NOVELTY - An interlayer of multilayer graphene (10) layers is peeled off and fixed on a polymer film (3) formed on a metal substrate (2) having 2 or more graphene, to obtain graphene/polymeric laminate.    USE - Manufacture of graphene/polymeric laminate used for transparent conductor for device (all claimed) e.g. electronic device and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of graphene/polymeric laminate having smooth surface and excellent physical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of graphene/polymeric laminate.    Metal substrate (2)    Polymer film (3)    Multilayer graphene (10)
NOVELTY - The device has a blade support housing (61) inserted into an outer periphery of a container containing electrolyte solution. A drilling apparatus (60) has a blade element (62) that is arranged in the center portion of the container and is supported by the blade support housing. The blade support housing moves to the outer periphery direction of the container, at the time of gas-evolution. The blade element tears apart the container by moving with the blade support housing. The blade support housing has a blade insertion portion.    USE - Electrical storage device with explosion-protection function e.g. lithium ion capacitor used in electric vehicle. Can also be used in energy regeneration apparatus of hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device with an explosion protection function can release the internal pressure of container reliably at the time of gas-evolution. The reliability of the container made from metal lamination is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the lithium ion capacitor.    Lithium ion capacitor (10)    Heat seal portion (52)    Drilling apparatus (60)    Blade support housing (61)    Blade element (62)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrode group (11) formed with a belt-shaped negative electrode (31), a belt-shaped separator (41) and a positive electrode (21). The electrode group inserts the positive electrode between flat parts of the negative electrode in a folded state through the separator. Electrode area of the positive electrode is made smaller than electrode area of the negative electrode. Outer periphery of the positive electrode is positioned at a planar view in an inner side of outer periphery of the negative electrode.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lead acid battery and lithium ion capacitor, for use in an electronic device i.e. computer, and an electric vehicle i.e. car. Can also be used for a lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode, the negative electrode and the separator can be manufactured efficiently in short time. The device ensures better structure to achieve high-output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode group.    Electrode group (11)    Positive electrode (21)    Belt-shaped negative electrode (31)    Belt-shaped separator (41)
NOVELTY - The circuit has input switch (11) with switch elements (Z1,Z2) connected to capacitor (C1) for supplying electric power to capacitor. An output switch (24) has switch elements (Z3,Z4) connected to capacitor for supplying electric power from capacitor to a load. A controller (13) shifts ON or OFF time of switch elements (Z1,Z2) when both switch elements (Z1,Z2) are in ON or OFF state during power supply to capacitor. The controller shifts ON or OFF time of switch elements (Z3,Z4) when both switch elements (Z3,Z4) are in ON or OFF state during supply of electric power to the load.    USE - Insulated power transmission circuit for power converter device (claimed) for charging main battery of hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation reliability of switching element is improved by suppressing temperature rise of switching elements by reducing switching loss. The size and cost of the power converter device are reduced by eliminating the need for performing thermal design for heat radiation for the switching elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power converter device; and    (2) power transmission circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the power converter device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Input switch (11)    Output switch (12)    Controller (13)    Capacitor (C1)    Switch elements (Z1-Z4)
NOVELTY - The device (101) has an insulation circuit (14) for power transmission, having an input switch part (21), which supplies a first direct current (DC) voltage to a capacitor (C5) and an input switch part (22), which supplies a second DC voltage to the capacitor. An output switch part (23) supplies the electric power stored in the capacitor supplied to the load (202). The input switch part (21) contains a switch element (Q3,Q4) and diode (D3,D4). The input switch part (22) contains switch element (Q5,Q6) and diode (D5,D6). The output switch part contains switch element (Q7,Q8) and diode (D7,D8).    USE - Power converter device for charging main battery of electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device prevents supply of too high voltage to a load and ensures insulation with a power supply and load. Improves power factor by suppress the pulsation component of an electric current input into the power converter device from becoming large, and reducing the loss produced with the power converter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the structure of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Insulation circuit (14)    Input switch part (21)    Input switch part (22)    Output switch part (23)    Power converter device (101)    Load (202)    Capacitor (C5)    Diodes (D3,D4,D5,D6,D7,D8)    Switch elements (Q3,Q4,Q5,Q6,Q7,Q8)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus has a control function determination unit (25) that determines the output restriction function, required output and charge condition of an electrical double layer capacitor. An output restriction determination unit (26) determines the capacitor output restriction, secondary battery output restriction based on the output restriction function. A required output allocation unit (27) determines the secondary battery allocation output and capacitor allocation output based on capacitor output restriction, secondary battery output restriction and required output.    USE - Power supply control apparatus of vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since required output allocation unit determines the secondary battery allocation output and capacitor allocation output based on capacitor output restriction, secondary battery output restriction and required output, the lifetime of capacitor and secondary battery is increased. The appropriate power supply control can be performed while reducing the power consumption and running performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Required output determination unit (24)    Control function determination unit (25)    Output restriction determination unit (26)    Required output allocation unit (27)    Power supply output determination unit (30)
NOVELTY - The detector (1) has heat-generating resistor and insulation layer that are laminated on silicon substrate. Control unit is configured to control energization of heat generating resistor. Gas-to-be detected is detected based on resistance of energized heat-generating resistor. Gas detection element (60) is provided with gas impermeable oxide film laminated on surface of insulation layer made of silicon nitride. Gas impermeable oxide film is configured to form outermost surface layer which comes into contact with gaseous atmosphere.    USE - Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS)-based gas detector for detecting hydrogen gas used in fuel cell apparatus (claimed), and measuring concentration of flammable gas.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon nitride has excellent corrosion resistance and stability, such that the durability of the gas detection element can be enhanced, and excellent alkali resistance can be attained through the gas impermeable oxide film. The gas-to-be detected is determined based on the resistance of energized heat-generating resistor, such that impurities in the gas can be reduced, and accurate detection of concentration of gas-to-be-detected can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas detector.    Gas detector (1)    Connection terminals (24-28)    Inlet portion (35)    Detection space (39)    Gas detection element (60)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an electrode layer (120) formed of a proton exchange membrane, and an anode (122) and a cathode (124) that are fixed on both sides of the proton exchange membrane. A gas diffusion layer (134) i.e. dihydrogen diffusion layer, is formed between a metallic current collecting plate or flow guiding plate (144) and one of the electrodes. Polyurethane matrix layers are fixed on the plate and the diffusion layer, and comprise polyurethane matrices in which conductive material fillers are included, respectively. The matrix layers are arranged in contact with each other.    USE - Proton-exchange membrane fuel cell for use as a power source in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The polyurethane matrix layers are fixed on the current collecting plate and the gas diffusion layer and arranged in contact with each other, thus obtaining better electric conduction between the current collecting plate and the gas diffusion layer, assuring reduced contact resistance between the current collecting plate and the gas diffusion layer and assuring protection of the current collecting plate against corrosion, while allowing utilization of material whose cost is compatible with industrial scale production, and hence improving the efficiency of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas diffusion layer is formed from graphite fibers, and the conductive material fillers contain carbon particles i.e. carbon black. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (1)    Electrode layer (120)    Anode (122)    Cathode (124)    Gas diffusion layer (134)    Metallic current collecting plate or flow guiding plate (144)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an electromagnetic engine and vehicle power system using the same. The electromagnetic engine uses a small amount of electric energy in conjunction with magnetic poles to produce the power equivalent to the traditional engine. The system using the electromagnetic engine can be taken as power energy resource by substituting the petroleum. The system at least includes an electricity generation unit, an electricity storage unit, an electromagnetic engine and a transmission unit; wherein the electricity generation unit can generate electricity through wind energy, solar energy, etc. The generated electric energy is stored in the electricity storage unit for use. The electricity storage unit is capable of driving the specially-designed electromagnetic engine to produce kinetic power so that the transmission unit operates to move the vehicle. This invention provides a breakthrough in vehicle power source to have the advantages of environment-protection, non-pollution, low-cost and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a metallic foil and a rotary punch unit. Cathode material slurry is injected into an inner side of the rotary punch unit. The metallic foil is pressurized with the cathode material slurry. The metallic foil and the rotary punch unit are separated. 100-300 degree Celsius temperature range is maintained in the rotary punch unit. The metallic foil is selected from a copper foil.    USE - Method for manufacturing a secondary battery negative electrode material of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing processing unit cost and saving operation time of a negative electrode material with high production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a secondary battery negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a solar cell converting solar energy into electric power. A thermoelectric element is utilized for cooling the solar cell through a heat generation and heat absorption part. A temperature measuring apparatus is utilized for measuring heat generated in the thermoelectric element and calculating flowing current amount in the thermoelectric element according to a measured value. A controller is utilized for controlling heat radiation direction and temperature of an apparatus main body.    USE - Off-axis front-type non-battery heating and cooling apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is environment-friendly and simple to operate, and has wide application range and better energy-saving effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an off-axis front-type non-battery heating and cooling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell module converting sunlight into electric power. An engine is connected with an operation circuit. The solar cell module is provided with a battery. A blower is arranged at an air conditioning system of a vehicle. The blower is connected with a pre-heater. The operation circuit receives an ignition off signal from the battery. A circuit option switch is connected with the operation circuit. The circuit option switch is arranged with a cascade circuit. A diode is connected with an output terminal of a converter. A parallel circuit is connected with a controller.    USE - Solar energy utilizing system for use in an engine of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The system stores solar energy in the battery in a convenient manner and improves ventilation rate of an interior of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a solar energy utilizing system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The controller has a duct door (60) arranged with an air conditioning duct part (50). An air conditioning system (10) is arranged with a battery case (30). The battery case is provided with a battery (20). The battery is equipped with front and back parts of the air conditioning system. A blower (11) is fixed with a heat exchanger (12) such as air-conditioner and heater core. A controller (40) controls open and close state of the duct door according to temperature of the air conditioning system. The blower supplies cool and warm air to the battery case.    USE - Battery temperature controller for a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The controller detects temperature of the battery accurately and maintains the temperature of the battery in a stable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery temperature controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery temperature controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Air conditioning system (10)    Blower (11)    Heat exchanger (12)    Battery (20)    Battery case (30)    Controller (40)    Air conditioning duct part (50)    Duct door (60)
NOVELTY - The box has an electrode plug (4) connected with an automobile power supply socket (5). The automobile power supply socket is connected with an external charger. Multiple storage batteries (3) are arranged in a battery box part (1) and connected in series. The battery box part is arranged in an automobile (2).    USE - Guide rail type electric automobile battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box can be conveniently and quickly replaced, and is convenient to design. The box has safety, reliability, prolonged service life and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a guide rail type electric automobile battery box.    Battery box part (1)    Automobile (2)    Storage batteries (3)    Electrode plug (4)    Automobile power supply socket (5)
NOVELTY - The frame has a first bipolar plate frame (5) placed opposite to a second bipolar plate frame (6) and fixed with bipolar plates (9). The second bipolar plate frame is embedded in the first bipolar plate frame, and presses end plates and the bipolar plates. The first bipolar plate frame, the second bipolar plate frame and the bipolar plates are connected together by surface bonding, heat welding or laser welding process. The first bipolar plate frame is used as a positive pole half cell of a single cell, and the second bipolar plate frame is used as a cathode half cell of the single cell.    USE - Embedded electrode frame for a liquid flow battery electric stack.    ADVANTAGE - The upper part electrode frame surface is provided with a sealing ring and a sealing ring groove is formed on the lug boss, thus providing convenience for installing and sealing by connecting electrode plate frames to form a galvanic pile for the liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an embedded electrode frame for a liquid flow battery electric stack.    Bipolar plate frames (5, 6)    Bipolar plates (9)    Sealing ring grooves (54, 64)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel installed at a roof of a vehicle. A power supply unit supplies electric power to the solar panel. The power supply unit is provided with a cooling unit (30) that cools an interior portion of the vehicle. A heat radiation fan (47) ejects heat at an outer side of the vehicle. A side of a thermoelectric element (40) is fixed with a cool air generation part (41). The thermoelectric element delivers cool air to the vehicle through the heat radiation fan. A protrusion step jaw (52) is formed in a side wall of a supporting frame body (50).    USE - Cooling system for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is inexpensive, and avoids generation of heat in a vehicle and consumes less power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a cooling system.    Cooling unit (30)    Thermoelectric element (40)    Cool air generation part (41)    Heat radiation fan (47)    Supporting frame body (50)    Protrusion step jaw (52)
NOVELTY - The device has a resistor (2) and a capacitor (3) connected with a charger input end (1) in series manner. One end of the resistor is connected with a primary coil of an oscillating transformer (5), and another end of the resistor is connected with a diode (4). An emitter of a transistor (6) is connected with another resistor (9), and a collector of the transistor is connected with the oscillating transformer. A secondary coil of the oscillating transformer is connected with a second diode (7) and a third diode (8) in series manner.    USE - Electric vehicle recovering device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple, inexpensive, convenient and practical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle recovering device.    Charger input end (1)    Resistors (2, 9)    Capacitor (3)    Diodes (4, 7, 8)    Oscillating transformer (5)    Transistor (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a single-phase V2G power transformation electric vehicle charging and discharging system provided with a single-phase alternating current (AC) power supply (U), a single-phase voltage type pulse width modulation (PWM) converter, a symmetrical half-bridge inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant bidirectional direct current (DC)-DC converter. A DC filter capacitor and a power battery group are connected with a positive bus of a DC bus (S2 +) and a negative bus of the DC bus.    USE - V2G two-way power transformation electric vehicle charging and discharging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has two-level power conversion circuit for improving conversion efficiency, dynamic performance and power density of the system, and is small in volume, thus improving safety, reliability and economical efficiency of system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a V2G two-way power transformation electric vehicle charging and discharging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a V2G two-way power transformation electric vehicle charging and discharging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Split resonant capacitor (C2)    DC bus (S2+)    Inductor (L2)    Single-phase AC power supply (U)    Diode (VD7)
NOVELTY - A high-temperature fuel cell thermal management system of the present invention comprise a first mixer importing external fuel, a reformer adjusting the concentration ratio of the gaseous fuel from the first mixer and importing it to the anode input of the fuel cell, a second mixer importing external normal temperature air to the cathode input of the fuel cell, a cathode thermal cycle pipeline introducing the high temperature air from the cathode output to through the second mixer and the reformer respectively to heat them for recycling the heat, an anode thermal cycle pipeline introducing water, residual fuel, and heat resulted from the anode output into the first mixer and mixing them with the inflow of the fuel in order to provide a sufficient hydrocarbon ratio and the inlet temperature required by the reformer.
NOVELTY - The module has a cooling case (120) which accommodates capacitors (110). A cooling unit (130) with cooling channel (131) is provided in cooling case. Cooling channel allows coolant to flow and contact side surfaces (111) of capacitor to cool side surfaces. Coolant supply unit (132) supplies coolant to cooling channel. A coolant discharge unit (133) discharges the coolant cooling side surfaces of capacitor from cooling channel. The cooling channel has upper cooling channel and lower cooling channel provided on upper portion and lower portion of side surfaces of capacitor.    USE - Capacitor module for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) such as car.    ADVANTAGE - As the cooling unit provided with cooling channel allows coolant to flow and contact side surface of capacitor for cooling side surfaces of capacitor, the cooling efficiency of the capacitor can be maximized and the fixing force of capacitor in cooling case can be improved so that the reliability of the capacitor module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the capacitor module.    Capacitor (110)    Side surface of capacitor (111)    Cooling case (120)    Cooling unit (130)    Cooling channel (131)    Coolant supply unit (132)    Coolant discharge unit (133)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a convex reflective surface having a set of facets, and providing a set of collimated solar light sources emitting beams having focal length. The collimated light sources are arranged about the convex reflective surface such that the beams are directed to the facets and reflected to a target plane (24). The collimated light sources are arranged about the convex reflective surface such that the beams overlap at the target plane to simulate solar light. The beams are reflected from a centrally-mounted multi-faceted mirror (20) to the target plane.    USE - Method for simulating solar light to create an ideal testing environment to test solar resistance for color fading and resistance to high levels of solar energy of a solar panel in a vehicle e.g. car, and lorry, using paint wear testing.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables putting a diffuser in line with a set of individual lamp assemblies to shape or alter light control and to improve spatial uniformity. The method enables utilizing nineteen different lamps to achieve a full solar simulation such that color of the resultant light can be controlled accurately by selectively filtering the lamp assemblies. The method enables overlapping the beams, and creating a compact collimated beam with high intensity approximating 100-200 suns in intensity and effectively mimicking characteristics of solar radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for simulating solar light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an apparatus for simulating solar light in section.    Solar simulator (10)    Cylindrical sections of external frame (12A, 12C)    Lamp assemblies (16A-16H, 16J-16N, 16P-16V)    Centrally-mounted multi-faceted mirror (20)    Target plane (24)
NOVELTY - The system has an assembled battery i.e. solid-state lithium ion secondary battery, provided with solid-state unit cells (10k). An assembled battery case houses the battery. Gas e.g. argon, fills an interior part of the assembled battery case. A pressing section pressurizes the unit cells with hydrostatic pressure that is generated in the battery case by the gas. The case includes a deformation section that is deformed in reaction to an anomaly based upon occurrence of the anomaly in the case. A sensing section e.g. contact actuation sensor, senses the deformation of the deformation section.    USE - Battery system for an electric automobile and a hybrid automobile. Can also be used for a portable device e.g. mobile phone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery case includes the deformation section that is deformed in reaction to the anomaly based upon occurrence of the anomaly in the case, and the sensing section senses the deformation of the deformation section, thus allowing sensing of the anomaly in the internal pressure of the battery case in a simple manner unaffected by the state of charge of the assembled battery. The assembled battery case is a member that houses the assembled battery and holds the gas in a manner that does not leak. The assembled battery case is made of aluminum, so that the assembled battery case is capable of withstanding the pressure of the gas and facilitating weight reduction of the battery system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anomaly is a situation where pressure inside the assembled battery case deviates from a predetermined range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solid-state unit cell.    Solid electrolyte layer (1K)    Positive electrode layer (2K)    Negative electrode layer (3K)    Positive electrode collector (4k)    Negative electrode collector (5K)    Solid-state unit cell (10k)
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has a first end plate (110) and a second end plate (120) which are located respectively at first and second ends of stacked battery cells (10) while side plates (130) and bottom plate (140) are coupled to end plates. A bent support that overlaps with at least a portion of the bottom plate, is provided in at least one of the first end plate and second end plate.    USE - Battery module for e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability by strengthening the housing of the battery module. Minimizes size and weight by distributing load of battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cells (10)    Battery module (100)    First end plate (110)    Second end plate (120)    Side plates (130)    Bottom plate (140)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a solid electrolyte tube to define an inner space of a housing as a positive electrode chamber (20) and a negative electrode chamber (40). A positive electrode material (21) e.g. nickel, is provided in the positive electrode chamber. A negative electrode material (41) e.g. sodium, is provided in the negative electrode chamber. An electron channel unit (60) guides movement of electrons in the negative electrode chamber, where thickness of the electron channel unit is greater at a center portion of the electron channel unit than at edges of the electron channel unit.    USE - Electrochemical storage cell i.e. sodium-based electrochemical storage cell, for storing electricity produced via household power generation, solar photovoltaic power generation and wind power generation, and supplying stored electricity to an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The center portion and edges of the electron channel unit are provided with relatively large thicknesses, so that multiple sections spaced apart from the solid electrolyte tube by short distances are formed during discharging of the cell, thus improving the overall efficiency of discharging the storage cell, and increasing the surface area of the electron channel unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrochemical storage cell.    Electrochemical storage cell (1)    Positive electrode chamber (20)    Positive electrode material (21)    Negative electrode chamber (40)    Negative electrode material (41)    Electron channel unit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing a catalyst solution having catalyst particles, an ionomer and a solvent. The catalyst solution is homogenized at a speed in a temperature controlled environment for a final period of time. The final period of time is longer than the initial period of time. The final period of time and speed are selected to preserve a structure of catalyst particles during homogenization. An active electrode layer is formed by spraying catalyst ink directly on a gas diffusion layer in a single application and a uniform loading.    USE - Method for fabricating gas diffusion electrode for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon support of the catalyst is electrically conductive and porous, so that sufficient conductivity and gas-permeability of the catalytic layer is ensured. The appropriate homogenization of the catalyst ink can be achieved. The efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. The catalyst solution is sealed during homogenizing to prevent evaporation so that viscosity is maintained during homogenization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas diffusion electrode for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel (30)    Coolant (50)    Separator (60)    Gas diffusion electrode (120)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging laser condensing unit without contactings single-crystal element (10u). The laser beam is irradiated to the surface (10b) of single-crystal element, and is condensed inside the single-crystal element by the laser condensing unit. The laser condensing unit and the single-crystal element are moved relatively with respect to one another. The two-dimensional modified layer (12) is formed in the inside of single-crystal element. The mono-crystal substrate (10s) is formed by peeling single-crystal element portion (10d) bys modified layer provided with an interface.    USE - Manufacturing method of mono-crystal substrate such as silicon substrate and sapphire substrate of gallium nitride (GaN) type semiconductor device for use in solar cell, LED, laser diode, silicon carbide (SiC) type power device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The large internal modified-layer formation single-crystal element can be manufactured effectively. The thin mono-crystal substrate can be produced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the single-crystal structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process for manufacturing the mono-crystal substrate.    Surface (10b)    Single-crystal element portion (10d)    Mono-crystal substrate (10s)    Single-crystal element (10u)    Modified layer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging laser condensing units to correct the aberration resulting from the refractive index of a single-crystal element (10), while radiating a laser beam (B). The laser beam is irradiated to a surface (10b) of single-crystal element, and is condensed inside the single-crystal element. A condensing lens (15) and the single-crystal element are moved relatively with respect to one another. The mono-crystal substrate is formed by peeling single-crystal element portion by the modified layer (12) formed in the inside of single-crystal element.    USE - Manufacturing method of mono-crystal substrate such as silicon substrate and sapphire substrate of gallium nitride (GaN) type semiconductor device for use in solar cell, LED, laser diode, silicon carbide (SiC) type power device, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The large single-crystal structure can be manufactured effectively and the thin mono-crystal substrate can be produced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of the single-crystal structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the manufacturing method of mono-crystal substrate.    Single-crystal element (10)    Surface (10b)    Modified layer (12)    Condensing lens (15)    Laser beam (B)
NOVELTY - A laminated component has a stainless steel plate having surface(s), organic-inorganic composite process layer containing hardened material of a resin composition containing carboxyl group-containing resin, oxazoline group-containing resin and basic phosphoric acid compound formed on one surface of the stainless steel plate, and heat-fusible polyolefin resin layer having thickness of 10-100 mu m formed on surface of the organic-inorganic composite process layer.    USE - Laminated component is used for secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium- ion battery, mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, video camera, electric vehicle, satellite, hybrid vehicle and storage battery of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component has excellent adhesiveness with respect to heat-fusible polyolefin resin layer, and is manufactured by environmentally-friendly process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery, which has laminated component.
NOVELTY - A collector comprises aluminum foil having a peak at 945-962 cm-1, based on measurement of surface layer by Fourier transform infrared mass spectrometry.    USE - Collector is used for electrode for e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, electrical double layer capacitor (all claimed), solar cell and touch panel. Uses include but are not limited to nickel-hydrogen battery and hybrid capacitor used for motor vehicle, boat, railway, ship, aircraft, mobile telephone, portable information terminal, portable electronic computer, wind generator system, fuel cell system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The collector has reduced penetration resistance. The electrode containing the collector has reduced impedance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of collector, which involves preparing an aluminum foil material and washing the surface of the aluminum foil material in chemical solution which can dissolve aluminum; and    (2) electrode.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has electricity supply control circuit (50) that controls energized state of heating-resistor for every fixed period time. Both-ends voltage of heating-resistor (34) is detected at the time of electricity supply to heating-resistor by control of supply control circuit. Gas concentration calculating unit calculates concentration of combustible gas within to-be-detected atmosphere using environmental temperature based on voltage change which arises when resistance value of resistance bulb (35) changes.    USE - Combustible-gas detection apparatus mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The combustible-gas detection apparatus can suppress the fall of detection accuracy of gas concentration. The combustible-gas detection apparatus can accurately detect the gas concentration. The size of the combustible-gas detection apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the combustible-gas detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Combustible-gas detection apparatus (1)    Storage unit (8)    Heating-resistor (34)    Resistance bulb (35)    Electricity supply control circuit (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating in advance values of electric current required for electrolysis of water based on pressures of a cathode-side electrolysis chamber. The pressure of the chamber is detected when the electrolysis of water is not carried out. Determination is made whether the electrolysis of water is to be started. The electrolysis of water is started with the electric current having a value equal to or higher than one of the calculated values of the electric current, where the calculated value relates to the detected pressure when the electrolysis of water is started.    USE - Method for operating a differential pressure water electrolysis apparatus that is utilized for generating hydrogen gas for use as a fuel gas in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The values of electric current required for electrolysis of water is calculated in advance based on pressures of the cathode-side electrolysis chamber, thus reliably reducing the cross-leaking from the cathode-side electrolysis chamber to an anode-side electrolysis chamber, and reducing waste of hydrogen due to the cross-leaking, at the time of startup the differential pressure water electrolysis apparatus in which the pressure is released, and hence carrying out rapid and effective electrolysis of water even where the pressure difference is possible between the anode-side and the cathode-side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a differential pressure water electrolysis apparatus to which an operating method is applied.    Differential pressure water electrolysis apparatus (10)    Water circulation unit (16)    Hydrogen-side gas-liquid separator (18)    Controller (22)    Pressure sensor (102)    User control panel (104)
NOVELTY - The method allows forming a set of circle, rectangle or any arbitrary regular shaped open holes in shields of a dual-cage shield in the areas of weak electromagnetic fields such that the open holes in the shields are aligned so as not to be directly seen from outside, where spacing between the open holes is larger than size of the open holes. Metal thickness of each layer for the dual-cage shield is designed to be half of the thickness of single cage shield.    USE - Method for designing a dual-cage and perforated shielding structure for a hybrid/electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows designing lightweight shields in time varying electromagnetic fields without any sacrificing shielding effectiveness (SE), thus achieving vehicle weight reduction and improving vehicle fuel/battery efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dual-cage shield.
NOVELTY - The housing has housing side walls arranged parallel to each other for retaining a flattened electrochemical cell (2), where U-shaped flattened cooling brackets are formed parallel to the cell and made of heat conducting material. The cooling brackets are provided with two recesses and comprise two coolant guidance parts (12), where coolant i.e. water, passes through the coolant guidance parts. The cell rests on a holding member (13), where a seal seam is formed on an edge of the cell. The guidance parts are designed as support parts for the cooling brackets.    USE - Housing i.e. battery housing, for retaining a flattened electrochemical cell e.g. galvanic cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The housing mechanically fixes and encapsulates the electrochemical cells such that the electrochemical cells or aggregation of the electrochemical cells are protected against unwanted or disturbing influences e.g. vibrations and shocks, caused during operation of the electrochemical cells. The housing prevents unwanted material transfer or energy transfer between an interior part of the housing and external environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an arrangement of flat electrochemical cells with flat cooling brackets.    Flattened electrochemical cell (2)    Coolant guidance parts (12)    Holding member (13)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a planar, electrically operated heating textile (3) connected with a battery housing (2). The heating textile is optionally operated with on-board voltage or main voltage. The heating textile comprises a heating conductor and a connecting conductor with two terminals. An insulation-and/or reflective layer (4) is arranged such that heat is unobstructed and delivered toward a battery interior (7) and heat emission in an opposite direction is reduced. The insulation-and/or reflective layer is arranged as a heat insulation coating or thin layered insulating material.    USE - Heating device for a vehicle battery (claimed) i.e. lithium battery, for an electric car. Can also be used for a lead-acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The planar, electrically operated heating textile is connected with the battery housing, thus allowing quick, smooth and gentle heating of the battery. The device is trouble-free and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The insulating material comprises micro ceramic ball-bearings. The terminals comprise a terminal main voltage connection power line and a terminal on-board voltage power line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a heating device for a vehicle battery.    Heating device (1)    Battery housing (2)    Planar electrically operated heating textile (3)    Insulation-and/or reflective layer (4)    Battery interior (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a driving mechanism for driving an output shaft of a power motor. A control unit includes a power connection, and controls the motor in a motor mode. A charging mode switching controller is electrically connected to a torque lifting switch and to the controller. A generator is located between a return charging mode and the power for charging a battery unit. A torque lifting switch is started to make the controller to start the motor to the motor mode. The motor is connected to a battery unit by an output shaft output torque.    USE - Electric vehicle power device for driving an output shaft electric car and for sensing a sliding signal of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power motor is connected to the battery unit by the output shaft output torque, thus saving energy, carbon, and torsion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric vehicle power device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a traffic balanced pressure air pump generating kinetic energy to stop car movement when forward air resistance energy is converted into power energy and pneumatic energy. The forward air resistance energy is converted into electric energy by driving a transmission shaft to rotate through a vortex fan blade. The traffic balanced pressure air pump is provided with an internal piston and a spring, and provides the energy to a charging device. An end of an air outlet of the balance pressure air pump is provided with a swirl fan blade.    USE - Air resistance switch assembly for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly completely utilizes air resistance regenerative resource so as to ensure environment-friendly effect. The assembly is inexpensive, saves fuel energy, and improves production yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an air resistance switch assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device (10) has storage modules received in a housing (11). The housing comprises a supporting element (17) provided with a ring-like supporting frame. A lower housing part (15) and an upper housing part (16) are releasably connected with each other, where the supporting frame is arranged between the lower and upper housing parts. The supporting frame comprises fastening portions (19, 20) through which the device is releasably connected to a body structure of a motor car. The lower and upper housing parts are designed as non-load bearing lid-like components.    USE - Electrical energy storage i.e. high-voltage energy storage device, for a motor car, a hybrid car and an electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is connected to the body structure of the motor car through the fastening portions of the ring-like supporting frame that is an integral part of the housing of the device, so that the device can be directly fastened on the body structure of the motor car without a need for a separate fastening device. The lower and upper housing parts are designed as non-load bearing lid-like components, thus reducing weight of the device, and hence reducing weight of the motor car. The device is constructed in a simple and compact manner, and can be installed in a space-saving manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical energy storage device.    Energy storage device (10)    Housing (11)    Lower housing part (15)    Upper housing part (16)    Supporting element (17)    Fastening portions (19, 20)
NOVELTY - The storage (10) has storage modules accommodated in a housing (11). The housing comprises a supporting element (17) with an annular supporting frame that is made of fiber reinforced plastic. The supporting frame connects the energy storage to a body structure of a vehicle. The supporting element comprises a supporting plate that is made of metal, aluminum or aluminum alloy, and extends between spaced apart locations on the supporting frame. The supporting frame is adhesively bonded to the supporting plate. The supporting plate cools or heats the storage modules.    USE - Electric energy storage i.e. high voltage energy storage, for a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The storage modules are accommodated in the housing that comprises the supporting element with the annular supporting frame made of fiber reinforced plastic, where the supporting frame connects the energy storage to the body structure of the vehicle, thus reducing number of required assemblies, and realizes high strength and low weight of the energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric energy storage.    Electric energy storage (10)    Housing (11)    Upper housing part (15)    Lower housing part (16)    Supporting element (17)    Fastening sections (19, 20)
NOVELTY - The lid (14) has an integrated coolant channel (22) for keeping battery cells (12) at moderate temperature. Multiple metallic bridges (20) are electrically insulated from each other and interconnect the battery cells, where the coolant channel partially runs between the battery cells and the metallic bridges. Retaining elements (38) retain the battery cells and are designed as blind holes. The bridges are arranged at a bottom part of the blind holes, where an exhaust gas passage and a measuring conduit (26) are arranged at the lid. Fixing members connect the lid with the battery cells.    USE - Lid for pole-side application on battery cells of a battery module in a battery such as storage battery i.e. lithium ion battery, that is connected with a drive system of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a lithium polymer ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lid comprises the integrated coolant channel, so that lid exhibits a function of a cooling plate. The metallic bridges interconnect the battery cells, thus reducing assembling effort of the lid. The bridges are arranged at the bottom part of the blind holes, thus connecting the battery cells with the lid without utilizing supplementary units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery module with a lid.    Battery cells (12)    Lid (14)    Metallic bridges (20)    Integrated coolant channel (22)    Measuring conduit (26)    Retaining elements (38)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (11) comprises a housing (12) which is provided with a spring element (16). The spring element exerts the force in outward direction on a main portion (15) at the end section (29) of the housing. The holding elements (19,20) are provided at the opposite walls (17,18) of the housing. The spring element is supported through the holding elements. A cooling plate is arranged between the electrical storage elements (24,25), where the spring element is a portion of the cooling plate.    USE - Lithium-ion battery cell of battery system (claimed) for hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is easily and directly connected with the heat sink and the heat is dissipated from the battery with high efficiency. The spring element is arranged within the housing and is not protruded out of the housing such that expensive seal at the outer side of the housing is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (11)    Housing (12)    Main portion (15)    Spring element (16)    Walls (17,18)    Holding elements (19,20)    Electrical storage elements (24,25)    End Section (29)
NOVELTY - The manifold has an exhaust channel (16) for conducting exhaust gas whose inlet side (17) is connected to a combustion engine (1) and an outlet side (19) connected to an exhaust system (5). A coolant channel (20) for conducting a coolant on outside of the exhaust channel for connection to a cooling circuit (6). A thermoelectric converter (22) is coupled to the exhaust channel and to the coolant channel in heat-transferring manner. A control unit is provided for operating the thermoelectric converter.    USE - Exhaust gas manifold for an exhaust system of a combustion engine (claimed) of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The manifold is present at the outside of the combustion engine, thus prolonging the lifespan of the manifold. The thermal load on the exhaust manifold is reduced, thus improving energy efficiency of the combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a combustion engine with an exhaust gas manifold.    Combustion engine (1)    Exhaust system (5)    Cooling circuit (6)    Exhaust channel (16)    Inlet side of exhaust channel (17)    Outlet side of exhaust channel (19)    Coolant channel (20)    Thermoelectric converter (22)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a piston arranged in a housing winding or stack, where the winding or stack consists of a cathode (130), an anode (140), a separator (150), and a non-aqueous electrolyte (160) arranged between the cathode and the anode. A spring element (200) comprises the cathode, the anode, the separator and the electrolyte that are pressed together in portions of the battery during a normal operating state. A housing (110) comprises a break section (300) that is opened during excess of defined force and/or temperature of the housing.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in a portable computer system, a telecommunication system and a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The spring element comprises the spring force cathode, anode, separator and the electrolyte that are pressed together in the portions of the battery during the normal operating state, thus improving protection of the battery against the thermal overload.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for assembling a roll or stack of a lithium-ion battery in a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Battery (100)    Housing (110)    Cathode (130)    Anode (140)    Separator (150)    Non-aqueous electrolyte (160)    Spring element (200)    Break section (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing pre-treatment i.e. cleaning, on a metallic substrate with oxalic acid i.e. ethane diacid, using UV-irradiation, where the the metallic substrate is selected as a copper foil or copper thin tape. The pretreated metallic substrate and/or electrochemical active mass is dried, so that the active mass is applied on the pre-treated metallic substrate at temperature range from 25 to 60 degree Celsius, where the active mass comprises an electrochemical active material, solvent, guidance additive and a bonding agent such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).    USE - Method for producing an electrode e.g. negative electrode (claimed) such as anode, of an electrochemical cell that is utilized in a lithium ion battery for a hybrid drive of a vehicle. Can also be used for producing a positive electrode i.e. anode, for a mobile information device i.e. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing the pre-treatment on the metallic substrate with the oxalic acid, and applying the active mass on the pre-treated metallic substrate at temperature range from 25 to 60 degree Celsius, so that capacitance stability of the electrochemical cell can be enhanced, thus producing the durable electrochemical cells. The method enables preventing the electrochemical active material from being destructed during overloading the electrochemical cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The PVDF is selected from a Kynar (RTM: fluoropolymer resins), Solef (RTM: semi-crystalline fluoropolymer) and Dyneon (RTM: Fluroelastomers).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between capacitance and time of a battery cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell i.e. rectangular-shaped galvanic cell (1), has connector lugs arranged at connections of a support. A space between the cell and a mold part (2) is partially filled with filling compound (3) of the support. A form-stable and electrically conductive connecting part (4) is detachably connected with the support and mechanically or electrical conductively connects the cell with another cell. The mold part comprises three flat plate-shaped portions and is made of metal or plastic. Threaded bushes are embedded into the filling compound that comprises electrical insulative material.    USE - Cell i.e. rectangular-shaped galvanic cell, for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery and lithium metal battery, of an electric car and a hybrid electric car (all claimed). Can also be used for a small vehicle i.e. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The form-stable and electrically conductive connecting part is detachably connected with the support and mechanically or electrical conductively connects the cell with another cell, thus protecting the cell against mechanical and thermal impairments and damages in a reliable manner while reducing volume and weight of the cell, and hence reducing installation space of the cell. The filling compound comprises the electrical insulative material, thus providing additional protection to the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a cell in a form of a galvanic cell.    Rectangular-shaped galvanic cell (1)    Mold part (2)    Filling compound (3)    Form-stable and electrically conductive connecting part (4)    Plug (12)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is heated to a predetermined temperature by using a heating module, to transfer heat from heating module to an air flow region. The flow of air is pumped through a gas treatment system (20). Hydrocarbons are injected to air flow region after electrical heating of catalyst. Hydrocarbon/air mixture upstream of an underfloor catalyst (30), is combusted. Thermal energy is recovered from air flow downstream of underfloor catalyst with an exhaust heat recovery system. Recovered thermal energy is transmitted to vehicle system to provide heat to the vehicle system.    USE - Method for heating vehicle system with thermal energy from exhaust gas treatment system for internal combustion engine of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is electrically heated to the predetermined temperature, before starting the internal combustion engine, and hence the exhaust treatment system is operated at peak power. The excess heat generated during electrical heating process of catalyst, is injected along with burnt hydrocarbons. The energy loss and the fuel consumption of the vehicle can be reduced significantly. The fuel efficiency of the vehicle can be increased reliably. The toxic emissions of exhaust gas including nitrogen oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO) and/or hydrocarbons (HC), can be reduced effectively by effective operation of exhaust gas treatment system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure for heating vehicle system with thermal energy from exhaust gas treatment system of internal combustion engine.    Gas treatment system (20)    Internal combustion engine (23)    Underfloor catalyst (30)    Underfloor catalyst core (32)    Air pump (40)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (4) e.g. lithium-ion accumulator, has housing i.e. pressure container, partially surrounded by two materials (6, 7) to be selected from earth, sand, gravel, stones and/or waters. One of the materials is arranged between the housing and a thermo-generator and/or a heat exchanger (1), and the other material is arranged on an outer side of the thermo-generator and/or heat exchanger. The housing includes a covering part (3) i.e. hollow part, and housing part (2) i.e. pot-shaped housing part, where the housing part is formed as a base part that is closed by the covering part.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage arrangement e.g. condensator, battery and/or accumulator such as lithium-ion accumulator (all claimed), for supplying electric power to an electric drive of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is designed in such manner that an increased stationary application of the energy storage is ensured with an increased overall efficiency and reduced fire risk. The device is simple in structure with an increased mechanical security.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The covering part of the housing is fabricated by a plastic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an energy storage arrangement.    Heat exchanger (1)    Housing part (2)    Covering part (3)    Electrochemical energy storage arrangement (4)    Materials (6, 7)
NOVELTY - Forming an electrocatalyst comprises (a) activating many carbon carrier particles; (b) optionally depositing a trace amount of palladium on the carbon carrier particles to form palladium-containing carbon-carrier particles; (c) electroless deposition of nickel on the palladium containing carbon carrier particles; (d) reacting the nickel with a platinum-containing solution at a temperature high enough to form a platinum-nickel alloy on which the carbon carrier particles are arranged; and (e) incorporating the platinum-nickel alloy in a cathode layer of a fuel cell.    USE - (I) is useful in a fuel cell (claimed), which is useful in internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - (I) efficiently generates high electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Forming an electrocatalyst comprises (a) activating many carbon carrier particles by contacting the carbon carrier particles with an acid solution; (b) optionally depositing a trace amount of palladium on the carbon carrier particles to form palladium-containing carbon-carrier particles; (c) electroless deposition of nickel on the palladium containing carbon carrier particles, where the nickel is obtained from an aqueous solution of nickel ions; (d) reacting the nickel with a platinum-containing solution at a temperature high enough to form a platinum-nickel alloy on which the carbon carrier particles are arranged; and (e) incorporating the platinum-nickel alloy in a cathode layer of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (20)    Polymeric ion conductive membrane (22)    Cathode catalyst layer (24)    Anode catalyst layer (26)    Electrically conductive flow field plates. (28)
NOVELTY - The generator has a rotating shaft (11) that is set on the machine unit. The machine unit is set with a swinging lever (12). The swinging lever is connected with the rotating shaft and electric generator (7). The rotating shaft is connected with a micro-displacement engine (1). The micro-displacement engine is connected with a start switch (8).    USE - Power generator for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the power generator can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generator for motor vehicle.    Micro-displacement engine (1)    Electric generator (7)    Start switch (8)    Rotating shaft (11)    Swinging lever (12)
NOVELTY - The fork has two independent driving systems comprising driving motors and speed reducers and respectively connected with two drive wheels. An electronic controller controls rotating speed of the driving motors.    USE - Double driving fork for use in a forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic controller controls the rotating speed of the driving motors, so that reliability and stability of the forklift can be increased, thus avoiding need for a reserved motor maintenance space while achieving compact structure of the forklift.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a double driving fork.
NOVELTY - The cover has a cover body (1) provided with six individual grids at upper part of body, where the grids are connected with each other by a string air passage. Each grid is provided with an exhaust grid (13) with an exhaust structure that is connected with an acid blocking port.    USE - Enriched liquid maintenance-free storage battery integral cover for a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust grid is provided with the exhaust structure that is connected with the acid blocking port, so that acid overflow during transportation can be prevented reliably, thus effectively discharging the gas while ensuring better battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an enriched liquid maintenance-free storage battery integral cover.    Cover body (1)    Acid gas channel plug (6)    Top exhaust port (9)    Exhaust opening (9-1)    Exhaust grid (13)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode material contains sulfide glass comprising (in mol%) sulfur (40-80), germanium (1-50) and tin (1-50).    USE - Material is used for negative electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile communication apparatus, portable electronic device, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode material has excellent water resistance. The lithium secondary battery containing the negative-electrode material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and output characteristics, and high discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) manufacture of negative-electrode material.
NOVELTY - The device has a battery quick changing unit that is loaded with a vehicle-mounted power battery. A locking unit is provided with a flange that is inserted into a card slot when the battery quick-change unit is locked by a lock block. The locking unit is arranged on a vehicle body.    USE - Interlocking car load power battery locking device for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The locking unit is provided with the flange that is inserted into the card slot when the battery quick-change unit is locked by the lock block, so that battery quick-change unit is firmly fixed on the vehicle body, thus achieving better security of the power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an interlocking car load power battery locking device.
NOVELTY - The device has a pressurizing or supercharging turbine coupled with a booster or power turbine i.e. axial flow turbine, where the power turbine and the supercharging turbine are rotated on a same axis and in a pair of opposite rotating directions. A rotor angle of an inlet of the power turbine is adjusted to a predetermined angle so as to perform an ignition process at a gas flow outlet of the supercharging turbine, where a blade outlet angle of the power turbine is controlled. The supercharging turbine is a radial turbine or flow turbine.    USE - Rotatable turbine device for use with an engine i.e. internal combustion engine, of an engine system (claimed). Can also be used for a counter-rotating type turbine device.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves high energy utilization rate without using a guide blade, thus achieving a compact rotatable turbine device and preventing guide vane flow loss caused by an engine exhaust, and hence improving overall efficiency of the device and improving fuel efficiency of the engine in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an engine system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a rotatable turbine device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves producing excess air pressure in a cavity of a diffuser, accelerating and converting compressed air in a turbulent ejector flow to create an area of rarefaction at an inlet in a channel of the diffuser. A turbine wheel of a generator is revolved and installed in an outflow of the diffuser to convert energy of turbulent jet of air into three-phase voltage. A diffuser is formed by two shaped rings, which form an internal cavity that is rigidly connected in an outflow segment.    USE - Method for converting potential energy of gas stream into electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for transferring potential energy of gas into electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The device has a head part equipped with upper and lower air guide plates. Sides of the upper air guide plate and bottom of the lower air guide plate are utilized to generate power by rotation of a rotor blade. A support frame is set between the upper and lower air guide plates and with a wind power generation system. Output coils of a generator are in serial and parallel connection with each other. A switch, a control system and a power system are utilized to drive an electric vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle wind power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device fully utilizes large wind energy generated by running the vehicle by driving the rotor blade to rotate so as to increase traveling mileage of the vehicle. The device is safe to operate, and has high economic and social benefits, energy-saving and environment-friendly functions, and effectively utilizes renewable energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle wind power generation device.
NOVELTY - The pack has an outer cover assembly (7) provided in a battery management system. One end face of the cover assembly is provided with a wire outlet plate (3). An upper part and a lower part of the wire outlet plate are provided with a wiring column (5) and a binding fixing seat (6). An end of the cover assembly is set with an air outlet plate (8) that comprises an air outlet interface (10). The air outlet interface is provided with a radiating fan, and a bottom part of the cover assembly is provided with a base plate (1). One side of the base plate is provided with an air inlet port (2).    USE - Battery pack for a mixing motor power vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery pack for a mixing motor power vehicle.    Base plate (1)    Air inlet port (2)    Wire outlet plate (3)    Wiring column (5)    Binding fixing seat (6)    Outer cover assembly (7)    Air outlet plate (8)    Air outlet interface (10)
NOVELTY - The solar automobile has a telescopic slide rail device that has a telescopic slide way (4) and a sliding bar (5). The two ends of a lower photoelectric plate (1) are symmetrically provided with two groups of telescopic slide rail devices. Each group of the flexible sliding rail device has two symmetrically equipped telescopic slide rail devices to move the photoelectric panel frame in up and down directions. Each group of the flexible sliding rail device of the sliding bar and an upper layer photoelectric plate (2) are fixedly connected.    USE - Solar automobile e.g. solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the solar automobile is simple and is easy to operate. The number of solar photoelectric plates on the top of the air outlet area can be increased according to the weather condition. The area of the solar photoelectric board on the roof can be adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar car.    Lower photoelectric plate (1)    Upper photoelectric plate (2)    Telescopic slide way (4)    Sliding bar (5)    Bracket (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has two fixing shafts arranged at front ends of a vehicle frame (10), and provided with a wind generating set, which is hung on the front ends of the vehicle frame. The wind generating set comprises an impeller (1) that is connected with a generator (2). A fuel engine (12) is fixedly connected with a transmission wheel (105) at an end of the impeller such that the transmission wheel is connected with an output shaft of the fuel engine through a transmission chain (14) and a reversing clutch (13).    USE - Wind energy, solar energy and hybrid fuel energy operated electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is designed such that a fuel power device switch is switched for charging a battery according to external wind force and the wind generating set, thus improving endurance ability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind energy, solar energy and hybrid fuel energy operated electric vehicle.    Impeller (1)    Generator (2)    Vehicle frame (10)    Fuel engine (12)    Reversing clutch (13)    Transmission chain (14)    Transmission wheel (105)
NOVELTY - The device has a locating mechanism fixed with a battery box or case on a battery frame to lock the battery box with the battery frame. An unlocking mechanism is placed in the battery box to unlock the battery box with the battery frame. An assembling and disassembling mechanism controls a locking action of the locking mechanism or an unlocking action of the unlocking mechanism to load or unload the battery box. The unlocking mechanism has a box body fixed on a middle part of a front end of the battery box.    USE - Locking device for locking a battery box or case accommodating a power battery i.e. storage battery (claimed), installed in a battery frame of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device in which a locating mechanism, the locking mechanism and a loading mechanism are cooperated is simple to operate and reliable without using a locating, locking, analyzing, loading and unloading source. The battery box can be conveniently removed from the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a locking device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has several single cells (11) that are electrically connected to each other. A thermal emission tape is arranged between the single cells. Single cells include a battery element and a metallic container (12) for housing the battery element. The thermal emission tape is attached to a portion of a surface facing the single cell in an outer wall of the container. The adhesive layer consists of an acrylic adhesive or silicone pressure sensitive adhesive.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for power supply device of hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature variation between single cells in the assembled battery apparatus can be reduced. The structure of the assembled battery apparatus can be simplified. The received heat can be conducted effectively to the whole container by thermal conduction. The efficiency and durability of the assembled battery apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus.    Assembled battery apparatus (1)    Single cell (11)    Metallic container (12)    Electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixing base seat (22) that is formed with resin and is attached to an opening of a motor case. A cooler (27) is provided with a power module and is positioned on the fixing base seat. A heat conductive substrate mount is connected on the cooler. A control board (29) is connected on the substrate mount. A cover is formed with metal thin plates and is provided to cover the power controller.    USE - Mounting structure of power controller for driving hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can prevent the temperature rise of the control board by suppressing conduction of the heat from a motor case to the power controller. The cooling property of the control board can be enhanced. The weight and cost reduction of the cover can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a mounting structure of the power controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Terminal block (21)    Fixing base seat (22)    Cooler (27)    Control board (29)    Reactor (38)    External connector (42)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen guiding pipe that guides hydrogen from a storage unit to a detection element made of catalytic metal. A flow rate adjusting device is attached to guiding pipe for adjusting flow rate of hydrogen. The controller performs recovery process by controlling concentration of hydrogen supplied from dilution unit to detection element so that temperature of detection element heated by heating unit is equal to or greater than desorption temperature at which silicon adhering to detection element is desorbed by combustion heat of hydrogen.    USE - Hydrogen detection system of fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An amount of heat applied to the detection element by the heating unit can be reduced, and the energy consumed by the heating unit can be reduced. Since the cathode exhaust gas supplied from the cathode of the fuel cell is used as the dilution gas, the structure of the system is simplified and the hydrogen detection system is made to be cheap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell vehicle.    Hydrogen sensors (10B-10D)    Fuel cell system (100)    Hydrogen tank (121)    Fuel cell vehicle (200)    Center tunnel (201)
NOVELTY - The battery (200) has electrodes and an electrolyte (204) arranged between the electrodes. The electrodes include elastic film (205) that acts as outermost layer of electrodes so that the elastic film is abutted against the electrolyte. Several gas-phase synthesized elastically deformable nanowires comprising silicon (Si) or silicon carbide (Sic) are partly immersed in the film and that extends from film into the electrolyte. The backing provided on the face of the elastic film is made of metal such as copper, aluminum or steel.    USE - Lithium ion battery for electric vehicle. Can also be used in portable electronic device, military and aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - The number of cracks in wires, and the fatigue and the rupturing of nanowires caused by strain induced during the charging or discharging cycle is reduced so that the performance of the battery is improved. The packing density of battery is improved by wide variation of diameter of nanowires and the operating voltage of the battery is increased since the nanowires are extended from the elastic film into the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery.    Lithium ion battery (200)    Anode (202)    Nanowire structure (203)    Electrolyte (204)    Elastic film (205)
NOVELTY - The device has a transmission shaft (1) passing through a transmission mechanism (2). An electric generator (5) is connected with a rechargeable storage battery group charging adapter (6). An intelligent controller (7) and a storage battery (8) are respectively and electrically connected with an accelerator sensor (9) and a brake sensor (10). An electromagnetic clutch (3) is provided with a control member (11). The control member is connected with the intelligent controller. A limiting mechanism (12) is arranged between the clutch and the generator.    USE - Energy-saving device for use in a motor vehicle i.e. electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively recycles energy during braking and sliding processes so as to realize energy-saving effect. The device enables changing a vehicle mode into a hybrid mode in a simple and effective manner, and is environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of an energy-saving device.    Transmission shaft (1)    Transmission mechanism (2)    Electromagnetic clutch (3)    Electric generator (5)    Rechargeable storage battery group charging adapter (6)    Intelligent controller (7)    Storage battery (8)    Accelerator sensor (9)    Brake sensor (10)    Control member (11)    Limiting mechanism (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a motor connected with a motor controller. An energy storage device and a vehicle controller are connected with the motor controller. A brake device, an air pressure switch (3) and a gear switch are connected with the vehicle controller. The brake device is connected with the air pressure switch by wires and provided with a brake pedal.    USE - Energy motor vehicle control slope slipping preventing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves regenerating energy recovery efficiency and security of a vehicle, saves energy and reduces smoke emission of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy motor vehicle control slope slipping preventing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an energy motor vehicle control slope slipping preventing device.    Air pressure switch (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a signal conditioning circuit connected with a ground terminal. An anode of a single fuel cell and an input end of the signal conditioning circuit are connected with each other. An output end of the signal conditioning circuit is connected with an input end of an analog/digital (A/D) conversion unit. An output end of the A/D conversion unit is connected with an input end of a microcontroller unit (MCU). An output end of the MCU is connected with an input end of a LCD. An input end of an alarming unit is connected with the output end of the MCU.    USE - Fuel battery single voltage detecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is simple in structure, small in volume and light in weight, and reduces manufacturing cost and realizes single fuel cell voltage detection in real-time. The system can be directly adhered to a fuel cell stack surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery single voltage detecting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The capacitor group has a super capacitor combination module (1) arranged between an insulated cover board (2) and an insulating bottom plate (3). The insulated cover plate and the insulating bottom plate are connected via a long connecting piece (4). A square array is distributed with multiple single super capacitors (5). The insulated cover plate is provided with a positive post terminal (8) and a cathode post terminal. The positive pole terminal and the cathode post terminal are connected with an anode and a cathode of the super capacitor combination module.    USE - Electric vehicle super capacitor group.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor group has simple and compact structure, small volume and better usage effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - x
NOVELTY - A heat insulating material is manufactured by press molding mixture consists of fumed silica (20) and inorganic fiber (21) into plate or block shape and heating at 30-150 degrees C along length direction of inorganic fiber to make inorganic fiber greater than or equal to 50% with respect to external shape of modifier.    USE - A manufacturing method of heat insulating material for modifiers, fuel cell, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Heat insulating material has sufficient heat insulating efficiency even with reduced thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a heat insulating material for modifiers. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fumed silica (20)    Inorganic fiber (21)    Inorganic powder (22)
NOVELTY - A thermal radiation material has carbon-type substrate in which nanocorrugated structure (a) is formed on mask particles-deposited surface.    USE - Thermal radiation material is used for semiconductor element, solar cell, electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal radiation material has excellent workability and hardness, and reduced heat dissipation property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thermal radiation material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacture of thermal radiation material. (Drawing includes non- English language text)    Sputtering process (101)
NOVELTY - The resin collector (3) has a resin binder containing electroconductive particle, and electrically conductive agent containing carbon black, where the particle diameter is 0.5 to 2 time the thickness of a resin collector layer and the thickness of the resin collector is 1-500 mm. Mass ratio of the particle and the carbon black is 80/20-95/5. A positive electrode active material layer (4) is formed in a surface of the resin collector. A negative electrode active material layer (2) is formed in another surface on multiple series on both sides of a separator (1) containing electrolyte.    USE - Resin collector for a bipolar type lithium secondary battery of a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin collector allows manufacture of the bipolar type lithium secondary battery with excellent charge/discharge characteristic in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a bipolar type lithium secondary battery.    Separator (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Resin collector (3)    Positive electrode active material layer (4)    Bipolar electrode (10)
NOVELTY - A slurry composition comprises active material particles and/or sulfide type solid electrolyte particles, binder and nitrile solvent. The binder contains 1,1-difluoro-ethane compound (I), hexafluoropropane compound (II), and the nitrile solvent contains nitrile compound (III).    USE - Slurry composition for a member of a lithium ion battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition improves strength, adhesiveness, flexibility and heat resistance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A slurry composition comprises active material particles and/or sulfide type solid electrolyte particles, binder and nitrile solvent. The binder contains 1,1-difluoro-ethane compound of formula (-C(F)2-C(H)2-) (I), hexafluoropropane compound of formula (II), and the nitrile solvent contains nitrile compound of formula (R-CN) (III). The composition satisfies the following relation: m:n=50-90:50-10 (A) and 0.1 less than or equal to 100x x/y less than or equal to 20 (B), where x is a weight of the binder and y is a weight of the active material particles.    R=side chain consisting of principal chain consisting of 1-13C hydrocarbon, 1-13 C hydrocarbon, 3-7C cyclic structure or functional group comprising ether, carbonyl, carboxyl, hydroxy, thio, thiol, thioxy, sulfo, nitrile, nitro, nitroso, azo, amide, imide, amino, imino or halo.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion battery comprising an electrode manufactured using the slurry composition, and an electrolyte layer.
NOVELTY - The lithium ion battery has electrolyte solution and separator that is arranged between positive electrode and negative electrode (3) which are capable of occluding/releasing lithium ion. A negative mix layer (2) of the negative electrode is provided on a collector (1), and is provided with negative electrode active material and binder. The crystallinity degree of the binder at the collector side is set higher than the crystallinity degree of the binder at the separator side. The binder is provided with polyvinylidene fluoride. The collector is provided with copper foil.    USE - Lithium ion battery e.g. winding-type battery for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The crystallinity degree of the lithium ion battery binder at the collector side is higher than the crystallinity degree of the binder at the separator side, thus the lithium ion battery is prevented from deterioration even when stored at high temperature. Hence, the electrode winding is performed easily at the time of manufacturing of the lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode of the lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Negative mix layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device has electrolyte-containing electrolytic salt dissolved in positive electrode which contains a positive electrode active material, negative electrode which contains negative electrode active material, and solvent. The positive electrode active material and/or negative electrode active material contains organic compound polymer with pi electron conjugation clouds. Dielectric constant at 20 degrees C of solvent is 55-90. The organic compound polymer has a side chain having organic compound skeleton which bonds with polymeric principal chain insoluble in the solvent.    USE - Electrical storage device for hybrid vehicle, uninterruptible power supply, mobile communication apparatus, and portable electronic.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has high output, high capacity, and repetition characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical storage device has electrolyte-containing electrolytic salt dissolved in positive electrode which contains a positive electrode active material, negative electrode which contains negative electrode active material, and solvent. The positive electrode active material and/or negative electrode active material contains organic compound polymer with pi electron conjugation clouds. Dielectric constant at 20 degrees C of solvent is 55-90. The organic compound polymer has a side chain having organic compound skeleton which bonds with polymeric principal chain insoluble in the solvent. The polymeric principal chain has pi electron conjugation clouds. Organic compound skeleton having pi electron conjugation cloud is of formula (1), and is bonded with the polymeric principal chain through R1 or R2.    X1-X4=S, O, Se, or Te; and    R1-R2=(cyclic) aliphatic group optionally containing O, N, S, Si, P, or B.    .
NOVELTY - The system has a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) (7) provided with a vibration energy collection module (1), a microprocessor (2), a pressure sensor (3), a wireless emitter (4), an electric energy storage module (5) and a temperature sensor (6). The microprocessor is connected with the pressure sensor, the temperature sensor, the wireless emitter and the electric energy storage module. An input end of the electric energy storage module is connected with an output end of the vibration energy collection module.    USE - Passive tire monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is light in weight and operated with electric energy generated by a piezoelectric component, and has small volume, and eliminates utilization of a battery power supply device and effectively avoids battery environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a passive tire monitoring system.    Vibration energy collection module (1)    Microprocessor (2)    Pressure sensor (3)    Wireless emitter (4)    Electric energy storage module (5)    Temperature sensor (6)    Flexible printed circuit board (7)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises an electrolyte, a nonaqueous solvent, and a compound having two or more dicarbonyl-containing bivalent groups.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used for electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computers, mobile telephones, electronic book players, portable FAX, portable copiers, liquid-crystal televisions, calculators, memory cards, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte has suppressed capacity reduction during gas-evolution during high-temperature preservation, even when repeatedly charged/discharged. The electrolyte provides batteries having excellent cycle characteristics and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises an electrolyte, a nonaqueous solvent, and a compound having two or more dicarbonyl-containing bivalent groups of formula: -C(=O)-C(=O)-. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolytic battery consisting of a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and the nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (2) dicarbonyl-containing compound of formula: R1-C(=O)-C(=O)-R2-C(=O)-C(=O)-R3.    R1,R3=-OR4, -SR5 or -NR6R7;    R4,R5=hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by halo;    R6,R7=H or hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by halo;    R2=-OR8O-, -SR9S-, or -NR10-R11-R12-;    R8,R9,R11=bivalent hydrocarbyl optionally containing halo or heteroatom;and    R10,R12=H or hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by halo.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises metal complex containing cobalt, iron or copper as a metal component, and nitrogen-containing polycyclic compound as ligand.    USE - Catalyst is used for electrochemical oxidation of hydride e.g. borohydride compound of alkali metal for direct fuel cell used in motor vehicle, mobile telephone and personal computer, and hydrogen-producing apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is economical, and has excellent activity. The fuel cell formed using catalyst has excellent electric power generation efficiency, and reduced consumption of hydride.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) direct fuel cell, which has catalyst as anode pole, and uses borohydride as fuel; and    (2) hydrogen-producing apparatus (1), which has an ion-permeable separation membrane (4) arranged between anode-side electrode (2) and cathode-side electrode (3). The solution containing hydride and hydroxide is supplied to the anode-side electrode, and the cathode-side electrode is arranged opposite to the anode-side electrode. The hydrogen is generated by reductive reaction of proton using catalyst as anode-side electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the hydrogen-producing apparatus.    Hydrogen-producing apparatus (1)    Anode-side electrode (2)    Cathode-side electrode (3)    Ion-permeable separation membrane (4)    External circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The blade has a tile structured blade unit (1) connected with a center part of an impeller wind wheel shaft (2). Two sides of the tile structured blade unit are formed as straight line sides. Other two sides of the tile structured blade unit are formed as arc-shaped sides. The straight line sides and the arc-shaped sides of the tile structured blade unit are parallely connected with each other. A tangent end point of the arc-shaped sides of the tile structured blade unit is connected with the impeller wind wheel shaft to form a circular track tangent.    USE - Wind power generation device blade for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blade has simple design and a wind power receiving surface, and drives an impeller to rotate at a weak wind energy condition, thus improving wind power conversion efficiency and satisfying different power generating requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - x
NOVELTY - The equipment has heating circulation loop that is set between generator and engine, and provided with concentrated solution and dilute solution channel of pump. A concentrated solution channel is set between the generator and absorber in solution loop, and provided with pump and an electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valve is provided on concentrated solution and dilute solution passage.    USE - Vehicle-mounted refrigeration equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the Vehicle-mounted refrigeration equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar panel bracket (3) which is provided with several grooves. The solar panel bracket is provided with a solar panel (2). The light transmission protective plate (1) is attached to the solar panel bracket.    USE - Solar panel support system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, the mechanical strength is high, production cost is low and the wiring is convenient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the solar panel support system.    Light transmission protective plate (1)    Solar panel (2)    Solar panel bracket (3)
NOVELTY - The repairing device is provided with a pulse generating circuit and a microcomputer control circuit. A control switch tube is controlled to generate continuous sharp pulse signal to realize the battery capacity. The microcomputer control circuit is arranged to control the output timing and power outage.    USE - Device for repairing lead acid battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since microcomputer control circuit is arranged to control the output timing and power outage, the charger case can be unplugged automatically even when the user forgot to unplug the case. Hence service life of the battery can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the repairing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The plate has a license plate main body, and a set of LED lamps arranged on a transparent resin pouring layer and fixed on a plate surface of the main body and connected to a switch and a power supply in turn. A sensor is arranged at the back of the main body and connected to an alarm arranged on the plate surface of the main body, where the alarm is connected to the power supply. The power supply is composed of a solar energy battery plate and a storage battery.    USE - Theft-proof LED license plate for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The antitheft LED plate reminds the following vehicle distance and vehicle driver, and prevents theft of the license plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a theft-proof LED license plate. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The eliminator has housing that is provided with outlet pipe (112) and entry pipe (111). Two absorption chambers (130,150) are arranged within housing. An extension chamber (170) is arranged between two absorption chambers. The diameter of the outlet pipe and entry pipe is formed smaller than the diameter of the extension chamber. A sound-absorbing material (131) is located within two absorption chambers.    USE - Noise eliminator for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sound-absorbing material is located within two absorption chambers, the generation of noise can be prevented effectively in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the noise eliminator.    Entry pipe (111)    Outlet pipe (112)    Absorption chambers (130,150)    Sound-absorbing material (131)    Extension chamber (170)
NOVELTY - A sample solution of alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, transition metal and rare-earth element contained in electrolyte and material containing platinum metal of electrode are extracted (1) by acidolysis (5). The content of component in sample solution is quantitatively analyzed (2) with inductively-coupled plasma emission analysis and evaluated.    USE - Analysis of component e.g. cobalt, lanthanum, iron and strontium in multi-component ceramic e.g. stabilized zirconia used for fuel cell, secondary battery and oxygen gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient, stable and accurate analysis of component in multi-component ceramic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the electrolytic analysis evaluation.    Extraction process (1)    Analysis process (2)    Acidolysis (5)    Examination of analytical curve of plasma emission analysis (6)    Analysis measurement of real sample (7)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a gas and metal ion catalyst part, an electrolytic liquid distribution plate (2) and a membrane connected to a cathode reaction chamber. A gas distribution plate and an electrode current collector are made of a copper net, a stainless steel net, a nickel net, a silver net, a titanium net, aluminum nitride, graphite, a ceramics film, a carbon film and a carbon cloth. A pipe body is made of carbon nanotube, carbon fiber, a metal oxide tube, a polythiophene tube, a polypyrrole tube and a polyaniline tube.    USE - Metal air battery oxygen electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves electrode catalytic reaction efficiency, ensures better circulation stability, shortens diffusion distance between gas and metal ion, improves gas-liquid-solid three phase contact and reduces power consumption, and has metal oxide resistance, mass transfer and diffusion process effect, strong operability and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a metal air battery oxygen electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a metal air battery oxygen electrode.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas channel (1)    Gas distributing plate (2)    Air electrode current collector (3)    Carbon material (4)    Diaphragm (6)
NOVELTY - Oxide nanostructures are formed on substrate by arranging substrates with respect to intracell for supercritical-carbon-dioxide oxide-nanostructures formation. An organic vehicle containing organic compound and solvent is provided in the intracell. Supercritical carbon dioxide is supplied to intracell by regulating temperature and pressure in intracell. The supercritical organic compound is layered on oxide nanostructures, to form an organic layer.    USE - Formation of organic layer on oxide nanostructure used for organic solar cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The material has zinc oxide (ZnO) coating layer which is formed (10) on surface of lithium manganese oxide (LiMn2O4) particle. The lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (NCM) is coated (30) on the surface of ZnO coating layer.    USE - Cathode material for secondary battery used in portable electronic machine such as video camera, notebook, mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high-temperature stability of cathode material can be improved. The capacity of the battery can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing process for cathode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for forming zinc oxide coating layer on lithium manganese oxide (10)    Step for performing calcinations process (20)    Step for coating NCM on surface of ZnO coating layer (30)
NOVELTY - The system has battery case (11) that is provided with multiple water level sensors (21) for detecting the water level of the moisture existing within the battery case. A battery management system (BMS) (13) is fixed within the battery case for receiving the detected water level information from the level sensors. Multiple drain plugs (22) are separably assembled in the battery case for discharging the moisture existing within the battery case to the outside.    USE - Water drain system of high-voltage battery pack mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since multiple drain plugs are separably assembled in the battery case for discharging the moisture existing within the battery case to the outside, the moisture can be conveniently discharged so that the damage of the high-voltage battery pack by moisture can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water drain system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (11)    Battery module (12)    BMS (13)    Water level sensor (21)    Drain plug (22)
NOVELTY - The device has a piezoelectric ceramic sheet (2) provided on a surface of a substrate (1), and a spring (5), a piston rod (6) and a piston cylinder (7) are connected with each other. The piston rod is fixed on a cylindrical shell (8), where an upper end of the piston rod is connected with the substrate. A pressing plate (3) is provided with a pressing block (4), where one end of the pressure plate is fixed with the piezoelectric ceramic sheet, and another end of the pressure plate is located at the spring.    USE - Piezoelectric power generation device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively converts mechanical vibration generated during an automobile running process into electric energy. The device is simple in structure, inexpensive, energy-saving and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a piezoelectric power generation device.    Substrate (1)    Piezoelectric ceramic sheet (2)    Pressing plate (3)    Pressing block (4)    Spring (5)    Piston rod (6)    Piston cylinder (7)    Cylindrical shell (8)
NOVELTY - A vehicle approach reporting apparatus has a parametric speaker to emit ultrasonic wave formed by ultrasonic modulation of a report sound out of the vehicle. The parametric speaker comprises an ultrasonic speaker (2) downwardly emitting ultrasonic wave, and an under cover (3) arranged under the ultrasonic speaker to reflect ultrasonic wave from the speaker out of the vehicle, preferably through the gaps within an under grille (7) under a bumper (6). The under cover may include an inclination portion (3a) to control reflective direction of the ultrasonic wave.    USE - Vehicle approach reporting apparatus for notifying presence of approaching vehicle with report sound for use in e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inclination portion of the under cover is constant regardless of the road surface, ultrasonic wave can be reflected stably, obtaining desired sound pressure even if the condition of the road surface changes. Since the ultrasonic speak emits ultrasonic waves downward, rainwater infiltration into the speaker can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the vehicle front in which the ultrasonic speaker is mounted.    Ultrasonic speaker (2)    Under cover (3)    Inclination portion (3a)    Bumper (6)    Under grille (7)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas-liquid separator separating off-gas and moisture content from a fuel cell. A purge valve (14b) is arranged in the gas-liquid separator to emit the moisture content and off-gas. A communication entrance-side opening part (20) is connected with the gas-liquid separator. Communication exit side opening parts (22, 24) are connected with an exhaust pipe, where a flow-path cross-sectional area of one of the communication exit side opening part is smaller than that of the other communication exit side opening part.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow-path cross-sectional area of the communication exit side opening part is smaller than that of the other communication exit side opening part, so that size of the fuel cell system is reduced and exhaust gas drain property is secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a purge valve.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Purge valve (14b)    Communication entrance-side opening part (20)    Communication exit side opening parts (22, 24)    Valve body (26)    Diaphragm (28)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor device comprises an electrode, where: the electrode, prior to firing, comprises a composition containing at least one conductive material, at least one inorganic binder and organic vehicle; 1-15 wt.% of the inorganic components are submicron particles; 1-15 wt.% of the conductive materials have a d50 of 0.2-0.6 mu ; and 85-99 wt.% of the conductive materials have a d50 of 1.5-10 mu .    USE - The semiconductor device is useful in a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device provides solar cells having improved electrical performance, thus increasing solar cell efficiency (greater than 90% of the reference solar cell).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for making the semiconductor device comprising: providing a semiconductor substrate, at least one insulating film, and the thick film composition; applying the insulating film to the semiconductor substrate; applying the thick film composition to the insulating film on the semiconductor substrate; and firing the semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process flow diagram illustrating the fabrication of a semiconductor device.    p-type silicon substrate (10)    n-type diffusion layer (20)    Silicon nitride film, titanium oxide film, or silicon oxide film (30)    p+ layer (40)    Aluminum paste formed on backside (60)
NOVELTY - The high-voltage electrical energy storage (10) has main case in which several storage modules (12) are provided. The main case includes a supporting element (17) over which electrical energy storage is connected to body structure of motor vehicle. The storage modules on the supporting element are maintained at moderate temperature. The supporting element is comprised of a ring-like support frame (18) and support plate (21).    USE - High-voltage electrical energy storage for motor vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the supporting element can connect the storage with body structure of motor vehicle and can maintain the storage modules at moderate temperature, the need for fastening of storage in the vehicle can be eliminated, and the need for separate device for maintaining the temperature of the storage modules can be eliminated. The structure of the energy storage can be simplified. The cost of the energy storage can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the high-voltage electrical energy storage.    High-voltage electrical energy storage (10)    Storage module (12)    Supporting element (17)    Support frame (18)    Support plate (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves cutting a foil (18) or plate into components by laser beam (14). A connecting bar is set between the component and remaining foil and is split by removing the component from the remaining foil. The laser beam is moved to cut the component and is interrupted in the region of the connecting bar. The spacing between the connecting bars in a primary direction along the peripheral edge of the component is larger than the spacing in a secondary direction perpendicular to the primary direction.    USE - Method for manufacturing component e.g. electrode or support material for battery or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The component can be stored easily after cutting and the connecting bar can be split without using additional tools. The damage of the component while removing from the remaining foil can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for manufacturing component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the device for manufacturing component.    Device for manufacturing component (10)    Laser source (12)    Laser beam (14)    Foil (18)    Rollers (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - The method involves drying (10,20,30,50,60) a to-be-dried material of electrode at different temperatures not larger than 100 degrees C and under protective gas. The UV rays are irradiated (40) for drying the to-be-dried material. The to-be-dried material is comprised of metallic substrate which is coated with electrochemical active material. The metallic substrate is comprised of a pre-treated surface which is organic acid pre-treated surface.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode such as negative electrode for electrochemical cell such as lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A high-quality electrode can be manufactured efficiently and cost-effectively. The service life of the electrode can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram explaining the process of manufacturing electrode.    Steps for drying to-be-dried material at different temperatures (10,20,30,50,60)    Step for irradiating UV rays for drying to-be-dried material (40)
NOVELTY - Several carbon carrier particles are activated by contacting with an acid solution. Electroless plating of uncoated nickel particles is carried out on carbon carrier particles. At least one portion of nickel particles is replaced with platinum by galvanic reaction carried out at predetermined temperature, and platinum layer is formed. The platinum-coated nickel particles are processed into a cathode layer of fuel cell. Thus, electrocatalyst is formed.    USE - Manufacture of electrocatalyst for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a power supply electrode (1) whose upper portion is connected with upper portion of electrolysis bath. Lower side of separating film (3) is laminated with lower side of power supply electrode. The electrolytic bath is provided with electrolyzed frame (201). The electrolytic chambers are arranged with pairs of positive electrode (4) and negative electrode (4'). Each of positive and negative electrodes is in contact with source electrode. The opposite polarities of electrodes are connected in series to form a loop in lower side of electrolysis bath.    USE - Redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The current flows in the redox flow battery can be reduced. The reliability of the flow battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the redox flow battery.    Power supply electrode (1)    Separating film (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (4')    Electrolyzed frame (201)
NOVELTY - The system has exhaust system (500) to discharge exhaust gas through condenser (76). Exhaust system has exhaust box (510) and exhaust pipe (550). Exhaust box has exhaust chamber (511) and outside air communication hole (512). Exhaust pipe has protruding end portion (560) with windshield wall (562) and outlet (563) from which exhaust gas is blown out to outside air. Windshield wall is positioned closer to outside air communication hole and outlet is positioned opposite to outside air communication hole relative to the central axis (P1).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the windshield wall of exhaust pipe is positioned closer to the outside air communication hole than the outlet is positioned, and the outlet is positioned opposite to the outside air communication hole relative to the central axis, the wind can be blocked by the windshield wall without using separate shielding element, even if the wind existing at the outside of the case blows into the exhaust chamber of the exhaust box. The structure of fuel cell system is simplified. Entry of wind, rainwater and dust into the inside of the exhaust pipe from the outlet can be prevented. The opening area of the outlet is secured, so that the discharging performance of the exhaust system to discharge the exhaust gas from the outlet is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of fuel cell system.    Condenser (76)    Exhaust system (500)    Exhaust box (510)    Exhaust chamber (511)    Outside air communication hole (512)    Exhaust pipe (550)    Protruding end portion (560)    Wind shield wall (562)    Outlet (563)    Central axis (P1)
NOVELTY - The main power adaptor (1) has electrical pins (4) that are connected to a main power supply socket. A power converter circuit (7) has an input that is coupled to the electrical pins in order to convert the main power to a low voltage supply (2). A fuel cell (5) is switchably connected to the electrical output of the lower voltage supply.    USE - Main power adaptor for providing power to portable device. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, personal music player, personal gaming device and portable computing device.    ADVANTAGE - Power is effectively provided to the electronic device when no main power is available. Status and power requirements are easily obtained through the control module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an interface unit for communication data between main power adaptor and fuel cartridge; and    (2) a fuel cartridge for use with main power adaptor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the isometric view and block diagram of the main power adaptor.    Main power adaptor (1)    Low voltage supply (2)    Electrical pins (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Power converter circuit (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery quick changing unit that is loaded with a vehicle power battery. A locking unit is provided with a flange inserted into the clamp slot of the battery quick change unit.    USE - Car battery locking device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery passes through lock block quick switching unit, so it can firmly fix the battery quick-change unit on the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the car battery locking device.
NOVELTY - The device has a panel support (5) for supporting a photovoltaic solar panel (3) on a roof of a motor vehicle. A part of a recess (11) of the support has fixing studs (17) fastened with a lower surface (21) of the solar panel for supporting the solar panel integrated to the support. The studs are positioned to be in contact with passive zones of the solar panel away from hot spots of elements of solar cells (19) of the solar panel. The support has a fixing screw arranged at locations reserved for installing a roof rack of the vehicle.    USE - Device for supporting a photovoltaic solar panel on a roof of a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. pickup van. Can also be used for a camping-car.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the fixing studs creates a support structure on the surface of the solar panel, thus permitting to support the solar panel on the surface of the roof and not in a periphery of the roof regardless of curved or grooved shapes of the roof of the vehicle. The studs are positioned to be in contact with passive zones of the solar panel away from hot spots of elements of solar cells of the solar panel, thus reducing risks of bending or breakage of the solar panel using a supporting device, while ensuring mounting of the solar panel in a uniform manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an assembly of a supporting device and a photovoltaic solar panel.    Photovoltaic solar panel (3)    Panel support (5)    Recess (11)    Fixing studs (17)    Solar cells (19)    Lower surface of panel (21)
NOVELTY - The circuit structure has a notch filter with an output at the switching frequency that outputs voltage ripple. An amplification unit amplifies the harmonic at the switching frequency with respect to the harmonic at half of the switching frequency, and has other output that provides a feedback path which senses the voltage entering to the feedback loop. An inductor of inductor-capacitor series structure is connected to the output voltage of the switching power converter and the capacitor to ground.    USE - Voltage-sensing circuit structure for switching power converter.    ADVANTAGE - The sensed feedback voltage is altered with a double transfer function so that concurrently the ripple component is amplified and the fast-scale stability margin can be enhanced while attenuating the converter output voltage ripple in the power path. The output voltage ripple can be reduced to fulfill load demands. The reactive component size is reduced without increasing circuit structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for obtaining enhanced fast-scale stability margin of switching power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the switching power converter.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has battery whose positive terminal is inserted into penetration hole (220) on bottom surface of hinge section (210). A battery terminal (300) is installed within a lower cover (200) combined to the positive terminal. A combining hole is provided on one side of clamping portion (310). A busbar (500) is connected to the battery terminal by anchoring bolt (330). An upper cover (700) is connected to lower cover using a hinge (710).    USE - Terminal connecting apparatus of battery for electric power supply of vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic device in the vehicle can be driven steadily. The corrosion of the battery terminal is prevented and performance of the battery is improved. The moisture within the engine room is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal connecting apparatus of battery.    Lower cover (200)    Hinge section (210)    Penetration hole (220)    Battery terminal (300)    Clamping portion (310)    Anchoring bolt (330)    Busbar (500)    Upper cover (700)    Hinge (710)
NOVELTY - The ejector (100) has a nozzle (120) that is connected to receive the fluid from a lower inlet chamber (112) and transmit fluid through a nozzle opening. A needle (140) arranged within the nozzle opening is sized to cause the fluid to flow through the nozzle at supersonic speed. An inlet (150) is opened into an upper inlet chamber (152) positioned outside the nozzle opening. Another nozzle is provided with an opening sized to cause subsonic flow of combined fluid through the nozzle.    USE - Variable flow rate ejector for use in recirculation of hydrogen gas in hydrogen fuel cells used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of needle can be controlled to vary the flow rate of the fluid through nozzle opening. The ejector control unit is provided with the control algorithm with an integral windup limiter to reduce pressure overshoot following large step changes in pressure command or reaction rate, and pressure error dead band, and to reduce hunting caused by electrical noise and pressure sensor hysteresis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the variable flow rate ejector.    Variable flow rate ejector (100)    Lower inlet chamber (112)    Nozzle (120)    Needle (140)    Inlet (150)    Upper inlet chamber (152)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has coil unit (101) which is provided to receive power-receive electric power between installation side self-resonance coils (240). A pair of side elements (10A,10B) is provided so as to be arranged in width direction, and is extended in front-back direction. A side self-resonance coil (110) is provided with electromagnetic resonance coupled with power-receive electric power from installation side self-resonance coil. A side capacitor (111) is provided in side self-resonance coil, and is provided between pair of side elements.    USE - Vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle for supplying electric power to external electric power feeder (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The side capacitor of vehicle is provided in side self-resonance coil, so that the intensity magnetic field leaked electric power around the vehicle can be suppressed. The efficiency of the vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for external electric power feeder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the side coil unit and installation side coil unit.    Pair of side elements (10A,10B)    Coil unit (101)    Side self-resonance coil (110)    Side capacitor (111)    Installation side self-resonance coil (240)
NOVELTY - An electrode material contains silicon group material containing sialon.    USE - Electrode material for electrode active material used for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for vehicles (all claimed), mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material has excellent mechanical characteristics and lightweight property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The coated active material (10) has coating layer (2) that is provided for coating active material (1), and manufactured by using tungsten element and lithium tungstate material. The active material is made from oxide material.    USE - Coated active material for use in battery (claimed) such as solid battery and lithium cell battery for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in primary battery, secondary battery, liquid system battery, lithium secondary battery, polymer system battery, sodium battery, magnesium cell and calcium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of interfacial resistance in the battery is suppressed by using the coated active material, and the efficiency and performance of the battery are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) manufacturing method of coated active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the coated active material.    Active material (1)    Coating layer (2)    Coated active material (10)
NOVELTY - A lead storage battery has battery case, partition wall, electrode plate groups which laminates positive electrode and negative electrode plates through separator, electrolyte solution and lid.The separator comprises nonwoven fabric having glass fiber (a) (4a), polyester fiber (b) (4b), acrylic fiber (c) (4c) and inorganic powder (d) (4c).The mass ratio of total amount of components (a)-(d) is 100. The mass ratio of component (b) with respect to total amount of components (a)-(d) is 0.2-0.4. The mass ratio of total amount of components (b) and (c) with respect to component (a) is 1.2-1.67.    USE - Lead storage battery is used as power supply for motor vehicles, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead storage battery has battery case, partition wall which partitions the battery case and forms cell chambers, electrode plate groups which accommodated in each cell chamber, and laminates the positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate through the separator, electrolyte solution accommodated in the cell chamber, and lid which closes the opening portion of the each cell chamber. The separator comprises nonwoven fabric containing glass fiber (a), polyester fiber (b), acrylic fiber (c) and inorganic powder (d). The mass ratio of total amount of components (a)-(d) is 100. The mass ratio of component (b) with respect to total amount of components (a)-(d) is 0.2-0.4. The mass ratio of total amount of components (b) and (c) with respect to component (a) is 1.2-1.67.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the separator.    Glass fiber (4a)    Polyester fiber (4b)    Acrylic fiber (4c)    Inorganic powder (4d)
NOVELTY - The active material (10) has a coating layer (3) which is provided for coating the surface of a main portion (1). The micro-particles (2) are arranged on the surface. The micro-particles are provided with silicon. The particle size of micro-particles is smaller than the particle size of the main portion. The coating layer is a monolayer to which the micro-particles connect the main portion.    USE - Composite active material of battery (claimed) used in personal computer, video camera, and mobile telephone, for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coating layer of composite active material is provided for coating surface of main portion, so that the cracking or peeling of the coating layer can be minimized. The output characteristics of battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of composite active material; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the composite active material.    Main portion (1)    Micro-particles (2)    Coating layer (3)    Substrate coating layer (4)    Composite active material (10)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a case (34) that is provided with electrode assemblies. An electrode terminal (21,22) is electrically connected to the electrode assemblies by a lead tab. The lead tab is provided with a terminal junction portion. A prong portion is extended from the terminal junction portion, and is provided with several prongs. Each of the prongs is provided with a main portion which is electrically connected to one of the electrode assemblies and an angled portion bent at one angle from the main portion.    USE - Rechargeable battery for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and camcorder, and used as power source for motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collecting lead tab can be easily installed and assembled, so that productivity of the rechargeable battery can be improved. The increase in resistance caused by the current concentration at the current collecting lead tab can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Electrode terminal (21,22)    Upper gasket (25)    Nut (29)    Case (34)    Rechargeable battery (100)
NOVELTY - The curtain has an internal sheet that is composed of insulating material and a photo-electric converting circuit that is placed on second surface of outer layer which is connected with a third surface of an inner layer for converting light energy into electric energy. Several cooling/heating chips are placed on a fourth surface of the plate. The internal sheet is emitted by the low temperature or heat such that a portable solar energy curtain is formed.    USE - Solar energy curtain for use in house or camping and vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The curtain is featured with simple in structure and convenient in use, and the indoor temperature can be effectively reduced and the radiating efficiency can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar energy curtain. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring deformation of a solid component. The solid component which comprises a composite hydrogen storage material (206) is contained within a fluid enclosure (202) and in contact with the fluid within the enclosure. The deformation is a function of the mass of a fluid contained within the enclosure, the fluid comprising a gas or hydrogen. The mass of the fluid contained within the enclosure is determined using the measured deformation.    USE - Method of determining mass of fluid contained within fluid enclosure such as fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The enclosure has a structural filler with an outer enclosure wall conformably coupled to it. Since the outer enclosure bonds to the structural filler, the fluid pressure applied to the enclosure is fully supported as isostatic tensile stress in the structural filler. The only significant stress that the outer enclosure wall experiences can be occurred due to straining of the structural filler. The burst pressure of the enclosure is therefore limited to the ultimate tensile strength of the structural filler or the bond between the structural filler and the outer enclosure wall. Thus the architecture allows compact, lightweight, and conformable fluid enclosures to be built that can support significant internal pressures without the encumbrance of thick enclosure walls.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fluid enclosure containing fluid storage material.    Fluid enclosure (202)    Fluid inlet/outlet port (204)    Composite hydrogen storage material (206)    Charge indicator (208)    Metal hydride powder (210)
NOVELTY - The carriage has room whose left and right sides are respectively provided with front side door. The communicated air outlet is set between left and right sides of distribution room wall. The control chamber is equipped at the left side of carriage side door. The wire coil is set at back wall of cooking chamber. The connector is provided for solar photovoltaic power. The power distribution chamber is arranged at the carriage ceiling with skylight for bolt connection of cover plate.    USE - Carriage used for automobile vehicle e.g. car and van.    ADVANTAGE - The carriage is reasonable in structure, easy to install, and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the automobile vehicle.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube electrode structure (1) has a metal substrate (3), a carbon nanotube film (2) supported on metal substrate and a metal catalyst (4). The metal substrate has a main portion (5) having a primary main surface (5a) and a secondary main surface (5b) arranged opposite to the primary main surface, and a metal coating film (6a,6b) coated on at least one of surface of main portion. The main portion contains iron, chromium, cobalt, nickel and/or titanium. The metal coating film contains aluminum.    USE - Structure for carbon nanotube electrode used for dye-sensitized solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor, fuel cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nano tube electrode structure has excellent electroconductivity and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon nanotube electrode, which is obtained by forming a carbon nanotube film using a raw material containing carbon on the structure, by chemical vapor deposition method; and    (2) dye-sensitized solar cell, which has a working electrode, a counter electrode (20), a sealing portion for connecting the working electrode and the counter electrode, and an electrolyte surrounded by the working electrode, counter electrode, and the sealing portion. The counter electrode is carbon nanotube electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of counter electrode.    Carbon nanotube electrode structure (1)    Carbon nanotube film (2)    Metal substrate (3)    Metal catalyst (4)    Main portion (5)    Primary main surface (5a)    Secondary main surface (5b)    Metal coating films (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The collector (3) has a resin binder whose average molecular weight is 300, 000, and a resin crosslinked by a crosslinkable group. An outermost layer electrode (5) is located in an outermost layer of a battery element. An outer peripheral part in a separator (1) is extended outward with respect to a bipolar electrode (10). A seal part (6) is formed of an insulating sealing material. An acrylic resin is obtained by polymerizing a monomer component. The seal part is positioned between outer peripheral parts.    USE - Resin collector for a bipolar type lithium secondary battery that is utilized for a hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector prevents a liquid junction between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer and improves intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar type lithium secondary battery.    Separator (1)    Resin collector (3)    Outermost layer electrode (5)    Seal part (6)    Bipolar electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The omnibus (10) has an electro motor drive (12) and an accumulator (14) for storing generated electricity and the supplying to the electro-motor drive. Multiple solar cells (16) have a braking energy recovery device (18) and a power generation module (20) for generation of the electricity. The power generation module consists of a diesel engine (24) and an electric generator (22) driven by the diesel engine. The accumulator is energized by the brake energy recovery device, by the solar cells and by the generator.    USE - Omnibus.    ADVANTAGE - The omnibus has an electro motor drive and an accumulator for storing generated electricity and the supplying to the electro-motor drive, where multiple solar cells have a braking energy recovery device and a power generation module for generation of the electricity, and thus ensures an economical omnibus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of an omnibus.    Omnibus (10)    Electro motor drive (12)    Accumulator (14)    Solar cells (16)    Braking energy recovery device (18)    Power generation module (20)    Electric generator (22)    Diesel engine (24)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a battery (BT) that is connected in parallel with a capacitor (C) through a resistance (R). An inverter (10) is connected in parallel with the battery through a line, to drive an electric motor (30). The pair of switch (S1,S2) is arranged on the line (L1,L2). A switch control unit (20) is provided to control on-off of the switch.    USE - Drive circuit for driving electric motor used for construction machine e.g. hybrid type construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of deterioration of battery can be prevented effectively, since switch control unit is provided to control on-off of the switch. The regenerated electric power can be recovered efficiently by the battery. The occurrence of power failure in electric motor can be prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the drive circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter (10)    Switch control unit (20)    Electric motor (30)    Battery (BT)    Capacitor (C)    Line (L1,L2)    Resistance (R)    Switch (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The battery sample carrier (10) has several interfaces (40) for battery pack under test (30) for connection to the battery tester (35). All the interfaces of the battery pack are connected to a common single connector panel (50). The panel is formed at the front end of battery sample carrier.    USE - Movable battery sample carrier for battery pack under test in tester of battery such as lithium-ion battery used in motor car (all claimed), and electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The massive reduction of installation time of battery pack is achieved, by connecting all the ports of battery pack to a common single connector panel. The occurrence of errors during installation of the battery pack in the test bench is reduced efficiently. The connection panel is mounted in inclined state at working height, so that the attachment of the cables and tubes is facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) testing procedure for testing battery pack under test;    (2) battery testing apparatus; and    (3) battery test stand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the battery pack under test in test stand.    Battery sample carrier (10)    Battery pack under test (30)    Battery tester (35)    Interfaces (40)    Single connector panel (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a reference rail (T) connected with power supply branches (3-1-3-3). Phases (U-W) of a three-phase electric machine (1) i.e. three-phase rotary current generator, are connected with the respective power supply branches. Coupling units bridge the respective associated energy storage cells in response to control signals or switch the associated energy storage cells in the power supply branches. Two sides of an external power source (10) i.e. power supply (10'), are connected with a neutral point (S) of the electric machine and the reference rail, respectively.    USE - System for charging an energy storage-cell in a controllable energy storage i.e. battery, by a three-phase electric machine i.e. three-phase rotary current generator, which is utilized in a stationary application e.g. wind turbine and electronic system, and in a vehicle such as hybrid car or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling units bridge the respective associated energy storage cells in response to the control signals or switch the associated energy storage cells in the power supply branches, so that the energy storage-cells can be charged by the energy supply branches without interposition of additional charging component with the external power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a charging system.    Neutral point (S)    Reference rail (T)    Phases of three-phase electric machine (U-W)    Three-phase electric machine (1)    Power supply branches (3-1-3-3)    External power source (10)    Power supply (10')
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a model of a plate (2), which comprises a theoretical measuring feature (12) with a theoretical set of coordinates. Axles are defined relative to the plate. The measuring feature of the plate is located relative to the axles. The measuring feature is measured to determine the set of coordinates for the measuring feature. A set of coordinates of the plate is compared with theoretical set of coordinates of the model to determine displacement of the set of coordinates from the theoretical set.    USE - Method for measuring a plate for a fuel cell stack of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures precise measuring, monitoring and comparing of physical changes of the plate arising during the entire manufacturing process of the fuel cell plate. The method ensures that desirability measurements of the plate are divided into smallest increments of the manufacturing process to detect the effects of the process on the fuel cell plate and to instruct process changes for minimizing the effects of the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a fuel cell plate.    Plate (2)    Supply region (4)    Active region (6)    Distributor openings (8)    Flow field (10)    Theoretical measuring feature (12)
NOVELTY - The device has an air inlet channel provided with a wind wheel blade, and a rotating shaft provided on the wind wheel blade, where the rotating shaft is connected with a generator. An air inlet of the air inlet channel is provided with a turbine. The air inlet channel is chosen from a linear air inlet channel, a conical air inlet channel or a snail type air inlet channel.    USE - Wind energy generating device for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively saves the energy and reduces pollution caused by the automobile. The device increases service life of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wind energy generating device for an automobile.
