NOVELTY - The method involves comparing concentration of a sulfur compound in active gas at an indicative threshold of a pollution phase (P2) with the sulfur compound. An oxygen and non sulfur healer gas are temporarily introduced into active gas when the concentration of the sulfur compound is higher than the threshold, where the non sulfur healer gas is selected from group consisting of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. The active gas is circulated in contact with an electrode.    USE - Method for managing a fuel cell of an energy supplying device (claimed) utilized to convert a chemical energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The gas healer and oxygen are introduced in the active gas so as to remove particles containing sulfur that poison catalytic sites, thus providing better regeneration performance of a fuel cell during return of the pure active gas, and hence releasing large amount catalytic sites.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy supplying device including a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating change in performance of a battery with respect to time.    Pollution phase (P2)    Healing phase (P3)    Time (t0-t4)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery cooling unit comprising an exchanger (3) provided with Peltier-effect module. The unit has a cold loop circuit (5) traversing the exchanger and circulating a fluid in a battery (1) to directly cool the battery, where temperature of the fluid at an outlet of the exchanger is lower than the fluid temperature at an inlet of the exchanger. The unit has a hot loop circuit (7) for passing air, from outside of the vehicle, through the exchanger to cool the fluid exiting the battery, where temperature of the air at the inlet is lower than the air temperature at the outlet.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling unit is inexpensive and light in weight, so that it does not penalize the autonomy of the vehicle. The design of the exchanger enables better heat exchange at the level of cells of the Peltier-effect module and better distribution of the air flow, and enables the exchanger to occupy less space in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic bottom sectional view of a motor vehicle along a plane parallel to a lower face of a battery.    Battery (1)    Exchanger (3)    Wheel (4)    Cold loop circuit (5)    Hot loop circuit (7)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode is obtained by baking coke material obtain by blending one or more green coal or petroleum coke and one or more calcined coke or petroleum coke in mass ratio of 90:10-10:90 and adding phosphorus compound to obtained product. The content of phosphorus compound is 0.1-6 parts mass with respect to 100 parts mass of total amount of green coke and calcined coke. The negative electrode has active material layer in which a negative electrode active material is integrated by binder. The binder is polyimide resin.    USE - Negative electrode is used for secondary battery (claimed) used for mobile telephone, personal computer, personal digital assistant, hand-held video camera and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode has high discharge capacity, initial efficiency, capacity retention rate and reliability. The secondary battery containing the negative electrode has excellent cyclic characteristics.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a charge/discharge control unit (100) controlling charge and discharge. A charge/discharge switch (200) selects a connection between a capacitor (CSP) to be measured and a power supply unit (50). A discharge unit (300) is connected to a discharge path (DP), and provides discharge resistance for discharge of the capacitor. A voltage measuring unit (400) measures the voltage of the capacitor. A main control unit (600) controls charging and discharging process through the charge/discharge control unit, and obtains charge current and discharge current during the process.    USE - Capacitor evaluating apparatus for hybrid automobiles and wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows equivalent series resistance, capacitance, and self discharge resistance of a large capacity capacitor to be automatically and rapidly measured using discharge voltage linear approximation, thus increasing mass production of the large capacity capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for evaluating a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a capacitor evaluating apparatus.    Capacitor (CSP)    Discharge path (DP)    Power supply unit (50)    Charge/discharge control unit (100)    Charge/discharge switch (200)    Discharge unit (300)    Voltage measuring unit (400)    Main control unit (600)
NOVELTY - The method involves reforming liquid fuel i.e. alcohol, into gaseous fuel. An internal combustion engine (10) is operated by injecting the gaseous fuel and another fuel i.e. petrol, to a cylinder of the engine in response to an available amount of the gaseous fuel, engine speed and engine load. An engine actuator is adjusted to vary cylinder charge in response to the available amount of the gaseous fuel, and an amount of octane increase provided to a cylinder air-fuel mixture by the gaseous fuel. The available amount of gaseous fuel is increased by retarding engine spark.    USE - Method for operating an engine i.e. internal combustion engine, that is coupled to an electric motor/battery system in a hybrid vehicle, using a fuel reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables injecting reformate to engine cylinders so as to improve combustion stability, thus increasing cylinder charge dilution and combustion flame speed, and hence improving combustion stability when cylinder contents are highly dilute such that engine emissions can be reduced, and fuel economy can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The actuator is selected from a group consisting of turbocharger waste gate, turbocharger vane position, compressor bypass valve, ignition coil output, throttle position, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, camshaft phaser, fuel injector and a valve actuator. The gaseous fuel comprises hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an engine.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Combustion chamber (30)    Cylinder walls (32)    Piston (36)    Distributorless ignition system (88)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating an internal combustion engine (10) by injecting a liquid fuel, and processing another liquid fuel in a fuel reformer (97) to produce a gaseous fuel. An injection amount of the gaseous fuel is ramped into the engine, and an actuator e.g. fuel injector (66), is adjusted to a state in response to the gaseous fuel when the gaseous fuel is vaporized ethanol. The actuator is adjusted to another state when the gaseous fuel is vaporized hydrogen, carbon-monoxide, and methane, where the engine operates at a same engine speed and load when adjusting the actuator.    USE - Method for operating an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves engine air-fuel control, and improves leverage attributes of different fuels output by the fuel reformer. The method allows the engine to operate at an output level that is related to the fuel type output from the fuel reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an internal combustion engine.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Internal combustion engine (30)    Piston (36)    Intake valve (52)    Exhaust valve (54)    Fuel injector (66)    Fuel reformer (97)
NOVELTY - The method involves reforming a fuel i.e. alcohol, into a gaseous fuel comprising a hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane. An engine (10) is operated by injecting the gaseous fuel and another fuel i.e. gasoline, to a cylinder (30) of the engine in response to an available amount of the gaseous fuel, engine speed, and engine load. An engine actuator is adjusted to vary cylinder charge dilution in response to the available amount of the gaseous fuel. The available amount of gaseous fuel is increased by retarding engine.    USE - Method for operating engine i.e. internal combustion engine coupled to an electric motor/battery system in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces engine emissions and improves fuel economy by better utilization of the gaseous fuel. The method allows a smaller fuel reformer to provide reformate to the engine. The engine controller simultaneously increases injection of gaseous fuel injection and reduces injection of liquid fuel to the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an engine.    Engine (10)    Controller (12)    Cylinder (30)    Cylinder walls (32)    Piston (36)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a mode determination module generating a mode signal based on an engine speed signal and an engine load signal. A throttle valve control module generates a valve control signal based on the mode signal, a temperature signal, and a set of valve position signals that indicate positions of two throttle valves (112, 114), where the throttle valve control module controls the position of the throttle valves. A valve actuation module actuates the throttle valves based on the valve control signal.    USE - System for controlling intake airflow of an internal combustion engine i.e. direct injection petrol engine, operating in spark ignition and homogenous charge compression ignition modes, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables reducing an amount of time associated with enabling a homogenous charge compression ignition mode during a cold start event of an internal combustion engine. The system utilizes heated intake air to enable a transition from a spark ignition mode to the homogenous charge compression ignition mode quickly than a non-use of the heated intake air, thus increasing fuel efficiency of the engine and enabling the engine to operate with leaner air/fuel mixtures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling intake airflow of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an internal combustion engine intake airflow controlling system.    Internal combustion engine intake airflow controlling system (100)    Dual intake air system (104)    Engine control module (106)    Intake air control module (108)    Throttle valves (112, 114)
NOVELTY - A mesoporous carbon material (32) comprises: carbon matrix; and conductive material embedded in the carbon matrix, or conductive material disposed on at least part of inner surfaces of the mesopores of the carbon matrix, where the mesopores are formed by the carbon matrix and the conductive material.    USE - As a mesopores carbon material for an energy storage device, used in electrode and supercapacitor (claimed). Also used in sensors such as batteries, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The mesopores carbon material exhibits high conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fabricating a mesoporous carbon material involving mixing a conductive material/film, a polymer material and lyotropic surfactant together to form a mixture; removing the lyotropic surfactant from the mixture; and performing a thermal treatment for carbonizing the polymer material;    (2) an electrode (E1) comprising an activated material having a mesoporous carbon material, where the mesoporous carbon material has several mesopores, and contains carbon matrix, and conductive particles disposed in the carbon matrix;    (3) a supercapacitor comprising the electrode (E1); and    (4) a supercapacitor comprising: electrodes; at least one separator inserted between the electrodes; and an electrolyte solution infiltrated in the electrodes and the separators, where at least one electrode contains mesoporous carbon material as an activated material, where the mesoporous carbon material has several mesopores and contains carbon matrix, and conductive particles disposed in the carbon matrix.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic plane view of a supercapacitor.    Current collector (31)    Mesopores carbon material (32)    Electrode (33)    Separator (34)
NOVELTY - The suspension has trailing arms (3) connected by a torsion beam (1) at both sides. An in-wheel motor case (5) is attached to an outer lateral side of the trailing arm. A brake caliper (7) is fixed to the in-wheel motor case. A shock absorber includes a lower end, which is fixed to the in-wheel motor case. A hub bearing is fixed to an outer lateral side of the in-wheel motor case. The shock absorber and the trailing arm are arranged in a same imaginary vertical plane, and the shock absorber is positioned near to a rear side of the trailing arm.    USE - Rear suspension for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rear suspension includes the hub bearing for mounting a wheel, the shock absorber and the brake caliper, which are fixed to the in-wheel motor case, thus eliminating the need for specific structure for mounting the parts, reducing weight of the vehicle with a simple and compact arrangement, reducing the manufacturing cost of the vehicle, and improving the accuracy of relative positions of the parts in an assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a rear suspension.    Torsion beam (1)    Trailing arms (3)    In-wheel motor case (5)    Brake caliper (7)    Brake disc (23)
NOVELTY - The terminal (3a) has a U-shaped outer rail (4a) and an actuating element (5a). The actuating element is coupled to a clamping element (6a) in such a way that the clamping element is pressed against one of the limbs (4a',4a'') of the outer rail on actuation of the actuating element.    USE - Terminal for electrical connection of electrochemical cells of accumulator for motor-driven vehicle e.g. land vehicle, railway vehicle, water vehicle and aircraft, and electric vehicle e.g. forklift truck and mine car. Can also be used in mobile device and stationary installation.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal permits flexible and safe interconnection of electrochemical cells. The production of terminal is more economical, and the electrical contact between the connection lugs and terminal is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal for electrical connection of electrochemical cells of accumulator.    Terminal (3a)    U-shaped outer rail (4a)    Limbs of outer rail (4a',4a'')    Actuating element (5a)    Clamping element (6a)
NOVELTY - The transmission (1) has helical gears (61,62) to generate an axial force for pressing the input and output discs (17,18). The helical gears are rotated in reverse direction to generate an axial force in the reverse direction to the initial force. The axial force generated in reverse direction, is transmitted to one of the helical gears, by input shaft (30), radial bearings (RB3), and a snap ring (SR).    USE - Stepless transmission mounted in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stepless transmission can appropriately generate a bidirectional thrust that follows between input and output discs at an axis line. A suitable transmission torque capacity is obtained, and the transmission ratio is changed continuously in a stepless manner according to the positional relationship between the input and output discs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stepless transmission.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stepless transmission (1)    Input disc (17)    Output disc (18)    Input shaft (30)    Helical gears (61,62)    Radial bearing (RB3)    Snap ring (SR)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has bridge circuit with switching elements (Q1-Q4), and snubber circuits connected between ends of switching elements. Each snubber circuit is provided with series circuit of snubber capacitors (Cs1-Cs4) and discharge blocking diodes (D1-D4). The regeneration circuits connected between snubber circuits and power supplies, are provided with series circuit of regeneration switching element (Q5) and reactor (Lf1) that are resonated with respective capacitors. A control circuit (CT) is provided to control ON and OFF states of switching elements.    USE - Pulse width modulation (PWM) inverter apparatus for electric power generating system such as fuel cell system and solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of big surge voltage to the switching elements during commutation can be prevented. The energy used as surge voltage is revived by power supply, such that the efficiency of inverter apparatus can be improved. The reduction of switching loss and harmonic noise can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the PWM inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control circuit (CT)    Snubber capacitors (Cs1-Cs4)    Discharge blocking diodes (D1-D4)    Reactor (Lf1)    Switching elements (Q1-Q5)
NOVELTY - Active material particles have hollow structure comprising secondary particles formed by aggregating primary particles of lithium transition metal oxide, and a hollow portion formed inside secondary particles. A through hole is penetrated from outer portion to hollow portion of secondary particles. The active material particles have BET specific surface area of 0.5-1.9 m2/g.    USE - Active material particles are used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle (both claimed), personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The active material particles increase output of lithium secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery (10); and    (2) manufacture of active material particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Lithium ion battery (10)    Positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Negative electrode (14)    Positive electrode collector (122)    Negative electrode collector (142)
NOVELTY - The system has distribution line (24) of main electric power which is supplied via a transformer (1). Electric-power selling switch units (2) are turned on-off power transmission from electric power generating apparatus (6) to line. Generating apparatus is determined by electric power generating apparatus determination unit that permit the power transmission to line for preset time based on priority provided with priority provision unit. Switch unit is controlled by switch control unit to transmit electricity to line for a preset time from generating apparatus.    USE - Electric-power selling management system used in buildings such as individual house such as solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power selling to a main electric power system can be carried out by electric-power selling management system equally from electric power generating apparatus which is installed in several buildings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of electric-power selling management system (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transformer (1)    Electric-power selling switch unit (2)    Electric power generating apparatus (6)    Distribution line (24)    Server (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting fuel cell stack (11) and electrical storage apparatus (12) in series. Switching elements (31,32) are connected in series. Battery circuit (18) ends and connection point of power supplies are connected. Edge portions at side of switching element are connected. Reactor (34) ends are connected to mutual connection point of switching element. Switching elements are switched to ON and OFF states prohibiting ON of switching element at time of starting power supply device and changing ON time of switching element to an impudence tendency.    USE - Starting method of power supply device.    ADVANTAGE - By performing one-side switching mode, OFF/ON state of switching element is controlled, excessive electric current flowing from fuel cell stack or electrical storage apparatus is prevented, damage of switching element due to excessive electric current is prevented. Since fuel cell stack and electrical storage apparatus are connected in series, size and cost pf power supply device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell vehicle with power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power source vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Electrical storage apparatus (12)    Battery circuit (18)    Switching elements (31,32)    Reactor (34)
NOVELTY - The blower has an impeller (200) equipped in a volute case (100) to compress air. A motor case (300) is connected to the volute case and comprises a motor receiving part (310) formed in the motor case. A motor (400) is provided in the motor case. A cooling water passage (330) is connected along a circumference of the motor in the motor case and comprises cooling water flowing in the passage. The cooling water passage connected with an inlet pipe in which the cooling water is introduced and an outlet pipe from which the cooling water is discharged at one side of the motor case.    USE - Air blower for a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe is made of a material comprising high corrosion resistance and high heat conductivity. The cooling water flows through the passage in the motor case to uniformly cool the entire motor, thus increasing the cooling efficiency. The blower increases assembly and production efficiency by simplifying a structure and facilitating maintenance process. The structure of the air blower can be simplified and miniaturized by forming the motor and an inverter control module in the motor case and can improve the cooling efficiency of the entire blower by cooling the motor and the inverter control module using the cooling water passage. The blower can cool the motor by forming air flowing grooves in the area contacting bearings and improve the durability by reducing the shaft load using the air flow in air flowing grooves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an air blower for a fuel cell vehicle.    Volute case (100)    Impeller (200)    Motor case (300)    Motor receiving part (310)    Cooling water passage (330)    Motor (400)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains lithium-manganese-nickel-cobalt-containing complex oxide (I).    USE - Positive electrode material is used as positive electrode active material for electrical device e.g. lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicles, and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery using positive electrode material has excellent capacity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains lithium-manganese-nickel-cobalt-containing complex oxide of formula: aLi(Li1/3Mn2/3)O2 (I), where a is more than 0 to less than 1, x is more than 0 to less than 0.5, y is more than 0 to less than 0.3, and 2x+y is less than 1.
NOVELTY - An air cell consists of a negative electrode (4) containing an organic compound having oxidation-reduction capability as active material, a positive electrode (1) containing an oxidation-reduction catalyst, and an electrolyte layer (5) arranged between the electrodes.    USE - Air cell e.g. zinc-air primary battery is used for hearing aids, electric vehicles, and signal buoys.    ADVANTAGE - The air cell is totally free from formation of dendrite, and has excellent safety, cycle characteristics, and formability. The air cell is also heavy-metal-free and lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air cell.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (4)    Electrolyte layer (5)    Support electrolyte (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The module (500) has a cooling member (400) mounted in an interface of a battery cell (100). An upper side and a lower-part of a module case (300) are opened to state forming in the battery cell. The cooling member comprises a vertical bending part (430) extended to outside and positioned at two regions of the battery cell. A vertical bending part of the cooling member is extended to battery cell direction. The vertical bending part is exposed through the opened upper side and lower-part of the module case.    USE - Battery module for a medium-to-large-sized battery pack (claimed) in a medium-to-large-sized device. Uses include but are not limited to an electromobile, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, an electric bicycle and an electrical scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The module has simple structure. The module enhances the cooling efficiency of a medium-to-large-sized battery pack.    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 battery module.    Battery cell (100)    Module case (300)    Cooling member (400)    Vertical bending part (430)    Battery module (500)
NOVELTY - The module has several battery units (100) that are provided with several battery cells, several electrode terminals (111,112) and several communication connectors (105). A circuit substrate module (800) is mounted on the battery unit. Several circuit substrate connectors (801) are connected with the several communication connectors of the battery unit. The several circuit substrate connectors of the circuit substrate module are connected to a single external connector (803) of an external device.    USE - Battery module such as lithium secondary battery used in mobile device and electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, laptop computer, camcorder, electronic drilling device, electric car, hybrid electric automobile, electric bicycle, uninterrupted power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - The assembling operation of the circuit substrate module can be simplified, by easily connecting the circuit substrate connector with the external connector. The circuit substrate module of the battery module can be operated easily, so that the battery module having high capacity and high output can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for circuit substrate module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the circuit substrate module of the battery module.    Battery units (100)    Communication connectors (105)    Electrode terminals (111,112)    Circuit substrate module (800)    Circuit substrate connectors (801)    Single external connector (803)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has battery pack having a terminal for supplying electrical energy to the battery pack and receives electrical energy from battery pack. An enclosure (8) having electrical contact on the exterior of the enclosure is electrically conductively connected to the battery pack terminal. An electrical disconnect mechanism (13) electrically disconnects the terminal from the external electrical contact, when water is detected by the water sensor.    USE - Apparatus of electrical power storage for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).    ADVANTAGE - The safety of high voltage electrical vehicular system can be improved. The high voltage enclosed electrical storage unit can be easily and safely removed from a vehicle without performing the task to risk of injury.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for auxiliary circuit beaker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the electrical power storage.    Positive terminal (3)    Enclosure (8)    Lead (9)    External terminals (10,12)    Electrical disconnect mechanism (13)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has planar surfaces and electrode assembly (110) housed in case (120). A support plate is provided between electrode assembly and case. A conductive plate has planar portion adjacent to and overlapping with planar surface. An another conductive plate has planar portion adjacent to and overlapping with planar portion of predetermined conductive plate.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device e.g. notebook computers and cellular phone, and motor and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery having improved safety against puncture and collapse can be provided. The strength between electrode assembly and support plate can be improved. The weldability of weld portion can be improved. The swelling of secondary battery and case can be improved. The short circuit of conductive plate and case can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal sectional view of rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrodes (111,112)    Separator (113)    Case (120)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (110) arranged in a case (120). A separator (113) is arranged between the positive and negative electrode plates (111,112). The positive electrode plate has a coating portion that is coated with an active material. A support plate (160) is made of metal comprising copper and aluminum material and arranged between the electrode assembly and the case. The support plate has conductive plate (161) electrically coupled to electrode assembly by tab such that a tab covers less portion than an entire section of the non-coating portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device such as notebook computer and cellular phone and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The welding strength between electrode assembly and electrode terminal can be improved. Occurrence of short circuit between the first and second conductive plates can be prevented. Safety and reliability of secondary battery can be improved against puncture and collapse. Swelling of case and secondary battery can be prevented. Welding efficiency between electrode terminal and conductive plate can be improved. Welding workability and welding strength between electrode terminal and non-coating portion can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (110)    Positive electrode plate (111)    Non-coating portion (111c)    Negative electrode plate (112)    Separator (113)    Case (120)    Support plate (160)    Conductive plate (161)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an air supply (30) connected to a stack (10) through a connecting line (31) to supply the air to the stack. A burner (40) fluidly coupled to the connecting line (31) generates heat by oxidizing catalytic reaction of the fuel and the air. A mixing valve (50) located in a connecting line (51) connects the connecting lines (21,31) and supplies the fuel and the air to the burner. A heater (60) mounted at the burner generates heat by electricity and supplies the heat to the burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the burner generates heat by oxidizing catalytic reaction of the fuel and the air, the cold-startability of the vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Stack (10)    Connecting lines (21,31,51)    Air supply (30)    Burner (40)    Mixing valve (50)    Heater (60)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The module has a gas diffusion layer (302) coupled on opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly (301). Sealing component (20) is coupled with gas diffusion layer. A fluid flow plate assembly (10) is coupled with the membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assembly, gas diffusion layer, current collectors (303,304) and sealing component are arranged above the assembly of the membrane electrode assembly. The gas diffusion layer, current collector, sealing component and non-planar surface are partially flattened during assembly process.    USE - Fuel cell module for fuel cell system (claimed) used in electronic apparatus, transportation, vehicle, military equipment and aerospace industry.    ADVANTAGE - Compact fuel cell module can be obtained. The leakage of reactant fluid from membrane electrode assembly can be prevented. Electrical conductivity, reliability and service lifetime of fuel cell module can be improved. Contact impedance between gas diffusion layer and current collector can be reduced. Assembly process of fuel cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of fuel cell module.    Fluid flow plate assembly (10)    Sealing component (20)    Membrane electrode assembly (301)    Gas diffusion layer (302)    Current collectors (303,304)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming anode (100a) on a release paper (110a). A cathode (100b) is formed corresponding to anode on second release paper (110b). An incision element (140a,140b) with preset length is formed in the release paper at preset interval along edge portion of the incision elements. The respective release papers are adhered to one side surface of the electrolyte membrane (130) at preset high temperature. The portion of respective release paper is removed corresponding to the respective anode and cathode along the incision element.    USE - Method for manufacturing membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since manufacturing process of the membrane electrode assembly is simplified, the manufacturing cost of membrane electrode assembly can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view illustrating manufacturing process of the membrane electrode assembly.    Anode (100a)    Cathode (100b)    Release papers (110a,110b)    Electrolyte membrane (130)    Incision elements (140a,140b)
NOVELTY - The module (F) has fluid flow plate assembly (10) that includes manifold (11) to release incoming fluid through distribution outlets. The manifold (12) receives discharged fluid through discharged fluid inlets (11a). A fluid flow channel (C) is coupled between manifolds (11,12) and between distribution outlets and discharged fluid inlets (12a) for distributing released fluid. The fluid flow channel is provided with multiple channel sections extending two directions and fluid distribution plane. The two directions are parallel with fluid distribution plane.    USE - Fuel cell module for fuel cell system, used in electronic apparatuses, vehicles, military equipments and aerospace industry.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive contacts of the fuel cell modules can be electrically coupled in parallel, series or in combination of both to provide electrical output of planar fuel cell device. Two main cases on opposite sides of fluid flow plate can be serially connected to increase the output voltage of the fuel cell device. The fuel cell module is provided with small dimensions and suitable for serial and parallel configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the fuel cell module.    Fluid flow plate assembly (10)    Manifolds (11,12)    Fluid inlet (11a)    Fluid outlet (12a)    Fluid flow channel (C)    Fuel cell module (F)
NOVELTY - The station (1) has a roof (11) supported by a support and phototovoltaic modules (2) provided on the roof. A rechargeable battery unit stores electricity generated by the photovoltaic modules. A charging unit supplies charging electricity to a vehicle (C) such as car, and lighting equipment includes lighting appliances lit with electricity from the rechargeable battery unit. A control unit controls turning ON and OFF of the lighting appliances. The lighting appliances include lighting elements, and the control unit elects the lighting elements to be turned ON based on an output of a sensor.    USE - Solar-powered battery charging station for charging four wheel electric vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid vehicle and electrically assisted bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The station provides ON/OFF control of the lighting equipment, thus providing efficient control on power consumption from the rechargeable battery unit, and hence maximizing the amount of electricity for charging vehicles. The station allows utilization of the electricity that is stored during the daytime and supplied from the rechargeable battery unit during the nighttime in an efficient manner, thus increasing the charging of the electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar-powered battery charging station.    Vehicle (C)    Solar-powered battery charging station (1)    Support and phototovoltaic modules (2)    Trunk section (4)    Roof (11)    Ground (100)
NOVELTY - The system has vehicle controller for applying a signal of an accelerator pedal sensor and a motor speed to a control map so as to calculate a torque demand amount. The output controller determines a total torque amount based on the torque demand amount and the total available power, and determines respective fatigue values of respective gear portions according to operation time and torque amount of the gear portions. The motor controller distributes the total torque amount to motors (41-43) according to a control signal of the output controller.    USE - operating system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fatigue values of respective gear portions are determined and total torque amount is distributed to the motor according to control signal of output controller so that the durability of operating system is improved while improving the operating performance of system. The fuel consumption of motor is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell controller output a total available power according to a driving condition and a driving mode An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of operating system of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of power net of fuel cell vehicle.    Fuel cell (10)    Super capacitor (20)    Motors (41-43)    Reduction gear unit (51)    Gear differential unit (53)
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) has a belt-shaped holding part (20) forming an end-having annular form fitted by a battery post (50) comprising a taper-shaped outer peripheral surface. A pair of tightening piece parts (30) is opposed and extended from two ends of the holding part. A wire connection part (11) is integrally provided in the holding part and an electric wire is connected. A tightening unit holds the pair of tightening piece parts along a mutually approached direction. An upper edge part (21) of the holding part is crossed with respect to a circumferential direction of the battery post.    USE - Battery terminal for connecting an electric wire to an electrode of a battery mounted in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The upper edge part of the holding part is crossed with respect to the circumferential direction of the battery post, so that the holding part externally fitted to the battery post can be maintained even if external force is produced when the electric wire is fixed to a wire connection part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery terminal.    Battery terminal (10)    Wire connection part (11)    Belt-shaped holding part (20)    Upper edge part (21)    Tightening piece parts (30)    Battery post (50)
NOVELTY - The separator has a heat resistant porous layer laminated by a single surface of a polyolefin porous base material, and an antioxidant chosen from a group consists of a phenolic antioxidant, phosphorus antioxidant and sulfur type antioxidant. Porosity of the polyolefin porous base material is 30 to 60 percent. Polyolefin solution is mixed by a single screw extruder and a twin-screw extruder. Thickness of the heat resistant porous layer is 12 micrometer. Average particle diameter of an inorganic filler is in 0.1-2 micrometer.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized for a motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator improves safety, and has better shutdown characteristic and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - A separator has a polyolefin microporous membrane, and a heat resistant porous layer containing heat resistant resin laminated on surface(s) of the polyolefin microporous membrane. The polyolefin microporous membrane contains a polyolefin containing a high density polyethylene manufactured using Ziegler Natta catalyst. The high density polyethylene has weight average molecular weight of 50000-1000000.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator provides nonaqueous secondary battery having excellent heat resistance, discharge capacity, load characteristics and shutdown characteristics.
NOVELTY - The separator has a heat resistant porous layer stacked on two surfaces of a polyolefin porous base material by a heat resistant resin. The polyolefin porous base material is formed into a laminated structure with a layer containing polyethylene and another layer containing polyolefin in which outermost layer contains polyethylene. The heat resistant resin is selected from one of a fully aromatic polyamide, polyimide, polyamidoimide, polyether sulfone, polysulfone, polyketone, polyether ketone and polyether imide.    USE - Separator for a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized as a power supply for a portable electronic device i.e. mobile telephone (claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin porous base material is formed into a laminated structure with a layer containing polyethylene and a layer containing polyolefin, so that mechanical strength of the layer containing polyolefin is higher than the layer containing polyethylene, thus providing an outstanding mechanical strength and shutdown characteristic or improved heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat resistant porous layer is provided with an inorganic filler containing an inorganic compound i.e. metal hydroxide such as aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide. The separator is provided in non-aqueous secondary batteries, which obtains an electromotive force by dope and dedope of lithium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The composition has acid-modified polyolefin resin provided with elastomer resin, where ratio of acid-modified polyolefin resin and elastomer resin is 99:1-70:30. The elastomer resin is styrene-type elastomer resin, and a fluid medium is an aqueous medium.    USE - Binder resin composition for use in binder of electrodes of a secondary battery (all claimed). Uses included but are not limited to portable electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera, and vehicles e.g. electric bicycle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides a swelling resistance with respect to an electrolyte solution, so that an electrode has prolonged use, and the electro conductivity of a battery is achieved, thus providing an excellent discharge rate characteristic that does not produce deterioration easily at high discharge rate.
NOVELTY - The system has direct current (DC)-DC converter (3) that outputs charging current of low voltage type battery (1) based on power supply of vehicle foreign news source (25). An electronic control unit (4) determines abnormality in short circuit of low voltage type battery by discharging low voltage type battery, when vehicle foreign new source stops output of DC-DC converter for predetermined time in state connected to vehicle.    USE - Power source system mounted in vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since abnormality in short circuit of low voltage type battery is determined by discharging low voltage type battery when vehicle foreign new source stops output of DC-DC converter for predetermined time in state connected to vehicle, abnormality in short circuit of battery can be detected effectively in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery abnormality determination method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Low voltage type battery (1)    DC-DC converter (3)    Electronic control unit (4)    Relay (6)    Vehicle foreign news source (25)
NOVELTY - A container trailer (1) has two batteries (4,5) connected together by a connecting terminal. One of the batteries is mounted in a trailer head (2). The other battery, which has a capacity larger than that of one battery, is mounted in a chassis (3). The motor for producing driving force for the trailer head is linked with an inverter. The inverter is linked to one of the batteries via associated switch, which in turn is connected to the switch associated with the other battery via the connecting terminal.    USE - Container trailer for cargo handling of container in container terminal (claimed) or harbor of e.g. inland place.    ADVANTAGE - The container trailer can operate over long periods due to sufficient electricity supply by two batteries. Since the larger capacity battery is mounted to the chassis, the same battery can be separated from the trailer head when cutting away the chassis from the head. The batteries on the chassis of number of trailers can be simultaneously charged by a charging stand in the container terminal, enabling continuous cargo handling work. Stop time for the trailer head at time of charging is close to zero, improving operation rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a container terminal; and    (2) a control method of a container trailer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a container trailer.    Container trailer (1)    Trailer head (2)    Chassis (3)    Batteries (4,5)    Connecting shaft (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor (50) giving rotational driving force to a driving wheel. A FET motor driver part (60) drives the electric motor. A control part (40) controls the FET motor driver part while supporting the driving wheel. A swing arm (20) accommodates the electric motor, the FET motor driver part and the control part. A battery (30) supplies electric power to the electric motor. The battery is placed in an inner side of the swing arm, and is arranged in vicinity of a fluctuation shaft of the swing arm, where the swing arm is formed with a metal e.g. aluminum.    USE - Electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is arranged by a near position centering on a vehicle body, so that centralization of measure of the vehicle body is achieved, thus improving running performance of the vehicle and preventing complication of a structure in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a swing arm.    Swing arm (20)    Battery (30)    Control part (40)    Electric motor (50)    FET motor driver part (60)
NOVELTY - Roll-forming apparatus has forming roller (10) with fine protrusion (11) formed over the circumferential roll surface perimeter. Receiving roller (30) is made of e.g. synthetic rubber and press-contacted the fine protrusion on surface of forming roller. Elongate metal foil (20) is pinched and introduced in biting position (A) with respect to fine protrusion on the surface of forming roller and is spaced apart in separating position (C) so that molding process region (X) from biting position to separation position occupies 180 degrees or more in forming roll surface perimeter region.    USE - Roll-forming apparatus for porous metal foil used as collector electrode used for e.g. battery, capacitor used as electrical energy source of e.g. electrical vehicle, household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Remains of processing waste and metal fine powder that cause fatal failure of electronic device using porous electrode foil are prevented since piercing processing of the elongate collector provided as roll-shaped metal foil is performed at high-speed automatically and continuously, thus provides roll forming system that excludes dust, processing waste, and fine powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the layout of molding roll unit and extraction waste exclusion unit of a metal foil roll-forming apparatus.    Forming roller (10)    Fine protrusion (11)    Metal foil (20)    Receiving roller (30)    Biting position (A)    Separating position (C)    Molding process region (X)
NOVELTY - A heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive composition contains 5-35 parts mass expanded graphite powder, 7-100 parts mass of condensed phosphoric acid ester, 150-500 parts mass of flame retardant thermally conductive inorganic compound and 0.02-15 parts mass of foaming agent with respect to 100 parts mass of polymer chosen from rubber, elastomer and resin. The condensed phosphoric acid ester has viscosity of 7000 mPa.second or more at 25 degrees C and is a liquid at 15-100 degrees C and under atmospheric pressure.    USE - Heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive composition for heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive sheet for electronic component e.g. electroluminescent element, apparatus having LED light source, power device of motor vehicle, fuel cell, solar cell, battery, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant, notebook personal computer, liquid crystal display, surface conduction electron emitter display, plasma display panel and integrated circuit (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive composition provides adhesive sheet having excellent thermal conductivity, flexibility, flame retardance and insulation property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive sheet, which is obtained by molding the adhesive composition in sheet form.
NOVELTY - A polyimide-type hybrid material contains organic-inorganic polymer hybrid obtained by integrating polyimide phase and inorganic oxide phase having functional group(s), by covalent bond.    USE - Polyimide-type hybrid material for solid electrolyte membrane of fuel cell, and water-repellent film (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide-type hybrid material has excellent proton conductivity and water resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid electrolyte membrane, which contains polyimide-type hybrid material having sulfonic acid group as functional group; and    (2) water-repellent film, which contains polyimide-type hybrid material having fluoroalkyl group as functional group.
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic foam-metal component consists of a foam metal having porosity of 55-99 vol.%. The aperture ratio of space opened to outermost surface(s) of the foam metal is 5-80 area% of the area of outermost surface. The skeleton surface of the foam metal is coated with a mixture of titanium oxide fine particles and silica with an average film thickness of 0.01-1 mu m. The air holes of the foam metal are filled with aggregate consisting of a mixture of titanium oxide fine particles and silica.    USE - Hydrophilic foam-metal component is used for fin materials of heat exchangers used in room air conditioners and car conditioners, gas-diffusion layers of fuel cells, and vacuum chamber wick materials of semiconductor chips.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilic foam-metal component exhibits excellent hydrophilicity over a long period of time. The capillary force is continued even after prolonged usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrophilic foam-metal component consists of a foam metal having porosity of 55-99 vol.%. The aperture ratio of space opened to outermost surface(s) of the foam metal is 5-80 area% of the area of outermost surface. The aperture ratio of space opened to an outermost surface is smaller than the cross-sectional aperture ratio of the space in arbitrary cross-sections inside the foam metal parallel to the outermost surface. The skeleton surface of the foam metal is coated with a mixture of titanium oxide fine particles and silica with an average film thickness of 0.01-1 mu m. The air holes of the foam metal are filled with aggregate consisting of a mixture of titanium oxide fine particles and silica.
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic foam-metal material has pores with porosity of 55-99 vol.%. The aperture ratio of the pores opened to the outermost surface is smaller than the cross-sectional aperture ratio of the pores in the cross sections inside the foam metal parallel to the outermost surface. The skeleton surface of the foam metal is coated with mixture of silica gel powder and silica produced from sol-gel liquid, with film thickness of 0.01-1 mu m. The aggregate consisting mixture of silica gel powder and silica is inserted in the air holes of the foam metal material.    USE - Hydrophilic foam-metal material for fin material of heat exchanger for room air conditioner and car air conditioner, gas diffusion layer of fuel cell and vapor chamber wick material of semiconductor chip.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilic foam-metal material has excellent hydrophilic property, surface contamination prevention property and stable capillary force even when used over a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrophilic foam-metal material has pores with porosity of 55-99 vol.%. The aperture ratio of the pores opened to at least one outermost surface of the foam metal is 5-80 area% of the area of the outermost surface, and the aperture ratio of the pores opened to the outermost surface is smaller than the cross-sectional aperture ratio of the pores in the cross sections inside the foam metal parallel to the outermost surface. The skeleton surface of the foam metal is coated with mixture of silica gel powder and silica produced from sol-gel liquid, with film thickness of 0.01-1 mu m. The aggregate consisting mixture of silica gel powder and silica is inserted in the air holes.
NOVELTY - The exchanger (09) has an exchanger unit allowing flow of a heat transfer medium (06) and partially surrounded by another heat transfer medium i.e. exhaust gas (08), in operating condition. An ultrasonic excitation device (52) is installed within a region of an inlet of the heat transfer medium, where the inlet is arranged at a housing of the exchanger. The coat area of the exchanger is partially filled with a cleaning medium in cleaning condition, where the cleaning medium is moved by the excitation device.    USE - Exhaust gas heat exchanger for an internal combustion engine of a combined heat and power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The ultrasonic excitation device is arranged within the region of the inlet of the heat transfer medium and arranged to move the cleaning medium so that simple and efficient cleaning of a heat-transfer agent is ensured, thus preventing high accumulation of dirt particles in an internal combustion engine, and decreasing flow resistance, and hence ensuring better heat transfer of the exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a combined heat and power unit.    Combined heat and power unit (01)    Heat transfer medium (06)    Exhaust gas (08)    Exhaust gas heat exchanger (09)    Ultrasonic excitation device (52)
NOVELTY - The component (1) has a conductor path (3) electrically separated by a pyrotechnical load (8) and arranged on or in a substrate (2) i.e. silicon wafer, and a trigger device functionally connected to the pyrotechnical load. The eclectically separated conductor path is assigned as a jumper that includes a schottky diode. The conductor path includes a mechanical pre-load, and the pyrotechnical load includes two substance or substance composition layers that are arranged on top of each other, where one of the layers is designed as a barrier layer and is aligned to an outer side.    USE - Component for a battery assembly that is utilized for an electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and full electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the component avoids the voltage drops saturation voltages and/or channel resistances by the diode path so as to minimize the electrical losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery assembly for an electric vehicle including a monitoring device    (2) a method for operating a battery assembly for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a component.    Battery assembly component (1)    Substrate (2)    Conductor path (3)    Insulation layer (5)    Pyrotechnical load (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has voltage rise electric power feeding unit (12b) that voltage-risen in power supply of lead battery (2), by formation of predetermined condition in idle stop condition. The voltage rise electric power feeding unit feeds to essential service and audio output apparatus (21) of vehicle travel of vehicle stability control (VCS) control unit (8). A sound volume control unit limits amount of output sounds of audio output apparatus at the time of restarting engine (3) to sound volume in which the amount of electric power feeding from battery does not exceeds a setting capacity.    USE - Control apparatus of idle stop vehicle such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sound volume control unit limits amount of output sounds of audio output apparatus at the time of restarting engine to sound volume in which the amount of electric power feeding from battery does not exceeds a setting capacity, such that restart of engine of idle stop vehicle can be performed safely and reliably. The weight reduction and size reduction of idle stop vehicle can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lead battery (2)    Engine (3)    VCS control unit (8)    Voltage rise electric power feeding unit (12b)    Audio output apparatus (21)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a high-speed electric motor (2) connected with a high voltage power source (3) via a bridge circuit (4) for electrical commutation by pulse width modulation. The bridge circuit comprises three inverters (5-7) built into a full-bridge circuit. Semiconductor switches (9-20) i.e. insulated gate bipolar transistors, are arranged in pairs, where each inverter comprises two pairs of semiconductor switches. Each semiconductor switch comprises a free-wheeling diode connected in a parallel manner. A filter (21) i.e. phase filter, is connected between the bridge circuit and the motor.    USE - Electrical drive device for a turbo-compressor utilized in a fuel cell unit of a motor vehicle for compression of cathode air (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bridge circuit comprises three inverters built into the full-bridge circuit, thus allowing direct connection of the bridge circuit to the electric motor without the use of a filter and hence reducing production effort and production cost of the drive device and simplifying assembly of the drive device. The design configuration of the drive device ensures that the electric motor is not limited to windings or coils with a star circuit, and decreases pulse width modulation losses in the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electrical drive device.    Electrical drive device (1)    High-speed electric motor (2)    High voltage power source (3)    Bridge circuit (4)    Inverters (5-7)    Semiconductor switches (9-20)    Filter (21)
NOVELTY - A control method of internal combustion engine involves supercharging an electric power-assisted turbo (5) so that intake airflow quantity may increase. An airflow is suppressed with the electric power-assisted turbo so that intake airflow quantity may reduce in being beyond the air flow amount value of the target for the preset intake air flow.    USE - Control method of internal combustion engine for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Stable waste gas performance can be obtained and fluctuation of torque and generation of noise can be suppressed by controlling intake air flow by electric power-assisted turbo at the time of transition of combustion state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the internal combustion engine.    Diesel engine (1)    Engine main body (2)    Electric power-assisted turbo (5)    Turbine (5a)    Driver unit (8)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a set of low temperature or high temperature fuel cells for storing electrical energy generated by a generator in addition to the electrical energy stored in a battery and an accumulator, where power supplied during starting of the electric vehicle by the fuel cells is larger than that supplied during continuous operation of the electric vehicle. The fuel cells have an integrated super capacitor function.    USE - Arrangement for increasing the working cycle of an electric vehicle e.g. forklift truck and electric truck.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is operated only when the stored electric power is utilized and when the accumulator is being charged, so that the available electric power is increased. The fuel cell supplies larger power during the starting of the electric vehicle compared to the power supplied during continuous operation of the electric vehicle, so that overloading of the accumulator at the time of start of the vehicle is avoided, thus reducing discharging of the accumulator and prolonging the life span of the accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for increasing a working cycle of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The structure has nano-wires running parallel to each other and formed of semi-conductor material i.e. silicon, where the structure is provided in a self-supporting manner. The nano-wires have a flat side with isolated nano-wire ends. Macro-porous stabilization layers are formed of semi-conductor material. The stabilization layers are steepened perpendicular from the nano-wires. Free-standing nano-wire ends protrude less than 100 micrometer over the stabilization layer. The nano-wires exhibit length of 100 micrometer.    USE - Silicon nano-wire structure for use in an anode of a lithium-ion-storage battery, which is utilized in an electrical car.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-wires have flat side with nano-wire ends that are arranged in regular and free lying manner independent of selection of nano-wire length.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing the nano-wire structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of clumped nano-wires that are recorded using an electron-microscope.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a heater element (32) that heats to-be-processed object supplied to cylindrical casing (30). Several blades (40) having blade segments in axial center portion are arranged in the casing along longitudinal direction, where the casing and blades are made of ceramics. The object is heated at one end of the casing and processed by stirring with the blades on rotation. The processed object is discharged at the other end of casing.    USE - Rotation stirring type heat processing apparatus for processing raw material for lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the casing and blades are made of ceramics, the foreign material contamination can be avoided and adhesion of lithium or metallic powder on the wall of the casing can be prevented. Hence, processing of raw material can be performed continuously and the raw material can be baked in short time. Also, discharge amount of carbon dioxide during processing of the raw material can be suppressed and manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the heat processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotation stirring type heat processing apparatus (10)    Supply unit (12)    Cylindrical casing (30)    Heater element (32)    Blades (40)
NOVELTY - The encoder has a light-receiving unit (370) that transmits optical component (312)and receives light to reflect, so as to output analog light reception signal of magnitude according to magnitude of light reception. A pulse generation unit (380) performs digital conversion of analog light reception signal, after using predetermined threshold-value, so as to generate the pulse signal of fixed interval. The optical component is provided, so that the light transmittance or light reflectivity is increased or decreased along rotation direction of optical component.    USE - Encoder e.g. linear encoder or curve-shaped motor for controlling electrical machinery mechanical apparatus (claimed) e.g. high torque motor of fuel cell type mobile telephone, robot, bicycle, and rail vehicle. Can also be used in fan, timepiece, drum type washing machine, roller coaster, digital display, vehicle equipment, fuel cell type personal computer (PC), fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, and projector.    ADVANTAGE - Since the optical component is provided, the light transmittance or light reflectivity is increased or decreased along rotation direction of optical component, thus the resolution of the encoder can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical machinery mechanical apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating light emission unit and light receiving unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Optical component (312)    Light-receiving unit (370)    Pulse generation unit (380)    Comparators (382,384)    Logic circuit (386,388)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (2) has monitoring block (B1-B3) that electrically becomes independent, while serial line (SL1-SL3) is formed in several monitoring units (IC0-IC14). The connection unit is provided with connector (CN1-CN3) for connecting power source line (L0-L17) of positive electrode side and power source line of negative electrode side. The connector is connected to power source line of positive and negative electrode sides of the high and low voltage monitoring units at the high and low voltage sides in the monitoring block.    USE - Battery monitoring apparatus used in assembled battery control system mounted for supplying electric power to electric motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector is connected to power source line of positive and negative electrode sides of the high and low voltage monitoring units at the high and low voltage sides in the monitoring block, thus the connector falling off can be identified as well as the detection accuracy of connector falling off can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the assembled battery control system.    Battery monitoring apparatus (2)    Monitoring blocks (B1-B3)    Connectors (CN1-CN3)    Monitoring units (IC0-IC14)    Power source lines (L0-L17)    Serial lines (SL1-SL3)
NOVELTY - The device has a steam super-heater (17) arranged between a steam collector (2) and a steam turbine (4) in a steam pipeline (3) and heated with exhaust gas. A cooling liquid steam (14) passes into the steam turbine by the steam collector, the steam pipeline and the steam super-heater for converting heat energy into mechanical energy. The steam turbine is coupled to an electric generator. Exhaust steam emerging from the steam turbine passes into a steam condenser (6) by an exhaust steam pipeline (5) for condensing cooling liquid.    USE - Device for recovering waste heat of liquid-cooled internal combustion engine i.e. diesel engine, of a motor vehicle from cooling liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The steam super-heater is arranged between the steam collector and the steam turbine in the steam pipeline and heated with exhaust gas, so that the thermal energy is inherent in the cooling liquid of the internal combustion engine, thus improving the efficiency of the internal combustion engine of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for recovering waste heat of a liquid-cooled internal combustion engine from cooling liquid.    Steam collector (2)    Steam pipeline (3)    Steam turbine (4)    Exhaust steam pipeline (5)    Steam condenser (6)    Cooling liquid steam (14)    Steam super-heater (17)
NOVELTY - The layer has a dual layer structure including a microporous layer and a macroporous substrate. A rolled gas diffusion layer material is sectioned at a certain angle for increasing stiffness in a width direction perpendicular to a major flow field direction of a bipolar plate. A machine direction of the gas diffusion layer material is not parallel to major flow field direction of the bipolar plate. The gas diffusion layer is manufactured by cutting the gas diffusion layer material at an angle of 0 to 90 degrees.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell application for discharging water as a product of an electrochemical reaction in a fuel cell stack and transfer electrons in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, petrol-powered vehicle and electric-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rolled gas diffusion layer material is sectioned at the certain angle for increasing the stiffness in the width direction perpendicular to the major flow field direction of the bipolar plate, so that the machine direction of the gas diffusion layer material is not parallel to the major flow field direction of the bipolar plate, thus preventing the gas diffusion layer from intruding into flow field channels of the bipolar plate, and reducing voltage loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure of a unit cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a blower (10) for blowing air, where a battery and an engine controller (MCU) are supplied with inside air that is supplied through the blower. A controller (15) receives detection signals from an internal temperature sensor (16), an external temperature sensor (17), a battery temperature sensor (18) and an engine controller temperature sensor (19). The controller controls operation of the blower so that the battery and the engine controller are cooled by the inside air. A valve (14) i.e. 3-way-valve, is controlled by the controller.    USE - Air conditioning system for an electric vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for motor vehicle e.g. passenger car, sports utility vehicle, bus, lorry and commercial vehicle, water vehicle such as boat and ship, aircraft and hydrogen-operated vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller receives the detection signals from the internal-, external-, battery- and engine controller-temperature sensors and controls operation of the blower so that the battery and the engine controller are cooled by the inside air, thus enabling utilization of heat radiated from the battery and engine controller for additional heating of interior of the vehicle in an efficient manner, and hence reducing consumption of battery power. The system thus improves range and fuel consumption of the vehicle in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an air conditioning system for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating assembly for controlling an air conditioning system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Blower (10)    Valve (14)    Controller (15)    Internal temperature sensor (16)    External temperature sensor (17)    Battery temperature sensor (18)    Engine controller temperature sensor (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing external air temperature with limiting temperature, after a vehicle is started. Voltage of a twelve-volt auxiliary battery is measured, when the external air temperature is less than the limiting temperature. Output voltage at a direct current-converter is increased, when the voltage of a twelve-volt auxiliary battery lies beyond a pre-determined reference voltage range. The direct current-converter is operated in a fast charging mode, in which the output voltage is increased, when the voltage of the battery is less than the pre-determined reference voltage range.    USE - Method for controlling charging voltage of a twelve volt-auxiliary battery, which is utilized for supplying electrical energy to twelve volt-electrical loads in a hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a control, water pump, radiator fan and head lamp in a mild hybrid vehicle, complete hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electrical vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, electrical vehicle, passenger car, bus, sports utility vehicle, water vehicle e.g. boat and ship, and air-plane.    ADVANTAGE - The output voltage at the direct current-converter is increased, when the voltage of the twelve-volt auxiliary battery lies beyond the pre-determined reference voltage range, thus improving charging power of the auxiliary battery, and cold-starting power, when the external air temperature is less, and reducing fuel consumption in the vehicle, when the charging condition of the battery is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a method for controlling charging voltage of a 12 volt-auxiliary battery for the hybrid-vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a ripple generation unit (12) to generate a ripple current of a predetermined frequency at an energy storage device (1). A current detection unit (10) detects the ripple current, and a temperature detection unit (18) detects a temperature of the storage device. A storage unit stores a preset correlative relationship between the temperature and the ripple current of the storage device and stores internal resistance of the storage device. An estimating unit estimates the internal resistance based on the ripple current, temperature and the correlative relationship.    USE - Internal resistance-estimation apparatus for an energy storage device i.e. secondary battery, in a power supply system that is utilized in a motor drive device for supplying electric power to a load mounted on a vehicle (all claimed) i.e. electric powered vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows estimation of the internal resistance of the power storage device with a high accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a degradation determination apparatus for an energy storage device    (2) an internal resistance-estimating method for an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a motor drive device with an estimation apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy storage device (1)    Current detection unit (10)    Ripple generation unit (12)    Temperature detection unit (18)    Motor drive device (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically connecting storage modules (36, 40) of an electric energy storage device (12) i.e. battery system (10), of a vehicle in series by a contact device, and arranging a detector in the vehicle for detecting acceleration and pressure above an acceleration threshold and a pressure threshold. The modules are electrically, pneumatically, electromagnetically, electromechanically and/or electronically separated from each other by separating devices (28, 30) depending on a condition detected by the detector, where the condition indicates an accident state of the vehicle.    USE - Method for controlling touch contact of a person with electric voltage of an electric energy storage device (claimed) i.e. battery system, at a part i.e. drive system e.g. electric drive and hybrid drive, of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage modules of the electric energy storage device are electrically, pneumatically, electromagnetically, electromechanically and/or electronically separated from each other by the separating devices depending on the condition detected by the detector, where the condition indicates the accident state of the vehicle, thus preventing touch contact of the person with the electric voltage of the energy storage device in an efficient manner, while preventing water damage and/or fire damage of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a safety device comprising a separating device for separating storage modules from each other depending on a condition detected by a detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an energy storage device of a vehicle with a safety device.    Battery system (10)    Electric energy storage device (12)    Battery cells (14)    Separating devices (28, 30)    Storage modules (36, 40)
NOVELTY - The system has a radiator (15) for cooling operating fluid such that current components (24) and water cooled alternating current (AC) condenser (26) are cooled by the fluid. A pump (20) is arranged in series with the radiator for pumping the fluid in the radiator to the components and the condenser. Two branch pipes (1, 2) connect the components and the condenser parallel to the radiator and the pump, and a valve (5) is attached to the branch pipes for selectively supplying the fluid from the pump to one of the branch pipes.    USE - Cooling system for cooling current components e.g. electric motors and inverters, water cooled alternating current condenser i.e. air conditioning system, and fuel cell stacks of an environmental friendly vehicle i.e. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is attached to the two branch pipes for selectively supplying the operating fluid from the pump to one of the branch pipes, thus reducing ventilating resistance of the radiator for cooling the fuel cell stacks, the condenser and the current components, while providing uniform and stable cooling power for the stacks, the current components and the condenser. The cooling system is designed such that it eliminates the need for water pumps and storage containers, thus reducing space, volume, weight and cost of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a cooling system for an environmental friendly vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Branch pipes (1, 2)    Valve (5)    Radiator (15)    Pump (20)    Current components (24)    Water cooled alternating current condenser (26)
NOVELTY - The water content in an electrolytic membrane (1) is adjusted, and a laminated structure (10) is accommodated in a molding die (K). The resin is injected in molding die of high temperature atmosphere, and a gasket is molded to the periphery of a membrane electrode assembly (3). The water content in membrane is adjusted so that the temperature of electrolytic membrane does not exceed the glass softening point temperature by thermal absorption during vaporization, and the volume of air hole of laminated structure is more than that of water vapor.    USE - Manufacturing method of fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and for use in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is manufactured simply at low cost, and the cross leak path of gas can be eliminated effectively. An increase in temperature of electrolytic membrane is suppressed, and the damage of the laminated structure is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of fuel cell.    Electrolytic membrane (1)    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Gas diffusion layers (4,4')    Separator (7)    Laminated structure (10)    Molding die (K)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery cell (1) i.e. lithium ion battery, comprising a terminal at two ends along a longitudinal direction. A resin cover layer (2) comprises a contact surface i.e. elongate plane (20) contacted with an adjacent other battery module. A groove (21) is extended succeeding the contact surface. A tunnel-like cooling passage is formed from the groove, where the contact surface adjoins when multiple battery modules are stacked and set as an assembled battery. The groove is extended in parallel along a center axis direction of the battery cell.    USE - Battery module for use in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tunnel-like cooling passage is formed from the groove, where the contact surfaces adjoins when multiple battery modules are stacked and set as the assembled battery, so that the battery cell can be cooled through the resin cover layer by circulating a refrigerant i.e. air, to the tunnel-like cooling passage, so that a variation in cooling efficiency is eliminated, thus cooling each battery cell in a assembled battery uniformly, hence increasing a charge-and-discharge characteristic of each battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery cell (1)    Resin cover layer (2)    Elongate plane (20)    Groove (21)
NOVELTY - The system has a cathode type oxidant gas supply system (700) supplying oxidant gas to a fuel cell stack (600). A cooling system (750) supplies a coolant that flows along a direction through which the oxidant gas flows into the fuel cell stack. A temperature measurement part i.e. thermometer (790), measures temperature of the coolant discharged from the fuel cell stack in an upstream part and a downstream part. A control part performs a dry suppression operation to suppress drying of the fuel cell stack when an inner side of the fuel cell stack is dry.    USE - Anode type fuel cell system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part performs the dry suppression operation to suppress drying of the fuel cell stack when the inner side of the fuel cell stack is dry based on coolant temperature, so that a state of drying of inner side of the fuel cell stack can be estimated by simple structure, thus controlling an electric power generation of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (600)    Cathode type oxidant gas supply system (700)    Moistener (720)    Cooling system (750)    Thermometer (790)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has fastening unit that fastens the cells in the state electrically laminated in series. The fastening generates the fastening load which compresses the lamination direction by the structural element of lamination unit. The gasket (290) carries out the shape reset which separates the cells (200) to insulation distance (Di1) which are electrically insulates the cells, when fastening load (Lf) by fastening element is released.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of a fuel call can be reduced in the cell unit separated by the gasket, without imposing time and effort, so that the voltage of fuel cell can be reduced. Hence the safe voltage on an operation can be achieved. The assembly of a fuel cell and disassembly can be easily implemented rather than the structure. The quantity of the gasket can be reduced rather than the forming a gasket. The structure of fuel can be simplified by sharing of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel call.    Cell (200)    Anode separator (230)    Gasket (290)    Insulation distance (Di1)    Fastening load (Lf)
NOVELTY - A bipolar plate is surface-treated by reacting an inorganic electroconductive metal oxide with the surface at normal temperature in air by liquid-phase deposition, and forming a precipitated coating.    USE - Surface-treatment of bipolar plate used in fuel cells (claimed) and reversible fuel cells used for motor vehicles, ship, railways, domestic applications, and spacecraft, and as electrode for electrolysis of water.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides surface-treated bipolar plates having suppressed chemical corrosion during electric-power generation in fuel cells, and excellent durability, without requiring a large-sized apparatus and vacuum atmosphere. The bipolar plates improve battery performance. Power consumption during preparation is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell having surface-treated bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The separator i.e. micro porous membrane, has a porous body i.e. base material (23a) whose main surface comprises an inorganic particle i.e. metal oxide particle, where the separator is provided with non-uniform porosity. An inorganic particle membrane (23b) is formed on the inorganic particle. The porous body is an organic polymer porous body, where the body comprises an organic macromolecular material such as polyolefin-type resin, polyimide-type resin and polyamide-type resin. The particle membrane is formed on the two main surfaces of the porous body.    USE - Separator i.e. micro porous membrane, for use in a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic particle membrane is formed on the inorganic particle i.e. metal oxide particle, where the separator is provided with non-uniform porosity, so that strength of the separator is improved and ionic permeability is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode    (2) a manufacturing method of a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a micro porous membrane.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Base material (23a)    Inorganic particle membrane (23b)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a set of electric power generation parts (10) kneaded through a collector (20). A positive electrode side terminal (51) and a negative electrode side terminal (52) are connected through an insulation part (50) and the collector, where the collector used as an end of a coupling body (30) becomes the positive electrode side terminal and another end of the coupling body is connected to the negative electrode side terminal. The insulation part binds an insulator (40) by thermal melting solution.    USE - Assembled battery i.e. all-solid-state lithium secondary battery, for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle i.e. eco-friendly car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation parts are connected through the collector and the ends of the coupling body are connected through the insulator, so that the electric power generation parts can be positioned and fixed easily, thus suppressing a position shift of the electric power generation parts by fixation with one of the ends of the coupling body. The battery has better attachability/assemblability, space saving property and security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an assembled battery.    Electric power generation parts (10)    Collector (20)    Coupling body (30)    Insulator (40)    Insulation part (50)    Positive electrode side terminal (51)    Negative electrode side terminal (52)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material manufacturing method involves dissolving a starting material comprising complex oxide containing a lithium source, a transition metal element source and a glass formulation element source, in an organic solvent to prepare a raw material mixture, where complex oxide has an amorphous structure. The raw material mixture is heated and the organic solvent is volatilized. The raw material mixture is baked after volatilizing the organic solvent.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode active material that is utilized for a lithium secondary battery in a vehicle (all claimed) such as motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economically manufacturing the electrode active material with high charging and discharging capacity, and electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Cover body (14)    External positive electrode current collection terminal (38)    External negative electrode current collection terminal (48)    Lithium secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has a positive mix layer comprising lithium containing transition metal oxide. The negative electrode has a negative mix layer containing silicon and graphite, where the electric potential of the negative electrode at the time of discharging to 2.5 V is 1 V or less on lithium standard.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous secondary battery has high charging and discharging capacity, sealing property and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode has a positive mix layer comprising lithium containing transition metal oxide (Li1+yMO2), where y is -0.3 to 0.3 and M is two or more element group containing nickel, when the mole ratio of nickel is set to 'a' in each element, where a is 30-95. The negative electrode has a negative mix layer containing silicon and graphite, where the electric potential of the negative electrode at the time of discharging to 2.5 V is 1 V or less on lithium standard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a non-aqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode can (4)    Insulator (5)    Flat-shaped winding electrode body (6)    Positive electrode lead body (7)
NOVELTY - The element has a planar unit (31) that is connected on the cup bottom face (15a) in the exterior case. The intermediate unit (32) is bent from the planar unit and reaches the inner surface (16) of the exterior case facing the cup bottom face. A planar unit (33) is bent from the intermediate unit and contacting the inner surface. The edge portion of each edge unit (23) is collectively fixed to opposite surface which contacts the bottom face of predetermined planar unit.    USE - Electric storage element e.g. lithium battery, electric double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor with laminated-film exterior case for electric storage system used in electrical vehicle, motor vehicle and electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electric storage element is provided with the laminated-film exterior case to improve the impact resistance so that the sealing property and insulation can be reliably ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric storage element with cup-type laminated-film exterior case. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cup bottom face (15a)    Inner surface (16)    Edge unit (23)    Planar unit (31,33)    Intermediate unit (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a coolant supply apparatus (20) that supplies a coolant to fuel cell (10). An air supply unit (30) supplies oxidizing agent gas to the oxidizing agent electrode. A fuel gas supply unit (40) supplies fuel gas to the coolant. A mixer (50A-50D) is provided in coolant flow path of coolant supply apparatus to provide coolant containing fuel gas. The coolant supply apparatus that is provided to supply the coolant containing fuel gas to the fuel electrode.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in vessel, aircraft, home appliances and commercial appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Stability of electric power generation of fuel cell can be improved. The size and structure of fuel cell can be reduced. Corrosion resistance of fuel cell can be improved. Concentration of ion in the coolant can be reduced. Flow of coolant towards high-pressure hydrogen tank can be prevented, when hydrogen is contained in coolant. Antifreeze density of hydrogen electrode can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Coolant supply apparatus (20)    Air supply unit (30)    Fuel gas supply unit (40)    Mixer (50A-50D)
NOVELTY - The stack (200) has multiple cells laminated between a pair of collectors (30, 31). The collectors are arranged in two ends of a laminated body (10S). Supply structures (60A-61A) supply a heating medium to each cell of the laminated body, and are extended in a lamination direction (500) of the cells. A pair of middle collectors (32a, 32b, 33a, 33b) is laminated between the collectors in the lamination direction. The middle collectors are inserted between the cells. Plate-shaped insulators (34, 35) are inserted between the middle collectors in the lamination direction.    USE - Polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell stack i.e. concrete apparatus, for use in a fuel cell system (claimed). Can also be used for a domestic co-generation system, a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate-shaped insulators are inserted between the middle collectors in the lamination direction while recovering performance degradation of a catalyst by impurity adhesion, thus improving power generation efficiency and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Laminated body (10S)    Collectors (30, 31)    Middle collectors (32a, 32b, 33a, 33b)    Insulators (34, 35)    Supply structures (60A-61A)    Fuel cell stack (200)    Lamination direction of cells (500)
NOVELTY - The jig (10) has a pressure regulation part (6) regulating internal pressure of an electrode plate (8) that is arranged at an accommodating part (10x), where moisture content of the electrode plate is equal or less than 1000 parts per million (ppm). An internal pressure in the electrode plate is ranges from 1 to 3 kilopascal (kPa). A space in the pressure regulation part is expanded or shrunk in a specific range according to change of the internal pressure in the accommodating part of the electrode plate when the accommodating part of the electrode plate is in airtight condition.    USE - Jig for conveying an electrode plate e.g. positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate, of a lithium ion secondary battery from a factory to a vehicle i.e. truck, during loading operation.    ADVANTAGE - The space in the pressure regulation part is expanded or shrunk in specific range according to change of the internal pressure in the accommodating part of the electrode plate, so that the jig can be maintained airtight condition. The jig strongly seals the door of the conveying jig, so that an internal pressure of the conveying jig can be endured, thus enhancing weight reduction and distribution cost of the jig.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a jig.    Pressure regulation part (6)    Electrode plate (8)    Positive electrode plate (8A)    Jig (10)    Accommodating part (10x)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has battery element (10) that laminates positive electrode layer (1) with positive electrode active material, negative electrode layer (2) with negative electrode active material and solid electrolyte layer (3) which is formed between positive and negative electrode layers. The battery element is arranged inside expansion element (11) which is made of hydrophilic polymer. The pressure is applied to battery element for holding expansion element which expands within housing (13) with respect to battery element by operation of housing.    USE - All solid state battery e.g. winding type solid state battery for portable electronic device, handheld terminal, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure is applied to battery element for holding expansion element which expands within housing with respect to battery element by operation of housing, so that raise of internal resistance can be suppressed and output characteristic of battery can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of winding type solid state battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Battery element (10)    Expansion element (11)    Housing (13)    All solid state battery (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a filling port (22) and an exhaust port (23) in an end surface of a cube-shaped rear case (2), and inserting a funnel (8a) in the filling port. Another funnel (8b) is inserted in the exhaust port. An inside of the rear case is exhausted from the exhaust port through the latter funnel. A resin composition is filled and hardened. The funnels are removed from in the rear case. The filling port and the exhaust port are sealed. An electric power generation element is provided with a holder and a circuit board.    USE - Method for manufacturing a pack battery e.g. secondary battery such as square-shaped lithium ion battery, that is utilized as a main/backup power supply of an electronic device such as portable DVD player, portable global positioning system, notebook-type computer, personal digital assistant and mobile telephone. Can also be used for a power-assist bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables prevention of deterioration of external appearance quality by resin composition in an effective manner, and ensures high security and broad utilization by freely setting the size of the pack battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pack battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cube-shaped rear case (2)    Front case (3)    Funnels (8a, 8b)    Filling port (22)    Exhaust port (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has electric power generation element that is provided with unit cell and is accommodated in exterior cell. The unit cell is arranged in holder of generation element. The resin is harden and is filled between gap of exterior case and generation element with respect to gap to raise the liquid level along one direction. The rib has main surface that is vertically extended with respect to liquid level.    USE - Pack battery for use as main power supply or backup power supply of electronic device. Uses included but are not limited to personal computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), power assist bicycle, electric tool, portable global positioning system (GPS), DVD player, and transceiver.    ADVANTAGE - The rib has main surface that is vertically extended with respect to liquid level to avoid contacts of resin liquid with main surface for suppressing bubble generation, so that potting process can be performed efficiently. Hence fire break out during malfunction is prevented and safety of user is ensured. The performance of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of rear case of pack battery.    Rear case (2)    Filling port (22)    Exhaust port (23)    Rear case inner wall (24)    Rib group (25)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode (1) which occlude-discharges lithium, negative electrode (2) which occlude-discharges lithium, nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt and separator (3) interposed between the positive electrode and negative electrode. The separator has structure having porous layer containing ceramic powder and binder on at least single surface of porous polymeric resin film.    USE - Lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is safe and has high capacitance and output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery can (4)    Battery cover (9)
NOVELTY - The battery (30) has recessed portions (1,2) to accommodate an electric power generation element and a hydrogen-sulfide harmless portion. A cladding has a cover portion provided in contact with a housing (3), for sealing the recessed portions. An intermediate contact portion (6) is provided between the recessed portions. A solid electrolyte layer containing a sulfide type solid electrolyte made of sulfur, is arranged between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer.    USE - All-solid-state battery e.g. all-solid-state lithium cell for electronic device e.g. personal computer, video camera and mobile telephone, and vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The all-solid-state battery can absorb and detoxify the hydrogen-sulfide gas produced from the electric power generation element, without reducing the volume energy density. An increase in volume of the thickness direction of cladding can be suppressed, and the safety operation of all-solid-state battery is ensured. The intensity of cladding is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the all-solid-state battery.    Recessed portions (1,2)    Housing (3)    Intermediate contact portion (6)    Collectors (14a,14b)    All-solid-state battery (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an action point (U) pressing an installation surface of a laminated body (4) that is set to an end part of two lever members (11, 21). A straight line connects the action point and a fixed fulcrum (S) in the lever members. A power point (T) applies elastic force (F) to the lever members by an extension spring that is set between the fixed fulcrum and the action point of the lever members. The extension spring is expanded when the lever members are rotated in direction of the fixed fulcrum.    USE - Apparatus for pressing a laminated body. Uses include but are not limited to plate spring, helical spring, disk spring and waveform spring.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus expands the extension spring when the lever members are rotated in the direction of the fixed fulcrum, so that the linear characteristics of the elastic member changing linearly are achieved, thus avoiding an installation space produced when a disk spring is used, and achieving a load variation of the disk spring with respect to a displacement of a small nonlinear-characteristics area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a press apparatus.    Elastic force (F)    Fixed fulcrum (S)    Power point (T)    Action point (U)    Laminated body (4)    Lever members (11, 21)
NOVELTY - The heat sink has an intermediate plate (2) which is provided between support plates (1,3). A U-shaped channel (4) is formed in the intermediate plate, and bridge (5) is integrated with the intermediate plate and provided in intermediate position of the U-shaped channel. A recessed portion (6) for covering bridge, is formed in inner surface side of the supporting plate (1), at position corresponding to the bridge. A coolant bypass portion (7) is formed between the bridge and supporting plate (2) or between the bridge and recessed portion.    USE - Heat sink for cooling battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of channel can be improved and uniform distribution of coolant can be ensured. The heat sink with high precision can be obtained. The increase of flow path resistance of coolant can be prevented. The heat exchange between to-be-cooled component and coolant can be accelerated, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of heat sink.    Supporting plates (1,3)    Intermediate plate (2)    U-shaped channel (4)    Bridge (5)    Recessed portion (6)    Coolant bypass portion (7)
NOVELTY - The core has a stator and a back yoke portion (1). The compressive stress of outer periphery core is set to 10 MPa and is provided to the circumferential direction of the stator. The compressive stress of outer periphery core is set to 0.3 MPa and is provided to the lamination direction of the back yoke. The insulation film thickness of magnetic steel sheet is set to 0.8-20 mm per single surface. The insulation film thickness on surface of the magnetic steel sheet is set to 0.4-10 mm per single surface.    USE - Motor core of compressor motor for home-use air-conditioner, drive motor and generator of hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of core loss can be reduced, since insulation film thickness on surface of the magnetic steel sheet is set to 0.4-10 mm per single surface. Hence, characteristic degradation of magnetic steel sheet can be prevented. The efficiency of motor core can be enhanced. Hence, size and cost of motor core can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional and cross-sectional views of the motor core. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back yoke portion (1)    Ring (2)    Teeth portion (3)    Shrinkage fitting ring (4)
NOVELTY - The core has a stator and a back yoke portion (1). The compressive stress of outer periphery core is set to 10 MPa and is provided to the circumferential direction of the stator. The compressive stress of outer periphery core is set to 0.3 MPa and is provided to the lamination direction of the back yoke. The surface roughness of magnetic steel sheet is set to 2-50 mm in the maximum height.    USE - Motor core of compressor motor for home-use air-conditioner, drive motor and generator of hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation of core loss can be reduced, since surface roughness of magnetic steel sheet is set to 2-50 mm in the maximum height. Hence, characteristic degradation of magnetic steel sheet can be prevented. The efficiency of motor core can be enhanced. Hence, size and cost of motor core can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional and cross-sectional views of the motor core. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back yoke portion (1)    Ring (2)    Teeth portion (3)    Shrinkage fitting ring (4)
NOVELTY - The power device includes an electric motor (1) which is connected to a transmission shaft (3) via a variable-speed clutch (2). Two solar power generation plates (4,10), a wind energy power generating unit (11), and a gas power generating unit (9) have output ends that are connected to an input end of an accumulator (5). The output end of accumulator is connected to an input end of electric motor. A biomass gas generator (7) has a gas outlet that is connected to a gas inlet of gas power generating unit. An external charge pole (12) is fixed on the accumulator.    USE - Three-in-one power device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the power device which is featured with simple structure, wide use, convenient operation, and low fault rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the power device provided in the motor vehicle.    Electric motor (1)    Variable-speed clutch (2)    Transmission shaft (3)    Solar power generation plates (4,10)    Accumulator (5)    Biomass gas generator (7)    Gas power generating unit (9)    Wind energy power generating unit (11)    External charge pole (12)
NOVELTY - The system has an air supply assembly connected to a battery air inlet (3). An exhaust assembly is connected to a battery air outlet (8). The air supply assembly is provided with an air supply fan (11) and an air supply duct (12). An end of the air supply duct is connected to the air supply fan. Another end of the supply duct is connected to the battery air inlet. The exhaust assembly is provided with a suction side duct (15), an exhaust fan (16) and an exhaust duct (17). The suction side duct is arranged as a bent structure. An end of the suction side duct is connected to the exhaust fan.    USE - Cooling system for a power battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is reliable, convenient to install and dismount and space-saving. The system has stable performance and better cooling effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery air inlet (3)    Battery air outlet (8)    Air supply fan (11)    Air supply duct (12)    Suction side duct (15)    Exhaust fan (16)    Exhaust duct (17)
NOVELTY - Obtaining micro-granules of carbon nanorods comprises: (a) stabilization of a suspension comprising carbon nanorods in a liquid medium; (b) scattering by high energy milling of the suspension formed in step (a); (c) drying of the dispersion prepared in step (b); and (d) size selection of the dry powder obtained in (c) under 250 mu m.    USE - The procedures are useful for obtaining micro-granules of carbon nanorods; and for obtaining a composite material, where the micro-granules of carbon nanorods are useful for manufacturing a composite material, where the composite material is a ceramic matrix; and where the composite ceramic-carbon nanorods are useful for manufacturing bipolar plates in batteries fuel, automotive brakes, fuel cell electrodes or nanoelectronic devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The procedure is safe, economical, highly efficient and reliable in producing micro-granules of carbon nanorods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) micro-granules of carbon nanorods obtained by the process;    (2) procedure for obtaining a composite material comprising: (a) modification of the micro-granules by physical and/or chemical treatments; (b) preparing a suspension comprising the modified micro-granules in step (a) with the main component of the ceramic matrix in a liquid medium; (c) homogenization by grinding the suspension obtained in step (b); (d) drying the homogenized suspension obtained in step (c); (e) size selection of the product obtained in (d); and (f) sintering of the product selected in step (e), less than 250 mu m; and    (3) composite comprising a ceramic matrix and carbon nanorods obtained by the process.
NOVELTY - A carrier contains metal oxide primary particles-fused component chosen from rare earth element, alkaline earth metal, transition metal, niobium, bismuth, tin, antimony, zirconium, molybdenum, indium, tantalum and tungsten. At least 80% of metal oxide primary particles having size of 5-100 nm, are fused and bonded together to form chain-type or tufted structure fused component containing 5 or more primary particles.    USE - Carrier is used for electrode catalyst for fuel cell (both claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carrier has high contact resistance, electroconductivity, electric potential, and specific surface area. The fuel cell using carrier has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode catalyst, which is obtained by supporting 1-50 weight% of alloy containing noble metal having average particle diameter of 1-20 nm to the carrier.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen supply system comprises photocatalyst provided in aqueous solution in container or tube, and light which is applied to photocatalyst to generate hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen and oxygen is supplied to fuel cells and internal combustion engine as fuel.    USE - A hydrogen supply system used for fuel cells and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system has improved hydrogen-producing efficiency and simple structure, and improves safety of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic diagram of hydrogen supply system.    Water tank (1)    Titanium oxide electrode (2)    Platinum electrode (3)    Xenon lamp (4)    Buoyancy apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - The core has a negative electrode current collecting board whose two pins are respectively welded with two side stacking layers of a wound positive electrode ear. A positive electrode current collecting board includes a body and another two pins. An end of a body of the positive electrode current collecting board is welded to a positive electrode terminal. An end of a body of the negative electrode current collecting board is welded to a negative electrode terminal. The positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal are arranged at ends of a top surface of a shell of the core.    USE - Winding-type lithium ion power battery core for a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a winding-type lithium ion power battery core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a winding-type lithium ion power battery core in partial section.
NOVELTY - The miniature wind power generator unit has a wind wheel and a power generator which are connected with each other via a speed changing mechanism. The wind wheel includes a vane, a wheel shaft and a wheel ring, and the wheel shaft and the wheel ring are connected via the vane. The speed changing mechanism has annular teeth arranged in the outer peripheries of the wind wheel and the wheel ring, and a gear wheel arranged on the main shaft of the power generator. The annular teeth of the wheel ring are engaged with the gear wheel of the power generator.    USE - Combined-type miniature wind power generator unit for motor vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in ship, building or residence.    ADVANTAGE - Provides wind power generator unit which is featured in simple structure and flexible design, and number of wind wheels and power generator can be increased or decreased according to requirement, and can be conveniently mounted. Wind power generator unit can normally generate power in condition of low wind speed, and can still charge storage battery even when vehicle is parked.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power generator is connected with a storage battery via a control device which includes a controller and an inverter. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile with a combined-type miniature wind power generator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the combined-type miniature wind power generator unit.
NOVELTY - An active substance comprises a positive active substance and a negative active substance. The positive active substance comprises (in mass%) lead powder (100), conductive fiber (0.01-2), metal oxide (0.1-5), conductive carbon material (0.1-2), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (0.01-1) and dilute sulfuric acid (1-15). The negative active substance comprises (in mass%) lead powder (100), conductive fiber (0.01-2), conductive carbon material (0.1-5), barium sulfate (0.1-0.6), humic acid (0.2-1), lignin (0.01-0.2) and dilute sulfuric acid (1-15).    USE - Active substance for a pole plate of super-lead storage battery (claimed) in an electric drive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active substance has high charging and discharging capacity, better durability and low-temperature performance.
NOVELTY - A gas diffusion layer comprises substrate layer and micropore layer. The micropore layer comprises micropore lining and micropore superficial layer. The micropore lining is arranged between the substrate layer and micropore superficial layer, and is a layer having large porosity and strong hydrophobicity. The micropore superficial layer is a layer having porosity smaller than the micropore lining and having hydrophobicity weaker than the micropore lining.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for proton exchange film fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The layer makes possible for the porosity of the gas diffusion layer from the substrate layer to the 2-layer of micropore layer to be gradually reduced since the micropore layer in the gas diffusion layer are manufactured step by step. The diffusion of the reaction is good, and discharging of battery water is good. Power of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of gas diffusion layer comprising:    (A) soaking porous carbon paper in PTFE emulsion until the additional amount of PTFE in the carbon paper is 10-20 mass%, and sintering at 340 degrees C to obtain substrate layer;    (B) stirring carbon powder, PTFE emulsion, pore forming agent and isopropanol to obtain slurry of micropore lining and micropore superficial layer;    (C) coating the slurry of micropore lining on the substrate layer after hydrophobic treatment, and coating the slurry of the micropore superficial layer; and    (D) high temperature sintering the substrate layer to obtain the gas diffusion layer with double micropore layers.
NOVELTY - The car has a gear box connected with an output end of a rotor shaft (21) of a hydraulic generator (15) through a transmission device (20). Two magnetic poles of the hydraulic generator are connected with an input end of a water energy storage battery (6). An output end of the water energy battery is connected with a high-pressure submerged pump (4) via an inverter (18). A magnetic pole of a wind driven generator (14) is connected with an input end of a wind energy storage battery (28). An output end of the wind energy battery is connected with the submerged pump via another inverter (23).    USE - Hybrid car for use in traffic field of airplane and train.    ADVANTAGE - The car makes driving safer and avoids fuel consuming, and has large power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid car.    High-pressure submerged pump (4)    Water energy storage battery (6)    Wind driven generator (14)    Hydraulic generator (15)    Inverters (18, 23)    Transmission device (20)    Rotor shaft (21)    Wind energy storage battery (28)
NOVELTY - The fan motor has head in which head-on air is used for generating the power to the automobile.    USE - Fan motor for use in automobile.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing electric bicycles with a direct current (DC) electric generator. A shaft of the electric generator is provided with a friction wheel in connection with a rotating wheel of an electric bicycle. An output lead of the electric generator is connected with a storage battery of the electric bicycle that is provided with a shade for sun and rain. Top and two sides of the shade are provided with a solar panel. Front sides and two lateral sides of the shade are provided with a window. Solar panels are connected with the storage battery via leads.    USE - Method for driving an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recharging storage battery with electricity generated from kinetic energy of the bicycle and solar energy when the electric bicycle runs. The method enable greatly prolonging the travel range of the bicycle after the battery recharged and saving energy source. The method enables shading the electric bicycle to sunshine in summer and rain in rainy day. The method ensuring human body health and convenient traveling.
NOVELTY - The solar recreational vehicle has a warming system that is mounted on the bottom of the recreational vehicle body. The wind power generator, solar battery board and solar energy collector are arranged on the top part of the recreational vehicle body. The wind power generator and solar battery board are respectively connected with the accumulator and inverter in the recreational vehicle body.    USE - Solar recreational vehicle using multiple energy resources.    ADVANTAGE - The solar recreational vehicle has a simple structure and a logical design, saves in energy and protects the environment. The vehicle solves the living problems of daily life. The recreational vehicle can be moved and it saves large amount of energy, makes people live convenient and has good social and economic benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar recreational vehicle.
NOVELTY - The truck has a carriage with a base provided with an electricity control system. A top surface and two sides of the carriage are provided with solar energy battery packs, respectively. The solar energy battery packs are connected with the electricity control system through wires. The electricity control system is connected with an electromotor and a lighting system through the wires.    USE - Solar energy electric truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar energy electric truck.
NOVELTY - Increasing hydrophilic properties of crystalline carbon involves use of a surface modifier.    USE - For increasing hydrophilic properties of crystalline carbon, which is useful for preparing Pt/C catalyst. The Pt/C catalyst is useful for preparation of fuel cell electrode for fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline carbon having increased hydrophilic property enables easier supporting of platinum, thus a high-content, highly dispersed, highly durable Pt nanocatalyst resistant to electrochemical corrosion is suitably prepared. The catalyst when used for an electrode of a fuel cell, the amount of the catalyst suitably coated on the electrode may be decreased. Accordingly, the electrode becomes thinner and has improved fuel transfer efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a method (M1) for preparing a Pt/C catalyst, involving: increasing hydrophilic property of crystalline carbon using the surface modifier; supporting platinum on the crystalline carbon to prepare a catalyst; and washing and drying thus prepared catalyst to remove unwanted organic materials;    (2) a Pt/C catalyst prepared by using the method (M1);    (3) a fuel cell electrode comprising the catalyst; and    (4) a fuel cell comprising the electrode.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a wind turbine connected to a generator, where wind generated by the movement of the vehicle drives the wind turbine and the generator to continuously charge an accumulator. The number of pieces to be built in, the diameter of a rotor, and the number of stages depend on variations of mounting and the power requirement.    USE - Electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind generated by the movement of the vehicle drives the wind turbine and the generator to continuously charge the accumulator, thus increasing the working distance of the vehicle without any additional energy consumption and without environment damaging effect.
NOVELTY - The storage battery groove structure has a rectangular groove portion that accommodates storage batteries. The lower end of the long-side lateral wall of the groove portion is provided with flange (2). Multiple clamping grooves (2.1) are provided on the top surface of each flange and are matched with projections of battens of the flange.    USE - Storage battery groove structure used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery groove structure is fixed inside the accommodating space of the vehicle reliably and firmly due to the compact structure of the battery groove structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the storage battery groove structure.    Flanges (2,3)    Clamping grooves (2.1,3.1)
NOVELTY - The box has box case (1) that is internally provided with a battery group which is formed by serially connecting several batteries. The left end plate (1a) of the box case is provided with the two water proof plug (3,4). The two water proof plugs are connected with the positive and negative pole of the battery group respectively.    USE - Vehicle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The water proof plugs, the collection module and battery group are integrated, so that the integral level of the battery box with the regular distribution and short wiring length can be improved effectively, the energy loss of power source wire can be reduced and the work condition of battery group can be reflected accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the vehicle battery box.    Box case (1)    Left end plate (1a)    Water proof plugs (3,4)    Air plug (6,7)    Radiation fan (10)
NOVELTY - The polymer lithium ion power battery pole has a lead pole (2) that is arranged at the upper end of a lead pedestal (3). A copper sheet (1) is tightly inserted in the lead pedestal and the lead pole.    USE - Polymer lithium ion power battery pole for starting automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the power battery pole.    Copper sheet (1)    Lead pole (2)    Lead pedestal (3)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an apparatus for generating power utilizing exhaust heat from exhaust pipe. The loads caused by the vehicle electronic and electric machinery system can be reduced to decrease fuel consumption while starting an engine. Alternatively, waste heat can be used to generate power to supply to the vehicle electronic and electric machinery system after blowing out. The system is composed of a fastening rack, a thermoelectric conversion component, an actuating motor, a control device, a power generator, a power storage device and a switch set, wherein a thermoelectric conversion power generator (a Stirling power generator) disposed in the thermoelectric conversion component can covert waste heat produced from the exhaust pipe into electric energy. When the system is operated to reach a predetermined temperature, a temperature sensing device disposed on the thermoelectric conversion power generator will transmit a signal to the actuating motor control device to drive the actuating motor. The thermoelectric conversion component is further actuated to generate power to supply to the vehicle electronic and electric machinery system until waste heat temperature is decreased to terminate power generation.
