separator (13)    Insulation member (23)    Linear parts (101, 103)    Curved parts (102, 104)
NOVELTY - The paste contains electro conductive powder i.e. Silver powder, glass frit, an organic vehicle and rare-earths oxide, where rare-earths oxide contains lanthanum oxide powder, neodymium oxide powder, dysprosium oxide powder and samarium oxide. Particle size ratios of average particle diameter of the electro conductive powder and average particle diameter of the rare-earths oxide are 2:50. An antireflective film (2) is formed in a main surface of a semiconductor substrate (1). An electrode contains 3.9 to 11.0 percent of the rare-earths oxide.    USE - Electrically conductive paste for forming an electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-reflective film can be interposed between the semiconductor substrate and the electrode, and can be removed effectively, so that the conductive property between the semiconductor substrate and the electrode can be improved, and the conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    N type-semiconductor layer (1a)    P type-semiconductor layer (1b)    Antireflective film (2)    Surface electrode (3)    Back surface electrode (4)
NOVELTY - The element (10) has gallium nitride layer (5) that is grown at low temperature. An indium nitride quantum dot is formed in surface of gallium nitride layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element such as solar cell and optical detection element, used as motive power source in solar energy power generation system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the indium nitride quantum dot is formed in surface of gallium nitride layer formed at low temperature, photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Gallium nitride layer (5)    Positive electrode (9)    Photoelectric conversion element (10)    Negative electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing resin-made container as a liner (10). A fiber reinforced resin layer (20) is formed in the outer periphery of the liner of a goods tank (12). A thermosetting resin is impregnated in the fiber reinforced resin layer. The thermosetting process is performed with respect to the thermosetting resin impregnated in fiber reinforced resin layer which is pivotally supported on the liner, so as to change the internal pressure of the liner.    USE - Method for manufacturing high pressure gas tank for storing natural gas and hydrogen gas for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of the clearance gap between the liner surface and lowest layer of the fiber reinforced resin layer can be avoided, and the concentration of the stress in the attachment interface of the liner and fiber reinforced resin layer can be suppressed. The shape of the high pressure gas tank can be maintained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of high pressure gas tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the high pressure gas tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liner (10)    Intermediate production goods tank (12)    Fiber reinforced resin layer (20)    Ventilation hole (115)    Shaft side flow path (125)
NOVELTY - A MOSFET (50) electrically connected between lead acid battery (20) and lithium storage battery (30), switches the supply and blocking of electric power. A microcomputer (70) makes lithium storage battery recover regenerative electric power, where near voltage of lithium storage battery with respect to MOSFET is higher than near voltage of lead acid battery. A discharge control unit carries out power supply operation of MOSFET and discharges the lithium storage battery to lead acid battery side even if the time is not the time of regenerative power generation.    USE - Onboard power supply device for starter motor for rotating crankshaft of internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opportunity of electric power generation with the generator can be decreased in order to maintain the amount of electrical storage of lead acid battery and fuel consumption of the internal combustion engine can be reduced. The deterioration of lead acid battery can be suppressed. The cost of the power supply device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead acid battery (20)    Lithium storage battery (30)    MOSFET (50)    Relay (60)    Microcomputer (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an engine control unit (ECU) (33) which restarts the engine by starter (21) when predetermined restart conditions are satisfied after stopping the engine automatically. A specific control executing unit controls specific condition which is satisfied during the driving of vehicle (10). A control circuit (49) decreases the electric power that is supplied to predetermined current consumer from battery (31) when predetermined restart conditions are satisfied in driving state of vehicle.    USE - Electric power supply control apparatus of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power supplied to the apparatus is decreased by the control circuit so that the operation of the apparatus is improved. The voltage supplied to the apparatus is blocked so that cost of the apparatus is reduced by eliminating the voltage raise unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the direct current (DC)-DC converter.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (10)    Starter (21)    Battery (31)    ECU (33)    Control circuit (49)
NOVELTY - The device has electrical storage apparatus that supplies electric power to electric motor. The synchronizers switch change mechanism to select gear stages. The upshift line and downshift line for every gear stage from speed-change map are set from brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) bottom torque line, to perform bottom trace of BSFC of internal combustion engine. The output torque in each gear stage is searched based on vehicle speed, to select target gear stage for target output torque.    USE - Drive device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of hybrid vehicle can be reduced, and hence drivability of hybrid vehicle can be improved. The variation of speed change can be restrained by performed efficient downshift operation. The kickdown can be performed without providing discomfort to drivers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram illustrating the target gear stage setting of drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a wheel connected with a driving shaft. The driving shaft is connected with a brake device. The brake device is provided with a generator. A rotor of the generator is connected with the driving shaft. A power supply output end of the generator is connected with an energy storage element. The energy storage element is provided with a current control module, where the energy storage element is formed with an electrolytic capacitor. The current control module is provided with a changeable resistor.    USE - Disk-less brake system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has less abrasion effect, prolonged service life, accurate braking function, and saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a disk-less brake system.
NOVELTY - The device has a volute (11) fixed on a rotating shaft and located in a scroll casing, where the rotating shaft is installed on a generator. Semi cylindrical shaped blades (3) are fixed along axial direction of the rotating shaft, where projection angle of the blades is in range of 5-15 degrees. Concave arc surfaces of the semi cylindrical shaped blades are taken as rough windward surfaces, and convex arc surfaces of the semi cylindrical shaped blades are taken as air outlet surfaces. An air inlet (1) is arranged at a lower part of one side of the volute.    USE - Wind power generation device for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded side view of a wind power generation device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air inlet (1)    Semi cylindrical shaped blades (3)    Main air exhausting port (5)    Auxiliary exhaust port (6)    Volute (11)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery slot placed on a battery cover and arranged in a pole plate. The battery cover is equipped with two terminal slots. Each terminal slot is set in one of two battery terminals. The battery terminals are adjacently placed on the battery cover close to a middle part. An acid slot is set on one of the battery terminals. The battery terminals are provided with two pole columns, respectively. The terminal slot is provided with the pole columns for sealing a pole column lock. The lock is tightly matched with an annular hole.    USE - Electric vehicle monomer battery structure for use in an electric vehicle battery set (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure has large capacity, better consistency, better matching precision and better maintainability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle monomer battery structure.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a slot type track (1) set on a horizontal plane. A roller (2) of a shaft (4) is set on bottom of an object, where the roller is arranged vertical to the track in an extending direction. A bus includes a surface that is semicircular arc in shape. The track is arranged between two sides of an inner surface (7).    USE - Roller positioning mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism has a simple structure. The mechanism can allow a right locating idler wheel to move toward a fixed direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a roller positioning mechanism.    Slot type track (1)    Roller (2)    Face (3)    Shaft (4)    Inner surface (7)
NOVELTY - The tray has a rectangular bottom plate uniformly arranged in a supporting rod. The supporting rod is set on a top part of supporting blocks, where the top part of each supporting block is provided with two layers. A lower part of the supporting rod is located at an outer side of an upper layer. The supporting rod is made of a nylon material. One of the layers is provided with a groove, where width of the groove is 10mm. A ladder is provided with a through-hole. The supporting blocks are fixed by an inner hexagon screw that is installed on the top part of the supporting rod.    USE - Electric automobile power battery pre-assembling tray.    ADVANTAGE - The tray is installed on a hydraulic lifting party, so that the bottom plate and a sealing ring can be installed in a convenient manner. The tray is provided with a mobile unit that is provided with a fuel cell and assembling process for supporting and locating an action of the tray. The tray improves work efficiency and ensures applicability and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric automobile power battery pre-assembling tray.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a battery box provided in a middle separating plate. The battery box is formed in two battery chambers. A battery indoor part is provided in a middle part of the box in opposite to a blowing direction of an axial-flow fan whose power is about 1W to 30W. Batteries are arranged at two sides of the battery chambers.    USE - Cooling mechanism for a power battery device of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism improves a cooling system and waterproof performance, and ensures consistency of work environment temperature of a cell of the batteries. The mechanism improves electric car power battery life, discharge performance of the power battery, and stable power performance of the car. The mechanism enables a car bottom disk to radiate air flow to improve energy utilization rate. The mechanism improves economical efficiency and safety of the car, and reduces operating cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power battery device.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion-conductive solid electrolyte composition comprises solid electrolyte and polymer. The polymer is norbornene-type ring-opened polymer hydride having melting point of 110-455 degrees C, and hydrogenates 99% or more of carbon-carbon double bonds. The polymer is obtained by ring-opening polymerization of norbornene-type monomer which consists of 90-100 wt.% of 2-norbornene and 0-10 wt.% of 2-norbornene which has a substituent which does not contain aliphatic carbon-carbon double bond.    USE - Lithium ion-conductive solid electrolyte composition is used for all-solid-state secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to domestic electric power-storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion-conductive solid electrolyte composition has excellent coating-material property. The battery using the composition has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for all-solid-state secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The separator has a thermoplastic polymer i.e. polyolefin, whose melting point is 200 degrees Celsius, and a layer consisting of a particle. An organic polymer substance i.e. aramid, is contacted at a temperature beyond melting point of the thermoplastic polymer. Heat processing is implemented in a state of a thin leaf material. The thermoplastic polymer closes a hole of the thin leaf material to a film form.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous electric and electronic component i.e. non-aqueous electrochemical cell (claimed), that is utilized as a power supply of a portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer, and an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a secondary battery, capacitor, fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator improves power density and tensile strength of a thin leaf material, maintains electrolyte and ionic permeability in holding electrolyte solution, and has better shutdown function.
NOVELTY - The separator has a woven fabric or non-woven fabric support body formed from organic fiber from a support body coating layer that contains inorganic oxide hydrate particles. Average diameter of the organic fiber is ranges from 1 to 15 micrometer. The inorganic oxide hydrate particles satisfy preset condition. Particle size distribution of the inorganic oxide hydrate particles is measured by a dynamic-light-scattering method. Diameter of a ball corresponds to particle diameter when particle shape is not spherical, where unit of the size distribution of the particles is nanometer.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous electrolytic battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery such as laminated lithium ion secondary battery and winding-type lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed), in an electronic office equipment, household appliance goods and a communication apparatus. Can also be used for an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The diameter of the ball corresponds to the particle diameter when the particle shape is not spherical, where the unit of the particle size distribution of the particles is nanometer, thus improving heat resistance and workability by a simple method at favorable short process, and hence improving productivity and reducing weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic oxide hydrate particles are chosen from hydrated-alumina particles, silica hydrate particles, titania hydrate particles and zirconia hydrate particles. The crystal system of the hydrated-alumina particles is Boehmite. The organopolysiloxane of the separator is polymer obtained from alkoxysilane that comprises an epoxy group, vinyl group, acryloyl group or a methacryloyl group, 3-glycidoxy propyl trimethoxysilane, 2-(3, 4-epoxycyclohexyl) ethyltrimethoxysilane or vinyl trimethoxysilane. The organic fiber is polyester, polyolefin, cellulose or cellulose derivative.
NOVELTY - A laminate is obtained by clamping ionic group-containing hydrocarbon-type polymeric transfer composition containing non-volatile solvent (50-90 wt.%) with two layers of solvent impervious peeling base material.    USE - Laminate is used for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, polymer electrolyte fuel cell and direct fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicle, vessel, mobile and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent heat resistance, strength, tension elastic modulus, tearing strength and adhesiveness, and low moisture content. The fuel cell using the laminate has excellent output characteristics, capacity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of membrane electrode assembly, which involves peeling solvent impervious peeling base material, adhering ionic group-containing hydrocarbon-type polymeric transfer composition on electrode catalyst layer and removing ionic group-containing hydrocarbon-type polymeric transfer composition, and electrolytic membrane and ionic group using solvent.
NOVELTY - The lithium ion cell comprise a cathode (2) and an anode (4) that are arranged in a cabinet (1). The cathode and anode are connected with a cathode terminal (3) and an anode terminal (5). The filler (9) is filled in a space between the anode and cathode, so as to ensure the charging process in the lithium ion cells, when a specific charging voltage is applied to the cathode and anode terminals. The filler consists of organic carbonates including dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, and silicone or polysiloxane containing polymers.    USE - Accumulator cell mockup for secured testing of accumulator system (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion of the accumulator cell mockup can be prevented efficiently, and an accumulator cell mockup with excellent physical properties can be provided reliably. The thermal runaway of the accumulator cell mockup can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the accumulator cell.    Cabinet (1)    Cathode (2)    Cathode terminal (3)    Anode (4)    Anode terminal (5)    Filler (9)
NOVELTY - The medium guidance unit is provided with several medium flow channels. A cavity (15) is provided in the main portion. The medium flow channel portions (25) are formed within the cavity for supplying process gas/cooling medium into the reaction zone (10). Elongated separation bars (20) are inserted into the cavity such that medium flow channel portions are separated from each other by separation bars.    USE - Medium guidance unit for flow guidance of process gas/cooling medium of fuel cell/fuel cell arrangement used in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The course trajectory of medium flow channel portions can be selected during fabrication of medium guidance unit, so that medium can be evenly and finely supplied within the medium guidance unit. The pressure loss of medium guidance unit can be reduced by increasing the passage areas within the medium guidance unit. Generation of medium leakages at the junctions of separating locations can be reduced. The insertion of separation bar into the cavity can be simplified. The medium flow channel portions are sealed safely by separation bars. The distribution and exhaustion of gases/medium with respect to reaction zone can be performed efficiently by using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the medium guidance unit.    Reaction zone (10)    Cavity (15)    Elongated separation bars (20)    Sheathing layer (22)    Medium flow channel portions (25)
NOVELTY - The transmitter has a pneumatic sensor (21) detecting wheel information relevant to a wheel. A memory (24) stores the wheel information. A calculating part (23) performs calculations based on the detected wheel information. A control unit contains a wheel information output part (22) that outputs the wheel information or the calculation result to exterior of the wheel. A solar cell (29) is attached to the wheel. The control unit is equipped with an electric power supply control part (26) that supplies generated electric power to the solar cell.    USE - Transmitter for transmitting wheel information i.e. pressure information, relevant to a wheel of a vehicle tire to wheel exterior.    ADVANTAGE - The transmitter can maintain predetermined function even when electric power for operating the control unit is insufficient regardless tire replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a transmitter for transmitting wheel information.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pneumatic sensor (21)    Wheel information output part (22)    Calculating part (23)    Memory (24)    Electric power supply control part (26)    Solar cell (29)
NOVELTY - Intelligent electricity distribution panel e.g. extended electricity distribution panel (8) is adapted to turn on the first electromagnetic switch (42) to restore electric power feeding with respect to load (12) from electric power system (10) while turning off the second electromagnetic switch (44) to block the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) (16) during electric power feeding restoration.    USE - Intelligent electricity distribution panel for distribution apparatus (claimed) in power failure countermeasure system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates problem during power failure since electric power feeding with respect to specific load is started by discharge of the storage battery, thus utilization of domestic electrical appliance is securable at the time of failure of the power supply. Improves convenience of power distribution by utilizing power supplies such as commercial power source, and auxiliary electric power feeding by distributed power supply. Obtains automation of electric power feeding from power supply at the time of electric power feeding restoration of power supply since electric power feeding from distributed power supply to load is enabled at the time of power failure while avoiding the influence on power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the structure of electricity distribution panel for house and extended electricity distribution panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Extended electricity distribution panel (8)    Electric power system (10)    Load (12)    HEV (16)    First electromagnetic switch (42)    Second electromagnetic switch (44)
NOVELTY - A carbon catalyst contains carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen as a constituent element. The abundance ratio of carbon in the catalyst is 80 %mass or more. The ratio of hydrogen with respect to carbon in the catalyst is 0.04-0.28. The ratio of nitrogen with respect to carbon contained in the catalyst is 0.005-0.06.    USE - Carbon catalyst is used as oxidation reduction catalyst for air electrode used for chemical reactions and fuel cell membrane/electrode assembly for fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon catalyst has high oxygen reduction ability, and is economically and easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon catalyst. Carbonization of precursor containing metallic element (0.1-20 %mass) and organic macromolecular material is performed at 400-1500 degrees C in non-oxidizing atmosphere, and metallic element is removed. The above process is repeated for two or more times, and catalyst is manufactured.
NOVELTY - A solution containing transition metal is contacted with an alkali to obtain slurry containing deposit component essentially containing transition-metal hydroxide. The obtained slurry is supplied to a filter press, and solid and liquid are separated by filtration and pressing spin-dehydration process to obtain a wet cake. The obtained wet cake is dried to obtain transition-metal hydroxide.    USE - Manufacture of transition-metal hydroxide used for manufacturing lithium composite metal oxide (claimed) used as positive electrode active material for positive electrode of lithium secondary battery used as power supply of mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides transition-metal hydroxide having high productivity, in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium composite metal oxide, which involves mixing transition-metal hydroxide with lithium compound, and baking.
NOVELTY - A deposit slurry containing transition metal hydroxide is produced by contacting solution containing transition metal element with alkali. The deposit slurry is solid-liquid separator after forming an aggregate of deposit slurry containing transition metal hydroxide by contacting the slurry with the coagulant, to obtain transition metal hydroxide.    USE - Manufacture of transition metal hydroxide used for manufacturing lithium composite metal oxide (claimed) as precursor for positive electrode active material for secondary batteries used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, automotive applications and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The transition metal hydroxide is recovered with high efficiency from the deposit slurry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium composite metal oxide, which involves mixing the transition metal hydroxide with lithium compound and the baking mixture.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy raw material is mixed, dissolved and cast, and the cast alloy is heat-processed to obtain a hydrogen storage alloy. The heat-processing step involves reducing temperature to retention temperature after increasing temperature higher than retention temperature, before maintaining target temperature.    USE - Manufacture of hydrogen storage alloy for use as negative-electrode active material in nickel-metal hydride batteries used in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used in electric motors, digital still cameras, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of hydrogen storage alloy having excellent corrosion resistance.
NOVELTY - The exhaust system includes thermo-acoustic stacks (44,46) provided in at least one EGR path (26,32,38) as well as the bypass channel (34) selectively connected to the EGR path via flow path switching valves (30,36). When resonance control is executed, the pipeline length of the EGR path is changed by controlling the flow path switching valves based on the rotational speed of the engine (10) so as to attain the length with which the column in the EGR path resonates. The stack converts sound wave energy into heat energy.    USE - Exhaust system for internal combustion engine e.g. in-line four-cylinder internal combustion engine, for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The length of the EGR path with the thermo-acoustic stack can be changed based on the engine rotational speed, fully exhibiting thermo-acoustic effect in wide engine rotational speed range. Raise in bed temperature of the EGR catalyst can be suppressed according to the thermo-acoustic effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an exhaust system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (10)    EGR path (26,32,38)    Flow path switching valves (30,36)    Bypass channel (34)    Thermo-acoustic stacks (44,46)
NOVELTY - The system has an expander (9) connected with a generator (12) that expands vaporized refrigerant. A refrigerant pump (6) is made to pump and circulate through a liquid cryogen. A condenser (10) carries out cooling condensation of a refrigerant vapor that is emitted from the expander. A heat exchanger (7) and another heat exchanger (8) are installed in a cooling water circuit (2) for cooling an engine (1). The former heat exchanger is provided for a parallel current flow. The latter heat exchanger is provided with the refrigerant and engine cooling water for a counter current flow.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration system for an engine i.e. internal combustion engine, that is mounted on a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger and another heat exchanger are installed in the cooling water circuit for cooling the engine and the former heat exchanger is provided for a parallel current flow and the latter heat exchanger is provided with the refrigerant and engine cooling water for the counter current flow, so that heat exchange temperature difference with the refrigerant and the engine cooling water is large, sufficient heat exchange is performed, and the refrigerant is heated and vaporized, thus improving high working efficiency of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exhaust heat regeneration system for an engine.    Engine (1)    Cooling water circuit (2)    Refrigerant pump (6)    Heat exchangers (7, 8)    Expander (9)    Condenser (10)    Generator (12)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a heating unit (11) comprising a heating element (111) that is arranged at an end of a heat guiding element (112) of the heating unit. The guiding element is fed by a set of cooling fins (10) and formed by an immersion heater or heating plate. The heating element is formed on a copper tube or a heat pipe. A base plate is provided between the heating element and the guiding element, and interconnects the heating element and the guiding element. A fan is arranged at a side of the cooling fins, and a battery is arranged at other side of the cooling fins.    USE - Heating module for a battery for an electronic apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to a lamp, an electrical tool, an electronic product, vehicle, a communication apparatus and a heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The fan is arranged at the side of the cooling fins, and the battery is arranged at other side of the cooling fins, so that the fan inevitably supplies heat energy of the cooling fins to the battery, thus increasing temperature of surrounding air of the battery, and hence increasing the temperature of the battery on a working temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heating module.    Heating module (1)    Cooling fins (10)    Heating unit (11)    Heating element (111)    Heat guiding element (112)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a heating element (11) comprising two sides (111, 112), where one of the sides exhibits the other side. A cooling unit (13) located at the sides of the heating element includes multiple cooling fins (130) and a base plate (132). The cooling fins are extended from a side of the base plate to another side of the base plate on the former side of the heating element. A convection chamber is formed between the cooling unit and a battery module. The base plate comprises a heat receiving part (134) fixed on the former side of the heating element.    USE - Heating module for a battery that is utilized to provide electricity. Uses include but are not limited to a vehicle, a lamp, electrical tools, an electronic product, a communication device and a heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The convection chamber is formed between the cooling unit and the battery module, thus prolonging service life and increasing efficiency of the battery module. The heating module efficiently holds the battery at working temperature, and has a modularized structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heating module.    Heating module (1)    Heating element (11)    Cooling unit (13)    Sides of heating element (111, 112)    Cooling fins (130)    Base plate (132)    Heat receiving part (134)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting a traction battery temperature (T) based on starting of a hybrid vehicle. A dependency of fuel consumption is determined during a battery pulse heating mode on distance traveled for a predefined road type at the detected traction battery temperature. An input device (60) i.e. touch screen, is utilized to determine whether the battery pulse heating mode is carried out. The battery pulse heating mode is controlled based on the determination. The road type is selected from a group consisting of a motorway, countryside highway and city traffic.    USE - Method for controlling a battery pulse heating mode of a traction battery e.g. nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery, of a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling the battery pulse heating mode based determining whether the battery pulse heating mode is carried out such that the battery pulse heating mode can be controlled in a flexible manner, thus avoiding a requirement of loading for short distance by an excess consumption in battery-pulse heating operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling a battery pulse heating mode of a traction battery of a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for controlling a battery pulse heating mode of a traction battery of a hybrid vehicle.    Traction battery temperature (T)    Traction battery (1)    Control device (10)    Determination device (20)    Input device (60)
NOVELTY - A catalytic composition comprises: at least one component comprising metallic nanoparticles encapsulated in a microbial biomass.    USE - As a capping agent for zerovalent metallic nanoparticles (produced by microbial reduction processes) and as a component for mechanical alloying with another catalytic components to produce one final end-product; in the field of groundwater remediation, soil or sediment remediation, water treatment, off-gas treatment, components of fuel cells, automotive catalytic convertors and other fields of catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has enhanced catalytic properties. The bioencapsulation ensures maximized contact area for molecular restructuring, since the microbial biomass can prevent agglomeration during the mechanical alloying process. The resulting product is a metallic alloy with at least 1% of the material dry weight comprising microbial biomass and with enhanced catalytic properties. The microbial biomass stimulates mixed site formation during ball milling, since it functions as a 3D scaffold that binds catalytic component and co-catalytic component(s).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing (M1) a catalytic composition involving: a mechanical alloying process of the component comprising metallic nanoparticles encapsulated in microbial biomass.
NOVELTY - The bicycle (10) has a frame (12) composed of a storage compartment (18) that is limited by two frame bars (13, 14) and a cross bar (17). A battery (11) is located in the connection point of one of the frame tubes and the cross bar within the compartment. The energy battery has a hinge groove that is adapted to one of the frame tubes. The battery is swingable in the compartment around a longitudinal axis of the frame tube. The cross bar comprises a stop face which is bent transverse to the longitudinal axis of the frame.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be fastened and assembled in the compartment which limited by the frame bars and the crossbar, in a stable manner. The top face of the battery includes a handgrip which enables the battery to be easily fitted within the compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.    Electric bicycle (10)    Energy storage unit (11)    Bicycle frame (12)    Frame bars (13, 14)    Cross bar (17)    Storage compartment (18)
NOVELTY - The regulator has a low power consumption dual operational amplifier provided with a transistor. A voltage stabilizing end (3) is provided with three capacitors and the low power consumption dual operational amplifier. The low power consumption dual operational amplifier is connected in parallel to a resistor. An end of the transistor is connected with a voltage stabilizing diode. A secondary voltage stabilizing end (4) is provided with other three capacitors.    USE - Disability vehicle electronic speed regulator.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator realizes power supply polarity protection function. The regulator reduces usage of mechanical parts and the production cost, and improves flexibility of a disability vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a disability vehicle electronic speed regulator.    Power supply input end (1)    Voltage stabilizing end (3)    Secondary voltage stabilizing end (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body (2) provided with a solar battery plate (3) and a generator (4). The solar battery plate and the generator are electrically connected with a charging end through a power supply output end of a rectification voltage stabilizing circuit. The rectification voltage stabilizing circuit is connected with a storage battery group (1). A brake part of the vehicle body is equipped with a brake generator (5). A vehicle frame of the vehicle body is provided with a vibration generator (6). A wheel of the vehicle body is provided with a rotating speed generator (7).    USE - Energy-saving electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle ensures that the electric vehicle body is in omni-directional so as to generate energy at various states, so that the vehicle extends the traveling distance, reduces the storage battery group charging times and saves electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy-saving electric vehicle.    Storage battery group (1)    Vehicle body (2)    Solar battery plate (3)    Generator (4)    Brake generator (5)    Vibration generator (6)    Rotating speed generator (7)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical device comprises either: lithium manganese borate compounds (I), exhibiting a monoclinic crystal system; or lithium manganese borate compounds (II) having a monoclinic crystal system.    USE - The electrochemical device is useful: for energy storage applications; and in rechargeable lithium battery, power tools, hybrid electric vehicles, portable electronic devices and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device: utilizes materials exhibiting high energy storage capacities; and exhibits high charge and/or discharge rates and cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrochemical device comprises either: lithium manganese borate compounds of formula (LixMny(BO3)) (I), exhibiting a monoclinic crystal system; or lithium manganese borate compounds of formula (LixMnyAzBO3) (II) having a monoclinic crystal system.    x, y = greater than 0, preferably 1;    z = not greater than 0.2, preferably 0 (where y+z is 0.5-1.5); and    A = Fe (preferred), Mg, Cu, Zn, Co, Ni or Ca.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an article comprising a particle comprising a core and a carbon-containing coating, where the core comprises (II);    (2) producing a coated particle comprising heating a precursor particle to produce a coated particle comprising a core and a coating surrounding at least a portion of the core, where the precursor particle comprises (II); and    (3) exposing a precursor particle, comprising exposing a precursor particle to planetary ball milling, where the precursor particle comprises (II).
NOVELTY - The valve has top cover (2) connected with top of main portion. The screw threads are formed on inner wall of cylindrical portion (1-1) of valve. A liquid injection hole (8) is formed in center of bottom cover portion (1-2). A gland bush (5) is arranged in cylindrical portion and is connected with screw threads. An electrolyte absorbing cushion is arranged between cover and gland bush. A valve core is arranged between slot of bush and conical surface of injection hole such that diameter of valve core is set more than minimal diameter of conical surface of hole.    USE - Dual-functional injection and safety valve for lithium ion battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte leakage from the battery is prevented so that safety of the lithium battery can be improved. The expansion phenomenon of the battery can be prevented. Thus, the service life of the battery can be extended reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the dual-functional injection and safety valve.    Cylindrical portion (1-1)    Bottom cover portion (1-2)    Top cover (2)    Gland bush (5)    Liquid injection hole (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing expansion graphite worm like structure with resin powder. The expansion graphite and resin mixed material are pressed into pre-pressing plate with certain thickness. The pre-pressing plate is pressed at certain pressure and temperature and corresponding flow passage is pressed into surfaces of plate. The flow passage is separated from whole pressure plate which is cooled to obtain double pole plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar plate used in proton exchange film fuel cell used during manufacturing of craft and device.    ADVANTAGE - The pre-pressing plate is pressed at certain pressure and temperature and corresponding flow passage is pressed into surfaces of plate, so that air resistance rate and mechanical strength of bipolar plate are improved. The performance of bipolar plate is improved. The manufacturing cost of bipolar plate is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating manufacturing method of bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The signal input port of a high voltage side driving module (91) is connected with a high voltage side logic control signal. A signal output port is correspondingly connected with signal control ports of high voltage side power devices (20,30,40). The signal input port of a low voltage side driving module (101) is connected with the low voltage side logic control signal. The signal output port of the low voltage side driving module is correspondingly connected with the signal control port of low voltage side power devices (50,60,70).    USE - Power module circuit for three-phase motor bridge-type drive circuit. Uses include but are not limited to fan, air conditioner, washing machine, microwave oven and motor drive system of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the power module circuit can be improved since the operational amplifier and low voltage stabilizing circuit also integrated at low voltage side control drive chip. The area of the chip can be reduced, thus the power module circuit can be manufactured easily and effectively at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power module circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High voltage side power devices (20,30,40)    Low voltage side power devices (50,60,70)    High voltage side driving module (91)    Low voltage side driving module (101)    Operational amplifier (102)
NOVELTY - The electrically operated motor vehicle (100) has a central tunnel (12), in which an electric battery (30) is arranged in a battery case (31). The electric battery is designed as an energy source for operating an electric motor. The battery case and the central tunnel are strengthened for protection of the electric battery against the forces arising from a side impact.    USE - Electrically operated motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case and the central tunnel are strengthened for protection of the electric battery against the forces arising from a side impact, and hence ensure enhancing the safety features of the motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a safety device for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a motor vehicle with a safety device.    Central tunnel (12)    Electric battery (30)    Battery case (31)    Reinforcement (32)    Motor vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - Membrane is formed of porous fluororesin having two surfaces. The bubble point of the membrane is 90 kPa or more. The surfaces are subjected to chemical etching process or physical roughening process.    USE - The membrane is useful for fuel cell, membrane filter, and covering material of electric wire, analyzer, artificial blood vessel, stent and catheter.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane is hard to dry, has excellent chemical resistance, permeability, porosity water retention property, separability and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - A composite-type fiber assembly comprises fiber assembly (300) in which several fibers are entangled, and several carbon nanotubes (CNT) formed in surface of each fiber and having diameter less than diameter of fiber. The carbon nanotubes are formed in each fiber of fiber assembly as group of carbon nanotubes in which length direction of carbon nanotubes is equal in same direction.    USE - Composite-type fiber assembly used for electrode for capacitor, lithium cell, secondary battery, wet solar cell, fuel cell and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The composite-type fiber assembly has large surface area, improved porosity, electroconductivity, current collection property and electrical storage property, and reduced electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite-type fiber assembly, which involves preparing fiber assembly which extends in major axis direction and which is formed by entangling several fibers and providing an iron-type catalyst on the surface, and forming carbon nanotubes on the surface of the fiber by chemical vapor deposition using a carbon source in chemical vapor deposition apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating formation of carbon nanotubes on fiber assembly.    Fiber assembly (300)    Wire (301)    Carbon nanotube (CNT)
NOVELTY - The system has a zip heat unit comprising a case that is formed by a transparent material. A heating surface of the solar panel is arranged with a collection surface. A cover member is formed with the transparent material, where air in a ventilation layer is heated by the heating surface of the solar panel.    USE - Solar heat use ventilation system for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system easily passes the air in the ventilation layer heated by the heating surface of the solar panel in efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves packaging a battery cell including an electrode assembly and electrolyte and a body part of a unit module with multiple battery cells. Top and lower end surfaces of the unit module are packaged. The unit module is arranged in the module case. A packing material is used for packaging the unit module using pouch-type packing material with thermoplastic resin, which is not dissolved in electrolyte. The thermoplastic resin is selected from a group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, nylon, polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Packaging method for a medium-to large-sized battery pack i.e. lithium secondary battery pack, used as power source of an electricity two-wheeled vehicle, electrical golf cart, electricity truck, electricity commercial vehicle such as electric vehicle, electric bike (E-bike), electric scooter (E-scooter), hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables maximizing space utilization and conveniently improving packaging process, and battery pack is light in weight, compact and highly safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The method involves packaging a battery cell including an electrode assembly and electrolyte, and packaging a body part of a unit module with multiple battery cells. Top and lower end surfaces of the unit module are packaged. The unit module is arranged in the module case. A packing material is used for packaging the unit module using pouch-type packing material consisting of thermoplastic resin is undissolved in electrolyte. The thermoplastic resin is selected from a group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, nylon and polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Method for packaging a medium-to large-sized battery pack i.e. lithium secondary battery pack, used as power source of an electricity two-wheeled vehicle, electrical golf cart, electricity lorry, electricity commercial vehicle such as electric vehicle and E-bike, E-scooter, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables maximizing the space utilization and conveniently improving the packaging process. The battery pack is light in weight and compact and highly safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The method involves packaging a battery cell including an electrode assembly and electrolyte, and packaging a body part of a unit module with multiple battery cells. Top and lower end surfaces of the unit module are packaged. The unit module is arranged in the module case. A packing material is used for packaging the unit module using pouch-type packing material consisting of thermoplastic resin which is not dissolved in electrolyte. The thermoplastic resin is selected from a group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, nylon, polyethylene terephthalate.    USE - Packaging method for a medium-to large-sized battery pack i.e. lithium secondary battery pack, used as power source of an electricity two-wheeled vehicle, electrical golf cart, electricity lorry, electricity commercial vehicle such as electric vehicle and E-bike, E-scooter, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables maximizing the space utilization and conveniently improving the packaging process. The battery pack is light and more compact and highly safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a medium-to large-sized battery pack.
NOVELTY - The dual power drive system comprises a storage battery (106), a clutch (102) and an electrical unit (103) which is operated by the electrical power which is supplied by a generator. A motor (100) is provided in the generator which is connected to a rotary shaft. The electrical unit supplies the alternating current, where a central control unit (105) is provided for controlling the electrical unit.    USE - Dual power drive system.    ADVANTAGE - The dual power drive system comprises a storage battery and an electrical unit which is operated by the electrical power which is supplied by a generator, where a motor is provided in the generator which is connected to a rotary shaft, thus ensures efficient and improved dual power drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of dual power drive system.    Motor (100)    Clutch (102)    Electrical unit (103)    Central control unit (105)    Storage battery (106)
NOVELTY - The swelling sensing control device (100) has a sensing wire (110), which surrounds exterior of a battery cell, where a connection hole is inserted and coupled with an end part of the sensing wire. Swelling of the battery cell is generated in a signal generator (130). The signal generator generates a signal according to the physical movement, in which end of the sensing wire is physically moved from the connection hole.    USE - Swelling sensing control device for secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The swelling sensing control device has a sensing wire, which surrounds exterior of a battery cell, where a connection hole is inserted and coupled with an end part of the sensing wire, and hence ensures reducing the competitive power of product unit cost by reducing the inferiority rate of the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a swelling sensing control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Swelling sensing control device (100)    Sensing wire (110)    Signal generator (130)    Controller (140)    Interface module (150)
NOVELTY - A cotton picking machine (25) comprises wind and hydrogen energy power device and electric cotton picking device which are interconnected. The wind and hydrogen energy power device comprises wind driven generators (2), blades (1), supporting columns (3), conductive wires (4), and electrolytic hydrogen making equipments. The hydrogen fuel storing container is connected with hydrogen fuel battery through hydrogen fuel conveying pipe. The hydrogen fuel battery is connected with electric motor through conductive wire.    USE - Cotton picking machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cotton picking machine (25) comprises wind and hydrogen energy power device and electric cotton picking device which are interconnected. The wind and hydrogen energy power device comprises wind driven generators (2), blades (1), supporting columns (3), conductive wires (4), electrolytic hydrogen making equipments, hydrogen conveying pipelines, hydrogen fuel storing container production workshops, hydrogen fuel storing containers, hydrogen fuel conveying pipes, hydrogen fuel batteries, electric motors, power output shafts and mechanical transmission devices in 1-100 wind driven generator sets. The hydrogen fuel storing container is connected with hydrogen fuel battery through hydrogen fuel conveying pipe. The hydrogen fuel battery is connected with electric motor through conductive wire. The electric motor is connected with mechanical transmission device by power output shaft. The mechanical transmission device is connected with each part of cotton picking machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a cotton picking machine.    Blades (1)    Wind driven generators (2)    Supporting columns (3)    Conductive wires (4)    Cotton picking machine (25)
NOVELTY - The wind-driven vehicle is a 4-speed automatic transmission with compressed air and natural air draft driving a generator with an auxiliary storage battery for power. Applying the brakes on the vehicle engages the generator, charges the storage battery and engages a compressor increasing the air pressure in the compressed air tank. Either way, the process converts brake power into stored energy used for moving the vehicle. In speeds above 40 kilometers per hour, compressed air is introduced into the intake turbine augmenting the draft and increasing the speed of the vehicle.    USE - Wind-driven vehicle for use in transportation.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle runs on compressed air, electricity and wind requiring no fossil fuel and does not have any carbon emissions, thus making it environment friendly and cheap to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the wind-driven electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - Cotton picker comprises a solar hydrogen energy power device and an electric cotton picking device which are connected together, and a solar hydrogen fuel cell electric cotton picker. The solar hydrogen energy power device comprises 1-100000 solar cells (1), a supporting columns (2), an electric conductive wire (3), a water electrolysis hydrogen production unit (4), a hydrogen pipeline input (5), a hydrogen fuel storage container manufacturing workshop, a hydrogen fuel storing container, a hydrogen fuel pipeline, a hydrogen fuel cell, a motor, a power output shaft and a transmission device.    USE - Used as a cotton picker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Cotton picker comprises a solar hydrogen energy power device and an electric cotton picking device which are connected together, and a solar hydrogen fuel cell electric cotton picker. The solar hydrogen energy power device comprises 1-100000 solar cells (1), a supporting columns (2), an electric conductive wire (3), a water electrolysis hydrogen production unit (4), a hydrogen pipeline input (5), a hydrogen fuel storage container manufacturing workshop, hydrogen fuel storing container, a hydrogen fuel pipeline, a hydrogen fuel cell, a motor, a power output shaft and a mechanical transmission device. The solar hydrogen energy power device is integrated by connecting hydrogen fuel storing container with the hydrogen fuel cell by the hydrogen fuel pipeline. The hydrogen fuel cell is connected with the motor by the electric conductive wire. The motor is connected with the mechanical transmission device by the power output shaft, and the mechanical transmission device is connected with various parts of cotton picker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the cotton picker.    Solar cells (1)    Supporting pillar (2)    Electric conductive wire (3)    Water electrolysis hydrogen producing device (4)    Hydrogen pipeline input (5)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode installed in a battery case of a laminated sheet. The external side of an outer-most electrode in the electrode assembly is formed of a negative electrode active material. An insulating polymer film is attached to a portion adjacent to positive electrode tab in a negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery is used as power source for medium-two-large sized devices e.g. electromobile, hybrid electric vehicle, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A secondary battery prevents internal short-circuit.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains lithium phosphate compound.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery pack (all claimed) that is utilized in an electric tool i.e. electric golf cart, electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and electric motor such as electric bike and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has low manufacturing cost, and improves stability, conductivity and charging and discharging performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains lithium phosphate compound (xLi2MO3yLiM1O2zLi3PO4), where M is element chosen from metals of group 1 or group 2, having an oxidation number of +4, and M1 is element chosen from the transition metals of group 1 or group 2, having an average oxidation number of +3, x and y are 0.l-0.9, z is greater than 0 and greater than or equal to 0.2, and x+y+z is 1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an anode for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a reverse electrodialyzer (20) that comprises several concentrated compartments and a diluted compartments arranged alternately. A brine solution and a diluted solution are fed into the concentrated compartments and diluted compartments respectively. A diluted brine solution is formed in the concentrated compartments by transmitting the ions from the brine solution to the diluted solution through an ion exchange element. The diluted brine solution is extracted from the concentrated compartments for disposal.    USE - Method of disposing brine solution generated during desalination process in desalination system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The salinity of the brine solution generated during the desalination process is reduced effectively. Since the diluted solution is maintained below the threshold value, the diluted solution can be discharged into the ocean without affecting the inhabiting marine organisms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desalination system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of desalination system.    Desalination system (10)    Desalinator (15)    Reverse electrodialyzer (20)    Feeder (27)    Flow controller (28)
NOVELTY - The converter has a first switch (SW1) for selectively and electrically cutting off an input winding (N1) of a transformer (200) from an external power supply (500). A second switch (SW2) selectively and electrically cuts off an electrical apparatus e.g. power storage device (110), from an output winding (N2) of the transformer. A third switch (SW3) provided in a path connecting another electrical apparatus e.g. auxiliary battery (180), to another output winding (N3) of the transformer selectively and electrically cuts off the latter electrical apparatus from the latter output winding.    USE - Power converter i.e. multi-output power converter, for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The switches selectively and electrically cut off the input winding from the power supply, and the electrical apparatuses from respective output windings, thus improving power conversion efficiency of the converter. The converter employs a structure for charging the electrical apparatuses during an external charging process, thus reducing cost of the converter due to sharing of parts and reducing a required space due to compactness of the converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a driving apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle including a power converter.    Input winding (N1)    Output windings (N2, N3)    Switches (SW1-SW3)    Power storage device (110)    Auxiliary battery (180)    Transformer (200)    External power supply (500)
NOVELTY - The system (4) has tank which stores fuel gas and includes liner and reinforcement layer formed on outer circumference of liner. An adjustment device adjusts amount of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell from tank and information acquisition unit acquires information relating to pressure and temperature inside tank. A calculation unit calculates clearance amount between liner and reinforcement layer on basis of acquired information. A deciding unit decides whether or not to limit supply amount on basis of calculated clearance amount.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in aircraft, ship and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The load to a liner caused by filling can be efficiently suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel gas supply method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the filling station.    Filling station (2)    Vehicle (3)    Fuel cell system (4)    Filling nozzle (12)
NOVELTY - The material has substance portions (101, 102) arranged on a coating layer. One of the substance portions is made of nano hollow fiber material e.g. single-walled carbon nanotube, multi-walled carbon nanotube, carbon nano fiber and graphene. The other substance portion is made of carbon precursor or lithium titanium oxide (LTO) material. The coating layer coats lithium ion on a reactive radical surface of the substance portions.    USE - Anode-active material for a lithium rechargeable battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a portable small electronic instrument, an electric vehicle, a mobile telephone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a notebook computer and a MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3).    ADVANTAGE - The material has high durability. The material excellently maintains electrical characteristic of a lithium rechargeable battery and improves stability and safety of the lithium rechargeable battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon precursor is selected from a group consisting of glucose, sucrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, PVC and citric acid. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an anode-active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an anode-active material for a lithium rechargeable battery.    Carbon-based material (100)    Substance portions (101, 102)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a storage container for storing zinc balls, where the storage container is connected with the storage space. An open/shut member is rotatably installed in the storage container for selectively connect the storage space and the storage container. A rotating unit rotates the open/shut member. The storage space is divided into first storage part and second storage part by a current collector arranged in the storage space. The open/shut member is operated to selectively supply the zinc balls to the first storage part or second storage part in accordance with rotating direction.    USE - Apparatus for supplying zinc balls to a storage space in a reservoir of a motorcycle and an electric vehicle i.e. electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus increases the mass productivity of the product. The apparatus has simple configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an apparatus for supplying zinc balls to a storage space.
NOVELTY - The battery has an active material whose positive pole material is performed with lithium acid. A negative pole material of the active material is provided with natural graphite. An organic electrolyte is provided with lithium salt, lithium salt solvent and additive.    USE - Flexible liquid package lithium battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable digital video disk, a camera, a mine lamp and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures better usage performance, better chemical performance and better security mechanism, and reduces manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for a flexible liquid package lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a flexible liquid package lithium battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a main wind wheel (8) installed on a machine body (10) through a rotating shaft (39). The machine body is installed on a swinging lever (3). An end of the rotating shaft is movably connected with an end of the lever via a transmission mechanism with a generator (1). The rotating shaft is provided with a small gear (5). The machine body is provided with a large gear. The large gear is coaxially installed with a turntable (4). Another end of the lever is connected with the turntable. The turntable is eccentrically provided with a roller.    USE - Wind power generating mechanism for an electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transmission mechanism drives the generator to generate electricity. The mechanism is simple in structure, has high wind energy efficiency, and can carry out continuous power generation. The mechanism improves driving mileage and traveling range of a car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric motor car comprising an electric vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generating mechanism.    Generator (1)    Swinging lever (3)    Turntable (4)    Small gear (5)    Main wind wheel (8)    Machine body (10)    Rotating shaft (39)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a plate-shaped member (100a) arranged between adjacent cell and a first electroconductive part (111). A magnetic sensor (116) detects magnetic flux of electric current that flows through the first electroconductive part. Second electroconductive part (112) is arranged at the plate-shaped member. Third electroconductive part (114) is connected with the second electroconductive part. A slit (112a) is extended along magnetic flux detection direction and formed in a part opposing the magnetic sensor at the first electroconductive part and the second electroconductive part.    USE - Apparatus for measuring distribution of current flowing along lamination direction of cells used in a fuel cell system supplying electric power to vehicle i.e. electric vehicle, and electric load i.e. vehicle travel electric motor. Can also be used for moving bodies e.g. vessel and portable electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The slit is extended along the magnetic flux detection direction and formed in the part opposing the magnetic sensor at the first electroconductive part and the second electroconductive part, so that precision of current flowing into lamination direction of the cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a current measurement apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Plate-shaped member (100a)    Penetration part (101)    Electroconductive parts (111, 112, 114)    Slit (112a)    Magnetic sensor (116)
NOVELTY - The system has a cooling water tank block whose cooling water tank stores cool water for cooling a fuel cell. A power conversion part of a conversion block transforms alternating current generated by the fuel cell into direct current. An air feed block (2), a modifier block (7), a condensed water tank block (10), a fuel cell block (13), a cooling water tank block (18), and a power conversion block (21) are positioned inside a main body package (1). One of the blocks is detachably provided with the package.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The air feed block, the modifier block, the condensed water tank block, the fuel cell block, the cooling water tank block and the power conversion block are provided with the main body package, thus improving assembly property and maintainability of the system, reducing time for reconstructing the system and improving productivity of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main body package (1)    Air feed block (2)    Modifier block (7)    Condensed water tank block (10)    Fuel cell block (13)    Cooling water tank block (18)    Power conversion block (21)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a lead board that is connected with respect to unit cell (10) accommodated in a battery holder (11) made of an insulating material. The electrode terminals (11b) are provided in the end surfaces of the unit cell. The surrounding portion of the electrode terminal at unit cell in the battery holder, is covered by a cover portion. A portion of electrode terminal in unit cell outside the battery holder, is connected with the lead board. The cover portion is inserted between electrode terminal in unit cell and the lead board.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and notebook type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The undesirable contact of the end surface of the unit cell and the lead board can be prevented. The reliability of the battery pack is ensured without increasing the manufacturing cost. The step difference between outer side surface of the electrode terminal and the outer surface of the cover portion can be eliminated. The welding strength of the battery pack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery pack.    Unit cell (10)    Battery holder (11)    Armored can (11a)    Electrode terminal (11b)    Outer surface of cover portion (11c)
NOVELTY - The case has a set of main bodies connected with each other by hinges such that opening and closing of the battery is made easier. A resin layer (14) is formed in an outer surface side of the main bodies by a resin material. A conductive material layer (15) is formed in an inner surface side of the resin layer by mixing an electroconductive material using multilayer blow molding. The main bodies comprises a hollow layer (13) formed between an outer wall (11) and an inner wall (12) of the case by airtight conditioning process.    USE - Case i.e. aluminum case, for a battery mounted in an electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin layer is formed in the outer surface side of the main bodies by the resin material, and the conductive material layer is formed in the inner surface side of the resin layer by mixing the electroconductive material using multilayer blow molding, thus reducing weight of the main bodies, ensuring electromagnetic shielding for shielding electromagnetic waves from a battery and improving impact resistance and corrosion resistance, and hence reducing manufacturing cost of the case, preventing leakage of radiation to exterior environment and improving fuel efficiency of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a case.    Outer wall (11)    Inner wall (12)    Hollow layer (13)    Resin layer (14)    Conductive material layer (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode formed by filling a back-bone (1c) of a lattice (1) to contain an upper-frame bone (1a). The back-bone is formed by active material and in form of a mesh shape. A cross-sectional area of the back-bone of the positive electrode is set in range of 0.585-0.825 mm squares. Paper-like material is bonded by a surface of the positive electrode and a negative electrode, where weight of the paper-like material is set in range of 9-13 gram/meter squares.    USE - Lead acid battery for use in a cell starter of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The paper-like material is bonded by the surface of the positive electrode and the negative electrode, thus avoiding malfunction and generation of internal short circuit, and hence improving engine starting performance and extending lifetime of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lead acid battery.    Lattice (1)    Upper-frame bone (1a)    Lower-frame bone (1b)    Back-bone (1c)    Edge part (1d)
NOVELTY - The shield conductor (10) has a braided wire (20) which interweaves a metal wire to form a mesh shape and covers several electric wires (11A-11C) collectively. An electric wire holding unit (30) holds the electric wires integrally so that contact to an outer periphery of the electric wire is provided. The electric wire holding unit is provided with a convex portion (38) that penetrates into a clearance gap (21) between the mesh of the braided wire. The convex portion performs a ridge-groove fitting to a recessed portion in a to-be-attached fixing tool.    USE - Shield conductor for electric wires used for connection between inverter/motor and battery in vehicle such as electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the offset of the braided wire is suppressed by the convex portion of the electric wire holding unit, the formation of the coarse portion can be prevented. Hence the fall in the shielding performance of the shield conductor can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the shield conductor.    Shield conductor (10)    Electric wires (11A-11C)    Braided wire (20)    Clearance gap (21)    Electric wire holding unit (30)    Convex portion (38)
NOVELTY - The battery i.e. nickel-hydrogen storage battery (10), has a hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (12) comprising a negative electrode active material. A nickel positive electrode (11) is provided with a positive electrode active material, which comprises a nickel hydroxide. Powder X-ray diffraction of nickel oxide hydroxide in a nickel positive electrode does not exist within 0.01 millimeters. Peak intensity of nickel oxide hydroxide is set less than peak intensity of the nickel hydroxide.    USE - Alkaline storage battery i.e. nickel-hydrogen storage battery, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile telephone, a personal computer and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a nickel-hydrogen storage battery.    Nickel-hydrogen storage battery (10)    Nickel positive electrode (11)    Hydrogen storage alloy negative electrode (12)    Sealant (18)    Insulation gasket (19)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a reactive-gas inlet-port communicating hole located above an oxidizing agent gas flow path (26), penetrated in lamination direction and flowing reactive gas. A reactive-gas exit communicating hole is located below the reactive-gas flow path, is penetrated in the lamination direction, and flows the reactive gas. A sequence direction intermediate part of connection channels (28b) is protruded in a side of the reactive-gas exit communicating hole while arranging the connection channels in gravity direction.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. internal manifold type fuel cell, for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sequence direction intermediate part of the connection channels is protruded in the side of the reactive-gas exit communicating hole while arranging the connection channels in gravity direction, thus preventing liquid junction by condensed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (26)    Connection channels (28b)    Cooling medium flow path (30)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (50)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric motor car arranged in a seat body that comprises a transmission device and a control device, where the motor is connected with a driving motor for driving a motor driver. The control device is connected with a battery bag component of an electric vehicle. A charging module is utilized for charging a battery. A power control module is utilized for driving a battery management module when a user utilizes the vehicle. The management module charges the battery to the electric motor. A control motor is utilized for driving running output power of the electric motor.    USE - Electric motor car power integrated device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids need of the components to match or assemble, and is low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric motor car power integrated device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a secondary side coil (12) which receives the electric power that is transmitted from the primary side coil (11). A rectifier circuit (13) rectifies the electric power that received from the secondary side coil. The high capacity capacitor (14) stores the direct current from the rectifier circuit and the electric charge which is smaller than fixed electric current. The DC converter (16) supplies the electric charge that is stored in capacitor to load (15) with fixed voltage.    USE - Non-contact charge system for electric equipment e.g. electric vehicle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The DC converter supplies fixed electric current to the load so that electric power stored in the capacitor is stable and the lifetime of the battery is improved. The capacitor stores high capacity electric power at short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the non-contact charge system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Non-contact charge system (10)    Primary side coil (11)    Secondary side coil (12)    Rectifier circuit (13)    Capacitor (14)    Load (15)    DC converter (16)
NOVELTY - The electric motor has a press unit (83) which is positioned along axial direction of the stator core (41). The fastened unit (48) fastened by the supporting unit (11) positioned at the other side of the axial direction. The stator (21) is maintained between press unit of fixing unit and supporting unit. The fastening unit is arranged at the inner side of the stator along the radial direction.    USE - Electric motor for vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stator is maintained between press unit of fixing unit and supporting unit so that the stator core can be maintained reliably. The fastening unit is arranged at the inner side of the stator along radial direction so that the diameter-widening of the stator can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric motor.    Supporting unit (11)    Stator (21)    Stator core (41)    Fastened unit (48)    Press unit (83)
NOVELTY - The grid-connected operation apparatus has a high voltage battery (10) mounted in a vehicle. A controller (40) judges whether utilization of a commercial power source is possible. An individual-operation selector utilizes the electric power from the vehicle battery when it is judged that utilization of the commercial power source is not possible.    USE - Grid-connected operation apparatus for use with power supply device (claimed) for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises availability of supply of electric power since electric power from battery mounted in vehicle can be utilized when utilization of commercial power source is not possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply device for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a system block diagram illustrating the grid-connection apparatus and a power supply device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High voltage battery (10)    Power inverter circuit (30)    Controller (40)    Photovoltaic power generation panel (50)    Control apparatus for residence (58)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a feed coil (130) generating electromagnetic induction between receiving coils that are electrically connected with a charging battery. A main body part is provided with a charge surface (120a), where the receiving coils of a portable terminal device are mounted on the charge surface. A lower end regulation part (150) regulates position of the portable terminal device. A display part performs a display process according to a lower end position of the portable terminal device.    USE - Device for charging a battery of a portable terminal device i.e. mobile telephone. Can also be used for electric power source i.e. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The main body part is provided with the charge surface, where the receiving coils of the portable terminal device are mounted on the charge surface, so that the device is prevented from heat-generation due to foreign materials e.g. metal coils, and efficient charging process is easily performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a charging device.    Charging device (100)    Charge surface (120a)    Feed coil (130)    Side end regulation part (140)    Lower end regulation part (150)
NOVELTY - The machine has a rotation part whose rotor magnet is arranged on an inner side or an outer side of a stator. A convex part (72) is arranged in a predetermined position in a convex part positioning possible positions that are equally divided between slot intervals of two sides of teeth (224) in a circumferential direction to a number of objects that are added to the convex part positioning maximum number, where the position includes a position distant from center of a front end surface (7) centering on a center axis in circumferential direction.    USE - Rotary electric machine i.e. inner-rotor type rotary electric machine, for use as a drive source i.e. motor, in an electrically driven two-wheeled motor vehicle i.e. electric-power-assisted bicycle, to assist depression and electric power generation of a pedal. Can also be used for an outer-rotor type rotary electric machine for use as a generator i.e. wind power generation generator, in an electric motorcycle, electric vehicle and power steering apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The convex part is arranged in the predetermined position in the convex part positioning possible positions that is equally divided between the slot intervals of the sides of the teeth in the circumferential direction to the number of objects that is added to the convex part positioning maximum number, where the position includes the position distant from the center of the front end surface centering on the center axis in the circumferential direction, thus making design for reducing cogging torque in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of a front end of teeth.    Front end surface (7)    Reference front end surface (71)    Convex part (72)    Teeth (224)
NOVELTY - The tank has an intermediate layer (20) containing microsphere (24) which is formed in a thermosetting resin liner (12). A FRP layer (22) is wound with the fiber formed by impregnating resin in the intermediate layer.    USE - High pressure tank for supplying fuel gas to fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stagnation of hydrogen gas between the resin liner and FRP layer is suppressed, and the reliability of the high pressure tank is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of high pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged sectional view of the principle portion of the high pressure tank.    Resin liner (12)    Outer layer (14)    Intermediate layer (20)    FRP layer (22)    Microsphere (24)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has several reactant gas flow channels provided between reactant gas inlet (12) and reactant gas outlet (14). The reactant gas flow channel has a distribution area (20) connected with reactant gas inlet to receive reactant gas. A reaction zone (16) field is provided with several straight flow channels. A second distribution area (26) is connected to straight flow channels to receive reactant gas. A third distribution area (32) connected to interdigitated flow channels of second reaction zone (18) to receive reactant gas and to feed reactant gas to reactant gas outlet.    USE - Proton exchange membrane fuel cell used in portable power source, electric vehicle power source and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since parallel flow field is shorter the humidity of reactant gas at inlet can be high, therefore high proton conductivity of membrane can be obtained. The fuel cells can be easily manufactured and does not include any mechanical portion that is prone to failure, therefore manufacturing costs of fuel cells can be reduced. By splitting second distribution channel into many portions decrease the probability of blocking of channels. The flow channels are wider which reduces electric losses in gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    Reactant gas inlet (12)    Reactant gas outlet (14)    Reaction zones (16,18)    Distribution areas (20,26,32)    Flow channel (28)
NOVELTY - The clamp (2) has a clamping piece comprising an aperture and arranged on projections (10a, 10b) such that the clamping piece is swingable between a clamping position and an open position with respect to the projections. Opposite sides of the aperture having larger diameter are turned toward the projections in the open position such that a gap (6) between ends (5a, 5b) of clamping jaws (4a, 4b) comprise larger width. Opposite sides of the aperture having smaller diameter lie on the projections in the clamping position such that the gap has smaller width. The piece is made of metal or plastic.    USE - Battery terminal clamp for a battery i.e. high-voltage battery, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The clamp has simple design, and allows easy clamping of the battery terminals by the clamping jaws.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery terminal clamp.    Battery terminal clamp (2)    Clamping jaws (4a, 4b)    Ends of clamping jaws (5a, 5b)    Gap between ends of clamping jaws (6)    Projections (10a, 10b)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a separation circuit (130) coupled with a terminal (121) and an output (152) of a converter circuitry. A current/voltage monitor unit (170) i.e. microprocessor, is coupled with the circuit. A shift element (132a) is actuatable with an appropriate signal of the monitor unit such that the terminal is disconnected from the circuit. The output exhibits a voltage difference with a predetermined sign with respect to the terminal independent of a sign of a voltage difference between two voltage levels such that the circuit is supplied with electrical power.    USE - Circuit arrangement for protecting a rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion battery and lead acid battery, in a motor car. Can also be used for a nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-metal hydride battery for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the converter circuitry exhibits the voltage difference with the predetermined sign with respect to the terminal independent of the sign of the voltage difference between two voltage levels, so that the separation circuit is supplied with the electrical power, thus enhancing a working reliability of a motor car power supply in a simple, reliable and efficient manner in case of accidental polarity reversal of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating operations involved in a battery system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Terminal (121)    Separation circuit (130)    Shift element (132a)    Output of converter circuitry (152)    Current/voltage monitor unit (170)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (10) has a protective device (18) comprising deformation regions (20, 22) outwardly covering a high volt battery (12) along vehicle transverse direction (24) and arranged one behind other along vehicle transverse direction. The regions exhibit different deformation rigidities during force application caused by accident of a motor vehicle e.g. electrical passenger car. A load distribution element and an energy absorption element i.e. crash box, are introduced into the protective device and extended along the vehicle longitudinal direction.    USE - High volt battery arrangement for a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid passenger vehicle and electrical passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy absorption element can efficiently convert crash energy into deformation energy, so that power consumption of the battery is reduced, and energy conversion ability of the arrangement is improved. The deformation regions can outwardly cover the high volt battery along the vehicle transverse direction and exhibit different deformation rigidities during force application caused by the accident of the motor vehicle, so that short circuit and unwanted thermal effect of the arrangement and damage to the battery are avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a high volt battery arrangement at a body of a motor vehicle.    High volt battery arrangement (10)    High volt battery (12)    Protective device (18)    Deformation regions (20, 22)    Vehicle transverse direction (24)
NOVELTY - The shell has elastic sealing pieces i.e. sealing rings, that are movably matched with pressure-relieving vent holes in a sealing manner. The pressure-relieving vent holes are formed on periphery of a shell main body and bottoms of containing grooves. The holes are utilized for releasing pressure of a fuel battery shell. The containing grooves are formed on the shell main body for containing the elastic sealing pieces. The shell main body comprises an upper cover, a main body and a lower cover that are arranged in sequence manner.    USE - Fuel battery shell.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure-relieving vent holes's sealing states are removed when a fuel battery is needed to work. The elastic sealing pieces and the pressure-relieving vent holes recover the sealing states when the fuel battery is not needed to work. The shell is simple in structure and high in utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel battery shell.