NOVELTY - The device has a shaft core (1) arranged in a flow guiding pipe (4) and provided with two impellers (2), where the flow guiding pipe and the impellers are made of magnetic materials. The flow guiding pipe is fixed on a cross plate, which is arranged between the impellers. A permanent magnet (3) is arranged at an outer end part of each impeller. An inner wall of the flow guiding pipe is formed with a groove (9). An induction magnet (5) is embedded into the groove. The flow guiding pipe is provided with a coil (6) and an iron outer ring (7).    USE - Impeller type wind power generation device for use on an upper part of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves energy, prevents discharging harmful substances, and efficiently generates electricity and outputs high power. The device is simple in structure, convenient to use and easy to manufacture and maintain. The size of the device can be adjusted according to need.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an impeller type wind power generation device.    Shaft core (1)    Impellers (2)    Permanent magnet (3)    Flow guiding pipe (4)    Induction magnet (5)    Coil (6)    Iron outer ring (7)    Groove (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery management CPU (3) that is respectively connected with a current sensor (5), a battery fault diagnosis module (6). Several single battery acquisition modules (8) are connected with battery management CPU through a communication module (7). A motor control CPU sub-system (2) is provided with a motor control CPU (4), a signal collecting circuit based on FPGA (18), a fault diagnosis module (14) and a charge control module (15). The motor control CPU is respectively connected with input/output port of signal collecting circuit based on FPGA.    USE - Double-CPU battery management system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The use performance of the battery management system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the dual-CPU battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor control CPU sub-system (2)    Battery management CPU (3)    Motor control CPU (4)    Current sensor (5)    Battery fault diagnosis module (6)    Communication module (7)    Single battery acquisition module (8)    Fault diagnosis module (14)    Charge control module (15)    Signal collecting circuit based on FPGA (18)
NOVELTY - The plate has cover plate portion that is provided with battery liquid injection opening. Left and right side wall of the cover plate portion is provided with an elastic plug which comprised with a bayonet. One side of the cover plate portion is provided with air outlet. Lower surface of the cover plate portion is provided with a limiting plate. Upper surface of the cover plate portion is provided with several reinforcing plates.    USE - Electric battery cover plate for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the electric battery cover plate can be simplified. The battery can be installed conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric battery cover plate for vehicle.
NOVELTY - The assembly has battery box that is provided for placing battery. Bottom of battery storehouse is fixed with a beam along drawing direction of the battery box. The beam is provided with grooves that are arranged at intervals in parallel to side plate through bearing assembled on beam at upper portion of wheel shaft on sides of plate beam.    USE - Dynamic battery box assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the bearing can be improved, so that smooth drawing of battery box can be guaranteed. The reliability and safety of the battery box can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery storehouse.
NOVELTY - The battery has tray portion (1) whose upper opening is provided with lug boss (6). A side wall (14) is formed with notch. A pressing plate is set with flanging portion on edge of outer surface of side wall. The tray portion is provided with multiple clamping projections (5) along circumferential direction. The side wall is formed with slot (2).    USE - Vehicle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle storage battery is simple in structure, and is convenient to disassemble and assemble. The battery effectively reduces the installation space and improves the space utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle storage battery.    Tray portion (1)    Slot (2)    Clamping projection (5)    Lug boss (6)    Side wall (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has storage battery main portion (1) that is provided with anode column (2) and cathode post (3). A protective cover (4) is provided on anode column and cathode post.    USE - Motorcycle storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has good anti-oxidation, anti-corrosion, anti-short circuit function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motorcycle storage battery.    Storage battery main portion (1)    Anode column (2)    Cathode post (3)    Protective cover (4)    Through hole (5)
NOVELTY - The frame (1) has main portion which is arranged with electrode reaction region (11). The electrode reaction region is provided with liquid supply system and discharge system.    USE - Electrode frame.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling precision of electrode frame is improved, and the manufacturing cost of electrode frame is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrode frame.    Electrode frame (1)    Electrode reaction region (11)    Electrolyte curved conduit (13)    Electrolyte guiding groove (14)    Electrolyte passage (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a liquid flow battery, integrated branch pipe, main pipe, and positive and negative electrolyte storage tank. The input of negative electrolyte storage tank of liquid flow battery is coupled to output of electrolyte pipeline. The output pipeline is connected with storage pile of cathode electrolyte. The output pipeline is connected with storage pile of positive electrolyte through integrated branch pipeline. The output pipeline is connected with integrated branch pipeline which is provided with an electric ball valve.    USE - Flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The power and capacity of flow battery system can be realized. The redundancy of auxiliary system can be reduced. The efficiency and reliability of system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the flow battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lifting working table (101), lower template (102) and lower pressing component (103). The lifting workbench is arranged on main portion (104). The lower template is arranged on the lifting working table. The lower press component is provided in the main portion for forming stack unit with low back pressure.    USE - Vanadium battery installed in stack device.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the vanadium battery can be improved. The vanadium battery can be positioned with high precision. The performance of the vanadium battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vanadium battery installed in stack device.    Lifting working table (101)    Lower template (102)    Lower pressing component (103)    Main portion (104)
NOVELTY - The tire has an impeller (5) arranged in a sealing tank (6). An end of the impeller, a shaft end of the sealing tank and a motor are connected with an air pipe (4) to adequately blowing the impeller. An upper part sealing an opening of a tin is fixed on a wheel hub. The wheel hub is provided with a gas flow out part. The impeller is connected with an electric generator. The electric generator is connected with the sealed tank.    USE - Pressure energy recycle tire for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a pressure energy recycle tire.    Air bags (2)    Air pipe (4)    Impeller (5)    Sealing tank (6)
NOVELTY - The device has an automobile wheel hub whose circumferential part is uniformly formed with radial grooves. Each radial groove is equipped with a permanent magnet, where an end of the permanent magnet is connected with a connecting rod. An external terminal of the connecting rod is connected to an automobile tire. A wheel body is fixed with another permanent magnet.    USE - Magnetic assisting device for use in an automobile driving auxiliary motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a magnetic assisting device.
NOVELTY - The bus has a bus door-pedal connected with ground to form a channel at 30 degree ground slope to realize convenient running of a wheelchair or leg opening type pedal by utilizing a power transmission wheel when people does not utilize the wheelchair or leg opening type pedal. The wheelchair or leg opening type pedal utilizes an electronic musical instrument and conveys belt utilizing solar energy and natural gas as auxiliary power.    USE - Barrier-free bus.    ADVANTAGE - The bus ensures that old people with inconvenient legs can conveniently utilize the wheelchair without other people guidance in an automatic manner by utilizing the type pedal with better travel and living effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a barrier-free bus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a center cartridge which is provided between battery cell modules. A transfer conveyor (800) is arranged adjacent to engaging portion (500). A battery cell transporting robot transfers battery cell loaded in battery cell loading box to engaging portion (400). A bus bar transporting robot transfers bus bar loaded in bus bar loading box to engaging portion. A bus bar feed port (300) loads bus bar to engaging portion.    USE - Automated assembling system for cartridge of battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the battery cartridge assembly can be improved effectively. The assembly process of the battery cartridge can be performed easily and quickly with high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automated assembling system for cartridge of battery.    Battery cell feed port (100)    Cell cartridge feed port (200)    Bus bar feed port (300)    Engaging portions (400,500)    Transfer conveyor (800)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery has a positive electrode containing lithium sulfide, and an electrolyte solution containing glyme and lithium salt forming a complex containing glyme and lithium salt.    USE - Lithium ion battery such as paper type battery, button type battery, coin-type battery, laminate type battery, cylindrical cell and square-shaped battery for use in a vehicle and portable equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved charging/discharging capacity and cycling characteristics, and high energy density and safety.
NOVELTY - The device has a high pressure liquid storage tank and an air pump that are fixed in multiple battery tanks (1). A liquid storage tank (2) is connected with an electric air pump by an air pipe (3). A battery box is provided with an electromagnetic valve (5) and arranged with a temperature sensor and/or a smoke detector. A controller (4) is electrically connected with a 24V low voltage source. The 24V low voltage source is fixed on the temperature sensor and/or the smoke detector. An electric motor car is provided with a high pressure air circuit breaker.    USE - Automatic fire extinguishing device for an electro-mobile battery case.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively prevent fire and explosion process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic fire extinguishing device.    Battery tanks (1)    Liquid storage tank (2)    Air pipe (3)    Controller (4)    Electromagnetic valve (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating primary feedback torque of a motor according to a temperature and state of charge of a battery. A constraint of the battery feedback torque is calculated. A constraint feedback torque of the motor is calculated according to rotating speed of the motor. A motor primary absolute value of the feedback torque is selected. A battery limiting feedback torque and motor restraining feedback torque are matched with a final feedback torque by controlling an electric motor.    USE - Automobile sliding energy recycling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables ensuring driving comfort and recycling sliding energy of an automobile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile sliding energy recovery system comprising a speed obtaining unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an automobile sliding energy recycling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a pedal unit provided with a foot pedal, a spring and a transmission connecting rod. An end of the pedal is pivoted on two supporting arms. A transmission unit is arranged on a gear box. The transmission unit is provided with a transmission connecting rod. A driving component is pivoted on the gear box. The driving component is connected with the transmission connecting rod by a spring. The transmission connecting rod is utilized to reversely drive the transmission unit. A generator rotor is rotated along direction by the transmission unit to generate electricity.    USE - Pedal power generating device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves power generation efficiency, and provides electric power to the motor vehicle for obtaining voltage to start the engine so as to reach high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a pedal power generating device.
NOVELTY - Power plant based on fuel elements comprises a gas system, which includes a reservoir to store liquefied gas, a pipeline, a pressure controller (reducer) with an interrupter and a light sensor. The gas system using propane instead of acetylene is equipped with an electrochemical generator with fuel elements that convert reagents in the form of propane and atmospheric air into DC for supply of a light source in the form of a light diode radiator. Plant operation in emergency mode is provided by a reserve source of supply, which is a primary chemical source of current (a galvanic battery) put in action by a control unit in case the gas system has failed or propane has been fully consumed.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Invention provides for ecological purity, durability and safety of operation. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The thin film capacitor apparatus (1) has a charging circuit (C1) that charges a thin film capacitor (20), and a discharge circuit (C2) that discharge the thin film capacitor. A direct current (DC) to DC inverter (40) temporarily stores electric charge when the discharge circuit carries out discharge of the thin film capacitor.    USE - Thin film capacitor apparatus for electrical energy storage device (claimed) of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Stable constant-voltage output during discharge of the thin film capacitor is ensured through inexpensive structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the thin film capacitor apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin film capacitor apparatus (1)    Terminals (8,9)    Thin film capacitor (20)    DC to DC inverter (40)    Charging circuit (C1)    Discharge circuit (C2)    Switches (SW1,SW2)
NOVELTY - The unit (52) has fuel pressure regulator which is arranged between fuel inlet passage and regulated fuel outlet passage. The pressure regulator is configured to regulate the flow of hydrogen from fuel inlet passage to regulated fuel outlet passage with respect to pressure from sense pressure passage. The mixed fuel passage and pressure regulator are connected by sense pressure passage. An ejector is arranged between the regulated fuel outlet passage and mixed fuel passage, and configured to receive recycled hydrogen via recycle passage.    USE - Fuel pressure regulator unit mounted in manifold of fuel cell assembly (all claimed) used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ejector is arranged between the regulated fuel outlet passage and mixed fuel passage, and configured to receive recycled hydrogen from recycle passage, such that the regulator unit can be heated easily. Hence the fuel cell can be restarted even during cold weather condition, and the operating efficiency of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (10)    Frame (12)    Manifolds (14,16)    Fuel cell stack (21)    Fuel pressure regulator unit (52)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating the gas in a container (4), for pressurizing the unit cell (1) or a substance for causing the gas to be generated, and sealing the container. The pressure of the gas is increased for pressurizing the unit cell in the sealed container. The accommodation sealing process is performed in a different temperature environment from the time of the action of the battery (10). The temperature of the substance which generates the gas which pressurizes the said unit cell is different temperature from the time of the action of the battery.    USE - Method of manufacturing battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery used in mobile telephone, electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is manufactured through an accommodation sealing process and the high pressurization process in which the pressure of the gas can be heightened. Therefore, the workability at the time of accommodating the substance to the container can be improved. The cost and time involved in the manufacture of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of battery.    Unit cell (1)    Terminal (2)    Container (4)    Liquid nitrogen (5)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative-electrode active material layer (243) that is provided with a portion (243a) which faces a positive-electrode active material layer (223) and portions (243b1,243b2) which do not face the positive-electrode active material layer (223). The portion (243a) which faces the positive-electrode active material layer (223) has an equilibrium potential which is higher than the equilibrium potential of the portions (243b1,243b2) which do not face the positive-electrode active material layer (223).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved design structure. The storage capacity and the maintenance of the battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the winding electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Winding electrode (200)    Positive-electrode active material layer (223)    Negative-electrode active material layer (243)    Positive-electrode active material layer facing portion (243a)    Portions of negative-electrode active material layer (243b1,243b2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has storage unit which stores the flow volume pattern which is a pattern of time change of a gas flow rate based on type of gas appliance, where the artificial flow volume pattern different from the original pattern of fuel cell is contained in the flow volume pattern. A gas appliance determination unit determines kind of gas appliance in use by comparing the measured flow volume pattern with stored flow volume pattern.    USE - Flow measurement apparatus for gas appliance such as gas stove and gas water heater.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can accurately identify whether an in-use gas appliance is a fuel cell gas appliance, so that gas wastage is effectively minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating the flow volume pattern in the flow measurement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas flow rate (AA)    Ignition period (BB)    Start of electricity generation (CC)    Startup period (DD)    Generating electricity (EE)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has flow measurement portion which measures the gas flow rate (AA) in flow path. The gas-appliance identification unit compares identification flow-rate data to gas flow-rate measurements measured at intervals corresponding to a first measurement interval during first identification period (BB). The gas-appliance identification unit compares the identification flow-rate data to measurements measured at intervals corresponding to a second measurement interval, which is greater than the first measurement interval during second identification period (CC).    USE - Flow measurement apparatus for use in fuel cell gas appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Accurate identification of flow rate is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a timing diagram illustrating the difference in the measurement time interval in two determination periods. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas flow rate (AA)    Identification periods (BB,CC)    Time (DD)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a compressor (12) that circulates a coolant. A condenser (14) condenses the circulated coolant. An expansion valve (16) decompresses the condensed coolant. An evaporator (18) evaporates the decompressed coolant. A coolant passageway (22) through which the coolant moves from outlet of condenser toward an inlet of expansion valve flows. A passageway-forming portion (26) forms a portion of the coolant passageway. The coolant passageways (31,32) circulate the coolant via heat generation source.    USE - Apparatus for cooling heat generation source of hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle using vapor compression type refrigeration cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The over-heating of heat generation source can be prevented reliably. The pressure loss and the electric power consumption of the compressor can be reduced and the fuel economy of the vehicle can be improved. The service lifetime of the compressor can be increased, so that the reliability of the compressor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling apparatus.    Cooling apparatus (1)    Compressor (12)    Condenser (14)    Expansion valve (16)    Evaporator (18)    Coolant passageways (22,31,32)    Passageway-forming portion (26)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an air supply device (14) which supplies air. A fuel gas supply device (15) supplies fuel gas. Modifier generates reformed gas containing hydrogen from fuel gas. The reformed gas is supplied to anode pole (16b) of fuel cell (16) while air is supplied to cathode pole (16a) of fuel cell. A re-circulating system is set to circulate anode off-gas discharged from anode pole to modifier. The air and fuel gas are mixed in drive gas inflow port (20a) of ejector (20). The anode off-gas is supplied to suction-gas inflow port (20b).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the re-circulating system is set to circulate anode off-gas discharged from anode pole to modifier, the pressure raise amount of the ejector can be improved and the size of fuel cell and modifier can be reduced while improving the system operating efficiency. The system pressure loss in the back pressure adjustment valve can be stabilized when the control portion carries out adjustment control of the opening degree of the back pressure adjustment valve so that constant value can be made to stabilize the flow volume of circulating gas required for the modifier even if the variation arises in the pressure loss of the fuel cell or the modifier in connection with the temperature variation at the time of driving. Hence the deterioration of the modifier is suppressed while the electric power output from the fuel cell is stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air supply device (14)    Fuel gas supply device (15)    Fuel cell (16)    Cathode pole (16a)    Anode pole (16b)    Ejector (20)    Drive gas inflow port (20a)    Suction-gas inflow port (20b)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode collector tab (12e1) is joined to core exposed portion on side from which winding of negative electrode plate (12) is started. The negative electrode collector tab is bent to touch inside bottom portion of battery armored can (17) at position corresponding to arc shaped cavity (18) of winding electrode portion (14) and joined to bottom portion of armored can. Negative electrode collector tab is arranged linear along chord portion of core exposed portion on side from which winding is started and joined to core exposed portion at chord portion.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since negative electrode collector tab is arranged linear along chord portion of core exposed portion on side from which winding is started and joined to core exposed portion at chord portion, the overcharge of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery can be prevented, battery capacity can be increased and security and reliability of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative electrode plate (12)    Negative electrode collector tab (12e1)    Winding electrode portion (14)    Battery armored can (17)    Cavity (18)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative electrode plates are wound in a winding-up portion (14) through separators. An electrolyte is sealed in an exterior container (17). An electrode tab is connected to positive or negative electrode plate that protrudes from winding-up portion in direction of bottom surface of container. A bending portion (121) is formed between the winding-up portion and the inner bottom surface of the container and connected to the bottom surface of the container. A recessed portion (171) is arranged facing the bent portion of the electrode tab.    USE - Cylindrical sealed battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in portable apparatus, electric tool, electric vehicle and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since recessed portion is arranged facing the bent portion of the electrode tab, the bending of the electrode of winding-up portion can be prevented and occurrence of short circuit can be prevented. Since the bottom face of the exterior container is plane shaped, the welding process can be performed easily. Hence reliable and high capacity battery can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view and top view of the cylindrical sealed battery.    Negative electrode tab (12a)    Winding-up portion (14)    Exterior container (17)    Bending portion (121)    Recessed portion (171)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has two power supplies (16,30) that consist of secondary battery. Direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter (14) converts voltage of one power supply and enables other supply to be charged. Control unit (31) controls converter so that output voltage value of converter becomes predetermined value or more during charging period of battery and output value becomes less than predetermined voltage value during discharging period. Degradation of other power supply is determined according to state of charge of power supply after discharging period.    USE - Power supply management apparatus for use in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The permission and prohibition determination of vehicle travel can be performed according to the degradation state of a sub-battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply management apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power supply management apparatus (10)    Current to direct current converter (14)    Power supplies (16,30)    System main relay (18)    Control unit (31)
NOVELTY - The battery box has box portion (1) whose side surface is provided with several movable window assemblies. Each movable window assembly is provided with movable window leaf. The movable window leaf is hinged on box portion through rotating shaft, and is provided with connecting rod. The rotating shaft is connected with rotating drive portion.    USE - Battery box for electric vehicle chassis.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and reliability of the battery box are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle chassis.    Box portion (1)    Warm air channel (5)    Warm air blower (6)    Air outlet (7)    Rain groove (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has shell portion that is equipped with series connected battery core modules. The battery core modules are connected with bus switch, protection circuit and electric quantity display circuit, the battery core module is composed of polymer electric cores, and annular gasket is set between polymer electric cores. The annular gasket is fixed on small shell, via small casing, and the casing and shell are connected by using connecting structure.    USE - Lithium battery of light electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having stable structure, low failure rate, and high safety effect can enable convenient daily inspection and convenient maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the lithium battery.
NOVELTY - The solar energy power supply hybrid tricycle has a main that is provided with a ceiling and a side door. A vehicle seat and front and back wheels are located on a lower part of a roof. The solar panels cover the roof and side doors of the tricycle. A battery control system controls the storage of solar panels to power the batteries, and an electronic control system controls a battery-powered drive with an internal combustion engine driven conversion. The side door is turned up and closed along vertical direction.    USE - Solar energy power supply hybrid tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy power supply hybrid tricycle has a main segment that is provided with a big lighting area, so that the output power of the solar power is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the solar energy power supply hybrid tricycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The energy supplementing and anti-collision device is provided with primary and secondary wind power generators (FL1,FL2), a primary electromagnet (DC1), a three-component flux gate sensor (Gl) in a head of an electric vehicle and a secondary electromagnet in a tail of electrical vehicle. The three-component flux gate sensor is connected with a brake system of vehicle. The wind power generators are respectively connected with main and spare storage batteries. The spare storage battery is respectively connected with electromagnets and three-component fluxgate sensor.    USE - Energy supplementing and anti-collision device for electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy supplementing and anti-collision device is featured with simple structure and low cost. The device is also provided with the ability to automatically generate wind power to supply the insufficiency of electric energy to solve the problem not long-distance running of the electrical vehicle. The induction control brake system makes the vehicle much safer in the driving by the three steps of induction-feed back brake and can effectively reduce the unnecessary of traffic accidents. The induction brake can apply the brake slowly with humanization to avoid the harm to human caused by brake.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the electrical vehicle with energy supplementing and anti-collision device.    Primary electromagnet (DC1)    Primary wind power generator (FL1)    Secondary power generator (FL2)    Three-component flux gate sensor (G1)
NOVELTY - A main elastic component is sleeved in an inner electrode contact. An outer insulating sleeve is provided with an outer electrode contact. The main elastic component is compressed when inner case contains battery. The compression force of main elastic component under effect of inner electrode contact of main terminal and outer electrode contact is jointed when unloading battery. The main elastic component extends in outward along stretching force of main elastic component. The internal electrode contact of main terminal and outer electrode contact are gradually separated from each other.    USE - Replacing device of electric vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle battery can be fastly installed and disassembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of replacing device of electric vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The device has an artificial light source (7) formed of a fluorescent lamp or LED by replacing solar light. The artificial light source is placed between photovoltaic panels (1) facing each other. Bulbs are mounted on a sliding frame (8) between the photovoltaic panels. A side cooling system i.e. radiator (10), is arranged for cooling of elements of the device and for optimization of the device. Lateral ventilators (11) are supplied with power through a cable (13). The cooling system is in contact with a base of the panels.    USE - Device i.e. electric generator, for production of electrical energy, from a photovoltaic source, in an automobile and a power station.    ADVANTAGE - The device is effectively operated in both daytime and night-time and regardless of weather conditions and aesthetic environments, and improves the output performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for production of electrical energy from a photovoltaic source.    Photovoltaic panels (1)    Artificial light source (7)    Sliding frame (8)    Radiator (10)    Lateral ventilators (11)    Cable (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming reinforced fiber layer (4) by winding the fiber which impregnated resin to the outer surface of inner container. A microwave applicator (24) is positioned inside liner (3), and resin (11) is heated from the inside of the liner using the microwave applicator.    USE - Method for manufacturing tank mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin in the reinforced fiber layer can be heated effectively. The reinforced fiber layer with favorable property can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the manufacturing apparatus.    Liner (3)    Reinforced fiber layer (4)    Resin (11)    Microwave applicator (24)    Reflection portion (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has rear differential apparatus (6) that distributes motive power transmitted from propeller shaft (5) to left-and-right rear wheel of vehicle (1). The rear differential apparatus has inclination portion that spreads from connection portion (6c) with propeller shaft along vehicle width direction. The battery (3) is provided at the side of propeller shaft. The battery roll-off portion (3a) is in alignment with battery side inclination portion (6a), and is formed in one corner portion facing battery side inclination portion of rear differential apparatus.    USE - Battery mounting structure of hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is provided with the battery roll-off portion, so that the interference with rear differential apparatus in one corner by the side of the vehicle rear can be avoided effectively. The battery can be lowered and positioned to the back of vehicle without contacting with the rear differential apparatus by the battery roll-off portion, so that the ramp break over angle can be ensured and the fall of running performance of the vehicle can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    Battery (3)    Battery roll-off portion (3a)    Propeller shaft (5)    Rear differential apparatus (6)    Battery side inclination portion (6a)    Connection portion (6c)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an exhaust-heat recovery machine (6) which recovers the energy of a waste heat from a vaporized coolant. A heat exchange unit (71) exchanges heat between the coolants provided in a condenser (35). A temperature measurement unit (73) measures the temperature of the coolants. A control unit (21) controls introduction of coolant to the heat exchange unit based on the temperature of the coolant measured by the temperature measurement unit.    USE - Rankine-cycle apparatus for recovering waste heat from internal combustion engine of hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant can be cooled by vaporizing waste heat from internal combustion engine efficiently. Also the size of the apparatus is reduced. When the motive power engine receives heat and warms up at an early stage, the operational efficiency of the motive power engine is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the Rankine-cycle apparatus.    Exhaust-heat recovery machine (6)    Control unit (21)    Condenser (35)    Heat exchange unit (71)    Temperature measurement unit (73)
NOVELTY - The active material, polymer and solvent are kneaded to obtain a solid kneaded material. The noise value is measured at the time of kneading the active material, polymer and solvent. The quantity of solvent supplied during the solid kneading process is adjusted based on the measured noise value. The kneaded material is diluted with a solvent to obtain slurry. The slurry is coated on a collector for forming an active material layer on the collector.    USE - Manufacturing method of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in e.g. vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in personal computer (PC) and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality battery electrode is manufactured efficiently by dissolving the lump of active material powder and polymer by determining optimal amount of solvent required during the solid kneading process rapidly and correctly. The shortening of manufacturing period and reduction of manufacturing cost are achieved by making the preliminary examination for each specification of active material or binder unnecessary. The active material, binder and thickener are distributed uniformly in the slurry by adding thickener to the slurry during the solid kneading process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for kneading system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of the relationship between the noise value and the amount of solvent.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The material has a carbon-particle group whose volume cumulative distribution is drawn from small-diameter side of preset value. Particle diameter (D90) of first carbon material contains 90% of accumulation. Particle diameter (D10) of second carbon material contains 10% of accumulation, when carbon particle has particle diameter of 0.9-1.1. The ratio (PD10/PD90) of average fracture strength (PD10) of second carbon particle with respect to average fracture strength (PD90) of first carbon particle is 1.7-75. The carbon-particle group is a mixture of several carbon particles.    USE - Material of negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery and lead acid battery used in hybrid type electric vehicle. Can also be used in paper type battery, button type battery, coin-type battery, laminate type battery, cylindrical cell battery, and square-shaped battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution permeability and density of the lithium ion secondary battery can be improved. The lifetime characteristic and input-output characteristics of the negative electrode material can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The resin sealing material has a glass transition temperature which is 40 degrees centigrade or less. The calculation solubility parameter of the resin sealing material is 10 or less, and has average molecular weight that is 300,000 or more. The resin sealing material is (meth)acrylic-type resin. The resin sealing material has cycloalkyl (meth)acrylateo.    USE - Resin sealing material for bipolar secondary batteries used in vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicles, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high performance on high temperature conditions and enables simple manufacture of secondary batteries since the resin sealing material is (meth)acrylic-type resin while the resin sealing material has cycloalkyl (meth)acrylateo.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation unit (2) produces the reformed gas which contains hydrogen by reforming reaction of source gas. A combustion exhaust gas path (12) discharges combustion exhaust gas discharged from combustion unit (3) to exterior portion of housing (13). An exhaust gas cover (21) covers exit portion of combustion exhaust gas path. A detection sensor (22) is positioned between exhaust gas cover and housing. The detection sensor is provided so that concentration of carbon monoxide gas of one portion of combustion exhaust gas is detected.    USE - Fuel cell system for combustion type gas water heater, gas-heater machine, and gas cooking stove.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen shortage of combustion exhaust gas in detection sensor can be eliminated. As the generation of the water droplet by dew condensation in downstream can be reduced. The detection defect of detection sensor can be prevented from the air supply pipe. The generation of the dew condensation water on the sensor cap can be suppressed. The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell system can be improved. The power consumption of the fuel cell system can be reduced. The carbon monoxide gas concentration in combustion exhaust gas can be detected easily by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generation unit (2)    Combustion unit (3)    Combustion exhaust gas path (12)    Housing (13)    Exhaust gas cover (21)    Carbon monoxide gas detection sensor (22)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a reactive-gas group discharging hydrogen gas to a fuel cell. Pressure regulation valves (RG1-RG3) are provided in the reactive-gas group. Pressure sensors (P1-P4) are provided on an upstream part and a downstream part of each pressure regulation valve. A control part (20) determines gas leakage of a closed space based on pressure of the pressure regulation valves. The control part is formed in the reactive-gas group. The pressure sensor is provided in the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a moving body i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control part determines the gas leakage of the closed space based on the pressure of the pressure regulation valves, so that fuel leak-detection precision can be improved, and back flow of the hydrogen gas can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas-leakage detection method for 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)'    Pressure sensors (P1-P4)    Pressure regulation valves (RG1-RG3)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Control part (20)
NOVELTY - The structure has a slit (51) that is extended in the direction of an assembled battery structure (1) so that the path of cooling air is blocked. The cooling air is made to flow downstream from the upstream of slit through a flow control board (5). Several ventilation paths are formed between slit and gap between batteries (2) in parallel, and are independent from one another. The width (S) of the slit is less than or equal to the width (d) of the gap between batteries, when seen along the cooling air flow direction in the gap between batteries.    USE - Structure for cooling battery such as lithium-ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, and nickel cadmium battery for hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle and solar cell electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the width of the slit is less than or equal to the width of the gap between batteries, even if the battery gap changes with expansion of battery, the flow volume change of cooling air is suppressed. Hence, the raise of the battery temperature by the reduction of battery gap is suppressed. The uniformity of battery temperature is attained, thus the durability of the battery is improved. Hence, the efficiency of the battery cooling structure is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cooling structure.    Assembled battery structure (1)    Battery (2)    Flow control board (5)    Slit (51)    Width of slit (S)    Width of gap between batteries (d)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a negative electrode (14) provided with a negative electrode active material (14c), which is provided on a film-form negative electrode collector (14b). A film-form negative electrode collector comprises a through-hole (14a). A positive electrode active material (12c) is provided on a film-form positive electrode collector. A lithium pole (18) is electrochemically connected with the negative electrode and a positive electrode. Electrical conductivity of electrolyte solution is 8-20 milli siemens per cm, where the solution is maintained at 25 degree Celsius.    USE - Lithium ion electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor, for use in an electric equipment of an electric vehicle and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better re-cycling characteristics, and performs pre-dope operation at low temperature in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion electrical storage device.    Lithium ion electrical storage device (10)    Positive electrode active material (12c)    Negative electrode (14)    Through-hole (14a)    Film-form negative electrode collector (14b)    Negative electrode active material (14c)    Lithium pole (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a film-type humidifier (32) obtaining a moisture content from off-gas discharged from a fuel cell (10). A cooler (33) is arranged between the fuel cell and the film-type humidifier, where a surface of the cooler is in contact with a water vapor permeable film and another surface of the cooler is in contact with the off-gas. The cooler reduces temperature of the off-gas by taking heat from the off-gas. A condensed water recovery apparatus (35) is positioned on an off-gas flow path (b3) in which the off-gas is made to flow.    USE - Fuel cell apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to a four-wheeled fuel-cell vehicle, a two-wheeled fuel-cell vehicle, a boat, a ship, an aircraft and a stationary type household/business use electrical appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus eliminates the need for arranging a large sized heat exchanger such as radiator to a bumper opening part when the cooler is mounted in the vehicle, thus enhancing layout freedom of the apparatus without impairing humidification performance of the film-type humidifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Off-gas flow paths (b3-b8)    Fuel cell (10)    Film-type humidifier (32)    Cooler (33)    Condensed water recovery apparatus (35)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has an electrochemical energy storage unit (2) i.e. starter battery, arranged in a frame tunnel (3) of a lower base structure (4) and coupled with a heat guide device (7) for performing heat exchange. The storage unit is provided with multiple electrochemical cells. The heat guide device is provided with multiple heat guide plates that are conductively coupled with one of the cells and/or a stack of the cells, and includes a heat guide element that is coupled with the heat guide plates. The heat guide element forms a part of a housing of the energy storage unit.    USE - Vehicle e.g. electrically propelled vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat guide element replaces the large effective heat transfer surface, thus reducing the installation space and reducing overall weight and manufacturing cost of the vehicle. The tunnel forms a portion of the housing of the energy storage unit, so that no separate parts are required to form the housing, thus reducing the weight and manufacturing cost of the vehicle. The energy storage unit can be mounted and dismounted from the underside of the vehicle, so that the assembly and disassembly of the storage unit are performed in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vehicle is provided with a heat pipe that is provided with heat conducting medium i.e. ammonia.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a vehicle with an energy storage unit.    Vehicle (1)    Electrochemical energy storage unit (2)    Frame tunnel (3)    Lower base structure (4)    Heat guide device (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a bolt element (1) arranged in a region of a battery holder. Another bolt element (2) is arranged at a battery pack (20). One of the two bolt elements is moved, and the two bolt elements selectively cooperate to form mechanical locking. An electromagnet (3) operates the former movable bolt element to loosen the locking. The electromagnet is coupled with a circuit component (6) for checking access authorization for a battery. The circuit component is decoupled from the electromagnet and removed from an electrical bicycle (10).    USE - Locking device for selective fixation of a battery in a battery holder of an application device i.e. electrical bicycle. Can also be used for electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnet is coupled with the circuit component for checking access authorization for the battery, thus ensuring selective fixation of the battery in the battery holder of the application device such that protection against an unauthorized removal of the battery from the battery holder at an application device is improved, and the device avoids requiring of mechanical key.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for locking a battery in a battery holder of an application device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of single components of a locking device.    Bolt elements (1, 2)    Electromagnet (3)    Circuit component (6)    Electrical bicycle (10)    Battery pack (20)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas inlet pressure stabilizing box provided with an air motor. A cylinder cover is covered on an internal combustion engine. A high pressure gas loop is circulated in an air storage tank. A pneumatic engine cylinder cover is covered on a pneumatic engine cylinder body. A cylinder cover gasket is provided in the internal combustion engine. A water empty heating device is connected with a high pressure air pipeline. An electric water pipe is connected to a cooling water outlet pipe. An electronic thermostat is connected to a cooling water inlet part.    USE - Pneumatic cooling water waste heat internal combustion hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves pneumatic engine working environment and reduces combustion motor energy consumption. The system has better power system performance and high production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a pneumatic cooling water waste heat internal combustion hybrid power system.
NOVELTY - The heater has a collector metal tube (2) spirally wound on an engine chassis exhaust pipe (1). An end of the collector metal tube is connected with a circulating water pipe (4). Another end of the collector metal tube is connected with a water pump (3). An end of the circulating water pipe is connected with a generator set engine water inlet (5). Another end of the circulating water pipe is connected with a generator set engine water outlet (6) and an engine thermostat valve (7) to form a water circulation loop.    USE - Energy saving water heater for a diesel automobile power generating set.    ADVANTAGE - The heater avoids requiring electric supply or other energy sources, and is environment-friendly. The heater enables the power generating set to generate power in low temperature power emergency condition. The heater has simple structure and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy saving water heater.    Engine chassis exhaust pipe (1)    Collector metal tube (2)    Water pump (3)    Circulating water pipe (4)    Generator set engine water inlet (5)    Generator set engine water outlet (6)    Engine thermostat valve (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a program controlled alternating current source connected to a non-straight capacitor, a load and a fuel cell stack in parallel. A micro controller unit (MCU) is connected with the program controlled alternating current source via a controller area network (CAN) bus. A conversion circuit is connected with an output end of a current sensor for collecting fuel cell alternating current and direct current signal. The MCU unit is connected to a keyboard and an LCD unit through an input/output (I/O) bus to obtain a fuel cell alternating current impedance spectroscopy.    USE - Alternating current impedance testing device for a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in circuit, high in reliability, inexpensive, high in speed and high in precision, and satisfies requirement of a fuel battery in real-time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an alternating current impedance testing device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Low-pass filter circuit (C2)    Amplitude detection circuit (C3)    Relays (L1-L16)
NOVELTY - The battery has an outer shell arranged on a battery core. The outer shell is provided with an Universal serial bus (USB) interface. The USB interface is electrically connected with an electric core through a circuit. Voltage of a lithium ion battery body is 24-48V.    USE - Electric bicycle lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The USB interface is electrically connected with the electric core through the circuit, such that battery prolongs service life of an electric bicycle. The battery has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric bicycle lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has a power battery box provided with a box cover. A box body is provided with a power battery. A locating device is fixed on the box body of the power battery box. A positioning device is connected to the power battery. The positioning device is provided with an assisting global positioning system (AGPS). A fastening screw is arranged at a side wall of the box body. A battery supplying unit supplies power to the locating device.    USE - Power battery for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is convenient to use and simple in structure, and can be positioned accurately and rapidly. The battery ensures safety while replacing during fault condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric automobile power battery.
NOVELTY - The terminal has a terminal part (1) provided with a bolt hole (2) and a pole fixing hole (3). A vertical section of the pole fixed hole is formed in a trapezoid structure. The terminal part is connected with a foot pad (4).    USE - Electric tricycle tubular lead-acid storage battery terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal improves working performance, prevents a charging terminal part from being damaged, simplifies operation and relieves transportation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an electric tricycle tubular lead-acid storage battery terminal.    Terminal (1)    Bolt hole (2)    Pole fixing hole (3)    Foot pad (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has two reaction chambers provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A liquid pump is connected with each reaction chamber. A valence metal acid solution is filled in an electrolyte liquid storage tank. Two sides of each reaction chamber are connected to a shell body. Inner sides of a set of tubular tubes are linked with side walls of the reaction chambers. An external side of a pipe wall of a tubular unit is connected with each reaction chamber. Each electrode is fixed on an end of an electrolyte cavity.    USE - High-efficient proton battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can store maximum energy without volume restriction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high-efficient proton battery.
NOVELTY - The clutch has a driving wheel (4) engaged with a driven wheel (3), where the driving wheel and the driven wheel are connected with a bevel gear. An axle of the bevel gear is vertically connected to a sliding wheel (1) that is fixed on an output shaft (2) of the driven wheel. The sliding wheel is connected with a power generator impeller (5). The driving wheel is connected with an output shaft of a fuel engine.    USE - One-way clutch for a hybrid wind power and fuel generating device of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The clutch can conveniently change power transmission direction through the bevel gear, which is convenient to assemble. The clutch is simple in structure and convenient to install.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a one-way clutch.    Sliding wheel (1)    Output shaft of driven wheel (2)    Driven wheel (3)    Driving wheel (4)    Power generator impeller (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a driving motor (7) equipped on a vehicle frame (1). A power controller (4) is connected with an output end of an electric generating set (3). A storage system (5) is electrically connected a drive controller (6) and the drive motor. The vehicle frame is provided with an external power supply charging interface (10). The external power supply charging interface is connected with the storage system.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle reduces electric consumption by using a fuel generating device and an energy storage module, so that power supply management and use effect are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle.    Vehicle frame (1)    Electric generating set (3)    Power controller (4)    Storage system (5)    Drive controller (6)    Driving motor (7)    External power supply charging interface (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a front left longitudinal beam (5) fixedly connected to a storage battery (4), which is fixedly connected to a draw bar (3). A storage battery fixing bracket (2) is connected to the draw bar, and a hook is connected to a connecting hole of the fixing bracket. An engine support frame (1) is located on a front end of the front left longitudinal beam.    USE - Structure for fixing a vehicle storage battery draw bar.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents cracking of the engine support frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle storage battery draw bar fixing structure.    Engine support frame (1)    Storage battery fixing bracket (2)    Draw bar (3)    Storage battery (4)    Front left longitudinal beam (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a bracket for fixing a vehicle body in front-rear direction of a battery box that is provided with a guide groove. The guide rail groove is equipped with a locating block that is formed with a locating hole. A back end face of the battery box is provided with a locating pin that is inserted into the locating hole. A supporting plate is arranged between parallel square steels. Bayonet holes are formed on guide faces of the square steels. A push rod is provided with upper and lower plates.    USE - Battery box fixing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box fixing device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a shell base provided with a clamping groove that is clamped with a Z-shaped buffering plate, and a Z-shaped top part supporting the shell base.    USE - Battery box mounting structure for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The Z-shaped buffering plate offsets impact from all directions in the movement of vehicle body, thus ensuring service life of the battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery box mounting structure.
NOVELTY - The car has a vehicle frame (12) including an upper part provided with a side seat (18) and a rear seat (3), a front part provided with a front wheel mechanism (15), a rear part provided with a back wheel mechanism of a braking mechanism, and a middle part provided with a steering column. A steering post is fixed on a back seat of a steering wheel (7). A bottom portion of the steering mechanism is provided with a universal shaft transmission mechanism. The side seat and the rear seat are connected with the universal shaft transmission mechanism.    USE - Multi-people entertainment trolley car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is easy to drive, strong, safe and reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multi-people entertainment trolley car.    Rear seat (3)    Steering wheel (7)    Vehicle frame (12)    Front wheel mechanism (15)    Side seat (18)
NOVELTY - The device has truncated cone for maintaining the narrow path so that speed of exhaust gas in a vent is not decreased. A conical shaped axle housing is provided with exhaust air passage through which exhaust gas passes. A turbo fan of jet passenger plane engine is rotated by engine exhaust gas.    USE - Power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas passes through the generator rear portion is prevented. The generation of noise in the device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves absorbing automobile waste heat to a heat low boiling point power medium by a heat exchanger. A refrigerating compressor is driven through a rotary expander to realize steam compression refrigeration. A working medium pump is connected with the refrigeration circulating system with a refrigerating compressor.    USE - Method for using refrigeration waste heat of an automobile engine i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing waste heat to realize better refrigeration circulation, thus realizing energy saving effect and emission reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for using refrigeration waste heat of an automobile engine.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The sound wave generator comprises a loudspeaker control circuit (4) having a signal generating unit (3) for generating electric signal having ripple frequency property. Several frequencies are set with an overtone relationship, where the target creation frequency is matched with low pitch frequency in an audible region. Sound waves are generated from electric signal applied on a vibration plate, by using a speaker (2).    USE - Sound wave generator for message announcement apparatus mounted in vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The low-pitch sound or noise can be produced effectively from the sound wave generator without the need for installation of large-sized speaker. The electric signal is varied according to the ripple frequency characteristics, and the generated sound waves are related with respect to time axis or over time. Hence the generated sound waves are set with periodic characteristics of harmonic waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the sound wave generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Speaker (2)    Signal generating unit (3)    Loudspeaker control circuit (4)    Horn driver amplifier (21)    Signal processing unit (22)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has coolant passages (12,14) and a waste gas passage (16) that are successively arranged around the circumference of an exhaust pipe (10) in vehicle. An electrothermal pin (19) is attached in the waste gas passage for improving heat recovery ratio of exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust pipe. The electrothermal pin is formed in concavo-convex shape between the coolant passage and waste gas passage.    USE - Apparatus for preheating coolant using exhaust gas heat of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Surface area of the preheating apparatus can be increased and warm-up time of the coolant can be reduced. The electrothermal pin is shaped according to the waste gas passage and preheating efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the coolant preheating apparatus.    Exhaust pipe (10)    Coolant passages (12,14)    Coolant discharge pipe (12a)    Waste gas passage (16)    Electrothermal pin (19)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a lock tongue opening and closing device that are fixed in lock shell. A double connection gear is sleeved on a center shaft. A moving spring is sleeved on a rotating shaft. Two ends of spring wire end head is connected with the fixing frame movably. A mobile support is provided on the one end of the mobile pole. Shafts are supported on the fixed bracket and the rotating shaft. A lock ring is fixed on the bottom of the vehicle frame.    USE - Electric bicycle battery box remote locking mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can be compact and the device can be conveniently used, so that the antitheft performance of the electric bicycle battery can be effectively improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric bicycle battery box remote locking mechanism.
NOVELTY - A multilayered hollow electrode comprises a hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (a) and hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (b). The hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (a) includes hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide carrier (a') and electro-chemical catalyst (a") formed on the carrier. The hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (b) includes hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide carrier (b') and electrochemical catalyst (b") formed on the carrier.    USE - Multilayered hollow electrode used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell containing the electrode has excellent current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A multilayered hollow electrode comprises a hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (a) and hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (b). The hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (a) includes hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide carrier (a') and electrochemical catalyst (a") formed on the carrier. The hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (b) includes hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide carrier (b') and electrochemical catalyst (b") formed on the carrier. The hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (b) has size which differs from size of hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (a) and is located above the hollow (titanium,niobium)oxide electrode (a). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of multilayered hollow electrode.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable lithium battery comprises an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte comprises a lithium salt (1-20 mol.%), 40-50 wt.% of succinonitrile, 15-20 wt.% of a co-solvent composition comprising propylene carbonate and optionally an additional co-solvent, and an additive (0.2-5 wt.%) for formation of a solid electrolyte interface film on the anode.    USE - The rechargeable lithium battery is useful as a power source for portable electronic devices such as gas-hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rechargeable lithium battery exhibits good battery performance, high energy density, and improved oxidative stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The source (10) has a reserve battery (11) e.g. liquid reserve battery and thermal battery, which requires activation to produce power. An activator (12) e.g. mechanical initiator, made of pyrotechnic material activates reserve power upon one of an electrical or mechanical activation. A pair of terminals (13, 14) is operatively connected to the reserve battery for outputting the produced power. A cable (15) is connected to each terminal for outputting the produced power to a depleted power source e.g. rechargeable battery and capacitor. The liquid reserve battery forms an opening.    USE - Reserve power source for providing power to a depleted power source e.g. rechargeable battery and capacitor in an automobile (all claimed) to start engine of the automobile. Can also be used to start emergency generator of the automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The reserve battery includes a stop for preventing the activator from activating the reserve power source, so that the stop is selectively removed when activation is required. The source utilizes a regulation unit and high capacitance capacitor that allow the use of relatively small reserve batteries so as to allow the source to output current to the engine starter motor to start the engine in a convenient manner. The source utilizes intermediate materials such as heat papers inside a thermal battery cell so as to ensure that thermal battery heat pallets are ignited. The source remains full over long period of time, even longer than average life of a vehicle, avoids generating source of environmental pollution, and the output of the source does not deteriorate over time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing power from a reserve power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a reserve power source.    Reserve power source (10)    Reserve battery (11)    Activator (12)    Terminals (13, 14)    Cables (15, 16)
NOVELTY - The structure has battery maintenance portion (22) that accommodates battery (21), and harness (26) having battery terminal (27) that is connected to each terminal (23). An opening portion (31) for attaching or detaching the battery is formed in the battery maintenance portion. A latching portion (34) is used to temporarily fix the battery terminal around the opening portion.    USE - Battery holding structure of two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery terminal can be temporarily fixed to latching portion, the battery can be easily accommodated in battery maintenance portion. The electrical insulation of latching portion can be ensured and the safety of maintenance operation can be improved. The life cycle of the harness can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery holding structure.    Battery (21)    Battery maintenance portion (22)    Terminal (23)    Harness (26)    Battery terminal (27)    Opening portion (31)    Latching portion (34)
NOVELTY - The high voltage unit apparatus (19) has a grommet which takes up a clearance gap between the holes for cable insertion on the outer periphery of a cable for auxiliary machines. A protective cover (39) is configured to cover the grommet so that the grommet cannot be removed individually. The protective cover is attached to the upper-surface section of a high voltage unit (20). An extension section (42) covers a section of the protective cover from upper direction, and is formed in a cover section (27).    USE - High voltage unit apparatus for vehicles, e.g., hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, having electric motors.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents extraction of grommet accidentally and prevents occurrence of the condition whose access to the terminal section in a box section is attained, and ensures the accuracy of operation since the protective cover is attached to the upper-surface section of a high voltage unit while the extension section covers a section of the protective cover from upper direction, and is formed in a cover section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the vehicle having the high voltage unit apparatus.    High voltage unit apparatus (19)    High voltage unit (20)    Cover section (27)    Protective cover (39)    Extension section (42)
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus (1) has a power supply state control unit (15) which changes the ignition power supply and the on/off state of each accessory power supply based on the detection result of the power supply state detector (11). An apparatus use condition determination unit (12) determines the use condition of the vehicle equipment mounted in the vehicle and when it is determined that the apparatus is in use, the ignition power supply is set to an OFF state. The ignition power supply is set to an ON state when the apparatus is determined not used.    USE - Power supply control apparatus for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply state of the vehicle is controlled suitably and enables the effective suppression of the exhaustion of the battery. Only the unnecessary electric power supply to the vehicle equipment of the ignition power supply is blocked without preventing use of the vehicle equipment of the accessory power system by the user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply control apparatus for a vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply control apparatus (1)    Power supply state detector (11)    Apparatus use condition determination unit (12)    Vehicle fixed detector (13)    Power supply state control unit (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the alternating current impedance of the paste (P) by the measurement unit. The paste accommodated in the container (11) is rotated by the rotation mechanism (20). The measurement error produced from the parallel-accuracy difference of the pair of application electrode plates (31,32) is corrected. The alternating current impedance of the paste is computed using the electrical potential difference between the electric current flowing between the pair of application electrode plates.    USE - Method for evaluating paste coated in electrode surface of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the paste coated by the electrode surface of battery can be evaluated precisely. The exact alternating current impedance can be measured effectively. The measurement of stable electric potential with standard electrode board can be attained. The exact alternating current impedance can be measured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the paste evaluation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the paste evaluation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (11)    Rotation mechanism (20)    Application electrode plates (31,32)    Power supply device (40)    Paste (P)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a compressor (70) arranged at a hydraulic supply piping (64) and connected to a cylinder (60) to supply hydraulic oil to the cylinder. A pressure accumulator (76) replaces the compressor and supplies hydraulic oil to the cylinder when an impact load more than a predetermined value is received by a fuel cell (16).    USE - Fuel cell stack for fuel cell system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively prevent lateral shifting of the fuel cells upon receiving an external impact load. Achieves size and weight reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a loading controlling method for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system with a fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell (16)    Cylinder (60)    Hydraulic supply piping (64)    Compressor (70)    Pressure accumulator (76)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a cooling device for cooling battery cells (30), where the cooling device has a cooling machine i.e. air compressor, and a capacitor circuit. The cooling machine is arranged in a cooling module (7), which is combined with battery modules (2-6) in the battery, where the cooling module and the battery modules represent a battery box (10). The battery modules have a vaporizer cooling plate (34), which is attached to the cooling machine. A thermostatic expansion valve device is connected between the cooling machine and the vaporizer cooling plate.    USE - Battery i.e. traction battery, for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device includes the cooling machine to cool the battery cells in an efficient manner, thus cooling the battery in an improved manner. The battery is manufactured using short wires with compact structure and high efficiency and mounted in a vehicle in a flexible manner, and enables installation and removal of plug connectors in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery modules (2-6)    Cooling module (7)    Battery box (10)    Battery cells (30)    Vaporizer cooling plate (34)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has cells (5, 6) heated/cooled by fluid tempering/cooling unit (20) i.e. water, and gas tempering/cooling unit (10). The gas tempering/cooling unit is provided in a set of heat-conducting bodies (11, 12) that is connected with other heat-conducting body (24). The fluid tempering/cooling unit is provided in the latter heat-conducting body. The former set of heat-conducting bodies is arranged between the cells. The heat-conducting bodies are designed as plates, and gas passages are arranged parallel to each other.    USE - Battery i.e. traction battery, for a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas tempering/cooling unit is provided in the set of heat-conducting bodies that is connected with the other heat-conducting body in which the fluid tempering/cooling unit is provided, thus heating/cooling the cells in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified schematic view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Cells (5, 6)    Gas tempering/cooling unit (10)    Heat-conducting bodies (11, 12, 24)    Fluid tempering/cooling unit (20)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery cells (3-8) which are designed and grouped such that intermediate spaces (9) are formed between the battery cells for cooling the battery cells. Several cooling fluid conveying tubes are arranged in the intermediate spaces such that cooling fluid conveying tubes rests on the battery cells. The ends of the cooling fluid conveying tubes are connected.    USE - Battery for motor car (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the battery can be improved and battery can be manufactured at low cost while simplifying assembly of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacture of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery.    Battery cells (3-8)    Intermediate space (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a collation-data acquisition unit which acquires collation data from the exterior. The collation unit compares the acquired collation data with the stored master data. The operation mode control unit is transferred to an operation mode during replacement of batteries at the time of collation success by collation unit.    USE - Automotive battery apparatus for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the automotive battery apparatus can be reduced. The convenience of the user can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation of the automotive battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for detecting mounting of battery (S31)    Step for reading content of operation mode storage area (S33)    Step for storing memory content of charge condition (S35)    Step for acquiring charge condition (S36)    Step for computing charge amount to battery (S37)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing pressurized working medium by a feed pump (SP) in a circuit line (KL). The working medium is vaporized by heating the working medium with heat obtained from exhaust gas of internal combustion engine and the vaporized working medium is supplied to an expansion machine (EX). The working medium is expanded and cooled in the expansion machine to produce mechanical force. The exhaust gas temperature and/or exhaust gas mass flow is increased or decreased according to vaporization of the working medium.    USE - Method for improving mechanical power output of expansion machine for driving generator or auxiliary unit connected to internal combustion engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operating efficiency and reliability of the expansion machine can be improved and cooling performance of the expansion machine can be enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for improving mechanical power output of expansion machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the system for improving mechanical power output of expansion machine.    Exhaust pipe (AG)    Expansion machine (EX)    Condenser (KD)    Circuit line (KL)    Feed pump (SP)
NOVELTY - The arrester (100) has a conductive film (200) that is formed with structural elements (300) such that effective contact area between the conductive film and a foil covering an active material in opposite side of base surface of the conductive film is increased. The structural elements are uniformly distributed over the base surface of conductive film so as to form projections.    USE - Arrester for battery cell (claimed) of portable computer system and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By increasing effective contact area between the conductive film and the foil covering active material, adhesion strength of the active material can be improved and contact resistance of the arrester can be reduced. Hence, durability of the battery cell can be improved and service life of the battery cell can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electrode for battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the arrester.    Arrester (100)    Conductive film (200)    Structural element (300)    Tab (700)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has several electrodes that are spirally arranged in electrode-separator unit of housing (10), and are comprised with uncoated metallic region. A material layer (100) is provided between uncoated metallic region and the housing such that the uncoated metallic region is partially covered, where dielectric strength of the material layer is 40-180 kV/mm. An insulation film (12) is coated in the inner surface of the housing. The material layer is made of polyimide and polyester.    USE - Lithium ion battery cell of battery cell module used in motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the uncoated metallic region is partially covered by the material layer, short circuit between the electrodes and housing can be prevented and corrosion or damage of the housing can be suppressed. Hence, lifetime of the battery cell can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing lithium ion battery cell; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the manufacturing process of the lithium ion battery cell.    Housing (10)    Insulation film (12)    Electrode winding (20)    Uncoated trap film (70)    Material layer (100)
NOVELTY - The module has several lithium ion battery cells. The battery cell housings (100,200) are mechanically connected with each other by component (130). The component is provided in housing wall of battery cell housing. The ratio between the base surface and height of edge is in specific range. The receiving element (120) is arranged in series with respect to module end element (170).    USE - Battery cell module mounted in electromotive propelled motor car (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the battery cells can be reduced since the double housing walls are eliminated. The efficiency of the battery cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing battery cell module; and    (2) motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (2)    Battery cell housings (100,200)    Receiving element (120)    Component (130)    Module end element (170)
NOVELTY - Composition (A) comprises at least one swellable polymer comprising carboxyl groups, where the carboxyl groups are at least partly neutralized with alkaline earth ions.    USE - (A) is useful for extinguishing and/or restraining fire from fluorine and/or phosphorus containing materials e.g. fires with hydrogen fluoride and/or phosphorus oxide tri fluoride-evolution, and fires from lithium-ion batteries. (A) is useful in a stationary or mobile extinguishing device, preferably in a vehicle, lithium-ion battery, lithium-ion battery fabrications, assembling- and/or testing-unit and/or a lithium-ion battery container, such as transport container (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (A) exhibits long shelf-stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a swellable, carboxyl groups-having crosslinked polymer, preferably crosslinked polymer based on acrylic acid and/or acrylic acid derivatives, where the carboxyl groups at least partially neutralized with alkaline earth metal ions, particularly calcium ions; and    (2) preparing (A) and/or a polymer comprising providing monomers, which are easily polymerizable to a swellable polymer and comprises at least one carboxyl group, which is inert in the polymerization reaction, at least partly neutralizing the carboxyl groups with alkaline earth ions, preferably calcium ions and subsequently polymerizing the monomers to the swellable polymer, polymerizing the monomers to the swellable polymer and at least partly neutralizing the carboxyl groups with alkaline earth ions, preferably calcium ions, and/or providing at least one swellable, carboxyl groups containing polymer, whose acid groups, preferably carboxyl group is at least partly neutralized with alkali ions, where the alkali ions are exchanged at least partly against alkaline earth ions, preferably calcium ions using ion exchangers.
NOVELTY - Fire extinguishing and/or fire-resistant composition comprises at least one swellable polymer, and at least one earth-alkali carboxylate, preferably calcium carboxylate or at least one carboxylic acid.    USE - The composition is useful: as fire fighting agent and/or for producing a fire resistance coating, preferably for preventing fluorine and/or phosphorus-containing materials from catching-up fire, preferably preventing the formation of hydrogen fluoride and/or phosphorus oxide trifluoride; in a fixed- or mobile extinguishing device, preferably for a vehicle, a lithium-ion battery, a lithium-ion battery producing, assembling and/or testing system and a lithium-ion battery container e.g. a transport container (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition: ensures delayed ignition on the surface of the inflammable material coated with the composition in a dry state; achieves reduced smoke and does not exhibit smoldering effect; and is non-corrosive and storable in metallic containers for several years.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing the fire-extinguishing and/or fire-resistant composition, comprising mixing at least one swellable polymer and at least one earth-alkali metal carboxylate, preferably calcium carboxylate, or at least one carboxylic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a macromolecular solution of a swellable polymer.    Polymer chains (1)    Polymer coils (2)    Bound solvent (3)    Free solvent (4)
NOVELTY - Producing a transition metal catalyst containing transition metals on a carrier material consisting of N-doped porous carbon material, comprises reacting transition metal compounds with the carrier material in the presence of a solvent and reacting the obtained product with a reducing agent.    USE - The catalyst is useful in heterogeneous catalysis reaction (claimed), preferably in gas and liquid phase oxidation, gas and liquid phase hydrogenation and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The transition metal catalyst exhibits high catalytic activity and stability at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the catalyst obtained by the above method.
NOVELTY - The turbine (10) has a turbine housing (12) comprising spiral channels (18-24) through which exhaust gas flows. Each channel comprises a passage area (A) through which a turbine wheel (26) is partially received in a receiving space (28) and acted upon with the exhaust gas. The wheel is rotated around a rotational axis (30). A rotatable blocking body (40) is arranged along circumferential direction (34) of the receiving space for adjusting the passage area. The blocking body is moved between two positions along axial direction (36) of the wheel.    USE - Turbine for a supercharger of an internal combustion engine (all claimed) e.g. petrol engine, diesel engine and reciprocating piston engine, and/or a fuel cell for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The rotatable blocking body arranged along the circumferential direction of the receiving space for adjusting the passage area is moved between two positions along the axial direction of the turbine wheel, so that the turbine is flexibly adapted to meet requirements and wide range of different operating points associated with the engine, thus efficiently operating the turbine in a simple and cost-effective manner, and hence reducing fuel consumptions of a vehicle and carbon dioxide emissions of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a turbine for a supercharger of an internal combustion engine.    Passage area (A)    Turbine (10)    Turbine housing (12)    Spiral channels (18-24)    Turbine wheel (26)    Receiving space (28)    Rotational axis (30)    Circumferential direction of receiving space (34)    Axial direction of turbine wheel (36)    Rotatable blocking body (40)
NOVELTY - The device has a positive and negative electrode housed in the case. A current collector (13) has two ends connected to the corresponding electrodes. An inner gasket (14) contacts an area of inner surface (3A) between mounting hole (3B) and end (13A) connected to negative electrode. A conductive element has a flange (12C) and housing (12A) which is arranged in mounting hole. The flange is connected to end of current collector to contact inner gasket, such that inner gasket and the end of current collector are arranged between flange and case.    USE - Electric storage device such as battery for mobile phone, personal computer, video camera and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flange is connected to end of current collector to contact inner gasket, a gap formed between current collector and conductive element is reduced and hence the inner space of the case is prevented from entry of dust. The inexpensive material having lower corrosion resistance is used for the outer gaskets, so that the cost of the entire gaskets can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery around positive terminal assembly.    Inner surface (3A)    Mounting hole (3B)    Housing (12A)    Flange (12C)    Current collector (13)    End of current collector (13A)    Inner gasket (14)
NOVELTY - A separator (22) has a base film containing polyethylene or polypropylene, and a polyethylene-based powder or polypropylene-based powder provided on base film.    USE - Separator is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electronic products for mobile phone, mobile personal computer, electric vehicle and motorcycles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is efficiently manufactured with excellent heat resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of separator;    (2) lithium secondary battery; and    (3) usage of film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (20)    Separator (22)    Cap assembly (30)    Cap plate (40)    Insulation plate (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a harmonic control signal being indicative for a harmonic operational behavior of the electromechanical transducer. The electric or mechanical oscillations are assigned to a fundamental operational behavior of the electromechanical transducer. A modified drive signal is generated based on the determined harmonic control signal. The generated modified drive signal is supplied to electromagnetic coils of a stator of the electromechanical transducer.    USE - Method for controlling operation of permanent magnet electromechanical transducer e.g. electric generator for wind turbine. Can also be used in controlling motor for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability and controllability of electromechanical transducers are improved. The electrical sparking is avoided. The structural design of the transducer is improved. The maintenance cost of the transducer is reduced. The noise and vibration of the transducer are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control system for controlling the operation of electromechanical transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control system.    Fundamental controller (110)    Direct current current controller (220)    Torque ripple observer (232)    Radial force observer (234)    Alternating current current controller (240d,240q)
NOVELTY - The method involves loading the wind turbine component on transportation device. The wind turbine component is reoriented to a specific orientation, while the wind turbine component is mounted on the transportation device. The transportation device is used to transport the wind turbine component through the existing network of road (168).    USE - Method for transporting wind turbine component such as rotor hub (claimed), nacelle, tower or tower section and rotor blade to wind turbine installation site and quayside using tractor trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The transportation device allows large-scale wind turbine components to be transported to wind turbine installation sites and quayside through the existing network of roads, without interfering with adjacent traffic and potentially damaging or destroying road signage adjacent the road.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transportation device for transporting wind turbine component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the wind turbine component.    Rotor hub (20)    Support shafts (102,138)    Road (168)    Vehicle (170)    Road signage (174)
NOVELTY - The trolley has a chassis, wheels, an electromotor, a solar energy battery plate, big cylindrical gear, a small cylindrical gear, a front shaft and a back shaft, where the big cylindrical gear is mounted on the back shaft. Two ends of the front shaft and back shaft are separately connected with the chassis. The small cylindrical gear is set with a motor shaft and connected with the big cylindrical gear. The electromotor is installed on a base plate. The solar energy battery plate is fixed on the chassis and connected with an alarm device through an electric wire.    USE - Solar energy type single drive trolley.    ADVANTAGE - The trolley enables converting of solar energy to electric energy by utilizing the solar energy battery plate so as to save resources and avoid environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy type single drive trolley.
NOVELTY - The system has an engine control unit (ECU) connected with an automobile engine. A discharged high temperature tail gas is passed to a cooling device. A controller area network (CAN) is connected with the ECU to control rotating speed of an engine according to a thermoelectric conversion unit. An LCD module is connected with a personal computer (PC) machine monitoring interface and an error operation state stopping unit. A control system is utilized to send storage battery parameters and a control command to a comprehensive utilization system of an energy management system.    USE - Automobile tail gas residual heat generating switch vehicle-mounted power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively recycle and utilize waste heat from automobile tail gas, and reduces fuel consumption of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile tail gas residual heat generating switch vehicle-mounted power supply system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle frame (1) whose bottom part is provided with a front wheel (2) and a back wheel (3). The vehicle frame is covered with a gliding wing (4). A motor is provided on the vehicle frame. An output shaft of the motor is connected with the front wheel and a rotating shaft. The gliding wing is provided with a solar battery board (5), which is connected with the motor.    USE - Solar power gliding vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar power gliding vehicle.    Vehicle frame (1)    Front wheel (2)    Back wheel (3)    Gliding wing (4)    Solar battery board (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a high frequency pulse generator equipped with a control module. An anode and a cathode of the high frequency pulse generator are connected with an anode and a cathode of a battery, respectively. The control module transmits an ignition pulse signal and a restoring pulse signal to the high frequency pulse generator for repairing the battery. An indicating lamp is connected to the control module. The indicating lamp emits red light when high voltage is applied to the high frequency pulse generator.    USE - Automobile battery repairing and oil-saving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device facilitates repairing process of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile battery repairing and oil-saving device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The frame has an upper frame (5) fixed on a main body bracket (3) by a bolt (14). A side plate is welded on the main body bracket, and a rolling slide way unit is fixed on the main body bracket and uniformly formed with holes. A roll ball is installed in the holes via a plug. The rolling slide way unit is provided with a movable bottom plate (2) and a ball bearing. A bottom part of the movable bottom plate is fixed with a guide sleeve, which is fixed on a front fixing bracket (1) and a rear fixing bracket by another bolt (16).    USE - Double-layer type battery frame for use in a lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The frame adopts integral function to obtain optimization by reducing weight ratio of the frame by 4.5 kg. The frame is convenient in structure and aesthetic in appearance. The frame ensures that a slide way, a guide mechanism, a connection bolt nut and a sliding chute are optimized so as to realize inexpensive effect. The frame allows the guide mechanism to realize stable function of the movable bottom plate during sliding process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a double-layer type battery frame.    Front fixing bracket (1)    Movable bottom plate (2)    Main body bracket (3)    Upper frame (5)    Bolts (14, 16)
NOVELTY - The non-electrolyte fuel cell has a single reaction component or double reaction component. The side surface of the double reaction component is provided with collector located in the shell. One side of the shell is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The other side of the shell is provided with hydrogen inlet and hydrogen outlet. The single reaction component or double reaction component is provided with ion conductor and an electronic conductor.    USE - Non-electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-electrolyte fuel cell has low manufacturing cost. The industrialization and commercialization of the fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the non-electrolyte fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode current collection ring (106) linked with a negative electrode. A negative electrode lead board (119) connects a battery tin (1) to the negative electrode current collection ring. An electrode winding group (8), the negative electrode current collection ring and the negative electrode lead board are enclosed with the battery tin. The negative electrode lead board and the negative electrode current collection ring are joined together by performing a mechanical joining process.    USE - Cylindrical-shaped winding-type lithium ion secondary battery for a portable equipment e.g. video tape recorder camera, notebook computer and mobile telephone, and an on-board power supply of an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode lead board and the negative electrode current collection ring are joined together by performing the mechanical joining process, so that difficult assembly process of the battery is simplified, and production cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cylindrical-shaped winding-type lithium ion secondary battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery tin (1)    Electrode winding group (8)    Negative electrode tab (13)    Negative electrode current collection ring (106)    Negative electrode lead board (119)
NOVELTY - The device has a high temperature stable combustion burner (11) provided with a high temperature high duty flame generator (12). A tail gas high temperature purifying porous medium heat barrel (3) is provided with a thermoelectric generator, a fuel tank, a high heating value toxic waste liquid water alcohol mixed solvent, a fuel pump, a fuel input control system, a water-alcohol reforming fuel input engine control system (25), a waste liquor hydro alcoholic agent reformer (27) and a waste liquid hydro-alcoholic agent channel pipe (28).    USE - Purifying tail gas energy-saving micro discharge pulse combustion purifier main part device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a purifying tail gas energy-saving micro discharge pulse combustion purifier main part device.    Tail gas high temperature purifying porous medium heat barrel (3)    High temperature stable combustion burner (11)    High temperature high duty flame generator (12)    Water-alcohol reforming fuel input engine control system (25)    Waste liquor hydro alcoholic agent reformer (27)    Waste liquid hydro-alcoholic agent channel pipe (28)
NOVELTY - The battery set has an electrode connecting sheet connected with a single battery electrode input chip. The electrode connecting sheet is arranged under a horizontal plane of an electrode group output chip. The electrode connecting sheet is provided with an electrode. The single battery electrode input chip is connected with the electrode group output chip.    USE - Electric automobile battery set.    ADVANTAGE - The battery set is simple in structure and convenient to weld with an electrode plate, and avoids vibration of the electrode plate of an automobile during driving process. The battery set is prevented from falling off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric automobile battery set.
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel conveying pipe whose upper part is connected with a valve, a pressure regulator and a common-rail injection device, where the valve is formed as an electromagnetic valve or manual valve. The common-rail injection device is provided with a front fuel rail and a rear fuel rail. The front fuel rail and the rear fuel rail are connected with each other in a parallel manner. Multiple injectors are arranged between the front fuel rail and the rear fuel rail. An input end and an ejecting end of the injectors are connected with the front and rear fuel rails, respectively.    USE - Common rail engine multi-fuel supplying system for an electric fuel battery in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves electric stack pressure balance of fuel battery, performance of fuel cell single stack and accurately and rapidly controls fuel supply quantity. The system improves control precision and dynamic response speed. The system has simple structure, low cost and prolonged service life, and is stable and reliable in operation. The system ensures zero discharge, large power and fast dynamic response functions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a common rail engine multi-fuel supplying system.
NOVELTY - The device has a clamp provided with a clamping electrode and a locating electrode plate. The locating electrode plate is provided with a comb-shaped locating plate. Two fixed grooves are formed on a clamping plate. The clamping plate is connected with the two top end connecting pieces. A bottom part of the clamping plate is provided with corresponded convex edges. The clamping plate is provided with an opening. The comb-shaped locating plate is provided with a handle.    USE - Electrode panel exchanging device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple in structure and convenient to use. The battery plate clamping position of the device is accurate. The device reduces time for exchanging an electrode plate and improves working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electrode panel exchanging device.
NOVELTY - The system has lithium ion battery material inlet and material outlet that are connected with a battery positive pole material inlet pipe. The battery positive pole material inlet pipe is connected with a pump. A liquid storage tank is connected with a pump battery cathode material inlet pipe and the lithium ion battery material inlet and outlet. The liquid storage tank is divided into two independent storage spaces. The independent storage spaces of the storage tank are filled with charging state electrolyte in a discharging state.    USE - Zinc deposition-type liquid flow energy storage battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc deposition-type liquid flow energy storage battery system.
NOVELTY - The system has a single battery (301) filled with a matrix material and a phase change material (303). A substrate is connected with a foam metal (304). The phase change material is filled with the foam metal that is connected with a battery shell (306). The single battery and the foam metal are made of high heat conducting insulating glue (305). An upper battery plate and a lower battery plate are respectively installed on an upper end of the single battery. A lower end of a battery connection pole (302) is connected with the single battery.    USE - Automobile thermal runaway power battery cooling system based on foam metal/composite phase change material.    ADVANTAGE - The system maintains working temperature range of a battery module and increases power of the battery module. The system prevents automobile thermal runaway power battery from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a foam metal/composite phase change material based automobile thermal runaway power battery cooling system.    Single battery (301)    Battery connection pole (302)    Phase change material (303)    Foam metal (304)    High heat conducting insulating glue (305)    Battery shell (306)
NOVELTY - The device has a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe connected with an outer side of a power battery pack to store cooling liquid. A circulating cooling water pump is connected with the water inlet pipe. A temperature sensor is fixed with the water outlet pipe. A pressure cover is arranged on a cooling water tank that is connected with a semiconductor cooling unit. An input end of a controller is connected with the temperature sensor and the power battery pack. An output end of the controller is electrically connected with the semiconductor cooling unit and the cooling water pump.    USE - Semiconductor battery cooling device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device occupies less space, avoids generation of noise in the cooling water tank, increases cooling efficiency and heat-radiating efficiency, and improves productivity and usage practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a semiconductor battery cooling device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The electrode has an electrode plate connected with left and right sides of a shell. A top part of a cathode and an U-shaped vertical part are arranged at an upper side of the electrode plate. The left side of the shell is provided with a clamp slot for clamping the cathode. A surface of the shell is provided with an anode. The anode is provided with a bonding board that is connected with the left side of the shell. The cathode and another U-shaped vertical part are inserted into the clamping slot. The anode and a rivet connecting board are connected with another anode.    USE - Aluminum metal fuel air battery single electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode ensures high current power density of an aluminum metal fuel air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an aluminum metal fuel air battery single electrode.
NOVELTY - The system has a charging unit connected between a solar energy battery unit and a main energy storage unit. The solar energy battery unit is connected with the main energy storage unit and a secondary energy storing unit under control of the charging unit. The charging unit is provided with a charging adapter circuit. The charging adapter circuit converts input voltage into charging voltage, which is supplied to the secondary energy storage unit, a controller and a switching circuit. The switching circuit is connected with the solar energy battery unit.    USE - Solar energy storage system for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables storing solar energy in the main energy storage unit and secondary energy storage unit so as to effectively improve utilization rate of the solar energy and redundant solar energy in the main storing unit to avoid the electric automobile rear long idle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric automobile solar energy storage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle solar energy storage system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A polyolefin microporous membrane comprises polyolefin resin and inorganic particle containing zinc oxide as main component and has primary particle diameter of 5-120 nm and average particle diameter (D50) of 1.5-25 mu m.    USE - Polyolefin microporous membrane for separator used for electrical storage device (claimed) such as storage batteries and non-aqueous electrolytic battery of electric vehicle or hybrid vehicles. Can also be used as component of fuel cell, humidification membrane and filtration membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane is excellent in safety and reliability and has outstanding slidability and can improve productivity of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) separator for electrical storage devices comprising polyolefin microporous membrane; and    (2) electrical storage device comprising the separator, positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (11) is provided with a positive electrode active material (11b) containing lithium nickel complex oxide. A negative electrode (12) is provided with a negative electrode active material (12b) containing silicon or graphite. A separator (13) is positioned between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The amount of lithium in the negative electrode is greater than the irreversible capacity of a battery main portion, when the battery main portion is in the complete discharge state and the environmental temperature is 25 degrees C.    USE - Lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electric tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and portable electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The capacity of the lithium secondary battery can be improved, without reducing charging and discharging cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Positive electrode active material (11b)    Negative electrode (12)    Negative electrode active material (12b)    Separator (13)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material comprises a complex oxide having sodium, lithium, ruthenium, and transition metal.    USE - Cathode active material for cathode used for lithium secondary battery for battery module used in battery pack used as power source for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode formed using the active material provides lithium secondary battery with high charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material comprises a complex oxide having compositional formula: Na3-xLixRu4-yMyO9-zAz.    X=value between 0 and 3;    y=more than 0 and 2 or less;    z=0-1;    M=bivalent or tetravalent transition metal cation;and    A=monovalent or bivalent anion.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of cathode active material; and    (2) cathode.
NOVELTY - The battery has collector (11) that is provided with multilayered structure which is provided to locate a resin layer (13) by metal foil (14). A positive electrode (10) is provided with active material layer (12) formed on the collector, and tab electrode (41) electrically connected with the positive electrode. The collector is provided with a connection region (M) where the resin layer is not located. The tab electrode is overlapped with a portion of resin layer, and is welded and fixed to connection region of the collector.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tab positive electrode is electrically connected with the positive electrodes, the fall of battery performance can be suppressed easily. The safety of the battery can be improved. The welding resistance can be reduced, and vibration-resistant property can be improved. The fall of durability and vibration-resistant property can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the positive electrode group of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Collector (11)    Active material layer (12)    Resin layer (13)    Metal foil (14)    Tab electrode (41)    Connection region (M)
NOVELTY - The clip (10) has contact portion to contact with outer surface of case (30). An insertion hole (31) has sensor main casing (21). A holding tube (50) holds protruding portion. A leg tube is inserted in attachment hole. An elastic hook holds case between contact portion and elastic hook. A pair of ribs that are provided at both ends of contact portion in radial direction, protrudes toward outer surface of case. A force is applied in holding tube in direction to bend contact portion and contract end surface portion (51), when case is held between elastic hooks and ribs.    USE - Fixing clip of temperature sensor for battery mounted in motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The force is applied in holding tube in direction to bend contact portion and contract end surface portion, when case is held between elastic hooks and ribs, so that the attachment precision can be improved. The maintenance of the fixing clip is improved. The structure of the fixing clip is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fixing clip.    Clip (10)    Sensor main casing (21)    Case (30)    Insertion hole (31)    Holding tube (50)    Open end surface portion (51)
NOVELTY - The assembly has anode catalyst which is provided with nanoporous gold (NPG). Surface of nanoporous gold is coated with additional metal coatings. Anode catalyst is secured to primary side of proton exchange element. Cathode catalyst is secured to secondary side of proton exchange element. Layers of platinum and bismuth are bonded to surface of nanoporous gold. Gold-silver alloy article is immersed in concentrated nitric acid solution so as to remove silver from gold-silver alloy article.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) for fuel cell such as direct formic acid fuel cell (DFAFC) and direct methonol fuel cell (DMFC) used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The poisoning resistance performance of the nanoporous surface is improved. The electron transfer ability and chemical and electrochemical corrosion resistance of the NPG are improved. The deposition of platinum in atomic scale is controlled, so that the utilization of platinum is improved. The catalytic activity of the platinum catalyst is improved. The Bi-modified nanoporous gold supported platinum catalyst can be directly attached to the proton exchange membrane (PEM), so that the preparation process of PEM is simple to perform. The structure of the bi-modified nanoporous gold supported platinum catalyst can decrease the magnitude of the metal loading, so that efficiency of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparing membrane electrode assembly (MEA).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating the relationship between the current-voltage curve and current-power polarization curve of catalyst.
