NOVELTY - The apparatus has a cooling module unit installed on an outer side of a battery pack. A heat exchanging module unit is connected to the cooling module unit. A cyclic module unit circulates water between a cooling medium and the heat exchanging module unit. The cooling medium is provided with a fire extinguishing agent. The battery pack is provided with a water jacket. A sensor senses minimum stream flow value of the cooling medium. A controller is connected to the battery pack. A groove is formed on the battery pack.    USE - Apparatus for cooling a secondary battery pack of a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus discharges the cooling medium with the fire extinguishing agent to the battery pack due to the chain explosion, thus preventing the secondary fire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle secondary battery pack cooling apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has an outer cell box arranged on a vehicle body. A cell is arranged in an inner cell box. An insertion pin is inserted to a wire spring to form a main circuit. The insertion pin is arranged on the outer cell box or the inner cell box. The wire spring is set on the inner cell box or the outer cell box. The wire spring is connected to a connection board, which is connected to the outer cell box. The insertion pin is connected to another connection board, which is connected to the inner cell box. A protecting circuit is connected in parallel with the main circuit.    USE - Electrical connection device for a battery box of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The insertion pin and the wire spring of the device avoid causing arc ablation when contacting and separating, thus ensuring stable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an electrical connection device.
NOVELTY - The forward direction stop valve (101) has a valve body which releases inflow of liquid to a valve chamber. The valve body supports the valve body movably to a direction which approaches and spaced apart with respect to a valve seat (148). The valve body has a support section (152) which biases the valve body to a direction which is close to the valve seat. A regulation unit, configured for regulating the descending amount of the diaphragm, is formed in a valve housing (130) or a cap section (110).    USE - Forward direction stop valve for controlling flow of fluid, e.g., ethanol, gas-liquid interflow, and solid-liquid interflow, in forward direction of fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents diaphragm and bottom face of valve chamber from sticking while improving reliability of fluid control since the valve body has a support section which biases the valve body to a direction which is close to the valve seat while the regulation unit, configured for regulating the descending amount of the diaphragm, is formed in the valve housing or the cap section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the forward direction stop valve during valve release.    Forward direction stop valve (101)    Cap section (110)    Valve housing (130)    Valve seat (148)    Support section (152)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing measurement of cell voltage based on time information. The measurement of cell voltage is stored and realized by an electrochemical energy storage with same design during loading the electrochemical energy storage. The measurement is processed from the measurements of the cell voltage based on the time information, where the measurement of the cell voltage is parameterized according to operating temperature of the electrochemical energy storage.    USE - Method for projecting power dispensed by electrochemical energy storage device in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables projecting the power dispensed by the electrochemical energy storage device in the electric car in an emergency situation in a simple manner, thus reducing the risk of a rider.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control device for electrochemical energy storage device for performing a method for projecting power dispensed by electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustration relationship between a temporal course of a cell voltage at a discharge process of an electrochemical energy storage and time interval.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a layer (22) of an electrically insulative material on a surface (20) of the motor vehicle component (10). A conductive material layer (24) is formed on the specific area of the electrically insulative material layer. An overlying conductive material layer (26) is applied on the conductive material layer (24). A semiconductor element (16) of thermoelectric generator is contacted in series with the overlying conductive material layer (26).    USE - Manufacturing method of component such as heat exchanger with thermoelectric generator of motor vehicle such as motorcar (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat transfer between motor vehicle components can be improved effectively. The thermal conductivity of the motor vehicle component can be improved effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor vehicle component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the motor vehicle component.    Motor vehicle component (10)    Semiconductor element (16)    Surface of motor vehicle component (20)    Electrically insulative material layer (22)    Conductive material layer (24)    Overlying conductive material layer (26)
NOVELTY - The charger (10) has a rotor (34) rotatably supported at a housing of the charger and comprising compressor wheels (18, 26) connected with a shaft (32) in a rotationally fixed manner. The compressor wheels have two wheel back portions (16, 24) turned away from compressor wheel inputs (42, 50), and compresses medium i.e. air, supplied to an energy conversion device. The wheel back portions are adjusted together with respect to its diameter so that opposite forces resulting from compressor wheel outlet pressures are mutually balanced, where the pressures impress the wheel back portions.    USE - Charger for an energy conversion device i.e. fuel cell (claimed), of a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The compressor wheels have wheel back portions adjusted together with respect to its diameter so that the opposite forces resulting from the compressor wheel outlet pressures are mutually balanced, where the pressures impress the wheel back portions, thus eliminating or reducing friction losses that arise due to forces to be supported, and hence realizing efficient operation of the charger. The charger thus enables the energy conversion device to be operated in an energy-efficient manner, and hence achieving that energy converted by the energy conversion device is utilized to drive the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a charger.    Charger (10)    Wheel back portions (16, 24)    Compressor wheels (18, 26)    Shaft (32)    Rotor (34)    Compressor wheel inputs (42, 50)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) provided with an anode chamber (3) and a cathode chamber (4), and a recirculation spacer (13) connecting an output of the anode chamber with an input of the anode chamber. A recirculation conveying device (15) has a compressor wheel (14) e.g. radial compressor, in a region of the spacer. A turbine (11) e.g. pelton turbine, expands pressurized hydrogen before entry of hydrogen into the anode chamber, where the conveying device is partially driven at pressure by the turbine. The turbine and the compressor wheel are arranged in a component (21) e.g. rotor.    USE - Fuel cell system for driving a motor car i.e. passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation conveying device is partially driven at pressure by the turbine, where the turbine and the compressor wheel are arranged in the component e.g. rotor, thus manufacturing the system with a compact structure in a simple and efficient manner, and hence reducing cost of the system. The turbine is designed as a pelton turbine, and expands the pressurized hydrogen before entry of the hydrogen into the anode chamber, thus achieving high energy output, and hence minimizing energy requirements applied by other power units while increasing working efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell comprises a proton exchange membrane fuel cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for driving a recirculation conveying device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a portion of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode chamber (3)    Cathode chamber (4)    Turbine (11)    Recirculation spacer (13)    Compressor wheel (14)    Recirculation conveying device (15)    Component (21)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has voltage supplying modules (130-132) and electrical connection parts (140-142) that are connected in series manner, where the modules are connected by connections. Mechanical separating units (150-152) are moved from a rest position to an operative position based on data of an acceleration sensor. The electrical connection parts are separated from the separating units in moving manner and placed in the operative position. The separating units are moved by actuators (160-162) that are designed for movement on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic or electromechanical way.    USE - Electrical energy storage device for use in hybrid or electric cars to provide electrical power to operate an electromotor.    ADVANTAGE - The device automatically reduces electrical voltage levels in case of crash of hybrid or electric cars, thus reducing risk of danger to a rider.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for reducing electrical output voltage values of an electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view an electrical energy storage device for use in hybrid or electric cars.    Electrical energy storage device (10)    Voltage supplying modules (130-132)    Electrical connection parts (140-142)    Mechanical separating units (150-152)    Actuators (160-162)
NOVELTY - The method involves storing data indicating a critical battery state in a non-volatile memory (121) when the critical battery state is detected by a battery monitoring device (100). The critical battery state is detected when the data is stored in the memory after resetting the battery monitoring device. The critical battery state is detected when a value characterizing a battery state i.e. state of charge, falls below a threshold value. The data is deleted from the memory when an uncritical battery state is detected.    USE - Method for detecting a critical battery state of a starter battery after resetting a battery monitoring device (claimed) in a power supply system of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The critical battery state is detected when the data is stored in the non-volatile memory after resetting the battery monitoring device, thus enabling detection of the critical battery state after resetting the battery monitoring device, and hence avoiding problems during start/stop and recuperation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery monitoring device comprising a computing unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a battery monitoring device in a power supply system of a motor car.    Power supply system (10)    Starter battery (11)    Battery cable (12)    Battery monitoring device (100)    Non-volatile memory (121)
NOVELTY - Solid electrolyte layer (1) of all-solid-state battery containing lithium ion conductive amorphous-like sulfide glass (1a) is heated before regeneration, glass is crystallized, and regenerated solid-electrolyte layer is formed. Thus, regenerated all-solid-state battery (20) is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of regenerated all-solid-state battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerated all-solid-state battery with favorable lithium ion conductivity is easily manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating manufacture of regenerated all-solid-state battery.    Solid electrolyte layer before regeneration (1)    Lithium ion conductive amorphous-like sulfide glass (1a)    Positive electrode layer (2)    Negative electrode layer (3)    Regenerated all-solid-state battery (20)
NOVELTY - A ink containing carbon particles on which catalyst is supported, ion-conductive polymer electrolyte (e1) and a solvent is subjected to high-temperature/high-pressure processing. The ion-conductive polymer electrolyte (e1) is introduced into voids and/or primary pores in carbon particles, cooled and vacuum-dried to obtain composite grain. An ion-conductive polymer electrolyte (e2) and a solvent are added to composite grain to obtain electrode catalyst ink. An electrode catalyst layer is formed using the electrode catalyst ink.    USE - Manufacture of electrode catalyst layer used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, notebook personal computer, mobile telephone, portable information terminal and domestic power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polymer electrolyte fuel cell having excellent power generation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrode catalyst layer.
NOVELTY - A separator consists of a conductive layer having a surface volume resistivity of 1x 10-4-1x 10-6 Omega .cm. The separator has a meltdown temperature of 170 degrees C or more. The separator is used in nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode which can occlude/release lithium, and a nonaqueous electrolyte solution obtained by dissolving an electrolyte in a nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries used in battery modules (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric tools, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent safety even under overcharge state. Short circuit and explosion are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion conductive material is obtained by fusing and vitrifying a complex compound containing lithium, phosphorus and sulfur, and obtaining sulfide glass by quenching the molten glass.    USE - Manufacture of lithium ion conductive material for solid electrolytes of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic devices, portable information terminals, electric vehicles, domestic-use small electric power storage apparatus, motors, two-wheeled motor vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables stable manufacture of lithium ion conductive material having excellent electroconductivity, in large quantities.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive mix layer (32) which is partially coated to a positive electrode collector (31). A separator (23) is provided to insulate a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate (22). The edge portion of a positive electrode non-coated portion (33) is protruded in the edge portion (23R) of the separator. The amount of protrusions from the positive electrode plate of the edge portion (23L) of the separator in a negative electrode non-coated portion (41) of an electrode portion is 3 mm or more.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. winding-type lithium ion secondary battery mounted in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of protrusions from the positive electrode plate of the separator in the negative electrode non-coated portion of electrode portion is 3 mm or more, so that the occurring of the short circuit is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating relationship of the positive electrode plate, negative electrode plate and the separator.    Negative electrode plate (22)    Separator (23)    Edge portions (23L,23R)    Positive electrode collector (31)    Positive mix layer (32)    Positive electrode non-coated portion (33)    Negative electrode non-coated portion (41)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several unit cells (11) formed in the shape of a rectangular thick board, and arranged side by side in a direction opposing a back surface and a front surface. The unit cell is surrounded by airtight container (14). A heat-exchange structure (16) is provided with flow path (16c) to pour a heat-transport fluid between an inner wall face of the airtight container and surface of unit cells.    USE - Assembled battery apparatus used for vehicles such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery apparatus is provided with compact structure and the unit cells are provided to control the temperature effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of assembled battery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Unit cell (11)    Spacer (13)    Airtight container (14)    Heat-exchange structure (16)    Flow path (16c)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves supplying (S11) the radical produced by irradiating a high frequency to gas and the heated fullerene to a vacuum coating chamber. An amorphous carbon semiconductor is formed (S12) into a film by reacting the radical and fullerene supplied to the vacuum coating chamber.    USE - Manufacturing method for fabricating amorphous carbon semiconductor (claimed) used for p layer of photoelectric conversion element (claimed), e.g. solar cell, optical detection element, used for motive power source of electric vehicle and solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing process of amorphous carbon semiconductor is simplified since it is not necessary to change periodically the output of the high frequency which generates a radical. Electronic-conduction resistance is reduced since fullerene is an electronic good conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing method of an amorphous carbon semiconductor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Supply process (S11)    Film-forming process (S12)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte has a capacitor positioned in electrolyte solution. The capacitor is connected to a charging/discharging testing apparatus. The capacitor is assembled using an activated carbon electrode.    USE - Electrolyte i.e. quaternary ammonium salt electrolyte, for electrolyte solution for electrochemical elements (all claimed) that is utilized in a battery of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has better electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrolyte solution    (2) an electrochemical element    (3) an electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrolyte.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The converter has a primary side power conversion part (11) carrying out power conversion between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). A secondary side power conversion part (12) is connected to a positive electrode terminal of a primary side DC-voltage source (V1). A direct current side input/output terminal P2-1 is connected to a positive electrode terminal of a secondary side DC-voltage source (V2). A pair of primary side terminals (R1-1, R1-2) is connected by alternating current side input/output terminals (Q1-1, Q1-2).    USE - DC-DC converter e.g. single phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter and single direction insulation type DC-DC converter and full bridge-type bidirectional insulation type DC-DC converter, for supplying electric power to an inverter drive to drive a motor of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) utilized in a solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The pair of the primary side terminals is connected by the alternating current side input/output terminals, so that the converter is small in size, and has high working efficiency and high energy density DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a DC-DC converter.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Alternating current side input/output terminals (Q1-1, Q1-2)    Primary side terminals (R1-1, R1-2)    Primary side DC-voltage source (V1)    Secondary side DC-voltage source (V2)    Primary side power conversion part (11)    Secondary side power conversion part (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a flow-path formation portion (11) which forms a coolant flow path (21) between the base (2). A semiconductor module (4) is stacked to the flow-path formation portion. A back plate (6) is stacked to the semiconductor module. The coolant flow path is sealed by a sealing element (35A) by fixing the back plate with respect to the base. The flow-path formation portion and the semiconductor module are pinch-held between the back plate and base in the state on which the elastic force of sealing element is made to act.    USE - Power converter device used for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power converter device has a flow-path formation portion and semiconductor module that are pinch-held between back plate and base in state on which elastic force of sealing element is made to act so that the usage-amount of fixing tools such as a bolt can be reduced. The attachment working efficiency can be improved and small simplification of an apparatus can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section explanatory view of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base (2)    Semiconductor module (4)    Back plate (6)    Flow-path formation portion (11)    Coolant flow path (21)    Sealing element (35A)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has smoothing capacitor that smooths direct current (DC) voltage. Inverter circuits are provided with two insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) and are connected in parallel. Two ends of the switching circuit are respectively connected to the smoothing capacitor. A control circuit is provided to synchronize and turn ON-OFF the IGBT of the switching circuit such that the electric charge stored in the smoothing capacitor is discharged.    USE - Motor control apparatus mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of electric current discharged into the motor can be suppressed at the time of discharge of the smoothing capacitor. The damage of the IGBT caused by the bias heat generation can be suppressed. The electric shock caused by the electric charge accumulated in the smoothing capacitor can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the timing diagrams illustrating the switching state of IGBT at the time of discharge of smoothing capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has lifting and lowering apparatus (19) which are arranged in battery replacement position. The lifting and lowering apparatus is formed on mounting table (22) of battery (3) provided in top of raising-lowering mechanism (21) that is provided on base (20). The distance between vehicle portion bottom faces (8) is detected by distance sensor (31), and mounting table which is movable is supported by movable portion (26). The movable portion is provided with actuator to move mounting table vertically based on detection signal of distance sensor.    USE - Battery exchange device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the position of the mounting table of the battery can be automatically adjusted irrespective of the inclination of the electric vehicle, the battery attachment work can be performed easily and accurately. Since the portion in which the distance sensor is installed is directly operated by the up-down direction and the position of the sensor is adjusted, the mounting table can do the inclination-adjustment work of the mounting table easily and correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of the attachment operation of the charge battery by the lifting and lowering apparatus.    Battery (3)    Vehicle portion bottom face (8)    Lifting and lowering apparatus (19)    Base (20)    Raising-lowering mechanism (21)    Mounting table (22)    Movable portion (26)    Distance sensor (31)
NOVELTY - Recovery of valuable metals from waste battery involves fusing waste battery and flux (ST21), and collecting slag (ST22) and alloy of valuable metals by dry method (S20), and separating valuable metals (ST23) from the alloy of valuable metals in granular form by wet process.    USE - Recovery of valuable metals from waste battery e.g. lithium ion battery (claimed) of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically recovers valuable metals from waste battery and improves processing capacity of waste battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of recovery of valuable metals from waste battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dry-type process (S20)    Waste battery pretreatment process (ST10)    Fusing (ST21)    Slag separation (ST22)    Alloy separation (ST23)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte glass contains lithium element, phosphorus element, nitrile compound and sulfur element. The solid electrolyte glass has weight decrease rate of 5 wt.% or less measured using calorimetric determination apparatus.    USE - Solid electrolyte glass is used for electrolyte glass ceramic for lithium cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle, portable information terminal, portable electronic device and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solid electrolyte glass is efficiently manufactured, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid electrolyte glass, which involves reacting phosphorus and/or phosphorus compound and lithium sulfide in nitrile-type solvent;    (2) electrolyte glass ceramic; and    (3) lithium cell.
NOVELTY - The energy generation device has an exhaust duct, an exhaust gas turbine, an electrical energy generation unit and a thermal energy generation unit. An exhaust gas turbine is arranged in the exhaust pipe. The mechanical energy generated by exhaust gas turbine is converted into electrical or thermal energy by electrical energy generation unit and thermal energy generation unit.    USE - Energy generation device used in exhaust circuit of internal combustion engine of vehicle such as car, motorized wheeled vehicles and trucks.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured energy generation device is designed easily so that energy generation efficiency is increased while reducing the operational cost and environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the compressor turbine.
NOVELTY - The wind power generating air guidance device is provided with a wind power fan impeller (6). A fan blade is installed in a front end of a guide pipe (1) and is provided with a big air inlet (2), where a tail end of the guide pipe is provided with a small air outlet (3). The guide pipe is provided with several longitudinal clapboards (4) so as to form several wind guiding alleyways (5).    USE - Wind power generating air guidance device used for power generation in household and vehicle wind power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The air guidance tube has a great front portion and a small rear portion, so that a large-area ventilation is formed. Several air guide channels are arranged so as to form several direct current wind tunnel, to provide the direct current wind power for the fan impeller through a several air inlet and outlets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the wind power generating air guidance device.    Guide pipe (1)    Big air inlet (2)    Small air outlet (3)    Longitudinal clapboards (4)    Wind guiding alleyways (5)    Fan impeller (6)
NOVELTY - The fan impeller (3) has a fan vane that is provided with adjustable amount of vanes (1). The several vanes are provided with several distributed circular grooves (2).    USE - Fan impeller for generating wind in household and vehicle wind power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The circular groove can be composed of several wind resistors on the blade, so that the whole impeller wind resistance is increased so as to generate larger wind power, especially suitable for being installed in household and vehicle wind power generation facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fan impeller for generating wind.    Vanes (1)    Circular grooves (2)    Fan impeller (3)
NOVELTY - Water electrolysis cell comprises proton-conductive porous electrolyte (GG), electrode (anode (EE) and cathode (CC)) which comprises a water-repellent material and joined on both surfaces of the porous electrolyte, respectively, and unit to supply water to porous electrolyte. The other side of the joint surface with the porous electrolyte of anode or cathode comprises oxygen gas or hydrogen gas in the gaseous phase.    USE - The water electrolysis cell is useful as fuel cell in electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell in car for producing hydrogen and oxygen in gas phase.    ADVANTAGE - The water electrolysis cell comprises electrolytic membrane having strong mechanical strength and water-repellant material which blocks permeation of water and allows gas to pass, pressurize the porous electrolyte, consume low power, and can be manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of water electrolysis cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Feed water (AA)    Sealing agent (BB)    Cathode (CC)    Cathode chamber (DD)    Anode (EE)    Anode chamber (FF)    Porous electrolyte (GG)
NOVELTY - The module has single cells connected to positive and negative tabs of a bus bar. An upper cover is set on a top pole component mounting hole. A monitoring system is installed on the upper cover. An upper part of a single battery comprises a monitoring plate i.e. printed base plate, a digital signal processor (DSP), a voltage collecting module, a temperature collecting module, a power processing mold, a data access module and a control area network(CAN) communication module. The monitoring plate comprises a printed circuit. The upper part is set on an L-shaped bus bar.    USE - Intelligent power lithium battery module. Uses include but are not limited to an energy electric motor, a hybrid electric vehicle, an energy storage station, an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), an underwater latent navigation device and a power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The mold has intelligent monitoring performance, compact structure, reliable connection, simple process, large current discharge performance, high safety and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an intelligent power lithium battery module.
NOVELTY - The system has an electronic valve whose two outlets are connected with outdoor air and indoor air outlets. An inner room temperature sensor and an outdoor temperature sensor are connected to a car body control module. The module controls the electronic valve via controller area network (CAN) network, an outdoor air inlet opening and a closed chamber if the indoor temperature is higher than outdoor temperature. The module controls another electronic valve, an indoor air outlet opening and an outdoor exhaust port if indoor temperature is lower than the outdoor temperature.    USE - Power battery cooling and circulating system for a vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The car body control module controls the air inlet and the air outlet by temperature difference in an inner side and an outer side of the car so as to effectively reduce air load and increase comfort usage of a passenger while riding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power battery cooling and circulating system.
NOVELTY - A lithium transition-metal-type compound powder exhibits peak at 1500-1800 cm-1, measured based on infrared-spectroscopy spectrum analysis.    USE - Lithium transition-metal-type compound powder is used as positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook computer, mobile telephone, handheld video camera, portable printer, headphones stereo, video movie, liquid crystal television, pacemaker, electric tool, motive power source for motor vehicles and track-based vehicle motive power source.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition-metal-type compound powder has high handling property, high-voltage characteristics, volume density, and high-temperature storing characteristics. The lithium secondary battery using lithium transition-metal-type compound powder has high safety and capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lithium transition-metal-type compound powder, which involves immersing solution containing compound which can be coordinated more than bidentate in lithium transition-metal-type compound, and drying;    (2) positive electrode, which has positive electrode active material layer containing lithium transition-metal-type compound powder and binder on a collector; and    (3) lithium secondary battery, which has a negative electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium, nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt, and positive electrode capable of occluding/releasing lithium.
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material has crystal structure of main phase including lithium-containing transition metal oxide comprising manganese. The positive-electrode active material has oxygen sequence same as the lithium-containing transition metal oxide, suboxide which is different from elementary composition, and phase oxide (c) which is different from lithium-containing transition metal oxide and suboxide. The particle diameter of suboxide is 20-200 nm. The particle diameter of phase oxide (c) is 1-600 nm.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic electric power storage apparatus, electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The elution of manganese in the positive-electrode active material is prevented. The nonaqueous secondary battery comprising the positive-electrode active material has excellent charging/discharging characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The valve has upper valve (9) and lower valve (10) which are provided with guide sleeve (14) that is provided with guide hole. A coil frame (8) is provided with shell (7) and armature (5). A valve core (17) is connected with valve rod (15). An annular permanent magnet is made of magnetic steel (6).    USE - Three-way electromagnetic valve used in fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing performance and reliability of the three-way electromagnetic valve can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of three-way electromagnetic valve.    Armature (5)    Magnetic steel (6)    Shell (7)    Coil frame (8)    Upper valve (9)    Lower valve (10)    Valve rod (15)    Valve core (17)
NOVELTY - The wind energy drive device has a chassis (1), a rectification charging device (3) and a wind energy generating device (2) that is comprised of a blade (201) for an electrical generator (202). The length of the wind energy generating device is 600 to 700 mm. The power of the electrical generator is 2KW. The length of the blade is 650 mm. The wind power generation device is provided on the chassis, and a storage battery set (4) is arranged on a top of the chassis.    USE - Wind energy drive device for power generation in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy can be efficiently transformed into electric energy providing supplementary power to drive the vehicle continuously, thus the energy consumption can be saved. The wind energy drive device is featured with low carbon, economic and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the wind energy drive device.    Chassis (1)    Wind energy generating device (2)    Rectification charging device (3)    Storage battery set (4)    Blade (201)    Electrical generator (202)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a chassis structure of a motor coach, and a glass door window and roof which are provided with a solar panel having multiple groups. A multi-group super capacitor is arranged below a solar battery board. The vehicle is provided with a storage battery (7). A lower truck chassis device is arranged below the multi-group super capacitor. An ultrasonic or laser electronic distance measuring automatic anti-collision alarm device is provided in front and back of a vehicle safety lever.    USE - Electric vehicle such as passenger car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The illegal driving accident caused to the electric vehicle can be avoided while ensuring the high safety and reliability. The long time charging of the electric vehicle accumulator can be eliminated and mileage can be increased while ensuring extended service life of the storage battery. Hence the cost can be reduced. The simple and reliable operation of the braking can be realized through the foot pedal type braking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The automobile skylight has a cambered shaped-skylight body arranged in consistent with a top part of a vehicle and provided with upper and lower parts, where the upper and lower parts are sequentially laminated on a glass, an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) plate, a solar battery plate and a back plate. The solar battery plate is provided with multiple back-gate silicon solar cell sheets that are connected with each other.    USE - Automobile skylight.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile skylight arranges the solar battery plate and the EVA plate in consistent with the top part of the vehicle without breaking so as to provide wide application prospect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an automobile skylight.
NOVELTY - A vehicle-mounted ultra-small hydrogen generator comprises ultra-small reactor for vehicle-mounted thermal decomposition which decomposes acetylene as starting material into hydrogen and carbon at less than or equal to 500 degrees C.    USE - A vehicle-mounted ultra-small hydrogen generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can produce a lot of hydrogen economically.
NOVELTY - The container has liquid inlet tube (11) that introduces liquid in container main portion (21). An inlet (14) is provided with float (13) which is connected with inflexible tube (6a) through flexible tube (5a). One end of flexible tube (5b) is connected with inflexible pipe (6b), and the other end of flexible tube is provided with a water-intake port (8). The liquid in container main portion is sucked through liquid discharge pipe (12). The water supplied to the hydrogen-producing material is accommodated by container main portion.    USE - Liquid container of hydrogen production apparatus used for fuel cell system (both claimed) used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid container can supply the liquid stably, even if the container is inclined in any direction. The container can be used stably for a long term. The malfunction of the fuel cell due to the supplied water content can be prevented. Fuel cell with favorable battery performance can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen production apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the liquid container.    Flexible tubes (5a,5b)    Inflexible tubes (6a,6b)    Water-intake port (8)    Cover portion (10)    Liquid inlet tube (11)    Liquid discharge pipe (12)    Float (13)    Inlet (14)    Container main portion (21)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has the solar power generating plate that is located on the vehicle case and is connected with the storage battery to transfer energy. The storage battery is connected with the motor for supplying power to the motor so as to drive the bicycle. The storage battery is connected with the measuring module so as to control the alarm to work.    USE - Solar bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar bicycle can be charged while running, so that the environment-friendly bicycle can be performed for longtime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flow diagram of the solar bicycle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power plant (30) installed at an air inlet furnace (10). An air inharation structure (40) is installed at a back side of the power plant. The air inlet furnace generates suction force. A storage battery (50) stores electricity that is generated by the power plant. The air inlet furnace is formed with an exhausting part. An air volume adjustment plate is installed at an opening part. The air inharation structure is provided with a suction fan (42) and a drive motor (44) that is connected with a universal joint (46a).    USE - Wind driven electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The air inharation structure is installed at the back side of the power plant, so that the generation efficiency of the vehicle is improved. The air inflow amount of the air inlet furnace is controlled, so that the durability of the power plant is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind driven electric automobile.    Air inlet furnace (10)    Power plant (30)    Air inharation structure (40)    Suction fan (42)    Drive motor (44)    Universal joint (46a)    Storage battery (50)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a battery pack combined with an air outlet. A flap part is installed at the battery pack. A vehicle flap member is installed at a suction bar. An air inlet port is connected to the air outlet. The battery pack is provided with the air inlet port. A battery cell is formed in a battery case. A connection duct is connected to a vehicle interior part. A battery pack cooling unit is connected to the battery pack. A cooling fan is arranged between the battery pack and the connection duct. The battery pack cooling unit is connected to an air-conditioner.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle prevents air leakage and regulates the air flow by fixing the flap member in the suction bar so as to improve cooling performance of the battery pack cooling unit. The vehicle is simple in structure, inexpensive and safe to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring air-supply temperature of an air blower. Cooling water is ejected by a stack. Cooling water discharge temperature is measured. The measured air-supply temperature and the cooling water discharge temperature are compared. Relative humidity of the air-supply temperature is controlled by the stack. An airborne oxygen content of the air blower is measured. Air supply pressure and air supply flux of the measured oxygen content are controlled. Hydrogen pressure of a hydrogen recirculation blower is controlled by a regulator.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving output performance of the air-supply temperature of the air blower, avoiding degradation performance of the stack, controlling relative humidity of hydrogen and maintaining moisturization of the stack so as to improve performance of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has capacitor (34) that is connected with negative connecting cable (28) and positive connecting cable (30). The concentric plug (36) is connected with respect to reverse transmission unit (40). The controller (32) is configured in the negative connecting cable.    USE - Wind power device integrated electrical-reverse transmission system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be produced easily. Economic benefit of the operator can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of wind power device integrated electrical-reverse transmission system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Negative connecting cable (28)    Positive connecting cable (30)    Controller (32)    Capacitor (34)    Concentric plug (36)    Reverse transmission unit (40)
NOVELTY - An electrode catalytic layer 3-dimensional reagent is prepared by putting partially fluorinated high-molecular polymer, catalyst, and coordinating agent 4,4'-bipyridyl or N,N,N',N",N"-pentamethyldiethylenetriamine (PMDETA) in a reactor; adding high polar solvent in the reactor to dissolve the substances, and adding vinylbenzyltrimethylammonium chloride (VBTAC) to react; and pouring the solution in low-stage alcohol to obtain viridescent segments, stirring, filtering and washing with low-stage alcohol, and drying at 40-100 degrees C to obtain graft product of partially-fluorinated polymer    USE - Method for preparing electrode catalytic layer 3-dimensional reagent for alkali fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of electrode catalytic layer 3-dimensional reagent comprises:    (A) putting partially fluorinated high-molecular polymer (1 pt.wt.), catalyst (0.01-0.1 pt.wt.), and coordinating agent 4,4'-bipyridyl (0.05-0.5 pt.wt.) or coordinating agent PMDETA (0.01-0.1 pt.wt.) in a reactor;    (B) adding high polar solvent in the reactor to dissolve the substances in the reactor, and adding VBTAC (0.1-10 pts.wt.) to react for 12-96 hours at 10-80 degrees C; and    (C) pouring the solution in low-stage alcohol to obtain viridescent segments, stirring for 12-24 hours, filtering and washing with low-stage alcohol, and drying at 40-100 degrees C to obtain graft product of partially-fluorinated polymer.
NOVELTY - The system has an array of energy cells for providing a primary current path to a load. A power stage is provided for each energy cell to transfer power to and from each respective energy cell. A temporary energy storage node provides energy transfer from one of the energy cells to another energy cell in the array of energy cells. The power stages are connected in parallel and series. A feedback system maintains the temporary energy storage node at constant average power. A bi-directional buck/boost block includes a low side switch and a high side switch in a half bridge configuration.    USE - Dynamic power management system for a gas/electric hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables providing dynamic power management through redistribution of energy among energy cells during an energy discharge or an energy accumulation process using a storage capacitor as an energy reservoir for the redistribution. The system enables providing energy transfer among the energy cells at a uniform state of charge (SOC), as the energy is conserved in the dynamic power management approach, without requiring additional energy inputs from external power sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing dynamic power management of energy cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for providing dynamic power management.    Step for identifying a SOC and charge capacity for each cell in a group of batteries (310)    Step for detecting whether cells are balanced (320)    Step for detecting load current of a group of batteries (330)    Step for determining a supplementary current to achieve or maintain balance among cells (340)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a 5 kW electric and thermal energy cogeneration system based on fuel calls, meant for the stationary applications. According to the invention, the system comprises the following functional units: a PEM type combustion stack pile with total power of 5 kW, an energy source of 24 V/100Ah, a DC-DC convertor, a DC-AC inverter which converts the direct current voltage into alternating current, an ATX source for ensuring the stack pile start-up sequence and an automating system and several auxiliary devices, such as a DIN-type mounting rack, a hydrogen tank, a turboblower-type air pump and a thermal agent recirculation pump.
NOVELTY - The device has a control box containing voltage dividers, connectors and isolation amplifiers with measurement interfaces that are customized to suit testing application. Two different measurement interface options are provided to the module. The voltage dividers reduce voltage to a level compatible with an event recording equipment while isolation amplifiers prevent an operator from contacting with a high-voltage battery bus.    USE - Device for measuring high-voltage of a battery utilized in a vehicle and a laboratory.    ADVANTAGE - The device is capable of finding single measurement and outputting real-time data to support automated testing requirements. The device allows measuring of voltage to achieve isolation from a ground in a safe manner. The device has a robust enclosure, and the connectors allow surviving crash testing environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a device for measuring high-voltage of a battery.
NOVELTY - The oxygen-consuming electrode comprises an electrically conductive carrier, a layer comprising a silver-based catalyst, an electrical contact point, and a gas diffusion layer. The carrier is present in the form of a fabric and formed as a network of nickel with a wire diameter of 0.04-0.4 mm and a mesh size of 0.2-1.2 mm. The catalyst additionally contains gallium (2-6 wt.%) as catalytically active component. The electrode has a total charge of catalytically active component of 10-250 mg/cm2.    USE - The oxygen-consuming electrode such as cathode is useful in an electrolysis device for chlor-alkali electrolysis, and in a fuel cell or in a metal/air-battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The consumable oxygen electrode can be simply, efficiently and economically manufactured with high electrical and electrochemical conductivity, improved mechanical stability and enhanced innermost surface and without any damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) An electrolysis device; and    (2) a method for producing an oxygen-consuming electrode.
NOVELTY - A multi-phase electric motor (4) has alternating current (AC)-side terminals connected to self-commutated converter (18). A switch (10) is connected to star connection point (6) of motor. The positive terminal (36) of battery (8) is connected by a three-phase switch (12) and a throttle (28) to the AC-side terminals of self-commutated converter (16). The battery negative terminal (38) is connected to a negative power terminal (26) of voltage intermediate circuit (22).    USE - Drive system of battery powered vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The switching between the driving and charge operations is achieved without large effort. The propulsion system is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the drive system of battery powered vehicle.    Multi-phase electric motor (4)    Star connection point (6)    Battery (8)    Switch (10)    Three-phase switch (12)    Self-commutated converters (16,19)    Voltage intermediate circuit (22)    Negative power terminal (26)    Throttle (28)    Positive terminal of battery (36)    Battery negative terminal (38)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has several accumulator cells (2) which are arranged in the housing (1). A dissipation pipe system drives off the gases set freely by the blow-off valves (3) of accumulator cells. The pipe system has separate terminals (4) for receiving the released gases, and a common dissipation guide (5) for discharging the gases released from housing, when separate terminals are opened. A protective film is arranged between blow-off valves and separate terminals, so that immediate contact of accumulator cells with the dissipation pipe system located gases is inhibited.    USE - Accumulator such as lithium ion accumulator mounted in motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV), plug in-hybrid vehicle, electric car and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The released free gases remaining in the dissipation pipe system can escape over from the housing, without affecting the other accumulator cells, and the pressure on the supplementary valves can be reduced. The accumulator cells and dissipation pipe system can be replaced with low repair effort and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the accumulator.    Housing (1)    Accumulator cell (2)    Blow-off valve (3)    Separate terminal (4)    Dissipation guide (5)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell housing (10) provided with a base surface (11), a side surface (12) and two terminals (20). One of the terminals is conductively connected with a cathode of the cell. Another terminal is electrically connected with an anode of the cell. The terminals are arranged in a side surface of the cell housing. The side surface is designed as a terminal. An elastically deformable element implements resiliently displaceable position of a contact surface (40) of the terminals. The elastically deformable element is arranged in the terminals.    USE - Battery cell e.g. lithium ion battery cell and nickel metal hybrid battery cell, for use as an electrochemical energy storage unit and an energy converter for a battery cell module in a motor car e.g. electric motor powered motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for hybrid and electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The terminals are arranged in the side surfaces of the cell housing, thus positioning and fixing the battery cells with minimum installation work of the battery cells in a simple manner. The terminal is conductively connected with the cathode of the cell, thus reducing the time for assembly of the battery cell module. The cell has a block formed at the terminal, thus ensuring positive fixation of the block.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a battery cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Cell housing (10)    Base surface of cell housing (11)    Side surface of cell housing (12)    Terminals of cell housing (20)    Contact surface of terminals (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has oxidizing agent gas flow path (24) that is formed in inner surface of separator which opposes the cathode electrode between several projection units (26). The projection units (26,32) consist of inclination units (26a, 26b, 32a, 32b) which are inclined in different directions. The inclination-angle of inclination units (26b,32a) is set same as the diagonal (L2) of the catalyst region, when inclination angle of inclination units (26a,32b) is set same as diagonal (L1) of the catalyst region.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stress which acts on an electrolytic element can be suppressed, so that damage of the electrolytic element can be effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (24)    Projection units (26,32)    Inclination units (26a, 26b,32a,32b)    Fuel gas flow channel (30)    Diagonals (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - The battery (20) has a cover (9) attached to an opening part of an armored can (1). A pair of leads is connected to a positive electrode terminal (10). An insulating tape insulates outermost periphery. A heat resistant tape (25) faces an end surface of an electrode group (2). A pair of insulating member covers the part facing an inner surface of the armored can in the lead and a current collection tab (12a, 13a). The heat resistant tape of insulating member is formed using heat resistant resin. A rectangular-shaped safety valve (36) is provided in center part of the cover.    USE - Battery for use in a vehicle. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle, electric motorcycle, forklift lorry, two-wheel hybrid electric vehicle, four-wheel hybrid electric vehicle, and an assist bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating member covers the part facing the inner surface of the armored can in the lead and the current collection tab, so that the battery can prevent hole opening of the armored can, thus providing high safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery.    Armored can (1)    Electrode group (2)    Cover (9)    Positive electrode terminal (10)    Current collection tabs (12a, 13a)    Battery (20)    Heat resistant tape (25)    Rectangular-shaped safety valve (36)
NOVELTY - The structure has battery modules (2u) storing an assembled battery in a battery case (1). A cooling air inlet (11) and a cooling air outlet (12) are provided in the battery case. A battery module is cooled with cooling air. A flow control board (13) divides an inside part of the battery case into an upstream and a downstream. A unit baffle plate (131) covers a part of an inlet face of the battery module. A through-hole (132a) passes cooling air into the upstream. A through-hole (132b) is provided in a space between uppermost flow side battery modules.    USE - Battery cooling structure for use in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a solar cell electric power generating apparatus. Can also be used for a motor vehicle and a wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can effectively cool the battery module and the downstream of the battery case, and can equalize temperature of an assembled battery effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery cooling structure.    Battery case (1)    Battery modules (2u)    Cooling air inlet (11)    Cooling air outlet (12)    Flow control board (13)    Unit baffle plate (131)    Through-holes (132a, 132b)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a positive electrode active material layer (122) in the surface of a positive electrode collector layer (121). The height from the base-material (10) surface forms a negative electrode collector layer (131) which is lower than the height of the solid electrolyte in the negative electrode region on the surface of the base material. The negative electrode active material layer (132) is formed in the surface of the negative electrode collector layer.    USE - Manufacturing method for lithium ion secondary battery module for electric vehicles, e.g., electric-power assisted bicycle. Uses include but are not limited to electronic devices e.g., mobile devices, such as personal computer, mobile telephone, portable music player, digital camera, video camera, smart integrated card, game machine, electric tools and robots.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery charge-and-discharge characteristics and exhibits excellent productivity by high energy density using solid electrolyte since the negative electrode active material layer is formed in the surface of the negative electrode collector layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery module.    Base-material (10)    Positive electrode collector layer (121)    Positive electrode active material layer (122)    Negative electrode collector layer (131)    Negative electrode active material layer (132)
NOVELTY - The method involves welding electrode portion to a collector which arranges a separator in between positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate. The irradiation diameter of positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate is significantly larger than that of a background level and satisfies predetermined relationship. The diameter of radiation range is 10% or more than that of maximum intensity and satisfies predetermined relationship. The welding operation is performed using laser.    USE - Method for welding battery e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery (claimed) used in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, and electronic devices such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The welding operation can be performed easily. The occurrence of sputter can be reduced. The quality of welding can be improved. The volume energy density can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery; and    (2) battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the relationship between output of laser and irradiation diameter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode connected with a negative electrode. A separator is provided with a conductive layer. Concentration of lithium hexafluorophosphate is 0.5 to 2 moles per liter in an electrolyte solution. The conductive layer is formed by a metallic element or carbonaceous material. Piercing strength of the separator is 250 grams. A valve metal produces a passive-state membrane by anodic oxidation. Black carbon powder is obtained by performing an incomplete combustion of natural gas.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery, for use in a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures prevention of an explosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery module.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are configured to release lithium, a separator, and non-aqueous electrolyte solution formed by dissolving electrolyte in non-aqueous solvent. The separator has a conductive layer. The conductive layer has predetermined surface volume resistivities. The non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorinated carbonate.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte solution secondary battery for electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Uses include but are not limited for small apparatuses, e.g., notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, mobile telephone, portable printer, headphones stereo, liquid crystal television, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, and portable tape recorder.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits high safety and prevents short circuit and explosion when an overcharge state occurs since the non-aqueous electrolyte solution contains fluorinated carbonate. Improves handling of the conductive layer in normal environment since there is no reactivity. Thermal deterioration of separator by Joule heating is suppressed by making the surface electrical resistance of the conductive layer on the surface of a separator larger.
NOVELTY - The material has lithium-transition metal composite oxide including a secondary particle, where grain diameter of the secondary particle is equal to or less than 20 micrometer. 90 weight percent of powder of a positive electrode active material and 5 weight percent of carbon powder are electrically utilized as a conductive material. A lead electrode is attached to a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate. A negative electrode is electrically connected to a stainless steel container bottom part and a negative electrode terminal.    USE - Positive electrode active material for a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and lamination-type secondary battery, for use in a medium-size apparatus, an electric tool, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode is electrically connected to the stainless steel container bottom part and the negative electrode terminal, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the material, and hence improving charge-and-discharge capacity of a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The pack has a cooling portion (20) which is provided between adjacent battery cells (11). The main portion extends in the flow direction of cooling fluid. Several plate-like portions (21) are provided in row direction (Y) orthogonal to flow direction of cooling fluid at specific intervals. A reinforcement portion (24) is extended in flow direction of cooling fluid. The strength of reinforcement portion with respect to the acting force from adjacent battery cell is larger than the plate-like portion.    USE - Battery pack used for hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capability of the battery cell can be improved and the required restraint strength given to the battery cell can be improved. The cooling portion can be manufactured easily and versatility of reinforcement portion can be improved. The corrosion of the exterior case can be prevented, so that the exterior case and durability of the plate-like-portion can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery cells (11)    Cooling portion (20)    Plate-like portions (21)    Reinforcement portion (24)    Row direction (Y)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery includes a positive electrode (66) and a negative electrode. The positive electrode includes a positive electrode collector (62), a positive electrode active material layer (64) formed on the positive electrode collector, and a porous water-repellent layer (90) formed on the active material layer. The porous water repellent layer contains a water-repellent material and an electrically conductive material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery e.g. for motor vehicle, such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery performance by suppressing generation of lithium carbonate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the structure of the positive electrode of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode collector (62)    Positive electrode active material layer (64)    Positive electrode (66)    Porous water-repellent layer (90)
NOVELTY - The layer (20) has hydrogen permeability metal film (15) in which hydrogen is permeated, and an electrolyte layer (10) is laminated. The electrolyte layer is provided with porous thin film (11) in which several pores are bent while connecting in the thickness direction. An inorganic electrolyte (12) has proton-conductivity which is impregnated in the pore of porous thin film. The porous thin film is comprised with the phosphoric acid silicate.    USE - Electrolyte composite layer for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pores of porous thin film are bent while connecting in thickness direction, such that the contact area between the electrolyte and porous thin film is increased, and the proton-conductivity in the electrolyte composite layer can be improved. Hence the electric power generation performance of fuel cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) manufacturing method of electrolyte composite layer for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the fuel cell.    Electrolyte layer (10)    Porous thin film (11)    Inorganic electrolyte (12)    Hydrogen permeability metal film (15)    Electrolyte composite layer (20)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a temperature sensor (33T) detecting temperature of compressed air discharged from an air compressor (31). One end of an exhaust-gas drain piping (28) is connected to a gas-liquid separator (25) and another end is connected to a cathode off-gas emission piping (37). A cutoff valve (39) is provided for interrupting a pressure sensor (37P). The pressure sensor detects backing pressure of the cathode off-gas emission piping. An air-cooled radiator cools cooling medium of a fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, and is compact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Gas-liquid separator (25)    Exhaust-gas drain piping (28)    Air compressor (31)    Temperature sensor (33T)    Cathode off-gas emission piping (37)    Pressure sensor (37P)    Cutoff valve (39)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a compressive force providing mechanism providing compressive force in a direction of a unit cell group. Unit cells (1) are provided with a rectangular thick board. An electrical connection is formed between the unit cells. The unit cells are connected with a positive electrode terminal or a negative electrode terminal. A thermal capacity possession member (5) is provided between the unit cells. The thermal capacity possession member is positioned on an outer side of the apparatus. A ventilating fan is provided in a box (31).    USE - Assembled battery apparatus for a vehicle e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus suppresses temperature rise of the unit cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of an assembled battery apparatus.    Unit cells (1)    Thermal capacity possession member (5)    Stick (11)    Nut (12)    Box (31)
NOVELTY - The electrode (8) has a collector (2) formed of an extended metal foil, and an active material layer (3) formed in the area except edge area (23) on both surfaces of collector. Several rhombus through-holes are formed in the collector inner surface. The electrode has the maximum resistivity at collector inner surface, and has the minimum resistivity in a direction toward the gravity center (C23) of the edge area, and gravity center (C3) of the active material layer. The resistivity of the electrode conforms to a predefined formula, and is 0.8-1.0.    USE - Electrode for electrical storage element, such as lithium ion capacitor (both claimed) used in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resistivity of the electrode can be made low and internal resistance of an electrical storage element using this electrode can be reduced. Thus an electrical storage element with low resistance property and low heat generation property can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrical storage element; and    (2) lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the electrode, an explanatory view showing the manufacturing method of the electrode, and an enlarged view of the extended metal foil.    Collector (2)    Active material layer (3)    Electrode (8)    Edge area (23)    Gravity centers (C3,C23)
NOVELTY - The battery safety system (10) has a terminal guard (43) that is movable to an exposed position effective to allow making the electrical connection to the battery terminal, and a protected position effective to prevent electrical contact with the battery terminal other than through the electrical connection. The battery safety system prevents the electrical disconnect (36) from being operated to the connected state if the terminal guard is not at the protected position.    USE - Battery safety system for use in an electric vehicle to prevent inadvertent electrical contact with high voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The double action safety interlock prevents battery voltage from being coupled to the battery terminal if a terminal guard is not properly positioned to prevent contact with the battery terminal. The battery safety system provides a cover and a guard over high voltage contacts of a battery and an electrical disconnect that inhibits the presence of high voltage unless a guard or a cover is properly positioned to prevent access to the high voltage contacts. The system is configured to prevent access to high voltage during manufacturing and during subsequent installation into an electric vehicle. The lower voltage batteries which are capable of delivering large amounts of current such as lead acid batteries found in most vehicles with internal combustion engines may also be made safer by using the battery safety system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery safety system prior to assembly.    Battery safety system (10)    Interconnects (28)    Battery voltage (30)    Electrical disconnect (36)    Terminal guard (43)
NOVELTY - The circuit (12) has a fluid machine (14), a heater, and a condenser for circulating a thermal medium. An electric power generation unit (26) has an inner tooth, an axial portion and a rotor arranged coaxially to generate electric power when the rotor is rotated. A drive shaft (72) is connected with the inner tooth. A power transmission unit (30) transmits a motive power from outside to the drive shaft.    USE - Rankine circuit of system (claimed) for waste heat utilization of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the inner tooth, axial portion and rotor of the pump unit are arranged coaxially, the size of the fluid machine is reduced. As the power transmission unit transmits a motive power from outside to the drive shaft, highly-efficient electric power is generated in the fluid machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system for waste heat utilization of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Rankine circuit (12)    Fluid machine (14)    Electric power generation unit (26)    Power transmission unit (30)    Drive shaft (72)
NOVELTY - The holder has an end plug (300) provided in an edge part of a gas holder main body. The end plug comprises a through-hole (315). The gas holder main body is provided with an area seal member (320). The through-hole is formed in a bottom side of a recessed part (313). A press member (330) presses an O-ring (325) on the bottom side of the recessed part. The press member is arranged in the through-hole. A pressure-reduction valve is arranged in a gas freeing hole (331) through a cap.    USE - Gas holder for supplying gas i.e. natural gas, to a fuel cell of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas holder main body is provided with the area seal member, so that pressure in the holder can be avoided easily during maintenance operation. The gas holder has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an end plug.    End plug (300)    Recessed part (313)    Through-hole (315)    Area seal member (320)    O-ring (325)    Press member (330)    Gas freeing hole (331)
NOVELTY - The battery mounting structure (10) has a battery carrier (36A) fixed to the upper part of a rear side member (24) and extending laterally outward, and a battery support (62A) inclining laterally outward while connected between the battery carrier and the lower part of the rear side member.    USE - Battery mounting structure for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery support supports the battery carrier with respect to the lower part of the rear side member, ensuring support rigidity of the battery with respect to the vehicle body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery mounting structure (10)    Rear side member (24)    Battery carrier (36A)    Battery (44)    Battery support (62A)
NOVELTY - The valve has a valve main portion (3) with magnetic material which is moved inside another valve main portion (1) along valve-shaft direction. The stopper portion (7) is connected with the valve main portion. The weight of the valve main portion is lesser than the attractive force of the magnet (2) at the time of maximum valve opening of the valve main portion, when the differential pressure exceeds predetermined value.    USE - Valve e.g. three-way valve for preventing back flow of liquid or gas in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The stable shut-off valve operation can be performed and the versatility of the valve can be increased even if the attachment direction of the valve is in any direction. The fluid leakage from the clearance gap at the time of valve closing can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the valve.    Valve main portions (1,3)    Magnet (2)    Valve seat (5)    Cyclic fixing portion (6)    Stopper portion (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves dispersing slurry for 35 to 40HZ and stirring the slurry for 2 to 3 hours through constant temperature circulation water. Circulating water temperature is controlled from 18-20 degrees centigrade. A low speed stirring and homogenizing process is performed for 10 to 15HZ on the processed slurry. Circulating water flow rate is controlled for 0.8-1.0m in 7min. Slurry temperature is controlled for 20 to 22 degrees centigrade to obtain cathode slurry.    USE - Power battery electrode slurry manufacturing method for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures power lithium-ion battery electrode consistency and enables improving electric automobile performance of a power battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding vanadium pentoxide in sulfuric acid solution to form mixed solution. The sulfuric acid solution is prepared by using concentrated sulfuric acid and high purity water according to volume ratio of 1: 15. Activate solution is obtained by heating the mixed solution. A high-purity reducing agent is added in the activate solution for obtaining vanadyl sulfate solution. An electrolyzing process is performed in the vanadyl sulfate solution to obtain a vanadium cell electrolyte with high purity.    USE - Method for preparing high purity vanadium cell electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively preparing the vanadium cell electrolyte that can be utilized as positive and negative electrode electrolytes of a vanadium cell. The method ensures satisfying user requirement and reducing production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustrating a high purity vanadium cell electrolyte preparing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing vanadium pentoxide powder with sulphuric acid aqueous solution to obtain mixed turbid liquid of the vanadium pentoxide powder and the sulphuric acid aqueous solution. Organic reducing agent aqueous solution is added into the turbid liquid to form mixer. A reaction container is filled with the mixer and sealed to control temperature range of about 50-250 degrees centigrade. The container is heated for 5-180 min after sealed. The mixer is poured into a volumetric flask for metering volume to obtain vanadium battery electrolyte.    USE - Full vanadium ion redox flow battery electrolyte preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing full vanadium ion redox flow battery electrolyte with low cost, wide source, simple technique and easy operation, mild and safe reaction condition, low reaction period and better electrochemical property during charge-discharge test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view representation a full vanadium ion redox flow battery electrolyte preparation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a battery case body divided into two cavity bodies by a partition board. The cavity bodies are connected together along longitudinal direction to form a circulating airflow passage. The battery case body is provided with four battery packs. The battery packs are symmetrically arranged in the cavity bodies and fixed at two sides of the partition board. Two fan groups are arranged among the battery packs and fixed at a side of each cavity body. The fan groups flow air into the cavity bodies along air flow opposite direction.    USE - Internal circulating heat radiating system for a power battery assembly of a pure electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system adopts an internal heat circulating structure to occupy less space and ensure uniform temperature distribution. The system ensures a uniform air distribution path without arrangement of an external air path, a fan or an air filter. The system is simple in structure, inexpensive and convenient to mount and maintain, and has simplified production technique and low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of an internal circulating heat radiating system.
NOVELTY - The connector has a socket plate arranged in a housing and provided with a connection jack. The housing and the socket plate are connected via an elastic piece. A socket is provided with a regulating part that is matched with the elastic piece. A regulating part passes through the socket plate and the elastic piece for connecting with the housing. The regulating part is connected with the housing along a direction vertically to the socket plate and fixed into a containing space of the housing. The connection jack is provided with two sections.    USE - Battery compartment connector for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The socket of the connector is closely matched with a plug to move along socket end direction during vehicle traveling, so that the connector avoids disconnection between the plug and the socket caused by bumping and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery compartment connector.
NOVELTY - The power supply has a solar cell, a wind driven generator, an ultra-charging capacitor and a rechargeable battery that are grouped in a mixing form. The solar cell and the generator form a power generation and supply unit. The capacitor and the battery form a power storage and supply unit. The power generation and supply unit and the power storage and supply unit are connected with an electric driving unit after being connected with a converter via a cable. The solar cell is integrally mounted on a top part of a car. The generator is integrally assembled in a front cabin of the car.    USE - Hybrid power supply for an electric vehicle i.e. car (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The power supply allows an electric vehicle to provide multiple electricity storage functions, large continuous driving stroke and large storage capacity with dynamically and frequently charging effects. The power supply ensures a mixed grouping design of the regenerative energy dynamic power supply and storage static power supply units to reduce the configuration number of the rechargeable batteries, conventional electricity compensation frequency, vehicle weight and internal space of the electric vehicle and to increase the driving power and speed of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid power supply.