NOVELTY - The slot has a main body (1) i.e. integral injection molding piece, formed with a main slot part (12). The main slot part is formed with a main groove and connected with a supporting block that is formed with a strip-shaped locating connecting hole (11). Sub-line slot parts are respectively formed with binding belt binding holes (4). Four wire-dividing grooves (13-16) are formed in the main groove.    USE - Vehicle storage battery positive-pole wiring harness protecting slot.    ADVANTAGE - The slot occupies less space, avoids surrounding member interference, eliminates unsafe factor and ensures aesthetic arrangement space, and has simple structure. The slot can be prevented from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle storage battery positive-pole wiring harness protecting slot.    Main body (1)    Binding belt binding holes (4)    Strip-shaped locating connecting hole (11)    Main slot part (12)    Wire-dividing grooves (13-16)
NOVELTY - The terminal has an upper cover (1) that is connected with terminal main portion (2). A mounting groove (3) is formed on terminal main portion. An embedded slot (4) is provided on the terminal main portion. A convex element (5) is provided in embedded slot.    USE - Terminal structure for battery used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency, reliability, and service lifetime of the terminal structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the terminal structure.    Upper cover (1)    Terminal main portion (2)    Mounting groove (3)    Embedded slot (4)    Convex element (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a through hole that is provided in port. An annular gap is formed in the end cover main portion. A casing port element is formed at the outer wall screw thread, and is swirled on spiral cap. The casing (1) is arranged on spiral cap pressing end cover main portion (12). The sealing sleeve (7) is provided on end cover main portion and post pad.    USE - Assembled battery of end cover, used in electric vehicle such as electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance, efficiency, intensity, safety and service lifetime of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Casing (1)    Negative pole bus (4)    Hexagonal hole (6-2)    Sealing sleeve (7)    End cover main portion (12)
NOVELTY - The sealing plate has safety valve that is provided with pressure relief hole (11) and circular explosion-proof membrane (12). The pressure release hole is punched at lower of explosion-proof membrane so as to embed explosion- proof membrane of groove. The explosion-proof membrane is placed between middle portions of the lower surface to rupture annular slot. The outer edge of explosion-proof membrane upper surface is welded with groove. The explosion-proof membrane is made of aluminum.    USE - Sealing plate of lithium battery used in camera, electric tool, notebook computer, and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The explosion-proof membrane is placed between middle portion of the lower surface to rupture annular slot to reduce the stress when the laser welding, so that battery explosion can be prevented reliably. The sealing plate is simple in structure, so that manufacturing cost of sealing plate is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of sealing plate of lithium battery.    Pressure relief hole (11)    Explosion-proof membrane (12)    Safety cover (13)    Top cover (14)
NOVELTY - The upper cover has liquid injection hole (1) that is connected with channel (2) in series. The connect passage is provided with vent hole (3) that is provided with safety valve. The injection hole is provided with sealing cover.    USE - Upper cover for storage cell used in electric power assisted vehicle such as moped.    ADVANTAGE - The single battery is realized in each a single grid under same pressure so as to improve gassing amount, so that service life of battery can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of storage battery upper cover.    Liquid injection hole (1)    Channel (2)    Vent hole (3)
NOVELTY - The grid has an inner frame (1) connected with an outer frame (5) through connecting ribs (4), where the inner frame is arranged in a vertical rib strip (2) in a cross manner. The inner frame and the outer frame are equal in offset distant with each other. Four corners of the inner frame and the outer frame form a circle chamfer angle. The vertical rib strip and a transverse bar (3) are distributed uniformly with each other.    USE - Power battery plate grid for an electrical power assisted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The grid utilizes a two-sided frame of a plate grid structure design and increases active substance with plate grid corrosion bonding force and conductivity of the frame, so that active substance at charging and discharging state and electrochemical reaction are uniform. The grid increases battery large current discharge capability and charging receiving ability. The grid prolongs service life of a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power battery plate grid.    Inner frame (1)    Vertical rib strip (2)    Transverse bar (3)    Connecting ribs (4)    Outer frame (5)
NOVELTY - The plate has a hydrogen flow field provided between a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet and formed by combining a parallel flow channel with a snakelike flow passage, where the plate is in serpentine shape. The hydrogen flow field is divided into 3-10 hydrogen airflow slot groups, where each hydrogen airflow slot group comprises 1-10 parallel flow passages. The hydrogen airflow slot groups are made contact with one end of a flow groove through the parallel flow passages.    USE - Hydrogen flow guiding field plate i.e. graphite plate (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate has simple structure and high stability, and improves fuel cell stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a hydrogen flow guiding field plate i.e. graphite plate.
NOVELTY - The device has hydrogen discharging channel that is connected with hydrogen discharge valve (300). The hydrogen side water segregator is set in heat preservation box. The hydrogen outlet is connected with inlet interface of water segregator. The hydrogen side water of exhaust interface is connected with hydrogen discharge valve. The positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor (202) is placed in heat preservation box in hydrogen side water collecting portion. The PTC thermistor is connected with the load of the fuel battery line.    USE - Liquid discharging device for fuel battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid can be discharged safely and reliably. The drainage difficulty of the liquid can be avoided. The structure of the device can be simplified. The cost of the device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the liquid discharging device for fuel battery module.    Fuel battery stack (101,102)    Hydrogen side water segregator and heat preservation box assembly (201)    PTC thermistor (202)    Hydrogen discharge valve (300)    Control unit (400)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery core (20) that is contained in the battery shell (10). An electrolyte is filled in the battery shell. A battery cap is provided on the battery shell. The battery cap and battery shell are provided separately. The periphery of battery cap is provided with cap shell (300). The cap shell is connected to battery shell through welding. The cap shell is provided with vertical welding portion and horizontal welding portion. The battery shell and battery cover cap are made of stainless steel material or steel plating nickel material.    USE - Lithium ion battery such as cylindrical-shaped lithium ion battery and square-shaped lithium ion battery (both claimed) used in camera, electric tool, electric vehicle and mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery shell can be separated easily from battery shell so as to remove the debris in the battery shell. The battery shell can be separated easily from battery shell without scraping the battery, so that the safety performance of lithium ion battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion battery.    Battery shell (10)    Battery core (20)    Cap shell (300)    Anti-explosion sheet (310)    Top cover (312)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has battery shell upper cover (4) that is provided with a lead slot (2). The lead slot is provided for placing a sealing cover (3) in the placing groove (1). The lead slot is opened on the side wall so as to lead out the wire laying slot. The stringing groove with lead slot is vertically set.    USE - Lead-acid accumulator for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery leakage caused by liquid can be reduced. The lead slot can prevent collision of leads in the battery. The sealing cover can increase the contact area at bottom of battery and prevent the collision caused by the bottom of the plastic shell. The sealing cover can be placed in the placing groove, so that the battery shell upper cover is formed in plane shape so as to reduce cell breakage rate and cost of the battery. The battery can be manufactured conveniently. The durability of the lead-acid accumulator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lead-acid accumulator.    Groove (1)    Lead slot (2)    Sealing cover (3)    Battery shell upper cover (4)    Wire laying slot (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has control device (100) and battery unit (301) that are electrically connected with circuit board (1). A security system (3) is connected with alarm system (4). A judging loop (33) monitors battery unit when electric vehicle (200) starts and monitors current control loop (31) to prompt action through voice announcer (500).    USE - Burglar-proof lithium power battery mounted in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV).    ADVANTAGE - The theft of vehicle can be efficiently prevented and security effect can be greatly improved. The burglar-proof lithium power battery has high conversion efficiency, high discharge power, long service life, no harm to the environment and the battery can be charged rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the burglar-proof lithium power battery.    Circuit board (1)    Security system (3)    Alarm system (4)    Current control loop (31)    Judging loop (33)    Control device (100)    Electric vehicle (200)    Battery unit (301)    Voice announcer (500)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a calash arranged in a front end of a metal bracket through a front baffle of an electric motor car. Two side bends of a pedal plate body are connected with two sides of a boxbody. A rear end of the metal bracket is welded between an electric vehicle seat and a back tail carriage. A solar energy electricity generating board is covered by a hood top surface. An output circuit of the solar energy electricity generating board is placed in the metal bracket through two side holes of the pedal plate body, which is connected with a battery.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. motor cycle (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has aesthetic appearance with certain ornaments and circuit design. The vehicle utilizes solar power to charge the battery. The vehicle has high practicability when running or parking the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a chute provided with a battery box bottom plate that is placed on an electric vehicle shelf. A battery box is provided with a storage battery. A shape of a sliding groove is matched with a shape of a pin in the sliding groove. The battery box relative to a battery box bottom disk is revolved in a preconcerted angle. A battery box locking mechanism of the battery box and the battery box bottom disk are fixed together. A locating pin of the battery box locking mechanism is placed at a vehicle frame. The battery box is provided with a locating pin slot.    USE - Battery mounting device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can easily install the battery on an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery mounting device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has base portions (1) which are provided with the air channels respectively. A wind wheel shaft is provided on the gyration cavity (16) along the center axis. The wind-wheel shaft (22) is connected with the generator shaft. The wind-wheel is fixed on the shaft of the disc. The wind-wheel blades are placed along the circumference direction of disc.    USE - Rail-type truck vehicle of wind power conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy utilization rate can be improved effectively. The system reliability function can be improved. The volume of the wind-wheel can be reduced effectively. The speed of the wind-wheel can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rail-truck vehicle.    Base portions (1)    Air passage (12,14)    Gyration cavity (16)    Wind-wheel shaft (22)
NOVELTY - A solar battery charger based vehicular air-conditioning System is disclosed. The solar battery charger based vehicular air-conditioning System includes a solar energy subsystem and an air-conditioning subsystem. The solar energy subsystem is configured for converting solar energy into electrical power and saving the same. The air-conditioning subsystem is configured for providing cool air to the vehicle by using the electrical power provided by the solar energy subsystem. Cooling effect in the vehicle can be produced by the air-conditioning subsystem by using electrical power provided by the solar energy subsystem which is mounted on the existing vehicle. The air-conditioning system can maintain operate by making full use of solar energy. Comparing with the available vehicle with air-conditioning powered by a vehicular power supply, the invention can reduce environmental pollution. The invention also can avoid influencing the operation of the vehicular power supply. And a dynamic control to the air-conditioning system can be realized. This print reflects an amendment of specification under section 120 of the Patents Ordinance.
NOVELTY - The generator has a generator body installed at a front end of a vehicle. A blade is installed at an end of a rotor shaft. The generator body is fixed on the rotor shaft. A blade generator is fixed through the rotary shaft of a generator rotor.    USE - Vehicle generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fan blade of the generator generates friction to make a fan to rotate, so that the stator and the rotor of the generator are rotated to generate electric energy, thus supplying the electric energy to an electric automobile, an oil added power hybrid electric vehicle and a traction locomotive, and hence reducing electric energy consumption during running, reducing charging station and charging time and increasing driving mileage. The generator reduces electric energy consumption while discharging smoke dust due to climate influence, thus preventing environment from being polluted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle generator in partial section.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has storage battery and solar energy are provided as power source. A vehicle casing is integrally formed with steering wheel steering mechanism, and front independent suspension bridge is provided with differential motor of integral rear axle. Multifunctional electric source output platform is provided with power supply voltage in the vehicle. Brushless direct current motor is directly provided with power drive.    USE - Four-wheel electric vehicle such as four-wheel electric motor car (claimed) for children and handicapped person.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle is safe and comfortable. The external appearance of vehicle is excellent, and cost of vehicle is reduced. The four-wheeled electric vehicle is easily operated. The vehicle is conveniently used. The vehicle is conveniently used by handicapped person and children.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the four-wheel electric vehicle.    Steering knuckle (1)    Arm (2)    Lower transverse arm (3)    Absorber (4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has two input interface wires provided with a motor control system whose energy output end is connected with the motor control system of an energy output end of a direct current motor of an energy input end wire. A vehicle body front end of a plug-in interface is connected with an end of an iron phosphate lithium battery set control system of an energy input end. The plug-in interface is located at an end of an electric motor car while parking when super capacitor lithium is installed on sides of a car body. The motor control system is located at a rear end of the vehicle body.    USE - Plug-in type wind energy solar electric vehicle i.e. car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a plug-in type wind energy solar electric vehicle i.e. car.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The automobile has petrol generating set (1), conversion switch (2), direct current output device (3) and power battery (4) providing electricity to automobile. The petrol generating set is connected with power supply switch (5) through guide wire, and power supply switch is connected with direct current output device through guide wire. Direct current output device is provided as charger, and provided as transforming and rectifying filter circuit (10). The charger is directly connected with power battery. Output voltage of auxiliary power supply is 15V-30V.    USE - Electric automobile such as electric car. Can also be used in hybrid-power electric motor car for energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The petrol generating set can be enabled to avoid the congestion in the potential safety hazard for control panel on the electric element position. The high efficient vehicle and low energy consumption can be achieved. The low voltage power supply is generated, the motor system is enabled to provide power, so that running state of vehicle is enabled, and power battery capacity can be increased. Hence the mileage can be increased and battery capacity is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electric automobile for energy system.    Petrol generating set (1)    Conversion switch (2)    Direct current output device (3)    Power battery (4)    Power supply switch (5)    Transforming and rectifying filter circuit (10)
NOVELTY - The material has a lithium source compound, a manganese source compound and a metal element M-compound, where ratio of the lithium in the lithium source compound, manganese in the manganese source compound and the metal element M in the metal element M-compound is 0.6 to 1.6:0.8 to 2:0.01 to 0.6. The lithium source compound is made of lithium carbonate, lithium dihydrogen phosphate, lithium sulfate, lithium nitrate, lithium hydroxide, lithium acetate or lithium oxalate. The manganese source compound is made of manganese dioxide, manganese oxide or manganese oxalate.    USE - Lithium ion power battery multidoped modified anode material. Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a portable computer, a mini camera, an electric automobile, a satellite and a spaceflight, and in military field.    ADVANTAGE - The material has higher density, and saves time by more than 96 percent as compared to conventional sintering. The material can save power more than 97 percent, thus reducing manufacturing cost. The material is inexpensive, and ensures safety. The material has large capacity lithium ion power battery and prolonged service life. The material is better for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a lithium ion power battery multidoped modified anode material.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (11) containing active material (a) containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide and active material (b) containing lithium iron phosphate, and has impedance of less than 1.27 m.( Omega ) in the frequency of 1 kHz.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode containing active material (a) containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide (LiNixMnyCozO2, where x, y and z are more than 0 and x+y+z is 1) and active material (b) containing lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), and has impedance of less than 1.27 m.( Omega ) in the frequency of 1 kHz.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Electric power generation element (14)    Positive electrode current collection blanking attachment position (15)
NOVELTY - The system has electric power apparatus (2) and emergency power apparatus that are connected with solar cell modules (4). A power apparatus that consists of ventilation pressure increase apparatus (31) is connected with electric power apparatus. The power apparatus is installed on the front end of steering device (1), rear end, bottom unit and main portion blade (11). The steering device moves by advance, reverse, raise or fall, when power apparatus starts to operate.    USE - Transport system e.g. flight motor vehicle powered by solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy is enabled as motive power energy for the transport system, so that the depletion of energy sources in the future and the occurrence of environmental impact due to emission of carbon-dioxide can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective side view of flight motor vehicle.    Steering device (1)    Electric power apparatus (2)    Solar cell modules (4)    Main portion blade (11)    Ventilation pressure increase apparatus (31)
NOVELTY - An infrared receiver (18) of vehicle receives the infrared signal indicating the speed limit information generated by an infrared signal generator installed in a speed limit traffic sign board (13). A solar panel (12) positioned in sign board produces the electricity and stores in a storage battery (16) to supply the electricity to signal generator and a LED lighting device. An electronic control unit (19) of vehicle controls the air and fuel supply amount according to comparison result of received speed limit information and information sensed by a speed sensor.    USE - Law-abiding drive system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high communication efficiency of the speed limit signal is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the law-abiding drive system.    Solar panel (12)    Speed limit traffic sign board (13)    Storage battery (16)    Infrared receiver (18)    Electronic control unit (19)
NOVELTY - Production of a fuel comprises affixing a generator axle to a vehicle; generating electricity from the movement energy of the vehicle during times of deceleration, downhill movement, or other times of non-acceleration; directing the electricity to a tank where water is electrolyzed to hydrogen and oxygen, in a manner which separates the two gasses; releasing the oxygen to the atmosphere; and storing the hydrogen gas in a non-volatile form.    USE - Method for the production of a fuel for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces or eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of interconnection of system components for vehicle use.    Hydrogen staging tank (A)    Electrolysis tank (B)    Solar panel array (C)    Computerized electronic control module (D)
NOVELTY - Controlling a fuel delivery injector (20) that delivers hydrogen fuel to a fuel cell stack (12) in a fuel cell system (10) in vehicle, involves determining a feed-forward flow bias for the fuel delivery injector, determining an injector flow set-point for the fuel delivery injector, monitoring stack current in the fuel cell system, determining a transient pressure correction for the fuel cell stack, and correcting the injector flow set-point.    USE - For controlling a fuel delivery injector that delivers hydrogen fuel to a fuel cell stack in a fuel cell system in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method adaptively controls the fuel delivery injector; and determines an error in an estimate of the fuel delivered compared to an estimate of the fuel consumed to more accurately determine a flow set-point for fuel in a fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Controlling a fuel delivery injector (20) that delivers hydrogen fuel to a fuel cell stack (12) in a fuel cell system (10) in vehicle, involves determining a feed-forward flow bias for the fuel delivery injector, determining an injector flow set-point for the fuel delivery injector, monitoring stack current in the fuel cell system, determining a transient pressure correction for the fuel cell stack, and correcting the injector flow set-point; or determining a feed-forward flow bias for the fuel delivery injector, determining a flow set-point for the injector, correcting the flow set-point of the injector to determine a corrected flow set-point, determining a maximum flow rate for the injector, determining a duty cycle of the injector based on the corrected flow set-point and the maximum flow rate, and using the duty cycle to control the injector to inject fuel into the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel delivery injector (20)    Compressor (30)    Pressure sensor (42)
NOVELTY - A catalytic material comprises: nanoparticles that each comprises a gold substrate and a catalyst on the gold substrate. The gold substrate includes surface facets of which a predominant amounts are gold(100)-oriented crystal planes.    USE - In fuel cells or other devices.    ADVANTAGE - The use of multiple layers in the catalyst enhances the durability of the catalytic material under the high temperature and potential cycling conditions of a fuel cell environment and enhances the electrochemical activity of the catalytic material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising: the catalytic material having the nanoparticles that each comprise a gold substrate and a catalyst on the gold substrate, the gold substrate includes surface facets of which a predominant amount are Au(100)-oriented crystal planes.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a carbon material as a substrate, where the carbon material is graphite and a carbon fiber active carbon or amorphous carbon. Strong acid is utilized for modifying surface characteristics of the carbon material, where the strong acid is phosphoric acid, nitric acid and sulfuric acid. Deionized water or ethanol is utilized for pretreating the carbon material. The carbon material is placed into strong acid mass percentage concentration for activating 1-48 hours. The cathode material is obtained after making cleaning and drying process.    USE - Method for preparing a cathode material that is utilized for a microbiological fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures low material price and wide application range to the cathode material. The method improves cathode oxygen reduction rate and power generating power of the cell and reduces constructing cost of the microorganism fuel cell. The method enables providing a new way and possibility to microbial fuel cell application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a microbiological fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a cathode material prepared by a method.
NOVELTY - Operating a fuel cell comprising a membrane electrode assembly having an anode supplied with a gaseous anode reactant at an anode pressure and a cathode supplied with a gaseous cathode reactant at a cathode pressure, where the anode pressure is less than the cathode pressure by at least 10 kPa.    USE - The method is useful for operating a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is highly improved, efficient and reliable.
NOVELTY - The impedance estimating method involves applying the deviation matrix of coefficients to a response time record to determine a response signal including the in-phase component and the quadrature component of the impedance of an energy storage device at each frequency with cross-talk between the different frequencies of the response signal substantially removed. The energy storage device is stimulated with the excitation time record and substantially simultaneously captures the response time record indicative of the response of the energy storage device to the excitation time record.    USE - Impedance estimating method for energy storage device e.g. battery, fuel cell, ultra-capacitor, used in military, space and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid impedance spectra measurements that can be completed within one period of lowest frequency or less. Determines impedance and output characteristics of energy storage device. Ensures flexible frequency selection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a computer-readable medium; and    (2) an apparatus for characterizing energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of a cross-talk compensation method.    Assemble series of frequencies into excitation time record that is sum-of-sine of series of frequencies (406)    Generate deviation matrix of coefficients relative to excitation time record (408)    Condition excitation time record to energy storage device to be tested (410)    Stimulate energy storage device with excitation time record and capture response time record (412)    Apply the deviation matrix of coefficients to the response time record to determine in-phase and quadrature components of impedance of energy storage device at each frequency of the series of frequencies (414)
NOVELTY - The system has a core control module connected with a charging module, a battery group monitoring module and a touch screen display system, and provided with a database management module. The battery data collecting module comprises multiple battery data collecting control chips. The core control module is connected with a vehicle controller area network (CAN) bus device. The core control module utilizes a universal serial bus (USB) interface or RJ45 interface connected with a computer control software.    USE - Intelligent electric motor car battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The system realizes battery voltage, current and temperature, and proceeds with data collecting, real-time communication, equalization, insulating monitoring, standard data comparing, establishing dynamic contrast model, adopt layered mode, control module responsible for voltage, current and temperature, the touch screen with user interaction and alarm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The core control module is arranged in the database management module with small MySQL (RTM: Relational database management system) data base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an intelligent electric motor car battery management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The contact element has a rectangular aperture (11) formed in a slat (8). Four bendable tabs (12) are projected from four edges (13) of the aperture into a portion of the aperture to cover the portion of the aperture. Electric contacts are designed as spigots that are inserted into the aperture. The spigots inserted into the aperture are clamped by the bendable tab. The slat comprises a spacer element (16) that is raised at a top surface of the slat and/or at a bottom of the slat. The edges of the aperture are arranged parallel to a longitudinal direction of the slat.    USE - Contact element e.g. battery cell connector and pole connector, for electrically contacting a battery cell of a battery pack for use in a motor car, an electrical vehicle and a hybrid vehicle to store electrical power that is utilized by a power supply control unit or an electric motor for driving the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element is automatically assembled in a simple manner. The element has high installation flexibility and high contact quality, and enables compensation of installation tolerances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a contact element.    Slat (8)    Rectangular aperture (11)    Bendable tabs (12)    Edges of aperture (13)    Spacer element (16)
NOVELTY - The turbo rotor has an asymmetrical semi-ellipsoid (7) formed at a front side of a closed circular cylinder (1) to accommodate a generator (9). Airflow passed at flanks of a vehicle is guided to a circular cylinder-turbo rotor via an inlet slot (37). A left channel strand (36) up to the inlet slot in the cylinder produces high aerodynamic dynamic pressure for acceleration of the turbo rotor. A right channel strand is separated from the cylinder along and over lateral exhaust slots. Exhaust gas is cooled using compressed air of the right strand by low pressure pump effect.    USE - Aerodynamic-mechanical wind force turbo rotor for driving inductive electrogenerators to drive electromotors that are utilized for driving wheel axles of an electrically operated mobile vehicle i.e. automobile (claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the turbo rotor enables economic usage of unlimited natural resources such as solar energy, water power, wind energy, geothermal energy and biogas, and realizes an ecological wind force turbo rotor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an aerodynamic-mechanical wind force turbo rotor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Closed circular cylinder (1)    Asymmetrical semi-ellipsoid (7)    Generator (9)    Left channel strand (36)    Inlet slot (37)
NOVELTY - The device has a step-up converter (AW) designed as a switching converter for converting an input voltage (UB) derived from a vehicle battery into a higher charging voltage (VUP). Energy reserve storage (CER) is charged by the higher charging voltage for operating a security system in autonomous operation. Step-down converters (DC1, DC2) invert to be operated to the step-up converter, where the step-down converter converts the higher charging voltage or a voltage output by the energy reserve storage.    USE - Control device for operating a security system of a vehicle i.e. car, in a showroom.    ADVANTAGE - The down converter inverts to be operated to the step-up converter and converts the charging voltage or the voltage output by the energy reserve storage, so that the AC component received during the free-wheel moment of the step-up converter is reduced, thus achieving dynamic balance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a security system for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a control device.    Step-up converter (AW)    Energy reserve storage (CER)    Step-down converters (DC1, DC2)    Input voltage (UB)    Higher charging voltage (VUP)
NOVELTY - The power module (10) comprises a circuit board (20), semiconductor components (11,12) mounted in circuit board, and a cooler (30) with which the circuit board is fixed. The cooler is provided with convex portions (35a,35b) extended in cross-sectional area of a coolant flow path in which a cooling medium is poured, while a cooling fin is provided, and a recess (36) with rectangular opening formed in convex portions. The circuit board is formed in the recess.    USE - Power module for e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal radiation performance. Circuit board is easily and correctly positioned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view showing the schematic structure of the power module.    Power module (10)    Semiconductor components (11,12)    Circuit board (20)    Cooler (30)    Convex portions (35a,35b)    Recess (36)
NOVELTY - The accumulator unit (1) has two accumulator cells (5) arranged in a housing, and a connectable or detachable resistor is arranged parallel to one of the accumulator cells and switched by a cell controller. The resistor and the cell controller are arranged on a cell controller-plate (10) within a separate unit (7) i.e. cover, which is arranged at an outer surface of the accumulator unit. A cooling body (12) is arranged between the cell controller-plate and the outer surface of the accumulator unit, where the outer surface is formed by a cover (2), side surfaces (3) and a base surface (4).    USE - Accumulator unit for use in a high voltage accumulator system for electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The resistor and the cell controller are arranged on the cell controller-plate within the separate unit that is arranged at the outer surface of the accumulator unit, thus reducing heating of the accumulator cells by cell balancing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an accumulator unit.    Accumulator unit (1)    Cover (2)    Side surfaces (3)    Base surface (4)    Accumulator cells (5)    Separate unit (7)    Cell controller-plate (10)    Cooling body (12)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has a hollow-chamber section (2) provided with a primary chamber (3) for a battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell, and a secondary chamber (4) for a temperature control medium, where the secondary chamber partially encloses the primary chamber at side surfaces. The hollow-chamber section is designed as an extruded section. An inner surface (5) of the primary chamber is electrically insulated, and an inner wall (8) of the secondary chamber has a rib-shaped or wave-shaped cross section. The hollow-chamber section is formed with a blow-off channel (6).    USE - Battery cell housing for a battery cell e.g. lithium ion and nickel metal hydride battery cells, in a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle, and electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow-chamber section is provided with the primary chamber for the battery cell and the secondary chamber for the temperature control medium, where the secondary chamber partially encloses the primary chamber at the side surfaces, thus assembling a traction battery in the housing in a simple manner, and hence enabling mechanical protection of interior of the battery cell and enabling cooling/heating of the battery cell while manufacturing the battery with simple and compact design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery cell housing.    Battery cell housing (1)    Hollow-chamber section (2)    Primary chamber (3)    Secondary chamber (4)    Inner surface of primary chamber (5)    Blow-off channel (6)    Inner wall of secondary chamber (8)
NOVELTY - The circuit has an output transformer provided with a primary winding (P1) that is connected between two switch elements (S1, S2) i.e. MOSFET elements. A secondary winding obtains an output voltage. The primary winding is connected with a connection point between the two switch elements. A voltage source provides voltage to one switch element via the primary winding. A control part i.e. pulse width modulation (PWM) control circuit (1), outputs a PWM signal to turn on/off the two switch elements alternately. A constant current circuit (CC1, CC2) is connected to the primary winding in series.    USE - Direct current-direct current converter circuit e.g. full bridge type inverter circuit, half bridge type inverter circuit and center tap push-pull type inverter circuit, for a fuel cell in a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The switch elements are turned on when charging value of a snubber capacitor is received by a condenser without consuming high snubber resistance, so as to improve efficiency of an inverter circuit. The circuit avoids tight coupling between the primary winding and the secondary winding for preventing surge voltage and leakage inductance, so as to improve efficiency of the circuit. The movement of the switch elements is enabled by connecting a snubber circuit with a regeneration circuit for reducing loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a direct current-direct current converter circuit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Constant current circuit (CC1, CC2)    Primary winding (P1)    Switching elements (S1, S2)    PWM control circuit (1)    PWM signal generation circuit (2, 3)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has first electrical storage portion (101) which is mounted in a vehicle (100), and a second electrical storage portion (102) in which the fall of maximum discharge electric power during low temperature and maximum charging power is smaller than the first electrical storage portion. The first electrical storage portion is heated up or heat-retained by heat-generation of the second electrical storage portion, or heat insulation by the second electrical storage portion.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicles, e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the fall of maximum discharge electric power of first electrical storage portion without falling energy efficiency since all the electric power discharged from the first electrical storage portion and second electrical storage portion is supplied to the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the first and second electrical storage portions in an electrical storage apparatus pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (100)    First electrical storage portion (101)    Second electrical storage portion (102)    Output control apparatus (103)    Inverter (104)
NOVELTY - The connector (1) has a flexible connecting part (30) arranged between attachment parts (10, 20) for connecting the attachment parts with each other. The attachment parts have side walls (13, 14, 23, 24) at side edges (11, 12, 21, 22), where the side walls extend from a plane of connecting surfaces and are electrically connected with the connecting surfaces, respectively. The connecting surfaces are turned toward cell terminals, respectively. The connecting part comprises bars (33, 34) connected with the attachment parts in region of the side walls.    USE - Storage cell connector for electrically connecting storage cells i.e. lithium ion batteries, of a storage module (all claimed) that is utilized as an electric energy storage of an electromotor in an automobile e.g. electric car and motor car. Can also be used for metal hydride storage cells e.g. nickel metal hydride storage cells, and lithium polymer storage cells.    ADVANTAGE - The storage cell connector is formed such that the connector exhibits increased flexibility and high current load-carrying capacity and compensates static and dynamic displacements of the storage cells of the storage module over the entire service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a storage cell connector.    Storage cell connector (1)    Attachment parts (10, 20)    Side edges of attachment parts (11, 12, 21, 22)    Side walls of attachment parts (13, 14, 23, 24)    Flexible connecting part (30)    Bars (33, 34)
NOVELTY - The stack has a coolant inlet channel (143) with a lower portion formed from an inlet groove on an opposite surface of an outer peripheral portion of a metal separator (130B) e.g. cathode separator, where the lower portion is associated with a central section (131). Coolant sealing elements (157A) are provided on back of a contact area of an outer peripheral portion of the metal separator and another metal separator (130A) e.g. anode separator, respectively. A coolant outlet channel (145) is formed as an outlet groove.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack for a portable power connector, electrical power supplies of a motor car and a power generation system of houses.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant sealing elements are provided on the back of the contact area of the outer peripheral portion of the metal separators, respectively, thus realizing lamination of cells in the shrinkable fuel cell stack and providing highly reliable seal, and hence controlling flow of gas and coolant and preventing mutual mixing of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of metal separators.    Metal separators (130A, 130B)    Central section (131)    Coolant inlet channel (143)    Coolant outlet channel (145)    Coolant sealing elements (157A)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has two battery cells (105, 110) in electric contact with each other and comprising positive tabs (120, 130) and negative tabs (125, 135) at edges of the cells. The positive and negative tabs have respective pairs of positive and negative lower tabs flexed over sides of the corresponding cells. Positive and negative terminals are in electric contact with the positive and negative lower tabs of the cells, respectively. A cooling fin is arranged between the cells, and a removable fixture is arranged around the cells and the cooling rib.    USE - Perspiration-free battery pack for a hybrid or socket electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the pack protects the flexibility of the series/parallel connection of the cells, thus allowing thermal expansion and increasing freedom of cooling/heating with liquid or air. The positive and negative lower tabs are flexed over the sides of the corresponding cells, so that the cells of same type can be stacked adjacent to each other, thus enabling unrestricted combination of parallel and series arrangements of the cells in the pack, without requiring a welding process or a connection frame, and hence reducing the number at parts and weight of the pack, simplifying the assembly process, and making the pack repairable and reprocessable with minimum effort and minimum costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The removable fixture comprises a metal strip, a bolt, a tie rod or a hard shell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional top view on a battery pack.    Perspiration-free battery pack (100)    Battery cells (105, 110)    Positive tabs (120, 130)    Extended portion of positive tab (122)    Negative tabs (125, 135)    Extended portion of negative tab (127)
NOVELTY - Microwave is irradiated on a mixture containing cellulose substance, polyacid and aqueous medium in order to decompose cellulose.    USE - Decomposition of cellulose substance to produce cellulose derivative (claimed) for use as raw material for fuel for fuel cells and chemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The cellulose substance is decomposed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cellulose derivative; and    (2) enzyme saccharification method of cellulose substance, which involves pre-treating cellulose substance to obtain decomposition product, and performing enzyme saccharification using decomposition product.
NOVELTY - A carbon short fiber (A) and fiber precursor short fiber (B) into which carbon fiber precursor short fiber (B') containing polyacrylonitrile-type polymer and phenol resin is fibrillated by beating are dispersed, to obtain precursor sheet. The obtained precursor sheet is subjected to carbonization. Thus, manufacture of porous electrode base material is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of porous electrode base material (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electrode base material has improved thickness precision, surface smoothness, handling property, conductivity and air permeability, and is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for easy-split fiber property sea island composite fiber, which comprises polyacrylonitrile-type polymer or phenol resin, and is fibrillated by beating.
NOVELTY - The device i.e. guiding device (16), has a guiding rail (4) adapted to form of a spatial intersection curve and comprising different rail segments (5). The segments are connected one below the other with form-fit segment connectors, such that toothed rods and rail sections are connected at connection points. The rail is fastened to large or small elements of pipe nodes at a constant normal distance to a welding gap by form-fit and/or force-fit connections. The rail sections are guided by joints, such that elongation of segments in the direction perpendicular to the segments is small.    USE - Device i.e. guiding device (claimed), for manufacturing weld seams running along spatial intersection curves for heavy structural piping connections at pipe nodes in maritime constructions.    ADVANTAGE - The rail sections are guided by joints, such that elongation of rail segments in the direction perpendicular to the rail segments is small, thus increasing the quality of weld seams with simultaneous increasing of deposition efficiency, without burdening a welding operator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pipe node with a guiding rail fastened to a large element of the pipe node.    Guiding rail (4)    Rail segments (5)    Guiding device (16)    Adjustable tool holder (29)    System computer (32)
NOVELTY - An acetaldehyde is selectively manufactured by gaseous phase from ethanol by making into catalyst and base metal oxide chosen from complex oxide containing lanthanum oxide, molybdenum oxide, bismuth oxide, strontium oxide, yttrium oxide, magnesium oxide, barium oxide, tungsten oxide, cupric oxide, zinc oxide, indium oxide, silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, stannic oxide, vanadium oxide, manganese oxide, cerium oxide, cobalt oxide, nickel oxide, ferric oxide which is dispersed and fixed gold fine particle in presence of oxygen molecule.    USE - Selectively manufacture of acetaldehyde used in alcohol in gaseous phase, oxydization of hydrocarbon, air purification, fuel cell and chemical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method selectively oxidizes ethanol and acetaldehyde.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) vapor oxidation catalyst of ethanol comprising carrier which consists of oxide containing titanium and vanadium oxide dispersed and fixed by carrier; and    (2) oxidation of ethanol involving vapor phase cracking of ethanol with oxygen molecule in presence of vapor phase oxidation catalyst and total oxidation to carbon dioxide and water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus and process for manufacturing gold catalyst for ethanol oxidation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains a compound (C) having 1,3-dithietane-1,1,3,3-tetra oxide structure.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, electric vehicle, electric power storage, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, liquid crystal television, game machine, timepiece, electric motorcycle, lighting fixture, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte provides lithium secondary battery with high output characteristics and low resistance value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) additive, which contains cyclic sulfone compound of formula (I) as active ingredient; and    (2) lithium secondary battery, which has a positive electrode (1) containing metal, alloy of metal and metallic lithium, lithium-containing alloy or lithium alloy, a negative electrode (2) containing oxide, transition metal nitride, carbon material or their mixture in which lithium ion is occluded or discharged, as negative electrode active material, and the nonaqueous electrolyte.    R1-R4=H, halo, -SiR7R8R9, -CO2R10, -COR11, -P(O)(OR12)2, -SO2R13, -SO2(OR14), -B(OR15)2, or 1-10C alkyl, 2-10C alkenyl or 2-10C alkynyl (all optionally substituted);    R7-R9=1-10C alkyl, 2-10C alkenyl or phenyl;    R10,R12,R14,R15,=H, optionally substituted 1-10C alkyl, phenyl or -SiR7R8R9;    R11,R13=optionally substituted 1-10C alkyl or phenyl;    R1+R2+C,R3+R4+C=3-7C cycloalkane or methylene of formula (II);    R5,R6=H, 1-10C alkyl, phenyl or 2-12C dialkylamino;and    R5+R6+C=3-7C cycloalkane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of coin-type battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Positive electrode can (3)    Sealing board (4)    Gasket (6)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber sheet has average thickness value of 50-500 mu m. The difference between the maximum thickness value and minimum thickness value is less than 10% of the average thickness value.    USE - Carbon fiber sheet e.g. carbon fiber cloth, carbon fiber felt and carbon fiber paper, is used as electrode material of fuel cell and reinforced fiber sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber sheet has uniform thickness and high surface smoothness. The heat-processed fire-resistance fiber has reduced thermal contraction rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbon fiber sheet, which involves heat processing the precursor fiber of carbon fiber at 500-900 degrees C for 0.1-60 minutes in an inert atmosphere to obtain heat-processed fire-resistance fiber having fiber specific gravity of 1.35-1.75 by Archimedes method and thermal contraction rate of 2-15%, subjecting to sheet process to obtain heat-processed fire-resistance fiber sheet, and baking obtained fiber sheet in inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt, compound chosen from hydrofluoroether compound (II) and ether compound (III or IV) and nitrile compound (V or VI).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte for secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed), electrical double capacitor and lithium ion capacitor used for mobile telephones, notebook personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte produces batteries with high charging/discharging capacity, suppresses the corrosion of the electrode and generation of carbon dioxide gas, and ensures long term non-flammability, low temperature characteristics and favorable conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains lithium salt, compound chosen from hydrofluoroether compound of formula (II) and ether compound of formula: R1-O-R2 (III) or R3-O(Q1-O)m-R4 (IV) and nitrile compound of formula: R5-CN (V) or NC-Q2-CN (VI).    R1,R2=1-10C (fluoro)alkyl optionally having 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms, or 3-10C (fluoro)cycloalkyl, at least one being fluoro alkyl;    X=1-5C (fluoro)alkylene optionally having 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms;    m=1-10;    Q1=1-4C linear alkylene optionally substituted by 1-5C alkyl or 1-5C alkyl containing 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms;    R3,R4=1-5C alkyl;    or R3 +R4=1-10C alkylene;    R5=alkyl or aryl (both optionally having 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms), cycloalkyl (all optionally substituted by 1 or more groups other than nitrile groups);and    Q2=1-12C alkylene optionally substituted having 1 or more ether oxygen atoms between carbon atoms, 5-10C cycloalkylene, 6-12C arylene (all optionally substituted by 1 or more groups other than nitrile groups).    The total number of carbon atoms of R5 is 1-10.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (S) consists of oxygen side electrode (3) and fuel side electrode (2) arranged opposingly on both sides of electrolyte to which an anion component can be moved. The oxygen side electrode consists of catalyst (A) comprising transition metal and polypyrrole, and catalyst (B) containing transition metal and porphyrin ring-containing compound. The mix ratio of the catalyst (A) with respect to 100 parts mass of the total amount of the catalysts (A,B) is 10-90 parts mass. The transition metals are cobalt.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. alkali type fuel cell, solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, vessels, aircrafts and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has improved electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Fuel supply component (5)    Fuel cell (S)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple battery cell pouches for accommodating an electrode assembly with an anode and cathode. A cooling structure comprises a cooling plate interposed between the battery cells, where the cooling structure is made of aluminum material. The cooling structure is arranged with multiple divided metal plates. A buffer member made of elastomeric material is equipped in outer circumference of the cooling structure. Size of the cooling structure corresponds to the size of the electrode assembly.    USE - Parallel connected type high-capacity secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved performance, and effectively overcomes thermal efficiency problem according to a parallel connection of unit cells. The sealing area of the battery can be reduced. The battery minimizes electrolyte water leakage and effectively generates a calorific value. The explosion of the secondary battery by the heat generation can be effectively prevented. The battery is economical, and secures the competitive power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a parallel connected type high-capacity secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The battery pack (10) has a battery assembly (11) having battery units (16) with one fluid channel for receiving a fluid that absorbs heat from battery assembly. A cooling system (12) coupled to the battery assembly includes a tapered main conduit (20) and auxiliary conduit (22) for receiving the fluid, and a secondary conduit coupled to auxiliary conduit for receiving the fluid. The auxiliary conduit is in fluid communication with main conduit through the fluid channel of battery assembly, and the secondary conduit is in fluid communication with auxiliary conduit.    USE - Battery pack for battery system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature and pressure variations in the battery pack and the size can be minimized, such that the capacity and durability of the battery pack are maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional side view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery assembly (11)    Cooling system (12)    Battery unit (16)    Main conduit (20)    Auxiliary conduit (22)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery module (10) has fluid which flows within each of the cooling channels (22) and is in thermal energy exchange relationship with each of the secondary battery cells (14). A housing (24) defines an inlet channel (26) disposed in fluid flow communication with each of the cooling channels and configured for directing the fluid flow uniformly to each of the cooling channels. The housing defines a predetermined number of inlet ports in fluid communication with the inlet channel.    USE - Secondary battery module for powering electronic devices, tools, machinery, and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes mass and weight since the secondary battery module allows for air conditioning. Exhibits excellent performance and longevity while being versatile since the housing defines an inlet channel disposed in fluid flow communication with each of the cooling channels and configured for directing the fluid flow uniformly to each of the cooling channels. Minimizes non-uniform cooling of the secondary battery module by providing a substantially uniform flow distribution across the cooling channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Secondary battery module (10)    Secondary battery cells (14)    Cooling channels (22)    Housing (24)    Inlet channel (26)
NOVELTY - The regulator has a shaft (200) fixed in a housing (230). A stator (220) is moved to front and back with a motor and supported by generated repulsive power to the magnetic force in the housing. A header (210) is fixed to an end of the shaft, and presses a pressure valve switch (310) of a gas pipe (300) at a side of the shaft for controlling the pressure generated to the magnetic force between the pressure valve switch and the header.    USE - Hydrogen pressure controlling regulator for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator reduces rubbing between the stator and the housing by using generated repulsive power to the magnetic force between the stator and housing, prevents abrasion of the stator, and controls pressure of the gas pipe by the manpower generated to the magnetic force between the pressure valve switch and the header.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydrogen pressure controlling regulator for use in a fuel cell vehicle.    Shaft (200)    Header (210)    Stator (220)    Housing (230)    Gas pipe (300)    Pressure valve switch (310)
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator has a generating unit generating electricity when a vehicle is operated. A storage battery stores the electricity, where the storage battery is mounted on the vehicle.    USE - Aerogenerator for use in a vehicle such as motor car, train and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The generating unit generates electricity in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an aerogenerator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery cooling system comprises battery case (110), blower (120), inlet duct (130), exhaust duct (140), thermoelectric element module (150), where the inlet duct has opening and closing door (132). Heat is generated in the thermoelectric element module that is cooled.    USE - Battery cooling system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cooling system comprises battery case, blower, inlet duct, exhaust duct and thermoelectric element module, and hence ensures improve cooling capacity to cool battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery case (110)    Blower (120)    Inlet duct (130)    Opening and closing door (132)    Exhaust duct (140)    Thermoelectric element module (150)
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator has a fixing impeller (31) whose wing is stationarily connected between an inserted rotary shaft (20) and a rotation impeller (30) arranged in a front side of the rotary shaft. The rotation impeller is inclined toward horizontal direction. A connecting part is arranged on an outer side of a transmission part (50) arranged between the rotary shaft and a generating part (40). A gear rotary shaft is perpendicularly arranged on a front side of the rotary shaft. A generating part rotary shaft (20b) is connected with an outer side surface center of a rotary plate (53).    USE - Aerogenerator for use in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The aerogenerator can continuously charge the electric car using accumulator discharge without stopping the electric car while driving so as to avoid requirement for a charged storage battery for long driving distance and continuously driving electric car through the distance, so that traffic accident is avoided due to pause of vehicle. The wing of the fixing impeller and the rotation impeller are successively screwed in an inner side of a main body, so as to form a cylinder shaped structure curving toward an angle larger than an angle of a wing of the rotation impeller, so that conversion rate to wind energy electric power is enhanced with a constant interval inside the main body. The aerogenerator is provided with a rotary screen opening and closing a front side of the main body so as to prevent a foreign substance from being injected into the inner side of the main body to avoid malfunctioning of the aerogenerator, so that the service life of the aerogenerator is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an aerogenerator in section.    Main body (10)    Inserted rotary shaft (20)    Generating part rotary shaft (20b)    Rotation impeller (30)    Fixing impeller (31)    Generating part (40)    Transmission part (50)    Rotary plate (53)
NOVELTY - The system has a wireless device (100) installed at an outer side of a bicycle body. A lending device (300) is utilized for lending a user a marking (200), communicating and grasping status information, sending and receiving the status information of the bicycle body from the marking, and producing data of state information. The wireless device is provided with a wireless transceiver. A power supply unit is utilized for supplying electricity to the wireless transceiver, and provided with a solar cell. A magnet division is arranged at an inner side of a coil part.    USE - Bicycle rental system.    ADVANTAGE - The wireless device generates electricity by extracting energy for wireless sensor network, so that the system eliminates the need for replacing a battery. The system is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle rental method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bicycle rental system.    Wireless device (100)    Marking (200)    Lending device (300)
NOVELTY - The shelf has overlapped up and down portion that is movably connected with upper portion frame (1) and lower portion fixed shelf (2). An upper portion of movable shelf is provided with battery including space, and upper portion of bottom of movable frame is provided with a limiting sliding block. Lower portion of fixed shelf is set with inserting slot (21), and upper portion of movable frame is inserted in the inserting slot. Limiting slide block (13) located at inserted slot wall of movable frame is formed in the form of inserting.    USE - Draw-pull type electric vehicle battery shelf used for battery box of frame (both claimed) for golf sightseeing electric vehicle such as electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper portion of movable frame and fixing frame is provided to set the lower portion inserted into form, electric vehicle battery shelf is conveniently installed and disassembled, and convenient for electric vehicle battery gross capacity. Hence the shelf is conveniently cleaned and maintained. The battery charging of shelf is convenient, without influencing the normal use of electric motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the draw-pull type electric vehicle battery shelf.    Upper portion frame (1)    Lower portion fixed shelf (2)    Limiting slide block (13)    Inserting slot (21)    Fixed slot (22)
NOVELTY - The automobile has wireless charger that is provided with wireless power transmitter and radio receiver. The radio receiver is operated as output end of power battery set the power input end. A power battery set of power output end is turned through power regulator. A motor is connected with input end of power transmission system. The wind energy generating set is installed at the roof.    USE - Wind-powered electric automobile e.g. electric car with wireless charging function.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle having simple structure and which is environmental friendly with less energy consumption can be provided. The noise and vibration of automobile can be suppressed. The weight and volume of power battery set can be greatly reduced. The wind energy can be utilized effectively for automobile, without cable connected with the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the wind-powered electric automobile. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a communication unit allowing communication between a first component e.g. electric home appliance, and a second component e.g. energy management component, where communication information between the first component and the second component comprises information related to energy. The components transmit information to the communication unit. The communication unit stores information received from the first component and information received from the second component, where the information comprises one of raw data, refined data and command.    USE - Network system for managing an energy source e.g. electricity, water and gas, produced through sunlight and fuel cells built in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) utilizing a home area network and a utility area network in a house to perform wired or wireless communication by a communication unit.    ADVANTAGE - The components transmit the information to the communication unit, and the communication unit stores the information received from the first component and the information received from the second component, so that communication load of the second component can be reduced, thus managing the energy source in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram a network system.    Energy generation component (11)    Energy distribution component (12)    Energy storage component (13)    Energy management component (14)    Energy metering component (15)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has a hollow piping (1) that is installed within vehicle body. A turbine or propeller (2) is closed by cover of wall and ceiling behind inner side of piping. The rear end of piping is supported and installed in space with support. A tire (5) is installed with light (6). The weight of vehicle body is raised or lowered by rotating wing of turbine or propeller supported with support, with air flow generated during drive of vehicle.    USE - Energy saving type motor vehicle e.g. eco-friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery load is decreased while increasing driving force of motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of motor vehicle.    Hollow piping (1)    Turbine or propeller (2)    Tire (5)    Light (6)    Turbine cover (8)
NOVELTY - The structure has a cylindrical shaped gas holder (30) with a pair of rear side support unit (14) that supports both the ends of the gas holder along major axis direction. The tank side portion is attached to the edge of the gas holder, and moved forward and backward along the major axis direction so that the swelling or shrinking of the gas holder is reduced. A holding side surface (20) holds the tank side portion along axis direction so that the forward and backward movement of the tank is possible.    USE - Tank attachment structure for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rotation and the positioning of the gas holder can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the gas holder.    Rear side support unit (14)    Holding side surface (20)    Bush (22)    Elastic tubular structure (24)    Gas holder (30)
NOVELTY - The safety valve (100) has solar panel which is positioned on surface of substrate and is connected with rechargeable battery and LED. A hinge is formed in either side of protrusion portion, and clad board. A bracket of clad board decides a resilient force of the spring.    USE - Safety valve for agricultural machinery such as cultivator and tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generation efficiency of the solar panel can be improved effectively by maintaining the inclination angle of the solar panel in order to receive the sunlight. The occurrence of the negligent accident to the safety valve of the agricultural machinery can be prevented. The usability of the agricultural machinery can be enhanced and the space utilization effect of the agricultural machinery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the safety valve for agricultural machinery.    Safety valve (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage/current detector (200) for detecting photovoltaic (PV) voltage/current from a solar cell (10), battery voltage/current from a battery (30), and direct current (DC) link voltage/current from the DC link unit (130). A charging control unit (300) determines one of a predetermined control modes based on the voltage and current detected in the voltage/current detector and controls first and second DC/DC converters (110, 140) and a DC/alternative current (AC) inverter (120) according to the determined control mode.    USE - Apparatus for charging and discharging a battery i.e. PV PCS integrated battery, in a vehicle e.g. electric automobile and hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is designed such that combination of the PV PCS with a battery charger provides a bidirectional battery charger with a DC link stage between the converter and the inverter in the photovoltaic battery, where the battery can basically use sunlight and a clean energy source and transfers power to the vehicle and transfers power from the battery to the vehicle when sunlight is not present, thus reducing the size of the PV PCS in a cost-effective manner. The apparatus is capable of charging and discharging the PV PCS integrated battery in the vehicle in a stable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging and discharging a PV power conditioning system (PCS) integrated battery in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an apparatus for charging and discharging a PV PCS integrated battery in a vehicle.    Solar cell (10)    Battery (30)    DC/DC converters (110, 140)    DC/AC inverter (120)    DC link unit (130)    Voltage/current detector (200)    Charging control unit (300)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has two positive leads (16) that are arranged near beginning and terminating edges of a positive electrode that is wound around a winding core (15), where the leads are placed apart from the edges. Two negative leads (17) are arranged near beginning edge and terminating edges of a negative electrode that is wound around the core, where the negative leads are placed apart from the edge of the negative electrode in predetermined distances, which are smaller than a predetermined distance between two negative leads.    USE - Cylindrical lithium secondary battery cell for use in an electric vehicle at an in-vehicle system. Can also be used as a nickel hydride battery cell and a nickel-cadmium battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode or the negative electrode is cut between two adjacent positive leads or negative leads, thus avoiding breakage of a separator, and hence ensuring better reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cylindrical secondary battery cell.    Cylindrical secondary battery cell (1)    Electrode group (10)    Winding core (15)    Positive leads (16)    Negative leads (17)
NOVELTY - The article has one graphite layer which is spaced apart from and arranged parallel to other graphite layer. A metal layer is provided between the graphite layers, such that the metal layer is contacted with the graphite layers. The thermal conductivity of composite article is set to greater than or equal to about 1,200 W/mK and electrical conductivity of composite article is set to greater than or equal to about 10,000 S/cm.    USE - Composite article for dissipating thermal energy from secondary battery cell e.g. lithium ion secondary battery cell of secondary battery module (claimed) used in powering electronic device, household and industrial power tools, machinery and vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since thermal energy is dissipated from the secondary battery cell during charging and discharging of the secondary battery module, excellent temperature control for the secondary battery cell can be provided. Since the composite article is durable, structurally rigid and strong, the performance and longevity of the secondary battery module can be improved. Since excellent cooling and uniform temperature distribution can be provided across the secondary battery cells, uneven temperature distribution within the secondary battery module can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery cell (10)    Secondary battery (12)    Secondary battery module (28)    Positive cell tab (30)    Negative cell tab (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring on-site green energy/green power generation. Available energy/power at a current rate of use is calculated. A request for energy and power made at an energy pooling station by a customer is compared with the energy/power available at the station. An allocation of storage of energy and power is adjusted to meet the requests upon determining that the request made at the station is met. Green energy credits available to the station are compared when grid power is utilized. A customer is notified when the energy/power is not available.    USE - Method for combining renewable energy, utility energy and back-up power services in form of green and black energy with energy storage to create a multi-income stream at an energy pooling/charging station for fueling private and fleet vehicles, and electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to renewable energy from on site wind, bio-mass, solar panels and/or grid purchased green power.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables maximizing the use of green energy by aggregating the energy pooling stations that are aggregated into an energy network, which utilizes an algorithm for managing a controlled energy load and for optimizing renewable energy and power sales. The method enables adding the energy pooling stations to control power loads and to increase efficiency in delivering power and energy to grid, and allows adding capacity to flow of energy to the electric vehicle charging station that is coupled with utility scale stationary storage, thus reducing the cost of new generation of electricity, and hence making electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) compatible with power-grid operational requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagram of an energy pooling/charging station.    Energy storage unit (100)    Power electronics units (200)    Energy pooling manager (300)    Grid contactor breakers (400)    Renewable panels (500)
NOVELTY - Catalyst (I), comprising nanostructured elements comprising microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles comprising a catalyst material comprising platinum nickel compound, is new.    USE - (I) is useful as a fuel cell catalyst, preferably fuel cell cathode catalyst (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) shows improved high current density performance and vehicle fuel efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Catalyst (I), comprising nanostructured elements comprising microstructured support whiskers bearing a thin film of nanoscopic catalyst particles comprising a catalyst material comprising platinum nickel compound of formula (PtxNi(1-x)), is new.    x = 0.21-0.39 (preferably 0.28-0.32).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly comprising (I).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a liquid water volume calculating unit that subtracts the gas volume from a fluid flow passage volume in the fuel cell to calculate a liquid water volume in the fuel cell.    USE - The fuel cell system is used to detect the amount of liquid water in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system comprises calculation unit of liquid water volume, where it can accurately estimate the amount of liquid water in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell that generates electricity by reaction between reaction gases; an electricity amount calculating unit that calculates an amount of electricity generated during a voltage drop of the fuel cell from a current generated during the voltage drop; a reaction gas substance amount calculating unit that calculates an amount of substance of at least any one of the reaction gases in the fuel cell on the basis of the amount of electricity generated during the voltage drop; a gas volume calculating unit that calculates a gas volume in the fuel cell on the basis of the amount of substance of the at least any one of the reaction gases; and a liquid water volume calculating unit that subtracts the gas volume from a fluid flow passage volume in the fuel cell to calculate a liquid water volume in the fuel cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a control method for a fuel cell system having a fuel cell that generates electricity by reaction between reaction gases.