NOVELTY - Production of 2-butanol, involves (a) providing a recombinant microbial host cell comprising at least one DNA molecule encoding a polypeptide that catalyzes a substrate to product conversion chosen from (i) pyruvate to alpha -acetolactate, (ii) alpha -acetolactate to acetoin, (iii) acetoin to 3-amino-2-butanol, (iv) 3-amino-2-butanol to 3-amino-2-butanol phosphate, (v) 3-amino-2-butanol phosphate to 2-butanone, and (vi) 2-butanone to 2-butanol, and (b) contacting the host cell with a fermentable carbon substrate in a fermentation medium under suitable conditions.    USE - The method is useful for production of 2-butanol used as biofuel or fuel additive for fuel cells or combustion engines in vehicles, feedstock chemical in plastic industries, and as food-grade extractant in food and flavor industries.    ADVANTAGE - The method is safe, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of 2-butanol, involves (a) providing a recombinant microbial host cell comprising at least one DNA molecule encoding a polypeptide that catalyzes a substrate to product conversion chosen from (i) pyruvate to alpha -acetolactate, (ii) alpha -acetolactate to acetoin, (iii) acetoin to 3-amino-2-butanol, (iv) 3-amino-2-butanol to 3-amino-2-butanol phosphate, (v) 3-amino-2-butanol phosphate to 2-butanone, and (vi) 2-butanone to 2-butanol, where the DNA molecule is heterologous to the microbial host cell, and (b) contacting the host cell with a fermentable carbon substrate in a fermentation medium under conditions suitable for 2-butanol production.
NOVELTY - The onboard equipment (1) has a control circuit (10) acquiring frequencies of an emergency saving operation before and after engine start from a hard disk drive unit (50), and outputting information indicating degradation of the vehicle battery (90) if the frequency of emergency saving after engine start is larger than that before engine start.    USE - Onboard equipment, such as navigation system for vehicle. Can also be applied as a drive recorder or an audio system.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle battery degradation can be detected being based on comparison of frequencies of emergency saving before and after engine start.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the hardware of a navigation system as onboard equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Onboard equipment (1)    Control circuit (10)    Hard disk drive unit (50)    Power supply circuit (80)    Battery (90)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium containing complex oxide containing lithium element and transition metal element(s) containing manganese, and a coating layer containing spinel-type lithium manganese complex oxide, where the molar quantity of lithium element is more than 1.2 time with respect to the total molar quantity of the transition metal element.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized in electronic devices such as mobile telephone and vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves cycling characteristics, charging/discharging capacity, energy density and safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a positive electrode    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery    (3) a method for manufacturing a positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode containing a lithium titanate and electrolyte solution. The electrolyte solution contains boron trifluoride complex of cyclic ether or its derivative in a content of 0-1 mass parts with respect to a total of 100 mass parts of a solvent and an electrolyte.    USE - Lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle i.e. eco-friendly car, motor vehicle, information related equipment and communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved charging/discharging electric potential, energy density, safety and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between a discharge capacity maintenance factor of a lithium ion battery and boron trifluoride complex. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The gasket (2) has a thin film layer arranged in a surface of a molding layer that is molded to defined shape, where the thin film layer is coated with PVC resin. The molding layer is formed with a polyamide resin molded article by using PVC resin dispersion. A thick part (22) is arranged in a center part. A through-hole (21) is formed in the thick part. An outer peripheral part is protruded upward in a cyclical-shaped protrusion part (23). An outer periphery of a negative electrode terminal (13) is wrapped by folding the protrusion part along a radial direction.    USE - Gasket for a small-sized electrochemical battery e.g. alkaline dry battery and lithium cell, that is utilized in a portable apparatus such as digital camera, video camera, headphone stereo cassette tape recorder, household appliance, vehicle-mounted remote control device, fire detector, toy, main power supply, backup power supply, communication card of notebook personal computer and video recording apparatus. Can also be used for a coin-shaped electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film layer is arranged in the surface of the molding layer and coated with the PVC resin so as to achieve dampproofness, water resistance and chemical-resistance properties, so that fall of physical intensity and mechanical strength by water content in the chemical and moisture content in atmosphere can be avoided and external appearance dimension change problem of the gasket can be avoided, thus ensuring safe usage of the gasket and achieving high capacity and high-output and cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an alkaline dry battery.    Gasket (2)    Negative electrode terminal (13)    Through-hole (21)    Thick part (22)    Cyclical-shaped protrusion part (23)
NOVELTY - A nano-porous titanium oxide film contains titanium-copper alloy at upper surface, and has interconnected bi-continuous structure, thickness of 5 microns and aperture of 50-100 nm. The film has uniformly distributed pores.    USE - Nano-porous titanium oxide film.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-porous titanium oxide film is economically produced by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of nano-porous titanium oxide film.
NOVELTY - The method involves defining two operating frequency ranges (62, 64) of a hybrid rail vehicle, where one of the frequency ranges is less than 10 MHz, and the other frequency range is higher than 20 MHz. One energy source i.e. fuel cell, selected from a set of energy sources, is allocated to each defined frequency range. The rail vehicle is controlled for utilizing the energy source allocated to the frequency range in priority during operation of the rail vehicle in the frequency range, by collecting information relative to physical limitations of the energy sources.    USE - Method for managing energy of a hybrid rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rail vehicle is controlled for utilizing the energy source allocated to the frequency range in priority during operation of the rail vehicle in the frequency range, thus optimizing the usage of embarked energy sources of the rail vehicle by providing a suitable energy source at a particular frequency range, and hence improving the efficiency and service life of the rail vehicle, and reducing emissions of pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy sources are chosen from a generator, a battery block, a fuel cell, and a supercapacitor block. The physical limitations are chosen from a maximum power, a load level and/or a minimal operation stop time between two successive operations of the source. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for managing energy of a rail vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a structure of a processing unit of a hybrid rail vehicle energy management system.    Information acquisition unit (40)    Processing unit (42)    Control unit (50)    Electric current calculation unit (56)    Frequency ranges (62, 64)
NOVELTY - The loop (11R) has a pump (115), and a multiway valve (119) i.e. three-way valve, that divides the loop into a set of sections (11R1, 11R2). The three-way valve possesses a stable position for ensuring continuity between the sections of the loop, and another stable position that ensures permanent interruption of continuity between the sections of the loop. The sections of the loop are in contact with atmosphere of the loop operated by maneuvering the three-way valve.    USE - Recirculating loop for a combustion gas path of a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, that is utilized for direct production of electric energy in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The multiway valve possesses stable positions for ensuring continuity and interruption between sections that are in contact with atmosphere of loop operated by maneuvering the three-way valve, thus allowing sophisticated management of gas recycling, purging and venting processes during starting-up or stopping of the fuel cell, without requiring the number of bulky and expensive pumps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for stopping a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell that is supplied with pure oxygen.    Recirculating loop (11R)    Sections of recirculating loop (11R1, 11R2)    Pump (115)    Multiway valve (119)    Pressure regulation valve (127)
NOVELTY - The system has a main coolant circuit including a circulating pump (6) and an outdoor heat exchanger (8) used for cooling fluid. The main coolant circuit comprises upstream and downstream controlled three-way valves (10, 16) placed on upstream and downstream pipes (12, 14). A channel (10c) of the upstream valve is connected on an inlet of the circulation pump, and another channel (16c) of the downstream valve is connected on an outlet of the pump for forming a secondary fluid circuit.    USE - System for cooling a fuel-cell that is used in an electric generator in an electric vehicle i.e. electric motor vehicle, to generate and deliver electric current for traction of the vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the cooling system utilizes simple and economic three-way valves for alternating fluid circulation direction in cells of the fuel-cell, thus enabling rapid cold-starting of the vehicle at temperature lower than 0 degree Celsius, while preventing the water produced at ends of the cells from freezing, and preventing the fuel-cells from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a cooling system.    Circulating pump (6)    Outdoor heat exchanger (8)    Upstream controlled three-way valve (10)    Channels (10c, 16c)    Upstream pipe (12)    Downstream pipe (14)    Downstream controlled three-way valve (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a main coolant circuit comprising a main circulation pump (6) and a heat exchanger (8). An upstream pipe (12) delivers coolant e.g. ethylene glycol, to cells (4) of a fuel cell (2). A downstream pipe (14) returns the fluid to the main circulation pump. A secondary circuit comprising a secondary circulation device (30) is connected in parallel to the main circuit through the pipes for altering fluid circulation. A set of controlled valves e.g. three-way valves (10), allows independent operation of the main or secondary circuit.    USE - Cooling system for a fuel cell that is utilized in a generator for supplying electric current used for traction of an electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary circuit is connected in parallel to the main coolant circuit through the pipes, and the controlled valves allow independent operation of the main or secondary circuit, thus providing simple and efficient cooling operation of the system, and hence permitting rapid starting of the fuel cell at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for operating a cooling system    (2) a generator comprising a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cooling system for a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (2)    Cells (4)    Main circulation pump (6)    Heat exchanger (8)    Three-way valve (10)    Upstream pipe (12)    Downstream pipe (14)    Secondary circulation device (30)
NOVELTY - The plate (50) has holes (52) pierced in thickness of an electrically conducting material and arranged parallel to a plane of the plate, where the plate comprises a constant thickness of the material along a stacking axis of cells of a fuel cell. The holes are arranged parallel to each other, where width of the holes is equal to distance between the adjacent holes. Each hole includes a constant rectangular section having height around 30 to 40 percent of thickness of the plate. A central connection terminal forms an axis perpendicular to the plate.    USE - Current collector plate for a fuel cell that is utilized in a generator or an electric vehicle for delivering electric current (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The holes are pierced in the thickness of the electrically conducting material and arranged parallel to the plane of the plate, thus reducing thermal mass of the collector plate, while maintaining the continuity of a surface of the plate in contact with the last cell of the fuel cell, and the uniformity of temperature of the last cell, and hence avoiding the risk of gel of water produced at ends of the cells so as to prevent damage of the fuel cell and to assure better operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for dimensioning of holes of a collector plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a current collector plate.    Current collector plate (50)    Holes (52)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (34) has a stack of cells including an anode/cathode assembly (4) equipped with electrodes separated by electrolyte. The stack of cells is framed by electrically conducting bipolar plates (6). A clamping plate (12) maintains and tightens the stack of cells. The conducting bipolar plate located directly against the clamping plate is a monopolar collector plate (30). The monopolar collector plate includes a central connection terminal (10) for conduction of electric current toward an external electrical cable.    USE - Fuel cell for use in an electric generator to generate and deliver electric current for traction of an electric vehicle (all claimed) i.e. electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monopolar collector plate includes a central connection terminal for conduction of electric current toward the electrical cable, thus simultaneously realizing supply of reagents for reaction and conduction of the current toward the electrical cable without using an additional collector plate provided between the clamping plate and the monopolar plate, and hence reducing thermal mass at the ends of the fuel cell while ensuring rapid heating of ends of the fuel cell during cold starting of an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial sectional view of an end of a fuel cell.    Anode/cathode assembly (4)    Electrically conducting bipolar plates (6)    Central connection terminal (10)    Clamping plate (12)    Collecting monopolar plate (30)    Fuel-cell (34)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a casing or box (4) comprising battery cells (5) that are thermally regulated or cooled by a liquid path (10) and a gas path (15). A closed circuit (16) is formed in the casing or box. The circuit is extended between the casing and one of the battery-cells and between the casing and components (6, 7) of the battery. A fan (18) is arranged in the circuit, and allows blowing or circulation of gas medium e.g. air, in the circuit. A cooling or thermal regulation device (20) is arranged under the battery cells.    USE - Battery i.e. traction battery, for a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid or electric motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are thermally regulated or cooled by the liquid path and the gas path so as to obtain homogeneous temperature inside the casing of the battery for increasing the service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified longitudinal sectional view of a battery across a fan.    Battery (1)    Casing or box (4)    Battery cells (5)    Battery components (6, 7)    Liquid path (10)    Gas path (15)    Closed circuit (16)    Fan (18)    Cooling or thermal regulation device (20)
NOVELTY - The device has a container (11) containing fluid i.e. liquid (1), at a balance state under liquid and vapor phases. An evaporator (12) pumps the fluid in the liquid phase from the container by capillarity, and conveys the fluid in the vapor phase by absorbing thermal load (2) generated by a component. A condenser (16) is connected to an outlet of the evaporator for receiving the fluid in the vapor phase, connected to a cold source (6) for conveying the fluid from the vapor phase to the liquid phase and connected to an inlet of the container for returning the fluid in the liquid phase.    USE - Device for cooling an electronic power component of an electronic power system i.e. electronic power case, used for supplying and recovering electric energy used for driving and slackening a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid or electric motor vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to cool battery, supercapacitor, thyristors or power transistors.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control unit of the container ensures thermal regulation of the operating temperature of the cooling device for cooling the electronic power component in an effective manner, while ensuring high fluid transfer capacity of the cooling device. The design of the cooling device uses the evaporator for pumping the fluid without using a mechanical pump, thus reducing weight and size of the cooling device. The cooling device can be integrated in easy manner due to absence of constraints related to positioning of the cold source with respect to a dissipating zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The container includes an electronic control unit (22) connected to a heating element (21) i.e. electric resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating operation of a cooling device.    Liquid (1)    Thermal load (2)    Cold source (6)    Container (11)    Evaporator (12)    Condenser (16)    Heating element (21)    Electronic control unit (22)
NOVELTY - The controller has a CPU connected with a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) unit, a system power supply and an auxiliary DC/DC unit. An output end of the CPU is connected with an electromagnetic valve output unit. The system power supply and the auxiliary DC/DC unit are connected to an accessory driving unit and a power supply voltage stabilizing unit. A power supply state display module and a bus communication unit are connected to the CPU.    USE - Fuel battery power generation controller.    ADVANTAGE - The controller has small volume, high density of integration, high conversion efficiency, simple structure, high reliability and convenient maintenance and use effect. The controller reduces production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery power generation controller.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The controller (30) has solar cell board (10) whose central portion is bent to form curved-shaped portion. The controller main portion is connected to dashboard (20). The solar cell board is mounted on the vehicle. The dashboard is provided to cover the solar cell board. The controller main portion is equipped with battery.    USE - Automatic temperature adjusting controller.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of fuel can be saved by using solar cell board so that the generation of air pollution can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automatic temperature adjusting controller.    Solar cell board (10)    Dashboard (20)    Automatic temperature adjusting controller (30)
NOVELTY - The device has an anti-vibration rubber that is installed in both insides of installed groove of rotator unit. A permanent magnet is attached and set on the anti-vibration rubber. Other side of guiding rod is installed at both sides outside of assembly (33). The rotor upper plate (29) and rotor lower plate (35) are installed at the assembly. The guiding rod is inserted in the inside diameter of ball bush installed at both ends. The guiding rod is installed at the upper drum mastoid portion side of the rotor lower plate.    USE - Device for supplying oxygen and assisting battery for car.    ADVANTAGE - The safety-drive can be enabled to the simple switch operation. The power is supplied in the discharge of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A projection is provided for fixing in the lower-side of the rotor upper plate and upper side of the rotor lower plate. A compression coil spring (31) is installed in the circular holes installed at the inner side face center of the assembly and drum mastoid portion installed at the side of the rotator unit. An UV light lamp is provided in both sides of the upper base lid. A blower motor is provided with ventilation in one side space. A perforated plate is installed at the middle portion low-end, and sponge is installed at the upper side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device of supplying oxygen and assisting battery for car.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rotation blade (11)    Rotor upper plate (29)    Compression coil spring (31)    Assembly (33)    Rotor lower plate (35)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery comprises a battery retainer (4) and a separator, which is arranged in the battery retainer. A sealant (10) is provided, which is welded to the battery retainer. The separator is inserted between the sealant and battery retainer. The foldable inner side of the sealant is welded by the bonding force.    USE - Secondary battery for a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The foldable inner side of the sealant is welded by the bonding force, and thus enables economical installation of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a secondary battery.    Peripheral part (3)    Battery retainer (4)    Storage space (8)    Electrolyte (9)    Sealant (10)
NOVELTY - Partition film with uniform adjustable hole size composite structure comprises a partition film layer comprising single dispersed microspheres which are assembled by selves and a polymer partition film layer. The thickness of a self-assembled partition film layer is 0.01-100 mu m. The size of a nano-porous surface is 1.5 nm-50 mu m. The thickness of the polymer partition film is 1-100 mu m.    USE - The partition film is useful in dynamic secondary lithium ion battery (claimed); and lithium ion battery, a secondary lithium ion battery, a fuel cell, water treatment, catalytic synthesis and chlor-alkali industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple preparation procedures. The partition film has high quality, pores with uniform shape and size, and controllable pore size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the partition film, comprising (i) preparing the partition film layer made up of the self-assembled microsphere made from inorganic or organic material on the surface of the polymer partition film layer by a self-assembling method; and (ii) performing thermal treatment on the partition film of the composite structure prepared in the step (i), controlling the temperature, combining the partition film layer made up of the self-assembled microspheres with the polymer partition film layer, and obtaining the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the partition film with uniform adjustable hole size composite structure.
NOVELTY - The fixed bracket (1) and movable bracket (7) are hinged with a folding arm mechanism. The ends of the fixed bracket are connected with ends of the expanding inner arm (2). The movable bracket is respectively connected with an external expanding arm (3). A gear (10) is formed by alternately joggling and the fixed bracket is provided in side of the lower end of the gear pair through a telescopic mechanism.    USE - Solar energy battery sailboard unfolding mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - The space of the solar energy battery sailboard unfolding mechanism can be reduced. The reliability of the solar energy battery sailboard unfolding mechanism can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy battery sailboard unfolding mechanism.    Fixed bracket (1)    Expanding inner arm (2)    Expanding arm (3)    Movable bracket (7)    Gear (10)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a fixed bracket (1) and a movable bracket (7) which are hinged with folding arm mechanism. The ends of the fixed bracket are respectively connected with the ends of an inner arm (2). The ends of the movable bracket are respectively connected with the ends of an outer arm (3). The fixed bracket is provided with a push-pull rod (11). The fixed bracket is fixed on a side portion of a gear pair through a telescopic mechanism.    USE - Sailboard unfolding mechanism of solar energy cell.    ADVANTAGE - By using the sailboard unfolding mechanism, reliability of the solar energy cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sailboard unfolding mechanism.    Fixed bracket (1)    Inner arm (2)    Outer arm (3)    Movable bracket (7)    Push-pull rod (11)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen fuel motor vehicle has an apparatus, where a hydrogen leakage inspection appearance part (42) detects the leak of the hydrogen from the apparatus. The hydrogen leakage inspection appearance part provides a sealing unit (48), which is arranged at a floor panel (46). The apparatus contains a hydrogen emission group apparatus for emitting the hydrogen from a hydrogen supply system.    USE - Hydrogen fuel motor vehicle, particularly fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen fuel motor vehicle has an apparatus, where a hydrogen leakage inspection appearance part detects the leak of the hydrogen from the apparatus, and hence ensures an improved and simple structure of hydrogen fuel motor vehicle that detects the hydrogen leak in passenger-compartment from an apparatus in an easy and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen fuel motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell electric vehicle (10)    Vehicle body (12)    Fuel cell system (16)    Hydrogen leakage inspection appearance part (42)    Floor panel (46)    Sealing unit (48)
NOVELTY - The car has a storage battery connected with a direct current electric motor and an alternating current power inverter, where the direct current motor is connected with a rear drive axle assembly and a rear wheel axle. A solar energy silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with the storage battery by a solar conversion charging circuit. A lower part of a front supporting rod (14) is provided with a front support rod long groove (16). A bolt (15) is passed through a support rod long groove (18).    USE - Sunlight receiving angle adjustable solar power driving trolley car.    ADVANTAGE - The car realizes sunlight receiving angle adjustment and solar energy driving function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a sunlight receiving angle adjustable solar power driving trolley car.    Solar energy silicon crystal plate (5)    Front supporting rod (14)    Bolt (15)    Front support rod long groove (16)    Support rod long groove (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a generator equipped with a ventilation pipeline that is extended in a length direction of a fan blade. The ventilation pipe is equipped with an air outlet. A battery is connected with the generator. A rectifier is connected with the ventilation pipeline that is arranged on a front cabin of a vehicle. An air inlet is installed on the ventilation pipeline. A radiator is located at a back part of the vehicle, where an opening area of the air inlet of the ventilation pipeline is greater than an opening area of the air outlet of the ventilation pipeline.    USE - Wind power generation device for a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The device satisfies electric power demand of the vehicle. The opening area of the air inlet of the ventilation pipe is greater than the opening area of the air outlet of the ventilation pipe so as to improve wind force in the ventilation pipe, enable an air impeller to rotate quickly and improve generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle equipped with a wind power generation device.
NOVELTY - The automobile has a vehicle body whose outer layer is provided with a single-crystal silicon solar board. A storage battery is arranged in a back-up box for storing electric field generated by solar energy.    USE - Solar energy electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile has simple structure, reduces tail gas discharge, and ensures clean environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy electric automobile.
NOVELTY - The battery has resin film (22) that is provided on the surface of a battery container (1). A recessed portion (21) is provided on the side surface of the battery container. Filler (23) is embedded at the recessed portion. A coating layer is provided between the surface of the battery container and the resin film, and is provided between the filler and the resin film.    USE - Battery such as cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as plug-in hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The local stress produced in the resin film can be prevented effectively, the durability of the resin film can be improved effectively. Hence the long-term reliability and the strength of the battery can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery container (1)    Gasket (2)    Recessed portion (21)    Resin film (22)    Filler (23)
NOVELTY - The module (20) has lithium ion secondary battery which consists of a pair of bottom face (10) and side surface. The rounded shape side surface is provided with a pair of planar portion and a pair of curved surface portion (13). The battery is arranged along the shape of the curved-surface portion, so that the each bottom face faced the same direction, while each planar portion of several lithium ion secondary batteries leaves a clearance gap. The clearance gap is a ratio of 1/15-1/3 with respect to the thickness of the lithium ion secondary battery.    USE - Battery module for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency can be improved. The macrosis of the battery module at worst can be restrained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Bottom face (10)    Curved-surface portion (13)    Positive electrode terminal (14)    Negative electrode terminal (15)    Battery module (20)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine (10) has a heat recovery turbine (42) in fluid communication with coolers (20,22) of an EGR portion (18), and a fluid bypass valve in fluid communication with the turbine and the other cooler to allow or prohibit coolant flow to the turbine. The bypass valve further includes a pressure reducing orifice.    USE - Internal combustion engine, such as diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - Opening the bypass valve reduces the pressure of coolant passing through the heat recovery turbine when such pressure is above a threshold, reducing likelihood of damage to the turbine. Partly opening the bypass valve may relieve coolant pressure yet allows some of coolant to flow into the turbine. Turbine speed may be reduced by reducing amount of coolant passing through the turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling coolant flow to a heat recovery turbine in an EGR system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of an internal combustion engine.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Exhaust system (16)    EGR portion (18)    Coolers (20,22)    Heat recovery turbine (42)
NOVELTY - The guidance system has multiple battery units, in which two battery units are rented. Multiple battery mounting parts (71,72,73) are mounted with the battery units. A navigation apparatus guides a route to a designated destination. The navigation apparatus guides a position of an electric power supply station.    USE - Guidance system for guiding electric power supply with respect to a battery unit mounted in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The guidance system has multiple battery units, in which two battery units are rented, and hence ensures time-efficient, simple and cost effective guidance system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (1)    Battery unit (6)    Trigger (6a)    Battery mounting parts (71,72,73)    Guidance system (1000)
NOVELTY - The power feeder has the driving pulley (62) which is installed on the rotating disc (60A,60B). The rotating disc is connected to the other end of the lever (30) which is installed from the center of the crank wheel (20). The crank wheel is installed on the same axis of the secondary driver pulley for converting the rotary motion into the linear motion. The secondary lever (40) is connected to the cam-shaft (50). The drive motor (10) is equipped with the driving pulley (12) on the rotary shaft (11).    USE - Power feeder for car.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption is reduced and the environment pollution is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power feeder for car.    Drive motor (10)    Rotary shaft (11)    Driving pulley (12)    Crank wheel (20)    Lever (30)    Secondary lever (40)    Cam-shaft (50)    Rotating discs (60A,60B)    Driving pulley (62)
NOVELTY - The device has a power battery connected with an energy storage controller. A super capacitor is connected to an energy flow control unit. A direct current (DC)/direct current (DC) converter is connected with the super capacitor. The power battery is fixed with the super capacitor. The DC/DC converter drives a motor of a hybrid vehicle. An end of an inductor is connected with a regulating switch. A diode is connected with the power battery. Another diode is connected with a positive pole of the power battery.    USE - Power supply device for use in a hybrid vehicle control system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device satisfies requirements of a vehicle accelerating and braking process of a dynamic power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a hybrid vehicle control system    (2) a hybrid vehicle control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a driving wheel fixed on an electric hub motor. The hub motor drives the driving wheel by a transmission shaft. The electric hub motor is connected with a power battery and a solar energy power supply device by a chain. An oxyhydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell system, a hydrogen storage system and a proton exchange membrane fuel cell system are connected with the electric hub motor. The power battery charges a super capacitor. The oxyhydrogen proton exchange membrane fuel cell system is connected the power battery through a direct current/direct current converter.    USE - Electric hydrogen hybrid field vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has reasonable structure, and is convenient to manufacture. The vehicle produces hydrogen by solar electrolysis water so as to ensure environmentally-friendly in social sustainable development. The vehicle saves energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric hydrogen hybrid field vehicle in partial section.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a vehicle frame connected with a storage battery. A motor is arranged on a back wheel. A handle is connected with a control device. The storage battery is connected with a solar energy battery plate. An adjusting device is provided with a solar panel. The solar energy battery plate is arranged on the handle. The solar energy battery plate is made of silicon wafer.    USE - Solar energy electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is simple in structure and easy to realize. The bicycle is provided with the storage battery that supplies enough power to satisfy requirement of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The engine has a compressed gas outlet connected with a blasting row engine (3). A compressor is utilized for compressing gas. A high voltage oxidant inlet is arranged on a connection channel. A combustion chamber (300) is provided with a compressed air outlet, a high pressure oxygen source and a high pressure oxidizing agent inlet. A gas compressor (2) is arranged in a gas outlet of a pressure bearing. The gas compressor, a short press process charging engine and the high pressure oxygen source are matched with each other.    USE - Low entropy mixing combustion and blasting row engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine has low discharge, better load response and better environmental protection effect, and is energy-saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of low entropy mixing combustion and blasting row engine.    Gas compressor (2)    Blasting row engine (3)    Combustion chamber (300)    Combustion chamber charging opening (301)    Exhaust passage (302)
NOVELTY - The device has a circulating pipe connected with an engine and filled with engine coolant. A control part is connected with the engine. Another circulating pipe is connected with a controller and a power unit and fixed on an exhaust manifold. A heat exchanging medium is passed into an inner part of the engine through the circulating pipes based on a signal generated by the control part. The former circulating pipe and a liquid inlet of the latter circulating pipe are connected with an outlet on the engine. An electromagnetic reversing valve is arranged with the outlet.    USE - Automobile engine preheating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces oil consumption and pre heating time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile engine preheating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material contains a compound including alkali metal, fluorine element and rare-earth element adhered to the surface of lithium-transition metal composite oxide.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material reduces the gas generation during charging by suppressing reaction between positive electrode and decomposed electrolyte transferred from negative electrode and reaction between positive electrode and electrolyte. Therefore, the secondary battery comprising positive electrode active material has improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode (1) which consists of positive electrode collector and positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, binder and electroconductive agent;    (2) manufacture of positive electrode active material; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (11) which consists of positive electrode, negative electrode (2) and nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Aluminum lamination exterior component (6)    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises a compound containing rare-earth element and fluorine element adhered to the surface of lithium-transition metal complex oxide. The compound has average particle diameter of 1-100 nm.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising positive electrode active material has improved continuous charging characteristics even at high temperature, and cycle characteristics by suppressing reactions between positive electrode and decomposed electrolyte transferred from negative electrode, and reactions between positive electrode and electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material;    (2) positive electrode (1) containing positive electrode active material, electroconductive agent and binder; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (11) comprising positive electrode, negative electrode (2) and nonaqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Aluminum lamination exterior component (6)    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode (1) comprises a positive electrode collector and a positive electrode mixture layer formed on at least one surface of the positive electrode collector. The positive electrode mixture layer contains positive electrode active material, binder, conductive agent, and compound(s) chosen from acetic-acid compounds of rare-earth element, nitric-acid compounds of rare-earth element and sulfuric-acid compounds of rare-earth element.    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode is economical and provides battery with improved cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Aluminum lamination exterior component (6)    Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery pack (1) which includes multiple battery cells (3) and a separator (4) that is arranged within battery cells. The separator has a skeleton element (13) and a pad element (14) that is provided on an outside face of the skeleton element. The flexibility of pad element is greater than flexibility of skeleton element. The thermal conductivity of skeleton elements is greater than thermal conductivity of pad element.    USE - Battery pack for use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dimensional errors of battery cells can be securely held and the temperature adjustment of the individual battery cells can easily be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (1)    Battery cell (3)    Separator (4)    Skeleton element (13)    Pad element (14)
NOVELTY - The module has block which is provided with accommodating section accommodates unit cells (100). A spacer (90) is arranged between unit cells and main connecting plate (21). The block is provided with penetration portion (80b) passing through in axial direction. The spacer is provided with cavity (90a) passing through in axial direction. The through-passages and cavities of battery assemblies are provided in communication in axial direction.    USE - Battery module for vehicles such as motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment, and for portable electronic devices such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly and disassembly of the assembled batteries can be performed easily. The battery module can equalize the temperature of the unit cell in the assembled battery in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Main connecting plate (21)    Penetration portion (80b)    Spacer (90)    Cavity (90a)    Unit cell (100)
NOVELTY - The system has multiple catalyst heaters (10) equipped with a fuel tank (15) for supplying a methanol fuel to platinum or palladium catalyst (13). The catalyst heater generates heat when the fuel and oxidizing gas are supplied from the fuel tank to the catalyst. A portion of the gas warmed by the heat supplied to the catalyst is circulated and supplied to the catalyst. The temperature of each portion of a motor vehicle is adjusted using the heat generated by the catalyst heater.    USE - Temperature control system of electric vehicle e.g. car. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the motor vehicle can be adjusted efficiently even in a cold region. The fall of the capability of motor vehicle can be prevented. The vehicle can be driven in a comfortable environment. The consumption of electric power can be reduced. The flight range of motor vehicle can be extended. The life of the battery can be prolonged. The catalyst heater is compact and the operation at the time of maintenance can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the temperature control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Catalyst heaters (10)    Catalyst (13)    Fuel tank (15)    Filter (16)    Receiving tray (18)
NOVELTY - The connection board (2) has a primary element (3) that includes a primary hole and an embedding hole (31) made of aluminum or copper. A secondary element (4) has a secondary hole (42) and a substrate (40) made of aluminum or copper. The secondary element is embedded in the embedding hole of the primary element. An intermetallic compound layer (5) including the metal is formed at an interface between the embedding hole of the primary and secondary elements. An ionization tendency of nickel is larger or smaller than aluminum or copper.    USE - Connection board for battery terminals of lithium ion battery used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The incidence of primary element and secondary element detaching from one another can be minimized. The electrical resistance in the interface of the primary and secondary elements of battery terminal can be made small. The joint strength of primary and secondary elements of battery terminal can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of connection board for battery terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connection board.    Connection board (2)    Primary element (3)    Secondary element (4)    Intermetallic compound layer (5)    Embedding hole (31)    Substrate (40)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module assembly comprises a module case (110), a coolant flow tank (130), a compartment partition (120), a seating tub (111) and an inlet port (131), where battery cell or unit module have liquid coolant inside of the coolant flow tank. Multiple battery cells or the unit modules are serially connected in the solar cell. The multiple battery cells or the unit module are separately provided manifoldly. The seating tub is protruded in the module case.    USE - Solar cell module assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module assembly comprises a module case, a coolant flow tank, a compartment partition, a seating tub and an inlet port, and hence ensures regulation of cooling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module assembly.    Module case (110)    Seating tub (111)    Compartment partition (120)    Coolant flow tank (130)    Inlet port (131)
NOVELTY - The assembly (14,14A,14B) has an accommodating unit that is provided with a connection element (17), and that is formed in connection unit (16). The connection element is connected between the electrode terminals (11) of the adjacent battery. A cover engagement receptacle unit is engaged with cover engaging unit formed in the cover (27) of the adjacent connection unit. The connection units are connected by the unit engaging portion and unit engaging receptacle portion so as to connect the cover engaging unit and the cover engagement receptacle unit.    USE - Battery connection assembly used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the battery connection assembly is reduced. the manufacturing cost of the metal die is reduced. The efficiency of the operation of battery connection assembly is improved. The assembling process of the battery connection assembly can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Electrode terminal (11)    Battery connection assemblies (14,14A,14B)    Connection unit (16)    Connection element (17)    Cover (27)
NOVELTY - The hybrid vehicle (50) has an ECU (20) which detects an air-fuel ratio imbalance abnormality of an internal combustion engine (1), and identifies an abnormal cylinder that has caused the abnormality. The ECU corrects the fuel injection amount of the abnormal cylinder based on a battery state-of-charge decrease amount from a time when the air-fuel ratio imbalance abnormality has been detected to a time when a predetermined time interval has elapsed after detection of the abnormality.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases accuracy of correction of fuel injection amount when an air-fuel ratio imbalance abnormality is detected while eliminating rich shift or lean shift, thus degradation of emission during imbalance abnormality occurrence can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of hybrid vehicle.    Internal combustion engine (1)    ECU (20)    Hybrid vehicle (50)    Battery (53)    Vehicle speed sensor (64)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a processor for processing vehicle operational information received wirelessly from a vehicle information transceiver device i.e. diagnostics dongle (4), coupled to a vehicle. A short range wireless transceiver is coupled to the processor for receiving the vehicle information from the vehicle information transceiver device. An energy storage device i.e. battery, is coupled to the processor and the short range wireless transceiver. A light-powered energy source i.e. solar cell, is coupled to the energy storage device to provide energy for storage in the energy storage device.    USE - Apparatus for performing telematics functions using solar powered wireless communication device i.e. battery-powered vehicle telematics device.    ADVANTAGE - The processor processes vehicle operational information received wirelessly from the vehicle information transceiver device coupled to the vehicle, thus automatically adjusting and optimizing solar cell angle to maximize the capture of incident radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storage device is a capacitor. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for performing telematics functions using solar powered wireless communication device    (2) a method for performing telematics functions using solar powered wireless communication device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cockpit of a vehicle with a dongle diagnostic device and a remote telematics device.    Diagnostics dongle (4)    Remote telematics device (10)    Mirror (12)    Windshield (18)    Holders (20, 22)
NOVELTY - The member has a cover plate (60) located at a top part of a battery module (80). An upper plate and a lower plate (50) are separated at the battery module. Refrigerant pipes are formed with a hollow structure to allow refrigerants to flow inside of the conduction medium. A conduit (40) is mounted between the upper plate and the lower plate. Another conduit (30) is positioned at a front side of the battery module. A cooling pin (20) is arranged at both sides of the battery module, where the cooling pin is a thermal conductivity metal plate.    USE - Cooling member.    ADVANTAGE - The member has low manufacturing cost, high productivity and high corrosion resistance about the refrigerant, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery module.    Cooling pin (20)    Conduits (30, 40)    Lower plate (50)    Cover plate (60)    Battery module (80)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has a water intake part taking aqueous solution. A gas outlet port discharges gas generated while charging of an air metal second battery unit (110). An aqueous solution storage unit (120) stores the aqueous solution. An aqueous solution supply unit (130) is connected to the water intake part. A gas discharge unit (140) is connected to gas outlet ports to discharge the gas discharged from the gas outlet ports to outside. An aqueous solution supply line (132) is connected to the aqueous solution storage unit.    USE - Air metal secondary battery module for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module avoids expansion of a battery case according to cathode gel hardening and discharge of gas generation and ensures better expansion of the battery when high-capacity electric power is utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a metal air second battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an air metal secondary battery module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Module (100)    Air metal second battery unit (110)    Aqueous solution storage unit (120)    Aqueous solution supply unit (130)    Aqueous solution supply line (132)    Gas discharge unit (140)
NOVELTY - The battery has a jelly-roll-type electrode assembly (510) provided with an electrode tape. The electrode tape is arranged on a high molecular resin film. An electrode is fixed in the jelly-roll-type electrode assembly. A center pin (550) is inserted into a center part of the jelly-roll-type electrode assembly. A cap assembly (530) unites a top opening part. A gasket (560) is arranged in a cap assembly. The electrode is arranged in a bonding layer. The bonding layer is arranged on a side of the high molecular resin film. The electrode tape is adhered on two sides of an electrode uncoated area.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electrochemical device, an electric vehicle, a cellular phone, a camcorder and a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids generation of tension in a separator part and deformation of the separator part, reduces generation of thermal shrinkage and heat in a battery part and protects the separator part from short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a cylindrical secondary battery.    Jelly-roll-type electrode assembly (510)    Cap assembly (530)    Center pin (550)    Gasket (560)    Top cap (570)
NOVELTY - The protection apparatus (10) has a battery protection monitoring integrated circuit (IC) (16) which measures the voltage of the cell and eliminates overcharge and overdischarge. A switch (17) controls the overcharge and overdischarge of battery. A circuit protector (20-1,20-2) which consists of two switches (21,22) as circuit breaker is positioned in the circuit that connects the secondary battery side and the load side with each other. The circuit protector is provided with a resetting section.    USE - Protection apparatus in lithium ion secondary battery of electromagnetic type, thermal type, hybrid type. Can also be used as power supply for notebook personal computer, lighting fixture, communication device, vehicle and used as backup power supply for mobile telephone, transceiver and signaling lamp for illumination during marine accident.    ADVANTAGE - The protection apparatus can be operated immediately and perform restorative easy reset function efficiently without impairing size reduction of a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the protection apparatus.    Protection apparatus (10)    Battery protection monitoring IC (16)    Switch (17)    Circuit protector (20-1,20-2)    Switches (21,22)
NOVELTY - The machine has a stator that is provided in the circumferential direction of shaft in motor unit. Two rotors are rotated together with the shaft in the motor unit, and are provided so as to face both surfaces of stator in circumferential direction. The latching portion is provided in both surfaces of rotor which is provided on the oppositely-fixed element. Several motor units are latched with each other at latching portion, and are rotated integrally.    USE - Rotary electric machine installed in electric vehicle such as hybrid car, used in industrial and household appliances, wind power generation, domestic thermal power station, hydraulic power station, nuclear power station and wind power station.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency improvement of the rotary electric machine can be achieved. The energy saving of the rotary electric machine can be improved. The economical efficiency of the rotary electric machine can be improved significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the rotary electric machine.    Output-shaft unit (11)    Rear side-shaft unit (12)    Front side end bracket (13)    Rear side end bracket (14)    Housing (16)
NOVELTY - The circuit has battery cells (202-1-202-6) that are coupled in series. A magnetic device (203) stores energy transferred from battery cell (202-1) through winding (204-1) coupled to battery cell (202-1), and releases stored energy to battery cell (202-2) through winding (204-2) coupled to battery cell (202-2) when voltage of battery cell (202-1) is greater than voltage of battery cell (202-2). A detecting and controlling unit (208) detects the voltage of battery cells, and turns ON the switches (206-1-206-6) alternately according to detecting result.    USE - Circuit of battery e.g. lithium-ion battery used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system balances the target battery cells, and other battery cells are prevented from sending or receiving energy during the energy balancing operation, hence the system efficiency is improved. By balancing the battery cells during the discharging process, the battery cell having higher discharging rate and releasing energy more quickly than other battery cells can be compensated with energy from the other battery cells. Hence energy among the battery cells can be well balanced and discharging time of the whole battery pack can be increased, hence improving the efficiency of the battery pack. The battery cells can be prevented from being over-discharged after the discharging process, hence extending the service life of the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for managing battery cells; and    (2) battery management system for managing battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the battery management system.    Battery cells (202-1-202-6)    Magnetic device (203)    Windings (204-1-204-2)    Switches (206-1-206-6)    Detecting and control unit (208)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (100) has a current collector electrically connected to each electrode assembly. A case (140) accommodates the electrode assemblies and the current collector. A cap plate (151) seals the case. An electrode terminal is electrically connected to the current collector and penetrates the cap plate. The electrode assemblies, arranged in a longitudinal direction, individually have an axis parallel to the bottom surface of the case.    USE - Secondary battery used for mobile phone, camcorder, electric scooter, hybrid electric vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces current loss caused by using multiple electrode assemblies. Reduces cell swelling to improve durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    First terminal (120)    Second terminal (130)    Case (140)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has top and bottom enclosures that are provided with a finger plate or end cap. A corrugated sheet is provided between the top and bottom enclosure. A fluid comprising fuel exhaust, flows on one side of the corrugated sheet and the fluid comprising input air flows on an opposite side of the corrugated sheet.    USE - Heat exchanger of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger improves the performance of the fuel cell system. Since the corrugated sheet is provided between top and bottom enclosure in which fluid flows on both sides of the corrugated sheet, the overall flow conditions and flow rates of the fluid can be increased. The finger plates prevent the mixing of hot and cold flow streams, as they enter and exit the anode exhaust cooler heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cathode recuperator uni-shell; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger.    Fuel inlet conduit (29)    Opening (29a)    Air inlet conduit (33)    Anode cooler (100)    Fuel exhaust conduit (117)
NOVELTY - The cathode exhaust steam generator (103) has a steam generator coil (310) in a hot box between an inner lid and an outer lid of a cathode recuperator heat exchanger of a fuel cell system. The steam generator coil includes a straight tube and a partially corrugated tube or a fully corrugated tube.The steam generator coil includes a spiral coil and is in fluid communication with a cathode exhaust outlet of the cathode recuperator to allow conversion of water to steam in the coil using heat of the cathode exhaust stream.    USE - Cathode exhaust steam generator.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode exhaust steam generator allows control over the cathode exhaust stream flow distribution, such that the generator is easily manufactured and the flow distribution is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) anode tail oxidizer fuel splitter-injector and mixer element;    (2) fuel cell system;    (3) pre-reformer tube-insert catalyst; and    (4) anode flow hub structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cathode exhaust steam generator.    Water inlet conduit (30A)    Cathode exhaust steam generator (103)    Exhaust baffle plate (308)    Ribs (309)    Steam generator coil (310)
NOVELTY - The nozzle (12) has a conduit (16) formed in a main body (14), where gaseous fuel i.e. gaseous hydrogen, is made to flow through the conduit. The conduit terminates at a delivering end (18) of the main body. The delivering end forms an interface with a fuel inlet of a vehicle during fueling operation. A surface of the delivering end is perpendicular to the conduit. A sensor (24) e.g. hydrogen sensor, is exposed at the surface of the delivering end to detect leakage of the gaseous fuel during the fueling operation.    USE - Fueling nozzle for delivering gaseous fuel i.e. gaseous hydrogen, to a vehicle i.e. hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is exposed at the surface of the delivering end of the main body to detect leakage of the gaseous fuel during the fueling operation, thus enabling continuous detection of leakage of the gaseous fuel during the fuel operation of the hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for detecting leakage of gaseous fuel during fueling operation of a vehicle, comprising a dispenser    (2) a method for detecting leakage of gaseous fuel during fueling operation of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged fragmentary side cross-sectional view of a fueling nozzle.    Fueling nozzle (12)    Main body (14)    Conduit (16)    Delivering end of main body (18)    Sensor (24)
NOVELTY - The electro-hydraulic brake comprises a master cylinder (120), which has two hydraulic circuits and generates a hydraulic pressure, and a housing (110), which has an amplifier chamber (112) that contacts the master cylinder. A base chamber (111) is provided, which has a piston (111a) that is moved by a foot operation of a driver. An oil reservoir (140) is provided, which is connected to the upper area of the master cylinder. A pedal displacement sensor (150) for detecting the displacement of the pedal (10).    USE - Electro-hydraulic brake for use in fuel cell vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The oil reservoir is connected to the upper area of the master cylinder, where a pedal displacement sensor is provided for detecting the displacement of the pedal, and thus ensures low energy consumption of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an electro-hydraulic brake.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an electro-hydraulic brake. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pedal (10)    Housing (110)    Base chamber (111)    Piston (111a)    Amplifier chamber (112)    Master cylinder (120)    Oil reservoir (140)    Pedal displacement sensor (150)
NOVELTY - The combination (10) has fluid circulation circuit which is positioned to deliver heat obtained from heat exchanger (20) to exchanger (18) that provides heat to roof (12) of trailer (14). Pump is provided to pump fluid throughout fluid conduct (22) which forms closed loop between exchangers. Electrical system is provided with motor to drive pump whose operation is enabled by forming circuit-using conductors. Pump and battery are carried on trailer. Circulation circuit that accommodates relative motion between tractor and trailer is connected to exchanger (20).    USE - Tractor and trailer combination protected from formation of ice on roof of trailer. Can also be used in bus and truck.    ADVANTAGE - Since the buildup of ice and snow on the roof of the large vehicle can be prevented, the hazardous affect caused due to formation of ice can be eliminated effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for opposing formation of ice on roof of large wheeled vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the tractor and trailer combination.    Tractor and trailer combination (10)    Roof (12)    Trailer (14)    Heat exchangers (18,20)    Fluid conduct (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining input current and output voltage of a fuel battery. A biological cells intracellular substance is recombined from a film by a cell membrane in a fuel cell optimizing method. An initial optimization algorithm and a parameter of a topology structure autophagy film are obtained. Variation probability, alternating current (AC) rate, recombination rate and phage probability of the topology structure autophagy film are calculated. An unknown parameter of the fuel battery is calculated in a mathematical model of a fuel cell.    USE - Fuel battery autophagy film optimizing and modeling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures high precision of optimizing and modeling a fuel battery autophagy film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a fuel battery autophagy film optimizing and modeling method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has an operational amplifier (50) measuring voltage between input terminals (T1-Tn). A multiplexer connects the terminals to an anode and a cathode of voltage-measurement object cells (S1-Sn) at time of voltage measurement of primary and secondary cells. A microcomputer (70) controls the multiplexer to connect the terminals with a pole in which the secondary cell is not connected. A zener diode and a resistor (R0) reduce voltage difference rose between the terminals when the voltage-measurement object cells are switched from the primary cell to the secondary cell.    USE - Apparatus for measuring voltage of cells in assembled battery i.e. fuel cell. Can also be used for a primary battery and a secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The zener diode and the resistor reduce voltage difference rose between the input terminals when the voltage-measurement object cells are switched from the primary cell to the secondary cell and electric current flows into the element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an apparatus for measuring voltage of cells.    Resistor (R0)    Voltage-measurement object cells (S1-Sn)    Input terminals (T1-Tn)    Operational amplifier (50)    Microcomputer (70)    Apparatus for measuring voltage of cells (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing inducing process. A wind turbine is pressurized. Normal flow energy is converted into mechanical energy by pressurizing the wind turbine.    USE - Method for converting wind energy into mechanical energy that is utilized to drive an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables completely converting the wind energy into mechanical energy, so that an automobile can travel at a speed of 60-80 km/hr.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind energy conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a wind energy conversion device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator arranged between positive and negative electrodes. A negative mix layer is formed on a current collecting plate (10). The negative mix layer is provided with a pair of material portions (11,12) containing active materials, such that amount of occlusion-discharging of lithium ion in second active material is larger than the first active material. The material portions are exposed to surface at the side of separator. The area of first material portion is larger than the area of second material portion in an interface with collecting plate.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The performance deterioration of lithium secondary battery can be suppressed and excellent cycling characteristics can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the negative electrode plate for lithium secondary batteries.    Negative electrode plate (1)    Current collecting plate (10)    Material portions (11,12)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery block less than a predetermined number and accommodated in a case (20B). A dummy block (200B), which does not supply electric power to the clearance gap between the case and the battery block is accommodated in the case. The battery block and dummy block are fixed in the case.    USE - Battery pack used e.g. as home-use power supply, and power supply of machine product and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery pack has high versatility since common case can be used irrespective of the power supply of a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the structure of the dummy block.    Case (20B)    Dummy block (200B)    First conduction member (230)    Second conduction member (240)    Third conduction member (250)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrical-storage body accommodated in an upper case (102) and a lower case (104). A buoyancy converting member (2) converts a buoyancy of a float part (4) into a thrust that presses the upper case and the lower case. The upper case is equipped with a receiving part. The receiving part receives force from the buoyancy converting member. An end part of a hook-shaped member is fixed in an outer surface of the lower case. Another end part of the hook-shaped member is connected with the receiving part. The hook-shaped member is provided with a vertex part (2p).    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The buoyancy converting member converts the buoyancy of the float part into the thrust that presses the upper case and the lower case, so that sealing performance of the battery can be improved and manufacture efficiency of the apparatus can be improved, thus preventing permeation of the water into a battery mounting tray, facilitating an exchange operation of the battery and reducing cost of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating water-immersion state of a battery.    Buoyancy converting member (2)    Vertex part (2p)    Float part (4)    Upper case (102)    Lower case (104)
NOVELTY - The system has a stacked electrode that is sealed between the laminate films by joining the peripheral portions of laminate films. The restraint tools (2,3) are withdrawn outside of the electrode tabs (14,15). The electrode tab sends and receives the electric current from stacked electrode from the sealing portion of the laminate film. The ends of the laminate film are provided in the battery-mounted apparatus (1) by the electrode tab. A detection unit detects the bending of the battery (10) generated by the vibration added to the battery-mounted apparatus.    USE - System for detecting failure of secondary battery such as lamination cell used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bending of the battery generated by the vibration added to the battery-mounted apparatus can be detected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the battery abnormality detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery failure detection system.    Battery-mounted apparatus (1)    Restraint tools (2,3)    Battery (10)    Electrode tabs (14,15)    Lamp (30)
NOVELTY - The RF battery cell (10) has a diaphragm (101) interposed between positive and negative electrodes (14,15) in which positive and negative electrolyte solutions are respectively circulated. The positive and negative electrodes are each provided with an electrode (1A) provided with electrolyte solution circulation grooves (2A) on the surface, and a horizontal groove that orthogonally cross the circulation grooves.    USE - Redox flow (RF) battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The RF cell is configured to ensure that electrolyte solution flows through equally into an electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a cell stack for RF cells; and    (2) a redox flow cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic plan view of the electrode of the RF battery arranged in a frame, the sectional view of the electrode, and the disassembled perspective view of the positioning state of the electrode with respect to the frame.    Electrode (1A)    Electrolyte solution circulation grooves (2A)    RF battery cell (10)    Positive electrode (14)    Negative electrode (15)    Diaphragm (101)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode layer formed with a negative electrode material and a sulfide type solid electrolyte, where the material includes a lithium ion battery negative electrode active material particle. An electro conductive substance is adhered to a surface of the particle, where capacitance of the particle is 800 milli-Ampere hours per gram or more, and electrical conductivity of the substance is greater than 1/asterisk103 S/cm. The electrolyte layer is further provided with an inorganic solid electrolyte. A constituent element is utilized in the substance.    USE - Lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to a two-wheeled motor vehicle, an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a portable information terminal, a portable electronic device, a domestic use small electric power storage apparatus and an electric power source of a motor.    ADVANTAGE - The electro conductive substance is adhered to the surface of the lithium ion battery negative electrode active material particle, and the electrolyte layer is further provided with the inorganic solid electrolyte, so that the energy density and reversible efficiency of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium ion battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stainless steel cylindrical container (1)    Pressurizing unit (2)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a rib in the inner surface of a battery storage case to form a conduction path of cooling air which flows along the outer surface of a battery. The battery storage case includes a first battery storage case (12) and a second battery storage case. The first battery storage case is extracted from a metal mold (50) by using a first taper surface as the draft. The second battery storage case is extracted from a metal mold by using a second taper surface as the draft.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery storage case which accommodates battery used in e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces variation in thrust applied to battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram which shows the state in which a first battery storage case is extracted from a metal mold. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    First battery storage case (12)    Valve protector (13)    Rib (16a)    Metal mold (50)    Punch (52)
NOVELTY - The battery (600) includes a positive electrode (530), a negative electrode (540), and an electrolyte gel (567) and electrolyte solution (566) which both contain a nonaqueous solvent and a supporting electrolyte. The negative electrode active material (544A) is covered with the electrolyte gel. The oxidation potential of the nonaqueous solvent contained in electrolyte solution is higher than that of the nonaqueous solvent contained in electrolyte gel. The lithium-ion-conduction rate of the electrolyte solution is greater than that of the electrolyte gel before gelatinization.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for power supply device (claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery which can be used even on conditions that upper limit voltage value is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (530)    Negative electrode (540)    Negative electrode active material (544A)    Electrolyte solution (566)    Electrolyte gel (567)    Battery (600)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer (1) which contains a positive electrode active material, and a negative electrode active material layer (2) which contains a negative electrode active material. A solid electrolyte layer (3) is formed between the positive electrode active material layer and the negative electrode active material layer. The negative electrode active material layer contains graphite and amorphous carbon as the negative electrode active material.    USE - All-solid-state battery for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, a video camera, a mobile telephone, a communication apparatus, an electric vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides all-solid-state battery which has favorable input-output characteristics and contact interfacial resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view which shows the electric power generation element of the all-solid-state battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Electric power generation element (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a structure of laminated main portion (5) which is laminated by several electric power generation elements (10) provided with the solid electrolyte layer. The solid electrolyte layer (3) is positioned between a positive electrode layer (2) and a negative electrode layer (4). The laminated main portion is pressurized along the lamination direction by pressurization process.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery used in information technology equipment such as mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery which is equipped with a bipolar electrode and structure in which several cells are laminated can be easily manufactured by pressurizing the laminated main portion along the lamination direction. The interfacial resistance between the negative electrode layer and solid electrolyte layer can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing method of battery.    Positive electrode layer (2)    Solid electrode layer (3)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Laminated main portion (5)    Electric power generation element (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an unwinding roll (10) unwinding a belt shaped metal foil (M) i.e. porous collector, and a winding roll (13) winding up the foil unwound in the unwinding roll. A coating part (11) coats active material mixture on two surfaces of the foil. An active material layer is formed on the surfaces of the foil, and a welding film is formed in a surface of rod heaters to irradiate infrared rays, where infrared rays absorption factor of water is set to maximum in the welding film. The welding film is one of aluminum oxide film or titanium dioxide film.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing an electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, of a lithium ion capacitor (LIC), an electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC) and a lithium ion battery (LIB) (all claimed), utilized in a mobile telephone, a notebook-type computer and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material layer is formed on two surfaces of the belt shaped metal foil in an appropriate and efficient manner so as to manufacture the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode manufacturing method    (2) a program having a set of instructions for executing the electrode manufacturing method    (3) a computer storage medium having the program for executing the electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Belt shaped metal foil (M)    Electrode manufacturing apparatus (1)    Unwinding roll (10)    Coating part (11)    Winding roll (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has an unwinding roll (10) unwinding a strip-shaped metal foil (M), and a winding roll (13) winding the metal foil unwound in the unwinding part. A coating part (11) is provided between the unwinding roll and the winding roll, and coats an active material mixture on surfaces of the metal foil. A drier part (12) is provided between the coating part and the winding roll, and dries the active material mixture coated in the coating part for forming an active material layer, where transversal direction of the metal foil is turned into perpendicular direction.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing an electrode of a lithium ion capacitor, an electrical double layer capacitor and a lithium ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a mobile telephone, a notebook-type personal computer, a memory backup small power supply for a personal computer and a large sized power supply for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables forming the active material layer in the surface of the strip-shaped metal foil appropriately and efficiently when manufacturing the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing an electrode    (2) a computer readable recording medium storing a program for executing a method for manufacturing an electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrode manufacturing apparatus.    Strip-shaped metal foil (M)    Electrode manufacturing apparatus (1)    Unwinding roll (10)    Coating part (11)    Drier part (12)    Winding roll (13)
NOVELTY - The collecting board has a current collecting plate (2) whose one side is provided with a groove. The groove and an electrode rod are matched with each other. One end of a return liquid flow passage is connected with the collecting plate. Another end of the return liquid flow passage is connected with the groove. A return liquid flow passage inner wall is coated with a polymer material insulating layer. The collecting plate is provided with a liquid inlet. A sealing member is fixed along the collecting plate.    USE - Collecting board.    ADVANTAGE - The collecting board avoids friction between the collecting plate and the flow frame and redcues complexity of structure of a fuel cell stack, and is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a collecting board.    Current collecting plate (2)
NOVELTY - The system has a sub-system conveying electric energy, and multiple heat exchangers provided in a heat exchange unit. The heat exchangers are provided with a common heat pipe and a peripheral heat exchange pipeline. An external heat exchange pipeline is connected with two pipes and selectively connected with the heat exchangers. The heat exchangers are connected with one another in parallel or series manner. The heat exchange unit is provided between the heat exchangers, which are provided with a valve.    USE - Heat exchange system.    ADVANTAGE - The system consumes less energy, and has high energy utilization rate and low system integration degree.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heat exchange system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrical storage apparatus including several cells (CL1-CLn), and detection unit (DT1-DTn) which detects signal relevant to the voltage about each of cells. External charge is interrupted temporarily and self diagnostics of detection unit is performed, when charge condition of electrical storage apparatus is in a predetermined range during execution of external charge. Two capacitors (C11,C12) are parallelly connected to each of the cells.    USE - Control apparatus for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnosis of detection unit which detects the voltage of each cell, can be performed reliably. The reliability of an electrical storage apparatus can be improved. The influence on fuel consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Diagnostic control unit (320)    Determination unit (330)    Capacitors (C11,12)    Cells (CL1-CLn)    Detection units (DT1-DTn)
NOVELTY - The electric power utilization system has a switching apparatus (40) which switches direct current power from solar power generation device (30) to electrical storage apparatus (50) or converter (60). A smart meter (10) which usually applies direct current power from solar power generation device to converter, applies direct current power from solar power generation device to electrical storage apparatus with respect to switching apparatus when tidal current to indoor side from commercial power source side is detected.    USE - Electric power utilization system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables electric power to be utilized effectively since direct current power output from electric power generating apparatus is electrically stored.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Smart meter (10)    Solar power generation device (30)    Switching apparatus (40)    Electrical storage apparatus (50)    Converter (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a request information acquisition unit (115a) to acquire the information regarding the power-consumption person side request to receive electric power supply from the electric power supply person. A condition setting unit (115b) sets the electric power supply conditions to perform electric power supply to a power-consumption person from electric power supply person based on acquired request information. An output unit outputs the set electric power supply conditions towards a predetermined output destination.    USE - System for mediating electric power supply from electric power company and natural energy utilization type power station such as wind power generation station, photovoltaic power generation station, geothermal energy station and tidal power generation station to parking lot for electric vehicle. Can also be used in common house, commercial establishment such as shopping center and hospital, prefecture, cities, wards, towns, villages and parking lot for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric power supply conditions are set based on the electric power supply person side request and the power consumption person side request, the requests can be reflected on electric power supply conditions. The requests can be balanced appropriately by performing electric power control based on electric power supply condition. The consumption of the electric power is reduced. The handleability and the convenience can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply intermediation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power supply intermediation apparatus (110)    Control unit (115)    Request information acquisition unit (115a)    Condition setting unit (115b)    Condition reporting unit (115c)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply stabilizer has a primary DC DC converter (10) which controls conversion of voltage of power supply (20) based on the voltage between terminals (40a,40b) of a capacitor (30). The capacitor and the primary DC DC are parallelly connected between the terminals connected to the capacitor and a load e.g. DC motor. The secondary DC DC converter (11) converts the voltage between terminals of capacitor based on voltage of terminal.    USE - Electric power supply stabilizer for e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for a communication between a power supply and the voltage conversion apparatus of each capacitor since the load side voltage stabilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power supply stabilization device control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the electric power supply stabilizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Primary DC DC converter (10)    Secondary DC DC converter (11)    Power supply (20)    Capacitor (30)    Terminals (40a,40b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (50) has a regenerator (34) that stores the heat generated by compressor (30) and drives the battery as an energy supply source. A kinetic-energy conversion unit converts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into the driving energy of compressor. The regenerative-control unit controls the driving torque of the compressor, by using kinetic energy of the vehicle where the brake operation is made.    USE - Apparatus for controlling electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The kinetic energy of the vehicle can be utilized effectively in the condition where brake operation is made. The stop of the drive of compressor can be suppressed, so that the fall of drive operation of vehicle can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic-block diagram of the control apparatus of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Motor generator (10)    Brake device (12)    Compressor (30)    Regenerator (34)    Control apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - The plate (50) has an electrically conductive material of constant thickness coated along a stacking axis of cells of a fuel cell stack. The conductive material forms a plane formed at an end of the stack for collecting current of a fuel cell, where edges (52) of the current collector plate are tapered to obtain reduced thickness. A flat surface is in contact with the last cell of the stack, where the edges are tapered on the side opposite to the last cell, and cross-section of the collector plate is in trapezoid form.    USE - Current collector plate for a fuel cell for an electric vehicle and a generator (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The edges of the current collector plate are tapered to obtain reduced thickness, thus reducing thermal capacity while maintaining a surface in contact with the last cell, and hence maintaining homogeneity of temperature of the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for dimensioning tapered edges of a current collector plate    (2) a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a current collector plate.    Current collector plate (50)    Edges of plate (52)
NOVELTY - A bifunctional catalyst comprises a core containing metal oxide(s), and a shell including carbon nanostructure(s).    USE - Bifunctional catalyst for air electrode, and air metal battery or fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bifunctional catalyst has good activity and stability.
NOVELTY - The system has power storage apparatus (10) which charges/discharges by connecting with load. Temperature sensor (12) detects temperature of the apparatus when the apparatus is connected with load. Controller (30) estimates deterioration state of the apparatus, based on temperature information in use environment of the apparatus. Controller acquires temperature distribution of the apparatus based on output of sensor when the apparatus and load are connected. The use environment of the apparatus corresponding to acquired temperature distribution is identified.    USE - Power storage system mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration state of the power storage apparatus can be estimated accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for estimation method for power storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of power storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power storage apparatus (10)    Temperature sensor (12)    Step-up circuit (22)    Inverter (23)    Controller (30)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode collector (800) has metal layers (110) containing copper or nickel formed in contact or non-contact on both surfaces of base material layer (100) containing metal or alloy having melting point of 120-800 degrees C.    USE - Negative electrode collector is used for lithium-ion battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion battery comprising negative electrode collector has excellent load characteristics. The base material layer melts by heat generated during internal short circuit and interrupts the electric current, and hence, excessive raise of battery temperature is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium-ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of negative electrode collector.    Base material layer (100)    Metal layer (110)    Negative electrode active material layer (120)    Negative electrode collector (800)
NOVELTY - The module (300) is provided with several battery assemblies. The battery assemblies (200a-200c) have insulating case for accommodating several unit cells. The connecting terminal (21a) projects outside case. The connecting terminal (22a) is embedded in case. The assemblies are adjacent in stacking direction with connecting terminal (21a) of one battery assembly and connecting terminal (22a) of another battery assembly fitted together and connected in series. The connecting terminal (21a) of one battery assembly is embedded in case of other battery assembly.    USE - Battery module used as driving power supply in vehicles such as motor vehicle, electric motorcycle, and in electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly and disassembling of assembled batteries can be performed easily. The generation of electric shock in battery module can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of structure of the battery module.    Connecting terminals (21a,22a)    Battery assemblies (200a-200c)    Battery module (300)
NOVELTY - The system has a secondary battery (82) that is electrically connected to a fuel cell. An air pump (42) supplies an oxidizing agent to a cathode. A controller (52) controls the supply operation of the air pump, such that the number of the oxidizing agent lack process in starting mode and full-charge mode are respectively greater than the number of the oxidizing agent lack process in normal driving mode. An output acquisition unit acquires the output information regarding the output of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. direct methanol fuel cell system, portable fuel cell system and mounting type fuel cell system for transporting apparatus (claimed) such as two-wheeled motor vehicle. Can also be used in motor vehicle, boats, ships, electronic apparatus such as personal computer, portable apparatus etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of fuel cell can be suppressed effectively and the output of the fuel cell is recovered. Thus the electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved reliably at the time of normal driving. Also the lifetime of the fuel cell can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non English text)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Air pump (42)    Controller (52)    CPU (54)    Secondary battery (82)
NOVELTY - The separator has a porous base material and an adhesive porous layer in which polyvinylidene fluoride type resin is formed. The crystal size of the adhesive porous layer is about 1-13 nm. The weights of the adhesive porous layer currently formed in the surface of the porous base material are 0.5-1.5 g/m2. The adhesive porous layer is formed in front and back surfaces of the porous base material. The porous base material is the polyolefin micro-porous layer that is made up of polyethylene and polypropylene.    USE - Separator for non-aqueous secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of portable electronic devices such as notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera and camcorder, and mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator for non-aqueous secondary batteries with sufficient ionic permeability can be achieved. The energy density of the separator can be improved effectively. The non-aqueous secondary battery with highly efficient aluminum lamination pack exterior can be obtained. The cycle life of the soft pack battery can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has electrodes (3a, 3b) comprising respective connectors (2a, 2b) for electrically contacting the electrodes. An electrolyte is partially arranged between the electrodes. A temperature influencing element (4) is utilized for directly influencing temperature of the cell, where the cell is designed in cylinder or prism shape. The element is made from aluminum or copper and designed as a plate or cooling element. The element is loaded with cooling medium, and comprises fluid-tight conductors of the cooling medium, where the element has a hole along a longitudinal axis (L).    USE - Galvanic cell for use in a battery i.e. lithium-ion-battery, that is utilized for providing electrical energy for driving a vehicle i.e. motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature influencing element is utilized for directly influencing temperature of the cell, thus ensuring simple and reliable controlling of heat flow with the cell, and hence avoiding local overheating of the galvanic cell in a simple and cost-effective manner, and operating the cell with optimal efficiency in a reliable manner. The temperature influencing element is made from aluminum or copper, thus enabling the cell to achieve high heat conductivity with reduced material costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a galvanic cell    (2) a system comprising a galvanic cell and a temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a galvanic cell.    Longitudinal axis (L)    Galvanic cell (1)    Connectors (2a, 2b)    Electrodes (3a, 3b)    Temperature influencing element (4)
NOVELTY - The system has an air compressor (1) that is connected with a heat exchanger (13). A fuel compressor (9) is connected with other heat exchanger. A pre-reformer (7) is connected with a fuel cell stack. A cooler (12) is connected with heat exchanger. A combustion chamber (5) is connected with the outlet end of a heat exchanger (15). A heat exchanger (8) is serially connected with a steam turbine (10).    USE - Hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide discharged from hybrid power system can be reduced. The energy consumption of hybrid power system can be reduced. The operating efficiency of hybrid power system can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air compressor (1)    Combustion chamber (5)    Pre-reformer (7)    Heat exchanger (8,13,15)    Fuel compressor (9)    Steam turbine (10)    Cooler (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery storage facility, which is made of reinforced concrete. A smelter is also provided.    USE - System for recycling automotive battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system has battery storage facility, which is made of reinforced concrete, where smelter is also provided, and thus the system is cost-effective and eco-friendly.
NOVELTY - The system has a program-controlled AC source that is connected with capacitor and load. The principal controller is provided for controlling the program-controlled AC source. The conversion circuit is connected with output end of current sensor. The microcontroller is connected with phase difference detecting circuit and amplitude value detecting circuit. The main controller is connected with AC impedance test unit for testing and collecting the test data.    USE - Online test system for testing alternating current impedance of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The online test system is featured with simple structure, high measuring precision and strong reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of online test system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A peptide comprising 50 or less amino acids and capable of binding with carbon nanotube (CNT), is new.    USE - The peptide used in composition for labeling carbon nanotube (all claimed) which is used in preparing semiconductor device, display apparatus, fuel cell, cosmetics, drugs delivery systems, sensor or CNT detection agent.    ADVANTAGE - The peptide detects CNT simply with high sensitivity, has high bonding ability with single-walled (SW) CNT and multi-wall (MW) CNT and can be produced easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A peptide comprising 50 or less amino acid and capable of binding with carbon nanotube (CNT), is new. The amino acid sequence is of formula: Trp-X1-Asn/Thr-Pro/Arg-Trp (I).    X1=0-1 arbitrary amino acids.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polynucleotide encoding the peptide;    (2) composition comprising the peptide for labeling CNT;    (3) kit comprises the peptide or the polynucleotide and the labeled compound for labeling CNT; and    (4) method for labeling CNT involves using the peptide, the polynucleotide, the composition or the kit.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a solar power generating unit that produces electricity using sunlight, and stores electricity in a rechargeable battery (24). A system charge unit (40) is connected to the solar power generating unit for charging an electric apparatus (50) using predetermined amount of electricity. A connecting element (26) is provided to connect the DC link module (22) of solar power generation part and DC link module (42) of system charge unit.    USE - Dual charging apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The dual charging apparatus is provided to reduce the consumption of electric energy, while realizing the sufficient charging capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dual charging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the dual charging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    DC link modules (22,42)    Rechargeable battery (24)    Connecting element (26)    System charge unit (40)    Electric apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly has a driving element that is arranged inside tube shaped riser installed at the underwater between bottom and surface of sea. An oxygen tank (20) is arranged inside the riser for storing oxygen. A cathode bag is formed of accommodation space for collecting the oxygen from the oxygen tank, so as to generate electricity by performing reaction between the zinc ball and oxygen. The generated electricity is supplied to the driving apparatus.    USE - Zinc-air fuel cell assembly used for marine application.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of simple structured zinc-air fuel cell assembly is excellent. The electricity generation efficiency of the zinc-air fuel cell assembly is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the zinc-air fuel cell assembly.    Cover block (14)    Oxygen hosepipe (18)    Oxygen tank (20)    Transmitted reservoir (30)    Finishing cap (38)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode assembly (1) in which anode, cathode, and the separation film are arranged. The electrolyte inlet (10) is arbitrarily supplement the electrolyte in the electrode assembly.    USE - Lithium secondary battery for two-wheeled vehicle, electrical golf cart, electricity truck, electricity commercial vehicle, electric vehicle, electricity bike (E-bike), and the electrical scooter (E-scooter), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The performance degradation of the battery can be prevented by intermittently charging the electrolyte inside the battery with improved lifetime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (1)    Exterior portion (2)    Electrode terminal (3)    Electrolyte inlet (10)
NOVELTY - Redox flow battery comprises: a positive electrode cell (1) comprising a positive electrode (13) and a catholyte solution; a negative electrode cell (2) comprising a negative electrode (14) and an anolyte solution; and an ion exchange membrane (10) interposed between the positive electrode cell and the negative electrode cell, where the catholyte solution and the anolyte solution each comprises a non-aqueous solvent, a supporting electrolyte, and at least one metal-ligand coordination compound, and at least one of the metal-ligand coordination compounds contains an aliphatic ligand.    USE - The redox flow battery is useful in mobile phones, mobile computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles together with internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and super capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow battery has high energy efficiency and charge/discharge efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a catholyte solution comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a supporting electrolyte, and at least one metal-ligand coordination compound, where at least one of the metal-ligand coordination compounds contains an aliphatic ligand;    (2) a positive electrode cell comprising a positive electrode and the catholyte solution;    (3) an anolyte solution comprising a non-aqueous solvent, a supporting electrolyte, and at least one metal-ligand coordination compound, where at least one of the metal-ligand coordination compounds contains an aliphatic ligand; and    (4) a negative electrode cell comprising a negative electrode and the anolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a redox flow battery.    Positive electrode cell (1)    Negative electrode cell (2)    Ion exchange membrane (10)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode. (14)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a lithium battery group and a driving motor that are arranged on a vehicle body. A solar energy charging plate is arranged on upper part of a rear clothes rack body and connected with a solar controller. The solar controller is connected with an electric motor circuit control module and the lithium battery group. The motor circuit control module is connected with the lithium battery group and the driving motor. The solar energy charging panel is formed by three folding sections of the solar panel.    USE - Solar energy electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle is energy-saving and environment-friendly, and permits comfortable long-distance riding. The bicycle simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating operations performed by a solar energy electric bicycle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has pouch including foaming agent.    USE - Secondary battery is used for battery module for battery pack used for electric golf cart, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle e.g. bike and scooter (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery module; and    (2) battery pack.
NOVELTY - A micro-size hollow spherical electrode comprises a hollow titanium-niobium oxide carrier and an electrochemical catalyst formed on the carrier.    USE - Micro-size hollow spherical electrode is used for fuel cell and water treatment apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The micro-size hollow spherical electrode enables high-current operation, and has superior characteristics because of high concentration and uniform distribution of catalyst loaded on carrier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hollow spherical electrode.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a first comparator circuit (18) turning ON a power converter stage when voltage of an output storage device reaches a predetermined voltage level, and turning OFF the stage when the voltage drops to another predetermined voltage level that is less than the former voltage level. A second comparator circuit (28) connects another output storage device to an electrical load (34) when voltage of the latter output storage device reaches the former voltage level, and disconnects the latter storage device from the load if the latter voltage drops to the latter voltage level.    USE - Two-stage ECSS for use with a microbial fuel cell (MFC) to power an electrical load.    ADVANTAGE - The system harvests energy from an MFC, and utilizes the power converter stage to increase the voltage output from another power converter stage. The system avoids need for large and bulky custom wound transformers, permits flexibility in input current control and voltage output level adjustments, and provides an efficient, small size and less weight circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for powering an electrical load using an energy conversion and storage system (ECSS) with a microbial fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a two-stage ECSS.    Two-stage ECSS (10)    Comparator circuits (18, 28)    Electrical load (34)    Adjustable current/voltage control circuit (50)    Lithium battery (58)
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst comprises a catalyst particle (11) having many palladium atoms (13), many atoms of a transition metal (15a, 15b), and the atoms of a precious metal (17) having a higher standard reduction potential than the transition metal, where all of the atoms of the transition metal are respectively surrounded by at least one of the palladium atoms, the neighboring atoms of the transition metal, or the atoms of the precious metal.    USE - The electrode catalyst is useful in a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst: provides fuel cell with high cell performance; and has excellent catalyst activity and catalyst stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparing the electrode catalyst for a fuel cell, comprising: providing a first catalyst comprising a first catalyst particle (10) that comprises the palladium atoms and the atoms of a transition metal, where at least some of the atoms of the transition metal exists on a surface of the first catalyst particle; and converting the first catalyst to the electrode catalyst by contacting the first catalyst to a precious metal precursor having a higher standard reduction potential than the transition metal; and    (2) a membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell, comprising: a cathode; an anode disposed facing the cathode; and an electrolyte membrane disposed between the cathode and the anode, where at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises the electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the first catalyst particle and a catalyst particle.    First catalyst particle (10)    Catalyst particle (11)    Palladium atoms (13)    Atoms of a transition metal (15a, 15b)    Precious metal (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves partially vaporizing a working medium e.g. ammonia, by using exhaust gas heat energy, and expanding the vaporized working medium by conversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy. The expanded working medium is partially condensed by discharging condensation thermal output, where an internal combustion engine (10) is cooled by coolant led into a circuit and the condensation thermal output discharged for condensing the working medium is transferred to the coolant via exhaust-gas heat exchangers (36).    USE - Method for utilizing exhaust gas energy of an internal combustion engine e.g. petrol engine and diesel engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows effective utilization of the exhaust gas energy of the engine with a simple construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for utilizing exhaust gas energy of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a combustion engine with an engine cooling system and an exhaust gas energy recovery system.    Internal combustion engine (10)    Cooling system (12)    Thermostat valve (20)    Bypass pipe (22)    Exhaust-gas heat exchangers (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell, vehicle controller, fuel cell controller, power output relay, air pump and hydrogen discharging magnetic valve. The vehicle controller and fuel cell controller are communicated through data line. The operation of fuel cell controller is controlled by data line. The fuel cell temperature collecting device and environment temperature collecting device transmits temperature data to fuel cell controller through the data line. The power blowing off is controlled by fuel cell controller.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The feeding of storage cell caused by power blowing off is prevented. The limitation of blowing off time for generation system is not restricted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply system and a battery module. The power supply system is provided for conveying electric energy. A heat exchange module is provided for radiating the main portion and for recycling the heat energy used for the terminal user transmission subsystem.    USE - Heat exchange system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange system can uniformly heat the electronic system. The efficiency of the heat exchange system is improved. The durability of the heat exchange system is improved. The integrated degree of the system is improved. The power consumption of the power supply system is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat exchange method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the heat exchange system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive and negative electrode active material layers that are maintained respectively at the positive and negative electrode collectors (221,241). The negative electrode collector is arranged to oppose the positive electrode collector. A porous insulation layer (240) has insulating resin particles stacked and is formed in such a way that the positive-pole active substance layer (223) and/or the negative-pole active substance layer (243) is covered. The resin particles are fused at the edge of the insulation layer in a fused section (246).    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel cadmium battery and electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The resin can be more reliably solidified before cutting process and hence, the tact-time between a fusion process and a cutting process can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of secondary battery; and    (2) cutting device of electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (221)    Positive-pole active substance layer (223)    Porous insulation layer (240)    Negative electrode collector (241)    Negative-pole active substance layer (243)    Fused section (246)
NOVELTY - The device has a resistance heating wire wound on a wiper arm. A power supply produces heat. The heat generated by the resistance heating wire is blown by a heat exhaust pipe in contact with a glass. Two sets of lines are controlled by two switches without heating.    USE - Cleaning device for cleaning indoor and outdoor glasses of a motor vehicle i.e. automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a cleaning device.
NOVELTY - The battery module has battery inner box case which is equipped with the sliding chute, locking mechanism, and guide pin, standard socket for conveying power, ventilator, sealing element, and buffer element. The battery box is internally provided with electric elements of power battery set and battery management module. Inner box case is pushed and pulled in the outer box case to form drawer type quick assembling and disassembling module.    USE - Drawer type quick-change battery module of electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooperation of the quick change can be achieved easily. The labor time can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the drawer-type quick-change battery module.
NOVELTY - The combination has a wind power generator provided with a box body and an air inlet grid, where two sides of the wind power generator are set with a storage battery. The storage battery is connected with a motor at bottom part of a shell. Top of a vehicle is set with a folding solar energy photovoltaic panel. Two solar photovoltaic boards are connected by a pin shaft whose two ends are connected to a fixed mold to the top of the vehicle. The foldable solar photovoltaic panel is connected to the storage battery through the motor and a lead.    USE - Wind power generator and foldable solar photovoltaic panel combination for an electric vehicle i.e. electric car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combination is provided with a folding type solar photovoltaic roof and a power generation charging storage battery that effectively provides energy for the automobile power system to drive, thus realizing popularization in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The tricycle has a front wheel installed on a front fork, and a driving wheel connected with a front fork steering rod. An elastic shaft is connected with a rear wheel supporting beam. Two ends of the rear wheel supporting beam are equipped with a rear wheel. A middle beam through a vertical support beam is provided with a seat support beam. The seat support beam is provided with an elastic buffer device connected with a back support beam at two sides of a front wheel seat support beam connected with a front fork of a pedal bracket.    USE - Electric tricycle.    ADVANTAGE - The tricycle is compact in size, provided with center of gravity and aesthetic in appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric tricycle.
NOVELTY - The cover has wire connecting terminal that spaced between two lug bosses along X axis. The thickness of two lug bosses is greater than the thickness of screw nut. The screw nut is spaced between two convex wire connecting terminals.    USE - Plastic cover for storage battery in motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle storage battery plastic cover is featured with simple structure. The sliding of wiring nut to the connecting terminal can be prevented. The connection can be more conveniently ensured. The working efficiency of the motorcycle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motorcycle storage battery plastic cover.
NOVELTY - The solar car has main portion whose outer surface is provided with photovoltaic panel, and a matched storage battery. The photovoltaic panel is provided to charge the storage battery for providing power for the engine.    USE - Solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The driving of the solar car can be good, and the external energy is not needed to charge the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar car.
NOVELTY - The method involves identifying dial switch state corresponding to the address pin. The input end of the battery management system is connected to the dial switch. The dial switch state is set in sequence with different battery management system. The dial switch state is 0N corresponding to the address pin output as high level to represent the binary logic 1. The dial switch state is OFF corresponding to the address pin output as low level to represent the binary logic 0.    USE - Method for identifying battery management system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery management system can be identified easily and used conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for identifying battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the sub-module process for identifying battery management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a vehicle defrosting controller with a vehicle control switch for controlling removing frost. The vehicle defrosting controller is provided with a defrosting control switch. The vehicle defrosting controller is utilized for recognizing an ignition signal. The vehicle defrosting controller is utilized for continuously detecting battery voltage of a vehicle storage battery. A defrosting stopping control process is controlled by the vehicle defrosting controller. A defrosting condition is determined when output voltage of a battery is less than cell voltage.    USE - Automobile rearview mirror defrosting controlling method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling a vehicle through the voltage of the storage battery. The method enables controlling automobile rearview mirror defrosting with simple process, high reliability and convenient usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an automobile rearview mirror defrosting controlling system comprising a vehicle Controller area network(CAN) bus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile rearview mirror defrosting controlling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying (S1) the current operating parameters of battery of the engine with accordance to the serial hybrid power vehicle. The engine is in stop state or on state is judged (S2). The specific value of the battery which is less than the minimum energy of the mileage of the current vehicle running is judged (S3). The rotating speed of the engine is idle speed and the engine idle speed operation is performed to maintain (S7) the current state of the engine.    USE - Serial hybrid power vehicle engine start control method.    ADVANTAGE - The working reliability of the engine can be improved and the engine starting control system of serial hybrid electric vehicle can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for serial hybrid power vehicle engine stop control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the serial hybrid power vehicle engine start control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for supplying the engine working condition parameter (S1)    Step for judging whether the engine is in stop state (S2)    Step for judging specific value of the battery which is less than the minimum energy (S3)    Step for starting engine (S5)    Step for maintaining the current state of the engine (S7)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has an electromagnetic force driving device supplying power to a photovoltaic panel, an electromagnetic driving device and a driving front wheel. A manpower pedal drives a back wheel through a chain.    USE - Electromagnetism bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle reduces risk, avoids pollution and improves arousal environmental awareness of people so as to ensure health life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electromagnetism bicycle.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a fuel supply (108) that supplies fuel to a fuel cell assembly at preset flow rate. A purge management module (118) adjusts pressure of the assembly to which purge valve (112) is coupled. A purge request module (120) detects purge initiation event and a purge complete module (122) detects a purge completion event. The management module increases the assembly pressure to purging pressure after detecting initiation event, and decreases the assembly pressure to an operational pressure after detecting completion event.    USE - Fuel cell purge system used in portable consumer device such as laptop, cell phone, media player and fuel-cell driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the purge management module increases, decreases and maintains the fuel rate of the fuel supply, the fuel cell purge system has increased fuel cell efficiency and increased power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for purging fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell purge system.    Fuel cell purge system (100)    Fuel supply (108)    Purge valve (112)    Purge management module (118)    Purge request module (120)    Purge completion module (122)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has an elongated portion that is provided with two opposite ends and surrounding sidewall. One of the ends is formed with positive electrode (202,212,222). Surrounding sidewall and preset end are formed with negative electrode (204,214) electrically insulated from positive electrode. Outer insulating cover is provided to cover surrounding sidewall and to define omitted portion that is exposed at portion of surrounding sidewall located away from specific end, so that portion of surrounding sidewall forms welding zone.    USE - Battery cell of battery module (claimed) for energy-conserving electric and hybrid vehicles, grid storage systems and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the battery cell can be improved. The internal or external short circuit can be prevented. The battery cell can be efficiently manufactured. The manufacturing cost of the battery cell can be reduced. The metal strips are provided with narrowed weakened region to serve short circuit protection device. The plastic insulation can seriously reduce the heat dissipation from the battery cell to the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery module; and    (2) method for producing battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the battery cells connected in parallel.    Positive electrodes (202,212,222)    Negative electrodes (204,214,224)    Metal strip (208)    Separate metal strip (209)    Weakened region (2090)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has outer current collector (106) that surrounds an inner current collector (108) so as to define a gap (118) between current collectors. One of the current collectors has pair of electrically conducting azimuthal segments (106A,106B) that are electrically isolated from each other by an azimuthal insulator. Other current collector has electrically conducting azimuthal segment (108) that is electrically connected to an external electrical circuit (114). The gap is divided between the outer and inner collectors into outer and inner electrolyte chambers (122,124).    USE - Galvanic electrochemical cell such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The structures of the filter and the current collectors provides the output current to minimize or eliminate undesirable harmonic frequency currents. The device does not need the usage of inverter to produce alternating current electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the galvanic electrochemical cell.    Galvanic electrochemical cell (100)    Outer current collector (106)    Azimuthal segments (106A,106B)    Inner current collector (108)    External electrical circuit (114)    Gap (118)    Outer and inner electrolyte chambers (122,124)
NOVELTY - The method involves guiding accumulated water from a top portion of a water management fin (100) to a bottom portion of the water management fin. The water management fin is resided in a channel (114) of fuel cell flow field plates (104,106). The accumulated water is guided from the bottom portion of the water management fin to a channel root (115) in the channel.    USE - Method for transporting accumulated water from fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic diameter of the flow field plate channel can be reduced by increasing gas flow resistance in the region around the water droplet. The micro fins are provided improve the effect of the gas movement and/or pressure that transports the accumulated water along the channel root.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack.    Water management fin (100)    Fuel cell flow field plates (104,106)    Anode gas diffusion electrode (110)    Channel (114)    Channel root (115)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste composition comprises electroconductive metal particles; glass frit; and an organic vehicle; where the electroconductive metal particles contain mixture of silver powder and at least one selected from nickel powder, tin (IV) oxide powder, and core-shell particles containing silver shell and a core of nickel and/or tin (IV) oxide.    USE - As an electroconductive paste composition, used in solar cell electrode or contact (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive metal particles reduces the cost of paste composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for forming a solar cell electrode or contact involving applying the electroconductive paste composition to a substrate and firing the paste to form the electrode or contact.