NOVELTY - Multiple power generating units are provided with an impeller (1), multiple permanent magnetic generators (2), rectification devices (3) and rechargeable batteries (4). The shaft of each permanent magnetic generator is coaxially and rigidly connected with the rotating shaft of the impeller. A three-phase output end of the permanent magnetic generator is connected with a three-phase alternating power supply input end of a rectification device, and a direct power supply output end of the rectification device is connected with a power supply input end of the rechargeable battery.    USE - Automobile tail gas based power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The energy can be saved by using the automobile tail gas based power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating an automobile tail gas based power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Impeller (1)    Permanent magnetic generator (2)    Rectification device (3)    Rechargeable battery (4)
NOVELTY - The air-conditioner has an air-conditioner main body provided with a direct current (DC) compressor. A control chip is connected with the air-conditioner main body. A storage battery is connected with a control chip. The control chip is connected with a manual switch of the air-conditioner main body. An upper part of the storage battery is connected with a solar battery board. The control chip is connected with a digital display screen and an upper part of a keyboard. The control chip is connected with an upper part of temperature detection part and a remote control receiving part.    USE - Vehicle air-conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The air-conditioner adopts the DC compressor for circulating and cooling air in a vehicle, occupies less space, and provides high capacity battery such as lithium ion chargeable battery, for supplying power to the air-conditioner of the vehicle without consuming battery electric energy so as to ensure normal start of a vehicle engine system. The air-conditioner has better starting performance, high reliability, less noise and vibration and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a vehicle air-conditioner.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cover has casing (1) whose upper portion is set with six single grids. The grids are connected by string air passage (11). The side portion is provided with port. The grids are provided with an exhaust grid (13). The exhaust grid is provided with exhaust structure, acid blocking exhaust structure, and acid blocking port. The acid blocking is provided from bottom to top of exhaust port (9).    USE - Integral cover of storage battery for motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The overflowing of liquid in the storage battery can be prevented so that performance of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic vie of integral cover of storage battery for motorcycle.    Casing (1)    Acid gas channel plug (6)    Exhaust port (9)    String air passage (11)    Exhaust grid (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a wind turbine device provided with a collecting car. An outer side of the collecting car is provided with a converging air-cleaner. An external high speed airflow clean hand dryer is provided with high-speed rotation of a wind turbine impeller. The wind turbine device is provided with a converging unit. An inner side of the wind turbine device is connected to drainage device, a main part, an air inlet and outlet, a water discharging valve, an air suction port and a line pipe. The wind turbine impeller is coaxially arranged between a water-proof part and a dust-proof part.    USE - Automobile engine wind turbo charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces manufacturing cost and fuel, and improves practicability and engine work efficiency. The system optimizes working environment and increases engine power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile engine wind turbo charging system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a photoelectric switch battery pack switching circuit (9) connected with a signal conditioning circuit that is connected to an input end of a single chip voltage testing unit. A measuring unit (10) and an upper computer (11) are connected by Control area network bus. An input protection circuit and a signal modulating circuit (3) are connected to an analog/digital (A/D) conversion circuit (5). An isolation power supply circuit (8) is connected to each unit of the system for realizing separation between the measuring circuit and a battery stack to be tested.    USE - Single chip voltage detecting system for an extensible fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables independent detection and networking detection with other related systems such that a complex programmable logic device control battery set is switched so as to separate a non-door circuit, so that the system utilizes a modularized design of the battery pack switching circuit. The system has high and flexible expandability, and allows increasing of battery set according to the need, without changing hardware. The battery pack switching circuit switches various battery set signals that are transmitted to a test circuit. The signal conditioning circuit switches the battery set signals within detectable range of the A/D conversion circuit. The protection circuit improves reliability of the system. The system is provided with an expandable test circuit, so that the system has high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a single chip voltage detecting system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Signal modulating circuit (3)    A/D conversion circuit (5)    Isolation power supply circuit (8)    Photoelectric switch battery pack switching circuit (9)    Measuring unit (10)    Upper computer (11)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has rear end that is provided with a tail box, and lower portion provided as pedal. The tail box is horizontally paved with solar receiving plate. A solar energy receiving board is covered a layer of multi- light guide plate main portion. A seat portion of the storage tank main portion is provided with charger.    USE - Solar electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The system has solar charging device that is provided on the top of the vehicle. A current output port of solar charging device is connected with current input port of the solar charging control circuit. The current output port of the solar charging control circuit is connected with storage battery. The current input port of storage battery is electrically connected with the circuit board.    USE - Solar power auxiliary system mounted in vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy and oil consumption of the vehicle can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the car.
NOVELTY - The system (500) has battery cell rows (T1,T2) that are arranged parallely and the space is provided between the battery cell rows. An electrical component is arranged in the space so that the clearance gap injects the fluid for cooling between the electrical component and battery cell rows. A fluid introducer is provided so that the fluid for cooling is transduced into the clearance gap.    USE - Battery system used in electric power storage apparatus and electric vehicle (all claimed) e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid for cooling of predetermined flow volume can be poured in the clearance gap so that thermal radiation of the battery cells can be attained and deterioration of each battery cell can be prevented. Since the electrical components can be arranged efficiently without expanding the space between battery cell rows, the enlargement of battery system can be suppressed. Since several electrical components are positioned collectively, the maintenance work of several electrical components can be performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the electric power storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery system.    Battery cell (10)    Contactor unit (120)    Battery system (500)    Casing (550)    Battery cell rows (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (600) has a battery module (300) provided with a cell module stacked body. A battery cell is mounted in a cartridge. A lower end plate supports a lower end of the cell module stacked body. A voltage detection assembly (400) detects voltage of the battery cell. A box-shaped pack case (500) is mounted with the battery module. A pack cover (510) is connected to the pack case. A fastening extension member (94) is protruded from an upper part of the battery module to connect with the pack case and the pack cover.    USE - Battery pack. Uses include but are not limited to a communication company, a wireless mobile apparatus, an electric vehicle (EV), a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (plug-in HEV), an electricity motorcycle and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is easy to assemble, simple and compact in structure and inexpensive. The battery pack has high cooling efficiency and high stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Fastening extension member (94)    Battery module (300)    Voltage detection assembly (400)    Pack case (500)    Pack cover (510)    Battery pack (600)
NOVELTY - The system (1A) has housing (2) that is provided with an inlet port (31) for transducing external air into interior space. A fuel cell (4) is provided to accommodate in the housing. The fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas are made to react electrochemically. A diaphragm type air supply unit (6) is arranged in the housing and exit the air transduced from the inlet port. A heating unit (30) is provided to heat the air of space which is arranged in the housing and result from the inlet port to the air supply unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - The hardening of the diaphragm with low-temperature air can be prevented more reliably. The temperature change of the introductory air to the air supply unit accompanying on and off of the heating unit can be relieved easily. The water circuit can be heated more reliably and freeze prevention of the water in a water circuit can be achieved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1A)    Housing (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Diaphragm type air supply unit (6)    Heating unit (30)    Inlet port (31)
NOVELTY - A current collector is immersed in a solution comprising anionic element. The current collector comprises a layer of a metallic element in an oxidation state of zero. The layer of the metallic element has an average thickness of less than 2 mm. A catalytic material is formed on the current collector by application of a voltage to the current collector. The catalytic material comprises metallic element in an oxidation state more than zero and the anionic element. Thus, an electrode comprising catalytic material is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of electrode used for electrolytic device and regenerative fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.
NOVELTY - The module has a lower plate (80) supporting a lower part of a cell module laminating unit. Multiple cell module units are mounted on a battery cell. A top plate (90) is fixed at a top part cartridge of the cell module laminating unit. A fixing member (60) is inserted into a through-hole (86). The fixing member is combined with the top plate and the lower plate. The fixing member and the through-hole are made of a horizontal side structure. Multiple battery cells are included in the fixing member. A joint groove is formed in two end parts of the fixing member.    USE - Battery module for a battery pack that is utilized as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, power source plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module maintains dimensional stability conveniently by utilizing the fixing member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Fixing member (60)    Lower plate (80)    Through-hole (86)    Top plate (90)
NOVELTY - The energy storage device (1) has module (B1,B2) that is composed by connecting multiple secondary batteries. A battery management system monitors the state of the secondary battery in the module. Module units (A1-A3) are composed by having multiple modules that are connected together. A control circuit (10) is connected to the module unit and controls the charging/discharging of multiple cells (C1,C2).    USE - Energy storage device for UPS, solar cell and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Since unnecessary module can be rested without charging/discharging, cycle life of the whole apparatus can be improved. The connection of the secondary battery detects abnormality immediately and the abnormal can be disconnected when a malfunction generates with a secondary battery, so that the module can be replaced safely. The charging time can be reduced. The lifetime improvement of the energy storage device becomes possible by replacing and selecting module, so that the capacitance management and the capacitance adjustment can be performed easily. The maintenance cost of the energy storage device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the energy storage device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy storage device (1)    Control circuit (10)    Module units (A1-A3)    Modules (B1,B2)    Cells (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly (110) arranged with electrode taps (120, 130). An anode plate is provided in the anode tap. A cathode plate is provided in the cathode tap. A separating film is stacked with the electrode assembly. An anode lead (140) is electrically connected to the anode tap. A cathode lead (150) is connected to the cathode tap. Multiple connection parts are connected with the electrode lead. The cathode tap is positioned in a lower part of the anode lead. A unit assembly body is positioned in a top of the anode lead.    USE - Rechargeable battery for an electric vehicle (EV) and a hybrid vehicle (HV). Uses include but are not limited to a pouch-type rechargeable battery, a tin type rechargeable battery, an angular type rechargeable battery, a jelly-roll type rechargeable battery, a stacked type rechargeable battery and a stack/folding type rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high-capacity and stability. The battery is simple in structure, economical and eco-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Electrode assembly (110)    Electrode taps (120, 130)    Anode lead (140)    Cathode lead (150)
NOVELTY - The assembly (300) has conductive sensing units (20) that are connected to terminals for voltage detection located on a bus bar which is electrically connected with electrode terminal connection unit of battery cells. A connector (30) is provided to transmit detected voltage of conductive sensing units to a control unit. A block case (10) has mounting grooves (12) which are opened in front surface so as to mount conductive sensing units at a position corresponding to the terminals for voltage detection.    USE - Voltage feed-back assembly of battery module for secondary battery used as energy source of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and power storage system (all claimed). Can also be used in diesel vehicle, wireless mobile apparatus and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage feed-back assembly is compact and provided with reduced size. The assembly can be manufactured with simple process and can be easily assembled. The productivity of the battery module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of bus bar mounted on mounting insulating element.    Block case (10)    Mounting groove (12)    Conductive sensing unit (20)    Connector (30)    Voltage feed-back assmebly (300)
NOVELTY - A binder composition contains a polymer containing (in %mass) a structural unit (A) (5-60) derived from ester-containing monomer (I), and a structural unit (B) (5-40) derived from alpha , beta -unsaturated nitrile monomer. The total amount of structural units (A,B) is 10-70 %mass.    USE - Binder composition is used for slurry for electrode for electrochemical device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary and nickel hydrogen secondary battery, lithium ion capacitor, electrical double layer capacitor used as power supply for motor vehicles, electric vehicles, truck, audio-video equipment, electronic office equipment, communication apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device formed using electrode obtained from binder composition has excellent discharge characteristics and electrochemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder composition contains a polymer containing (in %mass) a structural unit (A) (5-60) derived from ester-containing monomer of formula: H2C=C(-R1)(-C(=O)(-O-R2)) (I), and a structural unit (B) (5-40) derived from alpha , beta -unsaturated nitrile monomer. The total amount of structural units (A,B) is 10-70 %mass.    R1=H or methyl;and    R2=1-18C fluorohydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry, which contains electrode active material and binder composition; and    (2) electrode, which has an electrode active material layer formed on the surface of a collector by applying the slurry and drying.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has separator sheet (40), positive electrode sheet and negative electrode sheet (20). A porous layer (42) having filler particles (44) and binder is formed between positive electrode sheet, negative electrode sheet and/or separator sheet. The average circularity distribution of the filler particles contained in the porous layer is 0.85-0.97.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used as power supply for personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent durability and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative electrode sheet (20)    Separator sheet (40)    Porous layer (42)    Filler particles (44)    Pores (48)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a film housing (310) provided with two end parts. Both ends of a hollow fiber membrane bundle are connected with the end parts of the film housing, where the fiber membrane bundle is positioned within an internal space of the film housing. A moisture carrier i.e. humidity retainer, is connected in the internal space of the film housing. A cover part (320) is mounted on the former end part of the film housing. High-humidity unreactive gas is ejected from a stack to an inlet port (321). Another cover unit (330) is mounted on one of the end parts of the film housing.    USE - Humidifier for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidifier is provided with a demarcation strip, thus providing the high-humidity unreactive gas to the hollow fiber membrane bundle in a uniform manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a humidifier.    Film housing (310)    Cover parts (320, 330)    Inlet port (321)    Cab (340)    Reaction gas inlet (341)
NOVELTY - The valve (201) has a diaphragm (120) with peripheral portion (121) which is mounted in housing (230). The fluid flows into housing to valve chamber (140) by inflow hole (143). A pump is connected to outflow hole (149) in which fluid flows out of chamber. A valve (151) is arranged at inflow hole that blocks or releases inflow of fluid to chamber by displacement of diaphragm. A cap portion (210) is joined to housing by pressing peripheral portion of diaphragm, and clamps peripheral portion with mounting portion (134).    USE - Forward direction stop valve for fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluid leakage to the outer side of the peripheral portion can be prevented, so that the fluid control can be improved reliably. The structure of the forward direction stop valve can be manufactured with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the forward direction stop valve.    Diaphragm (120)    Peripheral portion (121)    Mounting portion (134)    Valve chamber (140)    Inflow hole (143)    Outflow hole (149)    Valve (151)    Forward direction stop valve (201)    Cap portion (210)    Valve housing (230)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte, and separator (13) interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode. The separator has porous resin layer (60) laminated with porous heat-resistant layer (70). The heat-resistant layer contains inorganic filler and binder. Before the heat-resistant layer is laminated, the porosity of resin layer is 45-65%. The porosity of the heat-resistant layer in the separator is 45-65%. The pore volume of the resin layer and heat-resistant layer is satisfies specific relation.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has excellent battery characteristics and overheat prevention property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery has positive electrode, negative electrode, nonaqueous electrolyte, and separator interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode. The separator has porous resin layer laminated with porous heat-resistant layer. The heat-resistant layer contains inorganic filler and binder. Before the heat-resistant layer is laminated, the porosity of resin layer is 45-65%. The porosity of the heat-resistant layer in the separator is 45-65%. The pore volume of the resin layer and heat-resistant layer is satisfies relation of formula: B'/Ax 100=60-90%, where A is pore volume of pore having diameter of 0.05-2 mu m in the resin layer before the heat-resistant layer is laminated, and B' is pore volume of pore having diameter of 0.05-2 mu m in the separator. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator; and    (2) manufacture of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Separator (13)    Resin layer (60)    Polypropylene layers (61,63)    Polyethylene layer (62)    Heat-resistant layer (70)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery provided with a connecting column, and a conductive connecting piece whose first end is connected with a lead. The lead is fixedly connected with a second end of the connecting piece that is clamped with a binding post. The column is formed with a guide hole. A wiring surface is provided with a limiting groove that is formed with the guide hole. A locking groove is connected with the limiting groove. The second end of the connecting piece is linked with a guide block. The guide block is attached with a handle.    USE - Automobile battery wiring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can conveniently connect or turn off of rechargeable batteries of an automobile, and saves time and labor intensity. The system saves vehicle assembly, maintenance and repairing time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an automobile battery wiring system.
NOVELTY - The system has a load power calculating unit electrically connected with a load and calculating electrical quantity required by the load. A serial connection control calculating unit is electrically connected with a converter serial connection switch for reading electric energy value output by the connection switch. A main controller is electrically connected with a fuel cell converter system, the load power calculating unit and the serial connection control calculating unit for reading a signal of the calculating units and controlling discharging quantity of the fuel cell converter system.    USE - Serial connection system for multiple groups of a fuel cell converter.    ADVANTAGE - The main controller can read the signal of the load power calculating unit and the serial connection control calculating unit for controlling the fuel cell converter system to be turned on for outputting the electric energy required by the load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a serial connection system for multiple groups of a fuel cell converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of operations performed by a serial connection system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple electrode groups connected in series and arranged in flat shape, where sides of the adjacent pole groups are close to each other. A non-connected pole column is extended out of a shell derived for positive and negative output terminals, which are located at two sides of a top end of each electrode group, where thickness of the shell is less than 10 cm.    USE - Flat structure valve control lead-acid storage battery for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has reduced thickness, so that the battery can be horizontally installed on a beam or vehicle bottom plate, thus reducing occupational space. The battery is convenient to install and maintain. The battery's electro hydraulic height is reduced by utilizing a lying technique, so that a pole plate can be horizontally arranged, thus simplifying an electro-hydraulic layer and improving oxygen compound, and hence prolonging service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a flat structure valve control lead-acid storage battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a main controller that is electrically connected with a load power calculating unit and a parallel calculating unit and utilized for reading a signal of the load power calculating unit and the parallel control calculating unit. An array controller is electrically connected with a converter parallel switch, the main controller and a fuel battery converter system. A bidirectional converter is electrically connected with the array controller. A storage battery is electrically connected with the bidirectional converter.    USE - Multi-group fuel battery converter parallel system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a multi-group fuel battery converter parallel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating operation involved in a multi-group fuel battery converter parallel system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The motor has a rotor rotated relative to a stator by an external force so as to generate electricity, where the rotor comprises a shell having an outer surface. The outer surface comprises a convex part to rub the rotor. A charging circuit is connected in parallel with a rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit for storing a stable voltage source. The rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit converts output electricity to the stable voltage source to provide an illuminating element.    USE - Motor for an electricity generating system of a bicycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The motor is located on a bicycle, so that electricity is generated by the rotation of the motor and the bicycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electricity generating system comprising a rectifying voltage-stabilizing circuit    (2) a bicycle comprising a tire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front part of a bicycle.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a calculating part calculating a frequency value of a reflected ultrasound deviation. An ultrasonic parametric speaker (2) is mounted on a vehicle front part. A sound source part (3) is provided with an electric signal part. An ultrasonic production part (4) produces an electric signal corresponding to an ultrasonic wave. A modulation part (5) modulates the ultrasonic wave. An ultrasonic wave sending part (7) is installed in the vehicle front part. An ultrasonic wave reception part (8) receives the ultrasonic wave.    USE - Fuel cell electric vehicle e.g. electric scooter and car (from drawings). Can also be used for a motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The calculating part calculates the frequency value of the reflected ultrasound deviation, and the ultrasonic parametric speaker is mounted on the vehicle front part, so that safe driving of a vehicle is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an ultrasonic parametric speaker. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Ultrasonic parametric speaker (2)    Sound source part (3)    Ultrasonic production part (4)    Modulation part (5)    Ultrasonic wave sending part (7)    Ultrasonic wave reception part (8)
NOVELTY - A raw material powder containing perovskite-type oxide (I) and having average particle diameter of 10 mu m or more is molded to predetermined shape. The deoxygenated film-forming precursor containing perovskite-type oxide (I) is formed. A deoxygenated film is provided on surface portion of porous support, and the porous support is baked at 1150-1250 degrees C for 24 hours or more, to obtain deoxygenated film-containing element.    USE - Manufacture of deoxygenated film-containing element (claimed) used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of deoxygenated film-containing element having excellent mechanical strength, airtightness, oxygen ion conductivity and deoxygenation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A raw material powder containing perovskite-type oxide of formula: Ln1-xAexCo1-yMyO3 (I) and having average particle diameter of 10 mu m or more is molded to predetermined shape. The deoxygenated film-forming precursor containing perovskite-type oxide (I) is formed. A deoxygenated film is provided on surface portion of porous support, and the porous support is baked at 1150-1250 degrees C for 24 hours or more, to obtain deoxygenated film-containing element.    Ln=lanthanoid;    Ae=Sr, Ca or Ba;    M=Mg, Mn, Ga, Ti, Ni, Al, Fe, Cu, In, Sn, Zr, V, Cr, Zn, Ge, Sc or Y;and    x,y=more than 0 and less than 1.
NOVELTY - Compound chosen from calcium compound, magnesium compound, aluminum compound, and rare earth compound is added to exudate obtained by oozing positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery with acidic solution, and pH of the exudate is adjusted to 2-4, to remove (S4) phosphorus and/or fluorine from exudate.    USE - Removal of phosphorus and fluorine from exudates during recovery of valuable metal from exudate of positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery (claimed) for motor vehicle, computer and household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - High quality valuable metals are recovered efficiently from exudate of positive electrode active material of lithium ion battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recovery of valuable metal from lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of recovery of valuable metal from lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Crushing process (S1)    Positive electrode active material peeling process (S2)    Leaching process (S3)    Phosphorus and fluorine removal process (S4)    Sulfuration process (S5)    Drainage liquid treatment process (S6)
NOVELTY - The car has a wind tunnel generator (200) installed in a front cabin (102) and a vehicle body (100) that are connected with a voltage regulator (6). The voltage regulator is connected with two storage battery units (9), where each storage battery unit is connected with a controller via a switch. The voltage regulator is connected with two groups of batteries respectively connected with a charging socket. The controller is electrically connected with a driving motor. The wind tunnel generator is provided with a circular air outlet.    USE - Solar wind electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut away side view of a solar wind electric car.    Voltage regulator (6)    Storage battery units (9)    Vehicle body (100)    Front cabin (102)    Wind tunnel generator (200)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a back-up box arranged at a bottom part of two side parts of a vehicle wheel, where the vehicle wheel is provided with an electric combined type air charging device (10) and a roller charging device (13). A front end of an inner cover is provided with a combined air storage device (2), a gas storing device (3), a pneumatic motor device (5), an electric motor device (6) and a gear box (7). A blade type air charging device (4), the storage device and the pneumatic motor device are connected through an air pipe (9). The electric motor device is connected to a power wire (12).    USE - Pneumo-electric combined power vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can be charged utilizing wind power in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a pneumo-electric combined power vehicle i.e. automobile.    Combined air storage device (2)    Gas storing device (3)    Blade type air charging device (4)    Pneumatic motor device (5)    Electric motor device (6)    Gear box (7)    Air pipe (9)    Electric combined type air charging device (10)    Power wire (12)    Roller charging device (13)
NOVELTY - Method for desilverization of photosensitive waste solution involves using microorganism fuel battery.    USE - Method for desilverization of photosensitive waste solution.    ADVANTAGE - The desilverization method reduces the electric energy, use of chemical agent and generation of secondary pollution.
NOVELTY - The switching circuit (404) has input port (406) for electrically coupling to electric power sources (402). A switching device (418) switches between conductive state and non-conductive state to transfer power from input port to output ports (408). An intermediate switching node (420) transitions between two different voltage levels due the switching of switching device between conductive state and non-conductive state. A controller (422) controls the switching device to maximize average value of voltage at intermediate switching mode.    USE - Switching circuit for extracting power from electric power source such as photovoltaic device, battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The switching devices and energy storage devices are collectively operated as buck and boost converter to maximize transfer of power from electric power source to the load. The switching devices are operated at high switching frequency, so that ripple current is reduced. Controller is adapted to control operation of switching device, so that the magnitude of current provided by switching circuit is limited. The fault is recovered quickly by utilizing fault holding procedure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for extracting electric power from two electric power sources;    (2) method for operating switching circuit coupled to electric power source; and    (3) method for operating switching circuit for interfacing electric power source with load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of electric power system with switching circuits for extracting power from electric power sources.    Electric power source (402)    Switching circuit (404)    Input port (406)    Output port (408)    Switching device (418)    Intermediate switching node (420)    Controller (422)
NOVELTY - A cathode (3) has a current collector, a cathode active material layer (c1) disposed on current collector and a cathode active material layer (c2) disposed on the cathode active material layer (c1). The cathode active material layer (c1) comprises lithium transition metal oxide having layered structure. The cathode active material layer (c2) comprises lithium transition metal oxide having spinel structure and average working potential of 4.5 V or more.    USE - Cathode is used for lithium battery (claimed) for hybrid electric vehicle, notebook personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode has suppressed leakage of transition metal at high temperature. The lithium battery comprising the cathode has excellent durability and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) formation of cathode; and    (2) lithium battery (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the lithium battery.    Lithium battery (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Separator (4)    Battery case (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel received from fuel tank (15) is heated by a heat exchanger (14) in response to heating control signal. A viscosity sensor (12) is placed in fuel line (16) or in bypass fuel line between heat exchanger and fuel injectors. The sensor with a nominal rotation velocity is rotated such that the velocity is increased or decreased in response to fuel viscosity. A control unit is programmed to generate rotation measurement signal, when the rotation measurement value is less than target value and to deliver the heating control signal to heat exchanger.    USE - System for controlling liquid fuel viscosity of internal combustion engine e.g. compression ignition engine of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The viscosity control process facilitates the avoidance of special cold start process which requires special cold start modes and calibrations. The amount of calibration effort is reduced by operating the engine on multiplicity of fuels which run through fuel system at constant viscosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for controlling viscosity of liquid fuel of internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of internal combustion engine.    Viscosity sensor (12)    Hat exchanger (14)    Fuel tank (15)    Fuel line (16)    Fuel viscosity control system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting kinetic energy generated by movement of a bicycle or a physical exercise machinery to generate electricity. The energy collection data is recorded into an integrated circuit (IC) card through an electric energy meter on the bicycle or the machinery. A generator is installed on the bicycle and the machinery.    USE - Method for collecting energy generated by a bicycle and a physical exercise machinery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces energy stress and environment pollution.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery (B) which is provided with multiple lithium battery units, and arranged in a hub (A). A bracket (1) is arranged on the sides of battery. A protecting plate (4) is located inside the bracket, and disc-shaped insulated shell is located outside the bracket. The side wall of insulated shell is provided with an axial convex strip, and a connecting sheet (3) is connected to the battery. The outer edge of bracket is provided with an axial groove which is embedded to the convex strip.    USE - Bicycle-type hub battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is featured with compact structure, and can ensure long service life with high stability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the hub battery pack.    Bracket (1)    Connecting sheet (3)    Protecting plate (4)    Hub (A)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The device has a solar photovoltaic battery mounted on top of a front cover or rear cover of an automobile. A cooling device is connected with the solar photovoltaic battery. A switch device e.g. manual switch and automatic detection switch, is arranged on a lead line. The switch device detects whether the automobile is in a closed state or an opening state. The cooling device comprises an air-conditioner and a fan that is driven by direct current voltage.    USE - Automobile air temperature reducing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device reduces temperature of air in the automobile, and maintains temperature in the automobile in a simultaneous manner. The device avoids consumption of energy, and is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automobile air temperature reducing device.
NOVELTY - The device has a skylight arranged under a solar battery panel. A skylight window glass frame is arranged with a skylight guide water channel. The window glass frame is provided with an upper sheet metal contact assembly. A skylight guide groove sheet metal is provided with a lower contact assembly. A window is arranged in a closed state of the upper contact assembly. The upper contact assembly is connected with the lower contact assembly and a transmission line of a solar battery board. The lower contact assembly is provided with an upper contact base and an elastic sheet.    USE - Solar day window lead device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar day window lead device.
NOVELTY - The frame has a main beam whose two sides are protruded by two side brackets. Two ends of the main beam are provided with two fixed ports. The main beam and a side support frame are formed with a locating hole.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle cabin accessory detachable support frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame ensures that an air compressor can be arranged in a fixed point location so as to ensure accurate and reliable performance. The frame is simple in structure, light in weight and convenient to install and maintain, and has high strength, high rigidity and high space utilization rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle cabin accessory detachable support frame.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric heating oil cup whose oil outlet is connected with a suction side part of an oil conveying pump. An outer surface or an interlayer of the electric heating oil cup is provided with an electric heating element. An oil inlet of the electric heating oil cup is connected with an oil tank through an oil conveying pipeline. A plastic pipe network radiator is arranged in the oil tank. Hot water or anti-freezing liquid in an automobile water tank is taken as conducting medium for the oil tank and the oil conveying pipeline.    USE - Oil tank plastic pipe network heating device for a diesel motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures vehicle diesel oil utilization in cold winter and saves energy, and has low operation cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an oil tank plastic pipe network heating device for a diesel motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery module has multiple cells are built in the pack case and which the successively is laminated. A film (210b) is provided which has a heat absorption surface, a thermoelectric element and a conductive layer (220) for conducting heat of the thermoelectric element.    USE - Battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module has multiple cells are built in the pack case and which the successively is laminated and film is provided which has heat absorption surface, thermoelectric element and conductive layer, and thus the battery module is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery module.    Electrode (110)    Film (210b)    Conductive layer (220)    Circuit (230)    Controller (320)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has heat dissipater (30) provided with different heating units. A channel (31) for coolant to flow is formed in heat dissipater. The heat dissipater defines heat transfer paths for transferring heat generated from the heating units to the coolant. The power module, inductor, and film capacitor are provided in heating units.    USE - Cooling device for cooling to-be-warmed main components such as service module, foil condenser and inductor (all claimed) in inverter of motor drive system in hybrid electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, gas cell vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling performance of the to-be-warmed main components is improved efficiently, without need for using special device for heat dissipation. The fuel saving effect of the vehicle is achieved, and the manufacturing cost of the motor drive system is reduced, as the weight of the components used in motor drive system is reduced. The service of the vehicle is performed efficiently, by increasing the efficiency of the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device for cooling to-be-warmed main components of motor drive system.    Heat dissipater (30)    Channel for coolant (31)    Inverter housing (41)    Heat dissipating plate (51)    Device for cooling to-be-warmed main components (100)
NOVELTY - Graphite agglomerates comprise ground expanded graphite particles compacted together. The agglomerates are in granular form having size of 100 mu m to 10 mm, preferably 200 mu m to 4 mm.    USE - Graphite agglomerates used in conductive polymer used for preparing thermally and/or electroconductive material (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to LED light emitting material, solar panel, geothermic hose, floor heating, heat exchanger, thermal storage system, brick for construction, friction material for brake pad, gasket, ventilation component, battery cases for electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite agglomerates have excellent handleability, thermal conductivity, improved feedability, and provide conductive polymer with improved mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for making ground expanded graphite agglomerates, which involves compacting ground expanded graphite particles together to form the ground expanded graphite agglomerates;    (2) conductive composite comprising the graphite agglomerates;    (3) conductive polymer, which comprises an expanded graphite material chosen from ground expanded graphite agglomerates, compacted expanded graphite particles, and a polymer matrix; and    (4) method for making the conductive polymer, which involves feeding the ground expanded graphite agglomerates to an extruder, mixing the polymer and agglomerates, followed by molding the mixture.
NOVELTY - The module has a thin film type solar cell (13) arranged on a substrate (11). Another substrate (15) is arranged on the thin film type solar cell. A protective layer (12) is arranged between two substrates for covering a part of the thin film type solar cell. The two substrates are fixed to a vehicle i.e. car. The protective layer is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Resin is filled between the two substrates for forming the protective layer.    USE - Solar cell module for a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The module has aesthetic design and better quantum efficiency. The module effectively enhances aspect ratio of the thin film type solar cell. The protective layer is arranged between the two substrates, so that damage of the thin film type solar cell can be prevented in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module for a vehicle.    Substrates (11, 15)    Protective layer (12)    Thin film type solar cell (13)
NOVELTY - A coprecipitate of hydroxide containing copper and manganese is obtained by stirring a mixed solution obtained by adding strong alkali aqueous solution to solution of copper raw material and manganese raw material. Lithium hydroxide hydrate powder is mixed with the coprecipitate, and the mixture is calcined. The calcined material is pulverized, molded, and glost-fired in an oxygen air flow, to obtain positive electrode material containing a complex oxide of lithium, copper and manganese.    USE - Manufacture of positive electrode material for use in manufacture of secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used in portable apparatus and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of positive electrode materials having high charging/discharging electric capacitance, without using expensive cobalt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coprecipitate of hydroxide containing copper and manganese is obtained by stirring a mixed solution obtained by adding strong alkali aqueous solution to solution of copper raw material and manganese raw material. Lithium hydroxide hydrate powder is mixed with the coprecipitate, and the mixture is calcined. The calcined material is pulverized, molded, and glost-fired in an oxygen air flow, to obtain positive electrode material containing a complex oxide of formula: Li4/3-2x/3CuxMn2/3-x/3O2.    x=0.01-1/2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of secondary battery, which involves assembling process using the positive electrode material; and    (2) positive electrode material in which peak of lithium manganate (Li2MnO3) and peak of cupric oxide are observed by X-ray diffraction.
NOVELTY - A garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide contains aluminum (Al).    USE - A garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide for solid-type lithium ion secondary battery used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical conductivity is improved, and ratio of electrical conductivity with respect to temperature is small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide contains aluminum (Al) in a frame of formula LixLn3(M1yM2z)Ot (1). Al exists in greater than or equal to 1 boundary between particles of LixLn3(M1yM2z)Ot in the crystal lattice.    Ln=La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Lu, Y, K, Mg, Ba, Ca, and/or Sr;    M1=Si, Sc, Ti, V, Ga, Ge, Y, Zr, Nb, In, Sb, Te, Hf, Ta, W, and/or Bi;    M2=Sc, Ti, V, Y, Nb, Hf, Ta, Si, Ga, and/or Ge, provided that M2 is different from M1;    x=3-8;    y= greater than 0;    z= greater than or equal to 0;    y+z=1.9-2.1; and    t=11-13.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of garnet-type lithium ion-conducting oxide which involves measuring starting material containing each element of formula LixLn3(M1yM2z)Ot (1), mixing, calcining mixed powder, adding lithium (Li) compound to supplement depletion of Li in sintering process, calcining mixed powder, molding powder, and sintering in heating container made of alumina.
NOVELTY - The module has a shell of the battery unit that is provided with positive and negative terminals on outer surface of the shell. The battery unit includes lithium ion battery having 12V module.    USE - Lithium ion battery module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module has lightweight structure, and the reliability of the battery module can be improved. The module board can effectively control lithium ion battery so that the 12V supply can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery module.
NOVELTY - The module has a battery box formed with a global positioning system (GPS) module unit that is serially connected to a battery cell. The GPS module unit is connected with anode and cathode ends of a power supply module that is connected with the battery cell. The GPS module unit is provided with a mobile phone module unit and a GPS positioning module unit. An output end of the GPS module unit is connected with the mobile phone module unit.    USE - Integrated global positioning system module for use in a vehicle battery i.e. car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The module has better anti-theft effect, and is easily fixed with the vehicle battery, so that a vehicle location is easily found, thus preventing vehicle from being stolen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an integrated global positioning system module.
NOVELTY - The system (100) has fuel cell (1) which discharges the waste gas. Purification device (6) is provided with activated carbon (12) and arranged in the downstream of water tank (5). Water sending device (7) is provided in water path (30) in order to send out the recycled water to the utilization apparatus. A silver antibacterial agent (15) is provided in the upstream rather than activated carbon in the water path.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Since an antibacterial agent is arranged in upstream than activated carbon, the antimicrobial composition eluted in water rides the flow of water, so that antimicrobial effect is exhibited with respect to activated carbon even when the antibacterial agent is not stuck to activated carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Water tank (5)    Purification device (6)    Water sending device (7)    Activated carbon (12)    Antibacterial agent (15)    Water path (30)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - Activated carbon is immersed in precursor solution of metal nitrate and metal organic compound, roasted, and heated to decompose metal salt and organic compound. Decomposed metal oxide and carbon of hard template are subjected to reduction reaction, to form metal monomers. The obtained product is smelted and three-dimensional structure of activated carbon is reproduced, to obtain nickel-copper/carbon anode material. The metal nitrate or metal organic compound in anode material is decomposed, reduced, resultant material is roasted at high temperature, and then molded.    USE - Preparation of nickel-copper/carbon anode material used for porous fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nanograde nickel-copper/carbon anode material has high specific surface area, and is prepared by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An activated carbon (hard template) having high specific surface area is immersed in precursor solution of metal nitrate and precursor solution of metal organic compound, roasted under oxygen-free environment, heated at favorable temperature-raising speed to decompose metal salt and organic compound. The decomposed metal oxide and carbon of hard template are subjected to reduction reaction to form metal monomers. Finally, obtained product is smelted and three-dimensional structure of activated carbon is reproduced at metal smelting temperature, to obtain nickel-copper/carbon anode material. The metal nitrate or metal organic compound in the anode material is decomposed, reduced, resultant material is roasted at high temperature under oxygen-free environment, and then molded.
NOVELTY - Olefin-based organic phosphonic acid is added to chloro auric acid, stirred at 8-12 degrees C and reacted, to obtain gold nanoparticle phosphonic acid.    USE - Manufacture of gold nanoparticle phosphonic acid used for nano device, fuel cell, biological enzyme sensor material science and biological medicine.    ADVANTAGE - The gold nanoparticle phosphonic acid is manufactured with excellent colloidal stability in water, by reliable and simple process.
NOVELTY - The module has a cooling member mounted between battery cells for removing heat generated during charging/discharging of the battery cells. A flake type radiating unit is arranged according to states in the battery cells. A refrigerant flowing part is placed outside the hollow structure that is positioned at an outer side of an electrode assembly storage unit. Refrigerant is made to flow inside the hollow structure. The cooling member is provided with a corrosion resistance material having thermal conductivity. The cooling member is made from metal material.    USE - Cooling member integrated battery module for use in a power storage system of an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant flowing part is arranged outside the hollow structure that is positioned at the outer side of the electrode assembly storage unit, so that a design of the battery module can be improved while obtaining a compact battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cooling member integrated battery module.
NOVELTY - The safety valve structure (20) has a body formed at an upper side with a space in the lower side. A horizontal part (15) is integrally formed with the upper side of a cap plate (10). A slope part (14) is formed, in which the end portion of the horizontal part downwardly inclines according to the circumference of a central curved part (13).    USE - Safety valve structure for electric car battery cap plate.    ADVANTAGE - The slope part is formed, in which the end portion of the horizontal part downwardly inclines according to the circumference of a central curved part, and hence ensures improving the stability and reliability of the electric car battery cap plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric car battery cap plate.    Cap plate (10)    Central curved part (13)    Slope part (14)    Horizontal part (15)    Safety valve structure (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cathode electrode formed by iron oxidation-reduction pair. An ion exchange film is transferred between an anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The iron oxidation-reduction pair includes oxides of nitrogen, ozone, chlorine, bromine, nitric acid, nitrous acid, perchloric acid, chloric acid, chlorous acid, and hypochlorous acid. The oxidizer comprises an iron sulfate, where the ion exchange film is a cation exchange film or an anion exchange film.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has a cathode electrode formed by iron oxidation-reduction pair, where an ion exchange film is transferred between an anode electrode and the cathode electrode, and hence ensures reducing the manufacturing cost of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The system has battery which is fixedly located in the battery frame. A battery bracket is fixedly connected to vehicle casing. The battery frame is located in battery bracket. The battery frame is located on tray vehicle, during mounting and dismounting of battery frame. An L-shaped angle iron is fixedly connected to bottom end of each row of U-shaped connecting bracket. The L-shaped angle iron is provided with elastic rubber wheel and groove.    USE - Battery system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of the electric vehicle is improved by the battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery system for electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The coiled lithium battery core has anode sheet, cathode sheet, membrane, anode collector plate and cathode collector plate. The upper end of anode sheet and the lower end of cathode sheet are provided with blank tape. The lower surface of the anode collector plate is contacted with the blank tape formed on the anode sheet after separating the anode sheet and cathode sheet by the membrane, and coiling the sheets. The upper surface of the cathode collector plate is contacted with the blank tap on the cathode sheet.    USE - Coiled lithium battery core for coiled lithium battery (claimed) used as power battery of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Small resistance of the battery can be ensured with uniform current distribution and long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coiled lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of coiled lithium battery core.
NOVELTY - The windmill has a set of frames attached via horizontal bars to a vertical axis of rotation, where each frame comprises a set of lightweight material sheets (C) and a set of swinging windows. The windows stop the sheets from being blown to one side of the frames relative to the direction of rotation of the windmill. The windows are movable toward the side of the frame such that a variable gap between the bottom of the windows and the respective frame allows part of the air to pass through the variable gap in the downwind direction.    USE - Vertical axis windmill e.g. small and larger blinking sail windmills, for generating electricity utilized for household activities e.g. heating homes and lighting, and for industrial application such as charging batteries utilized to power electric vehicles or to generate hydrogen gas to be used by vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The windmill is provided with extension or compression springs that are attached to the gap control rods, so that the swinging window moves and pushes the gap control rod upward against the extension or compression spring, when the wind pushes a blinking sail against the swinging window, thus allowing the spring to be compressed or extended until the swinging window is fully open, when the wind speed increases, and hence protecting the windmill against excessive force and excessive power output at all wind speeds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a vertical axis windmill with blinking sails, and an actuator mechanism on a right-hand frame for activating high wind protection.    Light weight material sheets (C)    Wind direction (H)
NOVELTY - Frame (1) of a cell of redox flow battery, comprises a distribution channel (9) provided at a front surface (S) for supplying or discharging electrolyte fluid to the cell, and an opening (8) in which the distribution channel opens. The distribution channel extends through the entire lateral length of the opening and comprises several adjacent bridges (10) towards the opening. The ratio of flow surface that is set free by the bridges, between the distribution channel and the opening, and the projection surface of the opening in the flow direction, is 0.1-0.95, preferably 0.2-0.5.    USE - The frame is useful for the cell of the redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The frame: exhibits less flow loss of the circulating electrolyte fluid; and distributes the electrolyte fluid uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the frame.    Frame (1)    Opening (8)    Distribution channel (9)    Bridge (10)    Front surface (S)
NOVELTY - Isolating laccase enzyme from Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain, involves (a) growing Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain in sterile liquid culture medium, (b) inoculating production medium containing flasks with obtained strain, (c) incubating the medium, (d) inducing the obtained culture with xylidine, (e) incubating the obtained culture, and (f) separating laccase enzyme excreted into the medium from cell mass.    USE - The method is useful for isolating laccase enzyme and preparing isolated enzyme in the form of liquid, powder or granule used for degradation of textile dyes including azo, triphenylmethane, indigoid, erythroid groups of dyes, for removing stains, for bleaching of pulp, for treating of fibers for whitening, for coloring of animal hairs including wool for treating of textile dye or dyes in effluents, for fabrication of cathode in a fuel cell, and for formulations of coatings and adhesives based on polymerization of phenolic monomers (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method improves yield of laccase enzyme to 9-14 IU/ml, improves shelf life of the enzyme as it is mixed with inert substances or salts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for isolating laccase enzyme from Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain, involves (a) growing Arthrographis sp. MTCC5479 strain in sterile liquid culture medium, (b) inoculating production medium containing flasks with obtained strain, (c) incubating the medium at 30 degrees C on rotary shaker at the speed of 180 revolutions/minute (rpm) for 72 hours, (d) inducing the obtained culture after 72 hours with xylidine (0.00001-0.0001 volume/volume%), hydrated copper sulfate (CuS04.5H20) (0.0025-0.025 weight/volume%) or (100-1000 mu ), (e) incubating the obtained culture at 30 degrees C for 12-15 days, (f) withdrawing the obtained culture, and separating laccase enzyme excreted into the medium from cell mass by centrifugation at speed of 8000x g for 10 minutes, and (g) concentrating and purifying the obtained enzyme.
NOVELTY - The sub-assembly (2) made of plastic and ceramic materials has gas cell plate (4) that is provided with hole (8) for adjusting gas cell plate during assembly of gas cell pile. The hole of gas cell plate is arranged such that work against bending of gas cell plate around the hole during assembly of gas cell pile is performed.    USE - Sub-assembly for polymer electrolyte diaphragm (PEM) gas cell pile in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The environmental friendly gas cell pile can be obtained. The electrical short circuit of gas cell pile can be prevented. The deformation of holes of gas cell plate due to contact with pins during assembly of gas cell pile can be prevented. The turning of gas cell plate around the pin during the assembly of gas cell pile is prevented efficiently, by the formation of opening in gas cell plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the gas cell pile sub-assembly.    Sub-assembly (2)    Gas cell plate (4)    Cover (6)    Hole (8)    Holder (17)
NOVELTY - The battery-operated electric-vehicle utilizes the emerging air resistance to fully recharge the battery with help of wind generators during the vehicle travel. When the vehicle travels, the air resistance develops and propels the rotor blade of the wind generator, which again produces current. The current then again charges the battery through the charge control system, and thus the recharge takes place from the power supply system and thus standby time develops.    USE - Battery-operated electric-vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery-operated electric-vehicle utilizes the emerging air resistance to fully recharge the battery with help of wind generators during the vehicle travel, and thus ensures an environment friendly battery-operated electric-vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery-operated electric-vehicle.
NOVELTY - Nickel and cobalt are leached from a positive-electrode active material in acidic solution to which a metal having reduction potential more base than that of hydrogen is added.    USE - Leaching of nickel and cobalt from positive-electrode active material for recovering valuable metals from lithium ion batteries (claimed) used in motor vehicles, digital cameras, mobile telephones, computers, and small household appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effective decomposition of compound of positive-electrode active material, and improves leaching rate of nickel and cobalt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for recovery of valuable metal from lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - The fuse (1) has fusible link main unit (5) and battery that are connected by battery terminal (3), and distributes the electric power from the battery. One end side of the battery terminal is connected to battery post that is protrudingly provided from the upper surface of battery. The terminal portion of fuse is connected to the battery side joint bolt (23) by the side of fusible link main unit, when the other end side of the battery terminal is connected. The battery terminal cover (37) covers the battery side joint bolt is integrally formed with main unit.    USE - Battery direct attachment fuse for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since battery side joint bolt is connected to one end side of battery terminal towards battery side and is integrally formed with fusible link main unit, the battery side joint bolt can be covered. The number of components can be reduced. The battery of a battery direct attachment fuse can be assembled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery direct attachment fuse. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery direct attachment fuse (1)    Battery terminal (3)    Fusible link main unit (5)    Battery side joint bolt (23)    Battery terminal cover (37)
NOVELTY - The system has hot water storage conveyance source (72) which supplies water of storage tank (70) to hot water storage path (71), and cools water vapor of condenser (74). A modification water tank (44) collects condensed water and stores as liquid phase-like modification water. A sensor detects water level of modification water currently stored in tank. A conveyance source (42) supplies modification water to modifier (2) in order to start the system. A control unit (100) starts the system when the water level of modification tank is more than predetermined level.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle, electric machine and electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The malfunction of stopping of system by water loss can be reduced. The starting of the system improves. The energy saving property of the system can be ensured. The increase in running cost of the system can be reduced. The shortage of water can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Modifier (2)    Conveyance source (42)    Modification water tank (44)    Storage tank (70)    Hot water storage path (71)    Hot water storage conveyance source (72)    Condenser (74)    Control unit (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a chassis holding a passenger, where the chassis includes upwardly facing a solar energy receiving device. An adjustable frame is supported upon wheels (1021, 1022), where the frame is selectively elevated at an end of the chassis to adjustably orient the receiving device with respect to sun. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the frame and adjustably orients the receiving device with respect to the sun. A side panel (1010) comprises the receiving device, where the side panel is selectively oriented with respect to the sun, and adjusts efficiency of the receiving device.    USE - Monarch electric vehicle for collecting energy from sun.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle has lithium type batteries requiring close monitoring to eliminate over-charging and under voltage condition and a battery management system is typically employed to watch over the battery system, so that battery management system maintains equal battery charge using cell balancing algorithms and circuitry and extending life of the battery system, thus providing maximum available battery charge. The side panel has solar energy receiving device, where the side panel is selectively oriented with respect to the sun and adjust efficiency of the receiving device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a Monarch electric vehicle.    Side panel (1010)    Separate panels (1011-1016)    T bar framing (1017)    Front hood (1018)    Bottom plate (1019)    Back lift (1020)    Wheels (1021, 1022)
NOVELTY - The generator has a regulator arranged at four wheels of a pure electric car, where the car generates redundant energy in a storage battery while traveling.    USE - Electric car generator.    ADVANTAGE - The generator avoids mileage defects by providing required electric power for running.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrochemical cell i.e. lithium cell, in a cell package placed within an enclosure. The enclosure includes a preventing unit to prevent gas vented from the cell package from escaping to an exterior of the enclosure except through a venting unit defined in the enclosure. Venting in the cell package occurs in the event of pressure within the cell package exceeding burst strength of the cell package. An interface unit (38) fluidly connects vent conduit (34) to a gas conveyance unit (40).    USE - Apparatus for routing of gas in a battery pack (claimed) utilized in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell package is placed within the enclosure including a route unit to route gases vented from the package to the exterior of the enclosure in a controlled manner. The apparatus allows the cell battery to be mounted in proximity with a passenger compartment of the vehicle without concerning exposing of passengers to noxious gases discharged from a ruptured cell package. The battery has a sealing unit to prevent gas vented from the cell package from escaping from the vent conduit at an interface between cell modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack comprising battery cell modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Cell module (10)    Battery pack (32)    Vent conduit (34)    Interface unit (38)    Gas conveyance unit (40)
NOVELTY - Preparing a carbon nanofiber, comprises: hydrolyzing a surface of a carbon nanofiber precursor with a hydroxide solution having a concentration of 0.0001-1 M to form a hydrolyzed carbon nanofiber precursor; washing the hydrolyzed carbon nanofiber precursor with a hydrochloric acid solution; and sintering the washed carbon nanofiber precursor to obtain a carbon nanofiber.    USE - The method is useful for preparing a carbon nanofiber which is used to prepare a fuel cell electrode (claimed), and nanocomposite.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanofiber: has a high surface oxygen content, excellent wettability and a number of electrophilic sites, and thus is able to combine with a large number of cations of metal per unit area of the carbon nanofiber, and efficiently applied to various electrochemical catalysts as a conductive support; and does not need additional binder and ionomer to introduce a metal catalyst, hence conductivity is not decreased.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an active energy consumption period for a rechargeable energy storage device (105) i.e. rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and determining an inactive energy consumption period for the energy storage device. The energy storage device is operated in a usage mode during active energy consumption period. The energy storage device is operated in a lifetime-extending storage mode during inactive energy consumption period in which the storage mode includes a lifetime prolonging state-of-charge (SOC) and the usage mode includes a full SOC.    USE - Computer-implemented method for operating a rechargeable energy storage device i.e. rechargeable lithium-ion battery, of an energy management system (claimed), for a plug-in electric vehicle such as plug-in electric car, and stationary high-energy storage applications. Can also be used for lithium ion polymer, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel zinc and silver zinc energy storage devices for a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage device is efficiently operated in the usage mode during active energy consumption period and in the lifetime-extending storage mode during inactive energy consumption period, thus increasing lifetime of the energy storage device and reducing cost of the energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an energy management system.    Energy management system (100)    Rechargeable energy storage device (105)    Energy sources (110)    Energy distribution system (115)    Data collection and optional actuator subsystem (120)
NOVELTY - The frame has a square main frame whose two ends are arranged with a trapezoidal front protruded printing ink part. A front end of the main frame is connected with a left connecting piece and fixed on an upper part above a rear end of a left main frame. Sheet thickness of the left connecting piece is 5 mm. The left connecting piece is arranged with a connecting hole and fixedly connected with a strip that is connected with a corner of the main frame.    USE - Pentium fuel cell vehicle power assembly integrated type frame.    ADVANTAGE - The frame optimizes connecting arrangement technique of a suspension system and strengthens connecting intensity and rigidity of a power assembly. The frame is convenient to disassemble, and effectively locates and supports the power assembly to ensure enough structure intensity and rigidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pentium fuel cell vehicle power assembly integrated type frame.
NOVELTY - The assembly has an air inlet channel arranged in a battery packet outer shell (4) and an air outlet channel (3). A battery pack case (1) is provided with a high pressure management system (7) and a channel connected with an air inlet of a radiating fan (5). A main body is formed with a terminal connected with the radiating fan. An end of the terminal is connected with a wind channel shell and a battery pack heat outputting structure of a fuel cell air channel (6). The battery pack case is integrated with an inserting port (8).    USE - Electric vehicle battery pack system assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly improves air flow rate, and has better air cooling effect, simple structure and convenient installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an electric vehicle battery pack system assembly.    Battery pack case (1)    Air outlet channel (3)    Battery packet outer shell (4)    Radiating fan (5)    Fuel cell air channel (6)    High pressure management system (7)    Inserting port (8)
NOVELTY - The purifier has a shell provided with air outlets (91, 92) and ceramic filters (71, 72). Secondary air inlet tubes (31, 32) are provided with butterfly valves (41, 42). A front part of each ceramic filter is provided with electric heaters (61, 62) and a temperature sensor for measuring heating temperature. An air inlet pipe is provided with a pressure sensor and a pressure reference tube. A combustion tube for conveying combustion gas is arranged between the secondary air inlet tubes. The combustion tube is arranged at a rear part of a butterfly valve of a secondary purifier.    USE - Diesel engine tail gas particle purifier.    ADVANTAGE - The purifier ensures judgment for regenerating points of reference process so as to avoid counteract errors caused during operation of a diesel engine. The purifier has wear degree factor, and is convenient to install and debug. The purifier avoids combustion gas particle burning process so as to protect pressure of vehicle compression air to influence driving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a diesel engine tail gas particle purifier.    Secondary air inlet tubes (31, 32)    Butterfly valves (41, 42)    Electric heaters (61, 62)    Ceramic filters (71, 72)    Air outlets (91, 92)
NOVELTY - The device has an analog signal collecting unit connected with an electric automobile power battery and a wireless connection unit. The electric automobile power battery is electrically connected with a control analysis unit and fixed on a main return circuit of a current divider. The control analysis unit is connected with an analog signal end.    USE - Electric automobile power battery testing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can analysis power battery information and temperature parameters at power battery charging/discharging state in an effective manner so as to ensure better multi-parameter measuring effect and increases power battery efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electric automobile power battery testing device. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The shell has a thin wall whose two ends are arranged on a shrinking plate. A plate (6) is arranged on a packaged battery single convex section part corresponding to an ultra-thin flexibly-packaged battery monomer (7). The plate is arranged on a fixed plate. The fixed plate is arranged on a side wall of fixed grooves (10) with equal intervals.    USE - Lithium battery monomer shell for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The shell ensures that the single battery is effectively cooled, and avoids danger. The shell is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a lithium battery monomer shell.    Plate (6)    Ultra-thin flexibly-packaged battery monomer (7)    Fixed grooves (10)
NOVELTY - The lug has a metal belt whose outer side is covered by pole lug glue. Ends of cross sections of the metal belt are thinner than a middle part of the metal belt. The cross sections of the ends of the metal belt are triangle or trapezoid shaped body. Lower bottom of the triangle or trapezoid shaped body is connected with the middle part of the metal belt. Top angle of the triangle or trapezoid shaped body is 60-120 degrees. Size of the lower bottom of the triangle or trapezoid shaped body is greater than thickness of the middle part of the metal belt.    USE - Thick pole lug for an automobile soft-packaged lithium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lug improves combination strength of the glue and the metal belt, and has better sealing effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thick pole lug.