NOVELTY - The bootstrap circuit has an oscillator (11) oscillating to fixed frequency, and a switching unit (12) switching according to the oscillation frequency of the oscillator. An inductor is charged and discharged according to the switching process of the switching unit. A gate driving unit (15) operates a high side switching element (17) in coupled voltage. A rectifier (13) outputs constant voltage. A level shift part (16) shifts the voltage level of the gate driving unit. A rectifier diode rectifies the voltage output from the rectifier.    USE - High side switching element bootstrap circuit for use in a fuel cell vehicle, a hybrid automobile, an inverter of an electromobile, a positive temperature coefficient heater controller and an industrial inverter circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The bootstrap circuit is small in size, and has low production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a high side switching element bootstrap circuit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Oscillator (11)    Switching unit (12)    Rectifier (13)    Gate driving unit (15)    Level shift part (16)    High side switching element (17)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an aperture hole formed in a side of a hot-water storage tank (20), and a power conversion device mounting member (60) inserted into an inner side of the hot-water storage tank through the aperture hole. A power conversion device (10) is adhered closely to the power conversion device mounting member. Multiple heat radiation pins (61) are formed in a side of the power conversion device mounting member. A top plate and a bottom plate are perpendicularly formed in a top portion and a bottom portion of an arc board shaped face plate.    USE - Cooling apparatus for a power conditioning device of a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves cooling performance and waste-heat recovery performance by heat-exchanging with reservoir water of the hot-water storage tank. The apparatus facilitates configuration of the power conversion device. The apparatus facilitates installation and un-installation of the power conversion device, so that repair and change operation can be easily performed. The apparatus increases efficiency of the fuel cell system by reducing consumption of electricity. The apparatus facilitates control and device configuration of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power conversion device and a hot-water storage tank in which a power conversion device mounting member is installed.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power conversion device (10)    Hot-water storage tank (20)    Power conversion device mounting member (60)    Heat radiation pins (61)
NOVELTY - The stack has multiple unit cells provided in a thin film type heater that is formed in a plane of a heating apparatus. The heating apparatus generates heat, and a power source is equipped in the unit cells. Each unit cell includes a membrane-electrode assembly. The heater is formed in an opposing side in which an oxidizer channel region of a separator is formed. Multiple heater thin films are arranged in parallel in a cooling medium channel region according to a channel. A bimetallic switch is connected with the heater.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The stack allows the thin film type heater formed on the separator of the unit cell to avoid freezing the inner side of the electroproduction aggregate, thus ensuring low electricity consumption, and maintaining the moisture of the stack inside to be unfrozen, hence improving the cooling starting of the vehicle. The stack prevents the heater from being damaged. The stack facilitates molding process and ensures small volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - The device has an exterior coupler (600) combined in a side of an end plate (100). A part of an inner join unit is passed through multiple parts of a fuel cell, where the inner join unit adds pressure to an inner side of the fuel cell. The inner join unit and the exterior coupler are connected by a fastening force. The exterior coupler is exposed to an outer side of the fuel cell. The join unit comprises a screwed penetration screw (550). A fuel input and output port (520) is combined on an end of a cut off pipe (560). A penetration hole is formed in a side of the fuel input and output port.    USE - Inner and outer combine device for a fuel cell in a power plant and a power source at a home and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables uniting components in the fuel cell at a laminated state and simultaneously performing fuel supplying function, reduces volume of the fuel cell and improves spacing efficiency. The inner join unit and the exterior coupler are connected by the fastening force in secured manner. The durability of the device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an inner and outer combine device.    End plate (100)    Fuel input and output port (520)    Screwed penetration screw (550)    Cut off pipe (560)    Exterior coupler (600)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a humidification supply tube (16) supplying humidity gas to a bypass tube (17). A water level gauge meter (30) bypasses the gas ejected from a gas outlet (15) to a gas inlet (11). A heater (13) is installed in a lower end of a body (10). A helix supply tube (14) spirally winds the heater, and is installed in an ionized water inlet port (12). A filtering mixer (20) is installed inside the body, and mixes the gas and steam. Water level sensors (31, 32) are installed in the water level gauge meter.    USE - Gas e.g. oxygen and hydrogen, humidifier for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier regularly maintains humidification amount in the fuel cell system, and improves performance of the fuel cell system. The humidifier reduces energy required for humidification and electric energy used in a heater. The humidifier minimizes temperature of ionized water, and selects humidification occurrence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gas humidifier.    Body (10)    Gas inlet (11)    Ionized water inlet port (12)    Heater (13)    Helix supply tube (14)    Gas outlet (15)    Humidification supply tube (16)    Bypass tube (17)    Filtering mixer (20)    Water level gauge meter (30)    Water level sensors (31, 32)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an output of a fuel cell stack among fuel cell operations over a fixed standard value. A valve is opened by an output state for providing hydrogen through an ejector. The hydrogen is recirculated by the ejector, and is performed with a hydrogen recirculation blower for increasing anode pressure of the fuel cell stack. Feed pressure of the hydrogen is supplied through a low pressure regulator and the ejector. The low pressure regulator and the ejector inhale the recirculation hydrogen to negative pressure of the high-pressure hydrogen supplied from the valve.    USE - Method for providing hydrogen for a fuel cell system that is utilized in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables minimizing hydrogen/oxygen interface in an anode of the stack, preventing carbon corrosion, decreasing fuzzy times of large flux amount, shortening starting time, reducing load, consumable power and malfunction of the hydrogen recirculation blower and improving stack performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a hydrogen providing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a re-cycling humidifying unit that humidifies feed air supplied from an air supplying source, where the air supplying source is connected to the re-cycling humidifying unit. The humidified feed air is supplied from the re-cycling humidifying unit through a hollow fiber membrane. A control valve controls amount of exhaust air supplied to the re-cycling humidifying unit. A blower is connected to which the re-cycling humidifying unit that forcedly ventilates a mixer for mixing the feed air and the exhaust air.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier is simple in structure, small in size, less in volume, and prevents moisture from being piled up in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a humidifier.
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing a voltage of a super capacitor (200) with voltage of a fuel cell (100) among driving of a fuel cell-super capacitor hybrid vehicle. The super capacitor and the fuel cell are changed into a super capacitor discharge mode through a bidirectional direct current to a direct current converter (210) of a super capacitor output terminal. An output power of fuel cell is assisted in the super capacitor output terminal. Range of the super capacitor voltage exceeds a predetermined super capacitor voltage lower-limit value. The super capacitor discharge mode is progressed.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables enlarging power assist amount of a super cap and improving an oscillation and outrun performance of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a method for controlling a fuel cell hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (100)    Super capacitor (200)    Direct current converter (210)    High voltage operation part (220)    Low voltage battery (400)
NOVELTY - A porous carbonized substrate and its preparation method and uses are provided. The porous carbonized substrate having a nitrogen content of from 1 wt% to 13 wt% and a oxygen content of from 2 wt% to 16 wt%, based on the total weight of the substrate, can be prepared by a method comprising the following steps: providing a fiber substrate including at least one of oxidized fibers and polyamide fibers; and thermally treating the fiber substrate under an inert gas atmosphere, wherein the thermally treating step comprises heating the inert gas atmosphere to a heat treating temperature of from 700 DEG C to about 2000 DEG C with a heating rate of from 50 DEG C/min to 300 DEG C/min. The porous carbonized substrate is useful as the gas diffusion layer material in a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - Production of anode catalyst platinum (Pt)/manganese dioxide (MnO2)-ruthenium dioxide (RuO2)/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) comprises ultrasonically dispersing carbon nanotube and ruthenium trichloride in water, adding 0.02-0.1 M potassium permanganate solution at 5-15 ml/hour, refluxing mixture at 60-110 degrees C for 4-8 hours, filtering, washing, and drying at 90-110 degrees C; and adding MnO2-RuO2/CNTs in ethanediol, adding chloroplatinic acid, regulating pH to neutral, refluxing at 120-150 degrees C for 2-3 hours, filtering, washing, and drying at 60-80 degrees C.    USE - Method for producing anode catalyst platinum (Pt)/manganese dioxide (MnO2)-ruthenium dioxide (RuO2)/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) of direct methanol fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, has mild operation condition, low cost and suitable for industrial production; and the catalyst produced by the method, the methanol has high electro-catalysis oxidizing activity and excellent anti-carbon monoxide capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of anode catalyst platinum (Pt)/manganese dioxide (MnO2)-ruthenium dioxide (RuO2)/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) comprises ultrasonically dispersing carbon nanotube and ruthenium trichloride in water, controlling ratio of carbon nanotube to water at 1 mg: 0.1-0.4 mL, adding 0.02-0.1 M potassium permanganate solution at 5-15 ml/hour, controlling mass ratio of carbon nanotube to ruthenium trichloride and potassium permanganate at 1:0.1-0.4:0.1-0.5, refluxing mixture at 60-110 degrees C for 4-8 hours, filtering, washing, and drying at 90-110 degrees C; and adding MnO2-RuO2/CNTs in ethanediol, controlling ratio of MnO2-RuO2/CNTs to ethanediol at 1 mg:0.3-0.7 mL, agitating for 10-20 minutes, adding chloroplatinic acid, controlling mass ratio of MnO2-RuO2/CNTs to chloroplatinic acid at 1:0.2-0.5, regulating pH to neutral, refluxing at 120-150 degrees C for 2-3 hours, filtering, washing, and drying at 60-80 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a control box (5) which is connected with a battery (4) through voltage detection lines that detect the voltage of the battery. A flat cable (40) is formed by arranging the voltage detection lines in parallel and integrating the detection lines into a flat form.    USE - Power supply device for motor of vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces stress effected to the voltage detection lines. Improves the flexibility of the bending direction of the voltage detection lines to enhance the flexibility of the arrangement of battery and control box. Allows high-density arrangement of detection lines, and enhances the sealing of battery storage chamber and control box storage chamber. Prevents leakage of the cooling air of the battery from a flat cable inlet to the control box storage chamber, thus improving a cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the internal structure of a power supply device indicating the wiring state of flat cable.    Battery (4)    Control box (5)    First storage case (10)    Second storage case (15)    Flat cable (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves introducing elongate metal foil (20) in biting position with respect to convexity on surface of forming roll (10) and spacing apart in separating position. The molding process area from biting position to separating position is set to occupy 180 degrees in forming roll surface perimeter region. Several receiving rolls (30,40) are positioned in rotation direction of forming roll. The half cut hole of metal foil hole is generated in receiving roll (30). Molding is performed with respect to metal foil by receiving roll (40).    USE - Molding method of porous metal foil e.g. copper foil used as collector electrode foil for e.g. lithium secondary battery, capacitor, etc., mounted in electric vehicle, household appliance, mobile device, etc. Can also be used in aluminum foil.    ADVANTAGE - The electric or mechanical bad influence in burr is excluded by rolling process. The porous molding metal foil is provided with removed foreign material. The perforation processing of collector is performed at high-speed automatically and continuously. The remains of processing waste and metal fine powder used as fatal disorder of electronic device are blocked. The reliable provision of low-cost collector foil of processing waste and metal fine powder is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coil-shaped porous molding metal foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the molding roll unit.    Forming roll (10)    Metal foil (20)    Receiving rolls (30,40)    Elimination brush roll (49)    Brush roll (50)
NOVELTY - The rotation operation assisting structure has a rotation operation assisting mechanism (3) with a battery cover (44) which is detachably mounted to a key main body. The battery cover can be removed from the key main body and attached to a mechanical key (40) so that the battery cover functions as a holding portion. The battery cover facilitates the application of a force for turning mechanical key after the mechanical key is inserted into a key cylinder.    USE - Rotation operation assisting structure for mechanical key used with electronic key of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves size reduction of electronic key, while facilitating the assistance of the rotation operation of mechanical key.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the attachment of the rotation operation assisting mechanism to a mechanical key.    Rotation operation assisting mechanism (3)    Mechanical key (40)    Battery cover (44)    Engaging projection (44a)    Fitting recessed portion (45)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (10) comprises a cell body (12) with connection flags (14, 16) passing through a wall of the cell body for electrically contacting the battery cell, where one of the connection flags is formed at its free ends from flag section passing with interval to each other. The connection flags are plastically deformed. The flag section possesses a maximal width of less than 70 mm.    USE - Battery cell useful for the production of an electric battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle for temporary storage of generated electricity energy such as a regenerative energy based on wind power or solar energy, or as a component such an electric battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell can be reliably and economically produced with high mechanical stability and high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (1) a battery cell arrangement; and    (2) a method for bending a connection flag of a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Cell body (12)    Connection flags. (14, 16)
NOVELTY - Fabricating nanowires by growing the nanowires in through-holes of matrix followed by removal of matrix, involves depositing, on one of faces of matrix comprising hole openings, porous layer, having porosity greater than or equal to 26% by volume, of nanoparticles of conductive material having their smallest dimension equal to diameter of holes in matrix, where nanoparticles is in electrical contact with one another, growing the nanowires in the holes of matrix, and removing the matrix, where nanoparticles are maintained in electrical contact with one another, and immobilized on face of matrix, by binder.    USE - For fabricating nanowires and electrode of electrochemical device (claimed), used as electrode material for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The binder is first mixed with nanoparticles, which enables to mix the nanoparticles intimately with the binder and to promote their immobilization on the matrix, while preventing the production of a continuous layer which limits the porosity. Since polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is an electrically insulating polymer, high binder contents are prohibited to avoid the electrical insulation of certain zones of the nanoparticle layer. The nanowire prepared by the method exhibits good electrical conductivity, high porosity and good adhesion of the layer.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains a compound (a) containing tin oxide and/or phosphorus pentoxide, and binder containing thermosetting resin.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for electrical storage device e.g. non-aqueous secondary battery (both claimed) used as power source for portable personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode formed using negative electrode active material has excellent chemical resistance and heat resistance. The electrical storage device using negative electrode has excellent cycling characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode material, which comprises (in %mass) negative electrode active material (55-90), binder (5-30) and conductive support agent (3-20);    (2) negative electrode, which is formed by coating negative electrode material on the surface of collector; and    (3) manufacture of negative electrode, which involves coating negative electrode material on the surface of collector, and heating at 150-400 degrees C under reduced pressure.
NOVELTY - An active material has a spinel structure and consists of lithium titanate. The atomic ratio of lithium and titanium is 0.7-0.9. The active material has sulfate radical content of (100-2500 ppm) by sulfur atom conversion, and chlorine content of less than 1500 ppm.    USE - Active material used as negative electrode active material for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides lithium secondary battery with excellent charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material has a spinel structure and consists of lithium titanate having compositional formula: LixTiyO12, where x is 3-5 and y is 4-6. The atomic ratio of lithium and titanium is 0.7-0.9. The active material has sulfate radical content of (100-2500 ppm) by sulfur atom conversion, and chlorine content of less than 1500 ppm.
NOVELTY - A silicon-containing cerium complex oxide contains silicon (2-20 %mass based on conversion of silica), and has a specific surface area of 40 m2/g or more as determined by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method after baking at 1000 degrees C for 5 hours. The complex oxide has a reduction rate of 30% or more as calculated from the results of temperature-programmed reduction measurement from 50-900 degrees C after baking at 1000 degrees C for 5 hours.    USE - Silicon-containing cerium complex oxide is used for exhaust gas purifying catalyst (claimed) for motor vehicle, polishing agent and solid electrolyte for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-containing cerium complex oxide has excellent heat resistance and reduction rate, and is capable of maintaining high specific surface area even when the silicon-containing cerium complex oxide is used in high-temperature environment. The silicon-containing cerium complex oxide is manufactured using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the silicon-containing cerium complex oxide.
NOVELTY - A complex oxide contains silicon, cerium, and rare earth element containing yttrium and does not containing cerium. The mass ratio of cerium and rare earth element is 85:15-99:1. The content of silicon is 0-20 parts mass, based on conversion of silica with respect to total of 100 parts mass of cerium and rare earth metal element. The complex oxide has specific surface area of 40 m2/g or more as determined by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method. The complex oxide has a reduction rate of 30% or more as calculated from the results of temperature-programmed reduction measurement.    USE - Complex oxide is used for exhaust gas purifying catalyst (claimed) for motor vehicle, polishing agent and solid electrolyte for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The complex oxide has excellent heat resistance and reduction rate, and is capable of maintaining high specific surface area even when the silicon-containing cerium complex oxide is used in high-temperature environment. The silicon-containing cerium complex oxide is manufactured using simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A complex oxide contains silicon, cerium, and rare earth element containing yttrium and does not containing cerium. The mass ratio of cerium and rare earth element is 85:15-99:1 in terms of oxides. The content of silicon is 0-20 parts mass, based on conversion of silica with respect to total of 100 parts mass of cerium and rare earth metal element. The complex oxide has specific surface area of 40 m2/g or more as determined by Brunauer-Emmett-Teller method after baking at 900 degrees C for 5 hours. The complex oxide has a reduction rate of 30% or more as calculated from the results of temperature-programmed reduction measurement from 50-900 degrees C after baking at 1000 degrees C for 5 hours. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the complex oxide.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte consist of block copolymer comprising aromatic vinyl polymer block (A) and aliphatic vinyl polymer block (B) as a structural component. The content of ion-conductive group in the aromatic vinyl polymer block (A) is 1.5-3 groups per repeating unit. The aliphatic vinyl polymer block (B) does not have ion-conductive group.    USE - Polymer electrolyte is used for polymer electrolyte membrane for membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed) used as power supply for portable device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte has high ionic conductivity under low humidity and provides membrane-electrode assembly having excellent bondability and output characteristics.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a flywheel (113) provided with a rim (202), and a continuously variable planetary (CVP) (102) positioned within the flywheel and transmitting rotational motion between the flywheel and the rim. Two planetary gear sets are provided in the flywheel and rotationally coupled to the rim and the CVP such that rotational motion is transmitted through the planetary gear sets. Mechanical potential energy stored in the flywheel is imparted to the rim, when the magnitude of angular velocity of the rim is less than magnitude of the angular velocity of the flywheel.    USE - Wheel assembly for a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an automobile, truck, motorcycle, train and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly adjusts tilt angle of roller elements of the continuously variable planetary in proportion to amount of braking force such that rotational energy is exchanged between the flywheel and a wheel, and facilitates accelerating and braking the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a vehicle wheel.    Continuously variable planetary (102)    Flywheel (113)    Common axis of rotation (140)    Support arm (164)    Rim (202)
NOVELTY - A fluorosulfonyl amide salt has potassium content of 10000 ppm or less.    USE - Fluorosulfonyl amide salt e.g. di(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt and lithium di(fluorosulfonyl)imide salt (both claimed) used for electrolyte for electrochemical device e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, electrical double-layer capacitor, fuel cell and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorosulfonyl amide salt having high purity is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fluorosulfonyl amide salt, which involves contacting reaction solution with aqueous alkali solution, after fluorination of chlorosulfonyl amide or its salt.
NOVELTY - An anode contains compound chosen from lithium complex (I) and (II).    USE - Anode for lithium secondary battery used as power source of medium-to-large-sized device (claimed), electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode provides lithium secondary battery having high output characteristics, improved lifetime, excellent storage characteristics and high safety at room temperature and high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode contains compound chosen from lithium complex of formulae: (1-s-t)(Li(LiaMn1-a-x-yNixCOy)O2).s(Li2Co3).t(LiOH) (I) and Li(LibMn2-b)O4 (II), where a is between 0 and 0.3, x is between 0 and 0.8, y is between 0 and 0.6, s,t are between 0 and 0.05, and b is 0-0.3.
NOVELTY - A porous electrode base material has a three-dimensional entanglement structure comprising carbon short fibers (A) dispersed in three-dimensional structure and joined to one another through three-dimensional mesh shaped carbon fiber (B).    USE - Porous electrode base material is used for membrane-electrode assembly for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (both claimed) used for electric power generator and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous electrode base material has excellent sheet strength, handling property, surface smoothness, gas permeability and electroconductivity, and is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous electrode precursor sheet, which has a three-dimensional entanglement structure consisting of a mixture of carbon shot fiber (A) and carbon fiber precursor shot fiber (b) and/or fibril-like carbon-like precursor fiber (b'). The mixture does not contain binder; and    (2) manufacture of the porous electrode base material.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises silicon-titanium-zinc-containing composite.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode for electrical device (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical device using negative electrode has high capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material comprises silicon-titanium-zinc-containing composite (SixTiyZnz, where x is 38 or more and less than 100, y and z are more than 0 and less than 62 and x+y+z is 100 ).
NOVELTY - A lithium nickel complex oxide particle powder contains primary particles comprising secondary particles and having average particle diameter of 1-4 mu m. The complex oxide has composition containing lithium, nickel, cobalt, aluminum or manganese, zirconium, bismuth, antimony and oxygen.    USE - Lithium nickel complex oxide particle powder for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to audio-video equipment, personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium nickel complex oxide particle powder suppresses the decomposition of electrolyte solution and gas evolution at the time of high temperature charging/discharging, and provides batteries with high charging/discharging capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium nickel complex oxide particle powder contains primary particles comprising secondary particles and having average particle diameter of 1-4 mu m. The complex oxide has composition of formula: LixNi1-y-zCoyMzZraBibSbcO2.    M=aluminum or manganese;    x=0.9-1.3;    y=0.1-0.35;    z=0-0.35 (excluding 0);    a=0-0.25;    b=0.0002-0.004;    c=0-0.002;and    b/c=1.2 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium nickel complex oxide particle powder, which involves baking mixture containing nickel-cobalt hydroxide, aluminum compound, zirconium compound, bismuth compound, antimony compound and lithium compound, removing lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate in aqueous acid, and baking obtained mixture; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which contains positive electrode containing positive electrode active material comprising lithium-nickel complex oxide particle powder.
NOVELTY - Solid particles of phosphorus compound (I) and solid particles of compound containing element (M) chosen from iron, manganese, cobalt and nickel are mixed, reacted in solid-phase reaction and then ground, to obtain powder mixture. The powder mixture is heated in inert gas or reducing gas atmosphere, to obtain phosphoric acid compound (II).    USE - Manufacture of phosphoric acid compound used for electrode material for anode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power source for mobile telephones, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides phosphoric acid compound using simple process. The lithium ion secondary battery using the anode containing phosphoric acid compound has excellent cycling characteristics and reliability, and is manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solid particles of phosphorus compound of formula: AxMyP3Oz (I) and solid particles of compound containing element (M) chosen from iron, manganese, cobalt and nickel are mixed, reacted in solid-phase reaction and then ground, to obtain powder mixture. The powder mixture is heated in inert gas or reducing gas atmosphere, to obtain phosphoric acid compound of formula: AaMbPOw (II). The element (M) has valence of more than +2 to +4.    A=lithium or sodium;    x,z=more than 0 to less than 4;    y=more than 0 to less than 3;    a=more than 0 to less than 2;    b=more than 0.8 to less than 1.2;and    w=value depending on numerical value of a and b and valence of element (M).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode; and    (2) manufacture of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The material has a pre-processed titanium sheet inserted into a hydro thermal reaction kettle. A complex agent Ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic acid (EDTA), a reducing agent formaldehyde and Palladium(II) chloride solution or Palladium(II) chloride and Ruthenium(III) chloride solution are added. A mixture in an infrared drying case is reacted at 150-200 degrees Celsius for 8-15 hours. The mixture is cooled to room temperature. A titanium base body is taken. The mixture is dried at 100 degrees Celsius to obtain a three-dimension net Palladium electrode or PalladiumRuthenium electrode.    USE - Three-dimensional net nano multi-hole palladium ruthenium electrode material for formic acid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material has large specific surface and has high electrochemistry activity for formic acid oxide. The material is provided with Ruthenium to increase initial electric potential of the formic acid oxide. The material has simple preparation method, stable structure and better catalytic activity for formic acid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a three-dimensional net nano multi-hole palladium ruthenium electrode material for a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a three-dimensional net nano multi-hole palladium ruthenium electrode material.
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame body part isolated into a positive liquid region and a negative liquid region through an electrode material plate. A positive liquid outlet is communicated with the positive liquid region and from which the positive electrolyte flows out of the positive liquid region. A negative liquid inlet is communicated with the negative liquid region and from which negative electrolyte flows into the negative liquid region. The positive liquid inlet and the positive liquid outlet are isolated with the negative liquid inlet and the negative liquid outlet.    USE - Electrode frame for a liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electrode frame for a liquid flow battery.
NOVELTY - A separator is formed by heating a thin leaf material existing in a state in which a thermoplastic polymer having a melting point of 200 degrees C or less and an organic polymer substance not having a melting point at 300 degrees C or less are contacted at a temperature beyond the melting point of thermoplastic polymer in dry state.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electric/electronic components e.g. nonaqueous electrochemical cell (claimed) which uses alkali-metal ions e.g. lithium and sodium ions. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, personal computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent ionic permeability, workability, and shape stability even during shutdown and high temperature, and provides safe batteries having high energy density. A thin leaf material has excellent electrochemical stability, tensile strength, and durability. Lamellation of the thin leaf material is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - The generator has gear transmission lines that are coaxial to speed shift shaft small gear (6) with engaging linkage to small sector-shaped gear (14). Elements of fluted discs (10,39) are same and composed of pad (34). Control directions of orientation groove and orientation blocks (41) are different. Gears (32, 53) are coaxial with same diameter and located at bearing (56) sides.    USE - Self-service power generator for damping vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the self-service power generator.    Speed shift shaft small gear (6)    Fluted discs (10,39)    Small sector-shaped gear (14)    Gears (32,53)    Pad (34)    Orientation blocks (41)    Bearing (56)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric boosting device (11) connected with an electric pressure controller (12) and an electric water fetching water pump (20) through a conductive wire (4). A water amount remote controller (16) is connected with a water spraying device (18) through a water outlet pipe (17). An electric boosting device (11) and the electric pressure controller are mounted at an upper part of a water storage container (21). The electric water fetching water pump and the water amount remote controller are mounted at two sides of an inner part of the water storage container.    USE - Power supply device for a water-saving spray irrigation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric boosting device and the electric pressure controller increase pressure of fresh water in the water storage container, and the boosted fresh water sprays and irrigates crops through the water amount remote controller, the water outlet pipe and the water spraying device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Conductive wire (4)    Electric boosting device (11)    Electric pressure controller (12)    Water amount remote controller (16)    Water outlet pipe (17)    Water spraying device (18)    Electric water fetching water pump (20)    Water storage container (21)
NOVELTY - The engine has a radiator fan discharging heat radiated at high voltage and high temperature. Sucked air is cold air while doing work, and the exhaust air is hot waste gas after doing work. Heat of a radiator in a water tank is absorbed. Waste gas heat is discharged, where the absorbed heat is passed to the engine for reuse. An original water tank radiator is changed into a funnel shape. The radiator is designed on one end of a big mouth of a horn mouth. An end of a small mouth is connected to a turbine surcharging air inlet.    USE - Hot-in-cold-out engine for energy conservation.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of the radiator in the water tank is absorbed and passed to the engine for reuse, so that efficiency of the engine can be improved, and less energy can be required. The engine is simple in structure, convenient to produce, environment-friendly in low carbon, inexpensive, and produces less emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a hot-in-cold-out engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An electric deionized water-manufacturing apparatus has a desalination chamber (3) comprising an anion exchanger containing quaternary ammonium salt (I) as an ion exchange group and a cation exchanger (1), and an anode plate (7) and a cathode plate (8) provided parallely across the desalination chamber.    USE - Apparatus is used for manufacturing electric deionized water for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anion exchanger in the electric deionized water-manufacturing apparatus has excellent heat resistance. The generation of voltage abnormality in the electric deionized water-manufacturing apparatus is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric deionized water-manufacturing apparatus has a desalination chamber comprising an anion exchanger containing quaternary ammonium salt of formula: -N+(-R1)(-R3)-R2.X- (I) as an ion exchange group and a cation exchanger, and an anode plate and a cathode plate provided parallely across the desalination chamber.    R1-R3=2C or more alkyl;and    X-=counter ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electric deionized water-manufacturing apparatus.    Cation exchanger (1)    Anion exchange membrane (2a)    Desalination chamber (3)    Anode plate (7)    Cathode plate (8)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has housing (20) defined by a length extending along pair of side walls and a width extending along pair of end walls. An exhaust gas inlet (26) directs vehicle exhaust gas into housing. An exhaust gas outlet (28) directs vehicle exhaust gas out of housing such that exhaust gas flow from inlet to outlet comprises cross-flow across width of housing. Several thermoelectric modules (22) are supported by the housing to convert thermal energy generated by vehicle exhaust gas into electric energy.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for vehicle exhaust system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The overall efficiency and the total electrical output of the generator can be increased when the inlet is arranged along the longer side walls, and the larger portion of the thermoelectric modules are exposed to the hottest exhaust gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle exhaust system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric generator with bypass.    Thermoelectric generator (10)    Housing (20)    Thermoelectric module (22)    Exhaust gas inlet (26)    Exhaust gas outlet (28)
NOVELTY - A spinning stock solution contains ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer dissolved or dispersed in fluid medium containing fluorine-containing aromatic compound (I).    USE - Spinning stock solution used for manufacturing nonwoven fabric (claimed) used as separator for solid type fuel cells, electrolytic membrane, high efficiency particulate air filter used in semiconductor manufacturing field, chemical solution filter, bag filter and for nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The spinning stock solution enables to manufacture nonwoven fabric having thin average fiber diameter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A spinning stock solution contains ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer dissolved or dispersed in fluid medium containing fluorine-containing aromatic compound of formula (I).    Z=N or CR4;    R1-R6=H, halo, -X1, -CN, -NO2, -NX22, -COOH, -COOX3, -CHO, -COX4, -OH, -OX5, -OCOH, -OCOX6, -SO2OH, -SO2Cl, -SO2F, -SO2H, -SO2X7, -SF5, -OSO2X8 or -OCOOX9;    or adjacent R1-R6=5-6 membered ring optionally substituted by 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkenyl, 1-20C alkynyl or halo and optionally containing heteroatom chosen from O, N and S;and    X1-X9=1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkenyl, 1-20C alkynyl (all optionally substituted by halo or OH and optionally containing -CH2-substituted by O) or phenyl optionally substituted by 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkenyl, 1-20C alkynyl or halo.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonwoven fabric, which involves electrospinning the spinning stock solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of nonwoven fabric manufacturing apparatus.    Nonwoven fabric manufacturing apparatus (10)    Syringe (12)    Needle (14)    Drum (16)    High voltage power supply (18)
NOVELTY - The force discharge mechanism (100) has an electric resistor (110) for establishing conduction between power transport paths (31,32). The electric resistor is movable due to buoyant force (L) of liquid entered inside the discharge mechanism. The discharge paths are connected to the transport paths and electric resistor. A guide portion is provided for guiding float portion having specific gravity lower than specific gravity of liquid.    USE - Force discharge mechanism for storage battery for safety switch device (claimed) used in solar power generation system and fuel cell system. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electric power stored in the storage battery is reduced by causing current to flow between the power transport paths, since the buoyant force of the entered liquid is utilized. The safety of battery can be improved when abnormal condition occurs due to wet state, without using electronic control configuration. The conduction between electrodes of external power source can be avoided while improving temperature rise efficiency of thermal fuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for safety switch device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram for forced discharge mechanism for storage battery.    Power transport paths (31,32)    Forced discharge mechanism (100)    Electric resistor (110)    Storage battery (B)    Electrode terminal (B1)    Negative electrode terminal (B2)    Buoyant force of liquid (L)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has positive mix layer containing lithium-containing complex oxide as positive electrode active material, and multivalent organic lithium salt, formed on surface(s) of collector.    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous secondary battery used as power supply for apparatus (both claimed) e.g. mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery using positive electrode has excellent charge-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous secondary battery; and    (2) apparatus.
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has a laminated body comprising an electrode layer and a triple layer. A layer, which touches the electrode layer contains inorganic oxide fine particles having average diameter of 100 nm or less, where another layer not in contact with the electrode layer contains the inorganic oxide fine particles having average particle diameter of 1 micrometer or more, and an ionic liquid. The specific surface area of the latter layer is set to 400 meter square per gram or more.    USE - Solid electrolyte for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) e.g. coin-type battery, sheet-type battery and cylinder-type battery used in notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone sub-station, pager, hand-held terminal, portable facsimile, portable copying machine, portable printer, headphones stereo, movie player, liquid crystal TV, handy cleaner, portable compact disk (CD) drive, minidisk drive, electric shaver, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, load conditioner, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, medical device such as pacemaker, hearing aid and shoulder massage machine. Can also be used for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The layer not in contact with the electrode layer contains inorganic oxide fine particle having average particle diameter of 1 micrometer or more, and an ionic liquid, thus improving separator strength of the solid electrolyte while reducing interfacial resistance with the electrode layer, and hence obtaining a lithium ion secondary battery with high output characteristics and durability using the solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The composite sheet has a porous sheet layer made of thermoplastic polymer i.e. polyolefin, that has melting point of 200 degrees. Pulp is provided with polymeric organic compound i.e. aramid, and fibrillated with the porous sheet layer. A nonwoven fabric-like sheet layer is provided with polymeric organic compound fibrid. Electrolyte solution is pinched into an electrode of a separator in an injection state. Internal resistance value of the nonwoven fabric-like sheet is specific value.    USE - Composite sheet for use in electric and electronic components (claimed) e.g. battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and capacitor, that are used in an electronic apparatus e.g. mobile telephone and notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composite sheet improves safety of a secondary battery during high temperature, and increases internal resistance of the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a composite sheet    (2) electric and electronic components comprising a separator plate.
NOVELTY - A lithium transition metal type compound powder contains compound (A) containing boron or bismuth, compound (B) containing molybdenum, tungsten, niobium, tantalum or rhenium added as additives and lithium transition metal type compound having lithium absorption or desorption property. The amount of mercury intrusion in the powder after baking the powder, obtained from mercury intrusion curve at pressure rise of 3.86 kPa to 413 MPa is less than 0.4 cm3/g.    USE - Lithium transition metal type compound powder used as electrode material for positive electrode of lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable copier, portable printer, electronic organizer, backup power supply, lighting fixture, timepiece, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition metal type compound powder provides batteries with high capacity, improved safety, excellent low temperature output characteristics and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the lithium transition metal type compound powder, which involves pulverizing lithium compound, transition metal compound containing vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and/or copper, and additives (A,B) in liquid medium, spray drying slurry containing the pulverized mixture and baking spray dried material.
NOVELTY - The Helmholtz coil has a pair of independent repeating coils (7,8) positioned corresponding to the coils (4) of the alternating current (AC) power supply side circuit (3) to form a pair of junction circuits (5,6). The power supply side circuit coil resonates with capacitor (9) provided in the circuit. Each of the repeating coil resonates with the respective capacitor (10,11) provided in the junction circuits.    USE - Helmholtz coil of relay system such as resonant relay system used as non-contact electric power supply in vehicle, magnetic inspection in medical field, measurement, magnetic sensor test, plasma magnetization, gas excitation, vacuum application, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A uniform and high density magnetic field can be produced by the Helmholtz coil, and the relay system can be implemented inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows two different circuit diagrams of the Helmholtz coil of the relay system.    Power supply side circuit (3)    Power supply side coil (4)    Junction circuits (5,6)    Repeating coils (7,8)    Capacitors (9-11)
NOVELTY - A solid oxide fuel cell system (10) comprises electrochemically active fuel cell cassettes (14) bonded together by seals to form fuel cell stack (12); and dummy cassette (26) containing at least one sensor, where the sensor contains dummy cassette being disposed within fuel cell stack adjacent at least one of electrochemically active fuel cell cassettes, where sensor is a thermocouple.    USE - As solid oxide fuel cell system (claimed) for auxiliary power unit for automotive vehicle and for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The solid oxide fuel cell system exhibits improved manufacturability and working lifetime. The fuel cells are reliably and inexpensively aligned during manufacture; and the electrical performance of each fuel cell in the stack can be tested at will.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dummy cassette for use in solid oxide fuel cell stack formed of electrochemically active fuel cell cassettes, comprising metal plate extending transversely of a longitudinal axis of the stack and having at least one channel formed in communication with an edge of the plate for receiving a sensor; and    (2) auxiliary power unit comprising solid oxide fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows isomeric view of solid oxide fuel cell system.    Solid oxide fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Fuel cell cassettes (14)    Distributor manifold (16)    Spring subassembly (18)    Dummy cassette (26)
NOVELTY - The device has main switch (S1) to control output electric power of direct current (DC) power supply. An auxiliary switch (S2) forms resonance path with coil (L2) to which electric current according to voltage built over main switch at OFF period flows through, and controls voltage of main switch by current resonance phenomenon when auxiliary switch is in turn-OFF state. Current control circuit e.g. free wheel circuit (22c) continues the electric current flowing through coil through different path from resonance path, and revives the electric current to power supply.    USE - Power converter device e.g. direct current (DC)-DC converter and fuel cell soft switching converter of fuel cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV) system mounted in vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, vessel, airplane, robot, fixed-type power supply, and portable fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of surge voltage when the auxiliary switch turns-off in the state to which the electric current flows through the coil of auxiliary circuit is suppressed, thus the power converter device is protected from damage due to the destruction of switching element because of over voltage. Since the electric current which flows through the rerouting path is revived to the DC power supply, electric power loss can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the single phase fuel cell soft switching converter.    Freewheel circuit (22c)    Coil (L2)    Main switch (S1)    Auxiliary switch (S2)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has energy cells switched parallel to cross-strands in a matrix form, and exchange system for the cross strands and the energy cells. The energy cells are charged with a charge controller, which is switched parallel to the cross strand. Voltage of the cross-strand is monitored and a charging condition for the energy cells is determined based on determination of the voltage. Energy is supplied to the charge controller based on the charging condition. The energy cells are cooled by a cooling fluid.    USE - Energy storage arrangement for electric- and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement has energy cells switched parallel to cross-strands in matrix form, thus reducing loss of capacity of the energy cells, aligning internal resistance of the cells, and replacing defective cells in a simple manner. The cells are cooled by a cooling fluid, thus preventing deterioration of the cells caused by high temperatures.
NOVELTY - The device has solar panels that are connected together in parallel and serially connected with battery plate arranged on upper surface of cover portion of matter storing box and photovoltaic controller arranged in cover portion. The anode and cathode output ends of photovoltaic controller are respectively connected with anode and cathode of storage battery of electric vehicle through connecting leads. The connecting contacts of electrode, connecting lead and photovoltaic controller of solar panel are packaged through silica gel.    USE - Solar energy charging device for storage battery of electric vehicle such as electric motor car and electric autocar.    ADVANTAGE - The connecting contacts of electrode, connecting lead and photovoltaic controller of solar panel are packaged through silica gel. Hence the solar energy charging device has simple structure and is of low cost. The charging device is environment friendly and has practical use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar energy charging device for storage battery of electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - Rechargeable lithium battery (1) (I) comprises: a positive electrode (3) including a positive active material comprising lithium and nickel; a negative electrode (2) including a negative active material; an electrolyte including a lithium salt and a non-aqueous organic solvent; and a separator (4) including a polymer substrate and a coating layer comprising a hydroxide compound disposed on the polymer substrate.    USE - (I) is useful for fabricating a lithium fuel cell. (I) is useful as a power source for small portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - (I) shows excellent cycle-life at high temperatures and room temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a rechargeable lithium battery.    Rechargeable lithium battery (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Battery case. (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen flow meter (5) connected with a control unit by a signal line, and a pressure sensor (8) connected on a pipe between a reducing valve (2) and a hydrogen entrance of a fuel battery stack (9) in series. The pressure sensor is connected on a pipe between an exit of a Venturi tube (6) and the hydrogen entrance of the fuel battery stack in series. A back pressure valve (11) is connected on a pipe of an exit of a gas-liquid separator (10), where the exit pipe is provided with a branch to connect with the Venturi tube.    USE - Hydrogen recycling system for a vehicle fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts multipoint sequence spraying system to control the flow of hydrogen, combines with the Venturi tube to use to recycle hydrogen, increases utilization rate of hydrogen, reinforces drainage of a hydrogen side, effectively increases humidity of the hydrogen side, and effectively manages water in the fuel battery. The system is simple, safe and reliable, and low in cost. The system enhances application in vehicle-mounted condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle fuel battery hydrogen recycling system logic control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrogen recycling system.    Reducing valve (2)    Hydrogen flow meter (5)    Venturi tube (6)    Pressure sensor (8)    Fuel battery stack (9)    Gas-liquid separator (10)    Back pressure valve (11)
NOVELTY - The electrocar has a car shell (11) whose top part is provided with a solar battery board (7) for charging a battery (2) under sun. A driver (4) adjusts a steering wheel to control balance of a chair (1) and a motor control system, controls driving speed of a car, steers via the steering wheel, and realizes original place steering function. An independent brake structure is emergently braked via a pedal (8). A motor controller controls gesture of the car via car speed and brake. The car with two serial connection structures (9, 10) is changed to serial four-wheel car with two seats.    USE - Crossly sealed electrocar.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocar has beautiful appearance, light weight, low power consumption, small resistance, and energy-saving, environment-friendly, safe and comfortable effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows side, front and rear views of a crossly sealed electrocar.    Chair (1)    Battery (2)    Driver (4)    Solar battery board (7)    Pedal (8)    Serial connection structures (9, 10)    Car shell (11)
NOVELTY - The safety valve has a main portion (1) that is provided with a quick reset device (2) at a top end of main portion. The quick reset device is made of an elastic rubber ring shaped into a trumpet opening.    USE - Lead-acid cell sealing safety valve of electric power assisted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the safety valve is provided with quick reset device for pressing the main portion to automatically close after opening, the losses of liquid and gases are prevented from being excessively exhausted. The timely sealing effect is ensured, even when the loss of moisture occurs in battery due to high temperature. The standby capacity and service life of battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principle portion of lead-acid cell sealing safety valve of electric power assisted vehicle.    Main portion (1)    Quick reset device (2)
NOVELTY - The wind power generation structure includes tail end of wind wheel axis core which are separately bulged with two wind wheel end plates. One end of the tail end is connected with a bearing base. Other tail end is connected with a center hole of a large belt pulley and connected with another bearing base. The two bearing bases are fixed on the vehicle body. A large belt pulley is connected with a small belt pulley by a transmission belt. The small belt pulley is connected with the axis core of the generator fixed on the vehicle body and connected with a storage bottle.    USE - Wind power generation structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can travel without interference of endurance due to the design while being economical, environmental-friendly and practical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind power generation structure of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The reactor (10) has metallic structures (12,13) that are inserted in a casing (2) and provided with contact surfaces contacting the reactor main portion (1). A reaction flow path is formed in the surface that contacts the metallic structure. The melt prevention process is performed on the contact surface of the metallic structure. The reactor main portion is inserted in the casing without gap.    USE - Flow-type reactor used in fuel cell of motor vehicle, and hydrogen fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic structures are separated easily at the contact surface after the completion of the reaction without confirming the state of the inner surface of the reaction flow path and without verification of the product. The maintenance of the flow path is performed without performing complicated operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially notched perspective view of the flow-type reactor.    Reactor main portion (1)    Casing (2)    Joint (4)    Flow-type reactor (10)    Metallic structures (12,13)
NOVELTY - The device has a coolant temperature sensor (60) detecting temperature of a coolant. A valve (90) is connected to a water pump (50) and arranged at a distributing line (33) to distribute the coolant supplied by the water pump to an engine (10) and an exhaust heat exchanger (30). A control portion (70) controls the valve and another valve (80) depending on the temperature of the coolant detected by the coolant temperature sensor, so as to adjust coolant amount circulating in the engine and the exhaust heat exchanger and coolant amount circulating in a radiator (20) and a bypass line (42).    USE - Exhaust heat recovery device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables small amount of coolant to be circulated in the engine and large amount of coolant to be circulated in the exhaust heat exchanger, so as to improve energy efficiency in an early stage of cold starting, and improve quality of exhaust gas by actively varying the coolant amount circulating in the exhaust heat exchanger and the engine according to temperature of the coolant during operation of the engine. The coolant is actively controlled in an early stage of starting of the engine, so as to shorten a warm-up time of the engine, so that fuel consumption is reduced and exhaust gas is stabilized. The stable exhaust gas can be secured without adding a catalyst, so that the temperature of engine oil can be quickly raised, oil friction is rapidly decreased, abrasion of components is minimized and durability of device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exhaust heat recovery method for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an exhaust heat recovery device of a vehicle.    Engine (10)    Radiator (20)    Exhaust heat exchanger (30)    Distributing line (33)    Bypass line (42)    Water pump (50)    Coolant temperature sensor (60)    Control portion (70)    Valves (80, 90)
NOVELTY - The device has cover plate that covers opening surface of case main structure. A battery block is formed by laminating several battery cells. A high voltage cable (50) is electrically connected with battery block. A shutting space is formed with damming wall (52) for maintaining temporarily cable in a position, while not inhibiting covering of opening surface by cover plate.    USE - Power supply device for use in vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle such as hybrid type electric vehicle and plug-in type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the shutting space is formed with damming wall for maintaining temporarily cable in a position, while not inhibiting covering of opening surface by cover plate, the high voltage cable can be removed easily, thus improving convenience of assembly operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembly method of power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of power supply device.    End surface plate (30)    High voltage cable (50)    Harness duct (51)    Damming wall (52)    Rib (67)
NOVELTY - The collector (1) has a pair of current collector foils (2,3). The current collector foils are connected by arranging a recessed portion of one collector foil in the state of contacting a portion of other collector foil, dissolving the contact portion and making the dissolved portion flow into the recessed portion.    USE - Collector for lithium ion secondary battery for information technology equipment e.g. mobile phone and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance in the joining interface of current collector foils is reduced by making the current collector foils contact uniformly and firmly and preventing the generation of wrinkles in the current collector foils.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for collector manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the collector and the top view of the current collector foil.    Collector (1)    Current collector foils (2,3)    Through-hole (2a)
NOVELTY - The system has a tire pressure sensor module arranged in a car tire and used for detecting temperature and pressure of the tire and transmitting detected message to a wireless data receiving unit in a wireless mode. A microcontroller is used for processing the message received by the wireless data receiving unit and judging whether pressure and temperature of the tire are normal. A display and alarm unit displays pressure and temperature messages of the tire. A solar power module provides power supply for the wireless data receiving unit, the microcontroller and a display and alarm module.    USE - Air pressure monitoring system for a solar car tire.    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to move, and can reduce potential safety hazard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an air pressure monitoring system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly housed in a case (30) has a separator provided between each first coated region and second coated region of first set of positive electrodes and second set of negative electrodes. The uncoated regions of the two sets of electrodes have alignment openings which are mutually aligned.    USE - Rechargeable battery for e.g. portable electronic device such as mobile phone and laptop computer, and for driving motor mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of the electrode assembly in the subsequent processes after the lamination is suppressed as the electrode assembly is equipped with mutually aligned positive and negative electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Case (30)    Cap plate (40)    Positive terminal (41)    Negative terminal (42)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - A motor driving device (22) has first resistor (35) connected in series with transistor (32) and second resistor (40) connected in parallel with first resistor. The ON and OFF of the transistor is controlled by the backup memory (30) even if the microcomputer (31) is in sleep mode.    USE - Motor driving device of vehicle seat belt apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that sufficient electric current is conveyed to the seat belt apparatus for immediate operation after vehicle battery is turned on from off state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of device.    Motor driving device (22)    Backup memory (30)    Microcomputer (31)    Transistor (32)    First resistor (35)    Second resistor (40)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine connected to a motor. The motor is connected to a drive axle. The engine is connected to a power generator. The power generator is electrically connected to a battery i.e. super capacitor battery, via a power generation controller. The motor is electrically connected to the battery via a drive controller.    USE - Hybrid power system for an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is introduced into a hybrid power system by the super capacitor battery, prolongs service life of the battery of the electrical vehicle and realizes large-scale business application of the electrical vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid power system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar photovoltaic plate (4) and upper and lower parts of six stretching limit combination rods (3) are respectively fixed on a vehicle body (7) via two fastening screws. A circuit is connected to a storage battery pack (1), a circular large light (6), a rear light, a constant temperature system (10), a constant temperature system storage battery (11) and a heat preserving steering wheel via a vehicle power device. A constant temperature pipe is arranged on a constant temperature cushion (2) and is connected to the constant temperature system and a rapid joint.    USE - Photoelectric cold and warm environment-protecting leisure tour electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves energy, improves use mileages and prevents pollution. The vehicle has aesthetic appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a photoelectric cold and warm environment-protecting leisure tour electric vehicle.    Storage battery pack (1)    Constant temperature cushion (2)    Stretching limit combination rods (3)    Solar photovoltaic plate (4)    Circular large light (6)    Vehicle body (7)    Constant temperature system (10)    Constant temperature system storage battery (11)
NOVELTY - The trolley has a rear wheel (2) connected with a rear wheel vehicle axle. A front wheel is installed on a front wheel vehicle axle. A solar energy silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with a storage battery through a solar energy converting charging circuit. The battery is electrically connected with a direct current electrical motor and an alternating current converter. A motor shaft of a direct current engine is connected with a rear drive bridge assembly that is connected with the rear wheel vehicle axle. An exhaust pipe port of the engine is arranged at a rear end of a trolley body (1).    USE - Car shaped trolley.    ADVANTAGE - The trolley can utilize external alternating current for charging and can utilize solar energy and an engine for driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car shaped trolley.    Trolley body (1)    Rear wheel (2)    Solar energy silicon crystal plate (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has front wheels located on a front wheel axle. A vehicle body (1) is provided with a solar silicon crystal plate (5). A chassis is provided with a direct current (DC) engine, a solar conversion charging circuit, a storage battery and an alternating current (AC) charging device. The plate is connected with the battery by the circuit. The battery is electrically connected with the engine and the device. A motor shaft of the engine is connected with a rear drive axle assembly that is connected with rear wheel axles. A rear part of the chassis is provided with rear wheels (2).    USE - Dynamic front-drive and electric rear-drive solar electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be charged by external alternating current (AC) and solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dynamic front-drive and electric rear-drive solar electric vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Rear wheels (2)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery connected with a motor. A backup battery is in parallel connection with the power battery. A double-throw switch is provided between the backup battery and power battery. Two ends of the power battery are connected with a detecting circuit. An output of the detecting circuit is connected with a relay. A normally-closed contact of the relay is connected with the detecting circuit of the power battery. A normally-opened contact of the power battery is connected with a circuit of the backup battery.    USE - Backup battery device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can supply power to the motor when the power battery does not drive the motor. The device is small in size, light in weight and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a backup battery device.
NOVELTY - The device has a batten (1) whose end is hinged with a batten bracket (3) and another end is locked on a batten lock bracket (4) through a batten lock (2). The batten lock is fixed on the batten lock bracket. The batten bracket and the batten lock bracket are respectively fixed on vehicle frames at two sides of the battery box. The batten covers the batten lock bracket. Top parts of the batten and the batten lock bracket are provided with lock cylinder holes of same size and overlapped axis.    USE - Battery box anti-theft device.    ADVANTAGE - The device drives the batten to effectively prevent stealing of the battery box when the batten lock is locked. The device improves safety and anti-theft performance of the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery box anti-theft device.    Batten (1)    Batten lock (2)    Batten bracket (3)    Batten lock bracket (4)    Batten protection frame (5)
NOVELTY - The system has cooling water sleeve that are arrange don outside of engine air cylinder case. Multiple spraying heads are arranged on cooling water sleeve and connected with water tank through pump. A steam outlet is arranged on cooling water sleeve and connected with stem drive device. The steam drive device is connected with generator which is connected with a storage battery.    USE - Residual-heat utilization system of engine used in automobile e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the steam produced by cooling car engine is dynamically transformed into electrical energy, the storage battery of the car can be changed and special charging station built for mixed power car can be avoided. The resource investment required for the residual-heat utilization system of engine can be saved and emission can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the residual-heat utilization system of engine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The valve has a spring (3) and a ball spring that are arranged in an inner side of a valve body (2). An internal bottom of the body is provided with a stepped through hole (101). An upper stepped hole is internally provided with a sealing ring. A ball valve (4) is internally abutted against the sealing ring and the through hole. A valve cover (1) is connected with an internal hole of the valve body. A lower end of the spring is abutted against the ball valve. An upper end of the spring is abutted against the valve cover. The valve cover is internally connected with the stepped through hole.    USE - Ball safety valve for a power lithium battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric bicycle, wind-driven power generation, solar power generation, communication and national defense equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The valve prevents the generation of sparks, so that the valve can be used in a safe and reliable manner. The valve prevents the air from entering into the lithium battery, so that excessive pressure is automatically discharged from the through hole at a bottom part of the valve body, thus reaching a safety anti-explosive effect efficiently. The through hole in an inner side of the valve cover releases internal pressure, and pumps an immersion liquid effectively. The ball valve can be automatically closed when an evacuation suction disk is separated from the valve cover, thus ensuring better sealing at an evacuation outlet. The valve body is arranged in an inner side of the valve seat at a middle part of the upper cover of the lithium battery, thus increasing the service life of the battery and enabling the battery to be used repeatedly. The valve has simple structure and convenient assembling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a ball safety valve in partial section.    Valve cover (1)    Valve body (2)    Spring (3)    Ball valve (4)    Stepped through hole (101)
NOVELTY - The post has a binding post main body (7) whose end is provided with a connecting end (72) connected with an electrode pillar in a battery and another end is provided with another connecting end (71) connected with a load guide line. An outside surface of the main body between the two connecting ends is covered by a plastic covered layer (4) that is in hot-melting contact with a cover of a battery. A joint of the main body and the plastic covered layer is provided with an annular raised-strip (6) and annular grooves (5).    USE - Vehicle high-capacity battery binding post.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic covered layer is in hot-melting contact with the cover of the battery, and the joint of the binding post and the battery avoids gap, thus ensuring better tightness of the battery shell, making the performance of the battery in an optimal state, and increasing service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a vehicle high-capacity battery binding post.    Plastic covered layer (4)    Annular grooves (5)    Annular raised-strip (6)    Binding post main body (7)    Connecting ends (71, 72)
NOVELTY - The device has socket mechanism that is arranged in electric vehicle and provided with magnetic portion embedded in socket frame portion. Socket terminal is embedded in socket frame portion and revealed from groove of socket frame portion. Plug frame portion is formed in head and another magnetic portion is embedded in plug frame. Plug terminal is embedded in plug frame portion and revealed from head of plug frame portion. Plug terminal is connected with socket terminal. Head is arranged in groove. Elastic portion is clamped between slot wall of head and groove.    USE - Charging device for electric vehicle such as scooter (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The charging device is fast, convenient and compatibility of pins is improved. A firm joint force can be provided under connection state between the plug and the socket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the charging device.
NOVELTY - The power supply has casing and battery monomers. The battery monomers are formed by compounding a lead-acid battery monomer and a super battery monomer. The number of the lead-acid battery monomer and the super battery monomer which are integrally welded at high temperature is the same.    USE - Power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the power supply is compact and simple. The durability and high discharge current performance of the power supply are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply.
NOVELTY - The station (3) has multiple solar panels (2) arranged on a guardrail (1) obliquely, where an included angle is formed between the solar panels. The solar panels are connected with a storage battery (4) that is provided inside the charging station. The storage battery is connected with a control system. A charging hole (5) is connected with the storage battery. A control switch (6) is connected with the storage battery that is installed at an edge side of the charging hole.    USE - Solar charging station for charging an electric vehicle i.e. expressway guardrail.    ADVANTAGE - The station is simple in structure and convenient to use. The station effectively utilizes the solar energy to charge the electric vehicle freely, and saves the energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar charging station.    Guardrail (1)    Solar panels (2)    Solar charging station (3)    Storage battery (4)    Charging hole (5)    Control switch (6)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery cabinet provided with a cabinet (5), a bottom plate (6) and a top cover (7). A battery pack is provided with multiple cylindrical cells (1) serially or parallelly arranged in the cabinet. An insulation thermal conductive chip is arranged between periphery of the cabinet and the battery pack. An anode and a cathode at upper and lower parts of the cells are connected by a conductive chip (8). The bottom plate and the top cover are isolated by the insulation thermal conductive chip. The conductive plate is fixed to the cabinet.    USE - Sealing dynamic battery pack module for use as power supply of an electric vehicle/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module has excellent heat dissipation effect, high explosion resistance and better combustion retardant effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a sealing dynamic battery pack module.    Cylindrical cells (1)    Cabinet (5)    Bottom plate (6)    Top cover (7)    Conductive chip (8)
NOVELTY - The chamber has a wind inlet (3) provided with an air strainer. A wind outlet (4) is provided with multiple cooling fans, where external surface of the chamber is formed with a static plastic spraying layer. Internal surface of the chamber is provided with an insulative fireproof painting or anti-flaming materials. Bottom of a battery case is provided with multiple nylon roller wheel and front part of the chamber is provided with a handle. A front part of the battery case is provided with a mounting frame (11).    USE - Battery chamber for an electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The chamber has the function of preventing dust through the air strainer, and the cooling wind forcedly inlets and outlets the air so as to dissipate the heat energy and possess a cooling function, so that the chamber has better dustproof effect, and the heat energy generated in the process can obtain effective release. The chamber has comprehensive function of dustproof, fireproof, insulation and vibration reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery chamber.    Wind inlet (3)    Wind outlet (4)    Anti-vibrate pad (9)    Location pin (10)    Mounting frame (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a connector whose male head is installed on a floating plate. The male head is connected on a corresponding circuit of a vehicle body by a flexible cable. The floating plate is connected on the vehicle body by an elastic element. A limiting device is arranged between the floating plate and the vehicle body. A locating device is installed between the floating plate and a power cell box. The male head of the connector is installed on the power cell box of the electric vehicle.    USE - Vibration isolation device for use in a blind insertion type connector of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves the connector for a blind insertion operation in a convenient manner, eliminates the influence of the relative vibration of the power cell box and the vehicle body, improves the vibration resistance of the connector and prolongs the service life and the reliability of the connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a vibration isolation device.
NOVELTY - The external heat dissipation structure has a cooling system-air inlet (1) communicated with internal space of a power battery (3). A heat dissipation system-air outlet connector (4) has its lateral surface connected with a heat dissipation system-air outlet conduit (5). The heat dissipation system-air outlet conduit is connected with a heat dissipation system fan (6) and the air outlet of the heat dissipation fan is connected with a heat dissipation system-air outlet (7).    USE - External heat dissipation structure of nickel hydride power battery for car.    ADVANTAGE - The external heat dissipation of battery is enabled uniformly within the limited space, so that the space utilization of heat dissipation system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the external heat dissipation structure.    Cooling system-air inlet (1)    Power battery (3)    Heat dissipation system-air outlet connector (4)    Heat dissipation system-air outlet conduit (5)    Heat dissipation system fan (6)    Heat dissipation system-air outlet (7)
NOVELTY - The structure has a mounting plate (1) fixed in a power cell. A supporting plate (2) supports the power cell and fixed in a cavity of a spare wheel box (7) by the mounting plate. The supporting plate is connected with the mounting plate by a mounting beam (3) i.e. inclined face. The mounting plate is fixed to both sides of an outer edge of a cavity opening of the spare wheel box. A mounting hole (4) is mounted on an upper surface of the mounting plate. A surface of the supporting plate is provided with a positioning hole (5) and a frame-like reinforced rib (6).    USE - Structure for mounting a power cell in a spare wheel box of an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents unnecessary changing of floor and a spare wheel box in a vehicle, thus saving time and labor. The power cell occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power cell mounting structure.    Mounting plate (1)    Supporting plate (2)    Mounting beam (3)    Mounting hole (4)    Positioning hole (5)    Frame-like reinforced rib (6)    Spare wheel box (7)
NOVELTY - A polymeric material added with an electrically conductive powder (231) is formed on the surface of a metal substrate (210). A graphite film (220) is formed and placed on the polymeric material, the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer (232), and the graphite film is bonded on the metal substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating bi-polar plate of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The problem of a large number of defects generated during the dry-film forming process of the electrically conductive protection layer of the conventional bi-polar plate is effectively eliminated, by placing graphite film on polymeric material formed metal substrate surface, hardening polymeric material to form adhesive layer, and bonding the graphite film on the metal substrate. Thus the process is advantageous in the fabrication of a bi-polar plate of a high temperature or low temperature fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bi-polar plate of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the fabrication method of the bi-polar plate of the fuel cell.    Metal substrate (210)    Graphite film (220)    Flow passage (221)    Electrically conductive powder (231)    Adhesive layer (232)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has fuel gas inlet and outlet manifolds (32a,32b), and oxidant gas inlet and outlet manifolds (30a,30b) extending in longitudinal direction of separators (14,18). A channel width of oxidant gas channel (36) in central portion in channel width direction is larger than channel width of oxidant gas channel in both end portions of oxidant gas channel. A channel width of fuel gas channel (44) in central portion of fuel gas channel in channel width direction is smaller than channel width of fuel gas channel in both end portions of fuel gas channel.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The channel width of oxidant gas channel in central portion in channel width direction is larger than channel width of oxidant gas channel in both end portions of oxidant gas channel, such that oxidant gas can be distributed uniformly, and hence the flow rates of oxidant gas and fuel gas are similar and the power generation performance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power generation unit of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Separators (14,18)    Oxidant gas inlet and outlet manifolds (30a,30b)    Fuel gas inlet and outlet manifolds (32a,32b)    Oxidant gas channel (36)    Fuel gas channel (44)
NOVELTY - The system has heat engine (16) including shape memory alloy (18) which forms continuous loop that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy. The shape memory alloy is arranged in heat exchange contact with regions (12,14) having different temperature. The shape memory alloy is driven to rotate partially around a conduit (32) based on the temperature difference between the regions. The outer pulley (26) and inner pulley (22) are driven by rotation of shape memory alloy, where the pulley is operatively connected to a driven component (20) to drive the component.    USE - Energy harvesting system used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel efficiency of the vehicle can be increased by extending the driving range with reduced power load on vehicle engine or battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of harvesting energy; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy harvesting system.    Regions (12,14)    Heat engine (16)    Shape memory alloy (18)    Driven component (20)    Inner pulley (22)    Outer pulley (26)    Conduit (32)
NOVELTY - The fuel gas channel (34) and oxidant gas channel are formed in surfaces of metal separator (14,16). A coolant channel (38) is formed between metal separators. The coolant channel has an inclined coolant channel group in which overlapping portions of grooves facing each other are connected along flow of coolant oriented diagonally inward with respect to longitudinal direction. The inclined coolant channel group has inclined coolant channels whose downstream and upstream ends are connected to downstream center of coolant channel and coolant inlet manifolds.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid polymer fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature distribution in the electricity-generating surface can be made uniform over the entire area, hence the electricity-generating performance of the fuel cell can be increased. The coolant is supplied through the coolant inlet manifold to the coolant channel smoothly and sufficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the main portion of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte membrane electrode assembly (12)    Metal separators (14,16)    Fuel gas channel (34)    Coolant channel (38)
NOVELTY - Preparing metal nanoparticles involves dissolving stabilizer in 1,2-propanediol; adding carbon support to mixture solution and stirring to prepare a dispersed mixture solution; dissolving metal precursor in 1,2-propanediol to prepare precursor solution, followed by adding into dispersed mixture solution and stirring; evaporating trace water contained in dispersed precursor solution; reducing the metal precursor in the dispersed precursor solution to prepare nanoparticles; and washing and drying the nanoparticles to obtain nanoparticles as powder.    USE - For preparing metal nanoparticles useful in electrode of fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows preparation of nanoparticles with narrow particle size distribution and good dispersibility through a simple process. The nanoparticle is prepared through simple process without reduction at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing metal nanoparticles involves dissolving stabilizer in 1,2-propanediol to prepare a mixture solution; adding a carbon support to the mixture solution and stirring to prepare a dispersed mixture solution; dissolving a metal precursor in 1,2-propanediol to prepare a precursor solution, and adding the precursor solution into the dispersed mixture solution and stirring to prepare a dispersed precursor solution; evaporating trace water contained in the dispersed precursor solution; reducing the metal precursor in the dispersed precursor solution to prepare nanoparticles; and washing and drying the nanoparticles to obtain the nanoparticles as powder.
NOVELTY - The pack has a core pack (10), waterproof and heat-dissipating case (30) formed of flexible material and arranged surrounding the core pack, and wiring (20). The wiring is electrically connected to core pack extended out of the case. A waterproof structure for preventing water penetration is formed in portion of case from which the wiring is drawn. The case is formed of fibrous material selected from the group consisting of polyamide, ceramic-based fiber, cellulose fiber, woven fabric and non-woven fabric. The silicon is coated in external surface of wiring.    USE - Battery pack with lithium ion battery for small-sized device such as mobile phone, laptop computer, and camcorder, and large power consumption objects such as electromotive bicycle, electronic scooter, electric automobile, and hybrid electric automobile. Can also be used in battery pack with nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the waterproof structure prevents water penetration into the case and dissipates heat generated in core pack, the performance of battery pack and structural and electric stability of the battery pack are improved. The sealing portion supports the wiring, ensures prevention of water penetration due to the wiring and improves adhesion properties of the adhesive tapes to improve the sealing properties. Heat generated during the operation of battery cells of the core pack can be dissipated out of the battery pack by using the waterproof and heat-dissipating case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of assembly structure of the battery pack.    Core pack (10)    Wiring (20)    Waterproof and heat-dissipating case (30)    Opening portion (31)    Cover (32)
NOVELTY - The assembly (200) has electrolyte membrane (204) which is located in between pair of electrodes (206,208) that are located in between pair of diffusion media (214,216) and located at active region of fuel cell. The electrolyte membrane is not extended into feed region. A barrier layer (202) made of polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) and polyimide polymer, is coupled to electrolyte membrane and is located at feed region of fuel cell.    USE - Unitized electrode assembly (UEA) for fuel cell (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since barrier layer is coupled to electrolyte membrane which is located in active region and is not extended into feed region, robustness and reliability are increased while complexity and cost are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a UEA.    Unitized-electrode assembly (200)    Barrier layer (202)    Electrolyte membrane (204)    Electrodes (206,208)    Diffusion medium layer (214,216)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode tabs (106,118) that are respectively protruding from two electrode plates (103,104). The battery unit (101) is accommodated in can (102) whose opening is sealed by cap assembly (108). An upper insulation plate (120) is configured to prevent short between electrode tabs. The upper insulation plate is provided with linear small aperture, and a circular small aperture for injection of an electrolyte. The linear and circular small apertures are located in a region equal to or less-than 50% of upper insulation plate.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder, electric vehicle e.g. electric bicycle, uninterrupted power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the battery unit from being unwound in order to facilitate exhaustion of a gas generated in the battery unit. The electric short between the electrode tab and an electrode plate can be prevented in advance due to which the stability of the cylindrical secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the cylindrical secondary battery.    Battery unit (101)    Can (102)    Positive electrode plate (103)    Negative electrode plate (104)    Electrode tabs (106,118)    Cap assembly (108)    Upper insulation plate (120)
NOVELTY - The information storage device (23) has hot swap procedure information for providing instructions for controller (18). The controller accesses the information storage device to switch to alternate power source for electronic device. A pump (14) controlled by the controller pumps the fuel to fuel cell.    USE - Information storage device installed with fuel cell system for electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile telephone, calculator, power tool, gardening tool, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, laptop computer, MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player, computer game system, camping equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel supply for fuel cells can be enabled efficiently so that the electronic device can be operated reliably with high performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Load (11)    Pump (14)    Nozzle (22)    Information storage device (23)
NOVELTY - The device has lower end plate that is closely adhered and fixed to an end of fuel cell stack. An upper end plate (12) is closely adhered to another end of the fuel cell stack and expanded by hydrostatic pressure. A clamping band is provided for winding the fuel cell stack. The upper and lower end plates are clamped at a predetermined clamping pressure, and hydraulic or pneumatic pressure is applied to the expanded upper end plate for controlling surface pressure of fuel cell stack.    USE - Surface pressure controlling device for fuel cell stack used for vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship and aircraft. Uses include but are not limited to sports utility vehicles, buses, trucks, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle, and other fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically correct the clamping pressure against an increase in the deviation in the thickness direction of the end plats. Since a clip is inserted and fixed to latch grooves formed on the clamping band, the assembly state of the fuel stack is firmly maintained. Since the hydraulic or pneumatic pressure supply unit expands an inflator, the energy generating unit in the vehicle can improve the energy utilization in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the surface pressure controlling device.    Upper end plate (12)    Upper housing (14)    Lower housing (16)    Lower end plate (17)    Hydrostatic pressure flow pipe (28)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an anode, a cathode and a polymer electrolyte membrane (13) and having a constitution in which the polymer electrolyte membrane is interleaved between the anode and the cathode. The anode and the cathode contain an agglomerate structure of carbon support which is formed with multiple carbon primary particles supporting catalyst particles. A particulate media having polymer electrolytes on the surface are contained between adjacent of the agglomerate structures of carbon support.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell used in fuel-cell power generation system(both claimed).Can also be used in small sized distributed cogeneration system and electric vehicle power system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of the binder added in an electrode is decreased, the electron conductivity in an electrode can be increased and so the catalyst utilization and the gas diffusivity in an electrode can be enhanced. Since making the size of electrode catalyst layer larger than the primary pore of the agglomerate structure of carbon support, the catalyst metal particle adhering to the inner surface of the primary pores can be prevented from filling with the polymer electrolyte and so the cell voltage of the fuel cell with the membrane-electrode assembly can be increased. The cell voltage can be improved due to the improved catalyst utilization and the gas diffusivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing membrane-electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the cell constitution of fuel cell using membrane-electrode assembly.    Separator (11)    Anode and cathode diffusive layers (12,16)    Anode and cathode catalyst layers (13,15)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (14)    Fuel supplying section (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving regenerative braking request. Detection is performed to check whether energy-storage device (30) is between predetermined states of charge. Vehicle (10) is retarded through motor/generator (28) and directing electrical energy from regenerative braking to dissipate energy, if energy-storage device is above or below predetermined states of charge. Vehicle is retarded through motor/generator and directing electrical energy from regenerative braking to energy-storage device, if energy-storage device is between predetermined states of charge.    USE - Method for controlling regenerative braking in hybrid electric vehicle (claimed) such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid electric vehicle preserves the regenerative braking and improves the overall vehicle efficiency, and not restart the engine solely for engine braking. The block heater can be used to ease starting of engine in cold weather and to reduce the start up exhaust emissions by keeping the engine warm while the engine is turned off. The exhaust system provides the catalytic converters to reduce the toxicity of the exhausted emitted gases entering the atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for controlling regenerative braking in hybrid electric vehicle; and    (2) hybrid electric vehicle employing regenerative braking system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the hybrid electric vehicle.    Hybrid electric vehicle (10)    Engine (12)    Driving wheels (14,16)    Motor/generator (28)    Energy storage device (30)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains 5-30 %mass of carbon black composite comprising fibrous carbon and carbon black joined together, and remaining olivine type lithium iron phosphate. The carbon black composite contains 1.0 %mass or less of ash content measured according to JIS K 1469, and 1.0 %mass or less of volatile oxygen-containing functional groups.    USE - Positive electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for electric tool and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has excellent thermal stability, improved safety and provides batteries with excellent electroconductive performance, high capacity and stable charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises indigo compound as an active ingredient.    USE - Positive electrode active material for non-aqueous secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in a mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides high charge-and-discharge capacity, energy density and safety, and better cycling characteristics to the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises indigo compound as an active ingredient.    R1,R2=H or SO3M;    M=H, alkali metal or (M1)1/2;    M1=alkaline-earth metal;and    n,m=0-2, preferably 1 or 2.
NOVELTY - The system (442) has a heat engine for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy. A discrete element of a shape memory alloy has a crystallographic phase changeable between austenite and martensite in response to temperature difference between regions. The discrete element of the shape memory alloy expands and contracts in response to the phase change to exert linear force. A motion conversion mechanism is operatively connected to the discrete element to be driven by the linear force. A component i.e. generator, is driven by the motion conversion mechanism.    USE - Energy harvesting system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system increase fuel efficiency of the vehicle and reduces the power load on the vehicle's power sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for harvesting energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an energy harvesting system.    Energy harvesting system (442)    Return spring (464)    Phantom line (470)    Bias member (476)    Controller (480)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a thermal energy source provided by a temperature difference between exhaust gas (12) comprising temperature and a heat sink (14) having another temperature. A conduit (16) conveys the exhaust gas. A heat engine (20) is in thermal relationship with the conduit, and converts thermal energy to mechanical energy. A thermal energy conducting unit (52) is arranged in contact with the conduit, and conducts thermal energy from the conduit to the heat engine. An insulator (58) is arranged in contact with the thermal energy conducting unit.    USE - Exhaust system for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy in automotive applications e.g. vehicle exhaust systems, power train systems and electrical systems. Can also be used for non-automotive applications such as household heating system, ventilating system and air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - The system harvests thermal energy in the form of waste heat and produces mechanical output in an efficient manner. The heat engine is efficiently integratable into the exhaust system so as to maximize mechanical energy output. The system directly drives mechanical devices including pumps and fans so as to bypass a mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion, thus minimizing energy loss in the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an exhaust system including heat engines.    Exhaust system (10)    Exhaust gas (12)    Heat sink (14)    Conduit (16)    Heat engine (20)    Thermal energy conducting unit (52)    Insulator (58)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting individual state values (20-24, 30, 40-50) that represent a state variable for an energy cell element. The individual state values are determined based on modules that simulate characteristics of the energy cell element. A distribution characteristic of distribution function of the individual state values is simulated by a discrete individual state value whose distribution characteristic is approximated to the distribution characteristic of distribution function of the individual state values. The modules are tracked based on the individual state values.    USE - Method for determining a state of a set of energy cell elements i.e. accumulator cell element, of an energy cell device traction accumulator for moving hybrid vehicle and/or electric vehicle. Can also be used as nickel metal hydride accumulator, lithium ion accumulator and lead accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables determining the conditions of an energy cell device with the multiplicity of energy cell elements with high precision and smaller computation of expenditure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for executing a method for determining a state of a set of energy cell element of an energy cell device, comprising a calculating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating simulation of individual-state values based on distribution characteristics associated with distribution function and change in timing and prediction section.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Distribution curve (10)    New discrete distribution (11)    Individual state values (20-24, 30, 40-50)    Gauss distribution (30)    Model equation (60)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has two evaporators cooling a motor-vehicle interior and a battery (3). One of the evaporators is thermally coupled to a coolant circuit (2) by an evaporator heat exchanger (10). The evaporator heat exchanger and a surrounding-air heat exchanger are provided with a transmitting unit (12) for transmitting heat from the heat exchangers to surrounding air and/or the motor-vehicle interior and for transmitting waste heat of the battery to the surrounding air and/or the motor-vehicle interior when a refrigerating circuit (6) is switched off, respectively.    USE - System for heating and/or cooling a battery and an inner area in a vehicle air-conditioning system (claimed) of a motor-vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The evaporator heat exchanger and the surrounding-air heat exchanger are provided with the transmitting unit for transmitting heat from the heat exchangers to surrounding air and/or the motor-vehicle interior and for transmitting waste heat of the battery to the surrounding air and/or the motor-vehicle interior when the refrigerating circuit is switched off, respectively, so that the motor-vehicle interior can be heated in a cost effective manner through the waste heat of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling and/or heating a battery of a motor vehicle and/or a motor vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a system for heating and/or cooling a battery of a motor-vehicle and a motor-vehicle interior.    System for heating and/or cooling battery and inner area in vehicle air-conditioning system of motor-vehicle (1)    Coolant circuit (2)    Battery (3)    Refrigerating circuit (6)    Evaporator heat exchanger (10)    Transmitting unit (12)
NOVELTY - The bicycle (100) has an electrical auxiliary drive with an electrical machine i.e. wheel hub motor (160), is electrically conductively connected to a battery pack for a power supply. An adapter unit is utilized for electrically conductively connecting the battery pack with another battery pack. The former battery pack and the adapter unit are connected with each other by a connecting line. The adapter unit exhibits a receiving cavity by which the latter battery pack is mechanically and electrically conductively connected with the adapter unit.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack and the adapter unit are interconnected with each other by the connecting line in an easy manner. The adapter unit can be easily attached to the electrical machine. The battery packs are manufactured in a cost effective manner. The adapter unit electrically conductively connects the two battery packs such that life span of the auxiliary drive can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a bicycle with an electrical auxiliary drive.    Bicycle (100)    Front wheel (110)    Wheel hub motor (160)    Energy store unit (170)    Control unit (180)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy powder contains fine segregation phase consisting of magnesium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum alloy phase dispersed in mother phase containing misch metal-magnesium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum alloy. The alloy phase is 1-5 mu m aggregated form. The alloy powder has calcium-copper (CaCu5) type crystal structure. The alloy powder has surface containing alloy of nickel and cobalt layer.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy powder for electrode of nickel hydride storage battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, electric tool, personal computer and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy powder provides batteries with excellent charging/discharging cycle performance and excellent discharge capacity. The alloy powder with high activity with respect to hydrogen storage reaction or oxygen absorption reaction is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy powder contains fine segregation phase consisting of magnesium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum alloy phase dispersed in mother phase containing misch metal-magnesium-nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum alloy. The alloy phase is 1-5 mu m aggregated form. The alloy powder has calcium-copper type crystal structure.
NOVELTY - A catalytic converter consists of metal honeycomb base material formed by processing stainless steel foil, and catalyst layer formed on base material. The stainless steel foil contains iron, chromium and aluminum, and has alumina film formed on the surface. The concentration of iron in the oxide film is 0.5-5.0 %mass with respect to the oxide.    USE - Catalytic converter for fuel cell modifiers used for modifying Methane gas and alcohol.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic converter has excellent high temperature durability, and provides fuel cell with high electric power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has electric motor (20) that generates driving force of vehicle by using electric power stored in battery (10). A charger (44) supplies electric power from power supply (60) of vehicle to battery. An electronic control unit (ECU) (48) controls charged state of the battery when battery is charged. An estimation unit calculates index value showing charged state of battery and configures control range of index value. A setting unit raises upper limit value of index value, when predetermined condition regarding deterioration of battery is satisfied.    USE - Vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The setting unit raises upper limit value of index value showing charged state of battery, when predetermined condition regarding deterioration of battery is satisfied, so that the deterioration of the battery can be suppressed and flight range of the vehicle can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Battery (10)    Electric motor (20)    Charger (44)    ECU (48)    Power supply (60)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has electric motor (20) that generates driving force of vehicle. A charger (44) supplies power outputted from external power supply (60) of vehicle to battery (10). An electronic control unit (ECU) (48) controls state of charge of battery, when battery is charged. The ECU calculates index value to indicate state of charge of battery and sets control range. The ECU raises upper limit of index value so that possible travel distance of vehicle becomes not less than target distance, when predetermined conditions on degradation of battery are satisfied.    USE - Vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ECU raises upper limit of index value so that possible travel distance of vehicle becomes not less than target distance, when predetermined conditions on degradation of battery are satisfied so that deterioration of the battery mounted in the vehicle can be suppressed. The flight range of the vehicle can be securable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Battery (10)    Electric motor (20)    Charger (44)    Electronic control unit (48)    Power supply (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining that dry state and excessive water content state is ascertained, when voltage bias of cell and minimum cell voltage is less than specific value or minimum cell voltage is below specific value and electric power generation output is below specific value or minimum cell voltage and electric current is below specific value. The water content of cell is increased, when dry state is ascertained. The cells are dried, when excessive water content state is ascertained.    USE - Method for determining moisture content of fuel cell used in fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in robot, vessel, aircraft and power generation equipment for building.    ADVANTAGE - By increasing water content of cell and drying cell based on dry state and excessive water content state of cell, the water content of cell can be restored effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for determining moisture content of fuel cell;    (2) method for controlling water content of fuel cell;    (3) apparatus for controlling water content of fuel cell; and    (4) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for controlling water content of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A mixture layer-forming paste (28) containing an active material (22) and a polymer material (24) dispersed in a solvent (26) is coated to a collector (10) and dried to form a mixture layer, and to obtain an electrode. The polymer material contains ionic polymer having cationic property or anionic property. A reversed polarity electric potential is provided to collector with respect to polarity of ionic polymer.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for battery for vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle, fuel-cell electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides battery having excellent durability and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode.    Collector (10)    Active material (22)    Polymer material (24)    Solvent (26)    Mixture layer-forming paste (28)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has flat board-like electric storage cell (20) which is stacked in an outer case (11), and is sandwiched between the heat dissipating plates (31,32). The shallow and deep groove sections (16,17) with respective heat dissipating plates, are formed on inner surface of outer case. A resin material (19) having predefined heat conductivity is applied between heat dissipating plates and outer case.    USE - Electric storage apparatus e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin material having predefined heat conductivity is applied between heat dissipating plates and outer case, sufficient heat dissipating effects can be obtained without increasing the size of the apparatus. Thus the rise of the internal pressure in the electric storage cell can be suppressed, using the simple structured apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a front view and a bottom view of the electric storage apparatus.    Electric storage apparatus (10)    Outer case (11)    Shallow groove section (16)    Deep groove section (17)    Resin material (19)    Electric storage cell (20)    Heat dissipating plates (31,32)
NOVELTY - A metal-oxide platinum composite catalyst contains (in parts weight) metal oxides (5-95) and platinum (95-5) which is so arranged as to juncturally cover a portion of the surface of each particle of the metal oxide dendritically or lamellarly. The platinum has crystalline diameter of 10 nm or more.    USE - Metal-oxide platinum composite catalyst. Uses include but are not limited to circuit contact material, exhaust gas purifying catalyst, catalyst for electrode of fuel cell, catalyst for gas reforming material, photocatalyst and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-oxide platinum composite catalyst has excellent catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal-oxide platinum composite catalyst.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a self-contained, removable and interchangeable auxiliary power module providing electricity to a direct-drive electric propulsion system, where the module adapts the vehicle to different sources of energy. The propulsion system comprises continuous-duty motor generators and high-power motor generators that are independently connected to drive wheels (34) of the vehicle through constant velocity (CV) joints. The module is connected to a power distribution and management bus to distribute high/low voltage power and control signals to high-power components of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle i.e. hybrid electric vehicle (claimed) such as automobile, sports utility vehicle (SUV) and light truck. Can also be used for a plug-in hybrid vehicle and a commercial electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle comprises a body system for isolating internal components from lighting elements and efficiently diffusing air flow when the vehicle is in a motion state. The body system is made of lightweight materials, thus reducing weight and lowering center of gravity of the vehicle, and hence improving energy efficiency and handling performance. The vehicle comprises a mechanism that is powered to allow run-time adjustments of ground clearance to reduce an aerodynamic drag during high speed cruising, and the motor generators are optimized at different rotational speed to maintain high overall efficiency of a drive cycle, thus improving payload capabilities and safety of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a vehicle.    Body system (10)    Drive wheel (34)    Upper front air diffuser (50)    Lower front air diffuser (52)    Front bumper cover (56)
NOVELTY - A collector has an expansion portion capable of expanding in thickness direction at temperature more than predetermined temperature.    USE - Collector is used for electrode of bipolar secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The collector prevents increase in temperature of battery, and has favorable electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode for bipolar secondary battery; and    (2) bipolar secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of collector.    Resin layer (1)    Adhesive layer (3)    Ion blocking layer (5)
NOVELTY - A photocrosslinkable electrolytic composition contains redox couple, ionic liquid and photocrosslinking-type liquid crystalline polymer having functional group (I).    USE - Photocrosslinkable electrolytic composition is used for electrolyte used for dye-sensitized solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition provides solar cell having improved durability and increased photovoltaic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photocrosslinkable electrolytic composition contains redox couple, ionic liquid and photocrosslinking-type liquid crystalline polymer having functional group of formula (I).    m,c=0 or 1;    n=1-3;    X=O, CH2, N=N, C=C, -CC-, COO or OCO;and    R1,R2=H, alkyl, alkyloxy or halo.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photocrosslinkable electrolyte formed by light-irradiation of the electrolytic composition; and    (2) dye-sensitized solar cell, which has a photoelectrode having light receiving surface at one side, a counter electrode arranged at side opposing the light receiving surface, and electrolyte inserted between electrodes.
NOVELTY - The cooler arrangement has a circulation unit (13) for circulating the cooling medium in cooling circuit (12a-12f), and cooling region where battery (8) is cooled by cooling medium. A container (10) has an enclosed internal space (11) for accommodating battery and cooling circuits. The container has a heat release region (B) where cooling medium is intended to release heat to surrounding air.    USE - Cooler arrangement for battery in freight vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of battery located at any desired external location on vehicle is performed efficiently at low energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the container device.    Battery (8)    Container (10)    Enclosed internal space of container (11)    Cooling circuits (12a-12f)    Circulation unit (13)    Heat release region (B)
NOVELTY - The device (14) has a rotating structural component, which rotates with respect to a support structural component. Rolling bearings are mounted on a surface of the rotating structural component. Surface of the rotating structural component faces surface of the support structural component. The rotating structural component is rotated to provide force applied by the rolling bearings on a movable magnetic structure and to move the movable magnetic structure, where the magnetic structure is provided with a permanent magnet that is coupled to a support plate.    USE - Energy conversion or generation device for use in a wind turbine system utilized in a wind farm, to convert kinetic energy of wind into magnetic and/or electrical energy to generate electricity. Can also be used for generating energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes a generator that can be designed without requiring a gear box, thus reducing size and weight of the generator. The generator can work efficiently at low wind-speed and small tower heights, and can function across a wide range of wind-speed or function at high energy conversion efficiency. The device is modular and scalable, and capable of delivering up to and over 5 MW of power in a single unit, and over 1 GW of power in a wind farm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for converting kinetic energy of wind into magnetic and/or electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind turbine system for generating energy using oscillating permanent magnets.    Energy generating system (10)    Wind turbine (12)    Energy generating device (14)
NOVELTY - The detection system has stage (130) on which fuel cell element unit (110) is arranged to be detected. A motor (140) moves the stage so as to rotate the fuel cell element unit. An X-ray source (100) arranged at one side of the stage, applies X-ray to the rotating fuel cell element unit. An image detector (120) detects the X-ray penetrating the fuel cell element unit. A computer tomography (150) reconstructs tomogram detected by image detector, to three dimensional image.    USE - Pinhole detection system of fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle such as passenger automobile e.g. sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, various commercial vehicle, watercraft such as boat and ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pinhole formed in the fuel cell stack element can be detected effectively, and the quality of the fuel cell stack can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the pinhole selection system of fuel cell.    X-ray source (100)    Fuel cell element unit (110)    Image detector (120)    Stage (130)    Motor (140)    Computer tomography (150)
NOVELTY - The lithium iron phosphate vehicle starting battery cover has cover body, and positive wiring terminal hole and negative wiring terminal hole which are formed on the cover body. A cavity is protruded from the main part of the upper surface of the cover. The resetting button hole, detection interface hole and fuse installation hole are formed on the wall of the cavity.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate vehicle starting battery cover.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure, and easy to manufacture and install cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium iron phosphate vehicle starting battery cover.
NOVELTY - The lithium iron phosphate automobile start battery box has box and upper cover, in which box includes box body and rectangular bottom plate integrated with box body. The horizontal mounting holes are formed at short edges of rectangular bottom plate, while vertical mounting holes are formed at long edges of rectangular bottom plate.    USE - Lithium iron phosphate automobile start battery box.    ADVANTAGE - Provides strong commonality and convenient installation, thus preventing damage of battery since oscillation on the start battery during the driving process is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium iron phosphate automobile start battery box.
NOVELTY - The controller has a battery poll/equalization/charge bus (3) connected with an analog-to-digital conversion circuit (5) and an equalizing capacitor switching circuit (4). The analog-to-digital conversion circuit is connected with a temperature sensor (9), a current sensor (10) and a single chip computer (7) in an order. The current sensor is connected with 12 V wiring terminals. The single chip computer is simultaneously connected with the equalizing capacitor switching circuit, a decoding circuit (8), a RS-485 communication interface (6) and a wiring terminal.    USE - Controller for integrating battery poll in communication, power, national defense and electric automobile power storage batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The controller is simple in structure and convenient to mount and use, and has three remote functions. The controller has better equalization effect, high efficiency and better reliability. The controller is widely applied to the communication, power, national defense and electric automobile power storage batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a controller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery poll/equalization/charge bus (3)    Equalizing capacitor switching circuit (4)    Analog-to-digital conversion circuit (5)    RS-485 communication interface (6)    Single chip computer (7)    Decoding circuit (8)    Temperature sensor (9)    Current sensor (10)
NOVELTY - The station has main control and monitoring subsystem comprising electric energy transmission control unit, an equipment start and control unit, and measurement and charging system. A power storage unit control subsystem comprises temperature sensor acquiring environmental temperature of super capacitor and input and output control device. The power adjusting subsystem converts electric energy into power system being used by follow-up load. The electric automobile charging execution mechanism is used for executing function of charging electric automobile.    USE - Charging station for solar electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The power adjusting subsystem converts electric energy into power system, and electric automobile charging execution mechanism is used for executing function of charging automobile. Hence the charging station can balance the current state power system, and the electric automobile charging functions can be realized based on the scale of current power system, and the purposes of power saving and emission reduction are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging station.