NOVELTY - The absorption refrigerating machine has organic polar substance such as acetone and methanol used as coolant and water used in an absorber (6). A solar cell panel (1) is used as high temperature heat source. The external air is used as low temperature heat source.    USE - Absorption refrigerating machine for use in e.g. common house and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosive effect and toxicity are reduced by using organic polar substance and water. The installation of refrigerator in the common house and vehicle is performed easily by reducing size and weight of the refrigerator by enabling use of light alloy and plastic material in the manufacture of refrigerator due to the reduction of corrosive effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of the absorption refrigerating machine.    Solar cell panel (1)    Heat pipe (2)    Regenerator (3)    Condenser (4)    Evaporator (5)    Absorber (6)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery has a positive electrode layer, a negative electrode layer, and a solid electrolyte layer interposed between both layers. The negative electrode layer contains of negative electrode active material powder having volume change of during charging/discharging is 1% or less and powder average particle diameter of 8 mu m or less, and solid electrolyte powder. The solid electrolyte layer is formed by gaseous-phase method.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery is used as power supply for electric vehicle, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery has high capacity and volumetric power density, and improves charging/discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The system has power transmission section (200) which includes oscillator (103) attached to power generation module main portion (101) and converts direct current (DC) energy to RF energy. A power transmission antenna (107) receives input of RF energy and transmits to space as resonating magnetic field. The outputs of power-receiving antennas are combined in parallel manner by combining section (30). The inductors and main capacitative elements of series resonance circuits and parallel resonance circuits are connected in series/parallel respectively.    USE - Electric power generation system such as solar energy power generation system and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation system can ensure high pressure rise effect in efficient manner. The manufacturing cost of the electric power generation system can be reduced. The exchange operation when the portion of electric power generation portion deteriorates can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for constructing electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power generation system.    Combining section (30)    Power generation module main portion (101)    Oscillator (103)    Power transmission antenna (107)    Power transmission section (200)
NOVELTY - A metal porous material has three-dimensional network structure consisting of an alloy having nickel and chromium. The porous material has a hollow core portion and outer shell, whose cross-section is equally divided into outer, central and inner portions having specific chromium concentration along thickness direction.    USE - Metal porous material is used as collector of secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery, capacitor, fuel cell, filter and catalyst support.    ADVANTAGE - The metal porous material has excellent corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal porous material has three-dimensional network structure consisting of an alloy having nickel and chromium. The porous material has a hollow core portion and outer shell, whose cross-section is equally divided into outer, central and inner portions along thickness direction. The respective concentration (a-c) of chromium in outer portion, center portion and inner portion satisfies relation given by: modulus of ((a-c)/(2-b)/(a+b+c)/3) less than 0.2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of metal porous material.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a screen (10) of mesh network (11), that is arranged above a target object (1) without contact. A roller (12) is provided to rub a functional powder (13) into the screen. A power supply (DC) applies voltage between the screen and target object such that the functional powder is adhered to the target object by electrostatic force.    USE - Electrostatic screen printing apparatus for printing wiring pattern in chemical cell e.g. fuel cell and physical cell e.g. solar cell. Can also be used in internal combustion engine, household articles, clothing, footwear, semiconductor device, capacitor, diode, motor vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle, railway, aircraft, ship, medical machine instrument, cooking appliance, stationery, building materials, glassware, furniture, sporting gear, fiber, matting, and playing instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The electrostatic screen printing apparatus can deposit functional powder on the predetermined portion of the target object uniformly so as to improve the quality of wiring pattern.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the electrostatic screen printing apparatus.    Target object (1)    Screen (10)    Mesh network (11)    Roller (12)    Functional powder (13)    Power supply (DC)
NOVELTY - The system has battery monitoring manager (1), heating plate (2) provided at the bottom of battery, and fan (3). The battery monitoring manger controls the operation of heating plate and fan by relay control loop. The battery monitoring manger is connected to power supply (4) through controller area network (CAN) communication circuit.    USE - System for heating battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery in electric vehicle can be heated quickly and safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the system for heating battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery monitoring manager (1)    Heating plate (2)    Fan (3)    Power supply (4)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a power transmission unit having a bearing which rotates along the central axis (240) that supports rotatory power of central axis gear. A crankshaft gear rotates according to rotation of crankshaft in perpendicular direction and is extended from center of central axis gear. A power generation core (520) is combined in the other side end portion of central axis, and permanent magnet (510) is bonded to the inner side and outside of central axis at fixed interval. A generating unit generates electricity by rotatory power delivered through the central axis.    USE - Bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The power is obtained with the rotation of the pedal so that the hardware component mounted in bicycle can be operated effectively. The lighting device is operated using the electricity generated in generating unit so as to inform the others of the movement circumstance of the bicycle in daytime as well as night time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the generator of bicycle.    Central axis (240)    Permanent magnet (510)    Power generation core (520)    Electricity storage dev\ice (530)    Lighting device (540)
NOVELTY - The module (300) has cell module that is laminated on battery cells. A lower plate is provided to support lower portion of cell module laminate. A top plate is provided to fix a top portion cartridge of the cell module laminate located on the lower plate. A fixing element of hollow structure for determining clamping height is inserted into the through holes of the cartridge. A combining element is inserted into the fixing element.    USE - Battery module of battery pack used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dimensional stability of the battery module is improved. The durability and safety of the battery pack can be improved. The vibration of the battery cells can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module of battery pack.    Battery module (300)    Input-output terminals (452,452)    Mounting groove (459)
NOVELTY - A coating mixture is prepared by mixing a hydrophilic substance with a precursor for a raw material of low-crystalline carbon and/or amorphous carbon, and purifying. The coating mixture is mixed with a crystalline carbonaceous substance to prepare a core-shell precursor in which a core including the crystalline carbonaceous substance is coated with the coating mixture. The raw material is carbonized into low-crystalline carbon and/or amorphous carbon by calcination of the core-shell precursor, to obtain a negative-electrode active material.    USE - Manufacture of active material for negative electrodes of secondary batteries e.g. lithium secondary batteries used as cell in middle-sized or large-sized battery packs (all claimed) for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient manufacture of uniform negative-electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coating mixture is prepared by mixing a hydrophilic substance with a precursor for a raw material of low-crystalline carbon and/or amorphous carbon, and then purifying the resultant mixture. The hydrophilic substance contains an oxide capable of absorbing and desorbing ions. The coating mixture is mixed with a crystalline carbonaceous substance to prepare a core-shell precursor in which a core including the crystalline carbonaceous substance is coated with the coating mixture. The raw material of low-crystalline carbon and/or amorphous carbon is carbonized into low-crystalline carbon and/or amorphous carbon by calcination of the core-shell precursor, to obtain a negative-electrode active material.
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous battery electrolyte solution (I) comprises: (a) at least one lithium salt (at least 0.1 M); (b) at least one ether ester compound having up to 12C and/or at least one monoalkyl ester compound having up to 8C, in which the lithium salt is soluble to the extent of a least 0.1 mole/l, where the ether ester compound or monoalkyl ester compound may be partially or completely fluorinated; and (c) 0.5-20 wt.% of vinylene carbonate, 4-vinyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one and/or fluoroethylenecarbonate.    USE - (I) is useful in electrical battery, which is: a secondary battery; and a lithium ion, lithium sulfur, lithium metal or lithium polymer battery (all claimed). The electrical battery is useful: in industrial applications which are electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, aerospace vehicles and equipment and bikes; for operating a large number of electrical and electronic devices, which are e.g. computers, cameras, video cameras, cell phones, and other music players, tools, televisions, toys, video game players, household appliances and medical devices (pacemakers and defibrillators).    ADVANTAGE - The batteries containing (I) have excellent specific discharge capacities and reduced weight compared to batteries. The ester solvents utilized in (I) provides good low temperature performance. (I) offers lower bulk density than electrolyte solutions based on ethylene carbonate, minimal gas generation, and higher flash point than many ethylene carbonate-based electrolytes. (I) is also stable at higher voltages, permitting the construction of batteries having voltages up to 5 V or higher.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical battery comprising an anode, a cathode, a separator disposed between the anode and cathode, and an electrolyte solution in contact with the anode and cathode, where the electrolyte solution is a battery electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The cell has an emitter layer formed in a side of a substrate. An anti-reflective layer and a front contact electrode are arranged on the emitter layer. A back contact electrode is formed in another side of the substrate to reflect light penetrated into the substrate. A conductive paste is coated on the back contact electrode. A back surface field layer is formed on the back contact electrode and the substrate. The conductive paste comprises a mixing of aluminum powder and copper powder. Ratio of the aluminum powder and the copper powder is 30 percent.    USE - Solar cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves light absorption efficiency and light absorption rate by increasing reflectance. The cell reduces fabrication cost. The cell improves back contact electrode formation density by using the conductive paste. The cell has prolonged service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anti-reflective layer is made of silicon oxide, silicon nitride and thin intrinsic a-silicon. The conductive paste is made of boron, titanium, nickel, tin, silver, gallium, zinc, indium, gold, lead and platinum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has diaphragms (40, 42) arranged opposite to each other. A chamber (70a) is positioned between the diaphragms. A nozzle (62) is formed along axial direction of a needle (58). An opening area in a gap (68) is formed between a nozzle hole (62a) and an outer peripheral face of a top end (58a) of the needle. A pressure receiving area of one of the diaphragms is located on a side of an oxidizer gas supply port (32d) i.e. air supply port, and set to be larger than a pressure receiving area of the other diaphragm on a side of a suction port.    USE - Ejector apparatus for a fuel cell such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on a vehicle e.g. fuel-cell automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the nozzle on a movable side from being displaced toward an opening side with respect to the needle on a fixed side when supply pressure of fuel gas is applied to the ejector main body, thus preventing discharge pressure of the fuel gas discharged from the nozzle from being excessive. The apparatus performs nozzle control from a predetermined position, so as to widen control width of discharge pressure of fuel gas discharged from the nozzle and enhance control stability of the nozzle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an ejector apparatus for a fuel cell.    Oxidizer gas supply port (32d)    Diaphragms (40, 42)    Needle (58)    Top end of needle (58a)    Nozzle (62)    Nozzle hole (62a)    Gap (68)    Chamber (70a)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel supply path (30a) connecting a fuel cell (20) to a fuel-gas supplier. A shut-off valve is utilized to switch between a supply mode and a shut-off mode for fuel gas supplied toward the fuel supply path from the fuel-gas supplier. A depressurizing device is utilized to reduce the pressure in the fuel supply path located downstream of a pressure reducing valve (31). A controller (50) controls the depressurizing device to reduce the pressure in the fuel supply path when the pressure detected by a pressure sensor (32) exceeds predetermined threshold pressure.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying hydrogen gas from a hydrogen gas tank filled with high-pressure hydrogen gas to a fuel cell via a fuel supply path in a fuel-cell-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system includes a control unit that causes a depressurizing section to reduce the pressure in the fuel supply path located downstream of the pressure reducing valve when the fuel supply path is located downstream of the pressure reducing valve with exceeded threshold pressure, so as to prevent inability for the fuel cell to generate electric power. The system prevent increase in cost, weight and volume as the depressurizing section reduces the pressure in the fuel supply path that is located downstream of the pressure reducing valve, which is lower than the pressure at the upstream side of the pressure reducing valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (20)    Fuel supply path (30a)    Pressure reducing valve (31)    Pressure sensor (32)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate which are immersed. The grating bone portion (2) of the negative electrode plate is equipped with a lead-antimony system alloy layer (4). The electrolyte solution is made up of lithium ion, aluminum ion and sodium ion.    USE - Lead acid battery mounted in idling stop motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The idling stop lifetime performance of the both high temperature and normal temperature can be improved effectively, as the grating bone portion of the negative electrode plate is equipped with a lead-antimony system alloy layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for idling stop vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode grating unit of the lead acid battery.    Grating bone portion (2)    Lead-antimony system alloy layer (4)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has an exterior body which is made of a material that can transmit X-ray. An identification display is arranged on the X-ray transmitting component of an electrode assembly. The identification display comprises an X-ray absorptive filler and a binder. Preferably, the binder is a photocurable resin.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer. Can also be used for motor vehicle, bicycle, and electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables confirming traceability in a non-destructive manner by simply providing the battery with an identification display.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the positive electrode of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive mix layer (11)    Exposed portion (12)    Positive electrode tab (13)
NOVELTY - The unitized electrode assembly (UEA) comprises an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, an electrolyte positioned between the cathode and anode electrodes, and palladium catalytic nanoparticles between the electrolyte and one of the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The palladium catalytic nanoparticles have a (100) enriched structure and a surface area of the palladium catalytic nanoparticles exposed to the UEA environment, and have an edge length of 3-10 nm. The palladium catalytic nanoparticles contain 70% of (100) surfaces by area.    USE - The unitized electrode assembly is useful for a fuel cell, which is useful for converting chemical energy to electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unitized electrode assembly (UEA) comprises an anode electrode, a cathode electrode, an electrolyte positioned between the cathode and anode electrodes, and palladium catalytic nanoparticles between the electrolyte and one of the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The palladium catalytic nanoparticles have a (100) enriched structure and a surface area of the palladium catalytic nanoparticles exposed to the UEA environment, and have an edge length of 3-10 nm. The palladium catalytic nanoparticles contain 70% of (100) surfaces by area and a greater surface area of (100) surfaces compared to a cubo-octahedral, and are present between the electrolyte and the cathode electrode. The electrolyte is a non-absorbing electrolyte and a polymer membrane. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a catalytic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a transmission electron microscopic image of palladium nanoparticles having an enriched (100) structure.
NOVELTY - The system (10) comprises a sensor unit configured to detect amount of power each of multiple electric devices. A display is configured to show the power consumption of each of multiple electric devices and the battery power.    USE - System for managing power in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system comprises a sensor unit configured to detect amount of power each of multiple electric devices is consuming, and thus simple and improved system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for managing power in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for managing power in a vehicle.    System (10)    Battery (14)    Electric motor (16)    Electric devices (18)    Processor (38)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has electronic component which is arranged in control circuit board. A power supply processing portion (12) is provided with lithium or nickel hydride charging battery and control circuit board. The electronic components are connected to charging battery and flexible dye-sensitized solar cell (10). The electric current generated in flexible dye-sensitized solar cell is converted into charging current by electronic component. An attachment portion (14) is connected to the charging battery.    USE - Solar-energy electric power apparatus for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be utilized efficiently, without impairing the external appearance of bicycle by using dye-sensitized solar cell in electric power apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar-energy electric power apparatus for bicycle.    Solar-energy electric power apparatus (1)    Dye-sensitized solar cell (10)    Power supply processing portion (12)    Attachment portion (14)    Front portion mud guard (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electromagnet part arranged at a wiring part. The wiring part is connected to a starting key switch. The starting key switch and a lighting unit are arranged at an inner side of a housing unit. A switch is installed on another wiring part. A power source unit is provided with the lighting unit. The electromagnet part is provided with a relay coil and connected to the former wiring part. A protection circuit is connected with the relay coil. A side of the housing unit is fixed with the electromagnet part.    USE - Battery discharge preventing apparatus for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is convenient to use and installed between a car battery and a vehicle light assembly in an easier manner. The apparatus prevents discharge of the battery due to sudden turn off of the lighting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a battery discharge preventing apparatus.
NOVELTY - An EGR system (120) comprises EGR gas. Waste heat recovery (WHR) system (63) cools EGR gas. Feed pump (80) pumps working fluid from containment portion (76) through WHR circuit (64). A heat exchanger converts working fluid from liquid to high-pressure vapor by transferring heat from EGR gas to working fluid. Energy conversion portion (86) is positioned between heat exchanger and containment portion. TCU (70) is positioned along EGR temperature control circuit (96) to cool EGR gas. Pressure reduction device (90) reduces pressure of working fluid to change phase of working fluid.    USE - Internal combustion engine mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of EGR cooling can be improved to improve the efficiency of the internal combustion engine. Temperature control of the EGR gas can be performed precisely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the internal combustion engine.    WHR system (63)    WHR circuit (64)    TCU (70)    Containment portion (76)    Feed pump (80)    Energy conversion portion (86)    Pressure reduction device (90)    EGR temperature control circuit (96)    EGR system (120)
NOVELTY - A solution containing tin and transition metal is mixed with alkaline solution, to obtain hydroxide particles of tin and transition metal. The obtained hydroxide particles are dried and heated under reducing gas atmosphere, to obtain electrode material.    USE - Manufacture of electrode material (claimed) used for secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery for mobile telephone and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent productivity, and provides secondary battery with high capacity and excellent cycling characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode material, which contains metal powder including tin and transition metal.
NOVELTY - The battery has a solid electrolyte layer (2) provided in a positive electrode (1). The positive electrode is provided with oxide sinter. Another solid electrolyte layer is provided in a negative electrode (3). The negative electrode is provided with oxide sinter, where total thickness of the former solid electrolyte layer and the latter solid electrolyte layer is equal to or less than 10 micrometers. The former solid electrolyte layer and the latter solid electrolyte layer consist of a glass-type solid electrolyte containing lithium.    USE - Secondary battery for a mobile telephone and a notebook personal computer (PC). Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high working capacity, high energy density and better output characteristic, and enhances thickness of the solid electrolyte layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The glass-type solid electrolyte is lithium phosphate oxynitride glass. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Positive electrode side current collection layer (4)    Negative electrode side current collection layer (5)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a valve seat (6) that is provided in the middle of a path (5) which connects the primary and secondary side ports (3,4). The valve housing (7) is detach/attached to the seat to open and close the path. A protrusion (17) transmits the axial direction force of the bellows (16) which receive the pressure of a solenoid (11) and secondary side, to the housing. The bellows (20) for sealing are provided in a form of multilayered metal molded materials in between the rear-end side of the housing and a through-hole (10).    USE - Decompression device used for pressure reduction of high-pressure hydrogen gas in fuel cell system of fuel-cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The thrust of the solenoid valve is made small as much as possible, by providing the sealing in the form of multilayered metal molded bellows in between the rear-end side of valve housing and the through-hole. The movement of valve housing is made easy. The durability of bellows is improved, and the leakage of high-pressure hydrogen gas is prevented. Therefore the bellows for high press regulators is accurate and reliable, and can connect the peak and trough portions smoothly and can be manufactured easily by connecting several bellows in series through the holding portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the decompression device for fuel cell systems.    Decompression device (1)    Primary side port (3)    Secondary side port (4)    Connection path of primary and secondary side ports (5)    Valve seat (6)    Valve housing (7)    Through-hole (10)    Solenoid (11)    Bellows (16,20)    Protrusion (17)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electric power generation element i.e. flat stacked electrode (11), pinched and sealed between two laminate films (12, 13). A positive electrode-tab (14) sends and receives electric current from the electric power generation element through a sealing part (B) of each laminate film. A concertina part (17) by which the electrode-tab is folded in wavelike form from a boundary line (L) of the sealing part, is equipped at a front end side of the electrode-tab. A wet-resistant resin insulation coating film (18) covers the boundary line of the sealing part.    USE - Battery for use as a secondary battery of an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation element is covered and sealed with the laminate films, so that stress concentration in the boundary layer vicinity with the electrode-tab which is withdrawn from the sealing part can be avoided, thus preventing vibrations acting on the sealing part of each laminate film after battery installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a battery.    Sealing part (B)    Boundary line (L)    Flat stacked electrode (11)    Laminate films (12, 13)    Positive electrode-tab (14)    Concertina part (17)    Wet-resistant resin insulation coating film (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a storage battery case body (11) of a storage battery (10) with an electronic apparatus (20) whose switched-mode power supply circuit and inverter circuit are electrically connected with the battery. The storage battery case body and an electronic apparatus case body (21) are made to fill with thermosetting resin. The storage battery and the electronic apparatus are integrated and sealed with the resin. Heat given to the electronic apparatus case body during thermosetting process of the resin is induced to a substrate (23) of the electronic apparatus.    USE - Method for manufacturing a storage battery module i.e. drive power supply unit, that is utilized in an electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle. Can also be used for an electrically-driven four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables integrating the storage battery and the electronic apparatus, so that compactness of a storage battery module is ensured with high layout freedom degree, thus facilitating handling of the storage battery module at time of assembly. The method enables sealing the storage battery and the electronic apparatus with the thermosetting resin, so that electrical connection part between the storage battery and the electronic apparatus can be firmly protected from vibration, thus protecting the storage battery module from the vibration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a storage battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a drive power supply unit.    Storage battery (10)    Storage battery case body (11)    Electronic apparatus (20)    Electronic apparatus case body (21)    Substrate (23)
NOVELTY - The box has an electric lock for locking a box cover (2) to a box body (1). The electric lock includes a lock slot placed on the box cover, and a locking device placed on the box body for locking the lock slot tightly. A controller drives the locking device to lock the lock slot. A remote device transmits a signal to the controller to drive the locking device.    USE - Battery box for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the electric lock can open the battery box with the remote device, which is more convenient and rapid. The electric lock is arranged in the box body, so that the electric lock is not easy to destroy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a battery box.    Box body (1)    Box cover (2)
NOVELTY - The module has a power semiconductor element (1) arranged in a surface of a lead frame (51). A protective circuit element (2) is arranged in another surface of the lead frame. A temperature sensor (23), a current sensor (32) and a voltage sensor are installed in the power semiconductor element. The current sensor is fixed to an electric current terminal (3). The electric current terminal is connected to an electrode (31) of the power semiconductor element. The electric current terminal is fixed to another lead frame (52).    USE - Power semiconductor module. Uses include but are not limited to a switched-mode power supply inverter apparatus, an air-conditioner, an uninterruptible power supply and a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensor, the current sensor and the voltage sensor are installed in the power semiconductor element, so that package density of the power semiconductor element and the protective circuit component can be increased, floating inductance and surge voltage of the module can be suppressed, and reliability and measurement precision of the module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power semiconductor module.    Power semiconductor element (1)    Protective circuit element (2)    Electric current terminal (3)    Temperature sensor (23)    Electrode (31)    Current sensor (32)    Lead frames (51, 52)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating a positive electrode layer (2) on a positive electrode collector (1) and a negative electrode layer (4) on a negative electrode collector (5), and pressurizing a laminated body (10a) produced by lamination process along lamination direction. The laminated body is restrained along the lamination direction for predetermined time at pressure of 0.1-100 mega Pascal after the pressurization process is finished. A carbon group negative electrode compound material is laminated on the negative electrode collector containing a metal foil.    USE - Method for manufacturing an electrode body of a lithium ion secondary battery, which is utilized in a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables pressurizing the laminated body produced by lamination process along the lamination direction, and restraining the laminated body along the lamination direction for the predetermined time at the specific pressure range after the pressurization process is finished so as to prevent peeling of the positive electrode layer laminated on the positive electrode collector or the negative electrode layer laminated on the negative electrode collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional views of an electrode body.    Positive electrode collector (1)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Laminated body (10a)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus includes a wet jet mill (1) which mixes a mixture of a first ground material and a solution of a polymer electrolyte to form a catalyst paste. A control device (5) regulates the operation of the wet jet mill and adjusts the viscosity of the mixture.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus for producing catalyst paste for anode pole and cathode pole of fuel cell used in e.g. electric vehicle, stationary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Enables highly efficient manufacture of catalyst paste while minimizing performance variation of the catalyst paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for catalyst paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a manufacturing apparatus.    Wet jet mill (1)    Control device (5)    Viscosity meter (16)    Solution storage tank (33)    Second press pump (35)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel treating apparatus (11) with modifier (10) for producing reformed fuel gas. A fuel cell main portion (12) takes in reformed fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas, and generates electrical energy according to the electrochemical reaction. An estimation unit (17) estimates the predetermined state quantity in a setting state based on the predetermined state quantity in the predetermined time. A determination unit (18) determines the soundness of the predetermined state quantity in a setting state based on the estimated predetermined state quantity.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system used in factory.    ADVANTAGE - The soundness of the state quantity in the setting state can be determined effectively. The test time can be shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for test method of fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (10)    Fuel treating apparatus (11)    Fuel cell main portion (12)    Estimation unit (17)    Determination unit (18)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an active material i.e. donor layer (13), overlying on a flexible transparent substrate (11). The active material has an absorption peak at wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. Another active material i.e. acceptor layer (14), overlies on the substrate, where the latter active material has absorption peak at wavelength outside of visible light spectrum. One of a transparent cathode (15) and a transparent anode (12) maximizes absorption in the active materials. The active materials are located in separate layers.    USE - Electrically interconnected transparent organic photovoltaic cell for use in a photovoltaic array, a display screen, watch crystal, automotive glass and an architectural glass (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes an active layer having absorption in near-infrared (NIR) and UV allowing for use of selective high-reflectivity NIR mirror coatings to optimize performance of the cell, while permitting high transmission of visible light through the entire cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for fabricating a photovoltaic cell    (2) a method for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a control solar cell.    Control solar cell (10)    Flexible transparent substrate (11)    Transparent anode (12)    Donor layer (13)    Acceptor layer (14)    Transparent cathode (15)
NOVELTY - The system has an array of a number of solar cell modules, positioned upon surfaces of said horizontal areas. The solar cell modules are configured to support the weight of pedestrians or vehicles present upon the horizontal areas without damaging the solar cell modules. The horizontal areas consisting of parking lots for automobiles are positioned at peripheral portions of the parking lots where parked vehicles are less numerous, such that greater amounts of solar energy are recovered.    USE - System for enabling rapid, non-permanent deployment on horizontal areas e.g. airport parking areas, runways, taxi ways, sparsely traveled roads, driveways, areas set aside for pedestrians or bicyclists for generating electrical power (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dual use of solar cell modules enables protection of fragile solar generation modules while permitting rapid construction of emergency base camp with electric power on any flat area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell (2A)    Honeycomb structure (2B)    Frame element (2C)    Wall portions (2D)    Shell bottom (2F)
NOVELTY - Paste composition comprises: a resin material; and a substituted benzotriazole compound (I).    USE - The paste composition is useful in a printed circuit board (claimed) which is useful in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition is capable of inhibiting a conductive layer from corroding by formic acid; and utilizes carbon black, graphite, carbon nanotube, carbon fiber, gold and silver which are relatively low in cost, and are low in electrical resistance, thus ensuring sufficient conductivity of the composition and reducing the production cost of the composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Paste composition comprises: a resin material; and a substituted benzotriazole compound of formula (I).    R1, R2 = H or substituent group, where substituent group includes alkyl, phenyl, amino, mercapto, aromatic-containing functional group, alkoxy, alkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl or carboxyl group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a printed circuit board (1) comprising: an insulating layer (2); a conductor layer provided on the insulating layer and having a predetermined pattern; and a cover layer (6a) formed to cover at least a part of the conductor layer, where the cover layer contains the paste composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrate a configuration of a flexible printed circuit board.    Flexible printed circuit board (1)    Base insulating layer (2)    Drawn-out conductor portion (4a)    Drawn-out electrodes (5a)    Cover layer (6a)
NOVELTY - A sulfur-type positive electrode active material consists of sulfur (S) coupled with a primary carbon structure derived from at least 1 type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon formed by condensing 3 or more six-membered rings.    USE - Sulfur-type positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode formed using sulfur-type positive electrode active material provides lithium ion secondary battery with high charging and discharging capacitance, and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sulfur-type positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of reaction apparatus used for manufacturing sulfur-type positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction apparatus (1)    Reaction container (2)    Lid (3)    Thermocouple (4)    Gas introduction pipe (5)
NOVELTY - The case mold type capacitor has metallized film capacitors (21) in parallel, which are inserted in a case (26) and affixed with a molding resin. The film capacitors are divided into two blocks (21A,21B). The electrodes of the blocks face each other. Bus bars having terminal portions on one end for external connection are connected respectively to each of the electrodes of the blocks. A portion of each bus bar is positioned on an opening side of the case for the blocks. The bus bars connected to the electrodes partially overlap with each other.    USE - Case mold type capacitor mounted in HEV. Can also be used in filter, snubbers, electronic devices, electric equipment, industrial apparatus, motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat arising in the bus-bar at the time of real use can be radiated efficiently by using the piled-up bus-bar of two sheets. Since the heat dissipation can be improved by arranging the main surface of the capacitor in parallel with respect to the bottom face of the case, the increase in capacitance, high-breakdown-voltage and low-loss electrical property can be achieved. The lengthening of the bus-bar unnecessarily can be eliminated and the resistance in every block can be suppressed low by dividing several metallized film capacitors into blocks. Size and weight reduction can be achieved. The reliability of the case mold type capacitor can be improved. Since each block can be assembled separately, the operability can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the case mold type capacitor.    Metallized film capacitors (21)    Blocks (21A,21B)    P-poles (22,23)    Through holes (24C-24E,25C)    Base (26)
NOVELTY - An aluminum air cell (1) consists of positive electrode containing a catalyst, a negative electrode using aluminum alloy, an air inlet, and an electrolyte solution. An anion-exchange membrane is provided between the electrodes. The electrolyte solution of positive-electrode side and electrolyte solution of negative-electrode side are separated by the anion-exchange membrane.    USE - Aluminum air cell is used for electric vehicles, portable electronic devices, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum air cell is capable of suppressing self corrosion of aluminum negative electrode, even when an alkaline aqueous solution is used as electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the air cell and a schematic view of the back side of the air cell.    Aluminum air cell (1)    Sealed laminate (1b)    Nozzle with a closed stopper (150)
NOVELTY - The generating axle is the axle of a vehicle, which is turned into a generator to harness the vehicle's kinetic energy. The generating axle uses the kinetic energy of the vehicle in new ways by harnessing the car's movement and turning that power into electricity. The axle is wrapped in wire to create the armature, or a channel is dug in the axle for most of its length in which the wire will be wrapped. The axle tubes are then either lined on two sides with magnets or magnetized themselves. Electricity is generated as the axle turns, thus utilizing the car's kinetic energy to produce power.    USE - Generating axle for use in automobile, truck, bike, or any other device which utilizes an axle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides generating axles that can act as four generators which constantly recharge the battery, thus increasing range of the battery. Creates the largest armature possible on each of the four half shafts which exist on current automobiles. Ensures that the current automobiles need very little modification to install the generating axle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front end view of an automobile as seen from the top.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode material contains metal oxide and carbon material which covers at least one portion of the surface of particles of metal oxide, and provides hydrophilicity which settles to a pure water.    USE - Material is used for positive electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and electrically driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode material provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent battery characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive-electrode material.
NOVELTY - A porous film (4) has porous layer (2) containing inorganic particles in at least single surface of porous resin film (1). The width of porous layer (Wh) is less than the width of porous resin film (W2). The film has portion, which does not have porous layer in width direction(s), and gas permeable-portion having porous layer containing inorganic particles.    USE - Porous film is used as separator for electrical storage device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery, lithium ion battery, capacitor, tools, power supply, household apparatus, hybrid motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has excellent heat resistance, gas permeability, battery characteristics, and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of porous film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous resin film (1)    Porous layer (2,3)    Porous film (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Positive electrode (6)
NOVELTY - An aluminum-alloy foil contains manganese (0.003-0.3 %mass) and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurity.    USE - Aluminum-alloy foil is used for collector of positive electrode for lithium-ion battery used for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum-alloy foil has excellent tensile strength and elongation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum-alloy foil.
NOVELTY - The unit has integrated electrochemical active material layers involved in a photon-electrochemical process based on light reaction i.e. photon incidence (11). A sealing clear coat (10) allows completion of the photon-electrochemical process. A body material is not a component of the photon-electrochemical process due to application of the material layers, an insulator and an electrode material (5). A body surface of a passenger car and/or a lorry is used for application of the material layers.    USE - Electrical energy production unit for use at passenger car and lorry body surfaces (all claimed) for a painting application.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the sealing clear coat prevents occurrence of volatilization with titanium cross correlated anthocyanins. The body material is not the component of the photon-electrochemical process due to application of the material layers, thus allowing the carrier materials and used materials to be less complex, non-volatile and flexible for automobile surface application, and preventing affect and damage of body shells while maintaining characteristics of the body shells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a carrier material used in an automobile body shell.    Electrode material (5)    Catalyzer (6)    Electrolyte (7)    Reaction layer (8)    Electrode layer (9)    Sealing clear coat (10)    Photon incidence (11)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has multiple battery cells (12) forming a cell stack (14), which stands on a base plate (18) of the battery. Wedges (20, 22) brace the battery cells against each other. A U-shaped clip (24) is fixed at the base plate to connect the wedges and the cell stack in a position relative to the base plate. The wedges are guided at a leg part (32) of the clip and fixed at two sides of the cell stack. The cell stack lies at side plates (26, 28) of the battery. A nut (36) or a screw defines the clip at the base plate, where the clip is made of spring steel.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells form the cell stack, which stands on the base plate of the battery, wedges brace the battery cells against each other, and the U-shaped clip is fixed at the base plate to connect the wedges and the cell stack in the position relative to the base plate, thus fixing the components of the battery in a simple and safe manner and realizing simple construction of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion battery with a clip, which spans a cell stack, where battery cells of the cell stack are braced by wedges.    Battery (10)    Battery cells (12)    Cell stack (14)    Base plate (18)    Wedges (20, 22)    U-shaped clip (24)    Side plates (26, 28)    Leg part (32)    Nut (36)
NOVELTY - The module has thermoelectric elements (4) that are arranged between cold surface and hot surface. The heat conductive layer (5) is arranged between the thermoelectric element and the cold surface or the hot surface. A film portion and a thermal compound are provided in the heat conductive layer. The heat conductive layer is made of silicone elastomer.    USE - Thermoelectric module for internal combustion engine of motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric module can be manufactured efficiently. The internal combustion engine of the motor car can be operated effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process for manufacturing thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric element (4)    Heat conductive layer (5)    Bridge element (13)    Axial direction (19)    Radial direction (24)
NOVELTY - The structure has an opening (2) provided with a reinforcing steel bar (3) that is fixedly connected to a main vehicle frame (1). A battery box (4) is provided with a groove (5) that is connected with the reinforcing steel bar.    USE - Battery box connecting structure for an electric scooter vehicle frame.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents the battery box from being damaged and reduces potential safety hazard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box connecting structure.    Main vehicle frame (1)    Opening (2)    Reinforcing steel bar (3)    Battery box (4)    Groove (5)
NOVELTY - The box has a battery box body provided with a panel. The battery box body is fixed with two sides of a battery box edge arc. The battery box edge arc is matched with an outer surface of an arc plate. The battery box body is pressed with a concave slide block. The concave slide block is inserted with a strip-shaped sliding block. Rabbets of two multi-bars are inserted in two side walls of the concave slide block. The battery box body is fixed with a bolt hole. The bolt hole is connected with a through hole.    USE - Battery box for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box is easy to clamp sides of tenon and mortis, and can be slided in a smooth manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The box has a box cover (2) fixed on a box body (1). A rear part of the box body is provided with a rear box plate. An upper part of the box body is provided with a connection port. A front box plate (5) is fixed with a magnet (6). An upper part of the box cover is provided with a box cover plate. An end of the box cover is clamped in a clamping plate. Another end of the box cover is connected with the box body via the magnet. A side box plate is provided with a screw hole.    USE - Portable storage box for a battery of an electric automobile i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The box reduces battery placing volume car power supply. The box protects the storage battery in a better manner, and can fix the battery in a stable manner. The box is aesthetic in appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a portable storage box.    Box body (1)    Box cover (2)    Front box plate (5)    Magnet (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell whose surface is provided with anode and cathode power supply output terminals. A pre-determined battery unit is arranged in the shell and electrically connected with the anode and cathode power supply output terminals. A conductive piece is arranged on the shell and electrically connected with the predetermined battery unit and the anode and cathode power supply output terminals. Multiple blade parts are installed on an inner side of a conductive part i.e. conductive sheet. The blade parts are made of non-conductive material. An edge part is made of plastic material.    USE - Collision power battery for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The blade parts are pushed to cut the conductive part so as to stop power output when the shell is collided concavely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a collision power battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a machine frame (8) overlapped with a hydrogen plate (1) i.e. rectangular impermeable graphite sheet, a membrane electrode and an oxygen plate (3). An upper part of the frame is fixedly connected with a heat output wind channel (4) and an oxygen supply passage (5). A plate surface is provided with a gap groove. The hydrogen plate is provided with a round hole. A surface of the hydrogen plate is provided with a groove. A side of the hydrogen plate is provided with a blind hole groove. A side of the oxygen plate is provided with a transverse groove.    USE - Air-cooled fuel cell combined gas distribution device.    ADVANTAGE - The device adopts a dual-layered air distributing device to realize better distribution, and is compact in structure and easy to manufacture and maintain. The device adopts a calculation model to optimize slope channel volume. The device enables stacking single fuel cell units under a reaction condition in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of an air-cooled fuel cell combined gas distribution device.    Hydrogen plate (1)    Oxygen plate (3)    Heat output wind channel (4)    Oxygen supply passage (5)    Machine frame (8)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a battery sensor (12) provided for monitoring batteries (7.1-7.2) with voltage level, which differs from another voltage level. An adjustment circuit (14) changes the latter voltage level and adjusts the latter voltage level to the former voltage level. The battery sensor is operable for determining a state variable of the batteries. The former voltage level corresponds to 12 volt and the latter voltage level corresponds to 24 volt. The adjustment circuit is designed as an active voltage divider.    USE - Device for determining a state variable of a battery of a motor vehicle e.g. passenger car and utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery sensor monitors batteries, and adjustment circuit changes voltage level and adjusts the voltage level to another voltage level, thus achieving reliable electrical supply in the vehicle and optimizing the state variable of the battery while increasing service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining a state variable of a vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a portion of a vehicle-power supply with a sensor arrangement.    Vehicle body (5)    Batteries (7.1-7.2)    State variable determining device (10)    Battery sensor (12)    Adjustment circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The cell has a cathode with electrochemical active cathode materials (1a) e.g. dilithium sulfide and dilithium disulfide, of a solid phase, and redox additives (2a, 2b) of reduced and oxidized forms which are soluble in electrolyte (3). The redox additives react with the cathode active materials by a redox reaction such that the cathode active material of a solid phase is convertible into cathode active material (1b) of a liquid phase which is soluble in the electrolyte e.g. ethylene carbonate, during a charging or discharging process.    USE - Secondary cell i.e. alkali sulfur cell such as lithium sulfur cell (claimed), for supplying power to an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The redox additives react with the cathode active materials of solid phase such that the cathode active material is convertible into cathode active material of a liquid phase which is soluble in the electrolytes during a charging or discharging process, thus enhancing the charging/discharging speed of the secondary cell, minimizing overvoltages during the charging/discharging process, and increasing charging cycle stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The redox additives comprise an organic or organo-metallic compound such as organic or metal-organic, aromatic compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating operating principle of a redox additive with a solid phase-changing cathode active material.    Electrochemical active cathode materials of solid phase (1a)    Cathode active material of liquid phase (1b)    Redox additives of reduced form (2a)    Redox additives of oxidized form (2b)    Electrolyte (3)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (320,340,360) has anode elements (322,342,362) which are provided with hydrogen inlets (328,348,368). The cathode elements (324,344,364) are provided with the oxygen inlets (330,350,370). The center membranes (326,346,366) are provided between the anode elements and the cathode elements. The output power self-regulating unit is set to regulate the output power of the fuel cell portion regardless of the operating time and the operating temperature of the fuel cell portion.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be manufactured efficiently at low cost. The output power of the fuel cell can be controlled effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell unit.    Fuel cells (320,340,360)    Anode elements (322,342,362)    Cathode elements (324,344,364)    Center membranes (326,346,366)    Hydrogen inlets (328,348,368)    Oxygen inlets (330,350,370)
NOVELTY - The onboard network (10) has fuel cell stack (18) and high voltage battery (24) that are electrically coupled with high voltage buses (12,14). An electrical auxiliary drive switching circuit (34) comprises bidirectional direct current (DC)/DC power converter (36) and electrical traction system (ETS) inverter module (38) that are electrically coupled with high voltage buses. The external DC and alternating current (AC) signals are outputted by respective converter and inverter module, when onboard network is in auxiliary drive mode.    USE - Onboard network of fuel cell hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical auxiliary drive switching circuit includes both bidirectional direct current (DC)/DC power converter and electrical traction system inverter module, the structure of the onboard network can be simplified, and the cost of the onboard network can be reduced. The weight of the onboard network can be reduced. The efficiency of the onboard network can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the onboard network.    Onboard network (10)    High voltage buses (12,14)    Fuel cell stack (18)    High voltage battery (24)    Electrical auxiliary drive switching circuit (34)    Bidirectional DC/DC power converter (36)    ETS inverter module (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack has several stacked fuel cell units and a stack end element (1) which is comprised of a metal portion (1-1) and a reinforcing portion (1-2). The stack end element is formed as one-piece metal plastic hybrid component by plastic injection molding process. The metal portion is formed from metallic sheet as frame or U-shaped case. The reinforcing portion is formed from organic polymer material. The reinforcing portion is located at the inner side and/or outer side of the metal portion.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the fuel cell stack can be reduced and the installation space of the fuel cell stack can be made small while optimizing the function of the stack end element, eliminating additional processes of the stack end element and reducing assembly cost of the stack end element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the stack end element.    Stack end element (1)    Metal portion (1-1)    Reinforcing portion (1-2)    Structure of stack end element (1-2-1)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing minimum pressure with heat transfer fluid at high temperature, where the heat transfer fluid is conducted through a cooling system of a combustion engine (1). Heat is transferred to a heat exchanger at an outer side of the combustion engine by the heat transfer fluid. Water is introduced into the heat exchanger for a steam generation, so that the generated steam is passed into a steam engine and condensed together with the water in a water tank for cooling engine-oil in the engine.    USE - Method for generating stream i.e. process heat, from waste heat of a liquid cooled internal combustion engine e.g. reciprocating engine and rotary piston engine, for producing electric current and for heating a space and industrial water (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables introducing the water into the heat exchanger for the steam generation, so that the electric current can be produced from the stream with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for generating stream from waste heat of a liquid cooled internal combustion engine for producing electric current and for heating a space and industrial water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a device for generating stream from waste heat of a liquid cooled internal combustion engine.    Combustion engine (1)    Expansion tank (2)    Circulating pump (3)    Cooling space of combustion engine (4)    Pipe line (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a case portion (20) for storing batteries, which is provided with an opening for removing the batteries. A cover (22) for covering the opening of case portion, has cover-side flange (27) overlapping with case-side flange (26). A clamp portion (25) clamps both the cover-side flange and the case-side flange. The clamp portion fastens the cover and the case portion together, while engaging clamp preset end with cover-side flange and fixing clamp specific end to the case portion using bolt (33).    USE - Battery case structure installed in vehicle such as battery car. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rainwater entering into the battery case can be prevented. The clamp potion is provided to clamp the cover-side and case-side flanges, so that the projection amount of the flanges can be reduced. The sufficient and high sealability can be obtained by using the small number of bolts to be installed. The tightening force of the stud bolts can be efficiently applied to the engagement position and the corner, so that the pressing force between the flanges can be more effectively increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of the vehicle battery case structure.    Case portion (20)    Cover (22)    Clamp portion (25)    Cover side flanges (26,27)    Bolt (33)
NOVELTY - The system has a direct current (DC) stabilized voltage power supply equipped with a primary rectifier circuit. The primary rectifier circuit is arranged with a ground transmitting device, a receiving device and a secondary rectifier circuit. The receiving device is arranged with an electric vehicle chassis. The ground transmitting device is matched with two MOSFETs. The MOSFETs produce alternating current (AC) output to an inductor-capacitor (LC) resonance circuit. The receiving device is provided with a parallel resonant circuit. The parallel resonant circuit is provided with a capacitor.    USE - Electric motor vehicle intelligent online charging system for use in a home and a traffic service system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, flexible use, fast and portable charging process and better energy-saving and environment-friendly performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric motor vehicle intelligent online charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a vehicle alternating current (AC) generator body provided with a shell, a stator, rotor shaft, rotor, rectifying module, voltage regulator, sliding ring component and an electric brush component. The electric brush component is connected with a negative pole of the rotor shaft. The rotor shaft is provided with a wind turbine generator and a negative generator. A slip ring is matched with an air outlet. The slip ring is made of a conductive material. The rotor shaft is formed in spherical or semi-spherical shape. The electric component is formed as a guiding shaft.    USE - Low-frequency oscillation restraining electromagnetic compatibility structure for a vehicle AC generator.    ADVANTAGE - The structure prevents mutual interference between cathode return circuits, and has anti-interference ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a low-frequency oscillation restraining electromagnetic compatibility structure.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric motor (14) whose cylindrical soft iron pipe is adhered with multiple strips. A coil is installed on a small hysteresis nickel45-cobalt5-manganese40-tin10 (Ni45Co5Mn40Snl0) alloy wire. The alloy wire and a rare earth magnet are connected with each other. The alloy wire and the soft iron pipe are provided with an insulating film. The electric motor is provided with a shell. A refrigerant liquid storage tank (11) is connected with a liquid refrigerant fan (1). A car waste heat power generation device body is provided with a computer control instrument.    USE - Plug-in automobile waste heat power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy wire exhibits non-magnetic material under certain temperature. The device utilizes iron-chromium (FeCr) alloy magnetic nano compound particle when the rare earth magnet is arranged close to the alloywire. The alloy wire is heated with a heat medium in an automobile tail gas or cylinder cover, so as to ensure strong magnetism effect. The alloy wire is cooled by cold air with water fog or cooling medium liquid, so as to ensure weak magnetism effect. The device utilizes the coil to generate strong alternating current. The device ensures that the electric energy can be utilized as power for a plug-in automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a plug-in automobile waste heat power generation device.    Liquid refrigerant fan (1)    Cooling water pipe (3)    Cooling water pump (4)    Refrigerant liquid storage tank (11)    Electric motor (14)
NOVELTY - The device has low end heat exchangers connected with a side part of a cooling cavity connecting head and a connecting pipe, respectively. A side part of a high end heat exchanger is connected with a heat flow disperser adjacent to the low end heat exchangers. A temperature difference generating module is connected with the high end heat exchanger and the low end heat exchangers, and utilizes a thermocouple array structure. The temperature difference generating module is utilized by a heat insulation material layer. A cover is fixed on a temperature difference emitting device.    USE - Motor vehicle exhaust gas waste heat recycling temperature difference generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures directly utilizing produced electricity and mixed power of a vehicle as oil in a storage battery and prevents motor vehicle tail gas from being directly discharged to environment so as to avoid pollution degree. The device ensures motor vehicle power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a motor vehicle exhaust gas waste heat recycling temperature difference generating device.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a charging device provided with two batteries, two multi-circuit controllers and an electric motor. Two signal wires of a control circuit are connected with the electric motor and an electric generator, respectively. The generator is provided with input terminals and an output terminal. Two power lines are connected with an input terminal of the motor and an input terminal of a battery, respectively. The electric generator and one end of the motor are connected with the input terminal of the battery.    USE - Automatic charging electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has self-generation function without stopping charging, and running and without any cost, and does not use time length of a route.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic charging electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a cabinet divided into left and right parts by a vertical baffle plate that comprises a front door. Left and right ends of the front door are respectively provided with drawers. A three-phase electrical power supply and an inverter are respectively arranged in drawers by a transverse clapboard. A control panel is arranged on the door. The three-phase power supply is matched with a left output electric connector. A right side plate is provided with a right air outlet that is matched with the three-phase electrical power supply through the output electric connector.    USE - Double frequency alternating current power supply device for a vehicle-mounted weapon equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The device has integrated permutation structure, so that the three-phase power supply and a storage battery can be connected in a simple manner to realize convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a double frequency alternating current power supply device.
NOVELTY - The device has a tray (5) arranged on two sides of a suspension loop (4). A treadle bar (1) extends downwards to form a flat fixing strip (6). A lower end of the flat fixing strip is connected with an outward flange (7). The outward flange is formed with a connecting hole i.e. long circular hole, and connected with a fixed rod (3). A lower end of the fixed rod is provided with a hook that is connected with an upper part of the tray. The suspension loop is connected with the hook. An upper part of the fixed rod is connected with the outward flange.    USE - Storage battery fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the need for changing the mode of a storage battery fixing device structure and hard collision and reduces passengers head damage due to collision. The device comprises larges storage battery fastening area, so that stability of a storage battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a storage battery fixing device.    Treadle bar (1)    Fixed rod (3)    Suspension loop (4)    Tray (5)    Flat fixing strip (6)    Outward flange (7)
NOVELTY - The device has an attach unit attaching a housing unit in a window of a vehicle. The attach unit is made of a light-transmissive material. A solar cell is prepared in the housing unit to output electricity. A driver controls oriented directivity of the solar cell. A rotating unit changes the oriented directivity of the solar cell. A controller controls direction of a light source through the driver. The controller obtains the direction of the light source based on direction of the vehicle and a location of the light source. A sensing module senses a kinematic state of the vehicle.    USE - Electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The device controls the direction of the solar cell according to the direction of the light source so as to maximize electric power production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electronic device.
NOVELTY - The electrical energy source has piezoelectric mechanical vibration converters connected to an electrical energy accumulator through a power line. Piezoelectric kinetic energy converters are provided to convert the kinetic energy from the anti-friction bearings of a vehicle into electrical energy. Piezoelectric static energy converters and piezoelectric wind energy converters are connected to the electrical energy accumulator through the power line for converting static energy and wind energy into electrical energy, respectively.    USE - Piezoelectric electrical energy source used in vehicle.
NOVELTY - The module has an electrode terminal formed at an upper part or lower part of flake-type battery cells. A connection part of the electrode terminal is provided with a laminating structure. Two case members are interconnected with a cap of the battery cells. Two cartridges are interposed between the battery cells. A projection part is combined with a fastener. An opening part is arranged along a fluid path of a refrigerant that is arranged in a combination part of the case members. A laminated sheet is arranged in pouched-type battery cells and provided with a resin layer and a metal layer.    USE - Unit module for a battery module of a high power high-capacity battery pack in a vehicle (claimed), such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module effectively reinforces low mechanical rigidity of the battery cells. The module is simple in size and light in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a unit module.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring an electrical impedance of the material under a state of illumination. The other electrical impedance of the material is measured at other illumination state which is different from the first state of illumination. The material is evaluated based upon the difference between the electrical impedances.    USE - Method for evaluating material used in solid state device, battery, fuel cell and liquid chemical sample.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of the material is measured under different states of illumination, so as to determine the characteristics of the material efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for evaluating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for measuring the impedance of composition of material.    Device for measuring impedance of composition of material (10)    Impedance sensor (12)    Printed circuit board (14)    Interdigitated electrodes (16)    Material composition (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves defining a reference value of an intermediate circuit current (101). An actual value of the intermediate circuit current is determined (102). The actual value of the intermediate circuit current is compared with the reference value of the intermediate circuit current (103). An optimum output voltage of a battery is determined (104) based on the comparison of the actual value of the intermediate circuit current with the reference value of the intermediate circuit current. The optimum output voltage of the battery is adjusted (105).    USE - Method for charging an intermediate circuit capacitor in an electrical drive unit for driving a motor car (claimed) e.g. hybrid car and electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables charging the intermediate circuit capacitor in the electrical drive unit without using charge switches and charging resistors, which are inexpensive, large in volume and high in load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system, in which a method for charging an intermediate circuit capacitor is executed.    Step for defining a reference value of an intermediate circuit current (101)    Step for determining an actual value of the intermediate circuit current (102)    Step for comparing actual value with a reference value of an intermediate circuit current (103)    Step for determining optimum output voltage of a battery (104)    Step for adjusting optimum output voltage of a battery (105)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor module has a semiconductor device which is attached over a solder layer in an incorporation region for the semiconductor device on a surface of a metal block (30). A formed out portion is formed by forming a resin on the metal block and semiconductor device. The surface of the metal block is provided with a coating region (30a) and a roughened up region (30b). The incorporation region (30c) for the semiconductor device is provided in the coating region.    USE - Semiconductor module e.g. power module of hybrid system (claimed), for use in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric car. Can also used in train, air-conditioning apparatus, lift and refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The incorporation region for the semiconductor device is provided in the coating region of the metal block so that the space consumption and size of the semiconductor module can be reduced effectively. The manufacturing cost of the semiconductor module can be decreased significantly by reducing the manufacturing cost of the metal block. The reliability of the semiconductor module can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing semiconductor module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the semiconductor module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal block (30)    Coating region (30a)    Roughened up region (30b)    Incorporation region (30c)    Cutout portion (30x)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has inverter which changes direct current (DC) voltage output from DC/DC converter to alternating current (AC) voltage to drive the load. A controller is provided to control the DC/DC converter and inverter to operate in hybrid mode. The connection between inverter and capacitor is cut and battery is directly connected to the inverter when urgency pause unit of the inverter is lifted to drive a vehicle in electric-powered mode.    USE - Apparatus for controlling failure of dual power hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be driven normally in hybrid mode even if malfunction occurs during driving operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for failure control method of dual power hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus for controlling failure of dual power hybrid electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The dynamic battery pack has main portion which holds an electric core group (2) formed by several overlapped single battery cores (21) in series or parallel. A light protection plates (5) are arranged on each side of the hexahedron metal frame. The two pressing plates (53) are respectively arranged at top (52) and bottom portion (51) of main portion.    USE - Dynamic battery pack for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the metal frame and light plate are increased with reduced weight of power battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the dynamic battery pack.    Electric core group (2)    Light protection plate (5)    Single battery core (21)    Top and bottom portion (51)    Two pressing plates (53)
NOVELTY - A vanadium redox flow battery preparation method involves adding soluble vanadate as raw material into neutral or alkaline solution containing soluble reducing agent, where the vanadate is converted into quadrivalent vanadium. The resultant product is reacted with sulfuric acid, followed by performing reduction process and separating low-valent vanadium oxide, vanadic acid or quinquevalent vanadium oxide to obtain vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte. The volume ratio of sulfuric acid and water is 1:1-3. The molar ratio of quinquevalent vanadium to low-valent vanadium oxide is 0.5-1.05:1.    USE - Method for preparing vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing vanadium redox flow battery in a simple manner with high stability and product quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vanadium redox flow battery preparation method involves adding soluble vanadate as raw material into neutral or alkaline solution containing soluble reducing agent, where the vanadate is converted into quadrivalent vanadium. The resultant product is reacted with sulfuric acid, followed by performing reduction process at 0-100 degrees C for 2 minutes-5 hours and separating low-valent vanadium oxide, vanadate, vanadic acid or quinquevalent vanadium oxide to obtain vanadium redox flow battery electrolyte. The volume ratio of sulfuric acid and water is 1:1-3. The molar ratio of quinquevalent vanadium to low-valent vanadium oxide is 0.5-1.05:1.
NOVELTY - A polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate (I), is new.    USE - Polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate useful for anion-exchange membrane for vanadium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate has good vanadium resistance, proton conductivity, mechanical performance, chemical stability, and film forming performance. The preparation of anion-exchange membrane is simple and easy, low in cost, and environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate of structure (I) is new.    R=-H or -CH3;    n=9-392;    m=21-168; and    r=15-500.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for synthesizing a polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate.
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (RB1) has an expandable body (13) which has a flat shape in a normal pressure condition, and swells in a vacuum condition. The expandable body is interposed between the bottom face of an exterior case (11) and an electrode group (1), or between the electrode group and a cover (12).    USE - Secondary battery for e.g. electric vehicle, electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Allows an electrolyte solution to reliably and efficiently permeate inside the electrode group, even if the electrode group has a large size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of a secondary battery.    Electrode group (1)    Exterior case (11)    Cover (12)    Expandable body (13)    Secondary battery (RB1)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes end plates (5,6) arranged on both sides of the fuel cell main body (2) from the lamination direction. The hydrogen circulation system (8), hydrogen cutoff valve (9), air humidifier (11), cooling-water pump (14), heater (15) and cooling water switching valve (16) are used as the auxiliary machine arranged for electric power generation over the part of one or both manifolds (3,4) and end plates.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers reduction in volume, mass and cost of fuel cell system that can suppress the increase of fluid as much as possible after ensuring the electric power generation performance in the electric power generation part vicinity of the fuel cell main body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the system structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (2)    Manifolds (3,4)    End plates (5,6)    Hydrogen circulation system (8)    Hydrogen cutoff valve (9)    Air humidifier (11)    Cooling-water pump (14)    Heater (15)    Cooling water switching valve (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a feed pump (6), a heat exchanger (8), an expansion machine (10) and a capacitor (12) arranged in a pipeline circuit (4), where working medium e.g. liquid or gaseous working medium, is circulated in the pipeline circuit. A high pressure side is provided in a direction of flow of the medium behind the feed pump. A low pressure side is provided in a direction of flow of the medium before the feed pump. A hydraulic connector (32) is arranged between the heat exchanger and the capacitor. A pressure regulating valve (30) is arranged in a bypass connector (31).    USE - Device for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine i.e. air-compressed, auto-ignition or mixture-compressed and externally ignited internal combustion engine, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic connector is arranged between the heat exchanger and the capacitor for precise regulation of amount of the working medium with additive from heat exchanger, while saving energy. The pressure regulating valve enables adjustment of pressure level for vaporization and evaporation temperature, thus reducing cost of acquisition and control of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit block diagram of a device for utilizing waste heat of an internal combustion engine.    Pipeline circuit (4)    Feed pump (6)    Heat exchanger (8)    Expansion machine (10)    Capacitor (12)    Spacer (24)    Pressure regulating valve (30)    Bypass connector (31)    Hydraulic connector (32)
NOVELTY - The battery box has an inner frame assembly (9) and outer frame assembly. The outer frame assembly comprises an outer bottom frame (1) which is provided with guide wheels. The inner frame assembly is provided with guide plates matched with guide wheels. The two sides of inner frame assembly are respectively provided with a mechanical fixing lock. The outer frame assembly is respectively provided with a lock tongue fixing insulating sleeve for fixing lock.    USE - Battery box for electric automobile e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Convenient manufacture of battery box is ensured. The low cost and high production efficiency of battery box are achieved. The rapid changing of battery box is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric automobile battery box.    Outer bottom frame (1)    Inner frame assembly (9)    Handles (12,13)
NOVELTY - The handle integrated battery box structure has a handle and a battery box. The ends of handle are inserted and fixed in the through holes formed on edges of upper surface of battery box.    USE - Handle integrated battery box structure used in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the handle can be prolonged. The handle can be fixed firmly in the battery box. The height of the battery box can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the handle integrated battery box.
NOVELTY - A sensor circuit comprises a voltage supply terminal (13) coupled with a supply capacitor (14). A switching regulator (1) is coupled between a supply battery (9) and the supply capacitor. The switching regulator is regulated in a power saving mode so that the battery voltage supplied to the capacitor is decreased. A microcontroller (15) is provided for controlling the sensor circuit and the switching regulator so that the switching regulator is inactive when the sensor is activated.    USE - Battery powered sensor arrangement used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temporary suppression of the switching of the switching regulator is performed during activation of the sensor circuit when the sensor assembly is in a power saving mode, the average idle current consumption at periodically activated sensor circuits is reduced. The influence of switching of the switching regulator, on the sensors can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating sensor circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery-powered sensor arrangement.    Switching regulator (1)    Supply battery (9)    Voltage supply terminal (13)    Supply capacitor (14)    Microcontroller (15)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a multi-junction photovoltaic cell (7) placed side by side to an LED (2). The cell converts light energy into electric power, where the electric power is supplied to the LED. A case (B) defines an enclosure (E) for receiving the LED. The cell is arranged in the enclosure. A lens (4) e.g. Fresnel lens, is engaged with the LED for forming preset light beam e.g. high beam. The cell is arranged at a rear side of the lens so as to receive the light passed through the lens. The cell is arranged partially behind a shield of the enclosure.    USE - Device for lighting and/or signaling a motor vehicle to assure predetermined photometric function e.g. high beam function, passing beam function, daytime running light function, direction indicator function or city lamp function (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the cell increases the electric power generation of a vehicle without the emission of additional carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial side view of a lighting and/or signaling device.    Case (B)    Enclosure (E)    Lighting and/or signaling device (1)    LED (2)    Lens (4)    Multi-junction photovoltaic cell (7)
NOVELTY - The device has electrode assembly and casing (1). Sealing element (11) is arranged on defining wall of housing. Conductive element (12) is electrically connected to electrode assembly. Portion of defining wall where the sealing element is arranged, comprises aluminum-based metallic material. Sealing element comprises a material that is softer than material for defining wall where the sealing element is arranged. The sealing element comprises plastic material.    USE - Electric storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery cell used as power source of vehicle such as automobile and motorcycle, and other devices such as portable terminal and laptop computer. Can also be used in nickel-metal hydride battery cell, primary battery cells and other secondary battery cells, and capacitors such as electric double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sealing element comprises a material that is softer than material for defining wall where the sealing element is arranged, occurrence of creep in insulating sealing element is prevented. Degree of contact between the surface of casing and the surface of the insulating sealing element is improved. Hence sealing performance is improved and sealing effect can be reliably produced between casing and sealing element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electric storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of battery cell.    Casing (1)    Sealing element (11)    Conductive element (12)    Terminal retainer (13)    Terminal bolt (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining prediction data of a wind power station. The obtained prediction data of wind power station is updated. The charging value of an electric automobile is corrected to the predetermined value. The prediction data of wind power station is stored in the database.    USE - Method for optimizing rolling decision of wind power station.    ADVANTAGE - The peak valley difference of load can be reduced. The peak pressure of wind power station can be reduced. The access level of renewable energy source can be improved effectively. The occurrence of error in prediction data of wind power station can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process for optimizing rolling decision of wind power station. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system has a gas inlet pressure stabilizing box provided connected to an air motor to form a loop circulating in an air storage tank. A cylinder cover gasket is equipped in an internal combustion engine, and a level circulation loop comprises a cylinder body. A cylinder cover gasket of the internal combustion engine is connected to an electric water pump, and another level circulation loop and the former level circulation loop are respectively connected with an electronic thermostat to realize closing of the electronic thermostat.    USE - Pneumatic-internal combustion hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system completely utilizes the internal-combustion engine cooling water afterheat, improves working environment of the pneumatic engine, effectively increases the output power of the pneumatic engine, reduces gas consumption rate of the pneumatic engine and the internal combustion engine energy consumption, and enhances the power performance and economical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a pneumatic-internal combustion hybrid power system.
NOVELTY - The device has a testing end plate formed with two thick ends and a thin middle concave-shaped structure. An upper end of the testing end plate is formed in a reverse concave-shaped structure. A corner part of a tested bipolar plate (10) is formed with locating holes corresponding to a lower end of the testing end plate. A pressure reducing valve (3) is connected with a pipeline, and the testing end plate is utilized for clamping the tested bipolar plate, a pressing upper die (6) and a pressing lower die (7). A pressure gauge (4) is formed as a precise pressure meter.    USE - Fuel cell bipolar plate water chamber sealing strength detecting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to operate, and can accurately detect bipolar plate water chamber sealing strength in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device adopts a high pressure gas bottle as a test gas source, where test gas is air or nitrogen. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detecting fuel cell bipolar plate water chamber sealing strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell bipolar plate water chamber sealing strength detecting device.    Pressure reducing valve (3)    Pressure gauge (4)    Pressing upper die (6)    Pressing lower die (7)    Tested bipolar plate (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an automotive suspension structure which is connected with rod bearing. The supercharger is connected with high pressure air storage tank. The automatic vent valve is provided in air storage tank. A generator is connected with automatic vent valve. The pneumatic rotary drive motor is connected with storage battery. The rotary fan blade is provided in upper portion of suspension structure. The rotating shaft of fan is connected with air compressor. The air outlet of compressor is connected with high pressure gas storage tank through high pressure pipe.    USE - Car driving power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The car driving power can be generated easily and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the car driving power generation system.
NOVELTY - The system has a negative bus direct current contactor (5) that is connected with high voltage end of safety switch. The digital meter (13), entire car controller (14), battery management system (6) and driving motor controllers are connected by controller area network (CAN) bus for data exchange. The vehicle controller is connected with air conditioning compressor controller (8) through two paths of low voltage signal circuit for transmitting signal. The vehicle controller is set to collect to terminal voltage of the low voltage accumulator circuit.    USE - Electrical system of electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The safety running of the electric vehicle can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has battery management system that is connected with low voltage power supply circuit anode relay (19). The input negative and positive end of direct current bus contactor is connected with pressure switch. The voltage power supply circuit is connected to low voltage storage battery (9). A drive motor relay control circuit of lane controller is controlled by ON line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical system of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative bus direct current contactor (5)    Battery management system (6)    Air conditioning compressor controller (8)    Low voltage storage battery (9)    Digital meter (13)    Entire car controller (14)    Low voltage power supply circuit anode relay (19)
NOVELTY - The cover has a cover main portion (1), a connecting bracket (2) and a supporting rod (3). A hinge (4) is connected with the tail end of the main portion cover inserted in a first limiting groove. The groove is provided with an outlet at an upper cover main portion (7). The cover main portion is set with a hole. The U-shaped bracket on the other end is installed in the reserved mounting hole of the battery box.    USE - Battery cover used in vehicle such as truck.    ADVANTAGE - The theft of the battery can be efficiently prevented. The battery cover is featured with simple structure, beautiful appearance, convenient installation and low cost can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery cover.    Cover main portion (1)    Connecting bracket (2)    Supporting rod (3)    Hinge (4)    Upper cover main portion (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle is provided with a solar receiver for receiving the solar energy. A solar energy photoelectric converter is connected with the storage battery that is provided on the front wheel protective shell. A micro wind power generator is provided on the back wheel protecting shell.    USE - Electric vehicle such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is convenient to use since it involves storage batteries. The electric vehicle is environment friendly since it involves solar energy for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a front bracket part provided with two front bracket upper part bolt fixing holes, a bracket body and a floor channel beam. The bracket body is fixed to a front floor connecting plate. Upper and lower parts are connected with the bracket body, and an air humidifier passes through four lower bolt fixing holes.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle air humidifier bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket has simple and reasonable structure. The bracket achieves stable fixing function and enables setting position according to length of a front and back adjusting air humidifier. The bracket has unique design and strong pertinence. The bracket has high rigidity and intensity. The bracket is easy to install and fix. The bracket has better practical effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle air humidifier bracket.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery box (10) arranged on a wing plate (20) that is provided with a bulldozer unit. A battery (30) is provided with two battery units (31, 32). The battery units are arranged on the battery box. An outer side of the battery box is provided with an outlet that is provided with an open able box door (11). A top surface of the battery box is formed as a connecting surface inclining plane and provided with two handrails (12, 13).    USE - Battery assembly for bulldozer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is simple in structure and convenient to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bulldozer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery assembly.    Battery box (10)    Open able box door (11)    Handrail (12, 13)    Wing plate (20)    Battery (30)    Battery units (31, 32)
NOVELTY - The frame (10) has two parallel side members (11,12) and cross members (21,22) arranged in a direction orthogonal to the side members. Aluminum floor panels (31,32) are suspended by the side members and cross members so that a battery (2) can be mounted on the aluminum floor panels.    USE - Frame for mounting a battery in body of motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a lightweight structure with a high thermal conductivity and a high cooling capability. Saves battery mounting space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of a frame. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (2)    Frame (10)    Side members (11,12)    Cross members (21,22)    Aluminum floor panels (31,32)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery (10) has an integral battery case (12) which is configured to accommodate a plate electrode and an electrolyte solution. The integral battery case is equipped with a first deformation section and a second deformation section which shows the degree of different deformation with respect to the internal pressure of the secondary battery.    USE - Secondary battery for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple detection of the inner pressure rise of the secondary battery since the integral battery case is equipped with a first deformation section and a second deformation section which shows the degree of different deformation with respect to the internal pressure of the secondary battery. Enables recycling of secondary battery by evaluating and rank-sorting the internal pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an external appearance perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Integral battery case (12)    Cover section (14)    Thin sections (16,16a,16b,16c)
NOVELTY - The terminal (140) has a tab junction part (142) joining a battery tab by ultrasonic welding, and a voltage detection wire harness connected to a connection part (183). A fixing part (143) extending from the tab junction part is fixed to a guide plate (110) by a hot-melt adhesive agent (116a) for joining an edge part of a laminated battery to the plate. A plate support part (112) is formed with a flat plate part (112a), and a spacer plate is laminated on the guide plate. A guide part (180) regulates a terminal position of a terminal plate to a left side of a bonnet part (160).    USE - Voltage detection terminal for detecting voltage of a laminated battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, in a battery module (claimed) of a motor vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle and a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing part extending from the tab junction part is fixed to the guide plate by the adhesive agent for joining the edge part of the thin battery to the plate, so that sliding abrasion of a contact portion can be reduced and the ultrasonic welding property of the tab of the thin battery and the tab junction part and the high connection reliability of the wire harness can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a voltage detection terminal.    Guide plate (110)    Plate support part (112)    Flat plate part (112a)    Hot-melt adhesive agent (116a)    Voltage detection terminal (140)    Tab junction part (142)    Fixing part (143)    Bonnet part (160)    Guide part (180)    Connection part (183)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous air cell has a positive electrode (26), negative electrode (24), and electrolyte solution (28) interposed between the positive electrode and negative electrode. The electrolyte solution has an additional ion which is at least one among cesium ion, sodium ion and lithium ion. The ratio of the additional ion is 0.10 to 0.50 by molar ratio with respect to lithium ion.    USE - Non-aqueous air cell used in electrochemical device used as e.g. power supply of non-commercial household appliances, mobile telephone, personal computer, motive power source of e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves charging and discharging efficiency of the non-aqueous air cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the F-type electrochemical cell.    F-type electrochemical cell (20)    Casing (22)    Negative electrode (24)    Positive electrode (26)    Electrolyte solution (28)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a case element (70) which accommodates an electrode winding portion (20) that is formed by laminating and winding a belt-shaped separator. The winding of the separator exceeds a coating end portion of positive electrode and coating end portion of a negative electrode of the separator in the electrode winding portion. Metal gap filler is provided in a gap that is formed in outermost periphery portion of the separator and the case element.    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium ion battery and nickel hydride secondary storage battery, mounted in hybrid car, electric vehicle such as forklift and portable equipment such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The metal gap filler is provided in gap formed in outermost periphery portion of the separator and the case element, so that the transmission of thermal radiation to the exterior of the battery case can be prevented effectively. The temperature rise of electric power generation element can be suppressed. The reliable performance of the battery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (10)    Electrode winding portion (20)    Positive-electrode terminal (35)    Case element (70)    Side portions of case element (71,73)
NOVELTY - The method involves magnetically polarizing a magnetic body foreign material in a sheet body i.e. separator (14), by utilizing a neodymium magnet (41). Information regarding presence or absence of the foreign material is acquired by detecting a magnetic field of the polarized foreign material, where a space between the neodymium magnet and the sheet body located in a conveyance path is less than 3 mm. The information is acquired by moving a gauss meter (42) along a width direction of the sheet body when the sheet body is set in a halt condition.    USE - Method for manufacturing a secondary battery of a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves improved detection accuracy of the magnetic body foreign material in the sheet body of an electric power generation element in the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an inspection apparatus that inspects a magnetic body foreign material.    Separator (14)    Separator supply roller (31)    Shaft support board (39)    Neodymium magnet (41)    Gauss meter (42)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an assembled battery (2) to which multiple cells (21, 21A, 21B) are arranged in order to alternately adjoin positive/negative electrode terminals of the cells. Multiple voltage detection units (3, 3A, 3B) are electrically connected between the electrode terminals to detect output voltage for each assembled battery. A flat plate-shaped contact part of each electrode terminal is mutually overlapped with each adjacent electrode terminal. A clip-shaped connecting terminal (32) of each voltage detection unit pinches the overlapping electrode terminals.    USE - Battery module for use as a drive source in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clip-shaped connecting terminal is attached to the voltage detection unit, and the electrode terminals are electrically connected together with simple structure, so that sufficient contact pressure is ensured without increase in the number of parts. The clip-shaped connecting terminal is inserted into a connection terminal part of the overlapping electrode terminals, so that better operativity of the module is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (1)    Assembled battery (2)    Voltage detection units (3, 3A, 3B)    Cells (21, 21A, 21B)    Clip-shaped connecting terminal (32)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material is formed by adhering particles (II) having microparticles of oxide (I) of metallic element(s) (M) chosen from zirconium, titanium, tin, magnesium, barium, lead, bismuth, niobium, zinc, tantalum, yttrium, lanthanum, strontium, cerium, indium and aluminum, on surface of lithium-containing complex oxide having lithium and transition metal element(s) chosen from nickel, cobalt and manganese. Molar content of lithium in lithium-containing complex oxide is more than 1.2 times with respect to total molar content of transition metal element.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the positive electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristics, rate characteristics and discharge capacity, and is lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode, which contains positive electrode active material, electroconductive material, and binder;    (2) lithium ion secondary battery, which has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte; and    (3) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves contacting lithium-containing complex oxide and composition (C') containing dispersion liquid obtained by dispersing microparticles of oxide (I) of metallic element (M) in solvent, heating and adhering microparticles of oxide (I) of metallic element (M) on surface of lithium-containing complex oxide.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode material comprises carbon particles, where a carbon layer is formed on a surface of the carbon particles, the carbon particles have face distance of 3.4-3.7 angstrom, calculated from a X-ray diffraction measurement apparatus, and the weight ratio of the carbon particles are 0.001-0.1.    USE - Negative electrode material for a lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized in hybrid type electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves input-output characteristics, cycling characteristics, charging/discharging efficiency, irreversible capacity, safety and lifetime of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a negative electrode material    (2) a lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A rubber laminated body comprises carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber composition (A3) having carboxyl group-containing highly saturated nitrile rubber (A1) and polyamine crosslinking agent (A2) and carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber composition (B3) having carboxyl group-containing acrylic rubber (B1) and crosslinking agent (B2) or epoxy group-containing acrylic rubber composition (C3) having epoxy group-containing acrylic rubber (C1) and crosslinking agent (C2).    USE - A rubber laminated body for hose (claimed), belts, gaskets, motor vehicles, flexible printed circuit boards, and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber laminated body exhibits high adhesive strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of rubber laminated body which involves subjecting component A3 and component B3 or component C3 to steam crosslinking.
NOVELTY - The electric compressor has inverter unit that is detachably installed in an installation surface (13) of the compressor main portion (10). A heat sink is arranged in the housing of inverter unit opposite to the installation surface of the compressor main portion so that electric element used as a heat generation element is contacted with the heat sink. The concave guide (14) is provided in installation surface of the compressor main portion such that the convex guide of inverter unit is meshed with concave guide of the compressor main portion.    USE - Inverter-integrated electric compressor for air conditioner installed in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The convex guide of inverter unit is meshed with concave guide provided in installation surface of compressor main portion such that the inverter is assembled easily with compressor and need for fasteners such as bolt can be avoided. The number of components used in the compressor can be reduced. The heat generated by heat generation element is thermally radiated by heat sink such that the inverter unit is cooled reliably by low-temperature refrigerant gas and cooling function of the inverter unit can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the compressor of inverter-integrated electric compressor.    Compressor main portion (10)    Housing (11)    Installation surface (13)    Concave guide (14)    Connector holding portion (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a low humidity oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole (40a) which supplies low humidity oxidizing agent gas whose humidity is lower than oxidizing agent gas supplied from oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole to oxidizing agent gas flow path (34). The communicating hole and flow path for low humidity oxidizing agent are connected. An inclination guide section is set to guide low humidity oxidizing agent gas toward a direction which inclines in reaction surface gravitational direction from low humidity oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole.    USE - Fuel cell, e.g., polymer electrolyte fuel cell, for fuel cell system mounted in vehicles, such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and reliable discharging of generated water retained in the gravitational direction via a simple structure since the inclination guide section is set to guide low humidity oxidizing agent gas toward a direction which inclines in reaction surface gravitational direction from low humidity oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole. Maintains optimal electric power generation environment since the due to the easy and reliable discharging of generated water retained in the gravitational direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic isometric view explanatory view of the fuel cell system in which the fuel cell is integrated. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (34)    Low humidity oxidizing agent gas supply communicating hole (40a)
NOVELTY - The module (12a) has a monitoring circuit (13a) detecting voltage of secondary battery cells (14a-1-14a-5), and a low-order communication circuit (25a) and a high-order communication circuit (26a) receiving a signal from an assembled battery management apparatus and outputting the signal to the monitoring circuit. A power supply circuit (21a) performs shutdown process when a shutdown signal is received from a shutdown determination circuit (27a) while outputting power supply voltage to the monitoring and communication circuits by using an assembled battery (14a) as a power supply.    USE - Assembled battery module for use in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. electric vehicle. Can also be used for an electric power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply circuit performs the shutdown process when the shutdown signal is received from the determination circuit while outputting the power supply voltage to the monitoring circuit and the communication circuits by using the assembled battery as the power supply so as to avoid over-discharge state of the assembled battery, and hence improving performance of the assembled battery of the module of a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an assembled battery module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery module (12a)    Monitoring circuit (13a)    Assembled battery (14a)    Secondary battery cells (14a-1-14a-5)    Power supply circuit (21a)    Low-order communication circuit (25a)    High-order communication circuit (26a)    Shutdown determination circuit (27a)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing active material layer slurry (S10) containing an active material and a solvent, and mixing micro-bubble in the prepared slurry (S20). Low-densification of the slurry is carried out, and the low-densification carried out slurry is coated to a collector (S30). The coated slurry is dried (S40), and an active material layer is compressed (S50) by drying process, where the active material layer includes a positive electrode. The active material layer comprises lithium transition metal oxide containing lithium and transition metal elements.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery i.e. lithium secondary battery (claimed), of a vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables drying the coated slurry and compressing the active material layer by drying process, so that the battery can be manufactured with favorable output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a battery manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for preparing active material layer slurry (S10)    Step for mixing micro-bubble in prepared slurry (S20)    Step for coating slurry to collector (S30)    Step for drying slurry (S40)    Step for compressing active material layer (S50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (A1) has unit cells that are provided in inner surface and outer surface of a cell unit (21). An unit cell temperature raising unit heats up each unit cell. A cell temperature judging unit determines whether the temperature of unit cell is more than predetermined temperature. A hydrogen gas supply unit supplies hydrogen gas to an anode stacked in unit cell, when the temperature of unit cell is more than predetermined temperature.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydrogen gas is supplied to anode stacked in unit cell, when temperature of unit cell is more than predetermined temperature, the deterioration of fuel cell is recovered efficiently and rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Gas distribution path (10)    Cell unit (21)    Cutoff valve (31)    Radiator (33)    Fuel cell system (A1)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent and an electrolytic salt containing low molecular weight compound electrolytically polymerized on a lithium metal reference at 4.3-5.5 V.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for use in a secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle, and mobile information-technology equipments such as a mobile telephone and a notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte suppresses the overcharge of the battery, and improves cycling characteristics, charging and discharging efficiency, safety and durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and the non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Armored can (5)    Battery cover (9)    Insulation packing (10)    Terminal (11)    Electrolyte solution injection hole (14)    Explosion-protection vent (15)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a positive electrode demagnetization part (101) for demagnetizing a positive electrode sheet body (106). A negative electrode demagnetization part (102) demagnetizes a negative electrode sheet body (107). A lamination assembly part (103) combines the positive electrode sheet body and the negative electrode sheet body. A magnetic sensing part (104) measures magnetism of a structure combined by the assembly part and detects foreign material i.e. dust, contained in the structure based on the magnetism of the structure.    USE - System for manufacturing a battery i.e. lithium ion battery that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic sensing part measures the magnetism of the structure combined by the assembly part, so that the foreign material can be efficiently detected during manufacturing the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a foreign material detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a system for manufacturing a battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System for manufacturing battery (100)    Positive electrode demagnetization part (101)    Negative electrode demagnetization part (102)    Lamination assembly part (103)    Magnetic sensing part (104)    Positive electrode sheet body (106)    Negative electrode sheet body (107)
NOVELTY - The battery has an expansion chamber (100d) arranged adjacent to the side wall (100c) of a battery case (100) to define an extended space of the battery case. The expansion chamber accommodates a relay terminal (110) which relays the connection of a positive electrode or a negative electrode (161) and a corresponding external terminal (130).    USE - Battery for vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively suppress the leakage of an electrolyte solution to the exterior of the battery, even if the battery case is made of resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partially enlarged side sectional view of a portion of a battery.    Battery case (100)    Side wall (100c)    Expansion chamber (100d)    Relay terminal (110)    External terminal (130)    Negative electrode (161)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a catalyst layer that is formed in the surface opposite to the solid polymer electrolyte membrane of the fuel electrode (103) and an oxidizing agent electrode (104). The oxidizing agentelectrode has a noble metal catalyst that contains carbon particles and platinum. The composition of each catalyst layer at the side of the fuel electrode side and the oxidizing agent electrode is adjusted so that the water vapor adsorption amount per platinum weight contained in the catalyst layer is set in the range of 200-500 m2/g.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for vehicle and household application.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell can be improved. The stability and durability of the solid polymer electrolyte type polymer cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Unit cell (100)    Joined portion (101)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (102)    Fuel electrode (103)    Oxidizing agent electrode (104)    Fuel electrode substrate (105)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has negative electrode active material layer with active material which consists of carbon materials, carbon fiber, and binder. The carbon fiber is obtained through the spinning process which spin-forms the raw material with carbon. The average diameter of the carbon fiber is 100-1000 nm. The electrode density of carbon fiber is 1.6-2.0 g per cm3.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) mounted in hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high electrode density can be provided effectively, and the electrolyte solution retainability and electrolyte solution permeability can be obtained effectively. The cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Raw material container (1)    Discharge apparatus (2)    Collector (3)    Nozzle (22)    Metal plate (32)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery consists of an electrolyte solution containing a polycation, and a separator (7) arranged between a positive electrode which can occlude-discharge lithium ion, and a negative electrode which can occlude-discharge lithium ion.    USE - Lithium ion battery is used for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has excellent high-temperature storage characteristics, and maintains excellent output characteristics at room temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a semi-sectional view of a wound battery.    Positive-electrode current collecting plate (1)    Positive mix layer (2)    Negative-electrode current collecting plate (3)    Negative mix layer (4)    Separator (7)
NOVELTY - The cooling structure (10) has a fan unit (24) that is arranged behind a refrigeration unit (22) in a vehicle front-back direction to generate cooling air which passes the refrigeration unit. A discharge duct (42) links a space (S) between the refrigeration unit and fan unit to a battery chamber (34).    USE - Cooling structure for battery in motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cooling efficiency of the battery in the battery chamber without using an exclusive air blower for battery cooling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional side view of a battery cooling structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling structure (10)    Refrigeration unit (22)    Fan unit (24)    Battery chamber (34)    Discharge duct (42)    Space (S)
NOVELTY - The terminal has tab which is set to be connected to a thin-plate shaped battery main body sealed with a cladding material and an electrode of an electric power generation unit. The electric power generation unit is connected with an external connector. A tab lead section is connected with the tab. A pin-type contact section (141) for the tab lead section is arranged in a row, and is connected with the connector. The tab lead section has an allowance absorption section (144) which makes deformation for the pin-type contact section during connector fitting track.    USE - Terminal for thin batteries used for motor vehicles, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electrical connection reliability by providing the allowance absorption section for the tab lead section to moderate stress of the terminal insertion to connector. Enables smooth fitting of terminal and connectors, reduces operation for connection, and exhibits high alignment accuracy of the connector since the pin-type contact section for the tab lead section is arranged in a row, and is connected with the connector while the tab lead section has an allowance absorption section which makes deformation for the pin-type contact section during connector fitting track.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery module; and    (2) a tab lead.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the terminal for the voltage detection, top view of terminal for the voltage detection, and a side view of terminal for the voltage detection.    Battery module (10)    Terminal for voltage detection (140)    Pin-type contact section (141)    Allowance absorption section (144)    Bending section (147)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal arranges in a through-hole (19) through O-shaped ring (40), which is formed in a battery case (10). The battery case accommodates an electrode group with electrolyte solution. A convex portion is arranged along the annular direction of the O-shaped ring. The convex portion extends in outer peripheral surface of the through-hole in penetration direction and intersecting direction.    USE - Terminal of battery e.g. nickel hydride storage battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in nickel cadmium battery and lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The O-shaped ring is provided, so that the leaking of electrolyte solution from the battery case to the exterior portion of the battery case can be suppressed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery terminal.    Battery case (10)    Through-hole (19)    Connecting terminal (30)    Base end portion (34)    O-shaped ring (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a sending apparatus (40) comprising a drive part, which rotates a work-material roll (48) with a belt-shaped work piece material (46). A processing apparatus (44) performs a conveyance-stop-process of the work piece material. A winding apparatus (42) winds up the work piece material. A guide part (71) guides a tensile-strength increasing apparatus (68) arranged between the processing apparatus and the winding apparatus. The tensile-strength increasing apparatus is equipped with a roller (72), which conveys the work piece material.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery that is utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tensile-strength increasing apparatus is equipped with the roller, which conveys the work piece material, so that losses produced by an electrode firewood offset can be reduced, thus improving current collection performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing apparatus.    Sending apparatus (40)    Winding apparatus (42)    Processing apparatus (44)    Belt-shaped work piece material (46)    Work-material roll (48)    Tensile-strength increasing apparatus (68)    Guide part (71)    Roller (72)    Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery manufacturing apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The module (300) has a connection member for electrically connecting external terminals (5, 9) of square shaped batteries (100) and provided with attachment parts. The attachment parts are provided with cylindrical junction parts. The attachment parts and the cylindrical junction parts mutually join with each other. A side wall connects the attachment parts. One of the attachment parts is bent, and extends from a lower end of the side wall. Other attachment part is bent and extended to along direction faced with the former attachment part from an upper end of the side wall.    USE - Battery module for use as a driving power supply that is utilized in a portable electronic device, a mobile communication apparatus and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The module prevents the batteries from being damaged by an opening explosion-protection valve to discharge combustible gas emitted at the time of abnormality and pressure inside the batteries to battery exterior, so as to reduce the internal pressure inside the batteries, so that the combustible gas can be rapidly and efficiently exhausted, thus preventing thermal runaway of the batteries, and hence ensuring safety of the batteries. The connection member welds the external terminals of the batteries so as to easily position the external terminals of the batteries in the module, so that position shift problem caused during welding can be reduced, thus achieving space-saving connection by size reduction of the connection member. The external terminals can slide inside the cylindrical junction part, so that variation by allowance of height direction of the batteries can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    External terminals (5, 9)    Batteries (100)    Battery module (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a hollow sealing portion in an extrusion element. End portions of extrusion element are connected with each other to form a connection component. An uncured material is die-formed at the end surface of the extrusion element. The edge portion of a connection portion (30) is inserted in a hollow sealing portion (26) of the extrusion element.    USE - Manufacturing method of gasket for use in motor vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction force of die-forming portion can be prevented effectively, since edge portion of connection portion is inserted in hollow sealing portion of the extrusion element. The sealing stability of gasket can be improved efficiently. The manufacturing time of gasket can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the die-forming portion in gasket.    Die-forming portion (20)    Hollow sealing portion (26)    Connection portion (30)    Hollow portion (32)
NOVELTY - The device has a collector formed with a metal foil e.g. copper alloy. An electrochemical element with a separator is stacked between a positive electrode board and a negative electrode board. A positive electrode external terminal and a negative electrode external terminal are respectively connected with the electrode boards. Multiple through-holes are penetrated with the collector and an active material electrode sheet, where diameter of a piercing hole of an active material electrode sheet through-hole (17) is smaller than diameter of a piercing hole of a collector through-hole (18).    USE - Electrochemical device such as hybrid capacitor and lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed), for use as a motor drive energy source and an energy regeneration system of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The through-holes are penetrated with the collector and the electrode sheet, so that the self discharge defect of the device can be prevented, thus increasing internal resistance and capacitance of the device, and reducing manufacturing cost of the device. The metal foil in the collector reduces deterioration of current collection property of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrochemical device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged top view of a section of an electrode plate of an electrochemical device.    Active material electrode sheet through-hole (17)    Collector through-hole (18)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has frame (4) that fixes the laminated portion (10) and main-portion element that incorporates the semiconductor element. The power terminal is protruded from main-portion element along height direction which is orthogonal to lamination direction and longitudinal directions. The frame is provided with support plate (40) that supports cooling pipe (30). The pair of projection elements (23) is connected to the connector pipe (31). The cooler (3) is clamped with projection element and support plate.    USE - Power converter device mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration proof property of laminated portion is excellent. The freedom degree in the design of power converter device can be raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of power converter device.    Power converter device (1)    Cooler (3)    Frame (4)    Laminated portion (10)    Projection element (23)    Cooling pipe (30)    Connector pipe (31)    Support plate (40)
NOVELTY - A lithium transition metal type-compound powder comprises secondary particles containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide containing element (A) chosen from niobium, tantalum and vanadium, and element (B) chosen from tungsten, molybdenum and rhenium, where atomic ratio of the element (A) with respect to the sum total of metallic elements other than lithium is less than or equal to 50 times of the atomic ratio of the secondary particles, and atomic ratio of the element (B) with respect to the sum total of metallic elements other than lithium is greater than or equal to 1 time of the atomic ratio of the secondary particles.    USE - Lithium transition metal type-compound powder for a positive electrode-material of a lithium secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized in a portable electronic apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable FAX, portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal TV, handheld video camera, handicap cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electronic flash, pacemaker, electric tool, motive power source for motor vehicles, track-based vehicle motive power source and motive power source for satellites.    ADVANTAGE - The powder improves low-temperature output characteristics, storing characteristics, cycling characteristics, energy density, power density, charging and discharging capacity, handleability, safety and durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing a lithium transition metal type-compound powder    (2) a positive electrode    (3) a lithium secondary battery
NOVELTY - The electrochemical generator includes a gas twist chamber whose diameter is set according to the diameter of each soot particle produced by the combustion of diesel fuel. An angle between the gas feed direction of the gas twist chamber and the axis direction of an input duct ranges from 72.5 to 73.5 degrees.    USE - Electrochemical generator for power installation.