NOVELTY - The isolator has an auxiliary battery whose output end is connected with an anode of a main battery. A signal input circuit is connected with a microcontroller, an LED indicating lamp, an electronic switch circuit i.e. transistor, a voltage monitoring circuit i.e. analog/digital (A/D) converting circuit, and a mechanical switch circuit i.e. relay. The voltage monitoring circuit is fixed with positive and negative poles of the main battery. The mechanical switch circuit is connected with the anode of the main battery and the auxiliary battery. An end of a manual control switch is grounded.    USE - Isolator for a double-layer battery management system in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The LED indicating lamp and the manual control switch are connected together, so that the isolator is convenient to control and manage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of an isolator.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has a serial single battery arranged in a battery pack. An output end of the battery pack is connected with a current collecting detecting module and an insulating detection module. A set of batteries is arranged in a backup battery pack and provided with a temperature collecting module, balanced protection module and a compensating switch. A controller area network (CAN) bus is arranged external to a vehicle controller and charger communication of loaded modules below a CAN system. An upper layer main control module is provided with a main control module.    USE - Multi-CAN battery set management device.    ADVANTAGE - The device is stable and reliable, easy to expand, and convenient to connect and isolate data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper layer main control module adopts an embedded microcontroller of a 16-bit MC9S12DGU8MPVE type single chip computer, and the temperature collecting module adopts an embedded microcontroller of an SST89E516RD2 type single chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a multi-CAN battery set management device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a box charging room (1) provided with multiple electric automobile charging interfaces (4) and a super capacitor (2). The super capacitor is connected to a charging and discharging control unit (3), where the charging and discharging control unit is formed as an electric supply network (3). The charging and discharging control unit is connected with the box charging room of the charging interfaces that are respectively connected with the charging and discharging control unit, a wind power generator and a solar battery board (6).    USE - Electric vehicle charging system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can comprehensively utilize multi-energy electric vehicle charging system, and does not depend on a commercial power network, and improves environmental performance and area adaptability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle charging system.    Box charging room (1)    Super capacitor (2)    Charging and discharging control unit (3)    Electric automobile charging interfaces (4)    Solar battery board (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves comprising a voltage regulator (U20) in an attenuator. Voltage is supplied from a solar cell, which is provided between input terminals (Vb, Vg). A current-voltage converter (U4) comprises a reference voltage regulator (U62). The attenuator attenuates output voltage of the current-voltage converter, where the current-voltage converter is provided with an attenuation factor (K). The current-voltage converter output is compared with the output voltage of the attenuator and reference voltage (VREF).    USE - Method for operating a renewable energy source. Uses include but are not limited to a solar cell, a fuel cell, a wind-powered generator, a wave-powered electricity-generation machine and a thermo-electric power generating element, utilized by a secondary battery charging device utilized in a portable apparatus and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing consumption current of a control circuit and manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a charging device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Voltage regulator (U20)    Current-voltage converter (U4)    Reference voltage regulator (U62)    Reference voltage (VREF)    Input terminals (Vb, Vg)    Attenuation factor (K)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen fuel cell vehicle comprises a body (2), which has wheels (22) and a steering system (C). A hydrogen pump (3) is provided for supplying the hydrogen gas to the body. A regulator (4) is provided for maintaining the hydrogen of the hydrogen pump. A hydrogen fuel cell (5) is provided for producing the hydrogen supplied through the regulator.    USE - Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The regulator is provided for maintaining the hydrogen of the hydrogen pump, where a hydrogen fuel cell is provided for producing the hydrogen supplied through the regulator, and thus enables easy and economical operation of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.    Body (2)    Hydrogen pump (3)    Regulator (4)    Hydrogen fuel cell (5)    Wheel (22)    Steering system (C)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a system controller (60) which acquires a fuel cell voltage and the target output of an auxiliary machine e.g. material supply apparatus (11) as operation information of the fuel cell system. A control-command value provided to the auxiliary machine is defined by inquiring for the target output of the auxiliary machine with a map stored in a map memory (61).    USE - Fuel cell system for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves size reduction, and reduces loss generated at the time of driving of the auxiliary machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Material supply apparatus (11)    Oxygen-containing gas supply apparatus (40)    System controller (60)    Map memory (61)
NOVELTY - The cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a lid case (35) which is fixed to and electrically connected with a positive electrode current collection body (40). The lid case is press-contacted by the positive electrode current collection body such that a contact pressure is applied to the contact surfaces of the positive electrode current collection body and lid case.    USE - Cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicles and portable electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone, or notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Can simply and reliably ensure electrical connection between the positive electrode current collection body and a cover body by contact pressure. Reduces electricity supply resistance of the contact surface of the positive electrode current collection body and cover body. Simplifies connection between the positive electrode current collection body and cover body. Eliminates the need for leads, thus reducing the number of parts. Reduces man-hour for assembling, and simplifies assembling operation, thus reducing manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged cross-sectional view for explaining the fixation of the positive electrode current collection body and lid case.    Cover body (31)    Bulging portion (32)    Peripheral portion (33)    Lid case (35)    Positive electrode current collection body (40)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric module (1) has inner tube (2) and outer tube (3) provided in intermediate space (4). Several rings (6) are arranged alternately arranged in circumferential direction of n-and p-doped semiconductor elements (5), in a state one behind the other in axial direction (10) of module. The electrically conductive connections (9) are provided on inner side or outer side (8) of semiconductor elements in circumferential direction (12) and axial direction of module, in electrical conduction state, so that semiconductor elements are interconnected with each other.    USE - Tubular thermoelectric module used in thermoelectric generator for generating electric power from exhaust gas of internal combustion engine in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of the thermoelectric module is performed easily and efficiently at low cost and at high productivity rate. The ends of the thermoelectric module are made to contact, so that the electrical conductive connection to thermoelectric generator and power source of motor car is ensured. The gap-free assembly of the inner and outer tubes of the thermoelectric module is performed, by the provision of semiconductor elements. The safe electrical interconnection of entire thermoelectric module is performed, by the provision of electrically conductive connections.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing tubular thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric module.    Thermoelectric module (1)    Inner tube (2)    Outer tube (3)    Intermediate space (4)    Semiconductor elements (5)    Rings (6)    Outer side of semiconductor elements (8)    Electrically conductive connections (9)    Axial direction of thermoelectric module (10)    Circumferential direction of thermoelectric module (12)
NOVELTY - The device has several electrochemical cells (2) and intermediate elements which are arranged between the electrochemical cells or between electrochemical cell and housing (1). The intermediate elements are made of fire extinguishing agents or fire extinguishing agent additives (7-10). The surfaces of the electrochemical cells are coated with the fire extinguishing agent or fire extinguishing agent additive. The wall of the housing is coated and pressurized with fire extinguishing agent or fire extinguishing agent additive.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage device e.g. lithium ion battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the intermediate elements arranged between electrochemical cells or between electrochemical cell and housing, are made of fire extinguishing agents or fire extinguishing agent additives, the generation of fire in the energy storage device can be prevented and safety can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical energy storage device.    Housing (1)    Electrochemical cell (2)    Electric terminal (3)    Electric connection element (6)    Fire extinguishing agents or fire extinguishing agent additives (7-10)
NOVELTY - The ring form semiconductor element (1) has groove (2) extending from an inner peripheral surface (18) to an outer peripheral surface (19) in radial direction (3). A ring shape insulation material is provided corresponding to side surface of semiconductor elements, for the isolation of n-and p-doped semiconductor elements. The insulating material has an extending slot formed in radial direction, to divide the insulating material.    USE - Semiconductor element used in thermoelectric module (claimed) of thermoelectric generator used for generating electric power from exhaust gas of combustion engine in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of the thermoelectric module is performed easily at low cost, by suitably providing the semiconductor element and insulation material into the tubular thermoelectric module. The local stress produced in the thermoelectric module is reduced, without degrading the functionality of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor element.    Semiconductor element (1)    Groove (2)    Radial direction (3)    Inner peripheral surface of semiconductor element (18)    Outer peripheral surface of semiconductor element (19)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a main body engaged with a load bearing portion of a vehicle for isolation from vibrations due to irregularities of a surface i.e. road, on which the vehicle traveling is desired such that an interaction of an active magnetic component i.e. toroidal winding (70), and passive magnetic component i.e. permanent magnet, in response to the relative movement of the main bodies are translated between reciprocating kinetic energy associated with the motion of the vehicle over the surface irregularities and electrical energy associated with the active magnetic component.    USE - Vehicular kinetic energy management system for absorbing transverse shock or vibration experienced by a moving vehicle e.g. on a car or lorry or between a boat and a pontoon or anchoring system for example.    ADVANTAGE - The system has additional magnets constructing around the cylinder for allowing the piston to float freely so as to reduce friction between the piston and the walls of the cylinder. The system intentionally uses a leveraging system, so that electromagnetic shock absorber experiences different force levels in response to vibration to optimize the load absorbing or electrical energy generating characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electromagnetic shock absorber.    Cylinder (52)    Magnet piston (64)    Axial magnets (66, 68)    Toroidal winding (70)    Vehicular kinetic energy management system (100)
NOVELTY - The material has a mixed substrate covered with a non-graphite carbon material. The non-graphite carbon material is provided with an asphalt or resin. Gram specific capacity of a negative active material ranges of about 350-370 mAh/g. Granularity of the non-graphite carbon material ranges of about 4.0-4.5 microns. Compacting density of powder is 1.65-2.10 g/cm3. Block-shaped and needle-shaped/spherical or quasi-spherical graphite e.g. artificial spherical graphite and natural spherical graphite, is provided with a coal block.    USE - Negative active material for a lithium ion secondary battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high conductivity to ensure better multiplying power performance and circulation stability. The material satisfies different requirements of an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material is prepared by using solvent such as ethanol, isopropanol, propanetriol, acetone, toluene or xylene. Inert gas such as nitrogen, argon gas, helium gas, neon or any proportion of mixed gas, is used. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a negative active material preparation method for a lithium ion secondary battery    (2) a method for preparing a cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory graph.
NOVELTY - A porous support comprises inorganic particles (30) between the nano fibers (10) of the nano web. The average diameter of the nano fiber is 0.005-5 mu m.    USE - Porous support is used in electrolyte film and separation film for secondary battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The porous support provides film having excellent heat resistance, degradability and elasticity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of porous support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the porous support.    Nano fibers (10)    Pore (20)    Inorganic Particles (30)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has cells electrically connected with each other by an electric circuit formed on an electrically insulating upper support plate (16). A detachable electric contact element formed of a conducting strut (24) and a bolt (30) is removed from the plate to open the circuit and electrically deactivate the module. A cover (50) occupies a position detachably locked to the plate for providing protection to the circuit. The element is inserted on the plate through an opening (57) formed in the cover, to close the circuit and removed from the plate through the opening to open the circuit.    USE - Rectangular parallelepiped electric power battery module for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting strut is not connected to rest of the electric circuit, so that the module does not deliver energy, thus protecting an operator from the risk of electrocution. The module secures handling operations to be carried out by the operator when the cells are charged, thus avoiding accidental short circuits related to the presence of bare terminals of the battery. The battery reduces the risk of work accident while handling the battery of the electric vehicle, so that total voltage of the module is available or not available based on state of a secured connection device i.e. plug system. The device can be easily accessed from a container of the battery. The device secures different power battery modules during assembling, disassembling and maintenance of the modules in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power battery module with a closed cover to be locked.    Rectangular parallelepiped electric power battery module (10)    Electrically insulating upper support plate (16)    Conducting strut (24)    Bolt (30)    Cover (50)    Opening (57)
NOVELTY - The system has a housing (10) with a battery cell support portion formed between the thermal ribs (24,26). A conduit (14) is set in fluid communication with the fluid source, and is set in thermal communication with the thermal ribs. The battery cells are provided in the battery cell support portion such that the thermal ribs are in thermal communication with the battery cells. The fluid is driven through the conduit and the thermal ribs in order to regulate the temperature of the battery cell.    USE - System for thermal management of battery set e.g. lithium ion battery set for electric vehicle and electrical device.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the battery can be adjusted efficiently. The weight and the manufacturing cost of the thermal management system can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the thermal management system of the battery.    Housing (10)    Conduit (14)    Thermal ribs (24,26)    Exterior surface (28)    Planar section (30)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10') has a cooling framework element (12) with an upper surface (60) for transferring heat to a cooling fluid. An electrically conductive connection terminal (36) is adjacent to an end of the element, and has a lower latch (40) electrically connected with an upper latch (38). An electrically conductive plate (24) of a battery cell (14) is connected with the lower latch of the terminal by resistance welding, laser welding, chemical welding, ultrasonic welding, brazing or soldering. Another electrically conductive plate (26) of the cell is formed of nickel plated copper.    USE - Repetition frame assembly for a battery pack of an electric vehicle and a hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly maximizes effortlessness of production of the battery pack and reduces the manufacturing cost of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a repetition frame assembly with a cooling framework element for two battery cells.    Repetition frame assembly (10')    Cooling framework element (12)    Battery cell (14)    Electrically conductive plates (24, 26)    Electrically conductive connection terminal (36)    Upper latch of connection terminal (38)    Lower latch of connection terminal (40)    Upper surface of framework element (60)
NOVELTY - The device has a needle fleece (3) surrounded by an area on each side of a thinner layer with respect to layer thickness. An aluminum foil section (1) and a polyester cover fleece section (5) are connected with the needle fleece by an adhesive layer (4), where needle fleece is made from polyester fibers. The adhesive layer is formed by a sticking fleece (2) or hot-melting powder adhesive. The polyester cover fleece section is colored in black.    USE - Device for thermal insulation of a battery for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil section and the polyester cover fleece section are connected with the needle fleece by the adhesive layer, so that the device can be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a device for thermal insulation of a battery.    Aluminum foil section (1)    Sticking fleece (2)    Needle fleece (3)    Adhesive layer (4)    Polyester cover fleece section (5)
NOVELTY - The information output device (100) includes a second calculation unit (17) which computes a consumption between an origin date-time and an end point date-time, the number of days of consumption, and a scheduled attainment date of consumption. An output unit (19) is configured to output the computed consumption, number of days of consumption, and scheduled attainment date of consumption.    USE - Information output device for cogeneration apparatus used at home.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a user to quickly and easily know a designated arbitrary period of consumption and a consumption amount of gas, water and/or electric power. Allows the user to easily determine the transition of consumption in an arbitrary period by comparing the consumptions of the present and the past.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of an information output device for cogeneration apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Time measuring unit (11)    Operation unit (13)    Second calculation unit (17)    Output unit (19)    Information output device (100)
NOVELTY - A front vehicle body structure has left and right front side frames (9) each having a fold structure capable of bending inward in response to load input from the front of the vehicle (V). A pair of impact absorbers (16), interposed between the front side frames, extends inward and backward from respective front side frames. The impact absorbers contract in response to inward bending of the front side frames due to the load input, absorbing impact.    USE - Front vehicle body structure for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Impact at time of vehicle front collision can be effectively absorbed by cooperation of the front side frames and impact absorbers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of a front vehicle body structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Front side frames (9)    Crushing region (9A)    Vent region (9B)    Impact absorbers (16)    Vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The key has a battery holder (70) formed toward a circuit board (60) from a holder main body (71). The circuit board is arranged and fixed in the battery holder that is inserted by the holder main body and an engagement protrusion part (72-75). An internal peripheral surface part (63a-65a) is formed with an outer peripheral surface part of the engagement protrusion part and a notch part (62). Other notch parts (63-65) permit movement of the circuit board of the engagement protrusion part.    USE - Portable wireless key i.e. electronic key, for use in a portable device for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The notch parts permit movement of the circuit board of the engagement protrusion part, so that the backlash with respect to the circuit board of the battery holder is prevented without increasing a man-hour, thus reducing manufactured cost of the key.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a portable wireless key.    Circuit board (60)    Notch parts (62-65)    Internal peripheral surface part (63a-65a)    Battery holder (70)    Holder main body (71)    Engagement protrusion part (72-75)
NOVELTY - A lithium source, vanadium source, phosphorus source, and source of metallic elements having atomic number of 11 or more, or transition metal element other than vanadium are mixed. The obtained mixture is heat-processed, wet-ground using media mill, mixed with an electroconductive carbon-material source, and formed into slurry. The reaction precursor obtained by spray-drying the slurry is baked at 700-1300 degrees C in an inert atmosphere or reducing atmosphere, to obtain a composite of lithium-vanadium phosphate having Nasicon structure, and carbon composite.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite for use as positive-electrode active material of lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite having excellent electroconductivtiy, discharge capacity, and cycle characteristics.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) includes a fuel cell (30) whose corner portion is located in a vehicle front side. A corner reinforcement (41) covers a battery side surface that extends from the corner portion of the fuel cell. The corner reinforcement is attached to a vehicle-side battery mounting component.    USE - Vehicle with fuel cell mounting structure.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the mounting property of a fuel cell below the hood of the vehicle, while ensuring effective protection of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic top view of a fuel cell mounting structure.    Vehicle (10)    Axle shaft (13)    Side frame (14)    Fuel cell (30)    Corner reinforcement (41)
NOVELTY - A vanadium source, electroconductive carbon-material source and metallic (Me) source chosen from element of group 11-containing source and transition metal element-containing source are dispersed in an aqueous solution of lithium phosphate to obtain slurry. The slurry is spray-dried, and the reaction precursor is baked at 600-1300 degrees C under inert gas atmosphere or reducing environment, to obtain vanadium phosphate-lithium-carbon complex containing vanadium-lithium phosphate having Nasicon structure, and electroconductive carbon material.    USE - Manufacture of vanadium phosphate-lithium-carbon complex used for positive-electrode active material of lithium secondary battery for portable apparatus, notebook personal computer, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides lithium secondary battery having excellent cycling characteristics and high discharge capacity.
NOVELTY - The display apparatus (1) comprises a substrate (10) such as flexible substrate, and at least one solar cell (12) and at least one organic light emitting element (11), which exist on the same surface of the substrate. The organic light emitting element is electrically connected with the solar cell and is driven by the electric power produced by the solar cell. Preferably the solar cell is an organic and inorganic thin-film solar cell.    USE - Display apparatus for electronic devices. Uses include but are not limited to, electronic paper, advertising medium, and poster of variety-of-information terminals, such as television, mobile telephone, personal computer, car stereo, MPEG Audio layer 3 (MP3) player, motor vehicle, and instrument panel of motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the output fall of the solar cell by absorption of the light emitting element. Since light emission surface and light-receiving surface exist on the same surface, electric power generation amount of the solar cell does not fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the display apparatus, showing the elements on a larger scale. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Display apparatus (1)    Substrate (10)    Organic light emitting element (11)    Solar cell (12)
NOVELTY - Concentrated phosphoric acid aqueous solution, a lithium source, a vanadium source, and a source of metallic element having an atomic number of 11 or more or transition metal element other than vanadium are mixed to form a paste. The paste is heat-processed, wet-ground, and formed into a slurry with an electroconductive carbon-material source. The slurry is spray-dried and the obtained reaction precursor is baked at 700-1300 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere or reducing environment, to obtain a lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite.    USE - Manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite useful as positive-electrode active material of lithium secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to portable apparatus, notebook computers, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of lithium-vanadium phosphate-carbon composite which provides positive-electrode active materials having high discharge capacity and electroconductivity, and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Concentrated phosphoric acid aqueous solution, a lithium source, a vanadium source, and a source of metallic element having an atomic number of 11 or more or transition metal element other than vanadium are mixed to form a paste. The paste is heat-processed at 100-700 degrees C, to obtain heat-processed product in aggregate form. A slurry of pulverized material obtained by wet-grinding the aggregate using a media mill, and an electroconductive carbon-material source is prepared. The slurry is spray-dried and the obtained reaction precursor is baked at 700-1300 degrees C in an inert gas atmosphere or reducing environment, to obtain a composite containing lithium-vanadium phosphate having a nasicon structure, and electroconductive carbon material.
NOVELTY - The cover i.e. battery cover (1A), has a connection part (20A) connecting a cover part (2) and another cover part (10). The connection part is movably provided between the former cover part and the latter cover part along axial direction. A support shaft (23) is provided in the latter cover part. A bearing part (21) is provided in the former cover part. The support shaft is supported by the bearing part. The support shaft comprises a stopper part latched to the bearing part in a normal valve position along the axial direction.    USE - Cover for use in a vehicle to cover outer periphery of a battery post, a battery connecting terminal and a fuse unit of a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connection part is movably provided between the cover part and another cover part along axial direction, so that a movable-side cover part is effectively moved from a closed position and internal components are easily exposed irrespective of the arrangement state of an edge strip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembly of a battery cover.    Battery cover (1A)    Cover parts (2, 10)    Connection part (20A)    Bearing part (21)    Support shaft (23)    Stopper (23a)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) includes two ribs (20) which are bent into a U-shape relative to corresponding side walls (12a), so that each rib contacts with a battery terminal (40). Each rib has a claw (20c) which holds the tip portion of the rib in a state in which the tip portion has penetrated a through opening (21) and is projected from the outer side of the corresponding side wall.    USE - Cover for battery used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids damage even if a load is applied from the top or sides, by reducing concentration of stress on a hinge portion. Enables holding the ribs in a bent state using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a battery cover and a battery terminal upper portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cover (1)    Side walls (12a)    Ribs (20)    Claw (20c)    Through opening (21)    Battery terminal (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a judging unit which determines whether electric power generation of a fuel cell is required. A control unit regulates the electric power generation of the fuel cell so that a current density per electrode area of the fuel cell becomes more than 0.6 ampere per square centimeter.    USE - Fuel cell system for fuel cell mounting vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the effectiveness of deterioration suppression by a radical in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the relationship of a working condition and a required output in a fuel cell mounting vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The state determination method involves determining (S5) that metallic lithium has precipitated on the negative electrode plate surface of a lithium ion secondary battery, when a battery capacity measured at a second capacity measurement process (S4) is larger than a battery capacity measured at a first capacity measurement process (S2). The second capacity measurement process is performed after performing a second heat treatment process (S3).    USE - State determination method for lithium ion secondary battery used as power supply of vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the precipitation of metallic lithium on the negative electrode plate surface to be judged appropriately without dismantling the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of state determination method for lithium ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First heat treatment process (S1)    First capacity measurement process (S2)    Second heat treatment process (S3)    Second capacity measurement process (S4)    Determining process (S5)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a resin-made piping (112) accommodated in an inner side of a humidifier joint part (101). An inner wall face (114a) and another inner wall face (114b) are provided in an inner side of the piping along flow direction of gas. An opening cross sectional area of an opening part (116a) is set larger than an opening cross sectional area of another opening part (116b). Multiple groove parts (118) comprise an inclination bottom face (118a) that inclines inwards toward the latter inner wall face from the former inner wall face, and is formed in a border region of the former face.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a fuel cell system mounted in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The groove part comprises the inclination bottom face that inclines inwards toward the inner wall face from another inner wall face, and is formed in the border region of the former inner wall face, so that water is reliably supplied to a humidifier, and favorable electric power generation performance is ensured by a simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell stack.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell stack (10)    Humidifier joint part (101)    Resin-made piping (112)    Inner wall faces (114a, 114b)    Opening parts (116a, 116b)    Groove parts (118)    Inclination bottom face (118a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a battery cell (12) accommodated in a case (10). A temperature monitoring sensor (102a) detects temperature of the battery cell. The case is equipped with an inner surface. A groove (107) is opposingly arranged in the temperature monitoring sensor. A press protrusion (106) is provided in the groove. The press protrusion inserts the temperature monitoring sensor between a housing and the battery cell. The groove is opened to a side edge of an upper case (18) of a center case (14).    USE - Secondary battery apparatus for power supply of an electric equipment and a vehicle e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and an electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The press protrusion is provided in the groove, where the press protrusion inserts the temperature monitoring sensor between the housing and the battery cell, so that high responsiveness and reliability of temperature monitoring function can be ensured, and size reduction of the apparatus can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Case (10)    Battery cell (12)    Center case (14)    Upper case (18)    Temperature monitoring sensor (102a)    Press protrusion (106)    Groove (107)
NOVELTY - The collector (3) has an electroconductive layer (3a) by which an electroconductive filler is added to a base material containing a resin that contains an imide group and/or an amide group in a main structure. Another electroconductive layer (3b) adds the electroconductive filler to the base material containing another resin that does not contain the imide group and the amide group in the main structure. The latter electroconductive layer is located in a side of a positive electrode active material layer (7) containing a nickel component.    USE - Collector for collecting nickel in a bipolar electrode of a bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed) that is utilized in a hybrid vehicle (HV), an electric vehicle (EV), and a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a nickel-hydrogen battery and an electrical double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The main structure comprising the nickel-containing positive electrode is inhibited when the collector is used for the nickel-containing positive electrode by moisture absorption of the electroconductive layer by the presence of the other electroconductive layer that reacts with the nickel component in the nickel-containing positive electrode, so that fall of capacity of the nickel-containing positive electrode is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery comprising an electric power generation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a bipolar electrode of a bipolar type lithium ion secondary battery.    Bipolar electrode (1)    Collector (3)    Electroconductive layers (3a, 3b)    Negative electrode active material layer (5)    Positive electrode active material layer (7)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation control apparatus has a control unit which calculates the ratio of an output electric power with respect to each fuel supply amount as an electric power fuel ratio (C). The control unit selects the fuel supply amount corresponding to a largest electric power fuel ratio (Cmax), and makes a fuel cell generate electric power based on the selected fuel supply amount.    USE - Electric power generation control apparatus for fuel cell in fuel cell electric power generation system (claimed) in moving body. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, electric train, aircraft, or satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes the amount of fuel used by the fuel cell, and ensures efficient operation of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electric power generation control method for fuel cell; and    (2) a program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph indicating the power generation characteristic of a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power fuel ratio (C)    Largest electric power fuel ratio (Cmax)    Output electric power (PFC)    Maximum power (PFCmax)    Fuel cell output voltage (VFC)
NOVELTY - The cap attaching structure (1) has a rotational axis which is provided in a terminal cap (2). An axis support section (42) is provided in a bracket (3). The axis support section is configured to support the rotational axis in a state which can rotate. A detachment prevention rib, provided in the caps, engages with the bracket in the rotation state of the caps. A horizontal slide prevention rib (23) is configured to prevent detachment of the rotational axis from the axis support section.    USE - Cap attaching structure for terminal cap which covers an automotive battery. Can also be used for accommodating stationery electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dropping off of the two caps via a simple structure while improving assembly work property since the detachment prevention rib, provided the first or brackets, engages with the bracket in the rotation state of the first and brackets. Enables the terminal to be opened and closed easily since the detachment prevention rib is configured to prevent detachment of the rotational axis from the axis support section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cap attaching structure.    Cap attaching structure (1)    Terminal cap (2)    Bracket (3)    Horizontal slide prevention rib (23)    Axis support section (42)
NOVELTY - The metal closed end or airtight container has a metal baseplate, and a lid having vertical side section which are folded by inward along the edge section outer wall surface of the square tube in the perimeter edge section. The baseplate is covered so that the inner wall of the bent vertical side section closely abuts to the edge section outer wall surface of the square tube. The metal baseplate or baseplate, and the lid are weld-bonded by the pipe end wall of the square tube.    USE - Metal closed end or airtight container for secondary batteries used as power supply devices for portable electrical and electronic devices. Can also be used for power supply devices for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles, audio-video equipment, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a low cost metal closed end or airtight container exhibiting improved durability and excellent working efficiency since the metal baseplate, and the lid are weld-bonded by the pipe end wall of the square tube. Improves productivity with respect to performing laser welding since the permissible range of the aim position of the laser beam irradiation is spread.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for metal airtight containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method for metal airtight containers which covers and performs laser welding of baseplate and lid to the cylinder material. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a charge-transfer coefficient determination part (91f) determining charge-transfer coefficient based on an electric current value corresponding to a measurement voltage value and resistance measurement. An exchange-current-density determination part (91g) determines exchange current density based on determined difference voltage, a determined open-circuit electric current value and determined charge-transfer coefficient. A catalyst deterioration rate determination part (91h) determines a deterioration rate of a catalyst based on the determined exchange current density.    USE - Fuel cell system for supplying driving power to an electric vehicle. Can also be used for mounting a moving body such as hybrid vehicle, boat and ship, a robot, and a heating system in a building and a common residence.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst deterioration rate determination part determines the deterioration rate of the catalyst based on the determined exchange current density, so that the deterioration rate of the catalyst in the fuel cell is correctly acquired by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining a deterioration rate of a catalyst in a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Radiator (41)    Charge-transfer coefficient determination part (91f)    Exchange-current-density determination part (91g)    Catalyst deterioration rate determination part (91h)    Fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting whether the passenger is having contact to the vehicle from the exterior portion. The pressure reduction process of the oxidizing agent is started in the inside surface of the fuel cell stack (12) and the fuel gas flow channel (36) before starting switch so that driving operation is enabled and vehicle is turned ON when the proximity signal to the driver's vehicle is detected by the controller (24).    USE - Start-up method of fuel cell system mounted in fuel cell vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of the fuel cell system can be reduced effectively, so that desired electric power generation state can be ensured rapidly and stably. The size of the fuel cell system is reduced, so that space and weight are reduced effectively. The power consumption of the fuel cell system is suppressed favorably.    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 (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Controller (24)    Fuel gas flow channel (36)    Air pump (42)
NOVELTY - The battery (10) has a positive electrode layer (1) and a negative electrode layer (2) clamping an electrolyte layer (3). The electrode layer includes two parts (1a, 2a) comprising two active materials with different swelling shrink characteristics. The two parts are alternately provided in an electrode plane such that the two active materials are respectively nanocrystalline and lithium cobalt dioxide. A positive electrode collector (4) is connected with the positive electrode layer.    USE - Battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery such as all-solid-state battery, for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an information-technology equipment i.e. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The battery suppresses the structural change of the electrode layer resulting from swelling shrinkage of the active materials according to shape of the two parts, thus relieving stress. The battery indicates input-output characteristics at the time of charging process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery.    Positive electrode layer (1)    Parts (1a, 2a)    Negative electrode layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Battery (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an after-burning part (80) burning unreacted hydrogen containing an anode active material with waste gas. The system is formed with a combustion space (23) for burning anode off gas that is discharged from a stack (1). A control part (100) determines combustion state in the combustion space based on a temperature-rise variety or temperature-rise rate of the waste gas resulting from combustion of the after-burning part. The after-burning part comprises a catalyst that promotes combustion of a combustible hazardous ingredient contained in the waste gas.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle, an electric machine and an electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The control part determines the combustion state in the combustion space based on the temperature-rise variety or temperature-rise rate of the waste gas resulting from combustion of the after-burning part, so that non-combusted determination is favorably performed in the combustion space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Stack (1)    Combustion space (23)    Fuel source (50)    After-burning part (80)    Control part (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves covering (1A) the peripheral portion of end surface (A) of the active material layer and side surface (B) of solid electrolyte layer (2) with insulating material (4) such as insulating resin. The pressurization process is performed with respect to the active material layer and solid electrolyte layer so as to smoothen the insulating resin.    USE - Method for manufacturing electrode (claimed) of battery e.g. solid-type lithium-ion secondary battery in e.g. vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, video camera, mobile telephone, mobile communication apparatuses, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The deformation of edge portion of active material layer can be suppressed at the time of manufacture of electrode. The reliability of the electrode can be improved. The service life of the electrode can be prolonged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating the process for manufacturing electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for covering peripheral portion of end surface of active material layer (1A)    Solid electrolyte layer (2)    Insulating material (4)    End surface of active material layer (A)    Side surface of solid electrolyte layer (B)
NOVELTY - The battery direct attachment fusible link (1) has a bus bar in which the load side terminal is connected with a connecting terminal (25). The other end side of a battery terminal (5) is connected at the load side. The bus bar is equipped with a fusible link main body (3) which is embedded integrally. A temporary latching section is configured to perform temporary latching of the other end side of a starter side terminal (7) connected to the connecting terminal. The battery terminal at the connecting terminal is formed in the fusible link main body.    USE - Battery direct attachment fusible link for vehicle-mounted electrical component, e.g., starter.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the starter terminal and battery terminal from deviating easily from the connecting terminal of the fusible link main body, and improves mounting to the battery since the temporary latching section is configured to perform temporary latching of the other end side of the starter side terminal connected to the connecting terminal. Temporary latching of starter side terminal and battery terminal is performed easily and in stable and reliable manner since the battery terminal at the connecting terminal is formed in the fusible link main body. Provides a bus bar having a simple structure which can be manufactured easily since the temporary latching section is formed separately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the assembly of the battery direct attachment fusible link from the downward direction.    Battery direct attachment fusible link (1)    Fusible link main body (3)    Battery terminal (5)    Starter side terminal (7)    Connecting terminal (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting diffuser (100) to the end of the cylindrical axial center (20) with the several penetration small holes (23) at an outer peripheral surface. The separator (31) is provided with an axial center. The external air is sucked from the hole by making the inner side of the axial center into a low pressure rather than the exterior with the diffuser. The positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate are arranged between the separators wound around the axial center.    USE - Method for manufacturing winding type electrode casing (claimed) of lithium ion secondary battery mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator, positive electrode, and negative electrode can be wound around the axial center without step difference, so that generation of contact-pressure difference can be suppressed. The electrode casing can be formed without attaching axial center and separator with an adhesive agent or an adhesive tape, so that manufacturing cost of the electrode casing can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for winding type electrode casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the diffuser linked to the axial center of winding type electrode casing.    Axial center (20)    Penetration small hole (23)    Separator (31)    Diffuser (100)    Exhaust port (103)
NOVELTY - The device has inductors (7,8) provided to receive the electric power charged by the load (12) from an external power transmission apparatus. A resonance capacitor (9) is electrically connected with the circuit containing the inductor and the load. The opening-and-closing unit (10) is provided to switch when the capacitor is electrically connected to the circuit according to the electric power in the power transmission apparatus or the receiving device.    USE - Receiving device for power transmission apparatus of non-contact charging device for charging secondary battery mounted in electric propulsion vehicle such as electric vehicle, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The opening-and-closing unit is enabled to change the electrostatic capacitance of the capacitor for resonance, so that the load impedance of power transmission apparatus side can be changed, and the rated power can be maintained effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the non-contact charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter circuit (4)    Inductors (7,8)    Resonance capacitor (9)    Opening-and-closing unit (10)    Load (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a charge-and-discharge circuit (14) that discharges the direct-current power of a smoothing capacitor (6) side end of an inverter (9) at a condenser (18). A charge-and-discharge control unit (21) performs discharge control of the charge-and-discharge circuit by turning on/off a switching element, when a power receiving impossible detector detects a power receiving impossible state. The electric power stored in the condenser is supplied to an acquired current (AC) motor (12) via the inverter.    USE - Control apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the charge-and-discharge control unit controls the charging/discharging operation of the charge-and-discharge circuit, the self-powered working of the electric vehicle can be carried out. Hence the reliability of the electric vehicle can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the control apparatus of electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Smoothing capacitor (6)    Inverter (9)    Motor (12)    Charge-and-discharge circuit (14)    Condenser (18)    Charge-and-discharge control unit (21)
NOVELTY - Fine particles of core-shell structure, is claimed, where each particle is composed of a core particle, which is formed from a first material and has the face-centered cubic crystal structure and a shell layer, which is formed from a second material differing from the first material on the surface of the core particle and has the face-centered cubic crystal structure, the fine particles containing particles which are multiply twinned fine particles are surrounded by the (111) crystal plane.    USE - The fine particles of core-shell structure are useful as catalyst particles for catalyst electrode layer in a functional device, which is a fuel cell (all claimed). The fine particles are useful in light-emitting devices and other energy devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fine particles of core-shell structure exhibits excellent durability with little degradation, retains the high catalytic activity for a long period of time, maintains a high output density, and permits cost reduction. The fine particles of core-shell structure have high energy efficiency and low environmental loads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a functional device incorporated with the fine particles of core-shell structure.
NOVELTY - The cell has current collectors (12, 14) connected with an electrode stack (10). Envelopes (20, 22) partly enclose the electrode stack. The current collectors are partly extended from the envelopes that are provided with pressure relief devices (26, 28, 30). The current collectors are extended from a region (32) of the envelopes. The pressure relief devices are arranged in another region (34) that is turned away from the former region. One of the pressure relief devices is arranged at a main side (44) of the envelopes.    USE - Electrochemical cell for use in an electrochemical energy storage device (claimed) i.e. battery device, of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure relief devices are arranged in one of the regions of the envelopes, thus allowing safe discharge of the internal pressure of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of an electrochemical cell with different positions for pressure relief devices.    Electrode stack (10)    Current collectors (12, 14)    Envelopes (20, 22)    Pressure relief devices (26, 28, 30)    Regions of envelopes (32, 34)    Main side of envelopes (44)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell has a power unit that includes an electrode stack (12,14) connected with a current arrestor and partially enclosed within an envelope (18). The power unit is partially received in a frame element (16) and the envelope is provided with edge sections having fluid-tight seal seams (20,22). The support bars (34,36) are provided in the frame element corresponding to the seal seams in the edge sections of envelope and spaced apart from the seal seams at a distance of 1 mm.    USE - Electrochemical cell of electrochemical energy storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the support bars are provided in the frame element corresponding to the seal seams in the edge sections of envelope and spaced apart from the seal seams at preset distance, damage to the seal seams caused by pressure of current arrestor can be prevented. Breakage of the envelope can be prevented and ventilation efficiency of the electrochemical cell can be improved. Rapid increase in pressure or temperature inside the power unit can be suppressed and maintenance of the electrochemical cell can be simplified. Hence, reliability of the battery can be improved and safety of passengers in the vehicle can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrode stack (12,14)    Frame element (16)    Envelope (18)    Seal seams (20,22)    Support bars (34,36)
NOVELTY - The contact element (10) has contact layers (11,12) that are arranged between electrodes (2,3) of battery cells which are positioned in parallel, and contacted with the electrodes. The elastic retainer (13) and resilient plastic contact (15) are provided within the contact layers.    USE - Contact element for interconnecting battery cells of battery unit (all claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By providing elastic retainer and resilient plastic contact within the contact layers, the need for providing a separate device for application of contact force can be eliminated and electrical interconnection between the contact layers and electrodes can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the portion of contact element.    Electrodes (2,3)    Contact element (10)    Contact layers (11,12)    Elastic retainer (13)    Plastic contact (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching current to a headlight (1) and/or an electrical accessory (8) of a motorcycle during ignition and/or running of an engine if a side stand or stand is brought into a driving position. An inclination of the motorcycle is brought into a driving position and/or a signal is provided by a sensor e.g. gear position sensor (5) and inclination sensor (6), to drive the motorcycle. A relay (7) is supplied with control current over an ignition starting switch (3). The control currents abut at the relay when the side stand is lifted up in a driving position.    USE - Method for charging an electrical system and connecting a headlight at a motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle is inclined into the driving position and/or the signal is provided by the sensor e.g. gear position sensor and inclination sensor, to drive the motorcycle, thus charging an electrical system in an optimized manner and connecting a headlight at the motorcycle while avoiding burning of the headlight and/or the electrical accessory and avoiding battery discharges and energy wastage, and hence ensuring safe switching of the headlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for charging an electrical system and connecting a headlight at a motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for charging an electrical system and connecting a headlight at a motorcycle.    Headlight (1)    Ignition starting switch (3)    Gear position sensor (5)    Inclination sensor (6)    Relay (7)    Electrical accessory (8)
NOVELTY - The unit has a set of electrochemical cells (2) arranged in a housing (1), where a wall of the housing is partially coated with fire extinguishing agents or pressurized with fire extinguishing agent additives (7-9). The fire extinguishing agents or the fire extinguishing agent additives are provided between the electrochemical cells and formed as gel, viscous fluid, solid or resilient deformable material. The fire extinguishing agents or the fire extinguishing agent additives comprise 28 percent of polymer, 23 percent of ester oil, 43 percent of water and 6 percent of surfactant.    USE - Electrochemical energy storage unit i.e. lithium ion battery, for a vehicle i.e. motor vehicle, that is utilized for transporting passengers.    ADVANTAGE - The wall of the housing is partially coated with the fire extinguishing agents or pressurized with the fire extinguishing agent additives, so that unwanted energy exchange e.g. heat energy exchange and mechanical energy exchange, between the storage unit and the environment is prevented, thus protecting the housing against fire and hazards, and hence increasing safety of passengers in the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical energy storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical energy storage unit.    Housing (1)    Electrochemical cells (2)    Electrical terminals (3)    Electrical connection pieces (6)    Fire extinguishing agent additives (7-9)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a frame part (3) and a thermoelectric material (2) that are bonded to one another. The frame part forms a diffusion barrier for the thermoelectric material and an electrical current conductor. Another frame part (4) is located on an element surface (29) of the thermoelectric material, where the former frame part is arranged at the element surface. The thermoelectric material and the frame parts are formed in annular shape. The frame parts are arranged in respective inner and outer circumferential surfaces (5, 6) of the thermoelectric material.    USE - Annular semiconductor element e.g. p-doped semiconductor element and n-doped semiconductor element, for use in a thermoelectric module (claimed) for a thermoelectric generator utilized for converting thermal energy of exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine of a motor car into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The frame parts are arranged in the respective inner and outer circumferential surfaces of the thermoelectric material so that enhanced adhesion between the frame parts and the thermoelectric material can be achieved. The semiconductor element is designed such that the semiconductor element can be utilized for wide range applications and enables simple and inexpensive production of the thermoelectric module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a semiconductor element    (2) a thermoelectric module comprising semiconductor elements in contact with a contact surface and connected at a contact element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of an annular semiconductor element.    Annular semiconductor element (1)    Thermoelectric material (2)    Frame parts (3, 4)    Inner circumferential surface of thermoelectric material (5)    Outer circumferential surface of thermoelectric material (6)    Element surface (29)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a circuit path structure (10) formed in and/or on a support plate (15) in layered assembly and comprising strip conductors (11) extending in a main direction. An insulation layer is sectionally applied on the support plate and formed from chemically and mechanically resistant, highly cross-linked resin. Voltage taps (20) have a set of ends (21) connected with appropriate ends of the respective strip conductors and another set of free ends (22) provided in material-fit connection with cell connectors. The resin is reinforced with a knitted fabric or a non-woven fabric.    USE - Rewiring element for an energy storage module e.g. nickel metal hydride battery and lithium ion battery, of a motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The voltage taps have the set of ends connected with the appropriate ends of the respective strip conductors and another set of free ends provided in material-fit connection with the cell connectors, thus reducing risk of falsified measurement or measurement failure of total voltage of the energy storage module in a simple and inexpensive manner, and hence achieving reliable operation of the module. The insulation layer is sectionally applied on the support plate and formed from the chemically and mechanically resistant, highly cross-linked resin, thus achieving increased safety of the module against electrical defects, and hence increasing service life of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of a rewiring element.    Rewiring element (1)    Circuit path structure (10)    Strip conductors (11)    Support plate (15)    Voltage taps (20)    Ends of voltage taps (21, 22)
NOVELTY - The box has a base cover whose upper part is connected with a battery box body, where the box is formed in a rectangular structure. An inner box body is provided with a containing space for mounting a battery and an output jack of a power supply socket. A front end of an upper cover side forms a concave shaped structure. A middle part of a base is provided with a lug boss. An upper cover and the base are jointed with each other. Two sides of the base are provided with a handle hole. A left side of a handle is connected with a diaphragm plate by four bolts.    USE - Electric bicycle battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is simple in structure and convenient to use and carry. The box saves force, and has theft-proof function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric bicycle battery box.
NOVELTY - The structure has battery box main unit that is fixed on the luggage compartment and blocked on the guide way of battery tank. The main portion is provided on the side wall of connecting unit and guide rail that is used for clamping T-shaped fixing portion. The T-shaped fixing portion is inserted in the hole and is coincided with L-shaped angle steel and L-shaped angle steel and steel plate. The T-shape fixing unit is provided from top to down to insert into steel and steel plate. The bolt is installed on the T-shape fixing component.    USE - Fixing structure of battery box in electric bus.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of battery box fixing structure is simple and can be installed easily. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. The mounting and detaching of the battery box can be quickly realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of battery box.
NOVELTY - The terminal main unit is divided into upper flat plate (12) with small circular hole (5) and lower plate (13) with large circular hole (6). The main unit is installed on battery cover plate that is provided with connecting port (81) and groove (9). The unit on the upper flat panel and concave table is connected with port through fastening element. The cover plate (8) of groove is provided with blocking rib (91) and slot (92). The tenon (15) with blocking rib and slot is provided on one side of circular hole lower flat panel that is fixed in groove.    USE - Battery terminal of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electric vehicle battery terminal.    Small circular hole (5)    Large circular hole (6)    Cover plate (8)    Groove (9)    Upper flat plate (12)    Lower flat plate (13)    Tenon (15)    Connecting port (81)    Blocking rib (91)    Slot (92)
NOVELTY - The plate has a rectangular stream guidance double polar plate body whose two sides are provided with a wing-shaped convex part. The wing-shaped convex part is provided with an air inlet hole and a liquid hydrogen inlet fluid hole. A front part of an air flow guiding groove plate is provided with the air inlet hole and an air fluid guide groove. A guide slot board is provided with a hydrogen outlet fluid hole and a gas guide groove. A hydrogen intake groove is formed with a hydrogen outlet fluid hole.    USE - Cooling fluid flow resistance reducing high and low temperature fuel battery guiding polar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The plate reduces the cooling fluid flow resistance, and is not easy to be blocked, and has high system efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a cooling fluid flow resistance reducing high and low temperature fuel battery guiding polar plate.
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has several forward protrusions (21) that are protruding parallel to horizontal axis of assembly surface (12). Several elongated bearing bores (22) located on side walls of protrusions receive pivot which moves in direction of elongation. Several depression areas (23) are arranged to allow free rotation of handle, when handle is retracted away from locking corners (24). Locking corners constrain and lock corner of handle, when handle is pushed through locking corners in horizontal axis.    USE - Accumulator cover assembly of accumulator (claimed) for motor vehicle used in automotive and marine applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the locking corners constrain and lock corner of handle when handle is pushed through locking corners in horizontal axis, the carrier handle can be locked easily, and self locking of the assembly can be achieved, due to which overall complexity and costs of production are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for producing accumulator cover assembly; and    (2) method for producing accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the accumulator cover assembly.    Accumulator cover assembly (10)    Assembly surface (12)    Forward protrusion (21)    Bearing bore (22)    Depression area (23)    Locking corner (24)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has an energy storage device carrier (4) whose side walls (13,14) are provided with fixing unit for fixing energy storage device (6). A cover plate is provided in floor area of vehicle so as to cover the energy storage device carrier towards the interior of the vehicle. An underfloor mounting plate (7) is provided for receiving and fixing the energy storage device carrier. The energy storage device is provided in the energy storage device carrier.    USE - Energy storage arrangement installed in floor area of vehicle e.g. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The underfloor mounting plate is provided with peripheral seal so as to prevent penetration of impurities and moisture content into the interior of the vehicle. The center of gravity of the vehicle is lowered by accommodating the energy storage arrangement in the floor area of the vehicle. Hence, road holding and driving dynamics can be improved. The footwell ventilation system is provided integrally with the energy storage device carrier so as to save space and assembly cost. The seat fixings are provided on both the sides of the cover plate so as to achieve stable seat function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy storage arrangement.    Energy storage arrangement (1)    Energy storage device carrier (4)    Energy storage device (6)    Underfloor mounting plate (7)    Sidewalls (13,14)
NOVELTY - The pack has several battery cells (10) that are provided in the battery holder (20). Several connecting tabs (40) are provided to connect the battery cells to one another. A wire (50) is extended from each of several connecting tabs for connecting the tab to protection circuit module (30). The battery holder is provided with several fixing elements (21) that are arranged to engage with several battery cells. The wires are held from several connecting tabs.    USE - Battery pack used for laptop and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the battery pack can be improved against electric shock, drop and vibration. The lead wire can be prevented from being pulled out. The coating of the lead wire can be prevented from peeling off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective views and schematic view of the battery pack.    Battery cell (10)    Battery holder (20)    Fixing element (21)    Protection circuit module (30)    Connecting tab (40)    Wire (50)
NOVELTY - The jelly roll has mandrel protrusions (111) that are arranged on the respective end portions and protruded away from each other. A mandrel insulating layer (120) is formed to electrically insulate positive auxiliary current collector from negative auxiliary current collector. A separator is arranged between two electrode plates that are electrically insulated from each other. The electrode plate is arranged on outer surface of mandrel insulating layer.    USE - Jelly roll of electrode assembly (claimed) used for lithium-ion secondary battery used in telecommunication equipment and for use in automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the auxiliary current collector is securely fixed to the main current collector, the deformation of the secondary battery can be minimized during charging and discharging and the strength of the battery can be maintained effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the jelly roll.    Auxiliary current collector unit (110)    Mandrel protrusion (111)    Mandrel insulating layer (120)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing the fuel (104) within a fuel cell to generate the power and a fuel byproduct. The water (106) is separated from the fuel byproduct to create conditioned fuel byproduct and water. The conditioned fuel byproduct is burned to create heat or electricity. The power (108), water, and heat are provided to use within the system (110). The fuel is reformed and the sulfur is removed from the fuel.    USE - Fuel cell power and water generation method.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of power and water generation system can be improved. The operating cost of the system can be reduced. The logistical costs associated with transporting fuel and water can be reduced. The occurrence of the noise can be reduced. The efficiency of the turbo-compressor operation can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power and water generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a comparative view between conventional power and water supply system and fuel cell power and water generation system.    Fuel (104)    Water (106)    Power (108)    Fuel cell power and water generation system (110)    Biofuel (112)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a temperature adjusting device and auxiliary battery that are connected together, and controls the working state of micro control switch. The radiating fan lead is connected with battery pack, and the connecting wire is controlled by the speed regulating device which is connected with the buffer device and a charging device. An output line and the speed regulating device are connected with the miniature wind power generating device which is connected with the charging device, and the input line is connected with the battery set.    USE - Solar-wind complementary electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The service life of the battery can be increased. The emergency in running state of vehicles on certain extent can be relieved such that the personal safety of the driver can be ensured. The grade of malignant traffic accident can be reduced. The emergency power generating device can be provided with a constant temperature function and auxiliary battery box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of solar-wind complementary electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The automobile has an automobile main body (1) provided with a charging interface (3). An output end of a charger (2) is connected with the charging interface. The charger is provided with a first oil plug (5) and a timer (6). The timer is connected with the first oil plug that is matched with upper parts of two sockets (7). The timer is connected with a commercial power supply via a second oil plug (8).    USE - Electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The automobile adopts the timer to set electric energy usage time. The charger avoids electric peak valley while charging the automobile, thus reducing charging cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric automobile.    Automobile main body (1)    Charger (2)    Charging interface (3)    Oil plugs (5, 8)    Timer (6)    Sockets (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a shell composed of an energy core, and a ratchet provided between speed reducers.    USE - 220 volts/380 volts pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle uses gas/diesel engine comprising water, wind, electricity and solar, manpower and livestock power, so as to replace heavy pollution and special raw material and the assisted water wind power generation device for improving the striking power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a 220 volts/380 volts pure electric vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Predoping of lithium is carried out by mixing material in which dope of lithium is possible, with lithium metal in the presence of a solvent.    USE - Predoping of lithium in manufacture of electrodes used in electrical storage devices (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery and lithium ion capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, offpeak electric power storage systems, domestic distribution type electric storage systems based on photovoltaic power generation, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple, quick and uniform predoping of lithium, and can be used in existing cell manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of predope type electrode.
NOVELTY - An inorganic slurry-synthesizing apparatus comprises a reactor, liquid-phase precursor (AA) or slurry stream and supercritical liquid-phase stream (BB), and continuously produces inorganic slurry (CC) by hydrothermal method. The inflow direction of the precursor liquid-phase or slurry stream in the reactor is 0-60 degrees with respect to the discharge direction of an inorganic slurry stream (inorganic material stream) comprising the inorganic slurry.    USE - Apparatus is used for preparing inorganic slurry used as cathode active material for lithium secondary battery (all claimed) for electric golf cart, electric bicycle and electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently provides inorganic slurry using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of inorganic material slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of inorganic slurry-preparing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Liquid phase precursor (AA)    Supercritical liquid-phase stream (BB)    Inorganic slurry (CC)
NOVELTY - A microporous film substrate is selected and a coating solution containing a polymer binder, or polymer binder and inorganic particles is prepared. A solvent having boiling point of 35-250 degrees C to fill pores on at least one surface of the substrate to protect the substrate. The coating solution is applied on the microporous film, and solvent filled in the pores and contained in the solution are removed. Thus, multilayer composite porous film having a porous coating layer is formed.    USE - Manufacture of multilayer composite porous film used as separator for battery used as power supply for electrical and electronic device, e.g. notebook computer, mobile phone, and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer composite porous film has excellent permeability, and provides battery with high safety, battery characteristics and shutdown characteristics. The clogging of pores is prevented.
NOVELTY - A binder contains fluoropolymer electrolyte having structural unit (I).    USE - Binder is used for electrode mixture for electrode structure used for aqueous secondary battery and non-aqueous lithium-ion secondary (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, digital telephone, notebook personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The binder has excellent storage stability, and provides secondary battery with excellent durability and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binder contains fluoropolymer electrolyte having structural unit of formula: -(CF2CX1X2)a-(CF2-CF(-O-(CF2-CF(CF2X3))b-Oc-(CFR1)d-(CFR2)e-(CF2)f-X4))g- (I).    X1-X3=halo or 1-3C perfluoroalkyl group;    a=0 to less than 1;    g=more than 0 to 1;    a+g=1;    b=0-8;    c=0 or 1;    d,e,f=0-6;    d+e+f=more than 0;    R1,R2=halo, 1-10C perfluoroalkyl or fluorochloroalkyl;    X4=COOZ, SO3Z, PO3Z2 or PO3HZ;and    Z=H, alkali-metal atom, alkaline-earth metal atom, or ammonium group.    At least one portion of Z is alkali-metal atom, alkaline-earth metal atom, or ammonium group, preferably lithium. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrode mixture;    (2) electrode structure;    (3) aqueous secondary battery; and    (4) non-aqueous lithium ion secondary.