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixing element (9) that fixes batteries (8a,8b) to a revolving frame. A rubber plate is arranged above the batteries to protect the batteries. Clamping elements (10a,10b) of the fixing element are clamped from both sides to contact the batteries. A round bar (21) is provided to connect the clamping elements.    USE - Battery fixation structure of construction machine e.g. hydraulic shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the clamping elements of the fixing element are clamped from both sides to contact the batteries fixed to the revolving frame, the batteries can be maintained integrally without providing space between the batteries. The batteries can be maintained robustly by the clamping elements, even if the battery receives vibration with respect to frame. Since the installation space of battery can be reduced, the battery can be reliably fixed on the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery fixation structure of construction machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Batteries (8a,8b)    Fixing element (9)    Clamping elements (10a,10b)    Positioning elements (11a,11b)    Round bar (21)
NOVELTY - The processor has a hydrogen input pipe (6) and a hydrogen discharge pipe (7) that are internally arranged in a sealed cavity (4) and extending out from the sealed cavity. Another sealed cavity (3) is internally provided with an air feeding pipe (11), an air discharge pipe (8) and a water discharge pipe extending out from the latter cavity. A water passing pipe (10) is provided with a one-way conduction valve i.e. pneumatic control valve (101) or one-way electromagnetic valve, where the one-way conduction valve allows water to flow from the former cavity to the latter cavity.    USE - Hydrogen and air tail gas processor for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The processor simultaneously processes hydrogen tail gas and air tail gas, and is simple in structure, inexpensive and easy to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for processing tail gas of a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a hydrogen and air tail gas processor for a fuel battery.    Sealed cavities (3, 4)    Hydrogen input pipe (6)    Hydrogen discharge pipe (7)    Air discharge pipe (8)    Water passing pipe (10)    Air feeding pipe (11)    Pneumatic control valve (101)
NOVELTY - A control circuit (27) turns ON a switch (17) when vehicle generates regenerated electric power which is charged by electrical storage unit (23), and operates direct current (DC)/DC converter (21) when regenerated electric power is not generated. The voltage of storage unit is discharged by DC/DC converter to load (19) over existing routine in which voltage of battery (11) carries out an instantaneous fall. The converter is made to wait if vehicle is in idling stop state, so that switch is turned OFF and storage unit is discharged during instantaneous fall.    USE - Power supply device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be supplied stably without delaying from electrical storage unit to load at the time of generation of instantaneous fall. The instantaneous fall possibility of voltage with respect to the load can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (11)    Switch (17)    Load (19)    DC/DC converter (21)    Electrical storage unit (23)    Control circuit (27)
NOVELTY - The calculation unit calculates the transmit time while driving the route. A calculation process unit computes energy-storage based on preset remaining capacity, residual minimum capacity, and energy consumption of electrical storage apparatus. A judgment unit judges whether the electric power generation condition is satisfied based on energy consumption and energy storage. A generation unit produces electric power with constant output, when electric power generation conditions are satisfied.    USE - Electric drive vehicle e.g. hybrid type vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of electric drive vehicle can be improved. Since the structure of hybrid type vehicle is simplified, the cost of the hybrid type vehicle can be reduced. The reliability of hybrid type vehicle can be improved. The electric power consumption of electric drive vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle drive device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive motor (11)    Battery (14)    Navigation control unit (34)    Display unit (37)    Communication unit (38)
NOVELTY - The device has a communication part communicating between multiple control apparatuses. One of the control apparatuses transmits a collation start signal to other control apparatus. The latter control apparatus starts a collation process when the collation start signal is received from the former control apparatus. A regulation value of the former control apparatus is different from collation starting potential of battery voltage. A communication circuit (8) is connected with a voltage detection circuit (7) for detecting a microcomputer (6).    USE - Antitheft device for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device can reliably start collation process between the control apparatuses when the voltage detection value in a power-supply circuit is differed, thus providing better safety to the vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control apparatus in an antitheft device.    Engine control system (1)    Immobilizer control apparatus (5)    Microcomputer (6)    Voltage detection circuit (7)    Communication circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has a valve chest (23) formed in an inner side of a cylinder (21). A gas flow path comprises a lead-out channel that leads-out a supply-flow channel, and is connected with the inner side and an outer side of the cylinder. A coil (71) is arranged on an outer periphery of the cylinder by winding. The coil inside the valve chest supplies electricity to a plunger (72). A valve body (52) opens and closes the gas flow path by movement of the plunger. A holding part i.e. terminal (94), holds predetermined tension strength on the coil and supplies drive current to the coil.    USE - Solenoid valve for providing high voltage hydrogen gas from a hydrogen tank in a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holding part holding predetermined tension strength on the coil can prevent deformation of the cylinder by high pressure gas without using highly strong material and thickening the cylinder. The valve applies tensile strength to an outer peripheral surface of the cylinder so as to precisely adjust tensile strength of the coil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solenoid valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solenoid valve.    Solenoid valve (1)    Cylinder (21)    Valve chest (23)    Valve body (52)    Coil (71)    Plunger (72)    Terminal (94)
NOVELTY - The piping coupling (10) has a diaphragm (44) that is positioned between the female coupling main portion (15) and female valve element (20). The inner side of diaphragm is connected with the female side flow path piping (16). The female valve element is biased by the differential voltage through the diaphragm in valve closure direction. A sealing material (56) is provided in the contact portion of female and male side valve seats (18,36), for guiding the fluid provided between the female and male couplings (12,14) in female side flow path piping respectively.    USE - Piping coupling used in battery module of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the female valve element is biased by the differential voltage through the diaphragm in valve closure direction, the size and cost of piping coupling can be reduced. Since the diaphragm is positioned between the female coupling main portion and female valve element, the leakage of fluid from the couplings can be prevented. Hence the reliable sealing performance of piping coupling can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the piping coupling.    Piping coupling (10)    Female coupling (12)    Male coupling (14)    Female coupling main portion (15)    Female side flow path piping (16)    Female side valve seat (18)    Female valve element (20)    Male side valve seat (36)    Diaphragm (44)    Sealing material (56)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve has a first flange portion (51) inwardly extended in a radial direction and provided at the end of a valve main body (5). A second flange portion (711) is inwardly extended in the radial direction and provided at the end of a second pipe body (71). A valve seat (8) includes a crimping section (83) which fixes the first flange portion and second flange portion together.    USE - Solenoid valve for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows each component to be formed by press molding without the need for a special brazing tool. Avoids the formation of slack between components after brazing, thus ensuring a favorable dimensional accuracy. Enables reliable integration of press-molded components and the valve seat, and allows brazing to be performed reliably. Enables easy mounting of the solenoid valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially expanded sectional view of a solenoid valve.    Valve main body (5)    Valve seat (8)    First flange portion (51)    Second pipe body (71)    Crimping section (83)    Second flange portion (711)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10) has a tubular body (1) electrically insulating a collar-shaped terminal block (1a) in center. Terminals of two coil-shaped electrodes (2, 4) are interposed with inner side ends of an intermediate isolation part. A terminal of a winding (W1) is arranged with one of the coil-shaped electrodes that is bound by a terminal pin (P1). A terminal of another winding (W2) is arranged with the other coil-shaped electrode that is bound by another terminal pin (P2).    USE - Coil-shaped capacitor for use in a bubble detection apparatus (claimed) that is utilized for detecting carbon dioxide gas bubble generated in pure water in a fuel cell electric power generation system. Can also be used for freezing detection apparatus, spherical body detection apparatus and foreign material flowing-down detection apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The terminals of the two windings are arranged with the two coil-shaped electrodes bound by the two terminal pins, respectively, so that capacitance can be detected easily in an inexpensive manner and resolution of bubble detection is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bubble detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bubble detection apparatus.    Terminal pins (P1, P2)    Windings (W1, W2)    Tubular body (1)    Collar-shaped terminal block (1a)    Coil-shaped electrodes (2, 4)    Coil-shaped capacitor (10)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery case (10) with a leg (30) that is fixed to the flange face of a lower case. A fastening bolt is matched with a central fastening hole (30A) formed in the leg. The leg includes side holes (30B,30C) located in a direction orthogonal to a direction extending from the leg towards a power supply body e.g. secondary battery.    USE - Power supply device for power supply group (claimed) in a vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the fastening bolt from facing towards the power supply device, upon receiving an impact from a vehicle exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the arrow line view of the leg of a battery case.    Battery case (10)    Leg (30)    Central fastening hole (30A)    Side holes (30B,30C)    Distance of central fastening hole from one edge of leg (T2)
NOVELTY - The catalyst ink includes at least a catalyst, a proton-conductive polymer electrolyte, and water irradiated with ultrasonic wave. Preferably, the frequency of the ultrasonic wave ranges from 20 kilohertz to 100 megahertz.    USE - Catalyst ink for forming a catalyst electrode for membrane electrode assembly of fuel cell (all claimed) for e.g. vehicle, home, mobile device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the dispersion of catalyst, thus enhancing the platinum utilization factor and output characteristics of catalyst electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for catalyst ink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode side catalyst electrode (2)    Anode side electrode base material (3)    Gas diffusion layer for cathodes (4)    Gas diffusion layer for anodes (5)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a fuel cell generated according to electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidant gas in cell laminated bodies (14, 16). A housing accommodates the cell laminated body that includes a housing body part (40). A cover part (44) plugs an opening part of the housing body part. A displacement conductor (58) is discharged by a discharge resistor (48) from the cell laminated body. A securing member (56) blocks opening/closing of the opening part of the housing body part provided in the cover part and the housing body part.    USE - Fuel cell system for a rod-shaped service tool in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces electricity pressure of the cell laminated body when surplus electric power of the cell laminated body is discharged by the discharge resistance of the conductor. The system achieves connection of a conductor switching part with the securing member with respect to the housing body part and the cover part so as to easily open/close the opening part. The system includes an earth-leakage detection part for automatically detecting earth-leakage and discharge of an assistant battery so as to ensure safety for the system and an operator during repairing work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Cell laminated bodies (14, 16)    Housing body part (40)    Cover part (44)    Discharge resistor (48)    Securing member (56)    Displacement conductor (58)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a porous membrane containing ionic liquid, electrolyte and cellulose and mounted on a negative electrode part and a positive electrode part. A surface modification process is carried out for the cellulose. An electrolytic composition contains an inorganic fine particle, the ionic liquid and the electrolyte.    USE - Electrode for use in a secondary battery, portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, Electronic Book player, mobile phone, cordless phone substation, pager, hand-held terminal, portable FAX, portable printer, headphones stereo and an LCD TV (all claimed), and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can simultaneously form coating on an active material layer and the porous membrane for improving adhesiveness of the active material layer and the porous membrane. The porous membrane containing the ionic liquid can be easily adjusted for supporting electrolyte salt that is utilized as electrolyte of the secondary battery during porous membrane formation, thus shortening time for formation of the electrolyte in a separator film, improving productivity of the electrode, improving smoothness and ionic conductivity of the membrane and improving viscosity in the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The method involves computing an electrode active surface area by changing an electric potential to stepwise form of an electrode. Fuel cells are laminated with a catalyst layer that contains an electrode catalyst and an electrolyte in an electrolytic membrane. The fuel cells are used as a membrane-electrode assembly. Maximum electric current relaxation time in the electric potential is calculated with respect to transfer time of the electric potential step. Capacity of an electrical double layer is measured while computing electric charge amount to an electric potential step unit.    USE - Method for calculating active surface area of an electrode catalyst using an electrochemical measuring device and a linear sweep voltammetry in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows quickly measuring active surface after changing electric potential to stepwise form by accurately integrating a waveform and correctly computing electric charge value with respect to delta value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of an active surface area calculating method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electrode group (1) passes porous insulator (4) and wound or laminated positive electrode plate (2) and negative electrode plate (3) is accommodated in battery case (7). The leads (6) which are drawn out from electrode plates are connected to inner bottom face of battery case and to sealing board, respectively. A welding nugget (14) connects battery case and lead of one electrode plate when central line of thickness direction is set to incline with respect to inner bottom faces of battery case.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device. Can also be used for toy, electric tool, electrically-assisted bicycle, lawn mower and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The production of sputter can be suppressed by welding, so that the internal short circuit of the porous insulator can be avoided. The stable connection, the intensity and bondability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery; and    (2) battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode plate (2)    Negative electrode plate (3)    Porous insulator (4)    Leads (6)    Battery case (7)    Welding nugget (14)
NOVELTY - The cell has a separator arranged on two sides of a pair of mutually opposing electrode layers (14A). An electrolytic membrane and the pair of the electrode layers are placed on two sides of a polymer electrolyte membrane. A manifold supplying reactive gas is provided in the separator. Multiple flow channels are parallelly provided in the separator. A fluid flow path (31) guides the reactive gas supplied through the manifold to a discharge part. Width of an end part of the electrode layer in the separator is greater than width of an end part of a gas distribution part (33).    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell for supplying hydrogen gas to hydrogen-ion conductivity surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane in a domestic cogeneration system, motor vehicles, mobile phones and backup unit.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has a sealing member that prevents leakage of the reactive gas in the electrode layer. The width of the end part of the electrode layer in the separator is greater than width of the end part of the gas distribution part so as to easily pass fuel gas to the gas distribution part from the manifold, thus improving electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    Mutually opposing electrode layers (14A)    Fluid flow path (31)    Cross-sectional area of flow channel (31a)    Gas distribution part (33)    Sealing member (36)
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) has a collector (12) for collecting generated electric power. A wiring supplying collected electric power is connected to exterior of the terminal. Surface of a case is coated with a plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and conductive carbon.    USE - Output terminal for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal utilizes gold as noble metal for increasing contact resistance of cells during conventional electro conductive process. The terminal has high corrosion resistance, low manufacturing cost, high electro conductivity property and high adhesiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an output terminal.    Output terminal (10)    Collector (12)    Manifold hole (16)    Sealing member (40)    Conductive carbon coating area (50)
NOVELTY - The cell has a positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (1) oppositely arranged on a proton conductor. An enzyme is immobilized in the positive electrode and the negative electrode. Contact angle degree of the positive electrode and the negative electrode is 80 to 120 degree with respect to a buffer solution. The positive electrode and the negative electrode are provided with carbon. A water repellent is formed in surface of the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The water repellent contains a water repellent material, water, and an organic solvent.    USE - Bio-fuel cell for supplying power to electronic device such as a mobile device, a robot, a personal computer and a game machine device. Uses include but are not limited to a two-wheeled vehicle, an aircraft, a rocket, a spacecraft, a power apparatus, a construction machine, a machine tool, an electric power generation system, a cogeneration system and a lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode's surface has water-repellent property so as to easily pass buffer solution into the positive electrode and achieve high and stable electric current value. The cell ensures that enzyme's quantity can be decreased so as to reduce manufacturing cost of the cell. The proton conductor can improve buffer capacity and achieve high-output operation of the cell.    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 view of a bio-fuel cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electrode (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a control unit (20a) which controls rising time required for driving voltage to reach a target level, such that a voltage between the control terminal and the output terminal is maintained less than or equal to a critical voltage. The leakage current is generated between control terminal and output terminal, when the voltage between control terminal and the output terminal is greater than the critical voltage. The driving voltage is a voltage for controlling the switching device (10).    USE - Power device of gate driving circuit mounted in vehicle (both claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell (FC) vehicle, and used in home appliance such as portable terminal and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of leakage current between the gate and source of the switching device of the power device can be suppressed or prevented efficiently. The noise generated due to the leakage current in the power device can be suppressed. The power consumption of the power device can be reduced. The malfunction of the power device can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) gate driving circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control unit of the power device.    Switching device (10)    Control unit (20a)    Feedback unit (21)    Driving unit (22)    Driving voltage providing unit (222)
NOVELTY - The supply has a battery (12) and a distributor with a battery pole input (14) and outputs (16, 16a, 16b) for providing battery voltage for various loads. A semiconductor switch (18) is driven between the input and one of the outputs by an electronic control unit (22). The control unit is provided with an input interface (30) for sensor signals representing operating parameters. A bi-directional bus system i.e. Controller area network (CAN), is connected to the interface. A priority-controlled consumption reduction is performed based on the parameters queried by the bus system.    USE - Electrical power supply for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is provided with the input interface for sensor signals representing operating parameters, where the priority-controlled consumption reduction is performed based on the parameters queried by the bi-directional bus system, so that preservation of functions over a prolonged time at a low charge level of the battery can be enabled while enabling efficient use of reserved energy, thus allowing the vehicle to be used in case of failure of a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an electrical power supply.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (12)    Battery pole input (14)    Outputs (16, 16a, 16b)    Semiconductor switch (18)    Electronic control unit (22)    Input interface (30)
NOVELTY - A polarizable electrode material (10) comprises porous carbon particles, a conductive assistant, a tungsten oxide powder and a binder.    USE - Polarizable electrode material is used in electric double layer capacitor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to auxiliary power supply for electric vehicle, solar cell and wind power generation, memory backup and momentary power interruption compensation device.    ADVANTAGE - The polarizable electrode material has high withstand voltage property. The time-lapse deterioration of electrostatic capacitance and resistance, is suppressed. The electric double layer capacitor using the polarizable electrode material, has high withstand voltage and energy density, and excellent long-term reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of electric double layer capacitor.    Polarizable electrode material (10)    Collector (11)    Polarizable electrode layer (12)    Separator (15)    Aluminum laminate material (16)
NOVELTY - The direct fuel cell device comprises an electrode comprising a substrate of gold or glassy carbon, a self-assembling membrane comprising a polymer matrix, an insulator, and two current collectors. The polymer matrix is comprised of an electrically conductive copolymer. The self-assembling membrane has a nanobiomimetic surface structure comprising nanopillars and nanopores. The nanopillars have a diameter of 50-60 nm and an average length of 2-4 nm.    USE - The direct fuel cell device is useful as: an amperometric sensor for detecting o-nitrophenyl acetate; a biomimetic amperometric sensor; a voltammeter sensor; a cyclic voltammtric sensor; a switchable pseudo-semiconductor; and a rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The direct fuel cell device can be easily, efficiently and economically manufactured with high capability, high power density and energy density, improved performance, increased sensitivity and reduced energy consumption, and is oxygen-free and air-independent and non flammable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current voltage converting circuit that converts the output voltage of fuel cell (20) into preset voltage value. A voltage control unit (41) sets the output voltage (VFC) to preset voltage. A difference voltage detection unit (41b) detects the cell voltage (VC) of unit cell. A bias degree detection unit detects the bias degree of detected cell voltage. A set voltage change unit (41c) increases the set voltage when the bias degree is more than preset level.    USE - Fuel cell system for mobile phone. Can also be used in personal computer and motor vehicle, and used in railway, noncommercial and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell system is simple and the possibility for discharge of gas to external portion is suppressed to improve the security. The stable control with respect to fuel cell system can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (20)    Voltage control unit (41)    Difference voltage calculation unit (41b)    Set voltage change unit (41c)    Cell voltage (VC)    Output voltage (VFC)
NOVELTY - The module has an electrical storage element body comprising a laminated structure that stores a positive electrode material layer and a negative electrode material layer. The positive and negative layers are laminated through a layer of porous insulating material that is provided in a container. A cooling flow path (81) circulates a cooling medium (80) on an outer surface of the container in extended direction of raw material of the porous insulating material. A guide member is provided at an upper flow side of a cooling passage.    USE - Electrical battery storage module for storing and discharging electrical energy in an electric condenser of electric vehicles such as motor trucks, omnibus, hybrid electric train, bus, truck and battery-type fork lift truck (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module can improve cooling capability of the electric condenser. The module has a battery cell that is cooled to reduce temperature and maintain uniform temperature in a battery apparatus, thus improving cooling capability of the battery cell and prolonging service time of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway perspective view of an electrical storage module.    Battery cell (10)    Battery case (20)    Positive electrode side external terminal (30)    Cooling medium (80)    Cooling flow path (81)
NOVELTY - The shell has an explosion prevention and suction device, and cover plates welded on two ends of a shell main body, where the cover plates comprise a simple cover plate and a combined cover plate. The shell main body is made from aluminum alloy material or magnesium alloy material, where the aluminum alloy material is 1 series or 3 series or 6 series aluminum material or aluminum material such additives as manganese, silicon, titanium, zinc, magnesium and copper, which are added in pure aluminum. The shell main body is manufactured in extruding, drawing and reshaping techniques.    USE - Battery or capacitor packaging shell for an automobile and an energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The shell has better performance, and is more suitable for large size energy storage element and moving element of an energy resource industry and an automobile industry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery or capacitor packaging shell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. electrical double layer capacitor (10), has a positive binder electrode and a negative binder electrode arranged in a container such that the positive and negative binder electrodes are mutually located in a non-contact position. The positive and negative binder electrodes include an inside part with a flow path through which electrolytic solution flows inside of the container. The positive and negative binder electrodes are crushed by radial direction such that tabs (13A, 13B) are inserted in a set of notch parts.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. electrical double layer capacitor, for use in an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a lithium ion capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The binder electrodes are crushed by radial direction such that tabs are inserted in a set of notch parts, and form a comparatively flat state, so that adhesiveness and sealing performance of a lamination sticker can be improved without forming a bigger clearance gap between the binder electrodes and a lamination tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrical double layer capacitor (10)    Active layer (11)    Stacked current collection electrodes (12a, 12b)    Tabs (13A, 13B)    Insulating layer (14)    Stacking cell (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has electrode collectors respectively provided with electrode active material films, where point average surface roughness of a surface at a side of each electrode active material film is 1.5 micrometer, and contact angle of water with respect to the surface of the electrode active material film is less than or equal to 60 degrees. The electrode active material films are respectively provided with positive and negative electrode active materials. A positive electrode (2) and a negative electrode (3) are stacked on the electrode collectors, respectively.    USE - Lithium ion storage and secondary battery for use in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle, a fuel-cell vehicle, a household use electrical storage installation, an electric tool, an electric train, a small portable equipment, and an industry during power supply emergency.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode collectors and the electrode active material films have better adhesiveness, so that contact defect can be suppressed and internal resistance of the battery can be reduced, thus improving battery capacity and cycling characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode collectors are formed from metal foils such as aluminum, gold, silver, copper, nickel, stainless steel, titanium, platinum or metal alloys.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion storage and secondary battery.    Lithium ion storage and secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the voltage drop value of the electrical connection part between a fuel cell (10) and a voltage transducer (12) after previously regulating the impedance in the electrical connection part (16) between the fuel cell and the transducer. The electric current value of the fuel cell is calculated from the impedance and the measured voltage drop value, where the voltage transducer which performs voltage conversion of the fuel cell and the fuel cell are stored in the same housing (14) in the fuel cell and voltage transducer integrated unit (1).    USE - Method for detecting electrical current value of a fuel cell in a fuel cell and voltage transducer integrated unit.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy measurement of the electrical current value of the fuel cell in the integrated unit of fuel cell and voltage transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell and voltage transducer integrated unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell and voltage transducer integrated unit (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Voltage transducer (12)    Housing (14)    Electrical connection part between fuel cell and voltage transducer (16)    Primary side capacitor (20)
NOVELTY - A composite is obtained by adsorbing monomer used as conductive polymer to fibrous sulfur-containing material and then polymerizing, and contains sulfur and conductive polymer.    USE - Composite is used as active material for positive electrode of battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composite has high electroconductivity and energy density.
NOVELTY - A conjugated polymer electrolyte contains polymer electrolyte having ionic group density of 2 mmol/g or more and porosity of 50-95%, and porous material having Gurley air permeability of 300 seconds/cc or less.    USE - Conjugated polymer electrolyte used for manufacture of conjugated polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane electrode assembly (both claimed) for fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, video camera, personal digital assistant, digital audio player, digital camera, motor vehicles, electric tool, electrically-driven shaver, two-wheeled vehicle, robot, electrically-driven cart, vessel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated polymer electrolyte has excellent ion conductivity. The electrolyte membrane formed using the polymer electrolyte has reduced dimensional change in dryness-and-moisture cycle. The electrode assembly using the membrane has high electric power generation performance under low humidity, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of conjugated polymer electrolyte membrane (15); and    (2) manufacture of membrane electrode assembly, which involves using self-adhesive polyethylene as thermobonding film (16) and polyphenylene sulfide film or polyimide film as protective film (17).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel electrode (13)    Air electrode (14)    Conjugated polymer electrolyte membrane (15)    Thermobonding film (16)    Protective film (17)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains organic solvent, electrolytic salt and difluorosilane compound (I).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used in electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to video camera, digital camera, portable music player, sound recorder, portable DVD player, hand-held game machine, notebook personal computer, electronic dictionary, electronic organizer, electronic book, mobile telephone, portable TV, electric power-assisted bicycle, motor vehicle battery and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte improves electric capacitance, internal resistance, cycling characteristics, electrical property and durability of secondary battery. The electrolyte prevents high-temperature deterioration in battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte (3) contains organic solvent, electrolytic salt and difluoro silane compound of formula: (R2-Si(R1)(F)-F) (I).    R1=5-8C cycloalkyl;and    R2=1-8C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising non-aqueous electrolyte, negative electrode and positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode collector (1a)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode collector (2a)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (3)    Positive electrode case (4)    Negative electrode case (5)    Gasket (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - Asymmetric electrochemical capacitor comprises: (a) an anode (102) comprising manganese dioxide nanowires and single-walled carbon nanotubes (110); (b) a cathode (104) comprising indium oxide nanowires and single-walled carbon nanotubes (112); and (c) an electrolyte (108) between the anode and the cathode.    USE - The asymmetric electrochemical capacitor is used in conformal electronics, portable electronics, and electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The asymmetric electrochemical capacitor exhibits improved operation voltage, specific capacitance, energy density, and power density over single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) symmetric supercapacitors. It demonstrated specific capacitance over 180 F/g, power density over 50 kW/kg, and energy density over 25 Wh/kg.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a device comprising the asymmetric electrochemical capacitor; and    (2) a method of fabricating the asymmetric electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid nanostructured asymmetric supercapacitor.    Anode (102)    Cathode (104)    Separator (106)    Electrolyte (108)    Manganese dioxide nanowire or single-walled carbon nanotube hybrid film (110)    Indium oxide nanowire or single-walled carbon nanotube hybrid film (112)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has a set of massive embedded parallel capacitors enclosed in a water proof housing, where the capacitor is electrically connected to a massive battery (200). The massive battery is electrically connected to an electrical power grid (300). The embedded parallel capacitors are made of dielectric insulator material (30) and conductor material. A metallic probe is connected to the capacitors. The metallic probe extends out of the housing to receive electrical energy from a lightning source to charge the capacitor.    USE - Super conducting super capacitor for providing electrical energy to an electrical power grid, and for use by an electrical filling station of an electrical transport vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a car, truck, bus, ship, train and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor comprises a multilayer capacitive structure providing electric power to the electrical power grid without using additional sources of electric power that harms the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dielectric insulator material is selected from a group consisting of sand and a silicon material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for capturing electrical energy from lightning    (2) a method for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a super conducting super capacitor comprising massive embedded super capacitors connected together in parallel over a very large land area using a ceramic material for a water proof housing, dielectric insulator material forming insulating layers and metallic sheets as conductors forming conducting layers.    Probe electrode (10)    Conductor (20)    Dielectric insulator material (30)    Super conducting super capacitor (100)    Massive battery (200)    Electrical power grid (300)
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises: a polymer which undergoes electrolytic polymerization at the lithium metal standard voltage of 4.3V-5.5V, having a repeating unit (I); an electrolytic salt; and a non-aqueous solvent.    USE - The non-aqueous electrolytic solution is useful in non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed), which is useful for a drive power supply of mobile information devices such as a mobile phone and a notebook personal computer, electric automobile and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is excellent in the battery profiles (high capacity and improved temperature profile) in addition to the safety, due to having overcharge suppressing function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-aqueous electrolytic solution comprises: a polymer which undergoes electrolytic polymerization at the lithium metal standard voltage of 4.3-5.5V, having a repeating unit of formula (-(-C(-R1)-C(-R)-A-)-) (I); an electrolytic salt; and a non-aqueous solvent.    A = functional group which undergoes electrolytic polymerization; and    R, R1 = H or CH3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (101), comprising the non-aqueous electrolytic solution, a cathode, an anode, and a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery (101)    Battery container (102)    Cover (103)    Cathode external terminal (104)    Anode external terminal (105)
NOVELTY - The method involves considering stabilization zirconia powder, dope ceria powder, nickel oxide powder, binder and kneaded material containing a resin spherical micro-particle as a raw material of a green sheet. The spherical micro-particles are selected from a group consisting of polymethyl methacrylate type crosslinked material grains. Diameter of the spherical micro-particles is about 0.5 to 12 micrometer. Average thickness of the green sheet is about 0.5-2.0 mm. Viscosity of the kneaded material is 500-20000 pascal.    USE - Method for manufacturing a green sheet of a fuel electrode board that is utilized during electric power generation for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving electric power generation performance of the fuel cell, reducing thickness of an electrolyte sheet precisely, and decreasing conductive resistance so as to prevent effect of mixing of air reliably. The method enables improving uniformity of electrode printing process so as to ensure electric power generation performance.
NOVELTY - The system has a generator (I) which activates kinetic energy of inactive state to the potential energy. A control valve (2) controls outflow of the stock (1) moving from input velocity of tunnel (12) in nozzle venture tubes (6) of the generator. A control valve (3) is connected to individual bypass pipeline (2a) to entrance portion (9) of extractor (II).    USE - Tunnel turbine system for producing potential energy from kinetic energy, used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy loss in the tunnel turbine system can be prevented and the power generation efficiency of tunnel turbine system can be improved, by effectively producing the potential energy from the kinetic energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the tunnel turbine system.    Stock (1)    Control valves (2,3)    Bypass pipeline (2a)    Nozzle Venturi tubes (6)    Entrance portion (9)    Tunnel (12)    Generator (I)    Extractor (II)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode comprising lithium, and another electrode comprising sulfur and/or lithium sulfide. A separator is arranged between the electrodes. An electrolyte comprising organic solvent and guidance salt is provided in the separator. The separator comprises a non-woven fabric made of polymer fibers. The electrodes comprise carbon. The separator comprises a partially permeable carrier that is made of organic material, which is designed in form of the non-woven fabric made of polymeric fibers, where the non-woven fabric is coated with inorganic ion-conducting material.    USE - Lithium sulfur battery for an energy supply of a mobile information device, a tool, an electric automobile and for an automobile with a hybrid drive (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery has prolonged service life with respect to charging and discharging cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic ion-conducting material comprises a compound selected from a group of oxides, phosphates, sulfates, titanates, silicates, aluminosilicates with one or more elements of zirconium, aluminum and lithium. The guidance salt is selected from lithium hexafluorophosphate, lithium tetrafluoroborate, lithium perchlorate, lithium hexafluoroarsenate, lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate, lithium trifluoromethane sulfonamide, lithium tristrifluoromethylsulfonylmethide and lithium-based salt.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a separate power supply unit (11) for supplying supplementary electrical power. The separate power supply unit is attached on a fixed trailer coupling (12) and a removable trailer coupling. The power supply unit comprises an internal combustion engine and a fuel cell unit in a region of fixed or removable trailer couplings. A supplementary support element (15) is arranged on a vehicle roof, a boot or a tailgate (14) for providing an auxiliary tank (16), where the auxiliary tank is arranged in a spare wheel.    USE - Electrically propelled vehicle i.e. electric car, for long haul travel. Can also be used for a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separate power supply unit is attached on the fixed trailer coupling and the removable trailer coupling, thus realizing the vehicle in an inexpensive and simple manner while optimizing travels in city. The supplementary support element is arranged on the vehicle roof, the boot or the tailgate for providing the auxiliary tank, thus transporting predefined liquid for prolonged tracks in an easier manner. The power supply unit is arranged at the vehicle, so that the safety of the vehicle is ensured during accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal combustion engine is selected from a group consisting of a gas engine, a diesel engine and a petrol engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic rear view of an electrical propelled vehicle with a fixed trailer coupling.    Electrically propelled vehicle (10)    Separate power supply unit (11)    Fixed trailer coupling (12)    Tailgate (14)    Supplementary support element (15)    Auxiliary tank (16)
NOVELTY - The regulator has an output regulator device (115) supplying electrical power to an electric load (118) and connected between a vehicle battery (116) and a power capacitor (113). The regulator device performs a control such that the battery is charged with the electrical power, where the electrical power is stored in the power capacitor. An idling stop control device (130) controls a motor (100) in an idling stopped state. The regulator device performs the control such that transfer of the electrical power between the power capacitor and the battery is stopped in the idling stopped state.    USE - Electrical output regulator for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator device performs the control such that transfer of the electrical power between the power capacitor and the vehicle battery is stopped in the idling stopped state, so that the electrical power at the motor is provided in a stable manner, thus avoiding restart operation of the motor even after the idling stopped state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical output regulator for a vehicle with a stop start system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Motor (100)    Power capacitor (113)    Output regulator device (115)    Vehicle battery (116)    Electric load (118)    Idling stop control device (130)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a hydrophobic structure, a gas distribution structure and electron lead structure, where the hydrophobic structure is produced by pulsed laser radiation. The hydrophobic structure corresponds to surface area geometry of black silicon, where a surface area of the hydrophobic structure forms a chemical dense passivation against possible corrosive effects of adjacent electrolytes. The surface area of the hydrophobic structure includes catalyzers for electrochemical reactions, and the electron lead structure consists of a gas guiding channel.    USE - Gas diffusion electrode for use in batteries, fuel cells or electrolyzers (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is designed such that provision of PTFE in the hydrophobic structure avoids degradation hydrophobic properties of a PTFE-conditioned structure, thus prolonging service life of the electrode. The electrode enables simple application of the catalyzers on a hydrophobic barrier layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas diffusion electrode.    Micro-structured hydrophobic surface structure (2)    Liquid electrolyte (3)    Electron-conducting layer (4)    Gas distribution chamber (5)    Gas supply (6)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a fixing screw. A Nafion pipe bunch comprises a main humidifying component that is fixed into a pipe shell by an end enclosure and a sealing ring to form a pipe layer and a shell layer, where water is balanced between two parts. The pipe bunch is made of water absorption and non-ventilating material, where the humidifier comprises a tubular heat exchanger structure. Two ends of the pipe bunch are adhered by epoxide glue and fixed into a short plastic pipe that is thinner than the pipe shell to form an internal pipe.    USE - Efficient Nafion pipe humidifier for heating and humidifying raw gas through fuel battery tail gas for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier is inexpensive, and has better humidifying effect, easy sealing, free maintaining and simple manufacturing. The humidifier heats and humidifies the raw gas in steam-gas humidifying way and water-gas humidifying way in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an efficient Nafion pipe humidifier.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive pole piece i.e. rectangular positive pole piece, comprising an aluminum foil that is coated with an anode slurry. A negative pole piece i.e. rectangular negative pole piece, is formed by a copper foil that is coated with a negative slurry. An isolation film e.g. polypropylene or polyethylene or three-layer polypropylene/polyethylene/polypropylene compound film, has a minipore. Battery housing is provided with a stainless steel shell and a cover cap. An anti-explosion film is arranged in a middle part of the cap. An injection hole is opened at a side of the battery.    USE - Large-capability high-power ferrous pyrophosphate lithium power battery for use as a power supply of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery improves conductivity of a material and processing property of the slurry by pre-processing a ferrous pyrophosphate lithium positive material and provides large capability and low internal resistance to the battery, and ensures that the battery is charged or discharged with large current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a large-capability high-power ferrous pyrophosphate lithium power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a large-capability high-power ferrous pyrophosphate lithium power battery manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'.
NOVELTY - The device has a motor generator (3) for driving a combustion engine (1) and outputting alternating voltage. A rectifier (4) converts the alternating voltage into direct voltage. An electrical storage device (5) i.e. capacitor, is charged with the converted direct voltage, and a voltage sensor (6) measures output voltage of the rectifier. A motor generator control device (7) controls the motor generator such that a charging voltage is computed as a target charging voltage from the output voltage so as to suppress a charge current lesser than its upper limit value if the device is charged.    USE - Charging device for a vehicle i.e. hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The control device controls the motor generator such that the charging voltage is computed as the target charging voltage from the output voltage so as to suppress the charge current lesser than its the upper limit value if the storage device is charged, so that loss in the storage device is reduced, thus increasing efficiency of the storage device while avoiding damage or destruction of the storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charging device for a vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Combustion engine (1)    Motor generator (3)    Rectifier (4)    Electrical storage device (5)    Voltage sensor (6)    Motor generator control device (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly (16) has a unipolar anode plate (130) connected with a unipolar cathode plate (110), where the cathode and anode plates are formed by deposition process with thickness of a material of low contact resistance and high corrosion resistance on a substrate. The cathode and anode plates are removably formed on the substrate. The material is selected from a group consisting of alloy with high nickel contents, nano-crystalline alloy e.g. ferro molybdenum (FeMo) alloy, ferrochrome (FeCr) alloy, ferro tantalum (FeTa) alloy and ferro niobium (FeNb) alloy.    USE - Bipolar plate assembly for a fuel cell used as a power source in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The material deposition process can be performed at room temperature and pressure and on inexpensive substrate, thus providing better flexibility in construction of the unipolar anode and cathode plates, and hence manufacturing the assembly in an inexpensive manner. The deposition process requires less coating material than required with punching plate process, thus eliminating waste material in peripheral regions of the assembly. The assembly has efficient and robust structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of anode and cathode unipolar plates which are connected for forming bipolar plate assembly.    Bipolar plate assembly (16)    Unipolar cathode plate (110)    Coolant flow paths (118, 138)    Unipolar anode plate (130)    Weld (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching an aero generator, wind turbine or wind vane to an electric vehicle. The speed of the wind id increased with the movement of the electric vehicle accelerating the aero generator, wind turbine or wind vane, producing mechanical energy that is transformed through the generator into electrical energy.    USE - Method for generating electricity for an electric vehicle through an aero generator, wind turbine or wind vane.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of the wind id increased with the movement of the electric vehicle accelerating the aero generator, wind turbine or wind vane, producing mechanical energy that is transformed through the generator into electrical energy, and thus enables efficient generation electricity for recharging the electric vehicle in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aero generator coupled to an electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The washer has a set of articulated bars (1,2) that are joined by a tractor vehicle, where positioning of the bars is achieved by placing the bars in an optimal position for cleaning the plates. The movement between the bars is obtained by a hydraulic system controlled by an electronic control unit that is located in a cockpit of the vehicle. The bars are provided with multiple sensors for accurate positioning of the bars.    USE - Washer for cleaning solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The bars are provided with multiple sensors for accurate positioning of the bars, and thus ensures efficient and improved washer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar panel washer.    Articulated bars (1,2)
NOVELTY - The scooter has a slope measurement part (10) utilized for measuring running speed of a scooter body. A front wheel motor part (20) provides torque to a front wheel of the scooter body. The scooter body is provided with a battery power source. A rear wheel gap adjustment part is utilized for broadening gap of rear wheels. Speed of the scooter body controls a rear wheel interval controller (40). A scooter controller (50) controls the rear wheel interval controller during driving. A driving unit (70) and a rear end frame are arranged in a frame folding block (30) in a folded manner.    USE - Foldable type safety electrical motor scooter for boarding a lift in underground.    ADVANTAGE - The scooter reduces rotary resistance generated with difference of radius of rotation and driving resistance or a left right panning scooter closes a space over revolution per minute during driving. The gap of the rear wheel and front-wheel of the scooter is reduced, so that the scooter can board on a small/narrow place in a lift. The gap of rear wheels of the scooter is prolonged, and ensures stability in low velocity operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a foldable type safety electrical motor scooter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Slope measurement part (10)    Front wheel motor part (20)    Frame folding block (30)    Rear wheel interval controller (40)    Scooter controller (50)    Driving unit (70)
NOVELTY - The unit has a minor axis round rod (Q) installing three left side motor toothed gears (M1, M3, M5) and three right side motor toothed gears (M2, M4, M6) outside five case blocks (B1-B5). The right motor toothed gears are connected to the left motor toothed gears. Three right minor axis toothed gears (Q1-Q3) are connected to three left minor axis toothed gears (P1-P3). Power of a direct current motor is delivered to three principal axis toothed gears (K1-K3) of a principal axis round rod (K) outside the case blocks.    USE - Low carbon clean power unit for use in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle structured crane and an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The unit avoids generation of smoke in an internal combustion engine requiring low carbon clean power and reduces consumption of fuel by the internal combustion engine so as to avoid requirement for replacing the internal combustion engine. The unit avoids generation of noise and environmental pollution. The unit operates a battery to a fuel cell when a power of the motor is utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a low carbon clean power unit.    Case blocks (B1-B5)    Principal axis round rod (K)    Principal axis toothed gears (K1-K3)    Left side motor toothed gears (M1, M3, M5)    Right side motor toothed gears (M2, M4, M6)    Left minor axis toothed gears (P1-P3)    Minor axis round rod (Q)    Right minor axis toothed gears (Q1-Q3)
NOVELTY - The plant has a heat exchanger provided with an exhaust to exhaust gas generated in a fuel cell system. A pure oxygen combustor re-heats vapor ejected from the heat exchanger by a pure oxygen combustion. A reformer is arranged adjacent to the pure oxygen combustor. A bypass line passes through the reformer, overheats the vapor ejected from the heat exchanger and supplies the vapor to the pure oxygen combustor. A controller is installed in the bypass line to measure and control amount of overheated vapor.    USE - Fuel cell link type plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant prevents condensation of vapor ejected from the heat exchanger when the vapor is supplied to the pure oxygen combustor in the form of lung steam, thus enabling accurate measurement of lungs steam supplied to the pure oxygen combustor and enabling efficient control of the plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell link type plant control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell link type plant.
NOVELTY - The system has a main fuel cell unit, where an electron is generated in the unit. The fuel cell unit generates electricity to drive a motor (4). The main fuel cell unit is formed with a zinc-air fuel cell (1). A supplementary fuel cell unit is a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (5). A proton exchange membrane is used for an electrolyte. A cathode bag comprises an accommodation space, where the electron generation reaction is made in the accommodation space. A current collector comprises multiple ribs, where the current collector is arranged in the accommodation space.    USE - Fuel cell duality system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the efficiency, prolongs service life of the battery and reduces the consumption and replacing cost of the zinc-air fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell duality system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Zinc-air fuel cell (1)    Motor (4)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (5)
NOVELTY - The cell cover has 30 weigh parts of an addition element that is selected from a group consisting of zirconium, cobalt, boron, iron, titanium, silicon, tin and niobium. Thickness of the cell cover is 0.5mm, where the cell cover is formed by bulk amorphous alloy consisting zirconium group, aluminum group, titanium group, silicon group or magnesium group.    USE - High-strength bulk amorphous alloy cell cover for a lithium secondary battery pack that is utilized as a power source for an electricity two-wheeled vehicle, an electrical golf cart, an electricity truck, an electricity commercial vehicle, an electric-scooter, hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell cover protects a battery from external shock and prevents the generation of heat or the conducting phenomenon of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a high-strength bulk amorphous alloy cell cover.
NOVELTY - Phosphorylated polymer compound film (I) is new.    USE - The phosphorylated polymer compound film is useful for all-vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The all-vanadium redox flow battery of the compound film has low ion permeability, excellent proton conductivity, stable mechanical and chemical performance, and low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phosphorylated polymer compound film of formula (I) is new.    Either m, x = 1-25; or    m+x = less than or equal to 50; and    n = 10-150.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the preparation of (I).
NOVELTY - The car has a fuel cell (210) for converting chemical energy of hydrogen to electricity by electro chemical reaction. The fuel cell is arranged in a fuel delivery system (220). A power control apparatus (230) converts hydrogen fuel into electricity. A super capacitor (240) is utilized as a power storage system that stores a part of drive motors (250, 251). A system controller (270) controls the fuel cell such that the car operates in optimum condition.    USE - Fuel cell powered golf car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is economical with high practicality and market potential. The car is easy to handle and safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell powered golf car.    Fuel cell (210)    Fuel delivery system (220)    Power control apparatus (230)    Super capacitor (240)    Drive motors (250, 251)    System controller (270)
NOVELTY - The photoelectrode has transition metal oxide powder, a frit glass and an electrode layer that are manufactured by coating a conductive substrate with paste containing an organic vehicle and dye that is absorbed in the electrode layer. The transition metal powder is selected from titanium, zirconium, strontium, zinc, indium, lanthanum, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, tin, niobium, manganese, aluminum, yttrium, scandium, samarium and gallium.    USE - Photoelectrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transition metal oxide powder improves energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell. The photoelectrode increases processing uniformity of light scattering effect with increased pore.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a dye-sensitized solar cell    (2) a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a photoelectrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photoelectrode.
NOVELTY - The capacitor comprises an electrolyte, a current receiver, a separator (11) and an electrode mass. The electrode mass containing a material with high, greater than 50 m2/g, specific surface. At least one of the electrodes is made from current conducting threads coated with porous dielectric film and operates as the separator. Both electrodes can be made of current conducting threads coating with porous dielectric film. The threads are collected into a bundle, intertwined, woven into a fabric or positioned in rows. The threads connected to different current receivers, alternate. Each thread comprises an active material with a developed surface (10). A thin metal wire (9) is incorporated in the thread thus reducing the resistance.    USE - For electrodes in double layer capacitors with a high specific power used in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - It is possible to manufacture inexpensive, flat and double layer capacitors with high and extra-high capacitance and can have symmetrical and asymmetrical design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the double layer capacitor    Thin metal wire (9)    Thread developed surface (10)    Separator (11)
NOVELTY - An electrode material comprises metal sulfide-containing particle and organic component as an electrode active material.    USE - An electrode material for secondary batteries (claimed) used as power supplies, such as personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, video camera, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Interface formation with component in electrode materials is performed effectively, charge-and-discharge characteristic of battery is improved, and non-contact part which does not contribute to interface formation is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for all-solid-state lithium secondary battery containing lithium ion conductive solid electrolyte which contacts between electrode containing electrode material and electrode containing lithium material and is interposed.
NOVELTY - The power device (1) has a switching device (10) and a driving unit (20). The driving unit applies a driving voltage to a control terminal such that a voltage between the control terminal and the output terminal remains less than or equal to a critical voltage. The rise time required for the driving voltage to reach a target level is determined according to current-voltage characteristics of switching device. A leakage current is generated between control terminal and output terminal when the voltage between the control terminal and the output terminal exceeds the critical voltage.    USE - Power device for electric apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle (claimed), environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric cars, hybrid cars, and fuel-cell cars, and home appliances such as portable terminals and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - Provides power devices using a relatively high voltage and including a switching device in which the generation of leakage current may be reduced. Provides power devices with driving circuits capable of reducing leakage current that may be generated between control terminal and output terminal of switching device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a driving circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power device.    Power device (1)    Switching device (10)    Driving unit (20)    Power supply unit (30)    Capacitor (40)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (100) has a high pressure condenser (13) connected between the high voltage side input-output line (45) and a reference input-output line (46) which connect a voltage rise converter (30) and an inverter (12). A voltage transducer (20) is connected in parallel with the converter and the condenser. A capacitor (19) is connected to the transducer, while a solar cell (70) is connected to the capacitor.    USE - Power supply device. Uses include, but are not limited to, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, ship, rail vehicle, mechanical apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures smooth charging of the secondary battery mounted in the vehicle by the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverter (12)    High pressure condenser (13)    Capacitor (19)    Voltage transducer (20)    Voltage rise converter (30)    High voltage side input-output line (45)    Reference input-output line (46)    Solar cell (70)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has electrical storage apparatus that is parallelly connected with fuel cell stack. The on-line-operation minimum electric power value which shows the lower limit of electric power that is supplied from fuel cell stack is compared with required electric power value of load. The on-line-operation of the DC-DC converter is performed, when required electric power value is larger than on-line-operation minimum electric power value.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power generation voltage of fuel cell stack is lower than the minimum voltage value of stack deterioration acceleration region, the electric power loss can be suppressed. The deterioration of fuel cell stack can be prevented at the time of on line operation of DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between electric current-voltage characteristic of fuel cell stack and electric current-voltage characteristic of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A driving sound generation production surface (20) is supported by a support element(10), that has a levitation portion (24) which receives and levitates the traveling airflow pressure generated at the time of vehicle travel. The levitation element descended when travel speed of vehicle (B) is lower than predetermined value. The sound generation production surface slidably contacts with road surface and generates the sound. The sound generation production surface is spaced apart from road surface when travel speed of vehicle is higher than predetermined value.    USE - Driving sound generator for electric vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The traveling airflow pressure can be rapidly applied to the driving generation production surface so that the generation production surface can be reliably spaced apart from the road surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of the driving sound generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Support element (10)    Guide hole (13)    Driving sound generation production surface (20)    Levitation portion (24)    Vehicle (B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electronic control unit (ECU) (40) to detect heat-use requirement. A tumble control valve (TCV) (24) adjusts air flow strength inside of a cylinder of an engine (10). The ECU controls amount of waste heated by adjusting air flow strength with the TCV based on the heat-use requirement. The ECU enlarges the air flow strength such that the requirement heat amount is large.    USE - Waste-heat control apparatus of spark ignition-type multi-cylinder petrol engine mounted in vehicle, used in waste-heat recycling system.    ADVANTAGE - The atomization of the fuel is accelerated by strengthening the air flow so that the combustion efficiency can be improved and heat generated with combustion can be transmitted efficiently. Thus the heat transfer rate at the side of the cooling water can be increased. Since the air flow strength is enlarged, increase in cooling water heat amount can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the waste-heat control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (10)    Throttle valve (13)    Injector (15)    TCV (24)    ECU (40)
NOVELTY - The ink has a catalyst, a proton-conductive polymer electrolyte and an inorganic substance. The inorganic substance is provided with silicon. The silicon is a tourmaline or silicon dioxide.    USE - Catalyst ink of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) for vehicle and mobile, used during formation of catalyst electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum utilization factor of catalyst electrode can be improved, since dispersibility of catalyst in catalyst ink is improved. The output characteristic of catalyst electrode can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of catalyst ink for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode side catalyst electrode (2)    Anode side electrode base material (3)    Separator (9)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a guide member (4) i.e. bracket, for guiding a battery pack (3) along row direction of seats (2). A fixing member (3b) is provided with the seats, and fixes the battery pack to a vehicle. The fixing member is provided in position of the battery pack when one of the seats is removed. The battery pack is moved along the guide member and attached with the vehicle. Length of the row direction of the battery pack is lesser than width of row direction of the seats. A slide part (3a) is in contact with the battery pack and the guide member.    USE - Attachment and detachment structure for a battery pack in an electric motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is moved along the guide member, and fixes the battery pack to the vehicle through the fixing member in the predetermined position, so as to easily remove any one of the seats of the battery pack in the vehicle. The structure is small in size. The battery pack can be directly guided to the guide member without using a slide part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack removing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an attachment and detachment structure.    Seats (2)    Battery pack (3)    Slide part (3a)    Fixing member (3b)    Guide member (4)
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrode reaction surface in which the electrolytic membrane (46) is provided with catalyst layer (48b,50b) . The electrode reaction surface is adjoined to the adhesive surface. The gas diffusion layer (48a,50a) is joined by the adhesive layer (54a,54b). The partition layer (62a,62b) is buried in the gas diffusion layer, while providing between the catalyst layer and adhesive layer.    USE - Fuel cell used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the partition layer is buried in the gas diffusion layer while providing between the catalyst layer and adhesive layer, the elution of adhesive agent through generated water on inside of gas diffusion layer can be suppressed. Thus the approaching of adhesive agent into the electric power generation unit can be prevented to ensure the drain property of the generated water from electric power generation unit and to maintain the favorable electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrolytic membrane and electrode structure.    Electrolytic membrane (46)    Gas diffusion layers (48a,50a)    Catalyst layers (48b,50b)    Adhesive layers (54a,54b)    Partition layers (62a,62b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane-electrode structure that is provided in a pair of gas-diffusion-electrode layer (32). A continuous gas diffusion layer (46) of the gas-diffusion-electrode layer is arranged to the one end of solid polymer electrolyte membrane through catalyst layer (44). A recessed portion (63) is formed in the surface in which the catalyst layer of gas-diffusion-electrode layer is abutted to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane in the region corresponding to the downstream of reactive-gas flow path (41).    USE - Fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the recessed portion is formed in the surface in which the catalyst layer of gas-diffusion-electrode layer is abutted to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane, the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is relieved from stress. Thus, the solid polymer electrolyte membrane is prevented from damage, and the fuel cell is prevented from deterioration. Hence the electric power generation performance of the fuel cell is improved. The film thickness of the recessed portion in the catalyst layer is identical to the film thickness of another region of the fuel cell, thus the intensity and the production efficiency of the fuel cell are improved. Hence the fuel cell can be handled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Anode side gas-diffusion-electrode layer (32)    Gas flow path (41)    Catalyst layer (44)    Gas diffusion layer (46)    Recessed portion (63)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an end plate (17) that is provided in the end of battery module along a column direction. A stack element (15) is extended along the column direction of battery module. The end plate and stack element are connected by a supporting plate (11). The coupling surfaces (33,35) of supporting plate are coupled with the stack element and end plate. A connection unit (37) connects the coupling surfaces of supporting plate.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components required for connecting the battery modules in vehicle battery can be reduced, by connecting the end plate and stack element through supporting plate. Hence the size and weight of assembled battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (1)    Supporting plate (11)    Stack element (15)    End plate (17)    Coupling surfaces of supporting plate (33,35)    Connection unit (37)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (1) has electroconductive bus-bar (14) that is electrically connected with terminal-connection unit (13). A current sensor (3) has current sensor main portion (16) that is provided to integrate terminal-connection unit and bus-bar by a resin unit (15). An electroconductive battery terminal unit (2) is connected to battery post of battery. A removal unit (7) is formed in the electroconductive battery terminal unit and the bus-bar.    USE - Battery terminal used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since removal unit is formed in electroconductive battery terminal unit and bus-bar, the workability during connection and dismantlement of battery terminal is improved without using bolt-nut. The number of components required in the battery terminal can be reduced and size of the battery terminal is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery terminal (1)    Battery terminal unit (2)    Current sensor (3)    Removal unit (7)    Terminal-connection unit (13)    Bus-bar (14)    Resin unit (15)    Current sensor main portion (16)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves pouring liquid metal into the casting mold (11), and casting bushing main body (2) and annular protrusions (3A,3B) integrally. The annular protrusion is oriented to other annular protrusion while deforming the annular protrusions plastically.    USE - Manufacturing method of bushing for lead acid battery used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the adhesiveness between the bushing and the resin material by exhibiting an anchor effect with respect to the resin material which flowed in between the annular protrusions deformed plastically. Achieves an improvement of airtightness and fluid-tight characteristic of battery cover by simple method, thus preventing the exudation of electrolyte solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a casting mold of bushing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a figure which shows the procedure at the time of manufacturing a bushing by the casting mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bushing main body (2)    Annular protrusions (3A,3B)    Annular groove (4)    Casting mold (11)    Gate plate (12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes battery voltage transducer (24) between electrical storage apparatus and load. A FC direct current (DC) (FCDC)-electronic control unit (ECU) (50) provides initial interruption signal interrupting operation of FC voltage transducer (28) based on acquisition. FC interruption signal line (73) connected with digital communication line transmits initial interruption signal to transducer. FC interruption signal line transmits new interruption signal with content as same as initial interruption signal to predetermined control apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the new interruption signal is transmitted to the predetermined control apparatus in terms of hardware, the tagging-along failure by the time lag of the process can be suppressed effectively. Since the interruption signal line is connected to battery DC control apparatus and operation of the battery voltage transducer is interrupted by the new interruption block signal, the operation of the battery voltage transducer can be interrupted even when the FC voltage transducer fails. The power consumption by the load can be suppressed and electric power imbalance can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram illustrating the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Battery voltage transducer (24)    FC voltage transducer (28)    FCDC-ECU (50)    FC interruption signal line (73)
NOVELTY - The parking structure (100) has a cantilever roof (105) defining a covered sheltered area. Several blocking systems (115) for the secure parking of the bicycles are installed in the sheltered area. A control center (125) is provided for selective control of the activation or deactivation of the blocking system through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth internet access. One or more photovoltaic panels (130) are coupled to the cantilever roof for transforming the sun radiation into electric energy exploitable for powering the parking structure.    USE - Parking structure for bicycle and similar vehicle, installed in public office, railway/underground stations, urban transportation stop/terminus, and outside bank.    ADVANTAGE - The theft of bicycles and other similar vehicles that are parked can be prevented effectively while being able to generate the required electric power with the photovoltaic panels. Safe and covered parking of bicycle and similar vehicles is ensured. Costs of installation and maintainence of parking structure can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bicycle parking structure.    Parking structure (100)    Cantilever roof (105)    Blocking system (115)    Control center (125)    Photovoltaic panel (130)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery contains an electrolyte solution having 0.0005-0.003 mol/L of potassium ions, 0.02-0.3 mol/L of aluminum ions and 0.02-0.3 mol of lithium ions.    USE - Lead acid battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent durability even under overcharge state, and improved performance with respect to idling stop life test and light load lift test.