NOVELTY - The system has a separator arranged at an outer side of a fuel cell stack part. An insulating plate is laminated with a compression board. Inlet and outlet main bodies are fixed to an outer side of the compression board by a fixing unit. A sealing member is arranged between the inlet and outlet main bodies. An extension part is protruded to an inner side of the compression board from a flange part. An end of the extension part is connected to a fluid path part. A gas-tightening material is arranged at the insulating plate. Another end of the extension part is connected to the separator.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents gas from passing through the compression board to the insulating plate and the compression board so as to avoid rusting, so that outer side surfaces of the inlet and outlet main bodies are strengthened and interposes with an O-shaped ring between the compression board and the inlet and outlet main bodies. The inlet and outlet main bodies can adjust a tolerance gap of the gas-tightening material in an effective manner. The system has better adhesion property and sealing property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The generator has a fuel element, palladium anode and cathode, which are separated from each other by polymer electrolyte. An electrolyzer made in the form of plasmatron, consists of vertical- cylindrical housing with branch pipes. The inter-electrode chamber is provided with the cylindrical electrodes. The fuel element installed on the inter-electrode chamber, is fixed on end surface of housing. A portion of the cathode of fuel element, arranged above the medium of plasma formation, is provided on the housing.    USE - Electrochemical generator.
NOVELTY - The pack (100) has a battery cell module (120) provided with a battery cell (121). An inlet port (111) is connected to a case (110). An outlet port (112) is connected to an end of the case. A cooling fan (131) is equipped with an inner side of the case. A duct (130) is connected to the outlet port. The inlet port and the outlet port are arranged in a vertical structure. A cooling medium is equipped with the battery cell. The cooling fan is installed at a vent (133). An inlet (132) is connected with the outlet port.    USE - Battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The pack can improve cooling fan cooling performance, and occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Case (110)    Inlet port (111)    Outlet port (112)    Battery cell module (120)    Battery cell (121)    Duct (130)    Cooling fan (131)    Inlet (132)    Vent (133)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate immersed in electrolyte solution. The negative electrode plate has a negative electrode lug part provided in an upper part of a negative electrode grating (2). The negative electrode lug part is equipped with a lead- tin-X type-alloy layer on a surface of a base, where X is an element chosen from arsenic, silver and selenium. A positive electrode grating holds a positive electrode active material. The negative electrode grating holds a negative electrode active material.    USE - Lead acid battery for use in an idling stop vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum ion in the electrolyte solution suppresses the accumulation of lead sulfate of the negative electrode active material. The lithium ion in the electrolyte solution improves low-temperature high-rate discharge performance of the battery. The battery utilizes carbon in the negative electrode active material for suppressing edge-thinning of a negative electrode while suppressing accumulation of lead sulfate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte solution contains aluminum ion and lithium ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a negative electrode grating.    Negative electrode grating (2)    Mesh part (4)    Top edge (6)    Lower edge (8)    Edge part (10)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode current collection unit (141) connects negative electrode terminal (131) and negative electrode at one end of electric power generation element (101) in housing (102). A positive electrode current collection unit (142) connects positive electrode terminal (132) and positive electrode at other end of power generation element. A reinforcement element (107) with rigidity is positioned away from electrode terminal (103), to connect collection units in cross-linking state relative to electrode terminal rather than electrode terminal side edge of power generation element.    USE - Electrical storage element such as non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in vehicle such as motor vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration-resistant performance and shock-resistant performance of electrical storage element can be improved, by the provision of reinforcement element with rigidity for connecting the negative electrode current collection unit and positive electrode current collection unit in a cross-linking state with respect to electrode terminal rather than electrode terminal side edge of electric power generation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical storage element.    Electrical storage element (100)    Electric power generation element (101)    Housing (102)    Electrode terminal (103)    Reinforcement element (107)    Negative electrode terminal (131)    Positive electrode terminal (132)    Negative electrode current collection unit (141)    Positive electrode current collection unit (142)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device (100) has an electrode terminal (103) attached to a housing (102) having a bottom portion (121), a wall (122), and a ceiling (123). A current collection member (104) is connected to the electrode terminal, and is arranged between an electric power generation element (101) and the wall of the housing. An elastic bottom buffer member (151) is arranged between the current collection member and the bottom portion of the housing, and regulates movement of the current collection member towards the bottom portion.    USE - Electrical storage device, e.g., secondary battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves vibration resistance and shock resistance of electrical storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An elastic wall buffer member (152) is arranged between the current collection member and the wall, and regulates movement of the current collection member towards the wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view showing the interior of the electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (100)    Electric power generation element (101)    Housing (102)    Electrode terminal (103)    Current collection member (104)    Bottom portion (121)    Wall (122)    Ceiling (123)    Bottom buffer member (151)    Wall buffer member (152)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar cell module mounted on a transportation unit to convert solar energy into an electric power for generating electricity. A battery is mounted on the transportation unit to supply electricity. A recharge control system is provided with a controller that monitors charged capacity of the battery. An external device is electrically connected with the transportation unit.    USE - Solar power generating and charging system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system is environmental-friendly and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar power generating and charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery pack (100) has a cell module (130) that is equipped inside a case (110). Two inlet ports (111) are formed in one side direction of the case. An outlet port (112) is formed in the longitudinal direction of the case. A cooling fan (140) is arranged in the lower side of the cell module. The cell module is provided with a battery cell (131).    USE - Battery pack for install in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has a cell module that is equipped inside a case, where two inlet ports are formed in one side direction of the case and an outlet port is formed in the longitudinal direction of the case, and thus ensures effective and simple battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery pack (100)    Case (110)    Inlet ports (111)    Outlet port (112)    Cell module (130)    Battery cell (131)    Cooling fan (140)
NOVELTY - The pack has a lower housing (100) with housing interior surface that defines an interior region of the pack, where the interior surface includes a set of cell mounting wells. An upper housing includes another housing interior surface that defines the interior region of the pack, where the latter interior surface includes another set of cell mounting wells. A set of battery cells (201) includes an end for insertion into each cell mounting well of the former set of cell mounting wells and another end for insertion into each cell mounting well of the latter set of cell mounting wells.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle i.e. electric car. Can also be used for laptop computer and small hand-held electronic device such as cell phone, MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player and global positioning system (GPS) unit.    ADVANTAGE - The pack includes a chamfer to guide individual cells into corresponding mounting wells during assembly of the pack and increase bonding area surrounding each cell, thus potentially leading to improved cell bonding. The chamfer wicks encapsulant around perimeter of the cells, thus improving bonding and allowing a designer to utilize less amount of encapsulant to achieve a desired level of bond strength, and hence decreasing the quantity of encapsulant yield such as weight and cost savings. The pack has wiring harness that is integrated with the housing member, thus eliminating the need of formation of through holes. The housings include a set of raised encapsulant injection ports that is designed to extend above a surface of respective housings and beyond an injected encapsulation material, thus ensuring that the ports remain open after injection of encapsulation material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower battery pack housing and battery cells inserted into cell mounting wells.    Lower housing (100)    Battery cells (201)
NOVELTY - The battery has housing with a pair of planar battery cells which comprises positive electrodes including cathode material and negative electrodes including anode material. The cathode material and anode material of both planar battery cells are arranged between the insulators which electrically insulates the positive and negative electrodes from housing. An inter-connector (24) is arranged between the two planar battery cells parallel to the cathode and anode material to electrically connect the two planar battery cells.    USE - Modular battery used in hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hand held flashlight.    ADVANTAGE - The inter-connector is arranged between two planar battery cells parallel to cathode and anode material to electrically connect two planar battery cells, so that the occurrence and effects of a single point failure and diminution of current flow can be reduced. An electronic management system monitors voltage, temperature and voltage drop of cell module across the inter-connectors, so that a improved battery safety can be achieved. A non-metallic electrically insulating enclosure is provided, so that the cost and weight of the modular battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming modular battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of inter-connector of modular battery.    Inter-connector (24)    Enclosure (25)    Positive terminal (26)    Negative terminal (27)    Internal power bus (28)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has a battery (16) supplying electrical energy to an electric motor, and an air-conditioning unit (12) arranged in a front compartment (15) of the vehicle. The unit heats the air obtained from the exterior of the vehicle through an opening (24) of a wall (23), and transmits the hot air to a passenger compartment (11) to heat the passenger compartment, where the air is preheated by the heat generated during operation of the battery in upstream of the unit. The battery is placed in a rear compartment (17) closed by the wall.    USE - Motor vehicle i.e. electric motor vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air is preheated by the heat generated during the operation of the battery in upstream of the air-conditioning unit, thus limiting the use of electrical energy of the battery for heating the passenger compartment, and hence improving the autonomy of the vehicle. The design of the vehicle enables cooling the battery so as to prevent damage of electrolytes of the battery and avoid degradation of the battery performance at high temperature, thus prolonging the service life of the battery, and improving the performance of electric motorization of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Passenger compartment (11)    Air-conditioning unit (12)    Front compartment (15)    Battery (16)    Rear compartment (17)    Wall (23)    Opening (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring information regarding stage structure and the battery temperature. The correspondence of the voltage area of the lithium ion battery to the stage structure is determined, and the speed of deterioration is estimated from the information regarding stage structure and the battery temperature based on the determined correspondence of the voltage area of battery.    USE - Deterioration speed estimation method of lithium ion battery for use in electrical storage apparatus of electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of the estimated speed of deterioration is improved. The deterioration speed of lithium ion battery can be estimated more accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deterioration speed estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relation between stage structure and battery voltage. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base anode potential (AA)    Post compensation anode potential (BB)    Cathode potential (CC)    Total degradation (DD)    Battery voltage interval (EE)
NOVELTY - The device has a flow channel (14a) for allowing the flow of slurry which is provided with graphite particles dispersed in a solvent. A filter (14b) is located in the flow channel. The magnets (14c1,14c2) are located to enable filter to generate magnetic field with magnetic lines in alignment with flow channel. An applying section is provided to apply slurry to a collector.    USE - Electrode material coating device of slurry filter apparatus used in manufacturing of secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery of vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The texture of the filter is improved by slurry filter apparatus, when the slurry is filtered. The aggregate and foreign materials in slurry are effectively removed, so as to improve the performance of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) filter apparatus;    (2) filtration method of slurry; and    (3) manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the slurry filter apparatus.    Flow channel (14a)    Filter (14b)    Magnets (14c1,14c2)    Pump (44)    Slurry filter apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - A catalyst contains metal(s) including nickel which is loaded into a composite oxide containing cerium and/or praseodymium, zirconium, oxygen and has specific surface area of 11-90 m2/g. The content of each of cerium and/or praseodymium, and zirconium is 10-90 mol%, respectively. The amount of element other than oxygen, cerium and/or praseodymium, and zirconium is 0-20 mol%. The composite oxide has maximum peak at wavelength of 200-800 cm-1 and maximum-peak-half-value width of 20-72 cm-1, when measured by Raman spectroscopy.    USE - Catalyst is used for reforming hydrocarbon for producing hydrogen used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell for domestic appliances and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent quality and catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst.
NOVELTY - A current collector has a metal foil and layer (a) formed on surface(s) of the metal foil. The layer (a) contains electroconductive particles and binder, and has thickness of 5 mu m or less. The surface coverage of electroconductive particles is 50-100%.    USE - Current collector is used for electrode for electrochemical element for power source system (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, railway, boats, ships, aircraft, mobile telephone, portable information terminal, portable electronic computer, business machine, solar energy power generation system, fuel cell system and wind generated system.    ADVANTAGE - The current collector has excellent internal resistance, and low penetration resistance and impedance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of current collector, which involves coating a coating liquid containing electroconductive particles, binder, dispersion medium and not containing electrode active material, on surface(s) of metal foil, heat-processing, and removing dispersion medium; and    (2) electrode, which is formed by providing layer (b) containing electrode active material on surface of layer (a) of current collector.
NOVELTY - The metal foil (10) has a porous portion (10a) which is composed of metal fibers, and a two-dimensional network structure. A reinforcing portion (10b) is provided at outer edge of the metal foil. The reinforcing portion is composed of metal fibers, and is integrated with the porous portion. The porous portion is provided with reduced pores.    USE - Reinforced porous metal foil e.g. rotating drum-type metal foil used as negative electrode collector for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor used in electronic devices e.g. mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the reinforced porous metal foil is improved with reduced cost, by providing porous portion which is provided with metal fibers and few pores.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing reinforced porous metal foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reinforced porous metal foil.    Reinforced porous metal foil (10)    Porous portion (10a)    Reinforcing portion (10b)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery box (1) with a lower contact matched with an upper contact (2) of the box. A guide sleeve (4) is located at the box. The lower contact is mounted slideably in the guide sleeve. An end of the guide sleeve is connected with an elastic element (5) provided on the box.    USE - Output power automatic connection device for a battery box of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box can realize convenient and exact connection without manual operation during power output by using the battery box output power automatic connection device, thus realizing more reliable and convenient connection. The electric vehicle using the connection device can realize the automatic connection of the battery box output power, which is convenient for user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an output power automatic connection device.    Battery box (1)    Upper contact (2)    Guide sleeve (4)    Elastic element (5)
NOVELTY - The laser photovoltaic assembly (300) has a photovoltaic assembly (303) that includes several photovoltaic cells (305-309). The assembly provides distribution profile of predetermined high power laser beam (311) to the photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells are configured in shape based upon the predetermined laser beam profile.    USE - High power laser photovoltaic assembly for powering laser subsea vehicle such as laser remotely operated vehicle (ROV), subsea tractors, subsea trenchers and subsea excavation tools. Can also be used in mining, drilling, oil, natural gas, geothermal, construction, remediation, military and nuclear fields, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Precise and controlled cutting operations, boring operations, cleaning operations, removal operations and other operations can be performed efficiently in remote and harsh environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of remotely converting power laser energy for use in device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of laser-photovoltaic assembly.    Laser photovoltaic assembly (300)    Optical fiber (301)    Photovoltaic assembly (303)    Photovoltaic cells (305-309)    High power laser beam (311)
NOVELTY - Improving electrical conductivity of carbon felt material (10), involves applying a carbon source liquid to at least a portion of a carbon felt material; and converting the applied carbon source liquid to solid carbon.    USE - For improving electrical conductivity of a carbon felt material, used as porous electrode in redox cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon in the vicinity of the contact points increases the contact area and/or form a chemical bond between the fibers to improve the electrical conductivity of the felt. The addition of conductive particles to a carbon source liquid is that a conductivity value similar to high-temperature material can be obtained at a lower processing temperature without risk of overheating the original felt material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) porous electrode comprising carbon felt material, and carbon layer formed by applying a carbon source liquid on at least a portion of the carbon felt material and converting the applied carbon source liquid to solid carbon; and    (2) reduction-oxidation (redox) cell, comprising first chamber containing a first liquid electrolyte, and first porous electrode in the first chamber, where the first porous electrode being electrically conductive and chemically inert with respect to the first liquid electrolyte, where the first porous electrode comprises carbon felt material, and a carbon layer formed by applying a carbon source liquid on at least a portion of the carbon felt material and converting the applied carbon source liquid to a solid carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of intersecting fibers in carbon felt matrix with droplets of a carbon source liquid at fiber junctions.    Carbon felt (10)    Fibers (12)    Junctions (14)    Droplets (16)
NOVELTY - A quench system has a container containing quench solution comprising ferric chloride in dilute hydrochloric solution. The container has an input that directs gaseous emission into quench solution. Chlorine gas is removed from the gaseous emission by quench solution.    USE - Quench system is used for quenching chlorine from exhaust gas (claimed) emitted from fuel cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The quench system efficiently reduces the emission emitted from fuel cell battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of quenching chlorine from exhaust gas, which involves passing the exhaust gas through a quench solution; and    (2) flow cell battery (100), which has cell coupled to electrolyte tank, rebalance cell (208) coupled to receive emission from one of the electrolyte tanks, and a quencher coupled to receive emission from rebalance cell. The quencher contains quench solution that removed chlorine from emission from rebalance cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of quencher.    Flow cell battery (100)    Rebalance cell (208)    Outlet (210)    Ultraviolet radiation (220)    Anode compartment (240)    Sensor (246)    Gas sensor (247)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode terminal (120) and another electrode terminal electrically connected to an electrode assembly within a metal case. Each terminal includes a collecting terminal (125) extending through a terminal hole of a cap plate (151) of the case, a terminal plate (123) coupled with the collecting terminal and a coupling terminal (121) coupled with the terminal plate. The cap plate includes a short-circuit hole formed at a position corresponding to a position of the coupling terminal. A short-circuit member (160) i.e. deformable plate, covers the short-circuit hole.    USE - Rechargeable secondary battery for a small portable electronic device e.g. cellular phone and camcorder, and for use as a motor-driving power source for an electric scooter, a hybrid vehicle, or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collecting terminal and the coupling terminal can be coupled through the terminal plate, so that the electrode terminal of the secondary battery can be coupled with a bus bar more securely. The coupling terminal is coupled with the bus bar, so that the coupling between the secondary battery and the bus bar can be more reliable. The current flows from the collecting terminal to the bus bar through the terminal plate, thus reducing electrical resistance of the electrode terminals. The short-circuit member is deformed and brought into contact with the terminal plate to cause a short circuit if the internal temperature or pressure of the secondary battery is increased, thus ensuring safety of the secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrode terminal and a bus bar in a coupled state.    Electrode terminal (120)    Coupling terminal (121)    Terminal plate (123)    Collecting terminal (125)    Cap plate (151)    Short-circuit member (160)
NOVELTY - The storage module has main portion which is formed by interconnecting battery units (20). Battery units are formed by interconnecting two unit batteries and the interconnected unit batteries are seated in reception element (14). The reception element includes an upper plate (16) and lower plate (17). Upper and lower plates include conductive coating layers formed at portions contacting tabs of the battery unit.    USE - Energy storage module for use in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric bike, electric scooter and electric golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - The reception element has upper and lower plates that includes conductive coating layers formed at portions contacting tabs of battery unit, so that the stability of energy storage is achieved for implementing high output and large capacity using the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing energy storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy storage module.    Reception element (14)    Battery cells (15a,15b)    Upper plate (16)    Lower plate (17)    Battery units (20)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises a negative electrode layer comprising an active material comprising amorphous carbon particles capable of occluding and releasing at least one of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal, and a binder. The negative electrode layer has several pores. The ratio of specific surface area (S1) of micropores having pore diameter of 1-3 nm with respect to specific surface area (S2) of mesopores having pore diameter of 20-100 nm is 0.3-0.9.    USE - Negative electrode is used for electrode assembly for electric storage device (all claimed) e.g. lithium-ion cell and capacitors for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electric storage device using the negative electrode has improved charging and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - Performing a start-up of a flow cell system, comprises: applying a current to a stack of the flow cell system to plate a catalyst dissolved in the electrolyte in the stack; and turning circulation pumps on once the static plating is completed.    USE - The method is useful for performing a start-up of a flow cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently performs a start-up of a flow cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a flow cell system, comprising a flow cell stack; a first circulation pump fluidically coupled between a first electrolyte tank and the flow cell stack to circulate the electrolyte through the flow stack; a second circulation pump fluidically coupled between a second electrolyte tank and the flow cell stack to circulate a second electrolyte through the flow stack; a first mixing valve fluidically coupled between the first circulation pump and the second circulation pump to allow for mixing of the first electrolyte and the second electrolyte in the second electrolyte tank a second mixing valve fluidically coupled between the second circulation pump and the first circulation pump to allow for mixing of the second electrolyte and the first electrolyte in the first electrolyte tank; and a start-up controller electrically coupled to provide voltages and currents to the stack, to provide control signals to the first circulation pump and the second circulation pump, and to provide control signals to the first mixing valve and the second mixing valve.
NOVELTY - The battery has several battery cells that are connected in series. A voltage-dependent capacitor (11) is connected between two measuring input terminals. The voltage-dependent capacitor is connected to a capacitance measuring unit (12). The voltage-dependent capacitor is comprised of two individual capacitors (11-1,11-2). The voltage-dependent capacitor characteristics are exhibited by the individual capacitors. The individual capacitors are made of ceramic material.    USE - Apparatus for measuring voltage of battery connected to electric drive motor of motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The measurement of battery voltage is performed continuously without disrupting the operation of battery voltage measurement apparatus. The need for providing the voltage divider switch for resisting the current flow through the resistor can be avoided, so that the undesired disturbance of the measured battery voltage due to the channel resistance of switch can be prevented. The battery voltage measurement accuracy can be increased reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the apparatus for measuring voltage of battery connected to electric drive motor.    Voltage-dependent capacitor (11)    Capacitors (11-1,11-2)    Capacitance measuring unit (12)    Resistor (13)
NOVELTY - The battery cell module (1) comprises several lithium ion battery cells which comprise degassing apertures, and a lid (20) sealingly connected over the surface area of the battery cells. The lid comprises a gas receiving chamber (21) for temporarily receiving the gases escaped from the battery cells. The gas receiving chamber is opened towards the battery cells. The opening portion of gas receiving chamber is extended over the battery cells. The gas receiving chamber is provided with an exhaust opening for the dissipation of received gas.    USE - Battery cell module of battery e.g. lithium ion battery for motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The opening portion of the gas receiving chamber is made large so that escaping gases of the battery cells can be received efficiently in the gas receiving chamber and separate channels from the battery cells to the gas receiving chamber are not required. Hence the lid can be manufactured and mounted simply and inexpensively. The weight of the battery cell module is reduced by eliminating the housing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing battery cell module;    (2) battery; and    (3) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell module.    Battery cell module (1)    Terminal of battery cell (14)    Lid (20)    Gas receiving chamber (21)    Cell connector (30)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has a housing (20) for retaining an electrode assembly (10) that comprises two electrodes (11, 12). A cover (30) closes an opening of the housing. A circuit formation unit forms an electrical short circuit between the electrodes and comprises a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor element (41) that is arranged at a waveguide shim (42). A pressure-sensitive element (44) is electrically connected with one of the electrodes. The resistor element is horizontally displaced over the pressure-sensitive element.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell, for driving a propulsion system of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle (EV), hybrid EV (HEV), plug-in HEV (PHEV) and micro-hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a mobile telephone, MPEG-1 audio layer-3 (MP3) player, power tool and stationary applications e.g. wind-power plants and emergency power systems.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit formation unit forms the electrical short circuit between the electrodes and comprises the PTC resistor element that is arranged at the waveguide shim, thus achieving a supplementary resetting backup of the battery cell. The battery cell is manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cell before release of an electrical short circuit.    Electrode assembly (10)    Electrodes (11, 12)    Housing (20)    Cover (30)    Resistor element (41)    Waveguide shim (42)    Pressure-sensitive element (44)
NOVELTY - The heat sink (13) has flow channel (15) for fluid, and side surface for contacting electrical energy storage device (1) e.g. accumulator. The side surface is comprised of two cooling sections between which a tapered intermediate portion is arranged. A through hole (23) is formed in the tapered intermediate portion. A contour (18) is provided for positive coupling of side surface and electrode (8) of the electrical energy storage device.    USE - Heat sink for electrical energy storage device (claimed) used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage device can be cooled efficiently, and the energy consumption of the vehicle can be reduced. The heat sink can be manufactured cost-effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical energy storage device; and    (2) method for manufacturing heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical energy storage device.    Electrical energy storage device (1)    Electrode (8)    Heat sink (13)    Flow channel (15)    Contour (18)    Through hole (23)
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (10) has a manipulation sensor (2) that is arranged between the battery cells (3a-3d) to detect abnormal operating parameters of the battery cells. A reservoir (5) stores substances comprising chemical bonding agents for inhibiting unwanted chemical reaction in the battery. A control unit (4) controls release of substances from the reservoir according to the output signal indicating operational parameters from the manipulation sensor.    USE - Rechargeable battery e.g. traction battery used in electric or hybrid vehicle and portable electronic device. Can also be used in lithium-ion battery, lithium-titanate battery, lithium-polymer battery, lithium-metal battery, lithium-sulfur battery, sodium nickel chloride battery, sodium-sulfur battery and nickel-metal hydride battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the release of substances from reservoir is controlled according to output signal indicating operating parameters of battery cells from the sensor, leakage of hazardous substance to the environment can be prevented and safety of the battery can be improved effectively. Also, damage to the battery cells can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for detecting damage to rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the rechargeable battery.    Manipulation sensor (2)    Battery cells (3a-3d)    Control unit (4)    Reservoir (5)    Rechargeable battery (10)
NOVELTY - The electric drive unit (60) has a main battery unit (10), pulse inverter (12) and output terminals (62-1-62-3) at which an electric drive motor (13) is connected. The pulse inverter receives direct current (DC) supplied from the main battery unit. The output terminals of electric drive unit are connected or connectable with battery module (40-1-40-n) by auxiliary battery module line (50-1-50-3). Each battery module has several battery cells that produce either of voltage levels between the terminals in dependence on a control of coupling unit.    USE - Electric drive unit for motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electric drive unit can be flexibly adapted to different situations in which different requirements for current and voltage are needed to be made by activation or deactivation of the auxiliary battery module line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electric drive unit.    Main battery unit (10)    Pulse inverter (12)    Electric drive motor (13)    Battery module (40-1-40-n)    Auxiliary battery module line (50-1-50-3)    Electric drive unit (60)    Output terminals (62-1-62-3)
NOVELTY - The storage has a cell arrangement (20) with an electrochemical cell (200), and temperature detection units that provide information about temperature of the cell. The detection units include a fiber-optical sensor (120) with a fiber-Bragg-grid. A regulating device (75) regulates a flow of heat transfer medium in a heat exchanger. The sensor is connected with an input of a planar-optical filter element e.g. arrayed-waveguide grating and/or spectrometer. A fitting part (130) applies temperature-dependent mechanical voltage on the sensor.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The provision of the temperature detection units including the fiber-optical sensor ensures reliable monitoring of the temperature of a battery and/or the energy storage even during absence of electromagnetic fields and reliable and economical detection of spatial resolution and/or a set of measuring points.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining temperature of an electrochemical cell of an electrochemical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrochemical energy storage equipped with an electrochemical cell.    Cell arrangement (20)    Regulating device (75)    Fiber-optical sensor (120)    Fitting part (130)    Electrochemical cell (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves starting an internal combustion engine (3) during an electrical driving operation. A clutch (8) is closed by an electric machine (9) to drive the combustion engine. Gears are engaged in a partial gear box (5) to have a transmission ratio lower than that of a driving gear of another partial gear box (7). Another clutch (6) is placed in a slippage position, and the latter partial gear box is placed in a neutral position. The slippage of the latter clutch is adjusted to maintain a propulsion moment of a motor car. The engine is started when reaching a take-off speed.    USE - Method for operating a drive device i.e. hybrid drive, utilized to drive a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding the need for a separate starter for the internal combustion engine, so that the drive device is provided without a separate starter motor, thus reducing the friction loss of the slipping clutch when the speed is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating a drive device of a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive device.    Drive device (1)    Internal combustion engine (3)    Gear boxes (5, 7)    Clutches (6, 8)    Electric machine (9)
NOVELTY - The exhaust system has an exhaust gas catalytic converter (50) and a valve controlled line arrangement, with which the exhaust gas of the internal combustion engine is conducted through the two turbines (16,26). The exhaust gas catalytic converter has a catalytic converter section (50a) and another catalytic converter section (50b) downstream with respect to an exhaust gas flow direction.    USE - Exhaust system for an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas catalytic converter has a catalytic converter section and another catalytic converter section downstream with respect to an exhaust gas flow direction, and hence ensures improved exhaust gas purification, particularly at low exhaust gas temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an air intake system and an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine.    Exhaust gas tract (14)    Turbines (16,26)    Intake tract (18)    Exhaust gas catalytic converter (50)    Catalytic converter sections (50a,50b)
NOVELTY - The component has a grid-like reactive multi layer (30) arranged on a carrier i.e. substrate. A function layer controls the reactive multi layer, and comprises a matrix-shaped arrangement of a shift element i.e. thin film transistor. The matrix-shaped arrangement of the shift member is correlated with a grid-like arrangement of the reactive multi layer. A separator layer is arranged between two electrode layers, and the function layer is provided with a matrix-shaped arrangement of sensor elements that sense an operation parameter i.e. temperature, of an electrode structure.    USE - Exothermic component for use in an electrode structure of a cell array of an electric power cell e.g. galvanic cell such as secondary battery cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to primary battery cell, fuel cell and capacitor cell.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the component avoids the danger of a vapor film formation and overheating in fuel cells by monitoring pressure of a coolant in a fuel cell assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode structure comprising an electrode layer    (2) an electric power cell comprising a control logic    (3) a cell array comprising an evaluation logic    (4) a method for manufacturing an exothermic component    (5) a method for actuating an electric power cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a grid-like reactive multi layer arrangement.    Grid-like reactive multi layer arrangement (10)    Carrier film (20)    Grid-like reactive multi layer (30)    Strips (32)    Trench (33)
NOVELTY - The battery has several electrochemical energy storage units (2). A separator (10) is arranged between electrochemical energy storage units. The separator is provided as elastic pad or balloon. A sensor is provided for sensing the occurrence of fire under certain conditions. A control device provides control signal based on sensor output so that the fire retardant material or extinguishing agent is emerged out from the separator.    USE - Battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fire prevention in battery is achieved as fire retardant material or extinguishing agent is emerged out from separator based on sensor output, so that hazard of passenger in vehicle is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery.    Battery housing (1)    Electrochemical energy storage unit (2)    Surge arresters (4,5)    Electrical conductor elements (9,11)    Separator (10)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (1) has flow distributors (15-17) which are coupled to feed channels (Z1-Zn) and return collectors (18-20) which are coupled to discharge channels (A1). A heat exchange chamber is provided between the flow distributor and return collector for heat exchange with energy store. The flow channels (K1-Kn) are arranged vertically one above other and are provided adjacent to heat exchanger planes (E1-En) for flowing flow medium at moderate temperature. The flow channels, feed channels and discharge channels are arranged at preset distance with respect to each other.    USE - Heat exchanger for electrochemical energy store of battery for vehicle (all claimed) such as motor car and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The moderate temperature of flow medium is maintained effectively and the heat exchange efficiency is enhanced. The durability of heat exchanger is improved. Assembling effort of heat exchanger is reduced and handling of heat exchanger is simplified. Installation space of battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (1)    Flow distributors (15-17)    Return collectors (18-20)    Discharge channels (A1)    Heat exchanger planes (E1-En)    Flow channels (K1-Kn)    Feed channels (Z1-Zn)
NOVELTY - The assembly has electrically conductive connections (32, 32A, 32B) operated with a solenoid and a contact plate (34). Light arc discharge magnets (36, 38) are arranged around a region partially defined by a contact between the plate and connections such that a portion of a field produced by the magnets impinges on a section of the plate while another portion of the field impinges on another section of the plate. The sections of the plate are arranged at a distance from each other such that the portions of the field exert less Lorentz force on the plate if the plate is exposed to the field.    USE - Switching assembly for use in a driving system of a vehicle i.e. motor car (all claimed), for operating a relay of battery system and switches of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sections of the contact plate are arranged at a distance from each other such that the portions of the field exert less Lorentz force on the plate if the plate is exposed to the field, thus reducing probability of unintentional separation of the contact plate and the connections based on the force, and maintaining control of light arc discharge for improving stability of a high voltage contactor, thus achieving a robust relay construction of the high voltage contactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a switching assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a switching assembly in which outwardly aligned Lorentz force produced by relation between electric current and a magnetic field is used for suppressing a light arc.    Electrically conductive connections (32, 32A, 32B)    Contact plate (34)    Light arc discharge magnets (36, 38)
NOVELTY - The method involves recording information e.g. geographical location of road portions and topographical information relating to road portions, in a memory (18) e.g. RAM, with respect to a set of roads. Geographical locating of a vehicle (10) e.g. battery electric vehicle, on roads is enabled, and the road portions to be traveled by the vehicle are identified. Powertrain restrictions of the vehicle are determined. A location of intersection between the road portions is indicated to a driver of the vehicle, where the vehicle is driven to enter the road portions.    USE - Method for optimizing a route for a vehicle e.g. fuel motor vehicle and electric vehicle such as battery electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, driven on a road.    ADVANTAGE - The location of intersection between the road portions is indicated to the driver of the vehicle, where the vehicle is driven to enter the road portions, thus operating the vehicle without deterioration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a vehicle with a navigation system.    Vehicle (10)    Power source (12)    Energy storage device (14)    Navigation system (16)    Memory (18)
NOVELTY - The system has dampers connected with an input port of a control unit that controls power supply in accordance with a programmable dependence of value of a coefficient of the resistance of each damper. Each damper includes elastic elements that are connected with each other by a single lever-rack-and-gear mechanism. The single lever-rack-and-gear mechanism is kinematically connected with an electric generator that emits an electrical signal to the control unit, where the mechanism determines rational coefficient of resistance and a part of the recuperation of energy.    USE - Dampers system for recuperation of energy.    ADVANTAGE - The damper ensures the minimization of accelerations.
NOVELTY - The system has an integrated branch pipeline and main pipeline that are connected with the positive and negative electrolyte storage tanks. The liquid flow battery stack is provided with positive and negative electrolyte circulating pumps, positive and negative electrolyte storage tanks and positive and negative circulation pipelines. The output pipe passes through integrated branch pipeline and main pipeline. The output pipe is connected with cathode electrolyte storage input of cathode electrolyte storage tank. The output pipe is provided with electric ball valve.    USE - Integrated system of liquid flow battery storage tank.    ADVANTAGE - The storage capacity of the liquid flow battery storage tank can be improved. The efficiency and reliability of the integrated system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The structure has several single electric cores that are connected in parallel to form battery module (5). The control system circuit and protection system circuit are connected with the battery module. The battery module is provided on stainless steel frame (6) having detachable plastic cover (7). The plastic cover is provided with a radiating fan (8) for driving the battery module.    USE - Polymer battery package structure for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe to use. The reliability and durability of the battery structure is improved. The radiation performance and insulating property of the battery structure is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the polymer battery package structure.    Battery module (5)    Stainless steel frame (6)    Plastic cover (7)    Radiating fan (8)
NOVELTY - The battery has a storage battery unit comprising a battery shell. Several cavities each provided with a connection in series of several storage blocks are provided on the shell. The cavities are serially connected through the power wire. The end portion of the storage battery shell is provided with a power supply plug to which the power supply wire is connected.    USE - Portable storage battery for electric automobile such as electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is portable and easy to use. The power consumed by the battery can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for charging battery of electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of storage battery.
NOVELTY - A silicon-carbon alloy cathode material contains silicon powder having granularity of 20-250 nm as substrate, which is coated with carbon nanotube and amorphous carbon in thickness of 100-300 nm. The carbon nanotube and amorphous carbon have block and layered hollow structure.    USE - Silicon-carbon alloy cathode material is used for lithium ion battery used as power supply for automobiles and electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon-carbon alloy cathode material is economically produced by simple method, and provides lithium ion battery having high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of silicon-carbon alloy cathode material.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a single side of a film which is equipped with a second humidifier (22) which is set to humidify an oxidizing agent while the other surface side contacts an oxidizing agent in contact with liquid water. The second humidifier has a liquid water receiver content section which accepts the condensed water. The condensed water is condensed at the oxidizing agent off-gas channel as liquid water while thermally connecting the oxidizing agent off-gas channel of a first humidifier (21).    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently humidifies fuel cell during high temperature operation by using a film humidifier. Reduces the size of the fuel cell system since the oxidizing agent can fully be humidified and the solid polymer electrolyte film of the fuel cell can be maintained at favorable wet condition. Improves cooling efficiency since the surface area of the section which connects the oxidizing agent off gas thermally can be enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell stack (2)    Air pump (10)    First humidifier (21)    Second humidifier (22)
NOVELTY - The impedance measuring apparatus has impedance of a cell which is measured in a fuel cell which positions lamination of the cells which forms electrochemical reaction of oxidizing agent gas and the fuel gas, and outputs the electrical energy. A local current measurement unit (101) is configured to measure the electric current value flowing through the local section of the cell. A noise absorption section (400) is set to absorb the noise propagated to the local current measurement unit.    USE - Impedance measuring apparatus for fuel cell in electric vehicle having electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - Correctly and accurately measures electric current value flowing through the local section of the cell while the noise is absorbed reliably since the local current measurement unit is configured to measure the electric current value flowing through the local section of the cell while the noise absorption section is set to absorb the noise propagated to the local current measurement unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric current flow of the electroconductive section.    Local current measurement unit (101)    First through hole (201a)    Second through hole (201b)    First substrate (210)    Noise absorption section (400)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a front end section which is joined to a sealing board and a terminal in an abutted state through an opening (32c). The remaining sections of the first lead boards (332,335) and a second lead board (334) are extended outside from the insertion ports (32a,32b). The winding process of the extended section is performed to arrange the extended section along the top outer surface of the side wall in which the insertion port is provided. The extended section is connected to the electrically conductive ground by each front end section.    USE - Battery pack for vehicles such as electric-power-assisted bicycle, mobile devices, e.g., mobile telephone, and backup for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the number of sections and manufacturing costs since the opening is established by the bottom wall and the first lead board, the sealing board and the second lead board, and the terminal which are joined through opening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram which shows the one section process in manufacture of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Lead wire (20)    Insertion ports (32a,32b)    Opening (32c)    First lead boards (332,335)    Second lead board (334)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution battery comprises positive electrode containing positive electrode active material consists of lithium transition gold compound powder in which inserts and/or detaches lithium ion with pH of greater than or equal to 10.8, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material which releases lithium ion, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution formed by containing lithium salt and non-aqueous solvent which dissolves salt and has compound consists of carbon-nitrogen unsaturated bond.    USE - A non-aqueous electrolyte solution battery for notebook, personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, portable FAX, portable copy, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal television, handy cleaner, portable compact disk, minidisk, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, motor, motor vehicle, motorbike, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, timepiece, electric tool, electronic flash, camera, power supply for load leveling, and natural energy storage power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Side reaction on electrode is inhibited, high-temperature storing characteristic is improved, durability and load characteristics are excellent, and voltage and capacity are increased.
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10a) has a pair of capacitor portions (11,12) linked through several external terminals (16-19), so that parallel connection is electrically possible. The external terminals are accommodated in a case (14) in which sealing resin (15) is filled. The impedance of second capacitor portion is larger than the impedance of first capacitor portion.    USE - Resin-sealed type capacitor for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat generation of region between capacitor portions is suppressed, the temperature of the region between capacitor portions used as maximum temperature can be reduced. Therefore, the reliability of resin-sealed type capacitor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the resin-sealed type capacitor.    Resin-sealed type capacitor (10a)    Capacitor portions (11,12)    Case (14)    Sealing resin (15)    External terminals (16-19)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a wiring (35) which is connected with alternating current (AC) power supply (14) and several capacitors that are connected in parallel with respect to converting circuit. The AC power of AC power supply is converted into DC power by controlling switching element (30) in converting circuit. A control portion (38) is provided to reduce the voltage value of DC power below to the upper limit voltage value of battery (12) while controlling the switching element in DC-DC converter (20).    USE - Charging device of battery mounted in hybrid vehicle and battery vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device of battery can adjust the output voltage of converting circuit. Since the voltage applied to the battery is reduced to the upper limit voltage value, the overcharge of the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the charging device.    Charging device (10)    Battery (12)    AC power supply (14)    DC-DC converter (20)    Switching element (30)    Wiring (35)    Control portion (38)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing an active material particle having magnetic susceptibility anisotropy and an electrolyte solution to form slurry. The slurry is applied to a current collector with specific magnetic field. The active material particle is made up of iron and phosphorus with an olivine structure. A surface of the active material particle is coated with carbon.    USE - Method for manufacturing power storage device e.g. lithium ion battery mounted on electrical vehicle, hybrid vehicle, motorized bicycle. Can also be used in display device, lighting device, desktop personal computer, laptop personal computer, image reproduction device, mobile phone, portable game machine, portable information terminal, electronic-book reader, video camera, digital still camera, high-frequency heating apparatus such as microwave, electric rice cooker, electric washing machine, air conditioner, electric refrigerator and medical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The power storage device is used as an auxiliary power supply in daytime when the temperature is high, so that the usage rate of electric power in daytime can be reduced. The electric power is supplied to the power load portion in the power supply circuit can be controlled, so that the overvoltage application to the power load portion can be suppressed, and the deterioration or breakdown of the power receiving device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view illustrating the process for manufacturing power storage device.    Negative electrode current collector (200)    Negative electrode active material layer (202)    Negative electrode (204)    Housing (206)    Separator (210)
NOVELTY - A metal-air battery comprises an air electrode containing graphene, where the air electrode having randomly arranged graphene nanosheets forms a network of channels (102) defining continuous flow paths through the air electrode and by oxygen diffusing through the channels.    USE - As a metal-air battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery is a rechargeable lithium battery; shows extremely high capacities; and has a specific capacity of greater than or equal to 5000 mAh/g active material (i.e. graphene/carbon).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery comprising a cathode having graphene, where the cathode having randomly arranged graphene nanosheets forms a network of channels defining continuous flow paths through the cathode and by liquid electrolyte diffusing through the channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs of a graphene-based electrode.    Two different magnifications (100, 101)    Network of channels (102)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has heat exchanger (10) that is installed on anode air exhaustion path of fuel cell stack. A flash chamber (20) is installed at rear end of heat exchanger. A condensed water vessel (30) is connected to flash chamber, water exhaust pipe (21) and air discharge pipe (22). A refrigerator (40) is installed at rear end of condensed water vessel.    USE - Apparatus for preventing exhaust noise of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode air in which moisture separates from the flash chamber is flowed into the pressure release unit of the condensed water vessel and the saturated vapor volume is reduced with respect to pressure drop and the supersaturation steam is condensed to moisture, thus the moisture is separated from the steam. The dry air is exhausted to the discharge pipe. The noise of the fuel cell system is reduced since the crash noise of the exhaust air due to the water coagulation at the discharge pipe and water drop is not generated. The nitrogen-phosphorus anode air passed through the condensed water vessel is removed. The lifetime of the resin filter is increased due to the decarbonation of the condensed water. The lifetime of the fuel reformer and stack is increased within the condensed water to the ion diminished effect. Since noise due to the collision of the coagulation moisture and exhaust air is not generated in discharge pipe, the cross sections of discharge pipe are expanded. The opening direction of the discharge pipe is changed into the downward direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the condensed water vessel.    Heat exchanger (10)    Flash chamber (20)    Water exhaust pipe (21)    Air discharge pipe (22)    Condensed water vessel (30)    Refrigerator (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has fourth shaft (40) which is connected to the second gear (121) of the first differential gear (110) and second gear (132) of the third differential gear (130). A third shaft (30) is connected to the second gear (122) of the second differential gear (120). The fifth shaft (50) is connected to the third gear (133) of the third differential gear.    USE - Triple differential gear apparatus of vehicle (claimed) e.g. fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The number of component used in apparatus can be decreased. The weight of the apparatus can be decreased. The fuel consumption used for the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the triple differential gear apparatus.    Shafts (10-50)    Triple differential gear apparatus (100)    Differential gears (110,120,130)    Gears (121,122,132,133)
NOVELTY - The module has a 12V direct current (DC)-DC converter connected to a common battery bedplate, where the module uses inline coolant connections.    USE - Water cooled 12V accessory power module for an electrified vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The 12V DC-DC converter is integrated with a water cooled high voltage (HV) energy storage system to optimize DC-DC converter cooling and package in line with the existing package and cooling for the water cooled HV energy storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a water cooled 12V accessory power module.
NOVELTY - The battery distribution unit has a plate sieve (10) that is made from a synthetic resin material, while a part mounting portion (14) is formed in the surface and a terminal through-hole is formed inside the part mounting portion. Another plate sieve (20) is made from the synthetic resin material and the former plate sieve is combined with the resin material. A penetration hole for passing a medial septum (26) is provided in an insulating plate (30).    USE - Battery distribution unit for an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery distribution unit has a plate sieve that is made from a synthetic resin material, while a part mounting portion is formed in the surface and a terminal through-hole is formed inside the part mounting portion and a penetration hole for passing a medial septum is provided in an insulating plate, and hence ensures improved insulating property and fire retardant characteristics of the compact and cost-effective battery distribution unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a battery distribution unit.    Plate sieves (10,20)    Mounting portion (14)    Medial septum (26)    Insulating plate (30)    Body portion (52)
NOVELTY - A cathode active material has composition (I) containing magnesium, molybdenum, transition metal, selenium and anion.    USE - Cathode active material for magnesium secondary battery used in battery module for power storage system (all claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material provides battery with improved safety and excellent charging/discharging characteristics, and provides power storage system with high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode active material has composition of formula: MgxMo15-yMySe19-zAz (I).    x=0-4;    y,z=0-5;    M=transition metal cation with oxidation of +2 to +4;and    A=anion of -1 or -2 valence.
NOVELTY - The generator has a cover plate (3) that passes through the side plate (4) and is fixed on the bottom plate. The main shaft is set with the left and the right air blades. The protective net is provided in the front and backside of fan blades. The left and right fan blades are arranged alternatively in the shaft.    USE - Wind power generator for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated by the generator is supplied to the vehicle so that the charging time of battery is reduced and the service life of the battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of wind power generator for vehicle.    Cover plate (3)    Side plate (4)    Protective net (11)    Protective cover (13)
NOVELTY - The control circuit has storage batteries, battery switches and relays (K3, K12, K13, K14). The relays are serially connected with two ends of the accumulator battery switches. An ignition lock is connected with the relay and the common end of the relay is grounded. Another ignition lock is connected with an engine combined with a storage battery.    USE - Control circuit of double dynamic chassis used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the relays are serially connected with two ends of the accumulator battery switches, the safety and the simplicity of the power interface in vehicles is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the control circuit.    Indicator lights (H1-H10)    Relays (K3,K12,K13,K14)    Left engine clutch switches (S7-S10)    Indicator light switches (S11-S20)    Gas valves (Y1-Y5)
NOVELTY - The box (1) has box cover (2) and handle (3) that are arranged on injection molding element. An inserting limiting unit (17) is provided at the front side of the box, and supporting unit (22) is set on the front portion of the box cover. The handle seat is arranged at the back of the cover plate (21). The handle is rotatably connected to the handle seat of the box cover. The box cover is detachably fixed on the box and a lock is fixedly set on the rear portion of the box cover.    USE - Battery box for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The locking tongue of the lock can lock the battery box based on electric bicycle. The electric bicycle can be assembled easily so that the labor intensity can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box.    Box main portion (1)    Box cover (2)    Handle (3)    Inserting limiting unit (17)    Cover plate (21)    Supporting unit (22)
NOVELTY - The forklift has a wheel that is mounted on vehicle frame and a hydraulic lifting system that is comprised with hydraulic oil tank mounted on the frame and located at the front of bracket wheel. The oil tank is connected with lifting hydraulic cylinder and an oil pump is arranged on the oil tank. The upper portion of the frame is provided with a traveling motor and rear portion of the frame is provided with a storage battery for driving the wheel.    USE - Forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The forklift has simple and compact structure, saves energy, reduces noise generation, and reduces maintenance time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the forklift.
NOVELTY - The converter has control unit (121) that controls opening/connecting state of motive switching element connected with power output terminal of inductor and boost switching element connected with standard electric potential terminal of inductor. The switching elements maintain open state, if size of current provided to power output terminal is smaller than predefined value. A current detector blocks reverse current introduced into power input port from power output terminal by reverse voltage in initial operation, if duty ratio of switching elements is smaller than predefined value.    USE - Synchronous boost converter of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the current detector blocks reverse current introduced into power input port from power output terminal by reverse voltage in the initial operation if the duty ratio of switching elements is smaller than predefined value, the damage to the synchronous boost converter is prevented, even if the switching elements are maintained in open state continuously. The maintenance cost of the fuel cell system is reduced. The efficiency of the synchronous boost converter is improved according to the size of current provided to power input port.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the synchronous boost converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Switch control unit (121)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery case that accommodates a battery for supplying power source to an electric vehicle. A fire perception sensor (30) perceives the fire generated inside the battery case. A fire extinguisher sprays the fire extinguishing agent inside the battery case for extinguishing fire. An opening and closing switch (60) opens and closes the outlet of the fire extinguisher. A controller (70) controls the operation of opening and closing switch using the fire signal of the fire perception sensor.    USE - Apparatus for protecting battery of electric vehicle e.g. battery car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the opening and closing switch opens and closes the outlet of the fire extinguisher, the fire generated in the battery case is extinguished efficiently. The battery in the battery case is cooled rapidly. The fire generated in the battery case is sensed rapidly and accurately by fire perception sensor. The malfunction of opening and closing switch and fire perception sensor is rapidly amended by the controller, thus the fire perception sensor and opening and closing switch are operated steadily. The penetration of water into the battery case is prevented, thus the generation short circuit inside the battery protecting apparatus, and the rusting of the battery are prevented. The adherence of foreign substance to the battery case is prevented. The internal air of the battery case is exhausted, thus the generation of fogging environment is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fire prevention apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fire perception sensor (30)    Smoke sensor (35)    Opening and closing switch (60)    Pressure sensor (61)    Controller (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has fuel electrode (4) and oxidizing agent electrode (5) that are arranged in two surfaces of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3) respectively. The side separators (12,13) of fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode are arranged on opposite side to electrolyte membrane. A coating layer is provided with an electro-conductive material and polymeric resin, so that the outer periphery edge of fuel electrode corresponded in gas inlet of gas flow path of fuel electrode side separator is covered.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used for vehicle, household appliance and portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane can be maintained highly, to suppress the deterioration of solid polymer electrolyte membrane. The durability of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (3)    Fuel electrode (4)    Oxidizing agent electrode (5)    Side separator of fuel electrode (12)    Side separator of oxidizing agent electrode (13)
NOVELTY - A paste comprises a fluorocarbon resin dispersion having a functional group having affinity or reactivity with collector, and an electroconductive filler.    USE - Paste used for forming electroconductive protective layers of collectors used in current collection laminates of electrode laminates used in lithium secondary batteries and electrical double layer capacitors (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicles, distributed power supplies, mobile telephones, and portable information terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The paste forms electroconductive protective layers having excellent adhesiveness with collector. Since the protective layer protects the collector from lithium salt in electrolyte solution, even at high operating voltage, corrosion of collector and deterioration in battery characteristics e.g. cycle characteristics, are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) current collection laminate;    (2) electrode laminate;    (3) lithium secondary battery; and    (4) electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1,S) has an electrolyte layer (4), a fuel side electrode (2) arranged opposite on both sides of electrolyte layer and to which fuel is supplied, and an oxygen side electrode (3) to which oxygen is supplied. The electrolyte layer is an anion exchange membrane. The fuel contains a compound containing hydrogen and nitrogen. The fuel side electrode contains boron and cobalt. The amount of boron in fuel-side electrode with respect to total amount of lanthanum and cobalt is 40-60 mol%.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to alkali type fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid electrolyte type fuel cell, etc, used as power supply for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1,S)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Fuel supply component (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has several electro-conductive bus bars (40) that are arranged to fix output terminal and electrically connect battery modules. A plate-shaped bus bar holding plate (20) is made from insulating material and provided to hold the bus bar. An insulating obstacle convex portion (170) is located in the bus bar holding surface opposite to battery module group among surfaces of the bus bar holding plate. The bus bar holding plate is equipped with the through-hole corresponding to the position of the cooling air flow path.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of the short circuit of the battery modules during the operation of bus bar can be prevented such that the operativity of the bus bar can be improved. The cooling air introduced from the outside can be reliably provided to the cooling air flow path between the battery modules, such that the cooling efficiency of the battery module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembled battery.    Plate-shaped bus bar holding plate (20)    Bus bar (40)    Bolt hole (41)    Output terminal (140)    Insulating obstacle convex portion (170)
NOVELTY - The battery has a lithium ion solvent storage battery shell including a cathode, an anode liquid pool and a cathode suspension pool. An anode current collector and a cathode current collector are insulated on an anode chamber and a cathode chamber, respectively. An anode chamber inlet and an anode chamber outlet are connected to the anode suspension pool by a sealing pipeline. A cathode chamber inlet and a cathode chamber outlet are connected to the cathode suspension pool by the pipeline. A micro-porous baffle plate and a porous organic membrane are installed on the shell.    USE - Lithium ion liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better energy density, non-toxic effect and low manufacturing cost. The battery is suitable for large scale production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The micro-pore baffle plate is made of electronic non-conductive micro-porous aluminum oxide ceramic material, a micro-porous SW2 ceramic material, a micro-porous TW2 ceramic material, a micro-porous oxide ceramic material or other non-conductive micro-porous ceramic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a lithium ion liquid flow battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode assembly provided with an anode current collector, an anode substrate and an anode flow channel, and a cathode assembly provided with a cathode current collector, a cathode substrate and a cathode flow channel. An anode part is provided with an electrolyte inlet cavity and an anode end plate. A cathode part is provided with anoxidant inlet cavity and a cathode end plate. A particle separator is uniformly adhered in a gap between the anode flow channel and the cathode flow channel.    USE - Aluminum/hydrogen peroxide single battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is thin and light in weight. The battery utilizes an ion exchange membrane for improving energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The particle separator is made of cylindrical phenolic resin. The anode current collector and the cathode current collector are made of nickel. The anode is made of aluminum alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an aluminum/hydrogen peroxide single battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a hydrogen generator, a wind turbine, and a storage battery.    USE - Hydrogen car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is simple to produce, convenient to operate, energy-saving, and inexpensive. The car prevents damage of the battery, and has high efficiency, prolonged service life, low power consumption, and running air resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hydrogen car.
NOVELTY - A zinc/polyhalide energy storage battery has electrode containing conductive inert material, where the inert material is zinc chloride and bromide solution as an electrolyte solution.    USE - Zinc/polyhalide energy storage battery for use in energy power, transport and communication trade, and information and communication applications.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc/polyhalide energy storage battery has high energy density and power density and long cycle life, avoids the cross contamination electrolyte for battery performance and negative influence, improves the mobility of the chargeable high performance cell, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a zinc/polyhalide energy storage battery.    Battery module (1)    Cathode electrolyte tank (3)    Circulating pipeline system (6)    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (14)
NOVELTY - A vanadium redox flow battery waste regeneration method involves processing vanadium redox flow battery and first charge of cathode electrolysis waste with reducing agent under reduction process utilizing hydrogenation catalyst to reduce 5 vanadium cation (VO2+) comprising electrolytic waste to 4 vanadium cations (VO2+) comprising electrolyte.    USE - Method for regenerating vanadium redox flow battery waste for charging and discharging of vanadium battery.
NOVELTY - The floor has metal strips connected with a base by a lead. A bonding structure i.e. cymbal or meniscus (Moonie) structure, is formed between the metal strips. The metal strip is passed through the lead. The bonding structure is formed by a piezoelectric sheet and a metal cap. Four corners of the base are respectively welded with a fixing cap. Four corners of a cover plate are adhered with the fixing cap that is matched with a fixing bolt. A safe gasket is made of steel material. The fixing cap and the fixing bolt are made of metal or plastic material.    USE - Piezoelectric material based power generating floor for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The floor is simple in structure, convenient to manufacture and inexpensive, and has wide application range. The floor is utilized for collecting mechanical energy generated by the vehicle so as to convert solar energy into electric energy for self-service power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a piezoelectric material based power generating floor.
NOVELTY - An additive comprises substituted polythiophene having repeating unit (D) which is obtained by substituting hydrogen atom in position 3 and/or position 4 of olefin ring with group (F) chosen from perfluoroalkylalkoxy group (f1) (I), perfluoroalkoxy group (f2) (II), perfluoroalkoxy alkyl (f3) (III) and alkyl group (f4) substituted with group (f1) (IV), as portion of thiophene repeating unit.    USE - Additive is used for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the additive has excellent electroconductivity, iron conductivity and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An additive comprises substituted polythiophene having repeating unit (D) which is obtained by substituting hydrogen atom in position 3 and/or position 4 of olefin ring with group (F) chosen from perfluoroalkylalkoxy group (f1) of formula: -OR1-R2 (I), perfluoroalkoxy group (f2) of formula: -O-R3 (II), perfluoroalkoxy alkyl (f3) of formula: -R4-O-R5 (III) and alkyl group (f4) of formula: -R6-OR7-R8 (IV) substituted with group (f1), as portion of thiophene repeating unit.    R1,R7=1-6C alkylene;    R2,R3,R5,R8=1-15C perfluoroalkyl;and    R4=linear or branched 1-6C alkylene.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode, which contains additive of active material, and collector.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) is provided with the electrochemical energy storage devices (2,2a,2b,2c), where a control element (3) is provided for the exchange of energy with the electrochemical energy storage devices. The output devices (6,6a,6b) are provided to output a Value stored in the data storage device (5).    USE - Battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is provided with the electrochemical energy storage devices, where a control element is provided for the exchange of energy with the electrochemical energy storage devices, and thus ensures a safe battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Electrochemical energy storage devices (2,2a,2b,2c)    Control element (3)    Data storage device (5)    Output devices (6,6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The auxiliary hydraulic system has adjustable choke, pressure and hydraulic tank, hydraulic lines joined with power shaft volumetric hydraulic pump. The pump is connected to pressure and drain lines. The hydraulic pump is kinematically connected with power shaft through electromagnetic coupling, power takeoff attachment and the intermediate shafts. A pneumohydraulic storage battery is connected to the force main by hydraulic line through the check valve.    USE - Recuperative auxiliary hydraulic system for automobile e.g. autocrane.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a cell system connected with an embedded processing unit module of a sending and receiving control circuit. An embedded processing module is connected with a voltage sampling circuit and a current sampling circuit that is connected with a primary isolation pulse transformer. A battery system is provided with a bus-type cell equalization circuit unit to control energy of the embedded processing unit module. The sending and receiving control circuit is connected to a unit cell that is arranged in the battery system.    USE - Bus-type battery energy equalization circuit for use in large-scale industries, a hybrid electric vehicle and a solar power station.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit has small size, simple structure, high reliability and high efficiency and performance, and improves efficiency of the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a bus-type battery energy equalization circuit.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system (14) has several chemical batteries that are divided into groups which are connected in series and/or in parallel. The two rigid busbars connect the groups of chemical batteries in parallel. The rigid busbar has a variable cross section that increases close to the connection portion, so that the cross section of each busbar is the largest at connection portion and the smallest in correspondence to the end which lies the farthest from connection portion.    USE - Storage system for storage of electric energy for hybrid road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage system can be allowed to optimize the weight/performance ratio at the same time. The storage system can be manufactured easily at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the road vehicle with hybrid propulsion.    Road vehicle (1)    Front wheels (2)    Rear wheels (3)    Hybrid propulsion system (4)    Storage system (14)
NOVELTY - The device has a sealing element (10,11) that is arranged between defining wall and conductive element (15) and between defining wall and main portion. The portion of an insertion section (12b) is inserted through defining wall, sealing element and conductive element. The insertion section has a diameter smaller than that of the main portion which has a hollow shaft shaped end with a non-through hole (12d). The end is crimped in a state and a bottom (12e) of the non-through hole is located between the defining wall and the conductive element.    USE - Electric storage device such as nickel-metal hydride battery cell and electric double layer capacitor for power source of motor vehicle such as motorcycle and various devices such as portable terminal and laptop computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner and outer sealing elements are made to closely contact with the defining wall of the case, the through-hole through which the rivet is inserted can be sealed. Thus, the sealing within the case can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of terminal portion of the battery cell.    Sealing elements (10,11)    Insertion section (12b)    Non-through hole (12d)    Bottom of non-through hole (12e)    Conductive element (15)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an energy-producing system (100) comprising a housing (105) with a front opening (110), a system axle (125) with spacers (126), wind-catching cups (115) attached to the spacers and capturing air moving through the opening in the housing to rotationally drive the axle, a first set of magnetic strips attached to the cups, a second set of magnetic strips (160) attached to the housing in proximity to the cups and an attaching unit attaching the axle to vehicle wheels (101). The wheels rotatably drive the axle, and a generator is linked to the axle when the wheels is in motion.    USE - Electric vehicle for use with an energy-producing system for producing energy to recharge batteries powering the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy-producing system extends battery life associated with the vehicle. The system directs the generated energy into the batteries to drive the vehicle, so that life of the batteries between charges is increased and distance that the vehicle can travel between charges is increased. The opening is tapered to increase air velocity, thus increasing the energy output of the system. The system can be used as a source of electricity for a home site or camp ground. The wheels are elevated to prevent the vehicle from moving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an energy-producing system.    Energy-producing system (100)    Vehicle wheels (101)    Housing (105)    Front opening (110)    Wind-catching cups (115)    System axle (125)    Spacers (126)    Magnetic strips (160)
NOVELTY - The two-circuit system has first circuit that connects heat exchanger to nozzle of gas-liquid jet pump. The first circuit connects output of separator to second input of fuel cooling channel. A second circuit connects output of separator of thermostating system to nozzle of gas-liquid jet pump for active medium, and connects exhaust duct of gas-liquid jet pump for active medium to input of heat exchanger. The second circuit also connects output of cooling device to nozzle of gas-liquid jet pump for passive medium.    USE - Two-circuit system for thermostating.
NOVELTY - The shed has a garage bracket (1) that is set on a top ceiling (2). The top ceiling is provided with several solar energy generating components (3). The solar power generation assembly is connected with a storage battery (5) through control circuit. The storage battery is connected with a charging socket (6). The charging socket is fixed on the garage bracket.    USE - Solar energy shed for charging electric vehicle such as electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy charging shed for charging electric vehicle is featured with reasonable design, simple structure, large power, safe and environment-friendly, stable in working performance, can be achieved. The electric automobile use cost can be reduced greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy shed.    Garage bracket (1)    Top ceiling (2)    Solar energy generating component (3)    Storage battery (5)    Charging socket (6)
NOVELTY - The case has an upper part cover plate and a lower cover plate fixedly connected to a fixing piece. A power supply input seat is fixed on a side of a box body. A left side of the box body is provided with a Universal serial bus battery box and an electric quantity display switch key. An upper end of the box body is provided with a locating groove.    USE - Side turning-type battery case for use in an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The case is simple in design, and saves raw material. The case has waterproof and anti-impurity functions, wide application range and high practicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a side turning-type battery case.
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell upper cover (3) provided with a discharge electrode plate nylon sealing ring (4). A battery shell (1) is provided with a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. The positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are separated by a baffle plate (6). A side part of an opening of a battery case is provided with a battery side box (8). A side wall of the battery shell is sleeved on a protective film that is arranged on an upper end of an opening of the side box. The side box is equipped with a side cover nylon sealing ring (9).    USE - Four-electrode type battery for supplying power to an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has prolonged service life, and reduces loss of electric energy, improves utilization rate of battery storage, increases charging and discharging effect and avoids leakage of the battery shell upper cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a four-electrode type battery.    Battery shell (1)    Battery shell upper cover (3)    Discharge electrode plate nylon sealing ring (4)    Baffle plate (6)    Battery side box (8)    Side cover nylon sealing ring (9)
NOVELTY - The system has an inner circulating heating system that is provided with a fuel cell stack (1). The cooling liquid from the water tank (3) enters the triple outlet (12), and flows through the heater (4). The cooling liquid enters into the outer circulation pump (6) from the water tank, and passes the liquid through the radiator (9). The cooling liquid enters in the fuel cell stack after detected by the cooling liquid inlet sensor (11). The cooling liquid flows out after detected by the fuel cell cooling liquid outlet sensor (2), and enters into the outlet tee joint.    USE - Heat management system for fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack can be heated quickly. The fuel cell stack can always be in the best working temperature area. The service life of the system can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell power generation system.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel cell cooling liquid outlet sensor (2)    Water tank (3)    Heater (4)    Outer circulation pump (6)    Radiator (9)    Cooling liquid inlet sensor (11)    Triple outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The pack has a shell (1) and an upper cover plate (4) forming a cavity. An insulating element (5) is located at the shell and upper part of an outer wall for a battery array. A positive and negative high voltage wire joint (8) and a battery pack balancing collecting wire plug (10) are located at the shell. A ventilation stack e.g. ventilation channel, is located in battery monomers (2). A radiating fan (9) is located on a side near the upper cover plate. A heating system comprises a heating sheet (7) located between the battery monomers.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pack is safe and reliable to use. The pack satisfies safety performance of an electric vehicle. The pack can be operated at proper temperature range, and effectively prolongs battery service life, thus reducing use cost of the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a control system for a battery pack    (2) a control method for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Shell (1)    Battery monomers (2)    Upper cover plate (4)    Insulating element (5)    Heating sheet (7)    Positive and negative high voltage wire joint (8)    Radiating fan (9)    Battery pack balancing collecting wire plug (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a light-emitting electronic system including renewable energy generation sub-systems provided with a fuel cell system. An electric energy sharing sub-system is connected to the generating sub-systems and a load arranged outside the electric energy system. The electronic system acquires electric energy supply from the load for optimizing system operation efficiency. Another electronic system is provided as supplementary to the former electronic system, which includes a gas and electric power supply spot.    USE - Electric energy system for a mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses a fuel battery and an energy storage battery to form a continuous terminal, and efficiently utilizes a clean energy power supply system using gas and electric power load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an electric energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an electric energy system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an active power factor correction circuit whose input end is connected with a static switch. An output end of the active power factor correcting circuit is connected with a super capacitor that is connected with a static switch and a bus super capacitor through an inverter circuit. A battery terminal is connected with a power battery. The static switch, an active power factor correction circuit and an inverter circuit are connected together. The inverter circuit controls energy transmission direction for a power grid and the power battery.    USE - Energy charging power supply device for an electric automobile and an intelligent power grid.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high capacity, quick battery charging effect, high charging efficiency, reasonable design and convenient usage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy charging power supply device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The brush has a round brush connected with a rotor. A brush handle outer shell is connected with a solar panel and a power supply switch. The power supply switch is connected with a brush direct current motor. A lithium battery is connected with a charging control inverter. A rotor sleeve is provided with the brush direct current motor.    USE - Solar energy electric car wash shoe brush.    ADVANTAGE - The brush drives the round brush by the direct current motor in an effective manner, obtains rotation of the round brush by arranging brushing shoes and cleans shoes conveniently. The brush is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy electric car wash shoe brush.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has boot whose inner side or outer side is provided with compartment having power supply. Explosion-proof type drawer is provided between two rear wheels and above chassis. A hydrogen storage tank fixing device is matched with explosion-proof type drawer.    USE - Hydrogen fuel battery electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is easy to maintain and repair, convenient to use, highly safe, low cost and easy to implement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the hydrogen fuel battery electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The assembly has frame that is fixedly connected with the locking connection with the locking device arranged between the battery box units. The lock is provided with a lock head and a lock tongue. A transmission unit is connected with the lock head and the lock bolt link gear set corresponding to lock matching. The lock is provided near the lock hole of the battery cabin equipped with the lock action trigger. The travel switch is set on the lock hole correspondingly matched with the locking bolt.    USE - Electric vehicle battery box assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and the locking failure to lock each component lead to loose damage caused by vibration condition of alarm can be avoided efficiently. The safety and reliability of the electric vehicle can be improved, so that the accident caused by dropping the battery box can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric vehicle battery box assembly.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power system that comprises a solar battery plate (1), an outer charging port (2), a charging controller and a storage battery (3). A driving system is located on a base plate. The driving system is provided with a power assembly controller, an electric motor, a speed changer and a differential mechanism. An output end of the storage battery is connected with the power assembly controller and the electric motor.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vehicle is featured with a simple structure, it is convenient to maintain. Hence the efficiency and the endurance ability of the vehicle are improved and the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric vehicle.    Solar battery plate (1)    Outer charging port (2)    Storage battery (3)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen fluoride is reacted with lithium salt using fluoroboric acid. Heating evaporation drying of reaction solution is carried out or concentrated and cooled, and lithium borofluoride and monohydrate are deposited. Lithium borofluoride and monohydrate are heat-dried, and lithium borofluoride having low moisture content and monohydrate which do not contain lithium borofluoride are manufactured. The obtained product is injected into alcohol or hydrogen fluoride, liquid is evaporated, and moisture content is reduced to obtain highly purified anhydrous lithium borofluoride.    USE - Manufacture of lithium borofluoride for electrolyte used for lithium cell. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for electrical machinery, electronic device, hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium borofluoride with reduced moisture content and lithium fluoride content is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen fluoride is reacted with lithium salt by wet method using fluoroboric acid in an amount more than amount of lithium salt. Heating evaporation drying of reaction solution is carried out or concentrated and cooled, and lithium borofluoride and monohydrate are deposited. Lithium borofluoride and monohydrate are heat-dried, and lithium borofluoride having low moisture content and monohydrate which do not contain lithium borofluoride are manufactured. The obtained product is injected into alcohol or hydrogen fluoride, liquid is evaporated by heating, and moisture content is reduced to obtain highly purified anhydrous lithium borofluoride.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an acceleration sensor for detecting abnormality such as collision, during driving a hybrid-electric vehicle. An electric current detection part detects regeneration electric current, which flows into system main relays (SMR1, SMR2). Each relay is maintained in an on state and an off state when maintaining the electric current detected by the electric current detection part to be higher and lower than a predetermined value. A control part carries out discharge control of a filter capacitor (14) and a smoothing capacitor (22) by a motor generator (MG) (26).    USE - Apparatus for controlling a hybrid-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The relay can be maintained in the off state rapidly when the electric current is less than the predetermined value without welding the relay at the time of abnormality such as collision, during driving the hybrid-electric vehicle, so that the smoothing and filter capacitors can be discharged, and voltage of the capacitors can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electric vehicle control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    System main relays (SMR1, SMR2)    Battery (10)    Filter capacitor (14)    Bidirectional converter (20)    Smoothing capacitor (22)    MG (26)
NOVELTY - The circuit comprises a high frequency ripple current removing unit (11) with a capacitor, in which one end is connected to an end of a secondary coil of a transformer (111). The secondary coil is inductively coupled in the primary coil, where the primary coil is connected between an input terminal and an output terminal. A low frequency ripple current removing unit (12) produces low frequency ripple current for compensating the anti-phase current inputted to the input terminal.    USE - Circuit for removing ripple current for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit comprises a high frequency ripple current removing unit with a capacitor, in which one end is connected to an end of a secondary coil of a transformer, where a low frequency ripple current removing unit produces low frequency ripple current for compensating the anti-phase current inputted to the input terminal, and thus enables improving the performance of the fuel cell with an increased service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a ripple current removing circuit.    High frequency ripple current removing unit (11)    Low frequency ripple current removing unit (12)    Transformer (111)    Switching elements (122,123)    Inductor (124)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a multi-walled carbon nanotube as a capacitor additive. A pore is formed on the surface of the multi-walled carbon nanotube by etching and heat treatment. The multi-walled carbon nanotube is reacted with the powder or aqueous solution sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.    USE - Method for manufacturing bifunctional additives for a capacitor of a hybrid vehicle and an engine booster.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-walled carbon nanotube is reacted with the powder or aqueous solution sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, and thus enables a simple and economical manufacturing of the bifunctional additives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a multi-walled carbon nanotube.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Electrolyte solution is injected into a battery container. The battery container is provided with a cover member and a battery tin (2). A plating layer (221) is formed in an inner surface and an outer surface of the battery tin. A cross-sectional groove is formed between an inner surface side and an outer surface side of a circular-arc shaped part. An electric power generation unit is accommodated in the battery tin.    USE - Secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery for a plug-in hybrid motor vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery, a nickel-cadmium battery and a lead acid battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cross-sectional groove is formed between the inner surface side and the outer surface side of the circular-arc shaped part so as to suppress adhesion defect of a metal-plating scaling in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Battery tin (2)    Inner side groove (211)    Lateral cerebral sulcus (212)    Thin part (215)    Plating layer (221)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery has a positive mix layer (24) provided at the surface of the collector of a positive electrode (200). The positive mix layer contains a binder resin (22) and a mixed particle group (100). The mixed particle group comprises a first particle group (20) and a second particle group (21) and has two or more peaks of particle size distribution. The mixed particle group comprises a compound of a single composition.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high reliability and high output by eliminating the problem of two-layer separation and increasing the electrode strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of a positive electrode.    First particle group (20)    Second particle group (21)    Binder resin (22)    Positive mix layer (24)    Mixed particle group (100)    Positive electrode (200)
NOVELTY - The battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery includes a tongue piece (50) which is welded to the bottom wall of an armored can. A negative electrode welding area (42) is welded to the current collection tab of a negative electrode plate. The thickness of the tongue piece is made less than the thickness of the negative electrode welding area.    USE - Battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery for e.g. electric tool, electric vehicle. Can also be used for mobile telephone and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the rupturing of the welding portion of a negative electrode collector and the armored even if an impact is added, regardless of the weight of an electrode group. Eliminates the need to increase the welding strength of the welding portion, thus improving the yield in battery manufacture. Ensures a constant welding condition even if the weight of the electrode group increases with the increase in battery capacity, thus improving manufacturing efficiency of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a collector for negative electrode.    Collector (28)    Negative electrode welding area (42)    Slit (44)    Center portion (46)    Tongue piece (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves electrically coupling a set of batteries (12) in series to form a bank of batteries. An anode voltage is determined, where the anode voltage is determined by measuring across the batteries in an anode end position. A reference voltage is determined by measuring across the batteries in a middle position. The anode voltage is compared with the reference voltage. The batteries are rearranged such that a first battery is no longer coupled in the anode end position of the bank if a difference between the anode and reference voltage is more than a predetermined amount.    USE - Method for managing a bank of batteries in electric vehicles by utilizing a reconfigurable interconnection battery management system for multi-battery and/or multi-cell applications for homes and/or businesses.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing a battery bounce phenomena which allows placing in-service batteries in an out-of-service position, thus recovering charges to the batteries and placed back in-service. The method enables allowing the system to charge cells and/or batteries during availability of lower cost power such as at night and supply power to the homes and/or businesses when utility power is unavailable or priced at a higher rate such as during peak demand. The method enables charging and/or discharging the batteries so as to increase the life-cycle and/or reserve capacity of the batteries without requiring changes to production or manufacturing processes of the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a reconfigurable interconnection battery management system.    Reconfigurable interconnection battery management system (10)    Batteries (12)    Control system (18)    Bank and/or harness (20)    Positions (22a-22i)
NOVELTY - A foamed nanostructure electrode consists of dendrite metal structure of several tens or hundreds of nanometer formed on a conductive or non-conductive substrate. Large bubbles are formed in the metal structure farther away from the substrate. An exposed portion is formed such that the face of substrate is not covered with dendrite metal structure.    USE - Foamed nanostructure electrode is used in fuel cells and electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The foamed nanostructure electrode has a large surface area and excellent efficiency. Injection of active material is eased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of foamed nanostructure electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode active material layer which is formed on a positive electrode current collector (11). A tab electrode (41) is electrically connected to multiple positive electrodes (10). Each positive electrode is provided with a current collector exposed portion in which positive electrode active material layer is not formed and from which each of the conductive layers (14) is exposed. A metallic portion (80) is folded in a switchback configuration and is arranged among current collector exposed portions in multiple positive electrodes.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for portable apparatus, electric power storage and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of battery performance can be suppressed easily and the safety can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode group of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode current collector (11)    Conductive layer (14)    Tab electrode (41)    Metallic portion (80)
NOVELTY - The inverter stack has a case (161), which is formed into a conductor, where a direct current link capacitor (180) is admitted inside the case. A noise removal part (190) is formed in a bottom of direct current link capacitor. A supporting part (165) is provided for supporting the direct current link capacitor. A joint and a supporting part are connected by a fastening unit, where a conductive coating paint is formed at a noise removal part.    USE - Inverter stack for electric vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inverter stack has a case, which is formed into a conductor, where a direct current link capacitor is admitted inside the case, and hence ensures an improved and compact inverter stack with reduced installation size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the vehicle with an inverter stack.    Case (161)    Supporting part (165)    Direct current link capacitor (180)    Body (181)    Noise removal part (190)
NOVELTY - Electrode comprises: a solid medium through which gas can diffuse; at least one electrically conductive, carbonaceous material; at least one organic polymer; and at least one metal compound (I) in particulate form, where (I) has a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area of 1-300 m2/g.    USE - The electrode is useful in electrochemical cells, where the electrochemical cells comprise cadmium-air batteries, aluminum-air batteries, iron-air batteries or zinc-air batteries, and the electrochemical cells are useful in a process for operating an equipment (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has improved electrocatalytic activity, resistance to chemicals, electrochemical corrosion resistance and mechanical stability, good adhesion on the carrier material, and low interaction with conductive carbon black, binder, and provides electrochemical cells with high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode comprises: a solid medium through which gas can diffuse; at least one electrically conductive, carbonaceous material; at least one organic polymer; and at least one metal compound of formula (M1aM2bM3cM4dHeOf) (I) in particulate form, where (I) has a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area of 1-300 m2/g.    M1 = Mo, W, V, Nb or Sb;    M2 = Fe, Ag, Cu, Ni, Mn or lanthanoids;    M3 = B, C, N, Al, Si, P or Sn;    M4 = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH4, Mg, Ca or Sr;    a = 1 to 3;    b = 0.1-10;    c, d = 0-1;    e = 0-5; and    f = 1-28.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) producing the electrode comprising applying the electrically conductive, carbonaceous material, the organic polymer and (I) in one or more steps to the solid medium; and    (2) a formulation comprising at least one organic solvent or water, and the electrically conductive, carbonaceous material, the organic polymer and (I).