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has a cooling medium which is configured for cooling the electric condensers. The cooling medium is introduced while surrounding the electric condensers maintained by a holding section. The cooling medium circulates to the electric condenser. A housing which forms a cooling flow path so that the cooling medium that finished circulating is discharged. The metal housing is formed by casting of metal material.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for vehicles, e.g., motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety sine the metal housing is formed by casting of metal material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view which of the battery block.    Housing (110)    Side plate (120b)    Battery cells (140a,140b)    Resin tube (150)    Cooling medium exit (181)
NOVELTY - An aprotic electrolyte solution secondary battery has exterior component including electrode element in which positive electrode (c) and negative electrode (a) are opposingly arranged, and electrolyte solution containing lithium-supporting electrolyte and aprotic solvent. The aprotic solvent contains fluorinated ether. R value of battery is calculated by dividing lithium ion concentration (in mol/L) of lithium-supported electrolyte and average dielectric constant (X), which is 1.4-50.    USE - Aprotic electrolyte solution secondary battery is used for notebook computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The aprotic electrolyte solution secondary battery has high output characteristics, and excellent cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aprotic electrolyte solution secondary battery has exterior component including electrode element in which positive electrode and negative electrode are opposingly arranged, and electrolyte solution containing lithium-supporting electrolyte and aprotic solvent. The aprotic solvent contains fluorinated ether. R value of battery is calculated by dividing lithium ion concentration (in mol/L) of lithium-supported electrolyte and average dielectric constant (X), which is 1.4-50. The average dielectric constant (X) is calculated by relation: summation of product of 0.01Xi and A from n to n=i, where Xi is dielectric constant of each component in aprotic solvent and A is content rate of each component in aprotic solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrode element.    Negative electrode (a)    Separator (b)    Positive electrode (c)    Negative electrode collector (d)    Positive electrode collector (e)    Positive electrode terminal (f)    Negative electrode terminal (g)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (20) has a co-rotation prevention mechanism which prevents angular moment from acting on the electrode holding section (9) centering on a penetration electrode (11). A protrusion is provided by the cover and the electrode holding section. The protrusion is provided in the cover exterior electrode (12) and the electrode holding section. A recessed section (7) is engaged by the protrusion with the direction vertical to the angular moment with allowance.    USE - Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery for moving bodies, e.g., motor vehicle, motorbike, railway, construction machine. Can also be used for bicycles and electrically-driven assisting equipments.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably and precisely prevents co-rotation, improves positioning accuracy, protects the battery module from impact and vibration since the protrusion is provided in the cover exterior electrode and the electrode holding section while the recessed section is engaged by the protrusion with the direction vertical to the angular moment with allowance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an expanded isometric view sectional view of the exterior electrode section of the non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    Recessed section (7)    Electrode holding section (9)    Penetration electrode (11)    Exterior electrode (12)    Non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The laminate-film exterior laminate type battery has electrolyte solution which impregnates the inside of a battery section (3). A protection sheet is configured to cover the ultrasonic welding section (9) which connects the positive electrode current collection section (4). The protection sheet (8) is configured to cover the positive electrode tab (6), a negative electrode tab with welding, and the edge section of the positive tab of the side connected with the positive electrode current collection section.    USE - Laminate-film exterior laminate type battery for electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to the inner wall of the laminate film used as the exterior of a battery, improves battery performance, improves precision of sticking positions, and enables east fixing of the battery since the protection sheet is configured to cover the tab with welding, and the edge section of the tab of the side connected with the current collection section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for laminate-film exterior laminate type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the collector vicinity of the battery section of the laminate-film exterior laminate type battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Battery section (3)    Positive electrode current collection section (4)    Positive electrode tab (6)    Protection sheet (8)    Ultrasonic welding section (9)
NOVELTY - The boost converter (100) has transformer (110) with a primary winding (Np) receiving input power. A secondary winding (Ns) is electromagnetically coupled to primary winding. A switching unit (120) is provided to be on or off according to switching duty and transmits input power to primary winding. A clamping unit (130) is provided with link capacitor charged with obtained input power, when switching portion is switched on, and power transformed based on predetermined turns ratio. A stabilizing unit (140) is provided to stabilize power outputted from clamping unit.    USE - Boost converter for electric drive system using fuel cell or battery, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, large-sized display device, and ultrasonic and x-ray device.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure in elements can be reduced without the employment of the separate snubber by clamping voltage to the charging voltage or output voltage during power conversion. The power conversion efficiency can be increased and the elements having low internal pressure can be employed so that the manufacturing costs can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of boost converter.    Boost converter (100)    Transformer (110)    Switching unit (120)    Clamping unit (130)    Stabilizing unit (140)    Primary winding (Np)    Secondary winding (Ns)
NOVELTY - A distinct ducting and pumping unit circulates positively/negatively chargeable electrolyte solutions from positive/negative storage tanks, through respective flow compartment of cells. The distinct cells are defined by a stacked, repetitive arrangement of units, each cell of positive flow compartments through which the respective electrolyte solutions flow for charging battery system and each cell of negative flow compartments through which respective electrolyte solutions flow when discharging battery system to deliver direct current (DC) power to electrical loads.    USE - Redox flow battery system for energy storage using multi-cell stack reactors.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic electrodes, even when compressively held in contact with a conductive back wall of the flow compartment or a conductive intercell interconnect ensure a far better electrical contact and even be spot welded to it for minimizing contact resistances. The electrodes have a much greater lateral conduction resistance than a carbon felt. Electrical cell resistance is thus significantly reduced and an enhanced equipotentiality over the whole active cell area is achieved, which also lessens risks of hot spot phenomena where locally the current density can inadvertently surpass design limit levels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of basic structure of flow redox battery system.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode case has the metallic member in which the through-hole which air exits/enters was formed, and the film containing the fluororesin represented by (I) formed on either at least of the opening part periphery of the through-hole on this metallic member, and the inner peripheral side surface of the through-hole.    USE - Positive electrode case for use in an air cell (claimed) such as a button-shaped air cell, coin-shaped air cell, cylindrical air cell and a square air cell, which are utilized in a mobile telephone, mobile personal computer, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode case prevents that electrolyte solution leaks from the inside of the battery, and can achieve sufficient electrical connection as a positive electrode terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode case (1) has a film containing fluororesin compound of formula (X-CF2-((O-CF(CF3)-CF2)p(OCF2)q(OCF2CF2)r(OCF2CF2CF2)s)-OCF2-Y1) (I), and a metallic member on which formation of the opening part periphery of the through-hole is performed.    X,Y1=phosphazene ring, monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group, monovalent heterocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (all optionally substituted by OH, carboxyl, amino), OH, carboxyl, amino, carbonyl, ether, double bond, triple bond or a group of formula (a);and    p,q,r,s=0-30, preferably p is 0-5, q and r are 8-30 , and s is 0-5, where neither p nor q nor r nor s is imultaneously set to 0.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional schematic view of a coin-shaped air cell.    Positive electrode case (1)    Air hole (2)    Positive electrode catalyst (3)    Collector (4)    Separator (5)    Gasket (6)    Negative electrode active substance (7)    Negative electrode case (8)    Air cell (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an exhaust gas recirculation line (8) branched from an exhaust pipe (6) of a turbocharger, and an exhaust gas recirculation valve (9) arranged in an upstream of an exhaust gas recirculation cooler (11). The exhaust gas recirculation valve opens at a fresh air side (3) of a combustion engine (2). A control element (12) is arranged at a downstream of the exhaust gas recirculation cooler. The exhaust gas recirculation cooler is in communication with a cooling system of the combustion engine.    USE - High-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system for reducing emission of nitrogen oxide in a combustion engine i.e. diesel engine, of a motor car. Can also be used for a petrol engine and a hybrid engine.    ADVANTAGE - The system is easy to control and convenient to use, and occupies less space. The system has in-build exhaust gas recirculation and heat recovery processes. The system is designed such that the partial amount the exhaust gas return line passes exhaust gases over the exhaust pipe, so that the higher exhaust gas flow rates are achievable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a high pressure exhaust gas recirculation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a high-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system.    Combustion engine (2)    Fresh air side (3)    Exhaust pipe (6)    Exhaust gas recirculation line (8)    Exhaust gas recirculation valve (9)    Exhaust gas recirculation cooler (11)    Control element (12)
NOVELTY - The car has a rear wheel connected on a rear wheel axle. A chassis is equipped with the rear wheel. A solar silicon crystal plate (5) is connected with a storage battery by a solar conversion charging circuit. A wind powered generator (9) is connected with the storage battery through a wind power charger. The storage battery is connected with a direct current electric motor and an alternating current charging device by a microcontroller. The direct current electric motor is connected with a rear drive axle assembly and the rear wheel axle.    USE - Solar and wind energy charging electric sightseeing car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar and wind energy charging electric sightseeing car.    Car body (1)    Solar silicon crystal plate (5)    Wind powered generator (9)
NOVELTY - A precursor is baked in air at 450 degrees C or less, and forms an active material having layered structure containing lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese oxyfluoride (I).    USE - Precursor is used for forming active material of lithium-ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to self-propelled micromachine, integrated circuit card, capacitors, electric vehicle and gasoline-engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery containing active material produced using precursor has high capacity and excellent charge-discharge cycle durability even at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A precursor is baked in air at 450 degrees C or less, and forms an active material having layered structure containing lithium-nickel-cobalt-manganese oxyfluoride of formula: LiyNiaCobMncMdOxFz (I).    M=Al, Si, Zr, Ti, Fe, Mg, Nb, Ba and/or V;    y=1.0-1.3;    a= more than 0 to 0.3;    b=0-0.25;    c=0.3-0.7;    d=0-0.1;    x+z=1.9-2.0;    z=0-0.15;and    a+b+c+d+y=1.9-2.1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of precursor, which involves adjusting total value of saccharide in raw-material mixture of precursor, and content of saccharic acid to 0.08-2.20 mol.%, with respect to number-of-moles of active material;    (2) manufacture of active material, which involves heating the precursor at 500-1000 degrees C; and    (3) lithium-ion secondary battery (100), which has positive electrode active material layer (14) containing active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery containing active material produced using the precursor.    Positive electrode (10)    Positive electrode active material layer (14)    Separator (18)    Negative electrode (20)    Lithium-ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube device has material (1) comprising a carbon nanotube-formation surface (S1) and a carbon nanotube-formation surface (S2). The carbon nanotube (102) formed in carbon nanotube-formation surface (S2) has different property with respect to carbon nanotube (101) formed in carbon nanotube-formation surface (S1).    USE - Carbon nanotube device. Uses include but are not limited to electrical component, electronic component, fuel cell, lithium cell, solar cell and metal-air cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube device has reduced dispersion in growth of carbon nanotube formed in carbon nanotube-formation surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of carbon nanotube; and    (2) apparatus for manufacturing carbon nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the carbon nanotube device.    Material (1)    Carbon nanotubes (101,102)    Carbon nanotube element (108)    Electrolyte solution (205)    Separators (300f,300s)
NOVELTY - An alkali battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode material containing nickel hydroxide, a cobalt-cerium compound containing cobalt and cerium, and a compound containing calcium, yttrium, europium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium and/or lutetium.    USE - Alkali battery is used as power supply for portable electronic devices and hybrid electric vehicles e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali battery has improved oxygen generation electric potential, charge efficiency, reduced resistivity and stable performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode material, which involves mixing the powders of nickel hydroxide particles, cobalt-cerium compound, and compound containing calcium, yttrium, europium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium and/or lutetium.
NOVELTY - The equipment has an absorber that is arranged within a generator, for absorbing the absorbent provided in the dilute solution channel. An electromagnetic valve is positioned between the diluted solution pump and generator. An evaporator is provided within an absorbent spraying device, for exchanging heat with the cold-water medium. The heat-exchanged cold-water is sent into the absorbent spraying device through the cold-water passage of heat sink. A heat exchanger is provided within the evaporator and air-cooling device.    USE - Refrigeration equipment mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric current supplied to the refrigeration equipment can be controlled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the refrigeration equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polyamide film has continuous uniform pore structure and proton conductivity of 1.92x 10-3-8.74x 10-2 S.cm-1, in sulfuric acid or phosphoric acid.    USE - Polyamide film used as proton conducting film.    ADVANTAGE - The polyamide film has high proton conducting performance and is manufactured economically by a simple process without using a special device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the polyamide film.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has an electrode containing active material particles, conductive-support-agent particles (31) and a binder. The conductive-support-agent particles are secondary particles containing electroconductive powder (32), and have cavity (34) which opens on the surface of the secondary particles and penetrates to the inner surface of secondary particles.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used as power supply for mobile telephone, video tape recorder camera, notebook personal computer, game machine, electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of conductive-support-agent particles for electrode of lithium ion secondary battery. Electroconductive powder and binding material (33) are mixed, and obtained granulated material is baked. The binding material is dissolved and carbonized to obtain conductive-support-agent particles having cavity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of conductive-support-agent particles.    Conductive-support-agent particles (31)    Electroconductive powder (32)    Binding material (33)    Cavity (34)
NOVELTY - The compressor has a pneumatic motor generating high pressure air. The high pressure air is transmitted to a transmission chain. A piston air inlet hole (6) is formed in an air sealing ring (7). A high pressure air pressure unit is installed on a frame. A mounting unit (5) is installed on the frame. The high pressure air pressure unit is provided with a high pressure air pressure device lever. An air bag is installed on a head part. A front wheel is installed at the frame. An air pressure unit lever pivot is connected to the pneumatic motor.    USE - High pressure air compressor for use in an engine of an automobile i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor is safe to use, environment-friendly and inexpensive. The compressor reduces manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a high pressure air compressor.    Lighting system (2)    Piston inlet sealing ring (4)    Mounting unit (5)    Piston air inlet hole (6)    Air sealing ring (7)
NOVELTY - The system has an analog-to-digital converting module i.e. AD7194 type eight-channel 24 bit sigma-delta analog-to-digital converter utilized for inputting a micro-organism fuel cell voltage signal by a global system for mobile communication (GSM) communication unit. A minimal single chip system unit is connected with the converting module and the GSMcommunication unit. A wired data transmitting module i.e. universal serial bus (USB)communication module is connected with a computer for sending the voltage data stored in the storing module.    USE - Micro-organism fuel cell voltage radio data collecting system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is inexpensive, and has less volume, low power consumption, and high reliability. The system can be utilized in severe working environment. The system is utilized for accurately measuring the conversion precision voltage by high precision analog-to-digital converter. The GSM short message module and the wireless data transmission module are utilized for conveniently obtaining the collected data. The system ensures that the storage module and the USBcommunication interface are utilized for automatically monitoring the remote data. The system is connected with the computer through the USBcable for collecting data of high-speed transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a micro-organism fuel cell voltage radio data collecting system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An electric moving device comprises at least one frame, a front wheel, two rear wheels, a seat provided at a widthwise center of the electric moving device, a steering handle for steering the front wheel, a flat floor provided between the steering handle and the seat. The electric moving device further comprises at least one energy storage device that stores the energy being generated from movement of the vehicle, adapted to connect with a rear wheel driving motor provided below the seat. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The cooling fin and frame has a cooling fin main portion (50,65) that is provided with a cooling channel adjacent to one edge. The cooling fin main portion is made of a thermally conductive material such as aluminum, alumina, copper, aluminum silicon carbide and beryllium oxide. The cooling channel is provided with an inlet and an outlet. A frame main portion (25) is provided around the cooling fin main portion to cover the edges of the cooling fin main portion. The frame main portion is provided with an opening for the inlet and outlet of the cooling channel.    USE - Integrated cooling fin and frame for battery pack (claimed) of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated cooling fin and frame eliminates the need to tape the edges of the battery cells to prevent arc flashing. The integrated cooling fin and frame reduces the number of separate portions so that the assembly process can be simplified. The integrated cooling fin and frames improve the pressure distribution in the battery cell stack. The manifolds can be connected using removable connection, such as with seals to improve serviceability. The electrical safety is improved during manufacturing, servicing at the dealers, and remanufacturing. The manufacturing costs can be reduced because of the significant reduction in the high voltage areas of the plant by installing the bandoleer at final assembly before closing the cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery pack; and    (2) method of making integrated cooling fin and frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    End frames (15,20)    Frame main portion (25)    Cooling fin main portion (50,65)    Power connector (97)
NOVELTY - The module has a unit cell (100) that consists of electrodes and an electrolyte layer. A specific unit cell assembly is connected to unit cell (100). The respective fuel reaction areas of unit cells (100,200) are different from one another. The nickel wires, platinum wires or silver wires are formed as current collectors on electrodes.    USE - Fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The respective lengths of connected unit cells and the fuel reaction areas of subsequent unit cells are increased, so that a sufficient or greater fuel reaction effect can be obtained, irrespective of fuel density. The reduction of entire power of fuel cell module can be prevented. A greater power can be obtained at an increased fuel consumption rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of connection structure between unit cells.    Unit cells (100,200,300,400)    Connection caps (500,510,520,530,540)    Fuel inlet path (512)    Fuel discharge path (522)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a positive electrode, comprises applying a positive electrode slurry (containing a positive electrode active material, a conductive agent, carboxymethyl cellulose, and a latex-based plastic) onto a positive electrode current collector, where the positive electrode slurry is prepared by: (a) dispersing and mixing the carboxymethyl cellulose and conductive agent in aqueous solution to prepare conductive agent slurry; and (b) dispersing and mixing the positive electrode active material and latex-based plastic in the conductive agent slurry, to prepare the positive electrode slurry.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing a positive electrode, which is used in: a non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed); driving power sources for mobile information terminals (including mobile telephones, notebook computers, and personal digital assistants); and high power applications that require continuous operations under high temperature conditions (including hybrid electric vehicles and power tools).    ADVANTAGE - The method: utilizes the positive electrode active materials having less average particle size, thus improving conductivity in the positive electrode active material layer and enhancing the dispersion capability of the conductive agent; reduces shearing stress applied to the positive electrode active material, thus preventing pulverization of the positive electrode active material; utilizes a roll mill method or a bead mill method, thus making mass production possible, and resulting in lower manufacturing costs.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate and a powdered mixture comprising dry carbon and dry binder. The powdered mixture is applied onto a surface of the substrate. The substrate and the powdered mixture are calendered to form an active electrode material film bonded to the surface of the substrate. The powdered mixture is applied onto another surface of the substrate. The substrate and the powdered mixture applied on the second surface are calendered to form another active electrode material film bonded to the latter surface of the substrate.    USE - Method for making an electrode i.e. double layer capacitor electrode, in an electrical device i.e. double layer capacitor. Can also be used for a primary non-rechargeable battery cell, a secondary rechargeable battery cell, and a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables making the electrode with reduced number of process steps in a simple manner. The current collector sheet is vibrated slightly during or after the dispersal of the fibrillized particles to improve evenness of the distribution of the particles over the surface of the current collector sheet, thus enhancing function of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate is provided with a current collector, binder particles e.g. PTFE and thermoset or thermoplastic particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode comprising a current collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a method for making an electrode.    Step for providing active electrode material (105)    Step for drying active electrode material (110)    Step for providing current collector (115)    Step for processing fibrillized particles to a current collector surface (120)    Step for processing current collector in calender (125)
NOVELTY - The system (800) has power source and battery pack (101) which is provided with metal-air cells (603), nonmetal-air cells (605), air passageways (803,805,810,814), and hot gas outlet. Valve controls air flow out of battery pack by flowing air through hot gas outlet, passageway, and metal-air cells within battery pack. Valve (804,806) with one position permits air flow and next position prevents air flow. During normal operation of power source, valve switches from one position to next position upon occurrence of thermal event within battery pack.    USE - Hazard mitigation system for use in electric vehicle e.g. HEV and plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).    ADVANTAGE - The collateral damage and risks to vehicle passengers, bystanders, and responders are reduced. The ability of system to withdraw heat at rapid enough rate is improved. The delaying escape of hot gas from the cell is desirable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of mitigating effects of thermal event within non-metal-air battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hazard mitigation system.    Battery pack (101)    Metal-air cell (603)    Nonmetal-air cell (605)    Hazard mitigation system (800)    Air passageways (803,805,810,814)    Valves (804,806)
NOVELTY - The pack has an operation control part (260) for controlling operation of a flow converting portion (250a). A battery cell i.e. lithium rechargeable battery, is arranged in a battery module (100). A unit module is laminated at an inner side portion of the battery module. A fluid stream passage (270) is formed in the battery module for supplying fluid to the battery module. The flow converting portion is located on a surface of the fluid stream passage for changing flow direction of the fluid according to a temperature state of the battery module.    USE - Battery pack for an electric vehicle (EV) e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pack effectively controls temperature of the battery module by changing the flow direction of the fluid through the flow converting portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery pack.    Battery module (100)    Fluid paths (210- 240)    Flow converting portion (250a)    Operation control part (260)    Fluid stream passage (270)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a radiator (14) which is provided with coolant for cooling. The coolant is in contact with battery (8) in heat transfer region. An air-conditioner circuit is provided with first circuit with an evaporator (21) in which refrigerant is intended to cool air in driving cab space (2) of vehicle. The refrigerant is intended to release thermal energy in condenser (17). A second circuit with an evaporator (26) is provided to cool the coolant in cooling system (12). The refrigerant is intended to warm coolant in a condenser (24).    USE - Arrangement for maintaining desired operating temperature of battery in hybrid vehicle such as freight vehicle and bus.    ADVANTAGE - The desired operating temperature of the battery can be maintained. The structure of the cooling system can be simplified. The energy consumption can be reduced. The increase of temperature in battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the arrangement for maintaining desired operating temperature of battery.    Cab space (2)    Battery (8)    Cooling system (12)    Radiator (14)    Condensers (17,24)    Evaporators (21,26)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (10) has two thin films (14,16) of electrically conducting polymer. The two thin films are separated by an ion-permeable membrane (12). An electrolyte is arranged between the two thin films and electrical contact layers are arranged on the outer surfaces of the two thin films such that the thin films, ion-permeable membrane and electrolyte form a stack.    USE - Electrochemical capacitor used in propulsion of electric vehicle, backup computer battery system and consumer electronic device. Can also be used in low-power device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is arranged between two thin films and electrical contact layers are arranged on outer surfaces of two thin films so that mass of two thin films is increased hence, amount of energy storage is increased effectively. The critical volumetric dimensions are minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for making redox capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrochemical capacitor.    Electrochemical capacitor (10)    Ion-permeable membrane (12)    Two thin films (14,16)    Nonconductive film layers (18,20)
NOVELTY - The cover has an electrical-connection part connected to an upper part side of a cylindrical bushing (6). A notch is equipped with a terminal (4). A lower part side is parallely provided in horizontal direction. The electrical-connection part comprises a terminal part by integral molding. A lower-side part and the electrical-connection part are embedded by insert molding on a cover (2). A terminal part comprises a positive electrode that is arranged along a right-and-left short side surface. A groove part (2M) is provided between a wall (2R) and arc convex parts (2D) of the cover.    USE - Cover for storage batteries utilized in a two-wheeled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cover can prevent shrinkage cavity of the arc convex parts, and has improved external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an injection molding method for a cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a cover for storage batteries.    Cover (2)    Arc convex parts (2D)    Groove part (2M)    Wall (2R)    Terminal (4)    Cylindrical bushing (6)
NOVELTY - The battery has electric power generation element group (10) which wounds around an electric power generation element core (8). A battery sheet is provided with a separator interposed between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The element group is accommodated in flat rectangular solid shape of battery can (19). Opening of can is sealed by a battery cover (14). The power generation element group is suspended from battery cover. Core extension portion (9) is protruded to element core towards inner surface which opposes by battery can.    USE - Square-shaped secondary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vibration of electric power generation element group can be suppressed, fall of lifetime of battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Electric power generation element core (8)    Core extension portion (9)    Electric power generation element group (10)    Battery cover (14)    Battery can (19)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material (91-93 wt.%), an electroconductive material and a binder (3-6 wt.%). The active material contains complex oxide having an olivine structure containing lithium, phosphorus, and transition metal containing iron or manganese. The active material has specific surface area of 10-30 m2/g. The electroconductive material contains fibrous carbon. The binder is a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride and polyamide. The positive electrode has density of 1.9-2.2 g/cc.    USE - Positive electrode for nonaqueous lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode provides lithium secondary battery having high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode contains a positive electrode active material (91-93 wt.%), an electroconductive material and a binder (3-6 wt.%). The active material contains complex oxide having an olivine structure of formula: LiaMxPO4, where a is more than 0 and 1.2 or less, x is 0.9-1.1 and M is transition metal containing iron or manganese. The active material has specific surface area of 10-30 m2/g. The electroconductive material contains fibrous carbon. The binder is a mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride and polyamide. The amount of polyamide in the mixture of polyvinylidene fluoride and polyamide is 38-70 wt.%. The positive electrode has density of 1.9-2.2 g/cc. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nonaqueous lithium ion secondary battery; and    (2) battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode plate (7)    Negative electrode plate (8)    Separator (9)    Battery can (10)    Negative electrode plate lead piece (11)
NOVELTY - The system has a charging device (104) supplying current to a power storage device i.e. battery, of a set of power storage devices of an electric vehicle. The charging device is provided with a processor (202) e.g. reduced instruction set circuits (RISC), to determine an amount of current to be received from an electric power source and supplied to the storage device as a function of a set of charging devices. The processor enables the determined amount of current to be one of received by the charging device and supplied to the storage device.    USE - System for supplying current from an electric power source to power storage devices e.g. on-board rechargeable battery and on-board fuel cell, of an electric vehicle (claimed) i.e. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charging device receives current from a common electrical distribution device, so that the current received and/or supplied by each charging device is balanced or equalized, and the charging devices are prevented from exceeding the current distribution limit of the electrical distribution device, thus preventing the electrical distribution component from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for supplying current to a power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a charging device in a current supplying system.    Charging device (104)    Processor (202)    Memory device (204)    User interface device (210)    Current protection device (216)
NOVELTY - Dimensionally stable, leak-free article, comprises a sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having two major surfaces, at least one of the major surfaces having at least one structure formed on it, where the sheet has a first resin system and a second resin system incorporated into it.    USE - The article (graphite substrate) is useful in electronic thermal management and electrochemical fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The dimensionally stable and leak-free article (comprising graphite substrate): can be manufactured using cost-effective process; and exhibits controlled thermal and electrical conductivity, permeation rate and leaching characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing resin-impregnated graphite articles, comprising providing a sheet of compressed particles of exfoliated graphite having two major surfaces, impregnating the sheet with a first resin to form a resin impregnated sheet, and treating the resin-impregnated sheet with a second resin.
NOVELTY - Conductive paste comprises in combination of a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle, where the metallic glass comprises an alloy of at least two metals comprising a first metal having a low resistivity, a second metal which forms a solid solution with the conductive powder, a third metal which extends a supercooled liquid region of the metallic glass, and a fourth metal having a higher standard free energy of formation of oxide than a standard free energy of formation of oxide of each of the first, the second, and the third metals if present.    USE - The conductive paste is useful in solar cell, and electronic device (claimed), comprising a plasma display panel, a liquid crystal display, or an organic light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste has improved conductivity of an electrode and improved wetting properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electronic device comprising an electrode comprising a fired conductive paste comprising a combination of a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle; and    (2) either a solar cell comprising a semiconductor layer, and an electrode electrically connected with the semiconductor layer and comprising a fired conductive paste comprising a combination of a conductive powder, a metallic glass, and an organic vehicle or a solar cell comprising a semiconductor layer, and an electrode comprising a conductive material and electrically connected with the semiconductor layer, and a buffer layer (115) contacting the semiconductor layer and the electrode, where the metallic glass and the buffer layer comprises an alloy of at least two metals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (110)    Buffer layer (115)    Front electrode (120)    Dielectric layer (130)    Penetration part. (135)
NOVELTY - The battery protection system includes a capacitor bank (30) having the same or greater predefined voltage as a battery bank (20). A bus bar/line (40,50) electrically ties battery bank and capacitor bank together. The batteries of the battery bank are selected from the group consisting of a range of lithium and lithium-ion batteries, nickel-metal-hydride batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, lead-acid batteries or other appropriate batteries. The capacitors are selected from the group consisting of super capacitors, double layer capacitors, ultra-capacitors and/or other similar construction.    USE - Battery protection system for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces wear and tear on batteries when exposed to start-up energy surge that has effect of shock loading anode and cathode poles of battery bank. Battery bank's energy demand at initial acceleration is buffered by capacitor bank, thus extending life span of batteries. Enables capacitor bank and battery bank to be isolated from one another during regular maintenance, through switch in series with capacitor bank. Enables battery bank to be used for start-up and shutdown of system even when capacitor bank is empty.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a hybrid vehicle having a battery bank and a super capacitor bank connected in parallel.    Hybrid internal combustion/electric motor drive system (10)    Battery bank (20)    Battery module (22)    Battery (24)    Capacitor bank (30)    Bus bars/lines (40,50)    Switch (60)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a fan blade which is driven to rotate by current of external air. A rotor of disc type generator is rotated in conjunction with the fan blades so as to generate electric power. A duct is circumferentially located at an outermost portion of the fan blades. A front opening portion of the duct is provided as an inlet for the external air. A rear opening portion of the duct is provided as an outlet for the external air. A front protective cover and a rear protective cover are respectively located at the inlet and the outlet.    USE - Wind power generating module for use with electric scooter such as electric motorcycle, electric bicycle, electric 3 wheel scooter, electric 4 wheel scooter, and electric recreational scooter (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rotational efficiency of the fan blades can be enhanced, by using the duct in the wind power generating module. Hence, power generation capacity of the disc type generator can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind power generating module.    Wind power generating module (10)    Rechargeable battery (109)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a fan blade (101) driven to rotate by current of external air. A power generator (103) operates with the fan blades, and generates electric power. A duct (105) is circumferentially provided at an outermost portion of the fan blades, and includes an opening, The opening receives the fan blades, where the opening includes a front opening portion functioning as an inlet for the external air and a rear opening portion functioning as an outlet for the external air, and the front opening portion is smaller than the rear opening portion.    USE - Wind power generating device for use in an engine chamber for treating incoming air current of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows feeding air current introduced into the engine chamber of the vehicle in such a manner that natural feeding can function as a wind source of wind power generation, and the duct of the device enhances rotational efficiency of the fan blades, thus increasing power generation capacity of the power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a wind power generating device provided in an engine chamber.    Water tank protective cover (2)    Wind power generating device (10)    Fan blade (101)    Power generator (103)    Duct (105)    Rechargeable battery (107)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has coupling device (122) that is coupled to one terminal of low specific-power energy storage device of one storage system. Another storage system is provided whose one terminal is electrically coupled to electric drive through direct current (DC) link and next terminal is coupled to coupling device. A boost converter assembly (106) is coupled to both storage systems. The next terminal of storage system is coupled to one terminal of low specific-power energy storage system by coupling device in series connection that bypasses boost converter.    USE - Propulsion system used in electric vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and the weight of the elements are reduced, so that the overall efficiency of the propulsion system can be improved. The cost can be reduced and the reliability can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of assembling control system; and    (2) energy storage arrangement for electrically powered system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of propulsion system.    Propulsion system (100)    Energy battery (102)    High specific-power energy storage device (104)    Boost converter assembly (106)    Coupling device (122)
NOVELTY - The micro power pack (100) includes an energy storage unit (102) that is coupled to a load (108) of a battery operated device for delivering electric energy to the load. The battery operated device operates based on the electric energy supplied to the load. A fuel cell unit (110) coupled to the energy storage unit replenishes electric energy consumed by the load from the energy storage unit.    USE - Fuel cell based hybrid electric renewable micro power pack for battery operated device used in, e.g., pure electric/hybrid vehicles, residential/industrial power generation system, hybrid power generation and storage station, wind/tidal/solar power generation and storage system, uninterrupted power supply system, stand alone power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides clean energy solution at economical and commercially viable cost. Provides power pack that is smaller in size, rechargeable and hybrid in nature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell based hybrid electric renewable micro power pack.    Fuel cell based hybrid electric renewable micro power pack (100)    Energy storage unit (102)    Master control and event management unit (104)    Grid based battery charger (106)    Load (108)    Fuel cell unit (110)    Power converter (118)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heat pipe (11) that is thermally connected with the battery (1) and is made of metal and graphite. A heater (12) heats the battery through the heat pipe. An air conditioner cools the battery through the heat pipe. A warm-air supply unit supplies the warm air to the fin (13) that is thermally connected to the heat pipe. A diffusion suppression unit suppresses the heat dissipation from the fin.    USE - System for controlling temperature of battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery and lithium ion battery used in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heater is provided to heat the battery and air conditioner is provided to cool the battery through the heat pipe, the battery can be heated and/or cooled efficiently. The cooling efficiency of the battery can be improved by exposing cold air to the fin. The temperature control of battery can be performed efficiently by performing operating/stop control of the heater. The heat of the battery conveyed from the heat pipe is efficiently diffused from the fin to atmosphere. The heating-up-time characteristic and the electric-power-consumption characteristic of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery temperature control unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the system of controlling temperature of battery.    Battery (1)    System of controlling temperature of battery (10)    Heat pipe (11)    Heater (12)    Fin (13)
NOVELTY - The valve (101) has a diaphragm (20) that is provided with valve chamber (30) and is displaced with the pressure of the fluid of chamber in the valve housing (40). A valve seat (46) is located in periphery of the fluid port of housing. A pump is connected with other fluid port. A fluid is flown out of the valve chamber by suction force of pump. The valve portion (50) is contacted to valve seat. The valve portion is spaced apart from the valve seat to release the inflow of the fluid from the fluid port to chamber, when diaphragm is displaced by suction force of pump.    USE - Forward check valve of fuel cell system (claimed) for supplying power to electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The valve can be opened and closed without using the active element. The overage of electric power generation cell can be prevented. The fuel cell system is simple in structure. The reliability of fluid control can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views of the forward check valve.    Diaphragm (20)    Valve chamber (30)    Valve housing (40)    Valve seat (46)    Valve portion (50)    Forward check valve (101)
NOVELTY - A film consists of layer (I) containing a polymer blend (I) comprising (in wt.%) polypropylene (45-77), polymethylpentene (1-18), and polyethylene (5-54). The film is microporous and has an electrochemical stability of 50 mAh or less.    USE - Film is used for battery separator films of lithium ion batteries (all claimed), nickel-hydrogen batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, nickel-zinc batteries, and silver-zinc-carbon cells used for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Can also be used for membrane filters.    ADVANTAGE - The film provides battery separator films having excellent electrochemical stability and meltdown temperature, high electrolyte affinity, and low moisture retention. The film has excellent external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of microporous membrane; and    (2) battery separator film.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrolyte outlet chamber whose anode end is formed with an anode groove i.e. anode assembly. An anode part of the battery is formed with an electrolyte inlet cavity and an anode end plate. The anode groove is provided with an anode current collector. A cathode part of the battery is formed with an oxidant inlet cavity. A cathode end plate of an oxidant outlet chamber is formed with a cathode groove. An anode flow passage is uniformly adhered in a gap between a particle separator i.e. cylindrical phenolic resin, and a cathode flow channel on a cathode substrate.    USE - Water power semi fuel aluminum/peroxide single battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has less weight and reduced thickness, is utilized for hydrogen and aluminum oxide reaction product, improves battery specific energy and energy density on the cathode base plate pressing cathode flow channel to form a catalyst layer and a flow field plate combined structure, and reduces electrolytic liquid flowing through the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode substrate is foam nickel loaded reduction catalyst and gold reduction catalyst. The anode current collector is made of a nickel plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a water power semi fuel aluminum/peroxide single battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves regarding an iron net (3) as a frame, and bonding an inner layer carbon felt (2) and an outer layer carbon felt (4) at inner and outer sides of the iron net frame. A stainless steel rod (1) is connected with an outer circuit, and bonding agent of the carbon felt is mixture of carbon powder and 30 percentages of PTFE solution. The carbon felt is isolated from water and air, sealed and dried for more than 24 hours.    USE - Method for manufacturing a bonding type composite three-dimensional anode of a microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anode materials are organically combined together such that the method uses the electrical conductivity of the iron net and the frame structure, so that the carbon felt is large in specific surface area and is suitable for adhering of the microorganism, so as to greatly improve performance of the microbial fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a bonding type composite three-dimensional anode.    Stainless steel rod (1)    Inner layer carbon felt (2)    Iron net (3)    Outer layer carbon felt (4)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte contains divalent iron ions, and comprises inorganic salt of divalent iron ion and water solution of support electrolyte, or the electrolyte comprises inorganic salt of divalent iron ion and water solution of support electrolyte and additive comprising one of zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, chromium sulfate, zinc chloride, manganese chloride and chromic chloride. The inorganic salt of divalent iron ion is 0.1-4 M in concentration. The inorganic salt of divalent iron ion is one of ferrous sulfate, ferrous chloride and ferrous nitrate.    USE - Electrolyte for an all-iron redox energy storage battery (claimed), in an energy storage power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The all-iron redox energy storage battery employs the inorganic salt of nontoxic and harmless iron as active substance, the active substances of anode and cathode are ferrum elements, and different redox potentials are formed according to different valence states, thus realizing the storage and the release of electric energy by an electrochemical method, and hence avoiding toxicity of the vanadium electrolyte while reducing cost of the electrolyte and allowing usage of the battery to a massive energy storage power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The support electrolyte is one of sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, ammonium sulfate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, ammonium chloride and calcium chloride. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing an electrolyte of an all-iron redox energy storage battery.
NOVELTY - The charger has a solar battery (1) provided with a back plate, solar panel, sucker, lead wire (2) and a storage battery (4). The solar panel is installed on the back plate. Two ends of the back plate are fixed with the sucker. The solar panel and the storage battery are connected by the lead wire. A Universal serial bus (USB) interface (5) is connected with the storage battery. An end of the storage battery is fixed on a box body (6). An upper cover plate and a lower cover plate are made of carbon fiber material.    USE - Vehicle-mounted carbon fiber solar charger.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery can be adhered on a glass in a vehicle, so that the lead wire can extend the box body of a sponge layer to prevent operation of a bump from damaging a charging device in an effective manner. The charger can close a metal net that can shield radiation signal, thus providing better combinative function of the charger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vehicle-mounted carbon fiber solar charger in partial section.    Solar battery (1)    Lead wire (2)    Storage battery (4)    USB (5)    Box body (6)
NOVELTY - The device has main housing (11) with lower housing portion and upper housing portion (13), and several battery cells that are arranged in inner space of main housing. Several pole bolts (14) are made to penetrate recesses of upper housing portion. The sealing surfaces (18,19) and conical-shaped contour portions (20) relative to penetrated bolts are formed in the upper housing portion, such that main housing is in gas-tight structure. A gap between bolts and recesses is formed when upper housing portion curves outside due to overpressure in main housing.    USE - Electrical energy storage device such as lithium ion battery and lithium ion phosphate battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gap for pressure equalization with environment is formed between bolts and recesses during overpressure in main housing, the uncontrolled bursting of housing of storage device can be obviated, and the protection of the storage device can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electrical energy storage device.    Main housing (11)    Upper housing portion (13)    Pole bolt (14)    Sealing surfaces (18,19)    Contour portion (20)
NOVELTY - The device includes a single piezoelectric sensor made of a piezoelectric material subjected to mechanical deformation to produce electrical stress in the material of the sensors. The most integrated piezoelectric gauges represent a component from the piezoelectric material combinable between themselves serially. An increase in the power is conducted due to enhance volumes and areas of the polarized piezoelectric material with their connectors for connection to each other during supply of electric power to user. The amount of integrated sensors depend on the weight of the tractor assembly.    USE - Electric energy producing device for vehicle with integrated piezoelectric gauge e.g. a tractor assembly.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a cooling medium supplier (14) which connects cooling medium inlet and exit port communicating holes (54a,54b) provided in a fuel cell (22) to circulate cooling medium in fuel cell. Heat radiator (62) is provided in entrance side of a heat-exchanger (76) having inlet and outlet ports through which cooling medium discharged from fuel cell is flowed in and out respectively. Regulating valve is switched and controlled to selectively connect specific exit-port to cooling medium inlet-port communicating hole, based on temperature of cooling medium.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicles such as fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The improvement in layout property and the size reduction of the system can be obtained when the bypass flow path for exclusive use becomes unnecessary. The pressure loss of the open portion by the case element or air blower can be decreased. The width of open portion becomes larger than the coated portion, and the temperature difference with traveling airflow temperature and cooling medium temperature can cool the hot cooling medium rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Cooling medium supplier (14)    Fuel cell (22)    Cooling medium inlet port communicating hole (54a)    Cooling medium exit port communicating hole (54b)    Heat radiator (62)    Heat-exchanger (76)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has a negative electrode current collecting plate (21) connected to the pole plate of a first electrode. The negative electrode current collecting plate includes a protrusion (25) which projects to an electrode group side. The protrusion includes a connecting portion (25A) coupled to the pole plate.    USE - Secondary battery used as driving power supply for e.g. portable electronic device, mobile communication apparatus, vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high connection strength of current collecting plate and pole plate even if a positional offset of the pole plate occurs in an electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view and top view of a negative electrode current collecting plate.    Negative electrode current collecting plate (21)    Flat portion (23)    Protrusion (25)    Connecting portion (25A)    Elastic portion (27)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a cooling-surface-side gasket (16), interposed between an anode-side separator (4) and a cathode-side separator, which surrounds the periphery of a cooling water flow path (7). The cooling-surface-side gasket is made of electrically-conductive material and is connected to the electrically-conductive portion of the anode-side separator.    USE - Fuel cell for e.g. motor vehicle, domestic electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of electrically conductive path for sensing a voltage produced according to electrochemical reaction, without increasing the time and cost of manufacture and the number of parts, and without causing leakage of fluid and reduction of durability of gasket.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of the cooling surface of the anode-side separator of fuel cell.    Anode-side separator (4)    Central portion (4A)    Cooling water flow path (7)    Cooling-surface-side gasket (16)    Cooling surface (42)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery laminated body has a separator layer (3) interposed between a positive electrode active material layer (1b) and a negative electrode active material layer (2b). The separator layer contains a polymer fiber. The diameter of an average fiber of the polymer fiber in the area from both surfaces of the separator layer to 10% of the depth of the thickness direction is 10 to 1000 nm. The diameter of an average fiber of the polymer fiber in the range of 40-60% of the depth of the thickness direction of the separator layer is 1100 to 5000 nm.    USE - Secondary battery laminated body for manufacturing secondary battery for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to an electronic device, a motor vehicle, an electric vehicle, a lighting fixture, a toy, a game machine, a load conditioner, or a medical device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides secondary battery laminated body which has separator layer without fall of battery capacity or danger of positive-negative electrode short.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a secondary battery laminated body.    Positive electrode (1)    Positive electrode active material layer (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Negative electrode active material layer (2b)    Separator layer (3)
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has a stationary-side cover portion (2) that is provided to cover the outer periphery of internal components. The closed position and open position are provided to close and open the outer periphery of internal components. The shaft supporting direction of the bearing portions (6,13,7,14) is differed on the rotation side cover portion. A support shaft (20) is pivotally supported by the bearing portions.    USE - Battery cover for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rotation direction of the rotation side cover portion can be varied according to the positioning state of the edge strip, the rotation side cover portion can be opened effectively irrespective of the positioning state of the edge strip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery cover. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cover (1)    Stationary-side cover portion (2)    Bearing portions (6,7,13,14)    Rotation side cover portion (10)    Support shaft (20)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has battery cells (40) stacked between end plates (11). A fastening shaft (100) is extended in the lamination direction of the battery cells. A shaft fastening bolt (210A) fixes the battery cells between the end plates. A bracket (200) is provided on both sides of one of the end plates. Each bracket has a cell opposing portion (202a) facing the battery cells, and an arm (204) extended from the cell opposing portion. In addition to fixing of the battery cells, the shaft fastening bolt also fixes the brackets to the shaft and the one end plate.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. for vehicle or electric power generating facility.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need to use thick end plate since shearing stress of end plate is low, thus reducing weight of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each bracket is fixed to the one end plate by the cell opposing portion. The arm of each end plate extends from the one end plate to the fuel cell exterior.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    End plates (11)    Battery cells (40)    Fastening shaft (100)    Bracket (200)    Cell opposing portion (202a)    Arm (204)    Shaft fastening bolt (210A)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle has battery that comprises metal cover portion (1) which is provided with hole (1a). A cylinder portion (7a) of seal gasket (7) is made up of thermoplastic resin, and metal external terminal (6) is inserted in cylinder portion of seal gasket. A lid structure (10) is joined firmly with cover portion, and inner surface of hole is covered using lid structure. The inner surface of cylinder portion and outer surface of external terminal are sealed using thermal radiation. A groove formed in the inner surface of hole is filled with molten resin.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved sealing performance and improved impact resistance can be achieved by the lid structure of the battery. The manufacturing process can be performed effectively, as the number of portions is reduced. Improved insulation effect can be achieved, and the short circuit of the exterior electrode and the cover portion can be avoided reliably, as the external terminal and the metal cover portions are completely isolated by the seal gasket. The leakage of electrolyte can be eliminated, as the seal gasket is not destroyed by the crimping force. Improved usage period can be achieved. Mass production can be performed effectively by laser irradiation, and improved anchor effect of the molten resin can be achieved. The battery cover portion can be used for large sized lithium ion battery for industrial machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lid structure of battery.    Metal cover portion (1)    Hole (1a)    Metal external terminal (6)    Seal gasket (7)    Cylinder portion (7a)    Lid structure (10)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (PB) has battery cells accommodated in a case (K), and also has a protective circuit. A liquid introduction mechanism is provided in the case. When the battery pack is immersed in a liquid and an electrodischarge treatment is performed, the liquid introduction mechanism can introduce the liquid in the case.    USE - Battery pack for various applications. Uses include but are not limited to a personal computer, an electric vehicle, an electric-power-assisted bicycle, an electrically-driven two-wheeled vehicle, a mobile telephone, a digital camera, an electric tool, or a home-use storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - Electric current flows between electrodes, without passing along protective circuit, since liquid contacts electrodes of battery cells within case directly, thus electrodischarge treatment can be performed efficiently even if battery pack has protective circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic explanatory view of the battery pack.    Through-hole formation portions (10)    Press portion (11)    Rupture portion (12)    Case (K)    Battery pack (PB)
NOVELTY - The circuit has heating portion (12) which heats the storage battery (11) to change the resistance value of the storage battery. Heating control portion (15) controls the on-off state of switch (14) arranged between power supply (13) and heating portion, and controls the heating of storage battery. The heating of storage battery is stopped and the resistance value of heating portion is calculated. The temperature of storage battery is determined by the temperature determination unit (18) using the resistance value.    USE - Battery temperature rising circuit for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heating control portion controls the heating of storage battery, according to the resistance value of storage battery, the heating of storage battery is stopped. The heating of storage battery is stopped and resistance value is calculated using the simple structure of battery temperature rising circuit. The temperature of the battery can be determined in real time for every sampling interval. The abnormal heat generation can be easily determined.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDANT CLAIM is included for battery temperature rising apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of the battery temperature rising circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Storage battery (11)    Heating portion (12)    Power supply (13)    Switch (14)    Heating control portion (15)    Temperature determination unit (18)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode has active material layer (17) formed on collector (18). Active material layer is made of flaky microparticles (11) that consist of germanium. The average value of aspect ratio of flaky microparticles is 5-7. The maximum lengths in maximum plane part of flaky microparticles are 20 nanometers or more and 1 micrometer or less. The weight ratio of carbon with respect to germanium in active material layer is 0.01 or less.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used for apparatus such as mobile communication terminal, small information technology equipment. Can also be used in electrical power storage apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lithium ion secondary battery that suppresses deterioration caused by charging/discharging operation through the use of negative electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of the lithium ion secondary battery negative electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the negative electrode active substance layer.    Flaky microparticles (11)    Active material layer surface (15)    Active material layer interior (16)    Active material layer (17)    Collector (18)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode group (8) comprising a positive electrode (4) and a negative electrode (5) which are wound through a porous insulating layer and accommodated in a battery case (1). The positive electrode is formed on a positive-electrode collector with positive mix layer containing positive-electrode active material and a binder. The binder contains binder (b1) comprising copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and binder (b2) comprising polyvinylidene fluoride.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery (claimed) for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, large-sized tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high capacity and excellent cycling characteristics. The generation of fracture of positive electrode of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode group comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode which are wound through a porous insulating layer and accommodated in a battery case. The positive electrode is formed on a positive-electrode collector with positive mix layer containing positive-electrode active material and a binder and having thickness of 140-200 mu m. The binder contains binder (b1) comprising copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and binder (b2) comprising polyvinylidene fluoride having polymerization degree of 1 million or more. The tensile elongation ratio of positive electrode is 3% or more. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Separator (6)    Electrode group (8)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material has lithium complex oxide containing nickel and metal oxide. Metal oxide is oxide of zirconium, molybdenum, titanium, silicon, tantalum, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, or tungsten. Metal oxide exists on the surface of lithium complex oxide. Lithium complex oxide contains cobalt and aluminum.    USE - Positive electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device, motor vehicle driving power supply, domestic electric power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains improvement of the cycling characteristics of battery since electron or lithium ion is exchanged smoothly between lithium complex oxide and electrolyte. Suppresses fall of the cycling characteristics if metal oxide exists on the surface of lithium complex oxide. Obtains high capacity lithium ion secondary battery since electrode is rollable so that thickness of electrode is made into desired thickness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of a positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (5)    Battery case (7)    Gasket (9)
NOVELTY - A laminated component (10) is formed by sequentially laminating base material layer (11), aluminum foil (12), and innermost layer (13) containing polypropylene or polyethylene layer. A thin-layer-coating layer (14) containing resin which has structure of polyvinyl alcohol containing hydroxyl group, or its copolymer resin is laminated on innermost layer surface of the aluminum foil.    USE - Laminated component is used for exterior material for electrical double layer capacitor and lithium-ion battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated component has excellent strength and pressure resistance. Generation of pinhole is prevented. The lithium-ion battery has excellent cycle characteristics. Adhesive strength between the aluminum foil and innermost layer is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of laminated component.    Laminated component (10)    Base material layer (11)    Aluminum foil (12)    Innermost layer (13)    Thin-layer-coating layer (14)    Adhesive bond layers (15,16)
NOVELTY - The device has a square armored can (12) whose main and side surfaces that are covered with a cylindrical insulating coating film (20). An insulating tape (30) is bent in bottom face of battery cells (1) and applied to the main and side surfaces, such that the insulating tape is overlapped with the cylindrical insulating coating film. The main and side surfaces are fixed to bottom face of battery cells that are located in an identical plane. A fastening unit laminates the battery cells.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells are located in identical plane such that stacking of battery cell can be performed easily. The fastening unit laminates the battery cells such that smooth lamination is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of battery cell; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cells (1)    Square armored can (12)    Electrode terminal (13)    Cylindrical insulating coating film (20)    Insulating tape (30)
NOVELTY - The panel is positioned on the back seat (3) and several photovoltaic cells (4) are electrically connected. A sealing film (5) is provided on the back seat so that photovoltaic cells are covered and a top film (6) covers the sealing film. The top film has photoresist or thermosetting resin and bending elastic modulus is 1500MPa or more. The wiring (7,8) connects several photovoltaic cells. A support material (2) supports the back seat from back surface and is fixed to roof (1).    USE - Solar cell panel for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing film is provided on the back seat so that photovoltaic cells are covered and a top film covers the sealing film. The top film has photoresist or thermosetting resin and bending elastic modulus is 1500MPa or more. Hence damage of solar cell panel by external force is suppressed and high durability of solar cell panel is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for attachment structure of vehicle-mounted solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell panel.    Roof (1)    Support material (2)    Back seat (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)    Sealing film (5)    Top film (6)    Wiring (7,8)
NOVELTY - The separator is anneal-treated and formed in the coating film containing the nanofiber. The crystallinity degree of the main portion for secondary batteries is existed in the range of 40 to 90 percent. The nylon nanofiber is provided in the secondary battery.    USE - Separator of electrode for secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, motor vehicle, motor, lighting fixture, toy, game machine device, load conditioner, timepiece, electronic flash, camera, medical device such as pacemaker, hearing aid, and shoulder massage machine, power supply for machine such as domestic electric apparatus and communication apparatus, and electronic device such as notebook personal computer, pen input personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone mobile-unit, pager, handheld terminal, portable facsimile machine, copier, printer, stereo headphones, LCD TV, handy cleaner, portable compact disk (CD), minidisk, electric shaver, transceiver, electronic organizer, calculator, memory card, portable tape recorder, radio, backup power supply, and memory card.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance retention of the battery can be carried out efficiently, so that the heat-resistant characteristic of the battery can be improved. The battery can be covered with inorganic oxide, so that the life of the battery can be prolonged. The strength and durability of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing separator for secondary battery;    (2) electrode with separator for secondary battery; and    (3) secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a pair of positioning portions (44) provided on a bottom (28) to locate the battery in the vehicle front-back direction when being mounted on the bottom. The positioning portions have a pair of delivery portions (46) extending laterally outward and spaced above the bottom, a pair of guides (50) extending up from the edges of the delivery portions and defining a spacing which narrows in laterally outward direction, and a pair of hills (54) declining laterally outward.    USE - Load mounting structure for attaching load such as battery to vehicle width outer side of storage compartment at rear of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load such as battery can be slid laterally outward from a temporary storage position and attached in a regular mounting position, improving operability of the mounting process. Since the battery is located in the vehicle width outer side of the storage compartment, capacity of the compartment along the vehicle width can be ensured. Each positioning portion integrates each delivery portion, guide, and hill to the bottom, suppressing increase in number of parts and cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a carrier. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Bottom (28)    Positioning portions (44)    Delivery portions (46)    Guides (50)    Hills (54)
NOVELTY - The waste heat recovery equipment (10) has a heat recovery device (14) in which the heat recovery path is tied to send the exhaust gas. The valve (24) controls the flow of the exhaust gas. A detour (13) circumvents a heat recovery path. The detour the heat recovery path and the thermo actuator is connected to the rotational shaft (22) which rotates the valve. A heat-transfer prevention portion (35) prevents the movement of the heat from the detour to the heat recovery device so that the detour is touched.    USE - Waste heat recovery equipment for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A heat-transfer prevention portion prevents the movement of the heat from detour to heat recovery device so that detour is touched. The waste heat recovery equipment can be reduced in size by providing the heat recovery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the waste heat recovery equipment.    Waste heat recovery equipment (10)    Detour (13)    Recovery device (14)    Rotational shaft (22)    Valve (24)    Heat-transfer prevention portion (35)
NOVELTY - The wind power engine has a narrowing flow channel (2), through which the intake air is accelerated. The air hitting on the front of the vehicle is conducted into the interior of the vehicle and is converted into electrical energy. The intake air is heated by the waste heat of other components such as brakes, engine or generator or by solar energy.    USE - Wind power engine for range extension in electrical mobility.    ADVANTAGE - The air hitting on the front of the vehicle is conducted into the interior of the vehicle and is converted into electrical energy, where the intake air is heated by the waste heat of other components such as brakes, engine or generator or by solar energy, and thus ensures to increase the range in electrical mobility and to reduce the use of other drives such as hybrid drives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a wind power engine.    Inlet (1)    Narrowing flow channel (2)    Heat input unit (3)    Rotor (4)    Outlet (5)
NOVELTY - The envelope (14) has electrical heating devices (22) that are integrated along the sides of the envelope and provided with a supply terminal (24). A planar heating zone is extended along a portion of the envelope and enclosed within the heating devices. An electrode stack (12) is partially enclosed by the envelope and connected to current collectors (16,18).    USE - Envelope for electrochemical cell of electrochemical energy storage device (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery mounted in motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrical heating devices are integrated along sides of envelope, lossless heat transfer between components of the cell can be enabled and homogenous temperature distribution in the cell can be achieved. Hence, efficiency of the storage device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the envelope.    Electrode stack (12)    Envelope (14)    Current collectors (16,18)    Electrical heating device (22)    Supply terminal (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining temperature of cells (2) of a heatable nickel cadmium battery (1) and electrical charge current in certain temperature range of the battery cells. The charge current of a heating device (3) is supplied for heating the battery cells when the temperature of the battery cells is dropped to a certain value above the temperature permissible for loading the battery cells. The charge current is switched for charging the battery cells when the temperature suitable for loading the battery cells is reached.    USE - Method for controlling loading of temperature of a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery in an electric appliance and a mobile apparatus i.e. electrical medical apparatus, during a charging process and a discharging process. Can also be used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling the loading of the temperature of the rechargeable battery in a simple manner. The method enables heating of the battery cells without using special heating circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for controlling temperature of a rechargeable battery, comprising a temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Rechargeable nickel cadmium battery (1)    Heatable nickel cadmium battery cells (2)    Heating device (3)    Changeover switch (5)    Control device (10)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery pack whose casing is provided with the anode terminal and cathode terminal. The anode terminal and cathode terminal are provided on an outer surface of the detecting interface and button switch. An inner portion of the casing is provided with a temperature sensor electrically connected with the battery pack monitoring state, and to ensure the normal operation module for each battery module in protection plate for waterproof material.    USE - Lithium ion battery for starting power source of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is included with the lithium ion battery, so that the vehicle can be rapidly light-started in the cold winter, and rapid ignition starting of the vehicle can be enabled. The power protection board can be enabled to effectively control the power quantity to prevent the excessive electrical device for automobile power supply lead to the low power consumption, when not lighting starting. The fire starting of the equipped detecting interface for detecting the state of the lithium ion battery can be allowed in the power battery pack, so as to judge the running state of the power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion battery for starting power source of automobile.
NOVELTY - The module (102) has receiving surface for receiving the electrochemical energy store unit. A bonding surface is provided for connecting the heat conduction module with cooling element (104). An engagement hook is protruded from bonding surface to engage in detent aperture of cooling element if heat conduction module moves relative to cooling element along a latching direction.    USE - Heat conduction module of heat exchanger (claimed) for controlling temperature of electrochemical energy store unit e.g. lithium ion accumulator used in electrical and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The good heat transfer between receiving surface and electrochemical energy store unit is ensured. The cost-effective cooling of electrochemical energy store unit is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) heat exchanger; and    (2) method of manufacturing heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (100)    Heat conduction module (102)    Cooling element (104)    Metal sheet (106)    Cover (108)
NOVELTY - The housing (10) has an acceleration sensitive element (12) which is provided at the outer side. The state of the acceleration sensitive element is changed when predetermined acceleration limit is reached, where the change of state of acceleration sensitive element is visually noticed.    USE - Housing for battery of motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The acceleration sensitive element is arranged in a critical location of the housing, such that various types of damages of the battery can be detected efficiently. The battery can be checked simply and visually. Reliable and inexpensive battery housing can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery housing.    Housing (10)    Battery (11)    Acceleration sensitive element (12)    Edge portion of housing (13)    Cavity (15)
NOVELTY - A battery module (101) comprises batteries (20) and plates (32) alternately stacked together, each plate comprising a plate body and on at least one edge of the plate body a support protrusion (32b) extending from the edge; and at least one connection member (40, 50) extending in longitudinal direction along a side of the battery module (101), each connection member having coupling portions through which the support protrusions being arranged at the same side of battery module (101) extend.    USE - The battery module is used in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The battery module can stably fix rechargeable batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery module.    Battery module (101)    Battery (20)    Plate (32)    Support protrusion (32b)    End plate (34)    Connection member (40, 50)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has case (110) that defines an interior space. The case is provided with concave-shaped safety vent (170) such that central portion of the safety vent is protruded towards the interior space. The region of the safety vent protrudes farthest towards the interior space provided between peripheral edges of the safety vent.    USE - Secondary battery used in portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, camcorders. Can also be used in electric scooter, hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The danger of explosion can be reduced and crack of groove can be prevented by safety vent by reducing the internal pressure of the battery and hence safety of battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the secondary battery.    Secondary battery (100)    Case (110)    Electrode terminal (140)    Cap plate (160)    Safety vent (170)
NOVELTY - The system has battery controller, battery single voltage collecting box and electrolyte monitoring system. A monitoring unit is provided with pump, alarm unit, charging and discharging control unit, executing unit, Ethernet communication unit, personal computer (PC) monitoring and managing unit. The battery operation controller is connected to PC monitoring and managing unit to apply corresponding operation work mode, when abnormality is presented in alarm unit through man-machine interface.    USE - On-line monitoring management system of vanadium ion redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of the vanadium battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the on-line monitoring management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Crystalline titanium dioxide particles having an average particle size of less than 500 nm and a fluorine content of 0.5-5 wt.%, preferably 1-4 wt.%, is claimed.    USE - The crystalline titanium dioxide is useful: for producing solid-state electrolytes for ion batteries; and in hybrid membranes for fuel cells or electrolyzers.    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline titanium dioxide particles provide hybrid membranes, which has better proton conductivity and mechanical properties than the inorganic/organic hybrid membranes which do not include doped titanium dioxide and the membrane provides electrolyzers with longer service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing crystalline titanium dioxide containing fluorine atoms, comprising: (a1) reacting a titanium ore containing iron with a ammonium bifluoride aqueous solution; (a2) filtering the obtained aqueous dispersion with consequent separation of a solid residue and an aqueous solution containing titanium salts; (a3) subjecting the obtained aqueous solution to hydrolysis comprising a first stage at pH 6.5-8 and a second stage at pH 9-11; and (a4) filtering the obtained aqueous dispersion and subjecting the solid residue to pyrohydrolysis at a maximum temperature of 500 degrees C, preferably 450 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Use of fluorine-doped crystalline titanium dioxide for the preparation of ion conducting, preferably proton conducting, inorganic/organic hybrid membranes, is claimed.    USE - Use of fluorine-doped crystalline titanium dioxide for preparation of ion conducting, preferably proton conducting, inorganic/organic hybrid membranes used in electrolyzers and fuel cells (all claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cells used for vehicles, multimedia readers, and portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine-doped crystalline titanium dioxide provides inorganic/organic hybrid membranes having better proton conductivity and mechanical properties than similar systems which do not include titanium dioxide. The membranes provide electrolyzers having long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ion conducting, preferably proton conducting, inorganic/organic hybrid membrane containing titanium dioxide.