NOVELTY - The car has a motor mounted on a car body and an electrical device. A flexible solar battery film is adhered to an outer surface of the car body. A controller is arranged on the car body. An input end of the controller is connected with the flexible solar battery film. A control end of the controller is connected with the motor and the electrical device. A storage battery is arranged on the car body and connected with an output end of the controller. A wind driven generator is arranged above a roof of the car body and connected with the input end of the controller.    USE - Power car.    ADVANTAGE - The car utilizes solar energy and wind energy as power sources, and the energies are inexhaustible, so that energy-intensive problem is solved, and driving cost of the car is reduced, and reduced tail gas is exhausted, thus improving living environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flexible solar battery film is a monocrystal solar battery film. The storage battery is a colloid storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power car.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a main body provided with first and second accumulating jars, an engine and a power generating device for driving the vehicle to run. The first accumulating jar is connected with the engine. A control device provided for controlling electricity generated by the engine is charged to the second accumulator jar, and the first accumulator jar supplies power for the engine or the electricity generated by the engine is charged to the first jar for supplying power for the engine from the second accumulating jar. The main body is provided with a top cover at a top part of the vehicle.    USE - Self-charging motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power is generated at any time or place via the power generating device, and the generated electric quantity is selectively stored in the accumulator jars via the control device. The accumulator jars are allowed from supplying the power for the engine, and the vehicle is started for the power lack of the jars during running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-charging motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a screw rod comprising a top end provided with a screw cap that is matched with the screw rod. A base plate of a battery support plate is provided with a through hole for fixing. Two opposite side walls of the battery support plate are provided with the through holes. A hook arranged on a tail end of the screw rod is inserted in the through hole arranged on a side wall of a battery support plate. A top end of the screw rod is tightly connected with a battery pressing plate via the screw cap.    USE - Battery fixing device for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure, and can be punched and shaped via a metal plate. The device is inexpensive. The device can assemble and disassemble the battery in a simple manner. The battery is limited in the device in multiple directions, such that the battery is stably fixed. The device is conveniently installed and detached with stable fixing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a battery fixing device.
NOVELTY - The electrode has a foam metal taken as a substrate, and a corresponding transitional metal oxide generated at a normal position after performing an oxidation reaction. The foam metal refers to an alloy of foam metal e.g. copper, nickel and iron. A transitional metal oxide correspondingly produced by the foam metal after performing oxidation reaction at normal position refers to Copper Oxide, Nickel oxide and iron oxide.    USE - Foam metal-based oxide electrode for a lithium-ion battery cathode of a lithium-ion battery system in an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be prepared in a simple manner, and has high specific capacity and excellent circulation service life. The electrode has excellent multiplying performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a foam metal-based oxide electrode for a lithium-ion battery cathode.
NOVELTY - The device has a coil (5) arranged in a coil frame (3), where inner walls of a periphery of the coil include a uniform gap. The coil and the coil frame are sealed integrally by a sealing material (4). An upper molding plate (1) is arranged on an upper surface of a support frame (6). Two sides of the support frame are opened with a through hole separately, where the through hole is arranged with fixing bolts (12). Each fixing bolt fixedly fixes the upper molding plate, the coil, the support frame and a lower mold plate (11), where axis of the coil is longitudinal.    USE - Electromagnetic forming device for a metallic double-polar-plate micro channel of a micro fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device solves the problem of difficulty in matching between the micro convex and concave mold on the metal thin plate during a micro-fine structure formation based on a routine plastic deformation, thus enhancing micro-formation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a micro fuel battery metallic double-polar-plate micro channel electromagnetic forming processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a metallic double-polar-plate micro channel electromagnetic forming device.    Upper molding plate (1)    Coil frame (3)    Sealing material (4)    Coil (5)    Support frame (6)    Lower mold plate (11)    Fixing bolts (12)
NOVELTY - The section has distribution flow field sections connected with parallel groove flow field section. Reaction gas inlet and outlets are connected with the distribution flow field sections whose bottom plane is provided with elliptic distribution heads. Distance between the adjacent elliptic distribution heads is set about 0.3 to 0.9 mm. The elliptic distribution heads are elliptic cylinders convex on the bottom plane of the distribution flow field section. Each elliptic cylinder is as high as a middle flow field, where the elliptic cylinder is 2 to 5 mm high and 0.5 to 1.2 mm wide.    USE - Gas flow field section for a proton exchange film fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas forms the turbulence on the distribution head and re-distributed when the reaction gas passes through the distribution flow field section with the elliptic distribution heads, so that the gas is uniformly distributed on the surface of the electrode to improve mass transfer of the reaction gas, output performance of the fuel cell, distribution of water on the cell outlet and the operating stability of the cell are improved, and flooding problem of the cell outlet is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a gas flow field section. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a porous ceramic wet enthalpy converting cylinder (7) rotationally connected with an upper end board (9) and a lower end board (3). Shape of a wear resistance rubber sealing pad (8) is same as that of the upper and lower end boards. A central hole, an air inlet and a tail gas outlet are arranged on the wear resistance rubber sealing pad. Multiple projections of an automobile rain brush way of the wear resistance rubber sealing pad are distributed along a circumference of the upper and lower end boards, the central hole, the air inlet and the tail gas outlet.    USE - Wet enthalpy converting device for a fuel-cell power generating system of a proton exchange film.    ADVANTAGE - The device has less friction force among the friction pairs, slight wear, less rotating torque, better reliability, simple structure, low cost, and low mounting precision requirement, so that the device does not be influenced by connection and mounting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wet enthalpy converting device.    Lower end board (3)    Porous ceramic wet enthalpy converting cylinder (7)    Wear resistance rubber sealing pad (8)    Upper end board (9)    Speed regulating electric motor (13)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has sulphuric acid solution with weight percentage of about 89 to 93.5 and density of about 1.26 to 1.32 g/ml, silicon sol with weight percentage of about 2.5 to 10 and concentration of about 40 percent, and gaseous-phase silicon dioxide with weight percentage of about 1 to 4. Total content of silicon dioxide in the electrolyte is set about 5 percent. Ratio of a net content of silicon in 40 percent of silicon sol to a net content of silicon in the gaseous-phase silicon dioxide is 1: 1.    USE - Mixed silicon sol colloid electrolyte for plumbic acid storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to solar energy and wind energy off-net system, electric power field, communication field, military communication station and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte enhances the storage battery with two gel agents, thus greatly enhancing capacity of the battery, improving discharging performance of the gel battery, prolonging circulation service life, and improving deep discharging performance.
NOVELTY - The system has a cells charging and discharging management module separately connected with a Controller-area network (CAN) bus and a meter disk LCD module by ports. The LCD module is connected with the bus, and a thermal managing module and a parameter dynamically sampling module are separately connected with the bus. A parameter in the sampling module employs a split pattern such that a sampling object module is set in response to one unit, where the unit is communicated on the bus by the sampling module.    USE - Vehicle power cells management system for use in an electric motor meter.    ADVANTAGE - The system is integrated in the electric motor meter so as to easily maintain and strength the working reliability. The system can make the remote control port for the meter disk to change the managing strategy based on the working state of the cells, while ensuring the synchronous operation when the storage cells are in the optimum state, and prolonging the service life of the motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a vehicle power cells management system integrated in an electric motor meter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle power cells management system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - To-be-ground material and crushed material are suspended in liquefied inert gas dispersion medium and stirred. Then, the material is pulverized to obtain sub-micron or nano-sized fine powder.    USE - Manufacture of fine powder. Uses include but are not limited to cosmetics, toner, aqueous coating material, liquid crystal display material, digital camera component, recording material, solar cell component, mobile telephone component, electric vehicle component and thermal coated paper.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and easily provides finer powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of granular dry ice, which involves supplying dry ice into the liquefied gas storage container filled with liquid nitrogen (5), immersing dry ice in liquid nitrogen for predetermined time and separating the liquid nitrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of apparatus used for enforcing ultra-low-temperature medium pulverization method.    Container (1)    Rotating shaft (2)    Rotary disk (3)    Pellet (4)    Liquid nitrogen (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has a supply unit (7) supplying a reagent of exothermic chemical reaction, and an evacuation unit (11) for evacuating an endothermic chemical reaction product. A thermoelectric converter (1) is provided with two areas (4a, 4b) that are in contact with a heat source (5) and a heat sink (6), respectively. The supply unit is connected to the evacuation unit of the heat sink, where the endothermic chemical reaction product forms an agent of exothermic chemical reaction i.e. catalytic reforming reaction, that is realized from methanol and water with a catalyst.    USE - Electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The energy performances of the generator are improved by utilizing the agent of exothermic chemical reaction. The generator is compact and easy to implement. The generator is configured such that the catalytic coating formed by platinum particles can have a strong porosity in order to increase the surface and output of exothermic chemical reaction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for placing an electric power generator by utilizing thermoelectric effect    (2) a method for manufacturing an electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an electric power generator.    Thermoelectric converter (1)    Thermoelectric converter areas (4a, 4b)    Heat source (5)    Heat sink (6)    Supply unit (7)    Evacuation unit (11)
NOVELTY - The module has an electrode plate (7) mounted on a transparent casing (3). Another electrode plate (8) mounted in a cap seat (5) is spaced apart from the former plate. The latter plate has an end portion (81) that extends into an inner accommodating space in the casing. The portion is in electrical contact with a metal sheet (4). An electrolyzing unit produces electrode power in response to electrolytic oxidation and reduction such that the power is supplied to an electrical appliance when the appliance is connected electrically between the plates.    USE - Metal air fuel cell module for supplying electric power to an electrical appliance i.e. electrical toy car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode plates serve respectively as a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the metal-air fuel cell module, thus permitting to supply the electric power to the electrical appliance when the appliance is connected electrically between the plates. The electrolyzing unit of the metal-air fuel cell module can produce large amount of the electric power of about 0.72 to 0.83 Volts and 50 to 60 milliampere-hour. The metal sheet can be easily obtained and can be easily replaced by detaching the cap seat from the casing. The electrolyte solution can be easily filled in the inner accommodating space of the casing via the inlet holes. The metal-air fuel cell module can be easily assembled and connected mechanically and electrically to the electrical appliance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective view of a metal-air fuel cell module.    Casing (3)    Metal sheet (4)    Cap seat (5)    Electrode plates (7, 8)    End portion (81)
NOVELTY - The motor has magnetic circuits (3) including corresponding induction coils (6B1-6B6) producing electromotive force to assure charging of capacitors (13) having large capacitance, for creating a magnetic field by current, attraction and repulsion pulses, over permanent magnets (5A1-5A7) or over rotor airgaps. The rotor airgaps are displaced between north and south poles of the magnets and the circuits. The permanent magnets are made of neodymium-iron-boron alloy, and are integrated in a non-magnetic rotor integrated to a motor shaft. The permanent magnets are enclosed in a cylinder.    USE - Permanent magnet motor for charging a battery of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the permanent magnet motor permits production of sufficient mechanical power for assuring permanent recharging of the battery or a group of batteries of the electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial front sectional view of elements arranged on a lower non-magnetic plate.    Magnetic circuits (3)    Magnetic cores (4)    Permanent magnets (5A1-5A7)    Induction coils (6B1-6B6)    Capacitors (13)    Centering columns (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves making a fuel cell to output a current of 3-20 mA/cm2 for 20-60 minutes until there is no occurrence of water logging or water lack phenomenon in fuel cell, while reactivating fuel cell. The fuel cell enters into large current working condition and outputs a current of 300-1000 mA/cm2. The fuel cell enters into low voltage working condition and outputs a voltage of 0.45-0.75 V. The above processes are repeated, until the fuel cell reaches ideal condition.    USE - Method for reactivating fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - By making fuel cell to output smaller current and larger current alternatively until fuel cell reaches ideal condition, the performance of fuel cell can be improved.
NOVELTY - Noble metal salt and/or transition metal salt are added into volatile aprotic polar solvent to obtain homogeneous-phase solution. Carbon nanotubes are added to the resultant mixture, heated, concentrated and aprotic polar solvent is ultrasonically dispersed to obtain pasty carbon slurry. The obtained pasty carbon slurry is dried to obtain precursor of carbon nanotube-carried metal or alloy catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of precursor of carbon nanotube-carried metal or alloy catalyst used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides precursor of carbon nanotube-carried metal or alloy catalyst having excellent dispersibility, electrocatalysis activity and stability, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of high-dispersion carbon nanotube-carried catalyst, which involves grinding precursor of carbon nanotube-carried metal or alloy catalyst and reducing; and    (2) high-dispersion carbon nanotube-carried catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing fuel cell soundness discrimination criterion information according to driving time of a fuel cell, and input an impedance value according to measurement time of an equivalent impedance model or time constant value of multiple fuel cells. The impedance value of the fuel cell is generated with electrochemical impedance. The lifetime standard formula of the fuel cell is produced according to the driving time.    USE - Method for generating standard information for estimating health of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables comparing measurement impedance information and soundness discrimination criterion information of the fuel cell, thus determining soundness of the fuel cell in an accurate manner. The method enables providing guarantee about uniformity of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell health estimating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a standard information generating method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
(ES2351140-A1)   NOVELTY - The device has two gates (1, 2) connected to a telematic control unit (3) through arms (31). The control unit is connected to a computer system by a global positioning system (GPS). A steering system is provided with an oscillating support (5). The gates are lifted with respect to a ground and connected to the oscillating support. A feeding system is connected to the control unit. A wind generator and an internal combustion engine are mounted between photovoltaic panels (7). Clamps (4) are provided on a back part of the gates.    USE - Self-acting autonomous plowing device for plowing an agricultural land.    ADVANTAGE - The device is small in size and light in weight, and has low investment cost. The device avoids the usage of a tractor and saves the consumption of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a self-acting autonomous plowing device.    Gates (1, 2)    Telematic control unit (3)    Clamps (4)    Oscillating support (5)    Photovoltaic panels (7)    Arms (31)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing an injection mold (120), and forming a macromolecular film (139) on the injection mold. Resin is injected into a membranous polymers film. An electrode terminal is inserted into an electrode terminal receiving groove. The resin is stored in an injected resin storing groove, and the injection mold is separated from the electrode terminal, where the resin is selected from polypropylene, polyethylene or polycarbonate.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode terminal of a pouch type secondary battery of a digital home appliance, a portable terminal and a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Uses include but are not limited to a nickel-cadmium cell, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a lithium-metal battery (LB), a lithium ion battery (LIB) and a lithium-ion polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing thick formation of the macromolecular film in a corner part of the electrode terminal. The resin is injected after the electrode terminal is inserted in the injection mold to form multiple segment, thus enabling mass production of electrode terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode terminal.    Anode terminal (37)    Cathode terminal (38)    Mold cover (110)    Injection mold (120)    Macromolecular film (139)
NOVELTY - A control module receives an eddy current value from a current detector at preset sample time and multiplies the received eddy current value with the preset time for calculating power consumption value. The control module subtracts calculated power consumption value from saturated power value stored in a memory to obtain the remaining power value. The control module displays the remaining power value on a display module.    USE - Power consumption display system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the power consumption display system is simplified. The manufacturing cost of the power consumption display system is reduced. The remained power can be exactly displayed.
NOVELTY - A sealing stripe is sealed between a motor vehicle structure floor and a tray with a mounting section. A containing chamber containing a motor vehicle battery module is formed among the floor, the tray and sealing stripe. The mounting section of tray is provided with a mounting hole and a sealing ditch opposite to the floor. The mounting hole is on the inner side of the sealing ditch. The tray is fixedly connected to the floor through the mounting hole of mounting section. The sealing stripe is locked in the sealing ditch.    USE - Sealing structure of motor vehicle battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The working environment of the motor vehicle battery module can be improved with the employment of sealing structure of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of sealing structure of motor vehicle battery module.
NOVELTY - The chassis has a battery box (4) which is in a battery case (3). The battery case is located on a vehicle chassis (2) and the opening of battery case is downward and integrated with vehicle chassis. The battery box in the battery case is provided with oil/pneumatic locking device or a manual locking device and locked in the battery case.    USE - Electric vehicle chassis with battery box and battery box locking device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle chassis is featured with simple structure, easy production, firm battery box fixation, convenient replacement, balanced vehicle gravity center, good safety and standard power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle chassis.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle chassis (2)    Battery case (3)    Battery box (4)    Control case (5)    Oil/gas pipe (6)
NOVELTY - The structure has an oil feed port located on a side of a vehicle frame head tube. A battery box is provided with a box body and a cover body, and an opening is provided in a front part of the box body. An extending part is located on a right part of the box body, and a concave part is located on a left part of the box body. A fixed hole is located on a back end surface of the box body. A fixed hole and an embedding base are located on a bottom end surface of the box body. The cover body is provided with an upper top part and a vertical stop part.    USE - Structure for a motorcycle battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a structure for a motorcycle battery box.
NOVELTY - The supply unit is represented as a mobile unit which consists of a wind actuated propeller and a generator in the low voltage area. The current is produced according to the current strength or voltage for light emitting diode-lamps by an electronic unit. The other energy suppliers like solar cells and storage units are coupled.    USE - Supply unit for electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The supply unit is represented as a mobile unit which consists of a wind actuated propeller and a generator in the low voltage area, and hence ensures improved and efficient supply unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle lamp with a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a bicycle lamp.    Wind power rotor (2)    Generator (3)    Connecting element (8)    Lamp (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly that includes an anode, a cathode and a separator. An electrode terminal (30) is electrically connected to the electrode assembly and drawn outside a case. A terminal plate (33) has a first terminal portion that is adhered to the bottom surface of the current collector (16,17). A combiner is installed on the terminal plate to surround and adhere to side surface and top surface of the current collector.    USE - Rechargeable battery for portable electronic device e.g. mobile phone and laptop computer and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity, safety and durability of the rechargeable battery can be improved. The resistance between electrode terminal and electrode coated region can be reduced. Bonding structure between the electrode terminal and electrode coated region can be improved. Damage of the electrode uncoated region from case can be avoided. The output performance of the rechargeable battery can be improved. The damage to the bonded element of the electrode terminal and current collector caused by external impact or vibration can be prevented. Generation of unnecessary space in electrode terminal of rechargeable battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the rechargeable battery.    Current collectors (16,17)    Electrode terminal (30)    Terminal plate (33)    Cover (37)    Bolt (41)
NOVELTY - The method involves changing the frequency of a perturbation signal. The perturbation amplitude is controlled so that a substance transportation zone is fixed based on the frequency. The response signal is acquired according to the perturbation signal. The frequency characteristic of the impedance is computed based on the response signal acquired.    USE - Method for measuring impedance of fuel cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the area of the substance transport contributing to the reaction is controlled, the detailed analysis of the impedance can be attained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for impedance measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the measuring system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control apparatus (1)    Measuring unit (2)    Fuel cell (10)    Perturbation signal control unit (11)    Response signal acquisition unit (12)
NOVELTY - A vehicle drive system (2) has a initiative force apparatus (3) providing initiative force to the driving wheel (13), and an auxiliary power unit (4) providing auxiliary power to the driving wheel. The auxiliary power apparatus has an air compressor (42) producing compressed air, an air tank (41) storing compressed air, and an exhaust heat recovery device (43) heating the compressed air supplied to an air motor (46) from the air tank. The air motor produces auxiliary power from compressed air and transmits the auxiliary power to the driving wheel.    USE - Vehicle drive system for small vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat recovery device heats the compressed air supplied to the air motor such that the compressed air pressure turns into higher pressure, allowing for use of a smaller, lighter air tank for compressed air storage. Heat produced during vehicle driving or e.g. vehicle braking, can be used to heat the compressed air, improving energy efficiency of the entire drive system. Separate heating apparatus for heating compressed air is unnecessary, making the drive system smaller and more lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a vehicle drive system included in a small vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle drive system (2)    Initiative force apparatus (3)    Auxiliary power unit (4)    Driving wheel (13)    Air tank (41)    Air compressor (42)    Exhaust heat recovery device (43)    Air motor (46)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode (200) and a negative electrode (300). Ion in an electrolyte solution (360) is released from the positive electrode or negative electrode. An ion supply source (401) elutes the ion of the same kind as the ion in the electrolyte solution. A mesh electrode (400) which is in contact with a part of surface of the negative electrode is connected to the ion supply source. A diode (402) is arranged such that its anode is connected to the mesh electrode and its cathode is connected to the ion supply source.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery, e.g. high energy density lithium ion secondary battery, used for portable equipment, electric vehicle, or electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Provides non-aqueous secondary battery which can suppress capacity deterioration, and has long life and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing a lithium ion secondary battery cell.    Positive electrode (200)    Negative electrode (300)    Electrolyte solution (360)    Mesh electrode (400)    Ion supply source (401)    Diode (402)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation system (1) has a gasification unit (10) which makes oxygen react with carbon obtained by thermal decomposition of coal, and produces fuel gas. A pressure vessel (210) accommodates a fuel cell (200) which performs electrochemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidizing agent. A super-cold-separation apparatus (30) separates oxygen and nitrogen from air, supplies the separated oxygen to the gasification unit, and maintains temperature of the fuel cell which generates heat due to electrochemical reaction to operating temperature, by using separated nitrogen as coolant.    USE - Electric power generation system for generating electricity using coal.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies installation and improves efficiency of electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram which shows the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generation system (1)    Gasification unit (10)    Super-cold-separation apparatus (30)    Fuel cell (200)    Pressure vessel (210)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a supply unit that supplies refrigerant gas to a pressure vessel (210), for maintaining the temperature of fuel cell (200). An absorption tower (601) discharges the absorbed carbon dioxide (CO2) from absorption liquid at specific temperature higher than the absorption temperature of CO2 respectively. The absorption liquid discharged from absorption tower is heated by a heat exchanger (260) at a temperature higher than reproduction temperature of CO2. The CO2 discharged from the heated absorption liquid is provided to a regeneration tower (602).    USE - Electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The CO2 provided within the exhaust gas is collected effectively without reducing the efficiency of electric power generation, by providing the discharged CO2 to the regeneration tower. Hence the efficiency of electric power generation system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power generation system (1)    Fuel cell (200)    Pressure vessel (210)    Heat exchanger (260)    Absorption tower (601)    Regeneration tower (602)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has case (10) for accommodating electrical storage elements (24) having non-aqueous electrolyte solution. The case has elastic element (30) which is provided in bottom face portion, at location between mutually adjoined electrical storage elements. The electrical storage element is pressed by side portions and upper cover (11) of case, based on biasing of elastic element.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact resistance and vibration resistance property of secondary battery can be improved. The heat generated from electrical storage element is conducted and diffused in battery case, hence thermal radiation efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views and side views of secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Upper cover (11)    Positive electrode terminal (20)    Electrical storage elements (24)    Elastic element (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a connector (19) fixed to an opening portion (15) of case (10) accommodating a battery. The case opening portion is obstructed by a fixation plate (31). A packing (40) is attached between the fixation plate and case inner surface (10A), and is provided with a latching portion (43) latched to the fixation plate. A stopper screw (17) is inserted in the exterior side of case by a through-hole (16), rather than a protruding line (41) of packing. The stopper screw is screwed into an internal thread hole of fixation plate fixed to opening portion of case.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle such as hybrid car, plug-in hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The packing is arranged in an exact position of fixation plate, and the deviation of packing from the fixation plate is prevented reliably. The waterproof effect of power supply device is enhanced, and the penetration of water into battery case is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connector portion of vehicle power supply device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (10)    Case inner surface (10A)    Opening portion (15)    Through-hole (16)    Stopper screw (17)    Connector (19)    Fixation plate (31)    Packing (40)    Protruding line (41)    Latching portion (43)
NOVELTY - The collector has a solid electrolyte formed in a single side of a copper porous collector, and a hole formed in a metal bone panel, where diameter of the hole is 20-500 micrometer. An insulator (2) is formed in surfaces of the copper porous collector. An electrolyte solution is contained in a polymer gel electrolyte. An active material is contained in the hole of a copper porous sintered compact (1). A conductive support agent is distributed to an organic solvent. The sintered compact is rolled to desired thickness.    USE - Collector for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is utilized for an electric vehicle and a hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte formed in the single side of the copper porous collector, thus suppressing a battery short circuit by maintaining a dendrite in a metal frame of a copper porous sintered compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a collector.    Copper porous sintered compact (1)    Insulator (2)
NOVELTY - A hose is formed using an olefin type thermoplastic elastomer obtained by multistage polymerization within a reactor.    USE - Hose is used for fuel cells of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hose has excellent insulation property and low electroconductivity in pure water.
NOVELTY - The assembling-member (1A) has a transparent member (20) arranged such that a whole light-receiving surface (111) of a solar cell module (10) i.e. thin film solar cell, is covered. The transparent member is formed such that transparency of an edge part (22) is low with respect to transparency of a center part (21) that opposes the light-receiving surface of the cell module, where the edge part opposes a peripheral part of the cell module. A fine roughness part (221) is formed in a surface of the edge part. A frame (18) is made from aluminum and fitted around a thin film solar cell panel.    USE - Solar cell module assembling-member for a moving body (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as car, to a roof i.e. top.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent member is formed such that transparency of the edge part that opposes the peripheral part of the cell module is low with respect to transparency of the center part that opposes the light-receiving surface of the cell module, thus providing better design property, maintaining basic capacities such as environmental resistance and mechanical strength, without impairing appearance of the assembling-member by an external appearance top. The light is injected into the edge part and induced to the light-receiving surface side of the cell module through a lens part by providing a lens part in the edge part, thus utilizing the light in an effective manner, and improving electrical power generation efficiency of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell module assembling-member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module assembling-member.    Solar cell module assembling-member (1A)    Solar cell module (10)    Frame (18)    Transparent member (20)    Center part (21)    Edge part (22)    Light-receiving surface (111)    Fine roughness part (221)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a frame (3) whose support part (31) supports an end surface (201) of a semiconductor lamination unit (2) at lamination direction. A plate spring member (4) pressurizes the semiconductor lamination unit, and is distributed to another end surface (202) of the lamination unit. A pair of fixed end parts (41) of the plate spring member is fixed to the frame. A press part (42) presses the latter end surface of the lamination unit between the fixed end parts. One of the fixed end parts is fastened by a bolt (5) that is screwed into the frame along the lamination direction.    USE - Device e.g. direct current-direct current converter and inverter, for converting power between an alternating current motor and a direct current power supply of an electrical vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for generation of driving electric power to supply electricity to the alternating current motor.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed end parts are fastened by the bolt that is screwed into the frame along the lamination direction for assembling the plate spring member to the semiconductor lamination unit by tools such as spanner and impact spanner, and applied pressure is applied to the semiconductor lamination unit, thus providing better assembly work property in an easy manner, and improving working efficiency. The fixing pin of the device supports the fixed end parts, and the bolt protrudes from the fixed end parts to the lamination direction, thus eliminating amount of protrusions without providing large space for a case, and hence reducing size of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power converter device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power converter device (1)    Semiconductor lamination unit (2)    Frame (3)    Plate spring member (4)    Bolt (5)    Support part (31)    Fixed-end parts (41)    Press part (42)    End surfaces of semiconductor lamination unit (201, 202)
NOVELTY - The fire safety apparatus has flame transfer element (30) which is provided outside of a high pressure tank (10) having a tank valve (20) at one end. The flame transfer element is extended from another end of the high pressure tank to the tank valve, so that the flame transfer element burns creating flames and transfers heat generated by the flames from an origin of the fire to a pressure relief device (PRD) (21) provided on the tank valve, when a fire occurs.    USE - Fire safety apparatus for high pressure gas storage system used in fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in natural gas vehicle, motor vehicle such as passenger automobile, sports utility vehicle, buses, trucks, commercial vehicles, watercraft such as boats, ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and hydrogen powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fire safety apparatus can suitably prevent the high pressure tank from being exploded by heat, so that the fire safety in fuel storage system for vehicles using high pressure gas can be suitably ensured. The installation of an additional structure for ensuring fire safety of high pressure gas storage system can be suitably simplified so that the production cost of fire safety apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fire safety apparatus.    High pressure tank (10)    Tank valve (20)    PRD (21)    Flame transfer element (30)    Protector (40)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has flexible solar film (12) which forms from a layer of photovoltaic film. A magnetic sheet (14) secures to the flexible solar film. A junction box (16) electrically connects to the magnetic sheet to transfer electrically generated from the flexible solar film. The flexible solar film encapsulates with ultraviolet stable protective laminate. The magnetic sheet adheres to the flexible solar film with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The junction box electrically connects to an electrical system of vehicle to transfer electricity to the vehicle.    USE - Solar module system for providing power to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage and damage of the light bar can be prevented. The large surface can be provided form which to obtain solar power with easy installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar module system.    Solar module system (10)    Solar film (12)    Magnetic sheet (14)    Junction box (16)    Solar controller (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a carbon production apparatus such as electric reaction technology (ERT) unit, delayed coker, coke calciner or plasma unit functionally connected to the direct carbon fuel cell (112). The apparatus provide produced carbon to the direct carbon fuel cell to generate electricity. The system powers the carbon production apparatus with a portion of the electricity generated from the direct carbon fuel cell.    USE - Power generation system for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation system can be configured so oxygen-depleted air released from the direct carbon fuel cell enters a combustor of the gas turbine system and serves as a diluant/coolant thus can reduce the load on the compressor. The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of producing power; and    (2) method of reconfiguring gas turbine power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory block diagram of the ERT unit of Power generation system.    Solar park (102)    Wind farm (104)    ERT unit (106)    Hydrogen storage (108)    Direct carbon fuel cell (112)
NOVELTY - The system has an inverter for generating alternating current (AC) voltage from a direct current (DC) voltage with a predetermined fixed voltage value for operating an electric motor. DC/DC converters (14, 16) generate DC voltage, and comprise inputs for installing a battery module (15). A buffer capacitor comprises two electrodes connected to inputs of the inverter. The DC/DC converters are bidirectionally designed to generate a charging voltage for the battery module from the AC voltage of the electric motor.    USE - Drive system for an electric vehicle (claimed) i.e. forklift truck. Can also be used for a car, micro car, saloon car, sport car, and delivery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows standardization of components such as battery, inverter, electric motor and battery charger by an output voltage adjusted to a fixed value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery module.    Direct current/direct current converters (14, 16)    Battery module (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine to generate electrical energy, which is utilized for additional drive of a vehicle. Thermodynamic cyclic process is utilized for conversion of thermal energy into mechanical and into electrical energy. Water, ammonia and medium or medium mixtures coordinated to supplied temperatures are utilized as medium (4) for the process. A steam engine (5) or turbine is utilized for generating the electrical energy. A compressor restores back the medium of the cyclic process to output aggregation state.    USE - Method for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine of a vehicle e.g. passenger car, van, lorry and bus. Can also be used for combustion gas engines equipped mobile and stationary vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables that the waste heat of an internal combustion engine can be utilized for generating electrical energy, which is utilized for additional drive of the vehicle, so that overheating of the engine can be avoided, thus improving the efficiency of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic flow diagram of a method for generating electrical energy from waste heat.    Waste-gas heat exchanger (3)    Medium (4)    Steam engine (5)    Generator (6)    Radiator (7)
NOVELTY - The system has battery cells (10) connected in series between battery poles. Two relays (11, 12) are connected between the poles and outputs, respectively. A third relay (13) is connected in series to a resistor (14) between one of the poles and one of the outputs and in parallel to one of the two relays. A controller is connected with the relays and opens or closes the relays by outputting a control signal. A voltage sensor (15) is connected between the outputs and with a controller. The sensor detects a voltage measurement value and outputs the detected value to the controller.    USE - Battery system for use with an electrical drive motor in a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used for an emergency power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The relay is connected in series to the resistor between the battery pole and the output and in parallel to another relay, thus correctly determining functions of the latter relay. The system avoids loss of electrical energy at the resistor and heat formation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery system.    Battery cells (10)    Relays (11-13)    Resistor (14)    Voltage sensor (15)    Current sensor (16)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (10) has a metering unit (22) including discharge and entry cables (26) for changing electrolyte (20), where the battery cell is limited by a wall (18) and a base (12) and closed by a cover (32). The metering unit is arranged at the base of the battery cell. The discharge and entry cables include a block valve (24) that is manually and electrically actuated. The electrolyte is sucked off from the battery cell by feeding of the under pressure on the discharge and entry cables and changed in multiple times at a rinsing cycle.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium-ion-battery cell (claimed) for an energy storage system in a motor vehicle area.    ADVANTAGE - The metering unit changes the electrolytes in fast, secure and efficient manner, and capacity of the battery cell is increased and internal resistance is reduced. The formation of the metallic lithium is ensured in safe and cost effective manner, and the formation of the unwanted decomposition products within the battery cell is avoided so as to ensure concentration of the battery cell. The electrolyte is sucked off from the battery cell by feeding of the under pressure on the discharge and entry cables and changed in multiple times at a rinsing cycle without opening of the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for changing electrolytes of a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cylindrical shaped battery cell with Electrolyte-metering unit.    Battery cell (10)    Base (12)    Wall (18)    Electrolytes (20)    Metering unit (22)    Block valve (24)    Discharge and entry cables (26)    Cover (32)
NOVELTY - The battery has positive and negative electrodes that dope and de-dope sodium ion, and an electrolyte. An inorganic porous layer with sodium content rate comprising 0.01-15 weight% of alumina filler is formed on the surface of positive or negative electrode.    USE - Sodium rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rate characteristics of the sodium rechargeable battery is improved. The discharge/charge time of the battery is reduced.
NOVELTY - A ferrite-type stainless steel foil contains (in %mass) carbon (0.02 or less), silicon (3 or less), manganese (2 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.003 or less), nickel (2 or less), copper (2 or less), chromium (10-30), molybdenum (2 or less), nitrogen (0.025 or less), aluminum (0.3 or less), boron (0.01 or less), niobium and/or titanium (0.5 or less), and remaining iron and impurities. The ratio of total of 0.5 times of amount of niobium and titanium with respect to total amount of carbon and nitrogen is 5 %mass or more.    USE - Ferrite-type stainless steel foil for case of lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, mobile device, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and solar cell storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ferrite-type stainless steel foil provides secondary battery case with favorable workability and excellent thrust strength.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several battery cells (12) mounted inside a casing. An inner identifier (20) e.g. radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is securely mounted outside a battery structure (121) and stores an initial identification code. A protection layer (122) is mounted outside the battery structure to cover the inner identifier. An outer identifier (30) such as bar code is formed outside the protection layer and stores other identification code.    USE - Anti-fake battery pack for identification system (claimed). Can also be used in portable electronic devices such as notebook computer, mobile phone and electric ground vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The outer identifier such as bar code is formed outside the protection layer and stores other identification code so that security of the identification system is increased and possibility of copying the identification codes is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for identification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery cell of battery pack.    Battery cell (12)    Inner identifier (20)    Outer identifier (30)    Battery structure (121)    Protection layer (122)
NOVELTY - The estimation apparatus has a RAM (10c) to store parameters contained in a simulation model; a CPU (10a) to measure the terminal voltage and discharge current of a battery with a predetermined period, to perform adaptive learning with respect to a parameter based on the measurement result; and an interface (10d) to measure internal resistance of a battery, and actual value of internal resistance. The CPU estimates SOH which shows the deterioration state of the battery based on the value of a parameter and/or the correction value of a parameter.    USE - Battery internal state estimation apparatus for mounting in vehicles, such as a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - State of health of battery is computed with high precision by the battery internal state estimation apparatus based on simulation model of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery internal state estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the structure of a control part of the battery internal state estimation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Control part (10)    CPU (10a)    ROM (10b)    RAM (10c)    Interface (10d)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode provided in a battery assembly. Positive columns are connected with the positive electrode by a positive lead. Negative columns are connected with the negative electrode by a negative lead. The positive columns and the negative columns are located at four corners of a cap, respectively. The positive columns are arranged in adjacent manner. The negative columns are arranged in adjacent manner. A waterproof mechanism is located between a box and the cap.    USE - Lithium-ion storage battery for starting a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure, reasonable in design, convenient to use and environment-friendly. The battery has wide range of application, and improves energy conservation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lithium-ion storage battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric core arranged in a battery case. An anti-vibration component is arranged between the electric core and the case. The electric core is laterally placed into the case in other two electric cores. The anti-vibration component is provided with four upright vibration-reducing cushions, two horizontal vibration-reducing cushions, two lateral vibration-reducing boards and bottom vibration-reducing boards. A support frame is arranged between a side of the electric core and the case. A battery protection circuit board is arranged on a bracket.    USE - Anti-vibration battery used for starting of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces or blocks the vibration in any part and prevents the linkage between the vibration component and the local vibration controlled in the small range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an anti-vibration battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has four silencer lugs directly welded with a bottom part of a lateral panel of a battery box. The lateral panel of the battery box is about 3 to 4 mm in thickness. A mounting hole is changed to correspond with the silencer lugs for connecting a thermal baffle and a silencer hanging frame to the silencer lugs. The thermal baffle and the silencer hanging frame are connected with the silencer lugs through bolts.    USE - Battery box assembly for use in a car.    ADVANTAGE - The silencer lugs of the assembly are welded with the bottom part of the lateral panel of the battery box to raise connection intensity without affecting the assembly of a silencer. The battery box and the thermal baffle are prevented from being deformed during process of driving a car so as to avoid the battery box and the silencer from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery box assembly in partial section.
NOVELTY - The fan has a machine head (2) arranged on a pedestal (1). A motor (4) and mesh enclosure (3) are orderly arranged on the machine head. A blade (5) is arranged on motor. A storage battery control box is arranged in machine head in a state connected with a solar battery board (7) through cable (6).    USE - Solar electric fan for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oil consumption of the fan is reduced, and generation of pollution is prevented. The cost of the fan is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric fan.    Pedestal (1)    Machine head (2)    Mesh enclosure (3)    Motor (4)    Blade (5)    Cable (6)    Solar battery board (7)
NOVELTY - The combination has a wind turbine and photovoltaic solar cell utilizing a wind channel of wind lamella wheels for cooling air of the solar cell. The wind turbine and photovoltaic solar cell utilizes an air flow of a vehicle, and upper surface of the wind turbine is directly equipped with the photovoltaic solar cell. Current of the wind turbine is feed into a network flow when no wind or air flows through the vehicle that is provided as an operating force to a street. Ends of lamella modules are provided with an air guiding flap, and the solar cells are extended in the lamella modules.    USE - Photovoltaic solar cell and air cooling solar cell system or wind turbine combination for high energy output of an electric energy generation by cooling air of a solar cell for a highway, street and railway track (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The turbine generates electricity without wind flow and cooling of the solar system, and avoids the cooling of the solar system through land space or housing layout, and operates without noise generation.
NOVELTY - The operation method involves supplying dividing voltage (FBv) and dividing voltage (FBi) to a reference voltage regulator (U62); reducing a reference voltage (VREF) when dividing voltage (FBv) is larger than dividing voltage (FBj); maintaining the reference voltage uniformly when dividing voltage (FBv) is equal to dividing voltage (FBj) or is below fixed difference; raising reference voltage when dividing voltage (FBv) is smaller than dividing voltage (FBj); and always controlling a DC-DC converter (U5) in a direct-current manner to operate the solar cell (U2) by the maximum operating point.    USE - Operation method used when charging a secondary battery used for portable apparatus, e.g. a mobile telephone and a portable personal computer, for operating a solar cell or fuel cell in a maximum electric power point.    ADVANTAGE - Secondary battery is charged in a maximum electric power point from solar cell or fuel cell since the DC-DC converter is stabilized and always operated in DC manner in the maximum electric power point of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a charging device.    Dividing voltages (FBv,FBj)    Solar cell (U2)    DC-DC converter (U5)    Reference voltage regulator (U62)    Reference voltage (VREF)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (102) in a battery case. The electrode assembly includes multiple windings that are wound about a winding axis. The winding axis is oriented parallel to a bottom surface of the battery case. A deformable element having silicone, rubber, and polypropylene is arranged between the electrode assembly and the bottom surface of the battery case. The deformable element is pressed between the electrode assembly and the bottom surface of the battery case.    USE - Battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile device such as laptop computer and mobile phone, electric automobile, hybrid electric automobile, electric bicycle and uninterruptible power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has provisions to prevent movement of an electrode assembly in a case, so that the effects of vibration are reduced. the electrode assembly can not be moved and thus the vibration endurance of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (101)    Electrode assembly (102)    Positive electrode terminal (103)    Insulator (105)    Bus bar (108)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has two battery modules (100a,100b) positioned adjacently, each battery module having several unit batteries arranged side by side in predetermined direction. Several support blocks (200) provided between the adjacent battery modules uniformly distribute weight of one battery module on the other battery module.    USE - Battery pack for e.g. vehicle (claimed) and various high-tech electronic devices such as cellular phones, notebook computers, camcorders, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Deflection of the battery modules mounted in the battery pack is reduced, as the support blocks provided between adjacent battery modules uniformly distribute weight of one battery module on the other battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle;    (2) battery pack stiffening method; and    (3) battery pack forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vertically stacked battery modules.    Battery modules (100a,100b)    Upper frame (120)    Cover (125)    Lower frame (130)    Support blocks (200)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (300) has two battery modules that include respective unit batteries, and corresponding plates. The first battery module is stacked on the second battery module. The second plate of the first battery module is arranged between the two battery modules. The second plate of the first battery module supports the unit batteries of the first battery module and contacts the first plate of the second battery module.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack prevents deviation of the secondary batteries by effectively supporting the weight and effectively emits gas generated in the battery modules to outside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (300)    Battery pack sealing portion (310)    Outlet (320)
NOVELTY - Mixing a secondary gas flow from a secondary gas conduit (14) into a primary gas flow provided by a primary gas conduit (17) comprises: (a) partially obstructing the primary gas flow and conducting a portion of the primary gas flow, from a point upstream of where the primary gas flow is partially obstructed, into the secondary gas flow at a point downstream of where the primary gas flow is partially obstructed, to form a premixed gas flow; and (b) injecting the premixed gas flow into a non-mixed portion of the primary gas flow.    USE - The method is used for mixing a secondary gas flow from a secondary gas conduit into a primary gas flow provided by a primary gas conduit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a high degree of mixing at relatively low pressure drop across a wide range of flow rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus comprising: (a) a primary conduit for a primary gas flow; (b) a secondary conduit for a secondary gas flow; (c) an injector (15) having injection passages configured to inject the secondary gas flow into the primary gas flow; (d) a flow restriction (25) in the primary conduit; and (e) premix passages (27) configured to flow a portion of the primary gas upstream of the flow restriction into the flow of secondary gas downstream of the flow restriction, where the injection passages are disposed downstream of the flow restriction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken-away perspective view of the premixing injector.    Secondary gas conduit (14)    Injector (15)    Primary gas conduit (17)    Flow restriction (25)    Premix passages (27)
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a D-red hybrid car which consists of a little modification to the electric car available in the market. In order to make it run over any distance, it has to accommodate additional equipment: two standby battery packs (two standby battery packs are proposed because charging time is more than discharging time for batteries) and a battery-charging dynamo coupled to a petrol engine having a suitable petrol tank and a change over switch, (Petrol engine is preferred in view of minimizing pollution to the atmosphere). Petrol bunks are available for getting the fuel tank of the engine filled with petrol in order to charge the discharged batteries while the car is on journey or when there is no electrical power supply source for charging the batteries. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste composition (C1) comprises silver particles; glass frit; fine, electrically conductive, metal particles selected from gold and platinum group metals, where the metal particles (0.0001-0.01 wt.%) have a particle diameter of 1 nm to 1 micron; and an organic vehicle.    USE - In forming a solar cell electrode (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive paste composition provides a solar cell with improved properties, higher conversion efficiency; and provides enhanced electron transmission and better adhesion to a substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell electrode formed by applying the electroconductive paste composition (C1) to a substrate and firing the paste to form the electrode.
NOVELTY - The solar motor has a solar cell assembly (1) that is fixedly arranged on a ceiling trestle (2) of car main structure. Four through holes are arranged around the solar cell assembly. A coordinated connection hole is arranged on the ceiling trestle. The four through holes and coordinated connection hole are connected through a bolt.    USE - Solar motor for car.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured solar motor is designed easily and efficiently while improving the external appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar motor.    Solar cell assembly (1)    Ceiling trestle (2)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar cell assembly (5) installed at a front end of a bodywork (3). An intelligent charge-discharge controller (6), an energy storage battery (7) and a motor drive controller (9) are installed in the bodywork. A bidirectional switch (8) is installed on a push handle (4). A drive motor (10) is installed in a rear wheel (2). The charge-discharge controller is connected with the solar cell assembly and the energy storage battery via leads (11). The motor drive controller is connected with the energy storage battery, the bidirectional switch and the drive motor via leads.    USE - Solar vehicle for use by children.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle utilizes solar energy as power when the vehicle needs to be pushed upwardly, thus reducing labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar vehicle.    Rear wheel (2)    Bodywork (3)    Push handle (4)    Solar cell assembly (5)    Intelligent charge-discharge controller (6)    Energy storage battery (7)    Bidirectional switch (8)    Motor drive controller (9)    Drive motor (10)    Leads (11)
NOVELTY - The tricycle has an electric system provided with a controller, a solar energy-storage battery and a motor, where the storage battery is connected with the motor through the controller. A solar panel is connected with the controller through a solar peak value power tracker.    USE - Electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller receives electric energy from the solar peak value power tracker to drive the tricycle. The storage battery is charged by remained electric energy when the electric energy stops or sunshine is enough. The motor is changed into a generator so as to reversely charge the storage battery when the tricycle decelerates or brakes. The tricycle enables changing load taking power by collecting instant power output by the solar cell in real-time and adjusting the load taking power duty ratio, so that the tricycle enables tracking maximum power point output of load by the solar battery, thus saving energy and improving apparatus utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric tricycle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has concave grooves (2-1) arranged at upper, left and right sides of an edge of a storage battery tray (2).The concave grooves match with convex tables (1-1) at an upper side, a left side and a right side of a lower part of a storage battery shell body. A metal pressing sheet (4) is connected with a lower side of the edge of the storage battery tray by a bolt (3). An end of the metal pressing sheet leans against the storage battery tray tightly, and another end of the metal pressing sheet is pressed tightly on the convex tables at a lower side of the lower part of the shell body.    USE - Mounting positioning structure for a vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has reduced production cost. The movement of the storage battery is limited by match between the structure of the storage battery and the metal pressing sheet, so that the structure is simple and convenient to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mounting positioning structure.    Convex tables (1-1)    Storage battery tray (2)    Concave grooves (2-1)    Bolt (3)    Metal pressing sheet (4)
NOVELTY - The protector has a discharging protective circuit comprising a single chip internally having threshold voltage. An LED state display sub-circuit is connected with the single chip. The single chip comprises a pin connecting an igniting switch control sub-circuit, an electric control sub-circuit and the LED state display sub-circuit. The LED state display sub-circuit is equipped with a three-color LED lamp.    USE - Storage battery protector for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The igniting switch control sub-circuit or the electric control sub-circuit changes working state of the protector when the monitored voltage is lower than the threshold voltage, so that the electric vehicle is decelerated or stopped from driving in an efficient manner. The LED state is displayed to reminding the user about voltage of the battery, thus preventing the storage battery from being damaged due to excessive discharging when the voltage is deficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a storage battery protector.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining temperature signal of battery, when preset conditions are satisfied. The preset condition is referred as temperature of air inlet is set within preset temperature. Another preset condition is referred as temperature of air inlet is set greater than preset temperature. The determination of whether temperature of air outlet is greater than preset normal temperature is made. The air flue is radiated, when air outlet temperature is greater than preset temperature. The plate is heated, when air outlet temperature is lesser than preset temperature.    USE - Method for controlling temperature of electric automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - Battery can be radiated and heated. Temperature suitable for driving the battery can be determined easily. Enables the battery to work under proper operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for controlling temperature of electric automobile battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the process for controlling the temperature of electric automobile battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has an outer circulating loop which is installed on positive aqueous electrolyte (5) of battery main portion (1). One end of aqueous electrolyte is connected with inlet of pump (7). An outlet of pump is connected with inlet of thermostat (8). The outlets of thermostats are connected with inlet of liquid storage tank (9) and heat exchanger (10) is connected with outlet of liquid storage tank. The outlet of liquid storage tank is connected with inlet of heat exchanger. The outlet of heat exchanger is connected with other end of aqueous electrolyte.    USE - Liquid flow lithium-air battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is flexible to use, battery capacity can be increased and adaptability of environment temperature can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid flow lithium-air battery.    Battery main portion (1)    Positive aqueous electrolyte (5)    Pump (7)    Thermostat (8)    Liquid storage tank (9)    Heat exchanger (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a motor control unit (MCU) establishing an electrical connection between a rim motor and a storage battery. Electric power of the storage battery is output to the rim motor under integrative operation of the MCU when a vehicle accelerator is actuated, where the electric power is used to drive and rotate a rim (11). The storage battery stops supplying power to the rim motor when a vehicle is coasting or braking and decelerating, where the electric power produced from kinetic energy from rotary inertia of the rim is stored in the storage battery.    USE - Power rim system for use with a vehicle engine such as automobile gasoline engine or motorcycle gasoline engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system stops the storage battery from supplying power to the rim motor when the vehicle is coasting or braking and decelerating, and enables electric power produced from kinetic energy from rotary inertia of the rim to be input to the storage battery, thus achieving the effectiveness of energy recovery. The device enables a function of enabling electric power to drive and rotate the rim to be effected after replacing the rim and integrating with the motor control unit, thus improving the motive power of the vehicle and reducing oil consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a rim motor.    Rim motor set (10)    Rim (11)    Wheel axle of vehicle (12)    Magnets (111)    Coils (121)
NOVELTY - Preparing (m1) a platinum-cobalt (PtCo) nanocube catalyst involves dissolving a platinum precursor, a cobalt precursor, a surface stabilizer and a reducing agent in a solvent to prepare a solution; heating the solution under an inert gas atmosphere; maintaining the temperature of the solution to obtain PtCo alloy nanocubes; adsorbing the PtCo alloy nanocubes on a carbon support to obtain a catalyst; and optionally removing the surface stabilizer from the catalyst.    USE - For preparing a platinum-cobalt (PtCo) nanocube catalyst which is useful in fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method produces PtCo nanocube catalyst with superior surface characteristics and activity since the cubic structure is suitably maintained without high-temperature heat treatment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising the PtCo nanocube catalyst prepared by the method (m1).
NOVELTY - The device (70) has a support structure adapted to be mounted on wrist or arm of operator, and wireless transmitter associated with support structure. A control structure in communication with wireless transmitter is actuated by the operator so as to cause wireless transmitter to generate a control signal for material handling truck (10).    USE - Wireless remote control device for material handling vehicle (claimed) such as low level order picking truck.    ADVANTAGE - The traveling distance of the operator to fetch and load pick items is minimized, and the time required to relocate the truck is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for material handling vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the low level order picking truck.    Truck (10)    Load handling assembly (12)    Power unit (14)    Fork (16)    Remote control device (70)
NOVELTY - The valve (10) has an annular seal (24) arranged in an inner peripheral face of a cylinder (12). The seal has a slidably contacting piece (26a) that slidably contacts an outer peripheral face of a piston (14) by pressing force of an elastic member (28) i.e. annular leaf spring. The cylinder is formed by connecting a body (20) defining a pressure reducing chamber (38) and a cover (22) defining a pressure regulation chamber. An annular groove (94) is located at a boundary between the body and the cover, and the seal is located in the groove.    USE - Pressure reducing valve i.e. piston-type pressure reducing valve, for regulating pressure of high-pressure gas i.e. hydrogen gas, stored in a fuel tank of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve comprises the piston with a predefined shape while avoiding fixation of a seal to the piston with a fixture even if the elastic member has low elasticity. The valve is easily machined assembled without requiring a special process for attaching the seal. The slidably contacting piece is slidably made to contact the outer peripheral face of the piston, thus performing precision-machining on the outer peripheral face of the piston in an easy manner, and hence securing a sliding performance of the seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pressure reducing valve.    Pressure reducing valve (10)    Cylinder (12)    Piston (14)    Body (20)    Cover (22)    Annular seal (24)    Slidably contacting piece (26a)    Elastic member (28)    Pressure reducing chamber (38)    Annular groove (94)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has feeder module (106) that conveys stream of liquid alkali metal (102) comprising molten sodium, to a titration module (108) that contains water (114). The liquid alkali metal and water interacts in the titration module. A main electrode electrically communicates with the stream of liquid alkali metal and an auxiliary electrode electrically communicates with water in the reaction chamber. A terminal is coupled to the electrodes, and connected with hydrogen fuel cell (128) receiving hydrogen (124) generated in the titration module.    USE - Apparatus for producing electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen for fuel cell can be generated without using large amount of energy during the process of generating the hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for producing energy; and    (2) method for producing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for producing electric energy.    System for producing electric energy (100)    Alkali metal (102)    Feeder module (106)    Titration module (108)    Water (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves periodically calculating (S12) a minimum cell voltage of a fuel cell stack from cell voltages measured by a cell voltage monitoring system. A change in the minimum cell voltage is calculated (S13) using a currently calculated minimum cell voltage and a previous minimum cell voltage. The change in the minimum cell voltage is determined (S14) whether it is above a predetermined reference value. The ice blocking occurs in an anode of the fuel cell stack is determined (S15) when the change in the minimum cell voltage is above the reference value.    USE - Method for detecting ice blocking of fuel cell stack of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of ice blocking in an electrode surface is determined in real time by analyzing minimum cell voltages of a fuel cell stack. Moreover the occurrence of ice blocking in an anode is suitably distinguished from the occurrence of ice blocking in a cathode by suitably measuring the reverse voltage of each single cell and suitably analyzing the voltage behavior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for the process of detecting ice blocking of fuel cell stack.    Step to receive measured cell voltage (S11)    Step to calculate minimum cell voltage (S12)    Step to calculate change in minimum cell voltage (S13)    Step to determine whether change in minimum cell voltage is greater than preset value (S14)    Step to determine anode ice blocking (S15)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has battery cells (110) arranged in heatsink element (120). A fixing element (130) fixes battery cells to heatsink element. A heatsink plate (121) is provided with two surfaces. Heatsink walls (122) and fins (123) that are arranged on surfaces of heatsink plate respectively.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as portable terminal, notebook computer, camera and camcorder.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can quickly dissipate heat generated from battery cell to prevent swelling of battery cell, thereby improving performance and life span battery cell. Since thickness of heatsink wall is gradually thinner toward end, battery cell can be easily inserted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heatsink frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show perspective and plan views of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell (110)    Heatsink element (120)    Heatsink plate (121)    Heatsink wall (122)    Heatsink fin (123)    Fixing element (130)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (10) has separator that is provided between positive and negative electrodes (40a,40b). Current collectors are electrically connected to positive and negative electrodes. Current collectors and electrode assembly are accommodated at case (34). A cap plate is coupled to an opening formed at the case. Electrode assembly and current collectors are insulated by an insulating film (200). A protuberance pattern (200a) is formed at the surface of insulating film.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium-ion battery, nickel-cadmium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium battery for use in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (both claimed) such as electric or hybrid electric car, electric bicycle and electric scooter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The protuberance pattern is formed at surface of insulating film for insulating electrode assembly and current collectors accommodated at case. Hence compensation of vibration of electrode assembly and current collector with respect to the case can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Case (34)    Positive electrode (40a)    Negative electrode (40b)    Insulating film (200)    Protuberance pattern (200a)
NOVELTY - A zinc air fuel cell has an integrated separator-electrode assembly comprising a cathode current collector, a catalyst-coated carbon paper, a separator, anode current collector, and a tilted nonconductive support. The cathode current collector and anode current collector are perforated metal plate.    USE - Zinc air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc air fuel cell has high battery performance and stability with respect to alkaline electrolyte, and can be manufactured economically.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell main portion (61) that contains a tubular fuel cell (60) having an anode side at which fuel is reacted, exhaust products arising at the anode side of the fuel cell as a result of the reaction at the anode side. A recirculation passage (70) is located inside the fuel cell main portion for recirculating a proportion of the exhaust products directly to the anode side of the fuel cell for reaction at the anode side. The recirculation passage includes a reforming catalyst (76).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation passage is located inside the fuel cell main portion for recirculating a proportion of the exhaust products directly to the anode side of the fuel cell for reaction at the anode side. Thus the recirculation passage receives exhaust products directly from the anode side of the fuel cell and recirculate the exhaust products directly to the anode side of the fuel cell for preventing recirculation and steam-reform exhaust products outside the fuel cell main portion, and the thermal management of the fuel cell system is improved with compact structure by eliminating the external pipe work and external steam reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Tubular fuel cell (60)    Fuel cell main portion (61)    Recirculation passage (70)    Reforming catalyst (76)    Ejector arrangement (80)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has positive thermal coefficient (PTC) resistive element (18) that is provided to heat a battery (12). The PTC resistive element has anomaly temperature that is equal to desired maximum battery operating temperature.    USE - Battery temperature control assembly used in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Overheating of the battery is prevented by providing PTC resistive elements. The cooling of the battery is performed efficiently and the durability of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heating battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of battery temperature control assembly.    Battery temperature control assembly (10)    Battery (12)    Battery cells (14,15)    PTC resistive element (18)    Electrical power source (19)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electric power generation elements (10) that are laminated at laminated direction side surface equipped with laminated casing. The casing having one set of electric power generation element in which edge portion at side of resin coated unit arranged by lamination direction view. Another electric power generation element is provided to interpose casing between one set of power generation elements. The edge portion of one set of power generation element and edge portion of other power generation element are shifted by laminated direction view.    USE - Laminate type battery such as bipolar battery and lithium secondary battery used as power source for driving vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate type battery increases the contact area of the laminated casing and resin, and increases the peeling strength and improves the earthquake resistance and reduces the space for the battery casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the electric power generation element and laminate type battery.    Electric power generation element (10)    Positive electrode layer (11)    Negative electrode layer (12)    Solid electrolyte layer (13)    Laminate type battery (100)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation element is accommodated in a container formed with an opening. A sealant (16) with one polarity is provided to close the opening. The sealant is mounted with portion of structures having opposite polarity through an insulation gasket (20). The gasket is annealed after the process. The gasket is made of resin such as fluororesin with 80-400 degrees C glass transition point.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery e.g. secondary battery such as nickel hydride storage battery, and lithium ion battery used in e.g. handheld terminal, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution of stress in the gasket is made uniform, and the lifetime of the gasket is increased. The security of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sealed secondary battery with a notched portion.    Battery (10)    Battery case (14)    Sealant (16)    Rivet (18)    Insulation gasket (20)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a body including a base surface (19), cover surface (20) and a side surface (18) arranged angular to the base surface, where maximum extension (22) of the base surface is larger than height (21) of the cell body and the height is defined by the side surface. Terminals (30) are associated to respective cell poles and arranged at the side surface of the cell. A bursting pressure opening (40) is arranged in the side surface. The cell is divided into cell units by a partition and exhibits a cuboid shape.    USE - Battery cell for use in a battery (claimed) for an electrically driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is flatly designed, so that the cell requires less installation space in an electrically driven vehicle. The cell has large area that serves as a contact surface for cooling. The terminals are attached at the side surface of the cell and not on the cover surface, so that connection of lateral bus bars is enabled, without occupying large installation space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Side surface (18)    Base surface (19)    Cover surface (20)    Height of cell body (21)    Maximum extension of base surface (22)    Terminals (30)    Bursting pressure opening (40)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a pipe arranged on a vehicle frame, which is made of steel. The pipe includes different diameters and allows wind to pass through from a front to a rear of the vehicle. Wound sheets are driven by driving wind for operating a generator. Wind wheels are mounted on a roof, an engine bonnet, a luggage compartment lid, a left door and a right door of the vehicle. The vehicle produces current during driving by the wind wheels. The wind wheels are covered. A protection grid is attached in the pipe.    USE - Wind energy vehicle for producing current to charge a battery of an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has increased readiness to travel, and produces the current in environmental-friendly manner and even during parking. The wind wheels are covered, thus avoiding occurrence of the injury due to the wind wheels. The protection grid is attached in the pipe, thus avoiding penetration of animals into the pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a wind energy vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (17) has a housing (18), and a hollow shaft (14) accommodated by the housing. The shaft is radially supported in the housing by air bearings (9a, 9b) i.e. foil air bearings. The shaft is axially supported in the housing by a magnet supporting device (20), and a cooling device cools gaseous medium. A rotating tool (26) is accommodated by the housing, and has two wheels that are connected with the shaft in a torque-proof manner, where the wheels are designed as a compressor wheel (1) and a turbine wheel (2). The turbine wheel is made from ceramic material or titanium aluminide.    USE - Supercharging device i.e. electrically driven turbocharger, for compressing gaseous medium i.e. exhaust gas, of a fuel cell (claimed) of a hybrid vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The shaft is radially supported in the housing by the air bearings and axially supported in the housing by the magnet supporting device, thus ensuring improved supporting of the shaft, without friction losses and without the need for addition supporting devices, and hence ensuring efficient operation of the supercharging device and reducing weight of the supercharging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a supercharging device.    Compressor wheel (1)    Turbine wheel (2)    Air bearings (9a, 9b)    Hollow shaft (14)    Supercharging device (17)    Housing (18)    Magnet supporting device (20)    Rotating tool (26)
NOVELTY - The connector (10a) has connection parts (12a, 14a) formed for connection to battery poles (6, 8) of batteries (4). The connection parts are formed at sides made of electrically conductive material and turned towards the battery poles. Openings (16a, 18a) for receiving projections (20) forming the battery poles are arranged at the connection parts. The projections are arranged in the openings in a force-fit manner. The connection parts are formed as a flat part and made of annealed aluminum, tin, zinc, copper, silver, iron and steel.    USE - Cell connector for a battery for an electric motor in an electric vehicle in an automobile industry. Uses include but are not limited to lithium-ion battery, metal-hydride battery, nickel-metal-hydride battery, lithium polymer battery, starter battery and chemical energy storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The projections are arranged in the openings in a force-fit manner, thus ensuring cost-effective, electrically sorted and mechanically loaded connections between the batteries. The connection parts are made of annealed aluminum, thus increasing flexibility of the connection parts to balance movement of the batteries in the axial direction and in the radial direction by a compensating movement of the connection parts, and hence avoiding cracks in the connection between the battery and the connection parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell connector with a battery.    Batteries (4)    Battery poles (6, 8)    Battery cell connector (10a)    Connection parts (12a, 14a)    Openings (16a, 18a)    Projections (20)
NOVELTY - The component has a switching arrangement (10) provided with a set of photovoltaic elements (12) e.g. thin film cells, and a sensor device e.g. microsensor (14), assigned to each photovoltaic element. An operating parameter of the respective photovoltaic element is measurable by the sensor device. Control signals are generated for changing an operating condition of the respective photovoltaic element by a control device designed for receiving measured operating parameter values depending on the measured operating parameter values.    USE - Motor vehicle component.    ADVANTAGE - The control signals are generated for changing the operating condition of the photovoltaic elements by the control device designed for receiving the measured operating parameter values depending on the values, so that the operating condition of dirty, snow-covered, overheating, undercooled or other photovoltaic elements is adapted to respective environmental condition, thus increasing efficiency of the arrangement, and hence improving energy output of the component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor vehicle component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a switching arrangement of a motor vehicle component.    Switching arrangement (10)    Photovoltaic elements (12)    Microsensor (14)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle comprises a wind turbine (8,9) which is propelled by the wind for driving the motor vehicle. A generator (12) is driven for producing electricity, where an air duct is provided at the motor vehicle. The wind is conducted to the wind turbine by the air duct. The axis of the wind turbine, runs in vertical direction.    USE - Motor vehicle for use with turbine arrangement (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle comprises a wind turbine which is propelled by the wind for driving the motor vehicle, where a generator is driven for producing electricity, where an air duct is provided at the motor vehicle, thus ensures an improved motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a turbine arrangement. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inlet (5)    Wind turbines (8,9)    Wind deflector (10)    Lamella (11)    Generator (12)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material essentially contains 1,4-benzoquinone compound having lower alkoxy group as a substituent.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicles and various apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is formed using organic compound that does not contain heavy metal. Thus, environmental pollution is prevented. The nonaqueous secondary battery using positive electrode active material has high energy density and excellent cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery having positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating initial-stage discharge capacity of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The connection (1) has two contacting terminals (2, 3) electrically connected with a longitudinal axis by a flexible section that is arranged parallel to a cylindrical longitudinal axis (Z) of cylindrical energy store units (6). The energy store units are arranged in parallel to one another, and the flexible section is formed as a circle-cylindrical and/or non-insulated braid (12). The two contacting terminals are attached at two ends of the flexible section, respectively, where one of the ends is arranged with axial distance to the other end.    USE - Electrical connection for parallel and/or series contacting of cylindrical energy store units i.e. battery cells, of an energy store i.e. battery block in a hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The contacting terminals are electrically connected with the longitudinal axis by the flexible section that is arranged parallel to the cylindrical longitudinal axis of the cylindrical energy store units, so that installation space of the connection is reduced, thus ensuring safe operation in the store while assembling the connection in a simple manner with lowest error rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an isolation cover for locking with a cylindrical energy store units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy store with twelve energy store units.    Cylindrical longitudinal axis (Z)    Electrical connection (1)    Contacting terminals (2, 3)    Cylindrical energy store units (6)    Circle-cylindrical and/or non-insulated braid (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a gas sensor (10) in a measurement mode for determining temperature in an electrolysis operation. Resistance of a rigid ion-conductive electrolyte (12) is measured by the gas sensor in the measurement mode. The temperature is determined from a predetermined resistance-temperature characteristic curve of the electrolyte in the measurement mode. A set of measuring point for determining a linear region of a current-voltage characteristic curve of the electrolyte is measured by the sensor in the measurement mode.    USE - Method for measuring properties e.g. content and/or concentration of oxygen and hydrogen, in exhaust gas of a fuel cell arrangement in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method simplifies monitoring of the gas properties in the fuel cell arrangement while achieving reduced production costs of the fuel cell arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell arrangement comprising a gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an assembly of a gas sensor.    Gas sensor (10)    Electrolyte (12)    Reference gas chamber (14)    Gas chamber (16)    Gas chamber electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a closed loop (7) operated with a cooling medium, and a heat exchanger (35) attached to the closed loop and an energy storage (3). The heat exchanger transfers cooling power to the energy storage. A stress relief locking device (33) is arranged upstream to the heat exchanger to remove the cooling medium. The locking device has a lockable throttle element, an electromagnetic locking valve (25) and a throttle. The heat exchanger and the locking device are connected by a parallel branch (31) parallel to an evaporator (15) of an air conditioning system (9).    USE - Device for cooling an energy storage such as electrical energy source, battery, rechargeable battery and fuel cell, of a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The stress relief locking device is arranged upstream to the heat exchanger to remove the cooling medium, thus ensuring better regulation and/or control of cooling of the energy storage of the vehicle and/or simplifying production of variants during the production process of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling of an energy storage of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional diagram of a device for cooling an energy storage of a vehicle.    Cooling device (1)    Energy storage (3)    Closed loop (7)    Air conditioning system (9)    Evaporator (15)    Electromagnetic locking valve (25)    Parallel branch (31)    Stress relief locking device (33)    Heat exchanger (35)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an anode circuit (9) arranged with a fluid separator (8). The fluid separator is constructed integrally with a recirculation delivery unit (11) to form a unit, where supply of fresh hydrogen to an anode region (3) is effected by feeding hydrogen into the fluid separator. Another fluid separator (10) is provided in the anode circuit and connected with the former fluid separator. The fluid separators are designed as integrated components (16) in the recirculation delivery unit.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, system for use in a vehicle for electrical power supply to traction drives and/or auxiliary consumers (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluid separator is constructed integrally with the recirculation delivery unit to form the unit, thus preventing feeding of line elements with condensed liquid, and hence obtaining the system with compact structure and operating the anode circuit in simple, safe and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic hydraulic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system with an anode circuit.    Fuel cell system (1)    Anode region (3)    Fluid separators (8, 10)    Anode circuit (9)    Recirculation delivery unit (11)    Integrated components (16)
NOVELTY - The element e.g. anode (12), cathode (14) and bipolar plates (18, 20), has layers arranged over each other and sectionally formed of individual pixels, where the element is formed as a micro-structured component. The pixels are made of different materials, where the individual pixels are imprinted on a carrier structure by a printing process e.g. printing plate-based process such as screen printing, drum printing and pad printing. The element is made of graphite, stainless steel, aluminum or titanium.    USE - Function element e.g. electrodes such as anode and cathode, bipolar plates, sealing element and adhesive connection (all claimed), for use in a fuel cell of a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The layers are arranged over each other and are sectionally formed of the individual pixels, where the function element is formed as the micro-structured component, thus enabling cost-effective production of the fuel cell with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a function element of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Proton-conductive membrane (16)    Bipolar plates (18, 20)
NOVELTY - A laminated structure has separators and membrane electrode assembly (3) having anode and cathode electrode layers on opposite surfaces of electrolyte membrane (7). The separators have smooth surface/flow channels and electrode layers formed from gas diffusion layer (5b) and catalyst layer (6b). The aspect ratio of length to width of flow channel on anode/cathode side is 0.01-2. The equivalent diameter of flow channels/gas diffusion layer in horizontal direction satisfies preset equation considering catalytic surface area of electrode assembly, and preset constant.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) mounted in vehicle (both claimed) e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and manifold volume of fuel cell can be reduced while maintaining pressure loss and flooding-proof property. Hence fuel cell with high power density can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top views of the membrane electrode assembly without and with sealing material, and enlarged plan view of the wide portion formed between the manifold and the catalyst layer.    Membrane electrode assembly (3)    Gas diffusion layer (5b)    Catalyst layer (6b)    Electrolyte membrane (7)    Wide portion (8)    Fuel gas manifold (9)    Water manifold (10)
NOVELTY - An electrode active material and binder dispersion layer of an electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery is irradiated with light. The surface evaluation measurement data is obtained by detecting the amount of light reflected or scattered from the surface of dispersion layer. The quality of electrode is determined using the surface evaluation measurement data.    USE - Electrode inspection method for lithium secondary battery used in e.g. portable device, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The quality of electrode is evaluated easily within a short time irrespective of the electrode area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode manufacturing method; and    (2) electrode manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of the Raman spectrum obtained by Raman spectroscopy measurement.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a negative electrode (22) that is located in the innermost periphery of a winding electrode group (20) accommodated in battery can. A negative electrode active material mixture layer with one-side thickness of 100 mu m is formed on both surfaces of metal foil of negative electrode. The adhesive strength of the mixture layer and negative electrode metal foil is set to 0.05N/mm. The curvature radius of inner surface of negative electrode metal foil in corner portion (20T) at innermost periphery of winding electrode group is set to 3 mm.    USE - Square lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used in mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The curvature radius of inner surface of negative electrode metal foil in corner portion at innermost periphery of winding electrode group is set to preset value such that the crack of the negative electrode active material at inner most periphery of the winding electrode group is prevented and productivity of the secondary battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross sectional view of the corner portion of flat winding electrode group.    Winding electrode group (20)    Corner portion (20T)    Separators (21,23)    Negative electrode (22)    Positive electrode (24)
NOVELTY - The device has cell unit comprising case (10) which is filled with electrolyte solution to infiltrate the winding element (22) that is arranged in positive-negative electrode through a separator. The winding element and a resin-made holder (25) are integrally formed by insert molding. An air supply duct (17) is provided to supply cooling air to cool the case and exhaust duct (19) is used to discharge cooling air which is heated up during the heat exchange operation with the case.    USE - Electrical storage device such as secondary battery and capacitor for electrical storage module of motor vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The number of components used in electrical storage device is reduced. The performance, safety and assembling of the storage device are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top, sectional and right sectional views of the cell unit.    Case (10)    Air supply duct (17)    Exhaust duct (19)    Winding element (22)    Resin-made holder (25)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material which is a composite porosity carbon material or hardly graphitized property carbon material having carbonaceous material on surface of activated carbon, comprises a negative electrode active material layer. The ratio of the edge rate to the surface area of the negative electrode active material layer, which is equal to the ratio of full length of the visible outline in planar view of the negative electrode active material layer, is set to satisfy a predetermined relationship.    USE - Non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element of electrical storage module (claimed) used in off-peak electric power storage system, domestic distribution type electrical storage system based on solar photovoltaic technology, electrical storage system for electric, motor and hybrid vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The self discharge frequency of the storage element can be decreased, and the time constant can be reduced. The assistant use of an instantaneous electrical power peak, etc., can be assisted, and the size of the storage element can be reduced. The energy density and output can be improved, and stability in high temperature is achieved, while improving durability of the storage element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrical storage module; and    (2) usage method of non-aqueous lithium type electrical storage element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the positioning method of an electrical storage element to the same rectangular parallelepiped space and designing an electrical storage module, and the difference in the arrangement method of electrical storage element of electrical storage module.    Electrical storage elements (10,11)
NOVELTY - A raw-material powder containing trivalent iron powder, is heat-treated, to obtain positive electrode material. The positive electrode material contains crystals that have an olivine structure comprising lithium-metal-iron phosphate.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides positive electrode material having high electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw-material powder containing trivalent iron powder, is heat-treated, to obtain positive electrode material. The positive electrode material contains crystals that have an olivine structure comprising lithium-metal-iron phosphate of formula: LiMxFe1-xPO4, where x is 0 to less than 1, and M is at least one element selected from niobium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, cobalt and nickel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery positive-electrode-material precursor glass in which the concentration ratio of ferrous ion to ferric ion is 0.05-1.5.
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains cyclic phosphonium salt compound (A) and non-aqueous solvent (B).    USE - Electrolyte solution for an electrochemical element (claimed) i.e. an electrochemical capacitor that is utilized in an electronic device and backup power supplies for power tools, such as motor driving power supply as an electrical storage apparatus i.e. an electrical storage element used in combination with a solar cell, and for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution has high reliability, electrochemical stability, electrical conductivity and withstand voltage. The electrolyte solution prevents the fall of the sealing performance of a sealant and suppresses the swelling and the time-dependent performance degradation of the electrochemical capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte solution contains cyclic phosphonium salt compound of formula (A) and non-aqueous solvent (B).    X-=BF4- or PF6-, preferably BF4-;and    n,m=4 or 5, preferably 4.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has solute expansion unit (4,9) that carries out thermal absorption expansion of the solute which flows out of the solute hold tank. A dissolution unit dissolves the solute in the solvent which is maintained at the solvent hold tank. A heating unit (11) makes the solvent in which the solute is dissolved. A solute collection unit (7,8) is compressed while vaporizing the solute which is dissolved in the solvent. A solute circulation circuit (2) circulates the solute for expansion unit, dissolution unit, heating unit and collection unit.    USE - Warm-up apparatus for motor vehicles e.g. electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel consumption and energy efficiency of the warm apparatus can be raised by heating a predetermined portion and the fall of emitted-heat amount can be prevented. The solute can be separated accurately the heat generation efficiency in the warming-up process can be raised by providing the solute separation apparatus. The fuel consumption in various portions can be improved by heating at the time of low-temperature start-up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for warming-up method for motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the warm-up apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Warm apparatus (1)    Solute circulation circuit (2)    Solute expansion units (4,9)    Solute collection units (7,8)    Heating unit (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has frame (7) that accommodates laminated structure in which thermoelectric module (2) is clamped between high and low temperature medium flow paths (3,4). The high temperature medium flow path heats thermoelectric module by using high temperature medium. The low temperature medium flow path cools thermoelectric module by using low-temperature medium. A spring (6) absorbs differential thermal expansion of frame and laminated structure. A press element (5) clamps laminated structure by using the spring and frame on which a top plate (8) is fixed.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation apparatus for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient conversion of electrical energy into heat energy can be achieved by installing thermoelectric module in high-density and appropriate press state. A lightweight thermoelectric-generation apparatus can be obtained. The operability and maintenance of thermoelectric-generation apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric-generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric-generation apparatus (1)    Thermoelectric module (2)    High temperature medium flow path (3)    Low temperature medium flow path (4)    Press element (5)    Spring (6)    Frame (7)    Top plate (8)
NOVELTY - The soft-switching converter (250) has auxiliary circuit (22b) that controls output voltage of a fuel cell. A free-wheel circuit has free-wheel diode (D6) having anode terminal connected to low potential side of fuel cell and cathode terminal connected to connecting portion of auxiliary coil (L2) and switch (S2). The free-wheel diode allows the current to flow in same direction as when auxiliary coil is energized, if auxiliary switch is turned off. The end portions of auxiliary coil are connected to a high potential side of fuel cell, and electrode of auxiliary switch.    USE - Multiphase soft-switching converter for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A small sized energy efficient soft-switching converter having higher performance and improved efficiency can be provided reliably. The generation of the noise in the multiphase soft-switching converter can be prevented efficiently, and the electrical energy generation performance of the fuel cell can be increased effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the soft-switching converter.    Auxiliary circuit (22b)    Soft-switching converter (250)    Free-wheel diode (D6)    Auxiliary coil (L2)    Auxiliary switch (S2)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has container (110) that accommodates semiconductor electrode (120), counter electrode (130), and the electrolyte solution (140). The band edge levels of conduction band and valence band in n-type semiconductor layer (123) are higher than band edge levels of conduction band and valence band in n-type semiconductor layer (122). The Fermi level of n-type semiconductor layer (122) is higher than that of n-type semiconductor layer (123). The Fermi level of conductor (121) is higher than that of n-type semiconductor layer (122).    USE - Photo-electrochemical cell for energy system (claimed) used for domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The quantum efficiency of hydrogen generation reaction by irradiation of light can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell has electrolyte solution whose pH value is based on vacuum level when temperature is 25 degrees C. The Fermi level of one n-type semiconductor layer is more than -4.44eV and band edge level of valance band in other semiconductor layer is less than -5.67eV. One semiconductor layer is made of titanium oxide and other semiconductor layer is made of oxide nitride and oxy-nitride. A hydrogen reservoir is connected with photo-electrochemical cell using piping. A fuel cell is connected with hydrogen reservoir using other piping. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photo-electrochemical cell.    Photo-electrochemical cell (100)    Container (110)    Semiconductor electrode (120)    Conductor (121)    N-type semiconductor layers (122,123)    Counter electrode (130)    Electrolyte solution (140)
NOVELTY - The system has an input electrical power supply and a switch mode power supply. A rectifier converts input power to direct current. A battery stores extra power when voltage from the rectifier is in excess and supplies voltage when voltage is required. An alternating current (AC) /direct current (DC) converter converts low DC voltage to high AC voltage and stabilizes the power supply to an illuminated display unit. The illuminated display unit increases load on a power supply system. The switch mode power supply outputs a uniform DC output.    USE - Electrical supply system for use with a motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current/direct current converter converts low DC voltage to high AC voltage and stabilizes the power supply to the illuminated display unit, thus saving cost, reducing extra power stabilizing the system voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a direct current switch power supply.
NOVELTY - A membrane device comprises: a first fluid stream including at least one gas phase component; a second fluid stream; and a membrane separating the first fluid stream and the second fluid stream, the membrane including a porous support and pores one of partially and completely filled with a gel, the gel being at least partially composed of one of the gas phase component and a material with similar properties to the gas phase component.    USE - The membrane device and module are useful for humidifying a gas, and for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The membrane device has sufficient mechanical strength, resistance to contamination, and low pressure drop across the membrane module. In addition, the membranes provide high selectivity coupled with rapid transport rates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a module for humidifying a gas using a humidifying stream, comprising: a first flow path for the gas; a second flow path for the humidifying stream; and a membrane separating the first flow path and the second flow path, the membrane including a porous support filled with a hydrophilic gel; and    (2) a humidifier for a fuel cell, the humidifier comprising: a first flow path for a reactant; a second flow path for a humidifying stream; and a membrane with gel-filled pores separating the first flow path and the second flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a membrane.    Membrane (10)    Porous membrane support (12)    Larger pores (14)
NOVELTY - An aluminum foil consists of dispersed and supported carbon property particles.    USE - Aluminum foil is used for positive-electrode collectors on which active material is supported to form electrodes for use in electrical storage devices (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electrical double layer capacitors, redox capacitors, lithium ion capacitors, and lithium ion secondary batteries used in mobile telephones, power tools, notebook personal computers, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil has low surface resistance and can be manufactured easily, and provides a thin positive-electrode collector film which enables an electrical storage device to have a smaller size and a higher energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum foil, which involves dispersing and supporting carbon property particles on the surface of a base material by electrolytic decomposition process using a plating solution in which carbon property particles are dispersed, and peeling the film from the base material.
NOVELTY - A main portion (10) has operation buttons (12) provided on an operation board (11) so as to be exposed to outside. A power generating section has a piezoelectric element that generates an electromotive force when deformed. The operation board rotates with respect to the main portion when an operation force is applied to operation buttons, and the piezoelectric element generates the electromotive force when the piezoelectric element is deformed due to the force applied from the operation board which is rotated by the operation force.    USE - Electric equipment e.g. remote controller for operating TV and air-conditioning equipment, and illuminating unit for mobile telephone, floor, and stairway. Can also be used in illuminating unit integrated in shoe, and bicycle pedal.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be improved by deforming piezoelectric element by the force applied from the operation board which is rotated by the operation force of the operation button.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the remote controller.    Remote controller (1)    Main portion (10)    Operation board (11)    Operation button (12)    Display portion (13)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical capacitor has a element (1) comprising a negative electrode (3) having negative electrode layer, a positive electrode (2) having a positive electrode layer and a separator (4), an electrolyte solution, and an exterior component which accommodates element (1) and electrolyte solution. A film containing lithium carbonate is formed on surface of carbon material (3c) in negative electrode layer, and has intensity ratio of combined state of fluorine in 1s of F spectrum and lithium, and combined state of fluorine and phosphorus of 0.01-0.8.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor is used for electronic device, hybrid vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical capacitor has high capacity. The internal resistance of electrochemical capacitor is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrochemical capacitor has a element (1) comprising a negative electrode having a negative electrode layer containing carbon material on a surface of a collector, a positive electrode having a positive electrode layer which absorbs ion on a surface of a collector and a separator interposed between the negative electrode and positive electrode, an electrolyte solution containing lithium ion, and an exterior component which accommodates element (1) and electrolyte solution. A film containing lithium carbonate is formed on surface of carbon material in negative electrode layer, and has intensity ratio of combined state of fluorine in 1s of F spectrum and lithium, and combined state of fluorine and phosphorus of 0.01-0.8 and intensity ratio of combined state of carbon in 1s of C spectrum and oxygen, and combined state of carbon and carbon of 0.25-0.9. The F spectrum and C spectrum are measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Element (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Carbon material (3c)    Separator (4)
NOVELTY - A reciprocating engine (3) comprises exhaust passage (15) for exhausting high temperature combustion gas. A closed-loop Rankine cycle is formed by medium circuit (27) by low-boiling point medium at critical temperature of 80-200 degrees C. The low-boiling point medium is expanded and pressure-increased by turbine (35) and turbo pump (39). A power generator (29) is coaxially coupled to turbine to generate electricity. Low-boiling point medium is evaporated by exhaust gas heat exchanger (45) of evaporator unit (33) by heat exchange between exhaust gas and low-boiling point medium.    USE - Reciprocating engine waste-heat recovery power generation turbo system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The low-boiling point medium is evaporated by heat exchange between exhaust gas and low-boiling point medium. Hence the desired amount of heat can be recovered effectively from reciprocating engine. The waste heat of reciprocating engine is converted to electric power at ensured versatility. The enlargement of turbine can be prevented by setting the critical temperature of the low-boiling point medium. The complication of jacket-cooling water circulation system and exhaust gas flow path can be prevented. Waste-heat recovery system can be mounted effectively in the narrow space of vehicle, without influence on reciprocating engine. The efficiency of reciprocating engine is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste-heat recovery power generation turbo system.    Reciprocating engine (3)    Exhaust passage (15)    Medium circuit (27)    Power generator (29)    Evaporator unit (33)    Turbine (35)    Turbo pump (39)    Exhaust gas heat exchanger (45)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a device involves creating a cathode by forming composite that includes sulfur-based material located in porous carbon-based structure having pores of diameter (1 nm to 10 mu m); and lithiating the sulfur-based material to provide lithium ions, susceptible to flow from composite; causing first-ever application of lithium-sulfur based electrochemical reaction; and applying first-ever current path to the cathode.    USE - As rechargeable battery for large scale storage of energy used in vehicles as alternative fuel/power sources; also for green energy production e.g. solar, wind, geothermal, hydro-electric, tidal/waves.    ADVANTAGE - The device has improved battery energy storage efficiency which can persist over time and over multiple recharge cycles. The device is user friendly and has low weight, low cost. The device provides fast kinetics by controlling the length of lithium diffusion paths and improves conductivity; suitable for mitigating the safety issues, such as those associated with the use of lithium metal in lithium/sulfur batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device comprising cathode having composite that includes a lithiated sulfur-based material contained within a porous carbon-based structure, where lithiated sulfur-based material has physical properties manifesting in first charge voltage which is higher than all subsequent charge voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow chart of method for constructing cathodes and/or battery cells.
NOVELTY - The system acquires voltage conversion state value containing battery output electric power, battery temperature, and battery capacity based on command value of duty ratio of switching element. The duty reference value for battery deterioration determination is acquired based on acquired voltage conversion state value. The battery deterioration is determined by comparison result of duty command value with duty reference value.    USE - System for determining deterioration of secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, and lead acid battery used for motor generator mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in motor for blower and motor for compressor for electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of battery can be determined precisely when deterioration of battery arises. Energy consumption of battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the motor drive unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor drive unit (10)    Battery electronic control unit (12)    Inverter (20)    Motor generator (22)    Current sensor (38)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an elliptic walking outer ring provided with a round walking inner ring. The round walking inner ring is provided with an end shaft that is provided with a detector shaft cabin. A detector is arranged in the detector shaft cabin. A driving belt wheel is arranged on a lower side of the end shaft and connected with a motor by a V-shaped belt. The motor is connected with a solar power supply device and a driving gear. The driving gear is meshed with a toothed track on an inner wall of the elliptic walking outer ring.    USE - Solar energy land detecting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle adopts a solar generator to durably work so as to realize durable sustaining ability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar energy land detecting vehicle.