NOVELTY - A secondary lithium battery (10) consists of an anode (14) comprising graphene nanosheets doped with a doping element chosen from nitrogen, boron, sulfur and phosphorus (metal M).    USE - Secondary lithium battery e.g. secondary lithium ion battery, secondary solid lithium battery, and secondary lithium polymer battery (all claimed) is used for electronic devices, electric vehicles, and gas-electric hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary lithium battery has excellent capacity, stability and performance characteristics, which are not degraded even after long-term charging/discharging cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of anode, which involves mixing metal-graphene nanosheet (M-GNS) and a binder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary lithium battery.    Secondary lithium battery (10)    Cathode (12)    Anode (14)    Separator (16)    Housing (18)
NOVELTY - The cell has alternately arranged bipolar plates and a membrane electrode assembly (200). The bipolar plates are provided with an electrochemical reaction portion and a non-electrochemical reaction portion (210). The electrochemical reaction portion is embedded in the integrated non-electrochemical reaction frame.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery is featured with a simple structure, simple manufacturing process can be achieved. The production efficiency can be improved. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. The contact resistance of the fuel cell and the internal consumption of output electric quantity can be reduced. The generating efficiency can be greatly improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bipolar plate and membrane electrode assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (200)    Non-electrochemical reaction portion (210)    Groove shaped structure (231)    Cathode electrochemical reaction portion (2071)    Anode electrochemical reaction portion (2072)
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame main portion (1) and an inner frame (2). A surface sealing groove (3) is provided between frame main portion and inner frame. The end portion (261) of a guide groove (26) is connected with one end of a passage (27). The other end of passage is connected with an electrolyte distribution groove (28). The distribution groove is provided with several channels (281) and is connected with an electrolytic reaction area (23). The guide groove, passage and distribution groove are provided with a protection plate.    USE - Electrode frame of redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolytic reaction section forming dead angle can be prevented. The good sealing performance can be achieved with long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode frame.    Frame main portion (1)    Inner frame (2)    Surface sealing groove (3)    Electrolytic reaction area (23)    Guide groove (26)    Passage (27)    Electrolyte distribution groove (28)    End portion (261)    Channel (281)
NOVELTY - The power supply has main portion, liquid collecting tank and water pump. The liquid collecting tank is provided with water pump. A water pump is provided in one end of the main portion. A liquid collecting tank is provided in the other end of the main portion. The main portion is provided with catalyst, positive collector and cathode flow collecting net.    USE - Power supply for liquid metal tube used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability, safety and reliability of the power supply can be improved. The power supply can be used conveniently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power supply.
NOVELTY - The device has low voltage half-bridge direct current/direct current converter whose output end is connected to super capacitor and storage battery. The super capacitor is connected with high voltage semi-bridge output end of direct current converter. The end of switch tube is connected with filter circuit while other end is connected with low voltage half-bridge direct current input/output end of converter. The storage battery is composed of battery packs. The storage battery is connected to low voltage half-bridge output end of converter and filter circuit.    USE - Vehicle-mounted hybrid energy storage device for urban rail traffic.    ADVANTAGE - The self-traction of the storage device can be ensured. The vehicle safety can be improved. The generation of disaster can be avoided. The storage device can be occupied in small space. The weight of the vehicle can be reduced. The energy consumption can be reduced. The city traffic can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted hybrid energy storage device for urban rail traffic.
NOVELTY - The engine has a high pressure air cylinder (1), a premixed fuel combustion chamber (5) and a multi-fuel combustion chamber (6). The multi-fuel combustion chamber is provided with multiple input and output valves. The upper portion of multi-fuel combustion chamber is provided with multiple spraying holes (16). A high temperature heat accumulator is connected with an isolation type multi-hole jet injector (11).    USE - High pressure engine for internal combustion motor.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure engine has simple structure and high working efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the high pressure engine.    High pressure air cylinder (1)    Premixed fuel combustion chamber (5)    Multi-fuel combustion chamber (6)    Isolation type multi-hole jet injector (11)    Spraying hole (16)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a photovoltaic power generation panel (1) that is attached to the roof of a vehicle portion, and connected with a battery (15,16,19). A running block (7) is attached to the front portion of lever rods (2). A standing block (6) is connected with the running block through a wire rope (5). The wire rope is attached to the front portion of a crankshaft rotated with a direct current motor (13) so that electric power is generated in lever rod in rotary motion, and a battery is charged.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wire rope is attached to front portion of crankshaft rotated with direct current motor so that electric power is generated in lever rod in rotary motion, and battery is charged. Hence the electric vehicle can be operated for a longer duration of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electric vehicle.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Photovoltaic power generation panel (1)    Lever rod (2)    Wire rope (5)    Standing block (6)    Running block (7)    Direct current motor (13)    Battery (15,16,19)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has storage module (1) that is arranged within housing (10). Discrete supercap cells are indirectly arranged in housing in thermal conductance contacting state. Fluid is flowed through partial domain between housings.    USE - Energy storage device for vehicle such as van and train.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, easy to assemble, highly efficient and low cost. Excellent thermal conductance is guaranteed without interfering between discrete supercap cell and housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy storage device.    Storage module (1)    Energy storage device (2)    Housing (10)    Module stack (11)    Electronic device (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves affixing shape holding film (3) in the surface of polymer electrolytic membrane (1). The catalyst layer (4a) is formed in electrolytic membrane for locating hole (3a). The affixed shape holding film is peeled from the electrolytic membrane. The other catalyst layer (4b) is dried and formed after applying the catalyst ink on electrolytic membrane to which shape holding film is peeled and exposed.    USE - Manufacturing method of membrane-catalyst layer assembly for polymer electrolyte form fuel cell used for portable electronic device, motor vehicle, distribution electric power generation system and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The bulging of the shape holding film can be suppressed effectively, so that the occurrence of conveyance trouble or winding-up defect can be suppressed. Hence, the membrane-catalyst layer assembly can be easily manufactured using the manufacturing apparatus of roll-to-roll system, and the productive efficiency of membrane-catalyst layer assembly can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for shape retention film of membrane-catalyst layer assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process for manufacturing membrane-catalyst layer assembly.    Polymer electrolytic membrane (1)    Shape holding film (3)    Hole (3a)    Catalyst layers (4a,4b)    Polymer film (10e)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of electrode involves forming electrode mixture layer using electrode mixture composition containing electrode active material, solvent and aromatic polyamic acid having repeating unit (I), on surface(s) of collector, carrying out imidation reaction of polyamic acid while heat-processing at 200 degrees C or less, and removing solvent.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for portable information terminal and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is manufactured efficiently and easily, and provides lithium-ion secondary battery with excellent toughness and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of electrode involves forming electrode mixture layer using electrode mixture composition containing electrode active material, solvent and aromatic polyamic acid having repeating unit of formula (I), on surface(s) of collector, carrying out imidation reaction of polyamic acid while heat-processing at 200 degrees C or less, and removing solvent.    A=tetravalent group chosen from 1,2,4,5-phenylene, 3,4,3',4'-diphenyl ether group or 3,4,3',4'-biphenylene;and    B'=bivalent group which having 1-4 aromatic rings.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a case structure (12) made of foamed resin that is provided for accommodating several capacitor elements (10). The inner side of the case structure is filled with resin mold (14) so that the circumference of capacitor elements is covered. The foaming density of inner side layer of foamed resin layer is higher than the outer side layer.    USE - Capacitor apparatus mounted in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal effect from the outside of the case structure can be moderated effectively. The transmission of the vibration to the exterior of case structure can be suppressed significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective and sectional views of the capacitor apparatus.    Capacitor apparatus (1)    Capacitor element (10)    Case structure (12)    Resin mold (14)    Bottom portion (16)
NOVELTY - A meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer is formed by reacting a monomer having reactive terminal functional group (compound (a)), and heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative as an initiator (compound (b)), where the molar ratio of compound (a) to compound (b) is 10:1 to 1:10.    USE - As meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer (claimed) used as electrolyte additive of secondary battery, water-keeping layer of fuel cell, and solid electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer is a narrow polydispersity polymer. The polymer can be re-induced to react at 120-200 degrees C, to convert the polymer into a macromolecular polymer completely. The meta-stable state nitrogen-containing polymer has a variance less than 2% in its narrow molecular weight distribution after retained at 55 degrees C for one month. The polymer does not require a mixing step and can be stored at room temperature (or above room temperature) for a long period of time, and the viscosity does not change drastically after unsealing. The polymer can be stored at low or middle temperature for a long period of time, while maintaining its stable properties such as viscosity and particle size distribution. The polymer has part of the functional groups remained, and the unreacted function groups can be re-induced to react by applying an appropriate temperature or voltage; and thus, the purpose of the application can be easily achieved.
NOVELTY - A non-stoichiometric titanium compound comprises a complex oxide of lithium, titanium and chromium.    USE - Non-stoichiometric titanium compound is used for manufacturing metal-oxide-coated composites used in negative-electrode active materials of lithium secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook computers, mobile telephones, digital cameras, handheld game machines, integrated circuit cards, small medical apparatus, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-stoichiometric titanium compound provides lithium secondary batteries having gentle decrease in voltage reduction, and excellent charge-and-discharge capacity and durability, without deformation by swelling. The compound has excellent handleability and oxidation resistance, and low toxicity, and can be manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-stoichiometric titanium compound comprises a complex oxide of formula: Li(4+z-x)Ti(5-z-2x)Cr3xO12, where x and z are the stoichiometric ratio added during manufacture, preferably greater than 0 and 1 or less, and 0-0.3, respectively. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of non-stoichiometric titanium compound;    (2) negative-electrode active material;    (3) metal-oxide-coated composite of non-stoichiometric titanium compound;    (4) manufacture of metal-oxide-coated composite of non-stoichiometric titanium compound; and    (5) lithium secondary battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium secondary battery (1)    Negative-electrode collector layer (13)    Positive-electrode collector layer (14)    Separator (15)    Negative-electrode active-material layer (16)
NOVELTY - A vanadium electrolyte production method involves mixing ammonium metavanadate and ammonium hydrogen carbonate uniformly, drying mixture, heating mixture to 200-300 degrees C, and increasing temperature to 600-700 degrees C to obtain vanadium trioxide. The obtained vanadium trioxide is made to react with sulfuric acid solution to obtain vanadium (III) sulfate, followed by reacting with vanadium pentoxide to obtain finished product.    USE - Method for producing vanadium electrolyte for use in lithium ion secondary battery or vanadium redox battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing vanadium electrolyte with high quality in a rapid and inexpensive manner.
NOVELTY - An end plate manufacturing method involves inserting a metal frame inside a mold of an injection molding machine, where external surface of the metal frame is surrounded with a flame retardant polymer composite.    USE - Method for manufacturing an end plate (claimed) for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing an end plate with better fire retardant characteristic in an environment-friendly manner, thus reducing inside-vehicle fire transmission, and hence ensuring user safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for manufacturing flame resisting composite structure end plate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The platform has a fuel battery unit connected with switches (K1-K4). The switches are connected to a direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter input voltage positive pole that is connected with an end of an electronic control load. Another end of the electronic control load is fixed with a tested electric motor. The motor is connected with an alternating current (AC) electric dynamometer unit. A data collecting card is fixed with a controller area network (CAN) card by a CAN bus. A switching executing unit is connected with the electronic controllable load.    USE - Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle power system comprehensive test platform.    ADVANTAGE - The platform enables accurately satisfying a fuel battery system performance test, a lithium battery set performance test and a tested motor performance test.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel battery hybrid electric automobile power system comprehensive testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle power system comprehensive test platform.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switches (K1-K4)
NOVELTY - The anode catalyst comprises 80-98 parts by weight (pbw) of cobalt oxide nano-rod as a carrier, and dual metal of gold (0.1-2 pbw)-M (1-10 pbw) as an active component, where M is platinum, copper and palladium. The carrier is loaded on the dual metal gold-copper or palladium as the active component.    USE - The anode catalyst is useful for proton exchange membrane fuel cell, which is useful as a power supply of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The anode catalyst can be simply and economically prepared with high stability, and prolongs the service life of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for preparing an anode catalyst of proton exchange membrane fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The window has an upper cover whose surface is connected with a solar battery plate. A negative wire is connected with an inner cavity air outlet. A storage battery unit is electrically connected to an anode and a cathode of a triggering switch. An electromagnetic unlocking switch is connected in series and bridged between positive and negative wires of the solar battery plate. A middle section of a shaft rod is connected with the electromagnetic unlocking switch through a turning hinge part. The turning hinge part and a handle are located on a same side of a rotating shaft.    USE - Coach safe dormant window.    ADVANTAGE - The window ensures that skylight unlocks automatically when rollover accident occurs, so that passengers can quickly pass through the skylight to escape from the accident vehicle, so as to improve escape speed of the passenger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a coach safe dormant window.
NOVELTY - The device has a connecting rod seat (20) connecting an inner pressure extracting recycling structure to a rod (8). The connecting rod seat is divided into a wheel connecting rod and a shaft connecting rod (17). A one-way clutch is linked with an axle fan-shaped wedge body (30) that is provided with a connecting rod unit. A roller (15) is connected with an offsetting spring. A roller wheel of the shaft connecting rod is provided with the connecting rod unit that is arranged on the roller. The axle fan-shaped wedge body is arranged on a common bidirectional annular slot plate (34).    USE - Charging wheel recycling pressure energy type synchronous direct driving device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is reasonable in structure and utilized in an efficient manner so as to ensure continuously rolling of a drive charging wheel via electricity energy. The device ensures improved vehicle operation and saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for realizing synchronous direct driving by utilizing charging wheel recycling pressure energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a charging wheel recycling pressure energy type synchronous direct driving device.    Rod (8)    Roller (15)    Shaft connecting rod (17)    Connecting rod seat (20)    Axle fan-shaped wedge body (30)    Common bidirectional annular slot plate (34)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric automobile controller (1) whose power supply input end is connected to a multi-path power supply input selecting switch. The selecting switch is provided with three resistors (R1-R3) that are connected together in series. An emergency mode power supply input switch (3) is placed between the first and second resistors. A connecting end between the second and third resistors is provided with an energy-saving mode power supply input switch (4). A connecting end between the third resistor and ground is provided with a constant speed mode power supply input switch (5).    USE - Device for selecting multi-work modes such as normal mode, energy-saving mode, emergency mode and constant speed mode, of an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes an electric automobile to effectively work in a normal mode, energy-saving mode, emergency mode and a constant speed mode and a work state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a device for selecting multi-work modes of an electric automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Resistors (R1-R3)    Electric automobile controller (1)    Emergency mode power supply input switch (3)    Energy-saving mode power supply input switch (4)    Constant speed mode power supply input switch (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body provided with a power control cabinet and a water outlet device. The power control cabinet is equipped with an external power supply interface, a three-phase circuit breaker and a control button. The external power supply interface and the three-phase circuit breaker are electrically connected with the control button. A drainage device is provided with a power motor and a mixed-flow pump. The power motor is connected with a rotating shaft of the pump via a connecting flange. A bottom part of the vehicle body is provided with a pair of V-shaped brackets.    USE - Emergency flood control vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is simple in structure, inexpensive and simple to operate, and has better flood control ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an emergency flood control vehicle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle body and a battery that are arranged with a motor, where the battery and the motor are connected with a control circuit board. The vehicle body is provided with a solar panel that is connected with the battery and the control circuit board. An upper part of the vehicle body is provided with a wind power generator. The solar panel is arranged in a vehicle engine cover. The vehicle body is provided with a flow channel and a roller type structure blade.    USE - Wind and solar energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has strong supplement of solar energy, and better operating in cloudy day and night charging effect. The vehicle has prolonged service life and endurance mileage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wind and solar energy vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a battery module control system connected with one end of a low voltage wire beam, and a high voltage loop control system connected with another end of the low voltage wire beam. One end of a high voltage power cable is connected with multiple batteries, and another end of the high voltage power cable is connected with a high voltage electric appliance box. A proximal anisotropic electrode is connected with a metal connecting sheet i.e. copper sheet. An output end of a relay is connected with a positive end of a high voltage output socket.    USE - Battery pack device for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively avoids high voltage and low voltage power cable communication threads and electromagnetic interference of an electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a battery pack device for an electric automobile.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A solar cell module backsheet (4) consists of resin layer (41) containing polyether ether ketone as outer layer and resin layer (42) containing thermoplastic resin as inner layer. The backsheet is arranged at the back surface side of a solar cell module. The outer layer is arranged in a position far from the photovoltaic cell and the inner layer is arranged close to the cell.    USE - Backsheet for solar cell module used as solar cell power supply for vehicles and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The backsheet has reduced thickness, excellent strength, durability, weather resistance and is lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated material, which consists of the layers (41,42).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the solar cell module backsheet.    Solar cell module backsheet (4)    Resin layers (41,42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a resistor (7) connected in series with an electrical storage device i.e. capacitor unit (3). A power-train control module (10) determines deterioration of the electrical storage device by calculating capacity of the electrical storage device based on a voltage value of the electrical storage device after sending discharge current from the electrical storage device through the resistor. A setting part sets ratio of an internal resistance value (r) up to 0.02-1 percent with respect to a resistance value (R) of a resistor.    USE - Apparatus for determining degradation of an electrical storage device e.g. capacitor such as electrical double layer capacitor and hybrid capacitor, high output lithium ion battery and lead acid battery, utilized in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The setting part sets the ratio of the internal resistance value up to 0.02-1 percent with respect to the resistance value of the resistor such that degradation of the electrical storage device can be determined in an accurate manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Resistance value (R)    Internal resistance value (r)    Capacitor unit (3)    Resistor (7)    Power-train control module (10)
NOVELTY - The system (A) has a battery temperature measurement unit (14) i.e. thermistor, measuring battery temperature of multiple secondary batteries (1) accommodated in a battery storage case (10). A fan (13) supplies cooling air (G) to the circumference of each battery for cooling the batteries. An atmospheric-temperature measurement unit (15) measures atmospheric temperature of the circumference of each battery to which the cooling air circulates. A control unit (16) controls drive of the fan to make the atmospheric temperature to be lower than the battery temperature.    USE - System for preventing corrosion of a positive/negative electrode terminal of a secondary battery i.e. large-sized lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in a vehicle e.g. forklift and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit reduces the atmospheric temperature to be lower than the battery temperature so as to easily and reliably prevent generation of dew condensation based on temperature of the cooling air and the secondary batteries with low cost irrespective of properties such as the temperature and humidity of the external air, kind, quantity of foreign material contained in the external air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an antirust system in side section.    System for preventing corrosion of positive/negative electrode terminal of secondary battery (A)    Cooling air (G)    Secondary batteries (1)    Battery storage case (10)    Fan (13)    Battery temperature measurement unit (14)    Atmospheric-temperature measurement unit (15)    Control unit (16)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a timer (51) that temporarily starts main portion for every predetermined time during the stop of main portion. A grasping unit (52) uses the anode pressure measuring unit at the time of starting main portion, and grasps anode pressure. A detection unit (53) calculates maximum negative pressure value with respect to the atmospheric pressure of grasped anode pressure. A judging unit (54) determines fuel cell cross-leaking of fuel cell, when the calculated negative pressure value is less than the threshold value.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of fuel cell system can be reduced. Since anode pressure is detected without disturbance, the precision of cross leak determination can be improved. The overage of the oxidizing agent gas for dilution can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cross leak determination method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Timer (51)    Pressure grasping unit (52)    Maximum negative-pressure value detection unit (53)    Cross leak determination unit (54)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The battery terminal (1) has battery terminal main body (4) with an upper plate (8), a lower plate (9), and a connecting plate (10). A pair of clamping action members (19,30) is formed at each of the free edge portions (12,25) of upper and lower plates while the connecting plate is arranged at the stud portion (3) side.    USE - Battery terminal for connecting battery mounted in vehicle and electric wire at side of vehicle body.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery terminal that gives degree of freedom in design and strength to the structure at the side of post portion due to the pair of clamping action members formed at each of free edge portions of upper and lower plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery terminal seen from the post and stud portion side. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery terminal (1)    Stud portion (3)    Battery terminal main body (4)    Upper plate (8)    Lower plate (9)    Connecting plate (10)    Free edge portions (12,25)    Clamping action members (19,30)
NOVELTY - A catalyst layer contains organic solvent (A) having two or more hydroxyl groups and ether bond, where the content of the organic solvent is 0.001-1 mass% with respect to the mass of the catalyst layer.    USE - Catalyst layer for a membrane-electrode assembly that is utilized for a polymer electrolyte fuel cell in an electric equipment and an automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The layer improves the electric power generation performance, durability, ion conductivity, water resistance and dimensional stability of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a laminated body comprising support base material, electrolytic membrane and gas diffusion layer on which the catalyst layer is laminated    (2) a method for manufacturing a membrane-electrode assembly, which involves forming a first catalyst layer on a polymer electrolyte membrane to obtain a first laminated body, forming the second catalyst layer on a gas diffusion layer to obtain a second laminated body, laminating the second catalyst layer formed on the surfaces of second laminated body and heat-pressing the laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially broken erspective view of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Catalyst layer (2)    Gas diffusion layer (3)    Gasket (4)    Separator (5)    Membrane-electrode assembly (10)    Polymer electrolyte fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - The system has electric power supply source which supplies electric power to an oxidizing agent gas supply unit. The electric power generation of a fuel cell is stopped, when working of the oxidizing agent gas supply unit is stopped and satisfies a predetermined condition. A control unit (225) controls the oxidizing agent gas supply unit according to the voltage value of the fuel cell, so that the deterioration of the fuel cell is not accelerated.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls the oxidizing agent gas supply unit according to the voltage value of the fuel cell, so that deterioration of the fuel cell can be suppressed effectively. The idle stop of a fuel cell vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Ejector (204)    Hydrogen circulation piping (205)    Hydrogen circulation pump (206)    Purge valve (210)    Control unit (225)
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper lid located on a container (10) of the battery and comprising a handgrip (20), where screw holes (40) are formed on two sides of the handgrip. Copper Screws (30) are inserted into the screw holes, and a measuring aperture (50), a current switch (60) and an indicator light (70) are arranged on a side of the upper lid of the container. A disk preheats lithium polymer rechargeable battery cells. Rechargeable battery measuring devices wirelessly transfer circuit signals or data signals to a remote controller or a display.    USE - Smart and pollution-free starter battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The copper screws choose pole arrangement according to a motor vehicle type, and the remote controller displays a current state of the rechargeable battery cells, thus enabling automatic resuming of a charging process of the battery if amount of current of the rechargeable battery cells is inhomogeneous, and hence avoiding current loss in the battery. The battery maintains constant temperature at the rechargeable battery cells and automatically disrupts a power source during a non-usage condition, thus avoiding impairment of the power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a smart and pollution-free starter battery.    Container (10)    Handgrip (20)    Copper Screws (30)    Screw holes (40)    Measuring aperture (50)    Current switch (60)    Indicator light (70)
NOVELTY - A conductive paste comprises conductive powder, metallic glass, and organic vehicle. Metallic glass is alloy including first element with atomic radius.    USE - Conductive paste for electronic device and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste increases crystallization temperature of metallic glass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell which comprises electrode electrically connected with semiconductor layer. Metallic glass has heat of mixing value of less than 0 kJ/mole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view illustrating a solar cell.    Substrate (110)    Upper semiconductor layer (110b)    Buffer layer (115)    Front electrode portion (120)    Front electrodes (123)
NOVELTY - The power supply structure (10) has several elongate portions or rails (14) that are configured to arrange proximate respective corners of power supply. A pair of end plates (18) attached to the elongate portions and several columnar portions (16) are attached to opposing pairs of the elongate portions and carry portion of load applied to the elongate portion. The elongate portions are interchangeable with any other of the elongate members with same geometric configuration.    USE - Power supply structure such as battery pack used in vehicle such as electric or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The columns are attached to opposing pairs of the rails and carry the some of load applied on the rails, thus the transfer of force away from the cells can be facilitated. The rails are provided with spring effect and deform in the presence of loading force, thus the loads carried by the cells can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack.    Power supply structure (10)    Battery cells (12)    Rails (14)    Columnar portions (16)    End plates (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a primary discharge power limit for a power source or a battery (16) that is partly based on the power capability of the power source. A secondary discharge power limit is set for the power source that is higher than the primary discharge power limit, the secondary discharge power limit being a function of the power capability of the power source and the primary discharge power limit.    USE - Method for managing power source such as battery in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - The primary discharge power limit provides an upper barrier for the amount of power that can be discharged from the battery. The discharge power limit can be determined and set by the vehicle manufacturer as a way in ensure that the battery is not over discharged. The discharge power limit is generally constant through an early portion of the battery life, and then as the battery ages, the discharge power limit curve generally tracks the power capability. Thus the battery can be allowed to discharge enough power to operate the motor to start the engine with maintained battery life. Thus, as the battery nears the end of its useful life, a vehicle operator is allowed to use an amount of power up to the power capability of the battery if it is necessary to start the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for managing power source in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of HEV including system for managing power source.    Vehicle (10)    Engine (12)    Motor (14)    Battery (16)    Battery control module (18)
NOVELTY - The unit has battery which generates electric power supplied to electric load mounted in vehicle. Control apparatus controls charging/discharging of battery based on voltage value or electric current value of the battery. Sub-modules (24) are arranged between positive electrode relay and negative electrode relay. Switch unit is provided between sub-modules divided by cell of predefined portions. High power unit (40) and weak electricity unit (30) are arranged between sub-modules. The high power unit and weak electricity unit are overlapped along height direction of vehicle.    USE - Power supply unit for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling efficiency of the battery can be improved. The wiring efficiency of the power supply unit can be improved, since the high power unit and weak electricity unit are located in the center of the arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view and front view of the power supply unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sub-module (24)    Weak electricity unit (30)    High power unit (40)    Electric power feeding bus-line (48)    Negative electrode terminal (243)
NOVELTY - The heat-saving case has accumulator for providing trouble-free operation of accumulator batteries and extension of the period of service. The case is made of three layers of outer polyester, internal porylex, and carbon fiber which is directly connected to accumulator batteries.    USE - Heat-saving case with preheating for automobile accumulator batteries.
NOVELTY - Production of carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen gas streams comprises thermally treating feedstock material to produce syngas comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen and plasma-treating syngas (5) in plasma treatment unit; reacting plasma-treated syngas with water in further treatment unit, with at least some of the carbon monoxide converted into carbon dioxide; and recovering hydrogen and/or, separately, carbon dioxide from the syngas.    USE - Method for production of carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen gas streams (claimed) used to treat waste feedstock.    ADVANTAGE - The method derives energy from waste product, and utilizes energy sufficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) recovering oil and/or gas from oil and/or gas well comprising introducing recovered carbon dioxide into oil and/or gas well, displacing oil and/or gas from well, and recovering oil and/or from well;    (2) producing electricity comprising passing recovered hydrogen into hydrogen fuel cell and contacting hydrogen with a source of oxygen to generate electricity; and    (3) an apparatus comprising optional gasification unit for the gasification of a feedstock, plasma treatment unit in communication with gasification unit, and amine separation unit in fluid communication with plasma treatment unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a flow chart of the production of carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen gas streams.    Syngas (5)    Steam (10)    Process gas (15)    Carbon dioxide gas (25)    Hydrogen rich gas (40)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has several battery cells which are respectively aligned in one direction. Multiple end plates (110,120) are respectively provided at outside of battery cells. Multiple connection elements (130,140) connect the end plates to each other. An alignment portion (160) is provided at side of both the end plates, and an alignment portion (170) corresponding to alignment portion (160) is provided on connection elements. A fixing portion cooperates with alignment portions, is connected to end plates and ends of one of the connection element.    USE - High-power battery module used in driving motor of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As multiple alignment portions are provided at side of end plates and on connection elements, the number of process necessary for producing alignment portions can be decreased so that the production efficiency of the battery module can be improved. As the battery cells are not firmly fixed in the battery module, different types of battery modules can be developed so that the change in external shape of battery cells can be minimized and the productivity and efficiency of battery modules can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module.    Bus-bar (15)    Battery module (100)    End plates (110,120)    Connection elements (130,140)    Alignment portions (160,170)
NOVELTY - The frame has end walls and side walls (212) which are respectively provided perpendicular to a floor. Several interior walls are perpendicular to floor and end walls and are extended between the end walls. Several interior walls define multiple rows of cell slots for receiving several prismatic cells. A chamber is provided between the rows of cell slots. An aperture defined by interior walls and side walls, and another aperture formed through one of the end walls, are provided on chamber.    USE - Modular frame for battery module (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in HEV.    ADVANTAGE - As the aperture defined by interior walls and side walls, and another aperture formed through one of the end walls, are provided on chamber, the operating temperature of cell within predetermined operating temperature range can be regulated so that the lifespan and performance of the cell can be maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Side wall (212)    Controller/connection module (312)    Interconnection assembly (324)    Battery module (500)    Liquid cooling unit (504)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte battery (1) comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator and a non-aqueous electrolyte, where an aluminum silicate or its derivative is contained in a location that can come into contact with the non-aqueous electrolyte in the battery. In the battery, at least one of the separator, the positive electrode, the negative electrode and the non-aqueous electrolyte contains the aluminum silicate or its derivative.    USE - As non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery; for applications such as automobiles and power sources for electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery has high level of reliability and capable of suppressing reduction of high temperature storage characteristics. The aluminum silicate or its derivative has excellent capability of trapping transition metals and heavy metals, but poor capability of trapping alkali metals and alkaline-earth metals. Accordingly, it is possible to cause the aluminum silicate or derivative that is present in the battery to successfully trap metal ions that can cause reduction of battery performance or internal short circuiting without compromising charge and discharge reactions. Thus, increasing the reliability and also suppressing reduction of high temperature storage characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of the lithium secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Outer case (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Negative electrode external terminal (4)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material comprises: a lithium manganese oxide comprising primary particles having a diameter of at least 1 mu m, and having a spinel structure in which an X-ray diffraction (XRD) peak intensity ratio of crystal plane (111) to crystal plane (311) (I(111 )/I(311)) is at least 1; and a boron element disposed on at least one position comprising inside the primary particles or on surfaces of the primary particles.    USE - The cathode active material is useful in a cathode that is useful in a lithium battery (all claimed), useful in an electric vehicle, including hybrid vehicle (a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material: exhibits an increased particle diameter and crystallinity even at low temperature; and provides a battery that has more enhanced charge and discharge characteristics and high high-temperature stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the cathode active material, comprising: mixing a lithium precursor, a manganese precursor, a boron-based compound to prepare a mixture; and calcinating the mixture at 700-900 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a lithium battery.    Lithium battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Battery case (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has a membrane-electrode assembly and separator that are stacked in a stacking direction. A reaction surface of membrane-electrode assembly is arranged in a vertical direction along a direction of gravity. A reactant gas passage is configured to allow a reactant gas such as oxidant gas to flow along a longitudinal direction of the reaction surface. A drain channel is configured to allow product water from the reactant gas passage to be drained away between the membrane-electrode assembly and the separator.    USE - Fuel cell of fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The product water remain in the lower portion of the reaction surface in the direction of gravity can be easily and securely discharged from the reaction surface. The power generating environment of the fuel cell can be easily maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Oxidant gas supply unit (16)    Fuel gas supply unit (18)    Cooling medium supply unit (20)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has multiple cell units (1) that are provided with tabular bus-bar (7) for electrically connecting adjacent battery blocks (6). A convex section (8) protrudes from gap (S) provided on opening (O) of bus-bar. The bus-bar is configured to contact corresponding surface (S2) of adjacent battery blocks.    USE - Battery pack for HEV, bicycle with electric motor, genuine electric vehicle, plug-in electric vehicle and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The bending or disconnection of the bus-bar is prevented, such that the efficiency and performance of the battery pack are improved. The manufacturing cost of the battery pack is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a perspective view and a side view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multiple cell unit (1)    Adjacent battery block (6)    Bus-bar (7)    Convex section (8)    Opening (O)    Gap (S)    Surface (S2)
NOVELTY - The composite capacitor negative electrode plate includes a coating layer formed on the surface of a plate body. The coating layer comprises a carbon mixture that contains a carbon material which has a predetermined capacitance and/or a predetermined pseudo capacitance. The carbon material has a face distance ratio of 1.89 or less or 3.26 or less by X-ray diffraction.    USE - Composite capacitor negative electrode plate for lead acid battery (claimed) used in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle, wind power generation, photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the reliability of negative electrode of lead acid battery, thus improving the cycle life of lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph for explaining the relation between the face distance of activated carbon and the cycle life of a lead acid battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling an alternator (11) according to voltage at terminals of a battery (12) by measuring the voltage at the terminals of the battery using a voltage sensor (121) and by transmitting measurement of the voltage at the terminals of the battery to the alternator via a communication and power supply network (3) e.g. controller area network (CAN). The alternator is controlled according to a signal (S) emitted by an electric consumer (21), where the signal represents electric power need of the electric consumer.    USE - Method for controlling electric power resources e.g. alternators and batteries, of a motor vehicle equipped with electrical consumers e.g. power-assisted steering devices (all claimed) such as power assisted devices or electrical pump group integrated devices, consuming the electric power delivered by the resources.    ADVANTAGE - The method assures optimal functioning of the electrical consumer through direct interoperability between the electrical consumer and the resources, thus assuring increased reactivity to allow direct transmission of stop or start information of the electrical consumer to the alternator, and hence assuring immediate compatibility with a stop and start system in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view representing electrical consumers, electric power resources and a communication and power supply network connecting the electrical consumers to the resources.    Signal (S)    Electric power resources (1)    Electrical consumers (2)    Communication and power supply network (3)    Alternator (11)    Battery (12)    Electric consumer (21)    Voltage sensor (121)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has an anode/cathode assembly which is provided within the casing (14). The electrolyte is provided between the anodes and cathodes. The pressure relief feature (16) is associated with the housing. The rigid channel preservation element (20) is centrally arranged within the assembly. The rigid channel preservation element is used to preserve a gas passageway to the pressure relief feature under conditions of anode/cathode assembly warpage.    USE - Battery such as lithium ion battery used for powering internal components such as processor and visual display of cellular phone, notebook computer, wireless telephone, and vehicle electric system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can effectively provide a pressure relief from the gas build up in battery. The rigid structure of the preservation element prevents the jelly roll from expanding to the point of completely blocking the pressure relief channel. The malfunctioning and explosion of battery can be prevented effectively. The jelly roll is prevented from warping into the void channel space. The void channel space is vacant so as to enable the gas to reach a pressure relief feature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for providing pressure relief from gas build up in battery; and    (2) apparatus for providing pressure relief from gas build up in battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery (10)    Casing (14)    Pressure relief feature (16)    Gas vent channel (18)    Preservation element (20)
NOVELTY - The electrode booklet has electrode pages that comprise a foil having a shape symmetric about a center line. The top and bottom surface of electrode pages are coated with an active electrode material except a central uncoated portion. The central uncoated portion is extended between edges of foil. One overall current collector is connected to uncoated portion of electrode pages to maintain electrode pages in the stack arrangement and to provide an electrical connection between electrode pages.    USE - Electrode booklet of stacked electrode assembly used in rechargeable battery (all claimed) of electric and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The improved electrode booklet for rechargeable battery is provided, in which the electrode smoothness problem, electrode swelling problem, electrode stacking problem, current collector positioning problem and heat dissipation problem are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) stacked electrode assembly of battery; and    (2) rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the stacked electrode assembly having electrode booklet.
NOVELTY - The system has a primary stack assembly (1072) of reduction-oxidation cells in hydraulic communication with one electrolyte flow that is configured for charging only from source of primary power variability as a function of time. A secondary stack assembly (1074) of reduction-oxidation cells in hydraulic communication with one electrolyte flow is configured for discharging only to a load of secondary power variability as a function of time that differs from the primary power variability.    USE - Reduction-oxidation flow battery system for use in irrigation pump, data center, battery energy storage systems, distributed electrical grid, cellular telephone station, vehicle, building, remote power applications, electric vehicle charging station, an electric vehicle battery replacement station, food processing plant, photovoltaic array, photovoltaic concentrator array, solar thermal power generation system, wind turbine, hydroelectric power plant, wave power plant, tidal power plant and local electric grid.    ADVANTAGE - The battery's performance such as energy storage efficiency, power generation efficiency are increased and the electrolyte breakdown and hydrogen generation is reduced effectively. The battery is featured with low in cost and complexity and high in reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reduction-oxidation flow battery system.    Pair of electrolyte tanks (1052,1054)    Intermediate tanks (1056,1058)    Pair of discharged electrolyte tanks (1060,1062)    Primary stack assembly (1072)    Secondary stack assembly (1074)
NOVELTY - The method involves converting a high voltage three phase alternating current (AC) power source into a low voltage three phase AC power source by utilizing a transformer. The transformer is connected to an external three-phase AC input unit through a connector. The low voltage AC power source is converted into a direct current (DC) power source by utilizing a three phase rectifying diode. A battery charger is connected with a battery and an ultra-capacitor. Voltage charged from the battery charger is controlled by a control device. The battery is charged in a high current charge mode.    USE - Method for charging a battery of an electric forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing the battery from being damaged due to overvoltage, increasing work efficiency of an electromotive forklift truck and improving offset of an operator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for charging a battery of an electric forklift truck.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converter producing DC voltage outputted from a battery. An inverter outputs the DC voltage from the DC/DC converter. A capacitor converts the DC voltage into an alternative current (AC) voltage to drive a load. A controller operates the battery and the capacitor at a hybrid state. The battery is connected to the inverter and the capacitor to drive the inverter and the capacitor. A vehicle operation part manipulates and indicates an operation state of a hybrid electric- vehicle.    USE - Apparatus for controlling a failure rate of a dual power hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus avoids occurrence of malfunction during an operation of the vehicle. The apparatus is convenient to use, and improves productivity. The apparatus drives the vehicle at the hybrid state in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a dual power hybrid electric vehicle malfunction controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for controlling a failure rate of a dual power hybrid electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The sensor (100) has a housing (102) comprising a hollow inner space (103) and an inlet conduit (104) that outwardly extends from the housing. A communication path (116) is formed by the inlet conduit and an aperture (118) and provided at a wall of the housing. The path exhibits a hydrophobic insert (120) that counteracts formation or accumulation of unwanted material in the path and made of hydrophobic porous foam material. The path allows flow of fluid (112) i.e. fuel, of a fuel cell system (10) into the inner space of the housing to support pressure measurement of the fluid.    USE - Pressure sensor for use in a humid environment of a fuel cell system i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system, of a vehicle e.g. electric car and motor car, for measuring pressure of fluid i.e. fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The communication path allows flow of fluid of a fuel cell system into the inner space of the housing to support the pressure measurement of the fluid, thus increasing stability and precision of the pressure sensor in optimal manner during freezing of water in the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic enlarged sectional view of a pressure sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell system (10)    Pressure sensor (100)    Housing (102)    Hollow inner space (103)    Inlet conduit (104)    Fluid (112)    Communication path (116)    Aperture (118)    Hydrophobic insert (120)
NOVELTY - The system (110) has a working fluid circuit (25), condenser (22), sub-cooler (12), heat exchanger (18), energy conversion device (20), and fluid management system (24). A feed pump (16) is positioned between condenser/sub-cooler and collecting container (32). A pressure sensor (55), fluid level sensor (50) or temperature sensor (57) is adapted to measure the state of working fluid circuit. A control module (82) is adapted to receive the state signal and pump control signal for transferring the fluid between container and condenser/sub-cooler to change the fluid level.    USE - Waste heat recovery (WHR) system e.g. Rankine cycle-WHR system for internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of engine can be controlled efficiently and inexpensively. The increase of liquid level in the condenser is avoided, so that the system pressure is reduced, and pressurization of working fluid in the accumulation tank is prevented. The system can be operated efficiently even during changing environments, so that the operating flexibility of a WHR system is improved during the working cycle of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of the WHR system.    Sub-cooler (12)    Feed pump (16)    Heat exchanger (18)    Energy conversion device (20)    Condenser (22)    Fluid management system (24)    Working fluid circuit (25)    Collecting container (32)    Fluid level sensor (50)    Pressure sensor (55)    Temperature sensor (57)    Control module (82)    WHR system (110)
NOVELTY - The drive system (1) has a water separator that partially separates exhaust gas water from exhaust gas of a fuel cell (2) e.g. traction fuel cell, before heating by exhaust heat of a combustion engine system (3). The exhaust gas water is supplied to an exhaust system upstream to a turbocharger (5). The combustion engine system includes an intercooler (6) such that the exhaust gas water is supplied to a cooling side (8) of the intercooler. The exhaust gas water together with the fuel cell exhaust gas is heated by the exhaust heat of the engine system.    USE - Drive system for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas water is supplied to the exhaust system upstream to the turbocharger, thus increasing entire exhaust gas mass and performance of the turbocharger. The exhaust gas water together with the fuel cell exhaust gas is heated by the exhaust heat of the combustion engine system, thus improving the drive system with respect to water management of the fuel cell while achieving efficient distribution of the exhaust gas water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a drive system with an intercooler.    Drive system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Combustion engine system (3)    Turbocharger (5)    Intercooler (6)    Cooling side of intercooler (8)
NOVELTY - An electrode (11) of a porous element is installed on sludge (3). The second electrode (12) is installed in the water, and is connected with the electrode and continuous water. The first electrode and the second electrode are physically and electrically connected by an external circuit (13).    USE - Apparatus for processing sludge deposited on water areas (all claimed) e.g. river, lake, marshes, and ocean.    ADVANTAGE - Since the oxidative degradation of organic substance in a to-be-processed mud is prevented, the environment of water area can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mud processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the river.    Sludge (3)    Electrodes (11,12)    Through-hole (11a)    External circuit (13)    Connection wiring (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a conveyance extending section (160) which is extended along the width direction about a to-be-extended element (200). A control section (150) controls the conveyance extending section. The control section conveys the to-be-extended element to a predetermined position. The state of the conveyance extending section is switched, after conveying the to-be-extended element to a predetermined position.    USE - Extending apparatus for extending strip-shaped to-be-extended element such as polymer film used for reinforcing material for reinforcing electrolytic membrane of fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to extend polyethylene film, polypropylene film, Polytetrafluoroethylene film, polyamide film, polyvinyl alcohol film, vinyl chloride resin film, polystyrene film, polyester film and polyethylene terephthalate film.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of malfunction in the to-be-extended element, during stretching of the element can be suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for extending strip-shaped to-be-extended element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the extending apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Extending apparatus (100)    Arm section (120r)    Control section (150)    Conveyance extending section (160)    To-be-extended element (200)
NOVELTY - The wind power-electric vehicle has right and left turbines with a propeller in each case, where the turbines are installed in an engine compartment. The propellers are driven by the relative wind as soon as the electric vehicle drives. The batteries supply the drive of the electric vehicle with the required voltage.    USE - Wind power-electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The propellers are driven by the relative wind as soon as the electric vehicle drives, and the batteries supply the drive of the electric vehicle with the required voltage, and hence ensures reduced environmental pollution with reduced carbon dioxide-emissions from motor vehicles.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining ranking of battery modules (40) comprising battery cells (41) and terminals (42,43), by comparing operating states of battery modules with one another. The output voltages of battery module strands are determined by control device. A message comprising predetermined switching state of battery modules, is sent from control unit to battery modules. The switching state of each battery module is set based on comparison between message sent by control device and determined rank.    USE - Method for controlling switching state of battery modules of battery such as lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle (all claimed) such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operating states of battery modules are compared with one another without using the control device, the computing power of control device can be reduced. The transfer of large data between control device and battery modules can be prevented, such that bus system having smaller bandwidth can be used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery module.    Ouple unit (30)    Battery module (40)    Battery cell (41)    Terminals (42,43)    Signal line (44)
NOVELTY - The wiper fluid assembly has tubular member which is disposed adjacent a catalytic converter, and a reservoir (200) which holds a supply of wiper fluid. A pump (212) delivers a portion of the supply of wiper fluid to the tubular member, and a control is operable to direct fluid from reservoir through the tubular member to the windshield to be heated by the catalytic converter (160). The tubular member is U-shaped, and includes fins to aid in heat absorption.    USE - Wiper fluid assembly for use in e.g. vehicles, boats.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes heat exchange since the fin tube includes fins external to the fin tube. Prevents the loss of heat from the catalytic converter by utilizing the heat shields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic and perspective view of a heating system for windshield wiper fluid.    Windshield (110)    Connectors (118)    Catalytic converter (160)    Reservoir (200)    Pump (212)
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting wind turbine component on a transport unit. A sensor (12) is provided for detecting the damage of wind turbine component, and connected to power supply. The sensor is operated during the transport to monitor the physical parameter of the wind turbine component, and emit output signal based on value of physical parameter. The output signal is received from the sensor. The output signal is processed with the controller to detect the changes to the value of physical parameter that are indicative of the damage to the wind turbine component.    USE - Method of detecting damage to wind turbine component such as wind turbine blade mounted on lorry during transport.    ADVANTAGE - The service life period of the wind turbine component can be prolonged. The wind turbine components provide early warning of cracking, delamination and corrosion, so that appropriate measure can be taken to prevent damage from worsening.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind turbine blade mounted on lorry for transportation.    Blade (5)    Sensor arrangement (10)    Sensor (12)    Light emitting device (14)    Optical fiber (18)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy generation device has tarpaulin that is formed of flexible, conductive, non-crystalline and photovoltaic polymers based on long chain hydrocarbon compounds with low molecular weight. The polymers are directly adhered in the tarpaulin which covers a truck.    USE - Electrical energy generation device mounted in truck.    ADVANTAGE - Flexibility of the tarpaulin can be increased and weight of the tarpaulin can be reduced. Photovoltaic power generation efficiency of the tarpaulin can be improved.
NOVELTY - The electric power requested by electric load (48) is determined. A requested cell power of fuel cell (10) is determined as a function of requested power. An output power of fuel is controlled/regulated based on determined requested cell power so that requested cell power is greater than or equal to instantaneous output power of the fuel cell. The fuel cell is initially operated for predetermined duration so as to provide predetermined amount of output power higher than requested cell power. The fuel cell is controlled or regulated so that output power equal to requested cell power.    USE - Method of operating fuel cell (claimed) such as low temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transient control of the fuel cell performance can be performed in order to operate according to the required cell performance. The fuel cell provides a Hysteresis effect due to a positive power gradient with reduction of power to the output state has a higher cell voltage than before. Hence the efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Pump (42)    Electric load (48)    Energy storage (50)    Electronic controller (52)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has an inner pipe (3) arranged within an outer pipe (2), and an interspace (4) arranged between the inner and outer pipes. Strip-shaped structures (5, 7) extend in a peripheral direction (8) or a longitudinal direction (9) based on connections (6, 12) to the inner and outer pipes in opposite directions (11), respectively. The structures partially form a cover (10) in the peripheral or longitudinal directions. A pair of semiconductor elements (13) is arranged in an area of the cover. The outer and inner pipes are arranged to compensate thermal expansion of the module.    USE - Tubular thermoelectric module for a thermoelectric generator (claimed) that is utilized for converting thermal energy of exhaust gas from an engine of a motor car into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The outer and inner pipes are arranged to compensate thermal expansion of the module, thus achieving high fatigue resistance of the module, and hence manufacturing a temperature-resistant and fatigue-endurable thermoelectric module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a tubular thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tubular thermoelectric module.    Tubular thermoelectric module (1)    Outer pipe (2)    Inner pipe (3)    Interspace (4)    Strip-shaped structures (5, 7)    Connections (6, 12)    Peripheral direction (8)    Longitudinal direction (9)    Cover (10)    Opposite directions (11)    Pair of semiconductor elements (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a runner that is arranged in contact with an imitating contact wire line element. A striker is connected with a flexible element for progressive displacement and interacting with the runner of the tested current collector. A mobile farm is horizontally fixed on a stand. A crank mechanism is installed on the drive of vertical reciprocating displacement structure. Supporting elements are attached to the beam. Guides are fixed on stands and connected to the flexible element. An electric motor is connected with a timing relay through power chain.    USE - Device for testing current collector of electrically propelled vehicle.
NOVELTY - The drive system has four-phase asynchronous electric motor and three-phase power line asynchronous electric motor which are provided with a single-layer stator and rotary winding respectively. Multiple phases are displaced relative to each other and are intersected along the axis of magnetic circuit. A power storage unit includes condenser that are provided with dual electrical layer.    USE - Drive system of vehicle.
NOVELTY - The heatproof case is provided with a case apparatus which preheat a self-controlled heating element. The wires are provided to connect the heating element with terminals of storage battery.    USE - Heatproof case for automobile storage battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a main control module connected with a voltage adjusting module (U10) through a Controller area network (CAN) bus. A voltage regulation module (U11) is connected with an output terminal of the voltage adjusting module that is connected to a voltage adjusting module level converter. An output end of the voltage adjusting module is connected with a storage battery. An output end of a fingerprint recognition module is connected to a negative pole of the storage battery. An anode of the storage battery is connected to a load.    USE - Output device for controlling energy of a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically controls input voltage receiving range and output voltage receiving range so as to ensure lightning protection of an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) driving circuit and increase safety of the device. The device has high conversion efficiency and energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an output device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Input pin (C1)    Input/output pin (CS)    Voltage detecting input pin (T1)    Voltage adjusting module (U10)    Voltage regulation module (U11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a generator control device controlling a generator connected with an electric motor. A high voltage battery management device controls an operation of a high voltage battery. An insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is fixed on the generator control device. Another IGBT is fixed in the control device of the motor. An electricity safety system controls the control device of the motor and the high voltage battery management device. A display device is utilized to indicate a warning signal. A case is utilized for determining execution of a safe operation mode.    USE - Hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The operation mode is controlled according to a result analyzing signal so as to ensure safety while operating the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a suspension part provided with a solar panel that is arranged on top of a vehicle.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has heat insulating effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery pack with radial fan comprises a cell module (200), where an outer case (100) is arranged in parallel direction with interval. Multiple cells (230) are fixed inside the outer case. One side is formed outside an opposite side of the cell module, where an inlet port (300) and outlet port (400) are provided in the batter pack.    USE - Battery pack with radial fan.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack with radial fan comprises a cell module, where an outer case is arranged in parallel direction with interval, and hence ensures improved cooling performance of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery pack.    Outer case (100)    Cell module (200)    Cells (230)    Inlet port (300)    Outlet port (400)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a microcontroller that is configured to measure a voltage of a battery. A battery control module is coupled to the microcontroller and includes a transistor that is adapted to electronically couple a load to the battery, when the transistor is in an active mode. The microcontroller is configured to turn off the transistor, when the voltage is below a threshold voltage.    USE - Battery saver device mounted on vehicle battery. Can also be used in interior lights, exterior lights, clocks, radios and consumer electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The charge within the vehicle battery can be protected and maintained using a less expensive and smaller switching mechanism for switching battery circuitry on and off. Thus the over discharge of the vehicle battery can be effectively prevented. Also the device load detection module can detect whether a new load is connected to the battery while the vehicle is turned off and the device can allow the battery to be reconnected to the automobile circuitry without the need for the driver to leave the vehicle to reset the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery saver method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery saver device installed on battery.    Battery saver device (100)    Battery terminals (101,104)    Power cable (102)    Battery case (103)    Wire (105)
NOVELTY - The module (5) has bus bars to connect battery cells (3) in series with each other. The positive electrode of battery cell is connected to negative electrode of other battery cell to form battery cell assembly (2). An electric wire holding portion (18) holds electric wire (9a) which is connected to electrodes to take out voltage. The electric wire holding portion extends in arrangement direction (X) in which the battery cells are arranged at central portion of plate (8) in width direction (Z) orthogonal to direction of battery cells.    USE - Bus-bar module for power supply apparatus (claimed) for use in vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric wire holding portion extends in arrangement direction in which the battery cells are arranged at central portion of plate in width direction orthogonal to direction of battery cells, so that the possibility of external components coming into contact with the one electric wire connected to the electrode for taking out the voltage of the series-connected battery cells is reduced and further damage to the electric wire is minimized. Since the electric wires holding portions makes the electrical wire rest upon and overlap with the wall portion continuing to plate portion of the plate, there is no need for the plate to have a portion dedicated to making the electrical wire arranged in the overlapping manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of power supply apparatus.    Battery cell assembly (2)    Battery cell (3)    Module (5)    Plate (8)    Electric wire (9a)    Electric wire holding portion (18)    Arrangement direction (X)    Width direction (Z)
NOVELTY - The sealing section (121) takes up clearance gap between positive electrode internal terminal (50) and cover section (112). Positive electrode current collection section is joined to electrode edge portion. Base (52) is set to face cover section on sides of sealing section while being provided in lower surface (141c) with sealing section. Electric pole (53) is set in non-contact to through-hole of cover section and penetrated. Chamfering shape is formed in edge portion of lower surface with sealing section in any of cover section and insulation section (141).    USE - Closed type battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle and electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the chamfering shape is formed in edge portion of lower surface with sealing section in any of cover section and insulation section, the sealing property of the battery can be improved, the stress concentration in the sealing section can be relieved and the durability of the sealing section can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing structure of the battery.    Positive electrode internal terminal (50)    Base (52)    Electric pole (53)    Cover section (112)    Sealing section (121)    Insulation section (141)    Lower surface (141c)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring clamp load provided to the fuel cells (22) at lamination direction. The load applied to sealing element at lamination direction and working-pressure load are estimated. The sealing element load and working-pressure load are subtracted from the clamp load to calculate electrolytic membrane load. The water content of electrolytic membrane is computed using the electrolytic membrane load.    USE - Electrolytic membrane water content measuring method of fuel cell stack of fuel cell system used in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The water content measuring process is simplified and water content in the electrolytic membrane can be measured accurately. The operation of the fuel cell can be controlled effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell stack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell stack (10)    Fuel cell system (12)    Hydrogen supply system (14)    Fuel cell (22)    Laminated structure (24)
NOVELTY - The package (11) has positive electrode and negative electrode that are stacked in electric power generation element through separator. The electric power generation element is sealed by joining the peripheral of the electric power generation element by heat fusion. A fire extinguisher (1) is enclosed inside a lamination-type battery. The pressurization bags (13,13a,13b) are arranged to pressurize lamination-type battery inside a battery case (12).    USE - Package for lamination-type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shrinkage of the separator can be suppressed by pressuring the pressurization bag. The occurrence of the internal short circuit can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Lamination-type battery (1)    Battery pack (11)    Battery case (12)    Pressurization bag (13,13a,13b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has sealing unit (80a) which seals space (78a) formed between separator (30) and anode electrode (24) side of electrolyte-electrode assembly (26). An adhesion strength of adherence portion (82a) closely adhered to clamping unit of sealing unit is set larger than adhesion strength of adherence portion (84a) closely adhered to outer periphery edge portion at side of cathode electrode (22).    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Gas seal property and durability are increased using simple structure. Cost of the fuel cell is reduced while reliability is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode electrode (22)    Anode electrode (24)    Electrolyte-electrode assembly (26)    Separator (30)    Space (78a)    Sealing unit (80a)    Adherence portions (82a,84a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supply communicating holes (48,52) for supplying fuel gas and oxidizing gas to fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supply paths (68,74) respectively. A bridge structure (34) rotates outer periphery perimeter of clamping structure (32) integrally with reactive-gas supply structure (36).    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Distortion of separator due to heat is reduced using simple and low cost structure. Electric power generation performance, thermal efficiency and durability of fuel cell are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Clamping structure (32)    Bridge structure (34)    Reactive-gas supply structure (36)    Fuel gas supply communicating hole (48)    Oxidizing gas supply communicating hole (52)    Fuel gas supply path (68)    Oxidizing gas supply path (74)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has an electrolyte-electrode assembly (26) which is provided with cathode electrode (22) and anode electrode (24). An outer peripheral portion of electrolyte (20) covers peripheral portion at of anode electrode plane from outer peripheral surface of anode electrode. A sealing unit (80a) seals space (78a) formed between separator (30) and anode electrode side of electrolyte-electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell such as solid oxide fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current collection property and gas-seal property of the fuel cell can be improved effectively. The durability of the fuel cell can be enhanced, with the simple structure. The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be enhanced effectively. The adhesiveness of the separator and sealing unit can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Electrolyte (20)    Cathode electrode (22)    Anode electrode (24)    Electrolyte-electrode assembly (26)    Separator (30)    Space (78a)    Sealing unit (80a)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode which coats positive electrode active material on positive electrode collector. A negative electrode coats positive electrode active material on negative electrode collector. The electrode lamination group is accommodated in square battery container. The powdered resin and binder contained in one of positive electrode and negative electrodes are same as the powdered resin contained in separator (3).    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery mounted in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), forklift truck, and a shovel car. Can also be used in industrial application such as electric power storage system of uninterruptible power system (UPS) and photovoltaic power system.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the discharge characteristic of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery can be suppressed, so that capacity of the battery can be enhanced effectively. The discharge capacity of the battery can be measured accurately with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode lead portion (4)    Negative electrode lead portion (5)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst comprises catalyst particles supported by a carbon support having pores having diameter of 10 nm and volume of 0.03-0.15 cm3/g. The content of acidic functional group per specific surface area of supported catalyst is 0.4 mu mol/m2 or more.    USE - Supported catalyst is used for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell using the supported catalyst has high activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell, which has an anode catalyst layer, a cathode catalyst layer, and proton-conductive solid electrolyte. At least one of anode catalyst layer and cathode catalyst layer contain supported catalyst.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a control unit (10) that controls output voltage of a fuel cell (40) not to exceed a predetermined upper limit. A voltage detection unit detects output voltage of the fuel cell. A storage unit (11) stores deterioration of an electrode catalyst layer in the fuel cell based on determined fluctuation frequency and to be estimated upper limit. The control unit measures fluctuation frequency of the output voltage of the fuel cell per unit time and determines the deterioration of the electrode catalyst layer in the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle. Uses include but are limited to hybrid vehicle, two-wheeled vehicle, boat, ship, aeroplane, robot, power supply of residence and facility.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can suppress the elution and deterioration of platinum and a platinum alloy included in an electrode catalyst layer. The operational efficiency of the system can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (10)    Storage unit (11)    Battery (20)    Fuel cell (40)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming positive active material layer (12) on front surface of a collector (11). The back surface of the collector is formed with negative electrode active material layer (13). A bipolar electrode (14) in which both positive and negative active material layers are formed is pressed.    USE - Manufacturing method of bipolar electrode for bipolar secondary battery of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The decline in the capacitance retention of the battery element can be suppressed. The durability of the system can be improved. The reliability of the sticker element can be improved. The stress difference produced in the active material layer of the front and back surface of the collector can be made small, and the curvature of the bipolar electrode can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the bipolar electrode.    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Bipolar electrode (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating the active material paste (21P) for which the negative electrode active material particle is distributed in the solvent (AQ) on main surface (28X) of current collecting plate (28). The magnetic field orientation of surface particle which apply magnetic field (H) to the coating film (PS) consisting of active material paste is performed. The coating film is dried after the orientation process.    USE - Method for manufacturing negative electrode plate of lithium ion secondary battery used in portable electronic device such as notebook computer and video camcorder, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation of surface particle to negative electrode active material particles in negative electrode active material layer can be maintained equally and reliably. The low resistance battery can be manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of manufacturing negative electrode plate.    Active material paste (21P)    Current collecting plate (28)    Main surface of current collecting plate (28X)    Solvent (AQ)    Magnetic field (H)    Coating film (PS)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the retained water quantity of the electrolytic membrane (32). The water quantity is judged whether the retained water quantity exists in a predetermined range. The retained water quantity is maintained in predetermined range by adjusting the ratio of the electric power from the fuel cell stack (12) and electric power from the battery (20).    USE - Method for operating fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The retained water quantity of the electrolytic membrane increased/decreased during electric power generation can be detected. The deterioration of the electrolytic membrane can be suppressed. The electric power generation performance of the fuel cell can be improved with simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Battery (20)    Controller (22)    Electrolytic membrane (32)
NOVELTY - A bipolar electrode has positive electrode containing positive electrode active material containing lithium-manganese-containing oxide, formed on one surface of collector, and negative electrode containing lithium titanate formed on the other surface of the collector.    USE - Bipolar electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery for assembled battery (all claimed) used as power supply for hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle and household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using the bipolar electrode has excellent cycle characteristics and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bipolar electrode has positive electrode containing positive electrode active material containing lithium-manganese-containing oxide (Li1+xMyMn2-x-yO4, where x is 0-0.2, y is 0-0.6, and M groups II-XIII elements, preferably aluminum, magnesium, zinc, nickel, cobalt, iron or chromium), formed on one surface of collector, and negative electrode containing lithium titanate formed on the other surface of the collector. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (2) assembled battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery contains positive electrode active material including solid solution containing lithium-metal oxide.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicle, personal computer and portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacity and excellent rate characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery contains positive electrode active material including solid solution containing lithium-metal oxide of formula: xLi2M1O3-(1-x)LiM2O2, where M1 is metallic element including tetravalent cation, preferably manganese, titanium, zirconium or tin, M2 is metallic element including trivalent cation, preferably manganese, cobalt or nickel, and x is more than 0 to less than 1. M1 and M2 are optionally substituted by M3 which is metallic element chosen from iron, aluminum or chromium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode; and    (2) positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The structure has a metal holder nut (41) which is embedded under a standing wall (13R) and is fixed with a holding element (9). The standing wall is penetrated through metal holder nut, so that internal thread portion of metal holder nut is contacted with the holding element. The standing wall forms an annular groove portion (15) in a clearance gap which is formed between the outer peripheries of holder nut. The annular groove portion is mounted with O- shaped ring (43) that seals the interface boundary (16) of standing wall.    USE - Seal structure for battery case accommodated in electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The O- shaped ring seals interface boundary of standing wall, so that the water proof performance can be ensured. The O- shaped ring can be installed easily, such that simplified structure can be achieved. The operability of the O-shaped ring can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the seal structure.    Holding element (9)    Standing wall (13R)    Annular groove portion (15)    Interface boundary (16)    Metal holder nut (41)    O- shaped ring (43)
NOVELTY - The sulfide solid electrolyte material (1) has a scale shape and consists of material such as lithium (Li), sulfur (S) and a material selected from a group including phosphorus (P), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), aluminum (Al) and boron (B).    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte material for all-solid-state lithium battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatuses, motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A high output battery is provided by making the capacity of the battery high by improving the filling rate of solid electrolyte layer and the electrode active material layer. The short circuit by dendrite precipitation is prevented effectively by making the main surface of sulfide solid electrolyte material perpendicular to the thickness direction of the solid electrolyte layer. The anisotropy in the mechanical strength of solid electrolyte layer is suppressed by forming the anisotropy adjusting layer. The solid electrolyte layer has favorable adhesiveness in the thickness direction by performing an anchor formation process. The solid electrolyte layer is made thin by reducing the thickness of solid electrolyte layer required for preventing short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) all-solid-state battery;    (2) sulfide solid electrolyte material manufacturing method; and    (3) solid electrolyte layer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sulfur solid electrolyte material.    Sulfide solid electrolyte material (1)    Line segments (A,B)    Thickness (C)
NOVELTY - The converter has flow paths (19a-19c) that are arranged in parallel on both sides of the capacitor circuit unit. The power semiconductor modules (300a-300c) output the alternating current of respective phases. The power semiconductor modules (300a,300b) are put in order and fixed to the flow path along the flow direction of the cooling refrigerant flowing through the flow path. The electric circuit element is arranged in a position facing the power semiconductor module (300b) through the capacitor circuit unit.    USE - Electric power converter of vehicle such as motor vehicle and hybrid vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The influence of heat produced in the power converter device can be reduced. The size of the power converter device can be reduced. The vibration-resistant property of the converter can be improved. The capacitor module can be cooled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the power converter.    Flow-path formation portion (12)    Flow paths (19a-19c)    Power semiconductor modules (300a-300c)    Resistor (450)    Capacitor module (500)
NOVELTY - The vehicle control system has a power management ECU (40). The ECU permits supply of electric power from an auxiliary machine battery (262) to the electric equipment under specific conditions, even if the starter switch (304) is not operated and the converter (270) is not operated as well. The ECU also determines the drop of the terminal voltage of the auxiliary machine battery by determining drop of the output voltage to the equipment from a given threshold. When such drop is detected, power supply from a hybrid battery (250) to the drive motor (12) is prohibited.    USE - Vehicle control system for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal voltage as well as voltage drop of the auxiliary machine battery can be detected reliably, since electric power output from hybrid battery via converter is not performed when the starter switch is off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the vehicle control system with the power management ECU. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Drive motor (12)    Power management ECU (40)    Hybrid battery (250)    Auxiliary machine battery (262)    Converter (270)    Starter switch (304)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has desulfurization unit (2) with desulfurization catalyst (21) to desulfurize hydrogen containing fuel flowing into desulfurization duct (23,24). A heat exchanger is arranged so as to cover side of desulfurization unit, and is provided with heating medium duct to exchange heat between heating medium and desulfurization unit by making heating medium to flow after heating medium has recovered cell stack waste heat. The heat exchanger is formed so that direction of fluid flow of heating medium duct and direction of fluid flow of desulfurization duct form countercurrent.    USE - Desulfurizing apparatus for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the direction of fluid flow of heating medium duct and direction of fluid flow of desulfurization duct form countercurrent, thermal efficiency of the desulfurizing apparatus is improved and the desulfurization duct can retain heat in efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a folding unit (25) that circulates hydrogen containing fuel from one side of fluid entrance (21a) to another side of the desulfurization duct. A baffle plate changing flow of fluid is arranged in the fluid entrance and the fluid exit (21b) inside the desulfurization duct. A baffle plate changes flow of fluid into the folding unit. The inner wall is arranged in the outer peripheral wall of the desulfurization duct. The radius and surface area of the desulfurization duct, and the predetermined catalyst amount accommodated in the desulfurization duct are set to minimum value. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the desulfurizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Desulfurization unit (2)    Desulfurization catalyst (21)    Fluid entrance (21a)    Fluid exit (21b)    Desulfurization duct (23,24)    Folding unit (25)
NOVELTY - The case has an electronic tab (112) which is formed at one side of a pouch (111). Multiple sheets of stacked aluminum cover (120) support external surfaces of pouch. A partition (130) is provided between pouch cells (110) for preventing a short circuit. The partition has a hollow frame (131). A tap supporting portion (132) is formed at side of frame for supporting electrode tab.    USE - Case of pouch cell used in digital camera, cellular phone, laptop computer and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the case of cell is formed of aluminum, the cell can be protected and heat can be dissipated efficiently. As the curved stacked portion is formed on the heat dissipation surface, the cooling performance of the cell can be improved. As the curved gradient is applied to the aluminum cover, the cell can be fixed inside the case and appropriate surface pressure can be applied to the cells so that the lifetime of the cell can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of sub-module of case of pouch cell.    Pouch cell (110)    Pouch (111)    Electronic tab (112)    Aluminum cover (120)    Partition (130)    Hollow frame (131)    Tap supporting portion (132)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material comprises carbide obtained by heat-treating polyurethane resin in an active-gas atmosphere, and carbonizing the heat-treated resin.    USE - Active material is used for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has reduced specific surface area and reduced moisture absorptivity. The battery containing anode has charging/discharging efficiency, energy density, durability, and high-temperature storage characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of anode active material; and    (2) lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - Redox flow battery comprises: a cathode cell (1) including a cathode (13) and a catholyte solution; an anode cell (2) including an anode (14) and an anolyte solution; and an ion exchange membrane (10) disposed between the cathode cell and the anode cell, where each of the catholyte solution and the anolyte solution includes a non-aqueous solvent, a supporting electrolyte and a metal-ligand coordination compound, and the supporting electrolyte includes at least one salt (I) or (II).    USE - The redox flow battery is useful in cellular phones, potable computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles together with internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and super capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow battery has high energy efficiencies and energy densities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Redox flow battery comprises: a cathode cell (1) including a cathode (13) and a catholyte solution; an anode cell (2) including an anode (14) and an anolyte solution; and an ion exchange membrane (10) disposed between the cathode cell and the anode cell, where each of the catholyte solution and the anolyte solution includes a non-aqueous solvent, a supporting electrolyte and a metal-ligand coordination compound, and the supporting electrolyte includes at least one salt having a structure of formula (I) or (II).    m, n = 3-7;    Y1- = a counter anion; and    R1, R2 = 1-5C alkyl group or 1-5C alkoxy group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a redox flow battery.    Cathode cell (1)    Anode cell (2)    Ion exchange membrane (10)    Cathode (13)    Anode. (14)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte comprises: a lithium salt; an organic solvent; and an electrolyte additive comprising a reaction product of reactants of a monomer (a1) having reactive terminal functional group and a heterocyclic amino aromatic derivative (b1) as an initiator at a molar ratio of 10:1 to 1:10.    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed), water-keeping layer of fuel cell, and solid electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte has a higher decomposition voltage of 5-6 (preferably 5.5-6, especially 4.5-5) V than a conventional non-aqueous electrolyte, such that the safety of the battery during overcharge or at high temperature caused by short-circuit current is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery, comprising: a positive electrode; a negative electrode; a separator film; and the non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The device (2) has parallel power supply branches (3-1-3-3) for switching energy storing modules (4-11-4-1m,4-21-4-2m,4-31-4-3m) which are connected in series respectively. The modules comprise electrical energy storing cells (5-11,5-21,5-31) with respective controllable coupling units (6-11,6-21,6-31). The energy storing modules are switched based on control signals by corresponding coupling units associated with respective energy storing cells, such that switching losses of each energy storing module in each power supply branch are reduced over 10%.    USE - Controllable energy storing device for three-phase electric machine, vehicle such as hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The switching losses of the energy storing modules can be reduced such that reduced parasitic capacitance of the energy storing device can be achieved and the efficiency of the energy storing device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating of controllable energy storing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the controllable energy storing device.    Controllable energy storing device (2)    Power supply branches (3-1-3-3)    Energy storing modules (4-11-4-1m,4-21-4-2m,4-31-4-3m)    Electrical energy storing cells (5-11,5-21,5-31)    Controllable coupling units (6-11,6-21,6-31)
NOVELTY - The component has an electrically conducting connecting element made of composite material e.g. copper and graphite, and comprising a solderable metallization part on the composite material at a surface facing a semiconductor component e.g. MOSFET. Heat conductivity of the composite material of the connecting element is greater than that of the semiconductor component and less than that of a lead frame (2). The connecting element is exclusively and locally provided in a region of the semiconductor component. The lead frame comprises a punching part (20).    USE - Electronic component for use as a power module in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductivity of the composite material of the connecting element is greater than that of the semiconductor component and less than that of the lead frame, where the connecting element is exclusively and locally provided in the region of the semiconductor component, so that the thermal based voltages between the lead frame and the semiconductor component can be reduced, the service life of the electronic component can be prolonged, and the electronic component can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner while exhibiting mass production, improved thermal management and thermal mechanical stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top perspective view of a lead frame for an electronic component.    Lead frame (2)    Punching part (20)
NOVELTY - The module (4) has multiple battery cells (6) e.g. double-layer capacitor and lithium ion battery, spatially arranged with respect to each other. A line sensor (24) is arranged in the module and assigned to the battery cells. A filler (20) comprising a structurally resistant material is arranged between the battery cells. The filler comprises channels (22) for receiving the line sensor. The channels of the filler are connected with each other by transverse channels. An end of the line sensor is designed as a pin.    USE - Storage module for an energy storage system i.e. battery device, for use with a hybrid drive unit of a hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The line sensor can be assembled in the module with simplified assembly effort and wiring, thus enabling simplified control of temperature in the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The line sensor is designed as a commercial linear temperature indicator, electronic heat detector and an optical waveguide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a storage module.    Storage module (4)    Battery cells (6)    Filler (20)    Channels (22)    Line sensor (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an angular velocity detection unit that detects angular velocity of internal combustion engine (3) driven by dynamotor (4). The changing amount of angular velocity of dynamotor drive component is calculated by controlling torque of dynamotor. The changing amount of angular velocity of internal combustion engine drive component is calculated based on calculated amount of angular velocity of dynamotor drive component. The misfire of internal combustion engine is determined based on amount of angular velocity of internal combustion engine drive component.    USE - Misfire detection apparatus of internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The misfire of the internal combustion engine can be reduced, by detecting based on amount of angular velocity of internal combustion engine with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the misfire detection apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle (1)    High lid type power unit (2)    Internal combustion engine (3)    Dynamotor (4)    Wheel (11)
NOVELTY - The tray (10) has transverse ribs (13F,13R) which are standingly arranged in a transversal direction of a bottom face portion (11e) that is formed in rectangular shape structure. A weld portion is formed in the location other than the bottom face portion, a surrounding wall portion (11) and side portions (40a-40d) of the transverse ribs during the injection molding. The surrounding wall portion is extended to the transversal direction of the transverse ribs.    USE - Battery tray used for electric vehicle. Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of rigidity and strength of the transverse rib by the weld portion can be avoided. Hence the durability of the battery tray can be ensured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery tray.    Battery tray (10)    Surrounding wall portion (11)    Bottom face portion (11e)    Transverse ribs (13F,13R)    Side portions of transverse ribs (40a-40d)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating (S402) a glass substrate. A pattern is formed (S403) on a surface of the glass substrate. The glass substrate is quenched. The glass substrate is dielectrically heated between the formed pattern and the quenched glass substrate. The high-frequency dielectric heating of the glass substrate is performed so that temperature of an inner portion of the glass substrate is increased (S404) higher than temperature of the surface of the glass substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing patterned tempered glass used for manufacture of solar cells, display devices and for automobiles, buildings, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By using improved technique, the amount of time required for manufacturing the tempered glass can be decreased and also productivity can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing patterned tempered glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing tempered glass.    Step to transport glass substrate (S401)    Step to heat glass substrate (S402)    Step to form pattern (S403)    Step to increase temperature of inside of glass substrate (S404)    Step to cool glass substrate (S405)
NOVELTY - The battery has casing (10) that includes folding line which is set at junction between main portion and edge portion. The elongated and sheet-like unit of zinc anode (32) is arranged to roll into cylindrical structure defining a folded condition in which edge portion is folded along folding line to form flat surface on side of edge portion of cylindrical structure. A dendrite-prevention membrane (33) is positioned between nickel cathode (31) and zinc anode. An electrolyte (20) is received inside shell cavity for communication between zinc anode and nickel cathode.    USE - Nickel-zinc battery mounted in vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the dendrite-prevention membrane, is positioned between nickel cathode and zinc anode, the growth of dendrites is prevented and the battery life is improved, thus the nickel-zinc battery has high energy and improved safety without environmental pollution problems. The structure is simplified, so that cost of production is lowered. Manufacture method of a cylindrical nickel-zinc battery is environmental friendly, and efficient, and the risk welding which induces a damaging effect to the membrane is minimized. Due to the balanced current distribution, the battery can avoid the polarization resulting from unbalanced distribution of current and can greatly reduce the shape change of battery electrodes in charging and recharging processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing cylindrical nickel-zinc battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of nickel-zinc battery.    Casing (10)    Electrolyte (20)    Nickel cathode (31)    Zinc anode (32)    Membrane (33)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating reversible capacitance which charge/discharge a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. The alternating current impedance in the predetermined frequency in the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is acquired (S204). The reversible capacitance is estimated (S206) using the acquired alternating current impedance and the linear relational expression illustrating the relationship between the alternating current impedance and the reversible capacitance.    USE - Reversible capacitance estimation method of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery for mobile device such as notebook personal computer and mobile telephone, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reversible capacitance can be simply estimated from alternating current impedance by using the linear relational expression, the deterioration state of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be estimated precisely during long run.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) life prediction method;    (2) reversible capacitance estimation apparatus;    (3) lifetime prediction apparatus;    (4) electrical storage system of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery; and    (5) integrated circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the reversible capacitance estimation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for applying alternating voltage or alternating current of predetermined frequency to secondary battery (S202)    Step for acquiring alternating current impedance in predetermined frequency in the secondary battery (S204)    Step for estimating reversible capacitance (S206)    Step for updating reversible capacitance data (S208)
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode group that is provided positive electrode and negative electrode, whose both end surfaces are arranged with positive electrode current collection element (5). The positive electrode tab (11) and negative electrode tab are joined by outer peripheral surface. A bottomed container is provided with electrode group, whose opening is sealed by cover. An extension unit (11s) covered by insulating material (31) is extended from the joining location joined to the current collection element such that the extension unit is bent.    USE - Cylindrical winding type lithium ion secondary battery used for onboard power supply of electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in portable equipment such as video tape recorder camera, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The contamination of battery can be eliminated. The short circuit within the battery can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode current collection element (5)    Positive electrode tab (11)    Extension unit (11s)    Insulating material (31)    Fixing tape (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pair of heat conducting plates (1,2) hat is adhered to a pair of cell elements (10a,10b). The cell elements are arranged in contact with each other. An air passage (A) is formed located between the heat conducting plates by a cooling fin (3) for passing air. A thermoscope is arranged to detect the temperature of the heat conducting plate and to transmit the detected temperature to the temperature management controller. The heat conducting plate is made of copper. The cooling fin is provided with pin elements (3a-3n).    USE - Apparatus for measuring temperature of battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since thermoscope is arranged to detect the temperature of the heat conducting plate and to transmit the detected temperature to the temperature management controller, the temperature of the battery module can be measured accurately and the lifetime of the battery module can be increased. Since air passage is formed located between the heat conducting plates by cooling fin for passing air, the battery cooling performance can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat conducting plates (1,2)    Cooling fin (3)    Pin elements (3a-3n)    Cell elements (10a,10b)    Air passage (A)
NOVELTY - A catalyst and heteropoly compound medium are arranged in fuel cell reactor. An inlet is arranged in heteropoly compound medium, for receiving methanol aqueous solution from storage tank. An outlet is provided to discharge proton and heteropoly compound from reactor. An inlet receives oxidized heteropoly compound at anode of fuel cell. A methanol oxidation reactor is connected to anode of fuel cell, when heteropoly compound is oxidized at anode of fuel cell to regenerate heteropoly compound with respect to inlet of second methanol oxidation reactor.    USE - Indirect methanol fuel battery device used in fixed power generation system and distributed power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - As the structure of methanol fuel battery device is simplified, the cost of the methanol fuel battery device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the indirect methanol fuel battery device.
NOVELTY - A microorganism detecting method involves measuring electrical characteristic change using microbial fuel cell, where the electrical characteristic change is generated during reaction between microorganism and stroma material.    USE - Method for detecting microorganism using microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables detecting microorganism in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an Escherichia coli detecting apparatus.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a catalyst and polymer electrolyte layer provided with related paste (50), where the paste consists of water-retaining-material paste and catalyst paste. Storage tanks (3, 5) are stored with the paste. Spraying units (7, 9) spray the paste. A control apparatus (15) controls spraying amount of the paste in the spraying unit with respect to a base material (70). Scanning units e.g. nozzle scanning units (23a, 23b) and worktable scanning unit (41), relatively scan the base material and the paste sprayed from the spraying unit.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing a catalyst layer of a fuel cell that is utilized in a power supply of an electric vehicle, a power supply of an outdoor unit and a power supply of a portable unit.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has desired gradient structure and less solid variation effect, and enables easy manufacturing of the catalyst layer of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an apparatus for manufacturing a catalyst layer of a fuel cell.    Storage tanks (3, 5)    Spraying units (7, 9)    Control apparatus (15)    Nozzle scanning units (23a, 23b)    Worktable scanning unit (41)    Paste (50)    Base material (70)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device includes an electrode active material formed with a chalcogen compound. The chalcogen compound contains selenium and is bonded to a carbon frame. The weight ratio of selenium with respect to the total amount of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and chalcogen in the chalcogen compound is 15 % or more.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. storage battery, electrical double layer capacitor for e.g. electronic devices, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency, and suppresses reduction of the capacity of the electrical storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional views of an evaluation cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Evaluation cell (10)    Cylindrical base (12)    Cavity (14)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (18)
NOVELTY - The electrode comprises an active material powder, a solid electrolyte (SE) powder and a conductive support agent. The conductive support agent includes chain-shaped metal powder (1) including nickel, and primary particle (1a) containing titanium, where content ratio of the chain-shaped metal powder is 1- 6 volume percentage, length (D) of the chain-shaped metal powder is 1-10 micrometer and particle diameter (d) of the primary particle is 20-200 nm. The SE powder includes sulfide powder containing lithium ion conductivity.    USE - Electrode e.g. positive electrode and negative electrode, for an all-solid-state battery (all claimed) i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized in a small portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook computer, and a power supply of an electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode efficiently reduces volume ratio of the conductive support agent and improves volume ratio of active material, thus improving volume capacity density of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The active material powder is positive active material powder and negative active material powder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a shape of chain shaped metal powder used in an electrode of an all-solid-state battery.    Particle diameter of primary particle (d)    Length of chain-shaped metal powder (D)    Chain-shaped metal powder (1)    Primary particle (1a)
NOVELTY - The stack (FS) has a laminated structure (1) that laminates several quadrangle plate shaped unit cells (FC). Each end plate (2) is arranged on both end surfaces of cell lamination direction of laminated structure. Each end plate and each fastening board (3) are connected by arranging a pair of fastening board to outer peripheral surface of unit cell. A pair of fastening boards is provided with the rib (3B) which is provided parallel to the cell lamination direction of laminated structure, so as to press down the laminated structure.    USE - Fuel cell stack used as driving power supply of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the fastening boards of stack can be improved and the vibration of the laminated structure can be suppressed reliably. The resonant frequency of the laminated structure can be improved. The damage of component, and the fall of electric power generation performance can be prevented. The reduction of manufacturing cost can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective and sectional views of the fuel cell stack.    Laminated structure (1)    End plate (2)    Fastening board (3)    Rib (3B)    Unit cell (FC)    Fuel cell stack (FS)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating a fuel cell by system operating voltage with constant potential. An electric potential of the fuel cell is fluctuated. Electric power generation is turned on/off to carry out an electric potential cycle. The fuel cell is provided with a polymer electrolyte membrane. An anode pole and a cathode pole are joined to the polymer electrolyte membrane. A separator is provided with a fuel chamber to supply hydrogen gas to the anode pole. Another separator is provided with an air chamber to supply air to the cathode pole.    USE - Method for activating a fuel cell of power supplies of an electric vehicle, an outdoor installing power supply and a portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables activating the fuel cell without a special apparatus, shortening activation time and reducing activation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of a relationship between time and current density. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a storage tank (3) for storing paste (30) containing catalyst. A fluid nozzle (5) is arranged in the storage tank for spraying the paste by pressurized gas with respect to a base material (70). A supply unit i.e. piping (15), supplies the pressurized gas to the fluid nozzle. A pressurized gas heating part e.g. electricity heater (9) and heater controller (39), heats the pressurized gas. A control unit (13) controls a supply amount of the paste and a heating operation of the pressurized gas heating part.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing an electrode e.g. cathode pole and anode pole, of a fuel cell that is utilized in a power supply of an electric vehicle, an outdoor unit and a portable unit.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus effectively manufactures the electrode of the fuel cell with small solid variation by controlling the supply amount of the paste via the control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of an apparatus for manufacturing an electrode of a fuel cell.    Storage tank (3)    Fluid nozzle (5)    Electricity heater (9)    Control unit (13)    Piping (15)    Paste (30)    Heater controller (39)    Base material (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves putting multiple electric wires (1-4) in order on same plane to be parallel to one another to form an overlap part to which a core wire (11) of one of the electric wires overlaps with core wires (12-14) of the other electric wires in which insulation coating (5) is peeled. Pressure and ultrasonic vibrations are applied in a direction where the core wire of the former electric wire and the core wires of the latter electric wires are pressed in the overlap part. A junction part (a, b, c) joining the core wires of the electric wires is formed.    USE - Method for joining electric wires for winding a rotary electric machine that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle i.e. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables overlapping the core wire of one of the electric wires with each core wire of the other electric wires by pressurization and ultrasonic vibration, so that productivity of the joined electric wires can be improved. The method enables applying the pressure and ultrasonic vibration in the direction where the core wire of the former electric wire and each core wire of the latter electric wires are pressed, so that joint strength can and joining force between the electric wires are improved. The method enables arranging the core wire of the former electric wire on same plane with respect to the core wires of the latter electric wires, so that variation during joining the electric wires is prevented and size of the overlap part can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of electric wires.    Junction parts (a, b, c)    Bending part (K)    Electric wires (1-4)    Insulation coating (5)    Core wires (11-14)
NOVELTY - The terminal (140) has tab junction parts (142) to which a tab of a thin battery is attached by ultrasonic welding, where the tab is connected to an electrode of an electric power generation element and is led-out from an edge part of a cladding. Pin type contact portions (141) are utilized as a connection part with a connector, where a voltage detection wire harness is connected to the connector. A spring part (143) is connected between the tab junction parts and the contact portions, where the tab junction parts and the spring part are formed on a same plane.    USE - Voltage detection terminal for use in a battery module (claimed) utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal utilizes the spring part connected between the tab junction parts and the contact portions, thus enabling the tab junction parts to be moved freely through the spring part even when the contact portions are fixed to a terminal plate completely, and hence preventing the generation of sliding abrasion between the terminal at the side of the connector and the contact portions of the terminal. The terminal has high electrical connection reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a terminal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a voltage detection terminal.    Voltage detection terminal (140)    Pin type contact portions (141)    Tab junction parts (142)    Spring part (143)
NOVELTY - The system has housing (21) which contains several hollow fiber membranes (26). The space unit (32) is provided in the inside of housing, and connected to hollow fiber membranes. Water retention unit (31) is provided to store the condensed water condensed from the oxidizing agent flow path to the predetermined amount. The space unit inside the housing and the other units of the hollow fiber membranes are soaked. The drain unit (27) connected to flow path discharges condensed water to which hollow fiber membranes are soaked.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service temperature of the fuel cell can be set highly. The fuel cell system can be reduced in size. The recovery efficiency of the water can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Housing (21)    Hollow fiber membrane (26)    Drain unit (27)    Water retention unit (31)    Space unit (32)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus has battery cell that is accommodated in case. A plate-shaped external output terminal is electrically connected to battery cell. The external output terminal is connected with terminal block (31). A screw hole (32d) is formed in bottom surface of groove (32a). A through-hole (H1) along which a screw passes is formed in a portion of external output terminal mounted in groove. The through-hole (33c) along which screw passes is formed in pressing element (33). The depth of groove is shallower than thickness of external output terminal.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus mounted in electric equipment, electric-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reliability of the apparatus can be improved. The instability of electrical connection can be prevented. Water accumulating on the water-guard rib, and flowing in from the gas discharge hole can be prevented. The short circuit between the bus bars can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Terminal block (31)    Groove (32a)    Screw hole (32d)    Pressing element (33)    Through-holes (33c,H1)
NOVELTY - The system has reactive-gas supply switch unit switches source of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas between fuel electrode (10a) and oxidizing agent electrode (10b) to supply fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas respectively. The supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas is stopped and reverse current is taken out from fuel cell (10), when voltage of fuel cell becomes less than 0V. An electric current is adjusted, so that voltage of fuel cell does not exceed 0V. The taking-out of reverse current is stopped, when voltage of fuel cell is set to 0V.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in factory, hospital, home and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas is stopped, when voltage of fuel cell becomes less than 0V, so that the oxidation removal of fuel electrode is accelerated at the time of stop-operation of electric power generation, hence poisoning of the carbon monoxide catalyst can be suppressed effectively. The damage to the whole system can be prevented. The fall of the carbon monoxide property can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation stop method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel electrode (10a)    Oxidizing agent electrode (10b)    Fuel gas supply unit (20)    Control unit (50)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly has a predetermined number of cells which are arranged in sections. A frame (50) is configured to house predefined number of battery cells. A frame reinforcement unit is configured to be secured to the frame.    USE - Battery assembly for vehicles, e.g., electrically powered vehicle (claimed), such as hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes the number of battery modules in the vehicle and minimizes the overall packaging space required for the battery pack by forming the frame which is set to house the battery cells while securing the frame reinforcement unit to the frame. Improves protection of the battery cells during impact by providing a reinforcement cage. Reduces the system noise and vibration since the framing structure can be attached to the panels of the battery casing to yield a relatively strong shear panels. Prevents contaminants, e.g., water, dirt and debris from reaching the battery by sealing of the battery pack using the framing structure. Enables the rails to be secured to the floor pan since the rails are configured with orifices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing battery pack within vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rear section of the vehicle provided with a battery pack assembly.    Side view of vehicle (10)    Rear section of vehicle (20)    Battery pack (30)    Vehicle body side panels (40)    Frame (50)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a battery cell separator (10) which is sacral rib supports and several ribs. The ribs are connected between the rib supports. The rib supports and the ribs form respective pockets fore to receive a battery cell (12). The battery cell is seated within the pocket fore of the ribs of the separators. The rib support and the ribs form a converging inlet (24) and a diverging outlet (26). The rib supports is provided with a snap which is seated within the cartridge pocket.    USE - Battery module mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The error proofing of the battery cell in the separator can be improved efficiently. The battery module can be manufactured simply using single direction tool. The unsnapping and falling of the battery module can be prevented efficiently. The slipping and sagging can be resisted. The rotational moments induced on the cell terminals can be resisted efficiently during battery module assembly. The proper alignment during assembly can be ensured effectively. The joint torque capability of the battery module can be improved efficiently. The separation gap between the cells and the cell cases from touching can be prevented efficiently, so that current leakage and cell damage can be prevented efficiently. The life time of the battery module can be extended efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery module.    Battery cell separator (10)    Battery cell (12)    Converging inlet (24)    Diverging outlet (26)    Exhaust line (30)
NOVELTY - The air compressor (101) has a compression mechanism for compressing intake air and discharging the compressed air, and a connecting portion integrated with the compression mechanism and through which intake air is introduced into the compression mechanism. The connecting portion has an inlet of intake air, an outlet connected to the compression mechanism, and a partition wall (54) extending in the direction from the inlet toward the outlet to form chambers (51,52). The chambers have different flow path lengths and connect between the inlet and outlet.    USE - Air compressor for electric vehicle using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Sound pressure level of resulting acoustic wave is reduced since phase difference due to the difference in the flow path length causes the acoustic waves after passing through the respective chambers to cancel each other at a position in the intake tube adjacent to the inlet. Noise caused by intake pulsation and emitted from the inlet, intake noise at the open end of the intake tube and radiation of noise from the intake tube are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the air compressor.    Shell (2)    Chambers (51,52)    Partition wall (54)    Discharge port (60)    Air compressor (101)
NOVELTY - The system has a generating part formed in a stack. A radiator stores heat generated during electric power production. A regenerative tank stores the heat generated in the generating part. A pipe laying unit is connected to the generating part. An inserting recess is formed in multiple moving wheels that are inserted at an upper side of the generating part. A groove inclined surface is formed in the moving wheels. The inserting recess is formed in a floor of an insertion belt groove. A heat storage part is formed in a recess portion.    USE - Heat combination and power co-generation system for a union-disunion-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to install an electric power system, and reduces installation space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a heat combination and power co-generation system.