NOVELTY - A negative electrode is obtained by preparing negative electrode active material slurry by mixing negative electrode active material, binder material and binding-improvement agent in a solvent, applying the negative electrode active material slurry on the surface of collector, and heat-treating under anaerobic conditions. The negative electrode active material contains silicon as main component. The binder material is polyimide, polyamide and polyamidoimide or their prepolymer. The binding-improvement agent is polyhydric carboxylic acid and its derivative, or polyvalent amine.    USE - Negative electrode is used for lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode provides battery with improved cyclic characteristics using silicon-type negative electrode active material. The silicon-type negative electrode active material and binder material have improved binding properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A lead-acid battery has a paste-type negative electrode plate having a paste-form active material on a collector made from a lead alloy. The active material is formed using lead powder as raw material. The active material contains carbonaceous materials, bisphenol sulfonic acid polymer and sodium lignosulfonate. The amount of bisphenol sulfonic acid to total amount of 100 parts mass of bisphenol sulfonic acid polymer and sodium lignosulfonate is 50-80 parts mass. The total amount of bisphenol sulfonic acid polymer and sodium lignosulfonate to amount of lead powder is 0.05-0.3 %mass.    USE - Lead-acid battery used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-acid battery reduces decline of high-rate discharge properties at low temperatures, and retains ability to accept charge.
NOVELTY - The structure (100) has external circuit connection unit that is connected into connection through hole (310) of external circuit unit using soldering. The external circuit connection unit is integrated with partition wall (130) in order to suppress flow of melting solder paste.    USE - Connection structure for battery pack for notebook computer (all claimed). Can also be used in DVD player, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit is prevented, since external circuit connection unit is integrated with partition wall in order to suppress flow of melting solder paste. Fault during soldering can be detected so that productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of the connection structure.    Connection structure (100)    Plate structure (110)    Connection unit (120)    Partition wall (130)    Through hole (310)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting dead space (20) to battery cell (10) for ejecting. Pressure of 5-15kgf/cm2 in battery cell is applied from outside during formation process.    USE - Manufacturing method of pouch type lithium secondary battery (claimed) for wireless mobile apparatus, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, battery electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The prolonging time of the battery is increased by applying specific pressure from outside during formation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pouch type lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pouch type lithium secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery cell (10)    Dead space (20)    Tray (30)
NOVELTY - The electrode has binder bonded with electrode active material and conductive material. The binder is provided with property that suddenly increases resistance occurring over normal working temperature range of battery at temperature rise in two or more temperature spans. The electrode active material is lithium transition-metal oxides powder or carbon-powder.    USE - Electrode for secondary battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of battery is increased.
NOVELTY - A battery comprises anode consisting of nanowires attached to a conducting substrate that extend away from the substrate.    USE - Battery for portable electronics and hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, alternative power storage for grid back-up and point-of-use.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is environment friendly, economic, safe and easy to maintain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) high capacity lithium ion battery anode;    (2) manufacture of battery anode; and    (3) lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the copper nanowires as anode substrate, copper nanowire array with thin film deposit of conformal silicon and copper nanowire array with thicker film.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a controller (3) for sensing the voltage of battery cell (1), where each battery cell contains a substrate holding unit (12). Multiple connection terminals (14) are printed on the substrate holding unit. An electrode terminal (1a) is also provided.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has controller for sensing voltage of battery cell, where each battery cell contains substrate holding unit, and thus the battery pack is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Battery cell (1)    Electrode terminal (1a)    Controller (3)    Substrate holding unit (12)    Connection terminals (14)
NOVELTY - The wireless charging device has multiple fuel cells and inductor coil (200), where the inductor coil is connected to the fuel cells. A sensor (202) is equipped with multiple fuel cells, and a control unit (206) is also provided. A switch (204) is connected to the control unit and inductor coil.    USE - Wireless charging device.    ADVANTAGE - The wireless charging device has multiple fuel cells and inductor coil, where inductor coil is connected to fuel cells, and sensor is equipped with multiple fuel cells, and thus the wireless charging device is simple and improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for charging wireless device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a wireless charging device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inductor coil (200)    Sensor (202)    Switch (204)    Multiplexer (208)
NOVELTY - The system (22,25,26) has heating unit to heat vaporized raw fuel gas with combustion heat of fuel off gas of fuel cell (10). A buffer tank (30a) stores portion of vaporized raw fuel gas in former stage of modification unit (23). Another buffer tank (30b) stores portion of fuel off gas in former stage of heating unit. A control unit (90) controls exit of buffer tanks to open, when requirement load with respect to fuel cell is increased.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation amount of fuel cell can be improved, without enlarging the gas removal device. The fuel cell system can be mounted effectively in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (10)    Fuel cell system (22,25,26)    Modification unit (23)    Buffer tanks (30a,30b)    Control unit (90)
NOVELTY - A laminated porous film consists of a coating layer containing a filler and a resin binder, laminated on the surface(s) of a polyolefin resin porous film. The resin binder is glycol-modified thermoplastic resin.    USE - Laminated porous film is used for separators of nonaquoeus-electrolyte secondary batteries (all claimed) e.g. lithium cells used in office automation components, domestic electrical appliances, communication apparatus, load leveling applications, uninterrupted power supplies, and electric vehicles. Can also be used for packaging materials (freshness keeping packaging, food packaging), sanitary materials (pads used for absorbing bodily fluids, paper diapers), livestock-farming materials, agricultural materials, construction materials (wallpapers, roof waterproof materials, heat insulation materials, sound absorption materials), desiccants, deoxidation agents, disposable body warmers, medical materials (surgical gowns, base materials of hot poultice), separation membranes (used in manufacture of ultrapure water, purification of chemical solution, and water treatment), light-diffusion plates, bed sheets, and garments (jumpers, sportswear, rain wear).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated porous film has excellent heat resistance, ductility, and connectivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rough sectional view of a battery using the laminated porous film.    Battery-cell separator (10)    Secondary battery (20)    Positive electrode plate (21)    Negative electrode plate (22)    Gasket (26)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has wheels (7) are connected to a chassis (3) via springs (5). An electric battery (9) is associated with a control unit for generating electric energy from movement of the chassis relative to the wheels. A generator is constructed as a dynamo that is connected to the chassis. A toothed rack (13) is connected with the wheels that are attached with an alternator (11). Pistons are connected with the wheels. A turbine is connected to a cylinder via and the generator a hose.    USE - Vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves the electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Chassis (3)    Springs (5)    Wheels (7)    Electric battery (9)    Alternator (11)    Toothed rack (13)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has a condenser (218) fluidly coupled to an energy conversion device (216) e.g. turbine. A pump (212) includes an inlet downstream that is fluidly coupled to an outlet of the condenser. An outlet upstream of the pump is fluidly coupled to an inlet of an exhaust gas heat exchanger (214). The pump moves fluid from the condenser to the heat exchanger. A control module (260) controls parameter of a Rankine cycle (RC) subsystem based on a detected aftertreatment event of predetermined thermal management strategy of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system (202).    USE - Waste heat recovery (WHR) system for use in an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is in communication with engine thermal management strategy and engine load to adjust the parameters of the RC subsystem so as to improve working efficiency of the engine, after treatment efficiency and/or to optimize a condition for maximum heat energy recovery. The system allows usage of heat from oil of the internal combustion engine and/or use of a recuperator heat exchanger in a working fluid path from the energy conversion device to the condenser of the RC subsystem so as to increase thermal efficiency of a cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pump is a feed pump or liquid pump. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an internal combustion engine comprising an engine block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a WHR system including an RC subsystem for controllably capturing heat energy from an exhaust gas after treatment system including a selective catalyst reduction element.    WHR system (200)    Exhaust gas after treatment system (202)    Pump (212)    Exhaust gas heat exchanger (214)    Energy conversion device (216)    Condenser (218)    Control module (260)
NOVELTY - Conductive paste comprises a conductive powder, a metallic glass and an organic vehicle, where the metallic glass comprises an alloy of at least two elements comprising an element having a low resistivity, an element which forms a solid solution with the conductive powder and/or an element having high oxidation potential, where the element having a low resistivity has a resistivity of less than 100 mu ohm-cm and the element having a high oxidation potential has an absolute value of a Gibbs free energy of oxide formation of 100 kiloJoules per mole or greater.    USE - The conductive paste is useful in forming an electrode of an electronic device and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste: utilizing element, which has low resistivity (less than 100 (preferably less than 15) 100 mu ohm-cm) and high oxidation potential (has absolute value of Gibbs free energy of oxide formation of 100 kJ/mol or greater); provides electrode with improved conductivity and having contact resistance of 1 k Omega cm2 or less and has resistivity of 10 m Omega cm or less, which electrode provides solar cell with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising a semiconductor substrate (110), and an electrode electrically connected with the semiconductor substrate and formed using the conductive paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (110)    Buffer layer (115)    Electrode portion (120)    Dielectric layer (130)    Penetration part (135)
NOVELTY - The device has a casing placed in a locked lane with an electric drive including a load trolley with an electric drive, which moves simultaneously along two mutually opposite directions with identical and different speeds. The load is moved on a curvilinear lane along mutually opposite direction with identical speed for realization rectilinear motion and with different speeds for realizing turning motion.    USE - Device for producing tractive force with load shifting over curvilinear trajectory.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing variable on-board power supply voltage over a generator (4) based on battery temperature. A safety mode of operation is activated upon occurrence of switching criterion indicating hazard of voltage peaks. Safety voltage value of an on-board power supply system (2) of 13.8 V is decreased with occurrence of decrease criterion. The on-board power supply voltage is increased during failure of performance of the switching criterion based on the battery temperature.    USE - Method for operating an on-board power supply system of a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The safety voltage value of the on-board power supply system of 13.8 V is decreased with occurrence of the decrease criterion, thus avoiding voltage-increased height-conditional malfunctions in the on-board power supply system during variable on-board power supply voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a motor car.    Motor car (1)    On-board power supply system (2)    Battery (3)    Generator (4)    Control device (6)
NOVELTY - The circuit (5) has a temperature detection part detecting temperature of a secondary battery (4). Two calculation parts (501, 502) calculate two change rates based on change-quantities in between reference times, respectively, of temperature of the secondary battery. A charge-and-discharge control part controls charging/discharging of the secondary battery. A battery pack (2) is equipped with the secondary battery, a current sensing resistor (6), a temperature sensor (7), switching elements (Q1, Q2) and connecting terminals (11-13).    USE - Circuit for controlling charging/discharging of a secondary battery of a battery power source system (claimed) utilized in an electronic device such as portable personal computer, digital camera, video camera and mobile telephone, a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid car and hybrid elevator, a solar cell, an electric power generating apparatus and a non-power outage source apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to nickel hydrogen secondary battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, lithium ion secondary battery, aqueous solution type secondary battery and non-aqueous secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The charge-and-discharge control part controls charging/discharging of the secondary battery, so that the precision of presence or absence of generation of an incomplete internal short circuit can be improved, thus reducing damage of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery power source system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a charge-and-discharge control circuit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Switching elements (Q1, Q2)    Battery pack (2)    Secondary battery (4)    Charge-and-discharge control circuit (5)    Current sensing resistor (6)    Temperature sensor (7)    Connecting terminals (11-13)    Calculation parts (501, 502)
NOVELTY - The material has a silicon-silicon oxide-based composite-body whose silicon particle with 0.5-50 nm diameters is distributed to a silicon oxide in an atomic order. A carbon film is covered with a coating volume of 1-40 mass percentage with respect to the silicon-silicon oxide-based composite-body. Magnesium and calcium are doped with a doped quantity of 0.1- 20 mass percentages with respect to the silicon-silicon oxide-based composite-body. Magnitude of a microcrystal of silicon is calculated by scherrer in an X-ray diffraction.    USE - Negative electrode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed), utilized in an electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon film is covered with the coating volume of 1-40 mass percentages with respect to the silicon-silicon oxide-based composite-body, thus improving efficiency, stability of paste and durability of the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a negative electrode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of temperature and voltage of a negative electrode material for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary batter. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a secondary battery assembly equipped with a secondary battery and another secondary battery. The former secondary battery comprises a detection electrode (9) in an exterior body (3). The later secondary battery comprises another detection electrode in the exterior body. The former detection electrode is in contact with the later detection electrode in a housing part (7). A contact state of the former detection electrode and the later detection electrode determines deterioration of the two secondary batteries.    USE - Battery deterioration detection apparatus for a secondary battery utilized in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can detect deterioration of the secondary battery and prevent enlarging of an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery.    Exterior body (3)    Positive-electrode (4)    Negative electrode (5)    Housing part (7)    Detection electrode (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a core component (4) provided in an exterior case. Cylindrical shape unit cells (40a-40f) are arranged in parallel on both sides of a spacer (6) contained in the core component. Unit-cell groups (4A-4C) are positioned on a sheet body. A curved-surface part is provided with a side surface of each unit cell. A convex part is formed in a connection part. The connection part is provided with the core component. The connection part is electrically connected with the unit-cell group.    USE - Pack battery for a secondary battery such as a nickel-hydrogen battery, a nickel cadmium battery and a lithium ion polymer battery. Uses include but are not limited to a notebook type personal computer, a mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable DVD player, portable global positioning system (GPS), a transceiver and big apparatuses e.g. power-assist bicycle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The unit-cell group is positioned on the sheet body, so that the battery can prevent heat chain of the unit cell, thus improving reliability and reducing production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a core component.    Lead members (P1-P4)    Core component (4)    Unit-cell groups (4A-4C)    Spacer (6)    Unit cells (40a-40f)
NOVELTY - The body has an active material layer formed on a collector. A separator layer comprises a polypropylene fiber on the active material layer. Surface treatment of the fiber is provided on the active material layer. The fiber comprises coating liquid to separators. The fiber is surface-treated by sulfonation, UV treatment, fluorine-gas process, plasma processing, ozone treatment and corona discharge treatment. The active material layer is made of silicon. Each separator is pinched between a positive electrode and a negative electrode.    USE - Separator electrode composite body for use in a non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to an electronic device e.g. notebook personal computer, mobile personal computer, electronic book player, mobile telephone, cordless phone substation, electric shaver and pager, and non-commercial application e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and motor.    ADVANTAGE - The body has little defect at a time of winding, and reduces impregnation time with respect to the separator at the time of electrolyte solution injection, and improves productivity of a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a separator electrode composite body.
NOVELTY - The bicycle (1) has a motor that drives a battery. A top battery holder (60) and a lower battery holder (61) support the lower end of a battery case (42). The battery case which accommodates the battery is attached to the back surface of a seat tube (12). A chain stay (22) is extended from the lower end of the seat tube.    USE - Electric-power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery holder supports the lower end of the battery case, the attachment position of the seat tube can be lowered. Hence the short stature person can easily ride the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric-power-assisted bicycle.    Electric-power-assisted bicycle (1)    Seat tube (12)    Chain stay (22)    Battery case (42)    Top battery holder (60)    Lower battery holder (61)
NOVELTY - A water-repellent oil-repellent resin material is manufactured by performing low-pressure plasma treatment of resin material (12) surface under gas atmosphere of compound containing fluorocarbon group (11).    USE - A manufacturing method of water-repellent oil-repellent resin material for buildings, motor vehicles, boats and ships, aircraft, train, and apparel products.    ADVANTAGE - Process time during manufacturing is shortened, environmental impact and manufacturing cost are reduced, water repellency and oil repellency of resin material are high, and resin material has high stain resistance property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a water-repellent oil-repellent resin material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic diagrams of an expanded surface vicinity of resin material before low-pressure plasma treatment in the gas atmosphere of fluorocarbon-containing compound and after the process to molecular level.    Fluorocarbon group by which one part or all parts of fluorine atom is substituted by fluorocarbon group (11)    Porous fluororesin material (12)    Fluorocarbon group (13)    Trifluoromethyl group (14)
NOVELTY - The body (7) has a metal foil provided in a gasket (43). A cyclic metal foil member (47) is provided between a pair of cyclic gaskets. A heat resistant gasket is provided with expanded graphite. A cylindrical press metal fitting (9) is fixed to a front end side, and a cylindrical fixture (11) is externally fitted by the press metal fitting. A hydrogen separation pipe (3) separates hydrogen from source gas. The hydrogen separation pipe is supported by a test tube-like support pipe. A barrier layer is formed in an outer side surface of a porous support pipe.    USE - Gas-seal composite-body for a gas separation apparatus (claimed) i.e. hydrogen separator, to separate high purity gas from source gas.    ADVANTAGE - The body has better sealing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a gas separation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas-seal composite-body.    Hydrogen separation pipe (3)    Gas-seal composite-body (7)    Cylindrical press metal fitting (9)    Cylindrical fixture (11)    Gasket (43)    Cyclic metal foil member (47)
NOVELTY - The plate (1) has an inlet (3) and an outlet (4) for flow of gaseous, liquid and flowable fluid, where a network of flow channels (2) are arranged in a manner, such that the fluid from the inlet flows over the channels to an arrangement of zones (5) which is kept at moderate temperature, and exhaust out through the outlet. The channels comprises a tree-like structure of main sewers (7) which receives the fluid from the zones over distribution channels (6) that is kept at moderate temperature, and transmits the fluid to the outlet over the flow channels.    USE - Heat guide plate for cooling an electrochemical energy storage unit (claimed) of an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The tree-like structure of sewers can transmit the fluid into the flow channels flexibly without intersection of the flow channels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for transmission of heat energy between heat sources and a heat sink    (2) an electrochemical energy storage unit comprising electrochemical cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a heat guide plate.    Heat guide plate (1)    Flow channels (2)    Inlet (3)    Outlet (4)    Zones (5)    Distribution channels (6)    Main sewers (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves using urea or aqueous urea solution as fuel on an anode side of a fuel cell. The aqueous urea solution is provided with a urea content of between 20 and 50 percent, in particular between 30 and 40 percent. The urea or urea solution is conducted over an injection pump or a jet pump to the anode side of the fuel cell. Decentralized electricity is generated. A supply tank is provided for storing urea or urea solution and connected to the supply tank arranged at the anode side of the fuel cell.    USE - Method for operating a fuel cell i.e. fixed oxide fuel cell such as solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC), of an auxiliary power unit (APU) of a vehicle i.e. commercial vehicle (all claimed) such as lorry.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a hydrogen nitrogen mixture for avoiding cleaning and reformation of fuel without the requirement of diesel. The method enables exploiting the urea tank of the fuel cell for reducing the nitrogen oxide in the exhaust gas of the APU in a commercial vehicle. The method ensures supply of electrical power on board lorry and commercial vehicles with minimum exhaust and noise disturbance. The method enables providing the water of the aqueous solution to prevent soot formation in a reliable manner. The method enables providing reduced cathode air as refrigeration of the SOFC for increasing the system efficiency with reduced compressor capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for operating a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a circuitry of a fuel cell operated with urea, and/or aqueous urea solution.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The circuitry (100) has a measurement circuit (129) connected to battery cells (1-9), which outputs current signal (I9) at an output end (129a) based on cell voltage (U9). A level shifter circuit (190) adjusts the voltage level at output end of measurement circuit with respect to an interface circuit (160s). The level shifter circuit has serially-connected transistors with control terminals connected to respective cell terminals. The output and input ends (190a,190i) of shifter circuit are connected to interface circuit and output end of measurement circuit respectively.    USE - Circuitry for monitoring serially-connected battery cells of lithium-ion cell pack for electric motor car or hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the breakdown voltage of the transistors of level shifter circuit is smaller than the sum total of the voltages of the battery cells, simple and inexpensive transistors can be attained. Hence improved and inexpensive circuitry for monitoring the battery cells can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the circuitry for monitoring serially-connected battery cells.    Battery cells (1-9)    Circuitry for monitoring serially-connected battery cells (100)    Measurement circuit (129)    Output end of measurement circuit (129a)    Interface circuit (160s)    Level shifter circuit (190)    Output end of level shifter circuit (190a)    Input end of level shifter circuit (190i)    Current signal (I9)    Cell voltage (U9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery module (1) comprising battery cells (10) with a base plate (20) for installation and/or fixation of the battery module. The battery module is connected to the base plate such that a translational degree of freedom (30) of the battery module is blocked by a locking element (40) perpendicular to the base plate. A movement component is moved perpendicular to a direction of the blocking degree of freedom such that a mold element (60) of the battery module or the base plate is formed as an undercut on a locking portion (50) of at the locking element.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a motor car e.g. electric motor powered motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a nickel metal hydride battery of a hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The movement component is moved perpendicular to the direction of the blocking degree of freedom such that the mold element of the battery module or the base plate is formed as the undercut on the locking portion arranged at the locking element, thus avoiding screw connections between the base plate and the module, and avoiding the need of unnecessary tools for assembling the battery, and hence simplifying assembling process of the battery while achieving automated installation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car comprising a battery connected with a drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partial sectional view of a battery.    Battery module (1)    Battery cells (10)    Base plate (20)    Translational degree of freedom (30)    Locking element (40)    Locking portion (50)    Mold element (60)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has an anode exhaust gas circulation pipe (38) providing anode recirculation gas to an anode input line (34) and an anode side of a fuel cell stack (12). A hydrogen concentration sensor arrangement (28) is in contact with the input line and the pipe, and comprises a hydrogen concentration sensor that is operated as a concentration cell. The sensor comprises two catalyst layers provided on respective opposite sides of a membrane i.e. perfluorosulfonic acid membrane. One of the layers is exposed to fresh hydrogen gas, and the other layer is exposed to the anode recirculation gas.    USE - Fuel cell system i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration sensor comprises two catalyst layers that are respectively exposed to the fresh hydrogen gas and the anode recirculation gas, so that concentration of the hydrogen gas in the anode recirculation gas can be determined in a cost-effective manner even when concentration of nitrogen is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen concentration sensor arrangement (28)    Anode input line (34)    Anode exhaust gas circulation pipe (38)
NOVELTY - Aluminum paste comprises aluminum powders, an organic vehicle, and antimony oxide, where the antimony oxide is present in an amount of more than 0.001 wt.% to less than 1.0 wt.% based on a total weight of the paste.    USE - The aluminum paste is useful for preparing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell using the aluminum paste is reduced in a bowing phenomenon, does not suffer from generation of beads, and exhibits excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a solar cell including a rear electrode prepared using an aluminum paste, where the aluminum paste comprises aluminum powders; an organic vehicle; and greater than or equal to 0.001 wt.% to less than or equal to 1.0 wt.% of antimony oxide based on a total weight of the paste.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a carriage equipped with a storage battery. A carriage drive hub is connected by an electric motor. Bottom of the carriage provides strip air to a tail part. Two sides of an air channel are equipped with an internal wind driven generator that is connected with the storage battery. A charging circuit is connected with a power unit. The air channel is connected with a loudspeaker-shaped air chamber. An opening of a barn is located at a head end of the carriage and provided with an outlet that is utilized for guiding the air chamber.    USE - Power-free vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can use wind power so as to save energy in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a power-free vehicle.
NOVELTY - The device has a big gear (301) provided on a vehicle body (1). A rack wheel is arranged on an inner circumference of the vehicle body. A wheel hub (101) is connected with a wheel hub generator shaft. A hub generator is arranged with the wheel hub. The wheel hub is fixed on the vehicle body. A handle is provided in front part of the vehicle body. A storage battery (5) is provided with the vehicle body. A storage battery pack stores power in a range of 20KW. The storage battery pack works in a voltage of 12V.    USE - Wind energy drive device for generating power in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids requirement of external power supply, and has better effect and economic benefit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy drive device.    Vehicle body (1)    Storage battery (5)    Wheel hub (101)    Blade (201)    Big gear (301)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a vehicle main body (1) whose four sides of a top part are provided with a solar battery board (3). The solar battery board is connected with a vehicle body in a solar storage battery. A charging battery is provided with the solar storage battery and a lithium ion rechargeable battery group. The vehicle rechargeable battery is arranged on the vehicle body under a middle part of a chassis. The vehicle body is provided with an LED lamp (2). The vehicle rechargeable battery is connected with a vehicle lighting system and a car motor.    USE - Solar energy driven vehicle i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle saves energy by utilizing natural resources and reduces noise and waste gas emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar energy driven vehicle i.e. automobile.    Vehicle main body (1)    LED lamp (2)    Solar battery board (3)
NOVELTY - The generator has an outer rotor connected with a motor shell. A spring plate is arranged between the motor shell and the outer rotor. An inner rotor drives the outer rotor, and is provided with a charging controller that is connected with a generator (6), a battery cell and a standby battery through a charging transfer switch. The standby battery is connected with a controller that is connected with a driving motor (5). A driving mechanism is provided with a rotor magnet (1) on the inner rotor. The outer rotor is arranged on an inner wall of a magnet.    USE - Belt bidirectional operation cycle generator for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can frequently charge a car, and avoids distance limitation, increases running mileage and saves energy. The generator is compact in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a belt bidirectional operation cycle generator.    Rotor magnet (1)    Driving wheel (3)    Driven wheel (4)    Driving motor (5)    Generator (6)
NOVELTY - The device has a cylindrical heat exchange box body arranged in and out of an automobile exhaust gas pipe via silver fiber. An outlet is formed above the heat exchange box body. The outlet is connected with a boiling tank. A turbine is mounted in the boiling tank. The turbine is connected with an electric generator that is connected with a storage battery of an automobile generator. A circumferential surface of an outer wall of the automobile exhaust gas pipe is provided with multiple fins that are provided with heat exchange sheets.    USE - Automobile exhaust gas tube electricity generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The device collects exhaust gas heat and converts the heat into kinetic energy to generate electricity, thus improving utilization rate of the fuel, saving the energy and protecting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an automobile exhaust gas tube electricity generating device.
NOVELTY - The battery has a shell (1) fixed in two ends of an end plate (11), where the end plate is provided with a battery monomer and connected by a thread. The battery monomer is provided with an insulating fixing frame (21). A battery core is fixed on the insulating fixing frame and provided with an anode lug and a negative tab. The insulating fixing frame is provided with a liquid-injecting hole, a fixing groove, a rubber sealing ring (3) and hot-melt adhesive (4). The hot-melt adhesive is covered with a metal composite foil.    USE - High capacity lithium ion power battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high safety and high energy, and is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high capacity lithium ion power battery.    Shell (1)    Rubber sealing ring (3)    Hot- melt adhesive (4)    End plate (11)    Insulating fixing frame (21)
NOVELTY - The slide-way unit has a slide base plate (1) provided with a lithium battery box (4). An anti-dropping buckle (5) is fixedly connected with a frame and a screw through hole (6). A card groove is formed on the battery box. A battery lock cover (2) is provided with two fixing holes. The fixing holes are fixed on the slide base plate. The slide base plate is provided with a screw thread hole (7). A reinforcing plate (3) is provided with two counter bores (8) for fixing a battery lock circular hole (9). The battery lock circular hole is connected to a lock tongue of a battery lock extending hole.    USE - Lithium battery box horizontal slide-way for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The slide-way unit is simple and reasonable in structure and convenient to process, and provided with an anti-drop buckle to prevent battery box from moving, sliding and dropping from an upper part so as to protect a lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a lithium battery box horizontal slide-way unit.    Slide base plate (1)    Battery lock cover (2)    Reinforcing plate (3)    Lithium battery box (4)    Anti-dropping buckle (5)    Screw through hole (6)    Screw thread hole (7)    Counter bores (8)    Battery lock circular hole (9)
NOVELTY - The plate has a collecting plate body fixed on a side of a flow field that is provided with multiple groups of parallel flow passage grooves (21) and flow passage ridges (22). Each parallel flow channel groove is provided with an inlet flow passage groove that is fixed along electrolyte flowing direction (21a). A middle flow passage groove (21b) and an outlet flow passage groove (21c) are connected with the flow channel grooves. The middle flow passage groove is arranged with the parallel flow channel grooves.    USE - Collecting plate for a liquid flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate guides energy waste and provides uniform flow of an electrolyte. The plate reduces reaction mass concentration and electrode at reaction speed so as to improve charging and discharging performance with prolonged service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery comprising a flow frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a collecting plate.    Parallel flow passage grooves (21)    Electrolyte flowing direction (21a)    Middle flow passage groove (21b)    Outlet flow passage groove (21c)    Flow passage ridges (22)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery bodies (1) arranged in a combined shell. A circuit board (2) is connected with the battery bodies. Each battery body is provided with a pole column (11) that is fixed with a metal connecting piece (4). The combined shell is provided with a radiating plate (31) that is installed at an outer side of the circuit board. An upper cover plate (32), a lower cover plate (33), two long side plates (34) and two short side plates (35) are connected with each other to form a rectangular-shaped box. An outer side of each short side plate is provided with a handle (36).    USE - Vehicle lithium-ion dynamic battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery ensures safety, better radiating performance and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a vehicle lithium-ion dynamic battery.    Battery bodies (1)    Circuit board (2)    Metal connecting piece (4)    Pole column (11)    Radiating plate (31)    Upper cover plate (32)    Lower cover plate (33)    Long side plates (34)    Short side plates (35)    Handle (36)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode electrode plate and a cathode electrode plate that are respectively arranged corresponding to an anode ear and a cathode ear. The anode ear and the cathode ear are respectively connected with an anode terminal and a cathode terminal. The anode terminal and the cathode terminal are respectively arranged from two ends of a shell, respectively. An upper end cover is equipped with a vent valve. An electrolyte completely absorbs on a surface of the anode electrode plate, the cathode electrode plate and a clapboard.    USE - Winding-type lead-acid battery for use in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has large capacity, high specific energy, better vibration resistance, large current discharge performance, prolonged service life and better horizontal design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode electrode plate and the cathode electrode plate are made of a carbon fiber reinforced aluminum alloy composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a winding-type lead-acid battery.
NOVELTY - The system has a water cooling system provided with a battery module. A cooling pipeline is connected with a radiating module to form a loop and provided with a cooling water pump and a controller combination module. A battery management system is connected with the battery module. A cooling system control circuit is connected with the radiating module in an interference fit manner. A battery monomer is provided with a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is connected with a cell water cold plate. The cell water cold plate is connected with a cooling plate.    USE - Battery pack electric car power system.    ADVANTAGE - The system controls temperature of a battery pack so as to achieve a temperature control range in a better manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery pack electric car power system.
NOVELTY - The system has a power battery arranged on a vehicle and connected with a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and a micro-control unit for recording power battery information. An active RFID tag is connected with the RFID reader and the micro-control unit by a RS232 communication interface. The RFID reader is connected with a battery managing server and provided with an Third generation communication interface. The battery management server is provided with a battery information database and a web service module.    USE - Internet of things based power battery life period monitoring system.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces wastage to protect environment from pollution, improves theft-proof effect and provides transparent life period information of the power battery life, and has better decision-making support function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an internet of things based power battery life period monitoring system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The device has spring (5), piston rod (6) and piston cylinder (7) are connected with each other. The cylindrical shell (8) is sleeved on the spring. The upper end of the piston rod is connected with the fixing element (9). The cylindrical shell is provided with the base plate of the piezoelectric ceramic sheet (2) and the pressing plate (3). The pressing plate is provided with a pressing block (4). The piezoelectric ceramic sheets are connected in parallel or in series.    USE - Piezoelectric type generating device for converting mechanical energy into electric energy for automobile running process.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple, energy-saving and environment-friendly. The manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the piezoelectric type generating device.    Piezoelectric ceramic sheets (2)    Pressing plate (3)    Pressing block (4)    Spring (5)    Piston rod (6)    Piston cylinder (7)    Cylindrical shell (8)    Fixing element (9)
NOVELTY - An active material has a layer structure and comprises a complex of lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, oxygen, fluorine, phosphorus, and aluminum, silicon, zirconium, titanium, iron, magnesium, niobium, barium and/or vanadium.    USE - Active material is used for positive electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (claimed) used in electric vehicles. Can also be used for lithium capacitors used in self-propelled micromachines, integrated circuit cards, and distributed power supplies arranged on printed circuit boards.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has high capacity and excellent charge-discharge cycle durability at high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active material has a layer structure and comprises a complex of lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, oxygen, fluorine, phosphorus, and aluminum, silicon, zirconium, titanium, iron, magnesium, niobium, barium and/or vanadium, of formula: LiyNiaCobMncMdOxFz1Pz2, where M is aluminum, silicon, zirconium, titanium, iron, magnesium, niobium, barium and/or vanadium, (a+b+c+d+y) is 1.9-2.1, y is 1-1.3, a is greater than 0 and 0.3 or less, b is 0-0.25, c is 0.3-0.7, d is 0-0.1, z1 is 0.07-0.15, z2 is 0.01-0.1, and (x+z1) is 1.9-2.1. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery (100); and    (2) manufacture of active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery provided with a positive-electrode active material layer containing the active material.    Positive electrode (10)    Separator (18)    Negative electrode (20)    Electric power generation element (30)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A nonwoven fabric is obtained by papermaking cellulose fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.1-20 mu m and cellulose nanofibers (7) having an average fiber diameter of less than 100 nm.    USE - Nonwoven fabric is used for separators (claimed) of electrical storage elements e.g. batteries and capacitors used in hybrid vehicles, large-sized motor vehicles, electric equipment, and mobile devices, and for filters. Uses include but are not limited to lithium cells, lithium secondary batteries, fuel cells, alkali secondary batteries, nickel-hydrogen secondary batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, and lead acid batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The nonwoven fabric is thin, and has excellent mechanical strength even when it does not contain any sheet force increasing agent, such as polyacrylamide, electrochemical stability, and gas permeability. The nonwoven fabric can be manufactured with high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view explaining the homogenization of dispersion liquid containing fiber using a homogenizer.    Raw material fibers (1)    Small diameter orifice (4)    Homo-valve (5)    Impact ring (6)    Cellulose nanofibers (7)
NOVELTY - A nonwoven fabric comprises cellulose fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.1-50 mu m and polyolefin fibers (7) having an average fiber diameter of 1.5 mu m or less, and has a thickness of 20 mu m or less.    USE - Nonwoven fabric is used for separators of batteries and capacitors (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium cells, lithium secondary batteries, fuel cells, alkali secondary batteries, nickel-hydrogen secondary batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, and lead acid batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The nonwoven fabric has excellent gas permeability and mechanical strength even when the thickness is small, excellent electrochemical stability, excellent heat resistance, and low internal resistance. The fabric provides battery separators with shutdown function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) separator formed using the nonwoven fabric; and    (2) manufacture of nonwoven fabric, which involves papermaking cellulose fibers and polyolefin fibers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view explaining the homogenization processing of dispersion liquid containing fibers using the disperser.    Raw material fibers (1)    Crushing type homo-valve seat (2)    Small-diameter orifice (4)    Homo-valve (5)    Polyolefin fibers (7)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises a nonaqueous solvent containing cyclic carbonate, linear carbonate ester, and/or cyclic carboxylate, a lithium salt which may dissolve in the nonaqueous solvent as electrolytic salt, and methylenebis sulfonate derivative (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution is used for batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, electric vehicles, and electric power storage applications.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution reduces the initial irreversible capacity of batteries, and improves cycle characteristics, electrostatic capacity, and storage characteristics of batteries. Reductive decomposition of electrolyte solution is suppressed. The nonaqueous electrolyte solution has excellent film-forming property, and suppresses gas-evolution inside a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises a nonaqueous solvent containing cyclic carbonate, linear carbonate ester, and/or cyclic carboxylate, a lithium salt which may dissolve in the nonaqueous solvent as electrolytic salt, and methylenebis sulfonate derivative of formula (I).    R=halo, 1-6C (halo)alkyl, 1-6C alkoxy, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkenyloxy, 2-8C alkynyl, 2-8C alkynyloxy, 1-18C alkylsilyl, 2-6C alkoxycarbonyl, 1-6C acyloxy, phenyl, phenyloxy, or nitro;    z=0 or 1;and    x,y=0-5 when z is 0, and 0-7 when z is 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte solution, which involves dissolving lithium salt in a nonaqueous solvent as electrolytic salt, and then dissolving methylenebis sulfonate derivative; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte battery provided with the nonaqueous electrolyte solution, a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a separator.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises nonaqueous solvent (A) containing cyclic carbonate, linear carbonate ester or cyclic carboxylate, lithium salt (B) which is dissolved in solvent as electrolytic salt, and methylene bis sulfonate derivative (III).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte solution for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and power supply for electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte solution has reduced reductive composition and favorable film formation effect, and provides batteries with excellent charging/discharging efficiency, favorable cycle characteristics and excellent storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte solution comprises nonaqueous solvent (A) containing cyclic carbonate, linear carbonate ester or cyclic carboxylate, lithium salt (B) which is dissolved in solvent as electrolytic salt, and methylene bis sulfonate derivative of formula: R1-S(=O)2-O-CH2-O-S(=O)2-R2 (III).    R1,R2=1-6C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl (both optionally substituted), heterocyclyl optionally containing 1-6C haloalkyl, 2-8C alkynyl, 1-6C alkoxy, 7-15C aralkyl or substituent.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte solution, which involves dissolving the lithium salt and compound (I) in nonaqueous solvent; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which is provided with the nonaqueous electrolyte solution, negative electrode, positive electrode and separator.
NOVELTY - A drain electrode of FET (T1) is connected to positive electrode of direct current (DC) power supply (VB) through power wire. The reference voltages are compared to detect generation of over current. The output of drive signal is stopped when generation of over current is detected by comparison unit (CMP1), while providing drive signal to gate electrode at time of driving load (RL). A capacitor (C1) is provided between drain electrode of FET and negative electrode of DC power supply. A capacitor (C2) is provided between gate electrode and drain electrode of FET.    USE - Load-control apparatus mounted in load driving circuit for driving load mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The load-control apparatus prevents the rapid fall of the drain voltage of FET. The fluctuation of the drain voltage of FET can be suppressed. Since diode is provided between the gate electrode and the capacitor, the gate voltage of FET can be maintained to a grand level. The heat generation of FET can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the load-control apparatus.    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Comparison unit (CMP1)    Load (RL)    FET (T1)    DC Power supply (VB)
NOVELTY - The pack (10) has channel formation elements (31,41) that is arranged to oppose inlet, when ventilation hole (22b) is extended along parallel direction of several battery case (21). The working fluid along parallel direction of case is circulated by circulation path. The outflow of fluid assigned to clearance gap between cases is interrupted by closing portion. The adherence element (54) with flexibility is adhered to outer surfaces of several cases and channel formation element, and is integrated to conduction path formation element so as to surround each inlet.    USE - Battery pack mounted in electric vehicle such as hybrid motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adherence element is provided in each channel formation element, so that the cooling air can be efficiently inhaled in the battery case from the ventilation hole and the battery cell can be cooled efficiently. Each flow-path formation element deformed with each substrate can be prevented. The weight reduction of the channel formation element can be attained by forming the circulation paths using the flow-path formation element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (10)    Battery case (21)    Ventilation hole (22b)    Channel formation elements (31,41)    Adherence element (54)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode comprises complex of material containing silicon and oxygen, carbon material and graphite. The atomic ratio of silicon and oxygen is 0.5-1.5. The graphite has average particle diameter of 4-20 mu m. The material containing silicon and oxygen has average particle diameter of 1 mu m or more. The ratio of ds/dg is 0.05-1. The crystallite diameter of silicon contained in the material containing silicon and oxygen, calculated using Scherrer from the half value width in plane (220), is 50 nm or less.    USE - Negative electrode is used for nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable apparatus, electric tool, power tool, electric-driven bicycle and game machine.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery using negative electrode has excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode comprises complex of material containing silicon and oxygen, carbon material and graphite. The atomic ratio of silicon and oxygen is 0.5-1.5. The graphite has average particle diameter of 4-20 mu m. The material containing silicon and oxygen has average particle diameter of 1 mu m or more. The ratio of ds/dg is 0.05-1. The crystallite diameter of silicon contained in the material containing silicon and oxygen, calculated using Scherrer from the half value width in plane (220), is 50 nm or less. The amount of material containing silicon and oxygen, and carbon material is 100 %mass. The amount of material containing silicon and oxygen is 70-95 %mass. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous secondary battery.
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte glass contains lithium thiophosphate, and has glass transition point.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte glass is used for lithium solid battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, mobile telephone, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte glass has excellent lithium-ion conductivity. The lithium solid battery comprising the sulfide solid electrolyte glass has excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium solid battery (10); and    (2) manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium solid battery.    Positive-electrode active material layer (1)    Negative-electrode active material layer (2)    Solid electrolyte layer (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Lithium solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has an open element (8a) that discharges gas emitted within battery (100). The case (20) is divided into the accommodating element (50) that accommodates batteries, and the exhaust route (60) that exhausts gas discharged from open element of battery out of case. The open element of battery is connected by sealed connection path (40) at exhaust route. The one-way open valve (70) which opens in the direction of exhaust route is arranged at inner side of connection path.    USE - Battery module used for driving power supply of portable electronic device e.g. electric vehicle, personal computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The hot gas which flowed in into the exhaust route is prevented from contacting a periphery battery, even when the battery accommodated in the battery module discharges gas during abnormality, so that the battery module with high safety can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of battery module.    Open element (8a)    Case (20)    Connection path (40)    Accommodating element (50)    Exhaust route (60)    One-way open valve (70)    Battery (100)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The street lamp has a light emitting body (2) arranged on a lamp rod (1), where the lamp rod is provided with a luminous body, electrically connected with a control circuit. The lamp rod is provided with a recovery device for medium heavy objects rubbish, and a rubbish can (3) in a rubbish separation chamber (31) is connected with an anaerobic fermentation chamber (32). The lamp rod is provided with a methane fuel cell group (4), and the anaerobic fermentation chamber is connected with the methane fuel cell group through a fuel inlet of a gas pipe (34).    USE - Street lamp for generating power and illuminating by using recycled rubbish.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a street lamp.    Lamp rod (1)    Light emitting body (2)    Rubbish can (3)    Methane fuel cell group (4)    Rubbish separation chamber (31)    Anaerobic fermentation chamber (32)    Gas pipe (34)
NOVELTY - The structure has upper catalyst layer (6) that is provided with an upper gas diffusion layer (7). A proton exchange portion (5) is provided with a catalyst layer (13). An upper sealing ring (2) and lower sealing ring (11) are oppositely arranged. An upper sealing ring and concave portion of the lower sealing ring are provided to face edge of the air flow area. Edge portion of the proton exchange portion and annular support step of film electrode supporting portion (1) are fixedly adhered by an adhesive layer (8).    USE - Sealing structure of self locking fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - A simple and reliable sealing structure can be prevented from leakage and easy to process. Internal leakage cathode-anode gas can also be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the sealing structure of self locking fuel battery.    Film electrode supporting portion (1)    Sealing ring (2)    Proton exchange portion (5)    Upper catalyst layer (6)    Upper gas diffusion layer (7)    Adhesive layer (8)    Lower sealing ring (11)    Catalyst layer (13)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has shell, battery module and output electrode. The outer shell integrated by two battery module. The battery module is integrated by the sampling cable connector which is connected in series or in parallel to the output electrode. Each battery module is comprised of multiple single lithium ion batteries which are connected in series or in parallel. The inner shell of battery module is provided with a control circuit and protection circuit of each lithium ion single battery.    USE - Power lithium ion battery pack for electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the material cost of the shell while simplifying assembly operation. The battery pack can charge repeatedly 500 times. A safe and reliable structure battery module can be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power lithium ion battery pack.
NOVELTY - The system has hydrogen supply device (1) and air supply device (2) connected to inlet-outlet of fuel cell stack (5). Hydrogen and air inlets are provided with hydrogen pressure sensor (8) and air pressure sensor (9). Pressure sensors are connected with middle controller (10). Difference of pressure values is calculated and analysis processing is performed by middle controller. Control signal is output to PID controller (11) to control air supply device and air inlet-outlet of fuel cell stack.    USE - Automotive proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) pressure control system.    ADVANTAGE - The coordinated control can be performed on the pressure at both sides of anode and cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the automotive PEMFC pressure control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen supply device (1)    Air supply device (2)    Fuel cell stack (5)    Hydrogen pressure sensor (8)    Air pressure sensor (9)    Middle controller (10)    PID controller (11)
NOVELTY - The battery pack (2) has an inner box portion (1) whose opening is provided with a box upper cover (3). The inner box portion is internally provided with a heat exchange liquid. The box upper cover is provided with a temperature detection device. The heating device is provided for heating the heat exchange liquid, and cooling device is provided for cooling the heat exchange liquid. The pipelines (4,5) are respectively connected through the inner box portion, and heating device and cooling device.    USE - Thermostatic control battery pack for electric automobile, hybrid electric vehicle and electric flying machine.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can be protected from the outer temperature change. The performance can be improved. The emitted heat energy can be radiated rapidly so that fire can be prevented. The capacity of battery can be improved. The efficiency can be improved. The service life and safety can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery pack.    Inner box portion (1)    Battery pack (2)    Box upper cover (3)    Pipelines (4,5)    Heat pump (11)
NOVELTY - The generator has reaction chamber that is provided with hydrogen producing agent and upper cover (1). The reaction chamber is connected with high molecular hydrogen fuel cell. A gel tube is connected to rubber ring. An electric energy output end of direct current (DC)-DC circuit board is connected to super capacitor. The super capacitor is connected with USB output port.    USE - Fuel-cell generator.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of the generator can be reduced. The generator is portable and easy to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel-cell generator.    Upper cover (1)    Main portion (2)    Lower cover (3)
NOVELTY - The module has resistor (R1) whose end is serially connected to input end of DC/DC switch voltage regulator (U1) while other end is connected with electric motor car power battery (E2) anode active material. The output end of regulator is connected to ground via inductor (L1) and capacitor (C2). Fly-wheel diode (D4) is connected to regulator. A potentiometer (RW1) is connected between inductor and the capacitor. Lead acid battery is connected with capacitor in parallel, whose anode is connected with anode of alarm while cathode is connected to cathode of alarm.    USE - Alarm-aided direct current (DC)/DC supply conversion module for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle alarm is powered by internal lead-acid battery to ensure the alarm. The conversion module can effectively guarantee the safety of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the alarm-aided DC/DC supply conversion module for electric vehicle.    Capacitor (C2)    Fly-wheel diode (D4)    Electric motor car power battery (E2)    Inductor (L1)    Resistor (R1)    Potentiometer (RW1)    DC/DC switch voltage regulator (U1)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, electroconductive agent and binder, formed on the surface of positive electrode collector. The positive electrode active material contains olivine-type lithium-containing phosphate (I). The electroconductive agent contains amorphous carbon, aggregated-type graphite and carbon black. The binder is polyacrylonitrile and polyvinylidene fluoride. The positive electrode active material is coated with amorphous carbon.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicle, railway and information machine.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high energy density, thermal stability,.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive electrode containing positive mix layer containing positive electrode active material, electroconductive agent and binder, formed on the surface of positive electrode collector. The amount of positive electrode contained in positive mix layer is 125 g/m2 or more per single surface of the positive electrode collector. The positive electrode active material contains olivine-type lithium-containing phosphate of formula: LixM1PO4 (I), where x is 0-1 and M1 is titanium, zirconium, molybdenum, iron and/or manganese. The electroconductive agent contains amorphous carbon, aggregated-type graphite and carbon black. The binder is polyacrylonitrile and polyvinylidene fluoride. The positive electrode active material is coated with amorphous carbon (2-5 wt.%) with respect to total positive mix layer. The amount of electroconductive agent is 6 wt.% or more with respect to the total amount of positive mix layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive mix.
NOVELTY - The electrode (1) has a metal collectors, positive mix layer and rectangular-shaped armored can (4). A positive electrode active material, conductive support agent and binder are formed on both surfaces of collector. The tensile strength of collector is of specific dimension, when volume ratio of the binder is set to specific volume for tensile elasticity modulus.    USE - Positive electrode for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle and portable electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability and productivity of the electrode can be increased. The load characteristic can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the top and sectional views of positive electrode.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Armored can (4)    Flat-shaped winding electrode portion (6)
NOVELTY - The structure has exterior case (3) which accommodates packaging lithium-polymer battery cells (1) with contact conductor (2) in upper end that are connected as lithium cell unit in series or parallel. The positive-negative pole (4) of cell unit and positive-negative electrode terminal (6) on cover (5) are welded, when cell in exterior case is shielded by cover welded by edge portion opening. An inert gas is injected after extracting air within case through a hole (7) in the cover, and the cell unit is sealed in case by inserting a steel ball (8) in hole.    USE - Lithium ion battery module structure mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The safe performance and heat dissipation can be improved. The product rate of the battery can be improved by adopting the double sealing structure of the battery. The double sealing performance can improve the lifetime of a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the exploded perspective view of lithium ion battery module structure.    Lithium-polymer battery cell (1)    Contact conductor (2)    Exterior case (3)    Positive-negative pole (4)    Cover (5)    Positive-negative electrode terminal (6)    Hole (7)    Steel ball (8)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has glass element (1a) with corrugation that is comprised in an inclined surface and a horizontal surface (3) which is formed in multiple numbers by the up and down direction. The photovoltaic power generation panel (7a) is attached to each horizontal surface. The corrugations are fitted each other. The inclined surface is equipped with the photovoltaic power generation panel.    USE - Solar power generation device used in signboard and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation device can be installed easily in an up-down direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar power generation device.    Glass element (1a)    Horizontal surface (3)    Photovoltaic power generation panels (7a,7b)    Window frame (8)    Solar power generation device (10)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) has an auxiliary power system having a battery bank (171) and a charging mechanism (172). The charging mechanism includes a vehicle charging system, a shore power charging system, and a solar array charging system. The charging mechanism imparts electrical charge to the battery bank. The electrical component is a temperature control system for maintaining the temperature of the cooling area (130) within a desired temperature range. The temperature control system includes an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, and a thermostat.    USE - Vehicle for transporting or venting refrigerated product.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the amount of energy required to maintain a desired cold temperature of the cooling area and avoids cooling the area which is not required to be cooled since the bulk head reduces the volume of the cooling area. Reduces the solar radiation imparted on the peripheral body and reduces the resulting heat conducted from the peripheral body into cooling area since the location of the solar array on the exterior surface of the peripheral body acts as a radiant barrier between the sun and the peripheral body. Increases the voltage of the battery bank since the alternative source of power provides greater electrical charge to the battery bank than is required by the electrical components. Increases productivity and allows for the vehicle to operate in a cost effective manner by reducing bacteria growth risk and permitting faster loading time. Increases safety for customers by minimizing exposure of chilled product to temperatures higher than the food safe zone. Enables the operator to quickly position the storage assembly against the sidewall by providing a restraining device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top plan view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (100)    Bicycle storage area (111)    Cooling area (130)    Battery bank (171)    Charging mechanism (172)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a restraint band (15) with its both ends fastened to a through hole (22) of an end plate (13) positioned on both sides of several cells stacked in order. A position alignment jig (54) fixed to the restraint band chuck apparatus (52) aligns the edge of the restraint band to the top or bottom end of the end plate, in which an engaging piece engages with the restraint band in the position of the through hole in the outer surface of the end plate.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of assembled battery such as nickel-hydrogen secondary battery used in e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fastening process of the restraint band can be automated with the aid of the position alignment jig, thus eliminating the adjustment process in the manual control by an operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for assembled battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the restraint band position alignment apparatus.    End plate (13)    Restraint band (15)    Through hole (22)    Restraint band chuck apparatus (52)    Position alignment jig (54)
NOVELTY - The electronic system (1) has a smoothing capacitor (10) to accumulate charge from a direct current source, such as a battery (B1), and smooth the voltage from the same source, and a resistance circuit (13) including at least three resistors (130-137) connected in series to discharge the accumulated charge. Each resistor located at the position other than the ends of the series of resistors has a resistance value lower than that of the two resistors at the ends.    USE - Electronic system, such as motor control system, for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature increase in each resistor from which it is difficult to radiate heat can be suppressed, suppressing increase in temperatures of resistors of the entire resistor circuit in allowable range. Since it is not required to receive heat in a thermal conductive metal usually in contact with the resistors, insulation distance among resistors can be secured reliably even when the resistance circuit is applied with high voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit view of a motor control system as an electronic system.    Electronic system (1)    Smoothing capacitor (10)    Resistance circuit (13)    Resistors (130-137)    Battery (B1)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (100) has several winding-type separators (110,130) which are wound in a spiral shape and are stacked. The stacking-type electrodes (120n-120n-5) are alternately arranged between the wound separators, respectively.    USE - Hybrid-type electrochemical capacitor for portable information communication appliance and electronic appliance. Can also be used for electric vehicle and portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-short defect effect can be improved, so the productivity of the electrochemical capacitor can be improved. The electrical characteristics of the electrochemical capacitor can be improved and the cost of the production equipment can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing electrochemical capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the electrochemical capacitor.    Hybrid-type electrochemical capacitor (100)    Winding-type separators (110,130)    Electrodes (120n-120n-5)    Terminals (123,143)    Unoccupied space (145)
NOVELTY - The system has several cells (303) with operating characteristics which is electrically connected to the collector plate (305, 306). A preselected cell (309) different from several cells is electrically connected to the collector plate. The preselected cell has an internal short circuit safety mechanism is configured to activate at the temperature greater than the temperature of several cells. A thermal isolation system (311) thermally separates the preselected cell from several cells.    USE - Battery pack short circuit management system for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal isolation system reduces the raising of temperatures of cells during short circuit and limits the type of collateral damage that often occurs to adjacent materials and components when cells undergo thermal runaway. The cost and weight of the system is reduced since the cell is coupled to the quenching system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of battery pack short circuit system.    Several cells (303)    Collector plates (305,306)    Preselected cells (309)    Thermal isolation systems (311)    Outer wall (501)
NOVELTY - The plate has a substrate. Multiple linear conductors (231) are being oriented by a magnetic field to arrange in the substrate in an extending direction perpendicular to a plane surface of the substrate. The linear conductors are coated with a metal material (110). The substrate is made of an epoxy resin material. The linear conductors are carbon fibers. The metal material is a magnetic material selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, and nickel.    USE - Plate of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell efficiency is increased. The through-plane conductivity is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of manufacturing plate having through-plane conductivity; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of fuel cell.    Fuel cell (2)    Main conductive carbon paper (22)    Auxiliary conductive carbon paper (26)    Metal material (110)    Linear conductors (231)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrode assembly that comprises a positive electrode and a negative electrode (12n). The housing is coupled to and encloses the electrode assembly to form an electrochemical cell. The electrode is located between the two telescoping halves of the housing. A peripheral seal separates the housing and electrode, and maintains an airtight seal which comprises a low melting point polymeric material and serves to short the cell under predetermined conditions. The telescoping halves extend allows for disassembly of the cell upon placement in a vacuum.    USE - Electrochemical device such as batteries, capacitors, fuel cells and sensors used in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical devices is more user-friendly and is provided with high specific power, high energy density, high power output and approaches the theoretical limit for electrical power output. The electrode layers extend beyond the periphery of the separator layers provides superior contact between the electrodes and battery terminals without welding the electrode to the terminal. The electrical resistance within the battery is decreased and thermal conductivity of the cell is increased allowing for superior heat removal from the battery and increased efficiency. Since the increased internal pressure within the battery can be alleviated without damaging or removing the battery from service while keeping the contents of the battery sealed off from the atmosphere by a pressure release system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right side facial view of electrode assembly.    Layers of rolled ribbon cells (10a,10b,10c)    Negative electrode (12n)    Center core (24)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (1) has source and drain electrodes (3,4) that are formed in preset manner. A salt bridge (5) is formed between two electrodes. The electrode (4) is formed from alkali metal or alloy. The electrode (3) is formed from sulfur.    USE - Electrochemical cell such as lead acid battery mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exchange reactions between alkali metal or sulfur are improved so that efficiency of the electrochemical cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (1)    Cell housing (2)    Electrodes (3,4)    Salt bridge (5)    Lead electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves switching a direct-current (DC) power by an input part. A power conversion part (20) is connected to an input terminal (11) via a switch (13). An output terminal (12) is connected to an output side. The switch is blocked by a blocking signal. A short circuit state of the input part in the power conversion part is detected by a detection circuit (40). A characteristic of a solar cell module (50) is utilized in the detection circuit. The switch cuts away an electric power source from the input part.    USE - Method for protecting a power supply device utilized to electric power source of a high impedance input such as fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables switching the DC power by the input part, and cutting away the electric power source from the input part by the switch, thus preventing the secondary disaster of internal closed-circuit failure time of the input part in a power supply device, and easily attaining the shortening of suspension period in the power supply device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply device comprising an input cutting-away part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Input terminal (11)    Output terminal (12)    Switch (13)    Power conversion part (20)    Detection circuit (40)    Solar cell module (50)
NOVELTY - The system has an overrunning clutch (3) that is connected with driving motor (1) and gear box (2) respectively. The overrunning clutch is arranged on an electromagnetic clutch (5). An input shaft and an output shaft of overrunning clutch are connected with input shaft and output shaft of motor and gear box respectively. A driving friction plate (6) of electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected with the input shaft of the overrunning clutch. A driven friction plate (7) of the electromagnetic clutch is fixedly connected with output shaft of the overrunning clutch.    USE - Reverse gear type motor integrated driving system for fuel cell engine of pure electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The driving system can eliminate axial thrust of the clutch, thus the potential safety hazard to the vehicle is prevented. The structure of the driving system is simplified. The integration level of the components of the driving system is improved, thus the inner space of the vehicle is reduced. The starting and shifting of vehicle are improved by the driving system. The durability of the driving motor of the electric vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the reverse gear type motor integrated driving system.    Driving motor (1)    Gear box (2)    Overrunning clutch (3)    Electromagnetic clutch (5)    Driving friction plate (6)    Driven friction plate (7)
NOVELTY - Nanoparticles are deposited on a carrier, to obtain catalyst.    USE - Preparation of catalyst used for fine chemical and fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of preparation of catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation of nanoparticles (1)    Mixing process (2)    Filtration/washing process (3)    Drying process (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves pumping air in exhaust hole (23) of the vent plug (V) then detecting whether pumped air reaches standard air pressure. Excessive leak is determined when air pressure does not reach standard air pressure even pumping of air is performed over predetermined period of time. Micro leak is determined difference in air pressure is detected after pumped air reaches standard air pressure, over predetermined period of time.    USE - Inspection method of vent plug for vehicle-mounted battery.    ADVANTAGE - Determines micro leak and excessive leaks, accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the inspection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Test head (1)    Seal (2)    Compressor (3)    Air tube (4)    Exhaust hole (23)    Vent plug (V)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (10) has semiconductor element groups (G1-G6) of each phase of three phase inverter circuit arranged in parallel on a main circuit board (22). The capacitors (32) arranged on top of a capacitor board (31) and connected in parallel to the three phase inverter circuit. The capacitors are arranged on capacitor board at positions overlapping the semiconductor elements (23) of semiconductor element groups on the main circuit board.    USE - Semiconductor device for three-phase inverter apparatus for supplying electric power to motor e.g. vehicle mounted propulsion motor. Can also be used in DC-DC converter.    ADVANTAGE - The current pathway from the capacitor to each semiconductor element is equalized for making the difference of the wiring inductance between the semiconductor elements arranged in a row of an arm small in each phase and suppressing the generation of excessive surge voltage generated in a specific semiconductor element. The heat sink is used for suppressing the temperature rise of the positive electrode side input electrode, negative electrode side input electrode, switching elements and diodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor device (10)    Main circuit board (22)    Semiconductor element (23)    Capacitor board (31)    Capacitors (32)    Semiconductor element groups (G1-G6)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a sheath (3) comprising an air inlet (4) and a fluid outlet (5) to allow supply of cold coolant, where the coolant circulates in the sheath. The sheath partially surrounds a group of super-capacitors (2), and is arranged so as to constitute a thermal shield between the group and an assembly of hot sources located in an environmental zone of the group while allowing thermal dissipation of heat generated by the group of super-capacitors. The hot sources are formed of a fuel tank (6), a traction chain member (7) and an exhaust member (8) of a vehicle.    USE - Device for thermal insulation and cooling of a group of super-capacitors in a vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid vehicle (claimed) such as automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows dissipation of the heat generated by the group of super-capacitors in an effective manner. The device avoids need to utilize a coolant circuit for the heat dissipation so as to reduce manufacturing cost of the device and obstruction of the group of super-capacitors. The device authorizes the integration of the group of super-capacitors and a cockpit, thus improving safety of passengers and simplifying operation of assembly of the device. The device has compact structure, and ensures optimal operating temperature of the group of super-capacitors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric or hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a thermal insulation and cooling device.    Thermal insulation and cooling device (1)    Super-capacitors (2)    Sheath (3)    Air inlet (4)    Fluid outlet (5)    Fuel tank (6)    Traction chain member (7)    Exhaust member of vehicle (8)
NOVELTY - The braking device has three-phase motor (2) which is connected with regenerative charging circuit and storage battery group (3). The regenerative charging circuit consists of three-phase transformer circuit (41), three-phase full-wave rectifier bridge circuit (42) and current voltage recognition and comparison circuit (43). The current power recognition and comparison circuit is connected with storage battery group. The switch circuit is connected between three-phase motor (1) and three-phase transformation circuit.    USE - Regenerative braking device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the braking device is simplified by eliminating use of generator in the vehicle. The driving mileage of the vehicle can be increased by reducing charging time of the automobile charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit diagram of regenerative braking device.    Three-phase motor (1)    Three-phase motor (2)    Storage battery group (3)    Three-phase transformer circuit (41)    Three-phase full-wave rectifier bridge circuit (42)    Current voltage recognition and comparison circuit (43)
NOVELTY - The device has a fixing device fixed on a transport tool for removing bolt cap on a wheel of a spoke and an air nozzle hole. A sensing component is coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB). A control unit i.e. microcontroller or logic circuit, is coupled to the sensing component on the PCB. A light emitting device is coupled to the control unit and exposed in an opening. A power supply unit is arranged on the PCB and coupled to the control unit and the light emitting device. The fixing device is made of metal, silicon rubber, plastic or rubber product with a shell.    USE - Warning device.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit drives the light emitting device when an induction switch is started so as to provide travel of transportation tool, and speed information for illuminating and indication of alarm.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light emitting device is an LED, an organic LED (OLED), an electroluminescence (EL) or an optical fiber. The power supply unit is a primary battery, a secondary battery, a solar battery, a fuel battery, a chemical cell, a physical cell or a biological battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a warning device.