NOVELTY - The generator has a windmill shaft jetting pipe whose end is connected with an air outlet of an air-collecting pressurizing tank (9) and another end is connected with a wind-front jetting device (1) to jet compression air to a wind-facing surface of a windmill. A conversion controller (3) is connected with a power generator (2). A compression pump set (4) through a clutch converts wind power into electricity or air compression energy to integrate wind power generation.    USE - Wind power air compressor and power generator for an air mobile vehicle, an electric vehicle and an air power and ventilation system.    ADVANTAGE - The generator uses wind power and reduces wind power cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power air compressor and power generator.    Wind-front jetting device (1)    Power generator (2)    Conversion controller (3)    Compression pump set (4)    Air-collecting pressurizing tank (9)
NOVELTY - The plate has an anode active matter layer and a cathode matter layer paved at two surfaces of a substrate, where the substrate is made of hydrophobic material. A side frame is mounted at periphery of the substrate for sealing a battery unit while assembling the battery. The substrate is embedded with a conductive pin. A blanket film layer is mounted on the surfaces of the substrate. The anode and cathode matter layers are paved at an outer face of the blanket film layer and partly in contact with the blanket film layer, the substrate and the conductive pin.    USE - Bipolar plate for a bipolar battery (claimed) i.e. bipolar plumbic acid battery, of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate prevents the battery from short-circuit and guarantees normal work under non-sealing state between battery units in the battery, so that the plate ensures better commercialization application of the battery. The plate is provided with two faces, so that the capacity of the battery can be improved by more than 30 percent, weight ratio energy of the battery can be increased and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. The battery can work below 30 kilo Pascal air pressure. The battery can be sealed, and is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The blanket film layer is made rubber clapboard, PVC clapboard, polypropylene (PP) clapboard, polyethylene (PE) clapboard and absorbed glass mat (AGM) clapboard. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar battery comprising an electrode plate group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - A gel electrolyte of vanadium battery, comprises one or more of sulfuric acid, vanadium sulfate, gelatin, and additive; where the additive contains one or more of silicon dioxide, alkaline metal and/or its sulfate, glycol, salt of metallic indium, and alkyl ammonium sulfate containing 1-4 carbon atoms.    USE - The gel electrolyte is useful for vanadium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gel electrolyte can improve circulating stability of the vanadium battery and avoid capillary effusion of the electrolyte along with the membrane; thus, solving the problem of liquid leakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a vanadium battery, comprising multiple unit batteries which are serially connected; where each of the unit batteries comprises a positive electrode component, a negative electrode component, and a membrane; the positive electrode component comprises a liquid frame, a liquid collector, and a positive electrode board; the negative component comprises a liquid frame, a liquid collector, and a negative electrode board; the liquid frame is employed to contain the electrolyte at two sides of the membrane; and the electrolyte is the gel electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The system has a solar generating device (1) installed on an automobile, and a selector switch (4) whose input end is connected with the solar generating device via a direct-current-to-alternating-current (DC/AC) inverter (2). Another input end of the selector switch is linked with an automobile power supply circuit (5). A power output end of the selector switch is linked with an automobile air conditioner (6). A storage battery (3) is connected between the selector switch and the DC/AC inverter. The solar generating device is fixedly installed on the top of the automobile.    USE - Solar power supply system for an automobile air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The system stores the power transformed by the solar energy in the storage battery so as to provide power to the automobile air conditioner in real-time. The system utilizes a photovoltaic cell that can be folded and unfolded according to the requirement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar generating device (1)    Direct current/Alternating current inverter (2)    Storage battery (3)    Selector switch (4)    Automobile power supply circuit (5)    Automobile air conditioner (6)
NOVELTY - The battery cover plate has a cover for packing at the end portion of battery shell. The inner surface of the cover is opposite to the battery shell and is provided with a connecting plate for fixing a polar ear connecting handle, such that connecting plate is integrated with the cover.    USE - Cover plate for battery e.g. hybrid automobile power battery and electric automobile power battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cover plate eliminates the need for arranging the through hole for mounting the bolt on the cover. The joint between the connecting sheet and polar ear connecting handle is arranged at the inner portion of the battery, thus the leakage of battery is prevented while improving the safety to the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cover plate.
NOVELTY - The bracket has two tubular portions (2) that are symmetrically distributed and are provided with cavities (21) for accommodating battery modules. A lightening hole (2) is paired with electric cores (1) and is provided in the bottom of the cavity. Nickel sheets are contacted with electrodes of the electric cores and are provided on the lightening holes. A location column (4) is provided in the bottom of the cavity for locating the electric cores.    USE - Bracket for battery module used in automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module bracket is compact and light weight. The radiating performance of the bracket is improved. The service lifetime of the battery module bracket is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module bracket.    Electric core (1)    Tubular portion (2)    Location column (4)    Cavity (21)    Lightening hole (22)
NOVELTY - The battery box has an upper shell that is connected with lower shell. A left half arc is installed at the front end of the lower portion of the upper shell at one end. A semi-arc head is installed on the rear end of the half arc. An electric device connecting box is arranged on the lower shell. A locking point inserting hole is arranged on other end of the upper shell.    USE - Turnable battery box used for electro-mobile (claimed) e.g. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can be mounted and dismounted conveniently. The up and down motion and the left and right excursions of the battery box are prevented, thus the contact to the electric device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electro-mobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the turnable battery box.
NOVELTY - The battery has a first electrode (22) made of a metal reaction plate, and a second electrode (24a) made of an oxygen reaction plate. The second electrode is arranged in a manner so that the first electrode is located between the second electrode and a third electrode (24b). The first electrode is a negative electrode, and is provided with crossing passages so that liquid electrolyte is circulated towards the third electrode through the first electrode. The second electrode and the third electrode that are electrically connected to each other are positive electrodes.    USE - Metal-air battery such as rechargeable air-zinc battery, rechargeable air-lead battery and rechargeable air-cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode is provided with the crossing passages so that the electrolyte is circulated towards one of the electrodes through the negative electrode, thus increasing density of energy of the battery and increasing surfaces of the electrodes to a significant degree while preserving reduced volume of the battery. The report/ratio of active surface on volume of the electrode is approximately two to three times greater than that of the existing electrode, so that load and discharge capacities of the negative electrode are increased correlatively. The battery reduces density of current by increasing the active surface of the electrode so that polarization of the electrode is reduced and parasitic reactions of hydrogen due to polarization of the negative electrode are avoided so as to improve energetic efficiency. The low density of current avoids formation of metal dendrites so that service life of the battery is prolonged. The battery has compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top sectional view of a metal-air battery.    Electrodes (22, 24a, 24b)    Water-proof housing (28)    Inlet opening (34)    Outlet opening (36)    Air cavity (38a)
NOVELTY - The battery has cells (1) e.g. lithium-cells, positioned beside one another, and an interspace (3) formed between the cells. The interspace is filled with a porous and deformable compensating element (4) for controlling temperature of the cells, where the compensating element has a thermally conductive surface (5). The compensating element is formed as a layer, and surrounds the cells in a zigzag manner. The compensating element exhibits a foam material, and is formed as a flame retarding element. The compensating element is made of elastomer material.    USE - Battery for a vehicle e.g. hybrid and/or electric vehicles and aircraft. Can also be used for industrial applications for intermediate current storage.    ADVANTAGE - The cells are permanently accommodated in a material-preserving manner in the battery after simple fabrication and positioning of the cells. The arrangement of the porous and deformable compensating element between the cells of the battery ensures tolerance compensation during manufacturing of the battery, so that the cells are not strongly pressed and damaged during manufacturing while ensuring electrical connections at an upper end of the cells are flexible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows top and side sectional views of an arrangement of cells on a left side and on a right side, respectively.    Cells (1)    Interspace (3)    Porous and deformable compensating element (4)    Thermally conductive surface (5)    Seal seam (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a support structure (1), and a battery (2) for storing electricity. The battery or a battery box (3) e.g. battery housing, surrounding the battery is connected with the support structure by a fixing element (4) or is held in position in or at the support structure by the fixing element. An energy absorbing element (5) is provided in an area directly surrounding the battery or the battery box for reducing kinetic energy of the battery and/or the vehicle during accidents. The fixing element and the support structure are connected with one another as a single piece.    USE - Vehicle i.e. electrically operated vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy absorbing element is provided in the area directly surrounding the battery or the battery box for reducing kinetic energy of the battery and/or the vehicle during accidents, where the battery box is designed as a battery housing, thus reducing weight of the battery and/or battery box, and hence protecting the battery and/or the battery box against damage while improving vehicle and/or person safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy absorbing element is formed as a combination of a cutting element with an associated cutting counter element, crash absorber, crashbox, crash element, energy reducing element, folding element, impact element, metallic foam, plastic foam and aramide fiber element. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for absorbing kinetic energy during accidents of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Support structure (1)    Battery (2)    Battery box (3)    Fixing element (4)    Energy absorbing element (5)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a heating side (3) turned toward an exhaust gas system (2), and a cooling side (4) turned away from the exhaust gas system. Thermoelectric elements (5) are arranged between the heating side and the cooling side. A thermal sensor (6) is provided for temperature measurement, and a module carrier layer (7) is arranged at the heating side and at the cooling side. The thermal sensor is arranged at the heating side and at the cooling side. The thermal sensor is attached to the module carrier layer by sputtering technique.    USE - Thermoelectric generator for arrangement in an exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal sensor is provided for temperature measurement, thus adjusting an operating point of the thermoelectric generator in an optimal manner, and hence increasing efficiency of the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for adjusting an operating point with a thermoelectric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thermoelectric generator arranged in an exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle.    Thermoelectric generator (1)    Exhaust gas system (2)    Heating side (3)    Cooling side (4)    Thermoelectric elements (5)    Thermal sensor (6)    Module carrier layer (7)
NOVELTY - The storage battery has an electrode (2) that is installed on a battery main portion (1). The battery main portion is provided with a primary battery and a spare battery. The primary and spare batteries are mutually connected in parallel, while the volume of primary and spare batteries are set same.    USE - Storage battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The spare battery is utilized to supply electricity after the usage of battery so that the trailing of car during emergency is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of storage battery.    Battery main portion (1)    Electrode (2)    Handle (3)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an anode electrolyte and a cathode electrolyte stored in an anode liquid storage container and a cathode liquid storage container. An output end of a cathode pump is connected with an input end of a discharging reaction chamber cathode area by a pipe. An output end of the discharging reaction chamber cathode area is connected with an input end of a charging reaction chamber cathode area by the pipe. An output end of the charging reaction chamber cathode area is connected with an input end of entrance of the storage container through the pipe.    USE - Liquid flow battery solar electric vehicle i.e. car (from drawing).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a liquid flow battery solar electric vehicle.    Bodywork and accessory device (1)    Solar battery system (2)    Liquid flow battery system (3)    Chassis system (19)    Direct current motor system (20)
NOVELTY - The vaporizer (100) has a primary element (104) having an inlet (106), an outlet (108), and an internal surface (110) to define a gas passage (112) between inlet and outlet. A liquid provider (116) is arranged proximate to inlet to provide liquid flow upon a portion of the internal surface. A vaporizing zone (118) is arranged downstream from the liquid provider to provide wetting of the provided liquid flow upon a portion of internal surface. The vaporizing zone is arranged with gas passage to permit vaporizing of liquid which is mixed with gas received from the inlet.    USE - Thin film vaporizer incorporated in fuel cell (claimed) used in industrial application. Uses include but are not limited to energy, medicine, perfume, paint, combustion and printing fields.    ADVANTAGE - The heat source is thermally coupled to the vaporization so as to apply heat by conduction, convection and radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of vaporizing liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the thin film vaporizer.    Thin film vaporizer (100)    Primary element (104)    Inlet (106)    Outlet (108)    Internal surface (110)    Gas passage (112)    Liquid provider (116)    Vaporizing zone (118)
NOVELTY - An anode active material composite contains transition metal-doped lithium nitride compound obtained by adding a transition metal atom to lithium nitride contained in anode active material to which electric conductivity is provided and initial irreversible capacity is reduced.    USE - Anode active material composite used for fabricating lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable device e.g. cellular phone and notebook computer, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material composite provides lithium secondary battery with high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A polymeric membrane comprises methyl methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate monomers.    USE - Polymeric membrane is used for ion selective electrode for measuring concentration of ions in sample and for preparation of separation membrane used in fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric membrane has self-plasticizing property, favorable adhesion with solid surfaces, clear and colorless appearance, flexibility, is not sticky, and is economical. The membrane has low impedance due to polar tetrahydrofurfuryl substituent, favorable compatibility with sensor components, biocompatibility and minimum health hazard.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of polymeric membrane, which involves mixing methacrylate and tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate, adding benzene or toluene and benzoyl peroxide to the mixture, refluxing the mixture while stirring, and cooling the mixture until the mixture turns viscous; and    (2) ion selective electrode for measuring the concentration of ions in a sample, comprising the polymeric membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the graph illustrating response of magnesium ion selective electrode based on polymeric membrane.
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power device comprises heating wind outlets (1), installed in the electromobile, connected with a sealed storehouse (3) through a ventilating duct (2). The sealed storehouse is provided with a draft fan (4) and a heat dissipater (5). The water inlet of the heat dissipater is connected with the water outlet of the cold water generator (7). The water outlet of the heat dissipater is connected with the water return opening of the cold water generator through one water pipe (8).    USE - Auxiliary power device for electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary power device solves the issues of low temperature in the electromobile and low efficiency of the storage battery, and greatly improves the continuous driving capability of the electromobile. The device also offers good integrated structural performance, reliable technology, small occupying space, convenient mounting and low retrofit cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an auxiliary power device for an electromobile.    Heating wind outlets (1)    Ventilating duct (2)    Sealed storehouse (3)    Draft fan (4)    Heat dissipater (5)    Cold water generator (7)    Water pipe (8)
NOVELTY - A surface of stainless steel plate is mechanically polished using abrasive and ultrasonically cleaned. The stainless steel plate is electrolyzed using an electrolyte and washed.    USE - Surface treatment of stainless steel plate used as end plate of polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides stainless steel plate having excellent corrosion resistance, surface smoothness and glossiness. The polymer electrolyte fuel cell comprising the stainless steel plate has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The torque reinforcement installation has a planetary gear set and a direct current motor whose extension axis is connected to a clutch shaft. The clutch shaft is connected to a reduction gear set. The reduction gear set is connected to planetary gear extension axis, which is directly connected in the direct current motor.    USE - Torque reinforcement installation.    ADVANTAGE - The torque reinforcement installation is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a torque reinforcement installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery has a lead that is classified into an anode lead and a cathode lead. An electrode assembly including a current collector and an active material is connected electrically with a tap formed in a battery case. The tap and a separation film are laminated in an electrode plate. The lead is connected electrically with the tap, where thickness of the cathode lead and the anode lead is in range of 50-500 micrometers and width of the cathode lead and the anode lead is in range of 1-10 micrometers.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is utilized in high-current usage place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a filling pack provided in an inner side of a cuboidal shape housing (30). A converter (10) converts alternating current (AC) voltage from outer side into direct current voltage, and a connection terminal (20) delivers the direct current voltage. A protective cover (40) is formed to cover an opening of the connection terminal, where the protective cover is made of transparent material. A hinge is formed in the housing, and is connected to the filling pack. A fixing groove is formed in the housing.    USE - Battery device for a pack switching system of an electromobile/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device can safely charge, and easily separate and exchange the filling pack. The device has convenient usage effect. The device reduces electricity consumption. The charging time can be shortened, and the continued ratio of the vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery device for a pack switching system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Converter (10)    Connection terminal (20)    Cuboidal shape housing (30)    Protective cover (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has a division signal generator that generates a division signal dividing each of a high and low level period of a binary position signal into a preset number of multiple divisions. A pulse width setter sets a pulse width for pulse-width modulation (PWM) control corresponding to each multiple divisions. A speed signal generator generates a speed signal representing a relative speed of permanent magnet to the magnetic coil based on position signal. The pulse width setter sets the pulse width corresponding to each of the multiple divisions based on speed signal.    USE - Circuit structure for driving electric motor of electric device such as projector and fuel cell device (both claimed). Can also be used in driving fan motor for various device such as digital display device, vehicle on-board device, fuel cell type personal computer (PC), fuel cell type digital camera, fuel cell type video camera, fuel cell type mobile phone, various other fuel cell-powered device, clock, drum type washing machine, jet coaster, vibrating motor, spindle motor used in optical storage device, magnetic storage device, polygon mirror drive and electric motor for movable body or robot.    ADVANTAGE - The low power consumption, low vibration, low noise, minimal rotation irregularity, low heat emission, and long life are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the graph illustrating the positional relationship of magnet array and coil array, magnetic sensor output to back electromotive force wave form.    Stator portion (10)    Four coils (11-14)    Magnetic yoke (20)    Rotor portion (30)    Magnetic sensor (40)
NOVELTY - The method of generating an electric current from electrons produced by the rupture of hydrogen bonds to oxygen atoms of water molecules during the hydrolyzation of alkaline metals from the surface of a tape passing through a turbulent moving stream of a diffuse mixture of air and water, is claimed. The electrons are statically attracted to the finned surface of an ionic capacitor, which is connected in series with an electrolytic capacitor.    USE - The method is useful for generating an electric current in an electrolytic diffusion fuel cell, which is useful as a mobile source for recharging batteries in an electrical powered vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of efficiently and economically generating the electric current in the electrolytic fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a side view of a total diffusion cell circuit showing a capacitor.    Magazine cartridge case (10)    Hydrolyzation chamber (20)    Upper continuity terminal (21)    Cell frame (28)    Centrifugal fan air blower. (33)
NOVELTY - A conductive paste comprises a conductive powder (120a) including conductive particles, a metallic glass (115a,115b) disposed between adjacent conductive particles and an organic vehicle in which the conductive powder and metallic glass are disposed.    USE - Conductive paste used for electrode of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste reduces loss of electrical charge and improves efficiency of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of conductive powder applied on semiconductor substrate.    Semiconductor substrate (110)    Metallic glass (115a,115b)    Conductive powder (120a)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has a connection line (21) connected to an external connection terminal (11). Switches (SW1, SW2) are connected to electrodes (31a, 32a) of battery apparatuses, respectively. Another connection line (22) derives another electrode of the battery apparatuses. A management apparatus (50) displays equalization between the battery apparatuses based on completion signal of equalization. An operating device i.e. personal computer (60), for inputting a battery exchange start signal and a completion signal of battery exchange is connected to the management apparatus.    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for use as a drive motor of a forklift truck, an electric vehicle, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus reduces rush current when parallel connections of the battery apparatus are exchanged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery exchange method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a secondary battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switches (SW1, SW2)    External connection terminal (11)    Connection lines (21, 22)    Electrodes (31a, 32a)    Management apparatus (50)    Personal computer (60)
NOVELTY - The window has a frame material (200) that supports surroundings of plate-shaped window material (100). A piezoelectric element (310) is arranged between window material and frame material. A circuit extracts electric charge produced in piezoelectric element. An electrical storage apparatus stores the extracted electric charge.    USE - Window with electric power generation function for pachinko game machine and vehicle (both claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and train. Can also be used in building, furniture, play equipment and slot machine.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient electric power generation of window can be attained at low power consumption and low engine fuel consumption and at low cost. Vibration of window can be effectively transmitted to piezoelectric element. Special installation space of window can be avoided. Large quantity of vibrational energy can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) pachinko game machine; and    (2) electric power generation method using window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional perspective view of the window.    Plate-shaped window material (100)    Frame material (200)    Front side frame portion (210)    Back side frame portion (220)    Piezoelectric elements (310,320,330)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an air supply apparatus (4) supplying air to a cathode pole (6c) of a fuel cell (6) through a pneumatic piping (3a) and a cathode pneumatic piping (3c). The pneumatic piping is connected to an exhaust gas side and supplies the air to a selective oxidation reactor (15). An air flow amount adjustment part (9) adjusts flow volume of the air flowing through the selective oxidation pneumatic piping (3b). A noise control part (10) is provided in the cathode pneumatic piping, and suppresses a discharge pulsation noise from the air supply apparatus.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle for performing an electrochemical reaction of a fuel gas such as natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, and air.    ADVANTAGE - The noise control part is provided in the cathode pneumatic piping, and suppresses the discharge pulsation noise from the air supply apparatus, so that a noise leaking out from an outer enclosure of the fuel cell apparatus is insulated and reduced without affecting cost, installation space and electric generating capacity of the fuel cell apparatus. The valve-opening degree of air flow amount adjustment part is not affected by influence of a pressure loss of the noise control part, thus suppressing power consumption of an air supply apparatus and flow of the air to a predetermined selective oxidation air flow amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell apparatus (1)    Pneumatic piping (3a)    Selective oxidation pneumatic piping (3b)    Cathode pneumatic piping (3c)    Air supply apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (6)    Cathode pole (6c)    Air flow amount adjustment part (9)    Noise control part (10)    Selective oxidation reactor (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a ventilation fan ventilating a battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, in an air of a vehicle interior. The battery supplies an electric power. An electronic-control unit performs a temperature rising ventilation control within the range of a set control permitted time. The electronic-control unit performs a drive control of an engine. A driving shaft is connected with driving wheels through a differential gear. Inverters drive two motors. The electronic-control unit is connected with the battery through a communication port.    USE - Battery apparatus for mounting on a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic-control unit performs the temperature rising ventilation control within the range of the set control permitted time, thus suppressing dew condensation of a battery, and hence reducing earth-leakage arises in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for warming-up a battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a temperature rising ventilation control routine that is performed by a electronic-control unit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle i.e. fuel cell vehicle (20) has a control part (52) controlling a primary and a secondary voltage control mode. A high-order control part determines an electric power allocation among electric power apparatuses with a period longer than a process period of a converter control part (54). A switching process is switched from the secondary to the primary voltage control mode without carrying out definite determination of a disconnection while disconnection by one of the electric power apparatus side is detected in the secondary voltage control mode.    USE - Hybrid power supply vehicle i.e. fuel cell vehicle e.g. hybrid type power source system.    ADVANTAGE - The switching process is efficiently switched from the secondary to the primary voltage control mode without waiting for decision of disconnection determination when possibility of a disconnection by one of the electric power apparatuses is detected. The operation ensures a normal operation in the time of the disconnection of an auxiliary machine that is started rapidly with respect to the electric power apparatus and maintains an operational performance of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a disconnection time control method at a side of an electric power apparatus of a hybrid power supply vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a fuel cell vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell vehicle (20)    Battery (24)    Control part (52)    Converter control part (54)    Integrated controller (56)
NOVELTY - A manufacturing apparatus of catalyst paste has a primary unit for mixing innumerable catalyst formed by supporting catalyst fine particles to a carbon support, and water, and forming pre-paste, and a secondary unit for mixing pre-paste and ionomer solution and forming catalyst paste. The catalyst and water are mixed such that pre-paste is in paste state of moisture content from flow limit to slurry state.    USE - Apparatus is used for manufacturing catalyst paste used for fuel cell used as power supply for electrode vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables manufacture of catalyst paste capable of providing fuel cell having excellent output and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacture of cathode pole. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises silicon oxide containing lithium, and iron, cobalt, nickel and/or manganese, and magnesium, calcium and/or zinc.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrodes of nonaqueous secondary batteries (claimed) used for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has excellent thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material comprises a silicon oxide of formula: Li2M1-xD'xSiO4.    M=iron, cobalt, nickel and/or manganese;    D'=magnesium, calcium and/or zinc;and    x=greater than 0 and less than 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery (20) consisting of a positive electrode (22) containing the active material, a negative electrode (23) containing an active material, and an ionic-conduction medium which conducts lithium ion, interposed between the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an outline of a coin-type battery.    Nonaqueous secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Separator (24)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (27)
NOVELTY - The device has a fixing member fixing a case main body (20A) and a cover-plate (20B) to a state joined through a sealing member (40), where the cover-plate obstructs an opening surface of the case main body. An elastic body (42) is provided with a protrusion part extended along length direction of a joint surface. The sealing member is supported by a joining interface of the case main body and the cover-plate. The elastic body forms a notch part with the protrusion part. A floor of a loading platform provided behind a backseat.    USE - Power supply device for a vehicle (claimed) such as plug-in type hybrid electric vehicle i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves tolerance with respect to a vibration, durability and reliability, and maintains waterproofness for a joint surface of a case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power supply device.    Case main body (20A)    Cover-plate (20B)    Sealing member (40)    Elastic body (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a fuel cell (6) that performs electrochemical reaction of fuel gas having hydrogen. A filter (13) is accommodated in filter unit (10), to remove an in-air unwanted object in a filter accommodating unit (12). The filter accommodating unit is provided in between an air inlet port (11)and an air supply apparatus (4) that supplies air to fuel cell, having larger passage sectional area than passage sectional area of air inlet port. The ratio of passage sectional area of air inlet port and passage sectional area of filter accommodating unit is set to 0.1-0.6%.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus used as domestic/home use generator in fuel cell electric vehicle of fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell apparatus having simpler structure, and that reduces noise produced in suction portion of air supply apparatus, without exerting influence on cost, installation space, electric power generation performance or efficiency can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell apparatus.    Fuel cell apparatus (1)    Air supply apparatus (4)    Fuel cell (6)    Filter unit (10)    Air inlet port (11)    Filter accommodating unit (12)    Filter (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a housing (1) accommodating a solid battery provided with a solid electrolyte layer containing solid sulfide. A negative electrode layer pinchingly supports the solid electrolyte layer, and two temperature-control parts (3, 4) control temperature of the solid battery to cool the solid battery based on temperature detection result by a temperature detection part (8).    USE - Solid battery system for an electrical vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system suppresses excessive temperature rise of the solid battery and provides safe operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solid battery system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Housing (1)    Temperature-control parts (3, 4)    CPU (7a)    ROM (7b)    Temperature detection part (8)
NOVELTY - The collector (14) has an electric power generation part positioned at a surface of the collector, and a spacer (15) fitted by a recessed part (16), where recessed part is provided at a side of the electric power generation part. A positive electrode layer (11) and a negative electrode layer (12) are formed by drying an electrolyte paste. The electrolyte paste is coated and dried with a doctor blade on the positive electrode layer. An electrode body (10) is equipped with the collector.    USE - Collector for use in a laminate type battery i.e. all-solid-state lithium secondary battery, for a portable apparatus, electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector easily laminates the electrode body, and prevents position shift of the electrode body by the spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a collector.    Electrode body (10)    Positive electrode layer (11)    Negative electrode layer (12)    Collector (14)    Spacer (15)    Recessed part (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a capacitor attached to an electric power line from a direct current power supply i.e. secondary battery, to an apparatus i.e. motor. A relay (SMRB) is attached to a line of a positive electrode side of the electric power line. Another relay (SMRG) is attached to a line of a negative electrode side. An electronic-control unit controls a system main relay to turn off the relays, and electrically interrupts the direct current power supply to the apparatus after completing charging of the capacitor and turning on the latter relay.    USE - Power source system for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle to supply electric power from secondary battery to a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic-control unit controls the system main relay to turn off the relays, and electrically interrupts the direct current power supply of the apparatus after completing charging of the capacitor and turning on the latter relay without applying burden on each relay, so that a tolerant low system main relay can be used, thus reducing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating a change of time of a relay when blocking a request made during charging of a capacitor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Relays (SMRB, SMRG, SMRP)
NOVELTY - The system (100A) has a hydrogen gas storage container (20) that stores hydrogen gas supplied to a fuel cell (10) with a high pressure. A water provision unit (40) provides water on surface of hydrogen gas storage container, when hydrogen gas is filled into hydrogen gas storage container with a high pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of hydrogen gas in hydrogen gas storage container can be suppressed. Excellent electric power generation efficiency of fuel cell stack can be achieved. Cost of fuel cell system can be reduced by reducing number of components. Hydrogen gas in hydrogen gas storage container can be released outside efficiently. Water in anode waste gas can be removed and anode waste gas can be recycled. Water can be adhered to surface of hydrogen gas storage container uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen gas storage container (20)    Water provision unit (40)    Air compressor (52)    Fuel cell system (100A)
NOVELTY - The cover (10) has a ring-shaped portion (22) stuck to the tubular piping (12a,12b) in axial direction. A cover center portion is arranged along outer peripheral surface of a fastener in circumferential direction. The free end of an arm structure (32) is connected with a cover main portion, when a to-be-connected portion is connected with a connection portion (54). The arm structure is moved to a pipe-axis direction at which the connection portion is disconnected from the to-be-connected portion, when the connection portion is separated from the to-be-connected portion.    USE - Fastener cover used for connecting tubular piping to water heater and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the free end of the arm structure is fixed to the cover main portion, the expansion or deformation of the cover main portion can be prevented reliably, even if force is added with respect to a fastener. Hence the deviation of the fastener from the tubular piping can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and top views of the fastener cover.    Fastener cover (10)    Tubular piping (12a,12b)    Flange-shaped portions (18a,18b)    Arm structure (32)    Connection portion (54)
NOVELTY - The fastener cover (10) has a tubular-body side fixed part (34) which is made into a structure which can be guided into a slit (28) of a zipper pull part (26) along a plane orthogonal to a pipe-axis direction. The fixed part is guided by bending deformation of a connection part (36) in a bending part (36a,36b) in a number of places when introducing the tubular-body side fixed part into the slit. The bending part is folded to a direction which makes a fold parallel to the pipe-axis direction used as the axial direction of the tubular body in the connection part.    USE - Fastener cover used for connecting tubular body arranged to e.g. water heater, toilet, fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fastener cover in which miniaturization of the connection structure of a tubular body is achieved, and the attachment state to the fastener of a fastener cover is maintained. Provides a fastener cover which can be attached easily to a connection structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the state which attached the fastener cover to the connection structure which consists of a pair of tubular body and fastener.    Fastener cover (10)    Zipper pull part (26)    Slit (28)    Tubular-body side fixed part (34)    Connection part (36)    Bending part (36a,36b)
NOVELTY - A binder resin composition contains 2 or more types of resin containing 85-94 mol% of vinyl cyanide monomer and 0.001-0.08 mol% of vinyl monomeric unit containing carboxyl group with respect to 100 mol% of all vinyl monomeric units.    USE - Binder resin composition is used for electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (both claimed) for notebook computer, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder resin composition has excellent adhesiveness with respect to collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode, which has mixture layer containing the binder composition, and a collector.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a tap water replenishment piping (119) which connects the tap water opening (118) and the collected-water tank (11). The tap water opening replenishes the tap water stored by the tap water storage tank (114) to the collected-water tank. The tap water storage tank has a foreign material holding portion (115) which holds a foreign material inside the tap water storage tank.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the fuel cell system which can suppress the deposition of foreign materials, such as dust and microbe, in water supply path. Provides the fuel cell system which can ensure a stable operation over a long term.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram which shows the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Collected-water tank (11)    Tap water storage tank (114)    Foreign material holding portion (115)    Tap water opening (118)    Tap water replenishment piping (119)
NOVELTY - The method involves clamping the negative electrode plate (1) and negative electrode lead (13) so that the welding end surface (15) is exposed. The welding area of negative electrode plate and negative electrode lead is melted by performing arc discharge towards the welding end surface. A welding tool (14) is provided with a heat insulation layers (17x,18x) in the mating faces (17b,18b) of primary board (17) and secondary board (18), and the welding area is clamped on the surface of heat insulation layers.    USE - Manufacturing method of negative electrode for lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device such as personal computer, mobile phone, mobile device, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus, video camera, and hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, robot and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimension and shape of alloy layer are adjusted while joining the negative electrode collector and negative electrode lead with sufficient conductive property. The lithium ion battery with high capacity, high output and excellent performance can be manufactured reliably and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view illustrating the process of manufacturing negative electrode for lithium ion battery.    Negative electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode lead (13)    Welding tool (14)    Welding end surface (15)    Primary board (17)    Mating faces (17b,18b)    Heat insulation layers (17x,18x)    Secondary board (18)
NOVELTY - The cell system has a supply flow path (41) for guiding liquid refrigerant distributed in a core of a fuel cell from a radiator (50). A part of the liquid refrigerant injected from an injection is positioned in the radiator. The supply flow path, a discharge flow path (45), an ion exchanger (47), and the fuel cell are positioned in a cooling system (40) after distributing the liquid refrigerant in the core and the ion exchanger. The cooling system cools the fuel cell with the liquid refrigerant.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply flow path, the discharge flow path, the ion exchanger and the fuel cell are positioned in the cooling system after distributing the liquid refrigerant in the core and the ion exchanger, thus suppressing raise of the electrical conductivity of the refrigerant at the time of initial stage use of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a refrigerant filling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack and a cooling system apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling system (40)    Supply flow path (41)    Discharge flow path (45)    Ion exchanger (47)    Radiator (50)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a connection unit (40) that connects positive and negative electrodes of cell. The connection unit has a connection element (100) that is coupled with the edge portion (29) of lithium secondary battery (20A). A connection unit (130) is connected with the edge portion (30) of other lithium secondary battery (20B) by welding a coupling portion (115). The positive electrode is comprised with an aluminum material and alloy. The negative electrode is comprised with a copper material, alloy and iron material.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. car (from drawing). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity of welding portion can be improved, since positive and negative electrodes of cell are easily connected by the welding portion. Hence, cost of assembled battery can be reduced. The reliability of assembled battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (10)    Lithium secondary battery (20A,20B)    Edge portion (29,30)    Connection unit (40,130)    Connection element (100)    Coupling portion (115)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel gas supply part (650) supplying a fuel gas (660) to a fuel cell (510). An oxidant gas supply part (700) supplies an oxidant gas (710) to the fuel cell, and a control part controls supply of the oxidant gas. The control part increases partial pressure of hydrogen in the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell when drying up of the fuel cell in an anode exit of the fuel cell is detected. A measurement part measures voltage and impedance of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for mounting on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system detects the drying up at an initial stage, and suppresses the expansion of drying up by controlling supply of the reactive gas to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (510)    Fuel gas supply part (650)    Fuel gas (660)    Oxidant gas supply part (700)    Oxidant gas (710)
NOVELTY - The engine cooling system includes an engine control unit (3) that regulates the opening of EGR valve (20) based on the state of a vehicle, and that regulates the operation of shut-off valve (15) based on the detected temperature of circulating water in the first cooling water path (L1) or second cooling water path (L2). The engine control unit stops the opening control of the EGR valve when shut-off valve is displaced to open state from closed state. Temperature sensors (D1,D2) detect the circulating water temperature in the first and second cooling water paths.    USE - Engine cooling system used for vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes variation in the intake air temperature introduced from the EGR cooler to the engine combustion chamber even if the temperature of the circulating water passing the EGR cooler fluctuates, thus ensuring improved engine combustion property. Ensures smooth restarting of the opening control of the EGR valve, without fluctuating the introduced intake air temperature by restarting the opening control of the EGR valve to the combustion chamber. Prevents fluctuation of intake air temperature introduced to the combustion chamber. Prevents the cooling water in the engine from boiling by restarting the opening control of the EGR valve. Ensures improved heating effect of the heater core since the cooling water in the water jacket does not reach the heater core.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the control method of the engine control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of the engine cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine control unit (3)    Shut-off valve (15)    EGR valve (20)    Temperature sensors (D1,D2)    First cooling water path (L1)    Second cooling water path (L2)
NOVELTY - The system (V) has a main power system (21) connecting a battery power supply (41) with an electronic controller (S) via an ignition switch (SW). A relay (32) is maintained by an ON state when the ignition switch of a vehicle is in a halt condition i.e. OFF state. The electronic controller stores data, which is cleared when voltage of the main power system became more than a predetermined value. A relay drive circuit (33) controls ON/OFF operation of the relay. The electronic controller contains a CPU (1) that is connected to a power supply part (P).    USE - Electronic control system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic controller stores data, which is cleared when voltage of the main power system became more than the predetermined value, so that the electronic controller can reliably reset when the relay is maintained by the ON state in the battery power supply, and authentication data between a vehicle and a user is reliably cleared, thus preventing a new authentication by unnecessarily starting the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electronic control system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply part (P)    Electronic controller (S)    Ignition switch (SW)    Electronic control system (V)    CPU (1)    Main power system (21)    Relay (32)    Relay drive circuit (33)    Battery power supply (41)
NOVELTY - The gas charging apparatus (1) has fuel gas introduction line (11) that introduces the fuel gas to compressor (12) which compresses the fuel gas which is supplied from the source supply (10). The bypass line (21) bypasses fuel gas and circulates fuel gas to fuel gas filling line (13). The bypass line is positioned in flow regulating valve (22) for adjusting the flow volume of the circulated fuel gas. The flow volume of the circulated fuel gas is controlled based on the pressure and temperature of the retention of gas container (101).    USE - Gas charging apparatus for fuel gas holder of fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow volume of fuel gas supplied from compressor is adjusted by monitoring the pressure and temperature of retention gas container to relieve the generation of pulsation in the time of fuel gas filling, so that gas charging rate can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of gas charging apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas charging apparatus (1)    Supply source (10)    Fuel gas introduction line (11)    Compressor (12)    Fuel gas filling line (13)    Bypass line (21)    Flow regulating valve (22)    Retention of gas container (101)
NOVELTY - The method involves crimping graphite by pressure on both surfaces of a base material. The roll-pressure (34) ground breaking which cold-rolls to the base material is contained by the work roll (35) of graphite powder adhered to the roll surface.    USE - Manufacturing method for graphite compression-bonding material.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits losses of graphite powder crimped by pressure, and suppresses easy separation from base material since the roll-pressure ground breaking which cold-rolls to the base material is contained by the work roll of graphite powder adhered to the roll surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view and a perspective view of the graphite compression bonding apparatus used by the manufacturing process of the graphite crimping-bonding material. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Graphite compression bonding apparatus (31)    Rolling mill (32)    Supply structure (33)    Roll-pressure (34)    Work roll (35)
NOVELTY - A packaging material (1) has a heat-resistant resin layer (2) as outer layer, a thermoplastic resin layer (3) as inner layer, and a metal foil layer (4) as interlayer. A biaxially-stretched polypropylene layer (5) is laminated between the thermoplastic resin layer and metal foil layer.    USE - Packaging material is used for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and case of battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, game machine, headphones stereo, electronic organizer, and vehicle-mounted applications.    ADVANTAGE - The packaging material is excellent in moldability, reliability, water-vapor-barrier property, sealing performance, heat resistance, and is free from generation of pinholes and crack even during deep-draw forming and stretch forming processes. The corrosion on the surface of metal foil layer by electrolyte solution of battery, foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals is prevented by performing chemical conversion treatment of metal foil layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of packaging material.    Packaging material (1)    Heat-resistant resin layer (2)    Thermoplastic resin layer (3)    Metal foil layer (4)    Biaxially-stretched polypropylene layer (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has inverter containing switching elements, which converts direct current (DC) power stored in the capacitor into alternating current (AC) power according to switching of switching elements, and drives a motor with AC power. The capacitor protector is arranged between battery (205) and capacitor, to consume initial power supplied by battery at an early stage of supplying power by battery. The common resistor is provided in capacitor protector, to consume the DC power stored in the capacitor when the capacitor is discharged.    USE - Apparatus for driving motor of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, used in fossil-fuel powered automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The resistor consumes the (DC) power stored in the capacitor when the capacitor is discharged so that the stability and reliability of apparatus are improved. The Dc power stored in the capacitor is supplied to the battery so that efficient management of energy is ensured while discharging the capacitor quickly and reducing the probability of damage to the capacitor. The performance of electric and hybrid vehicles are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (100)    Stator (130)    Rotor (135)    Apparatus for driving motor of electric vehicle (200)    Battery (205)
NOVELTY - The method involves bringing a vehicle (6) i.e. electric car, into a relative position at a lifting table (2) located below the vehicle. A battery (5a) is mechanically connected to the vehicle by a fastening element and electrically connected to the vehicle by a connecting element. The table is lifted. Cameras (4a, 4b) are connected to the table to produce a vehicle image, which illustrates the battery in the vehicle before disassembly. A good-or-bad decision about a current state of the fastening element or the connecting element is made by evaluating the image for the elements.    USE - Method for removing a battery from a vehicle i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The good-or-bad decision about the current state of the fastening element or the connecting element is made by evaluating the vehicle image for the fastening and connecting elements, thus enabling rapid replacement of the battery in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for removing a battery from a vehicle, comprising a battery changing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery replacing station.    Holding device (1)    Lifting table (2)    Cameras (4a, 4b)    Battery (5a)    Vehicle (6)
NOVELTY - The motor drive unit (200) has a case which includes capacitor and inverter to convert direct current (DC) power into alternating current (AC) power. A water cooling jacket provided in the case, radiates heat generated by the inverter to the outside. A radiating plate in the case, radiates the heat generated by the capacitor to the outside.    USE - Motor drive unit for vehicle (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicle, hydrogen fuel vehicle and electric vehicle such as battery powered electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle of series type or parallel type.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid radiation of heat generated by capacitor to the outside can be enabled by the radiating plate. Hence overheating of the capacitor can be prevented in order to prevent deterioration in the lifespan and reliability of motor drive unit. The heat can be more easily transferred from the capacitor to the radiating plate, as the radiating plate indirectly contacts the capacitor. The radiating plate is provided with several protruding radiating fins, so that increased surface area for heat exchange with outside air can be achieved. Easy transfer of heat from inverter to the water cooling jacket can be assured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the chassis of vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Battery (100)    Motor drive unit (200)    DC power cable (210)    Motor (300)
NOVELTY - The processing method involves providing a series of metal plates (9) as a first fan-folded stack (1) of plates. The plates are drawn in sequence from the stack. A surface treatment is applied to one or more of the plates. The plates are stacked in reverse order to form a second fan-folded stack (5) of plates.    USE - Processing method for series of linked metal plates in fabrication of fuel cell electrode plates (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables processing the metal plates as a fan-folded stack, thus reducing problems related to the handling of individual plates. Reduces problems associated with the application of various surface treatments to the plates, thus increasing process efficiency. Minimizes amount of solvent used in cleaning process by immersing the stack in the solvent instead of immersing the plates individually.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cartridge of metallic plates for surface treatment process; and    (2) a surface treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of a series of plates (9) being transferred from a first fan-folded stack to a second fan-folded stack.    First fan-folded stack (1)    First cradle (2)    Second fan-folded stack (5)    Second cradle (6)    Metal plates (9)
NOVELTY - An air permeable porous electrode comprises air permeable base-material surface on which reactive metal microparticle covered with film formed from compound which contains reactive sensitive group in one end and contains thiol group in other end has through-hole through film which is connected and fixed.    USE - Air permeable porous electrode for manufacturing fuel cell used in vehicle (claimed) and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The air permeable porous electrode is water repellent and oil repellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of air permeable porous electrode involving coating paste containing solvent and hardening reactive metal formed in porous base material surface which has through-hole from compound containing reactive sensitive group in one end and thiol group in other end;    (2) air permeable porous spacer comprising alkoxy group and electrically insulating microparticles;    (3) manufacture of air permeable porous spacer involving using alkoxy group and electrically insulating microparticles;    (4) fuel cell comprising air permeable porous electrode and/or air permeable porous spacer; and    (5) manufacture of fuel cell involving using air permeable porous electrode and air permeable porous spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the process of coating and hardening paste of catalyst metal microparticle coated with monolayer and of laminated spacer layer.    Air permeable solid electrolyte film (11)    Platinum microparticles (12)    Porous spacer layer (13)
NOVELTY - An activated carbon contains ash (3-10 %mass), and has specific surface are of 800-4000 m2/g and total pore volume of 0.5-1.2 cm3/g.    USE - Activated carbon is used as adsorption agent for removing aromatic compounds e.g. benzothiophene and dibenzothiophene from liquid e.g. kerosene oil and light oil for fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon has excellent adsorption performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of activated carbon, which involves subjecting raw material containing 40 %mass or more of chaff to carbonization and activation treatment, and then removing ash content in mixture by alkali treatment; and    (2) purification of liquid, which involves contacting adsorption agent and liquid containing adsorption agent which contains activated carbon, and then removing trace component from liquid.
NOVELTY - The system has an inverter (20) that receives and transfers DC power from/to battery (10) when switch (70) is placed in closed and open position. A stator (30) receives and transfers AC power from/to inverter when switch is placed in closed and open position. An electrical input delivers AC power from power source when switch is in open position. The electrical input isolates from the stator when switch is placed in closed position. A switch changes system arrangement between open and close position.    USE - Electric drive system for driving AC traction motor used in vehicle (claimed) such as car and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The separate secondary system can be eliminated from charging battery, so that efficiency of power source used in vehicle can be improved. Hence, cost of the on-board system can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for driving AC traction motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric drive system.    Battery (10)    Three-phase inverter (20)    Three-phase stator (30)    Rotor (50)    Switch (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a heater (9) which supplies heat from a heat source to fuel cell stack that made non-electric generation state by making an electric power generation state into a heat source. The heater raises the temperature of the fuel cell stack of a non-electric generation state. The electric power generation state and non-electric generation state of fuel cell stack (2) may be switch with another fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in distributed power supply, information electronic device, mobile telephone, and mobile device called notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Holds down consumption of a fuel and temperature in the fuel cell stack of a non-electric generation state can be made into temperature higher than the temperature of the fuel cell stack which stopped the electric power generation. Enables to immediately start fuel cell stack of a nonelectric generation state and suppresses voltage variation of a liquid supply type fuel cell system since areas which run short of the fuel in a fuel cell stack are eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the basic composition of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (2)    Oxidizing agent pump (5)    Voltage transducer (8)    Heater (9)    Fuel cell system (10)
NOVELTY - The station has solar cell installation unit that is provided with several horizontal arms. The mounting base seat is installed on the arm to mount the solar cell module (2,3).    USE - Solar plug-in station used for charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mounting base seat is installed on arm to mount solar cell module, thus the greatest electric power generation degree efficiency can be improved in the installation place, hence the electric vehicle can be charged efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar plug-in station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell modules (2,3)    Charging controller (5a)    Inverter (5b)    Management (5c)    Charging stand (7)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has spacer (10) having plate-like-portions, which is provided between battery (1) and battery storage case. The battery storage case has inlet port (21a) for in taking cooling air (W), and exhaust port (22a). A space is formed between plate-like-portion and battery storage case. A gap (17) is formed between batteries accommodated in battery storage case. A hole (13) is formed between gap and plate-like portion.    USE - Battery pack for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be cooled efficiently through space between plate-like-portion of spacer and battery storage case in which cooling air is flowed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the battery storage case.    Battery (1)    Spacer (10)    Hole (13)    Gap (17)    Inlet port (21a)    Exhaust port (22a)    Cooling air (W)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has exterior portion (15) having electric power generation unit (20) containing sulfur type material and identification portion (30) discolored by chemically reacting with hydrogen sulfide. The exterior portion is provided with visual recognition window which visually recognizes identification portion from outside of exterior portion.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium secondary battery used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in carbonate type fuel cell and sodium-sulfur battery.    ADVANTAGE - The presence or absence of deterioration of battery can be identified easily. The battery having simple structure, and which is excellent in safety and reliability can be provided. The detection sensitivity concerning presence and absence of hydrogen-sulfide occurrence can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of battery.    Battery (10)    Exterior portion (15)    Electric power generation unit (20)    Identification portion (30)    Hole (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling output voltage of the converter, when direct current (DC) link voltage of three level converter is lower than one-half of rated DC link voltage of converter. The output terminal of leg is alternately connected to positive terminal or negative terminal of DC link. The output voltage of converter is controlled, when DC link voltage is at least one-half of rated DC link voltage. The output terminal of converter is selectively connected to positive terminal, negative terminal, or mid-point of DC link.    USE - Method of operating three level converter used in photovoltaic systems (claimed) e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conduction losses of the switching devices is reduced, thus the efficiency of the three level converter is effectively increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of delivering solar power from power generation system;    (2) method of operating three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) converter; and    (3) three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) converter.    Switching devices (116,118)    Diodes (122,124)    Short circuits (142,144)    Input voltages (V1,V2)    Output voltage (V3)
NOVELTY - Paste composition for electrode (12, 13) of solar cell comprises metal powder; organic vehicle and silicon oil, where organic vehicle includes polymer, solvents and further includes thixotropic agent, a leveling agent, and an anti-foaming agent; and the paste composition further comprises glass frit.    USE - For manufacturing electrode of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - By using silicon oil, the mobility of paste composition and wetting property of aluminum particles can be improved, thus bowing characteristics of wafer and printing property can be enhanced, and fine cracks in electrode of aluminum can be reduced. Also bonding strength between paste composition and silicon substrate can be improved by the silicon oil. The diffusion degree of aluminum with respect to silicon substrate can be controlled by adjusting contents of silicon oil serving as silicon binder, thus diffusion degree of aluminum can be easily controlled. By using lead-free glass frit with bismuth, improves wetting property of aluminum particles, so that efficiency of environmental friendly solar cell can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of solar cell.    P-type silicon substrate (10)    N-type semiconductor (11)    Front electrode (12)    Rear electrode (13)    Anti-reflective layer (14)    Back surface field layer (15)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has vapor deposited-metal electrodes (4a,9a) that are formed on the upper surface of the dielectric material films (2a,2b). The upper surface of other vapor deposited-metal electrode is overlaid on the top portion of metallized film (1) through dielectric material film so as to oppose lower surface of vapor deposited-metal electrode. The electrodes (8a,8b)are connected to vapor deposited-metal electrodes. The vapor deposited-metal electrode of metallized films is provided with aluminum and magnesium.    USE - Metallized film capacitor used for motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle. Can also used in electronic devices and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The excellent leakage current characteristics and moisture resistance can be obtained by metallized film capacitor. The metallized film capacitor can be used to constitute small sized case mold type compact capacitor. The energy can be saved, efficiency can be improved and environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the metallized film capacitor.    Metallized film (1)    Dielectric material films (2a,2b)    Vapor deposited-metal electrodes (4a,9a)    Electrodes (8a,8b)    Metallized film capacitor (20)
NOVELTY - A copper foil has a mixed layer containing an azole compound and a water-soluble organic compound having hydroxy group and a linear ether bond in each molecule, formed on at least a portion of the surface.    USE - Copper foil is used for negative-electrode collector of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply of notebook personal computer, video camera, digital camera, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The copper foil has improved antirust properties and water wettability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copper foil, which involves surface-treating at least a portion of copper-foil surface with a liquid mixture containing azole compound and water-soluble organic compound and forming mixed layer.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises a positive electrode containing a lithium metal oxide, a negative electrode, a separator between the positive and negative electrodes, and optionally supplemental lithium, where the negative electrode comprises silicon having a specific capacity of at least 500 mAh/g at a rate of C/3.    USE - As lithium ion battery (claimed) for vehicle and other electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has a first cycle irreversible capacity loss of not greater than 20% of the initial charge capacity for a charge to 4.6V; and exhibits at least 750 (preferably at least 850) mAh/g of negative electrode active material and at least 150 (preferably at least 160) mAh/g of positive electrode active material at a rate of C/3, after 50 charge-discharge cycles of 1-4.5V. The supplemental lithium improves the cycling performance and reduces irreversible capacity loss for at least certain silicon based active materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a composite material (m1) comprising pyrolytic carbon coating, nanostructured silicon, and carbon nanofibers or graphitic carbon.
NOVELTY - The retarder has an air valve driving mechanism (8) and a signal processing circuit (11) electrically connected to a retarder gear selecting hand shank (10), an engine rotating speed sensor (9), an energy conversion device (2) and an energy storage device (1). An output of an engine control unit (7) is electrically connected to a flow divider valve driving circuit (6). An output of a reversing valve driving circuit (5) is electrically connected to a reversing valve (3). The output of the flow divider valve driving circuit is electrically connected to an exhaust dividing mechanism (4).    USE - Electric regenerating motor retarder.    ADVANTAGE - The retarder improves the fuel economical efficiency of the vehicle, and saves the energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an electric regenerating motor retarder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric regenerating motor retarder.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy storage device (1)    Energy conversion device (2)    Reversing valve (3)    Exhaust dividing mechanism (4)    Reversing valve driving circuit (5)    Flow divider valve driving circuit (6)    Engine control unit (7)    Air valve driving mechanism (8)    Engine rotating speed sensor (9)    Retarder gear selecting hand shank (10)    Signal processing circuit (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting multiple sections of independent batteries by electrode terminal string in parallel to form a battery pack. The battery pack is charged by current. Voltage of each independent battery is detected. An insufficient solder is judged on one of the independent batteries when the voltage of the independent battery is greater than a predetermined value. The predetermined value is independent battery charging protecting voltage value. Potential of a negative electrode end of the battery pack is set as zero volts.    USE - Method for detecting insufficient solder of a battery pack in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting insufficient solder in the battery pack rapidly, conveniently and accurately and ensuring normal and safe use of the battery pack in an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.
NOVELTY - The anode is made of magnesium alloy comprising of 84.6 weight percent of magnesium, 6.5 weight percent of aluminum, 3.6 weight percent of lithium, 1.5 weight percent of zinc, 1.0 weight percent of manganese dioxide, and 2.8 weight percent of rare-earth metal, where rare-earth metal is composed of with strontium, calcium, barium, bismuth, antimony and titanium Purity of the magnesium is larger than 99.8 percent. A passivating film of 2-5 micron is arranged on a surface of the magnesium alloy.    USE - Magnesium alloy fuel cell anode.    ADVANTAGE - The anode is high in electro-chemical conversion rate, and high in utilization ratio. The anode increases fuel cell effect, and has wide market prospect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing magnesium alloy fuel cell anode.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a run-time cooling system which is provided to cool the battery cells during routine charging and discharging of the battery cells. An emergency cooling system is provided to cool the battery cells in response to a signal indicating detection of thermal runaway within the battery cells. A device is provided to induce continuous coolant flow. The emergency cooling system is adapted to receive a receptacle containing pressurized coolant.    USE - Battery pack for multi-cell battery system used in petrol vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The chance of a runaway exothermic reaction caused by mechanical damage can be reduced to a battery after a collision. The thermal runaway state can be propagated to nearby batteries in the pack so that mechanical damage to a battery cell can be reduced. A flash cooling system can be activated to rapidly cool affected batteries when abnormal situations are detected, thus an emergency supplement can be provided to any other cooling mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of operation within battery pack; and    (2) battery pack apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery system.    Battery system (400)    Battery support frame (401)    Battery management system (403)    Battery (410)    Battery module (420)
NOVELTY - The electrode has open structure and fractional void that are formed in a conductive substrate (206a). The volume of void is set to 25%. The nanostructure active material is formed on the conductive substrate for inserting and removing lithium ions to and from nanostructure active material during battery cycling. The nanostructure active material is formed of silicon, germanium or tin. The nanostructure active material is deposited on the inner surfaces of the opening in the substrate.    USE - Electrode for lithium ion battery (claimed) used in portable electronic device, medical device, aerospace and automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The open structure and fractional void are formed in conductive substrate for forming nanostructure active material such that the volumetric changes in the nanostructure active material are enabled through the open structure and high capacity active materials are accommodated effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing electrode for use in lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the stack of three electrodes.    Stack of electrodes (200)    Outer electrode (202)    Separator sheet (204)    Substrate (206b)    Active layer (210c)
NOVELTY - The restraint elements (31,32) are placed at both ends of power storage elements in alignment direction. The restraint element gives restraint force to power storage elements. An end of the restraint portion is in contact with adjacent power storage element to form space between the restraint element and adjacent power storage element. A shield portion protrudes in alignment direction and prevents heat exchange medium for use in temperature adjustment of the power storage element from entering into the space.    USE - Power storage apparatus e.g. battery pack mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the shield portion prevents the heat exchange medium from entering into the space formed between the restraint element and the power storage element, power storage apparatus suppresses the extreme decrease of temperature of the power storage element due to the heat exchange between the power storage element and the heat exchange medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the internal structure of the battery pack.    Cells (10)    Pack case (20)    Connection port (21a)    Exhaust duct (52)    Metal plate (62)
NOVELTY - The toolbox (1) has two simple and standard motors (3) arranged in a central zone of a support case (2), and a movement transmission system provided with bevel gearboxes (4) and transmission axles (5). The transmission system is connected to four gripping systems (6) of locking/unlocking mechanisms of a power battery for transmitting a driving movement induced by the motors to the gripping systems. The gripping systems are actuated to act on bolts of a power battery for locking/unlocking the bolts.    USE - Toolbox for use in a battery replacing station (claimed) for actuating locking and/or unlocking of a power battery that is utilized for supplying power to a drive motor i.e. electric drive motor, of a motor vehicle such as electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the toolbox enables the utilization of simple and standard components adapted for multitude of different movements, thus ensuring large flexibility to standardize the toolbox and to reduce the battery replacement cost. The design of the toolbox allows the utilization of a standard interface system with optimized encumbrance, so as to adapt the toolbox to be implemented in a battery exchanging service station. The toolbox is adapted to constitute universal battery exchanging service stations that are adapted for an intervention on all types of batteries and all types of vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a motor vehicle battery replacing system comprising a lifting device such as robot    (2) a method for replacing a battery of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a toolbox.    Toolbox (1)    Support case (2)    Motors (3)    Bevel gearboxes (4)    Transmission axles (5)    Gripping systems (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves initiating cooling process during occurrence of emergency state due to critical temperature exceeding over a predetermined time period such that liquefied gas (16) stored in a container (12) is directed to a battery (10), where the liquefied gas in the battery is vaporized and heat is extracted from the battery. Temperature of a battery cell of the battery is determined by a temperature sensor, where the temperature is transmitted to a battery management system and the cooling process is activated in emergency state.    USE - Method for cooling an emergency cooling system of a battery in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables initiating the cooling process during occurrence of the emergency state due to critical temperature exceeding over the predetermined time period so that the liquefied gas stored in the container is directed to the battery, thus reducing the time for cooling cells of the battery, and preventing thermal runaway, and hence preventing outbreak of fire or explosion to neighboring construction units and environment of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an emergency cooling system in a battery.    Battery (10)    Container (12)    Valve (14)    Liquefied gas (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging cells of a battery (10) i.e. lithium ion battery, in a set of separate modules (14, 16, 18) integrated into a temperature control circuit. A heating process of the battery is executed gradually in a heating phase as one of the modules is heated by temperature controlling medium acting in the temperature control circuit, and is heated by a heating element (30). The heat produced during operation of one of the modules is used for heating the other modules. The temperature controlling medium is conveyed by a pump (28).    USE - Method for controlling temperature of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, of a battery system of a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat produced during operation of the module is used for heating the other modules, thus heating the battery in an energy-saving manner before cold starting of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery system comprising a battery management system and a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic circuit diagram of a battery system.    Battery (10)    Battery management system (12)    Separate modules (14-18)    Pump (28)    Heating element (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a storage measuring unit (3) determining a difference between charge states of storage modules (7) e.g. capacitors, during a drive and generating a warning signal with excess of maximum threshold value for difference of the charge states. A hybrid drive (1) is transmitted in to a symmetrical condition during a driving time interruption of a vehicle driver automatically or manually based on the signal. The storage modules are charged by a motor-/generator unit (6) in a symmetrical condition such that the difference of the charging states of the storage modules is reduced.    USE - Motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle such as passenger car, omni bus and truck.    ADVANTAGE - The storage modules is charged by the motor-/generator unit in the symmetrical condition such that the difference of the charging states of the storage modules is reduced, thus preventing asymmetries between charge states of individual storage cells during operation of the motor vehicle, increasing life time of the energy storage system, and avoiding a need for additional maintenance at energy storage modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a controller of a vehicle hybrid drive with a symmetrizing circuit.    Hybrid drive (1)    Storage measuring unit (3)    Hybrid management system (4)    Motor-/generator unit (6)    Storage modules (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves guiding moisture process gases to a membrane base at a primary side by a heating and water vapor transducer according to individual process steps. The surplus water vapor is transferred from the respective process gases to a secondary side reactant gas stream for a steam fuel processor. The reactant gas stream is heated at the membrane base by an auxiliary heat exchanger (2) before entering into the heating and water vapor transducer, where the transducer receives process gas stream at the primary side before or after a carbon monoxide shift reaction stage (9).    USE - Method for recovering water vapor in a fuel cell heater or fuel cell combined heat and power unit.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of water vapor stream for a water vapor fuel processor in an efficient manner such that the existing surplus water vapor is supplied without phase changes directly by output gas flowing into hydrocarbon reactant gas stream at an input of the water vapor fuel processor, and enthalpy contained in an arrangement is utilized, thus recovering water vapor in a fuel cell heater or fuel cell combined heat and power unit, in an efficient manner while reducing water consumption and water treatment systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for recovering water vapor in a fuel cell heater or fuel cell combined heat and power unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation illustrating a method for recovering water vapor in a fuel cell heater or fuel cell combined heat and power unit.    Auxiliary heat exchanger (2)    Water vapor fuel processor (6)    Carbon monoxide shift reaction stage (9)    Exhaust gas stream (15)    Fuel cell anode (16)
NOVELTY - The system (16) has electrical connection elements connecting solar panels (20-24) with control-and/or storage units. The elements comprise an electrical plug connector i.e. contact pin, which stands in contact with a plug element i.e. contact socket, in an operating position of the movably guided solar panels. The plug connector is decoupled from a control-and/or storage unit, in a resting position of the movably guided solar panels. A guiding rail (26) comprises metal profiles that are movable against each other. A center pin is designed longer than the contact pin.    USE - Solar system for use in a roof area of a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that an optimized electrical connection of the movable solar panels at the control-and/or storage unit is achieved. The design of the system enables minimizing cabling expenditure or mounting expenditure of the system. The center pin is designed longer than the contact pin, thus preventing damage or wear of the contact pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a solar system in an area of a lateral telescopic rail in a driving condition.    Roof area (10)    Solar system (16)    Solar panels (20-24)    Guiding rail (26)    Counter block (38)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of cooling ducts (130) i.e. flat pipes, arranged parallel to each other and at a distance from each other in a plane such that cooling fluid flows through the cooling ducts. A collecting body (110) is arranged in a plane perpendicular to the cooling ducts. The collecting body is connected with cooling channels for collecting the cooling fluid from the cooling ducts and discharging the cooling fluid to the ducts. A stack consists of a set of electro-chemical energy storage units i.e. battery, arranged such that one of the storage units lies between the adjacent ducts.    USE - Energy storage device for use in hybrid and electric drive vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids usage of flat pipe coolant cooling devices and evaporators, thus reducing manufacturing complexity and cost of the device. The device increases heat dissipation and improves heat distribution in cells by connecting heat sinks at a set of sides of the cells and by improved connection of a cooling radiator and the heat sink while optimizing component density by adjusting cooling radiators and connecting the flat pipes in non-usage gaps of the cells, thus manufacturing device with reduced weight and increased mechanical stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a cooling device.    Cooling device (100)    Collecting bodies (110, 120)    Cooling ducts (130)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has fuel cell stacks (9) arranged within a common housing, and including respective exhaust air ducts (10, 11), which lead into a common outlet line (13). The common outlet line passes through an external wall of the housing. The outlet line has a water trap (14) comprising a discharge device (15) for discharging water. A flow throughable cross section of the outlet line is a sum of smallest flow throughable cross sections of the respective exhaust air ducts. Each exhaust air duct has a throttle organ (18) and/or a muffler (19).    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stacks are arranged within the common housing, and include the respective exhaust air ducts, which lead into the common outlet line passing through the external wall of the housing, so that hydrogen gas is prevented from entering into the environment of the cell arrangement. The fuel cell arrangement is designed in such a manner that the arrangement is technically simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell arrangement comprising two coupled fuel cell systems.    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Fuel cell stacks (9)    Exhaust air ducts (10, 11)    Common outlet line (13)    Water trap (14)    Discharge device (15)    Throttle organ (18)    Muffler (19)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has a set of functional units assembled independent of each other and coupled with each other during operation of a fuel cell system (2). A holding frame (8) comprises a pre-determined retaining area, and the functional units are fixed at the retaining area in correct position. The functional units comprise a fuel cell stack and/or a fuel supply module and/or an oxidizing agent module and/or a humidifier module. A connecting cable (9) is pre-mounted at the holding frame for coupling the functional units.    USE - Fuel cell arrangement for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. passenger car and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The holding frame enables mounting and demounting the functional units independent of each other in a simple manner, thus providing the arrangement with improved mountability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The functional units are a fuel cell stack, humidifier module, supply air module and a fuel supply module. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of modules of fuel cell systems fixed at a holding frame.    Fuel cell arrangement (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Supply air module (6)    Holding frame (8)    Connecting cable (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a conduction element (13) comprising two partial elements (13.1, 13.2), which run parallel to a given flow length. One of the partial elements forms volumes with a hydrogen sensor (16). The partial elements comprise a larger cross-section than cross-section of the conduction element in a region before a connection (19) between the partial elements. The hydrogen sensor is arranged in a flow direction (A) around length, which corresponds to double dimension of a measuring position (18) of the hydrogen sensor, before the connection.    USE - Device for detecting hydrogen concentration in gas mixture in an exhaust pipe of a fuel cell system in a vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conduction element comprises the two partial elements, which run parallel to the given flow length, where one of the partial elements forms volumes with the hydrogen sensor, thus detecting the hydrogen concentration in the gas mixture in a safe and reliable manner, and hence providing the detection device with simple and efficient structure, without energy loss in a position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a device for detecting hydrogen concentration.    Flow direction (A)    Conduction element (13)    Partial elements of conduction element (13. 1, 13.2)    Hydrogen sensor (16)    Measuring position (18)    Connection between partial elements (19)
NOVELTY - The cell has two flat positive and negative current conductors (14 plus, 14 minus) projected perpendicular from an outer surface of the cell and arranged plane-parallel to each other. The current conductors are formed with holes in direction of a surface normal. A hole pattern of one of the current conductors is mirror-symmetrical to a hole pattern of the other current conductor. The current conductors are arranged close to an edge of a flat side of the cell. The conductors are displaced in a surface-parallel direction such that distance between the conductors is preset in width direction.    USE - Electric power cell i.e. galvanic secondary cell, for use in an electric power unit (all claimed) e.g. vehicle battery and accumulator, as a spatial body.    ADVANTAGE - The current conductors are formed with the holes in the direction of the surface normal, and the hole pattern of one of the current conductors is mirror-symmetrical to the hole pattern of the other current conductor, thus improving block formation and contacting of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell is made of lithium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power unit comprising a set of cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional top view of a battery.    Battery (2)    Storage cells (4)    Positive current conductor (14 plus)    Negative current conductor (14 minus)    Contact bush (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an ion-conductive material on and/or in a partial area (1.1) of a complete full-laminar porous substrate (1), where the partial area is limited by dimensions of an ion-conductive area (2.1) of an ion-conductive membrane (2). Pores are formed in a partial area of a complete laminar pore-less substrate, and the ion-conductive material is applied in the partial area of the complete laminar pore-less substrate. A porous material insert is applied in a material recess, and the ion-conductive material is applied in the material insert.    USE - Method for producing an ion-conductive membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conductive material is applied on and/or in the partial area of the complete full-laminar porous substrate, where the partial area is limited by the dimensions of the ion-conductive area of the ion-conductive membrane, thus reducing material utilization and manufacturing cost of the membrane. The partial areas are produced using combined materials and application techniques in a simple and economical manner, thus enabling continuous production of different functional areas of the membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a substrate during production of an ion-conductive membrane.    Complete full-laminar porous substrate (1)    Partial area (1.1)    Ion-conductive membrane (2)    Ion-conductive area (2.1)    Fluid-tight area (2.2)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has an inner upper surface (2) externally limiting an inner volume (3) in a radial manner. Electrical energy is generated by the generator during temperature gradient from the inner surface to an outer surface (4). A catalytic coated element (5) i.e. wire, is arranged in the inner volume. The catalytic coated element exhibits a surface structure for enlarging the surfaces. The inner surface is catalytically coated, where the generator exhibits a round or oval or rectangular cross-section. An exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is passed through the generator.    USE - Tubular thermoelectric generator for a vehicle in an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The catalytic coated element is arranged in the inner volume and exhibits the surface structure for enlarging the surfaces, thus improving efficiency of the tubular thermoelectric generator, clearly reducing raw emissions after cold start of the internal combustion engine. The design of the thermoelectric generator ensures optimal usage of the installation space of the generator and optimal weight of the generator by best usage materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a tubular thermoelectric generator.    Tubular thermoelectric generator (1)    Inner upper surface (2)    Inner volume (3)    Outer surface (4)    Catalytic coated element (5)
NOVELTY - Applying an adhesive (2) on fuel cell components, comprises transferring the adhesive from a carrier film (4) to predetermined positions on at least one of the fuel cell components.    USE - The method is useful for applying the adhesive on the fuel cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The method: is simple and continuous; have low wastage rates and waste quantities, and simplified handling of the fuel cell components; and includes less number of working steps, thus reducing the production cost and production time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device (1) for carrying out the above mentioned method, comprising an upper pressed body (1.1), which is parallel to a lower pressed body, where a fuel cell component and a carrier film along with an applied adhesive are feasible between the pressed bodies. The fuel cell component and the carrier film are pressed together by the press bodies such that the adhesive is transferred to predetermined positions on the fuel cell component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a schematic representation of the device and an additional pre-heating unit for pre-heating the adhesive. The figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the device and the top view of a work piece (3).    Device (1)    Upper pressed body (1.1)    Adhesive (2)    Work piece (3)    Carrier film (4)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an internal combustion engine (2) and an electrical motor/generator (5), which is coupled with the internal combustion engine and connected with an energy storage (8) by a static frequency changer (7). A waste heat recovery device (10) is switched to the internal combustion engine. A generator (16) of the waste heat recovery device is directly coupled with the electrical motor/generator. The generator is coupled with the energy storage by another static frequency changer (17).    USE - Device for supplying electricity into a supply network of a hybrid drive strand of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator of the waste heat recovery device is directly coupled with the electrical motor/generator without the static frequency changers and the energy storage such that unwanted losses are reduced. The device is manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electricity to a supply network of a hybrid drive strand of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for supplying electricity into a supply network of a hybrid drive strand of a vehicle.    Electricity supplying device (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Electrical motor/generator (5)    Static frequency changers (7, 17)    Energy storage (8)    Waste heat recovery device (10)    Generator (16)
NOVELTY - The device has two poles (8, 9), and a safety device (3) attached to one of the poles. A switch (5) is switched between the other pole and the safety device. The former pole is short circuitable with the latter pole over the safety device by the switch. Interchange points (6) are connected with the poles by contactors (4), respectively, where the interchange points are arranged at housing (1). The interchange points are short circuit when the contactors and the switch are closed.    USE - Energy storage device i.e. traction battery such as lithium ion battery, for supplying energy to a drive of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The switch is switched between the pole and the safety device, where another pole is short circuitable with the former pole over the safety device by the switch, so that the safety device separates the energy storage device from the electrical system of the vehicle, thus disconnecting voltage-conducting parts in the electrical system in a reliable manner. The contactors are formed such that the contactors are automatically closed with the switch during an accident or before accident. The device is light-weight, and occupies less space, and can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for separating an energy storage device from an electrical system of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an energy storage device with an opened switch and opened main contactors.    Housing (1)    Safety device (3)    Contactors (4)    Switch (5)    Interchange points (6)    Poles (8, 9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus estimates open-circuit voltage value based on equivalent circuit model of battery. The amount of discharge of battery is computed by integrating integral value of charging/discharging of electric current. An initial index value is obtained by referring table based on estimated open-circuit voltage value. The initial index value is corrected by comparing with reference index value based on computed discharge amount of battery. The final index value is computed based on corrected index value.    USE - Apparatus for estimating discharge amount of battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in rail vehicle such as tramcar and hybrid car. Can also be used in passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amount of discharge of battery is computed by integrating integral value of charging/discharging of electric current, the amount of discharge of battery can be computed easily and correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for estimating remaining capacity of battery;    (2) program for estimating discharge amount of battery; and    (3) program for estimating remaining capacity of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for estimating remaining capacity of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Remaining-capacity estimation apparatus (10)    Open-circuit voltage estimation unit (12)    Memory device (18)    Data update unit (20)    Data display process unit (22)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion element has intrinsic carbon layer (5) arranged between P-type carbon layer (3) and an N-type carbon layer (7). A carbon crystalline intermediate layer (4) containing P-type impurity is arranged between intrinsic carbon layer and P-type carbon layer. A carbon crystalline intermediate layer (6) containing N-type impurity is provided between intrinsic carbon layer and N-type carbon layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell for use in e.g. motive power source of solar power generation system of electric vehicle. Can also be used as optical detection element.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance loss of carrier generated in the intrinsic carbon layer is reduced by using the intermediate layer containing P-type impurity and intermediate layer containing N-type impurity. The performance of photoelectric conversion element is improved by increasing the quantity of light reaching the intrinsic carbon layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an energy band diagram of the photoelectric conversion element.    Electrodes (2,8)    P-type carbon layer (3)    Intermediate layers (4,6)    Intrinsic carbon layer (5)    N-type carbon layer (7)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has front board (3) that is arranged in the front side of solar cell element (2). The light reflection board (4) assigns to front board for reflecting sunlight that is positioned at the backside of the solar cell element and is injected from the front board. The sealing resin portion (5) fixes the solar cell element and joins to front board and light reflecting board. The corrugated process is applied to joining interface of front board and sealing resin portion.    USE - Solar cell module used in roof of residence and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrugated process is applied to joining interface of front board and sealing resin portion, so that leakage of light from the front board to solar cell module is suppressed. The sunlight is injected to front board of solar cell element, so that electric power can be generated efficiently. The peeling of resin sealing can be prevented by forming moderate corrugation in the joining interface, so that durability and reliability of the solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell element (2)    Front board (3)    Light reflection board (4)    Sealing resin portion (5)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has bus-bars (20,30) which contains extraction board while arranging in parallel with side of capacitive elements (12,13) towards external connection portion from other side connection board. The extraction board has plate shaped structure in which electric current flowing between other side external connection board and other side connection board is cut, and magnitude of electric current component mutually run in parallel to reverse direction between extraction board and capacitive element is reduced.    USE - Capacitive element module used as smoothing capacitor of drive circuit of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in smoothing capacitor for power inverter system of hybrid vehicle and industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of mutual inductance can be suppressed since magnitude of electric current component mutually running in parallel to reverse direction between extraction board and capacitive element does not become same.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of capacitive element module.    Capacitive element module (10)    Capacitive elements (12,13)    Positive electrode lateral electrode (16)    Bus-bars (20,30)    Slit (40)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has capacitive elements (12,13) that are arranged in parallel. A bus bar (20) has connection board (22) and external connection portion (24) which is connected to negative electrode (14) of capacitive elements. A preset bus bar has connection board (32) and external connection portion (34) that is connected to positive electrode (16) of capacitive elements. The preset bus bar has drawer board (36) which is pulled out from connection board (32) towards external connection portion (34), and maintained in preset distance from adjacent capacitive element.    USE - Capacitive element module e.g. smoothing capacitor used for drive circuit of hybrid vehicle and used in industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of fall of mutual inductance can be inhibited appropriately by simple process. The heat-resistant characteristic of capacitive element can be improved. The utilization efficiency of capacitive element module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of capacitive element module.    Capacitive element module (10)    Capacitive elements (12,13)    Negative electrode (14)    Positive electrode (16)    Bus bar (20)    Connection boards (22,32)    External connection portions (24,34)    Drawer board (36)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises a complex oxide containing nickel and/or lithium. At least one portion of the surface of the complex oxide is coated with water-soluble lithium compound. The molar ratio of number-of-moles of lithium in the water-soluble lithium compound with respect to number-of-moles of total content of metallic elements other than lithium in the complex oxide is 0.018-0.032.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for aqueous paste for forming positive electrode active material layer for lithium secondary battery used as drive power supply for vehicles (all claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using positive electrode active material has excellent cycling characteristic and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material;    (2) aqueous paste; and    (3) lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The cladding material (1) has base material layer (11) on which adhesive bond layer (12), aluminum foil layer (13), aluminum protective layer (14), adhesive resin layer (15) and sealant layer (16A) are stacked. The sealant layer of multilayered structure has imide type-resin layer selected from group consists of polyimide resin, polyamidoimide resin and polyetherimide resin.    USE - Cladding material for lithium ion battery used for portable terminal device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer, video camera, satellite and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit within electrolyte solution and aluminum foil can be suppressed even when crack is made into sealant layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of cladding material.    Cladding material (1)    Base material layer (11)    Adhesive bond layer (12)    Aluminum foil layer (13)    Aluminum protective layer (14)    Adhesive resin layer (15)    Sealant layer (16A)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator positioned to touch an outer surface side of a positive electrode plate (11) or a negative electrode plate (12) located in outermost periphery side of a winding-up body. A part of the separator beyond one-third periphery of the separator that touches the outer surface side of the electrode is not fixed to the winding body while arranging the separator without passing through a separator part that touches the inner surface side of the electrode.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for power supplies of a portable apparatus, an electric tool and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the separator beyond one third periphery of the separator, which touches the outer surface side of the electrode is not fixed to the winding body, thus accommodating the winding-up body to the exterior body of the battery easily, and hence improving charging/discharging cycling characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a winding-up body outermost periphery part.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrode plate (11)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Positive electrode termination (111)    Negative electrode termination (121)    Separator termination (131)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a negative electrode active material i.e. lithium, and a binder provided in a surface of a negative electrode core, where the binder consists of a polyacrylic acid in which a carboxyl group is modified by a functional group containing fluorine. The functional group containing the fluorine is selected from fluorine containing alkyl group and fluorine containing alkylene group. A negative electrode pole plate is arranged in a battery exterior body. A battery armored can (15) is sealed with a sealing board (16).    USE - Negative electrode pole plate for a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is used as a power supply in hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides small swelling property and cycling characteristic in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10)    Separator (13)    Battery armored can (15)    Sealing board (16)    Collector (19)
NOVELTY - The cooling plate has a lower flat plate which opposes and opens the upper flat plate with predetermined spacing. An intermediate resin portion arranged between the upper flat plate and lower flat plate is elastically deformed with swelling of secondary battery. A channel is formed between the upper flat plate and lower flat plate, through which the coolant consisting of liquid or gas passes.    USE - Cooling plate for battery system used in electronic device such as personal computer and digital still camera, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The big pressure being added to the secondary battery is prevented such that damage of secondary battery is prevented and fall of battery performance is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system.    Battery system (1)    Secondary battery (2)    Cooling plate (3)    Electrode terminal (5)
NOVELTY - The conditioner has a solar battery plate arranged on a top part of a vehicle. A spindle of an air conditioner compressor and an output shaft of a motor are connected integrally. An electromagnetic clutch is installed on the output shaft of the motor and connected to the spindle of the air conditioner compressor. The output shaft of the motor is provided with a hollow port for installing a belt on a front end of mounting position of an electromagnetic clutch. The belt is connected to an engine of the vehicle.    USE - Solar vehicle air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The conditioner can be driven by power of the vehicle and a solar power supply device so as to save energy resource and reduce fuel oil cost. The conditioner has high product practicability and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar vehicle air conditioner.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a front wheel motor (1) and a rear wheel motor (2) located below a vehicle frame. The drive devices are divided into a front wheel motor and the rear wheel motor for converting electric energy into mechanical energy when a controller (8) inputs current in a storage battery (3) by an anode circuit (4). The motor converts mechanical energy into electric energy by mechanical inertial rotating force. Another controller (7) charges the current in the storage battery.    USE - Self-energy electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a self-energy electric vehicle.    Front wheel motor (1)    Rear wheel motor (2)    Storage battery (3)    Anode circuit (4)    Controllers (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The bracket has upper and lower straps connected on an immovable base. A rubber cushion is located on inner side surfaces of the upper and lower straps. The immovable base is a theta-shaped frame formed by welding two parallel vertical beams with front, middle and rear parallel cross beams. The immovable base is fixed on a rear floor in a backup box of a car. Ends of the lower and upper straps are fixed on the immovable bracket of the middle cross beam by a bolt. The lower straps are immovably connected with a rear cross beam.    USE - Hydrogen bottle installation bracket for a hydrogen fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket increases support intensity and anti-impact performance of the hydrogen fuel cell car by setting the immovable bracket on the immovable base. The front hydrogen bottle can pass through smoothly when the hydrogen bottle is arranged on the front lower strap of the rear door of the car after disassembling the bracket, so that the installation difficulty of hydrogen bottle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydrogen bottle installation bracket.
NOVELTY - The moped has a moped frame (1) whose back end is fixed with a turning balance device that comprises a shell body, a central axle and a balancing mechanism fixed with the central axle. Pressure bearings for making the shell body rotate are fixed between ends of the shell body and the central axle. An elastic mechanism i.e. restore spring, corresponding to the balancing device is fixed at a bottom part of the shell body. An output of a solar-powered power system is connected with an input of a driving part.    USE - Solar-powered electric moped.    ADVANTAGE - The moped is simple in structure and has high stability and high flexibility, and charging by an external source or solar-powered battery board can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar-powered electric moped.    Moped frame (1)    Solar-powered battery components (10)    Storage battery assembly (23)
NOVELTY - Synthesizing a nano-sized transition metal catalyst comprises: dissolving a stabilizer in ethanol to prepare a mixture solution; adding a support to the mixture solution and performing stirring to prepare a dispersion solution; dissolving a transition metal precursor in ethanol to prepare a precursor solution and mixing the precursor solution with the dispersion solution with stirring to prepare a dispersed precursor solution; reducing the dispersed precursor solution to prepare nanoparticles; and washing and drying the nanoparticles to obtain the nanoparticles as a powder.    USE - The method is useful for synthesizing nano-sized transition metal catalyst, where the catalyst is useful in fuel cell electrode, which is useful in fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, economical and eco friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart of synthesis of transition metal nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a bracket arranged on a body. Multiple solar battery boards are arranged on a cross rod of the bracket. A solar battery is arranged in the body. An insulating lead is provided for connecting the solar battery boards and the solar battery, and is adhered on a vertical rod of the bracket.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery boards shield sunlight and generate power by utilizing the solar battery boards. The bicycle is convenient for people to ride even in hot sunshine. The bicycle is inexpensive, and has wide range of applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a resetting chip comprising a pin that is connected with a ground. A pin of a transistor is connected with a resistor. An end of the resistor is connected with a 3.3v power supply. An emitting electrode of the transistor is connected with another resistor. An end of a capacitor C88 is connected with another pin of the resetting chip. Other end of the capacitor is connected with the ground. An end of a third resistor is connected with another pin of the transistor. Other end of the third resistor is connected with the 3.3 V power supply.    USE - Shutdown circuit for a global positioning system (GPS) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit effectively realizes remote controlling of a vehicle and allows a user to reasonably control the global positioning system (GPS) terminal power supply based on actual condition, so that the vehicle is not fired. The GPS vehicle terminal is forced to turn down when the vehicle drives in a certain area so as to protect a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a shutdown circuit.    Diodes (D1-D3)    Transistors (Q1,Q2)    Resistors (R1-R6)    MOSFET integrated circuit (U1)    Three input and door integrated circuit (U2)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring dynamics with which pressure reigning in an anodic circuit and pressure reigning in a cathodic circuit are changed at a time of each stopping of a fuel cell. An alarm is triggered when couple of values constituted by time and a value of mathematical function associated to the time crosses a predetermined threshold, where the mathematical function is sum or average of the pressure in the cathodic circuit and the pressure in the anodic circuit. Variation of pressure in the circuits for predetermined time period is measured.    USE - Method for detecting a state i.e. state of permeability of an ion exchanging polymeric membrane (all claimed), of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), of a freight vehicle i.e. motor vehicle. Can also be used for detecting a state of permeability of a proton exchange membrane (PEM) of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting the permeability state of the ion exchanger polymer membrane of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell of the freight vehicle in a continuous manner so as to ensure safety. The method enables guaranteeing better reproducibility of final conditions in an event of variation of supply pressure. The method allows monitoring of ageing of the fuel cell in an automatic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a measurement principle of a state of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The induced draft device has fan blade wheels (6) for wind power generation. A fore end of an induced draft tube (1) provided with the fan blade wheels is provided with a large air inlet (2) while a tail end is provided with a small air outlet (3). The induced draft tube is internally provided with multiple partitions (4) which are crossed longitudinally to form multiple induced draft ducts.    USE - Vehicle wind power generating induced draft device.    ADVANTAGE - The head wind force forms multiple strong convective air tunnels through the induced draft ducts when the vehicle drives at high speed to provide strong convective wind force for the fan blade wheels so as to be used for generating electricity. The wind power generation that makes full use of the driving of vehicle provides the feature of no fuel consumption while requiring low carbon electric energy for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle wind power generating induced draft device.
NOVELTY - The system has an internal combustion engine (5) with an exhaust silencer (13) connected with a heat exchanger (1). The heat exchanger is connected with a heat tube (2) linked with a Sterling thermo-electric conversion device (3). The output shaft of the conversion device is connected with a linear power generator (4). The power output circuit of the generator connects an inverter (9), which in turn connects a controller (10). The controller connects with a battery (7), a motor (12) and an electronic control unit (11). The engine power output shaft connects the motor.    USE - Hybrid power system for manned traffic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid power system makes full use of the exhaust heat of the engine to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a hybrid power system.    Heat exchanger (1)    Heat tube (2)    Sterling thermo-electric conversion device (3)    Power generator (4)    Internal combustion engine (5)    Battery (7)    Inverter (9)    Controller (10)    Electronic control unit (11)    Motor (12)    Exhaust silencer (13)
NOVELTY - Fullerene, platinum acetylacetonate, a reducing agent and a surfactant are mixed to obtain a solution. The obtained solution is dried at 200-300 degrees C to obtain platinum/fullerene hybrid nanoparticles.    USE - Manufacture of platinum/fullerene hybrid nanoparticles used for catalyst for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The platinum/fullerene hybrid nanoparticles are economically manufactured. The catalyst formed using the nanoparticles provides fuel cell with reduced size and high energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of platinum-ruthenium/fullerene hybrid nanoparticles; and    (2) manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric motor (16) connected with a hydrogen fuel battery (14), with power output shaft (17) to transmit the mechanical energy to mechanical transmitting device (18). The front and rear wheels (10,11) are installed at sides of corn reaping machine. A reaping rod device (1) is installed at front end of machine, to dig up the rowed corn stems. A hydraulic lifting apparatus (2) is installed at device rear portion, for controlling the height of device. A drying device (6) is connected with grain removing roller (7) installed at lower portion of the rod device.    USE - Power supply device for hydrogen fuel battery used in corn reaping machine.    ADVANTAGE - Several processes such as reaping, picking, skin raking, transmitting, grain removing and storing for corn can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the power supply device.    Reaping rod device (1)    Hydraulic lifting apparatus (2)    Drying device (6)    Grain removing roller (7)    Front wheel (10)    Rear wheel (11)    Hydrogen fuel battery (14)    Electric motor (16)    Power output axis (17)    Mechanical transmitting device (18)
NOVELTY - The harvester has hydrogen-fuel battery (9) connected to motor (10) which is connected with mechanical transmission device (12). A hydraulic lift device (15) is arranged at back of straw cutting device (14), to adjust height of straw cutting device. The upper portion of corncob transporting device (18) is connected with drying device (19), while lower portion of transporting device is connected with corncob picking and skin removing device (16). A maize particle storing box (23) is arranged below a threshing cylinder (21) which is provided below drying device.    USE - Harvester for harvesting maize using combined solar-hydrogen energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the maize harvester.    Hydrogen-fuel battery (9)    Motor (10)    Mechanical transmission device (12)    Straw cutting device (14)    Hydraulic lift device (15)    Skin removing device (16)    Corncob transporting device (18)    Drying device (19)    Threshing cylinder (21)    Maize particle storing box (23)
NOVELTY - The power plant has hydrogen fuel battery which is connected to gardening mower. The battery has motor (6) connected to turnplate (8) in the mower by power output shaft (7) of motor, and hydrogen fuel transporting pipe (3) and lead wires (5). The mower has cutter (9) which is arranged under turnplate and blades (10) are arranged on bottom face of cutter. A right traveling wheel (11) and left traveling wheel (12) are arranged on two sides of the mower. A power chassis flat plate (13) is arranged on back portion of the mower, and handle (14) is arranged on the flat plate.    USE - Power plant for use in gardening mower.    ADVANTAGE - By using the power plant, long leaves of grass on the lawn can be cut easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of Power plant in gardening mower.    Hydrogen fuel transporting pipe (3)    Lead wires (5)    Motor (6)    Power output shaft of motor (7)    Turnplate (8)    Cutter (9)    Blades (10)    Right traveling wheel (11)    Left traveling wheel (12)    Power chassis flat plate (13)    Handle (14)
NOVELTY - The device has blade (1) which is rotated by wind power, and wind power generator (2) provided on top of hollow strut (3), that is driven to generate current. The current is inputted to electrolysis water hydrogen producing device (5) so as to generate hydrogen by conducting wire (4). A hydrogen fuel battery (10) is connected to hydrogen producing device and motor (11) by conducting wire. A power output shaft (12) of motor, is connected with turntable (14) of cutter (13). A handrail direction handle (20) is arranged on power base flat plate (19) arranged behind cutter.    USE - Power device for supplying hydrogen energy to gardening grass cutter.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen energy can be supplied efficiently to cutter, hence over height green grass can be cut easily by using blade. The performance efficiency of power device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of power device.    Blade (1)    Wind power generator (2)    Hollow strut (3)    Conducting wire (4)    Hydrogen producing device (5)    Hydrogen fuel battery (10)    Motor (11)    Power output shaft (12)    Cutter (13)    Turntable (14)    Power base flat plate (19)    Handrail direction handle (20)
NOVELTY - A micro-size hollow spherical electrode consists of a hollow titanium niobate carrier having a cavity, and an electrocatalyst formed on the carrier.    USE - Micro-size hollow spherical electrode is used in water-treatment apparatus and fuel cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The micro-size hollow spherical electrode consists of catalyst uniformly loaded on the carrier in high amount, enables high current-density operation with excellent electrode reaction efficiency, has excellent durability, and provides compact apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of micro-size hollow spherical electrode.