NOVELTY - The unit has a fuel cell (1) that generates direct current (DC) voltage which is output by an output terminal (6)and stored in a secondary battery (3). An AC-DC converter (4) transforms a commercial AC voltage into DC voltage and outputs to the secondary battery and output terminal. An AC-DC inverter (5) converts the output of the secondary battery into AC voltage and outputs to an output terminal (7). A selecting switch (8) selects either fuel cell or mains AC power supply (2) and selecting switch (9) selects either input terminal or output terminal.    USE - Bicycle parking power supply unit of bicycle parking apparatus installed in station, park and footpath.    ADVANTAGE - The switching of power supply can be performed easily and reliably. The penetration of the rain water into the power supply unit is prevented so that the power supply unit can be operated safely. The secondary battery allows automatic operation of the power supply unit even if sudden power failure occurs. The bicycle can be parked effectively and appearance of the town can be improved. Traffic safety and theft prevention are ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the bicycle parking power supply unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Input terminal of commercial AC voltage (2)    Secondary battery (3)    AC-DC converter (4)    AC-DC inverter (5)    Output terminals (6,7)    Selecting switches (8,9)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar panel and a display screen respectively arranged at two opposite sides of the device. A TV functional module is provided at an inner part of the device for receiving a TV signal and decoding the TV signal to generate a video signal and display the video signal through the display screen. The solar panel receives sunlight through a front sunscreen, and solar energy generated by the sunlight is converted into electric energy. The TV functional module and the display screen are provided with the electric energy.    USE - Sunshade device for use on automobile (claimed) i.e. car (from drawings).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a car.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a solar energy board (19) mounted at a top part of an upper end of the automobile, and an electric power lead connected with a multi-element electric automobile specific battery. A battery charging and discharging device is mounted between a center joint of a chassis (2) and a multi-element electric automobile specific battery set (12) and electrically connected with a frequency controller (9) and the battery set. A constant voltage, constant current and trickle charging power source (15) is provided on the chassis between the battery set and a back bridge (13).    USE - Solar frequency conversion high-speed energy-saving integration electric automobile such as electric passenger car, electric saloon car, electric motorbike, electric sightseeing bus, electric squad car, battery car and motor-driven houseboat (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has low operational noise. The efficiency of the automobile is as high as 95-98 percent. The battery has large capacity, high specific energy and specific efficiency, high safety and reliability, and convenient mounting and detaching, and occupies less space.. The battery reasonably distributes the bearing capability of the front bridge shaft wheel and the back bridge shaft wheel. The automobile utilizes the battery charging and discharging device to enable automatic balance of the battery, thus improving service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar frequency conversion high-speed energy-saving integration electric automobile.    Chassis (2)    Frequency controller (9)    Multi-element electric automobile specific battery set (12)    Back bridge (13)    Constant voltage, constant current and trickle charging power source (15)    Solar energy board (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves starting a power source e.g. fuel cell (100) and solar cell. Power is supplied to balance-of-plant (BOP) elements (700) from an auxiliary converter (600) by controlling a first on/off switch and a second on/off switch using a controller (710) when voltage i.e. direct current (DC) voltage, output from the power source is unstable. The power is supplied to the BOP elements from a transformer winding by controlling the on/off switches using the controller when the voltage output from the power source is stable to bypass the auxiliary converter.    USE - Method for operating a power conditioner utilized for supplying power generated from a fuel cell and a solar cell to power using points e.g. BOP elements such as blowers, motors, cooling fans and controllers.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables transforming the voltage supplied to the BOP elements only once except in an initial start-up mode, thus reducing power loss. The method enables avoiding the voltage output from the power source to directly supply the BOP elements and allowing the voltage output to be supplied to the BOP elements though a winding provided in a main converter, thus supplying stable voltage to the BOP elements regardless of load variation of the power using points. The method enables the auxiliary converter and a battery to be designed to have small capacity due to usage of the auxiliary converter and the battery only in the initial start-up mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power conditioner.    Fuel cell (100)    Inverter (300)    Battery (500)    Auxiliary converter (600)    BOP elements (700)    Controller (710)
NOVELTY - The material has lead sulfate loaded to graphene, where mass ratio of the lead sulfate to the graphene is 0.1-10:1, or 0.5-8:1, or 0.8-6:1 or 0.9-4:1.    USE - Lead sulfate-graphene composite electrode material for a lead acid battery cathode diachylon (claimed). Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite electrode material has reversible oxidation reduction performance and capacitance performance, provides more lead sulfate growth points for the lead acid cathode, reduces sulfation of lead acid battery cathode in the high-rate pulse charge/discharge process and hydrogen potential of the graphene, and prolongs service life of the lead acid super storage battery. The pulse charge/discharge cycle index of the material is more than 6000 for first time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lead acid battery cathode diachylon comprising lead sulfate-graphene composite electrode material    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a microscopic view of lead sulfate-graphene composite electrode material.
NOVELTY - The gasifier has a tube body i.e. metal tube body, with a runner, and a set of perforated heating plates arranged in the runner of the tube body separately, where each heating plate is formed with a set of through holes. A heater is combined with the heating plates in a thermally conductive manner so as to heat the heating plates. One of the heating plates is made as a metal heating plate such as stainless steel heating plate and copper heating plate. The through holes of the heating plates are formed in a staggered manner. The heating plates are arranged in parallel.    USE - Liquid fuel gasifier.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier is provided with perforated heating plates, so that the gasifier can reduce energy loss in gasification of liquid fuel and achieve better reaction performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid fuel gasifier.
NOVELTY - The battery has an aluminum pole column arranged at one end of a reverse shell body while a copper polar column is arranged at another end. A copper lug and an aluminum lug of an electrical core stack and the copper pole column and the aluminum pole column on top of the reverse shell body are correspondingly arranged. A thermosensitive protecting device is arranged at bottom ends of the copper pole column and the aluminum pole column. A reinforced bar is arranged on a surface of the reverse shell body so as to form a high-power high-capacity lithium battery of electric bus.    USE - High-power high-capacity lithium battery for electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has small volume, high capacity and large power. The battery comprises a safety protection device, and is manufactured in a simple and convenient manner. The battery performs discharge process at high power rate, and ensures high capacity. The battery has dynamic safety, reliability, stability and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-power high-capacity lithium battery for an electric bus.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has inner frame that is provided with retaining portions in which arc-shaped abutting portions are formed. Inner frame supporting portion is arranged between retaining portions to support retaining portions. Fitting portions are fitted to respective outer frames. The inner frame and outer frames are joined by fitting the fitting portions of inner and outer frames. Unit cells are arranged at both sides of inner frame. The cells are held in specific state in which end portion of cell is sandwiched between abutting portions of inner and outer frames.    USE - Assembled battery used in battery module (claimed) of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end portion of the unit cell is sandwiched between abutting portions of inner and outer frames, the assembling rate can be improved. The battery with high reliability and light weight can be achieved efficiently. The inner and outer frames are fitted together using the fitting portions so that fitting strength can be improved. The number of components required for the assembling process of battery can be reduced so that size reduction of the assembled battery can be reduced and assembling cost can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module.    Assembled battery (1)    Bus bar (25)    Cap bolt (26)    Groove (28)    Battery module (50)
NOVELTY - A composition (C1) comprises (%): a hydrocarbon-based ionomer (1-5); and a solvent (95-99) containing a polyol, where the ionomer is uniformly dispersed in the solvent, and the composition (C1) is free of water.    USE - In making polymer dispersion used to form electrode for fuel cell, sensor, capacitor (claimed), fuel cell membrane and catalyst ink formulation.    ADVANTAGE - The composition is free of water. The method does not require the steps of dispersing the ionomer in a solvent system and subsequently freeze-drying to remove any undesired solvent; disperses perfluorinated sulfonic acid (PFSA) and hydrocarbon-based ionomers in neat solutions of certain polyols, at temperature below the boiling point of the solvent, within a processing time of less than 3 hours; and produces polymer dispersion at relatively low processing temperature (180-250 degrees C), thus preventing undesired side reactions such as isomerization, cross-linking, ether formation, and aldehyde formation; and facilitates optimization and control of the ionomer structure, and results in a uniform dispersion. Thus providing better electrode performance, stability and durability, with both PFSA and hydrocarbon-based ionomers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making polymer dispersion for use in a fuel cell, involving heating the composition (C1) to a temperature of 140-290 degrees C at ambient pressure for less than or equal to 3 hours.
NOVELTY - The solid battery has a charging/discharging unit (5) that is provided with a solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer is clamped between positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer. A curved portion (5a) and a planar portion (5b) are provided in the charging/discharging unit, such that the solid electrolyte positioned by the curved portion differs from the solid electrolyte positioned by the planar portion.    USE - Solid battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solid electrolyte positioned by the curved portion charging/discharging unit differs from the solid electrolyte positioned by the planar portion, the difference in battery performance of curved portion and planar portion is reduced. Hence the performance variation of the solid battery is suppressed. The structure of the solid battery is simplified, as the need for large number of components in the charging/discharging unit of battery is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging/discharging unit of solid battery.    Charging/discharging unit (5)    Curved portion (5a)    Planar portion (5b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrical connection detection units (1081,1082) electrically connected to electroconductive element. The short circuit current of cells (1021-1023) through the electroconductive foreign material (112) is detected by detecting the electric current flowing between the electroconductive elements through the electroconductive foreign material, when the electroconductive foreign material penetrates the cell inserted into the electroconductive element.    USE - Apparatus for detecting short circuit current of battery module used in electric vehicle and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit current can be distributed and excessive heat generation by short circuit can be prevented from concentrating locally inside the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the short circuit current detection apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Relay (109)    Relay drive circuit (110)    Electroconductive foreign material (112)    Cells (1021-1023)    Electrical connection detection units (1081,1082)
NOVELTY - The collector (10) has an electrode active material layer containing electrode active material, and a solid electrolyte layer containing solid electrolyte material. A thermal-expansion mild layer (2) is formed on a collector substrate (1) made of metal e.g. aluminum, copper and stainless steel. The mild layer has electroconductivity, and thermal expansion coefficient higher than that of the electrode active material layer and lower than that of the collector substrate. The mild layer consists of a mixture of metal microparticle and electrode active material particle.    USE - Collector for an electrode body e.g. positive electrode body and negative electrode body, of an all-solid-state secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. all-solid-state lithium secondary battery, all-solid-state sodium rechargeable battery, and all-solid state potassium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a small portable electronic device, portable information terminal, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal stress produced between the materials of the electrode active material layer and the collector by temperature variation at the time of the battery usage can be relieved, so as to prevent crack and peeling produced in an interface of the electrode active material layer and the collector in an effective way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a collector of an all-solid-state sodium rechargeable battery.    Collector substrate (1)    Thermal-expansion mild layer (2)    Collector (10)
NOVELTY - The tank (10) has a fiber reinforced resin layer (30) formed in an outer periphery of a resin-made liner (20) through winding of a fiber. A dome part (24) is formed in spherical-surface shape and joined to two sides of a cylinder part (22). A dome part pad (40) accepts difference in each layer of upper and lower sides in a lubrication layer (42), and is equipped with a slit. The dome part pad is covered by an outermost surface fiber resin layer. The dome part is provided with multiple tank metal fitting devices (12, 14).    USE - High pressure gas tank for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dome part pad accepts the difference in each layer of the upper and lower sides in the lubrication layer, thus reducing sliding friction of upper and lower sides of the lubrication layer in a reliable manner, and hence ensuring weight reduction of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a high pressure gas tank.    High pressure gas tank (10)    Tank metal fitting devices (12, 14)    Resin-made liner (20)    Cylinder part (22)    Dome part (24)    Fiber reinforced resin layer (30)    Dome part pad (40)    Lubrication layer (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a concentration-over-voltage map holding part that maintains concentration over voltage in a fuel cell when air stoichiometry ratio of air in a cell reaction of a fuel cell by using an air stoichiometry ratio map (16) is limited as a concentration over-voltage map. Electromotive voltage of the fuel cell is estimated by using an IV characteristic map (12) and the concentration-over-voltage map. Maximum output of the fuel cell is estimated to be output current of the fuel cell based on an electromotive voltage.    USE - Fuel cell state estimation apparatus for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus carries out low efficient operation of the fuel cell during warm-up condition and estimates maximum output, so that excess energy is consumed in a setup time. The apparatus detects the electromotive voltage and capability of the fuel cell in real time, thus progressing warming-up process sufficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell state estimation apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Process part (10)    IV characteristic map (12)    Air stoichiometry ratio map (16)    Air quantity calculating part (24)    Air stoichiometry ratio overvoltage map (26)
NOVELTY - The system has an air pump (11) which is provided on an oxidizing agent gas supply flow path. A humidifier (12) is preset considering the boundary of wet condition or a dried condition as an output current threshold value at given temperature of an oxidizing agent gas emission fluid. The adjustment of flow volume is performed based on comparison with present output current value and the electric threshold value in temperature of present oxidizing agent gas emission fluid.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be operated stably. Drying of fuel cell and humidifier can be prevented. The excess humidification with respect to fuel cell can be suppressed. The oxidizing agent gas supply flow rate is increased and the oxidizing agent gas pressure is reduced when the output current of the fuel cell is less than the electric current threshold value. The size of the system is reduced as the size of the humidifier is reduced, so the cost of the system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air pump (11)    Humidifier (12)    Back pressure valve (13)    Temperature sensor (14)    Current sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The plug has a cylindrical main metal fitting (3) provided in an outer periphery of an insulator (2), which is provided with a shaft hole extended in an axial direction. A cylindrical resistor (9) is provided between an internal peripheral surface of the insulator and an outer peripheral surface of a rod-shaped electrode (8). Length (XL) followed an axis line (CL1) of the resistor in an inner side of 5 mm from a front-end to a rear end of the main metal fitting is made into 36 percentages or more of length (SL) followed the axis line of the main metal fitting.    USE - Ignition plug e.g. plasma-jet ignition plug, high frequency ignition plug and ion current detection plug, for a combustion apparatus e.g. 4-cylinder double over-head camshaft internal combustion engine and fuel cell modifier.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical resistor is provided between the internal peripheral surface of the insulator and the outer peripheral surface of the rod-shaped electrode, so that the capacitance discharge current can be reduced, and electrode exhaustion and noise can be suppressed more reliably in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial expanded sectional view of an internal structure of an ignition plug.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Axis line (CL1)    Length followed an axis line of a resistor in an inner side of 5 mm from a front-end to a rear end of a main metal fitting (SL)    Length followed an axis line of a cylindrical main metal fitting (XL)    Insulator (2)    Cylindrical main metal fitting (3)    Rod-shaped electrode (8)    Cylindrical resistor (9)
NOVELTY - The unit has high thermal conductivity resin portion (3) comprising several fins (3B) protruding from the base layer (3A). The fins consist of high thermal conductivity resin composition with predetermined heat conductivity value. The fin is provided in the near-field area of the one side portion of the plate-shaped base element (2). The fin is extended along the extension direction and parallel direction of the one side portion of the plate-shaped base element.    USE - Heat radiation unit for thermal radiation structure of battery module (both claimed) mounted on electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since fins consist of high thermal conductivity resin composition with predetermined heat conductivity value, the thermal radiation efficiency of the battery module can be improved. The heat radiation unit can be molded easily in desired shape through injection molding process. The size of the heat radiation unit can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermal radiation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thermal radiation structure provided with heat radiation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plate-shaped base element (2)    High thermal conductivity resin portion (3)    Base layer (3A)    Fin (3B)    Cover (20)
NOVELTY - The separator has a performing structure (14) that is formed in plate shape using a molding die (15). The performing structure is formed between papermaking sheets (14A) which are formed by adding raw material containing fiber filler with an expanded graphite. A mixed layer (17) which is formed by papermaking sheets obtained by adding fiber filler and synthetic resin, is inserted between the prepregs (p).    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell separator used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical and electrical properties of the fuel cell separator can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the fuel cell separator can be reduced reliably. The gas-impermeable property of the fuel cell separator can be increased and an excellent mold-processing property can be obtained. A light weight fuel cell separator having excellent electroconductivity can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Performing structure (14)    Papermaking sheet (14A)    Molding die (15)    Synthetic resin layer (16)    Mixed layer (17)    Prepreg (p)
NOVELTY - The unit (20) has a metal plate (21) connected with a positive electrode terminal in an electrical storage element. Another metal plate (22) is connected with a negative electrode terminal in another electrical storage element. An electro conductive particle (24) is accommodated in an elastic case (23), where the elastic case is made of thermoplastic resin or rubber and cylindrical in shape. The metal plates are connected with the elastic case and in contact with the electro conductive particle. Two through-holes (21a, 22b) are respectively formed in the metal plates.    USE - Unit for electrically connecting electrical storage elements in an electrical storage apparatus (all claimed) i.e. assembled battery, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal plates are connected with the elastic case, so that the metal plates are easily connectable with the corresponding electrode terminals even if positions of the electrode terminals connected with the connection unit are deviated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical storage elements connecting unit.    Electrical storage elements connecting unit (20)    Metal plates (21, 22)    Through-holes (21a, 22b)    Elastic case (23)    Electro conductive particle (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a conveying part i.e. sending roll (11), to which a collector (14) is moved. An electrode formation part i.e. die-coater (8), forms an active material layer and an electrode by coating active material slurry (5) to a surface side of the collector. The sending roll is provided with a magnetic field generation part i.e. electromagnetic coil (21). The electromagnetic coil applies a magnetic field to another active material slurry (15) that is coated to the collector from another surface side of the collector.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing an electrode of a lithium ion battery (claimed) that is utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows a metal foreign material particle to be selectively arranged to the collector side, so that the metal foreign material particle exist in a position where distance with a separator is far when the battery is manufactured, thus charging/discharging the metal foreign material particle after manufacturing the battery by metal ion. The apparatus suppresses an internal short circuit by difference in a grade of diffusion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode manufacturing apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrode manufacturing apparatus (1)    Active material slurries (5, 15)    Die-coater (8)    Sending roll (11)    Collector (14)    Electromagnetic coil (21)
NOVELTY - The stack (1) has a frame-shaped sealing member (11) interposed and provided between a diaphragm (4) and a cell frame (2), where the stack is formed by stacking the cell frame, a positive electrode (3), the diaphragm and a negative electrode (5). UV curable resin is provided in the sealing member. A thixotropy imparting agent is provided in the UV curable resin, where thixotropy of the UV curable resin before hardening the UV curable resin is 2 or greater than 2. Electrolyte solution is supplied to the positive and negative electrodes and discharged to a manifold.    USE - Cell stack for an electrolyte solution circulating-type secondary battery i.e. redox flow cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell frame and another cell frame are stacked by arranging the sealing member in a doubled manner, so that the electrolyte solution can be prevented from being leaked to an exterior part of the cell frames. The stack has better operability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cell stack.    Cell stack (1)    Cell frame (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Diaphragm (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Sealing member (11)
NOVELTY - The terminal (10A) has a battery post connection part (11) fixed to a battery post, and a fuse unit connection part (20) fixed to a fuse unit, where a relative fixed position of the battery post connection part and the fuse unit connection part is changed. The battery post connection part and the fuse unit connection part are respectively provided with matching parts (17, 23) by which bolt holes (18, 24) are opened. The matching parts are fastened with a bolt (30) and a nut (31) in a state matched with a predetermined attachment angle.    USE - Battery connecting terminal for fixing a fuse unit to a battery post in a vehicle layout.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement position of the fuse unit connection part relative to the battery post connection part can be changed, so that the attachment position of the fuse unit can be changed freely and can respond to the vehicle layout. The terminal has simple structure and simple manufacturing process. The battery post connection part and the fuse unit connection part can be combined with the bolt and the nut such that installation work is made to be simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery connecting terminal. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery connecting terminal (10A)    Battery post connection part (11)    Matching parts (17, 23)    Bolt holes (18, 24)    Fuse unit connection part (20)    Bolt (30)    Nut (31)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a piping provided with an outlet flow rate control valve (40) and an inlet-port flow-control valve (50) that control flow volume of air. The outlet flow rate control valve is equipped with a cylindrical housing (41). A fixed valve-seat part (42) is provided along an inner wall face of the housing. A valve body (43) is provided in an end surface side of the fixed valve-seat part. The valve body seats to a sealing surface (421) of the fixed valve-seat part. An elastic body biases a valve-seal surface (433) of the valve body toward the fixed valve-seat part.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as a motive power source of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is compatible in improvement of a deadline property in electric power generation stop of a fuel cell, thus improving lifetime of the valve-seat part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectioned perspective view of an outlet flow rate control valve.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (1)    Outlet flow rate control valve (40)    Cylindrical housing (41)    Fixed valve-seat part (42)    Valve body (43)    Inlet-port flow-control valve (50)    Sealing surface (421)    Valve-seal surface (433)
NOVELTY - The system has several cells that are stacked for performing electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to generate electric power. A sensor measures the voltage of the cell. A control unit compares the size of cell voltage with predetermined minimum voltage, and selectively conducts the cell having voltage size of less than predetermined minimum voltage.    USE - Fuel cell system used in moving object such as vehicle. Can also be used in robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cell having voltage size of less than predetermined minimum voltage is conducted, the fuel cell system can be operated efficiently and continuously, even if the voltage drop arises in the cell. Thus the electric power generated by the fuel cell system can be supplied to the drive motor of vehicle efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating control process of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for comparing voltage size of cell with predetermined minimum value (S101)    Step for vibrating cell (S104)    Step for excluding conducted cell from control object (S106)    Step for changing voltage rise value of converter (S107)    Step for controlling fuel cell normally (S108)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating vapor (5a) of operation coolant (5) with heat exchanger (6) by heat-exchanging operation coolant supplied from coolant pump (13). The electric power is generated by generator (11), and electrically stored in battery (14). The quantity of operation coolant supplied to the heat exchanger from the coolant pump is increased or reduced continuously according to increase or decrease of voltage of battery.    USE - Waste-heat-recovery-power generation method in water-cooling type engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be produced efficiently by effectively using the heat. The over voltage of battery can be prevented and lifetime improvement of battery can be ensured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste-heat-recovery-power apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of waste-heat-recovery-power apparatus.    Operation coolant (5)    Vapor (5a)    Heat exchanger (6)    Generator (11)    Coolant pump (13)    Battery (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a positive electrode (10) and a negative electrode (20) that are provided to contain an corresponding active material layer (12,22) respectively. An exterior container is provided to contain an armored can (70) the positive and negative electrodes. The positive and negative electrodes are fixed without applying thrust to the respective active material layers.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and portable information terminal. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive and negative electrodes are fixed without applying thrust to the respective active material layers, the generation of internal short circuit due to protrusion of battery can be suppressed. The cycling characteristics of battery can be improved, by reducing the position shift of positive and negative electrodes. The secondary battery can be manufactured at low cost. Thus, the lifetime, yield and reliability of secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode (20)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Armored can (70)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon source (102) is dissolved in solvent (a), to obtain carbon source feed material. A particulate active substance (104) is diffused in poor solvent (b), to obtain electrode active substance feed material. The carbon source feed material and electrode active substance feed material are mixed, compound containing phosphorus or boron is added to the mixture and then baked, to obtain particulate electrode active substance having superficial film of conductive carbon derived from carbon source.    USE - Production of particulate active material used for negative electrode of lithium secondary battery for vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides particulate active material. The battery containing the electrode formed using the material has excellent capacity, electroconductivity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery, which comprises a positive electrode or a negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of mixture of carbon source feed material and electrode active substance feed material.    Carbon source (102)    Particulate active substance (104)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrically-conductive portion that is penetrated by through-hole formed in battery cover (1), insulation portion (3) and external terminal (4). Protrusion (1A) formed in battery cover is protruded to insulation portion and fixed to through hole formed in insulation portion. External terminal, insulation portion and electrically-conductive portion are fixed to battery cover when front-end of electrically-conductive portion is penetrated by crimped through-hole while electrically-conductive portion and external terminal are connected.    USE - Secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since external terminal, insulation portion and electrically-conductive portion are fixed to battery cover when front-end of electrically-conductive portion is penetrated by crimped through-hole, damage of current collector foil is prevented and the reliability of the secondary battery is increased. Sealing performance can be improved without producing deforming the constriction portion of the negative electrode external terminal and without affecting the seal of the gasket even when the force acts on the square-head bolt while fastening the nut for attaching the bus-bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode terminal of the secondary battery.    Battery cover (1)    Protrusion (1A)    Insulation portion (3)    External terminal (4)    Contact pin (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several cells that are divided into five blocks, each provided with a voltage detection unit (21-1-21-5). A control unit that receives the voltage detection signal transmitted from each voltage detection unit. A direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter (42) is provided to raise the voltage supplied from DC power supply to voltage of drive power supply of voltage detection unit. The cell voltage of each block is operated as the drive power supply of voltage detection unit, when the voltage detected by voltage detection unit exceeds a predetermined threshold value.    USE - Voltage detection apparatus of fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage can be measured reliably with high precision, even when fuel is not supplied in the cell. The size reduction of voltage detection apparatus can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of voltage detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Voltage detection units (21-1-21-5)    Insulation interface (32)    Main mirocomputer (33)    DC/DC converter (42)    Reference supplies (71-1-71-5)
NOVELTY - The RF cell (100) is charged and discharged by respectively supplying positive and negative electrode electrolyte solutions to a positive electrode cell (102) and a negative electrode cell (103). Both the positive and negative electrode electrolyte solutions contain vanadium (V) ions and sulfate anion. The positive electrode electrolyte solution and/or the negative electrode electrolyte solution contain other metal ions such as manganese ions having a higher potential than V ions or metal ions such as chromium ions having a lower potential than V ions.    USE - RF cell for use in high capacity storage battery for use in power station and for use in storing excess of generated electrical energy with respect to electric power generation such as photovoltaic power generation or wind power generation, and in load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The RF cell has improved energy density. The side reactions such as generation of an oxygen gas or a hydrogen gas due to decomposition of water and oxidation degradation of an electrode can be suppressed even in cases where the state of charge of the RF cell is close to 100%, since the metal ions contained together with the V ions are oxidized or reduced at the end of the charging. Since the utilization efficiency of V ions in the electrolyte solutions can be increased by enhancing the state of charge, the RF cell has improved energy density in comparison to existing RF batteries. The stabilization of the fluctuation of an electric power generation output can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram of operation of battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    RF cell (100)    Diaphragm (101)    Positive electrode cell (102)    Negative electrode cell (103)    Positive electrode (104)
NOVELTY - The generator (S) has vibration unit (1) that is attached to the component element (9) in the exterior of vehicle (C) and converts an acousto-electric signal into mechanical vibration. An acoustic signal supply unit (2) supplies the acousto-electric signal for warning which promotes a caution to circumference of vehicle with respect to vibration unit. Several vibrators are arranged in a row to the vibration unit. The warning sound is emitted to the circumference of vehicle with vibrators.    USE - Warning sound generator for vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Light and compact warning sound generator is provided with low power consumption, low cost reduction so as to achieve high sound quality effectively. Waterproof and dustproof countermeasure property are unnecessary. The component element can be fully vibrated and the sound quality can be maintained with little electric power, since multiple vibrators are arranged in a row by vibration unit. The disconnection of wiring can be prevented from multiple vibrators. The warning sound can not be stopped sounding suddenly, even if one wiring is disconnected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the vehicle attached to the warning sound generator.    Vibration unit (1)    Acoustic signal supply unit (2)    Component element (9)    Vehicle (C)    Warning sound generator (S)
NOVELTY - The circuit has correction control unit which estimates the electrical storage ratio of secondary battery (4) as electrical storage ratios when the presumed possible conditions are satisfied. The full-charging-capacity value of the battery is estimated based on ratio of difference of electrical storage ratios. The open ratio estimate unit is provided for estimating the electrical storage ratio of battery based on the terminal voltage of the secondary battery when the open circuit voltage conditions are less presumed possible conditions.    USE - Full-charging-capacity correction circuit of charge system used in battery pack (both claimed) used for electronic device such as portable personal computer, digital camera and video camera, electric vehicle and hybrid car. Can also be used in hybrid lift, solar cell, and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The correction precision of full charging capacity of battery can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) charge system; and    (2) full-charging-capacity correction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the full-charging-capacity correction circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Charge system (1)    Battery pack (2)    Secondary battery (4)    Temperature sensor (7)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a limiting-value setting unit (330) which sets limiting value of the charging power to the electrical storage apparatus. A goal setting unit (335) sets the target value of the charging power of electrical storage apparatus and limiting value of the load apparatus. The correction unit (340) corrects limit value based on difference between target value and actual power input to and output from electrical storage apparatus. A command setting unit (350) sets the command value of charging power based on corrected limiting value of the load apparatus.    USE - Control apparatus of electrical storage apparatus such as capacitor and secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. car    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can manage charging and discharging power effectively so that the failure and degradation of electrical storage apparatus can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram for demonstrating correction control of charging power upper limit performed by electronic control unit.(Drawing includes non English language text)    Electronic control unit (300)    Limiting-value setting unit (330)    Goal setting unit (335)    Correction unit (340)    Command setting unit (350)
NOVELTY - The module has temperature control unit (25) provided to adjust temperatures of the unit cells. The unit cells are connected in parallel to form assembled batteries (200) and connected in series to form the battery module main portion. The temperature control unit is arranged at locations where the temperature of unit cell in each of the assembled batteries is adjusted.    USE - Battery module for vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric motorcycle, electrically-driven play equipment, and portable electronic device such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control unit utilized to adjust temperatures of the unit cells, so that discharge of the electric current of grade required at the time of start-up of vehicle can be enabled at early stage. Hence, the power consumption of battery module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view and circuit diagram of the battery module.    Temperature control unit (25)    Case (30)    Assembled battery (200)
NOVELTY - The element (7) has a convex unit (712) that continues in a row in the hinge formation unit (711) formed in the vicinity of the hinge (73). The convex unit protrudes toward the inner side or the outer side of the groove unit (71) with respect to the hinge formation unit. The falling down of the hinge formation unit is prevented, when the convex unit is blocked the opening of the groove unit with the cover (72).    USE - Cable wiring element for battery connection plate (claimed) used for power supply device mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since falling down of the hinge formation unit can be prevented when the convex unit is blocked the opening of the groove unit with the cover, the fall of workability of a portion of fitting can be prevented. The assembly expanse for the workability of a portion of fitting can be reduced. The intensity of groove unit can be improved without reducing the accommodation space of the electric wire in the inside of the groove unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery connection plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cable wiring element.    Cable wiring element (7)    Groove unit (71)    Cover (72)    Hinge (73)    Hinge formation unit (711)    Convex unit (712)
NOVELTY - A proton conductor comprises zirconium hydrogen phosphate crystal or titanium hydrogen phosphate crystal, phosphate ion, zinc ion or cobalt ion, and benzimidazole or its derivative.    USE - Proton conductor is used as electrolyte for electrochemical devices e.g. battery for motor vehicles, and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductor has high proton conductivity over long period of time without hydration at operating temperature of 100-200 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conductor.
NOVELTY - The battery has positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector (13a) that are connected to electrode plate of electric power generation element. An electrode-tab (15) is led-out from outer periphery edge of exterior portion. Electroconductive portions (151) are joined by superimposing positive and negative electrode collectors extended towards outer periphery edge from collector. An insulation portion (152) formed from material having higher expansion/contraction characteristic is formed in conductors.    USE - Flat type battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since electroconductive portions are joined by superimposing positive and negative electrode collectors and insulation portion formed from material having higher expansion/contraction characteristic is formed in conductors, the expansion-contraction produced by the difference in the expansion ratio of collector and electrode-tab can be relieved in insulation portion and relative deformation can be tracked easily. Thus the occurrence of wrinkles and peeling of welding portion in the collector is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the negative electrode tab.    Negative electrode collector (13a)    Negative electrode layers (13b,13c)    Electrode-tab (15)    Electroconductive portions (151)    Insulation portion (152)
NOVELTY - The system has an operation control unit (61a) which is provided to control operation of fuel cell. The operation control unit is provided to run the fuel cell, if the output request current value is greater than and equal to the heat generation request current value. The operation control unit is provided to control such that the operation point of the fuel cell is an operation point of lower electricity generating efficiency, if the output request current value is less than the heat generation request current value.    USE - Fuel cell system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since operation control unit is provided to run the fuel cell, the heating request can be obtained from the waste heat of fuel cell. The deterioration of fuel consumption in time of start-up of fuel cell system and deterioration of output responsiveness can be suppressed, so that output responsiveness and heat generation responsiveness can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen tank (31)    Air compressor (32)    Control unit (60)    Operation control unit (61a)    Air compressor control unit (61b)
NOVELTY - The machine has a battery fixing device (21) with battery stand (22) that is fixed to frame and for fixing adjacent batteries (14) at clearance gap (S). A positioning unit (23) is located on back surface (14A) of battery and coupler latching portion (25) is provided in battery stand in position corresponding to clearance gap between batteries. A clamping bracket (26) is arranged to upper end corners on front surface (14B) of adjacent battery. A coupler (29) is configured to fix batteries between back positioning unit and clamping bracket.    USE - Construction machine such as hydraulic shovel and oil hydraulic crane.    ADVANTAGE - Each battery can be clamped reliably between the clamping bracket and positioning unit with simple structure. The number of components for battery fixing device can be reduced so that cost is reduced. The penetration of battery can be done easily so that the attachment and detachment property is improved. The attachment of cover to the upper surface of each battery can be made stably, so that battery can be protected from rain water. Thus reliability of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery and battery fixing device.    Adjacent batteries (14)    Back surface of battery (14A)    Front surface of battery (14B)    Battery fixing device (21)    Battery stand (22)    Positioning unit (23)    Coupler latching portion (25)    Clamping bracket (26)    Coupler (29)    Clearance gap (S)
NOVELTY - A metal-air electrochemical cell consists of a positive electrode having catalyst comprising nanoparticles such that the cell can be charged with a charge voltage of less than about 3.9 V.    USE - Metal-air electrochemical cell used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, hand held instruments, hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell having improved performance is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of catalyzing an electrochemical reaction in a metal-air electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode which occludes and discharges lithium, and a nonaqueous electrolyte composition containing lithium salt (II). The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material containing silicon. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material which contains a lithium-metal complex oxide (I).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as motor driving power supply for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high discharge capacity of 200 mAh/g or more, and excellent cycle properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode which occludes and discharges lithium, and a nonaqueous electrolyte composition containing lithium salt of formula: (CnF2n+1SO2)(CmF2m+1SO2)NLi (II). The negative electrode contains negative electrode active material containing silicon. The positive electrode contains positive electrode active material which contains a lithium-metal complex oxide of formula: aLi(Li1/3M12/3)O2.(1-a)LiM2O2 (I), where M1 is manganese, titanium, zirconium and/or vanadium, M2 is nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum, chromium, iron, magnesium, vanadium and/or zinc, and m and n are 2 or more (preferably, 5 or less), and a is more than 0 to less than 1 (preferably, 0.5-0.9).
NOVELTY - The material has a positive electrode mixture coated on a current collector. The positive electrode mixture is made of nickel, manganese, cobalt and oxygen. A battery module uses a lithium secondary battery, where the lithium secondary battery is a power source of a medium-to large-sized device.    USE - Cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery that is utilized as a power source of an electro mobile and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The stability of specific composition of the material is better at room temperature and high temperature. The thermal stability of the composition is better, and the material is inexpensive.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a parking region width direction length detection part (12) detecting a width direction length of a parking region, and a battery state detection part (13) detecting battery residual amount in a battery mounted in a vehicle. The width direction length of the parking region is below a predetermined parking region width threshold value. A parking control prohibition part prohibits automatic parking control by a parking control part, when the battery residual amount is below a predetermined battery residual amount threshold value.    USE - Parking assistance apparatus for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents situation where movement of the vehicle is difficult, guides the vehicle to a narrow region enclosed by obstruction, and prohibits automatic parking control by the parking control part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a parking assistance apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Remote controller (2)    Battery sensor (4)    Actuator (5)    Parking region width direction length detection part (12)    Battery state detection part (13)
NOVELTY - The vehicle mounting structure (10) has a positioning bracket (36) which suppresses deformation of a bracket main body (34) caused by collision load at the time of rear surface collision of a vehicle. An electrical storage pack (12) is arranged in the left-right direction with respect to a vehicle body by positioning between a front wall and a rear wall such that the electrical storage rack is fixed to the bracket main body and engaging with the vehicle body side.    USE - Vehicle mounting structure for mounting electrical storage pack at rear part of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses damage to electrical storage pack at time of rear surface collision of vehicle. Offers inexpensive and lightweight vehicle mounting structure. Suppresses deformation bracket main body with approach with front wall and rear wall. Uses lightweight and inexpensive bracket main body. Improves rigidity of left wall and right wall with respect to load of vehicle front-back direction. Enables easy positioning of electrical storage pack in vehicle left-right direction with respect to vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged vertical longitudinal sectional view of the cut surface of a vehicle mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Vehicle mounting structure (10)    Electrical storage pack (12)    Bracket main body (34)    Positioning bracket (36)    Vehicle side bracket (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a container (30) in which electrical energy cells (15) are introduced and fixed. The electrical energy cells are in contact with each other by electric contacts. The energy cells are released by an actuatable device in such a manner that the energy cells are movably set in the container along a spatial direction. The container and energy cell devices move the electrical energy cells. The energy cells are in contact with each other in flexible manner such that the energy cells are moved as a chain of train. Movement of the energy cells is caused by acceleration due to gravity.    USE - Power supply system for a powered mobile equipment e.g. electric vehicle such as electric car (claimed), in private and public charging stations.    ADVANTAGE - The system includes an exchange system formed from a variety of battery sizes, thus avoiding the need of specific battery sizes to be stored in replacement stations. The electrical energy cells are introduced and fixed in the container, thus mechanically moving large number of smaller cells in an easier manner while adjusting the size of the vehicle battery according to current range requirements, and hence saving weight, cost and energy of the system. The energy cells are released by the actuatable device in such a manner that the energy cells are movably set in the container along the spatial direction, thus facilitating a driver by a new electrical system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for filling a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal sectional view of an electric car with an exchange device for energy cells with two-dimensional freedom of movement.    Electrical energy cells (15)    Electric car (25)    Front axle of electric vehicle (28)    Rear axle of electric vehicle (29)    Container (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining efficiency of a fuel cell system that comprises a fuel cell (11) and an auxiliary unit (12). The fuel cell is switched off by electrical disconnection of the fuel cell from the fuel cell system if the efficiency of the fuel cell system falls below switching border efficiency. The fuel cell is switched on if a switching-on operating load value is exceeded. The auxiliary unit is switched off when the fuel cell is switched off such that a time interval is provided between switching-off processes of the fuel cell and the auxiliary unit.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system for supplying electric power to an electrical consumer in a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is switched off by electrical disconnection of the fuel cell from the fuel cell system if the efficiency of the fuel cell system falls below the switching border efficiency, thus improving actual operating conditions e.g. manufacture fluctuations or environmental conditions, of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Auxiliary unit (12)    Fuel cell current (13)    Current (15)    Fuel positioning unit (16)
NOVELTY - The device (D) has a radio frequency identification type storage unit (MS) integrated with a battery (BA) and storing information data representing characteristic of the battery, where the characteristic is selected from size, capacity, amperage and traceability information. A reading unit (ML) i.e. near field communication, is arranged to determine the stored information data when the reading unit is located in the immediate vicinity of the storage unit to allow estimation of a load state of the battery based on the characteristic represented by the determined information data.    USE - Device for detection of characteristic of a battery of equipment in a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows automatic operation in a configuration of the equipment that is charged to detect state of load of the battery, without requiring human intervention. The device allows detecting longevity of the battery in the presence of a characteristic of traceability. The device allows managing the load of the battery according to longevity of the battery and carrying out maintenance or replacement of the battery. The design of the device avoids long duration of time for estimating the load state, thus performing stop and start function, and stop and automatic restarting function to increase longevity of the battery and/or inform a repairer of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery equipped with a detection device.    Battery (BA)    Fixation thimble (CF)    Detection device (D)    Reading unit (ML)    Radio frequency identification type storage unit (MS)
NOVELTY - An olivine-type lithium iron phosphate comprises lithium iron phosphate and carbon containing a predetermined amount of sulfur that is coated on the particle surface of the lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Olivine-type lithium iron phosphate for use as an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery device that is utilized in an electric tool i.e. electric golf cart, electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and electric motor such as electric bike and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium iron phosphate has low production cost, and improves cyclability, temperature stability, durability, conductivity and charging and discharging performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type lithium iron phosphate comprises lithium iron phosphate (Li1+aFe1-xMx(PO4-b)Xb) and carbon containing a predetermined amount of sulfur that is coated on the particle surface of the lithium iron phosphate, where M is aluminum, magnesium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, titanium, gallium, copper, vanadium, niobium, zirconium, cerium, indium, zinc or yttrium, X is fluorine, sulfur or nitrogen, a is -0.5 to 0.5, x is 0-0.5 and b is 0-0.1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an olivine-type lithium iron phosphate    (2) a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The molding apparatus (100) has a cavity space formed on one mold (10) in which thermoplastic resin composition containing 70-90 wt% of conductive filter made of carbon fiber and carbon graphite is injected, and a pair of cooling elements (40,50) cooled by a cooling unit. A pressurization unit pressurizes at least one mold in a direction where the volume of cavity space is decreased when the cavity space is filled with thermoplastic resin composition.    USE - Molding apparatus of separator for fuel cell (both claimed) used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The molding process of separator is improved when the thermoplastic resin composition is injected in the cavity space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molding method of separator for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the molding apparatus of separator.    Molds (10,20)    Cavity surface (11)    Core side (21)    Cooling elements (40,50)    Molding apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - An olivine-type lithium iron phosphate comprises lithium iron phosphate and sulfur compounds with a sulfide bond as impurities on the lithium iron phosphate particles, where the particle surface is coated with carbon.    USE - Olivine-type lithium iron phosphate for use as an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery device that is utilized in an electric tool i.e. electric golf cart, electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and electric motor such as electric bike and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium iron phosphate has low production cost, and improves cyclability, temperature stability, conductivity and charging and discharging performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type lithium iron phosphate comprises lithium iron phosphate (Li1+aFe1-xMx(PO4-b)Xb) and sulfur compounds with a sulfide bond as impurities on the lithium iron phosphate particles, where the particle surface is coated with carbon, where M is aluminum, magnesium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, titanium, gallium, copper, vanadium, niobium, zirconium, cerium, indium, zinc or yttrium, X is fluorine, sulfur or nitrogen, a is -0.5 to 0.5, x is 0-0.5 and b is 0-0.1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an olivine-type lithium iron phosphate    (2) a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The protective coating on battery anodes comprising a metal (M1), where M1 is lithium, sodium or zinc, comprises products of chemical or electrochemical dissociation of a nanocomposite containing a polymer, an exfoliated intercalation compound (Ma'Mb"Xc) comprising M' among lamella of Mb"Xc, where M" is iron, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, or vanadium and X is sulfur, oxygen, or selenium, and graphene in a matrix of the polymer. The products of electrochemical dissociation comprise Mr'Xs, M"/Mt', Mu", and/or Xv in the matrix of the polymer.    USE - The protective coating is useful on battery anodes, which are useful in electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The protective coating reduces the formation of surface defects of the battery anodes thus improving the battery performance and reducing the malfunction of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protective coating on battery anodes comprising a metal (M1), where M1 is lithium, sodium or zinc, comprises products of chemical or electrochemical dissociation of a nanocomposite containing a polymer, an exfoliated intercalation compound (Ma'Mb"Xc) comprising M' among lamella of Mb"Xc, where M" is iron, molybdenum, tantalum, tungsten, or vanadium and X is sulfur, oxygen, or selenium, and graphene in a matrix of the polymer. The products of electrochemical dissociation comprise Mr'Xs, M"/Mt', Mu", and/or Xv in the matrix of the polymer. The nanocomposite has a disordered arrangement of Mb"Xc lamella, and a layered arrangement of Mb"Xc lamella. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a battery having an anode; and    (2) a method of preparing a protective coating for battery anodes comprising a metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a transmission electron microscopy image of a prepared molybdenum disulfide/polyethylene oxide/graphene nanocomposite.
NOVELTY - Electrolytic bath comprises groove body, electrode plate, ion exchange film, outer lining (11), upper cover, threaded column (1), pole plate clamping groove (4, 7) arranged in groove body. The groove body is installed in outer lining into which upper cover is installed. The upper cover and groove body are provided with liquid inlets and liquid outlets. The threaded column passes through outer lining for connecting with groove body which is fixed with outer lining by threaded column.    USE - Electrolytic bath used for preparing vanadium battery electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic bath has novel design and has rational and simplified structure. It has reduced number of parts, improved assembling efficiency, reduced cost, improved sealing effect, and has parts that can be easily dismounted and conveniently maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolytic bath comprises groove body, electrode plate, ion exchange film, outer lining (11), upper cover, threaded column (1), pole plate clamping groove (4, 7) arranged in groove body. The groove body is installed in outer lining into which upper cover is installed. The upper cover and groove body are provided with liquid inlets and liquid outlets. The threaded column passes through outer lining for connecting with groove body which is fixed with outer lining by threaded column. The groove body comprises anode groove body (2) and cathode groove body (12). The ion exchange film is arranged between anode groove body and cathode groove body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of electrolytic bath.    Threaded column (1)    Anode groove body (2)    Pole plate clamping groove (4, 7)    Sealing pieces (6, 10)    Outer lining (11)    Cathode groove body (12)    Pole plate wire outlet (14)    Upper cover (18)
NOVELTY - The component has crystalline silicon solar batteries connected in series into sets via tinplated belts, where anodes and cathodes of the crystalline silicon solar battery sets are lead out from holes formed on back of a backboard material. Proximate matter frames are sealed at four sides of a laminated semi-finished product via silicon rubber sealant. A junction box is fixed on the backboard material via silicon rubber sealant. The tinplated belts leading out the anodes and cathodes are firmly welded on the anode wiring post and cathode wiring post of the junction box.    USE - Photovoltaic component for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The component is conveniently fixed at the top of a car by structure glue. The storage batteries are charged by electricity generated by the component and used for power consumption device. The component is clean and healthy, and does not cause pollution, and can be utilized as auxiliary power supply of the car. The component is simple in structure and inexpensive, saves oil, thus reducing consumption of petroleum energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The proximate matter frames are made of aluminum alloy or engineering plastic. The backboard material is tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) solar backboard film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic component.
NOVELTY - An electrode material composition comprises electrode active material which is coated with carbonaceous coating membrane on surface, electrically conductive material, and binder which contains vinylidene fluoride copolymer formed by copolymerizing vinylidene fluoride and monoester of unsaturated dibasic acid.    USE - Electrode material composition for lithium ion battery (claimed) used for power supplies of electric tool, power supplies of moving bodies e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle or load leveling application of power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material composition improves affinity with binder, and fully ensures strength and adhesiveness between electrode active material and binder. The resistance of electrode material is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The capacitor type storage battery has first particle layer (40) with electrically-conductive particles or semiconductor particles. A first insulating film (20) is set on one surface of first particle layer, and a second insulating film (22) is set on other surface of first particle layer. The second insulating film has second conducting path (32) in parallel with the first conducting path (30). The first insulating film, second insulating film, and membrane have 10 to 30 micrometers thickness.    USE - Capacitor type storage battery for electrical storage apparatus for electrical storage system for vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides capacitor type storage battery with high electrostatic capacitance which is excellent in pressure resistance. Improves the retention capacity of electric charge since the thermal relaxation can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electrical storage layer for capacitor type storage batteries; and    (2) an electrical storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the capacitor type storage battery.    First insulating film (20)    Second insulating film (22)    First conducting path (30)    Second conducting path (32)    First particle layer (40)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery module (16) comprising a base, where a mounting system for the module is arranged on a top face (20) of a cooling plate (10). The system comprises a central rail (12) and an outer rail (12'), where the rails are spaced from each other. The module is secured at the cooling plate by the rails with pre-defined contact pressure of about 5 bar such that the base of the module is located in direct contact with the top face of the cooling plate in a heat conductive manner. The rails exhibit a T-section or an I-section, and a projection is formed at the base of the module.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium-ion battery and lithium-polymer-ion battery, for use in a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is secured at the cooling plate by the central and outer rails, so that requirement of an expensive positioning process is avoided during assembling the battery, thus assembling the battery in a simple, rapid and efficient manner. The base of the battery module is located in direct contact with the top face of the cooling plate in heat conductive manner, thus enabling efficient dissipation of heat from the battery module, and hence ensuring efficient refrigeration in the battery. The rails exhibit the T-section or the I-section, so that prefabricated profiles for manufacturing the battery is made available in an easy manner, thus saving material cost of the battery. The projection is formed at the base of the battery module, so that a connection between the battery module and the cooling plate is provided in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling plate of a battery.    Cooling plate (10)    Central rail (12)    Outer rail (12')    Battery module (16)    Top face of cooling plate (20)
NOVELTY - The device has an evaporator (1) whose outlet is connected with an inlet of a device body via a refrigerant reflowing pipeline (4). An outlet of the device body is connected with an inlet of the evaporator orderly through a compressor absorbing pipeline, a compressor and a compressor extruding pipeline (6). The evaporator is directly placed into a battery electrolyte storing tank (7). A refrigerant is driven by the compressor for circularly flowing between the evaporator and the device body to realize heat dissipation to a liquid flow battery.    USE - Volume heat dissipation device for a liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and compact in distribution. The device does not influence seal ability of a pipeline of the liquid flow battery. The device has high heat exchanging ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a volume heat dissipation device.    Evaporator (1)    Refrigerant reflowing pipeline (4)    Compressor extruding pipeline (6)    Battery electrolyte storing tank (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has multi-passageway insulation plates (2) provided with an electrolyte inlet, an electrolyte outlet (5) and an embedded passageway. An end plate (1) is made of highly mechanical metals. The end plate is provided with a steel plate or an aluminum plate. The multi-passageway insulation plates are made of anticorrosive electronic insulation, polyethylene (PE), PVC and polypropylene (PP) materials. Thickness of the multi-passageway insulation plates are 1-10 cm. An electrolyte guide frame is made of anticorrosive electronic insulation, PE, PVC or PP materials.    USE - Redox flow battery electric pile structure for feeding liquid to an insulation plate.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte of the electric pile structure flows in and out of the electric pile from a hole of the insulation plate and the passageway. The electric pile end plate only fixes the electric pile. The structure reduces processing precision requirement to the electric end plate and reduces assembly difficulty of the electric pile. The structure is easy to combine, simple and convenient to assemble the electric pile groups of different scales.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a redox flow battery electric pile structure.    End plate (1)    Multi-passageway insulation plates (2)    Two main collector plates (3)    Mono-cell pack (4)    Electrolyte outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a case (110) equipped with a coolant flow way part (200). A cooling water inlet part (111) is provided in a side of the coolant flow way part and a cooling water outlet part (112) is provided in another side of the coolant flow way part. A heating element (120) is equipped with the case and connected with a power supply unit, where the heating element heats the cooling water. A rotating unit (130) rotates the heating element, and is equipped with the case. An agitating blade (140) agitates the cooling water and is equipped with the heating element.    USE - Surplus electric power exhausting apparatus for use in a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heating element is rotated and the cooling water is agitated, so that the redundancy power consumption efficiency is maximized and the heating efficiency of the cooling water is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a surplus electric power exhausting apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Apparatus (100)    Case (110)    Cooling water inlet part (111)    Cooling water outlet part (112)    Heating element (120)    Rotating unit (130)    Agitating blade (140)    Coolant flow way part (200)
NOVELTY - A graphite active material, a conductive material and a binder are mixed with alcohol to obtain slurry. The alcohol is evaporated, and resulting slurry is thinly spread on an electrode sheet. The sheet is rolled, and graphite/dimensionally stable anode assembled electrode is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of graphite/dimensionally stable anode assembled electrode for redox flow battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The graphite/dimensionally stable anode assembled electrode having excellent durability is manufactured, and provides redox flow battery having excellent power density, capacity and energy efficiency.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar cell module mounted on a top of a vehicle body and utilized for converting solar energy into an electric power. A storage battery is utilized for accumulating an electric power. A drive motor is equipped with a rotary shaft and utilizes the electric power that is stored in the storage battery and rotates the rotary shaft. A belt member is utilized for connecting the rotary shaft and a driving shaft and delivers a torque of the rotary shaft to the driving shaft of the vehicle body. A hollow cylindrical shape rotor is made of magnet. A stator is made of multiple coils.    USE - Solar photovoltaic generation integrated electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle reduces harmful gas, avoids air pollution and better economical effect. The vehicle ensures better driving process, reduces power consumption and improves generation efficiency. The vehicle ensures separate charging station while driving and reduces charging time. The vehicle saves energy. The vehicle increases transit time, thus avoiding need of separate charging station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar photovoltaic generation integrated electric vehicle i.e. car in partial section.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The braking system has a motor control module (20) that controls bidirectional current flow between an electric motor (14) and a battery (22) based on the control signal. The motor control module controls the direction and magnitude of the current flow based on the control signal. The electric motor provides a decelerating load that slows an actual speed of the vehicle (10) to the set speed.    USE - Regenerative braking system for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A hydraulic brake system can be reliably activated after the control module determines that the amount of braking needed to slow the vehicle exceeds the amount of braking that motor control module can provide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of the vehicle that has a regenerative braking system.    Vehicle (10)    Electric motor (14)    Driveline (18)    Motor control module (20)    Battery (22)
NOVELTY - The valve has a motor equipped in a valve inner structure of a housing. The motor generates torque according to a gear delivery part. A controlling element is equipped with low and high flow rate controlling elements. First and second valve heads include a first slot hole and a second slot hole, respectively. First and second valve bodies with different diameter are respectively arranged in lower sides of the first and second valve heads. The low and high flow rate controlling elements are arranged in a co-linear manner.    USE - Gas control valve for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The valve supplies gas steadily. The motor steadily controls gas trouble in the valve, so that stability and reliability of a vehicle are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a gas control valve.
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve housing equipped with a gas chamber. A gear is equipped in an inner structure of the valve housing for delivering torque generated by a motor. A frame is connected to the gear, and a controlling element transmits the torque to a lower side of the frame. Rotary shafts are separately provided in the controlling element, where one of the rotary shafts is arranged in a center part of a driving gear. A packing member blocks inflow of gas to the motor. An O-shaped ring is densely arranged in inner circumference of the valve housing.    USE - Gas controlling valve for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The valve steadily controls pressure and flow rate of gas supplied to a vehicle, and improves stability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a gas controlling valve.
NOVELTY - The valve has a gear equipped in an inner structure of a valve housing for delivering torque generated by a motor. A frame is connected to the gear, and a controlling element transmits torque to a lower side of the frame. A rotary shaft is engaged with the gear, and another shaft is placed at a bottom part of the former rotary shaft. A rotating member e.g. bearing, is connected at two ends of the controlling element. A control plate is inclined on a guide portion in a columnar direction.    USE - Gas controlling valve for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The valve stably controls pressure and flow rate of gas supplied to the vehicle, and increases stability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gas controlling valve.
NOVELTY - The unit has a direct current - link capacitor connected to a shaft of an engine between a generator and multiple batteries. A bidirectional alternate current (AC) direct current (DC) converter connected between the generator and the direct current - link capacitor, where the unit is provided with the engine and an inverter. A serial or serial parallel switching circuit is parallely connected to the batteries. The direct current - link capacitor is connected between the batteries. An integrated control unit controls operation of the parallel switching circuit.    USE - Hybrid power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is provided with switching loss of the inverter, thus reducing the voltage of a vehicle driving motor, and the weight of the unit is reduced. The batteries can be serially connected with each other according to the operating speed or output power of the vehicle driving motors, thus achieving the utilization effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a hybrid power unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a regulator controlling flow rate of hydrogen supply. An operating unit operates internal operating procedure of the regulator. The operating unit comprises a motor driven by a controller, where operational axle operates by escalation of the motor. A pressure sensing units read the pressure of hydrogen supplied from the regulator to a stack. The controller controls the operation of the operating unit based on the pressure sensed from the required part of car and the pressure sensing units.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell car regulator control device.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the electricity powered regulator that drives the motor driven with electrical signal, hydrogen pressure and amount of hydrogen flow to the car, and controls pressure state of the stack without the need for separate storage device to initialize the location of motor. The device detects the action error of the motor, connection pipe or the hydrogen supplying system, and removes the difference between target pressure and pressure by using pressure controlling method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen fuel cell car regulator control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating steps of a hydrogen fuel cell car regulator control method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has battery modules that are connected with each other through a power line. A sampling unit is mounted on the power line between battery modules. The sampling unit is controlled by a control unit to obtain the feature value of each battery module. The serial number is provided to each battery module according to the feature value. The feature value and the serial number are transmitted to each battery module. The position of battery module is determined according to the received feature value and the serial number of battery module.    USE - System for identifying serial number of battery managing module used in electromobile and hybrid electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of identifying system can be reduced, since structure of identifying system is simplified. The expandability characteristic of identifying system can be improved. The identifying system can be implemented easily. The serial number of battery managing module can be identified effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for identifying serial number of battery managing module.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery main portion whose outside is additionally provided with an electric heating device with automatic adjusting function. The electric heating device is started to generate heat to heat up the exterior of battery main portion, when external temperature of battery main portion is lower than an ideal operating temperature range. The electric heating device is closed automatically when external temperature of battery main portion reaches a certain temperature, such that the battery is operated in an ideal temperature range.    USE - Heat-insulation battery for providing power to electric vehicle such as electric car and other electric appliances in low and medium temperature areas.    ADVANTAGE - The on and off of the circuit can be controlled through temperature control device, while controlling the external temperature of battery at ideal temperature. The performance of battery can be improved in low-temperature operating environment at low cost with high stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of heat-insulation battery.