NOVELTY - The electrical storage apparatus has electrolyte which is contained inside the section provided with a negative electrode lead-out section (3). A first frame (5) with a pair of connection section (5a) is joined to a pair of positive electrode lead-out section (2) formed in the section provided with a negative electrode lead-out section, respectively. A second frame (6) with a pair of connection section is joined to the negative electrode lead-out section formed in the said section provided with a negative electrode lead-out section, respectively.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus for use as backup power supply for electronic devices, hybrid vehicle, or a fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits excellent low resistance, reduces energy consumption and increases efficiency since the since the second frame with a pair of connection section is joined to the negative electrode lead-out section formed in the said section provided with a negative electrode lead-out section, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the electrical double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Positive electrode lead-out section (2)    Negative electrode lead-out section (3)    First frame (5)    Connection section (5a)    Second frame (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing extension parts (53, 54) extended from two ends of a para coil (14). The coil is wound to a trunk of an insulator (12). One of the extension parts is extended from an in-phase adjacent coil (13) in an outer-diameter side binding part (42). Other extension part is bound in another outer-diameter side binding part (43) provided in the insulator. An edge part of the extension parts are inserted to a fusing member (60) fixed between the outer-diameter side binding parts. The extension parts are connected to an internal-diameter side binding part by the fusing member.    USE - Method for manufacturing a salient-pole intensive winding stator for an electric motor in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a salient-pole intensive winding stator for an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a salient-pole intensive winding stator for an electric motor.    Insulator (12)    Coil (13)    Para coil (14)    Outer-diameter side binding parts (42, 43)    Extension parts (53, 54)    Fusing member (60)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (100) has a positive electrode active material having a positive electrode as a main component. The positive electrode active material contains a lithium containing olivine type compound. The positive electrode contains 2 to 20 mass portions of activated carbon with respect to 100 mass portions of positive electrode active materials. The activated carbon has a specific surface area which is in range of 0.1 to 1000 square meter per gram which exists in range whose average particle diameters are 0.1 to 1 micrometer, as measured by a nitrogen adsorption method.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for providing motive power source for motor vehicles, hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits low temperature output characteristics, and improves durability and output characteristics since the activated carbon has a specific surface area which is in range of 0.1 to 1000 square meter per gram which exists in range whose average particle diameters are 0.1 to 1 micrometer, as measured by a nitrogen adsorption method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the motor vehicle provided with the lithium ion secondary battery.    Vehicle (1)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The cooling device comprises a refrigerating machine (2) with a refrigerant (4) circulating inside a refrigerant circuit (3). The electrical energy storage (1) is arranged within the refrigerant circuit such that a portion of electrical energy storage is directly contacted with the refrigerant.    USE - Cooling device for electrical energy storage of electrically operable vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has a simplified structure and reduced installation space. More efficient refrigeration of the electrical energy storage is enabled. The heat generated from electrical energy storage can be directly dissipated to the refrigerant of the refrigerating machine, flowing around the energy storage, without need for supplementary heat exchanger. The cooling device can react quicker on the temperature elevation of electrical energy storage. The refrigerant circuit comprises a supplementary refrigerant voltage, so that the corrosion hazard generated by the residual moisture within the used refrigerant is reduced. The operability of refrigerating machine is improved. Efficient air conditioning of the vehicle inner space is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of cooling electrical energy storage of electrically operable vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling device.    Electrical energy storage (1)    Refrigerating machine (2)    Refrigerant circuit (3)    Refrigerant (4)    Vaporizer element (7)
NOVELTY - A particulate lithium transition metal phosphate with a homogeneous carbon coating deposited from a gas phase comprising pyrolysis products of a carbon containing compound, is new.    USE - In making electrode for secondary lithium ion battery (claimed) for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition metal phosphate has a carbon content of less than 2.5 wt.%, a powder press density of greater than or equal to 1.5 g/cm3, a sulfur content of 0.01-0.15 wt.%, and a powder density of less than or equal to 10 Omega .cm; provides secondary lithium ion battery having small dimensions and a higher electrode density and having a higher capacity as compared to the secondary lithium ion batteries in the prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) process for the manufacturing of lithium transition metal phosphate; and    (2) electrode for a secondary lithium ion battery comprising the lithium transition metal phosphate as active material.
NOVELTY - The device (3) has an inlet (3a) connected to a control terminal of a battery (2), and an outlet (3b) connected to a control terminal of an electric circuit of a vehicle. An electric circuit switchgear (8) is assembled between the inlet and the outlet of the device in series. The switchgear comprises a pyrotechnical igniter connected to the control terminals. An electric opening of the switchgear is controlled by control electric signal applied to the control terminals. A control unit (14) delivers the electric signal to the control terminals.    USE - Device for connecting a battery to an electric motor vehicle or a hybrid motor vehicle (all claimed) i.e. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The device can disconnect the battery from the vehicle in a quick and reliable manner in an event of imminent risk of damage of an electric element of the vehicle so as to protect elements of the electric circuit and a person performing safety operations in the event of dysfunction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery compartment for an electric motor vehicle or a hybrid motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery with a battery connecting device.    Battery (2)    Battery connecting device (3)    Inlet (3a)    Outlet (3b)    Electric circuit switchgear (8)    Control unit (14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a set of adjacent basic cells (2a, 2b) including a first unit formed by set of current collectors (12a, 12b) and electrodes (3a, 3b). An electrolytic membrane is constituted by electrolyte membranes (5a, 5b) made of polymeric material. A second unit is formed by another set of current collectors (13a, 13b) and electrodes (4a, 4b). A connection element (11) is separated from the membrane of the basic cells, respectively by an empty space. A barrier thin film (15) is formed by another polymeric material having water absorb capacity lower than that of former polymeric material.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. planar fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The connection element is separated from the membrane of the cells, respectively by the empty space, and the barrier thin film is formed by the polymeric material having the water absorb capacity lower than that of another polymeric material, thus reducing mechanical constrains of the connection element, and hence providing the basic cells with less sensitive to voluminal variations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for realizing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a fuel cell.    Adjacent basic cells (2a, 2b)    Electrodes (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b)    Electrolyte membranes (5a, 5b)    Connection element (11)    Current collectors (12a, 12b, 13a, 13b)    Barrier thin film (15)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has electrochemical storage cells (2) whose axial ends are respectively provided with electrical connection terminals. Electrically insulating holders (400) are arranged opposite to each another. Passages are provided between recesses. The axial ends of the storage cells are placed in the recesses of the holders, respectively. A rod (100) rigidly connects the holders. An electrical connector comprises metal foils. The electrical connector passes through one of the passages, and electrically connects two adjacent storage cells.    USE - Electrochemical accumulator battery for use in a motor vehicle e.g. electric automobile and hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the battery allows avoiding need to utilize a wiring to carry electric connection of terminals of an accumulator so as to reduce the connection cost of the terminals. The holders can be manufactured in a simple manner by molding, and can be utilized for different types of batteries by reducing time of design and manufacture of each new model of batteries. The utilization of the rod optimizes cooling of the accumulator, thus optimizing cooling of the battery and reducing weight of the battery. The battery is easy to handle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrochemical accumulator battery.    Electrochemical accumulator battery (1)    Electrochemical storage cells (2)    Rod (100)    Electrically insulating holders (400)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte material is obtained by heating a raw material composition containing an amorphous sulfide solid electrolyte material and an oxide, and crystallizing the electrolyte material. The content of oxide is 40 %mass or less.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte material is used for all-solid-state batteries. Uses include but are not limited to personal computers, video cameras, mobile telephones, communication apparatus, motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte material has low resistance and has high lithium ion conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte material.
NOVELTY - The monitor has a micro-controller that is connected with the RS232 serial port communication circuit and the debugging interface circuit. The controller area network (CAN) communication circuit is connected with the engine controller, the motor controller and the battery controller. The vehicle controller is connected with the micro-controller. The display device is connected with the serial port communication circuit. The power supply circuit is connected with the power source to provided power to the hybrid electric vehicle.    USE - Monitor for monitoring power state of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The infrared image can be reflected clearly to the driver, by providing the comprehensive vehicle information. Hence the road condition can be optimized. The flow of power can be understood by the driver, so that the bad driving habit of the driver can be corrected. Hence the driving skills of the driver can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the monitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The pouch has an electrode assembly provided with an electrode lead (80). A sealing part hermetically seals an upper part (30) and lower part (20) of a lithium polymer secondary battery case. The battery case is provided with a metal layer and a resin layer. The battery case is made of an aluminum laminated sheet. An electrode tap is positioned inside the battery case. A weld part connects an end of the electrode taps and end of the electrode leads with each other. A breaking groove is arranged in the end of the electrode tap or the electrode lead.    USE - Secondary battery pouch for use in a medium-to large-sized battery module of a medium-to large-sized battery pack that is utilized as a power source of an electric vehicle such as electric two-wheeled vehicle, electric golf cart, electric lorry, electric-bike, electric scooter, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pouch is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a medium-to large-sized battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a secondary battery pouch.    Lower part (20)    Upper part (30)    Electrode lead (80)    Space edges (120, 130)
NOVELTY - The method involves computing a torque value from memory area. Another torque value of another memory area is individually compared with the former torque value of the former memory area. Driving of a hybrid electric vehicle is controlled by the torque values. An input value is inputted to the memory areas to calculate the torque values. The input value is provided with acceleration information of an accelerator and brake information of a brake. The torque values are computed through a logic that is identical to the input value at a point of time.    USE - Method for controlling a hybrid electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables monitoring the torque values of the memory areas, so that an overflow torque value of the motor controller can be detected. The method enables improving reliability of the torque value of the motor, thus preventing torque change of the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid electric vehicle comprising a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a hybrid electric vehicle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main control unit (110)    Motor controller (120)    Motor (130)    Sensor unit (140)    Battery (160)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (100) consists of positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode active material contains graphite material having ratio of intensity (Id) of D peak and intensity (Ig) of G peak of 0.15 or less in Raman spectrum obtained using excitation light with wavelength of 532 nm. The half power bandwidth (( Delta ) nu g) of the G peak is 23 cm-1 or less.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery used as drive power supply of vehicles (claimed) e.g. motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high initial stage capacity and excellent capacity maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium ion secondary battery consists of positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode containing negative electrode active material and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode active material contains graphite material having ratio of intensity (Id) of D peak and intensity (Ig) of G peak of 0.15 or less in Raman spectrum obtained using excitation light with wavelength of 532 nm. The half power bandwidth (( Delta ) nu g) of the G peak is 23 cm-1 or less. The capacity maintenance factor of the battery at the time of performing 500 charging/discharging cycle with 2C constant current at 60 degrees C, is 70% or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Case (10)    Cover material (14)    Positive electrode terminal (38)    Negative electrode terminal (48)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has gas supply section which supplies an oxidant gas with respect to cathode of a fuel cell (15) while supplying fuel gas with hydrogen with respect to an anode of the fuel cell at the time of an electric power generation. An anode electric potential raise information acquisition unit acquires anode electric potential raise information after supply stoppage of fuel gas and oxidant gas. An amount derivation unit of anode form changes that derives amount of anode form changes of a catalyst metal based on anode electric potential raise information.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of anode form changes of the catalyst metal can be derived based on the anode electric potential raise information, so that the reliability of the operation can be achieved, the performance decrement of a fuel cell can be suppressed and the high electric potential of fuel cell can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (15)    Hydrogen tank (20)    Compressor (30)    Hydrogen cutoff valve (40)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery has an electrode (10) having an electrode collector (12), an electrode active material layer (14) formed in the surface of the electrode collector, an electroconductive film (16) which covers the surface of electrode active material layer, and a conduction portion (18) for circumventing electrode active material layer and electrically connecting directly between conductive film and electrode connector.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for personal computer, portable terminal, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery has excellent charging/discharging characteristics, and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of electrode.    Electrode (10)    Electrode collector (12)    Electrode active material layer (14)    Electroconductive film (16)    Electrical-connection portion (18)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has pressure regulation valve (14), housing (21), pressure seal element (28), and low-pressure sealing element (29). Valve element (24) moves between closed position to close valve channel (22) and open position to open valve channel, and controls opening degree of valve channel. One end side of valve element is located in valve channel side while other end side is located in pressure return chamber (33). Pressure equalization channel (34) connects primary space formed between pressure seal and low-pressure sealing elements and port (21c).    USE - Hydrogen gas supply apparatus of fuel cell system for vehicle such as fuel cell electric vehicle, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pressure equalization channel connects primary space formed between pressure seal and low-pressure sealing elements and secondary port, the flow volume of hydrogen to fuel cell stack can be controlled at high accuracy even if upstream pressure is high, due to which the hydrogen gas leak in atmosphere can be prevented effectively, and safety of the system can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electromagnetic pressure regulation valve.    Pressure regulation valve (14)    Housing (21)    Port (21c)    Valve channel (22)    Valve element (24)    Pressure seal element (28)    Low-pressure sealing element (29)    Pressure return chamber (33)    Pressure equalization channel (34)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has pressure return chamber (23), bearing element (18), diaphragm seal (19), and pressure seal element (32). Seal rod (29) inserted into valve element (14) forms back pressure chamber (30) connected with port (12a). Diaphragm seal receives secondary pressure from return chamber in direction to move valve element to closed position. Buffer chamber (35) of housing (12) is connected to port (12c). Pressure seal element seals space formed between back pressure chamber and buffer chambers.    USE - Pressure regulation valve of fuel gas supply system for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle. Can also be used in fuel cell electric vehicle, hydrogen fueled engine motor vehicle, and natural gas vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the diaphragm seal receives secondary pressure from pressure return chamber in direction to move valve element to closed position, the secondary pressure can be regulated effectively to target pressure even in high pressure fuel gas environment, due to which the fuel gas leak in atmosphere can be prevented, safety of the system can be improved, and valve can be miniaturized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electromagnetic pressure regulation valve.    Pressure regulation valve (1)    Housing (12)    Ports (12a,12c)    Valve element (14)    Bearing element (18)    Diaphragm seal (19)    Pressure return chamber (23)    Seal rod (29)    Back pressure chamber (30)    Pressure seal element (32)    Buffer chamber (35)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has valve main portion (14) which is moved by an electromagnetic proportional solenoid (27) so as to adjust secondary pressure (p) to target pressure. A pressure feedback chamber (24) is formed in housing (12). A diaphragm seal (19) is provided in valve main portion. A bearing element (18) is provided between valve main portion and housing. A high pressure seal element (20) is provided in side of valve passage (13). A buffer chamber (22) is connected to secondary port (12c), and is formed between two seal elements.    USE - Gas pressure regulating valve used in fuel supply system of fuel gas vehicle, electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas pressure can be regulated efficiently with high precision. The stability and durability of the gas pressure regulating valve can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas pressure regulating valve.    Gas pressure regulating valve (1)    Housing (12)    Secondary port (12c)    Valve passage (13)    Valve main portion (14)    Bearing element (18)    Diaphragm seal (19)    High pressure seal element (20)    Buffer chamber (22)    Pressure feedback chamber (24)    Electromagnetic proportional solenoid (27)
NOVELTY - The valve (1) has valve element which is moved by an electromagnetic proportional solenoid (31) so as to regulate secondary pressure to target pressure. A diaphragm seal (21) and low-pressure seal element (22) are arranged to seal both sides of bearing element (20) that supports valve element (17). A back-pressure chamber (27) is formed by inserting seal rod (26) in primary port (41). A connecting passage (30) is formed at the side of seal rod. A space between connecting passage and back-pressure chamber is sealed by high-pressure seal element (29).    USE - Gas pressure regulating valve used in fuel supply system of fuel gas vehicle, motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of the gas can be regulated efficiently. The leakage of the gas in the atmosphere can be prevented. The stability and durability of the gas pressure regulating valve can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas pressure regulating valve.    Gas pressure regulating valve (1)    Valve element (17)    Bearing element (20)    Diaphragm seal (21)    Low-pressure seal element (22)    Seal rod (26)    Back-pressure chamber (27)    High pressure seal element (29)    Connecting passage (30)    Electromagnetic proportional solenoid (31)    Primary port (41)
NOVELTY - The system has an AT89S52-type microcontroller connected with an interface for downloading a program, an analog-digital conversion module and a storage module i.e. AT24C512-type electrically EPROM (EEPROM) storage, where the analog-digital conversion module is an AD77050type double-channel 16-digit epsilon-delta analog-digital converter connected with an AD780-type reference voltage source. Minimal solution voltage of the analog-digital conversion module is 10 mV. A real-time clock module, a data transmitting module and a display module are connected with the microcontroller.    USE - Long-term timed microbiological fuel battery voltage collection system.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a high performance low power consumption AT89S52-type controller as a core, and utilizes a circuit and element device adaptive to the direct current (DC) weak signal measure, thus reducing system cost and improving conversion precision. The system detects the voltage of the microbiological fuel battery at long-term interval. The system precisely collects data by a set timing interval for a long time with low power consumption and better reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a long-term timed microbiological fuel battery voltage collection system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The tray has a tray body whose outline part is provided with an outline part of a to-be-placed storage battery and an electric appliance box. A limiting convex edge part is formed on periphery of the tray body. A reinforcement convex rib is formed in the tray body. The tray body is formed with a water permeating hole. The reinforcement convex rib is provided with inner and outer rings. The tray body is arranged with a storage battery gasket that is made of soft material. The outline part of the storage battery gasket is provided with an outline part of the to-be-placed storage battery.    USE - Automobile storage battery tray.    ADVANTAGE - The tray ensures that a connection rod and a pressure plate can efficiently fix the storage battery and the electric appliance box so as to prevent a fixed bracket for the electric appliance box. The tray saves space, and reduces cost. The reinforcement convex rib can greatly enhance structural strength of the tray body. The tray has high strength and strong jolting resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an automobile storage battery tray.
NOVELTY - The anode has three metal wire layers (1, 3, 5) i.e. titanium metal mesh layer or nickel metal mesh layer or 316 stainless steel mesh layer or 316 L stainless steel wire net layer or square hole net, and two metal plate layers (2, 4), where one of the metal plate layers is located between the metal wire layers. The other metal plate layer is arranged on the second and third metal wire layers. The metal plate layers are made up of base material or carbon felt or graphite or graphite foam. Diameter of the second metal wire layer is less than that of the third metal wire layer.    USE - Composite material anode for microorganism fuel battery power generation and removing organic pollutant in water.    ADVANTAGE - The anode improves cell power generating ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing composite material anode of a microorganism fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a composite material anode for a microorganism fuel battery power generation and removing organic pollutant in water.    Metal wire layers (1, 3, 5)    Metal plate layers (2, 4)
NOVELTY - The plate has a stainless steel bipolar plate body (3) made of austenitic stainless steel sheet. A surface modified layer (1) is provided with a secondary surface alloying diffusion layer (2), which is arranged below the surface modified layer. The surface modified layer is formed by high conductivity and corrosion resistance niobium nitride. The secondary surface alloying diffusion layer is formed as a niobium and nitrogen diffusion solid solution layer. A surface layer is formed by a niobium nitride modified layer. The niobium nitride layer is formed as a single-phase niobium nitride layer.    USE - Stainless steel bipolar plate for containing a niobium nitride surface modified fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate ensures high conductivity and corrosion resistance of the water expanding niobium nitride modified layer, and reduces cost of a combination arranged between the modified layer and a base body via metallurgical bonding, and does not generate corrosion exfoliation. The plate has a simple manufacturing method, and is produced in large scale so as to improve quality of a battery with specific power and volume. The plate is easy to process in a cost effective manner, so as to realize large scale fuel battery production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a stainless steel bipolar plate for containing a niobium nitride surface modified fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a stainless steel bipolar plate.    Surface modified layer (1)    Secondary surface alloying diffusion layer (2)    Stainless steel bipolar plate body (3)
NOVELTY - The board has two frame board units (107, 108) provided with an ionic membrane (111). The ionic membrane and a plate surface are integrally connected with each other. The ionic membrane is connected with a panel by hot melting via ultrasonic fixing technique.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery integrated frame board for preparing a galvanic pile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The board can be utilized for a long time, and is easy to fold. The board has smooth and stable vanadium liquid flow and high battery performance, and avoids leakage of liquid and prevents the membrane from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a galvanic pile comprising guide plates (109, 110).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded side sectional view of a vanadium liquid flow battery integrated frame board.    Frame board units (107, 108)    Guide plates (109, 110)    Membrane (111)    Carbon felt (1062)    Guide hole (1091)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing raw material formed by vanadium and reducing agent according to molar ratio of about 5-1:1-5. The raw material mixture is reacted in sulfuric acid solution. The raw material containing vanadium is selected as ammonium metavanadate. The reducing agent is selected from one of fatty acid and fatty acid derivative, aromatic acid and aromatic acid derivative. The reacted solution is electrolyzed to obtain an electrolyte of a vanadium ion redox flow battery. Concentration of the sulfuric acid solution is about 1-15 mol/L.    USE - Method for preparing an electrolyte of a vanadium ion redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows preparing the electrolyte of the vanadium ion redox flow battery with low processing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reducing agent is selected from one of oxalic acid, propionic acid, succinic acid, glycerol, benzyl alcohol, malonic acid, glutaric acid, methanol, acrylic acid, soybean oil, sesame oil, arachis oil, sunflower seed oil, tallow and mutton fat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for preparing an electrolyte of a vanadium ion redox flow battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an electrode terminal (2) having a hollow cylindrical shape and a flange (26). The electrode terminal is attached to a hole in a battery container (1) so that the flange is located inside the battery container. An electric current cut-off valve (21) is provided in the battery container in the state of covering the hollow portion of electrode terminal. The valve has a convex portion (21a) connected to a collector (8). The collector has a valve connection portion (8a) thinner than other portions.    USE - Secondary battery for use in e.g. domestic electrical appliance, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is excellent in safety by providing the electric current breaker structure interrupting electric current reliably at the time of abnormality in the battery irrespective of the shape of a secondary battery. The temperature rise of the negative electrode collector by the lack of current capacity is suppressed by obtaining required current capacity and output in the normal state of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode terminal of the secondary battery.    Battery container (1)    Electrode terminal (2)    Collector (8)    Valve connection portion (8a)    Electric current cut-off valve (21)    Convex portion (21a)    Flange (26)
NOVELTY - Cathode active material (1), comprises: a main crystalline phase (2) including a lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing manganese and having a spinel structure; and a sub crystalline phase (3) which is in a layer shape and is contained in main crystalline phase, where sub crystalline phase is identical in oxygen arrangement to lithium-containing transition metal oxide and different in elementary composition from lithium-containing transition metal oxide, and main crystalline phase is in an octahedral shape having many edges including a longest edge having a length of not greater than 300 nm.    USE - The cathode active material is useful in a nonaqueous secondary battery (claimed) which are used in portable information terminal, portable electronic device, small-size household power storage device, motor-powered electric bicycle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode active material: provides the nonaqueous secondary battery with improved storability and cycle characteristics; prevents reduction in discharge capacity; reduces expansion or shrinkage of the cathode active material; and prevents a crack in the crystal particles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a nonaqueous secondary battery, comprising a cathode, an anode, and a nonaqueous ion conductor, where the anode includes either a substance containing lithium or an anode active material into which lithium is capable of being inserted or from which lithium is capable of being eliminated, and the cathode includes the cathode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the cathode active material.    Cathode active material (1)    Main crystalline phase (2)    Sub crystalline phase (3)
NOVELTY - The device (700) has an inverter (100) whose input end is connected with the direct current bus. The input end of the rectifier (300) is connected with a traction power supply main generator (600) output end of the direct current on the direct current bus. The locomotive direct current is changed into an alternating current to supply power to the auxiliary transmission device. An inverter controller (200) controls inverter power device and switch state of inverter to output a frequency and amplitude value of power supply to supply power for auxiliary device.    USE - Auxiliary power transmission device for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The locomotive fault rate and power supply can be reduced. The power supply improves the work efficiency relative to hydraulic auxiliary transmission system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of auxiliary power transmission device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Inverter (100)    Inverter controller (200)    Rectifier (300)    Storage battery (400)    Traffic locomotive energy feedback unit (500)    Traction power supply main generator (600)
NOVELTY - The system has a high voltage dispensing system for supplying high voltage to a vehicle. A charge control system controls the vehicle energy storage system. The dispensing system has a main control relay whose positive end is connected with an anode, and the other end is connected with one end of the main control relay. The control relay is connected with a cathode of high voltage main tube, and the other end is connected with the high voltage delivery system.    USE - High voltage distribution system of electric city bus.    ADVANTAGE - Since centralized sealing is installed in the control cabinet, the space is saved, improves the high voltage safety and working reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the high voltage distribution system of electric city bus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Anode main control relay (1)    Controller (2)    Switch (10)    Charging low pressure control relays (11,12)    Main fuse (16)
NOVELTY - The installation has a cooling liquid circuit connecting an element (2) to a heat exchanger (8). The cooling liquid circuit is equipped with subassemblies (301, 302). Each end of the subassemblies is provided with a sealed connection interface (23). The connection interface is designed in such a way that one of the subassemblies is adapted to be filled with cooling liquid independently of the other subassembly when the subassemblies are in communication between them to form a complete circuit.    USE - Thermoregulation installation for cooling or heating an element e.g. high-voltage battery, thermal engine and body, of a traction chain i.e. electric traction chain, of a vehicle i.e. hybrid vehicle (all claimed) such as automobile. Can also be used for cooling or heating gas or liquid i.e. oil, circuits, fuel system or refrigerant circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The connection interface is designed in such a way that one of the subassemblies is adapted to be filled with cooling liquid independently of the other subassembly and the subassemblies are in communication between them when the subassemblies are assembled, thus forming the complete circuit by replacing new subassemblies without loss or escape of cooling liquid toward outer side of the circuit, and hence eliminating filling of coolant while improving profit of the installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for mounting a definite cooling installation    (2) a method for dismounting a definite cooling installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoregulation installation of a high voltage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Element (2)    Circulation pump (4)    Heat exchanger (8)    Sealed connection interface (23)    Subassemblies (301, 302)
NOVELTY - The module has a heating element (11) arranged at a side of a heat exchange element (10) i.e. Water cooler. An air circulation element (12) i.e. Fan, is arranged at the heat exchange element facing away from the heating element. The heat exchange element is provided water condenser tubes (102) that are conducted by cooling fins (101). Heating staffs (113) of the heating element are arranged in heating pipes (112) of the heating element, where the heating pipes are conducted by cooling fins (111) of the heating element and formed by copper tubes.    USE - Module for heating and cooling a battery utilized for a control device. Uses include but are not limited to a vehicle, a lamp, an electrical tool, an electronic product, a communication device and a heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The air circulation element is arranged at the heat exchange element facing away from the heating element, so that power for heating and cooling the battery can be effectively managed, while reducing energy costs, maintaining working temperature of the battery and increasing lifetime and working capacity of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heating and cooling module.    Heat exchange element (10)    Heating element (11)    Air circulation element (12)    Cooling fins (101, 111)    Water condenser tubes (102)    Heating pipes (112)    Heating staffs (113)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a power transmission mechanism and a driving wheel steering operating rod that are connected with a solar battery plate (4). A solar battery board bracket (3) is arranged on the trailer (2). The electric energy output end of the solar battery board is connected with the storage battery (8). The power output end of the storage battery is connected with the speed reducing motor (9).    USE - Outdoor solar power vehicle used in field travel, investigation field, frontier sentry post field and agricultural field.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization rate of the solar battery board can be improved, since the solar battery board is arranged facing the sun. Hence the solar resource can be utilized completely. The solar power vehicle can be utilized conveniently. The manufacturing cost of the solar power vehicle can be reduced. The solar battery board can be installed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar power vehicle.    Trailer (2)    Solar battery board bracket (3)    Solar battery plate (4)    Storage battery (8)    Speed reducing motor (9)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a power supply unit utilized for supplying power to a signal generating circuit, a detecting resistor, an isolating capacitor and a battery pack. The signal generating circuit is connected with an anode or cathode of the battery pack. An end of the detection resistor is connected with a ground terminal through the isolating capacitor and a testing port. The power supply unit is provided with an isolation transformer. A low voltage source i.e. storage battery, is connected with the signal generating circuit through a separation transformer.    USE - Battery pack leakage detecting circuit for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit detects high selecting range defecting points in a precision manner without influencing operation so as to reduce impedance and improve flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a battery pack leakage detecting circuit.
NOVELTY - The component has cover board that is riveted on cover-plate (1) via rivet of electrode connecting sheet (3). An electrode connecting portion and upper part of insulating strip cover plate are riveted. A nail cap and cover plate of lower insulating sheet (6) are riveted. The cover plate is formed with lug boss that is faced to cover-plate, and shape of lug boss is step like. An inlet (4) is divided into large diameter section (4.1) of upper portion and small diameter section (4.2) of lower portion. An upper portion of convex is provided with sealed steel ball.    USE - Square lithium ion battery component. Uses include but are not limited to mobile phone, digital product, mobile communication device, electric bicycle and electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery component is provided with a double-layer structure, as the cover inlet is divided into the upper big and lower small portion. Hence the working efficiency of the battery is greatly improved, and the surface of the battery is clean.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the square lithium ion battery component.    Cover-plate (1)    Electrode connecting sheet (3)    Inlet (4)    Large diameter section (4.1)    Small diameter section (4.2)    Lower insulating sheet (6)
NOVELTY - The box has a box portion (1) that is provided with a space to contain a battery. The box portion and support plate are joined with a slide rail. The outermost end of the box portion is provided with a concave handle (7). A supporting plate (2) is fixed on a frame. The supporting plate and the box portion are connected with a chute and a fixed block. The support plate and the box portion are closed, and the box portion is half covered by the support plate.    USE - Electric vehicle battery box for electric motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery box is provided above the rear wheel, the space in the box is saved. Hence the battery box can be conveniently mounted and dismounted. Since the box edge is provided with the concave handle, the box can be easily handled. The beautiful appearance to the box is provided, and the raw materials are saved, as the box bottom is semi covered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electric vehicle battery box.    Box portion (1)    Supporting plate (2)    Concave handle (7)
NOVELTY - The terminal has a connecting piece connected with a fixing piece and a wire core that are connected by a connecting strip. An upper part of a wire core fixing part is provided with a containing hole. The containing hole is provided with a step-shaped through-hole. An aperture of a hole part is greater than aperture of an opening part containing hole. The connecting piece is provided with an annular hoop. The containing hole is connected with an upper hole and a lower hole. A containing hole end is provided with an annular inclined surface.    USE - Battery wiring terminal for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal reduces vehicle body vibration and power supply in complex space environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional side view of a battery wiring terminal.
NOVELTY - The battery terminal has battery terminal main portion (1) that is provided with terminal layers (11,12). The terminal layers are provided with opening (19), and coaxially connected. The connecting ends (15,16) are provided at two sides of the opening of the terminal layers. The connection ends are respectively connected with the terminal layers.    USE - Multifunctional battery terminal of free locking type, for automobile e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the column of the automobile battery pole and the battery terminal area are increased, the voltage drop of the automobile battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the multifunctional battery terminal.    Battery terminal main portion (1)    Terminal layers (11,12)    Connecting ends (15,16)    Opening (19)    Fastening nut (51)
NOVELTY - The motor has two lithium battery main bodies (1) arranged in an overlapped external packaging box (5) by a radiating plate (2). A side of the radiating plate extends out the overlapped external packaging box. The radiating plate extends out a lower end of the packing box. Periphery of the radiating plate is connected with an extending part of a water tank.    USE - Double speed direct current (DC) motor for an electric car battery in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases size of the radiating board and a side edge extends out the packing box so as to improve service life of the battery and use safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a double speed DC motor.    Lithium battery main bodies (1)    Radiating plate (2)    Overlapped external packaging box (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery pole sleeved with a riveting ring. An annular groove is formed in an outer circumferential surface of a battery pole. A circumferential ring of an inner hole wall of the riveting ring is provided with a convex edge matching with a corresponding concavo-convex clamp of the annular groove. The battery pole is provided with a locating step surface on an axial direction. A lead or a conductive sheet sleeved on the battery pole and blocking matching passes through the riveting ring and a locating step axially along a sealing surface.    USE - Electrical connecting structure for lithium-ion battery pack and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can effectively prevent the lead or conducting strip from loosening when the structure is electrically connected with the battery pole. The structure improves use reliability of the power battery set under dynamic work conditions such as an electromobile and an electric motor car. The riveting ring can prevent illegal disassembly of the laypeople. The structure has simple, convenient and safe operation and better burglar-proof effect. The structure can improve assembling efficiency of the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electrical connecting structure.
NOVELTY - The module has a global positioning system (GPS) module body (2) connected with a mobile phone module. An output end of the GPS module body is connected with a battery main body (1). The mobile phone module is provided a Global system for mobile communications (GSM)/General packet radio service (GPRS) module and a subscriber identity module (SIM) card. A power supply end of the GPS module body is connected with a power supply module. The SIM card is connected with the GSM/GPRSmodule.    USE - GPS module for a car battery.    ADVANTAGE - The module is convenient to locate a vehicle in an own position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a GPS module.    Battery main body (1)    GPS module body (2)
NOVELTY - The device has a high frequency and high pressure pulse charging maintenance module (1) whose first and fifth pins are connected to each other. A high frequency resonant capacitor (C) is connected between second and fourth pins of the pulse charging maintenance module. A switch power supply of a transformer (T) whose primary end is grounded. A storage battery (E) is connected between third and sixth pins of the pulse charging maintenance module.    USE - Electric vehicle composite pulse charging and maintaining device for a battery charger in high frequency, high voltage and composite pulse field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle composite pulse charging and maintaining device.    High frequency resonant capacitor (C)    Storage battery (E)    Transformer (T)    High frequency and high pressure pulse charging maintenance module (1)
NOVELTY - The device has a shower water tank (15) equipped with a circulation water pipeline and a circulating water pump (3), which are connected with each other through a pipeline. An upper end of an engine water tank (13) is provided with a circulation water mouth. The circulating water pump is connected with the shower water tank. Upper and lower ends of the shower water tank are provided with a jack. Water conveying pipes (1, 16) are inserted into the shower water tank via the jack. The upper and lower ends of the shower water tank are connected with a circuit module by a spiral copper pipe (6).    USE - Waste heat shower bath device.    ADVANTAGE - The device completely replaces heat water and ensures energy conservation and emission reduction by reusing waste heat generated by a vehicle, and is environment-friendly, convenient to use and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a waste heat shower bath device.    Water conveying pipes (1, 16)    Circulating water pump (3)    Spiral copper pipe (6)    Engine (13)    Shower water tank (15)
NOVELTY - The structure has a vehicle controller (26) controlling a motor controller (25). The motor controller controls a driving state of a battery management system (24). A power battery set (22) is connected with a central driving motor (20) and an electric wheel (5) of the motor controller. A braking state unit, the electric wheel and the driving motor are operated under regenerative braking energy control by the battery management system and the power battery set. A direct current-direct current (DC-DC) power supply (23) and a current sensor (28) are provided in the controller.    USE - Electricity and liquid combined braking exhibition structure for use in an automobile fuel cell engine power performance testing field.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is provided with a simulating driving mode, power steering coordination control and comprehensive testing function of a fuel cell engine with recoverable energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electricity and liquid combined braking exhibition structure.    Electric wheel (5)    Central driving motor (20)    Power battery set (22)    DC-DC power supply (23)    Battery management system (24)    Motor controller (25)    Vehicle controller (26)    Current sensor (28)
NOVELTY - The motorcycle has an electric motorcycle main body (1) provided with a front wind power generating unit (2) and a net cover (3). A storage battery group (6) comprises a spare charging storage battery (A) and a rear wheel battery (B). A lamp (8) is arranged on a handle monitoring instrument (7). A left hand handle part, a generating transfer switch (9) and an external power supply charging interface (10) are installed on an upper part of front and rear brackets (11, 12). A top surface of one of the brackets includes a solar photovoltaic power generation system (13).    USE - Wind energy and solar energy generating electric motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The motorcycle enables combining an electric motor and a wind energy and solar energy generator, so as to save large amount of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind energy and solar energy generating electric motorcycle.    Spare charging storage battery (A)    Rear wheel battery (B)    Electric motorcycle main body (1)    Front wind power generating unit (2)    Net cover (3)    Storage battery group (6)    Handle monitoring instrument (7)    Lamp (8)    Generating transfer switch (9)    External power supply charging interface (10)    Front bracket (11)    Rear bracket (12)    Solar photovoltaic power generation system (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing an inorganic filler, a dispersing agent, a thickener and an aqueous solvent. A smooth inorganic filler layer is formed by mixing the dispersing agent in ratio of 0.2 mass percent to 1.0 mass percent. The thickener is required to adjust viscosity of a composition. A lithium ion secondary battery (100) is provided with a positive electrode and a negative electrode. A separator is provided with a member. The inorganic filler layer is formed by the separator. The lithium ion secondary battery is provided in a vehicle (1).    USE - Method for manufacturing aqueous composition for lithium ion secondary battery of a vehicle i.e. car (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures strengthening of a short circuit prevention function, and performing increase in the amount of non-aqueous electrolyte impregnations, and enhancing better performance of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a positive electrode (9) having positive electrode active material layer (1) which has activated carbon and transition metal oxide formed on the positive electrode collector (4). A negative electrode (10) has negative electrode active material layer (2) in which dope is reversibly formed on the negative electrode collector (5). A separator (3) is arranged between the positive electrode and negative electrode, so that the positive electrode and negative electrode are laminated or wound by turns. A lithium metal (7) is arranged facing the negative electrode.    USE - Electrical storage device such as lithium ion capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to uninterruptible power system, wind power generation system, photovoltaic power generation, energy regeneration system and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device stores the energy amount having the characteristic of charge from which voltage hardly changes with respect to time, such that the stored energy amount is made to increase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrical storage device.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode collector (4)    Negative electrode collector (5)    Lithium metal (7)    Positive electrode (9)    Negative electrode (10)
NOVELTY - The panel (11) has main portion (13) where sunlight is irradiated and a photovoltaic effect is utilized. The light energy of the irradiated sunlight is transformed into an electrical energy by the solar cell module (14). The main portion is formed in three-dimensional curved-surface shape which curves the curved surface form. The solar cell module is formed in thin-plate shape, and is bent along the outer surface (130) of the panel main portion, and is affixed by adhesive layer (23) with respect to the panel main portion.    USE - Face panel e.g. roof panel for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The in-vehicle space being compressed for solar cell module installation can be suppressed, as solar cell module is formed in thin-plate shape, and is bent along the outer surface of the panel main portion, and is affixed by adhesive later with respect to the panel main portion. The electric power generation efficiency can be raised, as more sunlight is obtained with a solar cell module. The temperature rise of a vehicle interior is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the peripheral portion of the face panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Roof panel (11)    Panel main portion (13)    Solar cell module (14)    Adhesive layer (23)    Outer surface (130)
NOVELTY - The power unit has a semiconductor device (10) with metal heat sink (11) which is provided integrally with semiconductor module (22) and thermally radiates heat of module in air. A case (38) is integrally provided where several semiconductor devices is accommodated. The case is formed with metal in one portion and resin material in other portions. The device is accommodated in the case in the state to which several cases formed with metal are contacting heat sink and several cases formed with metal are electrically connected with portion to side of vehicle.    USE - Power unit e.g. inverter circuit unit for three-phase inverter apparatus mounted in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage increase of the heat sink for air cooling is detected easily, so that the noise immunity can be improved. The collision of each portion by vibration of a vehicle and damage of vehicle can be reduced. The leakage current generated can be detected easily, so that the electrical safety can be improved. The rapid temperature change and temperature rise of a semiconductor element can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the positional relationship of the case and control board which accommodated the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor device (10)    Heat sink (11)    Semiconductor module (22)    Case (38)    Bolt (60)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (7) positioned in a storage chamber (10). An anode gas channel (78) supplies anode fluid to the fuel cell. A cathode gas channel (70) supplies cathode fluid to the fuel cell. A gas sensor (100m) detects gas in the fuel cell in the storage chamber. A ventilation part (6) ventilates air in the storage chamber by inhaling external air to the storage chamber. A control part fixes a ventilation suppression time slot during presence of leakage of gas in the fuel cell in the storage chamber.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle, an electric machine, an electronic device and plants.    ADVANTAGE - The system can efficiently detect the gas leakage in the storage chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Ventilation part (6)    Fuel cell (7)    Storage chamber (10)    Cathode gas channel (70)    Anode gas channel (78)    Gas sensor (100m)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group (5) divided into multiple cell chambers (1a) with a partition board (1b). An impact distribution member (15) is arranged at an upper part of the electrode group. A space is provided between the inner upper surfaces of a cover (8). Size of the impact distribution member is smaller than a volume of a space between the impact distribution member and the electrode group. The impact distribution member is made to mutually oppose with the inner upper surfaces of the cover.    USE - Lead acid battery for use as a cell starter of a solar energy power generation system utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The impact distribution member is made to mutually oppose with the inner upper surfaces of the cover, so that the battery can be operated in a quick and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead acid battery.    Cell chamber (1a)    Partition board (1b)    Electrode group (5)    Cover (8)    Impact distribution member (15)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling structure has a partition plate which arrive at a space between a battery module (2) of a most upstream column to mutually abut from a flow control board (13). The partition plates are vertically arranged with respect to the space between the battery module. The flow rate of the airflow passing through between one side of a battery module and partition plates is larger than the flow rate of the airflow passing through between the other sides and partition plates of the battery module in battery module arranged in most upstream column.    USE - Battery cooling structure for cooling battery of motor vehicle and electric or hybrid vehicles, and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cooling the assembled battery at a uniform temperature since the flow rate of the airflow passing through between one side of a battery module and partition plates is larger than the flow rate of the airflow passing through between the other sides and partition plates of the battery module in battery module arranged in most upstream column.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery cooling structure.    Battery case (1)    Battery modules (2)    Cooling air inlet (11)    Cooling air outlet (12)    Flow control board (13)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material has carbonaceous material and single piece boron, or boron compound.    USE - Negative electrode material for lithium secondary batteries used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits excellent with respect to discharging load characteristic and adherence characteristic by using carbonaceous material and single piece boron, or boron compound.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a negative electrode for lithium secondary batteries lithium secondary battery;    (2) a manufacturing method for the negative; and    (3) an electrode for lithium secondary batteries.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (1) has a DC-DC converter (21) which is operated and starts electric power supply to battery (22) when a determination unit performs affirmation determination. The DC-DC converter is set in a non-operation state so that the electric power supply to the battery is stopped when the total voltage value after the electric power supply start is in range that is below the total voltage determination threshold-value estimated in which the oxygen of the anode of the fuel cell stack is consumed.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriately stops discharging of the fuel cell stack while preventing deterioration of a solid polymer electrolyte membrane since the DC-DC converter is set in a non-operation state so that the electric power supply to the battery is stopped when the total voltage value after the electric power supply start is in range that is below the total voltage determination threshold-value estimated in which the oxygen of the anode of the fuel cell stack is consumed. Reduces load of electronic controller and lowers the power consumption since the calculation process of the amount of voltage change is not performed until the standby time passes.    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)    Temperature sensor (8)    Cell voltage sensor (20)    DC-DC converter (21)    Battery (22)
NOVELTY - The battery cooling device (1) has a case (10) in which a predetermined number of battery cells (2) are accommodated. A fluid passage (23) is formed by extending upwards between the battery cells so that the fluid within the case is circulated towards upper direction. An upstream edge section (2d), located below within the case, is formed in streamline shape or tapered-shape so that the battery cell expands the passage sectional area of the inlet port section (231) of the fluid passage.    USE - Battery cooling device for battery of hybrid vehicle having internal combustion engine and motor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces distribution resistance of the cooling fluid which circulates during cooling of battery cell and improves cooling capability since the upstream edge section, located below within the case, is formed in streamline shape or tapered-shape so that the battery cell expands the passage sectional area of the inlet port section of the fluid passage. Suppresses the passage sectional area from changing the surrounding space of battery cell rapidly since the fluid passage is formed by extending upwards between the battery cells so that the fluid within the case is circulated towards upper direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the battery cooling device.    Battery cooling device (1)    Battery cells (2)    Upstream edge section (2d)    Case (10)    Fluid passage (23)    Inlet port section (231)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has a battery cover (1) which is comprised from a predetermined number of a front side division body (3), center side division body (5), rear side division body (7). The battery cover is formed in an engaging section (21) of a cross-sectional having substantially square C-shape. The edge section of a pair of division body adjoins among the division bodies.    USE - Mounting structure for battery mounted on floor surface of electric vehicle, e.g., hybrid car, electrically driven cargo handling vehicle and conveyance cart.    ADVANTAGE - Improves protection of the battery since the battery cover is formed in an engaging section of a cross-sectional having substantially square C-shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view attachment state to the floor surface of vehicle body.    Battery cover (1)    Front side division body (3)    Center side division body (5)    Rear side division body (7)    Engaging section (21)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has cylindrical unit cells (211-238) which adjoined in a state in which the outer peripheral surfaces mutually abuts, or having 1.0 millimeter or less clearance gap. A filling formation of the potting resin (239) is formed in a region between the outer peripheral surfaces in the cylindrical batteries and arranged in a state which is adhered closely.    USE - Battery pack for electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motorcycle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents a heat linkage and exhibits high energy density since the filling formation of the potting resin is formed in a region between the outer peripheral surfaces in the cylindrical batteries and arranged in a state which is adhered closely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the battery group in the battery pack.    Battery-cell group (21)    Cylindrical unit cells (211-238)    Potting resin (239)
NOVELTY - The device has an electric machine (1) arranged on a rotating shaft (3) for partially converting kinetic energy into electrical power. Another electric machine (2) is arranged on the rotating shaft for converting the kinetic energy to other kinetic energy. The latter electric machine comprises a stator (22) that is secured on the rotating shaft, where the stator rotates with the same angular velocity as the rotating shaft. An outside running flywheel (23) is blockable over a clamping device (24) such that the latter electric machine is operable as a motor.    USE - Energy storage device for storing excess kinetic energy of a rotating shaft.    ADVANTAGE - The device can securely handle load peaks during energy transmission of the electric machines. The device reduces peak power taken out from an energy store, so that a number of charge and unloading cycles can be kept smaller, thus increasing the service life of the energy store.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical power is charge current for a rechargeable battery or a high performance capacitor. The other kinetic energy is rotation energy of the flywheel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating of an energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy storage device.    Electric machines (1, 2)    Rotating shaft (3)    Stator (22)    Outside running flywheel (23)    Clamping device (24)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device (120) including photovoltaic elements (122) is provided in thermoelectric system (100), to convert the emitted thermal radiation (111) from heat source (110) of vehicle into electric power. The electric power of photovoltaic device is measured. The operational parameter of thermoelectric system is determined based on measured electric power of photovoltaic device.    USE - Method for determining operational parameter of thermoelectric system in vehicle e.g. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The operation condition of thermoelectric system is determined based on measured electric power of photovoltaic system so that the efficiency of thermoelectric system is improved and the maintenance of thermoelectric system is improved. The damage of combustion engine of motor car is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for determining operational parameter of thermoelectric system in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thermoelectric system of vehicle.    Thermoelectric system (100)    Heat source (110)    Thermal radiation (111)    Photovoltaic device (120)    Photovoltaic element (122)
NOVELTY - The device (5) has an inner shell (6) surrounding an outer enclosure (7). A region is located between the inner shell and the outer enclosure over a valve device (9) with backflow protection, where the region is connected with a region surrounded by the inner shell, so that diffused low molecular gas flows back with respective pressure ratios into the inner shell. The valve device is pre-tensioned using a spring e.g. helical spring, in a closed state, and is arranged in the region of a connector (8) for filling/removal of low molecular gas. The valve device is formed as a non return valve.    USE - Device for storing low-molecular gases i.e. hydrogen, in a vehicle i.e. fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device has simple structure and inexpensive valve facilities. The inner shell surrounding the outer enclosure, and the region is located between the inner shell and the outer enclosure over the valve device with backflow protection, where the region is connected with the region surrounded by the inner shell, so that diffused low molecular gas flows back with respective pressure ratios into the inner shell, thus making the low-molecular gases to be reliably stored in the device without gas losses from the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inner shell is made of a plastic, and the outer enclosure is made of a fiber reinforced material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a device for storing hydrogen.    Low-molecular gases storing device (5)    Inner shell (6)    Outer enclosure (7)    Connector (8)    Valve device (9)
NOVELTY - The device (5) has an inner shell (6) and an outer sheath (7) surrounding the inner shell. A gas (9) is arranged in the area provided between the inner shell and the outer sheath, whose molecular size is greater than that of the gas to be stored. The low-molecular gas is hydrogen, and the gas with the larger molecular size comprises nitrogen. The inner shell is formed of plastic.    USE - Device for storing low-molecular gases under high pressure, particularly for storing fuel in a vehicle formed as fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas is arranged in the area provided between the inner shell and the outer sheath, whose molecular size is greater than that of the gas to be stored, and thus prevents high gas concentration in the vicinity of the device during refueling and prevents safety-critical situations and safety alarms in a reliable manner with an improved low-molecular gas storing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a hydrogen storing device.    Gas storing device (5)    Inner shell (6)    Outer sheath (7)    Connection (8)    Gas (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a plastic inner shell (6) and an outer enclosure (7) formed of fiber reinforced material. The inner shell is surrounded by outer enclosure. A low molecular gas absorbing material (9) such as metal hydride and water is provided in region between inner shell and outer enclosure.    USE - Device for storing low molecular gas e.g. hydrogen fuel under high pressure, for use in vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The leakage of large amount of low molecular gas is prevented by reliable intermediate absorbing of low molecular gas using absorbing material. Hence sufficient storage amount of low molecular gas is ensured. Reliable Emergency shutdown during refueling is achieved. The durability and reliability of device are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the device for storing low molecular gas.    Gas storage unit (5)    Inner shell (6)    Outer enclosure (7)    Terminal (8)    Low molecular gas absorbing material (9)