NOVELTY - A ferritic stainless steel comprises (in wt.%) chromium (16-30), titanium and niobium (4 times the total content of carbon and nitrogen to 1, in total), manganese (0.1-1.5), rhenium (0.01-1), aluminum (0.01-0.5), silicon (0-0.5), carbon (0.03 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less), phosphorus (0.02 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), and iron (remainder).    USE - Ferritic stainless steel is used for vehicle exhaust systems and connecting components of solid oxide fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic stainless steel has excellent oxidation resistance and high-temperature conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ferritic stainless steel comprises (in wt.%) chromium (16-30, preferably 19-26), titanium and niobium (4 times the total content of carbon and nitrogen to 1, preferably 5 times the total content of carbon and nitrogen to 0.6, in total), manganese (0.1-1.5, preferably 0.3-1), rhenium (0.01-1, preferably 0.03-0.3), aluminum (0.01-0.5, preferably 0.01-0.3), silicon (0-0.5, preferably 0.01-0.3), carbon (0.03 or less, preferably 0.01 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less, preferably 0.01 or less), phosphorus (0.02 or less, preferably 0.01 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less, preferably 0.005 or less), and iron (remainder). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of ferritic stainless steel, which involves smelting by an electric furnace or an electric furnace and an argon oxygen furnace, refining in a vacuum refining furnace, making the steel smelted to plate blank by casting, hot rolling, annealing, pickling, cold rolling, and flattening the plate blank.
NOVELTY - A high electroconductive fluorine-containing polyionic liquid diaphragm material consists of cation and fluorine-containing anion. The cation is composite cation formed by combining hydrogen ion or metal ion with organic molecule. The anion is polyfluorine-containing anion connected with high molecular main chain.    USE - High electroconductive fluorine-containing polyionic liquid diaphragm material used for lithium ion battery, secondary lithium ion battery, methanol fuel battery, liquid flow battery, electrodialysis water treatment, atomic energy industry and analysis, catalytic synthesis and chlorine alkali industry.    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm material reduces ionic liquid loss, has favorable electroconductivity, suppresses penetration of hydroxide anion, methanol or vanadium ion, forms layer with strong ionic activity, has high chemical stability, low ion activation and easy adsorbability with respect to organic polar solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of the diaphragm material, which involves polycondensing fluorine-containing monomer containing sulfonyl chloride and sulfamide double-terminal activity as raw material to obtain polyfluorine-containing sulfimide salt, carrying out ion exchange or neutralization of obtained salt to generate the ion polymer containing the cation and the polyfluorine-containing sulfimide anion, adsorbing ionic polymer obtained with alkyl substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring to obtain ionic liquid containing cation and anion, and forming ionic liquid into film to obtain the diaphragm material.
NOVELTY - The structure (102) has a conducting wire (142) extending to a charger (150) from a connector cable entry point (122) to transmit the electric power to the charger. An air intake port (124) is provided adjacent to the connector cable entry point to intake external air. An air intake duct (144) extends to the charger from the air intake port. An air blower (148) sucks external air from the air intake duct and cools the charger by air. The air blower is installed in a middle of the air intake duct. The conducting wire is fixed to the air intake duct.    USE - Charger cooling structure for use in a vehicle equipment cooling system (claimed) installed in a motor vehicle i.e. plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is manufactured easily, and effectively cools the charger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle equipment cooling system comprising a battery cooling mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle equipment cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Charger cooling structure (102)    Connector cable entry point (122)    Air intake port (124)    Conducting wire (142)    Air intake duct (144)    Air blower (148)    Charger (150)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an awning (1) arranged on an external part of a bicycle body (2), a storage battery and a drive motor (5). A solar panel (3) is supported by a moving frame (4) and arranged on a top part of the awning. An output end of the solar panel is connected with an input end of a solar charge controller, where an output end of the charge controller is divided into two ways. One of the ways is connected with the drive motor by a control circuit. The other way is connected with the battery. The battery is connected with the motor through a control module.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is connected with the drive motor through a control module, so that the bicycle improves cruising mileage of the bicycle, reduces transportation cost, and saves convention energy by utilizing solar as main energy. The bicycle has high energy utilization rate, and is clean and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar electric bicycle.    Awning (1)    Bicycle body (2)    Solar panel (3)    Moving frame (4)    Drive motor (5)
NOVELTY - The module has end plates (50) that are coupled to ends of battery rows (10) ends. Reinforcing portions (51) are provided in the module for increasing the strength of the end plates. Supporting bars are arranged across end plates.    USE - Battery module e.g. lithium ion battery for powering electric car and motor vehicle (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since module is provided with reinforcing portions, strength of the end plates is increased and deformation of battery is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Rows of batteries (10)    Upper plate (20)    Lower plate (30)    End plates (50)    Reinforcing portions (51)
NOVELTY - The structure has a middle cover (20) whose end is equipped with an air outlet hole (22), which is directly connected with an exhaust slot on a lower surface of the middle cover. The middle cover is thermally sealed after assembling active and inactive elements on the cell slot. The inactive elements are molded by injecting plastic polypropylene (PP). An acid solution is filled from acid filling holes (21) whose diameters are about 14 mm. An air outlet hole cover plate is thermally sealed on the outlet hole. Another air outlet hole is formed at a skirt edge of the outlet hole cover plate.    USE - Concentrated exhaust structure integrated lead-acid power cell for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is simple to operate, and increases production efficiency and ensures convenient automatic production. The cell separates the acid filling holes from an exhaust valve, avoids hiding acid and effectively prevents acid leakage. The cell has high sealing reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a concentrated exhaust structure integrated lead-acid power cell.    Middle cover (20)    Acid filling holes (21)    Air outlet hole (22)    Bulged heat sealing edge (23)    Terminal hole (26)
NOVELTY - The device has solar cell panels distributed at an upper surface and a lateral surface of a saddle-shaped bilateral satchel. The solar cell panel is in soft connection with the upper side of the lateral surface of the satchel. The satchel is provided with a cell plug and a charging display window or a diode for displaying a charge state. The lateral side of the solar cell panel fixedly connected with nylon pull belt whose end is provided with a fastening buckle. The upper surface of the satchel is provided with a handle.    USE - Vehicle mounted, movable bag type solar charging device for charging lithium ion cells of an electric car, an electric bicycle or electricity assistant bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device is convenient to use, energy saving and environment friendly. The solar cell panel is unfolded when the vehicles stop, so that the solar rays are directly emitted on the upper part of the solar panel, thus increasing the amount of absorbed energy and the conversion power of the solar cell panel. The charging current reaches to 0.5-1A in average. The design of the device allows the rear hanger of the bicycle to be placed with the satchel. The device is installed on the electric bicycle or electricity assistant bicycle with a rear hanger cell to save space, so that the electric car is charged randomly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle mounted, movable bag type solar charging device.
NOVELTY - The system has a wind turbine energy source supplying direct current (DC) electricity to an electrolyzer (106) through a converter (103) to obtain hydrogen from water by electrolysis. A DC motor (111) receives an output of fuel cell modules (108a-108f) for an armature winding and a field winding, and an alternating current (AC) generator (113) receives the output of the modules to the field winding. Overhead or underground cables connect the generator to transformer primary and secondary sides. A circuit breaker (109a-109h) closes when the generator is ready to be synchronized to the grid.    USE - Regulated and controllable electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates reactive power absorption requirements of the grid of induction generators used in wind turbines as the wind turbines are not connected directly to the power system grid, thus providing power quality benefits with reduction in power losses, and ensuring easy extraction of hydrogen from bottles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a regulated and controllable electricity generation system.    Converter (103)    Electrolyzer (106)    Fuel cell modules (108a-108f)    Circuit breaker (109a-109h)    Direct current motor (111)    Alternating current generator (113)
NOVELTY - The component (100) has base portion (102) that is provided in upper surface (102a) and lower surface (102b). Several fins (110)extends from the upper surface of the base portion at extending the length of the base portion, and dissipates heat away from a battery positioned adjacent to component. Several fins and base portions are configured to form a structurally-rigid unitary housing. Structurally-rigid unitary housing is extruded from metal such as aluminum, steel.    USE - Structural and thermal management component installed in thermal system used in vehicle (both claimed). Can also be used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the component can be secured and located within the vehicle, air conditioning system of the vehicle is enabled to provide air conditioned air flow to the fins, and fins can be configured to dissipate heat away from the battery, so that the increased temperature between the cells in the battery can be minimized. Hence the performance of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system; and    (2) method of forming structural and thermal management component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the structural and thermal management component.    Structural and thermal management component (100)    Base portion (102)    Upper surface (102a)    Lower surface (102b)    Fins (110)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) is provided with a front board (4) arranged on front side of solar cell elements (2) and a back plate (5) arranged on back side of solar cell element. The light reflective surface (5a) of cell module is inclined with respect to sequence direction of the solar cell element. The inclination angle of light reflective surface in the portion at the side of extreme point is set to satisfy predetermined condition relating the refractive indices of front board and back plate.    USE - Solar cell module installed in roof of residence and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of light from the front board can be suppressed and optical confinement properties can be improved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell element (2)    Front board (4)    Back plate (5)    Light reflective surface (5a)
NOVELTY - Composition comprises at least one metal complex comprising at least one metal and at least two ligands, where: at least one ligand is a sigma donor to the metal and volatilizes upon heating the metal complex; at least one second ligand, which is different from the first, also volatilizes upon heating the metal complex; and the metal complex is soluble in a solvent at 25 degrees C.    USE - The composition is useful for depositing ink on a surface (claimed), preferably for printing metals such as copper, silver and gold in the field of electronics, printed electronics, flexible electronics, solar cells, displays, screens, light weight devices, LED, organic LED, organic electric devices, catalysis, fuel cells, radio-frequency identification and biomedical.    ADVANTAGE - The metal complex is a covalent complex. The metal films and lines have low resistivity and work function similar to pure metal. The conductive metal lines and films have high quality. The method of depositing ink can be done using inkjet printing or predetermined patterns can be directly transformed into e.g. circuitry using a laser or simple heating including low temperature heating and the printing variety or designs and patterns on variety of substrates can be carried out in a cost-effective manner than conventional methods without the need of lithography.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method comprising depositing an ink (comprising the above composition) on a surface and producing a conductive metal film by heating or irradiating the ink.
NOVELTY - The method involves operating a cylinder lean to provide air to a fuel cell (25). Another cylinder is operated to provide torque output and fuel to the fuel cell. The former cylinder is different from the latter cylinder on one of displacement and cylinder structure. The richness of fuel injection is adjusted to another cylinder to adjust the power output of the fuel cell. The leanness of fuel injection is adjusted to the former cylinder to adjust the power output of the fuel cell. The engine torque output is compensated using adjustment of throttle opening, spark timing, and valve timing.    USE - Method for operating an internal combustion engine i.e. direct fuel injection engine (claimed) of a vehicle e.g. parallel/series hybrid electric vehicle such as hybrid power train. Can also be used for operating the internal combustion engine of series, parallel, and integrated starter-alternator hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine cylinders are used as an air pump to supply desired oxygen to the fuel cell, thus eliminating an air pump to the fuel cell, hence reducing system cost. The cylinders of engine operate rich such that the cylinders supply the required fuel to the fuel cell, thus saving cost for a separate fuel supply system and reformer. The fuel is injected during the exhaust stroke so that a separate fuel injector is not needed, thus saving the cost for additional fuel supply system to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising a cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an engine in a hybrid power train.    Fuel cell (25)    Generator motor (30)    Battery (36)    Traction motor (38)    Battery control unit (45)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an engine unit carried by a vehicle body frame (2) including a crankcase (20a) arranged between a front wheel (3a) and a rear wheel (4a) in front-back direction of the frame. A cylinder body (20c) extends upward from the crankcase, and a transmission case housing is provided to a side of the crankcase in widthwise direction of the frame. A battery (40) is carried by the frame to the rear of the cylinder body in the front-back direction of the vehicle and arranged at a location where a portion of a battery plane is horizontally offset from the transmission case plane.    USE - Vehicle i.e. compact all-terrain-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery forms a rectangular parallelepiped with one side shorter than the other, so that the battery can be arranged with the short side oriented in the widthwise direction of the vehicle and the long side oriented in the front-back direction of the vehicle, and a portion of the battery overlaps the transmission case with regard to the location in the front-back direction of the vehicle, thus avoiding widening of a gap between left and right frame members in the widthwise direction even when the battery is arranged between the frame members, and obtaining a compact body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.    Vehicle body frame (2)    Front wheel (3a)    Rear wheel (4a)    Crankcase (20a)    Cylinder body (20c)    Battery (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has one corner that is formed of two sides (21) that are mutually orthogonally crossed among 4 sides, and another corner that is formed of two remaining sides that are mutually orthogonally crossed among 4 sides. Battery case (20) has a case side portion (32) in two portions of two corner side in each their respective side. Vehicle side portion in vehicle portion (10A) contacts with case side portion. Battery case guidance mechanism has a convex curve among case side portion and vehicle side portion, inclined surface to contact to convex curve.    USE - Battery installation structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case guidance mechanism has the convex curve among case side portion and vehicle side portion, inclined surface to contact to convex curve. Thus the most fluctuation of the sliding friction of the convex curve and inclined surface can be eliminated, even if position shift by the inclination of the battery case and the battery case accommodating portion arises, and the high precision of the battery case with respect to the battery case accommodating portion can be positioned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery installation structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle portion (10A)    Battery case (20)    Front sides surface (21)    Case side portion (32)    Front surface (39)
NOVELTY - The gas holder (1) has container main portion (10) in which hydrogen gas is filled. A heat insulation portion (21) is provided in the outer surface (11) of the container main portion. A belt attachment region (16) is provided in a portion of outer surface of the container main portion. The back surface (35) of the belt (31) is in contact with belt attachment region. The belt is fixed to the vehicle portion (141). The thermally foamed heat insulation portion (41) is provided in the surface of belt other than the back surface.    USE - Gas holder e.g. hydrogen tank for fuel-cell vehicle such as four-wheeled vehicle, three-wheeled vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, wheel-barrow, unicycle and train.    ADVANTAGE - The thermally foamed heat insulation portion is provided in the surface of belt other than the back surface, so that the raising of gas pressure inside the tank is reduced. The consumption efficiency of the fuel gas is improved so that the fuel consumption of the fuel-cell vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen tank.    Gas holder (1)    Container main portion (10)    Outer surface (11)    Belt attachment region (16)    Belt (31)    Back surface (35)    Foamed heat insulation portion (41)    Vehicle portion (141)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery (1) comprises a negative electrode(s) (10) comprising lead; a positive electrode(s) (5) comprising lead dioxide; a separator (15) between the negative electrode and the positive electrode; and an aqueous electrolyte comprising sulfuric acid. The negative electrode(s) comprises a porous carbon material having a surface area of range of 150-1000 m2/g, and less than 0.1 wt.% lignin.    USE - A lead acid battery used for hybrid electric vehicles or mild hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon in the negative electrode does not cause the lead sulfate crystal structure to grow, thus increasing charge acceptance of the battery without the loss of the batteries discharge capabilities. It also retains high surface area of the lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (1)    Positive electrode (5)    Negative electrode (10)    Separator (15)    Casing (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a current collector (3-1-7) and a mixture of carbon fuel and catalyst particles in a half battery. A porous plate (3-1-8) is fixed at a preset position and a reference electrode (3-1-5) and carbonate is put into an auxiliary electrode (3-1-4) which is a square metallic nickel plate. The flow rate of nitrogen gas is adjusted to achieve a preset reaction temperature. The oxygen gas and carbon dioxide are introduced into reference electrode and finally connected with an external circuit to start test in relation to polarization curve.    USE - Method for testing half battery of fluid bed electrode and direct carbon fuel battery implemented by a test device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of the fluid bed electrode and the direct carbon fuel battery are adequately utilized, so that the performance of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for test device for implementing method for testing half battery of fluid bed electrode and direct carbon fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the test device for implementing process of testing half battery of fluid bed electrode and direct carbon fuel battery.    Auxiliary electrode (3-1-4)    Reference electrode (3-1-5)    Working electrode (3-1-6)    Current collector (3-1-7)    Porous plate (3-1-8)
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper end cover arranged at top end of an upper electrolyte cavity. An electrical chemical reaction cavity is arranged at lower end of upper electrolyte cavity. The electrical chemical reaction cavity and upper electrolyte cavity are mutually connected. An anode plug is arranged at side face of electrical chemical reaction cavity. The size of opening for anode plug is matched up with metal electrode plate. The conductive terminals are connected in serial and parallel way and furnished at end of metal electrode plate.    USE - Aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel batteries can be packed in serial and parallel way conveniently. Fuels can be changed conveniently and maintained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of aluminum and magnesium alloy fuel battery.
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1) comprises: an electrode group (8) which includes a positive electrode (4) containing lithium-containing composite oxide, a negative electrode (5) capable of inserting and extracting lithium ions, and a porous insulator (6) interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and is sealed in a battery case together with a non-aqueous electrolyte, where the porous insulator has a Gurley number of 100-1000 sec/100 ml, both inclusive, and an average pore diameter of 0.05-0.15 mu m, both inclusive.    USE - As a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) useful as a power supply for consumer products of increased energy density, a power supply for electric vehicles, and a power supply for large electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is safe to use and avoids short circuit. The Gurley number and the average pore diameter of the porous insulator are controlled within the predetermined ranges, thereby allow prevention of a metal deposit growing on the surface of the negative electrode from reaching the positive electrode, and allow safe operation of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (1)    Sealing plate (2)    Gasket (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Porous insulator (6)    Upper insulator (7a)    Lower insulator (7b)    Electrode group (8)
NOVELTY - The unit has a voltage sensor for determining battery voltage (Ubatt) and providing the voltage as a series of voltage measuring values at a controller. The controller determines a first estimated value for charging state, a second estimated value for battery impedance and a third estimated value for open-circuit voltage from current measuring values and the voltage values. The controller performs high pass filtering of the voltage values and determines the second estimated value for the battery impedance as a function of the high pass filtered voltage values.    USE - Battery management unit for use in a battery i.e. drive battery, of a motor vehicle (all claimed) i.e. electric vehicle. Can also be used in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller performs high pass filtering of the voltage values and determines the estimated value for the battery impedance as the function of the high pass filtered voltage values and the estimated value for open-circuit voltage, thus enabling improved calculative determination of relevant parameter of a battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an observer structure for adaptation of a parameter of a cell impedance model.    Battery voltage (Ubatt)    Voltage components (Uimp)    Modeling system (31)    Impedance model (32)    High pass filter (33)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery box (3) i.e. battery case, for surrounding a battery (2) for storing electricity and shiftably arranged on or in a carrying structure (1). A shim member (4) permits purposeful misalignment of the battery box on or in the carrying structure to change a vehicle emphasis. A sensor device (5) determines position of the vehicle emphasis and comprises a potentiometer, a power analyzer, a position sensor or resistance strain gauges. The battery box is made of fiber-reinforced material such as glass fiber and/or carbon fiber reinforced material.    USE - Vehicle i.e. electrically operated vehicle (claimed). Can also be used for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shim member permits the purposeful misalignment of the battery box on or in the carrying structure to change the vehicle emphasis, so that balanced weight distribution of the vehicle is ensured, thus holding the battery box in position during crashfall of the vehicle, and hence avoiding damage of the battery box. The sensor device is arranged such that the weight distribution of the vehicle is determined in a simple manner. The auxiliary function of the vehicle is fulfilled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shim member is formed as a screw drive, hydraulic unit, pneumatic unit, cable unit, linear displacement unit, actuator, linear motor, lead screw, translational motion element, motion screw, cross table, multi-axis system, rack, pinion drive, tubular linear motor or planar linear motor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for active adjustment of an emphasis of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Carrying structure (1)    Battery (2)    Battery box (3)    Shim member (4)    Sensor device (5)
NOVELTY - The storage (2) has electrical cells (6, 14) electrically connected with one another by conductor elements (10, 12) i.e. metal strip, where the conductor elements are provided with a safety element i.e. safety fuse. The conductor elements include contact latches that are provided for connecting a current measuring device. The conductor elements include a flexible balance bend for compensating a longitudinal movement of one of the electrical cells relative to another electrical cell along a connecting axis between the electrical cells.    USE - Electrical energy storage i.e. re-chargeable battery (claimed) such as high voltage lithium battery, for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductor elements are provided with the safety element such that large current flow between the electrical cells is prevented and overloading of individual consumers merged into an electric circuit is prevented. The storage can be operated in the electric circuit without additional safety device. Storage is designed such that the motor vehicle is protected against large current flow inflammation and explosion during accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an accumulator.    Electrical energy storage (2)    Longitudinal direction (4)    Electrical cells (6, 14)    Poles (8)    Conductor elements (10, 12)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming several ribs for flow of cooling medium, on the partition plates (24) of assembled battery (20). The replacement partition plate (44) with ribs formed in the portion which is other than portion in which ribs are formed for flow of cooling medium, is replaced.    USE - Method of restoring performance of assembled battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in restoring performance of assembled battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration in characteristics of the assembled battery can be suppressed, since the current densities is large in the portion of replacement partition plate and small in the portion of other partition plate. The performance of the assembled battery can be improved and the number of components of assembled battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled battery.    Assembled battery (20)    Battery module (22)    Partition plates (24)    End plates (30,32)    Replacement partition plate (44)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas supply unit that supplies the gas containing oxidizing agent to the fuel cell. A battery temperature acquisition unit acquires the temperature of fuel cell. A control unit sets the gas supply amount to be larger/lesser than temperature of fuel cell when the temperature of fuel cell is more/less than preset temperature during electric power generation of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system of transporting apparatus (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in ethanol fuel cell system and alcohol fuel cell system of vessel and electronic device such as personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The time for temperature rise in fuel cell system can be shortened effectively, even if the high concentration fuel is not supplied to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the operation performed by the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas supply unit that supplies the gas containing an oxidizing agent to the cathode of fuel cell. An information acquisition unit acquires the correlation information of electric power of fuel cell. A control unit increases the gas supply amount when the acquired correlation information indicates the decrease in output electric power of fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system of transporting apparatus (claimed) e.g. two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in ethanol fuel cell system and alcohol fuel cell system of vessel and electronic device such as personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the operation performed by the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves tracking and raising voltage with respect to increase in electricity accumulation capacity by voltage characteristic of multiple storage battery cells. A storage battery is charged until one of a storage battery cell reaches upper limit voltage defined in a voltage region. The total storage battery cell voltage is detected after charging. The storage battery cells with a relatively high storage battery cell voltage are detected based on the total storage battery cell voltage.    USE - Method for detecting capacity deterioration of a storage battery cell group in a storage battery that is utilized for a drive mounted in an electrical vehicle (claimed) to perform plug-in charging and a motor vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for a plug-in hybrid electrical (PHEV) vehicle, a hybrid electrical vehicle and a fuel cell electrical vehicle, a vessel, an aircraft and a rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery cells with the relatively high storage battery cell voltage is detected based on the total storage battery cell voltage, thus recognizing the storage battery for a vehicle, increasing memory capacity, sampling voltage transition with respect to each storage battery cell, and hence carrying out capacity deterioration by a simple structure of the storage battery cell group, preventing earlier output restriction by capacity variation suppression, reducing consumption current of the storage battery cell, and improving drive ability, flight range and lifetime without storing past history and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a storage battery cell group capacity deterioration inhibitory-control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating control flow of plug-in charging of a storage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has a cell monitoring circuit (30) monitoring a battery cell (10) included in a cell group (11). A positive electrode side correction circuit (33) corrects positive electrode side voltage of the battery cell at a side of highest voltage in the cell group. A negative electrode side correction circuit (34) corrects negative electrode side voltage of the battery cell at a side of lowest voltage in the cell group. The cell monitoring circuit is equipped with a power supply part (31) and a monitoring part (32).    USE - Apparatus for monitoring battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized for power supply for driving load and an electronic device. Can also be used for a battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode side correction circuit corrects the voltage of the negative electrode side of the battery cell at the side of the lowest voltage in the cell group, thus improving the voltage detection precision of the battery cell at the side of the highest voltage and the lowest voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery monitoring system containing a battery monitoring apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery cell (10)    Cell group (11)    Battery monitoring apparatus (20)    Cell monitoring circuit (30)    Power supply part (31)    Monitoring part (32)    Positive electrode side correction circuit (33)    Negative electrode side correction circuit (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a chamber (20) for manufacturing a thin film. Another chamber (30) provided with a chamber interior is set to low humidity. Dry cleaning air is supplied from the latter chamber to the former chamber, and humidity in the latter chamber is sensed. A feed rate of the dry cleaning air to the latter chamber is controlled based on a measured value of the humidity in the latter chamber. The dry cleaning air is supplied from a dehumidifier (40) when the humidity of the latter chamber increases.    USE - Method for maintaining manufacturing environment of a thin film used in an organic transistor, a fuel cell and a flexible display.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film manufacturing environment maintenance apparatus comprising a dehumidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thin film manufacturing environment maintenance apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Chambers (20, 30)    Opening part (21)    Dehumidifier (40)    Air supply fan (42)    Supply air duct (50)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has several capacitor elements (3) with a pair of electrode that are accommodated in the storage case (2). The connection portions (4a,4b) connect several capacitors elements in parallel. The capacitor element (30) is arranged near to the heat generation bodies other than the capacitor among the several capacitor elements. The electrical resistant of the capacitor element between the electrode plane (35) is higher than the other the capacitor element.    USE - Capacitor for power converter device (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The life decline of the capacitor element can be improved by suppressing the heat generating case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor (1)    Storage case (2)    Capacitor element (3)    Connection portions (4a,b)    Capacitor element (30)    Electrode plane (35)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (1) has several capacitor elements (3) whose ends are provided with pair of electrode plane (7) and are arranged in the storage case (2) for turning the electrode plane to same direction. The pair of connection element (4) is arranged in electrode plane and is parallely connected with capacitor elements, so that electric current which flows into capacitor element that is placed near to heat generating element (8) is smaller than that of another capacitor to increase electrical resistance of capacitor element which is nearer to heat generating element.    USE - Capacitor for power converter device (claimed) used in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of connection element is arranged in electrode plane and is parallely connected with capacitor elements, so that electric current which flows into capacitor element that is placed near to heat generating element is smaller than that of another capacitor for maintaining the temperature of capacitor element nearer to heat generating element, so that service life of the capacitor is increased. Additional capacitor elements are eliminated, so that capacitor element nearer to heat generating element works normally even if capacitor is broken.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective of capacitor.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Capacitor (1)    Storage case (2)    Capacitor element (3)    Connection element (4)    Electrode plane (7)    Heat generating element (8)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode plate which is provided with positive electrode (1) and negative electrode. A water soluble polymer (8) is distributed to edge portion of electrode board.    USE - Electrode for non-aqueous electrolytic secondary battery (claimed) of electronic component such as notebook computer and digital camera mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water soluble polymer is distributed to edge portion of electrode board, the generation of the short circuit by the metal powder can be suppressed. Thus the yield of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of electrode for secondary battery; and    (2) non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode plate.    Positive electrode (1)    Water soluble polymer (8)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive mix layer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting switching voltage more than system minimum voltage. A battery (20) and capacitor (22) are arranged in parallel when the system voltage exceeds the switching voltage. The battery and capacitor are arranged in series when the system voltage is less than the switching voltage.    USE - Power supply control method of electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery and capacitor are arranged in series when the system voltage is less than the switching voltage such that when system voltage falls the electric power of the cell block can be used effectively. The capacitor is excellent in charging and discharging such that the regenerated electric power can be used efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric vehicle (10)    Motor (12)    Motor controller (14)    Battery (20)    Capacitor (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves preheating a metal plate with a heating furnace, and griping the preheated metal plate with a conveying apparatus. The preheated metal plate is conveyed to an injection molding machine. The metal plate is set in a metal mold of the injection molding machine. The conveying apparatus is conveyed while the metal plate is heated with a heating apparatus. A suction-tube (52) is supported by a supporting member (53) and provided in between a pad (51) and a heater (54).    USE - Method for manufacturing a separator of a fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conveying apparatus is conveyed while the metal plate is heated with the heating apparatus, thus suppressing temperature variation of the metal plate, and hence improving dimensional accuracy of a resin component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a holding part of a conveying apparatus.    Holding part (5)    Pad (51)    Suction-tube (52)    Supporting member (53)    Heater (54)
NOVELTY - The body has a separator (12) clamping a membrane-electrode assembly. A cooling water flow path is formed in a fuel cell and located at an opposite side of the separator. An oxidizing agent gas inlet (32) introduces oxidizing agent gas into an oxidizing agent gas flow path (22). Cooling water inlet ports (36a, 36b) introduce cooling water into the cooling water flow path. Fuel gas exit parts (28a, 28b) discharge fuel gas within a fuel gas flow channel path. Oxidizing agent gas outlets (34a, 34b) discharge the oxidizing agent gas into the oxidizing agent gas flow path.    USE - Fuel cell laminated body i.e. fuel cell stack, for use as a small power supply for mobile machine i.e. mobile telephone, portable personal computer, motor vehicle and home-use applications.    ADVANTAGE - The body allows fluid to flow into the fuel cell in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a separator.    Separator (12)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (22)    Fuel gas exit parts (28a, 28b)    Oxidizing agent gas inlet (32)    Oxidizing agent gas outlets (34a, 34b)    Cooling water inlet ports (36a, 36b)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery element (40) with a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, where two surfaces of the battery element are provided with a positive electrode elastic member (20c) and a negative electrode elastic member (21c) between the battery element and a wall surface of a longitudinal direction of a battery case (10). A side of the positive electrode elastic member forms a composite body that is combined with a positive electrode lead board (20b). A side of the negative electrode elastic member forms another composite body that is combined with a negative electrode lead board (21b).    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is provided with the negative electrode elastic member whose side forms the composite body that is combined with the negative electrode lead board, thus suppressing failure of a current collector foil and proving high cooling effect of the battery element, and hence improving vibration-resistant property and thermal radiation efficiency of the battery element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of a secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Positive electrode lead board (20b)    Positive electrode elastic member (20c)    Negative electrode lead board (21b)    Negative electrode elastic member (21c)    Battery element (40)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has main switch (53) that converts input voltage into output voltage by electrically connecting to main reactor (56), receiving periodic switching control, storing and releasing electrical energy of direct current (DC) power supply (51) in main reactor. A charging circuit charges electric charge by resonance current which resonated portion of main electric current flowing into main switch at ON period. A discharge circuit discharges electric charge charged to main switch in reverse direction to main electric current when main switch is turned OFF.    USE - Power converter device e.g. DC/DC converter for fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The turn-off loss by the tail electric current of the switch of IGBT can be reduced so that the power conversion efficiency of the power converter device can be improved. The size of the power converter device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    DC power supply (51)    Main switch (53)    Output diode (54)    Main reactor (56)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte, a non-aqueous solvent and halogen-containing phosphoric acid ester compound (I).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution for use in a secondary battery that is utilized in an electronic device. Uses include but are not limited to a notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable fax machine, portable copying machine, portable printer, stereo headphone, liquid crystal television, handicap cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, motor vehicle, motorbike, motorized bicycle, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electric tool, electronic flash and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution effectively suppresses gas-evolution and deterioration of the battery, when the battery is used in high temperature environment, and hence suppresses the disassembly of the electrolyte solution of non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery. The electrolyte solution improves charging and discharging characteristics and cycling characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains an electrolyte, a non-aqueous solvent and halogen-containing phosphoric acid ester compound of formula (R1O-P(=O)(OR2)-OR3) (I).    R1-R3=hydrocarbon or unsaturated-hydrocarbon (both optionally substituted by halo), preferably 1-10C hydrocarbon or 2-10C unsaturated hydrocarbon.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery comprising a non-aqueous electrolyte solution, a negative electrode and a positive electrode.
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has pure water storage tank (7) whose upper portion is equipped with filling port (12) for pouring pure water. A waste water port (13) discharges pure water from bottom portion of water storage tank. A shut-off valves (15,16) are operated from outside for opening and closing filling port and waste water port.    USE - Fuel cell system used in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Since shut-off valves are operated from outside for opening and closing filling port and waste water port, the pure water can be exchanged reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pure-water exchange method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Housing (1)    Pure water storage tank (7)    Filling port (12)    Waste water port (13)    Shut-off valves (15,16)
NOVELTY - The conditioner (3) has control unit (15) that makes the voltage value set based on voltage resistant value of DC link unit (12) while the maximum value of voltage with the supply for strain (2) is in minimum voltage value of DC link unit. The target voltage value of DC link unit is set according to the input voltage value of converter unit (10) in the range of minimum target voltage value to the maximum target voltage value. The electric power is supplied to electric power supply unit (4) from DC link unit, when input voltage value is less than the predetermined value.    USE - Power conditioner for use in electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency fall of the converter unit can be prevented, since the movement input range of the power conditioner is wider. Since an inverter unit can be stopped the power consumption by an inverter unit can also be suppressed. The target voltage value of the DC link unit can be lowered, when the input voltage value of the converter unit is low by providing large power conditioner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Strain (2)    Power conditioner (3)    Electric power supply unit (4)    Converter unit (10)    DC link unit (12)    Control unit (15)
NOVELTY - The material contains lithium containing metal sulfide such as lithium aluminum sulfide and lithium gallium sulfide in a specific proportion. A raw material containing metal sulfide such as lithium sulfide is filled inside an electro conductive mold. Electricity is supplied to the electro conductive mold and a direct current pulse current is thermally reacted in a non-oxidizing atmosphere with a pressure greater or equal to 10 MPa at a temperature of 400-1200 degrees Celsius to form the lithium containing metal sulfide.    USE - Positive/negative electrode active material for lithium ion secondary batteries utilized as a power supply of a next-generation electric vehicle and portable equipments e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The material contains the lithium containing metal sulfide such as lithium aluminum sulfide and lithium gallium sulfide in the specific proportion, so that energy capacity of a lithium ion secondary battery is increased, thus obtaining high energy density lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing lithium containing metal sulfide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating X-ray-diffraction of a lithium containing metal sulfide.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A lithium compound, iron compound, phosphorus compound and organic acid are mixed, to obtain a solution. The obtained solution is sprayed, shock wave is subjected to the mist of the sprayed solution by pulse combustion, the refined mist is heated, and thermally decomposed, to obtain carbon-containing lithium-iron phosphate precursor. The obtained precursor is baked, to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material used for positive electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material is manufactured efficiently with excellent productivity and high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view illustrating of refinement of mist using spray-pyrolysis apparatus and pulse impact apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Spray-pyrolysis apparatus (100)    Pulse impact apparatus (110)    Combustion nozzle (112)    Spark plug (114)    Combustion chamber (116)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material, a conductive support agent, a binder and a lithium ion-conducting substance layer (2) i.e. solid electrolyte, provided in a hole (3) of a collector. An aluminum porous sintered compact (1) is provided with a metal frame of three-dimensional network structure and forms the hole by the frame in a metal bone panel. A titanium tri-aluminide type-compound is dispersed to the frame. The collector is equipped with an aluminum foil or an aluminum board. The compact contains 0.1-20 mass parts of titanium among total of 100 mass parts of aluminum and titanium.    USE - Positive electrode for use in a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion polymer secondary battery, in an electrical vehicle and a hybrid type motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material, the conductive support agent, the binder and the lithium ion-conducting substance are provided in the hole of the collector, thus improving electric conduction and heat conduction with the active material in a efficient manner. The titanium tri-aluminide type-compound is dispersed to the frame after making the hole of the aluminum porous sintered compact, thus manufacturing a high output non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery by the electrode and providing better adhesiveness effect with an active material conductive support agent and the lithium-ion conducting substance in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a positive electrode.    Aluminum porous sintered compact (1)    Active material, conductive support agent, binder and lithium ion-conducting substance layer (2)    Hole (3)
NOVELTY - An oxidizing agent supply apparatus has a compressor (13) for supplying air to the fuel cell stack (1). An oxygen tank (17) stores the oxygen. An oxygen supply valve (21) supplies the oxygen in the storage apparatus to the fuel cell stack. A controller (39) controls the operation of air supply apparatus and oxygen supply apparatus based on output required for fuel cell stack during supply of air and oxygen to the cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Useless consumption of air and oxygen can be suppressed and malfunction generated to the fuel cell system can be avoided efficiently. Thus, a low cost and reduced size fuel cell system is provided reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (1)    Compressor (13)    Oxygen tank (17)    Oxygen supply valve (21)    Controller (39)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has battery units (101,102) whose groove and projection portions (13) are inserted in exterior surface orthogonal to sequence direction. The groove portion moves projection portion along predetermined route so as to rotate battery units. The end of groove portion is continued with outer edge portion of other battery unit so that falling off of projection portion with respect to groove portion is permitted.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus e.g. battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since end of groove portion is continued with outer edge portion of other battery unit so that falling off of projection portion with respect to groove portion is permitted, the replacement of battery unit can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery unit.    Projection portion (13)    Axial portion (14)    Battery units (101,102)    Directions (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The battery has external terminal that serves as safety valve through which gas is discharged, when the gas pressure in battery armored can exceeds regulation value. A cavity is formed in surroundings of center pin that is located in can bottom side of battery armored can. The internal volume of center pin and volume of cavity of battery armored can bottom are related by predetermined expression.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle, mobile phone, portable personal computer and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The bursting or splitting of battery armored can is prevented reliably, even when gas is emitted inside battery due to overcharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between internal volume of center pin and bottom volume of voids.
NOVELTY - The membrane (1) has an inorganic powder (3) i.e. inorganic solid acid, comprising a binder (4) and a porous support body (2) included with a film. The inorganic powder consists of mineral salt, which possesses proton-conductivity, where the mineral salt consists of metal phosphate. The porous support body is made of a glass fiber, and a catalyst layer is arranged on surfaces of a proton-conductive electrolytic membrane.    USE - Proton-conductive electrolytic membrane for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst layer is arranged on surfaces of the proton-conductive electrolytic membrane, thus providing better mechanical strength and high proton-conductivity to the electrolytic membrane even in a non-humidification atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a proton-conductive electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a proton-conductive electrolytic membrane.    Proton-conductive electrolytic membrane (1)    Porous support body (2)    Inorganic powder (3)    Binder (4)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an electromotive part (20) provided with a fuel electrode, an air electrode and an electrolytic membrane that is arranged between the fuel electrode and the air electrode. A fuel tank (10) stores fuel to be supplied to the fuel electrode. A tank cap is provided with a weld part and an extension part that are protruded from a top plate. Another weld part is fixed to the former weld part when denting an upper end of a side wall. The extension part extends along an inner surface of the side wall.    USE - Fuel cell for supplying power to a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is provided with a convex part that is equipped with the weld part fixed to the upper end of the side wall of the tank main body by the ultrasonic welding, thus providing excellent pressure resistance to the fuel tank, and hence improving safety of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel injection hole (IN)    Fuel tank (10)    Pressure control valve (12)    Safety valve (14)    Electromotive part (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves immersing a gas diffusion layer base material i.e. porous base material, in a water-repellent material i.e. PTFE. The water-repellent material is impregnated in a pore of the gas diffusion layer base material via a guide roller and dried in a drying furnace. The gas diffusion layer base material is applied on flanges (B1, B2) of the guide roller. The gas diffusion layer base material is passed along the guide roller, where a center part of the gas diffusion layer base material is not in contact with the guide roller.    USE - Method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer of a fuel cell that is installed in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing exudation of the water-repellent material from the gas diffusion layer base material by using the guide roller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a guide roller.    Main-body part (A)    Flanges (B1, B2)
NOVELTY - The mechanism (80) has a flow path which connects an introduction hole (82ih) provided in a valve seat (82) of the mechanism, when a nozzle is mounted at receptacle. The leading-out hole (86oh) provided in edge portion of casing (86), is connected by other flow path, on opposite side to valve seat of mechanism. The cross sectional area of valve case outer periphery flow path between valve case (84) and the casing is smaller than the cross sectional area of the pipe lines.    USE - Non-return valve for filling high pressure gas in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high pressure gas is acted on the valve case with a force greater than the urging force of the spring, when the non-return valve is closed stably with the urging force of the spring, the valve case can be opened stably, and the chattering of valve case can be suppressed, at the time of function maintenance and during filling of high pressure gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the non-return valve mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Non-return valve mechanism (80)    Valve seat (82)    Introduction hole (82ih)    Valve case (84)    Casing (86)    Leading-out hole (86oh)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion layer (4) has a hole boring part (11) arranged on a surface of a side part. The side part is in contact with a separator (9) of the gas diffusion layer. Diameter of the hole boring part is 10 to 1000 micrometers, where base material of the gas diffusion layer is made of carbon paper. A water-repellent process of the gas diffusion layer is carried out by fluorine resin. A microporous layer is formed in a surface and separated from the hole boring part.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for a cathode of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in a portable device, electric vehicle, and fixed type cogeneration system of a home.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion layer appropriately maintains cell resistance and contact resistance of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and improves drain property and high power generation characteristic of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Electrode catalyst layer (2)    Gas diffusion layer (4)    Gas flow path (7)    Separator (9)    Hole boring part (11)
NOVELTY - The device has housing is in the form of detachable well-made airtight container with inner layer made from cloth with acid-proof impregnation and outer layer of durable rubberized material. Housing contains two layers which are made of refractory material and steam insulation. Heating element is made in the form of wire with thermo-insulation placed between layers from refractory material with possibility of connection into circuit of ignition system of automobile. Steam insulation layer is placed between thermal insulation layer and refractory material layer.    USE - Device for maintaining storage batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has heating element and thermal insulation layer are arranged between inner and outer layers.
NOVELTY - The device has hollow exhaust duct (20) that is arranged extending along gas relief ports of rectangular battery cell in battery block. Exhaust gas is relieved from gas relief ports to the outside. Exterior case is provided to accommodate battery block with exhaust duct arranged on battery block. Battery block is provided with interlock reception portions (45) interlocking with interlocking portions (40). Interlock reception portions are arranged at positions corresponding to interlocking portions.    USE - Vehicle power supply device for plug-in hybrid vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the exhaust duct is attached to the battery block secured to the lower case before the upper case is attached to the lower case, the exhaust duct is air-tightly connected to the battery block, so that the reliability of the power supply device is improved efficiently. Since the separators are provided with surfaces holding the rectangular battery cells at predetermined positions, the rectangular battery cells are fitted to the spacers, so that the adjacent rectangular battery cells are arranged side by side without deviation from the predetermined positions. Exhaust duct air-tightly is attached to the battery blocks, so that the excellent reliability is provided for securing the exhaust duct to the upper case.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing vehicle power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the attachment structure provided with the interlocking portion and the interlock reception portion.    Hollow exhaust duct (20)    Interlocking portion (40)    Interlocking vertical leg (41)    Interlocking hook portion (42)    Interlock reception portions (45)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring hydrogen pressure in fuel cell, and monitoring oxygen pressure in fuel cell. The stream of hydrogen and stream of oxygen are limited and hydrogen and oxygen recirculating pumps are actuated so as to bring and maintain hydrogen and oxygen pressures below .7 bar absolute. The hydrogen pressure is maintained between 70 and 130 % of oxygen pressure so as to ensure that output voltage is maintained at level corresponding to less than .90 volts/cell and does not exceed maximum voltage limit of battery (18).    USE - Method of operating passive hybrid power supply in zero connected load conditions.    ADVANTAGE - By maintaining hydrogen pressure between specific value of oxygen pressure so as to ensure that output voltage is maintained at specific level, the method limits the output voltage of a fuel cell/battery passive hybrid power supply operating in or near zero load conditions, to a desired limited voltage range adequate for the battery as well as for the fuel cell system, without having to disconnect, or shut down and restart the fuel cell system. The power distribution can be adjusted within the passive hybrid power supply without the need for a variable gain direct current to direct current converter. A low output voltage can be maintained even in near-zero load conditions. A fuel cell/battery passive hybrid power supply is operated with the same overall efficiency as that of a more expensive, more complicated, heavier and larger active hybrid power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell/battery passive hybrid power supply.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen recirculating line (11)    Battery voltage sensor (13)    Load circuit (17)    Storage battery (18)
NOVELTY - The warm-up apparatus (10) has a warming-up circuit (12) through which a thermal medium is made to flow. An adsorbent (18a) is provided to adsorb the thermal medium. An adsorbent-holding container (18) allows heating of the adsorbent to make the adsorbed thermal medium produce a heat of adsorption that is applied to a target component e.g. battery, fuel cell. A thermal-medium control system manages the thermal medium flowing through the warming-up circuit.    USE - Warm-up apparatus for heating the battery or fuel cell of motor vehicle during start-up. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a compact and cost-effective warming-up apparatus which can generate a required amount of heat at the time of start-up in order to heat a battery or a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a warming-up method for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a warm-up apparatus for motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Warm-up apparatus (10)    Warming-up circuit (12)    Vaporizer (14)    Adsorbent-holding container (18)    Adsorbent (18a)
NOVELTY - The connection box (10) has an electrical-connection box unit (12) arranged on a front part of a vehicle (104) while another electrical-connection box unit (14) is provided in a rear part of the vehicle. A volt terminal is mounted with an input line that is connected to an electrode of a battery (102) in the former electrical-connection box unit. A bus-bar (98) for electrically feeding electric power that is electrically fed from a connecting terminal (100) in an outer side of the latter electrical-connection box unit.    USE - Electrical-connection box e.g. fuse box and relay box, for wiring in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection box is made to carry out external electric power feeding from each electrical-connection box unit, so that efficient vehicle wiring is realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical-connection box.    Connection box (10)    Electrical-connection box unit (12)    Vehicle (14)    Bus-bar (98)    Connecting terminal (100)    Battery (102)    Vehicle (104)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle includes a display apparatus which displays the flow of energy between the driving wheel, the engine (22), the motor and the battery (50). A connection portion which is not a component of the vehicle connects an external apparatus to the battery. The display apparatus also displays the mode of the electric power supply when the external apparatus is connected to the connection portion such that electric power supply from the battery and to the external apparatus is performed.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A start-up not expected by the driver is suppressed since a mode of the electric power supply is reliably shown.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the display content of the display unit.    Engine (22)    Battery (50)    Outlet socket (52)    Rear wheels (66a,66b)    Display unit (90)
NOVELTY - A metal carrying silicon carbide particle comprises silicon carbide particle with average primary particle diameter of 0.005-5 mu m, silicon oxide layer provided in surface of silicon carbide particle, and metal particles carried on silicon oxide layer of silicon carbide particle.    USE - A metal carrying silicon carbide particle used for catalyst (claimed) such as exhaust gas purifying catalyst of motor vehicle, carbon combustion catalyst, anode catalyst of fuel cell, gas purifying catalysts, decomposition catalyst of environmentally harmful substances, or decomposition catalyst of hydrocarbon, formaldehyde and volatile organic compound (VOC).    ADVANTAGE - The metal carrying silicon carbide particle is excellent in durability in high temperature, and suppresses fall of catalyst activity of metal particles in high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a manufacturing method of metal carrying silicon carbide particle involving making surface of silicon carbide particle carry metal particle, heat-processing in oxidative atmosphere at 600-1000 degrees C, and generating silicon oxide layer on surface of silicon carbide particle;    (2) a catalyst comprising metal carrying silicon carbide particle; and    (3) a manufacturing method of catalyst involving making surface of silicon carbide particle carry metal particle, adhering silicon carbide particle which carried metal particle on substrate, heat-processing in oxidative atmosphere at 600-1000 degrees C, and generating silicon oxide layer on surface of silicon carbide particle.
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment has a thermal radiation layer (22) sealed in a state which makes an inner pressure into a value beside a range from which it is outside a range from which the pressure in an exhaust pipe (2) may change and the pressure in an air path (21) may change. An abnormality detector (31) judges the presence or absence of abnormality in the thermal radiation layer based on the comparison between the actual value of pressure in the thermal radiation layer and a predetermined judgment value.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures rapid transmission of exhaust heat of internal combustion engine to vehicle interior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic drawing of a waste-heat recovery unit. (Drawing includes non-English text).    Exhaust pipe (2)    Waste-heat-recovery unit (5)    Air path (21)    Thermal radiation layer (22)    Abnormality detector (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric vehicle (1) has a detection system which senses a gas leakage when the replenishment of fuel gas from an external replenishment apparatus e.g. hydrogen station is started. A communication apparatus (8) transmits a control signal to the external replenishment apparatus to stop the replenishment of the fuel gas from the external replenishment apparatus when the detection system has sensed the gas leakage.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for robot, vessel, aircraft, and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate, simple and reliable detection of gas leakage inside the vehicle even during replenishment of fuel gas, thus improving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell electric vehicle (1)    Fuel cell main body (2)    Fuel gas supply path (3)    Tank (4)    Communication apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - The pack has a heat pipe whose heat absorption end is attached to a surface of a monomer battery by a copper sheet or heat conducting silicon. A heat dissipation end of the heat pipe is extended out of a battery tank and connected with a heat dissipation sheet. The heat dissipation sheet is equipped with a cooling fan.    USE - High heat dissipation power battery pack for use as an electric automobile power source.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has better heat dissipation effect, improved performance, safe and reliable utilization values and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high heat dissipation power battery pack.
NOVELTY - The discharger has a fuel battery (6) whose inlet and outlet are respectively fixed with a valve with pressure higher than atmosphere and another valve for discharging exhaust hydrogen gas. The former valve is a pressure maintaining valve (4) and the latter valve is an electromagnetic valve (7). An output end of the latter valve is arranged with a vacuum negative-pressure device (8), where the vacuum negative-pressure device is a mechanic/electric vacuum generator or a vacuum pump. An input end of the former valve is fixed with a multi-leveled pressure reducing valve (3).    USE - Anode lateral hydrogen-chamber water discharger for a vehicle fuel battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The vacuum negative-pressure device is arranged at the output end of the exhaust gas discharging electromagnetic valve, so that pressure difference between air from a hydrogen pressure reductor and liquid water discharged from a hydrogen chamber during intermittent gas discharging of the anode lateral hydrogen chamber of a vehicle fuel battery engine is eliminated. The liquid water is discharged with inert gas accumulated during reaction such that electrochemical reaction of the anode hydrogen fuel battery fulfills requirements, thus maintaining performance, reliability and durability of the vehicle fuel battery engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an anode lateral hydrogen-chamber water discharger.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Multi-leveled pressure reducing valve (3)    Pressure maintaining valve (4)    Fuel battery (6)    Electromagnetic valve (7)    Vacuum negative-pressure device (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode interface connected with a triode, a manifold block, a resistor, a filter capacitor, an electrolytic capacitor and a current transformer that are orderly arranged in an energy storing system. A cuboid or a cube shaped shell is provided with a plastic injection molding piece.    USE - Battery for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces the charging time by using a super capacitor, and is environment-friendly. The battery avoids chemical substances, so that the pollution to the environment is controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery mounting rectangle-shaped frame (1) fixed on a vehicle chassis. A battery set is installed in the battery mounting rectangle shaped frame. A side of the battery mounting frame is pivoted on the vehicle chassis via a horizontal connection shaft (5). A side of the horizontal connection shaft is relative to the battery mounting frame and provided with a battery set inlet (15). A bottom part of the battery mounting frame is provided with a lifting mechanism to rotate the battery mounting frame around the horizontal connection shaft.    USE - Frame structure for a power battery of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple in structure, convenient to use, and saves time and labor force and easily replaces a battery. The structure has high working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a frame structure.    Battery mounting rectangle-shaped frame (1)    Horizontal connection shaft (5)    Battery set inlet (15)    Location seat (41)    Extension rods (42)
NOVELTY - The car has a mechanical control device provided with a brake device and a steering device, and a circuit control device provided with a direct current motor control device and an illumination control device. An electrical storage box (6) is equipped at bottom of front or rear of a car body (1) and internally provided with an electrical storage device. A direct current motor (5) and a gear case (3) are arranged at the bottom of the front or rear of the car body in a transmission connection. The case and a rotating shaft of a wheel are in the transmission connection to drive an automobile.    USE - Solar power-driven car.    ADVANTAGE - The car can be separately driven by utilizing the electrical storage device and solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The car includes a solar silicon crystal plate that is arranged in a streamline shape and provided with a condensation lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar power-driven car.    Car body (1)    Gear case (3)    Direct current motor (5)    Electrical storage box (6)
NOVELTY - The battery box has a saddle holder provided with a saddle holder pedestal (2) and a saddle holder battery box unit (3). The battery box is mounted in the saddle holder battery box unit. The saddle holder pedestal is firmly connected with a saddle holder supporting pipe (1). The saddle holder battery box unit is movably connected with the saddle holder pedestal whose two parts are locked and fixed to be integrated. The saddle holder pedestal is equipped with a circuit wire interface (5). The saddle holder battery box unit is equipped with a power output interface (9).    USE - Movable type saddle holder battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can protect the battery from rain, and avoids eroding of the dust and the colliding from the external force. The saddle holder can be movably mounted so as to pick out the battery conveniently for charging. The saddle holder can prevent the battery from theft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a movable type saddle holder battery box.    Saddle holder supporting pipe (1)    Saddle holder pedestal (2)    Saddle holder battery box unit (3)    Circuit wire interface (5)    Power output interface (9)
NOVELTY - The solar panel has unit solar sell elements that are arranged flatly on plastic board by serial connection or parallel connection to form whole solar panel. Multiple strip shaped solar panels are connected together by conductive hinge with adjacent panels that are connected with each other. The adjacent strip shaped solar panels are overlapped or unfolded.    USE - Foldable solar panel for generating solar electrical energy used in automobile and household application.    ADVANTAGE - The strip shaped solar panels are connected by conductive hinge, so that solar panels can be folded and unfolded easily. The solar electrical energy can be generated efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar panel.
NOVELTY - A resin lower case (11) has a joint element provided along upper end of sidewall for enclosing the housing space. Another joint element is provided at edge adjacent area corresponding to joint element. The external terminals are inserted into lower case. A capacitor cell (20) is mounted in housing space and connected to specific portion of external terminals. The joint elements have a welded portion such that housing space of lower case is sealed by upper cap. The upper cap includes a shielding portion provided in another joint element inwardly and extended downwardly.    USE - Chip-type electric double layer capacitor for electronic product such as cell phone, audio video (AV) device, camera, uninterruptible power supply, hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The spilling of the electrolyte is prevented. The need for the additional structure is eliminated hence the size and weight of the capacitor is reduced. The joining integrity strength of the external terminal and lower case can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of chip-type electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explode perspective view of the chip-type electric double layer capacitor.    Chip-type electric double layer capacitor (10)    Resin case (11)    Recess (13)    Capacitor cell (20)    Separator (25)
NOVELTY - The car has a storage battery connected with a control system and a rear wheel motor in series. A sun-shading system is provided with a stretchable cover for shading and a motor for driving the stretchable cover. A solar cell panel and the motor are connected with the storage battery and the control system in series. The control system controls the storage battery car and the storage battery.    USE - Solar energy storage battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be conveniently charged and popularized in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar energy storage battery car.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a battery sensor (30) measuring a condition of a nominal 12 volt storage battery (12). An electronic control unit (ECU) (24) receives control signals (20a, 22a) from the battery sensor corresponding to the condition of the storage battery. The ECU connects an accessory load (16) i.e. interior lighting, to the storage battery when a vehicle (V) i.e. car, is in an accessory ON mode, and disconnects the load from the battery when the signals indicate the condition of the storage battery is below a predetermined threshold.    USE - Battery management system for managing power delivered from a storage battery in an electrical system of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The ECU can send the control signals to an accessory relay so as to command the accessory relay to open, so that the accessory load is disconnected from the battery based on operational needs of the accessory load, thus avoiding the battery from being dried when transport personnel accidentally leave the vehicle in the accessory ON mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical system of a vehicle.    Vehicle (V)    Battery management system (10)    Nominal 12 volt storage battery (12)    Accessory load (16)    Accessory relay (20)    Control signals (20a, 22a)    Electronic control unit (24)    Battery sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The charger has a housing (5) for receiving a battery (6) and another housing (7) for receiving a fuel tank (8). The housings are arranged on a front exploitation face (4) i.e. carrying case bottom. An auxiliary power supply outlet (10) i.e. universal serial bus (USB) outlet, supplies power to small electronic components. A recharging socket is arranged on a zone of the front exploitation face to recharge the battery. An LED component (11) is arranged on the front exploitation face.    USE - Wireless battery charger for charging a battery of a tool e.g. hand tool such as boring machine, drill, screw gun, staple gun, gun nailer or resin injecting gun, and for charging a small electronic component (all claimed) e.g. cellular mobile phone or camera.    ADVANTAGE - The charger is easy and simple to use. The housings are arranged on the front exploitation face so as to store and transport the tool with the battery in an efficient manner. The recharging socket is arranged on the zone of the front face so as to directly receive the tool with the battery, for recharging the battery of the tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a charger including a fuel tank of a fuel cell that supplies power to the charger and a battery to be recharged.    Front exploitation face (4)    Housings (5, 7)    Battery (6)    Fuel tank (8)    Auxiliary power supply outlet (10)    LED component (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has a fuel gas supplying system whose block valve (110) is provided in connection with a fuel gas storage tank (11T) and supply channel (11A) supplies fuel gas i.e. hydrogen, to anodes. An oxidizing gas supplying system has a supply channel (12A) that supplies oxidizing gas i.e. oxygen, to cathodes. An atmospheric air insulation unit insulates the oxidizing gas supply channel and an oxidizing gas recycling loop (12R), and comprises an insulation valve (128), a non-return valve, and an outlet valve (122) isolated from a pressurized atmospheric air filling device (12N).    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for use in a motor vehicle to produce electrical energy from oxidizing gas i.e. oxygen, and fuel gas i.e. hydrogen. Can also be used for a proton exchange membrane type cell.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the atmospheric air insulation unit permits the fuel cell to be maintained in better conditions so as to stop internal electrochemical processes of the fuel cell in a rapid and controllable manner and without degradation, thus guaranteeing that a mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen remains in the fuel cell after extinction of the fuel cell, without complicating a fuel cell installation or compromising the safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stopping internal electrochemical processes of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Supply channel of fuel gas supplying system (11A)    Fuel gas storage tank (11T)    Supply channel of oxidizing gas supplying system (12A)    Pressurized atmospheric air filling device (12N)    Oxidizing gas recycling loop (12R)    Block valve (110)    Outlet valve (122)    Insulation valve (128)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring dynamics with which pressure reigning in an anodic circuit and pressure reigning in a cathodic circuit is balanced at a time of each stopping of a fuel cell. Pressure difference in the anode and cathode circuits is reduced to a value lower than a threshold value (Ps). Pressure variation in the anode and cathode circuits over a pre-determined period of time (tc) is measured. A control pressure value after a pre-determined amount of time is calculated. An alert is generated when a control pressure (Pc) is lower than an alert threshold.    USE - Method for detecting a permeability state of an ion exchanger polymer membrane of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, of a motor vehicle i.e. automobile. Can also be used for detecting a permeability state of a proton exchange membrane (PEM).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting the permeability state of the ion exchanger polymer membrane of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell of the motor vehicle in a continuous manner to ensure the safety. The method enables guaranteeing better reproducibility of final conditions in an event of variation of supply pressure. The method allows monitoring of ageing of the fuel cell in an automatic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a measurement principle of permeability.    Control pressure (Pc)    Threshold value (Ps)    Time (tc)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a photovoltaic module for electrically charging a battery and for partially supplying electricity from solar energy to an electric motor. The photovoltaic module comprises two portions (20, 21), where one of the portions is stationary and extends along a grip and steering handle (12). The other portion is retractable between retracted end position and extended end position, in which the latter portion acts as a stand for holding a self-balancing human transporter in stopped position at predetermined angle.    USE - Self-balancing human transporter vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The latter portion acts as the stand for holding the self-balancing human transporter in the stopped position at predetermined angle, thus achieving high working efficiency of the photovoltaic module with respect to the position of the sun. The photovoltaic module assembly is integrated with the self-balancing human transporter, thus maximizing the photovoltaic module without influencing normal function of the self-balancing human transporter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a self-balancing human transporter in stopped position.    Value (theta)    Platform (10)    Wheels (11)    Grip and steering handle (12)    Portions (20, 21)
NOVELTY - The system has a primary circuit (P) receiving reaction heat (QB) of a fuel cell in a cold starting phase and provided in area of the fuel cell on one side. A secondary circuit is arranged outside the fuel cell at another side. The primary circuit is implemented partially from the fuel cell for thermal coupling with the secondary circuit for cooling the fuel cell after reaching operating temperature. The thermal coupling of the primary circuit and the secondary circuit is performed by a heat exchanger.    USE - Cooling system for a fuel cell, which is utilized for producing electricity by chemical conversion from hydrogen and oxygen to water, of a fuel cell stack (claimed) of a fuel cell vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables heating the fuel cell on desired operating temperature in a rapid, reliable and cost-effective manner for reducing cold starting duration during usage in a motor vehicle area, thus ensuring reliable and cost-efficient cooling of the fuel cell after reaching the operating temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for shortening cold starting duration and for cooling a fuel cell after reaching operating temperature using a cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a heat pipe and corresponding function mode within a primary circuit.    Primary circuit (P)    Reaction heat (QB)    Heat pipe (10)    Heat source (12)    Heat sink (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has individual cells arranged in a housing and connected in parallel and/or series to each other. The housing includes a pressure compensating membrane (2) and a breaking device. The pressure compensating membrane is integrated into the breaking device that is connected with a discharge line. The breaking device is formed as a venting cover (3) opened in the housing by excessive internal pressure. An opening of the housing is closed by the venting cover and connected with a venting pipe, where the compensating membrane is permeable to air.    USE - High-voltage battery i.e. traction battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell powered vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pressure compensating membrane is integrated into the breaking device that is connected with the discharge line, where the breaking device is formed as the venting cover opened in the housing by excessive internal pressure, thus avoiding gas from flowing into the interior of the vehicle through the pressure compensating membrane, and hence preventing danger to the passengers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-voltage battery.    High-voltage battery (1)    Pressure compensating membrane (2)    Venting cover (3)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a degassing system, and a cell module (12) arranged on a base plate (22), where the base plate comprises degassing ducts. A battery cell (16) i.e. lithium-ion cell, has an upper side (34) that is provided with cell terminals (14) and a lower side (36) that is provided with a degassing opening (18). The base plate has an aperture at a collecting region at a location of the degassing opening. The lower side is arranged below the upper side in a direction of the force of gravity. An O-ring is arranged between the battery cell and the base plate.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lower side is arranged below the upper side in a direction of the force of gravity, thus reducing the number of separation points, and hence avoiding leakage in the battery and protecting the battery cell against damages. The base plate is provided with the degassing ducts, thus reducing the number of different components, and hence saving material and assembly costs of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for dissipating substances emerging from a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-sectional view of a battery with a degassing system.    Battery (10)    Cell module (12)    Cell terminals (14)    Battery cell (16)    Degassing opening (18)    Base plate (22)    Upper side of battery cell (34)    Lower side of battery cell (36)
NOVELTY - The collector (5) has strips with waves (51, 52), and support surfaces (511, 521) arranged parallel to electrode surface and turned towards an anode and a cathode. Another set of support surfaces (512, 522) are turned towards a bipolar sheet. The strips are asymmetrically formed and the former support surfaces comprise a greater extension in a wave direction than the latter support surfaces, where the bipolar sheet is arranged between the anode and the cathode. The strips are produced by punching and deep drawing of sheet metal.    USE - Current collector i.e. anode current collector (claimed) for electrical contacting of anode and cathode of fuel cells and providing a gas flow path for a fuel gas or cathode gas.    ADVANTAGE - The strips are asymmetrically formed and the support surfaces comprise the greater extension in the wave direction than another set of support surfaces, thus evenly distributing contact forces to the anode and the cathode, and avoiding wear of the contacted electrodes, and preventing cracking of the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a current collector.    Current collector (5)    Waves (51, 52)    Support surfaces (511, 512, 521, 522)    Bars (515, 525)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an air conveying unit (6) for supplying air (14.1, 14.2) to a cathode area (3) of a fuel cell. A turbine (21) removes exhaust air flows (17.1-17.3) from a region of the cathode area. A catalytic burner (19) heats the exhaust air flows removed from the turbine. Exhaust air (22.1, 22.2) of the turbine flow through a side of a heat exchanger (18) i.e. triple-thread counter flow heat exchanger, and the exhaust air flows removed from the burner in a flow direction flow through another side of the heat exchanger, where the burner is integrated into the heat exchanger.    USE - Fuel cell system for driving a transport unit i.e. motor vehicle (all claimed) such as passenger car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust air of the turbine flows through one side of the heat exchanger, and the exhaust air flows removed from the burner in the flow direction flow through another side of the heat exchanger, thus utilizing the hot exhaust air of the turbine to preheat the exhaust air flow of the fuel cell flowing into the burner, thus improving performance of the turbine, and hence optimally utilizing the energy existing in the fuel cell system and improving operation of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Cathode area (3)    Air conveying unit (6)    Air supplied to cathode area (14. 1, 14.2)    Exhaust air flows (17.1-17.3)    Heat exchanger (18)    Catalytic burner (19)    Turbine (21)    Exhaust air (22.1, 22.2)
NOVELTY - The device has a fuel cell, and a battery management unit (30) assigned to a traction battery (12) and electrically connected with modules (14-24) of the traction battery. Low voltage supplied to electrical components (34, 36, 38) is tapped to one of the modules of the traction battery or a cell stack of the fuel cell for activation/deactivation processes. The battery management unit is assigned to the fuel cell and connected with the cell stack of the fuel cell, where the cell stack has extended gas supply channels related to duct cross section.    USE - Device for supplying low voltage to electrical components of a low voltage circuit of a battery vehicle and a fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The low voltage supplied to the electrical components is tapped to the modules of the traction battery or the cell stack of the fuel cell such that necessary voltage between 11 V and 14.8 V is supplied depending on operating and/or loading condition, thus enabling renouncement of a high-voltage/low-voltage direct-current (DC)/DC transducer, and saving a low-voltage battery depending on vehicle interpretation, and hence improving efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying electrical components of a battery vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery vehicle.    Battery vehicle (10)    Traction battery (12)    Modules (14-24)    Battery management unit (30)    Electrical components (34, 36, 38)
NOVELTY - The system has a shock-proof layer (1) partially or completely surrounding battery cells (3) and including tensile strength greater than or equal to 500 Newton per mm square. Housings (2) are provided for accommodating the battery cells, where the shock-proof layer is arranged within or outside of the housings. The shock-proof layer includes a modulus of elasticity greater than or equal to 25 kilo Newton per mm square and surface density less than or equal to 5 kg meter square. The layer has thickness of about 0.001 to 10 mm, and made from aramide or polyethylene.    USE - Battery system e.g. lithium ion battery system and lithium ion polymer battery system, for use in a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electrical hybrid vehicle, plug in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle. Can also be used in a wind power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The shock-proof layer partially or completely surrounds the battery cells, so that penetration of external objects into a casing surface of the battery cell can be prevented, thus avoiding spontaneous short circuits in the battery cells or battery system by the deformation, preventing intense temperature rise and thermal runaway, and improving safety characteristics of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an arrangement of a shock-proof layer in a battery system.    Shock-proof layer (1)    Housings (2)    Battery cells (3)
NOVELTY - The unit has a main contactor (1) connected with a pre-charge resistor (2) in parallel. An anode of a brake diode (13) is connected with an excitation winding end of a motor (7). An anode of a chopper flywheel diode (14) is connected with a D-pole of a chopper tube (12). A cathode of the chopper flywheel diode is connected with a contact of the main contactor. An anode of a chopping capacitor (15) is connected with another contact of the main contactor, and a cathode of the chopping capacitor is connected with a cathode of a battery pack (3) and the anode of the brake diode.    USE - Electric vehicle drive unit.    ADVANTAGE - The motor generates high back electromotive force when cross excitation is established, thus performing feedback brake. The unit has high safety factor and low loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle drive unit.    Main contactor (1)    Pre-charge resistor (2)    Battery pack (3)    Motor (7)    Chopper tube (12)    Brake diode (13)    Chopper flywheel diode (14)    Chopping capacitor (15)
NOVELTY - The container has a container main body including an opening on a top part and a container cover (2). The container cover and the opening of the container main body are buckled with each other, where buckling connection i.e. through-hole (21), is arranged on one of two end walls of the container cover. Installation blocks (11) including cambered upper ends are fixedly connected to the two end walls of the container main body. The cambered upper ends of the installation blocks face an inner side of the container main body.    USE - Container for placing a storage battery on an electric truck.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic buckling block guarantees close contact between the container cover and the container main body and facilitates convenient opening process. The elastic buckling block can be installed in a convenient manner, has simple procedure, and is manufactured with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a container.    Container cover (2)    Installation blocks (11)    Elastic buckling block (12)    Through-hole (21)
NOVELTY - The pipe has a high-pressure water pump connected with an exhaust pipe-shaped water sleeve to form a circulation loop. A turbine is connected with a generator. A heat preservation layer is packaged at outer side of the water sleeve, a high-pressure hose, a cylindrical water storage tank and high-pressure air bag. A tubular wall of the water sleeve is made of a double-layer metal. A high-pressure hose on the water sleeve is connected to the tank. Upper and lower water levels are provided on the tank corresponding to the upper and lower magnetic limiting sensing range switches.    USE - Automobile generator exhaust pipe for an automobile internal-combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The pipe allows heating of the water in an exhaust pipe-shaped water sleeve wall on an automobile internal-combustion engine by the hot air exhausted by the engine to form the water vapor, and pressure is generated to generate electricity, so that the water vapor is led into a condenser to be converted into the water and returned to the water tank for reuse in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile generator exhaust pipe.
NOVELTY - The material has a graphite and a polymer, where the polymer is made of middle-phase asphalt and poly-aryl acetylene. Weight ratio of graphite to polymer is between 1 to 0.05 and 1 to 5. The graphite and the polymer are mixed in the ratio to form a mixture that is hotly pressed and molded to obtain the conductive material. The mixture has grain diameter between 1-100 microns.    USE - Conductive material for preparing a fuel battery/fuel battery double-electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for a conductive material.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery consists of a positive electrode comprising a lithium-containing metal oxide containing metallic element(s) chosen from nickel, manganese and iron, as active material, a negative electrode including a carbon material which can occlude and discharge lithium, as active material, and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing an electrolytic salt dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains (in %mass) 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene (0.1-5), and biphenyl derivative and/or alkylphenol derivative (0.1-5).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for mobile telephones, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and other electric power storage applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent post-low-temperature-cycle recovery rate even after the battery is exposed to a high-temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A composite material comprises nanometer graphite sheet (10-60 mass%), epoxy resin and curing agent.    USE - Composite material used for producing double electrode plates and other electrodes of proton exchange film fuel battery, and can be used for anti-static and electromagnetic shielding fields.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high electrical conductivity and less graphite and has lower density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the composite material which comprises weighing nanometer graphite sheet, epoxy resin and curing agent, and weighing solvent acetone, where dosage of acetone takes amount capable of dispersing nanometer graphite sheet, epoxy resin and curing agent into acetone, dispersing nanometer graphite sheet, epoxy resin and curing agent into acetone solvent under ultrasonic radiation; removing acetone solvent in mixture by vacuum and heating; packing mixture into mold, die pressing and molding at 130 degrees C and 5-40 MPa for 180 minutes; and placing die pressed and molded material in oven, curing for 180 minutes at 130 degrees C, 160 degrees C and 200 degrees C to obtain desired material.
NOVELTY - A fuel consumption test and evaluation device for fuel cell automobile comprises a first pipeline temperature sensor and a first pipeline pressure sensor that are mounted between the first flow direction selection valve and first depressurizing valve. The second pipeline temperature sensor and second pipeline pressure sensor are mounted between the second port of on-off valve and second flow direction selection valve.    USE - Fuel consumption test and evaluation device for fuel cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Measurement of fuel consumption of heavy-type fuel cell automobile and evaluation of economical efficiency of fuel are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the fuel consumption test and evaluation device for fuel cell automobile.    Gas source bottle rack (1)    Pipeline system (2)    Fuel cell automobile (3)    Gas bottle bracket (4)
NOVELTY - The present invention uses a hybrid renewable energy source in such a way that the energy source is converted through the control and switching by an energy switch into electrical energy that is stored in a battery. The electrical energy stored in the battery is supplied through temperature control and radio frequency switch to a downwardly blowing type or upwardly blowing type heat insulation device or shutting down the downwardly blowing type or upward blowing type heat insulation device. The heat insulation device comprises an ultrasonic oscillator that applies oscillation to convert liquid water into water mist. The water mist is conducted by a fan or through the nature of fluid to the heat insulation device that is set between a heat source and an object to be insulated so that the water mist may absorb thermal energy to realize the effect of heat insulation.
NOVELTY - The spreader has fuel cell attaching unit (90) and chemical agent diffusion portion attaching unit (91) that are separated and formed in planar direction at apparatus main case (1). A fuel cell (2) is attached to fuel cell attaching portion, so that the upper and lower surface of the apparatus main case is exposed. A chemical agent is diffused by using fuel cell, as power supply to attaching unit at atmosphere.    USE - Spreader for chemical agent such as aromatic agent, deodorizer, acaricide and insect pest.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel cell can be recycled and does not become refuse, the occurrence of waste disposal problems can be avoided. Thus the external appearance of the spreader can be improved, fuel cell can be started smoothly, and can be used satisfactorily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the chemical agent spreader. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus main case (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Fuel tank storage chamber (15)    Fuel cell attaching unit (90)    Chemical agent diffusion portion attaching unit (91)
NOVELTY - The solar navigator structure has main portion that is provided with solar cells of solar cell panel charging device at the two ends in the center of back portion to form a rectangular blank zone. A supporting base of the outer shell is provided with fixing block, supporting handle and suction fixing base, where the fixing block and base are thin-sheet block-shaped structure. The fixing block is connected with navigator outer shell and supporting handle. The fixing base is connected with blank zone and other end of handle, and is provided with suction trays.    USE - Solar navigator structure of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel charging device can provide power to the navigator, thus the need for separate battery or power supply, and the trouble in connecting conductive wires and installing batteries are eliminated. The solar navigator structure conserves the energy resource for vehicles, thus the structure acts as environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the solar navigator structure.
NOVELTY - A lithium-containing material and transition metal-containing material are mixed. The formed mixture is baked once or more in a ceramic baking container and stored in an atmosphere having dew point of 10 degrees C or less, to obtain lithium transition metal composite oxide having layered rock-salt structure.    USE - Manufacture of lithium transition metal composite oxide used for lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicles and portable equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of precipitate in the baking container and generation of composition shift are prevented.
NOVELTY - The muffler has cavities (10,20) that are provided with separating plates (106,107,206,207) and divided into chambers (103-105,203-205). The chamber (105) is connected with one end of connecting pipe (40) and chamber (203) is connected with another end of connecting pipe. The chambers (104,204) are provided with multiple micropores (110).    USE - Exhaust muffler of fuel cell engine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the chambers are provided with multiple micropores, noise of fuel cell engine can be reduced. By effectively separating water, the separated water can be efficiently recycled, thus maintaining water balance of fuel cell engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of exhaust muffler.    Cavities (10,20)    Connecting pipe (40)    Chambers (103-105,203-205)    Separating plates (106,107,206,207)    Micropore (110)
NOVELTY - The system has secondary controllers that are connected to main controller through first route of control area network (CAN) bus. The controller is connected to automobile controller and vehicle display device through second route CAN bus. The secondary controller has voltage detection unit and temperature detection unit which detect voltage and temperature of monomer battery. A main controller has current detection unit, voltage detection unit and insulating resistance detection unit which detect main current, voltage and insulating resistance of battery boxes.    USE - Battery manage system of motor-driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is safer and more reliable. The management of power battery is efficient. The structure is simple and production cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the battery manage system of motor-driven vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Liquid flow battery comprises positive pole, positive pole liquid storage tank, negative pole, and negative pole liquid storage tank. The positive and negative poles are separated by a membrane. Positive pole electrolyte is filled in positive pole liquid storage tank containing acid solution comprising vanadium, where tank is accessed in positive pole by liquid pump to form a loop. Negative pole electrolyte is filled in negative pole liquid storage tank containing acid solution comprising tin, where tank is accessed in negative pole by a pipe to form a loop.    USE - Liquid flow battery i.e. vanadium/tin battery used in large energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and negative pole electrolytes are pushed by the liquid pump to pump in the battery in the charging and discharging processes, ensuring the continuous flow of electrolyte between the liquid storage tank and the battery. The battery has improved battery electrodynamic potential and overcomes the disadvantage of lower energy. It has simple manufacturing process, low cost, and high recycling life.
NOVELTY - The battery installing device (100) has an upper battery module holding plate (110) and a lower battery module holding plate (120) that are separated through a support bracket (190) so as to form a laminate structure. The upper battery module holding plate and lower battery holding plate are respectively fixed with battery module using a fastening structure (130).    USE - Battery instating device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured battery installing device is designed easily while utilizing the limited space in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery instating device of vehicle.    Battery installing device (100)    Upper battery module holding plate (110)    Lower battery module holding plate (120)    Support bracket (190)
NOVELTY - The self charging type solar scooter has a monocrystal silicon or film solar battery of 500-800W, that is arranged on the outer surface of the scooter main structure. A storage battery is installed under a seat and is connected with a solar battery so that power send by solar battery is stored in the storage battery. The total capacity of the storage battery is 200AH.    USE - Self charging type solar scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured self charging type solar scooter with navigation function, burglary prevention function and omnidirectional monitoring function is designed easily in environmental friendly manner while reducing the energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the self charging type solar scooter.
NOVELTY - The burglar alarm has electric relays (5,6) and a diode (3) arranged between a voltage regulator (2) and a battery (4). An alarm lamp (8) and the alarm horn (9) are connected through the circuits. The positive pole (21) and negative pole (22) of voltage regulator are communicated with the battery positive pole (41) and battery negative pole (42), respectively.    USE - Burglar alarm of motor vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric relays and the alarm horn are energized, when the power wire of the vehicle battery is cut, while stealing of the battery, so that the alarm efficiency of the cost-effective burglar alarm is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the burglar alarm.    Voltage regulator (2)    Diode (3)    Battery (4)    Electric relays (5,6)    Alarm lamp (8)    Alarm horn (9)    Positive pole of voltage regulator (21)    Negative pole of voltage regulator (22)    Battery positive pole (41)    Battery negative pole (42)
NOVELTY - The structure has hanging holes (2) opened on two sides of lower portion of a storage box (1). A battery cell bracket (3) is installed in storage box. The stop blocks are vertically fixed on two sides of support board. A suspension loop is installed on external side of upper end of stop block. The suspension loop is hung in hanging holes on sides of lower portion of storage box. A battery cell (4) is supported on support board and blocked and pressed between stop blocks on two sides of support boards.    USE - Structure for mounting battery cell in storage boxes of motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery cell can be placed in storage box steadily and picked out from storage box conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of structure for mounting battery cell in storage boxes of motorcycle.    Storage box (1)    Hanging hole (2)    Battery cell bracket (3)    Battery cell (4)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell (100) comprises cathode compartment having cathodic metal, metal halide, and molten electrolyte, where cathodic metal comprises high surface area metal powder and low surface area metal powder; and anode compartment has molten anodic metal.    USE - In hybrid vehicles, consumer electronics devices and communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell has high rate capability, high energy density and provides increased power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method involving providing cathode and anode compartments, forming granules by mixing and compacting the high and low surface area metal powders; increasing the packing density of the cathodic material; and resulting in lowering the rise in internal resistance and increase in charge capacity of electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Beta alumina tube (110)    Steel cell case (114)    Glass seal (116)    Alumina (120) Metal collar (118)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a tray (12) made of aluminum alloy and magnesium alloy, including a recess (38) having an elevation that is lower than an elevation of the support surface (34,36). The ribs are arranged in the recess and extended towards the elevation of support surface. A thermal insulation (14,16) is supported on the ribs and upper surface so that the battery (27) is in contact with the insulation and supported on the ribs and support surface.    USE - Apparatus for supporting electric storage battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery against harm due to the ambient air temperature in the operating environment can be insulated efficiently and aerodynamic drag of the battery can be avoided, without the need for a cover over the underside of the tray. The number of fasteners for battery supporting apparatus can be minimized. The need for tool to accommodate the tray during vehicle assembly and component assembly can be avoided. The cost of the battery supported apparatus can be reduced and requires low investment cost and reduces tooling lead time. The damage to the tray can be avoided and durability of the tray can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery tray assembly.    Tray (12)    Thermal insulation (14,16)    Battery (27)    Support surface (34,36)    Recess (38)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several batteries (10) that are provided on base plate (20). A reinforcing portion with bent portion (21) which defines recesses for holding several batteries, is provided on base plate.    USE - Battery module for use in electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcing portions on the base plate increases the strength of the base plate. Accordingly, a deformation of the base plate caused by the load is efficiently prevented or minimized, thereby enabling stable configuration of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Batteries (10)    Base plate (20)    Bent portion (21)    Separation plates (30)    Side bar (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a casing that houses several battery blocks and printed circuit board (21). The casing has several surfaces opposing the several battery blocks. The circuit board is attached to specific opposite surface of corresponding battery block. The distance between circuit board and opposite surface of casing is set more than the distance between opposite surface of battery block and opposite surface of casing.    USE - Battery system for use in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise in battery system is reduced, so that the durability, performance and reliability of the battery system are increased. The space occupied by the battery system is reduced efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the external structure of battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Printed circuit board (21)    Bus bar (40)    Positive temperature coefficient element (60)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a current collection unit in a case (40) and electrically connected to an electrode assembly. A cap plate (30) coupled to an open side of case to seal. The anode and cathode electrode terminal (21,22) penetrates into cap plate through a terminal hole to be exposed to an exterior of case. The electrode terminal is electrically connected to current collection unit. An insulation unit separates cap plate from electrode terminal and current collection unit. The insulation unit blocks penetration of electrolyte solution toward cap plate.    USE - Secondary battery used in high-technology electronic devices e.g. cellular phone, notebook computer, camcorder and in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a secondary battery with an insulation unit to block an electrolyte solution from reaching a cap plate, hence an electric short between the cap plate and electrode terminals through the electrolyte solution is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Electrode terminal (21,22)    Nut (29)    Cap plate (30)    Case (40)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - Electrocatalyst comprising a metal composition comprising platinum and tungsten, is new, where the platinum comprises platinum derived from a platinum carbonyl complex, the tungsten comprises tungsten derived from a tungsten carbonyl complex, the platinum carbonyl complex and the tungsten carbonyl complex are contacted together to form a mixture, a support material is added to the mixture, and the mixture and the support material are heated to form a platinum and tungsten-containing composition.    USE - The electrocatalyst is useful as fuel cell electrocatalysts for catalyzing the oxygen reduction reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst has reduced amount of platinum and improved stability.