NOVELTY - The station has a control panel which is electrically connected with control module. The control module is electrically connected with display module, warning module and electricity storage module respectively. The electricity storage module is electrically connected with the solar panel, the charging interface module and the electricity transmission module respectively.    USE - Electric automobile charging station.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of charging station can be performed in environment-friendly and energy-saving manner so that charging efficiency can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of electric automobile charging station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device (100) capacitor (19) is provided in which input-output line (51) is connected to input-output electric power. The secondary battery (18) and capacitor are connected in parallel through both input-output lines (51,45). The voltage transducer (20) is provided between the connection point of both input lines (43,44) and capacitor. The capacitor is provided with charge terminal (58) that is connected with external power supply (70).    USE - Power supply device mounted in electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging of secondary battery mounted in vehicle by external direct current power supply can be performed easily since structure of power supply device can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the structure of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (18)    Capacitor (19)    Voltage transducer (20)    Input lines (43,44)    Input-output lines (45-48,51-54)    Charge terminals (58,59)    External power supply (70)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring voltage value at time of load of battery unit and electric current value of load. The instant resistance value of the battery units (21-23) is calculated based on voltage value and load current value at the time of the no load voltage value of the battery units and load. The operation state of the battery units is acquired based on the relationship between resistance and internal resistance, and discharge time at the instant.    USE - State detection method battery module mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convenience and safety of the battery module can be improved effectively by measuring the operation state of the battery in real time during the operation of battery. The user can effectively measure the residual energy of the battery module in real time correctly, and the occurrence of the damage to the battery module can be prevented. The service life of the battery module can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of state detection apparatus of battery module.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    State detection apparatus (1)    Battery module (2)    Load (3)    Control unit (10)    Battery units (21-23)
NOVELTY - The method involves accumulating amount of electric current or elapsed time over predetermined period with corresponds to each of several service conditions. The deterioration factor is computed to produce ratio of deterioration rate of secondary battery. The electric current integration value or elapsed time of several service conditions is converted into single service condition. The level of the capacity degradation of secondary battery is estimated based on electric current integration value or elapsed time and e deterioration rate in single service condition.    USE - Method for estimating deterioration of secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The service condition which influences the deterioration of the secondary battery can be reduced, so the precision deterioration of the secondary battery can be estimated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery capacity estimation method;    (2) battery capacity equalization method; and    (3) battery deterioration estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the internal structure of the capacity maintenance-factor calculator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacity maintenance factor calculator (8)    Integrating unit (8a)    Deterioration factor calculation unit (8b)    Conversion unit (8c)    Capacity degradation estimation unit (8d)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion capacitor (10) has an electrode structure (11) accommodated in a container (12). The container has a cylindrical side terminal section (50) including the openings (50a,50b) blocked by the lid end elements (51,52) provided at both ends. The side terminal section and lid end elements are fixed through an insulator (54). The negative and positive electrodes are connected to the lid end elements, respectively, while a pre-dope lithium metal (60) is connected to the cylindrical side terminal section.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. pre-dope type lithium ion capacitor (claimed) used for electronic device e.g. computer, and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid car. Can also be used in lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electrical storage device is improved. The pre-dope of lithium ion can be performed efficiently in a short time, and the electrical storage device is strong against vibration. The output efficiency of the electrical storage device is enhanced. the positive and negative electrodes can be reliably connected to each side terminal section and lid end element, without causing distortion of the electrode structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion capacitor; and    (2) method for manufacturing electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium ion capacitor (10)    Electrode structure (11)    Container (12)    Cylindrical side terminal section (50)    Openings (50a,50b)    Lid end elements (51,52)    Insulator (54)    Pre-dope lithium metal (60)
NOVELTY - The device has evaporator (50) connected to the battery container (12) to evaporate thermal medium e.g. water and cool the battery (10) through the container. The condenser performs cooling condensation of thermal medium evaporated in evaporator. An absorber (58) absorbs evaporated medium from evaporator.    USE - Device for cooling battery such as cooling lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is effectively cooled using the evaporation heat of the thermal medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory diagram of the battery cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (10)    Battery container (12)    Control apparatus (28)    Evaporator (50)    Absorber (58)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (30) has battery holder (70) to hold several secondary batteries (39). A battery lead board (80) connects secondary batteries by end surface. A pack substrate (74) mounts protective circuit of secondary battery. A casing accommodates battery holder and pack substrate. Multiple concavo-convex stripes (78) contact surface of battery holder and casing, while exposing battery lead board to end surface of battery holder.    USE - Battery pack for accommodating electric tool. Can also be used for assist bicycle, electric motorcycle and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conduction to the casing of battery pack can be reduced and safety of battery pack can be improved. The size reduction of battery pack can be achieved. The thermal insulation property of the battery pack can be improved. The soldering of charge terminal and output lead board can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Secondary battery (39)    Battery holder (70)    Pack substrate (74)    Concavo-convex stripe (78)    Battery lead board (80)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive electrode, negative electrode and separator (50). The separator is positioned between the positive electrode (30) and negative electrode (40). The porous resin layer and metal layer are provided in the separator. The metal layer is positioned to oppose the negative electrode.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle (claimed) e.g., car. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has a metal layer in the negative electrode side so that outstanding high rate charging and discharging characteristic can be achieved. The electrical connection with the separator and the negative electrode surface can be achieved effectively without reducing air permeabilities of the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the Lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding electrode main portion (20)    Positive electrode sheet (30)    Negative electrode sheet (40)    Separator (50)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has electrical storage unit that stores the electrical energy generated by regeneration of electric motor. A power-consumption control unit controls the electric motor control circuit, so that the stored electrical energy is consumed with electric motor, when remaining capacity of electrical storage unit detected by state detection unit is over the predetermined value.    USE - Electrical energy control apparatus for use in electrically driven vehicle such as electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and vehicle using fuel cell or solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - As the electrical energy generated during regeneration of electric motor is also consumed with electric motor, the occurrence of damage to the battery by overcharge is prevented efficiently. The increase in weight and mounting space of the apparatus is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of electrically driven vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Drive shaft (4)    Electric motors (6,8)    Electric motor control circuits (7,9)    Electrical storage unit (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery (17) that is accommodated respectively in a battery casing (21) and an inverter casing (22). The casings are provided with a temperature sensor (37). Cooling fans (27,28) are provided to suck cooling air from an inlet port (23,24), and provided to discharge air from an exhaust port (25,26). A controller (38) is provided to synchronize and drive/stop fan motors (29,30) based on the temperature signal from the temperature sensor.    USE - Cooling device of hybrid working machine e.g. hybrid shovel. Can also be used in dismantlement machine and crusher.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller is provided to synchronize and drive/stop fan motors based on temperature signal from temperature sensor, the cooling control of battery can be performed efficiently. The installation of signal wiring can be minimized, and the circuit structure of fan motor drive circuit can be simplified. Thus, the cost and maintenance of cooling device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the cooling device of hybrid working machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (17)    Battery casing (21)    Inverter casing (22)    Inlet port (23,24)    Exhaust port (25,26)    Cooling fan for battery (27)    Cooling fan for inverter (28)    Battery fan motor (29)    Inverter fan motor (30)    Temperature sensor (37)    Controller (38)
NOVELTY - The system has a valve mechanism that permits/blocks the supply of gas from the high internal pressure side gasholder and low internal pressure side gasholder to a fuel cell. An information acquisition unit acquires internal pressure information of the gasholder. A control apparatus controls the valve mechanism at time of starting (S1) gas supply to fuel cell. The control apparatus controls valve mechanism to permit supply of gas from gasholder, when the internal pressure of high internal pressure side gasholder and low internal pressure side gasholder are equal.    USE - System for holding gas such as fuel gas e.g. hydrogen gas and natural gas used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in aircraft, vessel and robot.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of gasholder system can be simplified, since the number of components of the gasholder system is reduced. Hence the cost reduction of the gasholder system can be achieved. The back flow of gas between the gasholders of fuel cell vehicle can be suppressed, since the gasholder system is provided with valve mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram illustrating the process of controlling gas supply time of gasholder system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for starting gas supply to fuel cell (S1)    Step for storing pressure information of tanks in RAM of control apparatus (S2)    Step for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel cell (S3)    Step for opening cut-off valve of gas holders (S4)
NOVELTY - The electric motor (10) has stator (21) that is provided with the stator core (41) in the circular shape. The conducting wire (35) is wounded in the coil (20) by the stator core. The supply of cooling medium is enabled towards the stator on the outer side of radial direction from the rotor. The guiding plate (80) guides the cooling medium that is supplied to the circumferential direction of stator to the coil which is provided in the axial direction end surface of the stator in between the adjacent coils.    USE - Electric motor for driving vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor can be efficiently cooled by guiding the cooling medium with the guiding plate. The productivity of the motor can be increased. The vibration and noise which is transmitted to the motor housing by the stator can be suppressed. The guiding plate and insulator reduces the metal mold and number of units to be added which reduces the motor cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electric motor.    Electric motor (10)    Coil (20)    Stator (21)    Conducting wire (35)    Stator core (41)    Guiding plate (80)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a control unit (80) that is a charge unit turns ON a charge resistance line relay (15) and charges a smoothing capacitor (13) to a predetermined voltage. Another charge unit turns the switching element ON-OFF and charges a capacitor (19) while turning OFF the charge resistance line relay and turning ON the system main relay (17a,17b) after charging the smoothing capacitor by a charge unit.    USE - Power supply device mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The setup time of an electric vehicle is shortened. The start-up loss which mounts the high capacitance capacitor is suppressed. The charge time of the capacitor is effectively shortened. The loss at the time of charging the capacitor is reduced. The structural complexity of the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Smoothing capacitor (13)    Charge resistance line relay (15)    System main relays (17a,17b)    Capacitor (19)    Control unit (80)    Power supply device (100)
NOVELTY - The box (1) has an external envelope (2) defining a chamber (3) for receiving a battery (9), where the envelope comprises a support (4) and a removable cover (5) that are connected to each other. Fixing plates (17, 18) are arranged for fixing the battery box to a vehicle. Positioning plates (15, 16) and the fixing plates are mounted on the external envelope. Each positioning plate comprises a passage (19c, 20c) for receiving a positioning pin. The positioning pin includes a conical end that is inserted in the passage.    USE - Battery box for a vehicle e.g. electric motor vehicle or hybrid propulsion type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning plates and the fixing plates are mounted on the external envelope for fixing the battery box to the vehicle, thus facilitating assembling and disassembling of the battery box in a simple and rapid manner. The positioning pin is unscrewed, so as to ensure easy changing of defective battery with a new battery. The box is designed, so that the box is easily adapted to any type of vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a battery box on a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.    Battery box (1)    External envelope (2)    Chamber (3)    Support (4)    Removable cover (5)    Battery (9)    Positioning plates (15, 16)    Fixing plates (17, 18)    Passage (19c, 20c)
NOVELTY - The device has a channel (3) inside which a biphase fluid (F) is made to flow, and a blind channel (1) emerging onto the former channel. Longitudinal walls (11) of the blind channel has a surface energy gradient that decreases from its entry to the bottom, where the surface energy gradient increases the angle of wetting of the meniscus of the liquid phase of the fluid in the blind channel from its entry to the bottom. Transversal dimension of the blind channel is between 50 nanometers and 5 micrometers.    USE - Device for forming a manometer that is utilized to measure the pressure of a biphase fluid in a fluidic network in a heat exchanger or in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can form the manometer that measures the pressure of the biphase fluid in the fluidic network in a heat exchanger or in a fuel cell in a precise manner, without influencing the operation of the heat exchanger or the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a manometer that is utilized to measure pressure of a biphase fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for forming a manometer.    Biphase fluid (F)    Blind channel (1)    Channel (3)    Longitudinal walls (11)
NOVELTY - The coil unit (125A) has a secondary resonance coil (110A) that includes coils, and that electromagnetically resonates with a primary resonance coil. One of the coils is placed such that a magnetic field generated by the coil has a phase opposite to a phase of a magnetic field generated by another one of the coils, with respect to a plane that faces the primary resonance coil. An electromagnetic induction coil (120) performs one of transmission of electric power to the secondary resonance coil and reception of electric power from the secondary resonance coil using electromagnetic induction.    USE - Coil unit for transmission or reception of electric power in a non-contact power supply system for a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coil is placed such that the magnetic field generated by the coil has the phase opposite to the phase of the magnetic field generated by another coil, thus reducing leakage electromagnetic fields that occur when electric power is supplied in a non-contact manner using electromagnetic resonance, and hence reducing restrictions on a site where the coil unit is to be installed. The coil unit is configured such that the size of each coil is decreased, thus reducing the height and the thickness of the coil unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a non-contact power supply system for non-contact transmission of electric power, comprising a power transmission device    (2) a vehicle that receives electric power in a non-contact manner from a power transmission device, comprising a power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coil unit.    Secondary resonance coil (110A)    Bobbins (115A, 115B)    Capacitor (116)    Electromagnetic induction coil (120)    Coil unit (125A)
NOVELTY - A power storage device comprises a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material (100) and a positive electrode current collector, and a negative electrode which faces the positive electrode with an electrolyte provided between negative electrode and positive electrode. The positive electrode active material comprises region (I) (102) containing phosphate compound containing lithium and nickel, and region (II) (104) which covers region (I) and containing compound containing lithium, iron, manganese and/or cobalt. The region (II) does not contain nickel.    USE - Power storage device e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to digital cameras, video cameras, digital photo frames, mobile phones, portable game machine, portable information terminals, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, train vehicles, carts, bicycles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage device has high discharge voltage and energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of positive electrode active material.    Positive electrode active material (100)    Region (102,104)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has communication apparatus (28), flowmeter (26), and control apparatus (24). A fuel outflow permission unit (22) permits or stops outflow of fuel into nozzle (18). A fuel leak detection unit detects fuel leak at time of filling fuel into vehicle (14) based on amount of fuel flow acquired from flowmeter, and data regarding fuel filling acquired from vehicle side through communication apparatus. The permission unit stops fuel outflow into nozzle, when detection unit detects generation of fuel leak.    USE - Fuel leak detection apparatus for use in fuel-supply station e.g. hydrogen refueling station.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel leak detection unit detects fuel leak at time of filling fuel into vehicle based on amount of fuel flow acquired from flowmeter, and data regarding fuel filling acquired from vehicle side through communication apparatus, the detection of fuel leak in the time of the fuel filling to the vehicle in a fuel-supply station at early stage can be performed precisely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel leak detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel leak detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel leak detection apparatus (10)    Vehicle (14)    Nozzle (18)    Fuel outflow permission unit (22)    Control apparatus (24)    Flowmeter (26)    Communication apparatus (28)
NOVELTY - A crystalline silicon layer is formed as an active material layer (103) on a current collector (101) by a low-pressure chemical vapor deposition method using a deposition gas containing silicon as a source gas, to obtain power storage device. The crystalline silicon layer comprises a crystalline silicon region (103a) and a whisker-like crystalline silicon region (103b) on crystalline silicon region.    USE - Manufacture of power storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary batteries, lithium-ion capacitors, air cells, button-type power storage device, cylindrical power storage device and rectangular power storage device. Uses include but are not limited to digital cameras, video cameras, digital photo frames, mobile telephones, portable game machine, portable information terminals, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, train vehicles, carts, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage device is economically manufactured with excellent discharge capacity and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of power storage device.    Current collector (101)    Active material layer (103)    Crystalline silicon region (103a)    Whisker-like crystalline silicon region (103b)    Mixed layer (107)    Metal oxide layer (109)    Substrate (115)
NOVELTY - The anode has a transition metal layer, which comprises lithium compound. An M-element is stabled in six coordinate structures and selected from a group comprised of transition metal. The M-element comprises nickel, manganese, cobalt, chromium, iron, vanadium and zirconium. The nickel and manganese are considered as essential elements, and cobalt is considered as a selective element in the six coordinate structures. Another group comprises halogen, sulfur and chalcogenide compound, and nitrogen is a non-metal element.    USE - Anode for a lithium secondary battery of a medium to large sized battery pack in electrical golf cart, electric bicycle and electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The anode increases demand about the secondary battery as the energy source and demand about the mobile apparatus, commercializes the output stabilization, and simplifies the design of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of a discharge profile for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The material has single cycle and double-cycle transition metal layers formed with multiple lithium compounds. An element is selected from the transition metal layers, where the element is made of nickel, manganese, cobalt, chromium, iron, vanadium and zirconium. A composition selects nickel and manganese as an essential element and cobalt as a selective element.    USE - Anode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery pack (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electro mobile, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electrical golf cart (e-golf cart), electric bicycle (e-bike) and electrical scooter (e-scooter).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium nickel complex oxide has limit in increase of capacity per battery weight. The material provides high energy density, high discharge voltage, excellent safety and extended life property to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery pack comprising a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view of an anode active material.
NOVELTY - The system has an inner housing placed in an inner cavity of an outer housing (110). A heating element is placed in an inner cavity of the inner housing to increase temperature of heating fluid. A metal coil is placed in the inner cavity of the outer housing and coiled around the inner housing. A thermal disc detects the temperature of the metal coil via a sensor. The sensor directly contacts the metal coil when the thermal disc is activated to cause activation of the heating element to pre-set temperature.    USE - Fuel warming system for increasing temperature of fuel e.g. diesel fuel and unleaded fuel, for an engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal disc prevents overheating of the fuel by shutting the system off when the system is not needed to conserve energy, thus avoiding wastage of the fuel that can occur when the temperature drops.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel warming system.    Outer housing (110)    Housing ends (111, 112)    Plates (121, 122)    Attachment unit (180a)    Rivets (330)    Fuel lines (440a, 440b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) includes recessed aerodynamic intake apertures (12), preferably provided on front and sides of the vehicle at positions facing away from the vehicle in different directions, individually equipped with fans (14) connected to power generation devices (16) such as alternators or high efficiency generators wired to the battery. The intake apertures communicate airstreams, produced during vehicle movement, or natural airstreams to rotate the fans, which in turn rotate and drive the generation devices.    USE - Passive vehicle electrical energy generation apparatus for motor vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle or full electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus makes use of the airstreams produced during vehicle movement or the natural airstreams during vehicle stop to produce electricity for powering the vehicle or its engaged electrical components or charging the battery. The exhaust airstreams passed through the fans and power generation devices can be used to heat or cool vehicle components, defrost or de-ice the vehicle windshield, or even function as air-driven windshield wipers which may lead to omission of electrically-driven wipers. The heated airstreams can also be used to heat on-board batteries of the parked vehicle and maintain them within operative temperature ranges, which leads to fuel economy. The cooled airstreams can be circulated to the passenger compartment to keep it reasonably cool especially when the vehicle is sun-baked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the vehicle with incoming airstreams channeled into the recessed aerodynamic intake apertures at various angles.    Passive vehicle electrical energy generation apparatus (10)    Recessed aerodynamic intake apertures (12)    Fans (14)    Power generation devices (16)    Exhaust system (22)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery comprises a negative electrode made of active materials including a lowly graphitized carbon material and a highly graphitized carbon material, a positive electrode made of active materials including lithium ion and iodine, a separator located between the electrodes, and electrolyte for submerging the electrodes. The lowly graphitized carbon material consists of hard carbon and/or soft carbon. The highly graphitized material consists of graphite, mesophase carbon bead, and/or mesophase carbon fiber.    USE - The lithium ion battery is useful for plug in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery can be easily, efficiently and economically manufactured with high energy density and increased capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium ion battery comprises a negative electrode made of active materials including a lowly graphitized carbon material and a highly graphitized carbon material, a positive electrode made of active materials including lithium ion and iodine, a separator located between the electrodes, and electrolyte for submerging the electrodes. The lowly graphitized carbon material consists of hard carbon and/or soft carbon. The highly graphitized material consists of graphite, mesophase carbon bead, and/or mesophase carbon fiber. A weight ratio of the lowly graphitized material to the highly graphitized material is 3:7.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has temperature specification unit which identifies temperature of battery that stores input-output electric power and is provided between drive shafts which lead to axle shaft between rotary electric machines. A correction unit corrects electric power generation amount of one rotary electric machine so that absolute value of electric power input-output in electrical storage unit rises according to operation state of other rotary electric machine, when identified temperature is lower than predetermined temperature.    USE - Hybrid vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be heated efficiently. The generation of noise in engine with increase of the electric power generation amount of rotary electric machine at the time of deceleration can be avoided so that discomfort to the driver or fellow passenger can be prevented and the deterioration of driveability can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating the electric power generation amount correction process performed in hybrid vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure has side element (11) that is extended in vehicle front-back direction, and battery case (21) that is supported to side element. A rear-suspension arm (31) is supported to the side element. Battery mount unit (42) of common bracket (40) is provided to support the battery case, and common bracket is provided in the side element. Common bracket is included with suspension mount unit (43) to support the rear-suspension arm. Suspension mount unit is provided to support the rear portion of battery case.    USE - Vehicle rear portion structure of motor vehicle such as electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact load input into the common bracket is transmitted to battery case via battery mount unit at the same time load input is transmitted to side element from the common bracket, so that the load transmitted from the rear-suspension arm is distributed and transmitted to side elements and battery case via common bracket. Hence the impact load concentrating on the side element of front side is suppressed from the common bracket, and the deformation of the side element can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of the rear portion structure of motor vehicle.    Side element (11)    Battery case (21)    Rear-suspension arm (31)    Common bracket (40)    Battery mount unit (42)    Suspension mount unit (43)
NOVELTY - The electro-mechanical system has a high capacity electrostatic energy storage unit (21) which consists of series-parallel electric-double layer capacitors, or ultracapacitors (14), or supercapacitors, or pseudocapacitors, or lithium capacitors cells. An electric storage unit (2) is enclosed in a housing, box or container having adequate grade of electrical, mechanical and chemical isolation. The electric storage unit is provided with adequate wiring and connections to match with a power connectors system (3) and provided with sensors (24) for voltage, temperature, current, humidity.    USE - Electro-mechanical system for supplying stand-alone and isolated power sources in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves mechanical support and electric connection due to the high clamping pressure. Allows supplying of energy to electronic equipment at the right voltage level for long period of time till the next process of recharge since the storage unit is provided with adequate wiring and connections to match with the power connectors system while being provided with sensors for voltage, temperature, current, humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general schematic of the fast rechargeable electric system for stand-alone power Sources in the basic configuration.    Electric storage unit (2)    Power connectors system (3)    Ultracapacitors (14)    High capacity electrostatic energy storage unit (21)    Sensors (24)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion storage battery is provided with serially connected lithium ion accumulators, the by-pass switches and doubled resistors for leveling of the capacity of the lithium ionic accumulator. The resistors for alignment of pit with respect to a container are made as the ribbon shaped resistor. The ribbon shaped resistor is placed in the case of the accumulator.    USE - Lithium ion storage battery for space vehicle.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains primary particles, secondary particles and a titanium concentration layer formed in grain boundary between primary particles and primary-particle surface. The positive electrode active material has layer structure containing hexagonal-type lithium-containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing the positive electrode active material has high capacity, and excellent thermal stability and output characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material contains primary particles, secondary particles and a titanium concentration layer formed in grain boundary between primary particles and primary-particle surface. The positive electrode active material has layer structure containing hexagonal-type lithium-containing complex oxide of formula: LitNi1-x-y-zCoxAlyTizO2 (I).    t=0.98-1.1;    x=more than 0 to 0.3;    y=0.03-0.15;and    z=0.001-0.03.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves heat-processing nickel-cobalt-aluminum complex hydroxide of formula: Ni1-x-yCoxAly(OH)2 and/or nickel-cobalt-aluminum complex oxide, lithium compound and titanium compound, or nickel-cobalt-aluminum-titanium complex hydroxide of formula: Ni1-x-y-zCoxAlyTiz(OH)2 or nickel-cobalt-aluminum complex oxide and lithium compound; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium iron phosphate has an olivine crystal structure, where the length in the (001) direction is longer than the length in the (010) direction if the lithium ion (Li+) diffusion direction is the (010) direction in the lattice structure of the crystal.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate for use as an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery pack that is utilized in an electric tool i.e. electric golf cart, electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and electric motor such as electric bike and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium iron phosphate has low production cost, and improves cyclability, temperature stability, durability, conductivity and charging and discharging performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an anode for a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium iron phosphate has an olivine crystal structure and carbon that is coated on a particle surface of the lithium iron phosphate, where the powder of lithium iron phosphate is dispersed in water for one hour and then a quantitative analysis is performed for the lithium iron phosphate residue to remove water from a dispersed liquid, and a weight ratio of the lithium iron phosphate generated after carbon is peeled off is less than or equal to 0.005 weight% with respect to the total weight of the lithium iron phosphate coated with the carbon.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate for use as an anode active material for a lithium secondary battery of a medium-to large-sized battery device that is utilized in an electric tool i.e. electric golf cart, electric vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and electric motor such as electric bike and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion phosphate has low production cost, and improves cyclability, density, temperature stability, durability, conductivity and charging and discharging performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an olivine-type lithium iron phosphate    (2) a lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The paste is made of conductive metal powder, glass frit, organic vehicle and TGA profile emollient e.g. polyurethane/polyacrylate type macromolecular dispersant.    USE - Electrode paste for a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste steadily induces attaching of an electrode and a substrate, and increases constant resistance. The paste can be used for manufacturing high efficient solar cell. The paste controls temperature and evaporation speed of the organic compound.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising a back plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a scanning electron microscope picture of electrode paste.
NOVELTY - The box has dismounting bracket (2) that is arranged on one side of pedestal (1). An inserting piece mounting plate (5) is mounted on other side of pedestal corresponding to dismounting bracket. A protective sleeve (4) is arranged on top portion of pedestal. A ventilation pipeline is mounted on periphery of protective sleeve. The ventilation pipeline is communicated with protective sleeve wind outlet (42). A gas inlet is arranged on position corresponding to protective sleeve wind inlet (41) in ventilation pipeline.    USE - Storage battery box for maglev vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery box can be provided with uniform radiation, high temperature, small deformation, strong insulation ability and light weight. The using safety of the storage battery can be improved. The environmental request for the maglev vehicle can be satisfied effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery mounting bracket (3) is mounted in the pedestal. A protective sleeve wind inlet and a protective sleeve wind outlet are arranged on the front portion of the protective sleeve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the storage battery box.    Pedestal (1)    Dismounting bracket (2)    Battery mounting bracket (3)    Protective sleeve (4)    Inserting piece mounting plate (5)    Inlet and outlet of protective sleeve winds (41,42)
NOVELTY - A separator (116) has a material comprising porous structure through which ions flows in presence of an electrolyte and benzaldehyde derivative dispersed throughout porous structure as hydrogen-evolution inhibitor.    USE - Separator is used for lead-acid battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, golf car and floor scrubber.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is economically manufactured. The lead-acid battery comprising the battery has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead-acid battery (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lead-acid battery.    Lead-acid battery (100)    Wire (106)    Anode (110)    Cathode (114)    Separator (116)
NOVELTY - Producing two-dimensional nano-materials, comprises (a) providing a mixture (a1) containing e.g. graphene oxide particles, and at least a cationic and/or non-ionic surfactant or a mixture (a2) containing e.g. graphene particles, and at least a cationic and/or non-ionic surfactant, (b) adding at least a sol precursor compound to the mixture of step (a), (c) allowing the mixture of step (b) to react in a sol-gel process for forming a gel, (d) removing the surfactant and (e) optionally heating the graphene oxide particles coated with gel to reduce the graphene oxide to graphene.    USE - The method is useful for producing two-dimensional nano-materials (claimed), which are useful in catalysts, sensors, capacitors, and primary and secondary electrochemical cells and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides nano-materials with high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Producing two-dimensional nano-materials, comprises (a) providing a mixture (a1) containing graphene oxide particles, water and at least a cationic surfactant and/or non-ionic surfactant or a mixture (a2) containing graphene particles, at least a solvent for chemically splitting graphite, and at least a cationic surfactant and/or non-ionic surfactant, (b) adding at least a sol precursor compound to the mixture of step (a), (c) allowing the mixture of step (b) to react in a sol-gel process for forming a gel from the sol precursor compound on the graphene oxide particles or the graphene particles, (d) removing the surfactant and (e) optionally heating the graphene oxide particles coated with gel for at least 1 minute at at least 500 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere in order to reduce the graphene oxide to graphene.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a start-time voltage acquisition unit which acquires voltage value in time of charging/discharging of secondary battery (10). The system on chip (SOC) acquisition unit acquires SOC at time of completion or a start. The temperature determination unit acquires temperature from self discharge map which records relationship of SOC and self discharge inclination at given temperature. The deterioration degree summing unit integrates deterioration advancement degree computed by deterioration degree calculation unit.    USE - Deterioration degree calculation apparatus of secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The grade of deterioration of secondary battery can be computed with high precision, without consuming electric power during the leaving-to-stand period. The service life of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration degree calculation method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of secondary battery deterioration degree calculation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Deterioration degree calculation apparatus (1)    Secondary battery (10)    Relay (11)    Booster (12)    Controller (20)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent and electrolytic salt including polyoxyethylene compound (I) and ethylene carbonate in mass ratio of 75/25-52/48.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, video camera, portable audio player, portable liquid crystal television, notebook computer, mobile telephone, electric tool, electrically driven bicycle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle e.g. environmentally-friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent ion conductivity and stability even at low temperature, and provides battery with excellent output characteristics and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains nonaqueous solvent and electrolytic salt including polyoxyethylene compound of formula: R1O-(A1O)n-R2 (I) and ethylene carbonate in mass ratio of 75/25-52/48.    R1,R2=1-6C hydrocarbyl;    A1O=oxyethylene group;and    n=3-10.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A dual drum arrangement continuous electric power generation system (10) comprises sets of impellers (16), individually equipped with generators (18), fixed to a common rotating shaft (14). The torque obtained by rotating each impeller is transmitted to each associated generator, which in turn produces electric power. The system may also include an auxiliary generator (20).    USE - Dual drum arrangement continuous electric power generation system e.g. for driving vehicle. Can also be used for raising and lowering a lift.    ADVANTAGE - Impeller and generator sets are arranged along a common rotating shaft, realizing efficient continuous electric power generation. The fixed electric power generation amount can be maintained continuously, even in instances where external force is weak, by providing an auxiliary generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a dual drum arrangement continuous electric power generation system.    Dual drum arrangement continuous electric power generation system (10)    Common rotating shaft (14)    Impellers (16)    Generators (18)    Auxiliary generator (20)
NOVELTY - The X-ray is injected into arbitrary side of aggregate structure (14). The intensity of X-ray radiate from the aggregate structure is measured in several scanning detection positions. The peak area of X-ray intensity in each detection position is calculated. The X-ray-intensity attenuation amount is calculated from the measured X- ray intensity. The orientation of multilayer CNT in aggregate structure is analyzed from calculated attenuation amount. The half value width is calculated from the X-ray-intensity peak value corresponding to face distance of multilayer CNT.    USE - Evaluation method of aggregate structure of multi wall carbon nanotube used as catalyst electrode layer of fuel cell, and for use in big screen field emission display.    ADVANTAGE - The structural characterization in whole aggregate structure of multilayer CNT can be evaluated easily by simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the evaluation apparatus of aggregate structure of multi wall carbon nanotube. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Slits (10-13)    Aggregate structure (14)    Incident X-ray (15)    Board (17)    Turntable (18)
NOVELTY - The spectacles have attachment lenses (4, 5) rotatably attached to sides of a frame main body (1) through hinges (8, 9) and restored to a temple frame. Two switch parts are provided to operate an illuminating device i.e. electric light bulb (7). The temple frame comprises a battery (6), wiring (11), switch (10) and a battery cover (12). The hinges are adhered to corners of the frame main body. The illuminating device is compact and sufficient and equipped at the corners of the frame main body. The temple frame is attached to the frame main body with a bolt (17).    USE - Multifunctional spectacles for use during driving of a vehicle and surgery in a hospital, and for use by elderly person.    ADVANTAGE - The spectacles are provided with the illuminating device so as to prevent an elderly person from forgetting the spectacles at outside places. The attachment lenses can be changed to sunglasses, so that a person can drive a vehicle easily even after eye treatment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of spectacles.    Frame main body (1)    Attachment lenses (4, 5)    Battery (6)    Electric light bulb (7)    Hinges (8, 9)    Switch (10)    Wiring (11)    Battery cover (12)    Bolt (17)
NOVELTY - The structure has a wiring material (11) which is connected to a thermistor (14). The temperature of a battery in power-supply device is detected by the thermistor. A connection end (13a) of wiring material comprising a flexible printed wiring substrate is arranged in a wiring connection section (41) provided on the thermistor. The exposed lead elements (51) in the wiring connection section are soldered to a circuit pattern (21) on the wiring material.    USE - Connection structure for connecting wiring material to thermistor used in power supply device of vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since exposed lead elements in the wiring connection section are soldered to a circuit pattern on the wiring material, connecting process of lead wire can be eliminated and wiring material can be easily connected to the thermistor. Thus, high connection reliability can be ensured, wiring space can be reduced and cost of the connection structure can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the wiring material connected to thermistor.    Wiring material (11)    Connection end (13a)    Thermistor (14)    Circuit pattern (21)    Wiring connection section (41)    Lead elements (51)
NOVELTY - The square lithium ion secondary battery comprises an insulating layer (122B), formed in a positive electrode metal exposure portion facing a negative electrode active material mixture layer (125). Thickness of the insulating layer is below the thickness of the positive electrode active material mixture layer (123), such that quantity in which side edge (122BS) of insulating layer protrudes from side edge (125S) of the negative electrode active material mixture layer and the quantity in which side edge of the insulating layer protrudes from the side edge of a separator is 0-2 millimeters.    USE - Square lithium ion secondary battery for but are not limited to, mobile telephone, notebook personal computers, electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves insulation performance of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of square lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of the positional relationship between side edges of positive electrode active material mixture layer, negative electrode active material mixture layer, and insulating layer.    Insulating layer (122B)    Side edge (122BS)    Positive electrode active material mixture layer (123)    Negative electrode active material mixture layer (125)    Side edge (125S)
NOVELTY - The battery module has battery cells (10) with positive and negative electrode external terminals (30,31) arranged such that the draw-out direction and bending direction are different. A rotating shaft is positioned orthogonal to the center of the arrangement face of the battery cells so that one battery cell is rotated at 180 degrees with respect to the battery cell of other side. The positive electrode external terminal of battery cell of one side is connected mechanically with the negative electrode external terminal of battery cell of other side.    USE - Electric storage module e.g. battery apparatus used in plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle e.g. commercial vehicle such as motor truck, omnibus, rail vehicle, hybrid electric train, bus, and battery-type fork left truck.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical loss by connection resistance with the connection conductor and the terminal is reduced. The cheap battery module is obtained. The connection intensity of terminals is secured. The reliability and safety of the battery apparatus are ensured. The voltage detection precision is improved. The voltage detection line is electrically connectable with the terminal of the battery cell easily. A high voltage cable distribution is made easy. An inductance and electric loss are reduced by shortening of wiring distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electrical storage module.    Battery cells (10)    Positive electrode external terminal (30)    Negative electrode external terminal (31)    Cell holder (70)    Rile (72)
NOVELTY - The remote monitoring system (1) comprises a monitoring apparatus (8), which is installed in a plant (2), acquires performance information, which shows the power consumption of the plant and the generated electric power of a fuel cell apparatus (3). A central apparatus (9) receives performance information from the monitoring apparatus, and transmits a model information, which becomes highly more efficient than the performance information, to the plant and the monitoring apparatus.    USE - Remote monitoring system for use in e.g. electric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy saving effect of the electric power generating apparatus since the user can take life pattern with higher energy saving effect based on the model information transmitted from the central apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the remote monitoring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Remote monitoring system (1)    Plant (2)    Fuel cell apparatus (3)    Monitoring apparatus (8)    Central apparatus (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a polymer sheet overlaying an upper surface of a tractor trailer (100). A set of fasteners (140) to attach the polymer sheet to the upper surface. The polymer sheet is formed of polytetrafluoroethylene. A heating array (150) is in contact with the polymer sheet. A power source (210) provides an electrical power to the heating array to generate a heat. The heating array comprises a resistive heating element (152). The power source comprises a solar panel (215). The sheet polymer defines a curved geometry and a domed geometry.    USE - Snow and ice removal system for removing frozen precipitation from a surface i.e. roof, of a road vehicle such as lorry trailer and semi-trailer lorry. Can also be used in a van.    ADVANTAGE - The power source provides electricity to the heating array to melt, thus removing frozen precipitation that is accumulated on the surface before the vehicle begins to travel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fasteners such as clips, loops, anchor hooks and hasps or retainers. The power source is a solar power collector such as photovoltaic cell, a battery and an electrical supply point e.g. electrical outlet or electrical source such as power panel. The resistive heating element is an electric cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tractor trailer having a snow and ice removal system.    Tractor trailer (100)    Fasteners (140)    Heating array (150)    Resistive heating element (152)    Power source (210)    Solar panel (215)
NOVELTY - The system i.e. automotive propulsion system (10), has a cable assembly interconnecting a source device and a load device e.g. battery (22). A conductive core electrically interconnects an electrical component e.g. switch, and the load device. A conductive shield is electrically insulated from the core, where the shield is provided with portions and other portions. An insulating body is positioned between the portions of the shield such that the portions of the shield are electrically separated. An insulating layer is positioned between the core and the shield.    USE - Electrical system i.e. automotive propulsion system (claimed), for a vehicle i.e. automobile. Uses include but are not limited to an automobile such as sedan, wagon, lorry or sport utility vehicle (SUV), and a two-wheel drive (2WD) such as rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).    ADVANTAGE - The system electrically splits the conductive shield with the insulating body, so that the current passed through the conductive shield is eliminated. The insulating body prevents magnetic fields generated by the current flowing through the conductive core from inducing current through the conductive shield so as to reduce resistive losses and radiated emissions of the system, so that the overall system efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The source device is selected from a direct current-to-alternating current (DC/AC) power inverter and a direct current-to-direct current (DC/DC) power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile propulsion system.    Automotive propulsion system (10)    Chassis (12)    Four wheels (16)    Electronic control system (18)    Battery (22)
NOVELTY - The power supply apparatus has connection prohibiting unit which realizes the state in which the power inverter circuit included in the first category is electrically connected to the storage unit, while the power inverter circuit included in the second category is disconnected from the storage unit. The power inverter circuits has electric power transferring power inverter circuit that is connected to the power port via electric power transferring electric path, and are divided into first category and second category.    USE - Power supply apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rated output of the auxiliary unit is not required to be redundantly designed, thus the manufacturing cost is prevented from increasing. The rated output of the auxiliary unit power inverter circuit is smaller than the rated output of the main unit power inverter circuit. The power supply apparatus for a vehicle effectively supplies electric power to the power supply unit and receives electric power from the power supply unit via power port.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic system configuration of the power supply apparatus for a vehicle.    Electric power steering unit (30)    Electric fan unit (40)    Air conditioning unit (50)    Vehicle electronic control unit (60)    Charge control unit (70)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an energy storage device storing electrical energy. A power converter (14) transfers the electrical energy from an energy transducer to the device. A linear charge pump (26) is coupled between the transducer and the storage device and a control unit (28) controls operation of the pump. An output of a first stage and a second stage is coupled to first and second inputs of a third stage of the pump. An output of the third stage of the pump supplies voltage to the storage device, where the voltage is higher than other two voltages.    USE - Energy harvesting system e.g. solar farm, windmill, and hydro-generator, for a micro-scale electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The linear charge pump has minimum on-resistance due to gate voltage of a switch utilizes feeding voltage back from energy buffer, so that the minimized on-resistance improves the charge transfer capability of charge pump of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy transducer is provided with a micro scale photovoltaic cell (PV) (20), a thermoelectric generator (TEG) (24), and a fuel cell (22). The energy storage device is selected from an energy buffer (16), a rechargeable battery and a capacitor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying power from an energy transducer to an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy harvesting system.    Energy harvesting system (10)    Power converter (14)    Micro scale PV cell (20)    Fuel cell (22)    TEG (24)    Charge pumps (26, 126)    Control unit (28)
NOVELTY - The system has a bypass circuit connected in parallel to each of multiple cells, and a switching element and a resistor connected in series. A control circuit controls a bypass current passed through the bypass circuit by opening and closing the switching element in order to discharge each cell. The bypass circuit is set to pass current of magnitude equal to that of a self-discharge current in predetermined overcharged states of each cell, where a self-discharge current of the cells is calculated based on a rated capacity of each cell.    USE - Control system for use in an electrical drive system of hybrid automobile for controlling an assembled battery. Can also be used for an electrical automobile, a railway vehicle, a construction vehicle and an industrial device.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls charging and discharging on the basis of total voltage or on the basis of average overcharged state (SOC) of the cells, so that cells with low SOC is moved into an over-discharged state, and/or the cells with high SOC are moved into an overcharged state during the charging and discharging functions, thus preventing the cells from moving into more overcharged states. The system enables managing a voltage detection circuit of a cell controller so that structure of the system is simplified and cost is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical drive system of a hybrid automobile including a control system for an assembled battery.    Cell controllers (100)    Battery controller (200)    Motor controller (300)    Motor (350)    Vehicle controller (400)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar battery board connected with a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with an air compressor. The air compressor is connected with an air inlet of an air storing tank. An air outlet of the air storing tank is connected with an air operated machine. The air operated machine is provided with a worm wheel. A worm is connected with the worm wheel.    USE - Environment-friendly energy-saving power driving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids environmental pollution by using solar energy, wind power and clean energy, so that the device has high work efficiency. The device is reliable, reasonable in design, environment-friendly and energy-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an environment-friendly energy-saving power driving device.
NOVELTY - The system has a holding element which holds a secondary battery (108). The holding element includes flow channel of cooling medium for cooling the secondary battery. A medium temperature measuring unit measures temperature of the cooling medium at two locations in the flow channel. A battery temperature measuring unit measures temperature of secondary battery. A judging unit calculates co-efficient value and judges the cooling performance of the secondary battery based on the variation of co-efficient value.    USE - Storage battery system mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance of the storage battery system can be judged accurately based on variations in the coefficient values, without using estimated values. The abnormality of cooling performance of battery cooling system can be identified easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module of storage battery system.    Storage battery system (101)    Battery module (102)    Secondary battery (108)    Chassis block (110)    Temperature sensor (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves reading a battery weight value from an electronic memory (24) attached to a battery (37). The battery weight value is transmitted from the battery to a controller (21) on an industrial vehicle i.e. lift truck. The battery weight value is compared to a specified battery weight value for the vehicle. An operation of the vehicle is limited to less than normal operating characteristics when the battery weight value is less than a specified battery weight value by limiting height to which the vehicle is able to raise a load (35) i.e. good being warehouse.    USE - Method for controlling an industrial vehicle i.e. lift truck, that is utilized in a factory, a freight transfer station, a warehouse and a store.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables assigning the industrial vehicle within the warehouse with one of work ratings indicating relative intensity of use during each of work shifts and relative performance demands on the battery to increase usage period of the battery. The method enables utilizing a mechanism for automatically checking integrity of a battery cable and providing an alert when significant deterioration has occurred. The method enables limiting the height of the load and limiting speed of the industrial vehicle when weight of the battery installed on the industrial vehicle is less than the specified battery weight for effectively counterbalancing the load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control system of an industrial vehicle.    Controller (21)    Lift motor control (23)    Electronic memory (24)    Load (35)    Battery (37)
NOVELTY - The device has a communication unit provided with a serial communication interface (SCI) module and connected with a main controller and a patrolling unit of a fuel cell system via an optical fiber controller area network (CAN), connected with a remote monitoring center via general packet radio service (GPRS) or Ethernet and connected with an upper computer through an universal serial bus (USB). A human-computer interaction unit is connected with the micro-controller of a diagnosis core unit via an input/output (I/O) port.    USE - Remote, proximity, offline and online failure diagnosis device for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The device combines expert knowledge and experience, and utilizes a multisensor information integration technique based on an electrochemical reaction mechanism of fuel cells so as to effectively utilize the device during remote, proximity, offline and online failure diagnosis process and improve precision and maintainability of the failure diagnosis process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a remote, proximity, offline and online failure diagnosis device for a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a galvanic pile main body containing a gas inlet main channel. The body is formed by a set of battery units for guiding fuel gas. An eddy removing unit is arranged in the main body and located on a gas inlet end of the main channel. The removing unit is formed by a false battery. The false battery is integrated with the battery units, respectively. The removing unit is provided with a baffle plate. A set of holes is formed on the baffle plate for forming a honeycomb-shaped structure. The baffle plate is made of metal cotton.    USE - Fuel battery galvanic pile structure.    ADVANTAGE - The eddy removing unit is arranged in the galvanic pile main body and located on the gas inlet end of the gas inlet main channel, thus improving distribution uniformity of main channel gas, and hence improving generating efficiency of fuel battery galvanic pile structure integration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a fuel battery galvanic pile structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling a relay contact to close when a high-voltage battery is normal. The relay contact is controlled to open when the battery is in failure. Engine revolution speed of a hybrid vehicle is judged when the revolution speed is greater than 3000 rpm. An inverter module is controlled to work. Charging capacitors of the inverter module are loaded via a fly-wheel diode of a rectifying element in the inverter module. A control battery is charged by the inverter module via a direct current (DC) charging module.    USE - Method for charging a control battery for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively charging the control battery, guarantying electric energy of the control battery and normal driving of the hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a control battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'.
NOVELTY - The cell has sets of capacitors arranged side by side in a shell. A cathode of a voltage-stabilizing diode (CE) is connected with a negative phase voltage input end of a magnetic electric coil (A). A contact of a set of contacts of a dry reed relay (KR) is connected with an anode of another voltage-stabilizing diode (UR). A cathode of the latter voltage-stabilizing diode is connected with a contact of a locked contact type relay (KL). Another contact of the locked contact type relay is connected with an anode connection wire of a direct current (DC) power supply socket (9).    USE - Capacitor cell for supplying power to an electric vehicle and storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cell automatically stabilizes voltage and provides steady load power supply voltage in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional perspective view of a capacitor cell.    Magnetic electric coil (A)    Voltage-stabilizing diodes (CE, UR)    Locked contact type relay (KL)    Dry reed relay (KR)    Direct current power supply socket (9)
NOVELTY - The braking device that collects heat energies produced by providing braking force with respect to rotation of the wheel (W). The braking unit (10) is provided with braking drum (11) that rotates integrally. A thermoelectric conversion unit (31) converts heat energy into electrical energy. The heat transfer elements (21,22) transfer heat energy generated according to friction stored in labyrinth unit (11a) formed between side end surface of brake drum and backing plate of thermo electric conversion unit.    USE - Braking device for vehicles e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat can be easily transferred to heat transfer elements. The electrical energy converted from heat energy can be stored effectively. The thermoelectric conversion unit can be cooled, so that service lifetime of braking device is improved. The structure of device is simplified, while reducing heat transfer loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the braking device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Braking unit (10)    Brake drum (11)    Labyrinth unit (11a)    Heat transfer elements (21,22)    Thermoelectric conversion unit (31)    Wheel (W)
NOVELTY - A carbon material is obtained by baking polymer composition containing 100 parts mass of acrylonitrile vinyl type boronic acid copolymer and 1-150 parts mass of metal phthalocyanine compound (I) in inert gas atmosphere at 500-1500 degrees C. The copolymer contains 50 mol% or more of acrylonitrile component and 1 mol% or more of vinyl type boronic acid monomer.    USE - Carbon material used as electrode catalyst for fuel cell and catalyst for chemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material has high oxidation-reduction activity and is manufactured without using expensive noble metals such as platinum and its alloy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A carbon material is obtained by baking polymer composition containing 100 parts mass of acrylonitrile vinyl type boronic acid copolymer and 1-150 parts mass of metal phthalocyanine compound of formula (I) in inert gas atmosphere at 500-1500 degrees C. The copolymer contains 50 mol% or more of acrylonitrile component and 1 mol% or more of vinyl type boronic acid monomer.    M=Fe2+, Co2+, Cu2+ or Ni2+;    X1-X4=halo, 1-12C alkyl or 1-12C alkoxy;and    h,i,j,k=0-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the carbon material.
NOVELTY - A biaxially-stretched nylon film has metal dynamic friction coefficient under pressure of 0.1 MPa of 0.2 or less.    USE - Biaxially-stretched nylon film is used for wrapping material of case of battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery, lithium polymer battery, fuel cell and capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephones, personal digital assistant, electric vehicle, robot and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-stretched nylon film has excellent moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery case wrapping material, which comprises biaxially-stretched nylon film as base material, barrier layer and sealant layer; and    (2) battery, which has a battery main component in recess of battery case.