NOVELTY - The device has a vertical interconnect structure that is located on outer surface of a semiconductor die (18). A conductive layer is electrically connected the semiconductor die to the vertical interconnect structure. An insulating material which includes no-flow underfill material or encapsulant (90) is arranged around the die and vertical interconnect structure. A primary interconnect structure is formed over a planar surface. A secondary interconnect structure is formed over the conductive layer and encapsulant opposite to the primary interconnect structure.    USE - Semiconductor device such as microcontrollers. Uses include but are not limited to Semiconductor device such as microprocessor, charged coupled devices (CCD), solar cell and digital micro-mirror device (DMD) used in the field of entertainment, communications, power generation, networks, computers, consumer products and electronic products such as military, aviation, automotive, industrial controllers, office equipment graphics card, network interface card or other signal processing card.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical interconnect structure is effectively formed in the semiconductor device. Thus the semiconductor die and the solder bumps of the vertical interconnect structure can extend Encapsulant and hence the need for wafer is eliminated, the manufacturing process is simplified and the manufacturing costs is reduced. The encapsulant can environmentally protect the semiconductor device from the external elements and contaminants. The signal propagation distance is reduced and the overall circuit performance is improved. The semiconductor device can perform high-speed calculations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the semiconductor package.    Printed circuit board (12)    Semiconductor die (18)    Solder bumps (86)    Contact pads (88)    Encapsulant (90)
NOVELTY - The frame (100) has a top face (150) comprising a positioning unit for positioning a battery container and receiving units (110-130) for receiving a weight (160). The top face comprises a planar face containing multiple holes in the positioning unit. The receiving unit is arranged to position the weight between the top face and a floor area of the lower frame. The weight is secured in a direction perpendicular to the floor area by an actuated connection in the receiving unit. A projecting threaded rod is screwed by a screwable lifting unit i.e. eyebolt or hook bolt.    USE - Lower frame for a battery container in a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric car, hybrid motor car, electrical claimant vehicle, industrial lorry, electrical bicycle and electrical wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The top face comprises the positioning unit for positioning the battery container and the receiving units for receiving the weight, thus ensuring the weight distribution of the electric car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising a battery tray and a lower frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lower frame.    Lower frame (100)    Receiving units (110-130)    Top face of lower frame (150)    Weight (160)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a pressure vessel (2) and a rotational symmetrical temperature-pressure relief device (4), which includes housing. The temperature-pressure relief device is fastened to the pressure vessel, and a vent hole (18) is formed in the housing of the temperature-pressure relief device after fastening the temperature-pressure relief device to the pressure vessel. The vent hole is selectively oriented along a desired direction. A screw of the temperature-pressure relief device is included into a threaded projection of the pressure vessel.    USE - Method for manufacturing a pressure vessel for a fuel cell power system for producing desired power in an electrical car.    ADVANTAGE - The vent hole is formed in the housing of the temperature-pressure relief device after fastening the temperature-pressure relief device to the pressure vessel and selectively oriented in the desired direction, thus enabling simplified setting of the temperature-pressure relief devices during maintenance process, ensuring simple alignment of the vent holes of the temperature-pressure relief devices during maintenance process and enabling quick presentation times during pressure vessel manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a temperature-pressure relief device for a pressure vessel, comprising a temperature-pressure sensitive element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a pressure vessel system with a temperature-pressure relief device.    Pressure vessel (2)    Temperature-pressure relief devices (4, 16)    Vent hole (18)
NOVELTY - The device has several cells that are combined and provided into housing. The housing has base (1) made of heat conducting material and is sealed by cover (2) made of plastics. Terminals (4) of battery led out from cover are sealed.    USE - Battery device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heat dissipation effect is increased so that cooling efficiency of battery device is enhanced. Maintenance and repair of battery device is performed reliably, so that burden of operator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery device for vehicle.    Base (1)    Cover (2)    Seal (3)    Terminal (4)    Handle (5)
NOVELTY - The control device has analog inputs of the processor are connected to a first input with an output of a first precision rectifier, a second input with output of second unit of samples and data storage and an inverting input of the second differential amplifier, the third input with the output of the second precision rectifier, the fourth input with the output of the fourth unit of samples and data storage, and an inverting input of the third differential amplifier. A signal generator output is connected to a pulse input of the processor and the inputs of the first and second uni-vibrators.    USE - Control device for residual capacity of vehicle battery.
NOVELTY - The module (100) has barrier (150) that is arranged between adjacent battery cells (10). The barrier is provided with primary lateral element (151) that is arranged at side surface of two adjacent battery cells, secondary lateral element (152) that is arranged at opposite side surface of battery cells, and connection portion (153) that is extended from primary lateral element to secondary lateral element. The primary lateral element and secondary lateral element are provided with respective openings.    USE - Battery module for use in vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the openings of the lateral elements, is made larger to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the battery cells. Thus the manufacturing cost of the battery module is reduced. The area of the linear elements located between the battery cells and the barrier, is reduced to increase the contact area of the battery cells with the heat transmission medium. Thus the size of the battery module is made lighter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery module.    Battery cell (10)    Battery module (100)    Barrier (150)    Primary lateral element (151)    Secondary lateral element (152)    Connection element (153)
NOVELTY - The unmanned vehicle has a flexible dielectric substrate having an electrical contact on at least one surface. A flexible printed circuit (147) is disposed on the substrate, and flexes with the substrate. A flexible fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (145) is built into the substrate. The substrate, with the printed circuit, form a load lifting, collapsible aerodynamic wing that is configured to self-erect from a folded position upon receiving thermal stimuli from the fuel cell. A propulsion system is mounted to the substrate.    USE - Unmanned vehicle, e.g., micro aerial vehicle, e.g. used by military for tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.    ADVANTAGE - Overall system configuration can be optimized with respect to weight, space and size requirements by incorporating flexible printed circuitry and micro fuel cells as, or part of, flexible aerodynamic structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an explanatory view illustrating various configurations of a micro aerial vehicle.    Flexible aerodynamic element (10)    Flexible fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (145)    Flexible printed circuit (147)
NOVELTY - The protector has a voltage detection unit connected with an anode of a battery of an electric automobile for detecting electric quantity of the battery and transmitting corresponding electric quantity information signal. A control unit is connected with an electric quantity detection unit for receiving electric quantity information and controlling an automobile power supply system based on the signal connection. A battery repairing unit is connected with the voltage detecting unit, where working voltage of the protector is 12V or 14V.    USE - Automobile i.e. car, battery over-discharge protector.    ADVANTAGE - The protector can monitor remaining electric quantity of the battery of the electric automobile, and ensures that the control unit detects the electric quantity of the battery of the electric automobile to preset value or lowest starting voltage of the automobile. The protector ensures automatic cut off of voltage so as to prevent electric automobile battery from being dried, thus ensuring normal start of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile battery over-discharge protector. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fish gill converging model (6) arranged in an inner side of a micro wind charger (5). A transmission shaft of a motor comprises a front bridge driving shaft that is provided with a front bridge driving gear and assembled on an outer side of an axle shaft. An over-bridge shaft is equipped with an overbridge belt pulley and provided with an electric driving motor. The motor is provided with a motor driving belt wheel. A gap bridge shaft is provided with a power transmission wheel. A side of the transmission wheel is provided with an electric driving ratchet wheel.    USE - Oil-electric hybrid dual-purpose power vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an oil-electric hybrid dual-purpose power vehicle.    Micro wind charger (5)    Fish gill converging model (6)
NOVELTY - The bracket has a bottom beam fixedly connected with an upper support and a longitudinal beam, where the longitudinal beam and the upper support are provided with bolt holes.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle hydrogen auxiliary system symmetrical bracket.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in structure, reasonable in design, unique in shape, strong in pertinence, high in rigidity and intensity and easy to install and fix. The bracket can satisfy requirements of the hydrogen auxiliary system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle hydrogen auxiliary system symmetrical bracket.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a trailer provided with a side wheel and a photovoltaic controller. A photovoltaic panel assembly (6) is connected with a storage battery through the photovoltaic controller. The storage battery is connected with an inverter. The inverter is connected with an alternating current (AC) load. The photovoltaic controller is connected with a load interface (7) of a direct current (DC) load. Bottom of a trailer front side is provided with a movable detachable leg (4). A carriage is connected with a pneumatic supporting rod (5).    USE - Solar energy generating vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle does not need any car fuel generate electric. The vehicle saves energy, and is environment-friendly, simple in structure and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar energy generating vehicle.    Hanging ring (3)    Movable detachable leg (4)    Pneumatic supporting rod (5)    Photovoltaic panel assembly (6)    Load interface (7)
NOVELTY - The box has a box body provided with multiple single batteries that are provided with a battery unit. The box body is provided with two box body units. One of the box body units is provided with a rectangular containing box. Another box body unit is provided with another rectangle containing box and a trapezoidal holding box. The two rectangular containing boxes and the trapezoid containing box are provided with a bottom plate and arranged in periphery of a bottom part of a side plate. An upper plate of the latter box body unit is provided with an electromagnetic relay.    USE - Battery box for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure and inexpensive, and ensures that the box body is divided into two parts according to shape of space design. The box is arranged with an electric vehicle so as to guarantee a power supply of the electric vehicle under protection condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery box.
NOVELTY - The collector has a conductive plastic plate (1) whose two sides are connected with a metal conductive piece (2). The metal conductive piece is made of a metal plate or metal foil.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery current collector for a battery stack unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The collector enables serially connecting batteries for forming a fuel cell stack if the metal conductive piece is made of the metal plate and connecting the batteries in parallel when the metal conductive piece is made of the metal foil so as to reduce production cost of the unit and improve tenacity of the unit. The collector has better performance and efficiency, and reduces electric contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium liquid flow battery stack unit comprising a vanadium liquid flow current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a vanadium liquid flow battery current collector.    Conductive plastic plate (1)    Metal conductive piece (2)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has an exchange membrane (20) arranged between a dry gas plate (11) and a water-containing fluid plate (12). Two porous mesh supporting structures (31, 32) are respectively arranged on two sides of the exchange membrane. The mesh supporting structures are provided with multiple holes and ventilation support filaments and a wet air outlet fluid unit. The ventilation support filaments are provided with a net-shaped structure or supporting strength bubble structure. The mesh supporting structures and the exchange membrane are respectively provided with fiber films (41, 42).    USE - Fuel battery humidifier.    ADVANTAGE - The exchange membrane is easy to break when air pressure is high. The humidifier is simple in structure and to process, realizes better humidifying effect and prolonged service life, and saves manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a fuel battery humidifier.    Dry gas plate (11)    Water-containing fluid plate (12)    Exchange membrane (20)    Porous mesh supporting structures (31, 32)    Fiber films (41, 42)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery box whose upper part is provided with a circuit board that is arranged on a battery box upper cover. The battery box upper cover is provided with a battery state display i.e. LCD or LED display, and a button. Anode and cathode terminals of the battery box upper cover are respectively connected with two connecting terminals of the circuit board through two screws. The battery box upper cover is connected with the battery box. A cover board is inserted and fixed from a side face of the battery box upper cover. The display is provided with a buzzer alarm.    USE - Intelligent automobile battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery changes the charged battery when the alarm is prompted, and records utilization days of the battery to predict service life of the battery. The battery provides high temperature alarm when the charging process is fault so as to ensure prolonged service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an intelligent automobile battery.
NOVELTY - The wheelchair has a foldable electric wheelchair main body provided with a solar power supply device. The folding electric wheelchair main body is fixed with a motorcar rear handrail. A seat supporting rod is sleeved with a spring bolt structure along depth direction.    USE - Foldable solar energy electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The wheelchair is easy to carry, and occupies less space after folding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a foldable solar energy electric wheelchair.
NOVELTY - The wheelchair has a battery arranged in a bracket. A vehicle frame is provided with a double-tube structured battery pipe. The battery pipe is connected with the bracket. The battery pipe is fixed on the vehicle frame. A middle part of the battery is provided with a hollow structure. A tail part of the battery pipe is connected with a cover by a supporting frame.    USE - Electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple in structure, convenient to operate and aesthetic in appearance. The battery occupies less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electric wheelchair.
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a case (2) in which the battery cell is housed and is filled with a gas to pressurize the battery cell. A pressure controlling mechanism controls pressure inside of the case.    USE - Battery for use in mobile device, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can pressurize a battery cell housed within a case using a gas, thus fluctuations in pressure within the case car can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Battery pack (1)    Case (2)    Gas (3)    Container (4)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a main element (10) which is provided with electrode plates laminated through separator. Exterior film (40) is provided for hermetically sealing main element. A cover film (50) is attached on dent (51) in predetermined region set to surface of exterior film. The regions (60,62) are obtained by removing overlapping region from regions obtained by projecting electrode plates with respect to surface of exterior film. The overlapped regions (61) are overlapped with tape (13a) interposed between electrode plates at outermost layer and exterior film.    USE - Film-covered battery for electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The overlapped regions of film-covered battery are overlapped with tape interposed between electrode plates at outermost layer and exterior film, so that the thickness of the film-covered battery can be reduced. The damage and pollution arise on the laminate-film surface in manufacturing process of battery can be prevented. The dent produced on the surface of the film-covered battery with cover film can be covered effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating film-covered battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the film-covered battery.    Film-covered battery (1)    Main element (10)    Tape (13a)    Exterior film (40)    Cover film (50)    Dent (51)    Regions (60,62)    Overlapped regions (61)
NOVELTY - The battery (RB1) has exterior housing (11) that includes battery can (10). Several electrical storage elements (1A,1B) are arranged in a row in an insulated state with a predetermined interval (L1). The positive and negative external terminals (6Aa-6Bb) are respectively connected to the corresponding electrical storage elements. A spacer consists of an insulation element of a predetermined width among the electrical storage elements arranged in parallel. The electrical storage element is clamped to a contacting position through the upper and lower sides of spacer.    USE - Lithium secondary battery used for power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, notebook computer and motor drive of electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Electrolyte solution can be made to permeate rapidly to the inside of electrode group, even if several electrical storage elements are equipped in the secondary battery. The electrical storage elements can be used efficiently. The secondary battery lease system is easy to use and highly conveniently. The battery can be manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control system of secondary battery; and    (2) lease system of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the secondary battery.    Electrical storage elements (1A,1B)    External terminals (6Aa-6Bb)    Battery can (10)    Exterior housing (11)    Predetermined interval (L1)    Secondary battery (RB1)
NOVELTY - The device has a salt sensor module measuring concentration of salt. A central control module is utilized for outputting an announcement related to a battery part equation check according to density of the salt. An output module receives an outputted message and transmits the announcement in an external audio device or graphical device. A memory module stores an accumulated salt density value and the announcement.    USE - Battery management device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can produce accumulated salt density value and remove battery metal element corrosion in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating a battery management method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A carbon material comprises a pore structure comprising micropores and mesopores, where total pore volume in micropores is 40-90%, total pore volume in mesopores is 10-60% and total pore volume in pores having fractional pore volume of greater than 20 nm is less than 10%.    USE - Carbon material for use as an electrode in an electric double layer capacitor device, lithium/carbon battery, zinc/carbon battery, lithium air battery and lead acid battery for wireless modems, mobile phones, digital cameras and other hand-held electronic devices, and electric vehicles such as electric cars, trains, buses.    ADVANTAGE - The material has improved electrochemical property, high surface area, conductivity and porosity. The material improves the operation, life span and charging and discharging performance of the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrode    (2) an electric double layer capacitor device    (3) a method for making a carbon material.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a secondary electrical generation device (15) that is communicated with a vehicle engine, and is provided to generate electrical power for the system. A motor (16) is provided for operating a fluid pump (22) for supplying a fluid to the engine of the vehicle, and is electrically communicated with the secondary electrical generation device. The secondary electrical generation device is provided to supply a voltage to the motor higher than the voltage used in other vehicle electrical system.    USE - Combination motor and pumping system for use in vehicle such as hybrid-electric vehicle power train, automobile, truck, van, utility vehicle, fleet and cargo.    ADVANTAGE - The overall system efficiency can be improved. The integrated generator and motor can be realized using rotating magnetic fields. The cost of the fuel to operate the engine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated generator and motor pump system.    Combination motor and pumping system (10)    Secondary electrical generation device (15)    Motor (16)    Fluid pump (22)    Brushless rotor (24)
NOVELTY - The cooling system (10) has a compressor (20) for circulating refrigerant and a condenser (40) for condensing refrigerant. A condenser (42) is provided at the downstream side of the condenser (40). An evaporator (80) utilizes the refrigerant from the condenser (42) to cool a cabin of a vehicle. A cooling portion (120) is provided in a path of the refrigerant flowing from the condenser (40) towards the condenser (42). The cooling portion utilizes the refrigerant from the condenser (40) to cool an electrical device.    USE - Cooling system for cooling electrical device in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling system cools an electrical device without deteriorating power requirement of compressor and mounting of the cooling system to a vehicle by eliminating the need for increasing the size of compressor or the need for providing an exclusive pump for cooling the electrical device. The heat received from the cooling portion is dissipated by increasing the heat dissipation in the condenser without increasing the size of the condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the overall configuration of the cooling system.    Cooling system (10)    Compressor (20)    Condensers (40,42)    Evaporator (80)    Cooling portion (120)
NOVELTY - The cart (1) has a pair of motors that is mounted on frame, where each motor includes shaft rotating in clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The shaft of motors is coupled to drive wheels (6) for turning the driven wheels (7) in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to propel the motorized beach cart in forward or backward directions. The accelerator is arranged to move the shafts of pair of motors in a clockwise direction and counter-clockwise direction. The power source is connected to the pair of motors through the accelerator.    USE - Self-propelled electric beach cart used for transporting chair, cooler and umbrella across sand and other beach surfaces.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell operates as trickle charger for constantly recharging the battery, the user can be assured that the cart is operational after the cart hauled the cargo to the beach.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the self-propelled electric beach cart.    Self-propelled electric beach cart (1)    Handle (2)    Drive wheel (6)    Driven wheel (7)    Tread (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a power module that is mounted on a case (10) that is provided with several power semiconductor elements. A metal plate is mounted to power module. A control circuit board (20) is arranged on the metal plate for controlling the power semiconductor elements. A direct-current input terminal is electrically connected to battery. A connector (20a) is provided for connecting battery and input terminal. The portion of curved metal plate is arranged in space between control circuit board and input terminal.    USE - Power converter device such as inverter for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radiated noise caused by switching noise of power semiconductor elements in the power converter device can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (10)    Control circuit board (20)    Connector (20a)    Negative electrode side connecting terminal (510)    Positive electrode side connecting terminal (512)
NOVELTY - A cell separator comprises porous base material containing polyolefin, and heat-resistant porous layer provided on single surface or both surfaces of the porous base material. The heat-resistant porous layer contains a heat-resistant resin on surface. The cell separator has static friction coefficient of 1-10, when electrolyte solution is impregnated.    USE - Cell separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electrical storage system of nighttime electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The cell separator has high puncture strength, and favorable resistance with respect to short circuit, mechanical strength, tensile strength and handleability. The battery containing the cell separator has favorable discharging and charging characteristics at high temperature, and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte battery.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an adjustment unit (31) which adjusts supply-amount of oxidizing agent gas. A control unit (32) controls electric power generation of fuel cell (2), and prevents production of electric power in predetermined electric power generation prohibition area. Oxidizing agent gas supply volume does not correspond to required electric power generation amount when control unit exists in electric power generation prohibition area and changes electric power generation amount. Oxidizing agent gas supply volume is increased/decreased gradually to attain allowable change rate.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the fuel cell system can be improved. The lack of stoichiometry of oxidizing agent gas can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Air pump (10)    Adjustment unit (31)    Control unit (32)
NOVELTY - The unit cell (C) like electric power generation element of polymer electrolyte fuel cell is set with membrane-electrode structure (1) and pair of separator (2) used as electric power generation element. Displacement absorption section (11) is set with electroconductivity in unit cell and set between membrane-electrode structure and separator. Fine spring function portion (11B) is set on single side of substrate (11A) and set between membrane-electrode structure and any of separators, and used substrate side as fixed end and formed the front end side as free end.    USE - Fuel cell stack for supplying power to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane-electrode structure and the displacement absorption section can contact directly, so that the protection function of the membrane-electrode structure and the anti-corrosion function of the displacement absorption section with respect to generated water can be obtained, and the favorable electric power generation function of unit cell can be maintained over long term. Since the displacement absorption section is provided, the stress of spring function portion at the time of displacement absorption can be reduced while the rigidity of the fixed end of spring function portion can be increased. Hence the displacement absorption stroke of spring function portion can be expanded, and the cell voltage can be stabilized with stabilization of the maintenance function of the membrane-electrode structure. The function of fully absorbing the displacement of the thickness direction of unit cell can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the unit cell of fuel cell stack.    Membrane-electrode structure (1)    Separator (2)    Displacement absorption section (11)    Substrate (11A)    Fine spring function portion (11B)    Unit cell (C)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a fuel cell system (12) that is provided with an output end for providing electrical energy. Secondary input end of power conditioning module (14) is electrically connected to primary output end. A battery (16) is provided to charge/discharge a controller (18). The controller is provided to define output power requirement levels for fuel cell system. The controller adjusts an output ratio from the fuel cell system in a stepwise manner according to the output power requirement levels, so as to provide required power to a load (30).    USE - Power supply system. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic product, large scale power generation system, military equipment, household application, transportation field and space industry.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell stack and the reformer in the fuel cell system can be prevented from loaded and unloaded repeatedly, and the service lifetime of the fuel cell system can be improved by adjusting the electrical energy output from the fuel cell system in stepwise manner based on the output power requirement levels. As the fuel cell system is operated only at predefined output power levels, the reformer is provided with relatively simple operation mode and need not be loaded and unloaded repeatedly within short period of time, so that the service lifetime of the reformer can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system.    Fuel cell system (12)    Power conditioning module (14)    Battery (16)    Controller (18)    Load (30)    Power supply system (200)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has primary and secondary energy storage modules (110,120) that are formed by connecting aqueous battery unit cells and lithium ion battery unit cells in series respectively. The primary and secondary energy storage modules are connected in parallel. The lithium ion battery unit cell is formed of a cathode active material such as lithium ion phosphate or lithium manganese oxide. Voltage of the secondary energy storage module is included within a preset margin of error with reference to voltage of the primary energy storage module.    USE - Energy storage device used as middle and large-sized battery such as aqueous rechargeable battery, non-aqueous rechargeable battery, lead-acid battery and nickel-metal hybrid battery for small-sized mobile device, industry and vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the battery can be reduced. The energy density, output and service lifetime of the battery can be improved. The secondary energy storage module can be controlled by the primary energy storage module to obtain the residual storage capacity, so that the circuit structure can be protected and the output of the device can be stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the energy storage device.    Energy storage device (10)    Primary energy storage module (110)    Secondary energy storage module (120)    Switching unit (130)    Controller (140)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a flying capacitor (C1) which is connected to terminals of secondary battery through input-side sampling switches (SW1-SW4), and charged by the secondary battery. A differential amplifier circuit (10) is connected to the flying capacitor through output side sampling switch (SWa,SWb). The output terminal and inverting input terminal of the differential amplifier circuit are connected by a feedback capacitor (C2).    USE - Voltage detection circuit of secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery mounted in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance of the flying capacitor can be reduced by functioning amplifier circuit which detects voltage of the flying capacitor, so that voltage detection time can be shortened effectively. Abnormality of input-side sampling switch can be detected by supplying frequency signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of the voltage detection circuit.    Differential amplifier circuit (10)    Flying capacitor (C1)    Feedback capacitor (C2)    Input-side sampling switches (SW1-SW4)    Output-side sampling switches (SWa,SWb)
NOVELTY - A electrode unit (11) is provided with core exposure portions (14,15). One of the exposure portions is divided into two sub-portions. Electro-conductive portions (24B,24C) are arranged between exposure portions so that one of the end surfaces of electro-conductive portions is arranged on inner surface of divided exposure portion and other end surfaces are arranged opposite to each other. Current collection portion (16) is arranged at surfaces on outermost side of divided portion. Current collection portion is resistance welded to surfaces on outermost side of divided portion.    USE - Square shaped secondary battery such as lithium ion secondary battery and nickel hydrogen secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electro-conductive portions are arranged between the core exposure portions, the quality of resistance welded portions is stable. The resistance of the welded portions can be reduced. The amount of stress generated in the resistance welded portions due to the expansion and contraction of the electrode unit during the charging and discharging of the secondary battery can be reduced. The manufacturing process of the secondary battery can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode unit (11)    Core exposure portions (14,15)    Current collection portion (16)    Insulation portion (20)    Electro-conductive portions (24B,24C)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery including valuable material in a metallic battery case is baked. The baked material is stirred with a liquid, and a content containing valuable material is separated from the case. A sorting process for sorting the battery case from the separated content is carried out, to obtain a recovered material containing valuable material.    USE - Recovery method of valuable material (claimed) from lithium-ion secondary battery used for personal computer, electric vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently recovers the valuable material (e.g. cobalt) from used lithium-ion secondary battery, with high recovery rate by a simple process. The mixing of impurities (iron) to the recovered material containing valuable material, is reduced.
NOVELTY - The battery has flat-shaped metal exterior structure that comprises opening portion at which winding electrode and sealing board are provided. The positive electrode tab (12) and negative electrode tab (13) are positioned at beginning side of winding electrode. The exterior structure and sealing board are welded by positive electrode tab. The negative electrode tab is electrically connected to negative electrode terminal provided on sealing board. The positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab are divided by space of 2-12 mm along width directions.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used in power supply of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable personal computer, and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - Since the positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab are divided by space of 2-12 mm along width directions, the danger of the internal short circuit between positive electrode tab and negative electrode tab can be prevented. The reliability of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the front view and top view of the welding state of winding electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Positive electrode tab (12)    Negative electrode tab (13)    Positive electrode pole plate (20)    Positive electrode core exposure portion (21)    Positive electrode active material layer (22)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode having positive electrode active material, negative electrode having negative electrode active material containing graphite particles, and nonaqueous electrolyte containing nonaqueous solvent and electrolyte salt. At least a portion of surface of negative electrode active material is coated with an amorphous carbon. The graphite particles have carbon dioxide adsorption amount of 0.24-0.36 cc/g.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, electric tool, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high energy density and excellent low-temperature characteristics without reducing the initial efficiency (charging and discharging efficiency) even when the surface of graphite particles is coated with amorphous carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship of carbon dioxide adsorption amount, initial efficiency and low-temperature characteristics. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method of positive-electrode active material involves water-washing for cleaning, by contact with a polar solvent, a powder of a spinel-type (Fd-3m) lithium transition metal oxide, and drying by heating to 300-700 degrees C in an atmosphere containing oxygen.    USE - Manufacture of positive-electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to domestic electrical appliances, video cameras, notebook computers, mobile telephones, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of effectively reducing the concentration of magnetic material and improving life characteristics even when the spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide is washed with water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrochemical cell.    Lower component (1)    Upper component (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Spacer (5)
NOVELTY - The stator (1) has a split iron core provided with several magnetic teeth which are spaced apart by predetermined distance. A collecting-and-distributing-electricity component (5) is connected with terminal end (17b) of electrically conductive wire extended from each coil (17a). The coils are connected by a segmentation middle point terminal (6). A main-portion (33) is provided in segmentation middle point terminal to connect three middle point terminal portions (34) which are connected with start end (17c) of the wires. A flat plate is folded by the segmentation middle point terminal.    USE - Stator for rotary electric machine such as three-phase alternating current electric motor and generator used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the middle point of coil is connected by segmentation middle point terminals, the size of the terminal is reduced. The middle point terminal is manufactured easily, without using big mold, thus the manufacturing cost of the terminal is reduced. Since the main-portion of segmentation middle point terminal is arranged along the circumferential direction of stator, the space which accommodates the main-portion is reduced. The generation of large heat at the time of fusing the wire is eliminated, thus the damage to the electrically conductive wire is reduced, and insulation reliability of the stator is improved. The motion of the start end of electrically conductive wire is suppressed at the time of fusing, the stable fusing is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged plan view of principal portion of the stator.    Stator (1)    Collecting-and-distributing-electricity component (5)    Segmentation middle point terminal (6)    Coil (17a)    Terminal end of wire (17b)    Start end of wire (17c)    Main-portion (33)    Middle point terminal portions (34)
NOVELTY - The disconnection detection apparatus (1) has operational amplifier (41) which outputs the signal when an electrical potential difference arises between the output terminal (A) of the electric power generating apparatus (10), and the input terminal (C) of the electrical storage apparatus such as battery (20). The light emitting element (42) performs light emission based on the signal outputted by the operational amplifier. The operational amplifier has first input terminal connected to the output terminal of the electric power generating apparatus through the first resistance.    USE - Disconnection detection apparatus for charging circuit used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable detection of the disconnection of the charging circuit without requiring complicated circuits, such as microcomputer for calculating the sensor and electrical potential difference which detect a voltage. Simplifies the structure of the disconnection detection apparatus thus reducing the manufacturing cost and simplifies the manufacturing operation. Enables early notification of the driver of the vehicle before serious failure thus allowing the vehicle to be serviced into a nearby office rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of the charging circuit.    Disconnection detection apparatus (1)    Electric power generating apparatus (10)    Battery (20)    Operational amplifier (41)    Light emitting element (42)    Output terminal (A)    Input terminal (C)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a desulfurization unit (2) which desulfurizes a hydrogen-containing fuel supplied to a hydrogen generation unit (4). A heat recovery system recovers waste heat of a cell stack (5) using a heating medium. A desulfurization system heat exchanger (82) exchanges heat between a post-heat-recovery heating medium and desulfurization unit.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - As the desulfurization system heat exchanger exchanges heat between post-heat-recovery heating medium and desulfurization unit, the heat can be retained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desulfurization apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of heat recovery system of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Desulfurization unit (2)    Hydrogen generation unit (4)    Cell stack (5)    Desulfurization system heat exchanger (82)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a water duct system for supplying hot water to a facility (F). The water duct system (FS1) reaches the facility from a water-retaining region (23H) of the hot-water storage tank (23) through a backup boiler (24). The water duct system (FS2) reaches the facility from a water-retaining region (23L) of the hot-water storage tank through the backup boiler. A switching unit (25), for example, switches from water duct system to water duct system when the temperature of the water retained at water-retaining region is lower than the temperature requested by the facility.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The hot water can be efficiently supplied to predetermined facility according to the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Hot-water storage tank (23)    Water-retaining region (23H,23L)    Backup boiler (24)    Switching unit (25)    Facility (F)    Water duct systems (FS1,FS2)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a box (21) which includes cell stack to produces electric power using hydrogen-containing-gas. A heat recovery system (22) recovers heat by circulating thermal medium. A hydrogen-producing portion reforms a hydrogen-containing fuel using water vapor. A moisture-ized portion (3) generates the water vapor and supplied to hydrogen-producing portion. A boiler combustion gas flow path (23x) circulates the combustion gas inside of moisture-ized portion, so that the moisture-ized portion is heated by combustion gas.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The boiler combustion gas flow path of fuel cell system circulates the combustion gas inside of moisture-ized portion, so that the guidance of the combustion gas flow path in the fuel cell system can be simplified easily. The size of fuel cell system can be reduced. The cost of fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Moisture-ized portion (3)    Box (21)    Heat recovery system (22)    Boiler combustion gas flow path (23x)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a heat recovery system (22) to recover heat by circulating heating medium. A heat supply unit supplies heat to heating medium according to heat demand. Combustion gas flow paths (21x,23x) circulate combustion gas discharged from main portion (21) and heat supply unit. The heat recovery system includes a heat exchanger (22y) through which combustion gases and heating medium circulates and heating medium is heated by transferring the heat from the combustion gases to the heating medium.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat recovery system includes heat exchanger through which combustion gases and heating medium circulates and heating medium is heated by transferring the heat from the combustion gases to the heating medium, the need for separate heat exchanger to perform heat transfer to the thermal medium can be avoided and heat can be transferred from the combustion gas to the thermal medium effectively. The space occupied by the fuel cell system can be reduced, size of the fuel cell system can be reduced and manufacturing cost of the fuel cell system can be reduced. Since the exhaust heat discharged from main portion and heat supply unit can be collected in the heat exchanger, the heat generated by the fuel cell system can be discharged effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Main portion (21)    Gas flow paths (21x,23x)    Heat recovery system (22)    Heat exchanger (22y)
NOVELTY - The battery cover (130) has a cover main structure comprising an inner surface in which a fire extinguishing tank (150) is provided. The fire extinguishing tank stores a fire extinguishing solution together with compressed air. The fire extinguishing tank bursts when fire breaks out in battery due to overheating or electricity leakage so that the fire extinguishing solution provided in the fire extinguishing tank is sprayed to the battery so as to suppress the fire. The cover main structure is provided to cover the opening of battery case in which battery is provided.    USE - Cover with fire extinguishing function, for battery used in vehicle and construction equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since cover main structure is provided to cover the opening of battery case in which battery is provided, terminal of the battery can be protected easily. Since fire extinguishing solution is sprayed exactly on the battery, the generation of fire can be prevented at early stage, without requiring separate installation space for sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery cover.    Cover (130)    Bent portion (135)    Protrusion (137)    Fire extinguishing tank (150)    Charging aperture (155)
NOVELTY - The battery top cap (40) comprises a single material that is resistant to corrosion. The concavo-convex surface is set with preset roughness, for preventing the production of surface scratch. The anti-corrosive single material is made of stainless steel particularly SUS 430. The roughness of concavo-convex surface is about 0.7-1 or about 0.8-0.9. The roughness of concavo-convex surface is set by performing the rolling process.    USE - Top cap for cylindrical secondary battery for battery module of battery pack used as power source of electric vehicle such as electric golf cart and electric bike, and hybrid-electric vehicle and vehicle power storage system (all claimed), etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical secondary battery is equipped with the single material that is resistant to corrosion, and concavo-convex surface that is set with preset roughness. Hence the durability of cylindrical secondary battery can be ensured by preventing the generation of surface scratch. The high temperature stability of the secondary battery can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cylindrical secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (30)    Anode (31)    Cathode (32)    Separation film (33)    Battery top cap (40)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical secondary battery has a cap case (37) which is provided with a flange (37b) bent by an upper surface side of a cap (3). A sealing lid is set for sealing a battery container. The cap case has a protrusion (37c) for welding which is disposed in protruding state from the flange toward the center section side. The cap and the cap case are integrated by the protrusion and the cap. A recessed section (37a) is notched by the outer peripheral side of the cap case. The recessed section is formed in a location that is adjacent to one side of the protrusion at the flange.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery, e.g., lithium ion secondary battery, for domestic appliance and vehicles, such as, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the area of flange junction section, exhibits low resistance, improves reliability of the secondary battery without impairing airtightness of the battery since the cap case has a protrusion for welding which is disposed in protruding state from the flange toward the center section side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the sealing lid used for the lithium ion secondary battery.    Cap (3)    Cap case (37)    Recessed section (37a)    Flange (37b)    Protrusion (37c)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a regulation section which is configured to be abutted to an upper section existing between an object for positive electrodes of a cell (1), and a connecting terminal for negative electrodes in a state which is connected with the upper end section of the underframe. A groove is extended by the battery regulation section in the hollow section or longitudinal direction which extends in a longitudinal direction. The lead wire is electrically connected to a circuit board. The wiring is arranged in the hollow section or the groove.    USE - Battery module for vehicles, e.g., electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses noise from entering into a signal passing along the lead wire, and enables the appropriate signal to be transmitted or received since the regulation section which is configured to be abutted to an upper section existing between an object for positive electrodes of a cell, and a connecting terminal for negative electrodes in a state which is connected with the upper end section of the underframe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Cell (1)    Packaging case (2)    Tray (20)    Cover (21)    Connection arm (203)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a fixing portion main portion that is arranged on a battery module. A connection portion is connected with a packaging case (2). The battery module is arranged in opposite to a hanging wall. The ventilation opening is formed in hanging wall, so that ventilation opening of the fixing portion is connected with adjacent battery module.    USE - Battery pack of electric vehicle (claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing of several cell portions with battery module can be performed reliably. The battery module can be cooled reliably. The performance of the cell portions of battery module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Cell (1)    Packaging case (2)    Tray (20)    Cover (21)    Connection arm (203)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode plate (31) and negative electrode plate (32) are laminated through separator (33). Electrode groups (3) accommodated in battery case (2), are partitioned off with partition portion (21). Negative electrode connection conductor (7) having negative electrode strap (71), connects edge portions of negative electrode plate of electrode group. The conductor is made of lead-antimony type-alloy, and electrolyte solution (4) is accommodated in battery case at preset level. Contact areas of conductor provided in pole board group and electrolyte solution, are set to be equal.    USE - Lead acid battery such as mono-block type lead acid battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in the amount of the negative electrode active material between electrodes can be reduced, thus the lifetime of the battery can be prolonged. Mechanical strength such as vibration-proof strength of the negative electrode connection conductor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lead acid battery.    Battery case (2)    Electrode group (3)    Electrolyte solution (4)    Negative electrode connection conductor (7)    Partition portion (21)    Positive electrode plate (31)    Negative electrode plate (32)    Separator (33)    Negative electrode strap (71)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (110) which is provided with electrode plates (111,112) having non-coating portions (114,115). A separator (113) is provided between electrode plates. An insulating bag (140) has connection elements which are electrically connected to non-coating portions respectively. A case (150) accommodates electrode assembly and insulating bag. A cap plate (161) seals opening of case. Electrode terminals (120,130) are electrically connected to connection elements. An upper portion of insulating bag having opening is coupled to lower surface of cap plate.    USE - Secondary battery for small portable electronic devices such as cellular phone and camcorder. Can also be used in electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the upper portion of insulating bag having opening is coupled to lower surface of cap plate which seals the opening of case, the leakage of electrolyte through joints of electrode terminals can be prevented. As the insulating bag has connection elements which are electrically connected to non-coating portions respectively, the secondary battery can be easily assembled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode plates (112,112)    Separator (113)    Non-coating portions (114,115)    Electrode terminals (120,130)    Insulating bag (140)    Case (150)    Cap plate (161)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly which is provided with electrode plates each having uncoated portion. A separator is provided between electrode plates. A case having opening accommodates electrode assembly. An electrode terminal is connected to electrode assembly and is protruded from case. A cap assembly has cap plate for sealing opening of case. The electrode assembly is constructed such a way that uncoated portions of electrode plates extend along only a portion of electrode assembly. A bent portion formed on side surface of case corresponds to electrode assembly.    USE - Battery mounted on battery pack (claimed) for small portable electronic devices such as cellular phone and camcorder. Can also be used in electric scooter, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the bent portion formed on side surface of case corresponds to electrode assembly, the misassembling in the assembling process of battery pack can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery pack.    Battery (100)    End plate (410)    Side plate (430)    Reinforcement plate (450)    Battery pack (500)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery housing with an opening end. A battery cover is provided for sealing the opening end. An electric core is received in the battery housing having heat-conducting element (1) whose end penetrates through the battery cover. An electrolyte is filled in space formed by the battery housing with the battery cover.    USE - Battery for electrical vehicle (EV) and hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The battery with high power, long cycling life and excellent environmental tolerance is obtained. The battery is featured with low exhaust emissions, homogenized, controllable internal temperature and low energy consumption. The heat-conducting element transfers the internal heat in the battery core and cool the battery quickly, thus thermal reaction of substances in the electrodes are prevented, potential safety risks such as explosion caused by heat accumulation and slow heat dissipation are avoided, and the safety of the battery is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electric core in battery.    Heat-conducting element (1)    Electrical connecting elements (8)    Connectors (71,72)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a fiber layer (4) which is coated by an outer periphery of a resin-made container main portion (3). The outside of the main portion is coated by the outer periphery of the fiber layer. A fiber reinforced resin layer (6) is coated by the outer periphery of the heat resistant resin layer (5). The fiber layer is coated by the outer periphery of the container main portion which provides the vertical direction and a surface direction with the high pressure gas container in which gas transmission is performed.    USE - High pressure gas container.    ADVANTAGE - The air permeable setting of the air flow passage formed of a fiber layer high pressure gas container can be performed easily and the air permeability of the air flow passage favorable can be protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the high pressure gas container.    High pressure gas container (1)    Resin-made container main portion (3)    Fiber layer (4)    Heat resistant resin layer (5)    Fiber reinforced resin layer (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a controllable energy storage (2) comprising energy supply branches (3-1, 3-2, 3-3) and connected with a reference rail. The branches are connected with a phase (U) of an electrical machine (1), and an intermediate circuit (10) i.e. intermediate circuit capacitor (11), is connected with the branches over a controllable coupling circuit (12) at an output side and connected with a direct-current source (9) at an input side. The intermediate circuit is connected with the rail, and the coupling circuit has an n-phase inverter and connected with the intermediate circuit.    USE - System for coupling a direct-current source e.g. fuel cell and photovoltaic module (all claimed), to a controllable energy storage i.e. battery, that is utilized for controlling and supplying electrical energy to an n-phase electrical machine i.e. induction machine, in a wind power plant and a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The intermediate circuit is connected with the supply branches over the controllable coupling circuit at the output side and connected with the direct-current source at the input side, thus providing additional electric energy to the energy storage, and hence increasing cruising range of the electric vehicle. The coupling system is realized in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a system for coupling a direct-current source to a controllable energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a system for coupling a direct-current source to an energy source.    Phase of electrical machine (U)    Electrical machine (1)    Controllable energy storage (2)    Energy supply branches (3-1, 3-2, 3-3)    Direct-current source (9)    Intermediate circuit (10)    Intermediate circuit capacitor (11)    Coupling circuit (12)
NOVELTY - The angle setting of current pulse width modulation (PWM) period is calculated based on switching frequency of PWM generator and multi-phase electric instantaneous speed of machine (120). The transition angles are calculated based on sector boundary information and retaining angle. A modulation compensation for next PWM period is calculated if any of transition angle exists within predicted angle setting of next PWM period. The rejection of next set PWM period is stopped by calculated modulation compensation, if PWM waveform for next PWM period is generated.    USE - Method for controlling multi-phase electrical machine e.g. five-phase alternating current (AC) machine such as synchronous permanent magnet AC motor, asynchronous AC motor, and AC generator of vector-steered motor drive system for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in controlling hybrid vehicle, electrical battery vehicle, and hydrogen Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current/rotational torque oscillation of electrical machine is reduced, so that the machine efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vector-steered motor drive system.    Vector-steered motor drive system (100)    PWM inverter module (110)    AC machine (120)    Stationary synchronous transformation module (130)    Rotational torque inflow conversion module (140)
NOVELTY - A first sound wave control unit (11) suppresses the report sound noise produced in the vehicle compartment (7) by the running of the motor (5) mounted in the vehicle. A second sound wave control unit (12) suppresses the engine sound noise propagated inside the vehicle compartment. A speaker (1) mounted outside the vehicle compartment outputs the report sound noise suppression sound wave, while the speakers (3a, 3b) mounted inside the vehicle compartment output an engine sound noise suppression sound wave.    USE - Noise reducing apparatus for reducing noise inside vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle interior noise by the report sound for notifying presence of the own vehicle in process of running by a motor can be restrained efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for report sound control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle approach reporting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Speakers (1,3a,3b)    Motor (5)    Vehicle compartment (7)    First sound wave control unit (11)    Second sound wave control unit (12)
NOVELTY - The battery tray (100) covers side surface and lower surface of a battery (114) fixed to an engine compartment. A guide portion (120) is inclined towards vehicle forward to vehicle front side upper portion.    USE - Battery tray mounted in engine compartment of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the battery can be distributed to guide portion by pulling up or taking down battery along the guide portion. Therefore, worker's labor can be reduced. The smooth removal of battery with respect to engine compartment is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery tray.    Battery tray (100)    Wall portions (100a-100d)    Battery (114)    Guide portion (120)    Notches (122,124,126)
NOVELTY - The system (11) has a primary drive unit e.g. petrol engine, diesel engine, engine operated with gaseous fuel, drivingly connected with an electric motor/generator. A power supply system controller selectively starts the drive unit by selective charging of a current storage device e.g. battery and capacitor, with electricity of another current storage device and transferring the electricity from the former storage device to the motor/generator to operate the motor/generator as an electric motor. The latter storage device has smaller energy storage capacity than the former storage device.    USE - Power supply system for use in a machine e.g. mobile machine for transporting people and goods in production industry, and excavator for excavation and/or digging in field of mining and construction. Can also be used in field of energy exploration and/or energy production and agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - The controller selectively starts the drive unit by selective charging of the current storage device with the electricity of another current storage device and transferring the electricity from the former storage device to the electric motor/generator to operate the motor/generator as the electric motor, thus eliminating need for a electricity source provided on a board, and hence improving availability of the machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a machine with a power supply system.    Machine (10)    Power supply system (11)    Chassis (13)    Landing gears (14)    Driving apparatuses (16)
NOVELTY - The structure has traveling unit (3) that is provided with the engine (E). The revolving superstructure (5) is turnably loaded into the traveling unit. The turning-using electric motor (21) is provided as an actuator for the operation revolved in the revolving superstructure. The conserved electric power is supplied to the electric motor, while generating electric power by the drive of the engine. The electric power supply unit and the electric motor are loaded into the traveling unit.    USE - Apparatus loading structure of working vehicle such as rough terrain crane.    ADVANTAGE - Since the engine, the electric power supply unit and the electric motor are provided in the traveling unit, the necessity of sending heavy current for driving the motor between the traveling unit and the revolving superstructure can be avoided. The various apparatuses degraded by the heavy current can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating the hydraulic circuit and the electric circuit of working vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Traveling unit (3)    Turning mechanism (4)    Revolving superstructure (5)    Turning-using electric motor (21)    Engine (E)
NOVELTY - The housing has a wall (4) with a set of material layers (5, 6, 8), where one of the material layers is provided with a polymer material. A set of hollow spaces (7, 9) is formed between two of the material layers. A cooling fluid flows in the hollow spaces, and an electrically conductive fluid is arranged in the set of hollow spaces. A chemical or neutralizing agent is arranged in one of the set of hollow spaces.    USE - Housing for receiving unit battery cells i.e. lithium ion cell, of a traction battery of an electrically driven vehicle (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material layer is provided with the polymer material, and the set of hollow spaces is formed between two of the material layers, thus allowing the housing to provide very flexible design options, and allowing the housing to be manufactured in a simple, efficient and cost effective manner. The cooling fluid ensures cooling of the battery cells. The electrically conductive fluid ensures electromagnetic compatibility of the battery. The chemical or neutralizing agent limits high reactivity and completely prevents an exothermic reaction in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of a region of a unit battery cell.    Battery cell region (A)    Unit battery cell (2)    Wall (4)    Material layers (5, 6, 8)    Hollow spaces (7, 9)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte contains solvent comprising fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate ( greater than or equal to 3 vol.%) and fluorine-containing unsaturated hydrocarbon compound (0.1-40 volume parts), and an electrolytic salt.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte improves high temperature cycling characteristics, oxidation resistance and charging and discharging performance of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode and the electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting up the center pole inner gear (8) in the center pole (2) of the chain gear (1). An integral backward direction stationary gear (6) is connected to the reverse rotation cask (20). The connection gears (5,7) are rotated in the center pole inner gear and reverse rotation cask at the backward direction. The force air injection type cooling process is set in an air barrier.    USE - Method for raising output of electrical generator used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotatory power generated by generator using the hydraulic power, thermal power, atomic power, wind force, sunlight, etc., can be enhanced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating the process of raising output of electrical generator.    Chain gear (1)    Center pole (2)    Connection gears (5,7)    Stationary gear (6)    Center pole inner gear (8)    Reverse rotation cask (20)
NOVELTY - The cooling apparatus has a fixing battery board (100) which is equipped with a mounting section (110) in the outer periphery. A battery cell is bonded to the mounting section. The batteries are consecutively arranged in the longitudinal direction with respect to the outer periphery of the fixing battery board.    USE - Cooling apparatus for battery for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Steadily releases heat energy of high temperature generated in battery cells since the batteries are consecutively arranged in the longitudinal direction with respect to the outer periphery of the fixing battery board. Improves lifetime of the battery cell, since the temperature deflection and the deterioration generated between battery cells are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front sectional view of the cooling apparatus for the battery for electric vehicles.    Fixing battery board (100)    Inlet tube (102)    Mounting section (110)    Partition wall (114)    Air passage (114a)
NOVELTY - The device has steel pipe and long support frame that are connected by rivets. Fixing portion is provided to connect several support frames. Cross beam and longitudinal beam are riveted on support frame with angle steel slot. Solar panel is embedded in angle steel slot. Assistant rod is fixed by auxiliary rod shaft. Connection element of support frame is connected by clamp. Adjacent auxiliary rods are connected by dilating auxiliary rod pin. Unfolding rod is connected between connecting element and unfolding rod shaft fixed in sleeve.    USE - Photovoltaic unfolding device for solar-powered car.    ADVANTAGE - The unfolding device is provided with simplified structure with integrated design, and is convenient to move, and solar power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic unfolding device.
NOVELTY - A controller (130) produces first control signal in an alternator mode, when a power source of a battery (30) is charged continuously, while driving a generator which is mounted on an automotive engine. The controller produces second clock control signal in the alternator mode, when the power source of battery is charged without driving the generator. A CPU (140) is operated in response to first control signal and second clock control signal corresponding to first clock frequency and second clock frequency, where the second clock frequency is lower than the first clock frequency.    USE - Multimedia device for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption of the multimedia device can be reduced by increasing the operating time of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle multimedia device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (30)    Multimedia device (100)    Interfaces (110,120)    Controller (130)    CPU (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a lower battery charger (105) that is electrically connected with an external alternating current (AC) power source. The AC power source is connected with direct current (DC) power source for charging the battery. A solar cell array (107) is mounted above the seat of the scooter for converting solar energy into electric power. An upper battery charger (106) is arranged for converting electricity from the solar cell array into predetermined charging voltage.    USE - Apparatus for charging solar cell fixed in electrical scooter used by disabled person.    ADVANTAGE - Since upper battery charger is arranged for converting electricity from the solar cell array into predetermined charging voltage, the excess discharge of the battery can be prevented and service life of the of the battery can be improved. The time required to charge the electrical scooter can be reduced. The generation of pollution and noise by the electrical scooter can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electrical scooter.    Motor driver (102)    Motor (103)    Lower battery charger (105)    Upper battery charger (106)    Solar cell array (107)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has prison cabin that is provided with guardrail prison cell partition wall on upper portion of decision cabin. The decision cabin is provided with combination equipment cabinet. Left side wall of cabinet is provided with electric control panel. Equipment cabinet is provided with storage battery and un-interruptible power supply (UPS) unit whose left side is provided with vehicle-mounted radio. Lower portion of vehicle-mounted broadcasting station is provided with wireless transmission system, and tail end is provided with commercial power accessing unit.    USE - Multifunctional police vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The judicial decisions can be taken quickly and accurately, such that requirement of special police can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the multifunctional police vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Direct oxidation fuel cell (DOFC) comprises: a cathode electrode; an electrolyte; and an anode electrode (12) comprising a fuel channel plate, gas diffusion layer (GDL) (6), and a phase separation layer (PSL) (8) positioned between the fuel channel plate (4) and the GDL, where the PSL comprises at least one porous layer.    USE - Used as a DOFC.    ADVANTAGE - The DOFC utilizes: electrodes with improved gas diffusion media; anode electrodes configured to provide improved fuel delivery and fuel cell performance; and GDL which facilitates a reduction of methanol crossover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for making DOFC comprising configuring the anode electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of an anode structure with a phase separation layer.    Flow field (2)    Fuel channel plate (4)    Gas diffusion layer (6)    Phase separation layer (8)    Anode electrode (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves confirming whether a wake-up signal is received from a communication shift. The wake-up signal is transmitted via an electronic control unit. A confirmation is made whether a micro computer (MICOM) driving stage is turned on in an ignition verification process to turn on a regulator with ignition voltage. The ignition voltage is applied to the MICOM, where the ignition voltage is converted by the regulator. Another conformation is made whether battery voltage is applied to the MICOM. The wakeup signal is perceived in a wake-up verification process.    USE - Method for controlling an electronic power steering (EPS) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving steering efficiency, steering capacity, steering stability and safety of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electromagnetic controller powered terminal structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram illustrating a method for controlling an EPS of vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Preparation of electrolyte membrane comprises soaking porous Teflon (RTM: PTFE) film in mixed solution of methanol and water to obtain mixed solution I; adding and uniformly mixing solution of methanol and ethyl orthosilicate into solution I to react; taking out porous Teflon (RTM: PTFE) film; dipping in proton conductive polymer solution; and vacuum drying to obtain vanadium battery electrolyte membrane.    USE - Preparation of electrolyte membrane used for vanadium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive polymer increases proton conductivity of film and has reduced dosage, thus reducing cost of electrolyte film and manufacturing cost. It provides vanadium battery electrolyte membrane with good ion transmission for maintaining battery capacity.
NOVELTY - Valuable metal contained in positive electrode active material is leached to an acidic solution, and lithium is recovered from the acidic solution in which the valuable metal is effused. The pH of the acidic solution is 4-7. The acidic solution contains hydrogen peroxide or ozone as oxidation-reduction potential regulator and carbon dioxide as pH adjuster.    USE - Recovery of metal from positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery used in electric vehicles, electric tool, electric power assisted bicycle, mobile telephone and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The metal is recovered efficiently by a simple process from the positive electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal effusion liquid.
NOVELTY - A serpentine channel is split into independent serpentine channels with individual inlets from a common inlet manifold, such that a high pressure differential is maintained between flow channel and the U-bends causing a cross-flow of the reactant through the porous diffusion layer from the flow channel to the U bends, the layout of the flow field being such that the cross-flow is higher in the oxygen depleted portion of the adjacent serpentine flow field. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The system has a connecting pipeline provided with a circulating pump (3). The circulating pump and a cathode electrolyte storage tank (2) are provided with a valve (4). The connecting pipeline is connected with the valve. Connecting points are located between an anode electrolyte storage tank (1) and the cathode electrolyte storage tank. A battery module (5) is provided with an inlet valve and an outlet valve. The battery module is connected with the cathode electrolyte storage tank and the anode electrolyte storage tank.    USE - Large scale full vanadium liquid flow energy storage battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can effectively generate solar energy and wind power with high stability, prolong service life of the battery module and electrolyte and reduce power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a large scale full vanadium liquid flow energy storage battery system operation control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a large scale full vanadium liquid flow energy storage battery system.    Anode electrolyte storage tank (1)    Cathode electrolyte storage tank (2)    Circulating pump (3)    Valve (4)    Battery module (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a control calculation module connected with a control output module, a generator, a battery, a signal output module and a maintaining module.    USE - Control system for a battery temperature controller of an automobile appliance system and a bus.    ADVANTAGE - The system can prevent electric bottle water from evaporating. The controller has prolonged service life of the battery. The system improves reliability and charging technology effect of an automobile appliance system in a scientific and reasonable manner. The battery improves storing capacity and occupies less space, and is easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an operation of a control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The blower has an impeller case provided with a cyclic guide groove. An inlet port is adhered to the impeller case. A motor is arranged on outer periphery of a rotor. The rotor is bonded to a rotary shaft. A motor case is arranged on an outer side of the motor. A holder member is included to a bearing. The bearing supports the rotary shaft. Water is supplied to a lower end of the impeller case. A narrow part is formed to a bottom surface of the impeller case. A storage unit is connected to the impeller case. A side edge of an insulating member is connected to a sealing member.    USE - Hydrogen recirculation blower.    ADVANTAGE - The blower improves durability of the bearing and coldness start performance of the impeller case, ensures safety insulation performance to the motor and reduces a contact area in the impeller case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut away perspective view of a hydrogen recirculation blower.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery supplying power source to an electric vehicle. A battery case cools the battery by supplying air and cooling water that are circulated at an inner side of the battery. A sensor member is arranged at a side of the battery case. The sensor member senses water level humidity of an inner side of the battery case. An opening and closing switch opens a part of the battery case to exhaust the air of the inner side of the battery case to an outer side environment. A controller controls operation of the opening and closing switch by sending a signal to the sensor member.    USE - Battery protecting apparatus for use in an electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus prevents the battery of the battery case from short circuit due to moisture formation, induces air at the inner side of the battery case, reduces moisture inflow of the battery case by utilizing a filter that filters foreign substance and moisture of the air flown in the battery case, cools the battery in a rapid manner, operates the opening and closing switch in a better manner according to the water level of fresh water stored in the battery case, opens and closes a drainage part of the battery case automatically by utilizing a solenoid valve in the opening and closing switch, prevents the fresh water from being pumped out by the controller, avoids generation of fog at the battery case and initializes an error and malfunction of the opening and closing switch and the sensor member by the controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery protecting apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a plate-type heat exchanger delivering cool air and a refrigerant part in a battery pack. A heater is mounted on the plate-type heat exchanger. The refrigerant part is mounted on a vehicle. Multiple heat exchanging plates are exposed into a cooling water path. A pipe inflows cooling water to the plate-type heat exchanger.    USE - Battery pack cooling system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system prevents battery pack lifetime lowering phenomenon and preheats start-up battery pack of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises nonaqueous solvent and boron trifluoride-cyclic ether complex. The content of boron trifluoride-cyclic ether complex is 0-1 parts mass, with respect to 100 parts mass of the total content of other components in the electrolyte solution.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for lithium ion secondary battery used as driving power supply of vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery using the nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent discharge rate characteristics and cyclic characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A copper foil has ratio of area in which crystal grains having crystal orientation of less than 15 degrees is 50-100% with respect to crystal orientation (200) when observed from the copper-foil surface. The copper foil is interposed on a separator and wound between positive electrodes.    USE - Copper foil is used for negative electrode for lithium-ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The copper foil having suppressed generation of crack is easily and economically manufactured. The lithium-ion secondary battery comprising the copper foil has excellent charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copper foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the crystal lattice of copper foil. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (1,S) has an electrolyte layer (4), a fuel side electrode (2) arranged opposite on both sides of electrolyte layer and to which fuel is supplied, and an oxygen side electrode (3) to which oxygen is supplied. The electrolyte layer is an anion exchange membrane. The fuel contains a compound containing hydrogen and nitrogen. The fuel side electrode contains lanthanum and cobalt. The amount of lanthanum in fuel-side electrode with respect to total amount of lanthanum and cobalt is 20-40 mol%.    USE - Fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to alkali type fuel cell, polymer electrolyte fuel cell, phosphoric acid type fuel cell, molten carbonate type fuel cell, solid electrolyte type fuel cell, etc, used as power supply for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1,S)    Fuel side electrode (2)    Oxygen side electrode (3)    Electrolyte layer (4)    Fuel supply component (5)
NOVELTY - The harness (9) has an outer member (16) including a set of leading outer members (20), where each member having tubular shape passes along conductive paths e.g. high voltage cables (17), for covering the conductive paths. A water cross linkable or photo cross linkable fixing member (21) bonds adjacent leading outer members that are separated away from each other in longitudinal direction of the paths. The fixing member is formed as a bending part of the outer member and directly in contact with the paths or contact with an electromagnetic shield (18) of the paths.    USE - Wire harness for installation in a floor body of a hybrid motor vehicle to provide connection between a junction block of a battery and an inverter. Can also be used for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wire harness is bendable and holdable in desired shape, without a complicated structure such as protector, thus suppressing manufacturing costs of the harness. The fixing member becomes the bending portion of the outer member, so that the bending process using a bending machine is not required, thus preventing stress from being applied on the conductive path during bending process, and hence increasing versatility of the harness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a wire harness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wire harness in a state of bonding adjacent leading outer members by a photo cross linkable or water cross linkable fixing member for later attachment.    Wire harness (9)    Outer member (16)    High voltage cables (17)    Electromagnetic shield (18)    Leading outer members (20)    Water cross linkable or photo cross linkable fixing member (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has swing motor power electric controllers (SW PEC) (102, 103) connected to an energy storage device (101). An h-electronic control unit (H- ECU) (105) blocks flow of power between an integrated starter and an alternator motor power electric controller. A power source cut off controller determines difference between a power offset necessary for a load and an actual power offset. A load demand power offset output unit produces the actual power offset. A vehicle ECU (V- ECU) (104) controls flow of the power from the integrated starter to the PEC.    USE - Apparatus for controlling electric power of a hybrid excavator.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can continually provide high voltage between a power source and the PEC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling electric power of a hybrid excavator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an apparatus for controlling electric power of a hybrid excavator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Energy storage device (101)    SW PEC (102, 103)    V- ECU (104)    H- ECU (105)
NOVELTY - The material comprises an active material provided with a crystalline carbonaceous substance core. A composite coating layer is made of low crystalline carbon and amorphous carbon. A metal and/or non-metal absorbs/desorbs ions. A filler is provided with a matrix structure.    USE - Anode active material for a lithium secondary battery in a middle/large-sized battery pack of a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a diesel vehicle, petrol car and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high energy density, and prolongs service life of a battery, ensures safety and improves manufacturing efficiency of the battery.
NOVELTY - The system has an electric power converting section (130) for supplying alternating current (AC) power to a fuel cell (110), where direct current (DC) power supply is inputted from the fuel cell. An inverter (133) is utilized for converting the DC power supply inputted from the fuel cell into the AC power. An auxiliary device (136) is provided with a battery for storing electric power. A secondary converter supplies the DC power supply to the fuel cell. A controller (170) is utilized for detecting malfunction generated in the inverter due to excess current.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a large power plant and a small power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The system consecutively maintains a development state of the fuel cell and reduces energy and time consumption due to unnecessary restart of the fuel cell so as to prolong service life of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (110)    Electric power converting section (130)    Inverter (133)    Auxiliary device (136)    Controller (170)
NOVELTY - The module (1) has two battery cells and positive and negative electrode tabs (200) extending from each battery cell and welded to each other by ultrasonic wave welding. An extension in which the electrode tab extends upward, is bent downward, where the extension is again bent upward in a welding portion to form a welding surface along a direction parallel to the battery cell. The tabs are connected in series or in parallel, so that the modules are connected with each other in parallel or in series, respectively.    USE - Battery module for use in an electric car or a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode tab is formed in a zigzag form in which the electrode tab extending upward is bent downward and again bent upward to allow the electrode tab formed in the zigzag form to absorb vibrations even when a welding portion formed in parallel with the battery cell is fused by ultrasonic wave vibrations, thus minimizing damage to the battery cell while simplifying manufacturing process and ensuring mass production of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode tab ultrasonic wave welding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (1)    Positive and negative electrode tabs (200)
NOVELTY - The module has a circuit board performing an electrical monitoring prcoess of a cell (1). A battery cover covers an upper surface side of the cell. A battery holder holds the cell. An upper frame is fixed in the cell that is supported by an under frame. A frame-shaped part is connected to an upper end part of the under frame. A board support part is arranged between a positive electrode connecting terminal and a negative electrode connecting terminal. The circuit board is arranged with the battery cover. The frame-shaped part is arranged on the board support part.    USE - Battery module i.e. battery pack, for use in an electric power source of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a forklift and a lorry crane.    ADVANTAGE - The frame-shaped part is arranged on the board support part, so that temperature of the cell can be maintained, malfunction of the circuit board can be suppressed, and the circuit board is accommodated within sufficient space without increasing size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Cell (1)    Tray (20)    Cover (21)    Connection arm (203)    Top part (210)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has positive and negative electrodes (14, 15) provided with a binder i.e. poly-vinylidene fluoride, and an electrode mixture. The binder is made of polyolefin resin (22a) and rubber-type resin (22b) i.e. styrenebutadiene copolymer rubber. Weight ratio of the binder of the polyolefin resin is 30-80 percent. Weight ratio of the electrode mixture of the binder is 0.5-2.0 percent. The electrode mixture is provided with a thickener. Weight ratio of the electrode mixture of the thickener is 90-110 percent based on quantity of the binder.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium-ion secondary battery, for use in a vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a plug-in hybrid vehicle, a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle and a railway-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is provided with the binder and the electrode mixture, and the binder is made of the polyolefin resin and the rubber-type resin, thus suppressing direct current resistance component and obtaining better input-output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (14)    Negative electrode (15)    Polyolefin resin (22a)    Rubber-type resin (22b)    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The holder (1) has a tank main body (3) provided with a gas storage chamber (2). The gas storage chamber stores high pressure fuel gas. A wall part (6) is provided in the tank main body. A closure member comprises a gas shielding, which is provided in the tank main body. The closure member is provided with a heat-exchange part (11), which performs heat exchange in fuel gas of a gas storage chamber interior. A heat-exchange part utilizes waste heat of waste gas, which is emitted from a fuel cell mounted in a vehicle as a fuel gas consumption apparatus.    USE - Fuel gas holder for storing fuel gas such as hydrogen gas and natural gas.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-exchange part utilizes the waste heat of the waste gas, which is emitted from the fuel cell mounted in the vehicle as the fuel gas consumption apparatus, so that heat-exchange performance of a holder is improved, weight reduction and cost reduction is achieved and maintenance operation can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel gas holder.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel gas holder (1)    Gas storage chamber (2)    Tank main body (3)    Wall part (6)    Heat-exchange part (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyst is provided with metal (A), metal (B), and support. The metal (A) is supported by the support and the metal A is modified with the metal (B). The metal (A) and metal (B) of the catalyst are adsorbed in the infrared spectrum of carbon monoxide, based on the absorption peak intensity ratio of the absorption peak intensity of carbon monoxide by which the metal (A) is adsorbed, and the absorption peak intensity of carbon monoxide by which the metal (B) is adsorbed. Thus, evaluation of catalytic activity of catalyst is carried out.    USE - Evaluation of catalytic activity of catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically evaluates the catalytic activity of catalyst.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has switching mechanism which switches supply to desalination chamber supply line (41) and concentration chamber supply line (44). A pump (51) supplies water to desalination chamber supply line.    USE - Water purifying apparatus for use with fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Flow of water to electric de-ionization apparatus is controlled reliably using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the water purifying apparatus.    Desalination chamber supply line (41)    Concentration chamber supply line (44)    Pump (51)    Raw water tank (52)    Water gauge (53)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (50) has laser welder (60) that irradiates laser beam (L) to a battery container. The distance from the irradiation position of the laser beam in the surface of battery container to the focus position of the laser welder is greater along the terminus of a welding object section (44a) of battery container, when laser beam is irradiated to the battery container from laser welder. A position adjustment section (52) is provided to adjust the relative position and focus position of the laser welder.    USE - Laser welding apparatus for welding container of lithium ion secondary battery used for electric vehicle, power supply device and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the energy density of laser beam irradiated to terminus of welding object section is reduced, the residual of welding crater section in the welding object section of battery container can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laser welding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Welding object section (44a)    Laser welding apparatus (50)    Position adjustment section (52)    Laser welder (60)    Laser beam (L)
NOVELTY - The system (101) has a voltage system section (31) for applying voltage transverse through an intermediate space, which is formed between a central electrode and a ground electrode of a plasma jet spark plug (1). The spark plug includes a cavity, which surrounds a section of the intermediate space to form a discharge space. A capacitance section (41) is provided parallel with the spark plug between the spark plug and the voltage system section. The capacitance section includes a capacitance, which is equal to or larger than the spark plug.    USE - Ignition system for a plasma jet spark plug, which is used in a combustion device e.g. internal combustion engine and fuel cell reformer, for igniting air-fuel-mixture.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows flow of voltage stored in the spark plug into the capacitance section, thus producing capacitive discharge, and hence increasing current flowing in connection with capacitive discharge, and improving plasma-forming efficiency while obtaining excellent ignition power over a long time span. The system is manufactured at reduced cost. The system avoids the need for an electrical energy supply section and diodes for preventing flow of current into the voltage system section, and reliably prevents reduction of energy supply into the intermediate space and production of inductive discharge. The system easily and reliably increases a capacitance of the capacitance section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an ignition system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Plasma jet spark plug (1)    Voltage system section (31)    Capacitance section (41)    Current cables (42, 43)    Capacitor (44)    Control unit (45)    Ignition system (101)
NOVELTY - The engine has an electric power generation control unit (10) in which an electric power generation amount of a generator (6) increases such that the feeling of vehicle extrusion by the engine torque generate according to a throttle-opening canceled at the time of a fuel cut recovery. An acceptable electrical-energy detection unit (8) detects the acceptable electrical energy from a battery (7). The electric power generation amount of the generator in fuel cut execution is limited.    USE - Internal combustion engine mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control apparatus can reliably absorb the feeling of vehicle extrusion at the time of fuel cut recovery by regenerative power generation of a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the internal combustion engine.    Generator (6)    Battery (7)    Acceptable electrical-energy detection unit (8)    Electric power generation control unit (10)    Deceleration state detection unit (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing cathode plate (1-1) and anode plate (1-2), and interconnecting the cathode and anode plates together to form a coolant channel (K). The sealing elements (3-1,3-2) are applied on both sides of coolant channel. The incompressible medium (M) e.g. water is introduced into coolant channel before and during the application of the sealing elements.    USE - Manufacturing method of bipolar plate for fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High mechanical strength of bipolar plate is ensured as the mechanical deformation of coolant channel is minimized by providing sealing elements on both sides of coolant channel. Reduction of hydrogen transmissivity of fuel cell stack is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the bipolar plate.    Cathode plate (1-1)    Anode plate (1-2)    Sealing elements (3-1,3-2)    Coolant channel (K)    Incompressible medium (M)
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate (1) has an anode plate (1-1), a cathode plate, and flow elements (3-10) which are arranged in an inlet region and/or outlet region of the anode and cathode plates. The flow elements, anode plate and cathode plate are integrally formed by a common molding process. The flow elements are comprised with recesses and/or projections for enabling flow of reactants.    USE - Bipolar plate for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow elements are arranged in inlet region and/or outlet region of anode and cathode plates, the cross-sectional surface of the flow elements can be increased and flow of reactants can be optimized. Hence, efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved and log term usage of the fuel cell can be ensured. The fuel cell components can be assembled easily in short time and manufacturing efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the bipolar plate.    Bipolar plate (1)    Anode plate (1-1)    Flow elements (3-10)    Width of flow element (a)    Length of flow element (b)
NOVELTY - A glass substrate is ionized (S302), dielectrically heated (S303) and cooled (S304), to obtain tempered glass.    USE - Manufacture of tempered glass used for solar cells, display devices, automobiles and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high yield of tempered glass with maximum difference in temperature between inner and outer sides of glass substrate, in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing tempered glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for manufacturing tempered glass.    Glass substrate transporting step (S301)    Ionizing step (S302)    Heating step (S303)    Cooling step (S304)
NOVELTY - The battery module has several battery cells with barrier (150a) that are arranged between the adjacent battery cells. The barrier comprises a plate (151) and a protrusion (152) which extends from the plate. A portion of the protrusion is provided with an elastic element.    USE - Battery module for vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The portion of the protrusion is provided with an elastic element, so that even when the protrusion is extended or stretched the protrusion can be deformed into the original shape and the strength, anti-attrition of the protrusion can be improved. The manufacturing costs and the production costs are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a exploded perspective view of the barrier.    Barrier (150a)    Plate (151)    Openings (151a)    Protrusion (152)    Heads of tube (152a,152b)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a cooling device (30) for cooling a fuel cell (11), in which coolant is circulated. The reactant is supplied to fuel cell through inflow streams (13,20) and product is discharged from the fuel cell through exhaust streams (14,21). The cooling elements (22,23) are arranged to cool the exhaust streams. The cooling units (31,36) are arranged behind the cooling elements in the flow direction, in order to cool the exhaust streams through coolant.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coolant of the fuel cell system can be cooled effectively without deteriorating the efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for cooling coolant of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Inflow streams (13,20)    Exhaust streams (14,21)    Cooling elements (22,23)    Cooling device (30)    Cooling units (31,36)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte (28) comprises a lithium salt; a nonaqueous organic solvent; and an additive comprising vitamin G (vitamin B2, riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacinamide), vitamin B4 (adenine), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin H (vitamin B7, biotin), vitamin M (vitamin B9, folic acid), vitamin Bx(4-aminobenzoic acid), vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), vitamin K1 (phylloquinone), ascorbyl palmitate, and sodium ascorbate, and/or their substituted derivatives.    USE - An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicles and power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte improves lifetime characteristics and high-temperature durability of the battery. It resists oxidation on the surface of the cathode and decomposes in high-temperature conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery, comprising:    (A) a cathode including a cathode active material (22) that allows intercalation and deintercalation of lithium;    (B) an anode including an anode active material that allows intercalation and deintercalation of lithium; and    (C) an electrolyte filled between the cathode and the anode.    The cathode comprises a thin film (26) on its surface, and the thin film is derived from a part of the additive or the entire of the additive in the electrolyte. The thin film has a thickness of 0.05-100 nm. The battery further comprises a separator between the cathode and the anode, where the separator electrically insulating the cathode and the anode from each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Cathode current collector (20)    Cathode active material (22)    Thin film (26)    Electrolyte (28)
NOVELTY - The device has a cold air duct (6) and a warm air duct (7) provided with a climate module. An air inlet side at the cold air duct and the warm air duct and an air outlet side of an air mixing unit (10) are connected together such that an energy storage device supplies an air stream of moderate temperature, where the air mixing unit is connected with an air scoop (12). The climate module comprises a controllable fan (2) and a downstream air distribution chamber. The cold air duct is connected downstream to the controllable fan via a bypass of an air distributor.    USE - Device for ventilating an electrical energy storage unit i.e. battery, of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air inlet side at the cold air duct and the warm air duct and the air outlet side at of the air mixing unit are connected together such that an energy storage device supplies the air stream with moderate temperature, so that the device enhances the tempered ventilation at the electrical energy storage unit of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for ventilating an electrical energy storage unit of a vehicle.    Controllable fan (2)    Cold air duct (6)    Warm air duct (7)    Air mixing unit (10)    Air scoop (12)
NOVELTY - The current sensor comprises a sensor element (7), and a signal processing arrangement (SV). A test signal generator (12) is coupled with the signal processing arrangement for generating a test signal pattern (ST) and is fed into the signal processing arrangement. A production and supply of the test signal pattern is orderable from the signal processing arrangement and from an external unit of the current sensor.    USE - The current sensor is useful in a battery (claimed), which is useful for a vehicle such as an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle or a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current sensor can be safely and economically manufactured with reduced consumption of space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for operating a current sensor; and    (2) a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a current sensor.    Bus interface (5)    Sensor element (7)    Signal processing unit (8)    Test signal generator (12)    Test signal pattern (ST)    Signal processing arrangement. (SV)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has multiple prismatic battery single cells (2), which include welded electrode stack. The single cells are braced together with frames e.g. intermediate frame (3) and half frames. Films i.e. composite sheet, are circumferentially welded around the stack. A circumferentially welded region is clamped between the neighboring frames. The neighboring frames comprise a recess such that the welded region is exposed between the stack and an edge of the single cells. The sheet is made from an aluminum alloy and a plastic material i.e. thermoplastic plastic material.    USE - Battery for use as a traction battery and lithium ion battery in a partially electrically driven vehicle, in lithium ion technology (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The neighboring frames comprise the recess such that the welded region is exposed between the electrode stack and the edge of the battery single cells, so that the battery can be manufactured in a simple and inexpensive manner in large quantities, and enables a safe and reliable operation, and avoids the hazard of thermal runaways and fire or explosion to a large extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Prismatic battery single cells (2)    Intermediate frame (3)    Tie rod (5)    Cooling plate (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a latent heat storage (6) made of phase change material (5). Discrete heat-conducting elements (3) e.g. heat conducting bar and heat conducting plate, are arranged in a region of battery single cells (2) or between the single cells. The heat storage is arranged outside or at an edge of a composite of the single cells. The heat-conducting elements conduct additional electric current. The heat storage is contacted to a cooling heat exchanger (7) in a heat conducting manner. The heat exchanger is connected to a side of a housing (4) opposite to the conducting elements.    USE - Device for cooling a battery e.g. high-voltage or high-performance batteries and lithium ion battery, in lithium ion technology (claimed), that is utilized as a traction battery in a partially and electrically driven vehicle such as electric car or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conducting elements are arranged in the region of the battery single cells or between the battery single cells, and the heat storage is made of phase change material and arranged outside or at the edge of the composite of the battery single cells such that the battery is provided with the heat storage to improve temperature control of the battery, and the heat storage is prevented from being integrated between the individual elements of the battery, thus allowing the device to be implemented in an easy and efficient manner. The heat storage is positioned at a location of the cooling plate, thus guarantying an essentially unchanged structure with continued better accessibility of the battery cells. The structure of the device is particularly flexible and simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a device for cooling a battery.    Battery (1)    Battery single cells (2)    Discrete heat-conducting elements (3)    Housing (4)    Phase change material (5)    Latent heat storage (6)    Cooling heat exchanger (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery cells (2) that are electrically connected in series within cell housing (4) and comprised with positive and negative pole contacts. A cooling plate (10) is thermally contacted with the battery cells. The flat end pieces of the pole contacts of each pair of adjacent battery cells within a cell block (3) are arranged in parallel to the contacting cell block such that the pole contacts of different polarities are welded together. The cooling plate is contacted with welded end pieces.    USE - Battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flat end pieces of the pole contacts of adjacent battery cells within cell block are arranged in parallel to the contacting cell block, a favorable and safe electrical contact between the pole contacts of battery cells can be enabled and construction of the battery can be simplified so that cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial exploded view of the battery.    Battery cells (2)    Cell block (3)    Cell housing (4)    Cooling plate (10)    Cooling passage (11)
NOVELTY - The device (5) has a sealing element (5.2) surrounding a connection point (1) of two cell connectors (2, 3). A protective sheath (5.1) is arranged around the connection point, where the sealing element is arranged in the protective sheath. The protective sheath includes a filling opening for introduction of the sealing element, where the sealing element is one of a fluid or a gel or grease or a plastic, and the sealing element is electrically conductive and/or corrosion-resistant.    USE - Protection device for a connection point of two cell connectors of electrochemical cells in a battery of an electric vehicle e.g. bus and lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The protective sheath is arranged around the connection point, where the sealing element is arranged in the protective sheath, thus providing most reliable protection against condensation and or moisture for the connection point. The arrangement of the protective sheath allows accurate determination of the contour and the position to be taken by the protection device, thus enabling the position and the shape of the sealing element to be determined exactly, so as to achieve more secure protection of the connection point. The sealing element is protected through the protective sheath against unwanted curing, thus reducing the risk of breakage of the sealing member due to mechanical or thermal action, and hence improving durability of the protection device. The protective sheath forms a permanently elastic sealing such that the function of the protective device is not affected even under mechanical load such as vibration in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a connection point of two cell connectors.    Connection point (1)    Cell connectors (2, 3)    Protection device (5)    Sealing element (5.2)    Protective sheath (5.1)
NOVELTY - The cell (2) has a housing side part (8), a cladding metal sheet (9), an opening, and a housing frame (7) formed by a housing. The housing is provided with a pressure relief device. The housing side part is formed as shell-shaped, and the housing frame comprises a recess (16) at a housing frame edge (15). A height of the housing frame edge is reduced through the recess, and a shell bottom is formed in a region of the recess corresponding to the housing frame edge. A set of arc-shaped raised formations is attached at another shell bottom (18).    USE - Single cell i.e. bipolar flat cell, for use in a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium-ion battery, that is utilized as an energy storage unit of an electric drive assembly of a motor vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The height of the housing frame edge is reduced through the recess, and the shell bottom is formed in the region of the recess corresponding to the housing frame edge, thus allowing the single cell to have larger mechanical robustness. The single cell is manufactured in an inexpensive manner. The single cell has an ideal space-saving arrangement. The opening prevents rising of temperature and internal pressure resulting from heating up of the cell due to exothermic decomposition reaction in case of a short circuit or overload, thus avoiding rupture and/or explosion of the cell in a reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising a pole plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single cell.    Cell (2)    Housing frame (7)    Housing side part (8)    Cladding metal sheet (9)    Housing frame edge (15)    Recess (16)    Shell bottom (18)
NOVELTY - The battery solitary cell (1) has an electrode stack (5), an electrically insulating frame (2) and two sheath plates (3,4) which are connected with one of the poles of the electrode stack. The electrically insulating frame is formed of polypropylene. An intermediate layer (10) formed of modified polypropylene is arranged between the electrically insulating frame and the sheath plates. The modified polypropylene is formed as a film. The battery solitary cell is formed in lithium-ion technology.    USE - Battery solitary cell for use in a traction battery for partially electrically driven vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery solitary cell has an electrode stack, an electrically insulating frame and two sheath plates which are connected with one of the poles of the electrode stack, and hence ensures cost-effective, safe and reliable battery solitary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective exploded view of a battery solitary cell.    Battery solitary cell (1)    Frame (2)    Sheath plates (3,4)    Electrode stack (5)    Intermediate layer (10)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a housing (3) connected with a bursting element (4), where the housing is electrically connected with an electrode assembly (2) by an electrically conductive spring element (5) that is arranged between the assembly and the bursting element. The electrode assembly is held in the housing by a retaining element (6) with predefined break-away force. A stamper element (7) is arranged between the bursting element and the electrode assembly, and a mechanical contact is formed between the electrode assembly and the bursting element by moving the spring element.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion battery cell for a traction battery i.e. high performance and/or high volt battery, of a partially electrically propelled vehicle (all claimed) e.g. electric car, hybrid vehicle or battery provided fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the cell enables a safe and reliable operation and safe and reliable triggering of the bursting element when a safety-relevant over-pressure occurs. The cell has low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a cylindrical lithium ion battery cell.    Cylindrical lithium ion battery cell (1)    Electrode assembly (2)    Housing (3)    Bursting element (4)    Electrically conductive spring element (5)    Retaining element (6)    Stamper element (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a battery comprising multiple electrochemical individual cells (1) i.e. lithium ion cells, and a flexible protective sheath surrounding the lithium ion cells. Hydrostatic fluid (F) e.g. water, surrounds the lithium ion cells so as to apply predetermined constant excess pressure (p) on the lithium ion cells against a surrounding area of the battery. The cells are clamped between circular supporting frames, where seals i.e. O-rings, are arranged between the supporting frames. The supporting frames are pressed against each other by a clamping unit.    USE - Battery assembly for a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrostatic fluid surrounds the lithium ion cells so as to apply predetermined constant excess pressure on the lithium ion cells against the surrounding area of the battery, thus achieving improved long-term stability and service life of the cells while allowing attenuation of dynamic mechanical reaction forces or loads acting on the cells occurred due to vibration or accident of the vehicle. The battery can be manufactured in a simple and cost effective manner due to reduced assembly and screw fastening expenditure and reduced tolerance requirements. The assembly does not require cooling plates, printing plates, and thermal pads, thus reducing installation space and weight of the battery assembly. The assembly does not have metal cooling plates in immediate proximity of electrical contacts, thus reducing safety risks, and providing improved accessibility to the cells of the battery. The battery assembly can be easily dismantled so that individual components of the assembly can be checked, re-used or replaced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hydrostatic bearing of lithium ion cells.    Hydrostatic fluid (F)    Excess pressure (p)    Individual cells (1)    Arrester lug (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature sensor (12) arranged in a region of individual battery cells (2). A voltage measurement unit is in contact with an electrode of each battery cell over an electrical contact element (10) for measuring voltage of respective battery cell. The temperature sensor is arranged on the electrical contact element and electrically insulated against the contact element. An electronics unit (11) designed as a battery-integrated unit is arranged in a region of the contact element at the battery cells. The temperature sensor is designed as a thermocouple element.    USE - Device for detecting temperature of individual cells i.e. lithium-ion cells, of a high power battery or high-voltage battery e.g. lithium-ion battery such as traction battery, in an electrically driven vehicle (all claimed) e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electronics unit is designed as the battery-integrated unit, and the temperature sensor is designed as the thermocouple element, so that occurrence of possible errors during electronics assembly of the battery can be eliminated, thus avoiding exchange of the electronics components, and hence reducing assembly cost of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery.    Battery (1)    Individual battery cells (2)    Electrical contact element (10)    Electronics unit (11)    Temperature sensor (12)
NOVELTY - The cell (Z) has a cell housing comprising electrically conductive enveloping metal sheets (1, 2) arranged parallely opposite to each other. Pole contact pins (4.1) of an electrode stack (4) are connected with the metal sheets in an electrically conductive manner. An electrically insulating frame (3) is formed at one of the metal sheets, arranged in a region of a circulating edge (R) of the housing and has a recess (A) arranged in a region of one of the pins so that the pins are connected with the metal sheet in an electrically conductive manner. The frame is made of a thermoplastic material.    USE - Single cell for a battery i.e. lithium-ion high-voltage battery, of a drive device of a motor car, hybrid vehicle and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically insulating frame is formed at the enveloping metal sheet, arranged in the region of the circulating edge of the housing and has the recess arranged in the region of the pole contact pin so that the pins are connected with the metal sheet in an electrically conductive manner, thus enabling the electrode stack to be insulated from the metal sheets in a simple manner without requiring additional parts for electrical insulation, and hence reducing production cost and time, overall weight and installation space of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a single cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a single cell with two enveloping metal sheets and a frame.    Recess (A)    Circulating edge of cell housing (R)    Single cell (Z)    Enveloping metal sheets (1, 2)    Electrically insulating frame (3)    Electrode stack (4)    Pole contact pins (4.1)
NOVELTY - The device has a cooling element (9) formed as a heat exchanger, and battery cells (2) i.e. lithium ion battery cells, combined into a composite. The cooling element is pressed against the composite of the battery cells. The cooling element is formed at a surface and/or another surface pressed against the composite. The battery cells are formed as prismatic cells that are stacked to the composite. The cooling element comprises duct elements (11) or stays in heat conducting contact to the duct elements.    USE - Device for cooling a battery i.e. traction battery, of an electrically propelled vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling element is formed at the surfaces pressed against the composite, thus ensuring a safe and reliable refrigeration of the battery and allowing simple construction of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell composite.    Battery cells (2)    Cooling element (9)    Duct elements (11)    Cooling radiator (14)    Counter-elements (15)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a waste heat utilization circuit (2) which has an evaporator (3) for vaporizing the liquid working medium and an expander (4) in the downstream of the evaporator for expanding the working medium. A condenser (5) in the downstream of expander, condenses the working medium. A conveying unit (6) comprises pump (13) for conveying working medium and electric motor (14) for driving the pump. The liquid working medium is cooled with the electric motor.    USE - Waste heat utilization device for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conveying unit is controlled simply and the flow rate of the liquid working medium is controlled easily. The heat supplied to the evaporator is adjusted easily according to the changing operating conditions. Favorable heat balance can be achieved during various operating modes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the waste heat utilization device.    Waste heat utilization device (1)    Waste heat utilization circuit (2)    Evaporator (3)    Expander (4)    Condenser (5)    Conveying unit (6)    Pump (13)    Electric motor (14)
NOVELTY - The cover device (18) made of electrically non-conductive and non-destructive material e.g. thermoplastic elastomer, has main portion having diameter of about 12.5 mm. The main portion is provided to cover electric pole (12) having diameter less than 12.5 mm. The main portion is comprised of tubular sleeve with aperture that corresponds to sensor in the electric pole, and dome that covers threaded pin (16) of the electric pole.    USE - Cover device for electric pole of battery cell (claimed) such as lithium ion traction battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric pole of battery cell can be covered reliably. The sensor of the battery cell can be contacted through aperture of tubular sleeve, such that the measurement with respect to battery cell can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for covering electric pole of battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell with cover device.    Battery cell (10)    Electric pole (12)    Base portion (14)    Threaded pin (16)    Cover device (18)
NOVELTY - The device (2) has a discharge device (3) provided to discharge a capacitor (4), where the capacitor is placed in a region between a switchable separating device (1) and a potential separation device (5) of the device. A monitoring device (6) monitors hazardous condition (Zg) that is electric shock, of the device. The separating device and/or the discharge device transmits a control signal (Sig1, Sig2) based on the hazardous condition. The separating device comprises two-pole alternating current (AC) contactor for separating the device from a supply network.    USE - Device for charging a high volt battery of a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The monitoring device monitors the hazardous condition such as electric shock, and the separating device and/or the discharge device transmits the control signal based on the hazardous condition, so that the device can recognize the hazardous condition, and can deactivate and discharge the intermediate circuit of the vehicle, and ensure protection of a person against the electric shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging a high volt battery of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a device for charging a high volt battery of a motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    Control signal (Sig1, Sig2)    Hazardous condition (Zg)    Switchable separating device (1)    Charging device (2)    Discharge device (3)    Capacitor (4)    Potential separation device (5)    Monitoring device (6)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly structure has a pair of front side frames (5), which extend substantially in a vehicle longitudinal direction at right and left sides of the vehicle. The impact sockets (6) are provided at forward ends of the front side frame. The battery (51) is arranged at a specific position.    USE - Battery assembly structure of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery assembly structure has a pair of front side frames, which extend substantially in a vehicle longitudinal direction at right and left sides of the vehicle, and thus ensures a safe battery assembly structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for placing a battery in a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a front portion of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Front side frames (5)    Impact sockets (6)    Wheel housing panel (12)    Battery (51)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (S110) a decided operation of a generator and engine with the basis of charge of a battery and calculating (S120,S130) the required power of the generator and engine. The electricity compensation is calculated (S140), by which the battery compensates to an ultra capacitor.    USE - Method for controlling power of a series hybrid vehicle (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method involves determining a decided operation of a generator and engine with the basis of charge of a battery and calculating the required power of the generator and engine, and hence ensures efficient power controlling method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a series hybrid vehicle with a converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a power controlling method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Determining a decided operation of a generator and engine (S110)    Calculating the required power of the generator and engine (S120,S130)    Calculating electricity compensation (S140)    Distributing the required power (S150)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery module group that is formed by arranging battery module in multiple array. Several electro-conductive bus bars (40) are fixed to output terminal of battery modules. The holding plate (20) is made of insulating material for holding bus bar. The insulating cover element (30) is arranged in bus bar so as to change bus bar between coated state and exposure state with respect to bus bar holding surface (20a) of holding plate.    USE - Assembled battery mounted in vehicle such as motor vehicle and electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating cover element is arranged in bus bar so as to change bus bar between coated state and exposure state with respect to bus bar holding surface of holding plate so as to prevent short circuit in battery modules, so that workability of assembled battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the bus bar holding plate and cover element of assembled battery.    Holding plate (20)    Holding surface (20a)    Insulating cover element (30)    Bus bar (40)    Bolt hole (41)
NOVELTY - The energy generated sensor is provided with a mechanical unit that is provided for capturing wind, mechanical and kinetic energies generated by an automobile vehicle. The mechanical unit is provided with multiple wind turbines that are placed at front and rear wheels (3,4). The wheels are interconnected by a shaft and placed under a vehicle chassis (1,2).    USE - Energy generated sensor for use with moving automobile vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy generated sensor is provided with a mechanical unit that is provided for capturing wind, mechanical and kinetic energies generated by an automobile vehicle, and thus ensures efficient and convenient sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile vehicle.    Vehicle chassis (1,2)    Front and rear wheels (3,4)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery pack unit provided with a vertical or horizontal cooling plate that is provided with an S-shaped cooling water channel. An inlet of the cooling water channel is fixed with a cooling water inlet. An outlet of the cooling water channel is provided with a cooling water outlet joint. The cooling plate is fixed with multiple arrays of lithium batteries. A lithium battery pack is provided with the lithium batteries. The lithium batteries are fixed with an ear that is fixed on the cooling plate by a bottom plate.    USE - Vehicle-mounted lithium battery device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures better cooling effect and occupies less space. The device is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle-mounted lithium battery device.