NOVELTY - Hydrophilic polymeric ionomer obtainable by reacting, in a solvent, components comprising a polymer and an ionic component comprising a strong acid or a strong base, is claimed.    USE - The hydrophilic polymeric ionomer is useful in a membrane electrode assembly, which is useful in electrochemical cell i.e. a fuel cell and an electrolyzer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilic polymeric ionomer exhibits improved electrical and hydration properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a membrane electrode assembly comprising the ionomer;    (2) an electrochemical cell comprising the membrane electrode assembly;    (3) forming the hydrophilic polymeric ionomer comprising reacting, in a solvent, components comprising a polymer and an ionic component comprising a strong acid or a strong base; and    (4) forming the membrane electrode assembly comprising introducing the components and solvent in between two electrodes, and polymerizing the components in situ.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrolyte storage tank (2) and a negative electrolyte storage tank (3) that keep liquid intercommunication through a pipeline (5), where an aspect ratio of the pipeline is not less than 10.    USE - Redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is able to be operated continuously for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for continually operating a redox flow battery for a long time.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Positive electrolyte storage tank (2)    Negative electrolyte storage tank (3)    Pipeline (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring a set of metrics associated with cells (12-16) of a lead-acid storage battery (10) by an automated electronic system, and automatically selecting maintenance action based on the measured metrics by the automated electronic system. Performance of the maintenance action is directed on the battery cells by an ancillary device. Another set of metrics associated with the battery cells is measured by the automated electronic system after performance of the maintenance action is directed.    USE - Method for servicing a lead-acid storage battery in a vehicle and a stationary location.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing automated scanning, repair and optimization of the battery to measure baseline battery performance in an easier manner. The method enables utilizing charge return factor charge completion control to increase electrical efficiency of the battery by reducing battery electrolyte gassing caused by overcharging of the battery, thus reducing the internal corrosion to the battery plates, and hence potentially prolonging service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for maintaining a lead-acid storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery scanning, repair and optimization system.    Lead-acid storage battery (10)    Lead-acid storage battery cells (12-16)    Micro controller (104)    Multiplexer (106)    Alternative device (107)
NOVELTY - The battery (110) has electrode assembly having positive electrode that includes positive active material on positive current collector in positive coating region and not on positive current collector in positive uncoated region. A negative electrode having negative active material is placed on negative current collector in negative coating region. Negative active material is not on negative current collector at assembly sides in negative uncoated regions. A separator is placed between positive and negative electrodes, having ceramic embedded on polymer membrane.    USE - Rechargeable battery such as lithium ion battery and lithium polymer battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, notebook computer, camcorder, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the ceramic layer is formed on separator or negative electrode, short-circuit between positive active material layer and negative active material layer and short-circuit between positive or negative active material layer and current collector can be prevented or reduced. Since the short-circuit between positive current collector and negative current collector is induced at high temperature, internal temperature of the rechargeable battery is prevented from excessively increasing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A case (15) having opening at end is used for receiving assembly. A cap assembly (20) having cap plate is used to seal opening. A terminal is electrically connected to positive or negative electrode and protruding outside case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Case (15)    Cap assembly (20)    Vent plate (26)    Sealing cap (27)    Rechargeable battery (110)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has a front end plate (106) and a rear end plate (107) each of the end plates has at least one flange. Multiple battery units are arranged along a front direction between the end plates. A front guide plate on a front side of multiple battery units extending in the front direction is coupled to the flanges of the front and rear end plates. A rear guide plate on a rear side of multiple battery units opposite the front side extending in the front direction is coupled to the flanges of the front and rear end plates.    USE - Battery module for battery pack (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile devices, electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, electric bicycles, uninterruptible power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The battery modules can be firmly fixed to each other without an additional connection frame as stacked battery modules are connected to each other by using end plates. The weight of a battery pack can be reduced and the structure of the stacked battery modules can be simplified. The manufacturing costs may be reduced as the stacked battery modules have the same connection structure. Multiple battery units can be supported as reinforcement plates are mounted between the stacked battery modules. A gas discharge passage can be formed between neighboring battery modules as the reinforcement plates are mounted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module.    Battery module (100)    Battery unit (101)    Bus bar (105)    Front end plate (106)    Rear end plate (107)
NOVELTY - A metal small particles are obtained by crushing metal lump using ultrasonic cavitation.    USE - Metal small particles are used for catalyst for motor vehicle, fuel cell, electronic circuit formation, solder material, metal paste and electric wire.    ADVANTAGE - The metal small particles can be manufactured economically and efficiently with high purity, by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal small particles.
NOVELTY - The wind power generator includes multiple horizontal-axis cross types and an opening-and-closing wing (1) with a roller are rotated inside of the groove. Multiple curvilinear grooves are provided in the side of a curve grooved fixed drum (3) provided in the vertical main shaft. The wing is made full open in the rotation angle for acquiring a wind force. The wing is closed in the rotation angle used as other resistance.    USE - Wind power generator for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the burning of the winding and each wiring of the generator since an electrically-driven shutter is provided in the wind gathering opening to control air volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged perspective view of the segmented wing in the wing frame.    Main wing (1)    Wing frame (2)    Curve grooved fixed drum (3)    Bevel gear pair (4)    Mini bearing (5)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle mounting refrigeration system comprises a control circuit (25) which drives a refrigerator also during an automobile-engine stop with the electric power from a battery only for the refrigerator. A first terminal voltage sensor (19) detects the terminal voltage of the battery only for the refrigerator.    USE - Motor vehicle mounting refrigeration system.    ADVANTAGE - Problem that the operation of a refrigerator stops, and the problem which stops the required operation of refrigerator unavoidably do not arise since a motor vehicle mounting refrigeration system can manage a subsequent battery while backing up, when a battery is in an overdischarge state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the composition of the motor vehicle mounting refrigeration system.    Main battery (14)    Switching circuit (18)    First terminal voltage sensor (19)    Distribution circuit (21)    Control circuit (25)
NOVELTY - The drive has an electric drive comprising a hydraulic motor (9) and a downstream electric generator (6), which is electrically connected with a battery (8). A hydraulic pump of a free piston motor (1) i.e. internal combustion engine, a pressure transformer (5) and the hydraulic motor of the electric drive are connected with a high pressure line (4) and a low pressure line (2) for hydraulic oil. A pressure discharge unit of the hydraulic driven motor is connected with a high pressure storage or a separate brake energy storage is connected with a return valve (24) by a hydraulic line (22).    USE - Electro-hydraulic drive for a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and light commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The free piston motor is used as the internal combustion engine, very efficient with low power to weight ratio and stores excess energy in the battery or in a high pressure hydraulic accumulator based on type of braking energy, thus controlling power within intervals with a very short period difference, and hence operating the free piston motor at different power stages with unchanged efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a motor vehicle-drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electro-hydraulic drive.    Free piston motor (1)    Low pressure line (2)    High pressure line (4)    Pressure transformer (5)    Electric generator (6)    Battery (8)    Hydraulic motor (9)    Hydraulic line (22)    Return valve (24)
NOVELTY - The fluid machine (3) has a compressor for a refrigeration cycle and a pump (46) and an expander (48) for a Rankine cycle which are arranged on coaxial rotating shafts (25) such that the compressor, the pump, and the expander are sequentially integrated. A transmission unit (26) operates in association with the rotating shaft of an internal combustion engine is provided to the end of the rotating shafts which is located on the compressor side.    USE - Fluid machine used for waste heat management system for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor, pump and expander are integrated compactly, the endless belt to hang around is shortened efficiently and thus the bending can be reduced. The load of the internal combustion engine is reducible. The internal combustion engine can be assisted with rotational driving force favorable with the rotational driving force of the expander.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste heat management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fluid machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fluid machine (3)    Coaxial rotating shaft (25)    Transmission unit (26)    Pump (46)    Expander (48)
NOVELTY - The positioning structure includes a front passenger seat support (8) that supports the front passenger seat (4) in a back side more than the position of the forefront of the driver's seat supported by the seat rail installed on the floor panel (2). The vehicle member (40) is arranged ahead of the front passenger seat.    USE - Positioning structure for a vehicle member e.g. vehicle mounted battery for e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle member is arranged efficiently through a simple structure which does not increase vehicle weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the arrangement structure of the vehicle member.    Floor panel (2)    Front passenger seat (4)    Front passenger seat support (8)    Instrument panel (21)    Vehicle member (40)
NOVELTY - The architecture has a direct current connector charging an electric vehicle (EV) directly from an off-board direct current (DC) charger and/or a rectifier. A high-speed contactor i.e. solid-state switch, disconnects the connector from a battery. The rectifier is connected to a household alternating current (AC) supply for charging the battery or to an output winding of an isolation transformer for charging the EV. The contactor is modulated during vehicle operation to limit and control an electrical input from an engine-generator module to the EV.    USE - Modular high voltage electrical architecture for an electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The high-speed contactor is modulated during vehicle operation to limit and control the electrical input from the engine-generator module to the electric vehicle, so that the engine-generator module can be a simple, unmodified household unit. The electrical architecture enables reducing the cost of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a modular high voltage electrical architecture for an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing information for determining age of data that are recorded during operation of a motor vehicle. The information is provided by a pulse generator or timing circuit. The timing circuit provides absolute time information or the up-to-date information. The recorded data is about the parameter e.g. temperature gradation, voltage characteristic or self discharging characteristics of a traction battery, which is combined temporarily with a vehicle.    USE - Data management method for controlling or regulating processes, components and/or devices i.e. traction battery, in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing information to determine the age of data recorded during operation of the vehicle, thus precisely controlling time dependent processes and components of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an assembly for data management in a vehicle    (2) a computer program allowing a data processing system to perform data management method    (3) a computer-readable storage medium having a stored program for allowing a data processing system to execute data management method.
NOVELTY - The structure has a supply pipe (130) for supplying reactive gas to an electrode of a fuel cell (10). An ejector (24) is made to merge the reactive gas and exhaust gas from the fuel cell. A gas introducing part is formed in a space (Q) between a diffuser (120) of the ejector that is positioned inside the supply pipe and an inner surface (130a) of the supply pipe. The space near the gas introducing part is large, and is downstream separated from the gas introducing part. External shape of the diffuser is a taper shape extended towards the downstream.    USE - Gas introduction structure for a fuel cell in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be made compact, and the structure of the fuel cell can improve the air scavenging performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a gas introduction structure for a fuel cell in a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Space (Q)    Fuel cell (10)    Ejector (24)    Diffuser (120)    Supply pipe (130)    Inner surface (130a)
NOVELTY - A solution containing manganese compound is heated and thermally decomposed to obtain manganese oxide porous component. A lithium and aluminum are impregnated on the obtained manganese oxide porous component and baked to obtain positive electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode active material used for lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides positive electrode active material having excellent discharge capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining manufacturing of manganese oxide porous component.    Mist generator (110)    Ultrasonic vibrated (112)    Quartz tube (120)    Electric furnace (130,140)    Cyclone (150)    Compressor (160)    Flow meter (170)
NOVELTY - A lead acid battery has positive and negative electrode gratings containing lead-calcium-tin-type-alloy antimony, positive and negative electrode straps containing lead alloy including 5000 mass ppm or less of antimony, and negative electrode active material which is doped with carbon material chosen from expanded graphite and/or whisker-like carbon.    USE - Lead acid battery is used for idling stop vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery has excellent durability and workability.
NOVELTY - Carbon particles have pore volume of pores having size of 2x 10 to 2x 104 Angstrom of 0.1 ml/g or less with respect to the mass of the carbon particles, interlayer distance d(002) of graphite crystal of 3.38 Angstrom or less measured by X-ray diffraction measurement, crystallite size of 500 Angstrom or more along C-axis direction and circularity of the particles cross-section of 0.6-0.9.    USE - Carbon particles is used for negative electrode of lithium iron secondary battery (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to paper-type battery, button battery, coin-type battery, laminate-type battery and cylindrical cell used for portable equipment, electric vehicle and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon particles have high capacity and excellent high-rate charge characteristics.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a hydrogen generation device (3) to produce fuel gas containing hydrogen by reforming reaction from water. A fuel cell (2) is generated using the fuel gas and gas containing oxidizing agent. The hydrogen generation device and an exhaust port (7) discharge waste gas out of a housing. A flow path (8) guides the waste gas to the exhaust port. A water tank (6) stores the water contained in the waste gas. Another flow path guides the water contained in the waste gas to the water tank. A waste water port (20) is arranged to a position higher than a connection part.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The waste gas can be discharged from the waste-water port of the water tank, even if the exhaust port obstructs the system, thus preventing the inner pressure from rising in the hydrogen generation device or fuel cell, and preventing the failure of the hydrogen generation device or fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Hydrogen generation device (3)    Water tank (6)    Exhaust port (7)    Flow path (8)    Waste water port (20)
NOVELTY - The configuration has an engine mounted in a front side frame (22) that is extended from a transmission case to a front part of a rear side part. Supplemental equipments namely a radiator, an intercooler (24), an oil cooler and a condenser (26) are arranged at a front side part such that a battery (21) is dropped between concave frames (22d). The battery is currently arranged in a row of supplemental equipments such that the battery is protruded to a front part of a front side edge part of the front side frame. A cooling fan (15) is arranged between the engine and the equipments.    USE - Configuration for arranging a front supplemental equipment of a riding type working vehicle i.e. semi crawler-type tractor, that is utilized in an agricultural field. Uses include but are not limited to a radiator, an intercooler, an oil cooler and a condenser.    ADVANTAGE - The supplemental equipments namely the radiator, the intercooler, the oil cooler and the condenser are arranged at the front side part such that the battery is dropped between the concave frames, where the battery is currently arranged in the row in a remarkably low position such that the battery is protruded to the front part of the front side edge part of the front side frame, thus providing better flowing effect to a back part of cooling air through an upper surface of the battery, improving cooling effect of the supplemental equipments by the cooling air, and sending excess cooling air to a side of the intercooler or the oil cooler by adjusting an adjustment guide plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a tractor front side part. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Cooling fan (15)    Battery (21)    Front side frame (22)    Concave frames (22d)    Intercooler (24)    Condenser (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a hydrogen peroxide vaporization part (20) for evaporating hydrogen-peroxide solution liquid that is fed in an evaporation container (22) using a heating part (24) and generating gas that contains hydrogen peroxide gas. A hydrogen-peroxide solution liquid feeding part (30) feeds hydrogen-peroxide solution in the evaporation container. A waste gas collection part (60) collects waste gas that is discharged from an exposure container.    USE - Chemical-stability evaluation apparatus for a material e.g. fuel cell component, at hydrogen peroxide gas atmosphere. Uses include but are not limited to an electrolytic membrane, a catalyst layer, a membrane electrode assembly and a sealing material.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus stably exposes a test piece in high concentration hydrogen-peroxide gas when small amount of hydrogen-peroxide solutions are fed, and whole-quantity evaporation is carried out in the evaporation container. The apparatus avoids heating the high concentration hydrogen-peroxide solution. The apparatus generates high concentration hydrogen-peroxide gas, and evaluates chemical stability under low temperature and low humidity of 120 degrees Celsius or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a chemical-stability evaluation apparatus.    Chemical-stability evaluation apparatus (10)    Hydrogen peroxide vaporization part (20)    Evaporation container (22)    Heating part (24)    Hydrogen-peroxide solution liquid feeding part (30)    Waste gas collection part (60)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises complex of lithium-vanadium phosphate-boron oxide (I).    USE - Positive electrode active material for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (both claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material has excellent storage stability. The lithium secondary battery using positive electrode active material has high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises complex of lithium-vanadium phosphate-boron oxide of formula: Li3V2(PO4)3-x (BO3)x (I).    x=more than 0 and 2 power -2 or less.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which has positive electrode active material; and    (2) lithium secondary battery, which has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The refuse collection vehicle (1) has a controller (12) that supplies electric power from a battery (8) e.g. lithium-ion battery to an electric motor (7) and a capacitor (11) during high and lower loading states of refuse through a refuse loading apparatus (4), respectively. The controller is connected to the battery, capacitor, and electric motor via electric cables (13a-13c).    USE - Refuse collection vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of the battery is prevented, while easing the burden of the battery from high load in loading cycle. Noise generation is suppressed since the refuse loading apparatus is driven only with electric power that is conserved in advance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the refuse collection vehicle.    Refuse collection vehicle (1)    Refuse loading apparatus (4)    Electric motor (7)    Battery (8)    Capacitor (11)    Controller (12)    Electric cables (13a-13c)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a catalyst support carrier and a polymer electrolyte i.e. ionomer, with a binder. The binder comprises a functional group that reacts with the catalyst support carrier and the polymer electrolyte.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode i.e. catalyst layer, of a fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), alkali electrolyte-type fuel cell (AFC) and phosphoric-acid type fuel cell (PAFC). Uses include but are not limited to a motor vehicle, motorbike, mobile device such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and video camera and business use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte of an ultra-thin film can be coated uniformly, thus improving utilization efficiency of a catalyst.
NOVELTY - A carbon material is obtained by baking a carbon precursor at 1700-2500 degrees C after crosslinking in the presence of a crosslinking agent and carbonizing at 450-1500 degrees C. The degree of graphitization of the carbon material calculated from 11 diffraction line intensity measured using Cu-K alpha rays is 0.3-0.8.    USE - Manufacture of carbon material for negative electrodes of lithium secondary batteries used for hybrid vehicles and motor vehicles. Can also be used for electronic devices, electric equipment, and other electric power storage applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method maintains high capacity even when charged/discharged repeatedly by heavy current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of a lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Case (4)    Sealing board (5)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a battery installation apparatus (4) holding a battery (3) in a bonnet (2). The battery installation apparatus is provided with a mounting base (5) in, which the battery is mounted. A bearing bar (6) is standingly arranged in both ends of the mounting base. A presser bar (8) is arranged at both sides of a cap (7) of the battery. A pressure plate (9) is attached with an upper end part of the bearing bar in order to suppress an edge part of the presser bar from upper direction of the battery.    USE - Working machine i.e. turning working machine e.g. rice transplanter and combine, that are installed in a tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The machine eliminates an outward protrusion from an ex-battery-limit side edge of the battery installation apparatus, and diminishes a battery installation space by providing the presser bar that can be attached/detached from the upper direction of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery installation apparatus of a working machine.    Machine (1)    Bonnet (2)    Battery (3)    Battery installation apparatus (4)    Mounting base (5)    Bearing bar (6)    Cap (7)    Presser bar (8)    Pressure plate (9)
NOVELTY - A raw material containing positive electrode substance, substance other than the positive electrode substance, polar solvent and supercritical fluid is heat-pressed in a pressure-resistant container (2) such that the supercritical fluid is in supercritical or subcritical state. The pressure in the container is reduced and supercritical fluid is gasified and positive electrode substance is separated as powder. The fine powder, monomer and oxidizing agent are heat-pressed and polymerized to obtain modified fine powdery positive electrode substance.    USE - Manufacture of modified fine powder of positive electrode substance for lithium ion battery used for portable electronic device and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The modified fine powder of positive electrode substance contains reduced amount of impurities, has high electroconductivity and provides batteries with improved performance and electron transfer property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material containing positive electrode substance, substance other than the positive electrode substance, polar solvent and supercritical fluid is heat-pressed in a pressure-resistant container (2) such that the supercritical fluid is in supercritical or subcritical state. The pressure in the container is reduced and supercritical fluid is gasified and positive electrode substance is separated as powder. The fine powder, monomer which becomes conductive polymer by polymerization and oxidizing agent are heat-pressed in order to polymerize the monomer. The pressure inside the container is reduced and supercritical fluid is gasified to obtain modified fine powdery positive electrode substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the modified fine powder of positive electrode substance.    Modified fine powder of positive electrode substance manufacturing apparatus (1)    Pressure-resistant container (2)    Stirrer (2A)    Carbon dioxide cylinder (3)    Pump (3A)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery element (21) electrically connected between a positive electrode (30) and a negative electrode (31), where the battery element is accommodated in a battery case (10). A hollow core (20) penetrates the battery case and distributes cooling air. Spaces are formed in the hollow core and within the battery case. A safety valve (22) connects the space formed in the hollow core and the space formed within the battery case. An edge part of the hollow core is equipped with a cooling air introduction unit.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a motor vehicle driving power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids the need to provide additional piping and is prevented from being bursted. The assembly of the battery is easy. The battery is light in weight and small in size, and suppresses the capacitance to minimum. The battery is featured with high energy densification and life of the battery is extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Battery case (10)    Hollow core (20)    Battery element (21)    Safety valve (22)    Positive electrode (30)    Negative electrode (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a negative electrode active material containing a bismuth and a silicone. Volume per bismuth is calculated before occluding lithium for conversion thickness of the bismuth. Volume per silicone is calculated before occluding the lithium for conversion thickness of the silicone when surface roughness of a negative electrode collector is set.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed) i.e. coin-type battery, in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode improves cycling characteristics and a load characteristic of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coin-type battery.    Coin-shaped cell (20)    Battery case (21)    Positive electrode (22)    Negative electrode (23)    Separator (24)    Gasket (25)    Sealing board (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell generating electric power according to an electro chemical reaction of fuel gas and oxidant gas. A control part controls the electric power supply of the fuel cell. A required output acquisition part acquires required output, where a current limiting value of the fuel cell is determined from water distribution. A battery stores predetermined electric energy while reducing the current limiting value from the fuel cell rather than the current limiting value determined from the water distribution and increases the output of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part controls the electric power supply of the fuel cell, so that the appropriate electric power generation control is performed when water is accumulated on the fuel cell, the generation of the water by the electrochemical reaction in the fuel cell is reduced, the dry water in the fuel cell is easily removed, and the water distribution of the fuel cell is easily judged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating an operation of control pattern of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a modification part (20) for supplying raw material and water and producing a hydrogen-containing gas. A material supply part (4) supplies the raw material according to a raw material feed rate indication value to the modification part. A water supply part (3) supplies the water according to a water supply feed rate indication value to the modification part. A transformation temperature detection part (24) detects temperature of a transformation part (13). A function is provided to correct the raw material feed rate corresponding to the raw material indication value.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can judge whether raw material feed rate supplied to the hydrogen generating apparatus and the water supply feed rate are appropriate. The raw material feed rate corresponding to the raw material indication value or water supply feed rate corresponding to the water indication value can be corrected, so that constant rate of hydrogen and hydrogen with low carbon monoxide density can be generated. The system can judge whether raw material feed rate and water supply feed rate are abnormal, so that failure of the hydrogen generating apparatus can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Water supply part (3)    Material supply part (4)    Transformation part (13)    Modification part (20)    Transformation temperature detection part (24)
NOVELTY - The assembly (14) has multiple connection units (15A, 15B), each comprising a connection member (17) connecting electrode terminals (11) of adjacent cells (12). Each connection unit is equipped with a slide rod part (30) comprising outer peripheral surface protruding along row direction of the connection units. The slide rod part is slidably inserted in a groove part (32), so that multiple connection units are connected when the slide rod part of each connection unit is inserted in corresponding groove part.    USE - Battery connection assembly for connecting a cell group in a battery module used as an electric power source in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has multiple connection units each comprising the connection member connecting electrode terminals of adjacent cells, thus adjusting difference of pitch between adjacent electrode terminals in the battery module easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery module.    Electrode terminals (11)    Cells (12)    Battery connection assembly (14)    Connection units (15A, 15B)    Connection member (17)    Slide rod part (30)    Groove part (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves stopping supply of an oxidizing agent gas to a fuel cell supplying fuel gas. Residual electric charge remaining in the fuel cell and a power converter device is discharged.    USE - Power supply device stopping method.    ADVANTAGE - The residual electric charge remaining in the power converter device is removed, thus suppressing deterioration of the fuel cell at the time of shutdown of the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating a flow of shutdown process of a power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Biaxilliary-oriented polyarylene sulfide film comprises carbon black and thermoplastic resin containing polyarylene sulfide. The F 40 value of the film in tension test is 150 MPa or more. The mean secondary particle diameter of carbon black is 50-900 nm which is distributed in at least one direction of the film.    USE - The biaxilliary-oriented polyarylene sulfide film is useful for solar cell material, electrical insulation material, molding material, circuit board material, optical membrane, protective film, lithium ion battery, fuel cell material and motor vehicle material.    ADVANTAGE - The film is resistant to heat, hydrolysis, chemical and electricity.
NOVELTY - The drive wind turbine is embedded on a car roof in a horizontal position in order to generate current for hybrid- and electric personal cars. The drive wind turbine has an axle (1) mounted on a base plate (8) and a cover plate, where the base plate and the cover plate are made of steel sheet. A turbine wheel is manufactured in light weight design and is made of aluminum sheet.    USE - Drive wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The drive wind turbine has an axle mounted on a base plate and a cover plate, where the base plate and the cover plate are made of steel sheet, and a turbine wheel is manufactured in light weight design and is made of aluminum sheet, and hence ensures simple manufacturing of a drive wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a drive wind turbine.    Axle (1)    Base plate (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an electrode portion (5) that comprises an electrode unit in which a positive electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer and a negative electrode layer are laminated in order, in a package. The electrode portion is inserted into the package before a pressing process in the lamination direction of the electrode unit. The electrode portion is pressed from the outside of package in the lamination direction of the electrode unit.    USE - Method for manufacturing solid electrolyte battery used in information related equipment. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile phone and communication apparatus, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of foreign substance to an electrode unit can be prevented and the electrode unit can be pressed uniformly such that fall of battery performance is suppressed. The man-hour for manufacturing battery is reduced and the productivity of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of manufacturing solid electrolyte battery.    Electrode portion (5)    Exterior portion (7)    Pressurization machine (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a vertically running supporting element (7) arranged between a front wall (4) of a vehicle and a battery (5) that is arranged in an engine compartment (1). The supporting element is fastened to a front wheel installation (2) and/or connection carrier (8) of a steamer leg and/or to a cross beam (9) of the front wall. The supporting element is formed as a rod from ultrahigh-strength steel. A set of laterally projecting brackets (7.1) is formed at the supporting element.    USE - Device for avoidance or reduction of a collision induced displacement of a battery i.e. electrical system battery, arranged in an engine compartment of a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The supporting element is arranged between the vehicle front wall and the battery, and flexibly formed such that a penetration depth of a brake pedal or other component is limited by the supporting element, thus avoiding a collision induced displacement of the battery, and reducing an injury risk of a driver by the brake pedal during a front collision of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an increased section of an engine compartment of a vehicle with a battery and a supporting element.    Engine compartment (1)    Front wheel installation (2)    Front wall (4)    Battery (5)    Vertically running supporting element (7)    Laterally projecting brackets (7.1)    Connection carrier (8)    Cross beam (9)
NOVELTY - The lead terminal (2) and electrode terminal (1) are arranged at intervals. The preset voltage is applied between lead terminal and electrode terminal to generate the plasma. The end of lead terminal and axial center of electrode terminal are pressed together and percussion welded while melting or semi-melting the lead-free tin plating using plasma.    USE - Method for manufacturing terminal for electronic component, used as tab terminal for electrolytic capacitor (both claimed) used for hybrid car and electric vehicle. Can also be used in battery and condenser.    ADVANTAGE - The production of terminal for electronic component can be improved since excellent bonding strength of lead terminal and electrode terminal can be achieved by lead-free tin-plating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for terminal for electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the terminal for electronic component.    Aluminum electrode terminal (1)    Copper lead terminal (2)    Flat portion (3)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (1) has refrigerant inlets (11) provided in a converter (110) disposed above a lower cell (10) and converting electric voltage input to or output from a lower cell and an upper cell (20). The refrigerant inlets are provided in the vicinity of refrigerant outlets of upper and lower cells. A refrigerant passage is disposed between the converter and the upper cell.    USE - Cooling system for electric apparatus in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter is cooled efficiently using the refrigerant used for cooling the cell. The cell and the converter are cooled uniformly using the refrigerant from the refrigerant passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the cooling system for electric apparatus.    Cooling system (1)    Lower cell (10)    Refrigerant inlet (11)    Upper cell (20)    Converter (110)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermoelectric generator (10) attached to an exhaust gas purification system (3), where the thermoelectric generator includes multiple thermoelectric elements (12-16) that are connected in series. A tap is provided between the thermoelectric elements of the thermoelectric generator to determine an electrical voltage. The thermoelectric elements are arranged at a part in an interior of the exhaust gas purification system. The thermoelectric generator is connected with a voltage supply.    USE - Device for determining a temperature profile of an exhaust gas purification system e.g. particulate filter, three-way catalyst or nitrogen oxide storage catalyst (all claimed), in an exhaust gas duct of an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tap is provided between the thermoelectric elements of the thermoelectric generator to determine the electrical voltage such that contacting and guidance of conductors in a hot area of the thermoelectric generator are avoided, thus determining the temperature profile of the exhaust gas purification system without additional devices, and hence avoiding additional costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric generator in an exhaust gas duct of an internal-combustion engine.    Internal-combustion engine (1)    Exhaust gas duct (2)    Exhaust gas purification system (3)    Thermoelectric generator (10)    Thermoelectric elements (12-16)
NOVELTY - The electrode has mixture layers that are formed on surfaces of a collector and contain an active material. The electrode group is wound such that inside mixture layer is outwards than the outside mixture layer when the wound electrode group is assembled. The volume of the inside mixture layer per unit total volume is greater than the volume of the outside mixture layer per unit total volume in a portion of the electrode group corresponding to the region of a cross-section perpendicular to the winding axis that has a radius of curvature of 3.0x 10-3 m or less.    USE - Electrode of secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera, and portable apparatus such as camcorder, and in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture layer arranged inside the collector can make uniform the mixture layer arranged to the outer side of the collector, and the capacitance density per unit volume. Therefore, the electrode reaction in electrode group is equalized and the secondary battery excellent in charging/discharging cycling characteristics is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) secondary battery; and    (2) method for manufacturing secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Insulation packing (3)    Negative electrode (5)    Positive electrode (6)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an energy storage unit arranged within a front region (4.1) and a rear region (4.2) from a front wall to a backrest (3.1) of a rear vehicle seat (3) on a frame tunnel (4) of the vehicle. The energy storage unit is fastened to the frame tunnel in a force-fit and/or form-fit and/or material-conclusive manner. The front region and the rear region extend to the frame tunnel within a region of a front vehicle seat (2) and the rear vehicle seat, respectively. The energy storage unit is designed as a high volt battery.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and vehicle operated with fuel cells (all claimed) such as car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage unit is arranged within the front region and the rear region from the front wall to the backrest of the rear vehicle seat on the frame tunnel of the vehicle, so that the energy storage unit is protected from collision without requiring reinforcement measures, thus accessing the energy storage unit in a simple manner while assembling and dismantling the energy storage unit with reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional top view of a vehicle with regions for arrangement of an energy storage unit.    Vehicle (1)    Front vehicle seat (2)    Rear vehicle seat (3)    Backrest (3.1)    Frame tunnel (4)    Front region (4.1)    Rear region (4.2)
NOVELTY - The energy store device for a motor vehicle, comprises two energy sources (1), which are connected via an electrical connection (4), a safety element (2), which is deformed and/or expanded in order to disconnect the electrical connection between the energy sources, a propellant (3) for deformation and/or expansion of the safety element, and determination means such as a crash sensor, where the propellant is activated after a determination result from the determination means. The safety element is a fabric or plastic hose.    USE - Energy store device useful for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy store device can be simply produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy store device for a motor vehicle, comprises two energy sources (1), which are connected via an electrical connection (4), a safety element (2), which is deformed and/or expanded in order to disconnect the electrical connection between the energy sources, a propellant (3) for deformation and/or expansion of the safety element, and determination means such as a crash sensor, where the propellant is activated after a determination result from the determination means. The safety element is a fabric or plastic hose. The safety element is repeatedly applicable for separating the electric connection, which has a groove. The safety element is arranged between the electric connection and the energy sources. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for separating electrical connections of an energy store device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an energy store device.    Energy sources (1)    Safety element (2)    Propellant (3)    Electrical connection. (4)
NOVELTY - The housing (1) has an electronic circuit (4) for supplying power to externally connected consumers by an externally connected dynamo i.e. generator, or an electrical energy source i.e. solar cell. The energy source is attached at an auxiliary motor drive integrated bicycle. Dimensions of the housing are formed in such a manner that the housing is insertable into standard bicycle frame inner pipes. The externally connected consumers are selected from a group consisting of bicycle navigation device, MPEG-1 audio layer 3 (MP3) player and mobile phone.    USE - Cylindrical device housing for use at an auxiliary motor drive integrated bicycle for a beverage holder. Can also be used for a motorized bicycle, moped and a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimensions of the housing are formed in such a manner that the housing is insertable into the standard bicycle frame inner pipes, thus enabling a combination the housing with three supported mounting options and piggyback-assembly of beverage holders on the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a cylindrical device housing with components.    Cylindrical device housing (1)    Electronic circuit (4)    Status indicator (5)    Nut (9)    Cable feedthrough (23)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode portion (80) that includes positive electrode with positive electrode current collector and positive electrode active material layer. Positive electrode is formed on surface of positive electrode current collector and negative electrode with negative electrode current collector and negative electrode active material layer. Electrical resistance value of electrode active material layer of other electrode is not electrically connected to case (50) is higher than that of electrode active material layer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Positive electrode is formed on surface of positive electrode current collector and negative electrode with negative electrode current collector and negative electrode active material layer, so that the battery is reliable and can suppress the battery defect during time of short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of highest achieving temperature and the resistance ratio. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electricity using a RED stack (150) and utilizing the electricity to desalinate saltwater in an EDR stack (110). A cost of electricity is determined. Powering of some of the separate EDR stacks is performed using purchased electricity, when the cost of the electricity is below a low cost threshold.    USE - Method for desalinating saltwater while generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Relatively high recovery ratio can be achieved when brine discharged from one desalination plant is partially desalinated by the concentration difference energy plant. Concentration difference energy plant can remove large ionic species so that formation of scaling in the desalination plant can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for desalinating saltwater; and    (2) computer readable medium storing program for desalinating saltwater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for desalinating saltwater.    Anode (103)    Cathode (104)    EDR stack (110)    Power supply (128)    RED stack (150)
NOVELTY - The system has a fan (10) for blowing air, and a driving motor (40) designed for receiving air blown by the fan. An air cleaning system (20) cleans air blown by the fan and conveys the cleaned air to a vehicle interior. A valve (71) conveys the blown air to the driving motor and/or to the air cleaning system. Another valve (72) conveys the air flowing through the driving motor to the vehicle exterior or to the air cleaning system for heating the vehicle interior. A bypass-pipe is branched from an air supply pipe, and connected with the cleaning system.    USE - Air conditioning system for an electric vehicle e.g. electric motor-driven electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a passenger car, sport utility vehicle, bus, lorry, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle and hydrogen-propelled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The valve is provided for conveying the air flowing through the driving motor to the vehicle exterior or to the air cleaning system to heat the vehicle interior, thus ensuring effective heating of the vehicle interior and reducing battery power for heating the vehicle interior, and hence increasing cruising range of the vehicle and reducing fuel consumption of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an air conditioning system for an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an air conditioning system for an electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fan (10)    Air cleaning system (20)    Heater (30)    Driving motor (40)    Valves (71, 72)
NOVELTY - Molded body (I) made of highly conductive molding mass that contains at least one plastic and at least one filler incorporated into the plastic, is claimed, where the mass fraction of the filler at the molding mass is at least 50% and (I) is homogeneously formed.    USE - (I) is useful as bipolar plate (with a thickness of 0.5-5 mm) for an electrochemical cell, as sealing (all claimed) including ring, bracelet and rubber gasket, and as pipe for geothermal applications.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is thermoformable and exhibits improved mechanical stability, electrical and thermal conductivity and chemical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing (I) comprising homogeneously incorporating the filler into the plastic, and shaping the molding mass by a molding or forming process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic representation of a device for producing a molded body.    Extruder (1)    Funnel (2)    Worm shaft (3)    Slot die (4)    Flat sheet. (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating an electric current from an anode gas and a cathode gas using a fuel cell (10). A fresh air serving as the cathode gas is supplied to the fuel cell using an air supply device (12). A relationship between a cathode air supply quantity or rate and a current or power output of the fuel cell is regulated. The cathode air supply quantity or rate is determined by the air supply device, and the current or power output of the fuel cell is computed based on the determined cathode air supply quantity or rate.    USE - Fuel cell system operating method for a drive of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relationship between the cathode air supply quantity or rate and the current or power output of the fuel cell is regulated, thus operating the fuel cell system in an improved manner with maximum efficiency and with reduced fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a structure of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Air supply device (12)    Operating and measuring devices (14, 16)
NOVELTY - The storage device is designed such that a characteristic value lies between 10 power 5 and 10 power 6 according to a definition of performance multiplied with circumferential speed of a rotor based on energy content, rotational speed characteristic value of storage and system rotational speed. The storage device serves as a short-term storage device and a larger amount of energy is delivered during acceleration of a vehicle. An internal combustion engine is operated only in optimal operating ranges when required energy is temporarily stored in the storage device.    USE - Kinetic storage device i.e. flywheel, for use in a drive train of a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The internal combustion engine is operated only in the optimal operating ranges when the required energy is temporarily stored in the storage device, thus improving overall efficiency of the engine and achieving fuel saving of about 15-25 percent. The storage device can be used for dynamic support in order to save battery life in a pure electric vehicle and for dynamic support in the fuel cell vehicle. The storage device is of reduced weight, occupies less space and is inexpensive. The storage device is environmental friendly by avoidance of chemical substances, and prevents risk of accidents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a structure/topology of a kinetic storage device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has through-holes (18) that are formed in positive electrode connection element (14A). The area of a long distance region which is distant from connection portion with an external terminal is same as that of short distance region which is close to the connection portion, when connection element is sectioned into two regions. The aperture ratio of the long distance region is higher than short distance region in the connection element. The electric resistance of short distance region is set smaller than that of the long distance region.    USE - Assembled battery for portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lifetime of the battery assembly can be improved by averaging the heat generated by applying current in a connection element for connecting secondary batteries in parallel with each other and maintenance cost can be reduced and heat generation due to the application of current in the short distance region can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the connection structure of assembled battery.    Positive electrode connection element (14A)    Negative electrode connection element (16A)    Through-holes (18)    Connection portion (20A)    Current collection region (22A)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing an electrode layer on a substrate, where the electrode layer contains carrier particles for a catalyst that is to be separated. The catalyst is deposited on a part of the carrier particle provided in the produced electrode layer by decomposition of catalyst precursors in the electrode layer without external feed of an electric current, an electrical voltage or an electrical field. The electrode layer is manufactured from an electrode layer paste that contains the carrier particles, where the electrode layer paste is already mixed with the precursors.    USE - Method for manufacturing a catalytic-electrode layer i.e. catalyst layer (claimed), for a membrane-electrode unit of a fuel cell and chemical or electro-chemical reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the catalytic-electrode layer to be produced with good utilization and distribution of the catalyst in an economical and quick manner.
NOVELTY - An energy storage device (10) has an electrode or component. The electrode comprises carbon black having nitrogen Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 600-2100 m2/g.    USE - Energy storage device e.g. electrochemical double-layer capacitor, battery, fuel cell, pseudocapacitor, asymmetric electrochemical capacitor and hybrid of battery and electrochemical capacitor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device has excellent durability, and is compact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy storage device has an electrode or component. The electrode comprises carbon black having nitrogen Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 600-2100 m2/g, crushed oil adsorption number (mL/100 g) of (-2.8+(bx nitrogen Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area)) to (108+(bx nitrogen Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area)), where b is 0.087, and apparent density of 0.820+qx nitrogen Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area, where q is -2.5x 104 based on compressive force of 200 kgf/cm2 on dry carbon black powder. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon black;    (2) manufacture of carbon black; and    (3) manufacture of energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (10)    Carbon electrodes (12,13)    Electrolyte (15)    Polymeric binder (22)    Carbon powder (23)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a metallic connector (22) with seebeck arms (12, 14) by contact layers, and dividing a preset number of the arms into a preset number of module rows (10). The adjacent arms of the module rows are electrically and mechanically connected with each other by the connector, where the connector is arranged in the form of continuous chains. The chains are connected with each other by a connecting rod, and the rod is separated after producing the electrical and mechanical connection between the arms and the connector.    USE - Method for producing a seebeck arm module of a thermoelectric generator that generates current from hot exhaust gas stream of an internal combustion engine for an onboard power supply of a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method combines the electrically and mechanically connected seebeck arms to a laminar component in a simple and rapid manner and forms electric insulation in top and bottom of ceramic supports, thus fastly producing the seebeck arm module with the preset number of seebeck arms, and hence improving thermal effect of the seebeck arm module in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a seebeck arm module comprising a metallic connector connected seebeck arms by contact layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of a section of a seebeck arm module.    Seebeck arm module (1)    Module rows (10)    Seebeck arms (12, 14)    Ceramic supports (16, 18)    Metallic connector (22)
NOVELTY - A layer of solar panel is mounted on a flat cover of a carriage. The power produced by the solar energy is used for charging the electric coach.    USE - Generating device for tent cover of electric coach.    ADVANTAGE - The electric coach generates the power by utilizing the flat cover so as to fully use the idle space of the upper cover. The expenses wasted by coating the anti-corrosion oil on the upper cover of the electric coach are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the generating device for tent cover of electric coach.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a power generation system connected with a high-voltage power battery group and a drive motor controller. The high-voltage power battery group is connected with the drive motor controller. The drive motor controller is connected to the drive motor.    USE - Series hybrid power system for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid power system is operated under normal operation mode when the high-voltage power battery group has no fault or fault grade is low. A passage is arranged between drive motor controller and power generation system when high-voltage power battery group has serious fault, so that the drive motor utilizes electric power of power generation system to drive the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the series hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has a cone-shaped flow-guiding system arranged in an air current collection channel. The flow-guiding system is fixed on a central axis of the air current collection channel adjacent to an inner opening, where the channel extends along a direction from the inner opening to an outer opening.    USE - Air current collection device for a wind power motor in a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device centralizes the collected air current in a better manner and enables the wind power generator to produce strong power by utilizing the collected air current in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind power motor comprising a blade wheel room.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air current collection device for a wind power motor in a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The machine an inner tank (2) arranged in a shell (1) for storing liquid. A filling gun (11) connected with an outlet of a motor-driven filing pump device is arranged outside the shell. A gun head infrared detector circuit module is provided with an infrared sending and receiving sensing circuit for detecting whether the liquid fully fills a battery slot. The infrared sending and receiving sensing circuit conveys a sensing signal to a single chip machine processor. A control signal of the processor is conveyed to a filling controller to realize automatic start or stop of the pump device.    USE - Vehicle acid battery feeding liquid automatic filling machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine can prevent battery liquid from spraying or overflowing, so as to avoid waste and corrosion phenomenon, reduce filling time, ensure safety and health of operators and improve working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle acid battery feeding liquid automatic filling machine.    Shell (1)    Inner tank (2)    Charger (7)    Filling gun (11)    Gun head cover (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a force-gathering pole whose upper side is equipped with a force-transmitting machine. The force-gathering pole is connected with a guide rack through a fixed pulley and a conduction rope. One end of the guide rack is provided with a fixed mount. The guide rack is provided with a driving gear having coincident rack shape. The driving gear is connected with a driven gear that is connected with a generator.    USE - Automatic automobile gravity gathering and converting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can automatically gather pressure of vehicles dead-weight and convert the pressure to mechanical energy, electrical energy or energy in other forms, and utilizes energy source, thus saving energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic automobile gravity gathering and converting device.
NOVELTY - The system has liquid cooling system and battery packet and liquid cooling system has liquid cyclic pipeline and heat conducting plate. The battery packet is fixed around liquid cyclic pipeline and heat conducting plate. The end portion of heat conducting plate is fixed into liquid cyclic pipeline and is used for exchanging heat of battery packet with heat of liquid cyclic pipeline.    USE - Vehicle power battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system having small volume, light weight, high cooling efficiency, good effect and high wading security can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of power battery system.
NOVELTY - The electro-tricycle has a handlebar rotatably installed on a front end part of a through type frame. A front wheel is installed at bottom end of the handlebar. Two rear wheels are symmetrically installed at back end of the frame. A seat is installed at the front end of the frame. A motor i.e. disk motor, is co-axially installed on a front wheel. The frame under the seat is provided with a battery box equipped with an upper cover and a lower box that are hinged with each other.    USE - Front drive electro-tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The through type frame realizes stable front drive of the electro-tricycle. The electro-tricycle is safe and convenient to ride by a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a front drive electro-tricycle.
NOVELTY - The system has a pressure meter and a gas release valve that are mounted in a middle of a pipeline. The gas release valve automatically opens to exhaust gas into atmosphere when pressures of upper gas chambers of storage tanks are in excess of a preset value. The gas release valve stops increasing the pressures of the upper gas chambers of the storage tanks, and maintains electrolyte storage tanks in safe and reliable service. The preset value is adjusted in situ based on a show value of the pressure meter.    USE - Exhaust system for a closed electrolyte storage tank of all-vanadium liquid flow energy storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves a pipeline in sealing reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an exhaust system.    Seal washer (10)    Lower valve plate (11)    Valve rod (12)    Film (13)    Upper valve plate (14)    Spring (15)
NOVELTY - The generator has turbine wind power generating blades (4) mounted on a top part of a motor vehicle (6). A rectifying cover (5) is mounted above the blades. A double-layer solar energy generating device is mounted above the rectifying cover and provided with a first-layer of solar energy cell board (1) that is fixed above the cover. A flexible and folded second-layer of solar energy cell board (2) and a third-layer of solar energy cell board (3) are mounted above the first-layer of solar energy cell board. A sliding passage is arranged on the first-layer of board.    USE - Solar energy wind-power generator for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is rational in design, and has high generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar energy cell board is the solar energy nano photovoltaic wave cell board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy wind-power generator.    First-layer of solar energy cell board (1)    Flexible and folded second-layer of solar energy cell board (2)    Third-layer of solar energy cell board (3)    Turbine wind power generating blades (4)    Rectifying cover (5)    Motor vehicle (6)
NOVELTY - The pack has two battery modules (1) combined with each other in a parallel manner. A box body (2) contains the battery modules, and comprises a forced cooling device (3) i.e. air supply fan, for cooling the box body and the battery modules, where the box body comprises an air vent (4). Cool air flows between the forced cooling device and the air vent, where the cooling device accelerates a flow of cooling air in the pack to dissipate heat from a channel, where the heat is generated in a battery. A sideboard of the box body is equipped with a heat dissipation fin that extends outwards.    USE - Power battery pack for an electromobile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pack effectively improves heat dissipation performance of the battery module, avoids excessive high temperature of the battery, improves working environment of the battery and prolongs the life period of the pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power battery pack in partial section.    Battery modules (1)    Box body (2)    Forced cooling device (3)    Air vent (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a power socket (3) fixed on a battery box. A cathode of a battery group is connected with a ground wire of the power socket. A fuse (2) is connected between an anode and a live wire of the power socket, where the fuse is connected between battery units (1) of the battery group. A plug (4) and a socket unit (5) are located in the battery box. The cathode of each battery unit is connected with a live wire of the plug, where an anode of each battery unit is connected with a ground wire of the plug.    USE - Battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuse is connected between the battery units of the battery group, so that the fuse protects the battery when the battery in the battery box is in a short circuit state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an side exploded view of a battery.    Battery units (1)    Fuse (2)    Power socket (3)    Plug (4)    Socket unit (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery (1) whose upper end is provided with electrodes (3, 3'), where a side of the battery is provided with a detecting device (6). The battery is composed of multiple battery units (2) that are mutually connected by a connecting part (5). The battery units are serially connected, and connected in a parallel manner. The battery is provided with a supporting block (8) that is provided at a bottom or a side face. The supporting block is provided with a fixing screw hole (7).    USE - Electric vehicle-loaded battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device moves the vehicle immediately after replacement, conveniently utilizes an energy supplying way of the electric vehicle, makes duration of supplying energy equal to that of filling fuel oil of the automobile or even shorter, and records relative device information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle-loaded battery device.    Battery (1)    Battery units (2)    Electrodes (3, 3')    Connecting part (5)    Detecting device (6)    Fixing screw hole (7)    Supporting block (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a delivery port fixed on an end of a gas storage tank. A transmission power main line, a transmission power storage line, a charging line and an over-volume rechargeable battery are controlled by a biochemical fuel motor system. An electrode reaction direct converting electrical device system directly converts oxyhydrogen gas fuel into electrical energy through a gas air compressor and a power gas supply system. The electrical energy is directly delivered to a gas fuel battery. An automatic overpressure releasing valve is mounted on an overpressure sealing cover.    USE - Biochemical fuel power device for a new-energy car.    ADVANTAGE - The device delivers the gas fuel to the gas air compressor and the power gas supply system to completely utilize the generated oxyhydrogen gas fuel, and the electrode reaction direct converting electrical device system is directly converted into the electrical energy that is directly delivered to the gas fuel battery to store, so as to effectively ensure the large-power operation of the carload. The device avoids the combustion for the reaction process, so as to increase the energy conversion efficiency of the device by 60-80 percent and increases the use efficiency by 2-3 times of an internal-combustion engine. The device does not use diesel oil, the gasoline, the liquefied gas and the natural gas, so that the device is environment friendly, has high working efficiency and improves cleanness performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a biochemical fuel power device in partial section.
NOVELTY - The car has replaceable battery pack boxes mounted in a car body and arranged with an independent shell and a wiring terminal, where the battery pack boxes are same in outline size.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car saves electric energy, and enables that the density of a power station cannot high while electricity quantity of the battery pack box can be used adequately so as save manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric car.
NOVELTY - Conductive paste comprises: a conductive powder comprising silver as a main component; glass frit; and an organic vehicle, where the glass frit contains tellurium glass frit having tellurium oxide as a network-forming component.    USE - The conductive paste is useful for forming a solar cell electrode (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste: utilizes the tellurium glass frit having low melting point, high durability and low reactivity with silicon oxide; provides the solar cell electrode having no lead, and with superior solar cell characteristics when compared to conventional solar cell electrodes; and has a low dependence on firing temperature compared to conventional conductive pastes, and allows for an easy fire-through control and reduction in thickness of the solar cell and further reduction in the thickness of n-type diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show a schematic view of the interface between a silicon substrate and front electrode formed using the conductive paste.    Silicon nitride layer (2)    Silicon substrate (4)    Tellurium glass layer (9)    silicon oxide layer (10)    Fine silver particles (11)
NOVELTY - A fused carbon precursor in heat-melt state is discharged from nozzle of supply apparatus. The discharged product is solidified by cooling. The solidified product is insolubilized by infusible process and then carbonized, to obtain carbon material having spherical aggregated portion.    USE - Manufacture of carbon material e.g. graphite for electrode material for lithium ion secondary battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides carbon material having improved physical properties. The battery using the electrode material containing the carbon material has high capacitance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure explaining the manufacture of carbon material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The exchanger (18) has bottom cylinder storage case (21) with storage chamber in which ion exchange resin (E) is accommodated. A cover structure (22) is provided with outlet (41) that introduces cooling water into storage chamber. A division board divides storage chamber into two sections (R1,R2), such that one of the section (R1) is connected with inlet and another section (R2) is connected with outlet.    USE - Ion exchanger of cooling water supply apparatus for cooling electric power generation of fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the division board divides storage chamber into sections connected with inlet and outlet, ion exchange capability can be improved, thus lengthening lifetime of cooling water supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of ion exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion exchanger (18)    Storage case (21)    Cover structure (22)    Outlet (41)    Exchange resin (E)    Storage chambers (R1,R2)
NOVELTY - The manufacture of lithium sulfide involves reacting lithium hydroxide and hydrogen sulfide in aqueous medium.    USE - Manufacture of lithium sulfide used for solid electrolyte of lithium cell used in apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to timepiece, mobile telephone, personal computer, motor vehicles, generator, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium sulfide with reduced generation of impurities, and without using a special installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sulfide type solid electrolyte containing lithium sulfide and sulfide containing element(s) selected from phosphorus, silicon, boron and germanium; and    (2) lithium cell having solid electrolyte layer, positive electrode and negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A polymer or oligomer containing benzodiimidazole unit (I) or (II), is new. The polymer or oligomer has weight average molecular weight of 1000000.    USE - New polymer or oligomer used as luminescent material for proton sensor (claimed), conductive polymer, electroluminescent element, electric charge injection material, charge transport material and charge transfer material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer or oligomer has excellent solvent solubility, and can be easily formed into thin film by spin coat method on transparent electrode substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer or oligomer containing benzodiimidazole unit of formula (I) or (II), is new. The polymer or oligomer has weight average molecular weight of 1000000.    R1-R4=1-22C hydrocarbyl optionally containing heteroatom such as N, S, O, P or Si, or H;    Y'=reaction residue of alkyl or aryl containing reactive group;    m=1 or more;    n=0 or more;and    m+n=2 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymer or oligomer.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has elements made of titanium oxide, aluminum, zinc, chromium, iron, steel, nickel, graphite, tin, brass, copper, stainless steel, silver, gold and platinum with different electrochemical potential that are arranged at predetermined gap between them. The elements are immersed in water to exhibit anti-microbe or antifungal effect by electrochemical reaction.    USE - Bathtub purification apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The sterilization effect is exhibited efficiently without requiring electric power feeding. The global warming is prevented and the discharge of green-house gases is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for purification structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the electrolysis process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The wind power bicycle has wind power sail (1), bicycle (2), motor-generator (3), and storage battery (4). The wind power sail can transfer wind resistance of wind coming from all directions into motive power to push wind power bicycle running against wind. The motor-generator integrates the motor and generator to push wind power bicycle with motor running against the wind uphill, discharge the storage battery with generator downhill according to road condition, and drive or lightly drive wind power bicycle running against wind on level road.    USE - Wind power bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy, and protects the environment since the power is transferred intelligently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the wind power bicycle.    Wind power sail (1)    Bicycle (2)    Motor-generator (3)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - An adhesive bond layer (21) is coated on terminal portion of primary carbon fiber sheet precursor (11) or starting end of secondary carbon fiber precursor (12) containing phenol resin and carbon material. The terminal portion and starting end portion are accumulated, and overlap portion (20) is joined with hot press apparatus. The edge portions of precursor are connected and carbonized to manufacture elongate carbon fiber sheet (10').    USE - Manufacture of elongate carbon fiber sheet used for electrode material of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The elongate carbon fiber sheet having high quality is economically manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of connection portion of elongate fiber sheet precursor.    Connected elongate fiber sheet precursor (10)    Connected elongate carbon fiber sheets (10')    Precursors (11,12)    Overlap portion (20)    Adhesive bond layer (21)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte contains ionic liquid (A), compound (B) having anion, electrolytic salt (C) and inorganic compound particles (D).    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery using solid electrolyte has excellent safety, durability and cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - Elongate carbon fiber sheet is manufactured by temporarily fixing sheet-like adhesive material (13) on the terminal part of 1st carbon fiber sheet precursor (11) or start end of 2nd carbon fiber sheet precursor (12), taking the terminal part of 1st carbon fiber sheet precursor (11) and the start end of 2nd carbon fiber sheet precursor (12), connecting the overlap part (20) and attaching using a hot press apparatus (35), and continuously carbonizing the connected elongate carbon fiber sheet precursor (16). Carbon fiber precursor is impregnated with phenol resin.    USE - Manufacturing method of elongate carbon fiber sheet for heat resistant protective material or insulating material used in electrode materials and electricity supply materials such as fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Process is stable and production is continuous.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) elongate carbon fiber sheet precursor; and    (2) elongate carbon fiber sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the connecting process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    2nd carbon fiber sheet precursor (12)    Sheet-like adhesive material (13)    Connected elongate carbon fiber sheet precursor (16)    Overlap part (20)    Temporary fixing material (22)
NOVELTY - A precursor of the negative electrode carbon material comprises coke having an anisotropic structure which flowed with the fine mosaic structure as optical structure of a cross section which observed with polarization microscope. The area ratio of anisotropic structure and mosaic structure is 10/90-70/30.    USE - Coke is used as precursor of negative electrode carbon material for lithium ion battery (both claimed) used as power supply for hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode carbon material using coke has high capacity. The lithium ion battery using negative electrode carbon material has excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode carbon material produced by heat processing the coke; and    (2) lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The generating system includes a gear system having a first gear, a second gear (3), and a ratchet wheel mechanism engaged with a rack (1). The first gear and second gear are coaxially connected with each other. The ratchet wheel mechanism includes a claw wheel (4), a ratchet claw (5), and a ratchet wheel (6). The ratchet wheel is provided with outer teeth (7). The rack is fixed and arranged on a piston rod of a suspension oil cylinder of automobile. The gear system is fixed to a cylinder body of the suspension oil cylinder of automobile or automobile body.    USE - Generating system for use in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a generating system which is energy-saving and environment-friendly since the gear transmission leads out the bumpy energy of the automobile and generates the electric energy by the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the generating system.    Rack (1)    Second gear (3)    Claw wheel (4)    Ratchet claw (5)    Ratchet wheel (6)    Outer tooth (7)
NOVELTY - The two-way control ventilating and air-changing system has ventilating and air-changing fan (1) which is connected with first control switch (2), traditional power supply module (4) and solar power supply module (9). A second control switch (3) is connected with a first storage battery (6), and a third control switch (7) is connected with the second storage battery (8). A controller (10) and solar cell panel (11) are connected in series to form the solar power supply module.    USE - Two-way control ventilating and air-changing system for air conditioning bus.    ADVANTAGE - Provides two-way control ventilating and air-changing system with simple structure and easy installation, and light and convenient. Reduces the operation cost, ensures the air circulation in vehicle, and improves the air quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the two-way control ventilating and air-changing system for air conditioning bus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ventilating and air-changing fan (1)    First control switch (2)    Second control switch (3)    Traditional power supply module (4)    First storage battery (6)    Third control switch (7)    Second storage battery (8)    Solar power supply module (9)    Controller (10)    Solar cell panel (11)
NOVELTY - Resin film (A) comprised from resin composition (a) is annealed, and the resin film (A) is bonded with resin film (B) comprised from resin composition (b) having melting point (TmB) lower than melting point (TmA) of resin composition (a) by thermo-compression, to form laminate. The obtained laminate is annealed, cold-drawn along at least one direction at 1.05-2.0 times, maintained at a temperature higher than cold-drawing process, and hot-stretched along at least one direction at 1-5 times, to obtain laminated microporous film.    USE - Manufacture of laminated microporous film used for separator of battery (both claimed), capacitor and fuel cell for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for microfiltration membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated microporous film is manufactured efficiently with excellent gas-permeability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has cathode electrode and ion exchange film which is positioned between cathode and anode electrodes using reduction reaction of oxidizer. The oxidizer is made of compound selected from hydride of nitrogen, chlorine, iodine, sulfur, bromine and fluorine, oxide of nitrogen, chlorine, iodine, sulfur, bromine and fluorine, hydroxide of nitrogen, chlorine, iodine, sulfur, bromine and fluorine, oxygen compound of iodine, oxygen compound of bromine, bifluoride and oxyfluoride.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency can be improved. The reaction speed can be increased and activity loss can be suppressed. The platinum catalyst of cathode electrode can be replaced easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves matching overlapping of internal and external glasses, and putting two glasses into kiln die for baking so that the glasses are bent and modeled. Sintering ink and conductive silver paste of the internal and external glasses are integrated. Silicon powder on the external glass is removed, and the glasses are washed and dried. Solar cell plate is clamped between the glasses by double-layer polyvinyl butyral (PVB) film. PVB film and glasses are placed in high temperature high pressure environment so that PVB film is bended with glasses.    USE - Method for preparing solar car interlayer glass (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar car interlayer glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view explaining the process of preparing solar car interlayer glass.
NOVELTY - A vehicle power auxiliary apparatus comprises a tire, a motor and a control unit. A hub in the center of the tire has a compartment wherein the motor is mounted to form direct auxiliary power supply. Hence the power loss caused by communication can be reduced. When the vehicle start or brake, the control unit can provide a auxiliary power or restrict power by controlling the motor to lower gas consumption. Moreover, installing will not affect the motor a size of an original power system of the vehicle so that it is suitable for any size vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a sliding plate (1) of sleigh-type structure on top of which a solar cell board (2.1) and the motor (2.2) are arranged and connected together. The drive gear (2.3) is mounted on the output shaft of the motor. Rear wheels (2.7) are symmetrically arranged on left and right sides of the sliding plate and connected by a connecting shaft (2.6). A driven gear (2.5) is mounted on the connecting shaft and is connected with the drive gear via another drive gear (2.4). A front wheel (3) is at bottom of the sliding plate.    USE - Sleigh-type amphibious solar vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle offers simple, low cost and energy-saving structure capable of protecting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a sleigh-type amphibious solar vehicle.    Sliding plate (1)    Solar cell board (2.1)    Motor (2.2)    Drive gears (2.3,2.4)    Driven gear (2.5)    Connecting shaft (2.6)    Rear wheels (2.7)    Front wheel (3)
NOVELTY - A solar automobile comprises a solar battery matrix (1), a storage battery bank (4), a storage capacitor (3), an inverter (5), a transformer (6), and an electric motor (7). The storage capacitor is connected with the storage battery bank in parallel. The solar battery matrix is connected with an adjusting controller (2), the storage battery bank, the storage capacitor, the inverter and the transformer in series. The solar battery matrix is arranged on the surface of the automobile.    USE - Solar automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The solar automobile has relatively high practicability, economic efficiency and reliability, and can be free from environment pollution and fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a solar automobile.    Solar battery matrix (1)    Adjusting controller (2)    Storage capacitor (3)    Storage battery bank (4)    Inverter (5)    Transformer (6)    Electric motor (7)
NOVELTY - The car includes a solar receiving device (2) installed on the surface of the car body (1), and a solar converting and storing device installed within the car body. The solar receiving device may also be installed on the surface of the car top, the surface of the front machine cover, the surface of the spare box cover or the side face of the car body.    USE - Car powered by solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The car is low cost, easy to control, quick to react, and comfortable to use. The car also contributes to reduction in environment pollution, consumes less energy, and is low in manufacturing and usage costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a car.    Car body (1)    Solar receiving device (2)
NOVELTY - The compound power source has a shell and a cell monomer. The cell monomer includes a lead-acid cell monomer and a super cell monomer compounding to each other. The lead-acid cell monomer is as much as the super cell monomer and welded to the super cell monomer by welding at high temperature.    USE - Compound power source for light electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Provides compound power source which is compactly structured and conveniently manufactured, and has improved service life and heavy-current discharging performance in comparison with small sealed lead acid cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram showing the compound power source.
NOVELTY - The housing has outer walls enclosing an inner chamber for accommodating a battery module. A conductor frame (1) is arranged within the inner chamber, where the battery module is fixed between two cross beams (3) of the frame. Intermediate bars (4) are connected between the cross beams and two longitudinal beams (2) for fixing the battery module between the cross beams and one of the intermediate bars. The frame is completely or partially designed as hollow profile, and the outer walls are formed as a covering of the frame.    USE - Battery housing for use in an energy storage system of a vehicle e.g. hybrid- and electric vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductor frame is arranged within the inner chamber, where the battery module is fixed between the two cross beams of the frame, thus achieving high mechanical stability of the housing, and enabling the housing to be produced in a simple and cost-effective manner while avoiding deformation of the housing and transmission of forces on the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy storage system comprising a battery housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a conductor frame of a battery housing.    Conductor frame (1)    Longitudinal beams (2)    Cross beams (3)    Intermediate bars (4)    Supporting walls (5)
NOVELTY - Paper comprises carbon fiber (97.1-99.1%), where the carbon fiber is at a length of 0.5-5 mm, preferably 1-3 mm.    USE - The paper is useful as gas dispersing layer in fuel battery electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a stroke increment power supply (4) communicated with a car-loaded charger (3), a power battery block (7) and an energy management center (5). The energy management center is communicated with the power battery block. An integral controller (1), the car-loaded charger, energy management center, a manipulation control mechanism (9), an electric motor controller (10) and a speed variation and transmission mechanism (13) are connected through a communication bus (15) such as controller-area network (CAN) and RS-485    USE - Stroke increment type pure electric car system.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively prolongs the continuous stroke of the electric car, avoids fuel power generator and fuel storage device, realizes pure electric stroke increment and optimization, prolongs the service life of the power battery block, and improves the integral reliability and the safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stroke increment power supply is plumbic acid battery, a lithium ion battery, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a metal-air battery or a fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a stroke increment type pure electric car system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Integral controller (1)    Car-loaded charger (3)    Stroke increment power supply (4)    Energy management center (5)    Power battery block (7)    Manipulation control mechanism (9)    Electric motor controller (10)    Speed variation and transmission mechanism (13)    Communication bus (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box (2) which accommodates an electrokinetic battery, a cold and hot air blower (6) and a blower control system. The two ends of the battery box are respectively equipped with an air inlet (5) and an air outlet (1). The air inlet is connected with the cold and hot air blower. The control end of the cold and hot air blower is connected with the blower control system. A deflector (7) is equipped between the air inlet of the battery box and the storage battery.    USE - Service performance improvement device for automobile electrokinetic battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Adjusts working temperature of battery pack according to practical need. Eliminates effect of temperature on each performance of battery pack. Improves the use span of battery pack. Reduces use cost of new-energy automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the device improving service performance of automobile electrokinetic battery pack.    Air outlet (1)    Battery box (2)    Air inlet (5)    Cold and hot air blower (6)    Deflector (7)
NOVELTY - The colloid cell polar plate has a plate gate and a lead paste coating layer. The porosity of the dried lead paste coating layer is 75 to 80 percent. The surface of the coating layer is provided with convex-concave stripe parallel to the direction of the lug.    USE - Colloid cell polar plate for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves injection and permeation of glue liquid with predetermined viscosity. Improves performance and service life of colloid cell efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory sectional view of the colloid cell polar plate for electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - A dual-electrode catalyst of platinum (Pt)-tungsten (W) alloy fuel battery comprises Pt-W alloy (10-58%) and conductive carrier comprising metallic oxide or carbon, and the molar ratio Pt and W in Pt-W alloy at 5-0.25:1.    USE - Dual-electrode catalyst of platinum (Pt)-tungsten (W) alloy fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high catalytic activity, good reliability, good carbon monoxide resistance and low cost, and has simple and easily operated preparation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of dual-electrode catalyst of Pt-W alloy fuel battery comprising weighing Pt, W and conductive carrier material to completely dry to obtain front drive body after uniformly mixing in solvent, restoring and pyrolyzing front drive body to obtain carrier-type Pt-W alloy catalyst, with restoring temperature at 60-200 degrees C and pyrolyzing temperature at 400-900 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The wind power generator has generator (120) containing rotor (121) for rotating the wind force generator (110) in specific direction, and a stator (123) for generating alternating current with the torque of rotor. The generator is made to convert the rotation of wind force generator into power. The battery (130) is configured to store the voltage charged through the generator. The controller (140) is control the magnetic flux of rotor according to the amount of charge of the battery.    USE - Wind power generator installed in car.    ADVANTAGE - The power required for operating electric apparatus installed in the car can be generated efficiently. The high speed driving of car can be enabled and the power consumption of car can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the wind power generator installed in car. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Wind force generator (110)    Generator (120)    Rotor (121)    Stator (123)    Battery (130)    Controller (140)
NOVELTY - The electric power generating system includes a solar power generation module (14) and a base (22), where the base is fixed to a luggage room of a vehicle (10). The solar power generation module produces solar energy by using sun light.    USE - Electric power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generating system is portable and ensures improved power generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric power generating system.    Vehicle (10)    Loading box (12)    Solar power generation module (14)    Vertical shaft (20)    Base (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a turning gear (18) provided in an upper end of a rotary shaft (17), and a cylinder part (14) supported in bearings. A wind passageway (13) is formed on an exit (12). A generator (21) is set up in an upper end of an accelerating rotation shaft (20), where the accelerating rotation shaft is rotated with a speed increasing gear (19).    USE - Wind power device for a vehicle such as electro mobile and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces the exhaustion of smoke, engine starting problem and charging time, and improves driving distance of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power device for a vehicle.    Porous pear exit (12)    Wind passageway (13)    Cylinder part (14)    Rotary shaft (17)    Turning gear (18)    Speed increasing gear (19)    Accelerating rotation shaft (20)    Generator (21)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery provided with a main power source of an electric turbine. An emergency power source switch is connected to a battery case. The storage battery is connected to the battery case. A transformer adjusts supplied voltage through the storage battery according to an electromobile standard. An adaptor is connected to the battery case and to other storage batteries of current source terminals. A main power source detection sensor connection part delivers a test signal to the battery case.    USE - Emergency power supply system for an electromobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids power supply problem while reducing emergency power source connection cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an emergency power supply system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a power generation shaft fixed in a generator.    USE - Apparatus for changing gravity of wheel of moving vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can obtain a large quantity of electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for changing gravity of wheel of moving vehicle.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery (1) mounted on a base plate (2). A sidewall plate (3) is formed at a side of the battery. A top plate (4) is formed at a top portion of the battery. A vent board (5) is formed at a top portion of the top plate. A vent hole (6) is formed in the vent board at constant interval. An airflow manifold passes cold air to the top portion of the battery and a bottom portion of the battery. The vent board is installed at width direction of the top plate for ejecting the cold air.    USE - Battery cooling system for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains the cooling performance of the battery without temperature rise in an efficient manner. The structure of the system is simple, so that the need of the separate apparatus for cooling the battery can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cooling system in partial section and cross-sectional view of a battery cooling system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Base plate (2)    Sidewall plate (3)    Top plate (4)    Vent board (5)    Vent hole (6)
NOVELTY - The wheel has a moving shaft inserted in a central axis (10). An elastic wheel is combined outside the moving shaft. A generating part is pivotally combined in the central axis to shut both sides of the moving shaft tightly. The moving shaft is positioned at inner side of a side cover (40). The side cover produces power according to a movement of the moving shaft. A joint is prepared in an end of a frame (22). The frame is extended around a flow fitting portion (21). The flow fitting portion is fixed in inner side of an elastic wheel (30).    USE - Power generation additional wheel for a two-wheeled vehicle i.e. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The generating part is pivotally combined in the central axis to shut both sides of the moving shaft tightly, so as to improve the production efficiency of the wheel. The moving shaft is positioned at the inner side of the side cover, so that the manufacturing cost of the wheel is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power generation additional wheel.    Central axis (10)    Flow fitting portion (21)    Frame (22)    Elastic wheel (30)    Side cover (40)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind inlet port widely installed in a front surface of a car body. Multiple impellers are mounted within an air inflow passage. A storage battery supplies power to the impellers. A air guide path is installed towards a low-end of the car body, where air passes to the air guide path through a air injection hole. A rotary shaft is connected to an aerogenerator. A cover is arranged on the car body.    USE - Wind power electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car enables producing necessary electricity by utilizing the aerogenerator operated with wind energy so as to eliminate need of separate energy source and prevents environment pollution.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has main axle that is provided as a vehicle's crossbeam, and center of gravity of vehicle casing is located beneath the crossbeam-axle, when the vehicle casing in rest state. The vehicle casing employs the wind for producing the power, for propulsion and battery recharging. End of crossbeam is fixed with spoked wheel. Combination of fabric sail and battery-regenerative electric motors are provided in casing. The motor rotors are used as hubs for two wheels, and anchors for spokes and brake discs, so that motor shafts are fixed into ends of the axle.    USE - Land sailing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the machine bearings are replaced with the electric motors of hubs, large wheels are not articulated for steering, so that the direction of vehicle can be stabled, and vehicle is protected from roadway roughness. Since the center of gravity of vehicle is located beneath the crossbeam-axle, braking facility of vehicle is enabled, without rotating the vehicle's load or ballast, and extra load capacity of vehicle is enabled, so that the vehicle speed is enhanced. The minor turns can be enabled by four-way-adjustable aerofoil. The batteries are charged by regenerative motors under sail power, so that fuel-free mobility is ensured. Hence the speed and forward mobility are enabled in land sailing vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the principal portion of land sailing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a transmission unit for delivering driving force generated by a driving unit. The driving unit is equipped in a car body (10), and a battery (12) supplies electrical energy to the driving unit, where the battery is equipped in a front-wheel (10A). A power generation part (20) is provided with a housing (22) that is installed at a front-end of the car body, where the power generation part generates the electrical energy for charging the battery. A controller (26) for controlling the battery is charged with a solar cell equipped at an inner side of the housing.    USE - Electronic bicycle for use by a female, an old person and a feeble person.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is convenient to charge and convenient to carry necessary bag and simple load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electronic bicycle.    Car body (10)    Front-wheel (10A)    Battery (12)    Power generation part (20)    Housing (22)    Controller (26)
NOVELTY - A pre-positive air guide generator comprises an air guide hopper (2) arranged on a machine frame (1). A blade (3) is correspondingly installed in the air guide hopper. The output shaft of the blade is connected with the input shaft of the generator (6) through a transmission mechanism (4) and a speed change mechanism (5). The output wire of the generator is connected with a battery pack.    USE - Pre-positive air guide generator for automobile, such as an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air guide generator can use wind energy at time of vehicle travel to automatically charge the battery pack to improve the electricity capacity of the battery pack and to prolong the power supply duration as well as increase traveling mileage of the electric vehicle. Manual charging time is reduced, bringing convenience to the vehicle driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a pre-positive air guide generator.    Machine frame (1)    Air guide hopper (2)    Blade (3)    Transmission mechanism (4)    Speed change mechanism (5)    Generator (6)
NOVELTY - Solid carbon, carbon nano powder, ceramic or metal, solution of silver, palladium or platinum, reduced amount of alcohol solution or formaldehyde solution and hydrazine as reducing agent are added to a reaction vessel. The contents are heated at 150-350 degrees C at pressure of 300-650 psi for 30 seconds-3 minutes to obtain nano metal carbon catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of nano metal carbon catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nano metal carbon catalyst has excellent hydrogen generation activity.
NOVELTY - The chiller (100) has a battery unit (120) provided in a battery case (124). A vehicle room is ventilated using electricity from a solar cell (140). An intake duct (102) is connected with the battery case, and an exhaust duct (108) is connected with the battery case. A conversion door (134) is connected with a bypass duct (104). The intake duct and the exhaust duct are connected with the bypass duct.    USE - Car battery unit chiller.    ADVANTAGE - The chiller cools vehicle interior with air that is made to flow in the battery unit, thus removing heat generated in the battery unit in a battery charger. The chiller has high battery unit cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a car battery unit chiller. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Car battery unit chiller (100)    Intake duct (102)    Bypass duct (104)    Exhaust duct (108)    Battery unit (120)    Battery case (124)    Conversion door (134)    Solar cell (140)
NOVELTY - A predetermined amount of ethylene glycol solvent, reducing agent, sodium hydroxide, platinum precursor and carbon are mixed, and refluxed at 140-180 degrees C to obtain mixed solution. The platinum precursor is reduced by the oxidation of ethylene glycol, and supported to obtain platinum-supported catalyst. An additive is added to increase the yield of the catalyst. The obtained catalyst is cleaned, and organic impurities are removed.    USE - Manufacture of platinum-supported catalyst used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides platinum-supported catalyst with high yield.
NOVELTY - The system has combined hoisting actuator for supporting vehicle to make wheels have suitable height from ground. The suitable height meets requirements on minimum distance of replacing equipment. The hoisting support points are rigid components and arranged on sides of central axis of vehicle during hoisting. The replacing equipment removes power battery arranged below casing chassis from vehicle, move downwards battery from casing and stores battery on battery storage platform. The platform is in frame structure provides storing and charging of battery.    USE - Power battery replacing system for electric vehicle such as car (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle casing is supported by the hoisting support points so that the vehicle casing is guaranteed to be stable in battery replacing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for replacing method for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the replacing system for electric vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has electrode assembly with electrode plates and separator that is accommodated inside case (40). The current collectors are electrically connected to respective electrode plates. A short inducing element made of copper is provided disposed between current collectors to electrically short-circuit the current collectors when a shape of the case is changed.    USE - Secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, laptop and camcorder, and used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery exhibits excellent stability and reliability by preventing explosion in pressurized environment due to crushing force or shock.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Anode terminal (21)    Cathode terminal (22)    Cap plate (30)    Case (40)    Secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The battery (101) has a lid (103) closed the opening of a battery case (102) and formed the terminal (107) in surface. Impact resistance of region provided in below the junction portion (103a) of lid and battery case is lower than impact resistance of lid.    USE - Lead acid battery for engine starting-up in vehicle. Can also be used in valve regulated lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery that suppresses scattering to upper direction of electrolyte solution in time of integral ignition and large amount of outflow of electrolyte solution by damaging specific location of battery case, improves reliability and ensures battery capacity can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side and top views of lead acid battery.    Lead acid battery (101)    Battery case (102)    Lid (103)    Junction portion of lid (103a)    Terminals (107,107')
NOVELTY - A microbial fuel cell comprises anode tank (9) which is separated by diaphragm (1) which is ion-permeable separation film and has electrolytic solution which suspends microorganisms (2) which can disperse oil component, electron transport substance and oil component and can be decomposed in anode electrode (6) and liquid, and cathode tank (10) which consists of electrolytic solution in which cathode electrode and catalyst are dissolved.    USE - Microbial fuel cell for moving body engine e.g. motor vehicle, truck and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The microbial fuel cell can use oil as fuel and can produce electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the oil utilization type microbial fuel cell.    Diaphragm (1)    Microorganisms (2)    Anode electrode (6)    Anode tank (9)    Cathode tank (10)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has self-sacrificial type adjuvant (442) included in one of the positive electrode active material layer and negative electrode active material layer (44A). The self-sacrificial type adjuvant is additive and reactant which are disassembled by the oxidation reduction reaction of charging/discharging of the battery. The control of the amount of coating generation is enabled by the reaction on the surface of the active material of the positive electrode or the negative electrode.    USE - Lithium secondary battery of vehicle (claimed) e.g. car. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppression of the capacity fall of the battery can be achieved. Prevention of the amount of coating generated of the positive electrode active material surface can be achieved. The lithium secondary battery with improved battery characteristic can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of negative electrode of lithium secondary battery.    Negative electrode sheet (40A)    Negative electrode collector (42)    Negative electrode active material layer (44A)    Negative electrode active material (440)    Self-sacrificial type adjuvant (442)
NOVELTY - An adherence-improving agent comprises ammonium salt or amine salt of carboxymethyl cellulose having average substitution degree of 0.1-1. The aqueous solution containing 1 wt.% of adherence-improving agent has viscosity of 1200-7000 mPa.second at 25 degrees C.    USE - Adherence-improving agent is used for electrode material slurry used in manufacture of cathode for lithium ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, electric equipment, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The adherence-improving agent provides excellent adhesiveness between electrode material and collector and has excellent coating property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode material slurry, which contains adherence-improving agent and water; and    (2) manufacture of electrode for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A modification unit generates hydrogen-containing gas by reforming reaction. A control unit outputs water supply amount and raw material feed rate indication values to supply units (3,4) based on detected temperature of modification unit. The raw material and water not supplied from supply units related to indication values are indicated if difference of detected and estimated temperature of modification unit is beyond preset value. The raw material feed rate or water supply amount related to indication values is corrected and the external output of alarm is performed.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The raw material feed rate or water supply amount related to indication values is corrected easily. The raw material feed rate or water supply amount related to indication values is corrected and the external output of alarm is performed hence the failure of the hydrogen generating apparatus can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generating apparatus (1)    Combustion unit (2)    Water supply unit (3)    Material supply unit (4)    Fuel cell (8)
NOVELTY - The surface (6a) of the cathode (6) is arranged opposite to anode (4) and the anode and cathode are immersed in a hydrochloric acid type gold plating solution. A control electrode (5) is arranged opposing the other surface (6b) of the cathode. The voltage is applied between anode and cathode and between anode and electrode. The current density between anode and control electrode is set lower than current density between anode and cathode and gold precipitation to the surface (6b) of the cathode is controlled to form gold plating layer to the surface of the cathode.    USE - Method of forming gold plating layer to stainless steel substrate used for lead frame, fuel cell and hard disk suspension.    ADVANTAGE - The current density between anode and electrode is set lower than current density between anode and cathode to form gold plating layer such that the gold plating layer of different thickness is easily formed in one and other surfaces of the stainless steel substrate. Hence the manufacturing cost is reduced and generation of corrosion in the stainless steel substrate is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal-plating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the metal-plating apparatus.    Metal plating tank (2)    Anode (4)    Control electrode (5)    Cathode (6)    Surfaces of cathode (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - A motor core consists of a steel plate having magnetostriction constant of -0.1x 10-7. The compressive stress of the motor core in stator circumferential direction is 10 MPa or more. The steel plate contains (in %mass) silicon (6.6-10), aluminum (1 or less), manganese (0.05-2), sulfur (0.005 or less), nitrogen (0.005 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Motor core is used for drive motor of fuel cell electric vehicles and hybrid electrical vehicles, high frequency rotary machine of high speed generators, compressor motor of air conditioners, and shaft motor for machine tools.    ADVANTAGE - The motor core has reduced high-frequency core loss characteristics.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell stack (130) that consumes and generates hydrogen stored in a hydrogen tank (110). A hydrogen storage material tank (150) is provided with hydrogen storage material that occludes hydrogen stored in hydrogen tank. A thermal medium flow path, fuel cell stacks and hydrogen storage material tank are connected, so that heat exchange is performed. A control unit controls thermal medium flow path to supply heat of fuel cell to hydrogen storage material and release hydrogen from hydrogen storage material.    USE - Warming-up system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption and size reduction of warming-up system can be achieved. Fuel cell of vehicle interior can be performed efficiently. Increase of capacitance using hydrogen storage material can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of warming-up system of vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Warming-up system (100)    Hydrogen tank (110)    Fuel cell stack (130)    Hydrogen storage material tank (150)    Control unit (170)
NOVELTY - A gas holder support structure (10) has a sub frame (24), mounting a gas holder, extending along the axis of gas holder and the width of the vehicle body (14). A sub-frame side cross member (42), fixing the gas holder from the front, extends along the vehicle body width and is fixed to the vehicle body side cross member (60) of a vehicle body frame (16).    USE - Gas holder support structure for vehicle, such as a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional area of the sub frame side cross member can be effectively reduced so as to allow for efficient yet compact accommodation of other components, such as piping, about the gas holder as well as allow for use of a gas holder of bigger capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged side view of the rear of the fuel cell electric vehicle with a gas holder support structure.    Gas holder support structure (10)    Vehicle body (14)    Vehicle body frame (16)    Sub frame (24)    Sub frame side cross member (42)    Vehicle body side cross member (60)
NOVELTY - A motor core has stator made of steel plate which comprises (in %mass) silicon (4.5-6.6), aluminum (less than 1), manganese (0.05-2), sulfur (less than 0.005), nitrogen (0.005 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities as main components, and compressive stress of 10 MPa or more in stator circumferential direction. The steel plate has magnetostriction constant of -0.1-10x 10-7.    USE - Motor core is used for compressor motor of domestic air-conditioners and hybrid electric vehicles, drive motor of fuel cell electric vehicles, high-frequency rotary machine of high-speed generators and main axis motor of machine tools.    ADVANTAGE - The motor core has reduced high-frequency core loss.
NOVELTY - A lithium sulfur battery comprises an electrolyte solvent containing at least one fluoro substituted organic compound (A1) having at least one heteroatom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur or silicon.    USE - As rechargeable power sources for computers, cell phones, and electrically driven vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium sulfur battery shows high theoretical specific energy of 2600 Wh/kg, and contains sulfur that is relatively non-toxic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium sulfur battery comprises an electrolyte solvent containing at least one fluoro substituted organic compound (A1) having at least one heteroatom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur or silicon, where the fluoro substituted organic compound (A1) is selected from fluoro substituted carboxylic acid esters, fluoro substituted carboxylic acid amides, fluoro substituted fluorinated ethers, fluoro substituted carbamates, fluoro substituted cyclic carbonates, fluoro substituted acyclic carbonates, fluoro substituted ethers, perfluoroalkyl phosphoranes, fluoro substituted phosphites, fluoro substituted phosphates, fluoro substituted phosphonates or fluoro substituted heterocycles. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) as sole solvent or in mixture with at least one non-fluorosubstituted solvent, or of lithium bis(oxalato)borate or lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate in the cathode compartment of a lithium oxygen battery, a lithium sulfur battery, or a magnesium-oxygen battery, the fluoro substituted organic compound (A1) is used; and    (2) electrolyte solution comprising at least one of the fluoro substituted organic compound (A1); and at least one compound selected from elemental sulfur and M2Xy.    M=Na or Li (preferably Li);    X=sulfur;    y=1-4, 6 or 8.
NOVELTY - An excitation source (1) generates excitation current in loop circuit comprising an adjustable resistor (3) connected with a battery pack (2). A sampling unit (4) collects the excitation voltage between terminals of battery pack, excitation voltage between terminals of adjustable resistor, and resistance of adjustable resistor. A control unit (5) calculates internal resistance of battery pack based on excitation voltages and resistance value collected when excitation voltage between terminals of battery pack is equal to range voltage of sampling unit.    USE - Device for testing internal resistance of battery pack used in electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The measurement accuracy of the testing device can be improved, and the internal resistance can be calculated in wide voltage range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for internal resistance testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the internal resistance testing device.    Excitation source (1)    Battery pack (2)    Adjustable resistor (3)    Sampling unit (4)    Control unit (5)
NOVELTY - The pump (10) has a piston (12) axially and movably accommodated between end sides (11A, 11B) in a tubular housing (11). The piston exhibits a magnet (13) e.g. rare earth magnet such as neodymium magnet, which cooperates with a field coil (14A) arranged in and/or at the housing. Valve units (15A, 15B) are provided at the respective end sides of the housing, so that conveying partial volumes are generated with axial movement of the piston towards the respective end sides. The piston is formed as an injection molding component. The magnet is formed as a plastic-bound magnet.    USE - Pump i.e. axial-piston pump, for integration into a pane washing device of a motor vehicle and into a cooling circuit of a fuel cell (all claimed) for conveying fluid. Can also be used as a durable household pump in a heating system of a building to convey heater water, and as a heart cycle pump in a medical field to convey blood, and in an in-vivo application as an implant in a human or animal body and as a component of a heart-lung machine.    ADVANTAGE - The valve units are provided at the respective end sides of the housing, so that the large conveying partial volumes are generated with the axial movement of the piston with large stroke towards the respective end sides, thus manufacturing the pump with a compact and durable structure in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a pump.    Pump (10)    Tubular housing (11)    End sides (11A, 11B)    Piston (12)    Magnet (13)    Field coil (14A)    Valve units (15A, 15B)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an electric motor for propelling the vehicle. A set of electric storage or rechargeable batteries is mounted within the vehicle for providing electrical power to the electric motor. A set of solar panels (12) is mounted on the exterior of the vehicle and electrically connected to the set of electric storage batteries for converting incident solar radiation into electricity for charging the batteries. A wind turbine system (14) is electrically connected to the set of batteries for converting wind energy to electricity for charging the batteries.    USE - Solar and wind powered electric vehicle i.e. automobile such as a car (From drawings). Can also be used for a truck, bus, train and airplane.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine system is electrically connected to the set of electric storage batteries for converting wind energy to electricity for charging the batteries, thus generating adequate electrical power to charge the batteries for driving a perpetual fuel-free electric vehicle in an efficient manner, and allowing the vehicle to be utilized by one or many passengers at normal speeds in cities and towns, on highways and byways, and in rain or shine. The wind turbine system does not generate any drag forces on the vehicle or cause any danger or obstacle to the public and users.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective side view of a solar and wind powered electric vehicle.    Solar and wind powered electric vehicle (10)    Solar panels (12)    Wind turbine system (14)    Top wind stream (24)    Air duct (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing an energy generation device on a crown portion of a tire. The tire is rotated on a rolling surface, so as to cause variations of forces acting on the device. A force exerted by a force providing element (16) and variations of the forces along a longitudinal axis is exploited, so as to cause variations of a magnet position with respect to an electrical winding (11). An electric energy generated across the electrical winding as a consequence of the variations of the magnet position is collected with respect to the electrical winding.    USE - Method for generating electric energy in a tire (Claimed) mounted on vehicle such as car, goods transportation vehicle such as lorry and van and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating significant average power values at low rolling speed of the tire in an efficient manner, and improving safety of a vehicle. The method enables avoiding dispersions of magnetic flux and concentrating the flux within the energy generation device, thus allowing better efficiency of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a tire comprising a crown portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an energy generation device that is utilized in a tire.    Energy generation device (1)    Tubular housing (10)    Electrical winding (11)    Coaxial rings (14a, 14b)    Element (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a dielectric material (Fa) on two surfaces or a single surface of a wide width double-sided vapor deposition polypropylene (PP) film (1). Wide width hybrid metalized film is formed using the dielectric material. A margin is formed in a lamination cut surface of the wide width hybrid metalized film by laser. The wide width hybrid metalized film is stacked to from a laminated sheet. The laminated sheet is cut in a predetermined dimension to form a capacitor element.    USE - Method for manufacturing a metalized film capacitor used in an inverter circuit of a hybrid vehicle, filter, and snubber. Can also be used for an electronic device, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively adopting a capacitor element and a winder, thus saving cost, preventing fall of withstand voltage, and manufacturing film capacitor with less thickness and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a laminated sheet manufacturing process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Dielectric material (Fa)    Wide width double-sided vapor deposition polypropylene film (1)    Film cutter (8)    Hand (9)    Pressurization plate (10)
NOVELTY - The machine (30) has a cylindrical rotor (14) comprising a rotor core (16) with a set of spaced apart magnets (18). An air gap is defined between the rotor and a stator (20). A controllable magnetic member (32) is positioned within or proximate to the air gap. The member is arranged with a set of spaced apart magnetic strip elements (34) and axially moveable relative to the rotor and the stator such that the member is slid out of the machine as speed of the rotor increases to reduce flux linkage between the rotor and the stator and reduce back electro-motive force (EMF) of the machine.    USE - Permanent magnet (PM) electric machine such as surface mount machine and interior machine (all claimed), for automotive propulsion system and power generation application in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controllable magnetic member is selectively withdrawn along an axial direction between the rotor and the stator as the speed of the machine increases, so that the back electro-motive force (EMF) of the machine is reduced at higher machine speeds, and hence increasing the speed of the machine. The magnetic member provides reduced load loss at higher machine speeds over existing electric machines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotor is inner rotor and outer rotor. The stator is a multi-layer stator. The rotor magnets are permanent magnets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut-away perspective view of an electric machine with a magnetic member in a fully removed position such that the magnetic member does not link a main flux of the machine.    Cylindrical rotor (14)    Rotor core (16)    Spaced apart magnets (18)    Stator (20)    Permanent magnet electric machine (30)    Controllable magnetic member (32)    Spaced apart magnetic strip elements (34)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery that is mounted in a refrigerator car. The solar power generator and wind power generator are mounted out of a carriage of the refrigerator car, and respectively connected with the storage battery which is connected with a compressor.    USE - Air conditioner system for refrigerator car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power is generated via solar power generator and wind power generator to drive the compressor for refrigeration, the fuel and oil consumption are reduced, and environmental protection and energy conservation are realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air conditioner system.