NOVELTY - An electric compressor has bearing shaft insertion (31b) having outer diameter in front side made larger than outer diameter of rotor insertion (31c). The bearing shaft insertion is formed to accept the fitting engagement of bearing shaft (21,22) while the rotor insertion is made to hold in position the rotor (8) with respect to the rotating shaft (20).    USE - Electric compressor used in fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves inertia moment generated by rotor, without raising vibration generated by moving parts, and by maintaining radial direction clearance between rotor and stator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotor (8)    Rotating shaft (20)    Bearing shaft (21,22)    Bearing shaft insertion (31b)    Rotor insertion (31c)
NOVELTY - A waste heat utilizing apparatus has controller (32) provided to regulate liquid refrigerant emission to composite fluid generator (34) after start-up of engine. During refrigerant emission, the electromagnetic clutch (82) is switched to connection state where the drive shaft (40) of motor generator (43) and rotating shaft (47) of compressor (52) are set in connected state.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus for vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Raises efficiency of exhaust-heat recovery of the waste heat utilizing apparatus following Rankine cycle and refrigerating-cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a compressor control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of apparatus.    Controller (32)    Composite fluid generator (34)    Drive shaft (40)    Motor generator (43)    Rotating shaft (47)    Compressor (52)    Electromagnetic clutch (82)
NOVELTY - The sensor (30) has a surface acoustic wave element (31) including an electrical wiring that is bonded to the surface acoustic wave electrode and an internal electrode (38a) through a through-hole formed between the surface acoustic wave electrode and the internal electrode. The surface acoustic wave element is provided in an inner surface of a synthetic resin attachment object member that accommodates liquid fuel. The internal electrode is arranged between a substrate (34) and the attachment object member while a surface acoustic wave propagation region faces the liquid fuel.    USE - Methanol concentration sensor for a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor prevents leakage of methanol solution to exterior, and penetration of impurity from the exterior to the methanol solution while suppressing attenuation of a surface acoustic wave, thus improving measurement precision of the sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a methanol concentration sensor.    Methanol concentration sensor (30)    Surface acoustic wave element (31)    Exterior electrode (32)    Substrate (34)    Internal electrodes (38a, 38b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has an application part (40) applying an electrode material (20) containing a solvent in a sub-collector (52). An intermediate heating part (50) heats the electrode material applied to the sub-collector to a desired temperature when temperature of saturated steam air is equal to 100 to 500 millimeters of mercury. A transferring part (36) transfers the electrode material heated by the intermediate heating part from the sub-collector to a main collector (10). The temperature of the steam air is lower than boiling point of the solvent or higher than temperature of a binder.    USE - Apparatus for drying an electrode material of a lithium-ion secondary battery of an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can dry the electrode material without reducing the binding capacity of the electrode material and the collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solvent is selected from a group consisting of n-methyl pyrrolidinone and water. The binder is selected from a group consisting of polyvinylidene fluoride and styrene-butadiene rubber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode material drying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electrode material drying apparatus.    Main collector (10)    Electrode material (20)    Transferring part (36)    Application part (40)    Intermediate heating part (50)    Sub-collector (52)    Electrode material drying apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) producing electric power by supplying fuel and an oxidizing agent. An air pump (21) supplies the agent to an oxidizing agent flow path of the cell. A temperature sensor (31) measures temperature of gas. An atmospheric pressure sensor (33) measures atmospheric pressure. An electric current value setting sets a target electric current command value of the cell. A control part controls an output current value of the cell based on the comparison with the target electric current command value and a target ceiling electric current value.    USE - Fuel cell system for a fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for motorcycle, robot and fixed type or portable type device.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls the output current value, so that an amount of oxidizing agent flows according to the output current value, thus preventing lack of stoichiometry, suppressing oxidizing agents from running short with respect to the output current value by controlling the output current value, and hence suppressing stimulation of deterioration of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air pump (21)    Temperature sensor (31)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (33)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte membrane has a cross-linked polymer electrolytic membrane containing cross-linked polymer obtained by cross-linking-reacting proton-conductive polymer containing sulfonic acid substituted triphenyl compound (I) and a cross-linking agent through parts other than proton-acid group, and a recessed part or convex part.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte membrane for a membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, mobile telephone, automatic vending machine, underwater robot, submarine, spacecraft and underwater vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has improved adhesiveness property, electric power generation characteristics, mechanical strength, internal resistance and contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid polymer electrolyte membrane has a cross-linked polymer electrolytic membrane containing cross-linked polymer obtained by cross-linking-reacting proton-conductive polymer containing sulfonic acid substituted triphenyl compound of formula (I) and a cross-linking agent through parts other than proton-acid group, and a recessed part or convex part.    A=electron withdrawing group, preferably O;    B1=electron donating substituent, preferably CO;    x,y,z=0 or 1;and    x+y+z=1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, which involves coating a coating liquid containing the cross-linked polymer on a surface of the membrane for forming a coating    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating a method for manufacturing a solid polymer electrolyte membrane. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Glass board material (21)    Coating film (22)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (23)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is configured such that the ratio of the thickness of a second isolating layer (7b) with respect to the thickness of a first isolating layer (7a) increases from an inner peripheral side to an outer peripheral side of an electrode group. The ratio of the thickness of an isolation layer (7) in the innermost periphery of the electrode group with respect to the thickness of the isolation layer in the outermost periphery of the electrode group ranges from 0.90 to 1.10.    USE - Cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, or digital still camera. Can also be used for electric power storage apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics and heavy-current characteristic using an isolation layer which contains a cellulose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded sectional view of a cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery in a direction perpendicular to the winding axis of an electrode group.    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (6)    Isolation layer (7)    First isolating layer (7a)    Second isolating layer (7b)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group wound a laminated body and comprising an isolation layer (7) that is arranged between a positive electrode (5) and a negative electrode (6). Ratio of thickness of the isolation layer of an innermost periphery part of the electrode group with thickness of the isolation layer of an outermost periphery part of the electrode group is in a range of 0.90-1.10. The electrode group winds the positive electrode and the negative electrode through the isolation layer between the positive electrode and the negative electrode.    USE - Cylindrical shape nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as a drive source of an electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and digital still camera. Can also be used for a power supply of an electric power storage apparatus and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of the thickness of the isolation layer of the innermost periphery part of the electrode group with thickness of the isolation layer of the outermost periphery part of the electrode group is in the range of 0.90-1.10, thus reducing generation of internal short circuit, and improving charging/discharging cycling characteristics using the isolation layer containing cellulose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a winding shaft of an electrode group in a wound state.    Positive electrode (5)    Positive electrode collector (5a)    Positive mix layer (5b)    Negative electrode (6)    Isolation layer (7)
NOVELTY - The system has an anode catalyst layer (2) equipped with a surface side of an electrolytic membrane (1). A fuel cell comprises a pair of separators (5, 6) pinchingly supporting a membrane-electrode structure (4) that comprises a cathode catalyst layer (3) equipped with a surface side of the electrolytic membrane. A shell part covers a core part between the anode catalyst layer and the cathode catalyst layer. An alcohol supply part supplies alcohol during stopping operation of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for a portable apparatus, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol supply part supplies the alcohol to the catalyst of the core-shell structure, so that the system can reduce destruction of the shell part of the catalyst of the core-shell structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a single cell of a fuel cell in which a fuel cell system is equipped.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Membrane-electrode structure (4)    Separators (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel circulation pump (17) for sending liquid fuel into an anode (3) from an end of a fuel circulation line (7), and a gas-liquid separator (18) provided by a middle part of the line. A pressure sensor detects pressure in the gas-liquid separator. A current sensor detects electric current value of electric current generated from a fuel cell (2). A liquid amount calculation part computes quantity of liquid in the anode, the line, and the gas-liquid separator by subtracting volume of gas from full capacity of the anode, the line, and the separator.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for an aircraft and a space rocket.    ADVANTAGE - The system accurately detects quantity of the liquid in the anode, the circuit, and the gas-liquid separator, performs electric power generation from a fuel cell over predetermined time in state by which a gas emission valve is closed, and correctly recognizes production amount of the gas in predetermined time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (2)    Anode (3)    Fuel circulation line (7)    Fuel circulation pump (17)    Gas-liquid separator (18)
NOVELTY - The cell has an anode side separator (4) facing a membrane electrode assembly, where the cell is provided with an un-penetrated part (24). An end plate faces the separator on an opposite side to the membrane electrode assembly with respect to the separator. The separator is opened at the membrane electrode assembly. Multiple flow paths supply fluid to the membrane electrode assembly. A penetrating part (23) penetrates the separator in an opposition direction of the membrane electrode assembly and the end plate.    USE - Visualization cell for a fuel cell of a motor vehicle and a domestic/home-use electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is simple in structure. The cell can visually recognize inside the flow path formed in the separator from outside the fuel cell in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an anode side separator.    Anode side separator (4)    Introductory recessed part (21)    Penetrating part (23)    Un-penetrated part (24)    Electric current lead-out/draw-out part (25)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has positive and negative electrode plates that occlude-discharges lithium ions. The positive electrode plate (6) has electrode core exposure portions (10,12) that is not painted with an active material. The Gurley-type air permeability of the specific division (30,32) of the separator (8) located in the opposing surface of the positive electrode core exposure portion and the negative electrode plate (7) is more than that of the general division (31) of the separator located in the area in which the electrode active material layers oppose each other.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include, but are not limited to, small video camera, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric tool, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures partial reduction of the amount of electrolyte component decomposition in the positive electrode core exposure portion while in the overcharge state by reducing the amount of electrolyte solution which is supplied to the positive electrode core exposure portion. Suppresses unnecessary consumption of the overcharge inhibiting agent added to electrolyte solution, thus improving safety in the use of the secondary battery with respect to an overcharge state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view illustrating the separator structure and its relationship with the positive and negative electrode plates.    Positive electrode plate (6)    Negative electrode plate (7)    Separator (8)    Electrode core exposure portions (10,12)    Specific separator division (30,32)    General separator division (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a flow regulating device that detects the supply of condensed water stored by a storage portion (116), then judges if the system insulation resistance value, with the exception of that of a fuel cell stack (12), exceeds a set value. If the set value has been exceeded, the device discharges the stored condensed water to a drain piping (120).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that stored condensed water is discharged into drain piping if the system insulation resistance value exceeds preset value. Ensures favorable treatment of condensed water while preventing very small electric current leaks in the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-section view of the said fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Resin piping (112)    Storage portion (116)    Drain piping (120)
NOVELTY - The module has a screw hole (121) formed in a bottom face of an extending part (120a) and extending a module support part (120) through a vertical groove (123) to which a side is partially restricted with respect to a protrusion direction from a side wall lower part of a module container (110). A positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal are protrudingly provided by sides of an upper part of a short side wall (110a) in the module. A bolt is screwed by the screw hole through a lower case. A battery case accommodates an electric power generation element.    USE - Battery module i.e. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery module, for an assembled battery (claimed) i.e. battery module assembly, for use as a motive power source of an electric motor in a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a cube shaped battery module in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The screw hole is formed in the bottom face of the extending part, and extends the module support part through the vertical groove to which the side is partially restricted with respect to the protrusion direction from the side wall lower part of the module container, thus protecting an electric power generation element by enabling fastening-fixation, and highly maintaining electrical reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a module support part in a battery module.    Module container (110)    Short side wall (110a)    Module support part (120)    Extending part (120a)    Screw hole (121)    Vertical groove (123)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery contains a positive electrode (21) and a negative electrode (22), and electrolyte solution containing non-aqueous solvent and electrolytic salt. The non-aqueous solvent contains cyclic polyester utilized for dehydrating two or more bivalent carboxylic acid and dihydric alcohol.    USE - Secondary battery for use in an electric tool e.g. electrically-driven drill and electric saw, an electric power storage system i.e. domestic-use battery system, and an electric vehicle i.e. hybrid motor vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a portable electronic device such as video camera, digital still camera, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, cordless telephone apparatus, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, portable radio, portable television and portable information terminal i.e. personal digital assistant, a portable lifestyle instrument such as electric shaver, a memory apparatus such as a backup power supply and memory card, and a medical electronic device such as pacemaker and hearing aid.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved cycling characteristics, charging and discharging characteristics, storing characteristics, internal resistance, chemical stability and thermal stability, and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery can (11)    Insulation board (12, 13)    Battery cover (14)    Safety valve mechanism (15)    Disk board (15A)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The device (10A) has a modifier (11) supplying reaction heat to a modification-catalyst layer, where the modifier carries out steam reforming of hydrocarbon. A fuel cell main body (12) produces electric power by reaction of hydrogen gas and oxidizing agent gas. A treated-water line (20) purifies the water that is supplied from a water tank (13) with an electric regenerative system deionization apparatus (15). The water is supplied to a battery cooling water system (14). A bypass line (30A) reroutes the electric regenerative system deionization apparatus of the treated-water line.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass line reroutes the electric regenerative system deionization apparatus of the treated-water line, thus increasing amount of supplementary water to the battery cooling water system without causing enlargement and increasing cost of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell power generating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell power generating device (10A)    Modifier (11)    Fuel cell main body (12)    Water tank (13)    Battery cooling water system (14)    Electric regenerative system deionization apparatus (15)    Treated-water line (20)    Bypass line (30A)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a corrugated-like compact substance member (32) by forming a slurry-like compact substance part forming material that contains carbonaceous powder (21), and a thermosetting resin binder by pressure into a sheet. A reaction electrode side wall surface of the compact substance member and the resin binder are coated. The carbonaceous powder is dispersed for forming a porous part (2) and carrying out hot-pressure molding. The resin binder is coated with respect to an uneven surface of the compact substance member.    USE - Method for manufacturing a separator of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, that is utilized as a power supply for cogeneration in a portable apparatus, a motor vehicle and a railway.    ADVANTAGE - The carbonaceous powder is dispersed for forming the porous part and carrying out the hot-pressure molding when a part of the reaction electrode side wall surface is formed of the porous part so as to make diffusion of water produced at time of electric power generation in an easy manner, thus reducing obstruction of a gas flow path decline in electric power generation, and hence reducing raise of a contact resistance, improving intensity and gas non-vitrification property, skipping the process of pulverizing a dried material of the compact substance part forming a material such as raw material mixture and obtaining the homogeneous high separator in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of a separator during a manufacturing process.    Porous part (2)    Blasting machine (8)    Air blower (9)    Carbonaceous powder (21)    Compact substance member (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring coolant temperature of an entrance side of a fuel cell by an entrance temperature sensor (46). Coolant temperature of an exit side of the fuel cell is measured by an outlet temperature sensor (47). Coolant heat releasing and temperature difference from flow volume of a coolant are estimated by a coolant heat-release estimation part (64). Vehicle speed is detected by a vehicle speed sensor (49). External temperature is estimated from the vehicle speed and the coolant heat release by an external temperature estimation part (66).    USE - Method for estimating external temperature of a fuel cell i.e. solid polymer film type fuel cell, system that is mounted in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables estimating the external temperature from the vehicle speed and the coolant heat release by the external temperature estimation part, thus determining scavenging-air execution timing of the fuel cell system in an appropriate manner and preventing damage of the fuel cell by freezing water content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Entrance temperature sensor (46)    Outlet temperature sensor (47)    Vehicle speed sensor (49)    Coolant heat-release estimation part (64)    External temperature estimation part (66)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element accommodated and serving as an electrode terminal, where the element is in bottomed cylinder shape. A sealing board (6) serves as another electrode terminal through a gasket to an opening part of the battery. Crimping sealing of the opening part is carried out by a crimping process. Ratio of height from a battery crimping part to a sealing board upper surface and height from a bottom face of the battery to the sealing board upper surface is made into battery total amount in a range of 0.35-0.5.    USE - Coin-shaped battery for a wristwatch, a keyless entry apparatus, an electronic office equipment, a failure analysis (FA) apparatus and a vehicle. Can also be used for a meter and a power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The ratio of the height from the battery crimping part to the sealing board upper surface and the height from the bottom face of the battery to the sealing board upper surface is made into the battery total amount in the range of 0.35-0.50, and the coin-shaped battery is reliably held by a support part, thus reducing contact failure and difference of lead terminals resulting from shift of the battery and improving reliability in a vibration environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coin-shaped battery holder comprising a support part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a coin-shaped battery storage body.    Battery tin (1)    Sealing board (6)    Holder lid (10)    Holder container (11)    Lead terminals (12, 13)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a peripheral part compressed into a thickness direction. A porous metal body is an alloy or a solid solution of a metal that is selected from iron, nickel, chromium, aluminum and titanium. Weight of the metal is lesser than 40 weight percent. A metal estimated amount of the porous metal body is in a range of 100-450 gram per square meter. Metal covering covers the metal with an amount of predetermined metal by an electroplating method after performing electroconductivity process by chemical plating, or applying and drying a conductive paint to a base material.    USE - Electrode i.e. positive electrode, for a capacitor (claimed) e.g. non-aqueous capacitor and electrical double layer capacitor such as button type capacitor, cylindrical-shaped capacitor and square-shaped capacitor, in an electric equipment and a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The peripheral part of the electrode is compressed into the thickness direction, thus eliminating danger of short circuit of the capacitor, and preventing separator penetration in an edge part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view and a sectional view of an electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a lithium ion secondary battery part (11) laminating a positive electrode (21) and a separator (41). A lithium ion capacitor part (12) is wound with another separator (42) that is different from the former separator. An electrical storage container accommodates a composite laminated body that is formed by laminating the lithium ion secondary battery part. A negative electrode (36) is provided with a lithium metal (45) in a sticking part (46). The lithium ion capacitor part is arranged in an outermost layer of the composite laminated body.    USE - Composite electrical storage device for use in an electric power regeneration apparatus of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion capacitor part is arranged in the outermost layer of the composite laminated body, thus prolonging service life of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composite electrical storage device.    Composite electrical storage device (10)    Lithium ion secondary battery part (11)    Lithium ion capacitor part (12)    Positive electrodes (21, 26)    Negative electrodes (31, 36)    Separators (41, 42)    Lithium metal (45)    Sticking part (46)
NOVELTY - The material has an oxygen-containing lithium transition metal compound whose particles are covered with two carbonaceous layers. A lithium transition metal compound i.e. doped or non-doped lithium transition metal phosphate, is formed with transition metal selected from a group consisting of iron, cobalt, manganese, nickel and combinations. Carbon comprises a different structure in each carbonaceous layer in a solid body. Solubility of the transition metal in liquid containing lithium fluorine salt is less than 85 milligram per liter.    USE - Carbonaceous composite material for an electrode of a secondary lithium-ion battery (all claimed) in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves compression density and water resistant, and lowers solubility for an electrode active material of a secondary lithium ion battery while realizing small dimension of the electrode and the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of transmission electron microscopy for recording a composite material.
NOVELTY - The cell has a cell body (5) comprising four side surfaces (4), which are arranged along a circumference of an area of extent, where two of the side surfaces are arranged parallel to each other. Reference electrodes (1, 2) are arranged on one of the side faces in a symmetrical manner in direction of the circumference of the area of extent related to center of a corresponding side surface. A contact point of an edge is averted from center of the electrodes, and forms angle about a center point (10) of the area of extent with a corresponding side face.    USE - Energy storage cell e.g. nickel zinc cell, nickel metal hydride cell and lithium ion cell, for a battery (claimed) e.g. lead acid battery and double layer capacitor, of a motor car, a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The contact point of the edge is averted from center of the reference electrodes, and forms angle about the center point of the area of extent with the corresponding side face, so that the cell is provided with high current carrying capacity and effectively cooled and compactly arranged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy storage cell with reference electrodes arranged at a side surface.    Reference electrodes (1, 2)    Side surfaces (4)    Cell body (5)    Corners of side surfaces (6a-6d)    Center point (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (12) is operated with an increased cathode air flow to dry several fuel cell membranes in a stack until initial desired level of high frequency resistance is reached. The cell membranes of stack are rehydrated until an intermediate desired level of high frequency resistance is reached. The stack with reduced cathode input relative humidity is operated, until a final desired level of resistance is reached.    USE - Method for shutting down of fuel cell system such as proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safekeeping of reliable frost start skill at temperature of -25 degrees C can be achieved by efficient shutdown of fuel cell system. Since cathode side is purged with intense air flow and pressure from fuel cell system, the fuel cells of fuel cell stack are dried evenly to minimize moisture gradients from cell to cell and moisture gradients from fuel cell stack inlet to fuel cell stack outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Anode input line (16)    Anode exhaust line (18)
NOVELTY - The unit (1) has a U-shaped main conduit (5) defined within a heat exchanger (2). Exhaust gas inlet and outlet sections (6,7) are located on the same side of the heat exchanger and are both fluid dynamically connected to an exhaust pipe via a connecting interface (3). The heat exchanger is arranged transversely with respect to the exhaust pipe so that exhaust gas transversely moves away or approaches the pipe when exhaust gas flows through the inlet and outlet sections. A flap (12) is arranged in the interface to vary the direction by which exhaust gas flows.    USE - Exhaust gas thermal energy recovery and converting unit for internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the frictions caused by the high viscosity of oil and the formation of some pollutant species, which are higher when operating under cold conditions, by attaining the ideal operating temperature within a shorter time. Allows the arrangement of the unit inside an engine bonnet and at a very close position with respect to a catalyst, thus allowing positioning before the flame damper wall such that the exhaust gas temperature is still at the desired value. Allows the regulation of the heat flow that passes from the exhaust gases to the oil contained in the sump, thus allowing, in case of cold start, to reduce the time required to achieve the ideal temperature of the oil within the sump and circulating in the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the unit for recovering the thermal energy of exhaust gases.    Exhaust gas thermal energy recovery and converting unit (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Connecting interface (3)    Main conduit (5)    Inlet section (6)    Outlet section (7)    Flap (12)
NOVELTY - A lithium compound, an iron compound and a phosphoric acid compound are mixed, to produce raw-material mixture. The produced raw material mixture is temporarily baked under inert atmosphere, reducing atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere, to obtain temporarily-baked product. The obtained temporarily-baked product is added with polymeric material, to obtain to-be-baked product, which is baked under inert atmosphere, reducing atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere, to obtain positive electrode active material including carbon particles existing in surface of lithium-iron phosphate.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material. Uses include but are not limited to non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batteries e.g. lithium-ion battery, lithium-ion polymer battery and lithium polymer battery, used for portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent discharge capacity and cycle characteristics, and is economically manufactured by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium compound, iron compound and phosphoric acid compound are mixed, to produce raw material mixture. The produced raw material mixture is temporarily baked under inert atmosphere, reducing atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere, to obtain temporarily-baked product. The obtained temporarily-baked product is mixed with polymeric material, to obtain to-be-baked product, which is baked under inert atmosphere, reducing atmosphere or vacuum atmosphere, to obtain positive electrode active material including carbon particles existing in surface of lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating particle size distribution of positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a drive device connected with a bicycle frame and provided with an electric power storage unit, a controller and an electric motor. A transparent film solar panel is electrically connected with the electric power storage unit. The solar panel is formed by non-crystalline silicon, microcrystalline, cadmium sulfide, cadmium telluride, copper indium selenide, copper-indium-gallium-selenide, a dye sensitizing electric unit and organic conduction macromolecule. The solar panel is arranged at an upper part of front and rear wheels.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power storage unit stores electric power. The controller controls rotation of the electric motor and drives the bicycle. The solar panel converts received lights as the electric power and stores the electric power to the electric power storage unit for the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - An AC/DC conversion system (III) converts electric power to DC electric power. A fuel cell power generating system (VII) converts chemical energy hydrogen and oxygen in hydrogen and oxygen storage systems (V,VI) into DC electric power. A water storage system (X) stores water generated during process that system converts chemical energy into DC electric power and supplies water for brine electrolysis hydrogen production system (IV). A DC/AC conversion system converts converted DC electric power into AC electric power and merges AC electric power into power grid.    USE - Large-scale electric energy storing apparatus, used in electric power field.    ADVANTAGE - The large-scale electric energy storing apparatus is featured with large capacity. The durability of the apparatus is improved. The apparatus is manufactured at low cost. The operation of each main component is relatively high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A brine electrolysis hydrogen production system converts the converted DC electric power into chemical energy and releases pure hydrogen and pure oxygen. Hydrogen storage system stores hydrogen generated during process that production system converts DC electric power into chemical energy. Oxygen storage system stores oxygen generated during process that production system converts DC electric power into chemical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the large-scale electric energy storing apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    AC/DC conversion system (III)    Brine electrolysis hydrogen production system (IV)    Hydrogen storage system (V)    Oxygen storage system (VI)    Fuel cell power generating system (VII)    Water storage system (X)
NOVELTY - The device e.g. battery tester (16), has a dynamic parameter measurement circuitry (2) coupled to kelvin connections (8A, 8B) that measure a dynamic parameter of a storage battery (12) and voltage across terminals (22, 24) of the battery. A battery age input (9) e.g. radio frequency identification (RFID) input, manual input, or bar code reader input, is received related to use of the battery. A computation circuitry provides an encrypted relative test output (11) to a remote location based upon the measured dynamic parameter and battery age.    USE - Electronic storage battery maintenance device e.g. battery tester and battery charger (all claimed). i.e. diagnostic charger, especially for SLI (starting/lighting/ignition) batteries for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The device can allow customized test and recovery processes to increase accuracy, speed and recovery rates for the battery with capability of conveying important information to a consumer, thus enhancing a diagnostic output, recommendations for the consumer and efficiency of an equipment in a service environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for performing maintenance on a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery tester.    Dynamic parameter measurement circuitry (2)    Kelvin connections (8A, 8B)    Battery age input (9)    Encrypted relative test output (11)    Storage battery (12)    Battery tester (16)    Battery terminals (22, 24)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bird-like frame whose wing part and back part are connected with a vibration spring and a multi-function back cushion, respectively. A head part of the bird-like frame is connected with a fixed eye (23). A middle of the bird-like frame is connected with a movable pedal (18) and a foot fork that is stretched and folded. A battery is placed in the bird-like frame. The head part of the bird-like frame is connected with a handlebar assembly, a front wheel, a pedal assembly (12), a transmission belt and an LED front lamp.    USE - Leisure multi-function solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle saves charging time for a rider, improves cruising mileage and realizes hanging randomly on a bicycle handlebar and a back frame or cushion back. The bicycle comprises multi-function back cushion to stop wind, keep warm, prevent rain and sun shade so as to achieve safe vertical riding and tilt riding to provide convenience for the rider. The bicycle is environmental-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a leisure multi-function solar bicycle.    Motor (2)    Solar panel (5)    Pedal assembly (12)    Movable pedal (18)    Fixed eye (23)
NOVELTY - Method of modifying poorly soluble carbohydrate involves using electrochemical method.    USE - Method of modifying poorly soluble carbohydrate e.g. cellulose, xylose and lignin used for preparing carbohydrate derivative (claimed) and functional polymer for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently modifies poorly soluble carbohydrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of carbohydrate derivative.
NOVELTY - A copper alloy comprises copper, palladium, and aluminum. The ratio of content of aluminum with respect to total content of copper and palladium is 0.05-4 atomic%. The ratio of content of palladium with respect to total content of copper and palladium is 41-50 atomic%.    USE - Copper alloy is used for hydrogen-permeable membrane for separating hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas (both claimed) used for fuel cell and semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-permeable membrane has excellent high-temperature characteristics, and can be manufactured economically by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper alloy comprises copper, palladium, and aluminum. The ratio of content of aluminum with respect to total content of copper and palladium is 0.05-4 atomic%. The ratio of content of palladium with respect to total content of copper and palladium is 41-50 atomic%. The content of aluminum, copper and palladium satisfies a relation: (Al)/(Cu)+(Pd) less than or equal to (2/9)x (Pd)/(Cu)+(Pd)-(0.64/9) (I). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen-permeable membrane; and    (2) separation of hydrogen from hydrogen-containing gas, which involves passing hydrogen-containing gas through hydrogen-permeable membrane.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a voltage rectifier (100) including a switch (102) comprising a diode (104) combined with a transistor (106) i.e. MOSFET, and a capacitor (108) combined with a hysteresis oscillator (110). A terminal (108-1) of the capacitor is connected to a terminal (102-1) of the switch. Another terminal (108-3) of the capacitor is connected to a controlling terminal (106-3) i.e. gate, of the transistor such that the transistor alternates an on-state with an off-state corresponding to an uncharged state or a charged state of the capacitor.    USE - Electrical circuit for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage rectifier is self-contained and enables the electrical circuit to stably maintain the voltage provided by a battery of the vehicle at a satisfactory level when the battery supplies power for starting a heat engine of the vehicle. The transistor has voltage drop less than 100 millivolt, during functioning of the transistor, thus improving the efficiency of the rectifier. The transistor occupies less space when compared to an electromechanical relay, so that the circuit is installed within a limited space in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling an electrical circuit for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit representation of electrical components of a voltage rectifier.    Voltage rectifier (100)    Switch (102)    Terminals of switch (102-1)    Diode (104)    Transistor (106)    Controlling terminal (106-3)    Capacitor (108)    Terminals of capacitor (108-1, 108-3)    Hysteresis oscillator (110)
NOVELTY - The housing has control circuit comprising a micro-controller (16) for partially controlling fuses of the housing to assure operation of a comparator (41) and a filter (43). A processing unit (25) determines whether an electric battery is connected to an electric generator of a motor vehicle or disconnected from the electric generator. The control circuit informs a logic controller (29) about a connection state of the battery with the generator or a disconnection state of the battery from the generator, via a multiplexed connector i.e. local interconnect network (LIN) bus.    USE - Electric battery output housing for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The processing unit determines whether the electric battery is connected to the electric generator or disconnected from the electric generator, thus monitoring the connection state between the battery and the generator in an efficient manner, while monitoring a comfort function such as managing function of temperature inside a cab interior of the vehicle, and a base function such as brake function of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a processing unit for determining a connection state between a battery and a generator of a power supply block.    Micro-controller (16)    Processing unit (25)    Logic controller (29)    Band-pass filter (31)    Positive peak voltage detector (33a)    Negative peak voltage detector (33b)    Comparator (41)    Filter (43)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an air supplying unit (15) mounted to a load (14') of an air cylinder (14). The air cylinder comprises an elevation guide stick (13) which is mounted to a supporting plate (12) of a table (2). The load and guide stick of the cylinder are mounted in an upper plate (15') of a chamber. A sealing member (17) made of urethane rubber or soft resin is formed in an upper side of a battery case (S). A hole is formed in a bottom surface of an air supply line and a suction line, which are mounted in a lower plate (15'') of the chamber.    USE - Automatic battery case inspection apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus quickly and reliably performs inspection of the battery case by sensing the pressure gradient according to leakage of air to determine fault of the battery case. The apparatus has improved reliability and productivity, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automatic battery case inspection apparatus.    Battery case (S)    Automatic battery case inspection apparatus (1)    Table (2)    Supporting plate (12)    Elevation guide stick (13)    Air cylinder (14)    Load (14')    Air supplying unit (15)    Upper plate (15')    Lower plate (15'')    Sealing member (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves processing vibration signals (1) on a platform. Adaptive filters are provided on the platform, where the filters are finite impulse response (FIR) type filters or infinite impulse response (IIR) type filters. An outlet of the filters is subjected to a stationary stochastic process. Variable samples are provided with density function and expected value. An inlet the filters is adjusted by an adaptive algorithm to obtain a high absolute value. Resulting output signal of the filters is subjected to an appropriate subsequent process to detect damage in a rolling bearing.    USE - Method for suppressing noise and distortion in digital vibration signals generated from a rolling bearing that is utilized in wind turbines and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detection of damage of the bearing in an easy manner. The bearing has high reliability, high efficiency, low compactness and high robustness. The method ensures saving cost, time and power.
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit controlling thermal storage of an electric water heater (113) and charging a battery (112) e.g. lithium-ion battery. An equipment specification data management unit manages data on charging/discharging loss of the battery and data on heat radiation loss of the electric water heater. The equipment specification data management unit causes the control unit to compare the charging/ discharging loss and the heat radiation loss, and provides priority based on the comparison to an energy storage facility.    USE - Energy management system for use during operating an energy equipment e.g. photovoltaic power generation facility, battery such as lithium-ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery, mounted on a bicycle and electric water heater on consumer premises.    ADVANTAGE - The system can reduce impact on the power system, increase photovoltaic power generation amount on the consumer premises and generate and consume power with high efficiency and low carbon emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an energy management system.    Power system (10)    Power generation facilities (11)    Battery (112)    Electric water heater (113)    Power load apparatus (114)
NOVELTY - The device has an air cleaning function portable spare battery connected with a central control part. A motion detection sensor (1700) is provided with the power source to the central control part and connected to the central control part. The central control part comprises a center power semiconductor (1200) that is provided with the power source to an air purifier (2000) that purifies oxygen. A center battery (1300) is provided for supplying electricity to the air purifier. A center internal circuit (1400) is utilized for controlling the motion detection sensor.    USE - Alarming device for digital vehicle security alert.    ADVANTAGE - The device can continuously maintain a real-time security function and determine the power source form of inflow in the portable spare battery when the regular power is blocked. The device comprises an alerter that can be operated through a sensing mode for the predetermined time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating an alarm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an alarming device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Center power semiconductor (1200)    Center battery (1300)    Center internal circuit (1400)    Motion detection sensor (1700)    Air purifier (2000)
NOVELTY - The box has a high-voltage storage battery whose state signal is transmitted to a high-voltage power output control unit. An electric energy measuring unit collects a current signal of a power output terminal and displays electric energy output by the output terminal. The control unit comprising a bus communication interface includes a high-voltage safety detecting interface for detecting insulated resistance between total positive/negative of high-voltage power and a mobile body. A bus communication interface is in communication with a control system of an electric mobile.    USE - High-voltage distribution box for an electric commercial mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The box can automatically distribute power to electric mobile to ensure safety of power and easily update control parameter of the electric mobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high-voltage distribution box.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a balance valve (30) connected to an interior part of an automobile vacuum line (50) e.g. brake vacuum line, through an air pipe (40) and provided in an auxiliary exhaust pipe (20). The auxiliary exhaust pipe includes a sub-muffler (21) connected to a main muffler (11). A solenoid valve (60) is operated by a switch (61) in the air pipe. A check valve (70) is provided between the solenoid valve and the vacuum line. An intake manifold (201) and an exhaust manifold (202) are respectively provided in sides of an automobile engine (200).    USE - Structure for switching a sub-muffler of an exhaust pipe on an exhaust manifold of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents blocking of air, and maintains stable regulation. The structures improve response rate of the balance valve, and manages back pressure at low speed state and high speed state efficiently. The structure improves power output and fuel diminished effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a sub-muffler switching structure.    Main muffler (11)    Auxiliary exhaust pipe (20)    Sub-muffler (21)    Balance valve (30)    Air pipe (40)    Automobile vacuum line (50)    Solenoid valve (60)    Switch (61)    Check valve (70)    Automobile engine (200)    Intake manifold (201)    Exhaust manifold (202)
NOVELTY - The light has a wheel light main body bound to a wheel hub circumference of a bicycle. A power supply unit is installed at a side of the light main body. An LED is electrically connected with the power supply unit and installed at an edge bending of the light main body at constant interval. Light of the LED is transmitted to the light transmissive layer. The power supply unit is provided with a sensor that is formed into a dry cell or a rechargeable battery, where the sensor senses a battery and controls electric power supply of the battery and rotation or light.    USE - Bicycle wheel light.    ADVANTAGE - The light is simple in structure. The light can safely move in the place such as night time and dark country road. The light ensures convenient replacement of the battery or a battery charger. The light separates the light transmissive layer part in daytime. The light solves the problem of including the power supply unit in the bicycle as a battery lamp is adhered to the light main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of a bicycle wheel light.
NOVELTY - The aerator has an electric charging adjuster arranged between a storage battery and a generator. The storage battery is connected to a bicycle. The electric charging adjuster controls charged capacity of the storage battery. The inverter converts direct current (DC) power supply from the storage battery into an alternating current (AC) power supply. A main body is provided with an air compressor, an air gun and the generator. The air gun is adhered to the air compressor. A support is fixed in surface supports of a sieve.    USE - Automatic inflating type aerator for an isolated power generating type bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The aerator reduces platform construction cost and avoids frequent malfunction due to power loss and high pressure by operating the air compressor. The aerator ensures high safety, low power consumption and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an outer tube of an automatic inflating type aerator. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The SOFC unit has an air electrode, electrolyte, and fuel electrode. A gadolinium-doped ceria (GDC) intermediate layer is provided between lanthanum strontium manganate (LSM)-GDC air electrode and electrolyte. A functional layer containing nickel oxide and yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is provided between the fuel electrode and electrolyte. A cupric oxide (CuO) is used as sintering gradient material.    USE - Flat type SOFC unit used in internal combustion engine of vehicle, electronic device and industrial power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary generation caused due to reaction of LSM and YSZ within the air electrode can be suppressed by replacing an YSZ component of the air electrode with a GDC component. The reliability of the cell can be reduced. The material property degradation can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of flat type SOFC unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the flat type SOFC unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The indicator has controller that controls operation of the lamp containing LED strip. The spare battery pack of mobile phone or solar cell is stick to the pack accommodating region to operate the LED strip based on the control circuit provided in the controller.    USE - Portable LED strip indicator used in vehicle and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The LED is operated using power stored in spare battery pack of mobile phone or solar cell. The LED strip indicator can be installed easily and can be used steadily during long distance travel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the portable LED strip indicator with mobile phone battery.
NOVELTY - The hybrid motorbike has a main portion (6) having wind inducing pipe (18). A wind power generator (4) is installed in the main portion. Several blades (1) are installed on the rotating shaft (2) of the armature (5) of the wind power generator, and rotated by the force of wind induced by the wind inducing pipe. The electrical energy generated from the wind power generator is boosted and rectified through an adjusting circuit and stored in a storage battery (7).    USE - Hybrid motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy of high quality can be ensured by self generation of operating motorbike regarding the presence of wind. The pollution of environment due to emission of gas can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of hybrid motorbike.    Blade (1)    Rotary shaft (2)    Aero generator (4)    Generator (5)    Main portion (6)    Storage battery (7)    Wind induction pipe (18)
NOVELTY - The device has portable aluminum box structure (1) and box cover (2) that are connected together through connection arm (3). The box cover is provided with solar panel (4) on inner surface. A circuit controller (6) is connected to storage battery (5) and inverter (7). A direct current (DC) interface (8) is connected to storage battery. An alternating current (AC) interface (9) is connected to inverter. The USB socket (10) is connected to circuit controller.    USE - Portable and movable solar power supply device for power system for supplying power to electronic device and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and beautiful in appearance. The device is charged using sunlight during unfolded condition. The device can be operated easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the portable and movable solar power supply device.    Box structure (1)    Box cover (2)    Connection arm (3)    Solar panel (4)    Storage battery (5)    Circuit controller (6)    Inverter (7)    DC interface (8)    AC interface (9)    USB socket (10)
NOVELTY - An insulation grid-electrode double-pole transistor (VT1,VT2) has electrodes that are connected together. A collector electrode (C) of transistor (VT1) is connected with network power line (A). A collector electrode of transistor (VT2) is connected with one end of primary side of transformer (T) whose other end is connected with network zero line (N). A secondary side output of transformer is connected with rectifier bridge (VC) whose output is connected with filter capacitor (C2). A resonance capacitor (C1) is connected with primary side of transformer in parallel.    USE - Alternating-current chopped-wave frequency-conversion charging circuit used for charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components used is reduced so that cost of the circuit is reduced. The short circuit of the circuit is prevented even when the circuit is not reliably turned off, thus work reliability and the stability are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of the alternating-current chopped-wave frequency-conversion charging circuit.    Network power line (A)    Capacitors (C,C1,C2)    Network zero line (N)    Transformer (T)    Rectifier bridge (VC)    Transistors (VT1,VT2)
NOVELTY - The method involves sampling instantaneous output voltage and current of a power generator at instants to obtain power samples, and generating a reference voltage/current signal from difference of the power samples. The reference voltage/current is compared to the output voltage/current, and a gating signal is generated. The output voltage sampling, the reference voltage generation and the comparison of the reference voltage to the output voltage are repeated to minimize the difference of the power samples, where a maximum power point (MPP) is tracked when difference signal is minimized.    USE - MPP tracking (MPPT) method for a micro-inverter of a power generation system e.g. photovoltaic cell, wind turbine and fuel cell (all claimed), interfaced with a load i.e. power distribution grid.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables sweeping voltage of the photovoltaic cell for a range of the MPP, determining a global MPP and setting starting point as close to the global MPP, so that the global MPP can be tracked always and interval in which voltage range of the photovoltaic cell is swept can be programmed in a quick manner, thus increasing efficiency of a MPPT system. The method enables allowing the micro-inverter to eliminate need for costly high voltage components and wiring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a maximum power point tracker comprising a sampling unit    (2) a micro-inverter for a power generator, comprising a power converter    (3) a power generation system comprising a power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram illustrating a maximum power point tracking scheme.    Power-voltage (10)    Direct current-direct current convertor (210)    Delay and sample blocks (341,361)    Timing circuit (351)    Proportional-integral controller (371)
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a refrigerant circulation pipe (121) to direct a refrigerant along a circulation pathway, and another refrigerant circulation pipe (122) to direct the refrigerant along another circulation pathway counter to the former circulation pathway. One of the refrigerant circulation pipes is in thermal co-operation with battery cells. A heat dissipation storage system (130) is connected to two refrigerant discharge pipes (120d, 120e), to cool and store the refrigerant from the discharge pipes and to supply cooled refrigerant to a pumping system (140).    USE - Battery pack for use in an electric vehicle and an uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant circulation pipes is in thermal co-operation with battery cells, thus enabling the battery cells to be effectively cooled in a balanced state, and hence ensuring satisfactory performance of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cooling system for a battery pack, comprising a refrigerant circulation pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a refrigerant supply device and a circulation process of refrigerant in the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Refrigerant discharge pipes (120d, 120e)    Refrigerant circulation pipes (121, 122)    Heat dissipation storage system (130)    Pumping system (140)
NOVELTY - The electric automobile has wind gather box (4) with wind channel arranged at lower portion of automobile structure (1). The front end of the wind channel of the wind gather box is arranged on the head portion of the automobile structure. A typhoon generator (2) such as double-shaft generator is arranged in the tail portion of the automobile structure connected with a storage battery set (5) through a conduction wire. A solar cell plate component (3) is connected with the storage battery set through the conduction wire.    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The natural wind energy and solar energy are utilized as power source of the electric automobile. A commercial power charging device is used as supply of the auxiliary energy. The running distance of the electric automobile is increased. The electric automobile is featured with low cost, high reliability, cleaning property, environment protection and less pollution. The applicability of the electric automobile can be popularized and developed. The electric automobile energy is saved and utilized the green cleaning energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric automobile.    Automobile structure (1)    Typhoon generator (2)    Solar cell plate component (3)    Wind gather box (4)    Storage battery set (5)
NOVELTY - The material has lithium iron phosphate formed in an olivine crystalline structure. Carbon is coated with thickness of 2 to 10 nanometer on a surface of the lithium iron phosphate via heterogeneity atom based on total weight of the lithium iron phosphate. Sulfur-containing compound e.g. sulfide, sulfite and sulfate, is coated on the surface of the lithium iron phosphate based on total weight of the lithium iron phosphate.    USE - Olivine type anodic active material for a lithium rechargeable battery in a medium-to large-sized device e.g. four-wheeled electric vehicle, power tool, two-wheeled electric vehicle and electric golf cart (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material is inexpensive, and has better conductivity and density effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an olivine type anodic active material manufacturing method    (2) a lithium rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyzed result of an olivine type anodic active material.
NOVELTY - The converter has a series resonant circuit for converting high frequency alternating current (AC) voltage into high frequency sinusoidal AC voltage or current. An isolating transformer (T) receives the sinusoidal AC voltage or current. A rectifier e.g. full bridge rectifier, and an output filter (C-f) convert the sinusoidal AC voltage or current from the transformer into low frequency sinusoidal AC output voltage or current and direct current (DC) output voltage or current. A high side output point and a low side output point output the output voltages or currents.    USE - Power converter e.g. voltage source converter, isolated resonant-mode converter, series resonant DC-DC converter and full bridge resonant converter, for use in a micro-inverter for converting power from a power generator e.g. distributed power generator such as photovoltaic (PV) cell or fuel cell, in a power generation system (all claimed). Can also be used for interfacing power from the power generator with an AC load i.e. power distribution grid, or DC load in a power distribution system, and a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The converter decouples an output power oscillation from input DC power generation to maximize overall efficiency of the power generator without the need for multiple large electrolytic capacitors, thus reducing size and weight of the converter, and hence improving reliability of the converter and reducing maintenance cost of the converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a micro-inverter for a distributed power generator, comprising a controller    (2) a method for obtaining power from a power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a micro-inverter with maximum power point tracking.    Output filter (C-f)    Isolating transformer (T)    Power generator (10)    Control section (300)    Duty cycle controller (330)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has circulation circuits (C1,C2) that are provided to circulate a thermal medium through a fuel cell and a heater core (51) respectively. The connecting channel is provided to circulate the thermal medium between the circulation circuits. A temperature-control unit is located on the specific circulation circuit on downstream side of heater core. The temperature-control unit is provided to adjust the temperature of thermal medium passed from the heater core, before the thermal medium is passed into the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle such as electric vehicle, electric train and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature-control unit is provided to adjust the temperature of thermal medium passed from the heater core, before the thermal medium is passed into the fuel cell, so that the reduction in electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for suppressing the reduction in electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Air conditioner (50)    Heater core (51)    Blower fan (52)    Circulation circuits (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - A carrier particles which support gold-modified platinum or platinum alloy, a reducing agent and gold precursor are added and mixed in a liquid medium to obtain catalyst. The reducing agent is added such that the oxidation-reduction potential value based on silver/silver chloride electrode of liquid medium is -630 mV to 230 mV.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for electrode for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of catalyst having increased coverage ratio of gold on surface of platinum or platinum alloy.
NOVELTY - The heater has thermal radiation unit is stacked by the cylinder (12). The edge portion of laminated unit of heat emitting unit (11) and thermal radiation unit is mounted on cap (80). A slit is formed by penetrating the surfaces. The cap having hub unit (83-88) is formed in new surface. One end unit is provided with lead wire screwed to hub unit. An electrode plate is provided with terminal unit (31a-31d,32a-32c) derived from edge unit opening of cylinder by surface side of cap through slit. The terminal unit is screwed to the hub unit with the one end portion of lead wire.    USE - Heater mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mass-productivity and vibration-resistant property of the vehicle mounted heater can be improved by screwing an electrode plate and lead wire to cap. The mechanical strength, electrical reliability and safety of the heater can be ensured effectively. The manufacturing cost of the heater can be reduced. The decline in heat transfer efficiency can be suppressed efficiently. The short circuit with the terminal units and the cylinder can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the heater.    Heat emitting unit (11)    Cylinder (12)    Terminal unit (31a-31d,32a-32c)    Cap (80)    Hub unit (83-88)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has an installation surface (40) that is made of electroconductive material, and fixed to fixing target, when the reactor main portion is positioned on the fixing target. A thermal radiation layer (42) is formed on inner surface of installation surface. The heat conductivity of the installation surface is greater than heat conductivity of side wall element (41) made of insulating material. The thermal radiation layer is made of insulating material. The heat conductivity of thermal radiation layer is greater than predetermined value.    USE - Reactor for use in power converter device e.g. direct current (DC)-DC converter mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation performance and productivity of reactor can be improved. Since the space of coil and inner surface of installation surface is small, the size of reactor can be reduced. The damage of the reactor main portion by thermal impact can be avoided. Since the structure of reactor is simplified, the manufacturing cost of reactor can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Installation surface (40)    Side wall element (41)    Thermal radiation layer (42)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has positive electrode layer (11), negative electrode layer (12), and solid electrolyte layers (13) that are bonded together by sintering. The solid electrolyte layer is provided with oxide-based solid electrolyte layer. The positive and negative electrode layers are provided with electrode active material and conductor having carbon material with specific surface area.    USE - All-solid state secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device such as mobile phone and portable personal computer. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the carbon material has been added as conductor to electrode active material, the sufficient electron conductivity can be transferred to electrode layer even while the electrode layer and solid electrolyte layer are sintered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry preparation process; and    (2) manufacturing method of all-solid state secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the all-solid state secondary battery.    All-solid state secondary battery (10)    Positive electrode layer (11)    Negative electrode layer (12)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)
NOVELTY - The module has fins (2C) which are thermally connected to circuit element section. A coolant introduction flow path (21) is positioned in water jacket (2A), and which is extended from an introduction port (24). The flow path is provided with guide section whose surface is sloped towards surface of fin to guide the coolant. A coolant discharge flow path (22) is positioned parallel to the coolant introduction flow path. The fins are positioned on coolant flow path that is formed at specific position to communicate with coolant introduction flow path and coolant discharge flow path.    USE - Semiconductor module mounted on cooler for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler can cool the semiconductor element efficiently so that operation of the semiconductor element can be stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of water jacket of cooler.    Water jacket (2A)    Fins (2C)    Coolant introduction flow path (21)    Coolant discharge flow path (22)    Introduction port (24)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner (10A) has a heat pump circuit (2) comprising a compressor (11) that compressor a coolant. An outdoor heat exchanger (13) exchanges heat with outside air. An expansion mechanism (14) expands the coolant. Multiple indoor heat exchangers (15,16) exchange the heat with air inside of vehicle. A switching unit (12A) switches flow direction of coolant discharged from compressor and then returned to the compressor after passing through indoor heat exchangers, outdoor heat exchangers and expansion mechanism.    USE - Air conditioner for non-combusting type motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling and heating operation of vehicle is easily performed by controlling a single expansion mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of vehicle air conditioner. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat pump circuit (2)    Vehicle air conditioner (10A)    Compressor (11)    Switching unit (12A)    Outdoor heat exchanger (13)    Expansion mechanism (14)    Multiple indoor heat exchanger (15,16)
NOVELTY - The control valve (1) has valve main portion (10) that is arranged in secondary chamber (8) to open and close valve hole (9) from secondary chamber side. The valve hole is penetrated from primary chamber side by valve rod (17). One end of the valve rod is connected to valve main portion, while other end is connected to drive rod (18). The airtight connection of valve rod end is provided by bellows (19) extended along axial direction for covering the drive rod. A spring (16) is arranged in secondary chamber interior to close valve portion. The bellows are made of stainless steel.    USE - Pressure control valve for fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bellows for providing airtight connection of valve rod end is extended along axial direction for covering drive rod and spring is arranged in secondary chamber interior to close valve portion, the contamination mixing to the control gas can be prevented effectively, and the leakage of the gas can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the pressure control valve.    Pressure control valve (1)    Secondary chamber (8)    Valve hole (9)    Valve main portion (10)    Spring (16)    Valve rod (17)    Drive rod (18)    Bellows (19)
NOVELTY - The condenser has an electric power generation element that is accommodated in metal container. The negative and positive electrode metal foils are laminated on center portion of electrode winding portion. The thermal expansion coefficient of electrode winding portion is smaller than thermal coefficient of metal container. Electric power generating element is provided with metal winding core (50), so that thermal expansion coefficient of electric power generating element is larger than thermal expansion coefficient of electrode winding portion.    USE - Electric condenser for secondary battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell of battery apparatus e.g. lithium ion battery apparatus used in plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the electric condenser can be improved, since the thermal expansion coefficient of electrode winding portion is smaller than thermal coefficient of metal container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the electrode winding core.    Metal winding core (50)    Winding portion (51)    Positive electrode current collection portion (52)    Negative electrode collection portion (53)    Connection element (58)
NOVELTY - The battery has separators inserted between a positive electrode sheet (2) and a negative electrode sheet (1) electrically connected with positive and negative electrode collectors. The metal foil for positive and negative electrodes of positive and negative electrode sheets, is provided with a positive electrode lead (2a) and a negative electrode lead (1a). The side edges (3a,3b,4a,4b) of separators are mutually joined so that the positive electrode sheet side edge (2b) of side in which the positive electrode lead is not formed is covered.    USE - Square secondary battery e.g. high energy density lithium ion secondary battery used for electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in lead battery, nickel-cadmium battery and nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the square secondary battery is improved while ensuring operational safety of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of square secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the winding electrode group of square secondary battery.    Negative electrode sheet (1)    Negative electrode lead (1a)    Positive electrode sheet (2)    Positive electrode lead (2a)    Side edge of positive electrode sheet (2b)    Side edges of separators (3a,3b,4a,4b)
NOVELTY - The wiring material (11) has a linear portion (21) that is arranged in sequence in a terminal. Several branch line portions (22) are connected with the terminal from the linear portion. The branch line portion is provided with a bending portion (32,43) that is deformed with respect to the displacement of linear portion in longitudinal direction.    USE - Wiring material for battery mounted in vehicles such as electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The branch line portion is provided with the bending portion that is deformed with respect to the displacement of linear portion, so that the reliable connection can be ensured for the terminal of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of wiring material.    Wiring material (11)    Bus-bar (14)    Linear portion (21)    Branch line portions (22)    Bending portions (32,43)
NOVELTY - The harvester has a wheel-type tractor hung with a hydrogen fuel cell harvester part (1). The wheel-type tractor is provided with a wheel-type tractor front wheel (9), a wheel-type tractor rear wheel (10) and a driving chamber (14). A hydrogen fuel cell container (2) is connected with a hydrogen fuel cell (4) through a hydrogen fuel conveyance tube (3). The hydrogen fuel cell is connected with a motor (6) through conductive wires (5), where the motor is connected with a mechanical transmitter (8) through a power output shaft (7).    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell harvester.    ADVANTAGE - The harvester ensures that grain crop plants are conveyed to a thread rod roller that is mounted into a shell of the harvester through a grain crop plant conveyor for rotationally removing grains, and the grains are input to a cabin to be temporarily stored through the grain conveyer, so that threshed crop straw is discharged from an end of the harvester to the field through a key-shaped straw shaker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen fuel cell is selected from a group consisting of a proton film hydrogen fuel cell, alkali hydrogen fuel cell or phosphoric acid hydrogen fuel cell. The hydrogen fuel cell container is selected from a group consisting of a gas hydrogen storage container, a liquid hydrogen storage container or a solid hydrogen storage container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydrogen fuel cell harvester.    Hydrogen fuel cell harvester part (1)    Hydrogen fuel cell container (2)    Hydrogen fuel conveyance tube (3)    Hydrogen fuel cell (4)    Conductive wires (5)    Motor (6)    Power output shaft (7)    Mechanical transmitter (8)    Wheel-type tractor front wheel (9)    Wheel-type tractor rear wheel (10)    Driving chamber (14)
NOVELTY - The power supply has a motor electronic appliance (1) including a connector (11) that is electronically connected with the motor electronic appliance in a power system of a vehicle. A rechargeable battery (2) e.g. nickel metal hydride battery, is electronically connected with the motor electronic appliance. A switching unit is provided for switching the battery between charging state and discharging state, where the battery receives electric power from the power system at the charging state, and supplies electric power to the power system at the discharging state.    USE - Backup power supply for supplying power to engine and motor electronic appliances such as alarm, radio and speaker, of a vehicle e.g. automobile and motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply prohibits missing of records and setups of motor electronic appliances during the lead-acid battery replacement by supplying backup power to the power system during the replacement of the motor lead-acid battery. The power supply is utilized to start an engine when the lead-acid battery is dead. The battery is made of lithium iron phosphate particles that significantly reduce volume of the battery, thus providing a portable and light-weighted battery. The electronic appliance is plugged into a cigar-lighter socket, thus providing convenience for a user to install the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a backup power supply.    Motor electronic appliance (1)    Rechargeable battery (2)    Terminal (4)    Connector (11)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a front wheel (9) arranged on a front wheel axle. A top part of a tricycle body (1) is provided with a solar silicon crystal plate (5) by a fork-type support frame. The solar silicon crystal plate is connected with an accumulator by a solar conversion charging circuit. The accumulator is electrically connected with a direct current motor and an alternating current inverter. A motor shaft of the direct current motor is connected with an assembly of a rear drive axle. The assembly of the rear drive axle is connected with a rear wheel axle.    USE - Electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar silicon crystal plate is arranged on an upper part of a top part of the tricycle body by regulating sunshine angle so as to conveniently face towards sun and sufficiently absorb solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric tricycle.    Tricycle body (1)    Rear wheels (2)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)    Front wheel (9)    Nut (14)
NOVELTY - The alarm has a storage battery connected with a plug. The plug is connected with terminals on an electromagnetic switch. A capacitor is arranged on the electromagnetic switch in parallel. Another terminal on the electromagnetic switch is connected with an alarm. A fourth terminal is connected with the positive electrode of a dry battery set. A negative electrode of the dry battery set is connected with an alarming switch. An alarming switch is connected with the alarm. The electromagnetic switch is provided with a contact button.    USE - Automobile fuel and battery burglar alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The alarm makes a sound to stop stealing behavior of lawbreaker so as to protect the personal property e.g. automobile fuel, storage battery, spare tire and other automobile parts, when the driver takes a rest.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile fuel and battery burglar alarm.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a rack provided with a storage battery. A rear wheel is provided with a motor. A handlebar is provided with a control device. The rack is provided with a solar cell panel that is connected with the storage battery. The solar cell panel is arranged on a back seat of the rack. The handlebar is provided with an adjusting device of the solar cell panel, where the adjusting device controls and adjusts the solar cell panel. The panel is a silicon wafer plate.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple structure and easy to implement, and enables charging battery at anytime, ensures enough power source and satisfies the requirements of people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The battery has cells mounted in a tray (6), where number of cells and depth of the cells determine size of the tray. The tray is 3 feet wide, 1 to 3 feet deep, and 1 to 12 feet long. The battery is placed at a ground level in backyard of a house for supplying power to the house. The battery is designed to be covered by artificial grass, is unobtrusive and located under a solar array. A grid receiver is glued to bottom of the tray. A grid receiver plate provides a leak resistant seal for a separator grid.    USE - Back yard battery (BYB) for storing energy created by power source e.g. wind turbine and solar or hydro-electric power source, to supply power to a house and for charging electrically powered vehicle, during power failure (all claimed). Can also be used for an industrial site.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprises a wiring that is designed to pass through cutouts in a cover to ensure aesthetic appearance of the battery. The tray is built to hold an electrolyte without burying the tray. The battery prevents ground contamination by placing a suitable membrane over a foundation board between the foundation board and the battery. The battery is water tight, and resists damage by floods. The battery prevents contamination of a local area by an acid electrolyte in case of flood. The battery comprises a bunker built in a manner sufficient to hold the battery and not be affected by freezing ground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a back yard battery.    Tray (6)    Filler pipe (7)    Leading Tray end cap (10)    Trailing tray end cap (11)    Embedded acid proof nuts (12)
NOVELTY - A damping assembly has pressure plate (20) that is coupled with end face of battery unit to distribute force equally over end face of battery unit. Damping mechanism damps oscillations of battery unit with container and applies force to pressure plate. End portion of container couples with damping mechanism such that damping mechanism is arranged between pressure plate and end portion. Damping assembly compresses and suspends battery unit with container, such that contact of end face of battery unit with interior of container is prevented.    USE - Battery module for prismatic cell battery pack mounted in electronic device such as mobile phone. Can also be used in electric vehicle such as motorcycle and electric car, stationary system such as backup power supply, and electric power generation plants.    ADVANTAGE - The separation of internal layer within the cell can be prevented effectively, since battery unit is compressed and suspended with container, such that contact of end face of battery unit with interior of container is prevented. Hence, the efficiency and life time of battery pack can be improved. The size of battery pack can be reduced, since structure of battery module is simplified. The power density of battery pack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Cell (10)    Pressure plate (20)    Damping element (40)    Cell electrical conductor (52)    Main electrical conductor (54)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (12) has battery assembly (16) which is arranged in the hollow interior of housing (17). The battery cell (21) and rails (30,32) are included in the battery assembly. The housing and rail are supported to divide the vertical load of battery pack. The indentions (60a,60b) are formed in the housing to receive the isolator. The raised portion is provided in the housing to receive the battery assembly. The shear load of battery assembly is transferred from raised portion to the tray assembly (38), by the shoulder.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be manufactured easily at low cost. The accessibility of battery pack can be increased. The cooling effect and protection effect of battery pack can be improved. The isolators provide a cushion between the reinforcing elements and liner to minimize the wear and damage to the liner. The noise and vibration produced by the battery pack when disposing in vehicle main portion can be minimized. The liner is made from waterproof plastic material to militate against the damage to the battery assembly during flooding of vehicle main portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mounting arrangement for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a exploded perspective view of mounting arrangement of battery pack.    Battery pack (12)    Battery assembly (16)    Housing (17)    Battery cell (21)    Rails (30,32)    Tray assembly (38)    Indentions (60a,60b)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery comprises negative electrode (2) including lithium titanium composite oxide showing an X-ray diffraction pattern in which each of main peak intensities of rutile TiO2, anatase TiO2 and Li2TiO3 is less than or equal to 5 with respect to a main peak intensity of ramsdellite lithium titanate of 100; a positive electrode (1); and a nonaqueous electrolyte.    USE - As nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed), used in digital camera, two-wheeled or four-wheeled hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery with lithium titanium composite oxide contains small amounts of impurity phases and exhibits large effective capacity. The battery pack exhibits superior controllability of the battery pack and enables enhancement of the cycle characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium titanium composite oxide showing an X-ray diffraction pattern in which each of main peak intensities of rutile TiO2, anatase TiO2 and Li2TiO3 is less than or equal to 5 with respect to a main peak intensity of ramsdellite lithium titanate of 100; and    (2) battery pack comprising nonaqueous electrolytic batteries, each including negative electrode including a lithium titanium composite oxide; positive electrode; and a nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Battery cells (21)    Battery pack (22)    Positive electrode wiring (28)    Negative electrode wiring (30)    Storage container (35)
NOVELTY - The system (40) has fuel stack (12) which is electrically coupled to high voltage bus (14). A bi-directional power matching module is electrically coupled to bus. The lead acid batteries (28,42) of different capacity, are electrically coupled to each other. The battery (28) is electrically coupled to power module opposite to bus. A diode (44) is electrically coupled between lead acid batteries, for allowing the current to flow from one battery to another battery. Several 12volt loads (30) e.g. electric traction motors are electrically coupled to battery (42).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High continuous power demand for high speeds of vehicle is achieved without using battery that improves efficiency of vehicle because the loads coupled with battery, are charged at zero traction torque conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram illustrating the fuel cell system for vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (12)    High voltage bus (14)    Lead acid batteries (28,42)    Loads (30)    Fuel cell system (40)    Diode (44)
NOVELTY - The assembly (16) has unipolar plates (90,92) which are joined together by the plug (94). The plug and unipolar plates form a unitary structure. The diameter of plug is twice the thickness of unipolar plates. The perimeter of unipolar plate (90) is integrally joined with the perimeter of unipolar plate (92) so as to form a hermetic seal.    USE - Bipolar plate assembly for fuel cell used as power source in automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate assembly can provide optimized electrical contact between the plates of assembly while minimizing the utilization rate of material and maximizing the structural integrity of plates. The design flexibility of unipolar plates can be improved by electroforming the bipolar plate assembly. The bipolar plate assemblies can be effectively manufactured using the electroforming process. The size and manufacturing cost of fuel cell assembly can be reduced. Cost effective bipolar plate assembly having efficient and robust structure can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell stack; and    (2) method for producing bipolar plate assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of bipolar plate assembly.    Bipolar plate assembly (16)    Grooves (36,38)    Unipolar plates (90,92)    Plug (94)    Coolant flow channel (104)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a storage system (12) that stores hydrogen to deliver a heated fluid stream to an electrical generation system (28) that generates another heated fluid stream and electrical energy in response to the predefined heated fluid stream. A heat storage system (20) is provided with a phase change material in fluid communication with the electrical generation system to deliver heat from the heated fluid stream to the fuel cell stack (14).    USE - Apparatus for storing and discharging heat in vehicle system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen storage system is used to receive the coolant for discharging heat generated in response to refueling. A self sustained oscillation is used to generate the electrical energy. Heat provided by the heat storage system is used to prevent the fuel cell stack from freezing. Heat storage system is used to enable hydrogen to be delivered to the fuel cell stack particularly during fuel cell startup, when the fuel cell stack is cold. Phase change material is used to discharge heat to the coolant to deliver to the hydrogen storage system to enable hydrogen desorption process. The heat storage system is used to provide heat to the interior comfort system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for storing and discharging heat in vehicle.    Apparatus for storing and discharging heat in vehicle (10)    Hydrogen storage system (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Heat storage system (20)    Electrical generation system (28)
NOVELTY - The converter has a double-layer exhaust pipe whose outer layer is provided with a hole that is formed on a vapor collection chamber by a connecting pipe. A rear end of the vapor collection chamber is connected to a pipeline. A turbine device is connected to a generator. A tail end of the pipeline is connected to the double-layer exhaust pipe. An electricity output end in an energy converter part is connected to an input end of a vehicle battery by a connector. The outer layer is made of heat-insulating heat-preserving material. An inner layer is made of heat-conducting material.    USE - Vehicle exhaust energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle exhaust energy converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has two hollow bolts inserted from lower ends of central holes on two cylindrical cavity bodies (10). An inner screw fastener at one end of two hollow bolts is connected with an outer screw fastener on a screw fastener pillar on a diesel oil filter pedestal. The cavity bodies are fixedly connected on the pedestal. Each cavity body is arranged between the pedestal and a diesel oil filter. A sealing ring seals a space between the cavity body and the pedestal. A diesel oil pipe (3) is parallel and leaned with a pre-heating pipe (35) and is covered by a heat insulating material (36).    USE - Paraffin plugging preventing device for an oil supplying system of an automobile diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The device can prevent the diesel oil pipe from being plugged and ensure normal driving of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a paraffin plugging preventing device.    Water feeding connecting soft hose (1)    Diesel oil pipe (3)    Cylindrical cavity bodies (10)    Pre-heating pipe (35)    Heat insulating material (36)
NOVELTY - The label has a sign provided with an awaking module. A power supply voltage output end of the awaking module is connected with a voltage stabilizing module and utilized for providing voltage needed during work. A rectifying voltage output end of a rectifying module and a power supply end of an external power supply module i.e. solar storage battery, are connected with two voltage input ends of the awaking module. Linings of negative-channel metal oxide semiconductor (NMOS) tubes are connected to ground.    USE - Electronic license plate label.    ADVANTAGE - The awaking module determines whether the external power supply module or energy provided by the received radio frequency field signal is activated, so that active work process and passive work method are integrated. The external power supply module is opened to supply power when the sign passes a radio frequency field and a radio frequency field signal is weak, so that the label can avoids difficulty that energy consumption of the active sign is high when detecting distance reaches a standard of reading and writing distance of the active sign.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic license plate label.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a first positioning part provided with a positioning groove or a positioning piece to make a second positioning part and the first positioning part to be embedded with each other. An assembling seat is rotatably displaced relative to a holder. Another holder is arranged at a preset position of an electric vehicle and arranged opposite to the former holder at one end of another assembling seat. The latter holder is provided with a third positioning part corresponding to the second positioning part to make the second and fourth positioning parts to be assembled and fixed with each other.    USE - Positioning structure for a battery case of an electric vehicle i.e. bicycle (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The structure ensures fast and easy assembly and disassembly of a battery case, and has simple components and convenient and practical usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positioning piece is in strip convex cylindrical shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a positioning structure for a battery case of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a detection probe (1), a first stick pusher (2), an automatic scanner (3) and second and third stick pushers (4, 5) sequentially arranged at two sides of a conveyor belt in a lithium battery conveying device from left to right. A stepping motor and the conveyor belt are arranged in the lithium battery conveying device. A battery sorting control device includes a detection probe and a battery voltage detection device. A data processor of a main control computer is connected to an input terminal of the automatic scanner.    USE - Automatic set making system for a lithium battery in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high production efficiency and reduced labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic set making system for a lithium battery in an electric vehicle.    Detection probe (1)    Stick pushers (2, 4, 5)    Automatic scanner (3)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a resonant capacitor (25) parallely connected with a secondary coil (23). A transistor (35) is connected between an end (22b) of a primary coil (22) and a negative output terminal of a rectifier (11). Another transistor (36) is connected between another end (22c) of the primary coil and the negative output terminal. A short circuit switch drive circuit (10) drives a relay contact (17) such that a capacitor is short-circuited and alternate current (AC) is passed into the secondary coil by a predetermined frequency when the transistors are alternately operated.    USE - Non-contacting power supply equipment for charging a battery for electric power feeding to a production facility. Uses include but are not limited to a factory, article conveyance installation and portable electricity, an electronic device, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, a motorbike and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit switch drive circuit drives the relay contact such that the capacitor is short-circuited, and the AC is passed into the secondary coil by the predetermined frequency when the transistors are alternately operated when a moving body or an apparatus does not exist, thus limiting electric current of an induction line or an induction coil, and hence reducing electric power loss and energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a non-contacting power supply equipment. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Short circuit switch drive circuit (10)    Rectifier (11)    Relay contact (17)    Primary coil (22)    Ends of primary coil (22b, 22c)    Secondary coil (23)    Resonant capacitor (25)    Transistors (35, 36)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an accelerator sensor (35) to detect the throttle opening of the vehicle. A control unit controls the output voltage of the fuel cell according to the throttle opening. A calculation unit computes the index value showing the output performance of fuel cell. The control unit performs response of the output voltage of the fuel cell according to the change of the throttle opening, so that the output performance showing index value becomes low.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed by relieving the response of the output voltage of cell according to change of throttle opening so that performance degradation of fuel cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Driving electric power control unit (14)    Converter control circuit (16)    Power source system (20)    Secondary battery (26)    Vehicle speed sensor (33)    Accelerator sensor (35)
NOVELTY - A pyrophosphate (I) is used as phosphorus source, during synthesis of ion-conductive inorganic compound.    USE - Synthesis of ion-conductive inorganic compound used as solid electrolyte for alkali metal-ion secondary battery (both claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conductive inorganic compound is economically manufactured with suppressed generation of harmful gas e.g. ammonia gas and nitrogen oxide, and improved productivity, and has improved physical property e.g. ionic conductivity. The alkali metal-ion secondary battery using the ion-conductive inorganic compound, is economically manufactured and has high ionic conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pyrophosphate of formula: M1xP2O7 (I) is used as phosphorus source, during synthesis of ion-conductive inorganic compound.    x=less than 2;and    M1=Ti, Hf, Ge, Sn, Zr, Si, V or Nb.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an expander starting ascertainment unit (32) for ascertaining starting of an expander (72). A compressor drive ascertainment unit ascertains driving of a compressor (52). A control unit performs circulation control to make a switch state of an electromagnetic clutch (82) in a connection state. The control unit circulates working fluid for multiple refrigerating cycles when starting of the expander is ascertained and non-driving of the compressor is ascertained by the compressor drive ascertainment unit immediately after starting the expander.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves reliability of a bearing for multiple drive shafts in an interior area of a composite fluid machine, which becomes a part of refrigerating-cycle circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The expander is a vane type expander. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for controlling a compressor of a waste heat utilizing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a composite fluid-machine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Expander starting ascertainment unit (32)    Motor generator (43)    Compressor (52)    Expander (72)    Electromagnetic clutch (82)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a voltage detection unit (34) that is connected to the capacitor through a switch group (S1-S4). The switch groups (S1-S4) are turned ON and capacitor is charged by the electric current from secondary battery (10). The voltage of the secondary battery is detected by turning OFF the switch groups (S1-S4) and turning ON the switch group (S5,S6), and the voltage terminal of the capacitor is detected. The acquisition unit acquires the voltage data and electric current data from the sampling timing of the voltage.    USE - Current-voltage detection apparatus of secondary battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converted electric energy returned to the secondary battery, when accelerating can be reused. The state of charge (SOC) of the secondary battery is detected with high precision by controlling the acquisition timing of electric current of the secondary battery, and voltage data. The electric current of the secondary battery can be accumulated for a predetermined period and can be used efficiently after amendment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of current-voltage detection apparatus of secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (10)    Battery control unit (20)    Voltage detection unit (34)    Electric current detection unit (36)    Switch groups (S1-S4,S5,S6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has flying-capacitor (c) that is connected to both terminals of secondary battery through a switch group (S110-S121). The voltage of secondary battery and terminal voltage of resistance (R4) is detected by detecting the voltage of flying-capacitor in voltage detection circuit by turning off switch to detect electric current and turn ON switch group (S21-S24). The charging/discharging electric current of secondary battery is detected from resistance value and terminal voltage of detected resistance.    USE - Electric current detection apparatus mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging/ discharging electric current of secondary battery is insulated from high voltage type group. The structure of electric current detection apparatus is simplified. Hence cost of electric current detection apparatus is reduced while decreasing number of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric current detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the electric current detection apparatus.    Addition circuit (100)    Battery block (B1-B10)    Flying capacitor (C)    Resistance (R4)    Switch groups (S21-S24,S110-S121)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material coated to a positive electrode collector by a positive electrode. A negative electrode active material is coated to a negative electrode collector by a negative electrode and a winding group. The negative electrode collector comprises a negative electrode current collection terminal that is wound by an axial center through a separator. A groove is arranged into a battery container in which a positive electrode current collection terminal and the negative electrode current collection terminal are located among sides of the battery container.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The groove is arranged into a battery container in which the positive electrode current collection terminal and the negative electrode current collection terminal are located among the sides of the battery container, thus improving thermal radiation characteristic and lifetime characteristic of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram of a groove that is formed in a battery container surface.