NOVELTY - The device has a box body (2) arranged on an inner side of an external box body (1). An inner part of the box body is installed in a slide block (5). The box body is provided with a rolling shaft (3). A side face of the box body is provided with a ball (4). A connecting rod is installed on two ends of the external box body. An outer wall of the connecting rod is connected with an oil cylinder. A hydraulic lock is arranged on the oil cylinder.    USE - Electric energy vehicle storage battery box device.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves space of a vehicle, and is less in weight, reasonable in design and convenient for replacement of a storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electric energy vehicle storage battery box device.    External box body (1)    Box body (2)    Rolling shaft (3)    Ball (4)    Slide block (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves adhering a metal plate of an insulating material with measurement target area. An apparatus is utilized according to shape and width of a fluid path, which is formed in a separator at one side of a fuel cell. The multiple separators are interconnected through the fluid path.    USE - Method for measuring fuel cell performance.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves adhering a metal plate of an insulating material with measurement target area, and hence enables to find design phase problem easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side schematic view of the separator.    Separator (100)    Manifold entrance (110)    Manifold entrance domain (115)    Manifold outlet (120)    Manifold outlet domain (125)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a temperature detection unit (3) that detects the inside and outside temperatures of lead acid battery (5), when a power supply (4) supplies electric current with respect to lead acid battery. The electric current is supplied with respect to lead acid battery, so as to maintain the temperature of lead acid battery to be below the heat destructive temperature of electrode of lead acid battery. The electric current value supplied with respect to lead acid battery is controlled by a control unit (2) based on information transmitted from detection unit.    USE - Apparatus for reproducing lead acid battery (claimed) of electric equipment used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lead acid battery can be reproduced rapidly, without raising the temperature of lead acid battery above the heat destruction temperature of electrode of lead acid battery. The quantity of the lead acid battery discarded is reduced, thus the energy consumption of the lead acid battery is reduced. The generation of carbon-dioxide by the lead acid battery is suppressed. The generation of waste during reproduction process of the lead acid battery is reduced. The sulfation of the battery can be removed stably by supplying fixed electric current with respect to lead acid battery from power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of reproducing lead acid battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the lead acid battery reproducing apparatus.    Lead acid battery reproducing apparatus (1)    Control unit (2)    Temperature detection unit (3)    Power supply (4)    Lead acid battery (5)
NOVELTY - The battery cover apparatus has a battery (10), a rectangular fixed bracket (20) that is provided for fixing the battery. A protective cover (30) is provided for protecting an automotive electric part. The automotive electric part is installed at a top of the fixed bracket. The fixed bracket is installed at the top of the battery.    USE - Battery cover apparatus for construction heavy equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cover apparatus has a battery, a rectangular fixed bracket that is provided for fixing the battery, and hence ensures safe and improve battery cover apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows perspective exploded view of a battery cover apparatus.    Battery (10)    Rectangular fixed bracket (20)    Protective cover (30)    Switch sprocket (31)    Fastening bolt (81)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery (1) that supplies electric power to voltage rise converter (2). The electric power is supplied to voltage rise converter (3) from voltage rise converter (2). The excessive electric power is supplied to voltage fall converter (4), while supplying electric power outside through inverters (6a-6c) from voltage rise converter (3). The electric power is supplied to a battery from the voltage fall converter.    USE - Electric power supply apparatus for solar power generation system used in home, windmill and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The radioactive contamination can be reduced significantly. The emission of carbon dioxide can be reduced. A stable electric power can be supplied efficiently. The installation cost can be reduced. The installation space can be reduced. The degradation of living environment can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric power supply apparatus.    Battery (1)    Voltage rise converters (2,3)    Voltage fall converter (4)    Warning buzzer (5)    Inverters (6a-6c)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises binder and positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material is formed from mixture of lithium cobaltate (21) to which rare-earth compound (22) adheres to portion of the surface, and lithium/nickel/cobalt/manganese oxide. The content of lithium/nickel/cobalt/manganese oxide is 1-50 %mass, with respect to total content of positive electrode active material.    USE - Positive electrode is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, hybrid electric vehicle and personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode has high discharge capacity, discharge voltage even when continuously charged at high temperature and energy density during charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of surface state of lithium cobaltate in positive electrode.    Lithium cobaltate (21)    Rare-earth compound (22)
NOVELTY - A conductive connection port is connected to positive electrode terminal and/or negative electrode terminal of secondary battery. A refrigerant is contacted with connection port, and battery cell is cooled. Thus, cooling of lithium secondary battery is enabled.    USE - Cooling of lithium secondary battery for electrical and electronic devices and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is quickly cooled to improve thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium secondary battery; and    (2) cooling system of lithium secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The plate has a flexible solar battery that is encapsulated and provided between a transparent packaging layer and a shading layer. The positive flexible solar battery and negative flexible solar battery are provided with a sun shield.    USE - Flexible solar battery plate for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible solar battery plate is environmental friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the flexible solar battery plate.
NOVELTY - The battery box structure has a box portion that is provided with a bottom plate. The bottom plate is extended upwards from the double pairs of sides parallel to the four side plates. The double pairs of sides parallel to the four side plates are provided with a circular bead. The pairs of sides parallel to the four side plates are provided parallel to the upper end face of side plate on outer side.    USE - Battery box structure.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box is simple in structure. The low manufacturing cost of the battery box can be achieved. The battery can be tightly covered by the battery box. The dust or mud embedded in the battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery box structure.
NOVELTY - The structure has a support frame that is provided with an elastic device. A battery is set on the support frame. The elastic device is provided at the outer side surface of the bracket and is in contact with the metal shell.    USE - Fixed structure of battery pack installed on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has simple design and can be used conveniently. Reliability of the structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fixed structure of battery pack installed on vehicle.
NOVELTY - The box has cover which is provided for placing the lithium battery. One side of the main case is opened with vent port, and other side is provided with exhaust fan. Main case is provided with temperature sensor. Output end of the temperature sensor is connected with the input end of the control module. The output end of the control module is connected with the exhaust fan.    USE - Lithium battery box for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the box can be simple. The discharging and automatic temperature control of the vehicle can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium battery box.
NOVELTY - The box has main case which is provided for connecting surrounding side wall of the cover. Upper top plate and lower top plate are extended downwards to side wall. Inner side surface of the side wall is extended upward and set with the side plate. The side plate is provided with the locking hole. The side plate is set with the inner side wall and the buckling convex holes. The shoulder is provided with the upper surface of the cover.    USE - Improved type battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the improved type battery box.
NOVELTY - The structure has a turning pipe which is provided on a saddle. A battery box is provided with a turning handle, a power supply plug and a socket. The back portion of the saddle is provided with pressing turning handle. A turning handle is pressed along the pulling direction of gear cover. The socket is provided on the power supply plug.    USE - Battery box structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box structure can be simplified. The theft of the vehicle can be prevented easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The box has a box main portion (1) and a box cover (2) which are attached to each other. A fixing screw (5) is fixed on box main portion to form a battery mounting groove.    USE - Battery box for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the box can be simplified, thus the cost of the box can be reduced. The space occupied by the battery box can be reduced, since the battery box is in-built in the vehicle. Portability of the battery box can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery box.    Box main portion (1)    Box cover (2)    Fixing screw (5)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a lithium polymer electric core which is arranged in a battery box main portion. The upper portion of battery box main portion is provided with a handle. The upper cover is provided with a nut hole. A nut hole is provided for penetrating a copper column bolt. The upper cover of the battery box main portion is provided with a detecting port, a power switch and an indicating lamp. A power supply switch is provided to control start and stop operation of the preliminary power supply.    USE - Lead acid battery pack for automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.
NOVELTY - The device has an upper lifting cylinder (20) that is fixed on a stand (2) and is connected with a liquid cavity mechanism (21). The flat clamp (25) is located in the cavity mechanism which is provided with a hollow cavity (27). A liquid injection nozzle (28) and a suction nozzle (29) are positioned in the hollow cavity. A suction nozzle driving cylinder (24) is connected with the suction nozzle and a lower lifting cylinder (23) is connected with the injection nozzle.    USE - Electrolyte injection device for lithium battery used in electric bicycle, electric motor car, electric tool, electric toy, photovoltaic power generation system, wind power generation system, a mobile communication base station, emergency light and portable mobile power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The device can improve the production efficiency and can reduce the waste of the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrolyte injection device.    Stand (2)    Lifting cylinder (20,23)    Liquid cavity mechanism (21)    Suction nozzle driving cylinder (24)    Flat clamp (25)    Hollow cavity (27)    Liquid injection nozzle (28)    Suction nozzle (29)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery shell (2) provided with a battery box, a upper cover (21) and a lower cover (22) and arranged at an outer surface of a groove (3), where the groove is formed on the upper and lower covers. The battery box is arranged with a lithium battery. The groove is square, trapezoid, semicircle or circular arc in shape.    USE - Lithium ion battery module for an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The module is fixed at an electric bicycle by a reinforcing rib, so that the module is conventional to use. The module has less external connection, improved reliability and reduced material cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion battery module.    Battery shell (2)    Groove (3)    Upper cover (21)    Lower cover (22)
NOVELTY - The circuit has common electrode. A cathode of diode is connected with each connector in series with indication voltage collecting wire that is connected with green LED (1). An indicator is connected with voltage collection wire that is connected with red LED (2).    USE - Circuit for detecting voltage of electric automobile battery wire.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage of electric automobile battery can be easily detected. The stability of the circuit can be improved. The installation cost of the circuit can be reduced. The circuit can be maintained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuit for detecting voltage of electric automobile battery wire.    Green LED (1)    Red LED (2)
NOVELTY - The cell has a compartment (10) comprising an ion exchange membrane that separates oxidizing fluid and reducing fluid. Oxidizing and reducing fluid circulation systems (50, 52) circulate the oxidizing fluid and the reducing fluid along sides of the membrane based on different flow directions, respectively. The oxidizing and reducing fluid circulation systems have reversal systems (68, 78) that reverse the fluid flow directions in a cathodic fluid exchange pipe and an anodic fluid exchange pipe (16), respectively.    USE - Fuel cell for generating electric current from an oxidation-reduction reaction between oxidizing fluid i.e. pure dioxygen, and reducing fluid i.e. pure dihydrogen (all claimed), to supply the electric current to a motor vehicle, a boat or a transportable energy source requiring device.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidizing and reducing fluid circulation systems circulate the oxidizing fluid and the reducing fluid along the sides of the membrane based on the different flow directions, respectively, thus assuring satisfactory hydration of the membrane, and limiting the heterogeneity of hydration of the membrane. The reversal systems have simple design and are inexpensive so as to reduce the complexity and fabrication cost of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying oxidizing fluid and reducing fluid to a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Compartment (10)    Anodic fluid exchange pipe (16)    Oxidizing fluid circulation system (50)    Reducing fluid circulation system (52)    Reversal systems (68, 78)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte comprises (a) at least a fluoro-carbonyl compound (I), (b) at least one conducting salt, and (c) propylene carbonate, where (I) is in the form of free compound or salt of an acid and the relative weight ratio of (a)-(c) is 100:1-1:100.    USE - The electrolyte is useful in a battery or an accumulator, preferably lithium ion battery or lithium ion accumulator for a vehicle or device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is inflammable, hence can be handled easily and safely and exhibits high oxidation and thermal stability. The electrolyte provides battery with long term stability and high cyclization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte comprises (a) at least a fluoro-carbonyl compound of formula (C(F)(R1)(OR2)-C(=O)-O-R3) (I), (b) at least one conducting salt, and (c) propylene carbonate, where (I) is in the form of free compound or salt of an acid and the relative weight ratio of (a)-(c) is 100:1-1:100.    R1-R3 = 1-4C-aliphatic group (optionally substituted by F, Cl, Br, I, =O, 1-4C-alkyl or O-1-4C-alkyl).
NOVELTY - Electrochemical storage device (1) comprises a rechargeable fuel cell (2) having an oxidizable and a reducible material, a redox couple from a fuel and a fuel product and two electrodes. The fuel cell in a discharging state oxidizes the material by the fuel product to obtain the fuel, and in a charging state reduces the material by the fuel to obtain the fuel product. A current reversing switch for charging or discharging the fuel cell by connecting the electrodes to an import (4) of an electrical energy source (3) or to an electrical energy consumer export, respectively.    USE - The electrochemical storage device is useful for temporary storage of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device can store and retrieve excess electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating the electrochemical storage device comprising: (a) providing an electrochemical storage device, where the oxidizable and reducible material is provided in such a quantity that a short term storage time span is defined by the reaction time for complete oxidization of the material or for complete reduction of the material; (b) connecting the electrodes to the energy source for importing electrical energy until the short term storage times pan is exceeded so that the material is completely reduced and fuel forms after the short term storage time span is exceeded; (c) connecting the electrodes to the energy source for exporting electrical energy until the short term storage time span is exceeded so that the material is completely oxidized and fuel product forms after the short term storage time span is exceeded; and (d) alternatively repeating steps (b) and (c).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the electrochemical storage device.    Electrochemical storage device (1)    Rechargeable fuel cell (2)    Electrical energy source (3)    Import (4)
NOVELTY - The device has power generating units provided with an impeller (1), a permanent-magnet shaft generator, a rectifying device (3) and a storage battery (4). The impeller is coaxial with a rotating shaft that is rigidly connected to three output ends of a permanent magnetic motor. A direct current power supply output end of the rectifying device is connected with a power supply input end of the storage battery. The impeller is arranged in an exhaust gas discharge pipe front tube, an exhaust pipe or an exhaust tail pipe.    USE - Automobile tail gas energy-saving generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high automobile tail gas recycling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile tail gas energy-saving generating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Impeller (1)    Rectifying device (3)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - Coolant (I) comprises at least one diester or triester species having ester links on adjacent carbons.    USE - (I) is useful for a hybrid electric vehicle, preferably a battery in an electric vehicle. (I) is useful for the cooling loop related to an electric motor and power electronics in an electric vehicle (all claimed). (I) is useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - (I) exhibits an excellent balance of dielectric and heat transfer properties. (I) is environmentally friendly and can offer good cold weather operation. (I) exhibits low flammability and is cost efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for an electric vehicle comprising an electric motor with a cooling loop and a battery, where the coolant for the battery and/or the cooling loop comprises (I).
NOVELTY - The plug-in mounting bracket has mounting plate whose right side is connected with a terminal row mounting panel. The left side of the mounting plate is connected with a mold panel. The terminal block mounting panel, module panel and module installation plate are vertically connected. A terminal strip is provided between the mounting plate and the module panel, and provided on the front and back sides of clamping block. A rectifying module is passed through the mounting hole to be clamped between terminal strip mounting plate and mold panel.    USE - Plug-in mounting bracket for therectifying module.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling precision of the plug-in mounting bracket can be improved. The plug-in mounting bracket can be used conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the plug-in mounting bracket.
NOVELTY - The system has a charging machine whose voltage output end is connected with an input end of a boosting circuit. An output end of the boosting circuit is connected with a battery manager. A voltage booster circuit is arranged on an electric automobile and provided in a charging mechanism. An output end of an electric vehicle instrument is connected with the boosting circuit. One end of a capacitor is connected with one end of an inductor. Another end of the capacitor is grounded. A contactor control circuit is provided on the electric automobile.    USE - Power supply control system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has prolongs service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power supply control system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has multiple heat insulation side plates (1,2) that are inserted into battery and engine that are spaced apart from each other. A top plate (3) is provided to cover the battery and the engine. The side plates are provided with connection port (4). The side plates and top plate are integrally formed with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material.    USE - Battery protection device of automobile e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the device is simplified and the radiation and cooling effects of the device are effectively improved with extended service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the automobile battery protection device.    Side plates (1,2)    Top plate (3)    Connection port (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a piezoelectric ceramics ultrasonic transducer fixedly connected to a to-be-dehumidified object and an output end of a drive circuit. An input end of the drive circuit is connected with an external power supply i.e. direct current power supply. The drive circuit generates a high frequency power supply of the piezoelectric ceramic ultrasonic transducer. The to-be-dehumidified object is formed in a front wind screen or rear-view mirror of an automobile. The ceramic ultrasonic transducer is detachably fixed in the wind screen or rear-view mirror of the automobile by screws.    USE - Ultrasound mist or water dehumidification assembly for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly performs ultrasonic dehumidifying process in an effective manner so as to rapidly remove mist or water in a sunshade or the front windscreen glass of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an ultrasound mist or water dehumidification assembly.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a pulse power supply (1) arranged on a wheel shaft of a bicycle. Multiple caution LED lights are arranged in a tail part of the bicycle and connected with the pulse power supply. Thirty six notches (111) are arranged in an edge of a ring rotating wheel (11). A side of the ring rotating wheel is provided with a power generator (12). The power generator is provided with an iron core. An upper part of the iron core is fixed with a permanent magnet. A gap is formed between the permanent magnet and the ring rotating wheel. A coil is installed in a shell.    USE - Bicycle safety warning device.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the need to utilize a battery, provides a warning signal during the bicycle moving process and improves safety in a process line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a bicycle safety warning device.    Pulse power supply (1)    Ring rotating wheel (11)    Power generator (12)    Notches (111)
NOVELTY - The system has a handlebar glove comprising an inner layer i.e. floss layer, and an outer layer i.e. leather layer. An electric heating wire net (3) is arranged between the inner and outer layers and connected with a storage battery on a handle (4). A temperature adjusting knob (5) is connected in series with the storage battery that is connected with a wind generator (7) of the handle through a switch (6).    USE - Open drive warming system.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides warm driving environment for hands of a driver so as to avoid freezing state of the hands, thus improving driving safety and enabling utilization of wind during driving to generate electricity. The system is energy-saving, environment-friendly and reliable and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an open drive warming system.    Electric heating wire net (3)    Handle (4)    Temperature adjusting knob (5)    Switch (6)    Wind generator (7)
NOVELTY - The bicycle type small limo has a housing (1) to which a motor-assisted bicycle (16) is connected. The housing has a carriage bottom frame (3) that is connected to a pull and push chair (2) and a pull and push table (4). A kitchen ware is provided at side of bottom frame. Four sliding type adjusting rods (14) are provided at corners of the carriage bottom frame. A semi-tent (13) is mounted on four sliding type adjusting rods. The periphery of back of semi-tent is connected with a solar heat bag (10). A canvas bed (15) is connected with carriage bottom frame.    USE - Bicycle type small limo for use by nomadic, fruit seller, fisherman.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured bicycle type small limo is designed easily. Since the periphery of back of semi-tent is connected with solar heat bag, the energy for electric appliance can be attained easily, without carrying the electric equipment power supply. Hence power consumption is reduced, while improving service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the.    Housing (1)    Pull and push chair (2)    Carriage bottom frame (3)    Pull and push table (4)    Solar heat bag (10)    Semi-tent (13)    Sliding type adjusting rod (14)    Canvas bed (15)    Motor-assisted bicycle (16)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a support frame whose front and rear ends are provided with a base box. Sides of front and rear wheels are arranged on the support frame. A seat is arranged on the support frame and a battery of a vehicle. A rear seat case of a solar energy controller is covered at a basket surface of a solar battery plate. The front and rear wheels are arranged on the solar battery plate. The battery plate is covered on four sides and a bottom surface of the support frame by a connecting piece. The energy controller is connected with the battery plate and an arc-shaped solar panel cover.    USE - Solar energy electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle ensures that the solar battery board converts the obtained electric energy, and stores the energy in the battery to charge at any time so as to easily find a charging power supply plug.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar energy electric bicycle in partial section.
NOVELTY - The hanger has a steel plate (1) provided with a downward opening of a groove-shaped steel frame (3). A groove (6) is matched with a round hole corresponding to an upper part of the groove-shaped steel frame. The groove-shaped steel frame is arranged in a round shaft hole part (4). The steel plate is provided with a hook (2).    USE - Fork-lift truck storage battery special hanger.    ADVANTAGE - The hanger is simple in structure, and has low processing cost, high stability and high work reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fork-lift truck storage battery special hanger.    Steel plate (1)    Hook (2)    Groove-shaped steel frame (3)    Round shaft hole part (4)    Groove (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode that is provided with a negative electrode active material where time charging/discharging efficiency at the time of charging/discharging lithium metal as a counter electrode is less than or equal to 75%.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for supplying power to mobile devices such as mobile telephone and notebook personal computer, and transportation media such as electric vehicle, hybrid car, electric motorcycle and an electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charging/discharging efficiency of negative electrode active material at time of charging/discharging lithium metal is set to specific value, the energy density of a secondary battery can be improved. The charging/discharging cycling effect of the secondary battery is improved. The electrical conductivity of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is improved. The service lifetime of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery is prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode contains metal oxide (X) of formula AxMeOy.    A = Na or K;    Me = Ni and Cu;    x = 1.9-2.1; and    y = 1.9-2.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S100) a body of a carbon plate, where the carbon plate is manufactured from carbonate. The catholyte fluid path is formed (S110) in the side face of the body on a penetration shaft. An electrolyte supply hole and an electrolyte discharge hole are formed (S120) in the electrolyte supply line and electrolyte exhaust line of the electrolyte fluid path. A coating unit made of the fluorine resin is formed (S130) on a peripheral unit of the body. The isopropyl alcohol or the distilled water is used (S132) in the peripheral unit of the body.    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar plate for redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves forming a body of a carbon plate, where the carbon plate is manufactured from carbonate, and the catholyte fluid path is formed in the side face of the body on a penetration shaft, and thus ensures improved manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Forming a body of a carbon plate (S100)    Forming the catholyte fluid path in the side face of the body on a penetration shaft (S110)    Forming an electrolyte supply hole and an electrolyte discharge hole in the electrolyte supply line and electrolyte exhaust line of the electrolyte fluid path (S120)    Forming a coating unit made of the fluorine resin on a peripheral unit of the body (S130)    Using the isopropyl alcohol or the distilled water in the peripheral unit of the body (S132)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a deformation sensor (30) which is arranged on expansion surface (21) of outer cover material (20). Conductive filler is inserted into matrix bends and deformed with expansion of outer cover material. A three-dimensional conductive path is formed in sensor based on contact among conductive filler. The electrical resistance increases with increase in amount of deformation of sensor film. The deformation sensor detects the swelling of outer cover material based on changes in electrical resistance associated with bending and deformation of sensor film.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. secondary battery and capacitor used for electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal computer and digital camera. Can also be used in electrical vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation sensor detects the swelling of outer cover material by changes in electrical resistance associated with bending and deformation of sensor film, so that the safety and security of the device can be achieved and the structure is simplified at low cost. Since the deformation sensor is provided with sensor element which makes a resin to act as a base material, the workability of the sensor is increased and the swelling of outer cover material can be detected accurately. The manufacturing process is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (1)    Storage element (10)    Outer cover material (20)    Expansion surface (21)    Deformation sensor (30)
NOVELTY - An anode contains spinel crystal structure-containing lithium manganese oxide (I) as cathode active material. The lithium manganese oxide is dispersed in 3 V domain in the form of primary particles in the positive electrode mixture in order to exhibit high capacity and excellent cycle characteristics.    USE - Anode is used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the anode has high capacity and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode contains spinel crystal structure-containing lithium manganese oxide of formula: Li1+xMyMn2-x-yO1-zQz (I) as cathode active material. The lithium manganese oxide is dispersed in 3 V domain in the form of primary particles in the positive electrode mixture in order to exhibit high capacity and excellent characteristics.    x=0-0.3;    y,z=0-1;    M=Al, Mg, Ni, Co, Fe, Cr, V, Ti, Cu, B, Ca, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sr, Sb, W or Bi;and    Q=N, F, S or Cl.
NOVELTY - The device (12) has a battery (14) with respective battery poles (16, 18). A set of conduits (26) is fastenable over corresponding contact elements (24) at the battery poles. One of the contact elements is arrangeable at a receiving device (20) that is movable between one position and another position. The contact element is spaced from associated battery pole in one position, and the contact element is connected with the battery pole in another position.    USE - Battery device for a motor vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The contact element is spaced from associated battery pole in one position, and the contact element is connected with the battery pole in another position, thus enabling a simplified mounting and bonding of the battery during assembly process of the motor vehicle. The battery is attached to the vehicle at an early installation stage, and ensures that electrical loads are not supplied with power, thus protecting workers employed for assembly of the vehicle from personal injury due to accidental actuation of electrical loads and due to accidental triggering of airbags.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for mounting a battery unit on a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a portion of a motor vehicle with a battery device comprising a battery with two poles, and a conduit at a receiving device arranged at the battery.    Battery device (12)    Battery (14)    Battery poles (16, 18)    Receiving device (20)    Contact elements (24)    Conduits (26)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electric machine (4) e.g. four-quadrant electric machine, connected to a turbine (5). A compressor (6) is connected to an air line (7) of a burner (2). The electric machine, turbine and/or the compressor are arranged on a common shaft (11). A heat exchanger (3) is connected to an exhaust line (12) of the burner, where the heat exchanger comprises a bypass (14). The electric machine is operated by a motor during startup of the device, where electric power generated by the electric machine is supplied to a load.    USE - Power supply device for mobile and/or stationary applications e.g. block-type thermal power station and/or vehicle with electric drive. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric machine is connected to the turbine, and the compressor is connected to the air line of the burner, thus producing the power supply device with simple mechanical design and high efficiency at reduced cost. The electric machine, turbine and/or the compressor are arranged on the common shaft, thus ensuring lossless transmission of rotation energy while reducing installation space of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power supply device.    Power supply device (1)    Burner (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Electric machine (4)    Turbine (5)    Compressor (6)    Air line (7)    Common shaft (11)    Exhaust line (12)    Bypass (14)
NOVELTY - The battery has a solid electrolyte layer arranged between a positive electrode layer and a negative electrode layer. The positive electrode layer contains powder of a positive electrode active material and powder of a solid electrolyte, where the volume change of the positive electrode active material during charging/discharging is 1 percent, and powdered average particle diameter is 5 micrometers. The solid electrolyte layer is formed by gaseous-phase method. The solid electrolyte is a sulfide-type solid electrolyte. The negative electrode layer contains lithium metal.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte battery for use in a portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and digital camera. Can also be used for power supplies of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high capacitance and high volume power density so as to improve charging/discharging cycling characteristics while a positive electrode layer is molded in powder and the solid electrolyte layer is formed into a film by the gaseous-phase method, reduces internal resistance, and suppresses counter diffusion between the positive electrode layer and the solid electrolyte layer.
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has an oxygen agent flow groove formed at a side portion of a separator main body (13) for flowing oxygen agent such as hydrogen gas or methanol. A fuel agent flow groove (16) is formed at an other side portion of the main body for flowing fuel gas i.e. hydrogen gas. A positioning projection part (18) is protruded at a surface of the main body. A positioning recess part is arranged in the main body for inserting the positioning projection part. A sealing member is formed between the positioning projection part and the positioning recess part.    USE - Separator i.e. plate-shaped separator, for a fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator stacks many cells during manufacturing the fuel cell and overlaps the cells with favorable workability without mutual position deviation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a cell of a fuel cell.    Separator (1)    Cell (3)    Separator main body (13)    Fuel agent flow groove (16)    Positioning projection part (18)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electrode plate and electrolyte solution accommodated inside a battery container (2). An electrode terminal is protruded from a circumference of the battery container. An expansion suppressing member (28) suppresses outward bulging-deformation of the battery container. An annular restraint member (31) of the expansion suppressing member surrounds a side plate (2a-2d) of the battery container orthogonal to the surface from which the electrode terminal is protruded. An insulation member (30) covers a circumference of the expansion suppressing member.    USE - Expansion suppressing structure for a secondary battery (claimed) i.e. laminated-type square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery, utilized in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion suppressing member suppresses outward-swelling of the battery container with pressure of internal gas, so that the structure can be easily manufactured. The battery container and the expansion suppressing member are in direct contact with external air, so that insulation between secondary batteries is improved, thus improving heat dissipation of the secondary batteries. The insulation member is made of raw material having cushioning properties, so that impact and vibration added to the secondary batteries can be buffered, thus improving vibration proof property of the secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a secondary battery in expansion suppressing member and insulation member insertion state. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery container (2)    Side plate (2a-2d)    Expansion suppressing member (28)    Insulation member (30)    Annular restraint member (31)
NOVELTY - The assembly (120) has electrolytic membranes (11, 12) arranged at sides of electrode layers (20, 30) that are provided with catalyst layers (21, 31), respectively. Gas diffusion layers (22, 32) are located at outer sides of outer periphery ends of the catalyst layers in the electrode layers when one of the electrode layers is provided along a direction perpendicular to an electrode plane. Heat-shrink amount of one of the electrolytic membranes along a predetermined direction is smaller than heat-shrink amount of another electrolytic membrane along the predetermined direction.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for a fuel cell (claimed) i.e. polymer electrolyte fuel cell, that is utilized in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-shrink amount of the electrolytic membrane along the predetermined direction is smaller than the heat-shrink amount of another electrolytic membrane along the predetermined direction so as to secure ion conductivity of the assembly and avoid deterioration of the assembly. The catalyst layers of the electrode layers are reliably sealed by a seal part, so that generation of cross leak of reactive gas can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell with a membrane electrode assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electrolytic membranes (11, 12)    Electrode layers (20, 30)    Catalyst layers (21, 31)    Gas diffusion layers (22, 32)    Fuel cell (100)    Membrane electrode assembly (120)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has a heat exchanger plate (21) which contacts the electrical storage cell (20) of both sides while being positioned between the electrical storage cells. The step difference (23) prohibits the movement of the electrical storage cell to a direction parallel to the surface of the heat exchanger plate.    USE - Electrical storage module for working machine (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid-type shovel, such as an electrically-driven shovel, wheel loader, bulldozer, and forklift.    ADVANTAGE - Eases assembly since first position constraining structure restrains the position of an electrical storage cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane sectional view and a sectional view of the electrical storage module.    Electrical storage cell (20)    Heat exchanger plate (21)    Flow path (22)    Step difference (23)    Cooling-medium inlet tube (24)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a separator arranged between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. An electrode group (120) comprises a positive electrode lead (140) linked to the positive electrode, and a negative electrode lead (150) linked to the negative electrode. An accommodation hole (111) is formed in a housing (113) for accommodating the electrode group. A sealing member (130) is arranged in an electro-conductive storage case (110) for plugging up the accommodation hole. The positive electrode lead or the negative electrode lead is joined by an inner surface of the accommodation hole.    USE - Secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel-cadmium battery, zinc-air battery, lithium-air battery, electrolytic battery for vehicle i.e. electric vehicle, backup secondary battery for electronic device and home-use secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery effectively reduces generation of heat in the electrode leads by reducing bending of the electrode leads. The electrode leads are joined to the housing of the battery, so that generation of spark can be avoided in the battery, and incidence rate of micro short circuit defect can be reduced in the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Electro-conductive storage case (110)    Accommodation hole (111)    Housing (113)    Electrode group (120)    Sealing member (130)    Positive electrode lead (140)    Negative electrode lead (150)
NOVELTY - The assembly (100) has a connector fitting part (150) comprising a terminal connected to a tab of a thin battery (200). Through-holes are formed in plates for penetrating the thin battery, where the plates are made of metal. Knock pin penetration holes are formed in a lamination part of the through-holes for penetrating knock pins (62, 63) of the thin battery, where the knock pin penetration holes are formed at two sides of longitudinal direction of the assembly and two sides of the connector fitting part. A taper is formed in the through-holes of the plates.    USE - Plate assembly for a battery module (claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery module, in electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly effectively controls a position of the thin battery by penetrating the knock pins to the knock pin penetration holes, so that alignment accuracy of the battery module can be improved, and a position of the terminal of the battery module can be ensured correctly. The assembly facilitates a connector insertion operation without providing fitting force between the terminal and the connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery module comprising a knock pin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a battery module.    Knock pins (62, 63)    Plate assembly (100)    Connector fitting part (150)    Thin battery (200)    Connector (300)
NOVELTY - The conductor (10) has an ion-conductive material i.e. lithium phosphate, provided with a molded object. Inorganic oxide fine particle is filled with electrolyte solution (2) and provided in the ion-conductive material. Sulfur element (1) is provided with hollow porosity silica microcapsule and formed on a surface of the inorganic oxide fine particle by performing a sulfuric-acid-treatment process, where the sulfur element is sulfuric oxide or sulfur oxo-acid. The inorganic oxide fine particle is formed with a hollow shape and porous structure.    USE - Ion conductor i.e. solid-state lithium ion conductor, for a battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, that is utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for manganese dioxide lithium primary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur element is formed on the surface of the inorganic oxide fine particle, so that the cycling characteristics of the battery can be improved. The ion-conductive material is provided with the molded object, so that ionic conductivity of the battery can be enhanced. The inorganic oxide fine particle is filled with the electrolyte solution in the ion-conductive material, so that flame retardance of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a battery comprising a pair of electrodes    (2) an ion conductor manufacturing method    (3) a battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an ion conductor.    Sulfur element (1)    Outer wall (1a)    Through-hole (1c)    Electrolyte solution (2)    Ion conductor (10)
NOVELTY - The case has a tray (10) for supporting a battery i.e. battery module. A cover (20) is fixed to the tray. A gasket (30) is arranged between the tray and the cover. A locating pin (25) is arranged in the gasket for fixing the tray with the cover. A positioning hole (15) is formed in the tray for inserting the locating pin. An annular groove part is formed at either side portion of the tray and the cover. The gasket is arranged in the annular groove part. A rib portion is formed in the tray for partitioning the tray into divisions.    USE - Case for a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, that is utilized in an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gasket is arranged between the tray and the cover, so that fall of a sealing property of the tray and the cover can be reduced, and required waterproofness can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a case for a battery.    Tray (10)    Positioning hole (15)    Cover (20)    Locating pin (25)    Gasket (30)
NOVELTY - The collector (1) has an acrylic resin layer (5) which is measured by a water contact angle via a theta divide by 2 method in 23 degrees C constant temperature room interior of acrylic resin layer surface including acrylic resin and electroconductive particle which is 30-110 degrees. The collector formed the acrylic resin layer which has electroconductivity in the at least single side of an electroconductive base material (3).    USE - Collector for electrode structure of electrical storage component e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte battery (all claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a collector for electrical storage component e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte battery which reduces internal resistance and improves high-rate characteristic and capacitor for electrical double layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the structure of the electrode structure formed using the collector.    Collector (1)    Electroconductive base material (3)    Acrylic resin layer (5)    Electrode structure (7)    Active material layer (9)
NOVELTY - A composition comprises active material particles comprising lithium metal nitride, and sulfide type solid electrolyte particles containing lithium and sulfur.    USE - Composition for a negative electrode of a lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition improves charging and discharging capacity and cycling characteristics of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition comprises active material particles comprising lithium metal nitride (Li(X)L1(Y1)M(Z)N), and sulfide type solid electrolyte particles containing lithium and sulfur, where X, Y1 and Z are greater than 0, X+Y1+Z is 3 and L1 and M are cobalt, nickel, iron, copper and silicon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a relationship between a voltage and a capacity of the lithium ion battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a solar cell panel (20) equipped on an installed guardrail to guide driving of a vehicle (1) on two sides of a road. Multiple solar cells (21) are formed on the solar cell panel. A display unit (30) is adhered to the guardrail. A power source is supplied to the display unit from the solar cell panel through a power supply unit (22). The power supply unit is provided with a power source part. A display drive controller supplies another power source to the display unit. A switching controller is arranged between the power supply unit and the display drive controller.    USE - Guardrail added-type display device.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures better displaying effect by utilizing an LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a guardrail added-type display device.    Vehicle (1)    Solar cell panel (20)    Solar cells (21)    Power supply unit (22)    Display unit (30)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage cell has collector electrode (1), active material layer (2) and separator (3) which are laminated orderly. The thickness of the collector electrode is made large, and thickness of the active material layer is made small along the vertical direction while separating from the edge portion (1c) where electrode terminals (1a,1b) are provided.    USE - Electrical storage cell for electrical storage module (claimed) used for lead acid battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of electric current through the electrical storage cell can be ensured stably and efficiently even while separating from electrode terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of electrical storage cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector electrode (1)    Electrode terminals (1a,1b)    Edge portion (1c)    Active material layer (2)    Separator (3)
NOVELTY - A core-shell catalyst is manufactured by mixing platinum complex salt which dissociates to platinum complex cation in solution and palladium carried by carrier. The catalyst has palladium coated with platinum.    USE - Manufacture of core-shell catalyst for electrode used for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coverage of platinum in palladium surface is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) core-shell catalyst comprising palladium coated with platinum with coverage of greater than or equal to 50%; and    (2) fuel cell comprising electrode.
NOVELTY - The power supply control apparatus has a vehicle ECU (30) which distributes a short supply electric power, produced by the restriction of the charging/discharging of a battery (18), to an electric motor (6). The vehicle ECU distributes an excessive charging power from the motor to a capacitor (20).    USE - Power supply control apparatus for electric vehicle e.g. parallel hybrid electric vehicle, fully electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient utilization of electric motor. Enables easy and accurate detection of a battery state based on battery temperature, thus degradation of the battery can be reliably prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric vehicle (1)    Electric motor (6)    Battery (18)    Capacitor (20)    Vehicle ECU (30)
NOVELTY - The structure includes an air intake duct (28), a cooling fan (29) and an exhaust duct (30). The case (32) of the cooling fan projects up from the upper surface of the air-cooled battery unit (22). The exhaust duct extends from the case and has an opening end opposing the back of one of cross members (7,8) enclosing the structure.    USE - Air exhaust structure for air-cooled battery unit for vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Direct water permeation near upper surface of the battery unit can be avoided since the opening end of the exhaust duct opposes back surface of cross member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a vehicle body. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cross members (7,8)    Battery unit (22)    Air intake duct (28)    Cooling fan (29)    Exhaust duct (30)    Case (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has cylindrical element (3) that disperses microparticles generated from vapor deposition material with respect to perpendicular direction and supplied to exterior from opening portion (8) in side wall. The drive mechanism is connected to rotating shaft of cylindrical element for rotating cylindrical element. The microparticles from opening portion of cylindrical element are discharged to base-material through vapor deposition opening (9) so that outer peripheral surface of cylindrical element is covered.    USE - Heating vapor deposition apparatus used for manufacture of metallized film such as metallized film capacitor used in electric motor for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inner wall of a cylindrical element and the area of the vapor deposition material which is contacting do not change, the quantity of the microparticles generated can be equalized, the thickness of the vapor deposition film formed in the dielectric material film can be equalized and the characteristic of the metallized film manufactured can be stabilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective views and sectional view of the heating vapor deposition apparatus.    Heating furnace (2)    Cylindrical element (3)    Holder (4)    Opening portion (8)    Vapor deposition opening (9)
NOVELTY - A surface-modified copper component is obtained by forming an oxide layer containing cuprous oxide by heat-processing the surface of a substrate containing copper (alloy) in an atmosphere of chemical species containing carbon and oxygen, supplied to the surface.    USE - Manufacture of surface-modified copper component useful as catalyst component in organic synthesis of ethylene and ethane (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy and economical manufacture of surface-modified copper component having excellent catalytic activity and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst component consisting of the oxide layer formed on the surface of substrate; and    (2) organic synthesis method, which involves immersing an anode (14) and a cathode (15) in an electrolyte solution (11), and carrying out electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to synthesize an organic compound, selectively synthesizing 2C or more organic compound. The catalyst component is used as the cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus used for organic synthesis.    Electrolyte solution (11)    Electrolysis chamber (12)    Anode (14)    Cathode (15)    Gas-diffusion component (16)
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat regeneration apparatus has condenser (6) that cools and condenses the refrigerant through the expander (5). The pump (8) pumps the refrigerant cooled with the condenser to the evaporator through liquid piping. The throttle valve (26) is branched from the steam line for guiding the refrigerant to the expansion process space in the expansion chamber of the expander through a subinlet, and controlling the flow volume of the refrigerant.    USE - Exhaust heat regeneration apparatus used for internal combustion engine e.g. motor vehicle engine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the throttle valve is branched from the steam line for guiding the refrigerant to the expansion process space in the expansion chamber of the expander through subinlet, the refrigerant discharged from the pump can expand by expander, expander output can be generated, and regeneration motive power is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exhaust heat regeneration apparatus.    Expander (5)    Condenser (6)    Pump (8)    Bypass piping (25)    Throttle valve (26)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermal storage material (7) for thermally absorbing moisture content by hydrolysis process at low temperature. A heat-generating catalyst (4) and an accumulation exhaust pipe (2) of a catalyst upstream are arranged in exhaust pipes (3, 5) of an internal combustion engine (1) that is mounted in a vehicle. A temperature control part controls temperature of the vehicle and cooled based on the thermal absorption process. A reactor (6) accommodates the thermal storage material. Two shut off valves (11, 12) perform release of a sealing in the reactor.    USE - Thermal control apparatus for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal storage material is accommodated in reactor to be sealed inside the reactor by shut off valves so as to suppress hydrolysis state of thermal storage material, raises temperature control of an internal combustion engine and appropriately cools thermal storage material. The apparatus avoids wastefulness of thermal storage material, switches transmission path of heat by a switching unit, implements cooling standby state without heating the temperature control part, suppresses deterioration of exhaust gas emission of the internal combustion engine after start-up start of a vehicle, effectively transmits exhaust gas in an internal combustion engine, warms-up the catalyst complete at an early stage, efficiently heats and cools the catalyst, and suppresses volatile fall of fuel within a pipe in after an engine start-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a thermal control apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Internal combustion engine (1)    Accumulation exhaust pipe (2)    Exhaust pipes (3, 5)    Heat-generating catalyst (4)    Reactor (6)    Thermal storage material (7)    Shut off valves (11, 12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a measuring head (31) ejecting air on a surface of a battery electrode material in order to form an air gap in the battery electrode material. A coil (41) is arranged in the measuring head. Thickness of an active material layer (22) is measured based on oscillating frequency when the coil is connected with an oscillator (50). A capacitance electrode (43) is arranged in the measuring head. An arm supports the measuring head through a leaf spring suspension-type parallel-link-mechanism. A plate-shaped member fixes the battery electrode material.    USE - Apparatus for measuring thickness of a positive electrode material i.e. aluminum foil, of a lithium ion battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The coil is arranged in the measuring head, so that the battery electrode material can be evaluated in a simple manner, thus improving performance of a battery and reducing non-uniformity thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for measuring thickness of a battery electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a thickness measuring apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Active material layer (22)    Measuring head (31)    Coil (41)    Capacitance electrode (43)    Oscillator (50)
NOVELTY - Producing bipolar plates (2), preferably for fuel cells, comprises forming pole plates and joining two pole plates to form a bipolar plate, where the forming and joining the plates is carried out in a production line, and carrying out a cleaning process after forming and prior to joining, to clean the pole plates using at least one liquid medium.    USE - The method is useful for producing bipolar plates, preferably for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method yields an enhanced quality of the bipolar plates, and is utilized for producing the standard bipolar plates in a large quantity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production line (1) for producing bipolar plates, preferably for fuel cells, where the production line is designed for carrying out the method mentioned above, comprising at least one converter station, at least one cleaning station and at least one assembly station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a production line for producing bipolar plates with converter stations, cleaning stations and assembly station.    Production line (1)    Bipolar plates (2)    Pole plate (3)    Cleaning station (7)    Coil (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves transforming, cleaning and joining two pole plates (4) with each other to form a bipolar plate (2). The pole plates are humidified during cleaning process. The pole plates are introduced into a drying chamber (9) of a chamber housing (8) of a drying apparatus (5). The pole plates are dried before joining with each other by evacuation of the drying chamber through an evacuation device (10) that is attached to the chamber housing, where the chamber housing is movable between an open state and a closed state.    USE - Method for manufacturing bipolar plates for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows manufacturing the bipolar plates with high manufacturing quality and enables mass production of the bipolar plates. The bipolar plates are dried before joining with each other by evacuation of the drying chamber, thus ensuring sufficient drying of the pole plates in a simple and energy-saving manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a drying apparatus for drying a plate-like workpieces, comprising an evacuation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a production line in a drying station.    Bipolar plate (2)    Pole plates (4)    Drying apparatus (5)    Chamber housing (8)    Drying chamber (9)    Evacuation device (10)
NOVELTY - The ion-conductive glass ceramics comprise sodium sulfide (greater than 67 mol% and less than 80 mol%), and sulfide of phosphorus, silicon, germanium, boron and/or aluminum.    USE - Ion-conductive glass ceramics are used for solid electrolyte layers of all-solid-state secondary batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, digital cameras, video cameras, notebook personal computers, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The ion-conductive glass ceramics can be manufactured economically by a simple method, as sodium resources are abundant. The ceramics have high ion conductivity and are environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ion-conductive glass ceramics comprise sodium sulfide (greater than 67 mol% and less than 80 mol%), and sulfide of phosphorus, silicon, germanium, boron and/or aluminum (Na2S-MxSy, where x and y are stoichiometric ratio). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of ion-conductive glass ceramics; and    (2) all-solid-state secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The liquid type lead acid battery has a negative electrode active material, positive electrode active material and electrolyte solution which contains antimony, nickel, silver, molybdenum, copper, and tellurium. A predetermined portion of antimony, copper content and tellurium are provided to negative electrode active material, positive electrode active material, and electrolyte solution and content of nickel, silver, and molybdenum. The electrolyte solution contains aluminum ion and 0.02 for each 0.2 mol per liter of lithium ion.    USE - Liquid type lead acid battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits excellent idling stop lifetime performance and liquid decrease performance at high temperature or normal temperature within predetermined range since the electrolyte solution contains aluminum ion and 0.02 for each 0.2 mol per liter of lithium ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the standard sample of the idling stop lifetime performance in high temperature, normal temperature, and highlights the liquid decrease performance in high temperature and normal temperature. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - Invention relates to transport facilities, namely, to electric minibus. Proposed minibus comprises traction motor, thyristor gates, potentiometric control board, cardan shaft, axle with differential gear, semi-axles, wheels, steering, brakes, storage batteries with charging devices and windmills. Windmills are arranged on minibus roof. Windmills incorporate turbine with differential gear with screen, shaft, reduction gear and electric generator. Electric generator is connected with transformer to reduce alternating current and covert it by thyristor gates in direct current. Charging devices charge storage batteries. Storage batteries and electric generators are connected with independent voltage inverter, control system of the latter, and independent voltage rectifier control system. Independent voltage inverter is connected with traction AC induction motor. Shaft of the latter is engaged with front axle differential gear or rear axle differential gear.    USE - Transport.    ADVANTAGE - Improved nonpolluting properties. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A modification of hybrid engine is an engine in which two different types of power resources are used to operate the engine. One resource is petrol and other is electric power. If petrol is used to operate the engine, then it is called internal combustion engine. If the fuels are used for operation, then more quantity of heat is dissipated from combustion chamber. By using the wastage heat, the electric power is generated with the help of a boiler, turbine circuit, water and electric generator, which used to operate the electric motor, which is called external combustion engine. The maximum quantity of heat is used, which generated burning of fuel. Then the running cost of the engine is decreased and surrounding area of engine is taken place in a normal condition. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The tray has a tray body arranged at an upper part of a base plate. Multiple battery cells are mounted on the base plate. A radiator is provided with cooling water. Another tray body is arranged in the base plate along longitudinal direction. A separator divides inter space of the former tray body into an independent area. A groove portion is arranged in two ends of the separator. A battery equipment domain is connected to the battery cells. An inlet tube and an outlet tube are arranged in a connection pipe. A mounting portion is mounted on the latter tray body.    USE - Battery tray for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tray avoids overheating, temperature deflection and deterioration generated among the cells and steadily maintains lifetime and uniform voltage of the battery cells, and has higher economical efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery tray.
NOVELTY - The heating apparatus (1) has a warming unit that is adapted for warming up an electrical storage apparatus with an electric power and that is connected with electrical storage apparatus. A warming up control unit controls the amount of electrical energy supplied from the electrical storage apparatus to a load when warming up the electrical storage apparatus with the warming up unit is greater than the energy supplied from the electrical storage apparatus to a load when the electrical storage apparatus is not warmed by the warming up unit.    USE - Heating apparatus for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time required for warming up can be shortened so that the vehicle can be started quickly. The battery can be used efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heating apparatus (1)    Battery (2)    Battery controller (4)    Motor generator (5)    Quick charge connector (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a remaining capacity calculation unit (110) that calculates the remaining capacities of batteries (300-1,300-2) connected in parallel to one another. A control unit (130) stops discharge of battery when the calculated remaining capacity of battery and the threshold value are turned into equal value initially, after starting discharge of the battery.    USE - Apparatus for controlling discharge of battery used in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of a battery with deepest deterioration depth can be reduced, by continuous discharge of another battery. The operation efficiency of the vehicle can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) discharge control method; and    (2) program for controlling discharge of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of discharge control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Remaining capacity calculation unit (110)    Storage unit (120)    Control unit (130)    Batteries (300-1,300-2)    Output terminal (501)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (FS) has laminated portion (1) that laminates several tetragon shape unit cells (FC). The end plate (2) is arranged on the both end surfaces of laminated portion, in cell lamination direction. A pair of reinforcement board (3) is arranged to outer peripheral surfaces of laminated portion. Each reinforcing board is provided with board unit (3A) covering outer peripheral faces of lamination portion. A pair of holding portions (3B) covers portion of outer peripheral surfaces of lamination portion. Each holding portion supports lamination portion as spring element.    USE - Fuel cell stack used as driving power supply of vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resonant frequency of laminated portion can be raised, without increasing number of portions like shock absorbing material between laminated portion and tension plate. The vibration of the lamination portion can be controlled efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view and side view of the fuel cell stack and reinforcement board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated portion (1)    End plate (2)    Reinforcement board (3)    Board unit (3A)    Holding portion (3B)    Unit cell (FC)    Fuel cell stack (FS)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has battery (3) that can be charged with an external power supply (EPS). An electric power generating apparatus (PGU) is charged with respect to the battery. An electric heater (12) generates heat through electric power of electric power source. A heater core (11) heats air by the waste heat of electric power generating apparatus or electric heater. A control unit selectively uses the waste heat of the electric power generating apparatus and the electric heater as heat source of heater core during parking.    USE - Vehicle control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since control unit selectively uses waste heat of the electric power generating apparatus and electric heater as heat source of heater core during parking air can be heated sufficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling vehicle control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram and graphical view of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (3)    Heater core (11)    Electric heater (12)    External power supply (EPS)    Electric power generating apparatus (PGU)
NOVELTY - The element has battery case (10) that includes inner surfaces arranged adjacent to each other. An electrode main portion of case is provided with positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. The electrode plates are insulated from each other. A collector (40) of case is provided to connect electrode main portion and the electrode terminal together. A front edge (42a) of collector is supported by the inner surface of the case.    USE - Electricity storage element such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery, capacitors, and spacer, used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the front edge of collector is supported by the inner surface of the case, the damage of the collector during application of the vibration can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the battery.    Battery case (10)    Case main portion (11)    Cover main portion (12)    Collector (40)    Front edge of collector (42a)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery comprises a positive electrode (3) and a negative electrode (6), and a nonaqueous electrolyte held between the positive and negative electrodes. The positive or negative electrode consists of lithium-titanate sintered compact having mean pore diameter of 0.1-0.2 mu m, specific surface area of 1-3 m2/g and relative density of 80-90%.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power source for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high charging/discharging characteristics and capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode can (1)    Positive electrode collector (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Negative electrode can (5)    Negative electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte (30) has a main portion comprising beta -alumina or beta "-(alumina), and an edge portion integrally provided with the main portion. The edge portion has a mixed portion comprising alpha -alumina and beta -alumina or beta "-(alumina). The concentration gradient of the alpha -alumina in the edge portion decreases in direction from the edge portion to the main portion.    USE - Solid electrolyte is used for electrochemical cell (claimed) e.g. sodium chloride nickel cell and sodium-sulfur battery for electric vehicle and household appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell using solid electrolyte has excellent durability. The leakage of electrode material in the electrochemical cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical cell; and    (2) manufacture of solid electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic and vertical sectional view of electrochemical cell.    Housing (10)    Electrode chambers (20,40)    Solid electrolyte (30)    Insulator (50)    Glass frit (70)
NOVELTY - A nanoporous metal core ceramic deposit type composite consists of a deposition portion comprising ceramics, and a core comprising a nanoporous metal.    USE - Nanoporous metal core ceramic deposit type composite is used as electrode in supercapacitor apparatus and lithium ion batteries (all claimed) of electrical storage apparatus, mobile telephones, personal computers, backup power supplies, power supplies of electronic controllers of motor vehicles, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nanoporous metal core ceramic deposit type composite uses pseudo-capacitance transition metal oxides which have high theoretical capacitance, and are environmentally-friendly, economical, and abundant in the natural world. The composite is a good functional material and exhibits excellent functions (e.g. charging/discharging cycle characteristics) when used as an electrode material for high-performance supercapacitor devices and lithium ion batteries. The composite has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nanoporous metal core ceramic composite, which involves plating nanoporous metal core, and forming a ceramic layer on the surface inside the hole of the core.
NOVELTY - A positive electrode material contains a composite of sulfur and porous carbon, and glass particles and/or glass ceramic particles having complex of phosphorus, sulfur, lithium, and boron, zinc, silicon, copper, gallium or germanium.    USE - Positive electrode material is used for positive electrode for lithium ion battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode formed using the positive electrode material provides lithium ion battery with excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and electric capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode material contains a composite of sulfur and porous carbon, and glass particles and/or glass ceramic particles having compositional formula: LiaMbPcSd, where M is boron, zinc, silicon, copper, gallium or germanium and a:b:c:d is 1-12:0-0.2:1:2-9, preferably b is 0 and a:c:d is 1-9:1:3-7. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of sulfur;    (2) manufacture of composite of sulfur and porous carbon; and    (3) manufacture of composite of sulfur and porous carbon.
NOVELTY - An electrical storage device has a positive electrode and a negative electrode containing negative electrode active material layer containing fluorine-containing acryl binder. The negative electrode active material layer has density of 0.75-1.10 g/cc.    USE - Electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion capacitor (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device has high energy density, output characteristics, withstand voltage, durability and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative electrode; and    (2) binder for lithium ion capacitor.
NOVELTY - An aluminum-alloy foil comprises iron (0.03-0.1 %mass), silicon (0.01-0.1 %mass), copper (0.0001-0.01 %mass) and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities. The foil has tensile strength of 180 MPa or more after final cold rolling, 0.2% yield strength of 160 MPa or more and conductivity of 60 %IACS or more. The foil is heat-processed at 120 degrees C for 24 hours, 140 degrees C for 3 hours or 160 degrees C for 15 minutes, after final cold rolling. The foil has tensile strength of 170 MPa or more and 0.2% yield strength of 150 MPa or more, even after heat-treatment.    USE - Aluminum-alloy foil. Uses include but are not limited to electrode collector for electrical double layer capacitor, lithium ion capacitor, and secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for motor vehicle, mobile phone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum-alloy foil has high conductivity and high strength, even after drying step after coating with active material. The foil does not generate waviness during press work, and is not damaged during slitting process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum-alloy foil.
NOVELTY - Aluminum alloy foil comprises (in %mass) iron (0.1-1), silicon (0.01-0.5), copper (0.01-0.2), and remainder of aluminum and unavoidable impurities, and has tensile strength of 220 MPa or more after last cold rolling, yield strength (0.2%) of 180 MPa or more and electrical conductivity of 58% which is measured based on International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS). The aluminum alloy foil has tensile strength of 190 MPa or more, and yield strength (0.2%) of 160 MPa or more, when heated at 120 degrees C for 24 hours, 140 degrees C for 3 hours or 160 degrees C for 15 minutes.    USE - Aluminum alloy foil is used for electrode collectors. Uses include but are not limited to secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery, electrical double-layer capacitor and lithium-ion capacitor used as power supply for portable electronic devices, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum alloy foil has high electroconductivity and strength even after drying and coating with active material, and prevents the peeling of active material and generation of waviness during pressing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum alloy foil.
NOVELTY - A nitrogen-containing organic substance, transition metal compound and electroconductive particles are mixed with a solvent, and the mixture is baked to obtain electrode catalyst. The electroconductive particles are carbon black. The nitrogen-containing organic substance has amino group, nitrile group, imide group, imine group, nitro group, amide group, azido group, aziridine group, azo, isocyanate group, isothiocyanate group, oxime group, diazo group, nitroso group, pyrrole ring, porphyrin ring, imidazole ring, pyridine ring, pyrimidine ring or pyrazine ring.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to buildings, houses, tents, lighting fixtures, fluorescent lamp and LED, street light, interior lighting, signal apparatus, portable information terminal containing apparatus for motor vehicles, domestic electrical appliance, agricultural apparatus, electronic device, mobile telephone, cosmetics equipment, portable tool, bath component, toilet article, furniture, toy, ornament, bulletin board, cooler box, outdoor generator, power supply for cardiac pacemakers, Peltier device, cooler, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high reaction efficiency, high catalytic activity, and produces fuel cell with excellent power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises a core having a crystalline carbon based material, and a composite coating layer having material(s) consisting of low crystalline carbon and amorphous carbon, and a hydrophilic material including an oxide that can occlude and emit ions, where the composite coating has a configuration of a matrix made of low crystalline carbon and amorphous carbon, and a filler made of the remaining ingredients in the matrix.    USE - Anode active material for a secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery of a middle or large-sized battery pack (all claimed) that is utilized in an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves charging and discharging capacity, energy density, stability and durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cathode.
NOVELTY - An anode active material comprises a core having a crystalline carbon based material, and a composite coating layer having material(s) consisting of low crystalline carbon and amorphous carbon, and silicon oxide that can occlude and emit ions, where the composite coating has a configuration of a matrix made of low crystalline carbon and amorphous carbon, and a filler made of the remaining ingredients in the matrix.    USE - Anode active material for a secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery of a middle or large-sized battery pack (all claimed) that is utilized in an electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material improves charging and discharging capacity, energy density, stability and durability of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cathode.
NOVELTY - An aluminum paste composition comprises aluminum powder, a glass frit containing 40-80 mole% of zinc oxide and 20-60 mole% of boron oxide and an organic vehicle.    USE - Aluminum paste composition for a solar cell element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition is eco-friendly and improves heat-etching property and durability of the solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell element.    Silicon wafer substrate (10)    N+ layer (20)    Reflection barrier layer (30)    Front electrode (40)    P+ layer (50)    Back contact electrode (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a switch switching a battery (300) for supplying operating voltage to a switch mode power supply (SMPS) unit. The battery and a hybrid control unit (HCU) are mounted in a vehicle. The HCU is provided with an engine, a hydraulic pump, an electric energy storage device, an engine pilot motor, a pre-rotation motive part and a power conversion device. The switch is connected with the battery. Another switch is turned on when braking control of the pre-rotation motive part is performed.    USE - Revolution control device for a hybrid construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - The former switch switches the battery for supplying operating voltage to the SMPS unit, so that the device can control the pre-rotation motive part in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a revolution control device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (300)
NOVELTY - Producing and/or processing of powdered polymer-carbon nanotube mixtures comprises milling a mixture comprising carbon nanotubes in an aggregated form and/or in non-aggregated form, and polymer particles with an average particle size of ( greater than or equal to 0.001- less than or equal to 10 mm), where the grinding is carried out in the presence ( greater than or equal to 0- less than or equal to 15 wt.%), based on the total weight of the mixture, the polymer particles of a non-solvent liquid phase and at a temperature below the melting point of the polymer particles.    USE - The powder form polymer-carbon nanotubes mixtures or polymer-carbon nanotube composites mixtures comprising liquid phase (15 wt.%) are useful for the manufacture of electrodes. The electrodes are useful as electrodes for photovoltaic cells, batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, thermo-electrochemical cells and/or batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The products obtained from the method are safer to handle; economical; and the solvent resulted form the mixture helpful for stable dispersions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (1) powder form polymer-carbon nanotubes mixtures or polymer-carbon nanotube composites mixtures comprising liquid phase (15 wt.%) obtainable by above mentioned method;    (2) dispersion is obtainable by above mentioned method; and    (3) electrode is obtainable from a powdery polymer-carbon nanotube composites mixture or polymer-carbon nanotube composites mixtures comprising liquid phase (15 wt.%) or from a dispersion.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining and storing operation-optimal steam pressure and temperature values (p-opt, T-opt) of a working fluid (B) supplied to an expansion engine (16) for different operating states of a heat engine (12). The operating states of the heat engine are determined during operation of the heat engine. A pressure and a temperature of the working fluid supplied to the expansion machine are regulated to the optimal steam pressure and temperature values, which are stored for the determined operating states. The fluid is heated by waste heat (A) of the heat engine.    USE - Method for utilizing waste heat of a heat engine i.e. internal combustion engine, of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily determines the operating states of the heat engine, achieves a concrete operation strategy for using the waste heat of the heat engine, and allows the expansion engine to be operated with an optimal power output in the different operating states of the heat engine. The method optimally adjusts an efficiency and used heat loss of the working fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for utilizing waste heat of a heat engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for performing a method for utilizing waste heat of a heat engine.    Waste heat (A)    Working fluid (B)    Operation-optimal steam pressure value (p-opt)    Operation-optimal steam temperature value (T-opt)    Heat engine (12)    Heat exchanger (14)    Expansion engine (16)    Condenser (18)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has anolyte and catholyte storage modules that comprise anolyte and catholyte reservoirs (204,206,208,210), and interfaces that provide fluid communication between the anolyte reservoirs when coupled to another interfaces included in another anolyte and catholyte storage modules. A reactor cell (202) is comprised of negative and positive compartments in fluid communication with anolyte and catholyte reservoirs. The anolyte and catholyte storage modules are configured as interchangeable modular components.    USE - Redox flow battery system such as vanadium redox flow battery system used in electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - The redox flow battery system is set with modular reactant storage capabilities. The redox flow battery system is scalable by utilizing the modular storage modules to store anolyte and catholyte reactors, without significantly altering the existing system components. The redox flow battery system is responded quickly to changing loads, that is required for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and power quality applications, and for energy arbitrage and backup power applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the redox flow battery system.    Redox flow battery system (200)    Reactor cell (202)    Anolyte and catholyte reservoirs (204,206,208,210)    Modular distribution piping (212,214,216,218)    Power conditioning equipment (220)
NOVELTY - A surface-mediated lithium ion-exchanging energy storage device has cathode comprising cathode active material, an anode comprising anode active material, a porous separator disposed between two electrodes and a lithium-containing electrolyte which is in physical contact with two electrodes. Anode active material and/or cathode active material have specific surface area of 100 m2/g or more, and are in direct physical contact with electrolyte to receive lithium ions or to provide lithium ions.    USE - Surface-mediated lithium ion-exchanging energy storage device e.g. supercapacitor and lithium ion battery is used as power supply for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The surface-mediated lithium ion-exchanging energy storage device has high energy density, power density and cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A surface-mediated lithium ion-exchanging energy storage device has a cathode comprising cathode active material having surface area capable of capturing or storing lithium, an anode comprising anode active material having surface area capable of capturing or storing lithium, a porous separator disposed between two electrodes and a lithium-containing electrolyte which is in physical contact with two electrodes. Anode active material and/or cathode active material have specific surface area of 100 m2/g or more, and are in direct physical contact with electrolyte to receive lithium ions or to provide lithium ions. The anode active material and cathode active material are optionally functionalized. At least one of the two electrodes contains lithium source before primary charge or primary discharge cycle of the energy storage device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of operating energy storage device.
NOVELTY - Battery comprises positive battery terminal (90); negative battery terminal (91); battery cells (10, 20, 30), each having an anode and a cathode and each connected through a network of electrical connections to the positive and negative terminals; and monitoring system, which is arranged to produce a signal dependent upon at least one parameter of at least one part of the battery and to communicate that signal across the network of connections such that the information can be extracted by monitoring the voltage and/or current flowing in the battery terminals.    USE - Battery for automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The battery uses the pre-existing network of connections within a multi-cell battery to transmit a signal dependent upon at least one parameter of the part of the battery to the terminals of the battery from which it can be extracted using a suitable monitoring device, thus eliminating the need for a separate wireless network to carry the information as known from the prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for monitoring a parameter of battery comprising a monitor (400) connected to a conductor, which is connected directly or indirectly to the network of connections of the battery, where monitor is arranged to extract from the network, signals dependent on the parameter to be measured, which have previously been coupled to the network by the monitoring system of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a circuit diagram of circuitry common to each of the monitors in monitoring system.    Battery cells (10, 20, 30)    Positive battery terminal (90)    Negative battery terminal (91)    Monitor (400)    Filter (411)
NOVELTY - The system has stack (12) with anode (10) filled with anode fluid and cathode (11) filled with cathode fluid. Steam generation system has evaporating portion (2) to generate steam by evaporating water, and water feed passage (8) with pump (80) to deliver the water to evaporating portion. A controller (100) determines whether open circuit voltage of stack increases when water is fed to evaporating portion and power generation of stack is suspended. Controller determines the steam generation system is in normal condition, if open circuit voltage of stack is increased.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the controller determines steam generation system is in normal condition, if open circuit voltage of stack is increased, so that feeding of water to evaporating portion and steam generation can be verified effectively before starting or restarting the power generation of the fuel cell system. The possibility of a lack of steam at a reforming portion is minimized so that degradation in reforming catalyst of the reforming portion can be minimized and the reliability of the reforming portion and the fuel cell system are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for diagnosing fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of fuel cell system.    Evaporating portion (2)    Water feed passage (8)    Anode (10)    Cathode (11)    Stack (12)    Pump (80)    Controller (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has battery case (15) provided with battery, inverter case (19) provided with inverter (18), and motor unit case (9) provided with motor (21). The inverter generates alternating current by supplying the electricity stored in the battery. The motor receives power supplied by the alternating current generated by inverter, and generates driving power. A wire (27) is placed inside a space (26) surrounded by battery case, inverter case, and motor unit case, and electrically connected between inverter and motor.    USE - Electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the space surrounded by battery case, inverter case, and motor unit case can be formed easily and narrowly, so that the interference with wire and reduction gear can be avoided. The wiring extended in between motor and inverter can be shortened, so that the wire can be protected favorably. The center-of-gravity reduction of the vehicle can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle.    Motor unit case (9)    Battery case (15)    Inverter (18)    Inverter case (19)    Motor (21)    Space enclosed by case (26)    Wire (27)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar energy battery mounted externally on an integrated board (1). An electric type power unit (4) is fixed on the solar energy battery. A solar energy battery board (2) is provided with the integrated board. The integrated board is hinged on the power unit. The power unit is hinged with an end of the solar energy battery. The solar energy battery is fixed on an end of the integrated board. The solar energy battery board is provided with a battery electric quantity sensing unit (6), a storage battery (7) and a signal receiving processor (3).    USE - Solar energy battery plate device for an engineering machinery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device provides protection for a solar energy battery plate and realizes overcharge protection function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an engineering machinery comprising a power output system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy battery plate device.    Integrated board (1)    Solar energy battery board (2)    Signal receiving processor (3)    Power unit (4)    Battery electric quantity sensing unit (6)    Storage battery (7)
NOVELTY - The dynamo has magnets fixed at one of front and rear wheels of a bicycle to produce an alternate magnetic field. A compact case is fixed either at a front fork or at a bicycle frame. The case includes windings to transform the alternate magnetic field into electricity that is utilized for lighting. A connector supplies power to electronics components such as a portable telephone, a global positioning system (GPS), a tachometer, an MPEG-1 audio layer3 (MP3) player, and an MP4 player. A capacitor stores the excess unused power for use when the bicycle is stopped.    USE - Dynamo for generating light and electrical power on a bicycle. Can also be used for a tri-cycle, a quadricycle, a carrier bicycle, and a sulky.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamo is easily adapted to any type of bicycle and even older bicycle without requiring dismantling or changing of wheels. The dynamo does not have any moving parts, thus reducing wear and improving lifespan while reducing friction loss during conversion of mechanical energy produced by pedaling the bicycle into electrical energy. The dynamo does not have a roller that is likely to slip against a tire of the bicycle, thus making the dynamo suitable to use even during rain. The compact case seals all static elements of the dynamo, thus providing better robustness for the dynamo. The dynamo avoids the need for disconnecting a wire in case of puncture of the wheel. The absence of moving parts reduces vibrations of the case, and allows compact integration of bulbs of headlight, side-light, and night light in the bicycle. The compact case allows reduction in electric connections and mechanical components, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the dynamo.
NOVELTY - The charging device has a generator, a charger and a storage battery. The electric generator is same as the electric vehicle power supply of the storage battery. A connector lug for outgoing wire of motor is connected with storage battery through charger and circuit converter. The electric vehicle original storage battery is connected with the vehicle power supply connection portion through circuit converter.    USE - Charging device of electric power car.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity for electric power car is generated continuously, and quick charging of electric power source is achieved so that mileage is greatly increased. The charging device is environment-friendly with energy-saving effect, and reduces the investment of the electric power car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the charging device of electric power car.
NOVELTY - The battery heating device has heating unit to circulate heat exchange media of heater (30) inside the vehicle, through fluid path (14) of battery (1) which supplies electricity to electric motor (3). The battery is heated as necessary in the charge mode. A bypass valve (50) is provided in the vehicle interior side.    USE - Battery heating device for electric vehicle such as fuel cell vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The optimal temperature of the battery can be maintained. The charging efficiency of the battery can be improved. The charging time of the battery can be shortened. The capacity of the battery can be improved. The service life of the battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery heating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Electric motor (3)    Fluid path (14)    Heater (30)    Bypass valve (50)
NOVELTY - The cooler has a cut-out preventing unit connected to a reflector. A sunlight panel is adhered to a wind shield. The wind shield absorbs sunlight from a sunlight serial board. A cooler part is connected to the sunlight panel. The reflector transmits electric power to the sunlight panel. The cooler part cools an interior side of a vehicle.    USE - Automatic mobile cooler for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooler reduces temperature of the interior side of the vehicle. The cooler is easy to carry and convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automatic mobile cooler.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a bypass line (60) branched from a fuel cell stack (10) and a radiator (40) by a temperature control valve, and measuring the cooling water flux passing through the radiator. The cooling water flux passing through the bypass line is measured. The temperature of the cooling water passing through the radiator is produced.    USE - Method for predicting coolant temperature of a fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves connecting a bypass line branched from the fuel cell stack and a radiator by a temperature control valve, and measuring the cooling water flux passing through the radiator, where the cooling water flux passing through the bypass line is measured, and thus enables easy and accurate prediction of malfunctioning of the cooling water temperature sensor in the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Three-way valve (30)    Radiator (40)    Pump (50)    Bypass line (60)
NOVELTY - Electrode comprises active battery material for a lead-acid storage battery, where the surface of the electrode is provided with a coating layer comprising a carbon mixture containing composite carbon particles, where each of the composite carbon particles comprises a particle of a first capacitor carbon material coated with particles of a second electrically conductive carbon material.    USE - The electrode is useful for preparing storage device for lead acid based system (claimed). The storage device is useful in hybrid electric vehicles requiring a repeated rapid charge/discharge operation in partial state of charge (PSOC), idling-stop system vehicles, and in industrial applications such as wind power generation, and photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides improved electrodes for use in lead acid battery systems, such as electrodes and batteries that improve cycle life and ameliorate some of the disadvantages of providing high rate materials in lead acid systems, particularly in systems requiring repeated short periods of charge/discharge operation in the PSOC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is an electrical storage device for a lead acid based system comprising the electrode; or an electrical storage device comprising at least one lead dioxide based positive electrode and at least one sponge lead based negative electrode in a sulphuric acid electrolyte solution, where the negative electrode comprises a current collector; a first layer deposited on the current collector, the first layer comprising active battery material of sponge lead; and a second layer in contact with at least a portion of the first layer, the second layer comprising composite carbon particles, where each of the composite carbon particles comprises a particle of a first capacitor carbon material coated with particles of a second electrically conductive carbon material.
NOVELTY - The connector (1) has an aluminum housing (2) whose opening (5) provides access to a plastic electrical connection area (6) to be in contact with a conductor (8) passed into another opening (7) of the housing. Upper and side caps (3, 4) are removably mounted on the housing to cover the former and the latter openings. Electrically conductive zones of the housing and the caps are connected with each other in operational configuration of the connector. A control system controls interruption of electric current passing through the conductor when the upper cap is detected to be opened.    USE - High voltage electrical connector for use in a motor vehicle i.e. electrical motor vehicle (claimed), to connect an electrical charger with a battery i.e. high voltage battery, the battery with a converter, a compressor of an air-conditioner and a variator, the variator with an electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive zones of the housing and the caps are connected with each other in the operational configuration of the connector, thus forming an electromagnetic shield around the conductors while allowing production of a safe, water-proof, compact and dismountable connector in an economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an electrical connector.    Electrical connector (1)    Housing (2)    Upper cap (3)    Side cap (4)    Openings (5, 7)    Electrical connection area (6)    Conductor (8)
NOVELTY - The device has a stop-start module (11) comprising a starter-alternator and a set of super-capacitors (12), where edge of the stop-start module is provided with a 14V onboard network of a motor vehicle (13) and a battery (14). Two differentiated direct current/direct current (DC/DC) converters (20, 21) are arranged in parallel and linked to a supervisor by a communication system with wiring input and output units. A detection unit determines the imbalance in wiring impedance over a predetermined period.    USE - Device for converting DC/DC in an onboard network of a motor vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can convert the DC/DC in the onboard network of the motor vehicle, and can be implemented within a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for converting DC/DC in an onboard network of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a device for converting DC/DC in an onboard network of a motor vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stop-start module (11)    Super-capacitors (12)    Motor vehicle (13)    Battery (14)    Differentiated DC/DC Converters (20, 21)