NOVELTY - The shell has a plastic shell plate and a mounting cover (2) provided at two sides of a battery barrel body, respectively. Two electrode exit holes (4) are opened at positions of two opposite angles on a plate body in the mounting cover. A middle part of the mounting cover is provided with three mounting holes (5). An inner chamber of the battery barrel body is provided with two battery separators to separate the inner chamber into three parts of chambers.    USE - Sealing plastic shell for an electric vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The shell body is free of maintaining and conveniently mounted. The shell dos not utilize a large-volume battery electrode plate so as to reduce volume of the battery. The shell is beneficial for protecting environment and developing low-carbon energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sealing plastic shell for an electric vehicle storage battery.    Mounting cover (2)    Electrode exit holes (4)    Mounting holes (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a frame provided with multiple cell containing cavities along horizontal and vertical directions. Each cell containing cavity is provided with an elastic conducting terminal and an elastic placing mechanism.    USE - Integrated cell box body structure for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can be installed on a car body without fussy work of carrying out and detecting location for each component. The structure facilitates installation of the cell containing mechanism on the car body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an integrated cell box body structure.
NOVELTY - The container has container main case (1) with opened top and container cover (2). The cover is connected with one edge of container main case through hinging manner. The container main case and container cover are magnetically switched.    USE - Container for storage battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The container with magnet can be provided by simple process and at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the container for storage battery.    Container main case (1)    Container cover (2)    Magnet (3)
NOVELTY - The box has a charge-discharge interface embedded in an outer wall of a shell. The shell is provided with an upper cover and a bottom box that are hinged together. The bottom box is provided with a bending clapboard that is formed with a routing through-hole for dividing the bottom box into a mounting region of a battery and a mounting region of a protective circuit. A maintaining door is mounted on an outer wall of the bottom box provided with the mounting region of the protective circuit. A lock is embedded on the outer wall of the bottom box for locking the upper cover.    USE - Battery box for a vehicle (from drawing).    ADVANTAGE - The box has simple structure and low production cost. The box is convenient to place in and out of a battery pack in the shell. The lock embedded on the bottom box can safely protect the battery pack in the shell. The bottom box is divided into the mounting region of the battery and the mounting region of the protective circuit by bending the clapboard to integrate the protective circuit and a cable in the shell in the mounting region of the protective circuit without influencing maintenance of the battery. The box is convenient to maintain and install the protective circuit by the mounting door on the mounting region of the protective circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple battery units connected with each other in parallel manner. A lug of the positive plates is connected with an anode of a battery outer housing after the positive plates are connected with the housing in parallel manner. A lug of the negative plates is connected with a cathode of the battery outer housing after the negative plates are sealed in the housing in parallel manner. A film is folded as a square plate, where size of the square plate is larger than a single electrode plate of the positive plates and the negative plates.    USE - High-capacity polymer lithium-ion battery structure for use in an electric bicycle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure reduces width and thickness of the battery, so as to produce less heat when discharging high current. The interface contact between the electrode plate and the film is stable and smooth in nature. The aluminum-plastic flexible package in the battery prevents battery from being blasted. The battery is safe and reliable to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high-capacity polymer lithium-ion battery structure.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a shell provided with an electricity meter hole base (4). Two side faces of the electricity meter hole base are provided with two contacts that are respectively connected with an anode and a cathode of the battery, where the contacts are elastic contacts. Surfaces of the battery corresponding to the two contacts are provided with corresponding electrode markers (2). An electricity meter (5) is arranged in the electricity meter hole base, where the electricity meter is a voltmeter.    USE - Storage battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery quickly and quantitatively displays performance state of the battery. The battery quantitatively, instantly and accurately detects performance state of the battery at any time so as to find a reason that a vehicle cannot be started. The battery is instantly maintained and convenient to use, and reduces pollution caused by a scrap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a storage battery.    Storage battery (1)    Electrode markers (2)    Electricity meter hole base (4)    Electricity meter (5)    Convex lug (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a lithium battery pack provided with a temperature sensor (5) i.e. annular pressure sensor, for inputting temperature signal to an automobile safety system by a multi-path gating unit (3), a main control chip (2) i.e. MC9S08DZ60 chip, a controller area network (CAN) bus communication module (6) and an automobile CAN bus. Each of lithium batteries contained in the lithium battery pack are separately provided with the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is arranged on an electrode column between the batteries.    USE - Lithium battery pack temperature control system for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system implements monitoring early warning function of the lithium battery pack by acquiring lithium battery pack temperature and monitoring state of the lithium battery pack so as to increase safety stability of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a lithium battery pack temperature control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Power supply module (1)    Main control chip (2)    Multi-path gating unit (3)    Temperature sensor (5)    Controller area network bus communication module (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar photovoltaic generating system including a photovoltaic battery board, an electric storage system and a photovoltaic generating controller. The photovoltaic battery board is mounted on a top surface of a carriage. The photovoltaic battery board is hinged with an end of a battery board bracket, and fixing ends are fixed at middle positions of inner walls at two sides of the carriage. A telescopic support is electrically or hydraulically controlled.    USE - Solar environment monitoring vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is provided with the telescopic space expanding system, thus expanding the utilizing work space of the vehicle in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar environment monitoring vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a movable spring pulling rod arranged between a downward pulling spring board type door and a pulling rod box type storage battery set. Two groups of six wheels are arranged on a bottom of a pulling rod box to form a triangular wheel upstairs device. An electric mechanism is arranged on the bottom of the pulling rod box to form an electric pulling rod box type storage battery set.    USE - Storage battery carrying device for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device carries the storage battery set to the car, and is convenient to move on steps and stairs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a storage battery carrying device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery housing (2), and a dehumidified filter element (1) that is arranged outside the battery housing. The filter element separates an interior of the battery housing against environment air-conduction. The filter element exhibits components bonded with gaseous, organic and/or inorganic materials. The filter element exhibits a layer, which is designed as fibrous web or membrane. The filter element exhibits another layer, which is designed as bulk of adsorbing materials. The filter element exhibits a third layer, which is designed as microporous film.    USE - Battery for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dehumidified filter element is arranged outside the battery housing and separates the interior of the battery housing against environment air-conduction, thus forming pressure-free interior of the battery and allowing exchange of gas with the environment, so as to prevent mechanical load on cells of the battery by different external pressures. The battery is designed in such a manner that penetration of harmful materials such as particles, water or organic substances is prevented. The arrangement of the dehumidified filter element effectively protects the battery housing against penetrating humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery housing assigned to filter elements.    Dehumidified filter element (1)    Battery housing (2)    Pipe (3)    Outer wall of battery housing (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of bimetallic strips arranged between a rigid support and a plate (9) that is made of resilient plastic material. A layer of piezoelectric material (13) is arranged on a side of the plate of the resilient plastic material opposite to the strips. The layer of piezoelectric material is connected to output terminals (V+, V-). A rigid support is in contact with a hot source (3). The plate of the resilient plastic material transmits mechanical stress to the piezoelectric layer due to deformations of the bimetallic strips.    USE - Converting device e.g. thermoelectric generator, for use on a hot surface e.g. braking device and a metal wall of a silencer, of an automobile vehicle (claimed) e.g. car, to convert thermal power into electric power. Can also be used for a roof of a house.    ADVANTAGE - The plate of the resilient plastic material transmits the mechanical stress to the piezoelectric layer due to the deformations of the bimetallic strips, so that the bimetallic strips are not bent or deformed, thus providing better thermal conductivity. The design of the device is manufactured easily and integrated easily in equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thermoelectric generator.    Output terminals (V+, V-)    Hot source (3)    Plate (9)    Layer of piezoelectric material (13)    Wall (15)
NOVELTY - The graphite material has specific size of optically anisotropic and isotropic structures. The cross section of graphite grains is set to 100 mu m. The sum total area of optically anisotropic structure, optical isotropy structure and gap between anisotropic structure and isotropy structure is defined by preset formula. The ratio of maximum length of long side portion and average particle diameter in the anisotropic structure domain is set to preset value.    USE - Graphite material for use as carbon material for electrode used in lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle, battery electric vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The high coulomb efficiency and high cycling characteristic are obtained when graphite material is used as carbon material for battery electrodes. The high energy density battery electrode is obtained effectively. The graphite material is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The graphite material has graphite grain whose cross section is satisfied with preset formula. The area aggregate value with respect to cross-sectional area of the graphite grain is set to 12-32%. The surface of the graphite material is coated by carbon material. The carbon fiber of diameter 2-1000 nm is adhered on the surface of the graphite material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon material has 0.01-200 mass parts of spherical natural graphite or artificial graphite and 10 mass parts of graphite material; and    (2) manufacturing method of graphite material which involves performing delayed coking of crude distillation residue in coke drum to obtain carbon raw material. The composition of asphaltene and resin portion in the crude distillation residue is respectively set to 30-80 %mass, 0.3-6 %mass and the composition is pulverized. The graphitization process is performed to the composition at the temperature of 2000-3300 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The secondary cell has two vanadium compounds with their respective surface serving as negative/positive electrodes and which contains vanadium that changes in oxidation number through reduction and oxidation reactions or comprises respective solid vanadium salts or complex salts that contains such vanadium. A separator is sandwiched between the two vanadium compounds and allows ions to selectively pass through.    USE - Solid-vanadium secondary cell for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer, personal digital assistance (PDA), digital camera, digital recorder, game, electrical appliance, wireless apparatus, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is sandwiched between the two vanadium compounds and allows ions to selectively pass through. Thus the electrolyte of the solid state required for the implementation of the solid vanadium battery containing the active material can be implemented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing solid-vanadium secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solid-vanadium secondary cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ion-exchange membrane (AA)    Carbon cloth electrode (BB)    Charged state (CC)    Discharged state (DD)    Carbon material (EE)    Vanadium sulfate solid (FF)
NOVELTY - A binder contains polyamide and/or polyamide precursor having 1-1.5 mol% of diamine residue (I) with respect to total diamine residue.    USE - Binder is used for positive electrode paste and negative electrode paste for manufacturing positive electrode and negative electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electronic device, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent adhesiveness. The lithium ion secondary battery using binder has excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance and charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder contains polyamide and/or polyamide precursor having 1-1.5 mol% of diamine residue of formula: H2N-R5-(Si(-R1)(-R2)-O)m-Si(-R3)(-R4)-R6-NH2 (I) with respect to total diamine residue.    R1-R4=H, 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C fluoroalkyl, 1-4C alkoxy or 1-10C alkyl in which at least one of carbon and hydrogen is substituted by phenyl;    R5,R6=1-10C alkylene, 4-10C cycloalkylene or phenylene;and    m=1-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode paste, which contains negative electrode active material containing binder, silicon atom and tin or germanium;    (2) manufacture of negative electrode, which involves applying negative electrode paste to thickness of 1-100 mu m on metal foil and heating at 100-500 degrees C for 1 minute to 24 hours;    (3) positive electrode paste, which contains binder and positive electrode active material containing nickel atom; and    (4) manufacture of positive electrode, which involves applying positive electrode paste to thickness of 1-500 mu m on metal foil and heating at 100-500 degrees C for 1 minute to 24 hours.
NOVELTY - A mixed gas (6) containing carbon dioxide is supplied to source gas containing hydrocarbon and hydrogen and reacted at predetermined reaction temperature in presence of a catalyst (4) containing iron, metal containing iron or nickel, or alloy containing iron and nickel, and carbon nanofiber is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanofiber used for electroconductive polymeric composite material, additive for rubber, hydrogenation and dehydrogenation catalyst, petroleum refining catalyst and catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber is efficiently manufactured at high carbon conversion rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of manufacturing apparatus of carbon nanofiber. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Manufacturing apparatus (1)    Furnace (2)    Gas supply unit (3)    Catalyst (4)    Mixed gas (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has frame which is fixed and connected to a back of front protection cover of the vehicle body. A wind resistance generator is fixed and connected to the frame and to an accumulator. An integration generation device for collecting oscillation energy is arranged on the shock absorber.    USE - Vehicle using multiple energy resources.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes the electric automobile, reduces the process of charging and prolongs the driving mileages of the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power generating device comprises a fuel cell, a cathode supporting part (210), a membrane electrode assembly (230), an anode supporting part (220) and an anode flow path, where the anode supporting part is equipped with the anode flow path. The cathode supporting part is adhered on surface of the membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power generating device enables to generate electric power efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel cell power generating device.    Cathode supporting part (210)    Anode supporting part (220)    Membrane electrode assembly (230)    Fuel fluid generating unit (250)    Hydrogen storage (252)
NOVELTY - Producing lithium battery set of an electric vehicle comprises: (i) selecting an individual battery for assembling; (ii) connecting multiple batteries in parallel to constitute a battery unit based on motor power of the electric vehicle and endurance mileage range parameter requirements; (iii) connecting multiple batteries in series to constitute a battery module; (iv) connecting multiple battery modules to constitute one battery set; and (v) placing the battery set into a shell provided with an insulating plate inside its upper part.    USE - The lithium battery set is useful for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method assures the cohesiveness of the assembled battery set and produces the battery with high efficiently. The battery is suitable for mass usage in electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the lithium battery set.
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a cylindrical case (21) that accommodates a hollow fiber membrane bundle (11). An inlet (24A) which is formed in the axial direction of the case introduces a fluid from out of a hollow fiber membrane (12). The inlet opening-closing mechanism (33B) receives the thrust of the fluid from the outside. An acceptance portion (32B) opens and closes the inlet other than endmost portion side corresponding to the thrust of the fluid.    USE - Humidifier for humidifying air supplied to fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The acceptance portion opens and closes the inlet other than endmost portion side corresponding to the thrust of the fluid so that high humidification efficiency can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the humidifier.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hollow fiber membrane bundle (11)    Hollow fiber membrane (12)    Cylindrical Case (21)    Inlet (24A)    Acceptance portion (32B)    Inlet opening-closing mechanism (33B)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery case that is divided into two spaces. The battery element consists of non-aqueous solution and accommodates in the battery case. The connection valve connects the space and upper space which is provided inside the battery case, when predetermined pressure is applied to the battery case. The deformation mechanism deforms from the exterior of upper space with pressure.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in motor vehicle driving power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The cracked gas is hold in the space provided inside the battery case without providing additional piping, so that cracked gas discharged by the piping to battery case is suppressed. Hence the size of the battery is reduced. The deformation mechanism deforms from the exterior of upper space with pressure, so that defect can be visually identified. Need for replacement of battery is judged easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective, front, side, bottom, and top views of the secondary battery.    Space (10)    Battery cover (11)    Battery element (24)    Upper space (30)    Connection valve (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a reactor (34) whose one end is connected to mutual connection point of switching elements while the other end is connected to a line (L2). The initial stage duty of direct current (DC)-DC converter (13) is set so that the potential difference between a line (L1) and a line (L3) becomes the sum of open circuit voltage of fuel cell stack (11) and a battery (12).    USE - Power supply device used in power source system of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the initial stage duty of the DC-DC converter is set according to the open circuit voltage of fuel cell stack and battery, excessive electric current flow from the fuel cell stack can be prevented so as to avoid damage of the switching element. Since several switching modes are switched only by single DC-DC converter with respect to the battery, the size and expense of the power supply device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Battery (12)    Direct current-direct current converter (13)    Reactor (34)    Lines (L1-L3)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has a cold side (6), and a hot side (5) that exhibits a cover plate (7), which is arranged in contact with a fluid flow (4) of an exhaust gas. An upper surface of the cover plate exhibits a rib structure for flow guidance of the fluid flow. The cover plate is inserted into a recess of an exhaust gas-flow component (2), which is manufactured from a pipe through high pressure tube hydroforming or through shell construction.    USE - Thermoelectric generator module for arrangement in an exhaust gas-flow component in an exhaust gas system of a motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module is designed in such a manner that efficiency of energy recovery from the motor vehicle exhaust gas system is enhanced. The module ensures a sufficient high temperature difference with different temperature ratio for operating the module, so as to ensure an electrical energy generation by the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exhaust gas-flow component and a thermoelectric generator module.    Thermoelectric generator module (1)    Exhaust gas-flow component (2)    Fluid flow (4)    Hot side (5)    Cold side (6)    Cover plate (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (13) arranged between positive and negative electrode (11,12). The current collectors (40a,40b) are electrically connected to respective electrodes. A case (34) is accommodated between an electrode assembly (10) and the current collectors. A cap plate (30) is coupled to the case. An insulating film (200) is placed between the current collectors and the case. A recess is formed in the insulating film to correspond to a shape of the current collectors and electrode assembly to offset vibration of current collector with respect to case.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. nickel-cadmium secondary battery, nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, lithium ion battery, cylindrical battery and pouch type battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle (both claimed) used in electric car, hybrid electric car, electric bicycle, electric scooter. Can also be used in portable electronic device such as cellular phones, note books, and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration of the electrode assembly can be prevented by forming thick portion of insulating film adjacent to wall. Contact errors between the electrode assembly and current collectors caused by external shocks can be prevented. The resistance in the each current collector units can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Positive and negative electrode (11,12)    Separator (13)    Cap plate (30)    Case (34)    Current collectors (40a,40b)    Insulating film (200)
NOVELTY - The structure has mounting beam fixed on the base plate of vehicle chassis. The tray bears the motor vehicle battery module. The sealing bar is sealed between the mounting beam and tray. The sealing cavity is formed between the base plate of vehicle chassis, mounting beam and sealing bar, for containing motor vehicle battery module. The mounting portion is fixed on the mounting beam. The connection portion is provided on the outside of tray and is fixed with mounting portion so as to fix the tray and mounting portion.    USE - Sealed structure of battery module for motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of motor vehicle battery module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of motor vehicle battery module.
NOVELTY - The structure has a storage box that is provided with a battery box provided with box main portion and bearing plate at the back end. An opening is provided in the box main portion. A bearing plate is accommodated with battery. The ends and lower portion of the opening of the battery box are extended with waterproof baffles which are provided with reinforced ribs. The back face of the box main portion is provided with a repairing hole which is connected with the opening.    USE - Motorcycle battery box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The front or back direction light can be repaired and replaced conveniently and easily. The opening which is connected with repairing hole is provided with water proof walls, thus the waterproof effect of the battery box structure is realized and the bulb is prevented from falling to the outer side of the battery box in repairing process. The rigidity and intensity of the back of the box main portion is improved by the reinforced rib.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery box structure.
NOVELTY - A turbine wheel (4) with large diameter connected to axis of gyroscope with large diameter is driven by the exhaust gas of combustion engine (1). A dynastarter (2) is provided on the main axis of engine. An electromotor/dynamo gyroscope (5) having large diameter is operated in normal mode by the energy gained through turbine driven by exhaust gas. The auxiliary functions are pivoted on the axis of dynamo gyroscope.    USE - Combustion engine for vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The turning stability for vehicle is improved efficiently. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is reduced efficiently, while preventing generation of noise during operation of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the combustion engine.    Combustion engine (1)    Dynastarter (2)    Turbine wheel (4)    Electromotor/dynamo gyroscope (5)
NOVELTY - The system has blowing unit (4,21) that blows air against radiator (3). A control device (23) controls cooling medium circulation unit (5,22) and blower in a cooling mode when drive force for vehicle is provided by motor (1) and inverter power supply (2). The control device controls cooling medium circulation unit and blower in another cooling mode that provides higher cooling capability when drive force for vehicle provided by motor and inverter power supply is in higher operational region.    USE - Cooling system of electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric automobile. Can also be used in hybrid automobile, electric locomotive, electric construction vehicle etc.    ADVANTAGE - The higher cooling capability is provided when drive force for vehicle provided by motor and inverter power supply is in higher operational region so that the physical sizes of the motor and inverter power supply are reduced. Since the consumption of electrical power is reduced by the pump and the fan, the operating efficiency of the electric vehicle is improved. Since the temperature of the cooling medium flowing in the cooling medium circulation path is lowered to lower the air temperature, the cooling capacity can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling system for electric vehicle.    Motor (1)    Inverter power supply (2)    Radiator (3)    Blowing unit (4,21)    Cooling medium circulation unit (5,22)    Control device (23)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle circuit has a control circuit connected to motor and power source. An over-current electronic protecting element such as self-recovering fuse, is connected to the circuit connecting the power source with control circuit.    USE - Electric vehicle circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle circuit can be protected reliably, so that short circuit and overload of electric vehicle circuit can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has inner side tube tire (6) and outer side tubeless tire (8) that are attached to wheel (4). The tire (2) is set as double structure in outer peripheral portion of inner side tube tire and inner peripheral portion of an outer side tubeless tire oppose. The electric power generation casing (16) has piezoelectric element is positioned in the mutually opposing portions of the inner side tube tire and outer side tubeless tire. The casing produces electric power with press contacting of the opposition portion of the inner side tube and outer tubeless tire.    USE - Piezoelectric power generating apparatus of double structure tire used for vehicle such as motor vehicle and bicycle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The piezoelectric power generating apparatus is simple in structure and can easily convert the vibration of the tire into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the double structure tire.    Tire (2)    Wheel (4)    Inner side tube tire (6)    Outer side tubeless tire (8)    Electric power generation casing (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranged several solar panels, and evaluating electric power generation amount, and deterioration, intensity and durability of solar panels in same condition and environment. The electric power generation amount per unit time, day, month and year is displayed in display apparatus (3). The problem in electric power generation is solved by electric power company (8).    USE - Method for evaluating and solving problem regarding photovoltaic power generation in solar power generation device used in solar house and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation problems can be evaluated and solved efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the process of evaluating and solving problem regarding photovoltaic power generation in solar power generation device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar panel installation unit (1)    Evaluation apparatus (2)    Display apparatus (3)    Electric power company (8)    Bidirectional communication equipment (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a slide rod (1) slidingly connected with a rear end of a mounting base (4) of an electric vehicle. A lower end of the slide rod is fixedly connected with a pressing plate (2). A rubber (3) is embedded in an upper end of a battery case (5) of the electric vehicle. The rubber is formed with a ventilation hole (31). An end of the ventilation hole is connected with the battery case.    USE - Pressing device for a battery case of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber member is pressed by using a pressing plate that is fixed with the slide rod, so that the pressing plate is always in contact with the rubber by adjusting height of the slide rod, thus utilizing the device irrespective of type and size of the battery case, and hence acquiring the device with a simple structure and ensuring convenient and strong universality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pressing device.    Slide rod (1)    Pressing plate (2)    Rubber (3)    Mounting base (4)    Battery case (5)    Ventilation hole (31)
NOVELTY - The thermogenerator (1) has multiple thermoelectric elements (2) distributed along a length (11), where two thermoelectric elements are arranged at a distance (10) from each other in x- and/or y-direction. The distances differ from each other and the thermoelectric elements are arranged in a strip-like manner as element strips (3). The two thermoelectric elements are electroconductively connected to conducting elements (4), respectively.    USE - Thermogenerator for use in an exhaust system of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the thermoelectric elements in a strip-like manner as element strips allows the thermoelectric elements to be connected at the distal end regions, so that the contact positions are arranged in the region outside of the thermal impact in such a manner that the onset of corrosion and the thermal loading is non-critical, thus enabling a better protection for the contacts. The arrangement of the thermoelectric elements ensures a modular compact design, thus achieving a better adaptation to the voltage requirement, and hence achieving a higher working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing electric energy from the heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique view of a thermogenerator with thermoelectric elements.    Thermogenerator (1)    Thermoelectric elements (2)    Element strips (3)    Conducting elements (4)    Distance (10)    Length (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves granulating powder, and partially coating the powder using a pressing aid. A green compact of a defined shape is produced from the powder by compaction using a pressing device (11) at a temperature in the range of 5 to 95 percentage, and the green compact is sintered to a final shape. The green compact is calibrated to the final shape after the sintering process, and thermoelectric elements of different compositions are simultaneously produced, where the thermoelectric elements are rotated around 90 degrees opposite to a pressing direction.    USE - Method for producing a thermoelectric element of a thermo generator (claimed) that is utilized for converting thermal energy into electricity in an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the need for post processing of the thermoelectric elements without wasting raw materials and prevents internal cracks of the thermoelectric elements in an efficient manner, thus enabling mass production of the thermoelectric elements without pressing errors in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for producing a thermo generator    (2) a thermo generator comprising thermoelectric elements rotated around 90 degrees opposite to a pressing direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pressing device for producing a green compact of a thermoelectric element.    Pressing device (11)    Lower stamping part (12)    Upper stamping part (13)    Holding device (15)    Gap (16)
NOVELTY - A porous sheet material consists of metal chosen from noble metal, semi-noble metal or their alloys. The sheet material has pores with diameter of 10-1000 nm, specific surface area of 0.5-10 m2/g and thickness of 1-100 mu m.    USE - Porous sheet material is used for manufacture of shaped articles used as membrane for filter, fuel cell and battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous sheet material has large surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) dispersion; and    (2) manufacture of porous sheet material (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow sheet illustrating manufacture of porous sheet material.    Support (6)    Coatings (31,32)    Nanoparticles (41,42)
NOVELTY - The device has a steamer composed of a lower shell, a middle shell and an upper cover. A water level sensor, a steam pressure limiting valve and a water inlet one-way valve are arranged on the upper cover. An automobile waste gas exhausting pipe passes through a water storing tank. An electronic fan condensing device is composed of a condensing device and an electronic fan. The steam pressure limiting valve is connected with a pneumatic motor gas inlet joint via a gas pipe. The pneumatic motor gas outlet joint is connected with the electronic fan condensing device.    USE - Steamer power generating device for a hybrid motion vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that water can be recycled and water in the water storing tank can be prevented from being iced when temperature is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a steamer power generating device.
NOVELTY - An input (18) inputs energy recovered from engine exhaust gas to the flywheel (12). The exhaust gas recovery unit is made to direct the exhaust gas from engine to flywheel. A clutch (16) is located in the energy pathway between exhaust gas recovery unit and flywheel.    USE - Energy storage apparatus for engine such as internal combustion engine used for vehicle such as motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, for machine such as electric machine and power machinery and for charge boosting apparatus such as supercharger and turbocharger (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flywheel can be controlled so that appropriate amount of energy is supplied to charge boosting device at any given time according to instantaneous conditions, air mass flow, and pressure requirements of the engine. Thus, the flywheel acts to enhance and facilitate the operation of charge boosting device in order to achieve optimized boost over the range of engine loads in a straightforward yet intelligent and effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) energy recovery method;    (2) method for controlling energy flow through energy storage apparatus;    (3) method for increasing engine power;    (4) method for controlling inlet gas pressure;    (5) charge boosting apparatus;    (6) processing unit for controlling energy flow through energy storage apparatus and for increasing engine power;    (7) method for controlling inlet gas pressure;    (8) engine control unit; and    (9) record carrier storing program for controlling energy flow through energy storage apparatus and for increasing engine power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system for providing exhaust gas energy to flywheel.    Flywheel system (10)    Flywheel (12)    Vacuum (14)    Clutch (16)    Input (18)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains crystallized glass powder comprising olivine-type crystals containing lithium-ion phosphate (I). An amorphous layer is formed on the surface of crystallized glass powder.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for portable electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material having high safety is economically manufactured. The lithium-ion secondary battery containing the positive electrode material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and suppressed generation of short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains crystallized glass powder comprising olivine-type crystals containing lithium-ion phosphate of formula: LiMxFe1-xPO4 (I). An amorphous layer is formed on the surface of crystallized glass powder.    x=more than 0 to 1;and    M=Nb, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co or Ni.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The anode assembly has anode catalyst component that is provided with noble metal catalyst and photo catalyst. The photo catalyst is provided for enhancing the contaminant carbon monoxide oxidation upon irradiation by incident radiation. The current collecting unit is electrically coupled to anode catalyst component and is porous to incident radiation and fuel for fuel cell (10). The flow plate (30,38) is provided with organic LED (OLED) (34) as light source for providing incident radiation. The flow plate is made of acrylic and glass.    USE - Anode assembly for fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to diesel generator or combustion engine in small portable device, backup or remote stationary power device, light and heavy duty vehicle and complementation or replacement of batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can utilize the hydrogen gas or liquid such as methanol or ethanol without purifiers, so that operating cost of the fuel cell is reduced. The irradiation is provided in the pulse manner, so that power drain from the fuel cell is reduced. The size of the fuel cell is reduced. The time required for starting is reduced and service life of the fuel cell is improved. The contamination of anode by carbon monoxide is prevented, so that efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for flow plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Anode chamber (12)    Cathode chamber (14)    Flow plate (30,38)    Organic LED (34)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises conductive carbon, aryl group having an aromatic ring provided on conductive carbon by bonding carbon atom in conductive carbon and carbon atom in aromatic ring, proton exchange group provided on aromatic ring of aryl group, and platinum supported by conductive carbon in the vicinity of aryl group.    USE - Catalyst is used for cathode of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell comprising the catalyst has excellent durability. The deterioration of fuel cell characteristics is suppressed by reducing the usage amount of platinum in the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (12)    Cathode catalyst layer (16)    Gas diffusion layers (18,22)    Separators (20,24)
NOVELTY - The system has sub-exhaust line (SL) with ascending sloped section (SL1) which is shaped with steeper upward slope than slope of main exhaust line (ML). A descending sloped section (SL3) is shaped with downward slope. A switching valve (SV) switches so as to emit through main exhaust line, when reaction off-gas emission level meets or exceeds threshold emission level, and switches so as to emit through sub-exhaust line, when reaction off-gas emission level is below threshold emission level.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The backflow of water from exhaust line outlet is prevented without any decrease in performance or fuel efficiency of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the main and sub discharge pipe.    Main exhaust line (ML)    Sub-exhaust line (SL)    Ascending sloped section (SL1)    Descending sloped section (SL3)    Switching valve (SV)
NOVELTY - A catalyst heater (10) supplies oxidizing gas and fuel from fuel tank (15) to catalyst. An air conditioning duct (8) is connected to ventilation duct (12) for ventilating air in inlet port (11) and vehicle interior and for inhaling air of vehicle interior. The air of vehicle interior is inhaled from inlet port with fan (9) in duct (8), and is ventilated from ventilation duct through air conditioning duct. The air of vehicle interior is harmonized by harmonizing air inhaled in air conditioning duct using heat from heater, for ventilating vehicle interior.    USE - Air conditioning system of motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for consuming electric power for heater, can be eliminated and electric power can be turned to drive of wheel and flight range can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of air conditioning system.    Air conditioning duct (8)    Fan (9)    Catalyst heater (10)    Inlet port (11)    Ventilation duct (12)    Fuel tank (15)
NOVELTY - The electorate group (1) has bending portions (8,9) that are provided in edges in major axis direction of electrode group main structure. The inner-most circumference regions (8A,9A) of bending portions are positioned on side opposing with each other, with respect to a center line (6).    USE - Electrode group for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in portable apparatus and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner-most circumference regions of bending portions are positioned on side opposing with each other, the electrode group can be manufactured easily without producing crack or lifting of electrode mixture layer. Hence safety with respect to the secondary battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electrode group.    Electorate group (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Center line (6)    Bending portions (8,9)    Inner-most circumference regions (8A,9A)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an electrode group comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator, an electrolytic solution, and an electrolytic bath in which the electrode group and the electrolytic solution are contained. The electrolytic bath has housing (16) having a liquid storage section (16b) which is positioned under the liquid surface of the electrolytic solution and in which the electrolytic solution is stored, and a gas storage section (16a) which is positioned above the liquid surface of the electrolytic solution and in which a gas is stored.    USE - Secondary battery such as lead acid battery, nickel cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery, used as power supply for vehicle mounted device, portable electronic device, electrical installation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the prevention of scatter of broken pieces of a secondary battery or the like to the surroundings, when the secondary battery is broken into fragments by the increase of the inner pressure thereof. Hence the safety performance of the secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Battery (10)    Housing (16)    Gas storage section (16a)    Liquid storage section (16b)    Lid (18)
NOVELTY - A thermally conductive unit (1) is arranged between two unit cells in a battery. The thermally conductive organic resin layers (11) having thermal conductivity of 0.5 W/mK are arranged on both sides of a base layer. The thermal conductivity of base layer is set less than 0.5 W/mK. The bending modulus of base layer is set more than 1 GPa. The resin layer (12) is provided in the base layer.    USE - Thermally conductive unit for assembled battery apparatus (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conduction to an adjacent unit cell is reduced by thermally conductive organic resin layer and the cooling characteristic of unit cells is maintained uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the thermally conductive unit.    Thermally conductive unit (1)    Thermally conductive organic resin layer (11)    Resin layer (12)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises (in mole%) tin oxide (70-95) and phosphorus pentoxide (5-30 excluding 70% of tin oxide and 30% of phosphorus pentoxide).    USE - Cathode active material is used for electrical storage devices e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for mobile telephones, portable personal computer and electric vehicle and lithium ion capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the cathode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cathode active material, which involves melting raw material powder and vitrifying product in reducing environment or inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) consists of housing (114) that defines a cavity and a fluid passageway that extends to cavity. The fluid passageway consists of front and back portions on respective two sides of the cavity. The multiple inductors are housed within the cavity of the housing, such that the back and front portions (164,166) of the fluid passageway are arranged on the two opposing sides of each of the multiple inductors.    USE - Power electronics assembly DC/DC power converter or a direct current-alternating current DC/AC inverter and used in motor vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fluid passageway extends around both sides of the inductors, the amount of heat that is transferred from the inductors is increased, such that the performance of the power electronics is improved. Due to the extending of fluid passageway between the power module and the inductors, the power module is cooled using the same coolant loop as the inductors, the complexity and size of the cooling system, as well as the total number of parts required are reduced, and hence reducing manufacturing time and costs. Because of the increased surface area created by the various series of raised and recessed formations the heat transfer from the inductors is further improved, resulting in greater performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) automotive power converter assembly; and    (2) automotive drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a isometric view of power electronics assembly.    Power electronics assembly (100)    Housing (114)    Common bus bar (158)    Conductor (160)    Back and front portions (164,166)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve has a main portion (1) that is fixed to the valve seat (32) provided between inflow hole (8) and outflow hole (2). A movable iron core (36) is located apart from the valve portion (42) and connects the inflow and outflow hole. A fixed iron core (56) draws the movable iron core by electricity supply in a coil (70). A guiding portion (10) is arranged at the insertion hole and the sliding hole (26) and movable iron core moves to an axial direction. The main portion is provided with the fastening portion that catches the guide portion biased by the pressure of the fluid.    USE - Solenoid valve installed in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tensile force which acts on the axial direction of a guide portion can be reduced, since the guide portion is not fixed to the main portion. The thickness of radial direction of a guide portion can be effectively suppressed and the enlargement of the solenoid valve can also be suppressed. The guide portion biased by the pressure of the fluid by simple structure can be caught, since a guide portion and a fixed iron core are biased by the pressure of fluid at the cover portion side. The guide portion can be reliably biased to the cover-portion side by forming an action chamber. The length of the axial direction can be reduced and the solenoid valve can attain size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solenoid valve.    Min portion (1)    Outflow hole (2)    Insertion hole (4)    Inflow hole (8)    Guide portion (10)    Sliding hole (26)    Valve seat (32)    Movable iron core (36)    Valve portion (42)    Fixed iron core (56)
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve has pilot flow path to penetrate through main valve element (42) in axial direction. Pilot valve element opens and closes pilot flow path. Movable iron core (36) has containing hole to contain main valve element. Stationary iron core (56) attracts movable iron core in axial direction with supply of electricity to coil. Main valve element is contained within containing hole to be movable in axial direction. Movable iron core moves main valve element contained within containing hole, to open flow path after pilot valve element is moved to open pilot flow path.    USE - Solenoid valve.    ADVANTAGE - The relative displacement to the axial direction of the main valve element is regulated with respect to the movable iron core between the diameter reducing unit and the pilot valve element so that the main valve element can be moved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solenoid valve.    Valve case (1)    Sliding hole (26)    Movable iron core (36)    Main valve element (42)    Stationary iron core (56)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a salt material (112) including sodium chloride, and a heating apparatus (116) which generates sufficient heat to melt the salt material. A hydrogen production subsystem (190) includes a left side production chamber (140) which receives and reacts aluminum and sodium hydroxide to form hydrogen and aluminum sodium hydroxide (AlNa(OH)4). A right side production chamber (144) receives and react aluminum and hydrochloric acid to form hydrogen and aluminum chloride (AlCl3). A hydrogen flow system delivers the hydrogen to a power generating apparatus.    USE - System for generating hydrogen on demand for use with fuel cell and power generating apparatus of transportation vehicle (claimed) such as car, truck, airplane, boat and train, for delivering power. Can also be used in hydrogen flame, motor and home.    ADVANTAGE - The volume and the pressure of the hydrogen storage tank in the system can be reduced, since the storing of the hydrogen is not necessary. The variability in the heat source can be smoothed out by allowing temporary storage. The environmental impact that the system imposes on our environment can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for generating hydrogen on demand; and    (2) system for on-demand production of sodium hydroxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram for system for generating hydrogen.    System for generating hydrogen (100)    Salt material (112)    Heating apparatus (116)    Left side production chamber (140)    Right side production chamber (144)    Hydrogen production subsystem (190)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has a spacer (120) located between the unit batteries (110) to separate adjacent pairs of the unit batteries. A protective circuit module (140) is connected to the unit batteries through lead wires (141). A holder (190) having paths through which the lead wires pass, is provided around the unit batteries.    USE - Battery pack used for small portable electronic device e.g. notebook, phone, computer and camcorder, and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of the unit batteries due to contact between the unit batteries and lead wires, is prevented. The extension lengths of the lead wires are reduced, and the manufacturing cost of the battery pack is reduced. The operation failure of protective circuit module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Unit battery (110)    Spacer (120)    Protective circuit module (140)    Lead wire (141)    Holder (190)
NOVELTY - The generator has a steam super-heaters arranged in piping of an outlet collector, and evaporator arranged in gas inlet tube of outlet collector. The amount of coils, inner diameter of straight tubes and heat transfer surface are determined based on average gas temperature lower than 160 degrees C. The diameter of straight tubes and heat transfer surface are determined based on average steam temperature higher than 550 degrees C from steam super-heater, while amount of tubes in outlet piping.    USE - Steam generator.    ADVANTAGE - Recycling efficiency of exhaust gases can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat transfer surfaces of steam super-heaters are provided with straight tubes having profile external ribs or coils. The steam super-heater is arranged in gas inlet tube of outlet collector to which combustion products are fed by a tangentially oriented piping of outlet collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of steam generator.
NOVELTY - The device (2) has supercap cells, of which some are interconnected electrically to a storage module (1, 10) located in housing (13). The individual supercap cells are located in indirect heat-conducting contact with the housing. Much housing is stacked above one another or adjacent to one another such that a fluid flows through partial regions between the housings.    USE - Energy storage device for vehicle e.g. omnibus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the housings are stacked above one another or adjacent to one another, a simple and compact structure is produced, so that the energy storage device can be cooled ideally by the through-flowing property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the energy storage device.    Storage module (1, 10)    Energy storage device (2)    Module stack (11)    Fan (12)    Housing (13)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has case which accommodates an electrode assembly (10) that is capable of being charged and discharged. A cap plate is coupled to an opening of the case (34). A vent element (39) is configured to open at a predetermined internal pressure in the cap plate. The terminal and cap plate is insulated at a lower side of the cap plate by lower insulating element. A channel element is provided between the electrode assembly and cap plate and a space is formed. The channel element is fixed to the lower insulating element.    USE - Rechargeable battery for small portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, notebook computers and camcorders. Can also be used as motor-driving power source and large-capacity power storage for hybrid automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable battery can be provided with an improved gas discharge structure and improved stability. The rechargeable battery can be provided with a space below the vent element to allow a gas to be stably discharged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode assembly (10)    Separator (13)    Cap assembly (20)    Case (34)    Vent element (39)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a protection circuit module (PCM) assembly (130) that is electrically connected to positive and negative electrode leads (107,108) of battery cell (120). Electronic elements and specific electrode output terminal are mounted on a base circuit board (131) of PCM assembly. Positive and negative electrode leads are directly connected to corresponding terminal of an external device to form positive and negative output stages, respectively. Negative electrode lead is connected to can (102) or cap plate (103) of battery cell.    USE - Prismatic type secondary battery used for small electronic devices such as cellular phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and medium and large electronic devices such as electronic automobile, electronic bicycle and uninterruptible power supply (UPS).    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive and negative electrode leads are directly connected to corresponding terminal of external device to form positive and negative output stages, respectively, the structure of secondary battery can be simplified. Since the bottom case, label for detecting water contact and outer case is not used, the manufacturing cost of battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery.    Prismatic type secondary battery (100)    Can (102)    Cap plate (103)    Positive electrode lead (107)    Negative electrode lead (108)    Battery cell (120)    PCM assembly (130)    Base circuit board (131)
NOVELTY - The device has flow areas (18, 25) for fluid containing detectable portion and non-containing detectable portion defined between a fluid inlet (14) and a fluid outlet (36), respectively. One of the flow areas completely surrounds the other flow area. The detectable portion of the fluid is formed as added odorants or natural component of the fluid, and as a sulfur-containing component and dyestuff. A treatment device (28) is installed in the latter flow area, and includes an adsorber i.e. fixed-bed adsorber. A flow path meandering runs through the treatment device.    USE - Device for guiding fluid e.g. gas and liquid, in a fuel cell heating device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device guides the fluid non-containing detectable portion in a secured manner, and allows a fuel cell heating device to have improved durability, high efficiency, compact design and prolonged service life and to provide longer maintenance interval with regard to desulphurization and to reduce desulphurizing temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell heating device comprising a reformer unit, a fuel cell and a desulphurizing device provided on a housing to remove sulfur-containing component from process fluid supplied to a reformer unit and/or fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a device for guiding fluid.    Fluid inlet (14)    Flow areas (18, 25)    Sieve bottom (26)    Treatment device (28)    Fluid outlet (36)
NOVELTY - A porous organometallic complex comprises a coordinate bond of metal ion, a dicarboxylic acid compound, and aromatic heterocyclic compound containing nitrogen atom coordinated with metal ion in two position, and has porous structure.    USE - Porous organometallic complex for gas storage in gas storage apparatus used in fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The porous organometallic complex has excellent gas storage capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas storage method, which involves filling the powder of organometallic complex in a pressure-resistant container, and introducing gas at predetermined pressure;    (2) gas storage apparatus, which has a primary pressure-resistant container filled with powder of organometallic complex, secondary pressure-resistant container filled with desiccant and connected with primary container, and a supply unit of gas containing hydrogen as main component; and    (3) fuel cell, which generates electric power using gas containing hydrogen supplied from primary container of gas storage apparatus.
NOVELTY - The closed-type battery has a sealing stopper (21), which has a flat lid (22), which adheres and covers up an electrolyte solution injecting nozzle provided in the battery sealant (10) or the armored can (1), and a plug (23), which consists of a hollow elastic member supported by the flat lid in the state press-fitted to the injecting nozzle.    USE - Closed type battery used as a secondary battery for electric power storage, such as secondary battery mounted especially in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Productivity in sealing process is improved since the sealing stopper insertion defect is reduced by the hollow-shaped plug currently supported by the lid. Closed type battery is reliable and does not have a liquid spill in a thermo cycle and heavy-current use since leaking defect is reduced by raising the adhesiveness of the sealing stopper and injecting nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the closed type battery.    Armored can (1)    Battery sealant (10)    Sealing stopper (21)    Flat lid (22)    Plug (23)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has unit cells (101-104) having part each penetrated in a first case member (11) and remainder penetrated in the second case member (12) in the cylindrical-axis direction. Each case member is provided with the partition (11c) contacted to a part of each side surrounding surface in the unit cells. The partition starts up in the direction towards pipe opening from the pipe bottom. The motion within the exterior case is regulated by contacting unit cells with the partition.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle, e.g. electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle and hybrid vehicle, and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - Heat generated in the unit cell is transmitted to the case members highly and efficiently, and thermally radiated to the exterior. Components cost and overhead cost of components are reduced since number of parts of battery pack is reduced, which also reduces man-hour in time of manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded, exploded perspective view of the internal structure of the battery pack.    First case member (11)    Partition (11c)    Second case member (12)    Hook (13)    Unit cells (101-104)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a disconnection part (2) disconnecting continuous battery material (B1) from predetermined number of break lines (L) and forming multiple battery materials (B2) on the break lines. A holding part (3) combines the battery material in a set of required fold laminations, and holds the required fold laminations. A fixing part (4) inserts the battery material via the upper and lower sides of the break lines. A fracture part (5) grips edge parts of multiple fixed battery materials, and is turned off with the break lines.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a laminated battery utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fracture part grips the edge parts of multiple fixed battery materials, so that high-speed production of the battery material is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a laminated battery manufacturing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Continuous battery material (B1)    Battery material (B2)    Break lines (L)    Disconnection part (2)    Holding part (3)    Fixing part (4)    Fracture part (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cylindrical shaped winding part (1) for winding a continuous battery material (B1), and a press part (2) suppressing the wound continuous battery material on a side peripheral surface of the winding part. A disconnection part disconnects the continuous battery material corresponding to break lines (L) after attaching the continuous battery material to the winding part by utilizing a set of required laminations, where the side peripheral surface of the winding part protrudes in a radial direction of the disconnection part.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a laminated battery utilized in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection part disconnects the continuous battery material corresponding to the break lines after attaching the continuous battery material to the winding part by utilizing the set of required laminations, so that the high-speed production of the battery material is achieved, and the disconnection of the break lines can be performed in a simple and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a laminated battery manufacturing apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Continuous battery material (B1)    Break lines (L)    Continuous negative electrode material (N1)    Cylindrical shaped winding part (1)    Press part (2)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric power generation part (4) arranged with an electrolyte layer (3) that is filled with non-aqueous electrolyte for conduction of an ion between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. An exchange part exchanges the non-aqueous electrolyte, and a housing (5) accommodates the electric power generation part. A flow path (7) is connected to a space (6).    USE - Lithium air cell system for an electric vehicle and motive power source of portable information-technology equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves the charging and discharging cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium air cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fixing material (1a)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation part (4)    Housing (5)    Space (6)    Flow path (7)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has an airtight container (11) that accommodates electrolytic solution and glucose. The oxidation electrode (13) is arranged in the container and noble metal is fixed to the surface. The reduction electrode (14) is formed as portion of wall of the container. The electrets (15) is arranged such that face towards the oxidation electrode. The oxygen is supplied into the container through the ventilation portion made of fluorocarbon resin.    USE - Fuel cell such as glucose-air fuel cell used in vivo as power supply in medical device e.g. pacemaker. Can also be used in battery.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power can be produced efficiently without making the electrolytic solution into strong alkalinity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Container (11)    Oxidation electrode (13)    Reduction electrode (14)    Electrets (15)
NOVELTY - A lithium cell consists of a positive electrode layer, a solid electrolyte layer, and a negative electrode layer. The package pressure is 0-1 MPa. The capacity maintenance factor is 80% or more with respect to 20 cycles.    USE - Lithium cell is used in electronic devices (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video cameras, mobile telephones, portable personal computers, electric vehicles, electric-power-assisted bicycles, and electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium cell consists of a battery element having excellent resistance to curvature, distortion and cracks produced during pressure release.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery has a solid electrolyte layer (3) formed between a positive electrode layer (1) and negative electrode layer (2), and an interface layer (4) formed between the negative electrode layer and solid electrolyte layer. The negative electrode layer contains lithium. The interface layer contains amorphous carbon.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for portable apparatus e.g. electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has excellent charging/discharging cycling characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Interface layer (4)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a carrier generation layer (3) generating a carrier on a positive electrode (2). A carrier moving bed (4) catches the carrier. Quantum dots (6S, 6M, 6L) of different size are arranged in a surface region (P) of the carrier generation layer, where the size of the quantum dots corresponds to wavelength of visible light. The quantum dots of same size are arranged at thickness direction. The carrier maintaining a high energy level is moved to a cathode (5) when the cathode is provided adjacent to the carrier moving bed.    USE - Solar cell i.e. hot carrier solar cell, for installing in a roof of a vehicle and a residence to receive and generate sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - The quantum dots of different size are arranged in the surface region of the carrier generation layer, where the size of the quantum dots corresponds to wavelength of visible light, and the quantum dots of same size are arranged at the thickness direction, thus improving carrier movement efficiency of the cell, and hence improving light absorption efficiency and energy conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar cell.    Surface region (P)    Solar cell (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Carrier generation layer (3)    Carrier moving bed (4)    Cathode (5)    Quantum dots (6S, 6M, 6L)
NOVELTY - A bulk material containing heavy rare-earth element chosen from terbium and dysprosium is pulverized by hydrogen-adsorption method and then heated in processing chamber, to obtain pulverized material. The pulverized material is mixed with light rare-earth element chosen from neodymium and praseodymium, and then grain-boundary diffused, to obtain rare-earth element-iron-boron type sintered magnet having rare-earth element-iron-boron type compound crystal grain as main phase.    USE - Manufacture of rare-earth element-iron-boron type sintered magnet used for permanent magnet for voice-coil-motor of hard disk drive, motor for hybrid vehicles, domestic electric appliances and wind-powered electric generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides rare-earth element-iron-boron type sintered magnet in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bulk material containing heavy rare-earth element (RH) chosen from terbium and dysprosium is pulverized by hydrogen- adsorption method and then heated in processing chamber, to obtain pulverized material. The pulverized material is mixed with light rare-earth element (RL) chosen from neodymium and praseodymium, and then grain-boundary diffused, to obtain rare-earth element-iron-boron type sintered magnet having rare-earth element-iron-boron type (R2Fe14B) compound crystal grain as main phase.
NOVELTY - The circuit has same-phase input end connected with input end of a first resistor (R6) and output end of a second resistor (R7). Output end of the first resistor is connected with negative end of a voltage comparison circuit (1). Output end of a voltage stabilization component is connected with negative end of a controlling component (3). Output end of a third resistor (R10) is connected with a cathode of an LED lamp, a cathode of a capacitor (C2) and a cathode of a power supply. An anode of the capacitor is connected with opposite-phase input end of a voltage-comparator.    USE - Driving circuit for an LED signal lamp of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has simple structure, cheap electronic components, wide range of application and high efficiency, automatically controls terminal voltage of a constant current circuit to make the current of a loading terminal to be constant, and ensures luminance of a light source of an LED signal lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a driving circuit.    Capacitor (C2)    Resistors (R6, R7, R10)    Voltage comparison circuit (1)    Switch component (2)    Controlling component (3)
NOVELTY - A hollow fiber membrane comprises: a selective layer including a first polymer, sulfonate ions, and transition metal ions, where the sulfonate ions are attached to the first polymer via covalent bonding and the transition metal ions are attached to the sulfonate ions via ionic bonding; and a supporting layer including a second polymer, where the selective layer has a thickness of 20-300 nm, the supporting layer has a thickness of 35-250 mu m and contains voids having sizes of 1-100000 nm, and the selective layer has a higher density than the supporting layer.    USE - As hollow fiber membrane (claimed) for separating and purifying gases in various industrial applications including fuel cell, power generation, and natural gas/synthetic gas treatment, from gases mixture including hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, methane, propane, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and water.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow fiber membrane exhibits superior features, including high permeability, good selectivity, and excellent mechanical strength, for gas separation applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of a hollow fiber membrane involving: providing a solution of a polymer in a solvent; continuously extruding the solution through a spinneret while introducing a bore fluid into the center portion of the extruded solution; immersing the resulting extruded solution in a coagulant to form a hollow fiber; treating the hollow fiber with a solution containing aldehyde and then with a solution containing a sulfite salt to conduct the chloromethylation reaction and the sulfonation reaction, thus forming a sulfonated hollow fiber; and contacting the sulfonated hollow fiber with a solution containing transition metal ions for ion exchange, thus forming a transition metal ionic modified hollow fiber membrane.
NOVELTY - A nickel positive electrode active material comprises nickel hydroxide, which is coated by cobalt compound on the surface. The valence of cobalt compound is 2.7-2.8. The oxidation degree of cobalt-coated nickel hydroxide is 90-96%.    USE - Nickel positive electrode active material is used for alkaline storage batteries e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery and lithium ion battery, for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel positive electrode active material has suppressed oxidation of nickel and capacity variation, and stable physical property, and provides alkaline storage batteries having excellent durability, battery capacity, and discharge characteristics, and suppressed voltage increase at the time of charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nickel positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle has a rotary machine in which the number of magnetic poles occurring in an armature row of stator and rotor are connected to drive shaft. An estimation unit estimates a switch between drive modes of vehicle. A control unit controls changes in the capacitor residual capacitance, based on estimation result.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor can be charged reliably while change in the drive modes is estimated so that unnecessary fuel consumption can be avoided, hence the drive efficiency can be improved without increasing the size of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a carrier on which an active material is attached, where the active material comprises a mixture of a lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide (NMC) and a lithium-manganese oxide (LMO). A stabilizer has a weight ratio of up to 3 percent on total weight of the electrode, and comprises a separator that has a thickness of 5-25 microns. The separator is made of porous ceramic material such as oxide, phosphate, sulfate, titanate, silicate or aluminosilicate, and coated on both sides with a polyetherimide.    USE - Cathodic electrode for an electrochemical cell that is utilized in lithium-ion battery for operating electric tool and for driving vehicle e.g. electrically driven vehicle and hybrid vehicle, with an internal combustion engine and a fuel cell, and in stationary battery application (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carrier is attached with the active material that comprises a mixture of lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide and the lithium-manganese oxide, thus achieving high energy density and/or power density for the electrode, and improving stability and safety of the electrode. The electrode has reduced dimensions, and improved lifetime.
NOVELTY - The connector has two plug units (244) interconnected with each other, and a conductor (264) for connecting the plug units in electrically conductive manner and comprising multiple foldings and a woven band (266). The conductor comprises electrically conductive material i.e. copper, and a balance section (280) that extends parallel to connector longitudinal direction. The balance section exhibits length in the connector longitudinal direction that is larger than distance of ends of the two plug units. The balance section is arranged in running transverse direction.    USE - Module connector for electrically conductive connection of electrical connections of two modules of an electro-chemical device (claimed) i.e. lithium ion accumulator, that is utilized as a high-duty energy source for a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductor comprises the foldings, thus compensating variations in relative position of the electrical connections of the modules caused by manufacturing tolerances or different thermal expansions during operation of the electro-chemical device in a simple manner. The conductor is integrally formed, thus reducing number of joints in the connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a module connector.    Plug units (244)    Conductor (264)    Woven band (266)    Balance section (280)    Isolating casing (282)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing lithium compound as lithium source and a metallic compound as metal source other than lithium is heated to form complex oxide, and to obtain positive electrode material containing complex oxide of lithium and metal other than lithium.    USE - Synthesis of positive electrode material used for secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical synthesis of positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a system for the conversion and storage of kinetic braking energy of a transportation vehicle. According to the invention, the system takes over the vehicle kinetic energy during braking to convert it into electric energy by means of an electric motor-generator (2) whose rotor (a) is integral with an axle (1) of the vehicle and whose stator (b) is fixed by means of some visco-elastic elements (4) to the vehicle undercarriage, the electric energy produced by the motor-generator (2) being transmitted as alternating current to an electronic power converter (5) which transfers it to some parallel storage systems consisting of an ultracapacitor bank (8) connected in parallel to a storage battery (9), an inertial electromagnetic flywheel accumulator (10) and a battery of thermal resistors (11) which delivers the energy, as heat flow, to a heat accumulator (12) having the role of heat source for a Stirling motor-generator (13) which subsequently achieves the reconversion of thermal energy into electric energy and transfers it back to the converter (5) or to an electric network (14). In order to ensure the system operation during long down-time periods, a photovoltaic panel (15) is mounted on the vehicle, while, upon vehicle starting, acceleration and facing an uphill slope, the motor-generator (2) operates in the engine mode to aid the vehicle propulsion, and in such cases it takes over electric energy from the converter (5) by means of an inverter (17). The whole system is controlled by a control module (18) driven by an operator, by means of a controller (20).
NOVELTY - This invention is a jumping wheel electricity generator structure. The aforementioned generator structure comprises: multiple fluid pressure supply devices which are located in between the wheel axle and the car body. Each fluid pressure supply device includes a cylinder and an extendable cylinder axis. Corresponding to the cylinder are a fluid induct check valve and a fluid out-duct check valve at the piston movement space of the chamber of the retractable cylinder axis. The generator structure also comprises a fluid storage and multiple fluid pipelines. Both the fluid storage and fluid pipelines together form a fluid pressure circulatory system which link up the fluid storage, the fluid pressure supply devices, the fluid induct check valve, and the fluid out-duct check valve. The generator structure also comprises a fluid driven motor, and a generator. The power generation effect comes from the jumping of the automobile wheel which can provide prolonged electricity supply; hence, unlimited mileage is achieved without external charging.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a car power supply device, comprising at least an organic thin film solar cell (1), a converter (2) and a control device (3). (1) The organic thin film solar cell is covered over a car exterior by coating process, wherein the car exterior is a first electrode, and the organic thin film solar cell comprises a second electrode which is opposite to the first electrode, and a photoactive layer with an electron donor and an electron acceptor. (2) The converter is electrically couple to the organic thin film solar cell. The power of forming the organic thin film solar cell is supplied to a load. (3) The control device is electrically couple to the converter, and the control device control responsibility cycle of switch of the converter.
NOVELTY - The mounting structure includes a mounting plate (2) which is fixedly connected with a base plate (1). The fringe of the mounting plate is provided with multiple mounting holes (21). Fasteners e.g. bolts are inserted through a battery and are individually engaged with the corresponding mounting holes.    USE - Mounting structure for battery in a car.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures a high mounting strength, and allows convenient mounting, dismounting and exchanging of the battery through a bolt connection. Enables convenient checking and maintenance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of mounting structure.    Base plate (1)    Mounting plate (2)    Left threshold side beam (3)    Right threshold side beam (4)    Mounting holes (21)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a mixed power supply method for power-consuming device in which a secondary battery and a fuel cell device are used as the mixed power. During the secondary battery provides power to the power-consuming device, the fuel cell device is initiated when the power capacity state of the secondary battery detected by the control unit is less than X1%. When the fuel cell device completes the initiation, the fuel cell device recharges the secondary battery and provides power to the power-consuming device; when the power usage of the power-consuming device is greater than the total power generation capacity of the fuel cell device, the secondary battery directly supplies power to the power-consuming device so as to provide power to the power-consuming device with the fuel cell device in a mixed manner. When the power capacity state of the secondary battery is less than X2%, the secondary battery stops power supply and notifies the fuel cell to enter the shut-off mode as well as notifies the power-consuming device to enter the power-saving mode or shut-off. When the power capacity state of the secondary battery recovers to at least Y%, the fuel cell device is shut off and the secondary battery directly supplies power to the power-consuming device.
NOVELTY - The system (200) has pyrolysis device (120) which decomposes thermally the volatile component and organic compound in predetermined temperature. The pyrolysis/gasification process is performed with respect to the waste comprising wood composite, waste plastic, organic sludge, food waste and livestock excretions.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved. The fuel cell electric power generation system is environmental friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustion waste (100)    Pyrolysis device (120)    Gas purifier (130)    Heat exchanger (140)    Current converter (170)
NOVELTY - The image data storing device (500) comprises a solar cell (550) for supplying power in a deferment module (590) for operating an image storage module (100). A camera part is provided for taking a picture of the image. An impact sensor is provided for sensing the impact generated in the vehicle. A controller is provided for controlling the operation of the image data storing device. A Global positioning system portion is provided for receiving the managing drive information of the vehicle.    USE - Image data storing device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact sensor is provided for sensing the impact generated in the vehicle, where a controller is provided for controlling the operation of the image data storing device, and a global positioning system portion is provided for receiving the managing drive information of the vehicle, and thus prevents accident by an efficient operation of the image data storing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an image data storing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Image storage module (100)    Image data storing device (500)    Solar cell (550)    Solar cell mounting unit (560)    Deferment module (590)
NOVELTY - The radiator has tubes (410) arranged side by side in an inner side. An upper tank (420) and a lower tank (430) are combined with upper ends and bottom ends of the tubes respectively. Heat exchange water flows through an inlet port (422), and an outlet port (455) is equipped in a bottom part of each tube. A bypass tube (440) is prepared in an end tip of the lower tank, and a three way valve (450) is operated by a motor based on the flow of the heat exchange water.    USE - Radiator for use in a fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bypass tube and the three way valve are connected together into one body, thus maximizing the installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a radiator.    Tubes (410)    Upper tank (420)    Inlet port (422)    Lower tank (430)    Bypass tube (440)    Three way valve (450)    Outlet port (455)
NOVELTY - The spray coating device comprises a nozzle arrangement equipped with at least two nozzles. The nozzle arrangement includes a primary nozzle for spraying suspension onto at least one substrate, and a secondary nozzle for blowing gas such as air, inert gas or reactive gas, onto a substrate. Preferably suspension is a material dispersed in a solvent.    USE - Spray coating device for substrates used in fabrication of electrodes for batteries and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Ensure high efficiency of electrodes by even coating of the substrate with optimum porosity and by well defined coating and drying processes. Performs high quality coating of substrates and allows maximum flexibility to optimize the spraying conditions for obtaining homogenous and uniform coating on the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the suspension coating method for substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the moving nozzle concept.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a capacitor module (11) by predetermining the capacitance of Y-capacitor (C1,C2) and measuring actual voltage or current waveforms from Y-capacitor. Independent and detailed frequency components are extracted and separated. A value of each element is determined by comparing simulation waveforms in parallel equivalent circuit with actually measured voltage or current waveforms. An actual capacitor module is formed using determined capacitance of Y-capacitor, during completion of determined values of parallel impedance equivalent circuit.    USE - Method for forming capacitor module circuit in inverter for driving drive motor of electric vehicle such as sports utility vehicle (SUV), bus, truck, commercial vehicle, boat, ship, aircraft, hybrid vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, hydrogen-powered vehicle and other alternative fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the value of each element is determined by comparing simulation waveforms in parallel equivalent circuit with actually measured voltage or current waveforms, the switching noise generated by power module during operation of inverter can be reduced. The cost and manpower to prepare samples can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram illustrating the capacitor module circuit formation method.    Capacitor module (11)    Y-capacitor (C1,C2)    Inductors (L1-L3)    Resistors (R1-R3)    Damping impedance resistor (Rd)
NOVELTY - The solar cell device comprises an electrode (1, 5) formed by applying a conductive paste containing a conductive powder, glass frit and an organic vehicle onto a semiconductor substrate (4) provided with a silicon nitride layer on a surface of the substrate and then firing the applied conductive paste. The electrode has a structure, which comprises: a front electrode layer comprising silver as a main component; a glass layer comprising tellurium glass as a main component; and a silicon oxide layer containing silver particles precipitated by the firing.    USE - Used as a solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The thin solar cell device has good solar cell characteristics, high durability and reliability, excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, increased current-voltage characteristics and improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell device comprises an electrode (1, 5) formed by applying a conductive paste containing a conductive powder, glass frit and an organic vehicle onto a semiconductor substrate (4) provided with a silicon nitride layer on a surface of the substrate and then firing the applied conductive paste. The electrode has a structure, which comprises: a front electrode layer comprising silver as a main component; a glass layer comprising tellurium glass as a main component; and a silicon oxide layer containing silver particles precipitated by the firing. The silver particles are precipitated near the interface between the silicon oxide layer and the silicon nitride layer. The silver particles are fine particles with a particle size of less than or equal to 100 nm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a solar cell device.    electrodes (1, 5)    Anti-reflective film (2)    Diffusion layer (3)    Semiconductor substrate. (4)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material comprises olivine type crystal, where a content of magnetic particles is 1000 ppm or less.    USE - Positive electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized in a portable electronic device such as a notebook personal computer and a mobile telephone, or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material does not generate the short circuit by repetition of charging/discharging. The positive electrode material is inexpensive, and has better long term reliability and temperature stability. The material provides the lightweight and high capacity to the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material comprises olivine type crystal (LiMxFe1-xPO4), where x is 0-1 and M is niobium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, cobalt and nickel, and a content of magnetic particles is 1000 ppm or less.
NOVELTY - The super charger (10) has centrifugal compressor (22) for compressing air with an impeller (24) coupled to a rotational shaft (26) in a motor (20). The rotational shaft is supported by a journal air bearing (28a). A heat transfer unit (48) is fitted to inner space (40) of hollow cylindrical unit (36) provided in journal air bearing. The heat transfer unit is made of less rigid material with greater coefficient of thermal conductivity than hollow cylindrical unit. The heat transferred through the heat transfer unit is radiated through impeller into ambient air.    USE - Super charger for supplying compressed air as oxygen containing air to fuel cell (claimed). Can also be used in supply compressed air to engine.    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer unit is fitted in the inner space of the hollow cylindrical unit such that the heat is reliably transferred from heat generating region to the impeller and the heat radiating capability is increased when is rotational shaft rotated at high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the super charger.    Super charger (10)    Motor (20)    Centrifugal compressor (22)    Impeller (24)    Rotational shaft (26)    Journal air bearing (28a)    Hollow cylindrical unit (36)    Inner space (40)    Heat transfer unit (48)
NOVELTY - A fuel spraying device (2) guides fuel (25) entered from fuel inlet (21) through spraying holes. The oxidant (11) and fuel are mixed in porous medium (52a-52c) at the burning chamber (5). A tail gas outlet (6) is connected with burning space (51) to outlet a tail gas. The end surface of fuel spraying tube branches in fuel spraying device is adhered to end surface of porous medium. The refluxes are obtained at end surface of fuel spraying tube branches to burn fuel by mixing oxidant and fuel when oxidant is entered through fuel spraying tube branches.    USE - Porous medium burning apparatus for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The mixing of fuel and oxidant is done in porous medium such that the generation of natural flame is avoided during mixing at high temperature. The apparatus is operated under different status of flow in the fuel cell. The recycling of system heat is enhanced and pollution of discharged waste gas is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the porous medium burning apparatus.    Fuel spraying device (2)    Burning chamber (5)    Tail gas outlet (6)    Oxidant (11)    Fuel inlet (21)    Fuel (25)    Burning space (51)    Porous medium (52a-52c)
NOVELTY - A regulator (60) regulates the pressure of the high pressure gas supplied from the high pressure gas tank (30) to a target pressure. An abnormality judgment unit (54) determines an abnormal state when the actual pressure of the output gas exceeds the target pressure. A gas flow rate controller (56) controls the flow rate of the gas supplied from the high pressure gas tank when abnormal state is detected.    USE - High pressure gas system for e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall in the temperature of the high pressure gas is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the high pressure gas system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High pressure gas system (10)    High pressure gas tank (30)    Abnormality judgment unit (54)    Gas flow rate controller (56)    Regulator (60)
NOVELTY - A battery unit (500) comprises a battery cell (510); and a cell cover (520) including a cover body (521) formed of an electrically insulating material and at least one vertical rib (522) formed on a surface of the cover body (521) so that the cover body (521) and the battery cell (510) are spaced apart from each other.    USE - The battery unit is used in vehicles as well as other electronic devices such as cellular phones, notebook computers and camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack includes at least one battery cell with improved insulating and cooling properties between battery cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a battery pack (10) including a frame (200); and a battery module (100) on the frame (200), the battery module (100) comprising battery units (500) and being stacked together.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery unit.    Battery unit (500)    Battery cell (510)    Cell cover (520)    Cover body (521)    Vertical rib (522)
NOVELTY - The tank has a detection section (14) which detects a heat generating source (10) that exists in periphery of a tank main body (2). A heating unit, provided aside from a heat generating source, is configured for heating the fusible-plug valve (4). A control section (14) outputs the signal to heat the fusible-plug valve with respect to the heating unit when the signal from the heat generating source detected and the signal from the detection section is received.    USE - Tank, e.g. hydrogen tank, for fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid distance of fluid during fire outbreak since the control section outputs the signal to heat the fusible-plug valve with respect to the heating unit when the signal from the heat generating source detected and the signal from the detection section is received.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the tank. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Tank main body (2)    Fusible-plug valve (4)    Heat generating source (10)    Control section (14)    Detection section (14)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has exit portion (88) that is connected to the exit side of the inlet-port (86) and the flow patch which are provided in the cylindrical casing and connected to entrance side of flow path. The porous portions (74a-74c) are provided with the layer thickness adjustment portion which adjusts the layer thickness of one portion of the hollow fiber membrane layers (76a-76c).    USE - Humidification module of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The suppression of the deformation of hollow fiber membrane and humidification efficiency can be improved using hollow fiber membrane effectively while optimizing the flow of a reactive gas. The high filling rate of hollow fiber membrane can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic isometric view of the humidification module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Humidification module (10)    Porous portion (74a-74c)    Hollow fiber membrane layers (76a-76c)    Inlet port (86)    Exit portion (88)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has a measurement part measuring a voltage, and an amplifier (210) amplifying a measured value. A low-voltage region is a region at a side of low voltage of total ranges, and a high voltage region is a region at a side of high voltage of total ranges, where the low-voltage region is larger than the high voltage region. Electric power generation bodies are connected in series to a fuel cell (100). A control part performs detection process to detect the electric power generation bodies. A voltage application part offsets the measured value.    USE - Voltage-measurement apparatus for a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses deterioration of the fuel cell, while improving precision of a voltage measurement. The electric power generation bodies avoid receiving an irreversible damage, where load of the electric power generation body is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for measuring a voltage    (2) a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a voltage-measurement apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Single cell (10)    Anode separator (12)    Fuel cell (100)    Voltage-measurement apparatus (200)    Amplifier (210)
NOVELTY - The coupler has a valve housing (16) provided with a recess and a hollow operation assembly (20) which forms a flow path in it. A projection formed in the bottom intermediate portion of a recess formed in the valve housing supports the end surface of the hollow operation assembly. The projection forms the flow path which connects the recess outer side and the bottom intermediate portion.    USE - Coupler for fuel cell such as methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flow path which connects inside and outside of the valve housing can be formed using a small diameter pipe, thus enabling reduction in size and weight of the coupler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially cut perspective view of the valve housing and the hollow operation assembly of the fuel cell coupler at the socket side. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve housing (16)    Mounting hole (19)    Stepping rib (19a)    Socket side hollow operation assembly (20)    Operation assembly front end (20a)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has mixing opening (10) that mixes water droplet with humidification air supplied from inlet portion (4). The humidification air is provided as exhaust gas of cogeneration system.    USE - Latent-heat-recovery-type heat exchanger e.g. finned-tube type heat exchanger for cogeneration system comprising fuel cell and gas engine (all claimed). Can also be used in multitubular type heat exchanger, plate type heat exchanger, and spiral type heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - Energy saving property can be improved. Efficiency of latent heat can be raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the latent-heat-recovery-type heat exchanger.    Housing (1)    Inlet portion (4)    Air supplying opening (6)    Exhaust port (7)    Mixing opening (10)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an anode side voltage-division acquisition part acquiring voltage-division of gas contained in a battery inside fuel gas flow channel. A voltage-division equalization determination part compares voltage-division of gas between the battery inside fuel gas flow channel and an oxidant gas flow channel in the battery and determines whether the voltage-division difference of the gas is below a reference value. An electric power generation stop control part completes a series of controls concerning an electric power generation stoppage of a fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation stop control part completes the series of controls concerning the electric power generation stoppage of the fuel cell, thus reducing excess electric potential raise of a cathode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel gas supply-discharge part (20)    Hydrogen tank (21)    Fuel gas supply piping (22)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery has a laminate film with a battery element by which sealing accommodation is carried out. A positive electrode current collection tab and negative electrode current collection tab are derived from the battery element. The positive electrode current collection tab is connected to a positive electrode terminal material, and a negative electrode current collection tab is connected to a negative electrode terminal material. A part of the positive electrode terminal material and a part of the negative electrode terminal material are located out of the laminate film.    USE - Lamination type secondary battery i.e. lamination type lithium ion secondary battery, for a motor vehicle driving power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses addition of stress to a current collection tab, and prevents damage of the current collection tab, thus maintaining an electrode terminal part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a lamination type secondary battery.    Axial center (10)    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)
NOVELTY - The battery cover has cover portions (2,10), and a hinge (20) that connects the cover portions. The cover portion (10) is changed between the open position and obstruction position with respect to the cover portion (2) by making the hinge as hinged support. The position of cover portion (10) is changed on the opposite side to the open position on the basis of obstruction position at the time of molding.    USE - Cover for battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the position of cover portion is changed on the opposite side to the open position on the basis of obstruction position at the time of molding, the malfunction resulting from plastic deformation of the hinge when the cover portion is opened and closed repeatedly. The battery cover can be manufactured using less cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective and side views of the battery cover during the molding process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cover (1)    Cover portions (2,10)    Upper surface wall (3)    Side wall (4)    Hinge (20)
NOVELTY - The electrode material (E) has a rectangular sheet whose one side is extended towards outer peripheral side to form an electrode tab (1). An isometric notch (2) is formed in the opposite side of the electrode tab. The electrode tab is formed shorter than one-third of the side of the rectangular sheet. The electrode material is used as positive electrode and negative electrode.    USE - Laminated battery electrode material for laminate type battery (claimed) used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The isometric notch is formed in opposite side of the electrode tab such that the wastefulness of raw material is avoided when continuously forming electrode material. The area of notch portion is restrained to minimum such that the volumetric efficiency of the battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminate type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the laminated battery electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode tab (1)    Isometric notch (2)    Laminated battery electrode material (E)
NOVELTY - The laminated battery manufacturing apparatus has a cylindrical shaped winding unit (1) that winds a continuous battery material. An adsorption unit (2) generates negative pressure, to adsorb the continuous battery material with respect to the peripheral surface of winding unit. A cutting unit (3) cuts the continuous battery material, to form a unit battery material.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing laminated lithium ion secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blade edge can be located in cutting location correctly. The break line can be cut simply and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the laminated battery manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylindrical shaped winding unit (1)    Adsorption unit (2)    Cutting unit (3)    Holding unit (4)    Continuous separator material (S1)
NOVELTY - The filler has 0.01-5.0 micrometer thickness, where average particle diameter of the filler is 0.1-100 micrometer. A wide surface of the scale-like inorganic solid electrolyte filler is perpendicular with respect to thickness direction of a solid electrolytic membrane. 0.1-80 mass percent of binder polymer is included with respect to gross mass of the solid electrolytic membrane. The wide surface of the scale-like inorganic solid electrolyte filler is orientated by thickness direction of a sheet. A binder added to the solid electrolytic membrane.    USE - Scale-like inorganic solid electrolyte filler for a solid electrolytic membrane of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized for an electric-power-assisted bicycle, scooter and electric vehicle i.e. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The filler has high intensity and high lithium ion conductivity, and increases solid electrolyte content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a short-proof property measuring apparatus.    Resin film (1)    Stainless steel cylinder (2)    Spring (3)    Resistance measurement device (5)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell stack that produces electric power according to the electrochemical reaction of fuel gas. The effluent water matter gas and generated water are passed along the insulating path element (234) of gas-liquid separation apparatus. The stainless steel path element (254) of hydrogen circulation pump (250) is connected to the path element (234) of gas-liquid separation apparatus (230). The pleat-shaped protruding portion (240) is arranged in the connection place of path elements and protruded inside the inner wall of path elements.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles. Can also be used in fuel cell system for fixation.    ADVANTAGE - The short circuit due to generated water of fuel-cell stack in fuel cell system can be suppressed so that length of path elements can be shortened and thus size and weight of fuel cell system can be reduced, since the continuity of generated water can be parted effectively through protruding portion. The number of components can be reduced, since the protruding portion and sealing portion are compressed integrally. The loss of pressure inside the path elements can be reduced and protruding portion can be reliably fixed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory views of connection place of gas-liquid separation apparatus and hydrogen circulation pump, and the inner side of gas-liquid separation apparatus of fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas-liquid separation apparatus (230)    Path element of gas-liquid separation apparatus (234)    Protruding portion (240)    Hydrogen circulation pump (250)    Path element of hydrogen circulation pump (254)    Sealing portion (255)
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has a seal part whose surface roughness is measured using a surface roughness meter in case of masking and sealing. Curve element average length of the seal part is in range of 60-150 micrometers and arithmetic mean roughness is in range of 0.2-0.8 micrometer, where the separator is formed from resin composition. The resin composition contains a synthetic resin and an electroconductive filler. Diameter of a probe tip of the surface roughness meter is 5 micrometers. The electroconductive filler contains natural graphite.    USE - Separator for a unit cell of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, utilized in an electric power generation system of a home and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The surface roughness of the seal part is measured using the surface roughness meter, thus suppressing the gas leakage in the seal part effectively with specific surface roughness of the seal part.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a unit cell of a fuel cell.    Separator (1)    Electrode (2)    Electrolyte (3)    Fuel electrode (21)    Air electrode (22)
NOVELTY - An inverter is controlled so that electric charge stored in low-voltage side capacitor is consumed by electric power apparatus. The generation of abnormality of buck-boost converter is determined during normal state of relay, when the electric charge stored in low voltage side capacitor is discharged. The generation of abnormality of buck-boost converter is determined during abnormal state of relay, when the electric charge stored in low voltage side capacitor is not discharged.    USE - Electric power apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The failure of relay can be detected appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the system main relay (SMR) failure determination routine performed by electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has buck-boost converter circuit (39a) that rises output voltage of fuel cell stack (11) of power supply device. An electrical potential difference detection unit (80a) detects electrical potential difference between input side electric potential and output side electric potential of converter circuit.    USE - Power supply device system mounted on vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter circuit can be operated more suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply device system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply device system (10)    Fuel cell stack (11)    Control unit (15)    Buck-boost converter circuit (39a)    Electrical potential difference detection unit (80a)
NOVELTY - Power plant with electrochemical generators (ECG) based on hydrogen-oxygen fuel elements (FE) includes a FE battery, systems of hydrogen and oxygen supply with pipelines to supply hydrogen and oxygen into the ECG FE battery, a sensor of the FE battery temperature, and also a control unit, it also comprises catalytic afterburners and temperature sensors, serially installed accordingly at pipelines of oxygen and hydrogen supply at the inlet to the ECG FE battery, the pipeline of hydrogen supply into the catalytic afterburner installed at the pipeline of oxygen supply into the FE battery with a throttle and a valve, connected with the pipeline of hydrogen supply into the FE battery and the pipeline of oxygen supply into the catalytic afterburner installed at the pipeline of hydrogen supply into the FE battery with a throttle and a valve, connected to the pipeline of oxygen supply into the FE battery.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Higher reliability of connection and serviceability of electrochemical generator at low ambient temperatures. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The method involves directing an excess regenerated energy to an air compressor, transforming electrical energy into air compression energy, and using compressed air obtained for different purposes.    USE - Method for harnessing kinetic energy of hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures effective harnessing of kinetic energy of hybrid electric vehicles and thus reduces energy waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Power battery (2)    Electric motor traction (3)    Air compressor (4)    Alternative energy source (5)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a cooling fluid circuit (18) filled with cooling fluid to circulate through the system and to receive heat from the system. A turbine (20) is arranged in fluid communication with the fluid circuit, and converts heat energy within the fluid circuit to mechanical energy. A condenser (22) is arranged in fluid communication with the fluid circuit for cooling fluid within the fluid circuit. A compressor (24) is arranged in fluid communication with the fluid circuit for pressurizing the fluid within the fluid circuit and circulating the fluid within the fluid circuit.    USE - Exhaust gas recirculation cooling system for an internal combustion engine i.e. diesel engine, of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the cooling fluid other than engine coolant so as to allow cooled exhaust gas recirculation exiting an exhaust gas recirculation cooler at lower temperature and produce low exhaust gas recirculation cooled temperatures, thus improving engine emissions such as nitrogen oxides. The system eliminates the need to cool fluid accepting heat from the exhaust gas recirculation cooler so as to reduce size of an engine cooling system and a radiator, thus increasing vehicle fuel economy and thermal efficiency of the engine cooling system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling exhaust gas recirculation for an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of an exhaust gas recirculation cooling system.    Exhaust gas recirculation cooling system (10)    Cooling fluid circuit (18)    Turbine (20)    Condenser (22)    Compressor (24)
NOVELTY - The structure has power batteries respectively installed in a left front battery box body (2) and a right front battery box body (3), where the right front battery box body and the left front battery box body are symmetrically arranged at two sides of a central channel (8). Covering plates (4) are arranged on the left front battery box body and the right front battery box body. Air inlets arranged on side walls of the left front battery box body and the right front battery box body. A fan is arranged on air outlets.    USE - Power battery installing structure for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure rationally uses the space on the floor, so that the structure is convenient to arrange, and has high space utilization rate and a simple format.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a power battery installing structure.    Left front battery box body (2)    Right front battery box body (3)    Covering plates (4)    Air inlet holes (5)    Central channel (8)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a flywheel motor arranged between a diesel motor and a transmission. Input ends of the flywheel motor and a starter are separately connected with a storage battery by a control unit. The control unit controls the flywheel motor to drive the motor until rotary speed of the motor is up to 300-580 revolution/minute after controlling the starter to drive the motor until the rotary speed of the motor up to 80-260 revolution/minute. The control unit supplies diesel for the diesel motor.    USE - Diesel hybrid power assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is unique in structure and easy to control, and saves fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diesel hybrid power assembly.
NOVELTY - The source has a lithium battery connected through with two voltage conversion modules through an output end of an over-charge voltage monitoring and double-power switching module to supply power to a load circuit. A voltage detection and double-power switching module switches a power supply state of a lithium battery back to a power supply state of a rechargeable battery that is mounted inside a vehicle when voltage of a power supply bus of the rechargeable battery recovers to range of 22-30 volts.    USE - Vehicle-mounted sensor power source for monitoring dangerous cargos.    ADVANTAGE - The power source has two paths of isolated outputs, double-power intelligent switching function, hardware power protection function and electromagnetic interference resistance, and supports wide-temperature work, supplies the power safely, steadily and efficiently, improves the reliability of the vehicle-mounted sensor, and guarantees the steady work of the sensor and the data acquisition system when the power of the engineering vehicles is fluctuated or extinguished.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle-mounted sensor power source for monitoring dangerous cargos.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a high voltage and overvoltage detecting circuit whose two ends are electrically connected with two ends of an energy storing capacitor. The high voltage and overvoltage detecting circuit is electrically connected with a control circuit. An output undervoltage detecting circuit is used for detecting difference between output voltage and standard voltage. A control circuit is used for controlling pulse width or frequency of a charging circuit and a discharging circuit. Working mode and states of the charging circuit and the discharging circuit are preset in the control circuit.    USE - Common high voltage capacitor energy storing module for a wind and photovoltaic power generating system in an electric vehicle and an oil-power hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module has improved instant power absorbing property and releasing property, better dynamic property and high reliability. The manufacturing cost of the module is inexpensive. The module increases speeding property and efficiency of a vehicle in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a common high voltage capacitor energy storing module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery inner core (4) comprising an anode sheet (6) and a cathode sheet (5) that are separated by an isolation film (7). The cathode sheet is provided on the anode sheet and in a shell (1) through a plastic film (8). A battery cover is fixed with an anode pole (9) and a cathode pole (10) that is insulated from the cover. An anti-explosion valve is mounted between the anode pole and the cathode pole. An upper cover (3) and a lower cover (2) of the shell are provided with an insulating sleeve (19) that is provided with a mounting buckle (20).    USE - Power battery for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has large power, large capacitor, prolonged service life, high charging speed, low self-discharging effect, and can be stored for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power battery.    Shell (1)    Lower cover (2)    Upper cover (3)    Battery inner core (4)    Cathode sheet (5)    Anode sheet (6)    Isolation film (7)    Plastic film (8)    Anode pole (9)    Cathode pole (10)    Insulating sleeve (19)    Mounting buckle (20)
NOVELTY - The pack has two batteries (1) connected with polar columns (2). Electrode connecting parts (4) are installed on polar columns of a battery monomer. A signal processing circuit board (3) is installed on each battery and connected with the electrode connecting parts. A central management unit (6) is connected with the signal processing circuit board. A voltage detection circuit is installed on the signal processing circuit board. The voltage detection circuit is connected with the electrode connecting parts.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery pack in partial section.    Batteries (1)    Polar columns (2)    Signal processing circuit board (3)    Electrode connecting parts (4)    Central management unit (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a thermomotor unit whose cooling cavity and expansion cavity are separately arranged at two ends of a mechanical power output shaft. A rotating shaft is connected with the mechanical power output shaft. Two ends of the rotating shaft are arranged with a bearing. A stator coil is mounted on a middle part of the rotating shaft, and two sides of the stator coil are arranged with a flywheel rotor that is provided with a permanent magnet. The rotating shaft, the bearings, the flywheel rotor and the stator coil are separately mounted on battery housing.    USE - System for generating electricity from waste heat of automobile tail gas.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents heat dissipation due to direct exhaust of automobile tail gas, increases heat efficiency of automobile, saves energy, ensures emission reduction of automobile and reduces the exhaust of waste gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flywheel rotor is a combination of a flywheel and a permanent magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a system for generating electricity from waste heat of automobile tail gas in partial section.