NOVELTY - The silencer has a sound damping device arranged in a silencer housing (5). A refrigeration element (2) e.g. heat exchanger, is arranged in the silencer housing, where the refrigeration element extracts heat energy from exhaust gas. A high temperature side of the refrigeration element transfers the heat. A low temperature side of the refrigeration element is shielded by the exhaust gas. A gas pipe duct (1) is arranged in a flat channel. The pipe duct is connected to the refrigeration element at the high temperature side.    USE - Silencer for use in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine of a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The silencer can convert exhaust heat energy into useful energy, and occupies a small space. The cooling device comprises a flat coolant channel to increase the efficiency of cooling. The silencer ensures efficient shield of the low temperature side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a silencer in cross-section.    Gas pipe duct (1)    Refrigeration element (2)    Cooling device (3)    Insulation element (4)    Silencer housing (5)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an air conveying device (6) arranged in a flow direction in front of a cathode region (4) of a fuel cell (2) and for compression of supply air stream (ZLS). An air intercooler (9) for cooling the air stream is provided after the air conveying device. The air intercooler is formed as a plate heat exchanger with three regions (12-14) that are sealed against each other, where the air stream flows to the cathode region through the first region, exhaust air stream flows from the cathode region through the second region and a coolant (KM) flows through the third region.    USE - Fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, system for generating electrical drive energy and electrical energy for electronic components e.g. consumer electronics and navigation devices, in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle such as car and commercial vehicle, and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The air intercooler is formed as the plate heat exchanger with the three regions that are sealed against each other, where the supply air stream flows to the cathode region through the first region, the exhaust air stream flows from the cathode region through the second region and the coolant flows through the third region, thus ensuring ideal temperature of the supply air stream and equalizing temperature of flowing substances in all operating conditions of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an assembly of a fuel cell system.    Coolant (KM)    Supply air stream (ZLS)    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode region (4)    Air conveying device (6)    Air intercooler (9)    Regions of heat exchanger (12-14)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several battery flat cells (6) with cathode arrestor (17) and anode conductor (18) that are connected to each another. A conductive tempering element (30) located on arrestor is divided into heat-transferring surface portions (45,46). The conductive tempering element is pressed on heat-transferring surface portions through pressure piece (25), such that contact portions of arresters are connected.    USE - Rechargeable battery pack for electric car and motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple batteries can be connected to large unit. The damage of battery cell can be prevented. The heat can be dissipated safely. The battery with high current carrying capacity is provided while ensuring safe removal of battery. The contact of battery pack can be monitored and controlled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the contact area of battery pack.    Battery flat cells (6)    Arrestors (17,18)    Pressure piece (25)    Conductive tempering element (30)    Heat-transferring surface portions (45,46)
NOVELTY - The pack has a set of individually rechargeable battery cells (5) i.e. rechargeable battery flat cells (6), provided with a cathode arrestor and an anode arrestor, where the arrestors of the neighboring cells are electrically connected with one another. The arrestors are arranged at moderate temperature keeping element that is made from an electrical conductive material i.e. aluminum. A contact bridge is formed as an electrical interconnection between the arrestors, where the element is connected with a flowing medium e.g. gas or liquid, in a heat transfer manner.    USE - Rechargeable battery pack for providing a large power to an electric car and a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The anode and cathode arrestors are arranged at the moderate temperature keeping element that is connected with the medium in the heat transfer manner, so that heat dissipated from the individual rechargeable battery cells can be removed in a reliable manner, thus avoiding damages of the rechargeable battery cell and/or the rechargeable battery block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal section view of a rechargeable battery block.    Housing (2)    Locking lid (3)    Individually rechargeable battery cells (5)    Rechargeable battery flat cells (6)    Separator films (9)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has several battery flat cells (6) with cathode arrestor (17) and anode conductor (18) that are connected to each other. A conductive tempering element (30) is pressed on arrestor through pressure piece (25) made of glass-fiber reinforced plastic. The pressure surface (40,41) of pressure piece is inclined at an angle (44) with respect to longitudinal center plane of pressure piece.    USE - Rechargeable battery pack for electric car and motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery having low contact resistance can be contacted reliably. The output voltage of battery is increased and power loss is suppressed. The cost of battery pack is reduced and structure of battery pack is simplified. Since pressure piece is made of plastic, the pressure stability of pressure piece is enhanced. The battery cells can be interchanged with battery pack with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the contact area of battery pack.    Battery flat cells (6)    Cathode arrestor (17)    Anode cathode (18)    Pressure piece (25)    Conductive tempering element (30)    Pressure surface of pressure piece (40,41)    Inclination angle off pressure surface (44)
NOVELTY - The pack (4) has a set of individual rechargeable accumulator flat cells (5, 6) provided with a cathode arrestor and an anode arrestor, where the two arrestors are electrically and conductively interconnected. The flat cells are mechanically held in a closed housing (2). An inner space (16) of the housing is formed in a gastight manner and filled with a gas (23) e.g. inert gas or carbon dioxide, or free from oxygen, at pressure. A pressure regulator is arranged in the housing. A gas pad (24) is formed between the cells.    USE - Rechargeable accumulator pack for use in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is filled in the cavities between the rechargeable accumulator flat cells and the gas pad is formed between the cells, so that the cell arrangement can be stabilized. The gas pad can be formed between the accumulator flat cells at bottom left hand corner, so that the cells are provided against each other, thus achieving stabilized absorbing effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a rechargeable accumulator block.    Closed housing (2)    Rechargeable accumulator pack (4)    Individual rechargeable accumulator flat cells (5, 6)    Inner space of housing (16)    Gas (23)    Gas pad (24)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery flat cells having cathode arrestor and anode arrestor that are connected to each other. A hollow conductive tempering element (30) is pressed on arrestor. A common loop circuit (44) is formed by connecting tempering elements with insulating channel sections.    USE - Rechargeable battery pack for motor car.    ADVANTAGE - Since common loop circuit is formed by connecting tempering elements with insulating channel sections, the damage of battery pack during unloading and loading processes is reduced while dissipating waste heat safely. The temperature of battery can be controlled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling circuit.    Conductive tempering element (30)    Discharge opening (39)    Common loop circuit (44)    Pressure pump (45)    Flow space (57)
NOVELTY - The warning system (1) has several sensors (2) that are arranged for monitoring the critical state of accumulator system. A control unit (3) connected with sensors receives the measurement value from sensors and compares the measurement value with reference value so as to detect the critical state of accumulator system. A warning signal (4) is output by control unit if critical state of accumulator system is detected.    USE - Warning system for monitoring critical state of accumulator system installed in motor car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The critical state of accumulator system can be determined easily so that service life and reliability of the accumulated system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the warning system for monitoring critical state of accumulator system.    Warning system (1)    Sensor (2)    Control unit (3)    Warning signal (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a set of battery cells (3) i.e. lithium-ion battery cells, and interconnecting and optionally arranging the battery cells to a set of battery modules or battery system architecture by cell connectors. A set of terminals (1) of the battery modules or battery system is attached. The battery cells are packaged in a common plastic jacket by extrusion coatings such that the cells and the cell connectors are completely covered by a plastic sheath (4). The battery modules and the battery system terminals are allowed to remain accessible from outside.    USE - Method for manufacturing a battery module or a battery system in a motor vehicle (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cells and the cell connectors are completely covered by the plastic sheath, and the battery modules and battery system terminals are allowed to remain accessible from outside, thus providing simplified and improved insulation of cell potentials. The method enables avoiding the need for aluminum housings, and reducing production related leaks. The method enables avoiding joints, welds, and adhesive points, thus reducing total number of parts, and reducing error probability. The cell connectors provide relative spatial arrangement of the individual battery cells, while providing stable and robust spatial fixation of the cells. The plastic jacket provides needed stability for the battery module. The method enables avoiding the need for screws or retaining straps for fixing the cells, thus reducing total weight of the battery module or battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a terminal region of a battery module.    Terminals (1)    Sealing element (2)    Battery cells (3)    Plastic sheath (4)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery module (11) with a monitoring unit for digitizing and evaluating analog voltages and temperatures of battery cells. A current sensor of the battery module measures momentary flowing current of the battery module. The battery module has another monitoring unit for receiving the digitized values of the former monitoring unit, for digitizing the analog voltage of the battery module and for comparing the analog voltage with sum of digital voltages of the battery cells of the former monitoring unit.    USE - Distributed battery system for driving a motor vehicle (claimed) i.e. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery module includes the monitoring unit to receive the digitized values of the other monitoring unit, to digitize the analogue voltage of the battery module and to compare the analog voltage with sum of digital voltages of the battery cells of the latter monitoring unit, thus enabling a user to drive a motor vehicle without accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car comprising a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a distributed battery system with battery modules and a battery control device.    Central battery control device (5)    Battery modules (11-13)    Motor vehicle (14)    Vehicle front end (15)    Vehicle rear end (16)
NOVELTY - The separator (18) has collected liquid portion with collected liquid surface (41) that is provided in container. The container is separated from the periphery of circular opening (40). The inlet tube (43) with jet nozzle (44) allows the mixed fluid of gas and a liquid to the collected liquid surface. The exhaust port is equipped with the exhaust pipe for discharging the gas isolated from a liquid within the container.    USE - Gas-liquid separator for fuel cell system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mist of liquid mixing in the gas which flows towards the exhaust port can be suppressed. The structure of the separator can be simplified and cost of the fuel system and vehicle are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of gas-liquid separator.    Gas-liquid separator (18)    Circular opening (40)    Collected liquid surface (41)    Inlet tube (43)    Jet nozzle (44)
NOVELTY - The system has a compressor (6) for supplying air to a cathode region (3) of a fuel cell (2). A catalytic burner (13) burns exhaust gas in an anode region (4) of the fuel cell and/or fuel. An air inlet pipe (22) is placed between the burner and the compressor in a flow direction directly or indirectly subsequent to compressor components. Hot exhaust gases of the burner flow from the cathode region of the fuel cell. The components of the compressor are arranged in the flow direction in front of the cathode region of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in motor vehicles e.g. passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and ships.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed such that it is operated very efficiently with minimal energy consumption, provides maximum electrical performance, and enables safe and reliable operation of the burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (2)    Cathode region (3)    Anode region (4)    Compressor (6)    Catalytic burner (13)    Air inlet pipe (22)
NOVELTY - The connector has a flange provided at an end of a pipe (115), and a nut (130) for clasping the pipe at the low pressure side of flange. The nut comprises a counter-thread relative to the screw thread of a valve (110). A lip seal (140a) clasps the pipe at the high pressure side of flange. The flange supports the lip seal. The lip seal comprises a cylindrical sealing surface to which the valve is attached. The connection state of the pipe and valve is maintained by setting the pressure of hydrogen gas filled inside the pipe to 87.5 MPa.    USE - Hydrogen-gas based connector for connecting high pressure pipe to valve mounted in hydrogen reservoir system used for fuel cell in vehicle such as motor car.    ADVANTAGE - A good sealing effect is provided between the valve and the pipe, even at the low temperature of hydrogen gas. The relative rotational torque of lip seal is reduced, and stability of the seal is improved. The corrosion protection property of the connector is improved, since ingress of corrosion causing substances into the screw fastening region of the connector is prevented. Mass production of the sealed structure is achieved at low cost, since the number of components is reduced, and requirement of an additional locking washer is avoided. The components of the connector can be exchanged easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of sealing high pressure pipe to valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the connector.    Valve (110)    Pipe (115)    Nut (130)    Locking washer (135)    Lip seal (140a)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a heat recovery device (2) with a conveyor unit (4), a heat exchanger (3), an expansion device (5) and a capacitor (6) for arranging or introducing phase transition material (10). The heat exchanger is thermally coupled with an exhaust system (7) and a cooling circuit of a combustion engine. The capacitor is thermally coupled with a refrigerant circuit of a vehicle air conditioning apparatus. The phase transition material absorbs waste heat from the capacitor and is changed to an aggregate state at a predeterminable temperature threshold.    USE - Combustion engine for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The engine can exhaust and/or store waste heat with load peaks of the combustion engine from which load peaks in the heat recovery device arise in the capacitor, thus increasing the efficiency of the capacitor and reducing the size of the capacitor and/or the heat recovery device. The engine can utilize the dissipated heat to increase the efficiency of the heat recovery device for achieving fuel savings and cost saving of the heat recovery device. The engine can change a state of aggregation by absorbing and intermediate storage of waste heat from the capacitor. The heat recovery device couples with the refrigerant circuit by the heat exchanger arrangement, thus exploiting the waste heat of coolant of the combustion engine in the heat recovery device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The phase transition material is paraffin, fatty acids and/or salt hydrates. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a combustion engine with a heat recovery device based on a principle of a Clausius Rankine cyclic process.    Combustion engine (1)    Heat recovery device (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Conveyor unit (4)    Expansion device (5)    Capacitor (6)    Exhaust system (7)    Phase transition material (10)
NOVELTY - The car has a high voltage power electronics module (10) electrically interconnecting an electric motor and an electrical energy storage i.e. high volt battery. The power electronics module is arranged below a combustion engine i.e. longitudinally arranged in-line engine. The power electronics module is partially arranged in a sub-floor region (11) and secured at a lower base (12) and an integral support part (13). The combustion engine, a gear unit (14) and the electric motor are arranged in a front side of the car.    USE - Hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The car is cost-effectively manufactured with reduced assembly efforts. The high voltage power electronics module is arranged below the combustion engine, so that a stress caused at the power electronics module by engine temperature and/or engine vibrations is reduced, thus increasing the service life of the power electronics module and accommodating the power electronics module in existing and/or unused installation space, and hence reducing lengths of high voltage cables and/or costs and assembly efforts of the car while reducing electrical reducing electrical and/or electromagnetic interferences.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a part of a hybrid motor car.    High voltage power electronics module (10)    Sub-floor region (11)    Lower base (12)    Integral support part (13)    Gear unit (14)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a battery controller (10) connecting a sub-battery (11) to one load group, including a meter (6) and a navigation apparatus (7) requiring 12-volt voltage, when the controller receives a signal indicating engine stop and the detected voltage drops to below a given voltage. The controller also connects the sub-battery to another load group, including an electric power steering apparatus (4) and an electrical stabilizer (5) requiring 36-volt voltage, when the controller receives a signal indicating engine drive.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Two different voltages can be supplied to two different load groups from one sub-battery, reducing number of parts, component weight and installation space for the power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electric power steering apparatus (4)    Electrical stabilizer (5)    Meter (6)    Navigation apparatus (7)    Battery controller (10)    Sub-battery (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle control system (1) has a battery electronic control unit (20) producing a command to increase the speed of the engine (2) only when the vehicle decelerates and extent of drop of gear ratio is larger than a normal level based on the deceleration operation. The electronic control unit also produces an electric power generation guide, in which the engine speed is made to increase, only when the deceleration occurs and extent of gear ratio drop is larger than the normal level.    USE - Vehicle control system for performing electric power generation control for recovery of battery capacity in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Engine speed can be increased more synthetically at time of deceleration than at time of normal driving, while gear ratio need not be unnecessarily lowered at time of constant speed driving or acceleration of the vehicle, suppressing generation of vibration and engine sound which can cause driver discomfort at time of driving operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of a vehicle control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle control system (1)    Engine (2)    Transmission (3)    Battery (4)    Battery electronic control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The electrode (18,19) has electrode plate holding slit (35) which extends in rear-end side (18b,19b) along an axial direction from front-end side (18a,19a). Distortion absorption slit is extended in rear end side along axial direction from end side for permitting segmentation pieces (37-40) formation on front end side. Front end side is pressed by inner surface of electrode insertion hole while inserting edge portion side of electrode plate in electrode plate holding slit.    USE - Electrode for electrolytic vessel used in electrolyzed water manufacturing apparatus. Can also be used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The front end side of electrode is pressed by inner surface of electrode insertion hole, so that stress can be produced uniformly in electrode and electrode plate holding slit. Hence contact area of electrode plate and electrode can be ensured, resistance between electrode and electrode plate can be reduced and electric current can be supplied efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrode.    Electrodes (18,19)    Front end sides (18a,19a)    Rear end sides (18b,19b)    Electrode plate holding slit (35)    Segmentation piece (37-40)
NOVELTY - The valve apparatus (1) has a worm shaft (44) arranged in parallel with the rotating shaft (42a) of a motor (42). A gear mechanism (43) transmits rotation of the motor to the worm shaft, and a worm wheel (45) meshes with the worm shaft. A screw mechanism (46) converts rotation of the worm wheel into reciprocating motion of a valve body (23). The rotating shaft of the motor is arranged in parallel with the longitudinal axis of a gas holder.    USE - Valve apparatus for controlling supply of high pressure gas, such as hydrogen gas used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size since structures which drive valve body are not arranged on same straight line, and since rotating shaft of motor is arranged in parallel with longitudinal axis of gas holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view which shows the drive device and gas flow path of the valve apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Valve apparatus (1)    Valve body (23)    Motor (42)    Rotating shaft (42a)    Gear mechanism (43)    Worm shaft (44)    Worm wheel (45)    Screw mechanism (46)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has step-up circuit (3) that is provided between battery (2) and vehicle drive motor, and main switch (4) is provided between battery and step-up circuit. A PM-ECU (11) controls the on-off of the main switch and the operation of step-up circuit while detecting voltage of capacitor (5,6) and battery. The main switch is turned ON when maintenance terminal (13) is connected to PM-ECU and is turned OFF when the mutual difference of voltage of capacitor and battery is below predetermined voltage.    USE - Residual voltage confirmation system.    ADVANTAGE - When replacing the step-up circuit provided between a battery and load, the residual voltage of the capacitor of the input step of a step-up circuit or an output step is detected correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for residual voltage confirmation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of residual voltage confirmation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Residual voltage confirmation system (1)    Battery (2)    Step-up circuit (3)    Main switch (4)    Capacitor (5,6)    PM-ECU (11)    Maintenance terminal (13)
NOVELTY - The electrode plate (4) has a binder on a collector (1) and a pole mixture layer containing an active material. The pole mixture layer is divided into an inner side area (2) and an edge portion area (3). The weight ratio of the binder on the basis of active material is made larger in edge portion area than inner side area.    USE - Electrode plate such as positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used for electronic device, electric power storage, power supply of electric vehicle and portable equipment. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen battery, fuel cell and ceramic capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the weight ratio of the binder on the basis of active material is large in edge portion area, the combination drop-off at the time of cutting can be prevented. Thus the safety can be improved. The inhibition of ion-transfer of electrode plate can be prevented. The cycling characteristics can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the positive electrode plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (1)    Inner side area (2)    Edge portion area (3)    Electrode plate (4)    Width (A)
NOVELTY - The pack has a battery holder (11) holding a unit cell (50). A fuse link part (31) is linked to positive or negative electrodes of the unit cell. The fuse link part includes a strip-shaped plate member. A slit part is extended along width direction of an end part. A soluble part in the fuse link part is provided in two sides of the slit part that is extended from the end part. A top part is arranged in the soluble part. Another unit cell is maintained from the former unit cell at the battery holder.    USE - Battery pack for use in an electric tool, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motor-cycle, electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The soluble part in the fuse link part is provided in two sides of the slit part that is extended from the end part, so that safety of the pack can be ensured, thus preventing the soluble part of the fuse link part from coming in contact with the battery holder, and hence reducing manufacturing cost of the pack with high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Battery holder (11)    Fuse link part (31)    Connection part (31a)    Main-body part (31b)    Unit cell (50)
NOVELTY - The battery has battery element (2) whose outer periphery portion is protruded from margin portion (6a) with resin-metal composite film (6) by using cladding material. Resin-metal composite film is provided to bond resin film (8) and metal film (7) together. Battery structure (1) which accommodates the battery element inside cladding material and sealed the battery element by joining upper and lower sides of margin portion. Electrically-conductive portion (21) is connected to ground, while penetrating heat sealing portion (10) into electrically-conductive portion.    USE - Bipolar secondary battery mounted in vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembled battery featured with lightweight and compact in size. The operability of the resin-metal composite laminate film can be improved. The outer periphery of the pin portion is provided for increasing the physical anchor effect of the electrically-conductive portion. The assembled battery, strong-electric-wirings and two electromagnetic shields are earthed at one place, so that mesh current can be avoided and electromagnetic shielding effect can be raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Assembled battery (1)    Battery element (2)    Resin-metal composite film (6)    Resin film (6a)    Metal film (7)    Heat sealing Portion (10)    Electrically-conductive portion (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a positive electrode active material layer on a positive electrode current collecting plate. A negative electrode active material layer comprises a negative electrode plate. A separator is interposed between a positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate. The positive electrode active material layer and a negative electrode active material layer are opposed through the separator. A lithium ion secondary battery is left to stand in a temperature environment of 45 to 65 degree Celsius by a leaving process (S4).    USE - Capacitance restoration method for a lithium ion secondary battery in a portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer and video camcorder, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables recovering a lowered battery capacity after inserting lithium in a non-opposing part of the negative electrode active material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a capacitance restoration method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for performing a last capacitance recovery process (S1)    Step for measuring capacitance recovery factor based on a battery capacity (S2)    Step for measuring a threshold-value of a capacitance decreasing rate (S3)    Step for leaving a lithium ion secondary battery (S4)    Step for measuring a last battery capacity (S5)
NOVELTY - The lithium-ion secondary battery (1) includes a controller which controls the opening and closing of a switch (43) provided at a conducting wire (41). The controller closes the switch to short-circuit a lithium-ion supply body (61,62) and a positive electrode (13) when the capacity degradation degree of the lithium-ion secondary battery becomes more than a threshold value.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery for motor vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the lithium-ion secondary battery to recover from its deteriorating battery capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of lithium-ion secondary battery.    Lithium-ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (13)    Conducting wire (41)    Switch (43)    Lithium-ion supply body (61,62)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has busbars (20) which contact with the positive and negative terminals (13,14) of cells (10) and electrically connects the cells. A support (30), which upwardly extends from the bottom face (101) of a case, supports each busbar in a state which penetrated each busbar.    USE - Battery pack used in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates storage of the busbars, and prevents loss of the busbars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of a portion of a battery pack.    Cells (10)    Positive and negative terminals (13,14)    Busbars (20)    Support (30)    Bottom face (101)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a piping case (21) provided with an end plate (12) whose surface is joined to a fuel cell stack (11). Multiple partitions (51-53) are arranged inside of the semi-cylindrical portion (21a) of the piping case to mutually isolate a fuel gas supply path (32), a cooling water discharge path (35), a cooling fluid supply path (37), and an oxidant gas supply path (43).    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the required installation space of each piping case, and achieves size and weight reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (11)    End plate (12)    Piping case (21)    Semi-cylindrical portion (21a)    Fuel gas supply path (32)    Cooling water discharge path (35)    Cooling fluid supply path (37)    Oxidant gas supply path (43)    Partitions (51-53)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (100) has a controller (110) which controls a fuel gas supply device (102) and an oxidizing gas supply device (103). The controller operates an oxidizing gas supply blocking mechanism (104) to interrupt the supply of oxidizing gas to a second cell block (52) to suppress deterioration of electric power generation.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. domestic environment, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of carbon of a catalyst layer when the operation of the fuel cell system is stopped. Exhibits high battery performance and high durability, even during low humidity conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Second cell block (52)    Fuel cell system (100)    Fuel gas supply device (102)    Oxidizing gas supply device (103)    Oxidizing gas supply blocking mechanism (104)    Controller (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (FS) includes fuel cells (FC) whose respective recesses (8) are arranged in a row to define a concave space (80). A sealing body (9) is arranged in the concave space. The edge portion of the voltage measurement terminal (5) of the fuel cell, a contact (6), and a cable (7) are embedded in the sealing body.    USE - Fuel cell stack for vehicle e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Secures the waterproofing of the surroundings of a terminal. Improves the workability of the replacement of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of a fuel cell stack.    Voltage measurement terminal (5)    Contact (6)    Cable (7)    Recesses (8)    Sealing body (9)    Concave space (80)    Fuel cells (FC)    Fuel cell stack (FS)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a first detection control unit (72b) and a second detection control unit (72c) which respectively detect the first resistance value and second resistance value of a catalyst electrode layer. The catalyst electrode layer comprises a cathode used in the AC impedance measurement of a fuel cell (ND). The second detection control unit detects the second resistance value when the detected first resistance value is larger than a first reference resistance value.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting the formation of catalyst loss layer in the catalyst electrode layer, and allows changing an upper limit electric potential of the cathode, thus suppressing the reduction of electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas supply section (40)    Catalyst layer evaluation unit (70)    First detection control unit (72b)    Second detection control unit (72c)    Fuel cell (ND)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (10) has positive electrode having polyanion type lithium containing compound containing lithium and predetermined types of transition metal portion as a positive electrode active material. The positive electrode, negative electrode, and electrolyte solution contains an electron mediator having predetermined oxidation-reduction potential. The electron mediator restores the ion when the polyanion type lithium containing compound elutes the transition metal portion as ion on oxidation conditions.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for supplying power to electric motor mounted on motor vehicles and personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the fall of battery performance accompanying the elution of the transition metal from a positive electrode on a battery use conditions since the electron mediator restores the ion when the polyanion type lithium containing compound elutes the transition metal portion as ion on oxidation conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (10)    Cover body (25)    Safety valve (40)    Positive electrode terminal (60)    Negative electrode terminal (70)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a first temperature sensor (110) which detects an outward temperature (T1) rather than an electric power generation module (3) among the storage chambers. A hot gas contains carbon monoxide. A control section (100) facilitates determination of gas leak occurrence from the electric power generation module to the storage chamber based on the outward temperature of the storage chamber detected by the first temperature sensor in the generating mode of the stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles, electric machines and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determination of gas leak in the storage chamber of the casing while improving portability of the fuel cell system since the control section facilitates determination of gas leak occurrence from the electric power generation module to the storage chamber based on the outward temperature of the storage chamber detected by the first temperature sensor in the generating mode of the stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Electric power generation module (3)    Evaporation section (20)    Control section (100)    First temperature sensor (110)    Outward temperature (T1)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a folding stool mounted on a vehicle frame (1) that is provided with a controller (36) and a pair of bottle frames (38). The vehicle frame is arranged at a side of a front part and fixed with a steering column (35). The pair of bottle frames is provided with a storage battery (37) that is connected with the vehicle in a series manner. The storage battery is connected with a power supply key switch (10) and a lamp (11) that are connected with the controller, a direct current motor (33) and a speed regulating handle pipe in an electric connection manner.    USE - Four-wheel electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is easy to operate and adjust height of the vehicle frame in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a four-wheel electric vehicle.    Vehicle frame (1)    Power supply key switch (10)    Lamp (11)    Direct current motor (33)    Steering column (35)    Controller (36)    Storage battery (37)    Bottle frames (38)
NOVELTY - Conductive paste comprises a conductive powder, a metallic glass having a supercooled liquid region, and an organic vehicle.    USE - The conductive paste is useful for preparing electronic device and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides conductive paste which is capable of improving the conductivity of electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an electronic device comprising, an electrode comprising a product of the conductive paste; and    (2) a solar cell comprising, a semiconductor layer, and an electrode electrically connected with the semiconductor layer, where the electrode comprises a product of the conductive paste.
NOVELTY - The cover (1) has a sleeve-like connector socket for electrically contacting with the accumulator. A lower portion (26) of a connector socket made of plastic material is embedded in the cover portion. Several strip-shaped portions are arranged at the inside of the connection socket, over the inner circumference of the connection socket and spaced apart from sliding elements (3). The sliding elements are manufactured as one-piece from plastic material.    USE - Cover for accumulator (claimed) used for accumulating secondary battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sliding elements are extended from the interior of the accumulator pointing away direction, towards the terminal portion, hence the smooth transition can be realized to an inner portion of the socket in which the pole shank is to be welded to the connector. The pole shaft can be fully inserted into the connector evenly and without the risk of jamming or snagging. The sliding elements are integrated with the cover, so that the manufacturing process of the cover is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for accumulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cover.    Cover (1)    Sliding element (3)    Upper portion of connector socket (25)    Lower portion of connector socket (26)    Inner cavity of connector socket (27)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a flexible carbon fiber non-woven fabric that is formed by carbonizing the non-woven fabric obtained by carrying out electrospinning of the composition containing polymeric material, organic compound different from the polymeric material, and the transition metal. A fuel cell catalyst made of carbon alloy is supported by the carbon fiber surface which comprises the non-woven fabric.    USE - Electrode of membrane electrode assembly, for fuel cell (all claimed) with gas diffusion and electrode catalysis function, used in electric power generation in small-scale area, home, motor vehicle, small boat, ship, satellite, and space exploration.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode combines the gas diffusion function and the catalyst function, that need of gas diffusion layer in the case of membrane electrode assembly preparation is eliminated. Hence the film thickness of the membrane electrode assembly and fuel cell are reduced. Since the catalyst is supported by the carbon fiber surface which comprises the non-woven fabric, the electricity generated with the catalyst gets across to the fiber without loss. The loss outside the fuel cell is reduced by setting the long fiber as electrically conductive path. Since the electrode is in fibrous form, the formation efficiency of fuel and catalyst is improved, and the load of catalyst is reduced. Since the water generated at the time of electric power generation is not easily got blocked, the flooding phenomenon is reduced and the stability and productivity of electric power generation is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) membrane electrode assembly; and    (2) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between current density and voltage of membrane electrode assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator. The positive electrode contains a collector and a positive mix layer formed on the collector. The positive mix layer contains a positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material contains complex oxide containing lithium and nickel. The molar ratio of nickel with respect to lithium in the complex oxide is 0.05-1.05. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains 0.5-20 %mass of phosphono acetate compound (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery used as power supply for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacitance, and favorable charging/discharging cycle characteristics, and is prevented from swelling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a nonaqueous electrolyte and a separator. The positive electrode contains a collector and a positive mix layer formed on the collector. The positive mix layer contains a positive electrode active material. The positive electrode active material contains complex oxide containing lithium and nickel. The molar ratio of nickel with respect to lithium in the complex oxide is 0.05-1.05. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains 0.5-20 %mass of phosphono acetate compound of formula: R2-O-P(-O-R1)(=O)-(C(-H)(-H))n-C(=O)-O-R3 (I).    R1-R3=1-12C alkyl optionally substituted by halo;and    n=0-6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Armored can (4)    Insulator (5)
NOVELTY - A negative-electrode material comprises a carbon material having, as determined by X-ray diffraction, an average planar spacing (d0002) of 0.335-0.34 nm, a volume average grain size (50%D) of 1-40 mu m, and a maximum grain size (Dmax) of 74 mu m or less and, as determined by differential thermal analysis in an air current, at least two exothermic peaks within a temperature range of 300 degrees C and 1000 degrees C.    USE - Material is used for negative electrodes of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, hybrid type electric vehicles, power tools, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative-electrode material provides lithium ion secondary batteries having high energy density, and excellent charging/discharging characteristics, input-output characteristics, reliability, durability, and thermal stability.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (200) has an oxidizing agent gas flow path which faces a cathode electrode. The flow direction of the fuel gas in the fuel gas flow channel and the oxidizing agent gas in the oxidizing agent gas flow path is mutually opposing. A water vapor volume control unit is configured to control the water vapor volume based on the target value of the water vapor volume preset from the relationship between the voltage of the fuel cell and the water vapor volume in the exit of the fuel gas flow channel.    USE - Fuel cell system, e.g., electric power supply source, for supplying electric power to vehicle, boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost and simplifies the structure by eliminating the need to provide a temperature sensor for water vapor control. Reduces the size of the fuel cell system by providing solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell using the polymer electrolyte membrane as an electrolytic membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen tank (4)    Fuel gas supply path (5)    Main flow path (5A)    Mixing path (5B)    Fuel cell system (200)
NOVELTY - A silicon type alloy negative electrode material is a powder containing compound phase including silicon-copper alloy phase containing silicon-copper alloy which is intermetallic compound of silicon and copper, and silicon phase. The silicon-copper alloy phase has average hardness of 500 HV or less.    USE - Silicon type alloy negative electrode material is used for hybrid capacitor and lithium-ion secondary battery, used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising silicon type alloy negative electrode material has excellent electroconductivity, favorable reliability and charging and discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon type alloy negative electrode material is a powder containing compound phase including silicon-copper alloy (SixCuy) phase containing silicon-copper alloy which is intermetallic compound of silicon and copper, and silicon phase, where value of x is less than value of y. The silicon-copper alloy phase has average hardness of 500 HV or less.
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises: conductive powder; an organic vehicle; and an additive including silicon or a metal.    USE - For a rear electrode of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - When the paste composition is sintered to manufacture the rear electrode by adding the additive including the silicon or the metal, the sintering density can be improved. Thus, the bonding strength between the paste composition and the silicon substrate can be improved. Due to the additive, the paste composition may exclude the glass frit including the lead, which is harmful to environment. If the additive includes the metal such as Cu, Mg, Ni or its alloy, the bonding strength between the paste composition and the silicon substrate can be improved without deteriorating the resistance of the rear electrode layer and the warp characteristic of the solar cell. Thus, the solar cell including the rear electrode prepared by using the paste composition represents the superior efficiency and reliability.
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has positive electrode containing composite lithium oxide, negative electrode containing material which can hold lithium, separator and electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent. The positive electrode has acryl layer containing metallic element.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, fixation of electric power load-leveling system, portable electronic device, communication apparatus and computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has excellent durability and high capacity.
NOVELTY - The battery module (200) has casing that is provided with a discharge port. The gas is discharged to the opening portion (8a) by the discharge port. Several batteries (100) are arranged inside the casing and are connected with the terminal board (8). The terminal board is arranged at the side of the opening portion. A cover portion (120) is attached to the casing, so that the opening portion is covered. A flat plate portion (121) is protruded in the inward side of the casing. Several convex portions (122) are connected to the terminal board of the battery.    USE - Battery module for driving motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The function of the normal batteries cannot be affected during discharge of gas by the abnormal battery. Hence the safety of the battery module can be improved. The increase in volume of the battery module can be suppressed, since the hot gas is accumulated in the convex portions. The performance enhancement of the battery module can be achieved, since highly efficient battery is utilized in the battery module. The cost reduction of the battery module can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery module.    Terminal board (8)    Opening portion (8a)    Batteries (100)    Cover portion (120)    Flat plate portion (121)    Convex portions (122)    Battery module (200)
NOVELTY - The system (200) has battery that is provided with opening for discharging internal gas. The battery module (110) is provided with exhaust-gas portion to induce gas discharged from opening. The non-reset type switch element is provided in position when induced gas is passed through opening, to change from open state or closed state to other state when preset reference temperature is set more than temperature of switch element. The high temperature abnormality determination portion (140) determines battery module abnormality when switch element is set in other state.    USE - Battery system for use as driving power supply of portable electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer. Can also be used in motor vehicle, electric motorcycle, hybrid vehicle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high temperature abnormality determination portion determines battery module abnormality when switch element is set in other state, the abnormality of the battery can be detected efficiently. Since the highly efficient general purpose battery can be used as the unit cell of the battery system, the performance enhancement of the battery system and cost reduction can be attained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery module (110)    Exhaust route (120)    Thermal fuse (131)    High temperature abnormality determination portion (140)    Battery system (200)
NOVELTY - Use of a metal hydride exhibiting a grain size of less than or equal to 100 nm as storage medium for hydrogen, is claimed.    USE - The metal hydride is useful as storage medium for hydrogen in motor vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal hydrides are usable even at low temperatures and low pressures and at higher volumetric densities of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a tank for a motor vehicle, comprising a body with a receiver for a powdery packing bed made of the above metal hydride or a mixture of the metal hydride and a catalyst, a filling nozzle for gaseous hydrogen, and a filter between the receiver and the filling nozzle; and    (2) a system comprising at least one tank and at least one fuel cell, where the tank and the fuel cell are operatively connected with each other such that the fuel cell is fed with hydrogen from the tank and the waste heat of the tank and/or the fuel cell is usable for heating and/or cooling the respective other assembly.
NOVELTY - The car has an air inlet (5) controlled by funnel-shaped air inlet apertures that are formed behind compactly arranged radial fans. An airflow is generated inside a compressor (6) and rotates the radial fans, where the rotational motion of the fans is converted into electrical power by generators (2). A computer-aided battery management system (4) supplies the electrical power created by the airflow into batteries (3) i.e. transaction batteries, where an electromotor (1) is provided in the car. The radial fans are connected with the generators by a coupling.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The car has increased acceptability and reduces environmental impact by reduction of external power input. The car has reduced noise, dust and carbon dioxide emissions and is widely applied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear perspective view of an electric car.    Electromotor (1)    Generators (2)    Batteries (3)    Computer-aided battery management system (4)    Air inlet (5)    Compressor (6)
NOVELTY - The system i.e. secondary lithium oxygen battery system (1), has a separator (5) separating a cathode (4) and an anode (3) and formed permeable to lithium ions. An electrolyte (6) moistens the separator and the cathode and stands in reciprocal effect with air by a contact region (10). An anode arrester (7) and a cathode arrester (8) are electrical operatively connected with the anode and the cathode, respectively. The contact region is formed in a housing (19), where air operating pressure i.e. oxygen operating pressure, in the housing is increased in relation to ambient pressure.    USE - Secondary lithium air battery system i.e. secondary lithium oxygen battery system, for supplying power to an automobile and a mobile electronic device e.g. laptop and cell phone. Can also be used for a lithium-ion battery system, a nickel-metal hydride battery system, a lead-acid battery system, zinc air system and fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The contact region is formed in the housing, where the air operating pressure i.e. oxygen operating pressure, in the housing is increased in relation to the ambient pressure, thus ensuring improved reversibility and high power output in the system. The system is designed such that increased air operating pressure is adjusted in an amperage-controlled manner, thus operating the system in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a secondary lithium air battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a multilevel structure of an electro-chemical lithium oxygen cell in a secondary lithium oxygen battery system.    Secondary lithium oxygen battery system (1)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Separator (5)    Electrolyte (6)    Anode arrester (7)    Cathode arrester (8)    Contact region (10)    Housing (19)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting fuel cell stack (12), direct current (DC) step-up circuit (16), accumulator (22) and high voltage loads (20,32) with a high voltage bus (18). The accumulator is disconnected from high voltage bus when the accumulator is determined to be failed. The voltage of fuel cell stack is measured by DC step-up circuit. The measured voltage of fuel cell stack is converted into reference voltage value of high voltage bus. The reference voltage value of high voltage bus is changed when measured voltage of fuel cell stack is changed.    USE - Method for defining voltage level of high voltage bus in fuel cell system used in fuel cell vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reference voltage value of high voltage bus is changed relative to voltage of fuel cell stack when accumulator is determined to be failed, the control of voltage level in the high voltage bus can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    DC step-up circuit (16)    High voltage bus (18)    High voltage loads (20,32)    Accumulator (22)
NOVELTY - A dispersion is obtained by dispersing a carbon material and a resin obtained by reacting prepolymer having an terminal isocyanate group with polyamine (C) having at least two primary and/or secondary amino groups, in an organic solvent. The prepolymer is obtained by reacting vinyl polymer (A) having two terminal hydroxyl groups, with diisocyanate (B).    USE - Dispersion is used for fuel cell, electrode, electromagnetic shielding material, conductive resin and field emission display component.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion has excellent dispersibility and storage stability.
NOVELTY - The drive (5) has a drive device (6) comprising a transmission device (7) coupled with a drive motor i.e. electric motor (E). The transmission device transmits torque of the motor on a wheel (4) of a trailer (1), and a fastening device (8) fastens the drive device to the trailer. An electrical energy storage (9) i.e. lithium ion battery, supplies the motor with electrical energy, is externally arranged at the trailer and couplable with the drive device. The fastening device and drive device are arranged outside of the trailer, and a control device (11) controls the motor.    USE - Maneuvering drive for a trailer i.e. camper. Can also be used for caravan, transport trailer, goods trailer and special trailer i.e. boat trailer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical energy storage supplies the drive motor with the electrical energy, is externally arranged at the trailer and couplable with the drive device, thus enabling simple and cost-effective production and assembly of the drive without requiring engagement in the trailer and holes in outer side of the hanger, and achieving reduced weight of the hanger while realizing interference-free, cost-effective and robust operation of the drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a trailer with a maneuvering drive.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Electric motor (E)    Trailer (1)    Wheel (4)    Maneuvering drive (5)    Drive device (6)    Transmission device (7)    Fastening device (8)    Electrical energy storage (9)    Control device (11)
NOVELTY - The electrical generator assembly is driven by the rotation of wheels (1) of a vehicle or trailer, where the wheel or wheel hub is connected to a transmission joint (3) at one end. The wheel transfers the rotational motion to a rotational axis (2) of an electric generator (4). The rotational axis is connected to another end of the transmission joint.    USE - Electrical generator assembly for generating electrical power to recharge batteries of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The wheel transfers the rotational motion to a rotational axis of an electric generator, where the rotational axis is connected to another end of the transmission joint, and hence ensures simple and cost-effective generation of electric energy for recharging the batteries of electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electric vehicle or trailer with specific components.    Wheels (1)    Rotational axis (2)    Transmission joint (3)    Electric generator (4)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a secondary battery attached to a frame for providing power to a motor, where the frame ties a front wheel and a rear-wheel. A regeneration mechanism is provided for regenerating the electric power. An inner side of a hub (1) is equipped with a transmission mechanism that is provided with two planetary gears arranged in parallel along axial direction of an axle shaft (5). A reverse input from a hub case is transmitted to a driving force transfer element. A ratchet clutch mechanism is provided with two one-way clutches (2a-1, 2a-2).    USE - Electrically-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The bicycle obtains high gear ratio without enlarging outer diameter of hub of a driving wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a hub in an electrically-assisted bicycle. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hub (1)    One-way clutches (2a-1, 2a-2)    Rear sprocket (4)    Axle shaft (5)    Hub flange (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a main controller (3) that is connected with a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera (1). A global positioning system (GPS) vehicular locator (2) is connected with a motor driver (4). The motor driver (4) is connected with a stepping motor (5). A buck converter (6) is connected with the main controller, motor driver and solar module, respectively.    USE - Intelligent guide system for tourist travel.    ADVANTAGE - The intelligent guide system is provided with the GPS navigation function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the intelligent guide system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Camera (1)    Vehicular locator (2)    Main controller (3)    Motor driver (4)    Stepping motor (5)    Buck converter (6)
NOVELTY - The car has a chassis (1) fixed on a ventilating pipe (2). Two inner side wall ends of a fluted dish fan blade (3) are vertically connected with the pipe that is fixed between a front end of an air inlet (4) and a back end of an air outlet (5). The blade is fixed with a charger (10) and linked to a three-phase alternative current (AC) generator (7) via a gear (6). A storage battery (11) and a digital inverter (12) are linked to a three-phase asynchronous motor (13). A driving system (14) is connected with a speed control device (15) that is connected with a power supply output interface (8).    USE - Wind tube-type electrical car.    ADVANTAGE - The car ensures low smoke pollution while driving. The car reduces charging time and manufacturing cost, and increasing running mileage limiting period. The car is quick to use and inexpensive, and has high productivity. The car reduces requirements of fuel in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind tube-type electrical car.    Chassis (1)    Ventilating pipe (2)    Fluted dish fan blade (3)    Air inlet (4)    Air outlet (5)    Gear (6)    Three-phase AC generator (7)    Power supply output interface (8)    Charger (10)    Storage battery (11)    Digital inverter (12)    Three-phase asynchronous motor (13)    Driving system (14)    Speed control device (15)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a connector that is provided with terminal windows (33, 33') opened in row in connecting plane. The windows are exposed through battery pack case when battery pack is inserted in loading cavity of electrical apparatus. A shutter mechanism (4) is arranged to open and close portion of windows in the connector and opened by shutter-opening rod (56). The windows are closed by mechanism, when pack is not loaded in loading cavity and rod is not inserted. The windows are opened by mechanism, when pack is loaded in loading cavity and rod is inserted.    USE - Battery pack for supplying high-voltage power to electrical apparatus in electrical vehicle such as electric motor scooter. Can also be used in electric motorcycle, bicycle, electric wheel-chair, electric three-wheeled vehicle and electric go-kart.    ADVANTAGE - The connector terminal windows are closed-off when battery pack is not loaded in loading cavity of electrical apparatus, so that the ingress of foreign material, electrical shock and short circuit can be reliably prevented. The connector terminal windows are opened when the battery pack is loaded in a loading cavity of electrical apparatus, so that reliable connection of connecting terminals with electrical apparatus can be ensured. The battery pack can reliably open and close terminal windows in the connector by maintaining a simple shutter mechanism. The vibration and movement of the case inside the loading cavity can be reliably avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the connector connected with connecting terminals.    Shutter mechanism (4)    Contact (32)    Terminal windows (33,33')    Guiding holes (36)    Shutter-opening rod (56)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises the positive current collector, a cathode current collector and a layer or multi-layer micro-porous plate. The micro-anode current collector and cathode current collector are insulated and separated so as to form anode chamber and cathode chamber. The outlet of the anode chamber is respectively connected with the sealed pipe and anode suspension pool. The outlet of the cathode chamber is respectively connected with the sealing pipe and the cathode liquid pool.    USE - Lithium ion liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density of the lithium ion liquid flow battery can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the lithium ion liquid flow battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lithium ion liquid flow battery.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell vehicle comprises a stack (100) configured to generate electrical energy by a fuel gas; a blower (110) configured to blow air into the stack; an air cut-off valve (130) mounted on an air supply line of the fuel cell vehicle; a bypass line that diverges between the air cut-off valve and the blower, where an end portion of the bypass line is opened; a bypass valve (140) mounted on the bypass line (150); and a control portion (160) for closing the air cut-off valve and opening the bypass valve upon detection of an off signal for idle engine stop or a signal for turning off the engine.    USE - Used as a fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell vehicle uses a fuel gas and air to generate electricity and driving torque. The fuel cell vehicle is capable of cutting off air supplied to a stack so as to prevent the stack from being dried out and to reduce fuel consumption when an engine is turned off.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method for operating a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell vehicle.    Stack (100)    Humidifier (110)    Blower (120)    Air cut-off valve (130)    Bypass valve (140)    Bypass line (150)    Control portion (160)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a return conduit through which a recycle stream of a liquid heat exchange fluid flows from a fuel cell stack (24) to a liquid reservoir. A delivery mechanism selectively propels the liquid heat exchange fluid within a heat exchange circuit. A thermal management system (130) includes a drainage assembly that is configured to automatically withdraw liquid heat exchange fluid from the heat exchange circuit when the thermal management system is not being used to deliver the heat exchange fluid stream to the fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in subfreezing temperatures. Uses include but ate not limited to motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, boat, sea craft, commercial offices, lights and lighting assemblies, computers, industrial equipment, signaling and communications equipment, and radio.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be started and maintained without any difficulties caused by the freezing of the liquid heat exchange fluid when drawn from the reservoir for delivery to the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for operating fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (24)    Energy-consuming device (52)    Reactant delivery system (110)    Thermal management system (130)    Power delivery network (274)
NOVELTY - The engine has frequency of rotation and position detector of crankshaft, temperature sensor of engine and air, knock meter, sensor of speed of air, sensor of the oxygen content in exhaust gases and sensor of position of choke valve. The cylinder head is connected with inlet collector with choke, inlet and outlet valves. The spark ignition type engine is placed in cylinder head and is controlled by an electronic unit connected with system of sensors.    USE - Internal combustion engine.
NOVELTY - The vehicle propulsion system (100) has a control system (190) to increase the operation of the engine (110) based on whether the residence time of the fuel stored on-board the electric vehicle is greater than a threshold. The threshold is adjusted in response to ambient conditions, which include temperature profile, humidity and barometric pressure, and fuel composition which may be alcohol fuel blend.    USE - Vehicle propulsion system for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The residence time of fuel stored on-board the vehicle can provide an indication of fuel degradation, enabling the duty cycle of the engine to be selectively increased to enforce a variety of suitable fuel use conditions, which limits fuel degradation yet enables the propulsion system to take advantage of the increased range afforded by the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of a vehicle propulsion system.    Vehicle propulsion system (100)    Engine (110)    Fuel system (140)    Energy storage device (150)    Control system (190)
NOVELTY - Kit of materials and apparatus for manufacturing physical assets for civil and/or industrial facilities on Moon, Mars, and/or asteroid, comprises: (a) a photovoltaic panel, an electrolyzer, a voltage transformer, and a fuel cell based on hydrogen/oxygen cycle; (b) an excavator; (c) a separator; (d) a mixer; and (e) a reaction chamber equipped with a sample holder and two electrodes, aluminum powder, a mold for the confinement of the reaction mixture, and an electrical resistance as trigger.    USE - The kit of materials and apparatus are used for manufacturing physical assets for civil and/or industrial facilities on Moon, Mars, and/or asteroid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides all materials and apparatus that will be applied on Moon, Mars, and/or asteroid, thus significantly reducing, either the costs or volume and bulk of the materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Kit of materials and apparatus for manufacturing physical assets for civil and/or industrial facilities on Moon, Mars, and/or asteroid, comprises: (a) a photovoltaic panel, an electrolyzer, a voltage transformer, and a fuel cell based on hydrogen/oxygen cycle; (b) an excavator; (c) a separator: (i) for ion bombardment comprising a ionizing electrode consisting of a source of polonium (Po210), and a static electrode; or (ii) field induced comprising a rotor comprising alternate ferromagnetic disks and non-magnetic material and a divider for particles separation; (d) a mixer; and (e) a reaction chamber equipped with a sample holder and two electrodes, aluminum powder, a mold for the confinement of the reaction mixture, and an electrical resistance as trigger. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for manufacturing physical assets for civil and/or industrial facilities on Moon, Mars, and/or asteroid.
NOVELTY - The device has a rotary plate main portion that is provided in big axle bowl baffle along downward direction. A fixed buckle is arranged on the lower component. A space is formed in the lower roller. The circular plane frame is fixed on the placed angle of the polar plate.    USE - Device for rotating solar pole plate used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic high energy efficiency, reliability, and operability of the device for rotating solar pole plate can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the device for rotating solar pole plate.
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle includes an inlet port (3) through which wind is taken in. The wind received by the windmill enables the windmill (2) to generate motive power which is a motive power source of the generator (1).    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A long distance drive of the vehicle is attained while eliminating inconvenience and lowering the price of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the wind powered generator.    Generator (1)    Windmill (2)    Inlet port (3)    Exhaust port (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a separator (18) which is arranged between the positive and negative electrodes. An active material is coated on both surfaces of metal thin film. The separator of winding group (20) is provided with corner portion (21) which connects with an alignment portion (18a) through a winding shaft. A transverse portion (18b) that transverses the winding shaft is provided.    USE - Wound-type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The turnover operation of the separator at the time of inserting the winding group in a battery case can be prevented. The internal short circuit resulting from turning-over can be prevented. The reliability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the wound-type battery.    Separator (18)    Alignment portion (18a)    Transverse portion (18b)    Winding group (20)    Corner portion (21)
NOVELTY - The fan has a fan head driving a shaking head of a rotating shaft component, a level worm-gear assembly, a worm wheel component and a motor. The worm wheel component is connected with the motor. The worm-gear assembly is connected with a rotating shaft. The level worm-gear assembly is engaged with the worm wheel component by a knob to drive a fuel cell component. A brake sheet is formed with a shaft hole. A buckling part of a brake piece is connected to a hole edge from the brake sheet along axial direction of the rotating shaft.    USE - Oscillating fan.    ADVANTAGE - The fan has better stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an oscillating fan.