NOVELTY - The active material has an olivine structure made of lithium metal phosphate compound that consists of chromium, Manganese, iron, cobalt or nickel compound, where the material substitutes with oxo-acid ions other than a phosphate ion. The oxo-acid ions are selected from a list of silicate ions and the borate ions.    USE - Electrode active material i.e. phosphate-based electrode active material, for use in a lithium ion battery (claimed) i.e. non-aqueouselectrolyte type lithium ion battery, of a portable electronic device such as portable telephone-apparatus and notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used for a lead battery, a nickel cadmium battery, and a nickel hydrogen battery, and an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and an electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The active material substitutes with oxo-acid ions other than the phosphate ion, such that the active material is excellent in a rate characteristic, a cycle life, durability, and safety and stability of resources, without impairing the theoretical capacity of the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion battery comprising an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a X ray diffraction pattern of lithium iron phosphate type electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A cladding material (10) consists of adhesive bond layer (12), aluminum foil layer (13), aluminum protective layer (14), adhesive resin layer (15) and sealant layer (16) laminated in order on base material (11). The sealant layer contains elastomer containing microparticles with average particle diameter of 200 nm or less. The elastomer is olefin type elastomer or styrene type elastomer. The sealant layer contains polyolefin resin, preferably mono layer or multilayer containing random polypropylene, homo polypropylene or block polypropylene.    USE - Cladding material for lithium ion batteries used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, video cameras, satellites and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cladding material having excellent tolerance with respect to electrically resistant solution and hydrofluoric acid resistance, and without whitening or fracture is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the cladding material.    Cladding material (10)    Base material (11)    Adhesive bond layer (12)    Aluminum foil layer (13)    Aluminum protective layer (14)    Adhesive resin layer (15)    Sealant layer (16)
NOVELTY - The system has an atmospheric pressure sensor (30) and an intake air temperature sensor (31) measuring an environmental condition of a fuel cell stack (1). A correction coefficient calculating part calculates a correction coefficient based on a comparison value and a reference value of temperature differences between upper downstreams of a humidifier (4). A cathode humidity correction part calculates humidity of a cathode by multiplying the calculated correction coefficient with temporary cathode humidity that is calculated by a temporary cathode humidity calculating part.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. solid polymer electrolyte membrane type fuel cell, system, for mounting in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode humidity correction part calculates the humidity of the cathode by multiplying the calculated correction coefficient with the temporary cathode humidity that is calculated by the temporary cathode humidity calculating part, thus estimating an accurate value of the humidity of the cathode of a fuel cell at real time and grasping wet condition of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel cell in an accurate manner based on an estimated value of the humidity of the cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining a film wet condition of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (1)    Humidifier (4)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (30)    Intake air temperature sensor (31)    Hydrogen sensor (40)
NOVELTY - The system has an anode gas pressure calculation unit (62) that computes anode gas pressure from which molar ratio of hydrogen contained in anode gas and oxygen contained in cathode gas is increased. A cathode gas sealing timing calculation unit (64) computes the sealing timing of cathode gas by cathode gas sealing units (56,57). The cathode gas sealing unit is sealed at computed sealing timing, while adjusting pressure of anode gas distribution path and stopping electric power generation of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation stability can be improved at the time of the system startup, while suppressing deterioration of fuel cell. The anode gas volume injected at the time of system startup can be reduced significantly while shortening hydrogen substituted completion time of anode side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solenoid valve (25)    Control apparatus (45)    Cathode gas sealing units (56,57)    Anode gas pressure calculation unit (62)    Cathode gas sealing timing calculation unit (64)
NOVELTY - The magnetic sensor has second semiconductor layer (22) with impurity density that is larger than impurity density of first semiconductor layer (21) and third semiconductor layer (23), while the carrier mobility of the second semiconductor layer is higher than the carrier mobility of the first semiconductor layer and second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer, second semiconductor layer and third semiconductor layer are laminated in order. The compound semiconductor thin film is used as the conductive layer (20) so that first substrate touches the insulating substrate (10).    USE - Magnetic sensor for motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The linearity with respect to the magnetic flux density of the Hall sensor output is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the Hall sensor which is used for the conductive layer of thin film of the compound semiconductor formed on the insulated substrate or the semi-insulating substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Insulating substrate (10)    Conductive layer (20)    First semiconductor layer (21)    Second semiconductor layer (22)    Third semiconductor layer (23)
NOVELTY - A battery module (100) comprises unit battery cells stacked along a first direction (X), and a pair of end plates (150) disposed along the first direction (X) at both end portions of the unit battery cells. A pressure control unit (160) is provided between an end plate (150) and the outermost unit battery cell, the pressure control unit (160) is elastically biased in the first direction (X).    USE - The battery module is used in a battery pack and electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery module is formed by vertically or horizontally stacking unit battery cells and can control a coupling force in the direction in which the unit battery cells are stacked.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) (1) a battery pack (10) comprising battery modules (100) above; and    (2) an electric vehicle (1) comprising at least one battery pack (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (100)    Upper frame (120)    Lower frame (130)    Side frame (140)    End plate (150)    Pressure control unit (160)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar cell arranged on a top part of a vehicle body and connected to an electricity storing device through a connecting line. The electricity storing device is connected to a motor controller and a driving motor set through the connecting line. An automatic power control system is connected to the electricity storing device and the motor controller. The electricity storing device is provided with a power cell, a charging module and a discharging module. The power cell is connected to the charging module, the discharging module and the automatic power control system.    USE - Solar pure electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle combines solar energy with the electricity storing device for saving energy. The vehicle avoids polluting environment or avoids the need of external power during driving procedure. The vehicle is simple and safe in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar pure electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a generation power unit taken as a vehicle-mounted charger (4) and a group of powers. A solar panel (10) and a voltage matcher (9) are added as a floating charging energy of a storage battery pack (8). An ultra-quiet vehicle-mounted gasoline/natural gas generator set (6, 7) controls an opening and a closing of (K1-K7) electric control switches by a microprocessor CPU (11). The gasoline/natural gas generator set charges the battery pack by the charger. Electricity is supplied to the charger by commercial power to charge the battery pack.    USE - Dual-power electric automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The automobile takes the storage battery as unique power and freed from a spare vehicle-mounted power and charging device. The automobile avoids self-rescue capacity after an electric energy of the storage battery is consumed in a midway. The automobile can utilize complete speed change gearbox so as to ensure better climbing capacity. The automobile can be taken as a long distance traffic tool for attracting tourist. The automobile can enter and exit an abrupt slope of a park slot, so that the automobile ensures wide application range without taking the storage battery pack as main power. The gasoline/natural gas generator set is utilized for automatically starting and added to provide power for vehicle-mounted charging and electric automobile drive. The automobile increase running mileage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a dual-power electric automobile.    Electric control switches (K1-K7)    Vehicle-mounted charger (4)    Ultra-quiet vehicle-mounted gasoline/natural gas generator set (6,7)    Storage battery pack (8)    Voltage matcher (9)    Solar panel (10)    Microprocessor CPU (11)
NOVELTY - The module has a fixing screw rod utilized for fixing a columnar battery and a battery fixing bracket in an integrated manner by passing through a ventilating and fixing hole and connected with an electrode of the columnar battery via an electrode connecting belt, where the module is arranged in the battery fixing bracket.    USE - Battery module for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The module does not need to re-design and change a vehicle body, and is rational to use space of a chassis of the vehicle body. The module meets requirement such as index of starting accelerating ability and mileage of an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery module.
NOVELTY - The box has battery pack baffles provided with multiple air guide holes. Ventilating holes are respectively arranged on two ends of a box body. Multiple battery packs are connected together and arranged at head and tail parts of the box body at a certain angle in an inclined manner. Angle between two connected battery packs is 5-45 degrees. Convex parts are arranged on two sides of the box body. The ventilating holes are in a platform-shape.    USE - Battery box for use in an electric vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery packs of the box can radiate in limited space. The box maintains uniform temperature of a single battery in the battery packs. The box improves radiating condition and production quality of the battery packs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric vehicle comprising an electric vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The device has a clamping gasket arranged at a position between a lifting lug and a nut on a lifting bolt. A bolt punch hole is formed on the lifting lug. A locking hole or a strip-shaped notch is formed at a position corresponding to the lifting bolt on the clamping gasket. Diameters of the circular holes on inner sides of the bolt punch hole and a locking hole are larger than outside diameter of the nut. Width of the strip-shaped hole or strip-shaped notch on an outer side of the locking hole is in clearance fit with outside diameter of a threaded rod of the lifting bolt.    USE - Battery box fixing device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to install. The nut is released for 2-3 circles on the lifting bolt when detaching the battery box such that the clamping gasket is detached and the battery box is taken off with the clamping gasket and the nut, so that the device is convenient and quick to use. The device saves mounting and demounting time and improves working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery box fixing device in partial section.
NOVELTY - The system has an oxyhydrogen reaction tank arranged on an outlet or/and inlet of a fuel cell. A spherical platinum/ aluminum oxide catalyst is utilized for catalyzing oxyhydrogen reaction and filled in the tank. A hydrogen chamber is arranged in the fuel cell. Size of the tank is greater than 0.5-5 times of size of the hydrogen chamber. The catalyst is provided with a stacked showing porous structure.    USE - Protection system for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen and oxygen in air of the system are reacted in the oxyhydrogen reaction tank when the fuel cell is started or stopped so as to prevent mixed hydrogen and oxygen entering into the fuel cell to corrode a film electrode and a double pole plate. The system prolongs service of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a protection system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a first power battery (1) and a second power battery (2) that are arranged in two bodies and utilized for supplying power to two drivers. The former battery and the latter battery comprise two battery main bodies (1a, 2a), power output ports (1c, 2c) and control system wire interfaces (1b, 2b). The two battery main bodies are provided with parallel ports (1d, 2d). The former power battery and the latter power battery are in parallel connection with each other for connecting the parallel ports with each other via a lead (3).    USE - Power battery pack for a two-body car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has easy assembling process, is utilized for supplying power by the two power batteries, and saves energy. The pack avoids the car from wasting the battery or lacking power supply due to unreasonable arrangement of two power battery packs during driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a power battery pack.    Power batteries (1, 2)    Battery main bodies (1a, 2a)    Control system wire interfaces (1b, 2b)    Power output ports (1c, 2c)    Parallel ports (1d, 2d)    Lead (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature control system fixed to a bottom side of a battery box body. A battery module is fixed in the battery box body and mounted above the temperature control system. A seal damping system is arranged on the battery box body. The battery module is provided with a standard columned battery and mounted in a battery fixing bracket. A fixed screw passes through a venting and fixing holes such that the columned battery and the battery fixing bracket are integrally fixed. An electrode of the columned battery is connected by an electrode connecting belt.    USE - Battery system for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system completely breaks over limit of battery shape and utilizes a chassis space of a vehicle body. The temperature control system controls cold or hot air to flow and flow size to ensure normally working of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery system.
NOVELTY - The pack has a heat exchanger pipeline connected in series to an inner heat exchanger. The heat exchanger pipeline is provided with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are connected in a parallel manner. The inlet is connected with an outer heat exchanger on an outer part of a box body. The outlet is connected with a liquid storage tank. The liquid storage tank is connected with the outer heat exchanger through a liquid circulating pump for forming an outer liquid circulating system.    USE - Totally-enclosed liquid-cooled storage battery pack for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The pack can realize temperature control for a storage battery pack in a sealing state for ensuring that the storage battery pack works in a best temperature range with totally-enclosed property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a totally-enclosed liquid-cooled storage battery pack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a rectifying and filtering module, a boost pressure controller and an output capacitor that are orderly connected with each other. A chip control module is connected with the boost pressure controller and the output capacitor in parallel. The chip control module is connected with a circuit. An end of an electromagnetic interference (EMI) circuit is connected with an alternating current power supply. Another end of the EMI circuit is connected with the rectifying and filtering module. A rectifying unit of the rectifying and filtering module is provided with a bridge rectifier.    USE - Wireless charging system for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system increases power factor, available power and conversion efficiency for charging an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wireless charging system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery jar has a battery jar main body e.g. lead-acid cell or a lithium ferrous cell, provided with a main battery and a spare battery. A control circuit is electrically connected between the battery jar main body and a starting motor. The main battery and the spare battery of the battery jar main body are integrated with each other. The spare battery is embedded on a combining part of the main battery by another combining part. An alarm device is connected with a control device for emitting an alarm signal in real time when the main battery is provided with a low potential value.    USE - Vehicle-loaded battery jar for an engine.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit switches to a serial loop when electric power of the main battery of the battery jar main body fails to start the starting motor such that the spare battery is utilized for starting an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle-loaded battery jar.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a fuel cell (50) that has an anode (51) and a cathode (52). A cathode gas supply unit (80) is configured for supplying cathode gas to the cathode of fuel cell. The cathode gas supply apparatus has a variable supply section from which the feed rate of the cathode gas changes according to electric power. The surplus electric power exceeding the demand power in external power load among the generation electric power in the fuel cell is supplied to the variable supply section.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers surplus electric power as heat and suppresses voltage drop of the fuel cell resulting from flooding since the surplus electric power exceeding the demand power in external power load among the generation electric power in the fuel cell is supplied to the variable supply section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (50)    Anode (51)    Cathode (52)    Cathode gas supply unit (80)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a heat amount of an off gas which is larger than the required heat amount of a fuel reformer (2) and heat amount of the off gas is smaller than the required heat amount when a control unit (6) has a total value of heat amount of the raw fuel for combustion supplied with a pump for combustion (P2). A drive and a stop of the pump for combustion are repeated and implemented with a burner (4) in state in which the off gas is burning so that the temperature is maintained within predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system, e.g. large-size fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves system efficiency while reducing size since the drive and a stop of the pump for combustion are repeated and implemented with the burner in state in which the off gas is burning so that the temperature is maintained within predetermined temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel reformer (2)    Burner (4)    Control unit (6)    Pump for combustion (P2)
NOVELTY - The device has a piezoelectric self-powered device body fixed with a hub. Piezoelectric oscillators utilized by the piezoelectric self-powered device body are provided with a cantilever structure. A cantilever plane of the piezoelectric oscillators is located parallel to a wheel shaft and vertical to rolling direction of a wheel. A power supply management control circuit is arranged on a printed circuit board and provided an electronic element. The piezoelectric oscillators are provided with an elastic base board.    USE - Piezoelectric self-powered device for an automobile tire pressure monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The device is convenient to use due to changes in a cell, and prevents a potential safety hazard caused by used-up electric energy of the cell. The device converts mechanical energy of automobile motion into electric energy without designing an energy-saving circuit or using an expensive energy-saving element. The device reduces manufacture cost of an automobile tire pressure monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of a piezoelectric self-powered device.
NOVELTY - The controller has a battery cabin provided with a battery managing device. An air inlet, an air outlet and an airway switcher are provided with temperature sensors. A battery detector and the temperature sensors are connected to an electronic detection control circuit that is connected with an external temperature switch. An output end of the electronic detection control circuit is connected to the air way switcher and a temperature adjustment control module. The air way switcher is provided with an air door and switched between an air return way and a silencer.    USE - Temperature controller for a storage battery on a pure electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller has better compatibility, and ensures normal temperature of a battery pack under complex environment and guarantees that the battery pack provides sufficient power to maximum extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a temperature controller.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a discharging constant according to type of a battery. A curve slope of a voltage is changed along with a discharging capacitance. The discharging constant is defined according to a discharging multiplying voltage change situation of the battery. An end voltage of a vehicle-mounted power battery pile is detected in real time. An absolute value of a battery discharging voltage-current curve slope detected by a battery managing system is greater than or equal to the discharging constant.    USE - Battery discharging stop state judging method for a vehicle-mounted battery managing system.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures accurate judgment, high practicability and simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a battery discharging stop state judging method.
NOVELTY - The device has a control system (X) utilized for charging and discharging a reversible fuel cell system (IV) according to an electrified wire netting load. A hydrogen storage system (V) is utilized for storing hydrogen generated in charging process and utilized by discharging process. An oxygen storage system (VI) is utilized for storing oxygen generated in the charging process and utilized by discharging process. A water storage system (IX) is utilized for storing water generated in the discharging process and utilized by the charging process.    USE - High-capacity electric energy storage device.    ADVANTAGE - The device realizes energy conversion of electric energy and chemical energy under different requirements with large capacity. The device is simple in structure and inexpensive, and has prolonged service life. The device has product water that is stored in the water storage system, so that the water consumed under the electrolytic running mode and the water generated under the power generation running mode are recycled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a high-capacity electric energy storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Reversible fuel cell system (IV)    Water storage system (IX)    Hydrogen storage system (V)    Oxygen storage system (VI)    Control system (X)
NOVELTY - The system has an air amplifier whose low-pressure air inlet is connected with an air outlet of a gas compressor of a turbocharger. An air outlet of the air amplifier is connected with an engine air inlet. A high-pressure air inlet of the air amplifier is connected with a high-pressure air source, where the high-pressure air source is an air storage cylinder of a braking driving system. The air storage cylinder is connected with the high-pressure air inlet of the air amplifier. The air storage cylinder is connected with the high-pressure air inlet via a one-way throttle valve.    USE - Air inlet system for an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an air inlet system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. piezoelectric valve (1), has multiple notches formed from two sides of a film in a transversal direction along a longitudinal direction and/or a member with respect to the film or the member along the longitudinal direction. The notches are extended for overlapping with a centerline of the film along the transversal direction. An external fixation screw hole is formed in four corners of a valve-chest top plate (2). A valve body board (5) is bent in a bottom face side at a convex by applying drive voltage to piezoelectric material via a connector part.    USE - Fluid apparatus for controlling flow of fluid e.g. gas and liquid, in a fuel cell and a liquid-cooling apparatus in a small-sized electronic device i.e. notebook personal computer. Can also be used for a pump and a blower.    ADVANTAGE - The notches are extended for overlapping with the centerline of the film along the transversal direction, thus reducing curvature of the members and improving reliability of fluid control.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a piezoelectric valve structure.    Piezoelectric valve (1)    Valve-chest top plate (2)    Valve-chest upper wall board (3)    Valve seat (4)    Valve body board (5)
NOVELTY - Rechargeable battery (100) comprises at least one electrode assembly (10); case (20) accommodating the electrode assembly, and comprising a front surface, a rear surface, and side surfaces; and electrode terminal(s) (41, 42) electrically connected to the electrode assembly by a lead tab(s) (51, 52), where retainer (61, 62) is joined to the lead tab and disposed between the lead tab and inner wall of the front surface, rear surface, and/or side surfaces of the case.    USE - Rechargeable battery for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and all-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the electrode assembly is fixed in the case without degrading easy insertion of the electrode assembly by providing a retainer of an electrical insulating material between the lead tab and the case. Thus, durability to the vibration of electrode assembly in the case is improved; and the electric insulating property between the case and the uncoated region is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a portion of rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (20)    Electrode terminal (41, 42)    Lead tab (51, 52)    Retainer (61, 62)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - Nozzle assembly (100) for fuel reforming apparatus that has an oxidizing unit for providing heat to a reformer, comprises nozzle plate (110) comprising first nozzle (111) for providing anode off-gas, and second nozzles (112) surrounding the first nozzle for providing fuel for the oxidizing unit; and a connecting unit (120) extending from the nozzle plate for connecting an anode off-gas supply to the first nozzle and an oxidizing unit fuel supply to the second nozzles.    USE - Nozzle assembly for fuel reforming apparatus (claimed) useful for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The anode off-gas is forced to mix with the oxidizing unit fuel before being provided to the oxidizing portion of the oxidizing unit, to avoid flashback that may occur if the anode off-gas reaches the oxidizing portion on its own. Efficiency and operational safety of fuel reformer are improved by reusing highly-reactive hydrogen by burning anode off-gas. A fuel mixture can be supplied without generating backfire in a structure recycling anode off-gas to the burner of fuel reformer, increasing efficiency of fuel cell system. It is possible to uniformly distribute fluid while preventing backfire or flashback, in a combustion portion, and increase the life span of fuel reformer and maintain stable reforming temperature, by optimizing the quenching diameter and distribution of nozzles such that burner fuel, anode off-gas, and air are stably mixed. Deterioration of fuel reformer due to concentration of thermal energy is prevented by preventing channeling in a thermal distribution diagram.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel reforming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of fuel reforming apparatus.    Nozzle assembly (100)    Nozzle plate (110)    First nozzle (111)    Second nozzles (112)    Connecting unit (120)
NOVELTY - The device has a converter (115) including a reactor (L1) that partially serves as a field winding to share the field winding with an electric motor generator (130) e.g. permanent-magnet synchronous motor. An inverter (120) receives direct-current power from the converter and converts the direct-current power to alternating-current power for driving the motor generator. A controller controls the converter such that current flows through the field winding along same direction during power running of the electric motor and during regeneration of the electric motor.    USE - Electric motor driving device for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device drives the electric motor to adjust armature winding flux linkage, thus increasing the power of the electric motor during the power running and the regeneration of the electric motor. The inverter can receive the direct-current power from the converter and converts the direct-current power to the alternating-current power for driving the electric motor, and the controller controls the converter, so that the current flows through the field winding along the same direction during the power running of the electric motor and the regeneration of the electric motor, thus allowing the vehicle to run by rotational force from the electric motor. The need for a switching element e.g. power bipolar transistor, can be avoided, thus reducing cost of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle equipped with an electric motor driving device.    Reactor (L1)    Power supply device (110)    Converter (115)    Inverter (120)    Electric motor generator (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing blocking diode (28) in a high voltage electrical bus (16) to prevent application of voltage from high voltage battery and electrical traction system (22) to fuel cell stack (12). The system is set in stand-by mode by opening the fuel cell stack contactor (18) and closing by-pass contactor (32) around blocking diode so that electrical energy from the electric traction system reaches the blocking diode when voltage at one node of electrical connector is higher than voltage at other node of electrical connector.    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system of vehicle (claimed) in stand-by mode.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack contactor is opened and by-pass contactor is closed when voltage at one node of electrical connector is higher than voltage at other node such that the fuel cell system is enabled to enter in stand-by mode and the amount of hydrogen consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    High voltage electrical bus (16)    Fuel cell stack contactor (18)    Electrical traction system (22)    Blocking diode (28)    By-pass contactor (32)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a steering part provided with a connection link. A front-wheel is driven by the power supplied from the battery. An end of a footstool is supported by a pair of rear wheels and is combined in the connection link. Another end of the footstool is contacted with the supporting shaft. The footstool keeps the battery. A steering part is provided with the front-wheel. A motor is installed in a steering system, where the motor operates the front-wheel with the power source. A controller is provided with the steering wheel and the motor.    USE - Electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle is inexpensive, safe and easy to use, easy to maintain, and prevents environmental problem.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The system has a front engine (3) controlled by an engine controller (12), where the front engine outputs power to drive front wheels by a variable speed device (2). A back wheel driving device comprises a power battery (5), a controller and a motor, where the controller is electrically connected to the motor and controls the motor. The power battery is electrically connected with the motor that is controlled by the motor to drive back wheels. The front engine and the motor are switched by a power conversion device (4) to convert a driving manner of a vehicle without power relation.    USE - Electric assistant driving system for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, convenient control, low manufacturing price and convenient maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric assistant driving system.    Variable speed device (2)    Front engine (3)    Power conversion device (4)    Power battery (5)    Engine controller (12)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a turbine wind generator device comprising an impeller (C), an air induced bracket (E), a turbine air induced opening (A), a turbine air induced passage (B), a turbine exhaust passage (F), a generator (D) and a solar battery board. The generator device is mounted at an upper part of a car body (L). Air energy generated by speed of a car under a running state in relation to air is provided to a car electric vehicle with a rechargeable battery set (K) and other electric system. A solar battery board (G) is mounted on a car ceiling for receiving sunlight.    USE - Wind energy solar electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle uses the solar battery board mounted on the car ceiling to make up the turbine wind generator device to charge a car rechargeable battery when the wind power of the turbine wind generator device is lacked so as to make the car generator rechargeable battery works or exceeds the rated work time. The vehicle changes limit of serving the fuel as power provides external charging power supply and provides a route for developing new energy and environment-friendly car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy solar electric vehicle in partial section.    Turbine air induced opening (A)    Turbine air induced passage (B)    Impeller (C)    Generator (D)    Air induced bracket (E)    Turbine exhaust passage (F)    Solar battery board (G)    Rechargeable battery set (K)    Car body (L)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a S-shaped wind generator set charging a storage battery when the S-shaped wind generator set is in a static state. The storage battery provides electric energy for a drive motor by a drive motor controller when the storage battery is in a traveling state.    USE - Solar wind-powered electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves energy, reduces exhaustion property, and protects human ecological environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar wind-powered electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves moving out a negative aluminum plate, and performing chambering to a negative plastic plate installation hole of a battery monomer to be exchanged. A positive end of the monomer is cut in a battery module from a welding point. The monomer to be exchanged from a positive end to a negative end is pushed out. A positive pole of another battery monomer is downturned and pushed into a positive plastic plate. The latter monomer and positive and negative poles of other monomers are welded on positive and negative aluminum plates. The module is packaged in a battery pack.    USE - Method for exchanging a single battery of an electric automobile battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables independently exchanging the invalid battery monomer without exchanging other normally working battery monomer, thus saving costs and increasing service life of the battery module. The method enables exchanging a single battery of an electric automobile battery pack with simple operation and convenient replacement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a single battery exchanging method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting whether isolated operation system is operated in isolated operation state or not with respect to phase difference of grid connected distributed power system. The frequency shift detection is performed using Goertzel algorithm.    USE - Anti-islanding method for distribution system such as solar cell generating system, wind power generation system and fuel cell generation system (all claimed) using reactive power variation with Goertzel algorithm.    ADVANTAGE - The isolated operation of the reactive power variation is detected, so that malfunction of isolated operation, bad effect of electric installation of short distance access accident like the system inter connection during driving electric shock of power conversion drive can be reduced. The power loss of solar cell generating system is minimized, thus enhancing the stability and performance of the solar cell generating system and provides high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the flow of the reactive power variator method.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to machine building. Electric motor car comprises body, running gear with suspension, drive and driven wheels, storage battery compartment, power plant, auger pump and controls. Power pant is made up of atmospheric ionic engine with rotary engine. Rotary engine outlet chamber communicates with cavities of several identical ionic pumps. Storage batteries represent high-voltage nuclear-isotope cells. Said cells comprise tight case and emitter. Emitter output terminal is isolated from said case and brought outside. Atmospheric air makes engine working body. Hydraulic transmission auger pump communicates with ionic engine shaft. Rotary engine is coupled with cardan shaft and motor car rear axle. Pump and engine are communicated via pipelines with oil tank and spool valve switch.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified servicing, longer life. 10 dwg
NOVELTY - The system (10) has fuel cell module (12) for generating electrical energy by electrochemical reactions, combustor (14), fuel gas supply apparatus (16), oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (18), water supply apparatus (20), power converter (22), control device (24), and casing (26) including casing main portion (62), and slide door (64). The power converter and the control device are attached onto the slide door that is slidable with respect to the casing main portion. A solid oxide fuel cell stack is formed by staking multiple solid oxide fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power converter and the control device are attached onto the slide door that is slidable with respect to the casing main portion, the maintenance operation of components placed inside the power converter and the control device can be performed easily with simple and compact structure, due to which the maintenance performance can be achieved efficiently. Since the oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus is provided below the fuel gas supply apparatus, stability of the components can be improved, due to which the fuel gas can be prevented from being sucked into the oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus even if leakage of the fuel gas from the fuel gas supply apparatus occurs. The detector reliably and rapidly detects the gas leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Combustor (14)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (18)    Water supply apparatus (20)    Power converter (22)    Control device (24)    Casing (26)    Casing main portion (62)    Slide door (64)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has fuel cell module (12) for generating electrical energy, combustor (14), fuel gas supply apparatus (16), oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (18), water supply apparatus (20), power converter (22), control device (24), and casing (26) including casing main portion (62), and open/close door (64). The power converter and control device are attached onto open/close door that opens/closes casing main portion using coupling element as fulcrum point. A solid oxide fuel cell stack is formed by staking multiple solid oxide fuel cells.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power converter and control device are attached onto open/close door that opens/closes casing main portion using coupling element as fulcrum point, the power converter and the control device do not interfere with opening or closing operation of open/close door, due to which the maintenance operation of components placed inside the power converter and the control device can be performed easily with simple and compact structure, hence the maintenance performance can be achieved efficiently. Since the oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus is provided below the fuel gas supply apparatus, stability of the components can be improved, due to which the fuel gas can be prevented from being sucked into the oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus even if leakage of the fuel gas from the fuel gas supply apparatus occurs. The detector reliably and rapidly detects the gas leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell module (12)    Combustor (14)    Fuel gas supply apparatus (16)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (18)    Water supply apparatus (20)    Power converter (22)    Control device (24)    Casing (26)    Casing main portion (62)    Open or close door (64)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming battery packs which includes stacked battery cells and fluid cooling passages (19,21) extending along length of pack. Terminals of each pack are connected to direct current (dc) source. An interconnected passage of each pack on the tray is tested for fluid leaks in cooling circuit. Electric circuits are installed in assembly. A cover is located over battery packs and electric circuits. The cover is secured to tray such that positive and negative polarity terminals and passages are accessible from outer side of cover.    USE - Method of assembling battery assembly used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tolling normally used to accommodate the multi-piece data is not required during vehicle module and component module assembly, the tray design can be enabled to reduce the piece of the cost. Thus the tolling time can be reduced efficiently. The tray can be enabled to minimize the aerodynamic drag by the using the cover. The battery tray can be enabled to reduce the number of required fastener and to eliminate the tolling required during vehicle and component assembly to accommodate multi-piece battery tray effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery packs.    Battery sections (18,20)    Fluid cooling passages (19,21)    Tubes (22,24)    Battery cell (25)
NOVELTY - The system has intercooler (2) which circulates compressed air inside heat medium. The temperatures of heat medium and hot/cold water are detected by two temperature detection units (90,91), respectively. The heat medium is not distributed at time beyond temperature value detected by another detection unit, when temperature is detected by one detection unit in state when engine (3) is stopped. The hot/cold water and heat medium are distributed at time of less than temperature value detected by another detection unit, and engine is started into operation state.    USE - Exhaust heat utilization system of supercharger for engine of generator.    ADVANTAGE - The compressed air sent into the engine from the supercharger is not cooled too much, as a heat medium with high temperature is distributed inside the intercooler. Hence the combustibility of the compressed air at the time of the engine start-up can be improved. The stability of the operation at the time of start-up of the engine can be improved with the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the exhaust heat utilization system of supercharger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Intercooler (2)    Engine (3)    Hot water storage tank (4)    Cooling tower (5)    Temperature detection units (90,91)
NOVELTY - The compressor (1) has thrust canceller mechanism (60) that comprises a canceller disc (61) in rotating shaft (20). The pressure of pressure chamber is controlled by pressure control valve which is controlled by control apparatus (80). The tip clearance between housing (2) and a blade-tip portion of an impeller (10) is controlled by providing control apparatus with position detection units (82,83) to detect the axial direction position of thrust disc (52). The pressure control valve is controlled according to the axial direction position.    USE - Centrifugal compressor used for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The tip clearance can be controlled, as the thrust canceller mechanism is used. The improvement of the control precision of the tip clearance can be attained. The influence of the expansion-contraction of rotating shaft by thermal expansion can be reduced, as the axial direction distance of the impeller and the thrust disc is small. Damage to the rear side foil bearing by contact with the thrust disc and the rear side foil bearing can be prevented. The durability of the thrust bearing of the centrifugal compressor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the centrifugal compressor.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Compressor (1)    Housing (2)    Impeller (10)    Rotating shaft (20)    Thrust disc (52)    Thrust canceller mechanism (60)    Canceller disc (61)    Control apparatus (80)    Position detection units (82,83)
NOVELTY - A power transmission unit (32) positioned between internal combustion engine and expander, performs connection and disconnection of rotational driving force transmission path (30) provided between engine and expander. An engine rotational speed sensor (48) detects the rotational speed of engine. A control unit (40) controls the power transmission unit in connection and disconnection states according to detected rotational speed of engine.    USE - Waste heat utilizing apparatus of internal combustion engine for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of belt can be prevented by stopping the operation of power transmission unit. The Rankine system can be operated efficiently even in idle driving time. The failure of expander by improper operation can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of waste heat utilizing apparatus of internal combustion engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transmission path (30)    Power transmission unit (32)    Control unit (40)    Pressure sensor (44)    Engine speed sensor (48)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an energy residual amount acquisition unit which acquires energy residual amount of vehicle-mounted batteries (6) that supplies power to drive sources (7) of vehicles (4). Driving judging unit determines whether the vehicle is driven from origin to destination only by energy residual amount of battery. Transfer object search unit searches a transferred point by which other vehicle is driven from transfer point to first destination only by using remaining energy in other battery. Transfer point guidance unit guides transfer point to vehicles.    USE - Apparatus for guiding energy transfer between vehicles such as electric and hybrid vehicles, passenger car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - By guiding the transferring between vehicles in the driving to the destination, it becomes possible to achieve the high sharing system of convenience. The deviation of mutual vehicle from a path largely from an original driving proposed route is prevented, so that time required for transferring is reduced hence smooth transferring is attained and delay in the arrival to destination can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle transfer guidance method; and    (2) computer program for vehicle transfer guidance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle transfer system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Transfer management server (1)    Navigation apparatus (2)    Vehicle (4)    Battery (6)    Drive motor (7)
NOVELTY - The tester (10) has an open-circuit voltage-measurement circuit which measures open-circuit voltage of a lead acid battery (BT). The deterioration state of the battery is determined by the measurement of conductance after performing square-wave pulse discharge to the battery. The quality of the battery is determined as good quality when the difference with the open-circuit voltage after performing the square-wave discharge is below predetermined voltage difference.    USE - Tester for testing quality of lead acid battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size reduction of the tester can be attained by providing simple structure. The quality of the battery can be tested effectively when the spark test is actually done.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery tester. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery tester (10)    Pulse current source (11)    Memory unit (17)    Temperature sensor (21)    Lead acid battery (BT)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting collectors (6,7) to the negative electrode (1) containing metallic lithium and the positive electrode (2) containing copper respectively. The pulse-form reduction potential lower than the charge voltage is applied at the time of charge of lithium ion secondary battery (10) provided with the positive electrode electrolyte solution (5) filled in the lithium ion conduction solid electrolyte (3) positioned between the negative and positive electrodes.    USE - Control method of lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery can be activated efficiently by applying pulse-form reduction potential lower than the charge voltage during the charge of lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the control process of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Solid electrolyte (3)    Positive electrode electrolyte solution (5)    Collectors (6,7)    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material contains spinel-structured lithium manganate comprising lithium-boron complex oxide and lithium-tungsten complex oxide.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video tape recorder, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric vehicle and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprising the positive-electrode active material has reduced internal resistance and excellent high-temperature storing characteristics, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A positive mix layer (2) consisting of positive electrode active material, electrically conductive agent and binder is formed on a positive electrode collector (1). The positive electrode collector containing the positive mix layer is immersed in a dispersion medium (5) containing electrically conductive agent and binder electrically charged to the same polarity. A coating layer containing electrically conductive agent and binder is formed on the positive mix layer by applying direct current (DC) voltage between the positive electrode collector and a counter electrode (3).    USE - Positive electrode manufacturing method for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, electric tool, electric power assisted bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thin coating layer having a uniform thickness is formed on the positive electrode collector by controlling the applied voltage and voltage application time. The deterioration of local positive electrode active layer is prevented by stopping variation in the charge/discharge depth of positive electrode active material of positive mix layer and homogenizing electron conductivity in the positive electrode collector. The positive electrode reaction is made uniform by holding sufficient quantity of nonaqueous electrolyte. The cycling characteristic of the battery is improved by homogenizing electron conductivity of positive electrode surface and exhibiting outstanding liquid holding property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electrophoresis deposition method.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive mix layer (2)    Counter electrode (3)    Dispersion liquid (5)    DC power supply (6)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has supporting elements (2) with several peripheral frames (3-5) which form a space in the lamination direction of the cell and cover the outer periphery of the fuel cell stack (10). A connection element (6) connects the peripheral frames. The peripheral frame has guide element (8) contacted with fixing element of the cell, and adjustment mechanism (9) that adjusts the guide element to the direction orthogonal to the lamination direction of cell.    USE - Protection structure for conveying fuel cell stack of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of performance of the fuel cell stack when conveying the fuel cell stack of cell laminated structure can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the protection structure.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Protection structure (1)    Supporting element (2)    Peripheral frames (3-5)    Connection element (6)    Guide element (8)    Adjustment mechanism (9)    Fuel cell stack (10)
NOVELTY - The battery tab (2a) has tab surface with coating region (24a) coated with chemical conversion treatment layer and non-coating region (24b) not coated with chemical conversion treatment layer. The non-coating region is formed in the vicinity of area connected with external terminal in the front end of battery tab.    USE - Battery tab for lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electrically driven bicycle, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and small appliance such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance of the battery tab can be suppressed and loss of electrical energy in the battery tab can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hoop material; and    (2) manufacturing method of battery tab.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery tab.    Battery tab (2a)    Tab film (7)    Coating region (24a)    Non-coating region (24b)
NOVELTY - A composite porous film (20) has porous membrane (21) with a polyimide layer (22), and air permeability. The composite porous film has thickness of 4-300 mu m and Gurley value of 10-1000 seconds/100 cc. The polyimide layer is formed in two-dimensional pattern shape having openings (23) which covers the surface of porous membrane two dimensionally and provided on at least one surface of porous membrane, and exposes the porous membrane on surface.    USE - Composite porous film is used for separator of battery cell (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, and electrolytic-capacitor diaphragm for portable electronic device, hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite porous film has excellent film stability, surface smoothness, heat-resistant dimensional stability, air permeability and durability. The separator comprising composite porous film is safe, and has improved liquid absorption rate of electrolyte solution. The battery comprising the composite porous film has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of composite porous film; and    (2) battery-cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the composite porous film .    Composite porous film (20)    Porous membrane (21)    Polyimide layer (22)    Opening (23)
NOVELTY - The separator (120) has a reactive-gas flow path (122) that is provided in the center portion (121), and is provided with hardened material of an electroconductive thermosetting resin composition. The center portion is enclosed by an outer peripheral portion (123) which is provided with a refrigerant supply manifold hole (101) and a refrigerant discharge manifold hole (102). The refrigerant supply and the refrigerant discharge manifold holes of outer peripheral portion are insulated by hardened material.    USE - Separator for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) of portable power supply used in electric vehicle and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hardened material around the refrigerant supply and the refrigerant discharge manifold holes of outer peripheral portion of separator is insulated, the separator is prevented from corrosion. Hence the durability of the fuel cell is improved. Since the separator is manufactured by compression molding through thermosetting resin, the hardened material of conductive region and the hardened material of insulating region join firmly. The reactive-gas flow path is patterned by the separator correctly, thus the formation of curve in the separator is suppressed. Hence the reliability and sealing property of the separator are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polymer electrolyte fuel cell; and    (2) manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top views of the separator.    Refrigerant supply manifold hole (101)    Refrigerant discharge manifold hole (102)    Separator (120)    Center portion of separator (121)    Reactive-gas flow path (122)    Outer peripheral portion of separator (123)
NOVELTY - The system has judgment value calculating unit to calculate two judgment values based on temperature conditions value of fuel cell (1). An electronic controller (50) calculates temporary humidity of cathode based on calculated judgment values. A correction coefficient is calculated based on comparison value with normal water level of cathode effluent water storage portion (26) in steady operation of fuel cell. Humidity of cathode is calculated by multiplying correction coefficient and temporary humidity of cathode.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wet condition of the fuel cell is determined correctly. Anode humidity is optimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film wet condition determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Cathode effluent water storage portion (26)    Water level sensor (27)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (30)    Electronic controller (50)
NOVELTY - An electrode consists of metal porous material as collector containing connection air holes and iron and nickel as main component in an amount of 100-450 g/m2. The metal porous material has thickness of 0.2-0.5 mm. The collector is filled with paste containing activated charcoal and 75.0-85.0 %mass of water. The paste further contains binder and thickener. The metal porous material contains alloy or solid solution of iron, nickel, chromium, aluminum and titanium.    USE - Electrode for capacitor (claimed) for motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and fuel motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has reduced thickness variation and active material with large packing density.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery block (3) that is equipped with a parallel unit. The battery block is connected with the odd sets of parallel units with single horizontal row. The parallel unit is provided for arranging several unit cells in parallel position. The unit cell is parallelly connected by a lead board (5). The battery block is connected in series with the parallel unit. The battery block is provided for bending the lead board. The parallel unit is connected in series by a connection piece (5c) of bending portion (5b).    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to electrically-driven vehicle, electric motorcycle, assist bicycle, electric wheelchair, electrically-driven three-wheeled vehicle, electrically-driven cart and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage for electrically driven vehicle can be adjusted by the serially connected battery block. Since the battery pack is provided with the several unit cells, the battery block can be assembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of core pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery block (3)    Lead board (5)    Bending portion (5b)    Connection piece (5c)    Sub battery block (6)
NOVELTY - The dust core comprises iron-based soft-magnetic powder in which an insulation film containing phosphate is formed on the surface. An atomized oxide has high thermal conductivity equivalent to the iron-based soft-magnetic powder. A pressurized powder body with a density of 6.7 milligrams per cubic meters or more is heat processed with mixed powder containing a carbide material and an insulator which consists of nitride to remove distortion by compression molding. The insulator is interposed between the iron-based soft-magnetic powder in the pressurized powder body and an air hole.    USE - Dust core for reactor used in fuel cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains high thermal conductivity and high resistance, while having low iron loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dust core manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The motor has a stator core that is provided with several teeth. A circular shaped yoke is formed between several teeth. A conducting wire (35) is located between the inner peripheral side and outer peripheral side of the yoke. The conducting wire is wound by coil. The conducting wires are arranged at predetermined interval in the coil layers (71,72), so that conducting wires are overlapped with each other.    USE - Electric motor used in fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The copper loss of the electric motor can be reduced, since the total expansion of the conducting wire is shortened. Hence the power density of the conducting wire and efficiency of the electric motor can be improved. The heat of the stator core can be irradiated efficiently, since the conducting wires are overlapped. The size reduction of the electric motor can be achieved, since the conducting wires are arranged efficiently. The production efficiency of the electric motor can be raised, since the winding collapse of the conducting wires is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coil winding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the insulator.    Conducting wire (35)    Insulator (50)    Conducting wire winding portion (52)    Wall portions (53,54)    Coil layers (71,72)
NOVELTY - The motor has a stator core (41) with projection portion (36) that is protruded on outer side of radial direction of stator core between the coils (20). The annular-shaped stator holder (30) makes the outer peripheral surface (36a) in radial direction of projection portion contacting the internal peripheral surface (30b), and maintains the stator core. The opening portion (60) is formed in position corresponding to the coil at stator holder.    USE - Electric motor used for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening portion is formed in the position corresponding to coil at stator holder, the magnetic path can be made narrow without removing the maintenance capability of stator holder. Thus the induced current produced in the stator holder can be prevented. Hence the falling of efficiency of the electric motor can be prevented at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show front view and perspective view of the stator core and stator holder.    Coil (20)    Annular-shaped stator holder (30)    Internal peripheral surface (30b)    Projection portion (36)    Outer peripheral surface (36a)    Stator core (41)    Opening portion (60)
NOVELTY - The motor has stator core (41) that is provided with annular shaped yoke (33) formed between teeth (32), and projection portion (36) protruded on outer side of radial direction of stator core rather than coil (20). The stator core is provided between coils. The outer peripheral surface in radial direction of the projection portion is made to contact the internal peripheral surface of stator holder (30) with magnetic material. A cutout portion (37) having through-hole or notch penetrated to axial direction of stator core is formed in the projection portion.    USE - Electric motor for fuel cell electric motor, hybrid and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the projection portion is integrally formed with stator core, low cost electric motor can be obtained. Since the cutout portion penetrated to axial direction of stator core is formed in projection portion, the air gap can be formed and the magneto-resistance can be increased. Since the projection portion and stator holder can be formed with same magnetic material as the stator core, the magnetic flux leak to the stator holder from the stator core can be suppressed. Since the induced current flowing in the crimping portion vicinity can be reduced, the increase in eddy current loss by crimping can be suppressed and decline in the efficiency of the electric motor can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric motor.    Coil (20)    Stator holder (30)    Teeth (32)    Yoke (33)    Projection portion (36)    Cutout portion (37)    Stator core (41)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle has a main cutoff valve which is changed to valve opening state by valve drive control. The valve drive control is performed and is transferred to valve opening maintenance control when the valve closing state of main cutoff valve is detected by the valve closing state detector during the valve opening maintenance control. The valve opening retention strength of valve portion generated with valve opening maintenance voltage is set smaller than the presumed maximum external force taken by valve portion in valve closing direction.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of main cutoff valve is reduced during the valve opening maintenance period of the main cutoff valve, and the electric power generation is performed continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing chart illustrating the setting of main cutoff valve. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has a mounting system that is mounted on a top face (20) of a cooling plate (10). The mounting system has metal fixing tapes (12,12) to secure an accumulator module (16) on top face of the cooling plate in such a manner that the bottom surface of the accumulator module is located in direct contact with the top face of the cooling plate.    USE - Accumulator for connection with propulsion system of motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator is mounted with a defined contact pressure on the cooling plate, hence minimum thermal transition resistance between the accumulator module and cooling plate is ensured and the heat dissipation of accumulator module is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the accumulator.    Cooling plate (10)    Fixing tapes (12,12)    Accumulator module (16)    Accumulator cells (18)    Top face of cooling plate (20)
NOVELTY - A gas-liquid separation film (5) has pores. The pore has pore pitch of 30-1000 nm, and pore diameter of 10-300 nm. The gas-liquid separation film has thickness of 30-1000 nm and average standard deviation of 30% or less in pore size distribution.    USE - Gas-liquid separation film is used for manufacturing gas-liquid-separation-film laminated material for membrane module used for fuel cell for discharging gas (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas-liquid separation film has narrow pore size distribution, and efficiently discharges gas from liquid containing gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of gas-liquid separation film;    (2) gas-liquid-separation-film laminated material;    (3) manufacture of gas-liquid-separation-film laminated material;    (4) gas-liquid separation membrane module;    (5) fuel cell; and    (6) gas discharge method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the gas-liquid separation film.    Gas-liquid separation film (5)
NOVELTY - A discharge portion (1) in which a catalyst solution (S) obtained by mixing a catalyst support in a dispersion solvent, is discharged, is adjoined with a substrate (K) mounted on a rotary disk (7). The catalyst solution is discharged from discharge portion on substrate in rotating position. A catalyst layer is formed on a substrate by continuously or intermittently discharging catalyst solution on substrate, and an electrode catalyst is manufactured by rotation disk electrode method.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst used for fuel cell used in automobile industry, domestic appliances industry and gas-related industry.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst with uniform thickness is quickly and efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus (10) of electrode catalyst, which has the discharge portion, rotary disk, and a contact unit (2) for adjoining discharge portion on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of manufacturing apparatus of electrode catalyst.    Discharge portion (1)    Contact unit (2)    Rotary disk (7)    Manufacturing apparatus of electrode catalyst (10)    Substrate (K)    Catalyst solution (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a solar cell (2) outputting electric power generation electric current corresponding to light reception amount of sunrays. A current sensor (3) detects the electric power generation electric current of the solar cell. A control circuit (8) calculates solar radiation amount based on a detected electric power generation electric current, and calculates required electric current. An electric current supply part (5) supplies calculated required electric current to an indicator (20).    USE - Display apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current supply part supplies the calculated required electric current to the indicator, thus suppressing increase of electric current consumption of a battery, and hence preventing fall of fuel consumption and improving brightness of the indicator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a display apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Display apparatus (1)    Solar cell (2)    Current sensor (3)    Electric current supply part (5)    Control circuit (8)    Indicator (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves dehydrating synthetic gas by condensation of water contained in the gas, and transforming dehydrated synthetic gas into electrical energy and into heat. An unconverted synthetic gas is recycled to the synthetic gas transformation stage to a hydrogen burner (16) that supplies energy to a vapor forming unit (6). The condensed water, obtained during the dehydration of the synthetic gas, is recycled to the vapor forming unit.    USE - Method for producing heat and electrical or mechanical energy, that is utilized in an internal combustion engine, from a liquid fuel e.g. hydrogen, liquid hydrocarbon e.g. ethanol, gasoline, diesel or liquefied petroleum gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing heat and electrical or mechanical energy in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a conversion unit.    Vapor forming unit (6)    Cooling-tower system (10)    Hydrogen burner (16)    Heat exchanger (19)    Water-ethanol pipe (41)
NOVELTY - The power supply source switching apparatus has a load output detecting unit (23) that detects a load output of a generator. An engine starting unit starts an engine (2) by an output of a battery (4). A generated power restricting unit (27) starts the engine and switches from power supplying from the battery to power generation by an alternator (3). The generated power restricting unit suppresses output of an inverter unit (53) during starting of engine for switching so that generator output does not exceed an allowable power range of a DC-DC converter (9).    USE - Power supply source switching apparatus for hybrid power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator output is lowered just temporarily during engine startup in consideration of the power capacity and an engine starting power when the load output exceeds the power capacity of the DC-DC converter, to enable the output power of the battery to be supplied in a well-balanced manner to the load and the alternator that serves as an engine starter. Since the switching between power supply unit can be performed while maintaining the generator output, the usability can be improved. The power supplying can be maintained within the power capacity of the DC-DC converter so that use of large-sized DC-DC converter can be avoided and low noise and low fuel consumption can be achieved by continuous, smooth operation without interruption of the generator output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply source switching apparatus for a hybrid power generator.    Engine (2)    Alternator (3)    Battery (4)    DC-DC converter (9)    Load output detecting unit (23)    Generated power restricting unit (27)    Inverter unit (53)
NOVELTY - The generator has a transmission system provided with an automobile rear axle of a dual-wind wheel (3) and connected with a wind machine and a generator (4). Two wind wheels (1, 2) of the automobile rear axle with a differential and speed reduction gear are installed on hubs of mounting wheels of the automobile rear axle. Two wind wheel assemblies are installed at front and rear parts of the hubs. A transmission shaft of the automobile rear axle assembly is connected with the generator.    USE - Highly efficient dual-wind wheel differential self-balancing wind driven generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator avoids rotating speed balance and coordination efficiency problems of two wind wheels. The differential mechanism of the automobile rear axle is utilized for finishing the rotating speed balance of the dual wind wheels and improving the efficiency of the generator. The speed reduction gear box of the rear axle of automobile is utilized reversely to increase the speed of the wind machine. The generator has functions of the low speed large torsion wind machine and high speed small torsion wind machine. The diameter of the impeller of rear wind wheel is large, and the mounting angle of fan blade is small, so that the total frontal area of the rear impeller is greater than that of the front wind wheel, thus realizing automatic wind finding problem of the wind machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a highly efficient dual-wind wheel differential self-balancing wind driven generator.    Wind wheels (1, 2)    Dual-wind wheel (3)    Generator (4)
NOVELTY - The generator has a stator (1) provided in a middle part by a rotor (2), and multiple wind wheels (3) arranged at a shell of the rotor. Two ends of the stator are provided with a bracket (4) and a wind shell (5). A motor is covered by the wind shell, where front end of the motor is provided with a wind inlet. A rear end of the motor is provided with a wind outlet. A wind regulation plate (6) is arranged in the wind inlet, and a wind inlet window (7) is placed at the wind inlet.    USE - Vehicle wind-regulation type outer rotor wind generator.    ADVANTAGE - The wind inlet window is arranged at the wind inlet to automatically regulate the wind inlet quantity according to the vehicle speed and the wind speed and maintain stable revolution of motor wind wheel and safe operation. The motor is arranged at the vehicle to generate electricity by the vehicle speed and the wind speed and store the power in the storage battery set. The power is utilized for driving the vehicle to move, conditioning air or illuminating. The generator reduces the environmental pollution, and energy is low in cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle wind-regulation type outer rotor wind generator.    Stator (1)    Rotor (2)    Wind wheels (3)    Bracket (4)    Wind shell (5)    Wind regulation plate (6)    Wind inlet window (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a tail gas tube sequentially wrapped with a set of isolation layers and a cooling layer. A series circuit is arranged between the isolation layers and includes a circuit with thermoelectricity conductors e.g. semi-conductors. Nodes between the thermoelectricity conductors are alternatively connected to the isolation layers, and the cooling layer is poured with a cooling agent. The thermoelectricity conductors are connected with each other via arch-shaped metal sheets. An insulating heat layer is arranged between the isolation layers.    USE - Automobile exhaust heat recycling device.    ADVANTAGE - The device changes the tail gas into electricity energy to reuse in an automobile air conditioner to recover and make use of the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile exhaust heat recycling device.