NOVELTY - The generator has a lever (3) fixed on a wheel axle (14) of a wheel (2) in such a way that the lever is vertical to the wheel axle of the wheel. A transmission mechanism (4) is provided with an end of the levers and connected with a gearbox (5) and a generator (6) in turn via a gearbox transmission shaft (15). A support roller body is provided between another end of the levers and a vehicle body. A tapered transmission wheel (9) is provided with an end portion of a lever transmission shaft (8). A gearbox tapered transmission wheel (10) cooperates with the tapered transmission wheel.    USE - Damping-type impact generator for an automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is simple in structure, convenient in operation and capable of converting impacting force to ground generated in running of the vehicle into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a damping-type impact generator for an automotive vehicle.    Wheel (2)    Lever (3)    Transmission mechanism (4)    Gearbox (5)    Generator (6)    Lever transmission shaft (8)    Tapered transmission wheel (9)    Gearbox tapered transmission wheel (10)    Wheel axle (14)    Gearbox transmission shaft (15)
NOVELTY - The grid has transverse ribs and upright ribs arranged inside a side frame. The transverse ribs and the upright ribs are provided at a middle lower side of the side frame and crossly arranged.    USE - Battery grid for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The grid is inexpensive, and has prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery grid.
NOVELTY - The structure has a storage battery device comprising a pressure plate (3), a pull rod (4), a rope sleeve (5) and a bayonet (6) that is arranged on surface of a storage battery (1) for limiting the movement of the rope sleeve. A bent part (7) is located below a bracket (2). The rope sleeve is wound on outer surface of the storage battery and the pull rod and clamped in the bayonet. The pull rod is fixed to the storage battery by the rope sleeve, where the rope sleeve is a rigid structure.    USE - Conveniently-dismounted automobile storage battery mounting structure.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be conveniently, rapidly and safely dismounted by connecting and fixing roles of the rope sleeve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a conveniently-dismounted automobile storage battery mounting structure.    Storage battery (1)    Bracket (2)    Pressure plate (3)    Pull rod (4)    Rope sleeve (5)    Bayonet (6)    Bent part (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box installed on a bicycle and provided with an interface at an outer side face of the battery box. An end of a waterproof cover is connected with an outer side of the battery box. The waterproof cover is installed at the interface. A water blocking strip is installed at a back end face of the battery box. Inserting holes are formed above the interface of the battery box. The water blocking strip is provided with inserting members inserted at the inserting holes. The cover is pivoted at the outer side of the battery box. Pivots are provided with a torsion force spring.    USE - Bicycle battery box device.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents rain water from being penetrated into the battery box. The locking hole at the outer side of the battery box and a charging hole are protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a bicycle battery box device.
NOVELTY - The device has an insulating layer (2) installed outside a fuel cell module that is connected with a fluid pipe corresponding to a fuel cell system by a heat-insulating pipe (3). The heat-insulating pipe comprises an insulating pipe (11). Valves (10) are connected with two ends of the insulating pipe. A discharge valve (13) is installed on the insulating pipe. A rubber plastic insulating pipe is sleeved on the valves in the heat-insulating pipe and the insulating pipe. The rubber pipe is sleeved on a connection place of the heat-insulating pipe and an outlet of the fuel cell module.    USE - Device for prolonging low-temperature storage time of a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell vehicle can be conveniently utilized on cold day. The device can prolong low-temperature storage time of fuel cell, and has simple structure, less auxiliary element, simple control and high reliability. The device reduces cooling times of circulation liquid before starting, and reduces complex performance of the pipe and parts of insulating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for prolonging low-temperature storage time of fuel cell stack of fuel cell vehicle.    Insulating layer (2)    Heat-insulating pipe (3)    Valves (10)    Insulating pipe (11)    Discharge valve (13)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery (20) includes a threaded body (6) which has a junction portion (32) joined to a bolt portion (31) and an external connecting portion (8). The junction portion has a cylindrical shape that is expanded toward an inner side to intervene with the external connecting portion. The external connecting portion contacts with the tip of the junction portion, the inner peripheral surface of a cover (2), and the outer peripheral surface of a flange portion (33).    USE - Closed type battery for e.g. electric vehicle, electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces internal resistance of battery. Allows a metal plate to be processed into a positive electrode connecting terminal and a negative electrode connecting terminal, thus reducing manufacturing cost. Allows the threaded body to be joined to the external connecting portion without penetrating the external connecting portion, thus ensuring high airtightness inside the battery and further reducing manufacturing cost. Prevents loosening of the bolt and nut due to rise in temperature. Eliminates an overlap portion of the external connecting portion of cover and positive electrode connecting terminal and the external connecting portion of negative electrode connecting terminal, thus achieving weight reduction and cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view, sectional view, enlarged partial view, and another sectional view of closed type battery.    Inner peripheral surface of a cover (2)    Threaded body (6)    External connecting portion (8)    Closed type battery (20)    Bolt portion (31)    Junction portion (32)    Flange portion (33)
NOVELTY - The closed type battery (20) includes an external connecting portion (8) which is joined to a threaded body (6). The threaded body includes a nut or bolt and a threaded portion (31) which can fastened mutually. The threaded body includes a crimping portion (32) which is joined to the external connecting portion.    USE - Closed type battery for e.g. electric vehicle, electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the internal resistance of the battery, and prevents loosening of bolt and nut due to rise in temperature. Eliminates an overlap portion between the external connecting portion of a cover and positive electrode connecting terminal and the external connecting portion of negative electrode connecting terminal, thus achieving weight reduction and manufacturing cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view, schematic sectional view, and enlarged partial view of a closed type battery.    Threaded body (6)    External connecting portion (8)    Closed type battery (20)    Threaded portion (31)    Crimping portion (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a switch (c) for coupling a pair of non-adjacent sections (d) of adjacent energy storage devices (a) in series connection of energy storage devices, where the switch comprises alternating configuration of p-channel MOSFETs and n-channel MOSFETs. Each section includes a positive terminal (A) at one end and a negative terminal (B) at other end. The switch switches sequentially between the terminals of the sections via an intermediate storage element (b).    USE - System for balancing series connection of energy storage devices such as electric double-layer capacitors, lithium capacitors, electrochemical battery devices and battery packs and lithium battery devices like lithium-polymer and lithium-ion battery devices (all claimed) for a hybrid drive train. Uses include but are not limited to buses, waste collection vehicles, fork lift lorries and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The system obtains balancing function of the series connection of energy storage devices in which only a limited number of components is required per energy storage device, while balancing individual energy storage devices or groups of energy storage devices over the complete series connection. The system achieves improved efficiency and saves time even upon extending the series connection to large numbers of energy storage devices or in case of heavy-duty applications requiring dynamic operating conditions. The system has simple structure and low production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for balancing a series connection of energy storage devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for balancing a series connection of energy storage devices.    Energy storage devices (a)    Intermediate storage element (b)    Switch (c)    Non-adjacent sections (d)    Positive terminal (A)    Negative terminal (B)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery has bipolar electrode (10) that includes sealing layer (15) which is formed at the edge of current collector (11) made up of clad metal in which aluminum and copper are bonded. The bipolar electrode has positive active material layer (13) and negative active material layers (14). The positive active material layer is inserted into a space (12) within the sealing layer where the current collector is exposed. A separator is placed between the bipolar electrodes. The sealing layer is bonded with sealing layers of neighboring bipolar electrodes.    USE - Rechargeable battery for electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of electrolyte solution through the separator can be prevented. The volume of rechargeable battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of bipolar electrode.    Bipolar electrode (10)    Current collector (11)    Space (12)    Positive active material layer (13)    Negative active material layer (14)    Sealing layer (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves curing a dry-pressed compact containing a set of silica fine particles (P1, P2), where each silica fine particle has an average particle diameter of 50 nanometers or less and a reinforcement fiber at a relative humidity of 70 percentage or more. The dry-pressed compact is provided free of a binder, where the dry-pressed compact comprises one of an alkaline-earth metal hydroxide and an alkali metal hydroxide. A bridge structure (B) containing eluted silica is formed between the silica fine particles of the dry-pressed compact.    USE - Method for producing a thermal insulation for general industrial furnace and reformer of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the thermal insulation to have a structure of nanopores smaller than a mean free path of an air molecule by the silica fine particles, thus providing excellent thermal insulating performance in a wide temperature range of from a low temperature region to a high temperature region. The method enables improving the strength of the thermal insulation without increasing the density of the thermal insulation, and without using a binder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal insulation comprising silica fine particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mechanism for producing a thermal insulation.    Bridge structure (B)    Silica fine particles (P1, P2)
NOVELTY - A solar battery charging system comprises a charge connection system comprising electrical connection line sets each connecting one of solar panels (2) in parallel with an individual one of battery cells while the battery cells remain connected in series, and while an electric motor can act as a generator to supply power to the battery during the braking or a load to draw power from the battery during the propelling of the vehicle.    USE - A solar battery charging system for charging a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system increases fuel mileage for a hybrid vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar battery charging system comprises:    (A) an electric motor for braking and propelling the vehicle;    (B) a battery connected to the electric motor, and comprising series connected battery cells;    (C) solar panels (2) each having an output voltage lower than the voltage of the battery; and    (D) a charge connection system comprising electrical connection line sets each connecting one of the solar panels in parallel with an individual one of the battery cells while the battery cells remain connected in series, and while the electric motor can act as a generator to supply power to the battery during the braking or a load to draw power from the battery during the propelling of the vehicle.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of charging a vehicle with an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a solar panel placement on a vehicle along with wiring to a battery and charge controller.    Solar panels (2)    Electric cables or wires (4)    Battery and charge controller (6)    Separate plug-in charging system (8)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has cells (108) that are arranged adjacent to each other, such that one row of cells is located offset from another row of cells. The cells include a cooling tube (114) arranged between the rows of cells, for accommodating liquid coolant and a thermally conductive material (116) that partially surrounds and contacts with each cell case and cooling tube. The thermally conductive material is more thermally conductive than air.    USE - Battery pack for use in vehicle such as electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid-powered car. Can also be used in rocket, data center, cell-tower, wind power back up system, electrical peak shaving equipment, voltage stability and/or regulation equipment or other equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The likelihood of sudden release of heat from the battery cell can be reduced, without requiring that the battery cells to be spread far apart to prevent any such chain reaction in the cells. The heat can be dispersed to the nearby battery cells and the ambient air over time, for causing the adjacent battery cells to absorb less heat, by using the thermally-conductive material in the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of dispersing heat from thermal event occurring with one cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of system of battery cells inhibited from thermal chain reaction.    Assembly (100)    Battery cells (108)    Substrate (112)    Cooling tube (114)    Thermally conductive material (116)
NOVELTY - The meter has a processor that receives identification information associated with a power outlet, where the identification information is used to identify an owner of the outlet. The processor records measurement of an amount of electricity received by the battery from the outlet during a charging transaction. The processor generates a receipt associated with the charging transaction, a receipt for facilitating compensation to the owner of the outlet for the charging transaction, and a receipt including information for identifying the owner of the outlet.    USE - Power meter for installation into a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. battery powered electric motor vehicle, for metering and payment for power used to charge battery such as a nickel-metal hydride battery and a lithium-ion battery in the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The receipt can be transmitted to a payment computer to facilitate compensation to an owner of the power outlet for power received by the battery during charging transaction, such that the flexible payment processes can be handled at an electric utility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for metering and payment for power usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for metering and payment for power usage.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether reconditioning of fuel cell stack (12) is needed. A humidification level of cathode side of stack is increased over relative humidity of cathode side during normal operating conditions, if need for stack reconditioning is determined. The saturation of cell membranes in stack is performed after increasing the humidification level of cathode side. The hydrogen take-over of cathode side is provided to the stack during shutdown of stack. The contaminants are removed based on increased humidification level and hydrogen take-over.    USE - Method for reconditioning fuel cell stack of fuel cell system used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell voltage performance is increased by reducing voltage losses associated with membrane resistance and catalyst layer performance. The service lifetime of fuel cell stack is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen source (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (22)    Bypass valve (34)    Controller (36)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has serially arranged battery frames arranged in a side by side configuration. End frames are arranged at opposing ends of a battery frame assembly. Rechargeable battery packs are supportively retained and electrically interconnected within the battery frame assembly. A temperature sensor device is positioned relative to an outer surface of the rechargeable battery pack. An elongated support member (116) is provided with the temperature sensor device and an electrical connector i.e. one-piece modular unit subassembly.    USE - Temperature sensor mounting arrangement for a battery frame assembly of an electrically powered vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elongated support member is provided with the temperature sensor device and the electrical connector i.e. one-piece modular unit subassembly, so that the temperature sensing device monitors operating temperature of the batteries, thus providing safe operation. The arrangement is provided with an insulating sheet that includes an opening, so that the opening provides enhanced temperature response of the temperature sensor device without insulating/dampening effects of the insulator sheet. The arrangement is provided with a silicone based potting material that is arranged on the elongated support member to encapsulate the temperature sensor device, thus protecting the temperature sensor device and providing electrical insulation, and hence improving thermal conductivity. The arrangement is provided with a support that is fixedly secured to the frame, thus ensuring high speed assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial side view of an end frame of a temperature sensor mounting arrangement.    End plates (110)    Elongated support member (116)    Electrical interface connectors (118)    Heat stakes (122, 124)    Stamped ridges (126)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several electrochemical battery cells each which includes longitudinal axis defined between two ends of the battery cells. The two groups of several cells(26,28) are arranged in a 2-dimensional array with the longitudinal axis parallel to one another and the respective inter-cell spaces defined them. A deflector assembly is arranged between the two groups of several cells and configured to deflect material vented from the pressure relief vents of one group of cells into another group of cells.    USE - Battery pack in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The heat can be avoided from the single cell failure impinge directly upon a single or a few adjacent. The heat is dissipated has a large heat capacity, and can readily absorb the heat released, the temperature of adjacent cells can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method to contain and manage a cell-failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded view illustrating the assembly of a portion of the battery pack module.    Battery pack sub-module (18)    Groups of cells (26,28)    Conductor sheets (38,40)    Center (51)    Holes (58)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has cooling wall (130) that is installed between rechargeable batteries to cool the batteries using coolant and is provided with wall portions (131,132). The flow paths are formed in the wall portions. The flow path of one wall portion is in communication with flow path of other wall portion such that coolant moves within the cooling wall using the flow paths.    USE - Battery module for driving motor of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of rechargeable batteries is maximized. The coolant can move in various directions more rapidly to the flow path outlet so that uniform cooling of the rechargeable batteries is ensured. The deterioration in charging and discharging efficiency of rechargeable batteries can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (100)    Cooling wall (130)    Wall portions (131,132)    Flow path inlet (137)    Flow path outlet (138)
NOVELTY - An apparatus comprises first conductive substrate (408) comprising first surface; conductive stalks extending from first surface of first conductive substrate; electrically insulating coating about conductive stalks; second conductive substrate (420); and electrolyte disposed between first surface of first conductive substrate and second conductive substrate.    USE - Apparatus used as anode or cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries, portable electronics as well as high-energy requested applications such as electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-sulfur batteries manufactured from the apparatus has low cost and is safe and reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing the apparatus which comprises coating catalyst on surface of a conductive substrate; and growing layer of carbon nanotubes on catalyst coated surface and applying electrically insulating coating onto grown carbon nanotubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view showing a lithium-sulfur battery.    Lithium-sulfur battery (400)    Carbon stalks (404)    Sulfur coating (406)    First conductive substrate (408)    Second conductive substrate (420)
NOVELTY - The utilization method involves flowing an accelerated gas through a turbine (140) that drives electrical generator (150) that generates electricity. The electricity power is about equal to the decrease of flowing gas internal energy and further ejecting the gas through nozzle exit (18) to generate thrust or eject the accelerated gas into the atmosphere to create thrust opposite in direction to the gas speed or combination of flowing the gas through the turbine and creating thrust to push a vehicle in a desired direction.    USE - Utilization method for gas internal energy from internal combustion engine of e.g. jet engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a design in which flow enters the device without the resistance caused by the radiator to enable increased mass flow within the device and turbine power output increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a jet engine; and    (2) an energy device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of a device which converts exhaust gas heat into electricity.    Pod (10)    Nozzle exit (18)    Electric motor (60)    Turbine (140)    Electrical generator (150)
NOVELTY - The appliance (1) has electronic processing unit (2) installed on vehicle. A management and control unit (3) manages and controls information relating to vehicle. A communication unit (4) for communicates with remote processing unit (C). A support unit (5) for supports electronic processing means. A fastening unit (9) fastens support unit to battery (B) of vehicle. An electric connection unit (13) connects electronic processing unit to electric poles of battery.    USE - Telematic appliance mounted on battery of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance can be quickly fixed to the vehicle battery by fastening unit. Hence complicated and long operations which are normally required to connect an appliance of known type to the electronics of vehicle is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the telematic appliance.    Telematic appliance (1)    Electronic processing unit (2)    Management and control unit (3)    Communication unit (4)    Support unit (5)    Fastening unit (9)    Electric connection unit (13)    Battery (B)    Remote processing unit (C)
NOVELTY - Catalyst composition comprises as active material cobalt tetramethyoxymesoporphyrin (CoTMPP) and silver, supported on carbon, where the ratio of silver to CoTMPP is 1:1-2.4:1.    USE - The composition is useful in air cathode for an electrochemical cell, which is primary or secondary alkaline electrolyte metal-air fuel cell, preferably zinc-air fuel cell (all claimed), where the air cathode is useful in electrical scooters, autonomic power generators, back-up systems, mobile electronics and hearing aid applications.    ADVANTAGE - The composition exhibits high durability, sufficient corrosion resistance and liquid penetration resistance, and sufficient bonding between support and composite materials for a more robust electrode structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an air cathode for an electrochemical cell, comprising a catalyst support, a microporous support layer (MPL) and a catalytic layer; and    (2) making an air cathode for an electrochemical cell, comprising (a) rolling of a coating paste to form the MPL on the catalyst support, (b) cold pressing, (c) applying the composition on the MPL and (d) hot pressing to form the air cathode.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of positive electrode (30) having collector (32) and positive electrode active material layer (35) provided on the collector. The collector contains metallic element (A) as main component. The positive electrode active material layer contains two-phase coexistence type compound containing lithium as positive electrode active material, and further contains compound having metallic element (B) with higher ionization tendency than metallic element (A) as additive.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent durability, charging/discharging cycle characteristics and low internal resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of positive-negative electrode and separator.    Positive electrode (30)    Collector (32)    Positive electrode active material layer (35)    Negative electrode (40)    Negative electrode collector (42)
NOVELTY - A battery module has nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery containing positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte solution. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium hexafluoro phosphate as main electrolyte. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium borate, lithium phosphate, lithium fluorophosphate, lithium carboxylate, lithium sulfonate, lithium imide, lithium oxalatoborate, lithium oxalate phosphate and lithium methide as subelectrolyte.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery module is used for motor vehicle component. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, potable copier, portable printer, headphone stereo, liquid crystal television, motor, toy and game machine device.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery module is safe and has high capacitance, output performance, short circuit-proof performance and internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery module has nonaqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery containing positive electrode, negative electrode which occludes and discharge lithium, separator and nonaqueous electrolyte solution formed by dissolving electrolyte in nonaqueous solvent. The battery module is fully charged at voltage of 20V or more. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium hexafluoro phosphate as main electrolyte. The concentration of electrolyte solution is 0.5-2 mol/l. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution contains lithium borate, lithium phosphate, lithium fluorophosphate, lithium carboxylate, lithium sulfonate, lithium imide, lithium oxalatoborate, lithium oxalate phosphate and lithium methide as subelectrolyte. The concentration of subelectrolyte in nonaqueous electrolyte solution is 0.01-0.3 mol/l.
NOVELTY - An electrolytic composition comprises particles (A) containing beta -ferric oxyhydroxide.    USE - Electrolytic composition is used for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for portable devices, electric vehicles, and electric power storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic composition has high ion conductivity. The battery using the electrolytic composition has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The truck vehicle (1) has a driving vehicle (10) which is provided with an air conditioning devices (30,130) for adjusting the temperature in a driving cabin (11). A loading platform (21) connected to the driving vehicle has a loading platform for covering a load containing section. A solar cell panel (40) provided to the loading platform supplies electrical energy to the air conditioning device and has specifications determined based on maximum electric power consumption of the air conditioning devices.    USE - Truck vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell panel provided to the loading platform supplies electrical energy to the air conditioning device and has specifications determined based on maximum electric power consumption of the air conditioning device, the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission can be reduced. The insufficient electric power can be supplemented by providing a storage battery while conserving the surplus electric power generated with the solar cell panel and air conditioner can be driven steadily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the truck vehicle.    Truck vehicle (1)    Driving vehicle (10)    Driving cabin (11)    Loading platform (21)    Air conditioning devices (30,130)    Solar cell panel (40)
NOVELTY - The module has a base plate (20) on which multiple unit modules (10) are stacked along a vertical direction, where the unit modules comprise multiple built-in batteries. A lower end of an end plate (30) is fixed on the base plate and is tightly in contact with an outer surface of an outermost unit module. A supporting bar (40) interconnects upper sides or lateral sides of the end plate to support end plates. The end plate includes a main body part (32), which is in contact with the unit modules. A pair of side walls (38) protrudes outwardly from an outer periphery of the main body.    USE - Battery module for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module minimizes deformation and forms the end plate on the base plate in specific scheme, where resistivity about tension is enlarged, so that the laminating structure of the unit modules having multiple batteries is steadily maintained, thus minimizing damage of bent portions and fastened parts of the end plate. The module can be steadily mounted to the vehicle by forming a part structure, thus minimizing interior volume occupied by the module in the vehicle. The module has better structural stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The module is mounted on trunk of a vehicle and includes a bead for improving structural stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Unit modules (10)    Base plate (20)    End plate (30)    Main body part (32)    Side walls (38)    Supporting bar (40)
NOVELTY - The truck vehicle (1) has driving vehicle unit (10) including a driver's cab. A loading platform (20) having loading platform portion (21), is connected to driving vehicle unit. A solar cell panel (40) is provided on the load platform portion.    USE - Truck vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel can be firmly fixed on the load platform portion. The electric equipment provided in the truck vehicle can be driven by the output of solar cell panel. The fuel consumption of vehicle can be reduced and the emission of carbon dioxide can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell mounted truck vehicle.    Truck vehicle (1)    Driving vehicle unit (10)    Loading platform (20)    Loading platform portion (21)    Solar cell panel (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode (100) consists of conductive material (130) of shape-memory alloy and active material powder (120).    USE - Electrode for lithium or alkali battery used for portable electronic instrument and electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has excellent stability and improved lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical side view of electrode.    Electrode (100)    Current collector (110)    Active material powder (120)    Conductive material (130)    Binder (140)
NOVELTY - The fuel cells has container (211) that contains electrolytic solution. A pair of electrode is arranged in container. The waterproof ventilation flowing portion (217) is formed in outer surface portion of container. The injection discharge port (218) injects and discharges a fuel from exterior in container.    USE - Fuel cells of battery (claimed) used in cardiac pacemaker.    ADVANTAGE - A fuel cell of reduced size can be provided. Movement of electric charge between cells can be prevented. Fuel liquid can be injected easily into cells. Electric power generation efficiency can be stabilizes by using sugar solution as fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) electrode for fuel call.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (201)    Container (211)    Injection hole (213)    Ventilation flowing portion (217)    Injection discharge ports (218,219)
NOVELTY - The rectifier (7) rectifies alternating current (AC) power to direct-current (DC) power. Two DC/DC converters (12,13) connected to high voltage side rectifier output terminal through generator side wiring (18a), convert output voltage value of rectifier to DC voltage. A battery (14) and an electric double layer capacitor (16) connected to converters through load side wiring (18b), supply electric power to vehicle-mounted load (15). A regulator circuit (9) supplies field current to generator field winding (4). A control circuit (17) controls drive of converters.    USE - Electric power system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The braking energy of the vehicle can be recovered and load of the engine during non-decelerating is reduced by increasing the charge amount of the storage apparatuses. Thus the fuel consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (1)    Generator (2)    Generator field winding (4)    Rectifier (7)    Regulator circuit (9)    DC/DC converters (12,13)    Battery (14)    Vehicle-mounted load (15)    Electric double layer capacitor (16)    Control circuit (17)    Generator side wiring (18a)    Load side wiring (18b)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (100) has a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive-electrode active material comprises a lithium-containing two-phase compound and additionally contains particles formed from a lithium transition metal oxide having a lamellar structure. The particles of the lamellar oxide have an average particle diameter of 2 mu m or less and are contained in the active material in an amount of 5 %mass or less.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used for vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has excellent durability and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of an electrode component having a negative electrode containing an active material, a positive electrode containing an active material, and a nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt in an organic solvent. The positive-electrode active material comprises a lithium-containing two-phase compound and additionally contains particles formed from a lithium transition metal oxide having a lamellar structure. The particles of the lamellar oxide have an average particle diameter of 2 mu m or less and are contained in the active material in an amount of 5 %mass or less.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery.    Casing (12)    Cover (13)    Positive electrode terminal (14)    Negative electrode terminal (16)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A motor device (1) has solar panel (3) made to relay heat for rapid activation of internal combustion engine (2). The solar panel raises the temperature of heating fluid (6) inside exchange circuit (5), needed for the continuous operation of engine.    USE - Motor device used in e.g. emergency electricity generator, fire fighting structure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables device to provide energy for continuous operation of a generator or a fire fighting structure, maximizing use of solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an activation method of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of device.    Motor device (1)    Internal combustion engine (2)    Solar panel (3)    Exchange circuit (5)    Heating fluid (6)
NOVELTY - A waste heat regeneration system (100) has controller (150) provided to regulate relay operation of by-pass circuit (117,118), and rotation speed of motor generator (116), until pressure in upstream and downstream of expansion device (114) lowers at predetermined level. The by-pass circuit connects the rankine cycle circuit (110) at the upstream and downstream sides of condenser (115).    USE - Waste heat regeneration system of a vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to regulate rotational speed of motor generator at permissible range, which also utilizes waste heat generated by engine for operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline block diagram of engine system.    Waste heat regeneration system (100)    Rankine cycle circuit (110)    Expansion device (114)    Condenser (115)    Motor generator (116)    By-pass circuit (117,118)    Controller (150)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure includes a space (S) that is formed between a front battery pack (7A) and a rear battery pack (7B) along a vehicle front-back direction. The space defines cooling paths for independently cooling the front battery pack and rear battery pack.    USE - Battery cooling structure for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient cooling of battery packs, thus preventing reduction of performance and lifetime of battery packs and ensuring adequate battery capacity. Eliminates the need for an exclusive reinforcing structure for protecting the battery packs, thus achieving weight reduction and cost reduction. Enables arrangement of battery packs without affecting a passenger's position and a loading chamber space. Enables doubling the capacity of fuel tank, thus travel distance of the vehicle can be extended.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic side view of a motor vehicle provided with a battery cooling structure.    Motor vehicle (1)    Compartment (2)    Front battery pack (7A)    Rear battery pack (7B)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - The terminal (2) has two clamping jaws (4a, 4b) partially enclosing a battery pole. A connecting piece (6) is arranged at the clamping jaws. A spacer element (12) is engaged between the clamping jaws, and provides radial spreading of the clamping jaws and a tensioning element (10) i.e. spring. The spacer element is removed such that the clamping jaws and the tensioning element are radially narrowed. The clamping jaws include radial through holes that extend axially along a part of the clamping jaws.    USE - Terminal for use at a battery pole in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The spacer element engaged between the clamping jaws causes radial spreading of the clamping jaws and the tensioning element, where the spacer element is removed such that the clamping jaws and the tensioning element are radially narrowed such that the terminal is mounted in a simple manner and arranged at the battery pole in a force-fit and loss-proof manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a battery pole terminal at a battery pole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery pole terminal.    Battery pole terminal (2)    Clamping jaws (4a, 4b)    Connecting piece (6)    Tensioning element (10)    Spacer element (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell vehicle (V) includes a fuel cell (10) arranged in a center tunnel (2) which inwardly protrudes from a floor panel (1) into a compartment (Q2). The center tunnel is positioned between seats (3). A protector (30) covers and reinforces portions of the upper surface and side surfaces of the fuel cell which overlap with each seat in a side view.    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively protect a fuel cell without causing a significant weight increase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of the underfloor structure of a fuel-cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Floor panel (1)    Center tunnel (2)    Seat (3)    Fuel cell (10)    Protector (30)    Compartment (Q2)    Fuel-cell vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - Metal raw material microparticles are supported to catalyst carrier material which is dispersed in liquid medium to obtain precursor of catalyst. The liquid medium is removed from the precursor is removed by sublimation and dried to obtain powder-type catalyst.    USE - Manufacture of powder-type catalyst used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides powder-type catalyst without aggregating process.
NOVELTY - The composite fluid machine (40) has compressor part (60) which compresses coolant, a motor generator (50) which functions as generator or electric motor, and electromagnetic clutch (52) which switches drive shaft (51) of motor generator. An inverter (90) is integrated to machine housing (41) in state thermally coupled with respect to motor housing (42), pump housing (43), and front housing (44). The inverter is cooled via each housing with coolant inhaled to compressor part and discharged from expander part (85).    USE - Composite fluid machine for use in waste-heat-recovery system of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Cools the inverter efficiently by integrating the inverter in the housing in a manner being cooled by the coolant inhaled to compressor part and discharged from expander part, while improving the mounting property of the composite fluid machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the composite fluid machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Composite fluid machine (40)    Machine housing (41)    Motor housing (42)    Pump housing (43)    Front housing (44)    Motor generator (50)    Drive shaft (51)    Electromagnetic clutch (52)    Compressor part (60)    Expander part (85)    Inverter (90)
NOVELTY - The vehicle control apparatus has seat heater (14) which heats a passenger using heat sources other than heat of cooling water. The ECU (13) delays the cancellation time of circulatory-arrest control at the time of operation of seat heater, while implementing circulatory-arrest control which stops the circulation of cooling water in the engine (2) at the time of engine start and maintaining circulation of cooling water of heater core (6).    USE - Vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures passenger comfort since the circulatory-arrest control of cooling water in engine so as to accelerate engine warming-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the vehicle control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (2)    Oil cooler (3)    Heater core (6)    Throttle valve (8)    Radiator (9)    Thermostat (10)    ECU (13)    Seat heater (14)
NOVELTY - The composite fluid machine (40) has motor generator (50) which can be rotated with mechanical energy outputted from expander part (85). The control part (56) decreases rotation speed of motor generator, so as to make compressor part (60) and motor generator into a connection state. The control part switches the motor generator and compressor part to a connection state via switch unit (C), when rotation speed of motor generator is smaller than the preset predetermined rotation speed.    USE - Composite fluid machine for use in waste-heat recovery system of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents detuning of composite fluid machine when switching compressor part and motor generator to connection state via switch unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the composite fluid machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Composite fluid machine (40)    Motor generator (50)    Control part (56)    Compressor part (60)    Expander part (85)    Switch unit (C)
NOVELTY - The truck (1) has a power supply unit (4) i.e. battery block, arranged within a frame (2) in a battery box (3). The frame is provided with a lateral opening such that the supply unit is moved relative to the battery box by the opening in a horizontal direction. The supply unit is provided on a thrust carriage (10) that is adjustably arranged in the battery box in a transverse direction and adjusted by a driving device between operating and alternate positions. The supply unit is deformed against a vehicle-sided stopper by the driving device in the operating position of the carriage.    USE - Industrial truck i.e. counterbalance forklift truck (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply unit is deformed against the vehicle-sided stopper by the driving device of the thrust carriage in the operating position of the thrust carriage such that the power supply unit is secured against slippage in the operating position of the thrust carriage without additional locking mechanisms and additional operating expenditure and replacement of the power supply unit is facilitated in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an industrial truck.    Industrial truck (1)    Frame (2)    Battery box (3)    Power supply unit (4)    Thrust carriage (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell vehicle (V) includes a fuel cell (10) mounted under the floor of the vehicle. A downwardly-open gas-impermeable cover (40) is provided to cover the upper portion of the fuel cell in a planar view. A hydrogen sensor is provided in the top portion of the cover.    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy detection of hydrogen leak, by providing the hydrogen sensor in the top portion of the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of the relevant part of a fuel-cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell auxiliary machine unit (20)    Protector (30)    Cover (40)    Fuel-cell vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an evaporator (41) arranged in a cooling system (20) for cooling a cooling agent by a refrigerant, where a fuel cell pile (11) is arranged in the cooling system. The refrigerant flows through a heat pump (40) that comprises a condenser (43), where the condenser is arranged outside the cooling system for cooling the refrigerant. A radiator (22) is directly arranged in the cooling system, where the condenser is arranged behind the radiator. The condenser and the radiator are combined in a component (25) and cooled with air.    USE - Cooling device for cooling a fuel cell such as low temperature fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, of a motor vehicle. Can also be used for a combined heat and power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The radiator is directly arranged in the cooling system, where the heat pump and the radiator cools the cooling agent during a high load of the fuel cell, thus increasing effectiveness and efficiency of the cooling device while enabling the cooling agent to deliver large amount of heat, and hence avoiding power output limitation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a fuel cell of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling device.    Cooling device (10)    Fuel cell pile (11)    Cooling system (20)    Radiator (22)    Component (25)    Heat pump (40)    Evaporator (41)    Condenser (43)
NOVELTY - The composite fluid machine has grooved lines (74,75) which are respectively formed in the outer periphery of front-end part (401) of drive shaft (40), and outer peripheral surface of rear-end part (471) of rotating shaft (47). A cylinder unit (76) consists of magnetic bodies, and is arranged to solenoid coil (80) in connection position with protruding line (77) fitted to grooved line. The solenoid coils move the cylinder unit from connection position to cutting position, or vice versa.    USE - Composite fluid machine for use in waste-heat recovery system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of the composite fluid machine since the cylinder unit can be move in connection position or cutting position via easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the composite fluid machine.    Drive shaft (40)    Rotating shaft (47)    Grooved lines (74,75)    Cylinder unit (76)    Protruding line (77)    Solenoid coil (80)    Front-end part of drive shaft (401)    Rear-end part of rotating shaft (471)
NOVELTY - The device has cell links (132) provided for electrical conductive connection of cell terminals (134, 136) of electro-chemical cells. The links are single-piecely connected with each other in an assembly condition of the device according to detachment of the links from a raw material. One of the links is connected with a conductive strip as a single piece. The links are fixed at holders (124, 148, 151), respectively. Retaining bars (158, 160) are flexibly deformable such that position of the links is adaptable relative to the holders at different positions of the terminals.    USE - Connecting device for electrically connecting cell terminals of electro-chemical cells of an electro-chemical device (all claimed) i.e. accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator, that is utilized as a high-stressable energy source for driving a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell links are single-piecely connected with each other in the assembly condition of the connecting device according to detachment of the cell links from the raw material such that a simple and rapid assembly of the cell links at the electro-chemical cells can be enabled. The retaining bar can be formed as an electrical conductor element that is connectable with a control unit of the electro-chemical device, so that measurement of electrical potential of the cell links and/or charge compensation between different electro-chemical cells over the cell links can be enabled. The cell links are produced with small mass and better handleability in an economic manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for electrical conductive connection of cell terminals of electro-chemical cells of an electro-chemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a module of an electro-chemical device.    Electro-chemical device (100)    Holders (124, 148, 151)    Cell links (132)    Cell terminals (134, 136)    Retaining bars (158, 160)
NOVELTY - The connector (132) has a contact section for connecting with a cell terminal (134), and another contact section that is provided for connecting with another cell terminal (136). A flexibly and/or plastically deformable compensation area interconnects the contact sections and enables movement of the contact sections relative to each other. The compensation area includes a shaft, a seam and a bend line formed transverse to a longitudinal direction of the connector. A bar is provided to interconnect the contact sections of the connector.    USE - Cell connector for electrically connecting cell terminals of electro-chemical cells of an electro-chemical device i.e. accumulator (all claimed) such as lithium ion accumulator, utilized as a high-stressable energy source for driving a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibly and/or plastically deformable compensation area interconnects the contact sections and enables the movement of the contact sections relative to each other such that reliable and failure-safe connection of the cell terminals is enabled with high power density and short loading and/or unloading cycles, and mechanical stresses at connection points between the connector and the cell terminals are reduced. The connector is manufactured in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electro-chemical device comprising a cell connector    (2) a method for electrically conductive connection of cell terminals of electro-chemical cells of an electro-chemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a module of an electro-chemical device.    Electro-chemical device (100)    Retainers (106)    Retention device (108)    Cell connector (132)    Cell terminals (134, 136)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has electro-chemical cells (104) provided with cell terminals (134, 136), and a cell link (132) for electrical conductive connection of the terminals. One of the terminals includes a corrosion protection layer made of a corrosion protection material. The cell link has a base body and a contact area made of another corrosion protection material connected with the base body. The contact area is welded with the former terminal by a welding seam that is formed at a free surface made of a corrosion-proof material that contains nickel and chrome.    USE - Electro-chemical device i.e. electrical accumulator such as lithium ion battery, for driving a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell link has the contact area that is made of the corrosion protection material, connected with the base body and welded with the cell terminal by the welding seam formed at the free surface made of the corrosion-proof material such that reliable, failure-safe and corrosion-resistant connection of the cell link can be obtained, and small mass and better handling ability of the cell link can be ensured, thus producing the cell link in an economic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective of an electro-chemical device.    Electro-chemical device (100)    Electro-chemical cells (104)    Retention device (108)    Cell link (132)    Cell terminals (134, 136)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a cell connector (132) for connecting two cell terminals (134, 136) in an electrically conductive manner. The two cell terminals comprise contact surfaces that are made first and second materials, respectively, where the second material is different from the first material. The cell connector comprises a base body and a contact region that is made of third material. The contact region of the cell connector is connected with one of the contact surfaces of one of the terminals by a soldering process or adhesion. The second and third materials comprise nickel as a main part.    USE - Electro-chemical device such as accumulator (claimed) i.e. lithium iron phosphate accumulator, that is utilized as a high-duty energy source for a drive of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The contact region of the cell connector is connected with the contact surface of the cell terminal by the soldering process or the adhesion, thus connecting the cell connector with the cell terminal without welding the cell connector and the cell terminal in a reliable, operationally safe and corrosion resistant manner with reduced contact resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a module of an electro-chemical device.    Electro-chemical device (100)    Electro-chemical modules (102)    Axial direction (112)    Cell connector (132)    Cell terminals (134, 136)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating a battery system (1) by alternatingly charging and discharging the system with an alternating current. The alternating current is supplied to a battery e.g. nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion battery, or a battery section (3) in a phase-shifted manner for supplying the alternating current to another battery or another battery section, so that approximately constant voltage is supplied with the system even during heating. The charging and discharging of the batteries or battery sections are carried out by a charging device (4).    USE - Method for heating a battery system of an electrically driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alternating current is supplied to the battery or battery section in the phase-shifted manner for supplying the alternating current to another battery or another battery section, so that the approximately constant voltage is supplied with the battery system even during heating, thus ensuring a reliable and easy control of the battery system during operating phases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The charging device is provided as a boost converter, inductive charging device and capacitive charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery system.    Battery system (1)    Single-cell battery (2)    Battery section (3)    Charging device (4)
NOVELTY - An aqueous electrochemical battery comprises a manganese/manganese dioxide cathode, a zinc anode, and an electrolyte containing lithium hydroxide. The cathode further comprises alkaline-earth oxide(s).    USE - Aqueous electrochemical battery. Uses include but are not limited to digital cameras, MPEG audio layer-3 players, high-tech toys, electric vehicles, stationary power generation storage devices, power tools, computers, and mobile phones.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous electrochemical battery has high rechargeable capacity and life cycle. Reversibility of lithium intercalation-deintercalation process is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of aqueous electrochemical battery;    (2) method of improving discharge performance of battery; and    (3) method of improving rechargeability of battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating the theoretical voltage value of the storage battery corresponding to theoretical remaining capacity of storage battery which is found based on initial stage capacity of storage battery. The result is integrated in the charging/discharging integration process. The degradation discrimination process determines deterioration degree of storage battery based on comparison of the theoretical voltage value and real voltage value.    USE - Deterioration discrimination method of a storage battery. Uses include but are not limited to electrical vehicle, plug in electrical vehicle (PEV), hybrid vehicle (HEV), fuel cell type electric vehicle, mobile telephone end personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric charge requisite as the emergency power source can be charged, while performing the deterioration of the storage battery easily at the time of charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) charging method;    (2) charging device; and    (3) determination apparatus of storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart illustrating the charging process of a storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode includes lithium (500 mAh/g or more) supported by an insoluble infusible substrate (A) having hydrogen atom/carbon atom ratio of 0.05-0.6, average particle diameter of 2 mu m or less, and specific surface area of 150 m2/g calculated by BET method. The face distance of crystal plane (002) of insoluble infusible substrate (A) is 3.6 Angstrom or more.    USE - Negative electrode is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for hybrid motor vehicles and fuel cell motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides nonaqueous secondary battery having excellent charging/discharging characteristics, output characteristics, and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous secondary battery has positive electrode containing active material and fibrous electroconductive material, and negative electrode containing lithium (500 mAh/g or more) supported on insoluble infusible substrate (A). The insoluble infusible substrate (A) has hydrogen/carbon atomic ratio of 0.05-0.6, average particle diameter of 2 mu m or less, and specific surface area of less than 150 m2/g measured by BET method. The face distance of crystal plane (002) of insoluble infusible substrate (A) is 3.6 Angstrom or more.    USE - Nonaqueous secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery has high capacity and charging/discharging characteristics, and low resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution obtained by dissolving lithium salt in a nonaqueous solvent. The positive electrode contains active material and fibrous electroconductive material, and is capable of occluding and discharging lithium. The negative electrode contains lithium (500 mAh/g or more) supported on insoluble infusible substrate (A) having hydrogen/carbon atomic ratio of 0.05-0.6, average particle diameter of 2 mu m or less, and specific surface area of less than 150 m2/g measured by BET method. The face distance of crystal plane (002) of insoluble infusible substrate (A) is 3.6 Angstrom or more.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an exhaust heat collection line (22) which returns water to a storage tank (2). A hot water supply line (23) and an auxiliary pressurization piping (25), extent outside of storage tank and on auxiliary hot water storage tank (4) respectively. An auxiliary piping (24) extends from downstream of the hot water storage tank than the hot water supply cut off valve (5), which is opened and closed when the temperature of hot water is less than predefined hot water supply cut off valve.    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hot water supply cut off valve is opened and closed, when the temperature of hot water is less than predefined hot water supply cut off valve, the cost of the system is reduced and the generation of the hot-water run out can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel battery cogeneration system (1)    Storage tank (2)    Auxiliary hot water storage tank (4)    Hot water supply cut off valve (5)    Exhaust heat collection line (22)    Hot water supply line (23)    Auxiliary piping (24)    Auxiliary pressurization piping (25)
NOVELTY - The system (12) has a primary energy source (14) in electrical connection with an electrical architecture of a vehicle, and a secondary energy source arranged at the vehicle. A circuit is electrically connected with the energy sources. A charge connection (20) i.e. Universal Serial Bus connection, provides the connection between the circuit and an electrical device (16). The circuit controls electrical current flowing from the sources to the device based on a condition of the vehicle, where the primary source is an onboard battery and the secondary source is a solar energy device.    USE - Charging system for charging a portable entertainment electronic device (claimed) e.g. mobile phone, portable navigation device, iPod (RTM: Portable media player) and digital camera, in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit controls the electrical current flowing from the energy sources to the electrical device based on the condition of the vehicle, so that parasitic discharging of the primary energy source and a potential condition of a non-start ability through changes of the portable device can be minimized when the vehicle is at an off condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging a portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an interior of a vehicle with a charging system.    Vehicle (10)    Charging system (12)    Primary energy source (14)    Electrical device (16)    Charge connection (20)
NOVELTY - The battery (S) has negative electrode (2), electrolyte layer (3) and positive electrode (1) that are arranged in predetermined order. The negative electrode has negative electrode collector layer (22) that is arranged on negative electrode active material layer (21). An electrode taking-out portion (20) is arranged protruding the negative electrode collector layer along the planar direction. An insulating film (25) made of lithium carbonate, alumina and zirconia is arranged on the electrode taking-out portion.    USE - Nonaqueous battery for assembled battery (claimed) used in power supply of mobile telephone, digital camera and notebook personal computer. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit between the electrodes is prevented, even if the electrode taking-out portion contacts another electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective, top and longitudinal cross-sectional views of the nonaqueous battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Electrode taking-out portion (20)    Negative electrode active material layer (21)    Negative electrode collector layer (22)    Insulating film (25)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has electrode component having negative electrode having negative electrode active material, positive electrode having positive electrode active material, and a separator, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material is lithium-containing complex oxide having spinel structure. The ratio of capacitance of negative electrode with respect to capacitance of positive electrode is 1-1.2. Width (L) of difference of edge of mutually opposing positive mix layer and edge of negative mix layer is 1.5 mm or less.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for electric equipment and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high energy density and power density, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery has an electrode component having negative electrode having negative mix layer containing negative electrode active material, positive electrode having positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, and a separator, and nonaqueous electrolyte. The average electric potential of negative electrode active material is 1 V or more with respect to lithium/lithium cation (Li/Li+). The positive electrode active material is lithium-containing complex oxide having spinel structure. The ratio of capacitance of negative electrode with respect to capacitance of positive electrode is 1-1.2. The width (L) of difference of edge of mutually opposing positive mix layer and edge of negative mix layer is 1.5 mm or less, measured through the separator.
NOVELTY - The terminal has a clamp (100) with a ring section (110), an outlet section (120), and two straps (130, 140) that are dragged relative to each other by a fastening element (200) i.e. screw (210), so that the ring section of the clamp is firmly connected with a pole of a battery. The straps are pulled away from each other by the fastening element, so that the ring section of the clamp is removed from the pole of the battery. A stamping (115) is provided at an inner surface of the ring section.    USE - Battery terminal for producing an electrical contact at a pole of a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal exhibits sufficient torsion strength and pull strength, and can be reliably mounted and/or demounted. The clamp is formed such that the fastening element is not removed from the clamp even when the clamp is released, thus ensuring positive opening operation of the clamp and loss-protection of the fastening element. The straps are pulled away from each other by the fastening part such that diameter of the ring section is enlarged, thus facilitating demounting of the terminal from pole-pins.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery terminal.    Clamp (100)    Ring section (110)    Stamping (115)    Outlet section (120)    Straps (130, 140)    Fastening element (200)    Screw (210)
NOVELTY - The method involves charging or discharging of a battery (1) via electrical conductors (2) e.g. loads, by a load (3) and inverter. Voltage (Vb) at the battery, voltage (Vk) at the load and inverter are measured. The battery voltage is transmitted to the load and inverter in a periodical interval. The load and the inverter are controlled such that operating voltage value does not exceed, during charging of the battery and/or the operating voltage value is not lowered, during discharging of the battery based on difference voltage between the battery voltage and voltage at the load and inverter.    USE - Method for operating a component e.g. load e.g. power electronics of an electrical machine and power consuming component i.e. cooling agent compressor, and converter i.e. direct current/direct current converter, of a hybrid vehicle at a battery i.e. high volt battery (all claimed) e.g. hundred volt-battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables considering or calculating dynamic effects of the condutor in a better manner, during operating of components of the vehicle at the battery. The method permits predicting of the condition at the battery in a better and accurate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating the load and inverter at the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical load at a battery, whose voltage is transmitted to the load.    Battery voltage (Vb)    Voltage at the load and converter (Vk)    Battery (1)    Electrical conductors (2)    Load (3)
NOVELTY - A rotor (2) has several permanent magnet groups (5) and a slot (13) is formed between the teeth (12) arranged at regular intervals. Each permanent magnet group is arranged at equal intervals, and two permanent magnets are arranged at the V-shape open toward the outward from the rotor center and arranged among the outer periphery of the rotor at equal intervals. The shape of a portion located among the permanent magnet groups provided with the V-shape has a recessed portion (17) shape.    USE - Electric motor for use as drive motor in vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The portion located among permanent magnet groups, whose shape is provided with V-shape having recessed portion shape. Hence the suppression of the magnetoresistive pulsation with respect to an electrical angle, cogging torque, and torque ripple and core loss is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric motor.    Rotor (2)    Permanent magnet groups (5)    Teeth (12)    Slot (13)    Recessed portion (17)
NOVELTY - The module (BT) has a container (20) to accommodate the battery cells (10). A wall board (22) is extended from edge of base plate which is arranged to support the battery cells. A heat insulation element (30) is attached to outer surface of base plate and wall board so that the internal environment of container is thermally isolated with external environment.    USE - Secondary battery module used in industrial vehicle e.g. forklift truck. Can also be used in electronic device e.g. video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity fall of the secondary battery irrespective to external environment can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Container (20)    Wall board (22)    Heat insulation element (30)    Secondary battery module (BT)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a negative electrode active material layer that is located facing a positive electrode material layer (31) provided in non-opposition portions along winding start side. The winding start and winding end non-opposing portions (23A,23B,24A) are located in the winding end side and formed with inner and outward winding start portions (23AF,23BF,24AF) which are divided by dividing portions (KX,KY) and spaced apart from inner and outward winding start portions (23AS,23BS,24AS).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for battery-mounted apparatus such as notebook computer and video camcorder in vehicle (both claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, and for use in hammer drill.    ADVANTAGE - Diffusion of lithium ion can be suppressed and battery capacity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) vehicle; and    (2) battery-mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding start opposing portions (23A,23B)    Inner winding start portions (23AF,23BF)    Inner winding start portions (23AS,23BS)    Winding end non-opposing portion (24A)    Outward winding start portion (24AF)    Outward winding start portion (24AS)    Positive electrode material layer (31)    Dividing portions (KX,KY)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy contains rare earth element containing yttrium (excluding lanthanum), and cobalt, manganese, zinc, iron, lead, copper, tin, silicon and/or boron. The concentration ratio (%) of aluminum and nickel in bulk layer with respect to surface layer of alloy is 0.36-0.84.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy used for alkaline storage battery used as power supply for hybrid vehicles, pure electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy provides alkaline storage battery with excellent output characteristics and durability. The penetration of aluminum to positive electrode is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen storage alloy has compositional formula: LaxReyMg1-x-yNin-m-vAlmTv, where Re is chosen from rare earth element containing yttrium (excluding lanthanum), T is cobalt, manganese, zinc, iron, lead, copper, tin, silicon and/or boron, preferably copper or tin, x is 0.17-0.64, n is 3.5-3.8, m+v is 0.1-0.22, and v is 0 or more. The alloy has A5B19 type main structure. The concentration ratio (%) of aluminum and nickel in bulk layer with respect to surface of alloy is 0.36-0.84.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of alkaline storage battery.    Hydrogen storage alloy electrode (11)    Electroconductive core (11a)    Active material layer (11b)    Core exposure portion (11c)    Nickel positive electrode (12)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - A heater (16) installed in the middle of the piping between the biogas generator (13) and the gas meter (41) heats the biogas flowing through the piping. A first temperature detector (14) detects the temperature of the biogas in the upstream side of the heater. A second temperature detector (15) detects the temperature of the heated biogas at a location near the gas meter. The heater heats the biogas such that the temperature detected near the gas meter does not fall below the temperature detected at the upstream side of the heater.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for generating electric power using gas containing saturated steam such as biogas.    ADVANTAGE - The detection temperature can be maintained in a state always higher than the dew point temperature of gas, as the biogas is heated above the dew point temperature of gas. Thus inflow gas to a gas meter does not form condensation, thus making it possible to measure the flow volume of the condensed gas using mass-flow meter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas flow rate measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system.    Biogas generator (13)    First temperature detector (14)    Second temperature detector (15)    Heater (16)    Gas meter (41)
NOVELTY - A battery (152) is connected to auxiliary machine (250) so that electric system supplies electric power to auxiliary machine. The direct current DC-DC converter (240) supplies electric power to battery. A solar cell (260) is connected to auxiliary machine. An electron control unit (ECU) (270) controls solar cell to supply electric power to auxiliary machine, when auxiliary machine and converter are operated. The ECU determines maximum value of electric current which solar cell generates turns into below the minimum value of electric current supplied to auxiliary machine.    USE - Electric system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The external electric power generating apparatus such as solar cell can be added to electric system by simple circuit, without using fail-safe mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the electric system for hybrid vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (152)    DC-DC converter (240)    Auxiliary machine (250)    Solar cell (260)    ECU (270)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has an anode catalyst layer (32) coated to the electrolytic membrane (31) or anode gas diffusion layer (34), and a catalyst slurry included cathode catalyst layer (33) coated to the cathode gas diffusion layer (35) . The Tafel gradient of the oxygen reductive reaction of the catalyst of the anode catalyst layer is 73mV/decade or more.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of the fuel cell is suppressed even if hydrogen and air are mixed in the anode of the fuel cell, as the Tafel gradient of the oxygen reductive reaction of the catalyst of the anode catalyst layer is 73mV/decade or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of the unit cell used in the fuel cell system.    Electrolytic membrane (31)    Anode catalyst layer (32)    Cathode catalyst layer (33)    Anode gas diffusion layer (34)    Cathode gas diffusion layer (35)
NOVELTY - The drive device has exchangeable battery (B), and a motor (M1) which receives the electric power from the battery. A brake (36) provides braking force to the wheel (2), and a control apparatus (30) is configured to control the motor and brake. The control apparatus changes the control with respect to the motor and brake in case when the battery cannot be recharged. The drive device prohibits regenerative braking by the motor during braking of vehicle, and generates braking force when the battery cannot be recharged.    USE - Drive device for vehicles. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, electric vehicles, car, and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides drive device which can mount both primary battery and secondary battery, and which improves the energy efficiency since the energy recovery during brake can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drive device for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wheel (2)    Control apparatus (30)    Brake (36)    Battery (B)    Motor (M1)
NOVELTY - A mixture containing carrier material and liquid is wet ground and impurity in the pulverized mixture is removed to obtain processed carrier material.    USE - Processing of carrier material for catalyst (claimed) used for electrode of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method efficiently removes the impurity components in the carrier and prevents the performance deterioration of the electrode.
NOVELTY - The device has a set of photovoltaic cells (2) placed in rear part of a motor vehicle (1) in a location opposite to a following vehicle (3). The photovoltaic cells are placed in planes whose normal form an angle less than 15 degree with forward movement direction of the vehicle, and are placed at height less than 80 cm with respect to the ground. The photovoltaic cells are placed on a rear bumper (11) of the motor vehicle and on lower part of a tail gate of boot of the motor vehicle.    USE - Electric energy generation device for use in a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric propulsion vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows conversion of light energy into electric energy when the vehicle is in low luminosity conditions. The electric energy generation device is installed in the vehicle without altering aesthetic appearance of the vehicle. The device permanently provides energy to the vehicle even in low luminosity condition, and utilizes reduced number of photovoltaic cells. The device can be easily formed without requiring development. The device implements a small surface of the photovoltaic cells, so as to reduce the cost of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle comprising an electric energy accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a motor vehicle equipped with an energy generation device and followed by another motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (1)    Photovoltaic cells (2)    Following vehicle (3)    Rear bumper (11)    Head lights (31)    Light beam (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring voltage across terminals of electrochemical cells (C1-C3) to be protected. The cells are simultaneously discharged into electric loads i.e. resistors (R1-R3), when the measured voltage of the cells is higher than a protection threshold, respectively, where the protection threshold is comprised between 0.2-0.6 V. The cells are uncoupled from the electric loads, when the measured voltage of the cells is lower than the protection threshold, respectively.    USE - Method for protecting electrochemical cells i.e. proton exchange membrane electrochemical cells, arranged in a fuel cell (all claimed) that is utilized in home electronics and automobile applications, against corrosion during an extinction phase of the fuel cell. Can also be used for protecting polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrochemical cells.    ADVANTAGE - The cells are uncoupled from the electric loads, when the measured voltage of the cells is lower than the protection threshold, respectively, thus avoiding excessive discharge of the cells, and hence protecting the cells from being deteriorated in an optimal manner, while allowing the cells to have homogeneous optimal final voltage, and increasing life duration of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising electrochemical cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electronic protection circuit for protecting a fuel cell.    Electrochemical cells (C1-C3)    Resistors (R1-R3)    Electrochemical cell stack (20)    Protection module (50)    Control circuit (52)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly comprising an ionically conductive mechanism and an electrode (94); and a flow field having flow paths facing the electrode. The electrode has a surface comprising a peripheral region (96) having a first uniform catalyst loading surrounding a central region (98) having a second uniform catalyst loading. The first catalyst loading is less than the second catalyst loading.    USE - Fuel cell for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has membrane electrode assembly (MEA) that includes electrodes where the electrochemical activity can be controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an MEA.    Plumbing (50)    Electrode (94)    Peripheral region (96)    Central region (98)
NOVELTY - The lighter has a rechargeable storage battery (1) which is connected to a press-button switch (3) through a lead. The press-button switch is connected to a resistance wire (2) through a lead. The battery is connected to a recharger (4) through a lead. The battery, a resistance wire, the press-button switch and the recharger are fixed on a shell.    USE - Rechargeable resistance cigarette lighter.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of lighter is simple, and environmental friendly property is reliable, convenient to use, price is low, energy consumption is low and cigarette is lighted when electricity consumption is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the rechargeable resistance cigarette lighter.    Rechargeable storage battery (1)    Resistance wire (2)    Pres-button switch (3)    Recharger (4)    Shell (5)
NOVELTY - Producing short chain carboxylic acids by controllably photocatalytically degrading lignin residues in aqueous solution comprises treating the lignin residues in the presence of a titanium dioxide nanocatalyst with ultraviolet radiation.    USE - The process is useful for the preparation of short chain carbon compounds, where the short chain carboxylic acid comprises a 2-10C linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, and the short chain carboxylic acid is formic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, maleic acid, and/or fumaric acid (all claimed), the succinic acid is a high-value chemical in the bio-based economy, and a precursor for many industrially important chemicals in food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including 1,4-butanediol, gamma -butyrolactone, tetrahydofuran and methylpyrrolidone, the maleic acid is hydrogenated to 1,4- butanediol, and a precursor for biodegradable polymers, and acetic acid is useful as feedstock chemical for microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides short chain carbon compounds with high purity. The process reduces the hazard of recalcitrant waste stream on the environment; and converts the recalcitrant and toxic organic compounds into chemicals which are of commercial value. The process is eco-friendly and inexpensive    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an aqueous solution comprising the short-chain fatty acid produced by the process; and    (2) a short-chain fatty acid isolated from the solution.
NOVELTY - A microporous film has film breaking temperature of 200-400 degrees C and thermal contraction rate of 0-5% along transverse direction and 0-20% along machine direction at 140 degrees C.    USE - Microporous film is used for battery cell separator (claimed), capacitor and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The microporous film provides battery having favorable charging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of microporous film.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a separator (11) arranged between positive and negative electrodes (10,12), and an organic electrolyte containing lithium ion in dissolved state. The positive and negative electrodes are capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion reversibly. The negative electrode has a collector and negative electrode active material layer containing carbon having face distance (d002) of (002) plane of 0.34-0.39 measured by X-ray diffraction apparatus. The active material layer has volume resistivity of 1x 10-1 to 1x 102 ohm.cm.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, electric vehicles and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has improved reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Separator (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Gasket (18)    Battery cover (20)
NOVELTY - A laminated microporous film has microporous layer (A) formed using resin composition (a), microporous layer (B) formed using resin composition (b) having melting point less than the melting point of resin composition (a), and microporous layer (C) formed using thermoplastic resin composition containing polyphenylene ether resin and polypropylene resin. The microporous layer (C) has sea portion containing polypropylene resin and island portion containing polyphenylene ether resin.    USE - Laminated microporous film used for separator of battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated microporous film has excellent oxidation resistance at high voltage and high temperature, and has high film-breaking temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated microporous film has microporous layer (A) formed using resin composition (a), microporous layer (B) formed using resin composition (b) having melting point less than the melting point of resin composition (a), and microporous layer (C) formed using thermoplastic resin composition containing polyphenylene ether resin and polypropylene resin. The content of polyphenylene ether resin with respect to 100 parts mass of polypropylene resin is 5-90 parts mass. The microporous layer (C) has sea portion containing polypropylene resin and island portion containing polyphenylene ether resin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated microporous film.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material has carbon nano structural material on surface of lithium metal phosphate compound particles.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicles and portable media player.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material has excellent electroconductivity, and provides lithium secondary battery having excellent discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of chemical vapor deposition apparatus.    Chemical vapor deposition apparatus (10)    Container (11)    Electrode (12)    Liquid outer electrode (13)    Liquid (16)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion layer (10b) formed on a catalyst layer (5) comprises carbon powder and fluororesin mixed intermediate layer (3), a fluororesin included resin layer (2) and a carbon fiber included base material layer (1) formed in order. The ratio of the carbon powder with respect to the fluororesin of the resin layer is lower than the ratio of the carbon powder with respect to the fluororesin of the intermediate layer. The carbon fiber contained in the base material layer penetrates the resin layer and touches the intermediate layer.    USE - Gas diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) used in various domestic and industrial applications such as drive source of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The water repellent property of the PEFC is improved, and the PEFC can be produced without increasing electric internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas diffusion layer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the gas diffusion layer for polymer electrolyte fuel cell before and after formation of the resin layer, and in a state equipped with a resin layer and does not make base material carbon fiber layer contact an intermediate layer.    Base material layer (1)    Resin layer (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Catalyst layer (5)    Gas diffusion layer (10b)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery contains lithium compound (a) which has spinel-type crystal structure and lithium compound (b) which has layered crystal structure as anode material (11). The mass ratio of lithium compound (a) to lithium compound (b) is 8-92:8-92. The pH of supernatant liquid of anode material is 7-11.9, which is measured using pH-measurement method.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power source of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has quick charging ability and high thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery contains lithium compound (a) of formula: LixMn2-y1My1O4 (where, element (M) is chosen from lithium, magnesium, boron, aluminum, vanadium, chromium, iron, cobalt, nickel, nickel and tungsten, and y1 is 0-0.3) which has spinel-type crystal structure, and lithium compound (b) of formula: Lix'Ni1-y2M'y2O2 (where, element (M') is lithium, magnesium, boron, aluminum, vanadium, cobalt and manganese, x' is 0-1 and y2 is 0-0.7) which has layered crystal structure as anode material. The mass ratio of lithium compound (a) to lithium compound (b) is 8-92:8-92. The pH of supernatant liquid of anode material is 7-11.9, which is measured using pH-measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Anode material (11)    Cathode material (12)    Anode collector (13)    Cathode collector (14)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - Metalizing at least a porous silicon zone comprising terminal hydroxide groups, performed during a step of bringing the porous silicon zone into contact with metallic ions dissolved in an aqueous solution containing at least an organic solvent promoting the step of bringing into contact, is claimed. The porous silicon zone, before the step of bringing into contact, has been grafted by two distinct types of chemical functions, respectively for reducing the metallic ions and for chelating the metallic ions and/or the metal corresponding to the metallic ions.    USE - The method is useful for metalizing porous silicon zones, which is useful for fabricating fuel cell, where the fuel cells are used for low- and medium-power applications including electric power supply of microcomputers and emergency electricity generating sets.    ADVANTAGE - The method: enables homogeneous metalization throughout the thickness of the zone to be metalized and in pores that are difficult to access by controlling size and surface distribution of the metallic particles; is very simple to implement; and provides fuel cell having optimized power density and reduced ohmic loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fabricating fuel cell comprising at least forming electrically conducting porous diffusion layer consisting of metalized porous silicon zone formed by metallization of a porous silicon zone comprising terminal hydroxide groups.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the formation mechanism of silver particles at the surface of a porous silicon substrate grafted with the thiol and ethylene diamine chemical functions.    Substrate (1)    Thin film (2)
NOVELTY - The method involves initiating start sequence and run sequence simultaneously, where run sequence includes load request for fuel cell. The voltage of fuel cell is stabilized by supplying hydrogen to the fuel cell for predetermined time and opening an anode valve. The voltage stabilization is ended after predetermined volume of hydrogen or predetermined time is exceeded while continuing the run sequence.    USE - Method for reducing start-up time in fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time needed to reliably start fuel cell system can be reduced by allowing the anode fill/flush function to extend and remain in run mode until determination of the fuel cell stack to operate at full capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block flow diagram of the process for reducing start-up time in fuel cell.    Anode flush module (120)    Anode fill module (125)    Step for closing contactor (130)    Run module (150)    Stabilization module (155)
NOVELTY - The body has a roof part, where distance between the roof part and a railway or roadway is greater than height of a train or height of an automobile. Bottom sides of two sides of the cover body are fixed to two sides of the railway or two sides of the roadway. A solar battery is fixed to the roof part or two sides of the cover body or on a surface of the cover body, and is connected to an energy-storing device. The energy-storing device is used for supplying power to an automobile or train running in the cover body. The cover body includes a wind generator.    USE - Cover body for running an automobile and a train.    ADVANTAGE - The body enables the automobile or train running in the cover body to run in a high-speed with low-energy-consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cover body for running automobile or train.
NOVELTY - The platform has a control unit connected to a hydrogen unit, a cooling unit, an air unit and an electric pile unit. The hydrogen unit, the cooling unit and the air unit are connected to the electric pile unit. The hydrogen unit, the cooling unit, the air unit and the electric pile unit are integrated in a flat aluminum alloy frame and are provided with sensors having input/output characteristics of internal parts of a detection unit. The sensors are connected to the detection unit. Parts of the hydrogen unit, the cooling unit, the air unit and the electric pile unit are connected flexibly.    USE - Vehicle fuel cell system integration coupling platform.    ADVANTAGE - The platform uses the flexible modularization design to authentically simulate the working status of the parts in a vehicle fuel cell system. The sensor can detect the performances of key parts which cannot be measured in the vehicle fuel cell system at the integration coupling platform so as to obtain experiment data and enhance the development efficiency of the vehicle fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle fuel cell system integration coupling platform. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The hybrid power unit has tractive electric motor with short-circuited rotor that is connected to buffer energy accumulator (BEA) through inverter. A motor-generator is provided with internal combustion engine (ICE) which uses synthesis gas as fuel and is connected with electric generator of thermo catalytic reactor, so that waste gas energy is converted into synthesis gas. A primary energy source is connected with BEA through inverter, so that BEA is charged. The drive signals are obtained from control elements based on information from microprocessors.    USE - Hybrid power unit of motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - A batch comprising powder-form lithium metaphosphate, and a transition-metal oxide is prepared such that the molar ratio of lithium, phosphorus, and transition metal is 1:1:(0.8-1.2). The ambient environment of prepared batch is set to reducing environment. The obtained mixed powder is baked to form crystals comprising lithium-metal phosphate or its solid solution as positive-electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material (claimed) of lithium ion secondary batteries used in notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple manufacture of high-quality olivine type crystals of positive electrode material in which an electroconductive additive can be attached on the surface of particles of positive electrode material with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A batch comprising powder-form lithium metaphosphate, and a transition-metal oxide of formula: MO, MO2, M3O4 or M2O3, where M is iron, manganese, cobalt or nickel, is prepared such that the molar ratio of lithium, phosphorus, and transition metal is 1:1:(0.8-1.2). The ambient environment of prepared batch is set to reducing environment. The obtained mixed powder is baked to form crystals comprising lithium-metal phosphate of formula: LiMPO4 or its solid solution as positive-electrode material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode material.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains unsaturated phosphate compound (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric-power-assisted bicycle, portable television, video camera, electronic dictionary, electronic organizer, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone and handheld game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte provides secondary battery with excellent cycle characteristics, high capacity and reduced internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte contains polymeric carboxylic compound and unsaturated phosphate compound of formula: (HCC-C(-R1)(-R2)-O)2-P(=O)-O-R3 (I).    R1,R2=H or 1-8C alkyl;and    R3=1-8C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkynyl or 1-8C haloalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, which has negative electrode containing polymeric carboxylic compound, positive electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A porous insulating material (13) is formed on active material layer along longitudinal direction of strip shaped collector. Another porous insulating material (14) is formed at end surface (12x) of active material layer. The length from end surface of active material layer of porous insulating material (14) is set to 1 mm. The sum thickness of active material layer and porous insulating material (13) is set more than that of porous insulating material (14). The ceramic particles and resin binder are provided in porous insulating materials.    USE - Electrode for secondary battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used in electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, digital camera, electric tool and vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tab less structure is formed in the secondary battery. The buckling of exposed portion of collector or bending of electrode is suppressed. The internal short circuit of the secondary battery is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electrode.    Electrode (10)    Longitudinal edge of collector (11x)    End portion of collector (11y)    End surface of active material layer (12x)    Porous insulating materials (13,14)
NOVELTY - The system has a stop time determination unit that calculates the operation pattern of several warm water generation units by changing the stop time for predetermined time. A parameter arithmetic unit calculates the parameter among several calculated operation pattern that selects the operation pattern used as maximum. The stop time in the selected operation pattern is determined as the stop time of the warm water generation unit.    USE - Cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The learning control function can be easy and the service life of the system is long.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the control process of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sensor has a spacer (4) that supports out lead (5a-5c), while penetrating multiple electrode pins to the protrusion side (11b) of a mount base. A pressing structure covers the whole surface of the side supporting each out lead of spacer. A pressing structure locking component (12b) presses and latches the pressing structure to the spacer side.    USE - Gas sensor e.g. contact combustion type gas sensor used in boiler apparatus, for detecting leakage of poisonous gas, exhaust gas and air pollutant. Can also be used in semiconductor type gas sensor for detecting leakage of combustible gas such as hydrogen gas, methane or carbon monoxide gas from fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since out lead is supported firmly by spacer, stress in out lead can be avoided while preventing the damage of out lead and connection portion of the electrode pin. Since the pressing structure increases/decreases the surface area for external air, thermal radiation effect can be improved while providing reliable gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the gas sensor.    Holder (1)    Spacer (4)    Out leads (5a-5c)    Protrusion side of mount base (11b)    Pressing structure locking component (12b)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen storage alloy electrode is a metal hydride electrode having a conductive substrate filled with hydrogen storage alloy powder, a water-soluble binder, fluorine oil and a surfactant. The surfactant is polyoxyethylene alkyl ether having clouding point of 45 degrees C or more.    USE - Hydrogen storage alloy electrode is used for alkaline storage battery used as power supply for portable equipment and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage alloy electrode has excellent oxidation resistance, and provides alkaline storage battery having excellent cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The air collector device has drive generators, where the drive generators divert the air flow of vehicles into integrated turbines. The wind electric energy is obtained, which acts as a facilitator of supplementing the braking process.    USE - Air collector device for generating electricity in vehicles, particularly trains, passenger cars, trucks and buses.    ADVANTAGE - The air collector device has drive generators, where the drive generators divert the air flow of vehicles into integrated turbines, and thus an economical device is ensured for generating electricity in vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of rail vehicle.    Railway locomotive (E)    Air power (L)    Wagon (W)
NOVELTY - An odorization agent contains mercaptan and saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon as active ingredients.    USE - Odorization agent is used for fuel e.g. town gas, liquefied natural gas, industrial gas, liquefied petroleum gas, industrial gas, dimethyl ether, hydrogen gas, fuel cell gas, gasoline, naphtha and kerosene (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The odorization agent has excellent storage stability, chemical stability and handleability, and reduced freezing point and sulfur content. Generation of nitrous acid gas during combustion is reduced.
NOVELTY - A power generation module for bike comprises a frame and two wheel devices mounted on the frame. The power generation module for bike comprises a driving unit pivoted on an axle of one of the wheel devices and a stator unit fixed on the axle of the same wheel device as the driving unit. The driving unit comprises a holding base and a magnetic element disposed at the holding base. The driving unit is secured on the ribs of the wheel devices through a plurality of grooves formed on the surrounding wall of the holding base. When the holding base is rotated with the wheel devices, the magnetic element and the stator unit generates electric current by the induced electromotive force generated by the alternation of magnetic attributes.
NOVELTY - A self-power generating module comprises a positioning unit detachably disposed to a bicycle, a fan wheel unit pivotally disposed to the positioning unit, a power generating unit disposed to the positioning unit, and a casing for separately covering the positioning unit. The casing is incorporated with the positioning unit to define a flow guiding channel that is slightly a vortex. The wind force is guided to the fan wheel unit to perform the boosting by utilizing the flow guiding channel which is slightly a vortex. On the one hand, the turbulent flow can be reduced to enhance the utilization rate of wind force, but on the other hand, the wind force can be completely blown to the fan wheel unit so that the fan wheel unit drives the power generating unit to generate electric power, thereby increasing the power generating efficiency of the power generating unit.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode group that winds sheet layer laminated by negative electrode plate, separator and positive electrode plate around axial center (10). The axial center is equipped with copper plate (11) and aluminium plate (12). A heat shrinkable insulating material (13) is arranged in the gap between copper and aluminum plates. The copper plate is connected to negative electrode plate and aluminum plate is connected to positive electrode plate.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid electrical vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and electrical vehicle. Can also be used in portable equipment such as digital camera, notebook computer and mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the axial center is equipped with copper plate and aluminium plate and heat shrinkable insulating material is arranged in the gap between copper and aluminum plates, the safety of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of axial center.    Axial center (10)    Copper plate (11)    Aluminium plate (12)    Insulating material (13)
NOVELTY - The collector has solar cells (9) with miniature microphones (11) e.g. electric microphones, and mirror reflectors (10) for forming a common unit, where the solar cells absorb light from artificial light sources and natural light sources and directly convert the light into electricity. The mirror reflectors collect sound waves, and the microphones convert the collected sound waves into electricity. Lithium ion batteries store the electricity produced by the solar cells and the microphones. A LED panel or illuminating body and an organic LED are provided as the artificial light sources.    USE - Solar sonic energy collector for obtaining, recycling and storing electricity in an airport, passenger car setting hall, sports hall, arena, conference room, office room, hospital, automobile tunnel, laboratory, street lights, outdoor lightings and outdoor assemblies (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells absorb the light from the artificial light sources and the natural light sources and directly convert the light into electricity, and the microphones convert the sound waves collected by the mirror reflectors into electricity, thus producing electricity from different sources in a simple, efficient and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial side perspective view of a solar sonic energy collector.    Illuminant housing (1)    Solar panel (8)    Solar cells (9)    Mirror reflectors (10)    Miniature microphones (11)
NOVELTY - A connection structure for a backup battery of an electric motorbike is provided. The electric motorbike has a main battery mounted below a foot rest board and a receiving space formed below a seat cushion. A portion of the receiving space is defined as a battery installation region for selectively installing an auxiliary battery. The battery installation region has an electrical connection portion and a positioning connection portion, while the auxiliary battery has a power supply portion and a positioning lock portion. The power supply portion is electrically connected to the electrical connection portion, and the positioning lock portion can be engaged with the positioning connection portion, so that the auxiliary battery can be stably positioned in the battery installation region.
NOVELTY - A battery box assembly for a vehicle is disclosed and includes a box body, at least one first engaging element, a cover and at least one second engaging element. The box body is mounted in an inner space of a vehicle. The box body has a receiving space formed with the at least one first engaging element therein and close to an opening thereof. The first engaging element is used to press against a top plane of a battery, in order to stably fix the battery in the receiving space. The cover is mounted on the box body and covers the battery. The cover has a lower surface extended downward to form the at least one second engaging element which is used to press against the top plane of the battery. Thus, the first and second engaging elements can avoid jumping of the battery during riding/driving the vehicle, and prevent from damaging related circuits of the battery, so as to assure the driving safety of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - An electric power energy supply system incorporating with ultracapacitor and internal combustion driven power generation module for electric vehicle is provided for electricity supply required by an electric vehicle. The electric power energy supply system comprises an internal combustion engine power circuit, an ultracapacitor power circuit, and a circuit switching control circuit. The internal combustion engine power circuit comprises an internal combustion engine and a power generation device. The internal combustion engine drives the power generation device to generate electricity. The ultracapacitor power circuit comprises at least one ultracapacitor. The circuit switching control circuit is connected to the internal combustion engine power circuit and the ultracapacitor power circuit, whereby under the control of the circuit switching control circuit, the internal combustion engine power circuit and the ultracapacitor power circuit may simultaneously or individually be connected to the motor of the electric vehicle system to form a close circuit that can supply electric power to the motor.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has cylindrical or ellipsoidal structure with printed circuit board (102) in which pattern surface comprising angular portion and intaglio portion is formed. A current collection layer is formed on pattern surface through electrode structure (112). The printed circuit board is reeled so that electrode structure and current collection layer (114) are positioned at inner side of battery. The printed circuit board is made of polymer, organic compound and metal.    USE - Phosphorus secondary battery for mobile terminal. Uses include but are not limited to cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable media player (PMP), mobile game machine, digital camera, camcorder, notebook computer, netbook computer, electric scooter, electric motorcycle, hybrid vehicle and electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The size of secondary battery is reduced and the storage capacity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery.    Printed circuit board (102)    Barrier layer (104)    Anode membrane (106)    Electrode structure (112)    Current collection layer (114)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery cogeneration system has a electric power generation unit with water tank (7) for storing the water produced after performing heat exchange process between waste gas and water. The water is circulated between heat exchanger (5) and hot water storage tank (14), through circulation piping. The wastewater from the storage tanks are mixed and mixed water is drained through external drain pipe (22).    USE - Fuel battery cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the water quality can be avoided without degrading the heat-exchange efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchanger (5)    Water tank (7)    Hot water storage tank (14)    Condensed water drain pipe (20)    External drain pipe (22)
NOVELTY - The module has a board (130) comprising through holes (131) corresponding to the electrodes of battery (120), for covering the opening of housing (101). A partition board (140) comprises several ventilation holes that connect the exhaustion channels (141). A cover structure (150) covers the partition board. The ventilation holes are arranged at predefined intervals.    USE - Battery module for use in motor vehicle, bicycle, electric tool and portable electronic device such as mobile phone, digital camera, video camera and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Malfunction of the battery can be prevented, by passing the gas through several channels, even if hot spouting gas is emitted from the battery. Spreading of fire to other battery of the battery module can be prevented, since temperature of the gas is reduced to a safer level. Size of the battery module can be reduced and safety and reliability of the battery module can be improved, by using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Housing (101)    Accommodating portion (102)    Battery (120)    Substrate (130)    Through hole (131)    Partition structure (140)    Channel (141)    Cover structure (150)
NOVELTY - The switched capacitor power supply device (200) has a capacitor (C) that is charged at the different voltage value with the voltage which multiplied involution of 2 or 1 by the input voltage (V1), by switching on-off the switch (S) of the capacitor. A charge-discharge circuit generates the output voltage (V2). A full bridge circuit converts the output voltage into alternating current.    USE - Switched capacitor power supply device used in electronic apparatus e.g. mobile information communication apparatus and vehicle-mounted electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The high raising/lowering pressure ratio can be obtained with small element number and the output voltage of step numbers can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the switched capacitor power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Switched capacitor power supply device (200)    Capacitor (C)    Switch (S)    Input voltage (V1)    Output voltage (V2)
NOVELTY - Process and an apparatus for producing water based sols of high purity and containing nano sized metal or metal oxide particles, is disclosed.    USE - The process and apparatus are useful for producing water based sols of high purity and containing nano sized metal or metal oxide particles. The water based sols are useful in many fields e.g. infectants, in liquid and air sterilizers, cell renewing auxiliary substances, cosmetic light protecting agents, for producing catalysts, for catalysis of fuel cells, and for a wide range of other industrial purposes.
NOVELTY - The battery has a lithium cell set (3) connected with a battery heating module (1) and a power supply unit (4) that is connected with a battery voltage detecting and battery balancing unit (7) and a microcontroller unit (8). A temperature detecting unit (2) is connected with the microcontroller unit that is connected with the battery heating module and the power supply unit. The lithium cell set is externally connected with an anode terminal (10) and a cathode terminal (14).    USE - Intelligent vehicle lithium-cell starting storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high intelligent degree, high energy, high efficiency, better low-temperature usability, high safety, environment-friendly function, anti-theft and alarm functions and long usage time, and is easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an intelligent vehicle lithium-cell starting storage battery.    Battery heating module (1)    Temperature detecting unit (2)    Lithium cell set (3)    Power supply unit (4)    Battery voltage detecting and battery balancing unit (7)    Microcontroller unit (8)    Anode terminal (10)    Cathode terminal (14)
NOVELTY - The lock has a shell whose inside part is equipped with a connecting shaft that is connected with a lock cylinder and located on a straight line along axis of the cylinder. Two ends of the shaft are connected with a lock tongue by two connecting rods perpendicular to the shaft, respectively. An inside part of the lock tongue is equipped with a spring. A base plate is covered outside with the lock tongue. Two base plates are connected together with the shell. The shell on two sides of the shaft is equipped with a U-shaped opening. The lock comprises a fastening plate fastened with the shell.    USE - Anti-theft lock for a battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-theft lock is simple in structure, convenient to use, simple to manufacturing and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an anti-theft lock.
NOVELTY - Removing metal impurities including metal-based catalyst residues from carbon nanotubes, comprises: (a) exposing the carbon nanotubes comprising metal impurities to flowing carbon monoxide gas; (b) raising the temperature of the carbon nanotubes and flowing carbon monoxide to 20-200 degrees C or lower, to produce volatile metal species and carbon monoxide-treated carbon nanotubes; (c) transporting the volatile metal species away from the carbon monoxide-treated carbon nanotubes; and (d) isolating the carbon monoxide-treated carbon nanotubes.    USE - The process is useful for removing metal impurities including metal-based catalyst residues, from carbon nanotubes, where the carbon nanotubes is useful in electrode of a fuel cell or battery, a heat sink or heat spreader and a metal-matrix composite or polymer-matrix composite in a printed circuit, and as an electron emitter in a field emission display.    ADVANTAGE - The process is suitable for large scale purification of carbon nanotubes with less damage, and does not require strong acid oxidation for the purification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composition comprising the isolated carbon nanotubes made by the process;    (2) a screen printable paste comprising the composition, a solvent and a binder;    (3) a photopolymerizable paste comprising the composition, a solvent a binder, a photoinitiator, a developable binder and a photohardenable monomer;    (4) an electron field emission device comprising the composition; and    (5) field emitters comprising the composition.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to an energy recharging and pedal assisting controller for electrical bicycles. It includes a controlling unit, a battery recharging driving unit, an energy releasing device, a pedal assisting unit, a motor and a battery. When a portion of the lower-arm loop of the battery recharging driving unit is ON, the controlling unit will switch to the lower-arm loop recharging mode. By using the energy releasing device, it also can recharge under the braking mode. Based on manually-setting pedal signal from the pedal assisting unit, it can calculate a corresponding pedal assisting signal, so that it can control the motor to generate a manually-setting output assisting driving force under the pedal assisting mode. Hence, the user can manually select the ratio of assisting power. In addition, the battery recharging and the assisting driving force can be managed very well.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an electric vehicle power system. The electric vehicle power system comprises: a motor control unit, a magnetic capacitor device, a switch element, a level boosting circuit, and a rectification element. The electric vehicle power system utilizes the magnetic capacitor device to replace a main battery, an auxiliary battery, and a capacitor battery in a conventional electric vehicle power system, so as to achieve the purpose of reducing volume, decreasing weight, saving cost, and improving performance.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a kind of efficiency-enhanced wind-powered lighting device, which includes a positioning device, a universal pivot mechanism having universal pivoting functions, a housing, a wind wheel, a generator, and at least a LED lighting component. The first terminal of the universal pivot mechanism connects the positioning device, and the housing connects the second terminal of the universal pivot mechanism, so that an universal pivot turning relative to the positioning device is achieved. The housing consists of an opening at one terminal of the housing, a sleeve connected to the opening, and a rudder on the other terminal of the housing and having a vertical plane to drive the housing to bring itself to maximum wind-accepting direction. The wind wheel includes a shaft seat having a shaft hole, and several blades disposed on the shaft seat. In addition, a generator is installed in the housing and includes a power input shaft that penetrates the sleeve hole and connects the shaft hole of the wind wheel. Therefore, the generator will generate power energy through the blade rotation. The LED lighting component is disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the generator for emitting light.
NOVELTY - This invention acts as an intelligent motorcycle safety control system. It is a microprocessor-based system with two parts: a safety helmet, and an adaptive control device embedded within the motorcycle. The first part receives information about the motorcycle's current movement. It then uses this to generate alerts which allow the rider to maintain the safest driving speed, as well as improving the motorcycle's effect on the environment. In addition, several soft solar cells are attached to the safety helmet to provide the necessary operating power for the safety helmet control circuits. This means that the use of batteries can be reduced, and the impact on the environment caused by battery use is also reduced. The second part, the adaptive control device, is a multi-sensor unit; as well as detecting the speed of the motorcycle, it allows the maximum possible reduction of pollution caused by the vehicle. A pair of radio frequency wireless communication modules are designed into the system to handle signal/message communication between the two parts.
NOVELTY - The detector has a thermal sensor e.g. thermal resistance sensor, fixed to an outer side of an insert groove by thermoconductive glue or silicon resin. A signal output terminal of the thermal sensor is connected with a signal processing system i.e. digital signal processor, where the signal processing system detects a connection state between an insert needle and the insert groove.    USE - Connection state detector for an electromobile battery circuit connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a connection state detector.
NOVELTY - The box has a battery box whose upper cover (1) is equipped with a battery bin (13) and separated by a separator, and lower cover (2) is equipped with an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) pad (10) that matches with a battery in a battery bin. A concave-convex step is arranged on a circumference of upper and lower covers. The upper and lower covers match with each other. Two semi-circular wear ribs are arranged on an external edge of the lower cover in the battery box. An inner side of a reflector plate is attached to an LED light, where an outer side of the plate is equipped with a reflector (4).    USE - Battery box for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The box has better waterproof, and shockproof effects, and is safe to use, and has aesthetic appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery box.    Upper cover (1)    Lower cover (2)    Reflector (4)    Ethylene vinyl acetate pad (10)    Battery bin (13)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a piezoelectric generator device for a bicycle, particularly to a self-powered lighting device disposed on a bicycle. The device at least comprises a piezoelectric module and a lighting module. The piezoelectric module generates electricity by utilizing the deformation amount or impact while being subject to external force. Therefore, when the piezoelectric module is installed under the saddle of the bicycle, impact and vibration generated during travelling of the bicycle can be converted into electricity by the piezoelectric module, and the electricity is supplied to the lighting module for lighting.