NOVELTY - A modifier (11) comprises burner (15), and flame-holding component (30) which maintains combustion of flame of burner. The flame-holding component is formed with ceramic, and is attached to tip part of burner.    USE - A modifier used for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The modifier has reduced size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of fuel processing system in fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Modifier (11)    Burner (15)    Emission part (15b)    Flame-holding component (30)
NOVELTY - The board has a sun shading board body (1) made of a solar battery base plate and cut in accordance with shape and size of windows of an automobile. Back of the sun shading board body is provided with a junction box (2) that is electrically connected with the sun shading board body. The junction box is connected with a charging joint (3). The sun shading board body is provided with a sucker (4) for connecting with each window of the automobile.    USE - Portable thin-film solar sun shading board for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The board has better energy conversation effect, and protects the environment. The board increases development tendency of currently low-carbon living, enriches function of sun shading board and supplies power for small electrical appliances e.g. MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 and mobile phones, as well as sunshine shades and indoor shades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a portable thin-film solar sun shading board.    Sun shading board body (1)    Junction box (2)    Charging joint (3)    Sucker (4)
NOVELTY - The multimedia has a panel personal computer (2) provided with a touch screen, and an elastic contact (4) for digital transmission. A clamping base (1) is arranged on a desktop of a taxi panel. The panel personal computer is arranged in the clamping base that is utilized to insert and extract the panel personal computer. An internal power supply (3) of the panel personal computer is connected with the clamping base by the elastic contact to connect data and supply electricity. The clamping base is provided with a circuit transferring direct current (DC) 12V-24V to DC5V.    USE - Insertion-extraction type multimedia for a vehicle i.e. taxi.    ADVANTAGE - The panel personal computer is communicated with a sound signal by frequency modulation (FM), so that an operator can directly operate the panel personal computer arranged on the clamping base. The panel personal computer can be extracted from the clamping base and held on hand. The multimedia is easy to operate, and prevents a driver from bending waist and turn body to look at a screen and to touch a menu, so that eye and body exhaustion is avoided, thus enabling the driver to work for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of insertion-extraction type multimedia for a vehicle.    Clamping base (1)    Panel personal computer (2)    Internal power supply (3)    Elastic contact (4)
NOVELTY - The device has an LED lamp fixedly installed on a front surface of a panel. A rear indication lamp is provided with another panel and a rear indication lamp control circuit. The LED lamp is fixedly installed on a front surface of the latter panel and connected with the rear indication lamp control circuit. An annular clamping hoop is fixed at a rear surface of the latter panel. Input ends of a front indication lamp control circuit and a rear indication lamp control circuit are connected with a signal output end of a controller.    USE - Running state indicating device for a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller, a front bicycle lamp and a rear bicycle lamp are respectively provided with a solar battery so as to supply power to the control circuits and the LED lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a running state indicating device.    Solar cell panel (5)    Annular basal body (6)    Distance light and passing light adjusting key (7)    Steering lamp adjusting key (8)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a power generator (9) arranged on frameworks on front sides of pedals. A battery (10) is arranged on a back wheel frame (7) of an upper side of a back wheel. An end of a luminous subtitle display rod (12) is fixed on a fixing component (14) of an inner side of an outer ring of wheels of a bicycle body. A power supply input opening of another end of the rod is connected with a power supply socket of a connection seat (15) on the wheels of the bicycle body. The connection seat is connected with the battery. Handles are provided with control circuit switches (11).    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure and environmental-friendly. The bicycle saves energy. The bicycle ensures better advertising effect. The bicycle is utilized for displaying subtitle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.    Back wheel frame (7)    Power generator (9)    Battery (10)    Control circuit switches (11)    Luminous subtitle display rod (12)    Fixing component (14)    Connection seat (15)
NOVELTY - The car has electric heating preserving sleeves arranged on two steering handles. Peripheries of the two steering handles are wrapped by the electric heating preserving sleeves. The preserving sleeves are provided with sleeve bodies that are provided heat conductive preserving layers at outer sides and substrate layers at inner sides. Resistor wires are arranged in the heat conductive preserving layers. Temperature adjusting switches are connected among the resistor wires and a storage battery of an electric car body. The temperature adjusting switches are mounted on the steering handles.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The steering handles of the car can be electrified and heated in winter. The car avoids damage to a finger of a driver and traffic accidents resulting from freezing hands.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric car in partial section.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a tap fixedly provided with a digital control display (1), and a rear seat fixedly provided with a storage battery (2). A triangular bracket is fixedly provided with an engaging shifter (3). A rear wheel includes a horizontal support that is provided with an external rotating type high-speed brushless motor (5) that includes a shell made to contact with a surface of a cover of the rear wheel. The brushless motor is connected with a tip of a steel wire (4). The brushless motor, the digital control display and the storage battery are connected to each other.    USE - Power generation type power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle enables generating, charging and using electric energy to provide power for the bicycle and rotating the engaging shifter and the external rotating type high-speed brushless motor, so that users can conveniently adjust frictional force between the external rotating type high-speed brushless motor and an outer cover of a rear wheel under different driving conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a power generation type power-assisted bicycle.    Digital control display (1)    Storage battery (2)    Engaging shifter (3)    Steel wire (4)    External rotating type high-speed brushless motor (5)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a pressure speed-assisting device provided with a liquid gas box, a plunger pump, a booster, an energy storage device and a liquid gas motor that are connected with each other. The plunger pump is connected with pedals. The liquid gas motor is connected with a driving shaft of a back wheel. A driving device for driving the booster is arranged between the plunger pump and the booster. A one-way valve is arranged between the booster and the energy storage device. A pressure adjusting device is arranged between the energy storage device and the liquid gas motor.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical energy of the bicycle utilized for the plunger pump by the pedals is converted to be pressure potential energy of liquid/gas for realizing boosting when a rider treads the pedals. The other boosting of the bicycle is processed for the boosted liquid/gas through the booster and stored through the energy storage device. The bicycle efficiently increases the pressure difference between the liquid/gas and normal pressure. The bicycle has better boosting effect and better energy conversion effect, and enhances driving force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The unit has a dismounting resistance module (7) connected with a main processor unit (1) through signals to monitor whether a vehicle unit is illegally dismounted. The main processor unit is connected with an information display module to transmit charging trade information to a display module (4) to display. The module transmits an interrupt signal to the main processor unit when the vehicle unit is illegally dismounted. The main processor unit processes the interrupt signal according to a control program.    USE - Vehicle unit for a 5.8 GHz electronic toll collection system.    ADVANTAGE - The main processor unit reads and writes a double-interface CPU card according to a received data and transmits vehicle/trade information to a restricted stock unit (RSU) so as to realize electronic toll collection. The 5.8 GHz wireless communication module is connected with the main processor unit to realize dedicated short range communication (DSRC), which meets a Chinese national standard of an electric toll collection system (ETC). The power management module of the unit employs a solar battery to charge a lithium battery. The integrated circuit (IC) card interactive module of the unit is provided with the double-interface CPU card and compatible with an artificial semi-automatic charging way.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main processor unit (1)    5.8 GHz wireless communication module (2)    Integrated circuit card interactive module (3)    Display module (4)    Dismounting resistance module (7)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (110-124) plate comprises an electrically conductive substrate, and an outer layer of corrosion-resistant material bonded to a first portion of the substrate.    USE - A fuel cell plate for use with portable electronic devices (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to laptop computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable media player, and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell plate comprising the electrically conductive material with the outer layer of the corrosion-resistant material is lighter and more corrosion-resistant than a fuel cell plate composed of a single material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacturing the fuel cell plate;    (2) fuel cell stack (102) comprising a set of fuel cell plates coupled together; and    (3) portable electronic device comprising a set of components powered by a fuel cell stack; and the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a system that provides power to a load.    Fuel cell stack (102)    Load (108)    Fuel cell (110-124)
NOVELTY - The demineralizer (100) has housing (110) which is provided with inlet port (120) and outlet port (130). A filter portion filled with ion resin is provided with inlet at one end, and connected to inlet port to introduce coolant inside filter. An outlet is formed at side of filter portion so that coolant passing through ion resin is released from side in radial direction. A flow chamber is connected to outlet port of housing and formed around periphery of filter portion so that coolant released from filter portion is released from flow chamber to outlet port.    USE - Coolant demineralizer for fuel cell vehicle such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicles such as passenger automobile e.g. sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck and various commercial vehicles, watercraft e.g. boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and other alternative fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of differential pressure due to the ion resin layer is prevented by the demineralizer, so that the coolant is flowed smoothly through the demineralizer and the effect of the filtering ions is increased and the filtering efficiency is increased. Hence the problem of the generation of electrical conductivity, the current leakage from the fuel cell stack is solved and electrical safety is provided. Since the mesh net is suitably provided at the inlet of the filter frame to pass the coolant, the ion resin filled in the filter frame from leaking is prevented. Since the coolant is released from one end of the filter portion to the side in a radial direction, the path of the coolant passed through the ion resin layer is suitably shortened and hence the differential pressure is reduced and the flow rate is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the demineralizer.    Demineralizer (100)    Housing (110)    Inlet port (120)    Outlet port (130)    Mesh net (145)
NOVELTY - Perfluoroalkylene polymers (I) are new.    USE - (I) is useful as an ion conducting membrane for fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides improved proton conductive polymer membrane that maintains robust mechanical properties and high ionic conductivity at a wide range of humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Perfluoroalkylene polymers of formula (-(E1(-A-CF2-CF2-Z1)(Z2)d-P1-Q1-P2)i-......-(E2(Z3)f-P3-Q2-P4)j-) (I) are new.    Z1-Z3 = -SO2X, -PO3H2, or -COX;    d = number of Z2 attached to E1;    f = number of Z3 attached to E2;    E1, E2 = aryl group;    A = absent or O or a chain extender having a carbon backbone;    X = -OH, halo, ester or -NH-S(=O)2-R4;    P1-P4 = absent, O, S, SO, SO2, CO, NH, NR2 or R3;    R2 = is 1-25C alkyl, 1-25C aryl or 1-25C arylene;    R3 = 1-25C alkylene, 1-25C perfluoroalkylene or 1-25C arylene;    R4 = trifluoromethyl, 1-25C alkyl, 1-25C perfluoroalkylene, 1-25C aryl or another E1 group;    i, j = 1-10000; and    Q1, Q2 = fluorinated cyclobutyl moiety.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparations of (I).
NOVELTY - The device has a water electrolysis unit i.e. electrolyzer (110), supplied with water and electric energy at an inlet and producing dihydrogen and dioxygene in gas form at an outlet. A fuel cell (120) is supplied with the stored dihydrogen, and produces electric power at a fuel cell outlet. A monitoring/control unit (130) monitors the operation of the device in a fuel cell mode or an electrolyzer mode. A connection unit (141) connects a chamber (100) e.g. parallelepiped steel caisson, with a dihydrogen storage unit that is arranged outside the chamber.    USE - Device for storing and restoring electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the electrolyzer and the fuel cell in the single chamber improves compactness of the device and facilitates the installation of the device. The device utilizes less number of components, so that the device can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner, and the device is easy to maintain. The device reduces ecological impact by selective dismantling and/or re-use of the components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy storing and restoring device.    Chamber (100)    Electrolyzer (110)    Fuel cell (120)    Monitoring/control unit (130)    Connection unit (141)
NOVELTY - Fabricating an electrochemical conversion assembly (10), comprises: providing many electrochemical conversion cells (20) and many electrically conductive bipolar plates (30); dissolving polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in at least one carbonate based solvent forming a mixture consisting essentially of PVDF and the carbonate based solvent; injection molding the mixture onto the bipolar plates; and heating the mixture under pressure at a temperature and duration sufficient to form many conversion assembly gaskets consisting essentially of PVDF on the bipolar plates.    USE - The method is useful for fabricating an electrochemical conversion assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical conversion assembly is electrochemically stable, compressible, inexpensive, and electrically conductive, due to the presence of bipolar plates, which enhances the delivery of reactants and coolant to the associated cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabricating an electrochemical conversion assembly (10), comprises: providing many electrochemical conversion cells (20) comprising electrode membrane assemblies and many electrically conductive bipolar plates (30); dissolving polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) in at least one carbonate based solvent forming a mixture consisting essentially of PVDF and the carbonate based solvent; injection molding the mixture onto the bipolar plates or the membrane electrode assemblies; and heating the mixture under pressure at a temperature and duration sufficient to form many conversion assembly gaskets consisting essentially of PVDF on the bipolar plates or the membrane electrode assemblies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrochemical conversion assembly.    Electrochemical conversion assembly (20) Electrochemical conversion cells (10)    Electrically conductive bipolar plates. (30)
NOVELTY - The battery has a coupling unit switching a battery cell between two terminals of battery modules (40, 60) based on a control signal. The coupling unit connects the terminals based on another control signal. A control unit transmits the former control signal to the variable number of battery modules of one of battery module lines (70-1 to 70-n) and the latter control signal to the remaining battery modules of the battery module line such that a sinusoidal output voltage of the battery module line is variably regulated with preset frequency.    USE - Battery for use in a motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle, and for rotor blade adjustment of wind power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit transmits the control signal to the variable number of the battery modules of the battery module line and the latter control signal to the remaining battery modules of the battery module line, so that the sinusoidal output voltage of the battery module line of the battery is variably regulated with the predetermined frequency, thus directly integrating function of a pulse-controlled inverter into the battery, and avoiding a need for a buffer capacitor for buffering a direct current voltage intermediate circuit. Cost of the battery is hence reduced while increasing reliability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle including an electrical drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Battery modules (40, 60)    Battery module lines (70-1 to 70-n)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium-containing complex oxide (I). The solid electrolyte material is crystalline thin-film-type material, and has thickness of 250-850 nm.    USE - Solid electrolyte material is used for lithium cell (claimed) used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell formed using solid electrolyte material has high lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte material comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium-containing complex oxide of formula: Li3x(La(2/3-x)-aM1a)(Ti1-bM2b)O3 (I), where x is more than o to less than 0.17, a and b are 0-0.5, M1 is strontium, sodium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, gadolinium, dysprosium, yttrium, europium, terbium and/or barium, and M2 is magnesium, tungsten, manganese, aluminum, germanium, ruthenium, niobium, tantalum, cobalt, zirconium, hafnium, iron, chromium, and/or gallium. The solid electrolyte material is crystalline thin-film-type material, and has thickness of 250-850 nm. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium cell; and    (2) manufacture of solid electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium-containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Solid electrolyte material is used for lithium cell (claimed) used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell formed using solid electrolyte material has high lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte material comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium-containing complex oxide of formula: Lix(La1-aM1a)y(Ti1-bM2b)zOc (I), where x+y+z is 1, x/(x+y+z) is 0.652-0.753, y/(y+z) is 0.167-0.232, a and b are 0-1, c is 0.8-1.2, M1 is strontium, sodium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, gadolinium, dysprosium, yttrium, europium, terbium and/or barium, and M2 is magnesium, tungsten, manganese, aluminum, germanium, ruthenium, niobium, tantalum, cobalt, zirconium, hafnium, iron, chromium, and/or gallium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium cell; and    (2) manufacture of solid electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte material comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium-containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Solid electrolyte material is used for lithium cell (claimed) used as power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell formed using solid electrolyte material has high lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solid electrolyte material comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium-containing complex oxide of formula: Lix(La1-aM1a)y(Ti1-bM2b)zOc (I), where x+y+z is 1, x/(x+y+z) is 0.85-0.93, y/(y+z) is 0.087-0.115, a is 0 to less than 1, b is more than 0 to less than 1, c is more than 0.8 to less than 1.2, M1 is strontium, sodium, neodymium, praseodymium, samarium, gadolinium, dysprosium, yttrium, europium, terbium and/or barium, and M2 is magnesium, tungsten, manganese, aluminum, germanium, ruthenium, niobium, tantalum, cobalt, zirconium, hafnium, iron, chromium, and/or gallium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium cell; and    (2) manufacture of solid electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - A bipolar board (2a) contains composite electroconductive material obtained by mixing thermoplastic resin, carbonaceous material chosen from graphite and carbon black, and carbon nanotube. The content of carbonaceous material with respect to 100 parts weight of thermoplastic resin is 20-150 parts weight and 1-10 parts weight, respectively.    USE - Bipolar board is used for redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar board has excellent mechanical strength, deformation property, liquid-blocking property and electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic perspective view of redox flow battery.    Diaphragm (1)    Bipolar boards (2a,2b)    Frames (3a,3b)    Electrodes (4a,4b)    Redox flow battery (51)
NOVELTY - A composite metal oxide has alpha -sodium iron oxide type crystal structure, and contains complex oxide of sodium, iron, nickel and manganese. The (104) face distance of surface of metal oxide is 2.16-2.18 Angstrom .    USE - Composite metal oxide is used as positive electrode active material for positive electrode for sodium rechargeable battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The composite metal oxide is obtained using reduced amount of lithium and cobalt. The positive electrode formed using the composite metal oxide provides sodium rechargeable battery with high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The composite metal oxide has alpha -sodium iron oxide type crystal structure. The (104) face distance of surface of metal oxide is 2.16-2.18 Angstrom . The composite metal oxide has compositional formula: Na(FexNiyMn1-x-y)O2 (I).    x=0.1-0.6;and    y=0 or more and less than 0.9.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sodium rechargeable battery, which has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material having the composite metal oxide.
NOVELTY - The system has a turbocharger (2) whose compressor end outlet is connected to an inlet of a semiconductor temperature difference power generation heat exchanger (12). An outlet of the semiconductor heat exchanger is connected with an air inlet of an internal combustion engine (1). An internal combustion engine exhaust gas side pipeline of an evaporator (4) is connected to an inlet of another semiconductor temperature difference power generation heat exchanger (10). An electric energy output end of the latter semiconductor heat exchanger is connected to an energy recovery device (13).    USE - Combined afterheat recovery system for use in an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes Rankine cycle and a semiconductor temperature difference power generation module to recover afterheat of the internal combustion engine, thus improving fuel oil economic efficiency of the internal combustion engine and reducing volume of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a combined afterheat recovery system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Internal combustion engine (1)    Turbocharger (2)    Evaporator (4)    Semiconductor temperature difference power generation heat exchangers (10, 12)    Energy recovery device (13)
NOVELTY - The case (70a) has a refrigerant inlet portion for ejecting refrigerant into a rechargeable battery module (32a). A coolant discharge portion (50a) is arranged in the case based on channel width of a unit cell (30a) for discharging coolant to a refrigerant outlet portion (20a), where the unit cell is arranged in the battery module. A battery module mounting unit is formed at an inner side portion of the case. An upper end inner surface of the refrigerant inlet portion is connected to a top end portion of the battery module.    USE - Case for a rechargeable battery pack that is utilized in an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The case improves performance and durability of the rechargeable battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a rechargeable battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a case for a rechargeable battery pack.    Refrigerant outlet portion (20a)    Unit cell (30a)    Rechargeable battery module (32a)    Coolant discharge portion (50a)    Case (70a)
NOVELTY - A copper electrolysis solution comprises (in ppm) chloride ion (0.5-1.5) and collagen peptide (0.5-20) having number average molecular weight of 4000-10000.    USE - Copper electrolysis solution is used for preparing electrolytic copper foil (claimed) used for semiconductor packaging substrate for tape automated bonding used in tape carrier package, and current collector for lithium-ion secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic copper foil with excellent thermal stability, roughness and strength, is manufactured by a simple process using the copper electrolysis solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrolytic copper foil.
NOVELTY - The system has deposition determining portion which determines a degree of lithium deposition in the target battery (21) by comparing determination zone discharge amount obtained by the discharge amount obtaining portion (12). An internal resistance value is obtained by the internal resistance obtaining portion (13) when determining the degree of lithium deposition in target battery on the same scale. A correlation map (17) combines internal resistance value information and determination zone discharge amount information.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution type lithium ion secondary battery system used in vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, hybrid railcar, forklift, electric wheel chair, electric assisted vehicle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of lithium deposition by converting obtained determination zone discharge amount and internal resistance value is determined and compared on the same scale. The charging and discharging amount can be controlled reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for determining lithium deposition in a nonaqueous electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the nonaqueous electrolyte solution type lithium ion secondary battery system.    Battery system (10)    Discharge amount obtaining portion (12)    Internal resistance obtaining portion (13)    Correlation map (17)    Battery (21)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises positive electrode active material particles containing olivine type crystals, and carbon content layer provided on the surface. The active material has specific surface area of 5 m2/g or more.    USE - Positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for notebook personal computers, mobile telephones and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material with high safety is manufactured economically. Since the electrode material has large specific surface area, the raise of internal resistance of battery and the fall of output voltage are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises positive electrode active material particles containing olivine type crystals, and carbon content layer provided on the surface. The active material has specific surface area of 5 m2/g or more. The olivine crystals are of formula: LiMxFe1-xPO4, where x is 0-1, M is niobium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, cobalt or nickel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging polyimide solution from nozzle to surface of porous structure (5). The nonwoven fabric is laminated on porous structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of composite porous film used for electrolytic capacitor diaphragm and battery cell separator for electronic device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By laminating nonwoven fabric on porous structure, porous film with favorable physical property and thermal dimensional stability can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing process of composite porous film.    Spinnert (1)    Syringe (2)    Power supply (3)    Support structure (4)    Porous structure (5)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a manpowered driving system for transmitting depression force by a pedal. A motor drive system transmits motive power by an electrically-driven unit. A battery holder is provided with a connecting terminal connected with a vehicle body at an electrically-driven unit. A locking mechanism (23) is detachably provided with a battery case (14). An elastic body (27) is provided between the battery case and the locking mechanism for urging the battery case in a direction spaced apart from the locking mechanism.    USE - Electrically-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic body is provided between the battery case and the locking mechanism for urging the battery case in direction spaced apart from the locking mechanism, so that the bicycle prevents incomplete mounting of the battery case when the battery case is an incomplete engagement state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded sectional view of an electrically-assisted bicycle.    Battery case (14)    Locking rib (18)    Locking mechanism (23)    Hook (24)    Elastic body (27)
NOVELTY - A performance evaluation apparatus comprises weight plate which provides predetermined compressive force to porous steam reforming device while mounting in upper surface of porous steam reforming device and covering upper surface by flat lower surface, heater which carries out indirect heating of porous steam reforming device at temperature more than modification temperature, and temperature detector which measures temperature in multiple places assigned to outer peripheral part from center part of porous steam reforming device.    USE - Performance evaluation apparatus for porous steam reforming device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus evaluates performance of porous steam reforming device by high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A performance evaluation apparatus comprises lower apparatus main body (1) which is mounted with porous steam reforming device on bottom face (3), weight plate which provides predetermined compressive force to porous steam reforming device while mounting in upper surface of porous steam reforming device and covering upper surface by flat lower surface, mixed gas supply path (6) which makes mixed gas of hydrocarbon gas and water vapor flow in porous steam reforming device from center part or center part of weight plate of bottom face of lower apparatus main body, heater which carries out indirect heating of porous steam reforming device at temperature more than modification temperature, and temperature detector which measures temperature in multiple places assigned to outer peripheral part from center part of porous steam reforming device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a performance evaluation method of porous steam reforming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the performance evaluation apparatus.    Lower apparatus main body (1)    Top apparatus main body (2)    Bottom face (3)    Gas supply hole (5)    Mixed gas supply path (6)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (1) has desulfurization part (2) which hydrodesulfurizes gaseous raw fuel using heating desulfurization catalyst (2x), and cylindrical modification part (6) which produces modified gas containing hydrogen from desulfurized raw fuel. The desulfurization part has a cylindrical shape and is positioned so that the modification part is surrounded.    USE - Hydrogen production apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing cost and heat loss or apparatus are reduced, and temperature is stable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional perspective view of modification part and desulfurization part periphery of hydrogen production apparatus.    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Desulfurization part (2)    Heating desulfurization catalyst (2x)    Modification part (6)
NOVELTY - An ammonium sulfate and alumina source are used as raw material and sulfate radical alumina with specific surface area of 250-500 m2/g and sulfur content of 0.5-10 %mass is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of sulfate radical alumina used for reducing peroxide number and desulfurizing hydrocarbon oil used in fuel cell system (all claimed) used for fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfate radical alumina with large specific surface area is manufactured. The sulfate radical alumina efficiently desulfurizes the hydrocarbon oil at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reduction method of peroxide number of hydrocarbon oil, which involves contacting hydrocarbon oil with peroxide number of more than 1 ppm with the sulfate radical alumina and reducing the peroxide number;    (2) desulfurization method of hydrocarbon oil, which involves contacting hydrocarbon oil containing sulfur compound chosen from thiophene, benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene with the sulfate radical alumina; and    (3) fuel cell system, which consists of desulfurization unit and fuel cell containing desulfurized hydrocarbon oil.
NOVELTY - The system has a hybrid unit (5) comprising a hybrid drive element (6) that is operated as a generator through which an energy storage (7) is charged. Another hybrid drive element (10) of the hybrid unit is operated as a motor through which output power is supplied to a drive train (1). A control device (8) is provided in cooperation with a combustion engine (2) and the hybrid unit and operated independent of abruptly varying power at the drive train in predetermined target operating points. The energy storage is designed as a capacitor assembly.    USE - Drive system for a commercial motor vehicle i.e. agricultural tractor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is inexpensive, powerful, economic, environment-friendly and comfort to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a drive system of a commercial vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a drive train of an agricultural tractor with a hybrid unit.    Drive train (1)    Combustion engine (2)    Hybrid unit (5)    Hybrid drive elements (6, 10)    Energy storage (7)    Control device (8)
NOVELTY - The device has an internal combustion engine (27), a power generator (28) driven by the internal combustion engine, a heater (1) with a combustion chamber (4) and a heat exchanger (6,7) downstream the combustion chamber. An exhaust gas outlet connection (30) of the internal combustion engine is connected with an exhaust gas inlet connection (33) of the heat exchanger.    USE - Device for use as block heating station.    ADVANTAGE - The device has an internal combustion engine, a power generator driven by the internal combustion engine, a heater with a combustion chamber and a heat exchanger downstream the combustion chamber, and hence ensures improved device with improved efficiency with respect to the combustion process of a fuel in the combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device.    Heater (1)    Combustion chamber (4)    Heat exchangers (6,7)    Internal combustion engine (27)    Power generator (28)    Exhaust gas outlet connection (30)    Exhaust gas inlet connection (33)
NOVELTY - The cell unit has two arrestors supplying or discharging electrical power. A joist (3, 3') provided at one side of the cell unit comprises fixing members (4, 5) for fixation of the cell unit. The joist is formed as a single-piece or separate component. The joist is made of plastic, fiber reinforced plastic and/or plastic with metal insert (40). The joist is connected with the cell unit through the arrestors by bolting, riveting, welding or adhering process. The arrestors are arranged on same side of the cell unit.    USE - Flat rectangular shaped energy storage cell unit for flat lithium ion battery for a vehicle. Can also be used for a lead acid battery, double layer capacitor, nickel-metal hydride cell and a nickel-zinc cell, for a hybrid car, electric car, plug-in hybrid car and a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell unit receives loads equally from all direction and endures without damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a joist of an energy storage cell unit.    Joist (3, 3')    Fixing members (4, 5)    Metal insert (40)
NOVELTY - The electromobile has an electromotor body whose front end is output by normal power when a back end is in transmission by connecting a belt wheel with a generator through a triangle belt. A proper small hole is formed on an end cover on the back end of the electromotor body through an electromotor for extending a prolonged rotor shaft. The rotor shaft in the electromotor body is provided with a thin connection position and a thick connection position on a position of a bearing for clamping the rotor shaft on the bearing. The bearing is fixed on a pedestal of the electromotor body.    USE - Electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The elcteromobile has prolonged traveling distance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electromobile.
NOVELTY - The circuit (4) has two power transistors (M1, M4) formed as n-channel MOSFETs that are respectively designed as a high-side switch for a load (3) and a battery circuit breaker. Load paths of the respective power transistors are switched between a port (BATT) and the load for a voltage source (2). A load path of a bipolar transistor (Q1) is provided between a gate terminal and a terminal of one of the power transistors. A base terminal of the bipolar transistor is connected with a capacitor (C2), which is charged by the power transistor.    USE - Driver circuit for a load in a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The base terminal of the bipolar transistor is connected with the capacitor, which is charged by the power transistor designed as the battery circuit breaker, so that a battery protective circuit can be eliminated in a reliable manner. The power transistor is designed as the n-channel MOSFET, so that a smaller and inexpensive transistor can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a driver circuit for a load.    Port (BATT)    Capacitor (C2)    Power transistors (M1, M4)    Bipolar transistor (Q1)    Voltage source (2)    Load (3)    Driver circuit (4)
NOVELTY - The circuit breaker has a connector (4) electrically connected with another connector (6), and a separator i.e. insertion bolt (14), for disconnecting electrical interconnection between the connectors. The separator comprises an auxiliary drive that drives the separator in a trigger case for disconnecting the electrical interconnection between the connectors. The auxiliary drive is formed from a percussion cap, where the percussion cap is an ammunition percussion cap and formed for mechanical ignition. The cap comprises nitrocellulose as blowing agent.    USE - Circuit breaker for a power line e.g. battery cable, of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary drive is formed from the percussion cap, so that safe disconnection is ensured without the utilization of an electrical ignited pyrotechnic ignition pill. The circuit breaker is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a circuit breaker with a cartridge.    Connectors (4, 6)    Air gap (8)    Sheathing (10)    Insertion bolt (14)    Cartridge (16b)
NOVELTY - The battery has n battery modules (30) comprising coupling units (40) with two sets of inputs, where n is a natural number larger than 1. The coupling units are formed such that a control signal is switched from a control unit to a battery cell (11) between two terminals (31, 32) of the modules. Another control signal is switched from the control unit to one of the terminals. The control unit is formed such that the former signal to the coupling units of m of n modules is greater than the latter signal to the coupling units of n-m modules, where m is integer greater than 0 and less than n.    USE - Battery for use with an electric drive motor that is utilized for driving a motor car (claimed). Can also be used for an electric car and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is formed such that the control signal to the coupling units of m of n battery modules is greater than the other control signal to the coupling units of n-m modules, where m is integer greater than 0 and less than n that is a natural number larger than 1, so that the battery cells are switched in a parallel manner, thus avoiding balancing current in the battery, and hence increasing service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery module with a coupling unit.    Battery cell (11)    Battery modules (30)    Terminals (31, 32)    Coupling units (40)
NOVELTY - The battery (30) has one or more battery cell lines (31), each of which comprises multiple battery cells i.e. lithium ion battery cells, mounted in series between a respective positive battery post and a respective negative battery post. A pulse width modulation inverter (33) integrated into the battery comprises two inputs and one or more outputs. The two inputs are connected with the positive and/or negative battery posts. A buffer capacitor (32) integrated into the battery comprises two capacitor terminals that are respectively connected with the positive and negative battery posts.    USE - Battery for connecting to an electric drive motor of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The pulse width modulation inverter is integrated into the battery, so that high direct current (DC) voltage of the battery cell lines are not accessible from outside the battery, thus eliminating a need for contactors, and hence allowing high impedance switching of the output of the pulse width modulation inverter in a simple manner. The battery allows switching the output of the pulse width modulator and output of the battery without tension.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car comprising an electric drive motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery.    Battery (30)    Battery cell line (31)    Buffer capacitor (32)    Pulse inverter (33)
NOVELTY - The coupling unit (30) has two inputs (31, 32) and two outputs (33, 34), where the unit is formed to connect the inputs respectively with the outputs on a first control signal, and the unit separates the inputs respectively from the outputs on a second control signal. Changeover switches connect either one of the inputs with the outputs or with a mid-point of the coupling unit. A switch switches between first input and first output, another switch switches between second input and second output, and third switch switches between first output and second output.    USE - Coupling unit for connecting an accumulator module with an electric drive motor of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The changeover switches connect either one of the inputs with the first and/or second output or with the mid-point of the coupling unit with the first and/or second output, so that the malfunction of the coupling unit is avoided, thus eliminating the short circuit caused during eventual attaching of the accumulator cells, and hence realizing reliable and inexpensive coupling unit with small size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The switches are designed as MOSFET switches or Insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) switches. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an accumulator module comprising lithium ion accumulator cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a coupling unit.    Coupling unit (30)    Inputs (31, 32)    Outputs (33, 34)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating full charging capacity of a secondary battery (11) using detection result of electric current output from a current sensor (19). Period full charging capacity is output in a full-charging capacity estimation process. Another period full charging capacity output in another full charging-capacity estimation process is compared with the former period full charging capacity. A period correction process is performed to correct error of the current sensor using result of the comparison result.    USE - Method for correcting error of a current sensor utilized in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing execution of frequency of correction falls, so that error of the current sensor stored in calculation result of electric charge is suppressed even when electric charge i.e. integration value, of electric current of the secondary battery is computed based on the detection result output from the current sensor, thus improving detection accuracy of the current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charger (1)    Electric vehicle (10)    Secondary battery (11)    Current sensor (19)    Temperature sensor (20)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas detection apparatus (20) has a calculating unit (22) that detects the environmental condition of the hydrogen gas sensor (1) based on the monitor electric current value that flows between the electrode layers (4a,4b), and corrects the non-application of the monitor voltage based on the detected environmental condition. The calculating unit then outputs hydrogen gas detection information based on the after-correction voltage value.    USE - Hydrogen gas detection apparatus for fuel cell system e.g. fixed type fuel cell system, vehicle-mounted type fuel cell system, mobile type fuel cell system. Can also be used for peripheral installations e.g. hydrogen station.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that hydrogen gas is detected appropriately even if the hydrogen gas sensor is affected by environmental fluctuations, and without using an expensive humidity sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen gas detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagrams of the hydrogen gas detection apparatus in the monitor current measurement mode, in a short circuit mode, and in a voltage-measurement mode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen gas sensor (1)    Electrode layers (4a,4b)    Hydrogen gas detection apparatus (20)    Calculating unit (22)    Environmental condition detecting unit (24)
NOVELTY - The earth detector (1) has a resistance detector (4) which detects the resistance value to judge the ground fault by an electronic control unit (ECU) (5). The ECU sets a threshold value with respect to inner resistance value for predetermined period, when the frequency count is less than fixed number of times. The ECU judges ground fault by comparing the threshold value and predetermined resistance value, when the frequency count reaches predetermined time.    USE - Earth detector used in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The grade of fall of ground fault insulation can be quantified and determined without error. The need for mounting high efficient CPU is eliminated, so that cost of earth detector is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the alarm device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of vehicle carrying earth detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Earth detector (1)    Resistance detector (4)    ECU (5)    Alarm lamp (6)    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The RAM has an access determination storage circuit (38) maintaining value of status data showing write-in presence or absence of effective data of multiple memory cell lines in a memory cell array (31). Electric power is supplied to the memory cell line. A power supply circuit (37) does not supply power to the memory cell line without writing. The memory cell line maintains a destination address and the data until the power is supplied to the memory cell line. A written access buffer (39) outputs the data when read-out data is generated with respect to the maintained address.    USE - Static RAM for use in a secondary battery apparatus i.e. battery pack, of a vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electrically-driven vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The written access buffer outputs the data when the read-out data is generated with respect to the maintained address, so that the charge amount of a single cell is adjusted without raising resolution of a sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a secondary battery apparatus comprising a processor    (2) a vehicle comprising a driving wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a static RAM.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Memory cell array (31)    Amp (35)    Power supply circuit (37)    Access determination storage circuit (38)    Written access buffer (39)
NOVELTY - The battery has sealing stoppers (21) sealing an electrolyte solution injecting nozzle (20) into an armored tin (1). The armored tin is arranged in a battery sealant (10). The sealing stoppers comprise a cover body (22) that adheres to cover the injecting nozzle. The injecting nozzle is arranged in the battery sealant and the armored tin. The sealing stopper is arranged by a stopper (23) that is supported by the cover body. An annular elastic member (24) is arranged between the sealing stoppers that are arranged to cover the injecting nozzle.    USE - Closed type battery e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery and nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, for power supplies electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal computer, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a mobile telephone base station.    ADVANTAGE - The annular elastic member is arranged between the sealing stoppers that are arranged to cover injecting nozzle, so that sealing defect produced when sealing the injecting nozzle by the battery sealant is eliminated so as to ensure long-term reliability, thus improving productivity of the sealing stopper in a sealing process. The design of the battery reduces leaking defect by adhesiveness of the sealing stopper and the injecting nozzle, so that the battery is reliable to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sealing stoppers, the battery sealant, the cover body and the armored tin are made of aluminum or aluminum alloy plate material. The annular elastic members are made of rubber, ethylene propylene and gum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a closed type battery.    Armored tin (1)    Battery sealant (10)    Electrolyte solution injecting nozzle (20)    Sealing stoppers (21)    Cover body (22)    Stopper (23)    Annular elastic member (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a damping factor acquisition part (21a) acquiring information that shows a damping factor of a vehicle in front of a scheduled travel road. An accumulation object-choice part (21b) is selected from a kinetic energy storage part and an electrical energy storage part, and accumulates regeneration energy based on the information. An accumulation object control part (21c) stores regeneration energy with respect to a selected accumulation object when damping of the vehicle according to the damping factor is performed.    USE - Accumulation object control apparatus for use in a navigation apparatus of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulation object control part stores regeneration energy with respect to the selected accumulation object, so that recovering regeneration energy of the vehicle is efficiently generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for controlling an accumulation object    (2) a program comprising a set of instructions to perform a method for controlling accumulation object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a navigation apparatus containing an accumulation object control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Damping factor acquisition part (21a)    Accumulation object-choice part (21b)    Accumulation object control part (21c)    Internal combustion engine (50)    Differential gear (52)
NOVELTY - An alkaline storage battery has a negative electrode and a positive electrode arranged through a separator. The negative electrode has a conductive layer containing acetylene black on a active material layer containing cadmium active material as main constituent. The content of the acetylene black in the conductive layer is 0.005 mg/mm2 or less per negative electrode unit area. The average particle diameter of the acetylene black is 1.3 mu m or less.    USE - Alkaline storage battery e.g. nickel battery and cadmium battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has improved capacitance maintenance factor and high-rate discharge characteristics, and can suppress the migration of cadmium negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A sealing composition comprises 1,3-butadiene polymer, block copolymer containing conjugated diene-type monomer block, and anti-aging agent. The content of anti-aging agent is 0.001-3 parts weight with respect to 1,3-butadiene polymer (100 parts weight).    USE - Sealing composition is used for organic electrolyte battery e.g. lithium secondary battery (claimed) for power supply of portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephones and notebook computers, and motor vehicles e.g. electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing composition has excellent sealing property even in high temperature condition for long period, and prevents permeation of water inside the battery. The sealing composition provides safe organic electrolyte battery having excellent charging/discharging characteristics, capacity and durability.
NOVELTY - The polyolefin microporous membrane has 5 or less pinholes per square meter after a Gelvo flexible test in 1000 cycles at normal temperature.    USE - Polyolefin microporous membrane of separator for non-aqueous secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply of e.g. portable electronic device, such as mobile telephone, or motor vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides polyolefin microporous membrane which can achieve outstanding short circuit-proof property in addition to heat resistance or shutdown characteristic when combined with heat resistant porous layer, thus improving safety of non-aqueous secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator for non-aqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A binder is obtained by dispersing acid-modified polyolefin resin and basic compound in aqueous medium with nonionic surfactant and silicon-containing compound. The total content of nonionic surfactant and silicon-containing compound with respect to 100 parts mass of acid-modified polyolefin resin is 0.1-0.5 parts mass.    USE - Binder is used for electrode for secondary battery (both claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital camera, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent adhesiveness electroconductivity and weldability with respect to metal collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode; and    (2) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A deposit is produced from a solution or a suspension liquid containing porous inorganic oxide and/or its precursor, a nickel compound, a zinc compound and a platinum compound, by coprecipitation method. The deposit is baked, and baked product containing porous inorganic oxide, nickel, zinc and platinum, is obtained as desulfurizing agent.    USE - Manufacture of desulfurizing agent used for desulfurizing sulfur contained in hydrocarbon e.g. kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas and town gas, and manufacturing fuel gas used in fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The desulfurizing agent is efficiently manufactured with excellent desulfurization ability. The fuel cell system operated using fuel gas obtained by desulfurization using the agent, stably enables to generate power for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) desulfurization of hydrocarbon, which involves contacting sulfur-containing hydrocarbon with the desulfurizing agent;    (2) manufacture of fuel gas, which involves contacting sulfur-containing hydrocarbon with desulfurizing agent, and modifying hydrocarbon into fuel gas containing hydrogen; and    (3) fuel cell system, which has a desulfurization unit (5) for contacting sulfur-containing hydrocarbon with desulfurizing agent, and modification unit (7) for modifying hydrocarbon into fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water tank (1)    Water pump (2)    Fuel tank (3)    Desulfurization unit (5)    Modification unit (7)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a heat tube (2) for supplying fluid emitting heat, and a cold tube (3) for supplying fluid absorbing heat. A thermoelectric generator (4) generates electric energy from a temperature difference, and is arranged between the heat and cold tubes. The thermoelectric generator stays in contact with the heat and cold tubes via a heat conducting material (16), which is formed as a mold body (17). The thermoelectric generator is held at the heat and cold tubes in a position by the mold body. An elevation (19) or a protrusion (20) is formed at the mold body.    USE - Heat exchanger for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator stays in contact with the heat and cold tubes via the heat conducting material, which is formed as the mold body, thus providing the heat exchanger with improved efficiency, and hence simplifying the structure of the heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a heat exchanger at a region of a thermoelectric generator.    Heat tube (2)    Cold tube (3)    Thermoelectric generator (4)    Heat conducting material (16)    Mold body (17)    Elevation (19)    Protrusion (20)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active layer formed with pores, catalyst i.e. platinized carbon, an ionomeric material and electrically conducting particles, where total volume of the pores is between 0.0005 and 0.0012 cubic centimeter per square centimeter with respect to a geometrical surface of the electrode. The thickness of the active layer is between 10 and 20 micrometer. The electrically conducting particles are selected from a group including carbon black, carbon fiber or carbon nanotubes.    USE - Electrode for manufacturing a cathode and a membrane electrode assembly in an electrochemical system i.e. fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode utilizes less quantity of the catalyst, and improves durability and performances of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Membrane electrode assemblies (1-3)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion conductor comprises lithium-lanthanum-titanium oxide having electronic conductivity of 1x 10-5 seconds/cm.    USE - The lithium ion conductor is useful in solid lithium cell (claimed) which is used for battery for information related equipments e.g. personal computer, video camera and mobile phone, and for motor vehicles e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion conductor has excellent electricity conductivity, short circuit resistance and lithium ion conductivity, and improves energy of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid lithium cell, which comprises positive electrode layer, negative electrode layer and solid electrolyte layer which is interposed between the positive electrode layer and negative electrode layer, where the positive electrode layer and/or negative electrode layer comprises electrode active material and lithium ion conductor.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode and negative electrode are connected to current collecting element (25). A lid unit (30) is arranged on the current collecting element and one end portion of flexible lead plate (41) is connected to the lid unit. The current collecting element and the lid unit are electrically connected together by the flexible lead plate. One end portion of current collecting element connected to the lid unit is positioned opposite relative to central plane of container (2) from other end portion connected to the current collecting element.    USE - Secondary cell e.g. lithium ion secondary cell for plug-in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen cell and nickel-cadmium cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since current collecting element is oxidized by electrolyte, the reliability of the cell is improved. The length of the flexible lead plate is reduced and welding process required for flexible lead plate is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary cell.    Secondary cell (1)    Container (2)    Current collecting element (25)    Lid unit (30)    Lead plate (41)
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous membrane has crystallinity degree of 60-85% and tie molecule volume fraction of 0.7-1.7%.    USE - Polyolefin microporous membrane is used for separator for non-aqueous secondary battery (both claimed) for motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electronic device e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous membrane has excellent mechanical strength and shutdown characteristics, and provides battery with excellent safety and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyolefin microporous membrane;    (2) separator, which has heat-resistant porous layer containing heat-resistant resin provided on surface(s) of polyolefin microporous membrane; and    (3) non-aqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an inlet tube inputting liquefied natural gas (LNG) into an insulating container that is provided in a LNG car. A reformer extracts hydrogen from the LNG, and an electricity generating apparatus generates electric power. A load exhausts the electricity generated in the electricity generating apparatus. A charging battery charges the electricity generated in the electricity generating apparatus.    USE - Vent protecting apparatus for LNG vaporized from an insulating container of a LNG car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents pressure rise of the insulating container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vent protecting apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The ejector has an integration chamber united with multiple diffusers. An exit unit is installed in a side of the integration chamber for discharging gas of the integration chamber. An entrance unit is equipped on another side of the integration chamber for supplying gas to multiple nozzles. The diffusers are inserted into the nozzles, where the diffusers and the nozzles are parallely arranged in the integration chamber.    USE - Hydrogen re-cycling ejector for a fuel cell (claimed) in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector enables easily controlling a recycle gas flow rate and satisfies wide driving condition of the vehicle. The diffusers and the nozzles are parallely arranged in the integration chamber so as to simplify a structure of the ejector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a hydrogen re-cycling ejector.
NOVELTY - A fault code of a cell management system is read by a communication module for analyzing fault information. The fault information is written into a data storage unit to keep back up. The information is displayed to a driver through a man-machine interaction unit. A corresponding fault control strategy is selected by a processor based on fault information. A fault-tolerant control order is sent by communication module to management system to perform a fault-tolerant processing action based on the fault-tolerant control order.    USE - Fault-tolerant controlling method for cell management system of motor-driven automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The fault of the motor-driven automobile caused by the delayed treatment can be avoided. The fault-tolerant controlling device has an LCD display for displaying the fault information and the device can inform the driver about the condition of automobile through lamp light, sound and other warning manners in time to avoid the accident from happening so as to improve the driving safety immensely and ensure the lift and property of people.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fault-tolerant controlling device for cell management system of motor-driven automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fault-tolerant controlling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The hybrid system has super capacitors (12,22) respectively connected in parallel to the corresponding output terminals of electric motors (11,21) and enforce charge and discharge functions. A controller (30) regulates the starter and generator functions of the motor by controlling the supply of power from a battery (40) according to the driving conditions. The controller shifts the corresponding outputs of DC to DC converters (13,23) to remove the floating voltage during the recharging action of the super capacitors with respect to the motors.    USE - Hybrid system for commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimum reliability as well as stable integrated starter generator (ISG) and generator functions by using a small sized motor, thus downsizing engine design. Ensures stable response with respect to oscillation and acceleration by providing sufficient support to the engine output torque.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid system control method of a commercial vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the hybrid system configuration of the commercial vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric motors (11,21)    Super capacitors (12,22)    DC to DC converters (13,23)    Controller (30)    Battery (40)
NOVELTY - The control device (100) has an operation unit (120), which accumulates the size of the vibration input from a vibration sensor (110) and computes impulse quantity information; and a controller (140) which compares the impulse quantity information with the accumulation standard value, and controls so that the use of the battery is curbed in case impulse quantity information exceeds accumulation standard value.    USE - Control device for battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery has enhanced operation effectiveness and improved lifetime since the parameter reflecting the effect of physical environment to the battery, such as impact and vibration, is quantified. Vehicle mounting the battery has improved lifetime and stable and safe operation. User interfacing environment is improved so that the preventive measure about the battery as well as replacement and repair of the battery, are induced to the user. Unnecessary cost is lowered since battery is economical and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the control device for battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control device (100)    Vibration sensor (110)    Operation unit (120)    Controller (140)
NOVELTY - The air shut-off valve has a shaft (3) which is attached to the center of opening (20) of casing (2). A disc (4) is installed in shaft to close the opening and is interlocked with rotation of shaft to regulate opening degree. A motor (52) in driving unit (5) is connected to connecting element coupled to one end of shaft to regulate opening degree of disc. A closing return component is coupled to the other end of shaft to rotate the shaft to initial state.    USE - Air shut-off valve for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inhalation and exhaustion of air on the front and rear sides of a hydrogen chemical reactor can be controlled optimally. The backflow of foreign materials discharge from an exhaust line to the hydrogen chemical reactor is prevented when the operation of the system is stopped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the air shut-off valve for fuel cell electric vehicle.    Casing (2)    Shaft (3)    Disc (4)    Driving unit (5)    Opening (20)    Motor (52)
NOVELTY - The terminal has an acquisition part for acquiring positional information i.e. latitude longitude information, of a tracking target object. A transmission part transmits the positional information to an information management apparatus that manages the positional information through a network. Multiple solar cell modules transform electric power of light irradiated to the terminal. A secondary battery (45) stores the electric power to supply power to each part of the terminal by the solar cell modules.    USE - Mobile telecommunication terminal for charging a secondary battery by a solar cell module in a transport vehicle and a cargo of an information processing system.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery ensures suitable supply of power for driving the terminal without performing complicate manual work. The terminal can accompany movement of a tracking target object at outdoor using the secondary battery, thus achieving power-saving and safety functions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a mobile telecommunication terminal. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Antenna (31)    Signal processing part (33)    Control part (34)    Memory part (35)    Secondary battery (45)
NOVELTY - The plates (100,200) has first and second reaction surfaces (112,211) having first and second fluid inlets (h11,h21), and first and second fluid outlets (h12,h22) for receiving and releasing first and second fluids e.g. oxidants and fuel respectively. The surfaces are provided with first and second flow channels with same length and extended along first direction for transporting the fluids respectively. First fluid inlet and second fluid outlet are located near first side of plate. First fluid outlet and second fluid inlet are located near second side of plate.    USE - Fluid flow plate for fuel cell (claimed) used in vehicle such as electric, and hybrid vehicles etc.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant channels and fluid channels are linearly extended such that the coolants and fluids have less resistance when they respectively flow through the channels so that less power is required for the fuel cell for transporting coolants, fluids and byproducts. The cooling function of the fuel cell is improved, as the coolant is more evenly distributed on the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) fluid flow plate assembly for fuel cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell in fuel cell device.    Fuel cell (50)    Fluid flow plates (100,200)    Reaction surfaces (112,211)    Fluid inlets (h11,h21)    Fluid outlets (h12,h22)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has housing unit that accommodates a capacitor. Storing unit is provided to store the charge. A separating unit is provided to separate two electrodes, and current is conducted by conducting unit. Firm contact of conducting unit is maintained with material in flooded storing unit, so as to provide the external electrical connections. A granular particulate is provided with activated carbon material that is made of coconut. An aqueous electrolyte is provided as saturated solution of soluble salt. The soluble salt is provided with chloride salt.    USE - Electric double layer (EDL) capacitor for battery used in portable electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to electric operated toy, energy storage for alternative energy system, portable power supply, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The need for electrical connections of capacitor can be avoided. The increase in internal resistance can be prevented. The EDL capacitors are provided with inexpensive, non-toxic materials, high self-discharge, corrosion and internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making EDL capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the aqueous EDL capacitor.    Container (101)    Compression band (102)    Separator (103)    Semicircular electrode (104)    Collector (105)
NOVELTY - A supercapacitor electrode comprises an electrochemical supercapacitor material, a highly-structured double layer supercapacitor material; and a less-structured double layer supercapacitor material.    USE - Electrode for supercapacitor used in hybrid electric vehicles, computers, or mobile electric devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can provide supercapacitors having enhanced energy density and power density properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a supercapacitor electrode.    Charge collectors (305)    Electrode (310)    Separator (320)    Electrode structure (410)
NOVELTY - The storage apparatus has two partitioning plates (31,32) which are arranged between two electric storage elements adjacent to each other. Each electric storage stack is bundled in the direction by bundling units (41,42). The two partitioning plates of the two adjacent electric storage stacks are fixed within a plane that orthogonally intersects to the direction. The connecting sections moves relatively in the direction.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus such as battery pack for vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the two restraint boards are comprised internally, the restraint board can be easy to handle. The conveyance is operated with respect to each battery stack, so that the workability of the apparatus can be improved. The appropriate restraining force can be provided with respect to each electrical storage stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of battery pack.    Electrical storage apparatus (1)    Electrical storage stack (10)    Electrical storage element (20)    Partitioning plates (31,32)    Bundling units (41,42)
NOVELTY - Protrusions (64) consisting of polymers are formed on the surface of a collector (10), and a binder solution (50) containing a binder (54) is coated on the collector to form a binder solution layer (56). A compound paste layer (46) is formed on the binder solution layer by coating a compound material paste (40) containing active material (22). The coated pastes are dried and an electrode is produced.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for battery used in vehicles (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, motor vehicles, fuel cell electric vehicles. Can also be used for personal computers and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode having compound material layer with favorable adhesiveness with respect to the collector is manufactured. The electrode provides batteries with improved battery performance and reduced weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode.    Collector (10)    Active material (22)    Compound material paste (40)    Compound paste layer (46)    Binder solution (50)    Binder (54)    Binder solution layer (56)    Protrusions (64)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material (12) is formed of lithium-containing aluminum alloy foil component having surface layer portion (12a) comprising several pores having three-dimensional mesh-shaped structure. The surface aperture ratio of the surface layer portion is 10-80%.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for capacitor, electrical storage device and secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using negative electrode active material has high capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery;    (2) capacitor; and    (3) electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of negative electrode active material.    Negative electrode active material (12)    Surface layer portion (12a)    Base portion (12b)
NOVELTY - The system has a humidity sensor (122) which is constructed and arranged to determine the humidity of a gas portion to which one region within the battery pack (110) is exposed. A control system (124A) is constructed and arranged to alter a dew point of another gas portion corresponding to determined humidity, such that condensation is inhibited.    USE - System for inhibiting condensation within battery pack used in portable consumer electronics, electric or hybrid motor vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of gas within system can be altered based on the humidity determination, so that amount of water vapor that is retained by gas can be increased while inhibiting condensation from gas as it transported through the system. Recirculation of gas within the battery pack can be beneficial such that significant energy is saved and the amount of air flow sourced condensate is reduced. Effective humidity control over a wide range of temperatures and ambient relative humidity conditions is realized by the properties of climate control gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for controlling humidity within battery pack;    (2) system for altering humidity within battery pack;    (3) method for inhibiting condensation within battery pack; and    (4) method for controlling humidity within battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery system.    Battery pack (110)    Passage way (115)    Inlet (116)    Humidity sensor (122)    Control system (124A)
NOVELTY - The device (30) has a support element (31) on which battery (BT) is mounted. A clamp receptacle section (40) is provided to support the base end section of battery clamp (34). The support element is connected with tip section of the battery clamp by clamp bolt (36). The clamp receptacle section is formed at a location which is lower than floor surface (FL) of vehicle interior and is forward of lower back panel (20) supporting a rear bumper (28) of the vehicle.    USE - Device for fixing battery in engine compartment of vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Since clamp receptacle section is formed at location which is lower than floor surface of vehicle interior and is forward of lower back panel supporting the rear bumper of the vehicle, manufacturing cost of the clamp receptacle section can be reduced and blocking of battery fixing device can be avoided. Thus, cost of the battery fixing device can be reduced. Since clamp receptacle section is provided to support the base end section of battery clamp, shifting of battery with respect to clamp receptacle section and lower back panel can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the rear view and sectional view of the vehicle provided with battery fixing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lower back panel (20)    Rear bumper (28)    Battery fixing device (30)    Support element (31)    Battery clamp (34)    Clamp bolt (36)    Clamp receptacle section (40)    Battery (BT)    Floor surface of vehicle (FL)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a vehicle speed sensor (Se1,Se2) that detects the speed of a vehicle. A remaining capacity detection unit detects the remaining capacity of a battery (12). A mode selection unit selects one of three different travel modes, based on where a detected speed lies with respect to predetermined speed. The mode selection unit selects either series type mode or a parallel type mode, based on whether the remaining capacity of battery exceeds the threshold value which is a steady criterion capacity value.    USE - Hybrid vehicle such as passenger car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the different travels modes are easily detected by the mode selection unit, the vehicle can be traveled in the appropriate mode at the relevant speed region. Thus the stabilization and facilitation of travel control can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid vehicle (1)    Generator (3)    Motor (4)    Battery (12)    Vehicle speed sensor (Se1,Se2)