NOVELTY - The bipolar battery has positive and negative electrode active material layers that are arranged at surfaces of layered collectors (4a-4d). Two or more bipolar electrodes are stacked and are provided with an electrolyte layer. Voltage detection terminals (21a-21d) are attached to peripheral portion of layered collector. The voltage detection terminal and center-of-figure (Oa-Od) of the layered collector are connected with each other. The voltage detection terminals are arranged on side of straight lines (Da2, Dc2, Dd2) orthogonal to straight lines (Da1-Dd1).    USE - Bipolar battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing element is clamped between the peripheral regions of the layered collector so that the predetermined space between the positive and negative electrode active material layers can be ensured reliably while insulating the positive and negative electrode active material layers. The imbalance of the charge condition within the unit cell can be eliminated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show top view of the layered collector.    Layered collector (4a-4d)    Voltage detection terminals (21a-21d)    Edges (32a,32b,34a,34b)    Straight lines (Da1-Dd1,Da2, Dc2, Dd2)    Center-of-figure (Oa-Od)
NOVELTY - The bipolar electrode (14) has positive electrode active material layer (12) that is formed, so that positive electrode active material is included in one surface of collector (11). A negative electrode active material layer (13) is formed, so that the negative electrode active material whose compressive strength is smaller than positive electrode active material is included in other surface of collector. An additive (25) of larger compressive strength than the compressive strength of negative electrode active material is included in negative electrode active material layer.    USE - Bipolar electrode of bipolar lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electrically-driven motor vehicle such as hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the additive of larger compressive strength than the compressive strength of negative electrode active material is included in the negative electrode active material layer, the curvature of the bipolar electrode can be suppressed effectively. The additive cannot be crushed easily, thus the charging/discharging loss of the battery can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bipolar electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the state after the press of bipolar electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Bipolar electrode (14)    Additive (25)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode contains lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide and has specific surface area of 0.2-1 m2/g or less. The negative electrode contains lithium-titanium complex oxide and has specific surface area of 4-20 m2/g.    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery is used for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has high energy density, excellent charging-and-discharging characteristics, and low internal impedance value. The positive-electrode active material and negative-electrode active material of lithium-ion secondary battery has high thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery has a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode contains lithium-nickel-manganese complex oxide (LixNiaM'bMn2-a-bO4) and has specific surface area of 0.2-1 m2/g or less, where M' is titanium, silicon, cobalt, iron, chromium, aluminum, magnesium, boron or lithium, x is more than 0 to 1, a is 0.4-0.6, and b is 0-0.4. The negative electrode contains lithium-titanium complex oxide (LiyTi5/3-cM"cO4) and has specific surface area of 4-20 m2/g, where M" is tantalum, zirconium, chromium, nickel or vanadium, y is 4/3-7/3 and c is 0 to less than 0.1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium-ion secondary battery.    Positive-electrode active material (11)    Negative-electrode active material (12)    Positive-electrode collector (13)    Negative-electrode collector (14)    Separator (15)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has two terminal metal fittings (5,22) that are provided with electric contacts (8,27) formed in mutually accumulated strip shape. A biasing connection unit (36) biases a pair of contact segment (35) that continued in a row in a pair of contact segment which inserted the electric contact of terminal metal fittings. The electric contacts closely approach along the direction which intersects with respect to the electric contact of the metal fittings. A clip terminal inserts electric contacts between contact segments.    USE - Terminal-connection structure for connecting terminal metal fitting to power supply device such as motor of motor vehicle such as hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle. Can also be used in other power supply devices such as battery, inverter, and generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the clip terminal inserts the electric contact of mutually accumulated terminal metal fittings between contact segments, even if the electric contacts are positioned in parallel, and are mutually spaced apart, the terminal metal fittings can be connected with each other reliably. The width of the terminal-connection structure is reduced, as the surface of the electric contacts of terminal metal fittings is not arranged on the same plane. Hence the size of the terminal-connection structure is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the terminal-connection structure.    Terminal-connection structure (1)    Terminal metal fittings (5,22)    Electric contacts (8,27)    Contact segment (35)    Biasing connection unit (36)
NOVELTY - The device has a power module (1) that includes bottomed cylinder (13a) which is inserted into flow path (51) from an opening (50). A flow-path control unit (16b) is arranged in gap between flange (13b) formed in opening of cylinder and radiation-fin group (144) formed in outer peripheral surface of cylinder for inducing cooling medium to radiation-fin group. The electric power is converted into alternating current from direct current, and is converted into direct current from alternating current by the switch operation of power semiconductor element accommodated in cylinder.    USE - Power converter device e.g. inverter used in hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quantity of cooling medium which passes the radiation-fin group is increased, and the flow rate of cooling medium is raised, thus the cooling capability of the power module is improved. The number of components used in the power converter device is reduced, thus the man-hour at the time of assembling the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show an explanatory view illustrating effect of flow-path control unit.    Power module (1)    Bottomed cylinder (13a)    Flange (13b)    Flow-path control unit (16b)    Opening (50)    Flow path (51)    Radiation-fin group (144)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor unit has mold material that is provided to mold the power semiconductor element (5). The heat sinking plane provided to carry out heat contact to a heat radiating element through an insulating sheet (10). The exposure region of heat sinking plane and the surface of mold material are adjacent to exposure area having uneven difference. The level difference side is formed between the convex-side surface of the uneven difference and the angle is formed between the convex-side surfaces and the angle between the said concave-side surfaces forms an obtuse angle.    USE - Power semiconductor unit for power converter device of vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence of void between an electrode lead frame and an insulating sheet can be prevented effectively. The internal peripheral surface and insulating sheet of the thick unit can be stuck reliably. The heat dissipation of the power semiconductor element can be improved effectively. The dimension variation of the height direction produced at the time of soldering can be reduced easily. The dielectric breakdown by electric field concentration can be prevented by an electrode lead frame edge unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power module;    (2) manufacturing method of power semiconductor unit; and    (3) manufacturing method of power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power semiconductor unit.    Power semiconductor element (5)    Electrode lead frame (7,8)    Heat radiating surface (7b,8b)    Insulating sheet (10)    Sealant (13)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material is lithium manganese complex oxide containing element containing nickel, chromium and/or copper, and iron, lithium, beryllium, boron, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, potassium, calcium, titanium and/or silicon, and fluorine and/or chlorine.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle, portable electronic device, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material is economical, and provides secondary battery having high operating voltage and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material is lithium manganese complex oxide having compositional formula: Lia(MxMn2-x-yY'y)(O4-wZw), where x is 0.5-1.2, preferably 0.6-1, y is between 0 and 0.3 or less, a is 0-1.2, w is more than 0 and 1 or less, M is element containing iron, and nickel, chromium and/or copper, Y' is chosen from lithium, beryllium, boron, sodium, magnesium, aluminum, potassium, calcium, titanium and silicon, preferably lithium, magnesium and/or aluminum, and Z is chosen from fluorine and/or chlorine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of secondary battery.    Positive electrode active material layer (1)    Negative electrode active material layer (2)    Positive electrode collector (3)    Negative electrode collector (4)    Separator (5)
NOVELTY - A sintered-type nickel positive electrode is formed by filling positive electrode active material comprising nickel hydroxide as main component, in nickel-sintered substrate by impregnating several times. The integrated intensity ratio of the peak intensity of nickel hydroxide in plane (001) to the peak intensity of nickel hydroxide in plane (100) is 1.8 or more, measured by X-ray diffraction.    USE - Sintered-type nickel positive electrode is used for alkaline storage battery (claimed) e.g. nickel-hydrogen storage battery and nickel-cadmium storage battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, personal computer, electric tool and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery using sintered-type nickel positive electrode has excellent charging/discharge characteristics and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sintered-type nickel positive electrode is formed by filling positive electrode active material comprising nickel hydroxide (( beta )-Ni(OH)2) as main component, in nickel-sintered substrate by impregnating several times. The integrated intensity ratio of the peak intensity of nickel hydroxide in plane (001) to the peak intensity of nickel hydroxide in plane (100) is 1.8 or more, measured by X-ray diffraction. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of sintered-type nickel positive electrode; and    (2) alkaline storage battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has energization path between electrode board and sealant (6). Path is provided with main and bypass energization paths. Main energization path is formed such that current collection tab connected to electrode board is guided through the through-hole of insulation board (7) to space between insulation plate surface and bottom face of sealant. Current collection tab is meandered inside space in zigzag direction. Bypass energization path is provided with current collection tab (40) which contacts meandering current collection tab and sealant bottom face.    USE - Cylindrical lithium ion battery used in electric tool and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection of the current collection tab due to heavy current flowing into energization path instantaneously can be prevented. The battery in which large current discharge is possible can be achieved without modifying battery structures other than current collection tab energization path. Thus the cost can be reduced. Since front-end of bypass energization path is fixed, the danger of short circuit can be prevented. The workability and reliability of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the cylindrical lithium ion battery.    Cylindrical battery can (1)    Electrode main portion (2)    Sealant (6)    Insulation board (7)    Negative electrode current collection tab (40)
NOVELTY - The module (11) has insulation case (21) whose side (22) is provided with exposure opening (23) and electrical storage cells (31). The stack plates (41) are latched with each other and are provided with board frame element which is arranged between electrical storage cells. The edge portion of flat plate portion (52) is bend to form bending portion (53) and fixed to stack plate to cover opening (42). The heat-transfer metal plate (51) is arranged in cell main surface (33). The radiation fin (61) is protruded in exterior of case from exposure opening.    USE - Electrical storage module such as lithium ion capacitor module for electrical storage system used in electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the module can be suppressed so as to prevent modular ephemeralization and damage of module, so that service life of electrical storage module is increased. The safety of operator can be ensured. The electrical storage cell is covered separately so as to reduce manufacturing cost of electrical storage cell, so that production cost of electrical storage module is reduced. The radiation fin is reliably maintained for positioning contact surface of each bending portion in heat-transfer metal plates, so that vibration-resistant property and impact resistance of module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of electrical storage module.    Electrical storage module (11)    Insulation case (21)    Case side (22)    Exposure opening (23)    Electrical storage cell (31)    Cell main surface (33)    Stack plate (41)    Opening (42)    Heat-transfer metal plate (51)    Flat plate portion (52)    Bending portion (53)    Radiation fin (61)
NOVELTY - The system has a polymer electrolyte membrane (13) clamped by cathode and anode electrodes (14, 15). A fuel gas flow channel (20) is arranged with the anode electrode to supply fuel gas, which contains a fuel component. A solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell is provided with an oxidizing agent gas flow path (19) that is arranged with the cathode electrode to supply oxidizing agent gas, which contains an oxidizing agent component. A wet condition control unit controls flow volume and pressure of the fuel gas, so that the gas is changed from low humidity moist state to target wet condition.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in vehicle, boat and ship.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids generation of drying up in a fuel cell in a reliable manner so as to improve electric power generation performance when operation of high temperature condition is stabilized caused by high voltage. The fuel cell using solid polymer electrolyte membrane as an electrolytic membrane, so that the size of the cell can be reduced, and can be operated at low temperature, thus providing portability for moving bodies. The system utilizes a voltage sensor and a resistance sensor so as to simplify control process of the fuel cell, so that production cost of the fuel cell can be reduced. The system controls moisture content in surface direction, so that the uniform electric power generation can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel gas is hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell system.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (13)    Cathode electrode (14)    Anode electrode (15)    Oxidizing agent gas flow path (19)    Fuel gas flow channel (20)
NOVELTY - The system has liquid flow battery, integrated branch pipeline and integrated main pipeline. The liquid flow battery is provided with electric stack, positive and negative electrolyte circulating pump, and positive and negative electrolyte storage tank. The output of integrated branch pipeline is connected to input of integrated main pipeline.    USE - Integrated system of liquid flow battery storage tank.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of liquid is made uniform so that efficiency and reliability of the system is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the integrated system of liquid flow battery storage tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Active material comprises a monoclinic beta -type titanium composite oxide which contains fluorine.    USE - The active material is useful in a non-aqueous electrolyte battery, which is useful in a battery pack that is used: in vehicles (claimed) (e.g. hybrid electric two or four-wheeled vehicle, electric two or four wheeled vehicle and assisting bicycle); in article; and as power source of a digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The active material provides non-aqueous electrolyte battery exhibiting high-current property and high charge/discharge cycle performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100), comprising: a positive electrode; a negative electrode containing the active material; and a non-aqueous electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a flat type non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Flat coil electrode group (1)    Bag-form case (2)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Positive electrode terminal (7)    Non-aqueous electrolyte battery (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining minimum cell voltage of fuel cells in fuel cell stack (12). Anode pressure of anode sub-system is determined in fuel cell stack. A hydrogen molar fraction in anode sub-system is estimated. If decrease in minimum cell voltage is determined, anode pressure changes in anode sub-system. The decrease in minimum cell voltage is corrected in response to changes in anode pressure by increasing anode pressure or by decreasing hydrogen molar fraction in anode sub-system.    USE - Method for preventing anode reactant starvation in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The damaging the components of the fuel cell system are prevented by indicating pressure changes in anode sub-system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for preventing anode reactant starvation in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Bleed valve (26)    Pressure sensor (40)
NOVELTY - The fixing bracket has a terminal portion (100) whose bottom surface is provided with several joint grooves (120a-120d) to insert a vehicle battery terminal. Terminal clips (110a-110d) are connected to one side of the joint grooves. An upper portion of a supporting portion (200) is provided with a slot (240) connected with the joint groove. A fixing projection portion (150) is formed in the upper end of the supporting portion.    USE - Fixing bracket for battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The installation and detachment process of battery can be performed conveniently. The battery terminal can be protected from the pollution without using the separate protective cover. The impact conveyed to the battery by shaking of vehicle can be avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fixing bracket.    Terminal portion (100)    Terminal clips (110a-110d)    Joint grooves (120a-120d)    Fixing projection portion (150)    Supporting portion (200)    Slot (240)
NOVELTY - The system has bushing (1000) in which through-hole is formed at center of top portion (110). The mounting portion (120) is formed in outer circumference of lower end of the bushing top with 80%-120% range of height value to the outer circumference of upper end of the bushing top. The width value of the outer circumference of lower portion bottom of the bushing top is set to preset range. The fixing unit is equipped in lower portion of mounting portion, so as to extend through-hole of bushing top.    USE - Battery terminal system used for vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fixing unit is equipped in lower portion of mounting portion to extend through-hole of bushing top, the connectivity between the bushing and the case can be maintained reliably. Thus the leakage of electrolyte can be prevented. Hence the failure rate can be lowered to increase the productivity and convenience of the terminal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing battery terminal system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the molding of bushing.    Top portion of bushing (110)    Mounting portion (120)    Projection portion (210)    Bushing (1000)    Case (2000)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a head provided with a water outlet and an air outlet. Two ends of two head covers are provided with a copper pipe. An outer surface of the copper pipe is fixed with a radiating sheet. The radiating sheet is provided with an electrode line. An outer end of a refrigeration chip is fixed with the radiating sheet. Two ends of a spiral tube are connected with the water outlet. The spiral tube is made of red copper. Two ends of a spiral pipe are formed in a linear pipe.    USE - Tail gas heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The exchanger effectively improves a conversion and utilization rate of the waste gas heat of the waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tail gas heat exchanger.
NOVELTY - The device has disc generator (2) which is installed on the rim of the wheel (1). The generator and the current leading-out wire are connected with the storage battery (4) and the charger circuit converter. The storage battery through circuit converter is connected with the automobile power supply binding post. The inner wall of the shell whose center shaft is equipped with permanent magnetic disc that is fastened on the shaft. The side plates of same size are winded on the circumference with a resin that is cast along the radial direction of winding coil.    USE - Charging device for electric power car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is energy-saving, environment friendly and reduces the investment of the electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of charging device for electric power car.    Wheel (1)    Disc generator (2)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has an electrode (16) that includes an open portion (17) through which gas generated inside battery (40) is discharged. A separating plate (30) is provided in contact with battery case (5) around electrode portion of batteries stored in an accommodating unit. Coolant is filled in the gaps between the batteries. The gas discharged from open portion of electrode is discharged outside housing (50) by an exhaust gas chamber (24). The open portions in the electrode are connected to the exhaust gas chamber through through-holes formed in the separating plate.    USE - Battery module e.g. power supply device used in portable electronic device such as notebook computer, mobile telephone and digital camera. Can also be used in video camera, motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since open portions in the electrode are connected to the exhaust gas chamber through through-holes formed in the separating plate, the influence of the battery on the surroundings by the abnormal heat generation is prevented. Since coolant is filled in the gaps between the batteries, the battery can be cooled efficiently and leakage the coolant from the battery module is prevented. Since the explosive expansion by ignition of gas is not generated, bursting of the battery module can be prevented. Hence safe, stable, small and thin-shaped battery module can be obtained. Since the need to arrange extending portion above the wiring board is avoided, the sealing property of the accommodating portion by the wiring board can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the perspective view and sectional view of the battery module.    Battery case (5)    Electrode (16)    Open portion (17)    Exhaust gas chamber (24)    Separating plate (30)    Battery (40)    Housing (50)
NOVELTY - The module has a nut which engages with thread grooves of an electrode. A printed circuit board (50) is joined to a connection portion. A contact portion is abutted with contact portion of the connection portion. The contact portions are arranged such that contact portion is abutted before rotating the connection portion by critical angle when nut is rotated. The critical angle is angle of rotation of connection portion when deformation of printed circuit board commences according to rotation of connection portion.    USE - Battery module of battery system installed in electric power storage apparatus arranged in moving object such as electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since contact portion is abutted before rotating the connection portion by critical angle when deformation of printed circuit board commences according to rotation of connection portion, the bus-bar can be reliably attached to the electrode of the battery cell. Hence the reliability of the battery system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery system;    (2) electric vehicle;    (3) moving object;    (4) electric power storage apparatus; and    (5) power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the relationship between the bus-bar and the rotation control unit of the separator.    Bus-bars (40,40a)    Base (41)    Attachment portions (42,46)    Printed circuit board (50)    Plate-shaped rotation control units (605)
NOVELTY - The module has a cathode terminal that is arranged in a first unit cell (100A). An anode terminal is arranged in a second unit cell. The first exhaust chamber (120A) is positioned opposite to a cathode terminal of first unit cell. The end face of second unit cell along first-direction side and exterior face of first exhaust chamber in first direction are provided in a same plane. The end face of first unit cell along second-direction side and exterior face of second exhaust chamber in second direction are arranged on the same plane.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery module for supplying power to portable electronic device e.g. notebook computer. Can also be used for motor vehicle, electric motorcycle and electrically-driven play equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The volumetric efficiency, operability, freedom degree and reliability of the battery module can be improved. The weight and size of the battery module can be reduced. The discharge of hot gas from the abnormal unit cell can be prevented. The resistance of path can be reduced. Since the structure of battery module is simplified, the cost of battery module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery module.    Separator (3)    Lead (6)    Unit cells (100A-100C)    Exhaust chambers (120A-120C)    Battery units (300A-300C)
NOVELTY - The system has a primary resonance coil (13b) receiving power from an alternating current (AC) power supply, and a controller (14) controlling the supply. A secondary resonance coil (21b) receives power from the primary coil, and a rectifier (24) rectifies the power received by the secondary coil. A power storage device e.g. rechargeable battery (26) and capacitor (C), is supplied with the power. The controller holds the supply in a standby state when a distance detector performs distance detection. The controller activates the supply after completing the detection.    USE - Resonance type non-contact power supply system for charging a power storage device e.g. rechargeable battery and capacitor, of a movable body e.g. vehicle, such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a robot.    ADVANTAGE - The system facilitates adjustment of resonance state and easily maintains the resonance state even when distance between the primary resonance coil and the secondary resonance coil is increased. The controller adjusts a secondary matching unit, so that impedance of the resonance system allows efficient non-contact power supply even when impedance of a rechargeable battery is changed in correspondence with state of charge during charging, thus efficiently performing charging even when the state of charge of the rechargeable battery is changed. The system includes a notification device that notifies a driver of the vehicle to check whether the vehicle reaches a charging position for efficiently receiving power in a non-contact manner from the power supplying equipment, so that the vehicle is easily moved and stopped at the charging position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a resonance type non-contact power supply system.    Capacitor (C)    Primary resonance coil (13b)    Controller (14)    Secondary resonance coil (21b)    Rectifier (24)    Rechargeable battery (26)
NOVELTY - The battery has an opening part unit that is accommodated with the electrode group. A cover is welded to the opening unit of the can and to seal the opening unit. The one end of positive electrode connection element (15) and negative electrode connection element are connected to electrode group and other end is penetrated with cover. The positive electrode external terminal (13) and negative electrode external terminal are connected to positive electrode connection element and negative electrode connection element. A thin unit (15e) is formed in crimping unit (15d).    USE - Secondary battery such as lithium secondary battery for use in rotary electric machine of vehicle e.g. rail, hybrid vehicle and eclectic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of a welding process can be reduced effectively. The welding quality and the high crimping strength of the secondary battery can be obtained easily. The melting of the insulation element can be prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the welding process to cover and the terminal assembly.    Positive electrode external terminal (13)    Positive electrode connection element (15)    Crimping unit (15d)    Thin unit (15e)    Welding unit (30)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has air outlets (28L,28R) and air discharge duct (29) located in center portion of air-cooled fuel cell stack (12) in widthwise direction of vehicle. Air discharge duct is provided to discharge air flowing out of air outlets in rearward of vehicle. Air suction ducts (32L,32R) are extended in forward direction of vehicle and respectively connected to air inlets (27L,27R). Air intake openings (33L,33R) are provided for air suction ducts opened on both sides of a radiator (26) in widthwise direction of the vehicle.    USE - Air-cooled fuel cell vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the cooling capability of air-cooled fuel cell stacks and electric equipment. The temperature rise of left side fuel cell stacks and the right side fuel cell stack can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the air-cooled fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Air-cooled fuel cell stack (12)    Radiator (26)    Air inlets (27L,27R)    Air outlets (28L,28R)    Air discharge duct (29)    Air suction ducts (32L,32R)    Air intake openings (33L,33R)
NOVELTY - A carbon slurry comprises a polyvinylpyrrolidone type polymer, a nonionic surfactant, a carbon electroconductive agent, and a dispersing agent contained in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone as a dispersion medium.    USE - Carbon slurry is used for manufacturing positive electrodes used in manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook personal computers, personal digital assistants, hybrid type electric vehicles, tools, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon slurry has improved dispersibility with respect to carbon electroconductive agent. The battery characteristics are improved due to the formation of a network with excellent conductivity. The carbon slurry enables economical manufacture of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of carbon slurry;    (2) electrode (11);    (3) manufacture of electrode;    (4) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (10); and    (5) manufacture of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the 3-electrode type test cell.    Three-electrode type test cell as battery (10)    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Reference pole (13)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (14)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) circuit i.e. inverter circuit (120), including an output to be coupled to a load (10) and inputs to be coupled to power sources (20). The UPS circuit selectively transfers power to the load from the power sources. A network configuration circuit (110) interconnects a set of energy storage units (22) of one of the power source responsive to a control input (111). The network configuration circuit is operative to detect state of the power source and to modify parallel and serial coupling of storage units responsive to detected state.    USE - On-line UPS system for use with energy storage device e.g. ultracapacitors (claimed), that are used to store power in applications such as electrical vehicle propulsion, solar and wind power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a direct current (DC)/DC converter circuit, which is coupled to a DC link that provides power to an inverter such that a capacitor is coupled to a DC link and voltage regulation capabilities of an inverter to reduce or prevent any impact on critical load that arise from momentary suspension of operation of the DC/DC converter circuit. The system is provided with the ultracapacitors to withstand greater number of charge/discharge cycles in comparison to electrochemical batteries, thus improving reliability and service life in comparison to UPS systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy storage units are ultracapacitors. The power source is an electrochemical battery. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a UPS system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram illustration of a power supply system.    Load (10)    Power sources (20)    Energy storage units (22)    On-line UPS system (100)    Network configuration circuit (110)    Control input (111)    Inverter circuit (120)
NOVELTY - The electric scooter has a plastic polymer battery and an electric motor which comprises an aluminum alloy wire winding portion. The electric scooter is driven by the power generated using the battery and electric motor. A centrifuge is provided with left hydrogen terminal connected with positive pole of battery and right oxygen terminal connected with negative pole of battery. An absorber is arranged at the middle of the hydrogen centrifuge.    USE - Electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Appropriate energy for long-drive of the scooter can be obtained. Optimum electric power can be stored in the battery of the scooter.
NOVELTY - The power generation system has a fuel cell installed in basement space of building and solar heat collector installed in roof of building to generate power. The generated power is utilized for heating water in rainwater storage tank of building in order to supply hot water to the building, and for supplying water for rinsing toilet.    USE - Power generation system for supplying power to water heater and electrical installation in building.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation efficiency can be improved while ensuring safety of the building.
NOVELTY - The lorry has an electronic control unit (15) with a data memory and a timer module. A power source (20) is provided for permanent power supply to the electronic control unit, where the power source is formed with a photovoltaic cell (21), and the photovoltaic cell is equipped with a converging lens (23). The photovoltaic cell is arranged on roof top of a driver cab of the lorry, and connected to the electronic control unit through an electrical cable (22). A double-layer capacitor (24) is provided in communication with the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Industrial lorry. Uses include but are not limited to a forklift lorry, a reach lorry, a turret lorry, and a high-rise stacker.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell is provided for permanent power supply to the electronic control unit, thus achieving maintenance-free operation of the electronic control unit over the service life of the lorry. The photovoltaic cell avoids the need for the exchange of battery, thus reducing the service effort and the service cost for the lorry. The photovoltaic cell is equipped with the converging lens, thus enabling light amplification to be achieved in a simple manner while ensuring a permanent power supply by using small amount of light. The photovoltaic cell is arranged on roof top of the driver cab of the lorry, thus enabling the cell to be placed in an inaccessible location while requiring a compact installation space. The double-layer capacitor enables energy to be charged for ensuring continuous power supply during low light yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electronic control unit connected with the power source.    Electronic control unit (15)    Power source (20)    Photovoltaic cell (21)    Electrical cable (22)    Converging lens (23)    Double-layer capacitor (24)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an adsorption refrigerating unit i.e. refrigerant circuit (17), for cooling a fuel cell i.e. proton conducting membrane fuel cell (2), and an electrical energy storage device i.e. battery (3). Waste heat from a region of supply and/or removal of a medium to/from the fuel cell is formed as a heat source for the refrigerating unit. The heat source is indirectly connected with a separation unit (19) i.e. cylinder, of the refrigerating unit. The heat source is designed as an intercooler (10) for flowing of compressed air to the fuel cell.    USE - Electrical power supply system for providing operating power to a vehicle (claimed) i.e. passenger car. Can also be used for a hybrid vehicle and commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant circuit cools the proton conducting membrane fuel cell and the battery, so that sufficient cooling of the electrical energy storage device and the fuel cell can be enabled, thus increasing overall efficiency of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an electrical power supply system.    Electrical power supply system (1)    Proton conducting membrane fuel cell (2)    Battery (3)    Intercooler (10)    Refrigerant circuit (17)    Separation unit (19)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (10) has a coolant line (12) and a separate pressure element (14) which is elastically formed. The coolant line is directly pressed against a flat side of a vehicle battery. The flat coolant line is formed by a planar top surface (13) for bearing against the flat side of the vehicle battery.    USE - Cooling device for a vehicle battery in a vehicle battery assembly (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flat coolant line is formed by a planar top surface for bearing against the flat side of the vehicle battery, and hence ensures that the cooling device possesses simple construction and efficient cooling performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a cooling device.    Cooling device (10)    Coolant line (12)    Planar top surface (13)    Pressure element (14)    Cooling base (32)
NOVELTY - The device has cooling bottom (18) comprising a planar contact surface (20) for surface contact with a battery cell group (14). The cooling bottom is provided with a U-shaped, bent, single-piece flat pipework (22) with two horizontally oriented legs (24, 26) and a connecting web. The pipework is twisted in a transition region between the connecting web and the legs and plastically deformed such that the pipework is arranged in a region of the connecting web, where width (b) of the pipework is five times larger than height (h) of the pipework.    USE - Cooling device for a vehicle battery (claimed) e.g. motor car battery, electrical vehicle battery and hybrid vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling bottom is provided with the U-shaped, bent, single-piece flat pipework with two horizontally oriented legs and the connecting web, so that battery temperature can be lowered to a desired level, temperature differences between individual battery cells can be minimized and the cooling device can be manufactured in a simple and an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a vehicle battery comprising a cooling device.    Width of pipework (b)    Height of pipework (h)    Battery cell group (14)    Cooling bottom (18)    Planar contact surface (20)    U-shaped, bent, single-piece flat pipework (22)    Horizontally oriented legs (24, 26)
NOVELTY - The cooling device (14) has multiple battery cell groups (12), where multiple cooling modules (16) are coupled to a coolant circuit. Each cooling module is assigned a single battery cell group. Each cooling module is associated with a coolant feed line (20) and a separate coolant return line (24). The cooling modules are positioned independently and apart from each other in the vehicle.    USE - Cooling device for vehicle battery in vehicle battery assembly (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cooling device has multiple battery cell groups, where multiple cooling modules are coupled to a coolant circuit, and each cooling module is assigned a single battery cell group, and hence ensures space-saving installation of a vehicle battery in a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle battery assembly with a distribution system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle battery assembly.    Battery cell groups (12)    Cooling device (14)    Cooling modules (16)    Coolant feed line (20)    Coolant return line (24)
NOVELTY - The device (12) has a cooling base (18) comprising two flat lines (22, 24) with opposite flow directions, and an inlet distributor attached to one of the flat lines. A deflection element connects the two flat lines, and an external battery is attached to the other flat line. The flat lines are coplanarly arranged, where a flat side of the flat lines functions as a contact surface (20) for a battery cell group (14). Multiple coolant channels (38) are distributed over width (b) of the flat lines. The inlet distributor and the external battery comprise upper and lower parts.    USE - Cooling device for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery, supercap battery and fuel cell battery, of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The flat lines are coplanarly arranged, where the flat side of the flat lines functions as the contact surface for the battery cell group, so that a large contact surface is formed even the flat lines are provided with short length, thus increasing coolant flow rate to increase cooling performance of the device, and hence reducing battery temperature and temperature distribution between cells of the battery. The arrangement of the flat lines and the deflection element enables manufacturing of the device in a simple and cost-effective manner with reduced effort.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a vehicle battery component with a cooling device.    Width of flat lines (b)    Cooling device (12)    Battery cell group (14)    Cooling base (18)    Contact surface (20)    Flat lines (22, 24)    Coolant channels (38)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a discharging device (140) discharging an electrical energy storage (150), during imminent or deformation of the energy storage e.g. lithium-ion-battery. An electronic processing device (110) determines deformation speed of the energy storage. Electrical contact elements are attached at the electrical energy storage, and exhibit a form of a hollow cylinder. A thermal mass is connected with the processing device in a heat conductive manner. The processing device is designed in form of a microcomputer and connected with a sensor (120).    USE - Safety device for use in a motor car for protecting a person and material against damage of an energy storage device e.g. battery e.g. lithium-ion-battery and nickel metal hybrid battery, and capacitor i.e. double-layer capacitor, due to fire or explosion deformation.    ADVANTAGE - The discharging device discharges the electrical energy storage, during imminent or deformation of the energy storage, thus avoiding subsequent damages of the energy storage device due to fire or explosion, when charging condition of the energy storage is lowered, during releasing of an electrolyte around a reduced portion. The safety device is manufactured in a simple and economical manner. The safety device possesses increased safety, during protection of the person and material against damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a safety method for discharging electrical energy storage    (2) a computer program product with program code units for implementing the method for discharging electrical energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a safety device.    Safety device (100)    Electronic processing device (110)    Sensor (120)    Discharging device (140)    Electrical energy storage (150)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a cylinder piston (5) arranged in a cylinder borehole (4), and a bar (20) connected with the cylinder piston. The bar is guided out from the cylinder borehole. The cylinder piston limits respective operating spaces (9, 10), and a crank shaft (22) is arranged in a crank shaft space (21). The bar is connected with a crank loop (23), which is arranged in the crank shaft space. The bar is connected with the crank shaft via the crank loop. The piston engine stands in effective connection with a drive strand (33) of a vehicle.    USE - Piston engine e.g. reciprocating piston-steam engine and single cylinder-steam engine, for use in a combustion engine e.g. diesel engine and gas engine, of a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor car and commercial motor vehicle, for converting waste heat into mechanical energy, which is utilized as additional drive energy for driving an auxiliary unit i.e. electrical generator.    ADVANTAGE - The piston engine is constructed in a compact manner and possesses better efficiency and sufficient stroke volume. The piston engine is accommodated in a narrow installation space at the internal combustion engine, and reduces fuel consumption of the combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a piston engine.    Piston engine (1)    Cylinder borehole (4)    Cylinder piston (5)    Operating spaces (9, 10)    Bar (20)    Crank shaft space (21)    Crank shaft (22)    Crank loop (23)    Drive strand (33)
NOVELTY - The engine has a cylinder piston (8) arranged in a cylinder bore (6) for limiting working space (10) in the cylinder. A bar (9) is indirectly connected with the cylinder piston and allowed to move from the cylinder bore to a crank space (12). Sealing elements (21, 22) include respective through holes (23, 24), where the bar is extended via the through holes. The sealing elements form a seal between the cylinder bore and the crank space. Vaporized working fluid is guided through the working space during operation. Diameter (26) of the bar is smaller than diameter (30) of the cylinder piston.    USE - Piston engine for converting waste heat of a combustion engine e.g. diesel engine and petrol engine, of a commercial motor vehicle i.e. motor car, into mechanical energy using a steam power process to generate electrical auxiliary energy.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing elements form the seal between the cylinder bore and the crank space to which the bar is allowed to move from the cylinder bore, where the diameter of the bar is smaller than the diameter of the cylinder piston, so that arising of friction losses between the bar and the sealing elements in a region of the through holes can be reduced, thus minimizing burden on the sealing elements, and hence increasing efficiency of the engine. The engine utilizes waste heat from the combustion engine, so that fuel consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a piston engine for conversion of waste heat of a combustion engine into mechanical energy.    Cylinder bore (6)    Cylinder piston (8)    Bar (9)    Working space (10)    Crank space (12)    Sealing elements (21, 22)    Through holes (23, 24)    Diameter of bar (26)    Diameter of cylinder piston (30)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a cylinder piston (6) arranged in a cylinder bore (5), and limiting a working space (8) in the bore. A bar (21) is connected with the cylinder piston, where the bar and the cylinder piston are mounted at a bearing point (37). A circumferential gap (28) is predetermined between the cylinder piston and the bore. The bar connects the cylinder piston with a crank slot (18). Predetermined outer diameter (26) of an outer side (25) of the cylinder piston is smaller than inner diameter (27) of the bore. Annular sealing elements (31, 32) are arranged at the outer side of the piston.    USE - Piston engine for converting waste heat of a combustion engine e.g. diesel engine and gas engine, of a motor car into mechanical energy using a steam power process for providing driving power to drive an auxiliary unit i.e. electrical generator. Can also be used for a commercial motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circumferential gap is predetermined between the cylinder bore and the cylinder piston that is connected with the crank slot by the bar, so that improved operation of the power engine can be enabled even at poor lubricating working fluids, thus reducing wear on the cylinder piston, and hence increasing service life of the engine. The engine utilizes waste heat from a combustion engine, so that fuel consumption can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a piston engine.    Piston engine (1)    Cylinder bore (5)    Cylinder piston (6)    Working space (8)    Crank slot (18)    Bar (21)    Outer side of cylinder piston (25)    Predetermined outer diameter of cylinder piston (26)    Inner diameter of cylinder bore (27)    Circumferential gap (28)    Annular sealing elements (31, 32)    Bearing point (37)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an energy storage module (10) formed of multiple prismatic memory cells (12) that are stacked in series and electrically connected with each other. The cells are located at a bottom side of the module, where the bottom side is provided in thermal contact with a cooling arrangement (30). The arrangement is flat-pressed against bottom (14) of the cells by a spring assembly (40). The assembly is arranged between a housing bottom (50) of the device and the arrangement and supported on the housing bottom. The housing bottom is fixed relative to the module.    USE - Power supply device i.e. battery, for a motor car. Can also be used for an electric car and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling arrangement is flat-pressed against the bottom of the memory cells by the spring assembly, thus ensuring uniform and efficient cooling of the memory cells. The cooling arrangement is connected with the energy storage module and/or the housing bottom through force applied by the spring assembly without the need for a mechanical linkage, thus manufacturing the device in a simple and inexpensive manner and handling the device in a simple manner. The spring assembly allows designing the cooling arrangement in a simple and inexpensive manner, so that the cooling arrangement can be assembled in the device in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a power supply device.    Power supply device (1)    Energy storage module (10)    Prismatic memory cells (12)    Bottom of prismatic memory cells (14)    Cooling arrangement (30)    Spring assembly (40)    Housing bottom (50)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell unit (2) i.e. cells, for generating electrical energy, an electrical storage for storage and/or delivery of electrical energy, and an electrical load i.e. drive motor. The drive motor is utilized for driving a motor vehicle, where the fuel cell unit is coupled to a diagnostic unit. The diagnostic unit is utilized for carrying out an internal error analysis and/or for spatially resolved detection of degradation and/or for estimating degradations probabilities within the fuel cell unit for continuous monitoring of physical states in the fuel cell unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for use in a vehicle (claimed) i.e. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The diagnostic unit is utilized for carrying out an internal error analysis and/or for spatially resolved detection of degradation and/or for estimating degradations probabilities within the fuel cell unit for continuous monitoring of physical states in the fuel cell unit, thus allowing a more reliable and/or estimate of degradation within the fuel cell unit, and hence enabling to easily locate a faulty portion of the fuel cell units, and carry out maintenance or repair work in the vehicle in a simple manner without the need for replacing entire fuel cell units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for detection of degradation mechanisms in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Fuel cell unit (2)    Medium flow (3)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a rotor (2) coupled directly to a drive shaft (3) of a motor car and integrally formed with the drive shaft, where rotational motion of the drive shaft converts into electrical power. The drive shaft is designed as a propeller shaft. An energy store device e.g. accumulator and super cap, is electrically coupled with the generator to store energy produced by the generator, where the generator is designed as an outer pole, an inner pole generator or a cascade generator. A control device is provided for controlling the generator.    USE - Electrical generator for a motor vehicle i.e. passenger car, an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rotor is coupled directly to the drive shaft of the motor car and integrally formed with the drive shaft, and the rotational motion of the drive shaft converts into electrical power, so that the generator can be re-tooled with existing motor cars in a simple and cost effective manner without mechanical changes. The generator is designed as the outer pole, the inner pole generator or the cascade generator, thus ensuring small maintenance costs and high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for converting wind energy into electrical power for a motor car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical generator.    Generator (1)    Rotor (2)    Drive shaft (3)    Stator (9)    Magnets (19)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has multiple prismatic memory cells (12) located at an energy storage module (10) at a bottom part (14) that is in thermal contact with a cooling arrangement (30). Multiple flat tubes (32-35) are provided in the arrangement and pressed by a spring assembly (40) at the bottom part of the memory cells. The spring assembly is arranged between a housing (50) and the flat tubes, and pushes the housing away from the device. The housing is fixed relative to the energy storage module. The spring assembly comprises multiple spring elements (41).    USE - Power supply device for use in a motor car e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to handle and inexpensive, and enables efficient refrigeration of the memory cells. The device can be manufactured in a simple manner, and ensures even heat dissipation from the memory cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a power supply device.    Power supply device (1)    Energy storage module (10)    Prismatic memory cells (12)    Bottom part (14)    Cooling arrangement (30)    Flat tubes (32-35)    Spring assembly (40)    Spring elements (41)    Housing (50)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an energy storage module (10) i.e. battery, comprising a set of prismatic memory cells (12) that are stacked one behind the other and electrically interconnected with one another. A bottom portion (14) of the cells is in thermal contact with a cooling arrangement (30). The arrangement comprises a set of cooling passages (32, 33, 34, 35) in a heat guidance profile (31), where the arrangement is pressed by a spring assembly (40) that is placed between a bottom portion (50) of a housing and the arrangement. The bottom portion is fixed relative to the storage module.    USE - Device for providing power supply to a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling passages of the cooling arrangement are simple in structure, and made of material that is inexpensive so as to ensure efficient refrigeration of the memory cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The memory cells are electrochemical cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a device for providing power supply to a motor car.    Device for providing power supply (1)    Energy storage module (10)    Prismatic memory cells (12)    Bottom portion of memory cells (14)    Cooling arrangement (30)    Heat guidance profile (31)    Cooling passages (32, 33, 34, 35)    Spring assembly (40)    Bottom portion of housing (50)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a chiller (3) provided for transferring heat between a refrigerant cycle (5) and a coolant circuit (6). The chiller is attached with a bypass (4) such that given volumetric flow is transferred by regular and/or steered division on the chiller and/or on the bypass. Inlet temperature, charge current, discharge current and heat are provided as controlled variable for the division of volumetric flow. A control component is designed as a thermostat valve and a map thermostat, and is provided in the bypass and the chiller.    USE - Accumulator cooling system for a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The chiller is attached with the bypass such that given volumetric flow is transferred by regular and/or steered division on the chiller and/or on the bypass, so that the cooling performance of the system can be achieved, thus enabling better control of the accumulator refrigeration. The system has simple and compact structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an accumulator cooling system.    Accumulator cooling system (1)    Chiller (3)    Bypass (4)    Refrigerant cycle (5)    Coolant circuit (6)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has a heating wire (130) converting electrical power into heat energy. Fluid flows through a cooling block (100). Multiple tabs i.e. mounting straps (140), fasten the heating wire at a heating side of the cooling block, where the heating side is formed opposite to a contact side. A retaining metal sheet is connected with the heating side. An outline of the tabs is punched out from the metal sheet, where the tabs project from the metal sheet. The tabs extensively enclose the heating wire, which extends over a surface of the heating side in a meander-like manner.    USE - Combination heat exchanger for heating or cooling a component e.g. energy storage device (claimed) such as battery, of a vehicle i.e. motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The tabs extensively enclose the heating wire, which extends over the surface of the heating side in the meander-like manner, so that the heating wire can be secured firmly at the cooling block or the retaining metal sheet, thus reducing unnecessary connection and avoiding thermal stresses. The heat exchanger is manufactured in a compact, simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an energy storage device comprising an energy storage unit connected with a mating side of a cooling block of a combination heat exchanger    (2) a method for manufacturing a combination heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a combination heat exchanger when viewing from a heating side.    Cooling block (100)    Junction box (110)    Deflection box (120)    Heating wire (130)    Mounting straps (140)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has an integrated heat exchanger element (3.1) for removal of thermal energy from the battery and partially forming a surface of the battery. An integrated coolant circuit (1.1) enables exchange of thermal energy between the battery and the heat exchanger element. The coolant circuit has a pump (1.2) integrated into the battery or implemented as a separate external component and enabling circulation of coolant that is contained in the coolant circuit. The heat exchanger element is formed from a material with a heat conductivity of 50 watts per meter Kelvin.    USE - Battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for use in a motor car (claimed). Can also be used for electric- and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated heat exchanger element is provided for removal of the thermal energy from the battery and partially forms the surface of the battery, thus enabling separation of the battery from the coolant circuit in a simple manner. The heat exchanger element is formed from the material with the heat conductivity of 50 watts per meter Kelvin, thus achieving efficient heat exchange over the heat exchanger element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for cooling a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a coolable battery system with a housing a battery in a separated condition.    Battery (1)    Integrated coolant circuit (1.1)    Pump (1.2)    Mechanical carrier (2)    Integrated heat exchanger elements (3.1, 3.2)
NOVELTY - The cell frame (12) has a cooling module (30) with first and second electrical connectors on a frame. A battery cell (20) abuts a cooling fin of the frame and includes two electrically conductive tabs (22, 24) in electrical communication with the connectors, respectively. A spacer module (70) has a third electrical connector releasably joined to the second connector of the cooling module to cause electrical communication between the cell and a battery cell of the spacer module, and to place the cooling module and the spacer module in a stacked relation to form the cell frame.    USE - Repeating cell frame for a battery pack assembly (claimed) of an electrical device i.e. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cell frame provides electrical connections between individual battery cells and between the battery pack assembly and an associated electrical device using electrical connectors, so that an ease of manufacturing the battery pack assembly is maximized and a cost of the battery pack assembly is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first electrical connector and a fourth electrical connectors are male connectors, and the second electrical connector and the third electrical connectors are female connectors. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack assembly comprising a cooling module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially exploded perspective view of a battery pack assembly including a set of repeating cell frames with a cooling module and a spacer module interposed among a start frame and a stop frame and a portion of the assembly in section.    Repeating cell frame (12)    Battery cell (20)    Electrically conductive tabs (22, 24)    Cooling module (30)    Spacer module (70)
NOVELTY - The compressor (10) has pressure vessels (16) provided in series. One-way non-return valves (26) are provided in a gas line between a source (12) i.e. electrolyzer, and one of the vessels in the series, between the vessels, and in a gas line between the last pressure vessel in the series and a target (14). Heating circuits (34, 36) are coupled with the respective pressure vessels in the series. The heating circuits are connected for heating gas in the vessels in an alternating manner for extracting the gas from the source and for delivering the gas to the target with higher pressure.    USE - Thermal hydrogen compressor for compressing gas i.e. hydrogen gas, provided by a source i.e. electrolyzer, and for delivering compressed gas to a target i.e. high pressure tank, of a vehicle-fuel cell system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compressor is designed such that loading of pressure from 13.5 megapascal to 70 megapascal is performed using only 20 percentage of energy than electrolysis of the hydrogen, at reduced effort, and less than 11 kilowatt per kilogram even with a loading compression efficiency of 5 percentage, and capital cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a thermal hydrogen compressor.    Thermal hydrogen compressor (10)    Source (12)    Target (14)    Pressure vessels (16)    One-way non-return valves (26)    Heating circuits (34, 36)
NOVELTY - The unit has cables (9) formed as media flow paths guiding air and/or fuel to two component connections. A fuel connection (3) is provided in a line device (100) for connecting a fuel connecting unit (5). The component connections are provided in the line device for connecting components (6, 7) of a reformer fuel cell system (8). The line device is formed as a massive block, and a measuring device (M), a controlling device (R) and a mixing device (X) are fastened within or outer side of the massive block. The component connections are provided on the massive block.    USE - Centralized media supply unit for mixing, proportioning and distributing air and gaseous-and/or-liquid-hydrocarbon-up-various subsystem of a reformer fuel cell system in leisure vehicles, commercial vehicles, passenger cars, boats and/or yacht. Can also be used as a power generator for off-grid applications or combined heat and power systems for decentralized energy supply.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is designed such that process engineering and control engineering effort are achieved, without the need for an additional expensive machine, thus reducing overall cost and size of the supply unit. The unit is assembled in a better and easier manner, with increased testing capability and increased operational safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for supplying centralized media for a reformer-fuel cell system    (2) method for controlling centralized media supply for a reformer-fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a basic structure of a central media supply unit. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Measuring device (M)    Controlling device (R)    Mixing device (X)    Fuel connection (3)    Fuel connecting unit (5)    Connecting components (6, 7)    Reformer fuel cell system (8)    Cables (9)    Line device (100)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a tether (2) that connects a ground level location to a high altitude platform (4) at an elevated location. The tether comprises a conduit coupled to an electrical generator at the platform. A conduit is arranged for allowing flow of fuel fluid from the ground level location to the elevated location. An electrical generator is operated to convert energy in the fuel fluid to electrical energy at the elevated location. The conduit is a pipe with an internal circular or near-circular cross-section through which the fuel fluid flow is performed.    USE - Apparatus for generating electrical energy at altitude i.e. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables providing increased power so as to enable highly powered telecommunication signals to be transmitted to Earth, thus providing ability to the apparatus to penetrate a signal through buildings or into underground installations and providing ability to a ground-based equipment to operate with smaller antennas that are convenient and portable to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for providing information services at altitude.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for generating electrical energy at altitude.    Ship (1)    Tether (2)    Balloon (3)    High altitude platform (4)
NOVELTY - An undeteriorated lead-acid battery comprises an electrolyte solution containing non-ionic dispersing agent. The deterioration of battery by sulfation is prevented, by including a lead sulfate film removal apparatus which applies weak pulse current of voltage amplitude of plus minus 2- plus minus 5 V at 4000-7000 times/second.    USE - Undeteriorated lead-acid battery is used for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-acid battery is economical, lightweight and is not deteriorated by sulfation.
NOVELTY - The device i.e. assembled battery (100) has a fixed block connecting an external-medium path (OP) and an internal medium path (IP). A medium jacket (20) is arranged around a battery (10). A fixing bolt is connected with a fixed block (70) that is connected with the external-medium path and the internal medium path, and the battery. An o-ring (90) is arranged between the fixed block and the medium jacket. A spring member (50) is arranged outside of the battery. The internal medium path is connected to an opening (22) formed in an edge (21) of the medium jacket.    USE - Power supply device i.e. assembled battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device can prevent the external-medium path from being damaged by a stress concentration, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power supply device for vehicles.    Internal medium path (IP)    External-medium path (OP)    Battery (10)    Medium jacket (20)    Edge (21)    Opening (22)    Spring member (50)    Fixed block (70)    O-ring (90)    Assembled battery (100)
NOVELTY - A positive-electrode active material contains powder of lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide (I). The crystalline diameter of primary particles is 140-160 nm measured by Scherrer formula using half-power bandwidth of peak of (003) plane measured by X-ray diffraction.    USE - Positive-electrode active material is used for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) for hybrid vehicle, portable electronic device and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-electrode active material having excellent thermal stability is easily manufactured. The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery containing the positive-electrode active material has excellent charging and discharging characteristics, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive-electrode active material contains powder of lithium-nickel-cobalt-titanium complex oxide of formula: Li1+zNi1-x-yCoxTiyO2 (I). The crystalline diameter of primary particles is 140-160 nm measured by Scherrer formula using half-power bandwidth of peak of (003) plane measured by X-ray diffraction.    x=0.1-0.21;    y=0.01-0.08;and    z=-0.05 to 0.1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive-electrode active material; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the coin battery.    Lithium metal negative electrode (1)    Separator (2)    Positive electrode (3)    Gasket (4)    Positive electrode can (5)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material has graphite microcrystals and a mixture of thick and thin carbon fibers. The thin carbon fibers have a diameter in the range of 50-800 nm. The thick carbon fibers have a diameter in the range of 900-5000 nm.    USE - Negative electrode material for secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in portable terminal or mobile communication apparatus, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and large sized fixed power supply unit.    ADVANTAGE - The mixture of carbon fiber is excellent in electro conductivity. The fibers are made to contact easily and the charging and discharging efficiency and cycling characteristics of initial stage of lithium ion secondary battery are improved effectively. The aqueous medium is used for reducing environmental pollution and improving safety. The positive mix layer is attached to the current collection material uniformly and firmly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the micro structure of the carbon fibers.
NOVELTY - The battery has a pair of supporting members provided with frames (40a, 40b) that are extended to battery cells (14) along sequence direction and opposed to an end part of an outer side of the battery cells. Multiple spacers (42) are protruded from the frame and stuffed into a clearance gap between the battery cells. A holding member is engaged with an outer side of the supporting members to hold the supporting members. Multiple electrically-conductive members are electrically connected between positive and negative electrode terminals (32a, 32b) of the adjacent battery cells.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery apparatus i.e. lithium ion battery apparatus, for use as power supply of a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle and electric-power assisted bicycle, and an electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cells can be supported without being dependent on an adhesive agent and without backlash over a long period of time so as to improve the assemblability and reliability of the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view an upper surface board of a secondary battery apparatus.    Battery cells (14)    Positive electrode terminal (32a)    Negative electrode terminal (32b)    Frames (40a, 40b)    Spacers (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves accommodating an electrode group (6) in a cylindrical metal container (1). The electrode group is made to impregnate a non-aqueous electrolyte. A positive electrode lead terminal (7) and a negative electrode lead terminal (8) are inserted to through-holes (13) of a sealing body (3), so that projection parts (7a, 8a) are held in the through-holes. A side part (10) of the container is crimped, so that a compressive load between an upper surface (3p) and a lower surface (3q) of the body is increased. The body is mounted in an opening part of the container.    USE - Method for manufacturing a secondary battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to a portable notebook computer, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle, a train and a high capacity electrical storage system in a home.    ADVANTAGE - The positive and negative lead terminals are inserted in the through-holes of the sealing body smoothly, so that workability during assembling a secondary battery is improved. The through-hole is closed by the projection parts, so that permeation of moisture content from outside into the cylindrical container can be prevented, and reliability of the battery can be improved. The side part of the container is crimped, and the sealing body is mounted in the opening part of the container, so that improvement of productivity of the battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylindrical container is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a secondary battery.    Cylindrical container (1)    Sealing body (3)    Upper surface of sealing body (3p)    Lower surface of sealing body (3q)    Electrode group (6)    Positive electrode lead terminal (7)    Projection parts (7a, 8a)    Negative electrode lead terminal (8)    Side part of cylindrical container (10)    Through-holes (13)
NOVELTY - The system has a three-way-valve control part (9) that controls an opening degree of a three-way-valve (7) that switches a circular flow path of cooling fluid to a bypass flow path side at time of system breakdown. A fuel cell (1) is equipped with an electrolytic membrane. A solid polymer electrolyte membrane comprises a polymer film. A cooling fluid is discharged from the fuel cell. A radiator flow path (5) and a bypass flow path (6) are controlled by a piston part.    USE - Fuel cell system for use as driving power source of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The three-way-valve control part controls the opening degree of the three-way-valve that switches the circular flow path of cooling fluid to the bypass flow path side at the time of system breakdown, so that the system can shorten starting time and warming-up time of switching a circular flow path of a cooling fluid to a bypass flow path side and protect a fuel cell from thermal impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cell (1)    Radiator flow path (5)    Bypass flow path (6)    Three-way-valve (7)    Three-way-valve control part (9)
NOVELTY - A capacitor comprises a sealing rubber (7) which is provided with a hole in which a terminal part (5a) is provided in a current collecting plate with terminal (5) and seals by compressing the opening part vicinity of a metal casing (6). One electrode of an element (1) is picked out from metal casing. The other electrode of element is taken out from the terminal part provided in the current collecting plate with terminal.    USE - Capacitor for use in capacitor module (claimed) for e.g. electronic device, hybrid vehicle, electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Size, weight and cost reduction can be acquired since the structure of capacitor can be simplified extremely. Attachment freedom degree of the capacitor with respect to mounted apparatus can be largely improved by positioning upside down.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the disassembled perspective view of the structure of the capacitor.    Element (1)    Current collecting plate with terminal (5)    Terminal part (5a)    Metal casing (6)    Sealing rubber (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an energy time condemnation power converter device used for charging an electrical double layer capacitor (7). A control apparatus is mounted on a vehicle. The power converter device is used for connecting the electrical double layer capacitor to an electrical storage apparatus. An alternating current rotary electric machine drives the vehicle. The energy time condemnation power converter device is provided with a direct current power converter. The power converter device is provided with direct current and alternating current side terminals.    USE - On board power supply apparatus for use on vehicles such as a motor vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can store steep and big regenerated electric power in an effective manner, and can carry out lifetime improvement of energy utilization efficiency or fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an on board power supply apparatus.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Inverter (4)    Motor and generator (6)    Electrical double layer capacitor (7)    Engine (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a temperature detection unit (132) that is provided to detect the outlet temperature which is the temperature of the refrigerant of the fuel cell exit. The flow-control part (312) is provided to control the flow volume which is the flow volume of the refrigerant that is circulated through the cooling circuit. The operation is performed by the flow-control unit with other flow control mode when a connection requirement is existed when the outlet temperature is smaller than predetermined value.    USE - Cooling system mounted in vehicle e.g. train, boat, ship, and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The operation is performed in the flow-control mode, in which flow volume was reduced, when outlet temperature is smaller than predetermined value, so that the temperature of the refrigerant of a cooling circuit can be raised efficiently and the electric power generation efficiency of a fuel cell can be maintained stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control method of cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cooling structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling system (1)    Cooling circuit (10)    Temperature sensor (132)    CPU (310)    Flow-control unit (312)
NOVELTY - The electrostatic capacitance change-type electric power generating apparatus (1) has an electric power generation part (20) provided with a second charge-storage component (23) which stores electric charge supplied from the variable charge-storage component (22). The electric charge produced in the piezoelectric component (11) installed in tire, is supplied to the first charge-storage component (21) which is a charge-storage component for electric charge supply.    USE - Electrostatic capacitance change-type electric power generating apparatus for e.g. sensor, transmitter installed in vehicle tire.    ADVANTAGE - Performs stable replenishment of loss electric charge according to leakage current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the electrostatic capacitance change-type electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrostatic capacitance change-type electric power generating apparatus (1)    Piezoelectric component (11)    Electric power generation part (20)    First charge-storage component (21)    Variable charge-storage component (22)    Second charge-storage component (23)
NOVELTY - The system (45) has a charge-and-discharge control apparatus (40) controlling charging and discharging electric power of a charging and discharging apparatus (30). A three-phase synchronous motor (60) drives driving wheels (70, 71) by alternating current (AC) power supplied from an inverter (50). The charging and discharging apparatus is connected to a lithium ion capacitor (20) with porous lithium containing an aluminum alloy negative electrode active material. Push axle tires (72, 73) are arranged at a rear part of an electric vehicle (80).    USE - Power source system for use in a vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that the charging and discharging apparatus is connected to the lithium ion capacitor with the porous lithium containing the aluminum alloy negative electrode active material, thus preventing overcharge and over discharge of the capacitor and improving lifetime and effect of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising an inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a power source system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lithium ion capacitor (20)    Charging and discharging apparatus (30)    Charge-and-discharge control apparatus (40)    Power source system (45)    Inverter (50)    Three-phase synchronous motor (60)    Driving wheels (70, 71)    Push axle tires (72, 73)    Electric vehicle (80)
NOVELTY - A graphite or combined graphite-carbon particulate is formed of orientation-controlling core particles of carbon or graphite, and satellite carbon or graphite particles each separately bonded or attached to, or integral with, the core particles at a surface. The core particles are spherical, slightly elongate, or ellipsoidal in shape with a major axis-to-minor axis ratio of less than 2, or fibril-shaped. The satellite particles are flat-shaped, disc-like, platelet-like, or flake-like particles.    USE - Graphite or combined graphite-carbon particulate is used as anode material in lithium secondary batteries (claimed), particularly lithium ion batteries, used in electric cars and power tools.    ADVANTAGE - The graphite or combined graphite-carbon particulate provides anode materials having high rate capability and high capacity even under a high charge/discharge condition and excellent cycle stability with reduced capacity decay for a large number of charge-discharge cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for graphite or carbon paste containing the graphite or combined graphite-carbon particulate and a liquid medium as a precursor to an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of core particles being elongate or ellipsoidal shape.
NOVELTY - Solid lithium ion secondary battery (30), comprises: a negative electrode including a negative active material that allows intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions; a positive electrode including a positive active material that allows intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions; and a solid electrolyte layer interposed between the positive and negative electrodes, where at least one of the positive and negative electrodes includes a lithium salt of a cyclic imide compound.    USE - The solid lithium ion secondary battery is used as a battery for electric or hybrid electric vehicles or as a large-size storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solid lithium ion secondary battery exhibits high safety and high capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode for a solid lithium ion secondary battery, comprising: an electrode active material that allows intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions; and a lithium salt of a cyclic imide compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a structure of solid lithium ion secondary battery.    Solid lithium ion secondary battery (30)
NOVELTY - Producing carbon thin film, comprises: forming a polymer layer (13) on a substrate (11) by a coating method; forming a protective layer (15) on the polymer layer; and carrying out heat treatment of the substrate for forming the carbon thin film (17) on the substrate.    USE - The carbon thin film is useful in: electronic components, preferably inorganic light-emitting diodes, organic light emitting diodes, inorganic solar cells, organic photovoltaic cells, inorganic thin-film transistors, storage devices, electrochemical sensors/biosensors, radio frequency devices, rectifiers, complementary metal oxide semiconductor devices or organic thin-film transistors; and electrochemical devices, preferably lithium batteries or fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method: is cost-effective and robust; and ensures large-scale production of two-dimensional carbon thin films.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the method for producing the carbon thin film. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Substrate (11)    Polymer layer (13)    Protective layer (15)    Carbon thin film (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a sensor circuit (16) monitoring a condition of fuel cells (12) in a fuel cell group (14). A tone generator (18) applies a frequency signal to the cell group if the sensor circuit detects the condition. A tone decoder (34) detects the frequency signal from the cell group generated by the tone generator. The tone generator switches a switch i.e. MOSFET switch (20), on and off to connect a load (22) i.e. resistive load, across the fuel cell group and disconnects the load from the fuel cell group to generate the frequency signal.    USE - System for monitoring fuel cells in a fuel cell group for motor car application.    ADVANTAGE - The tone decoder detects the frequency signal from the cell group generated by the tone generator in order to monitor abnormal fuel cell conditions, thus improving the work efficiency of the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a system for monitoring fuel cells in a fuel cell group.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Fuel cells (12)    Fuel cell group (14)    Sensor circuit (16)    Tone generator (18)    MOSFET switch (20)    Load (22)    Tone decoder (34)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has an intercept organ (1) associated to an aspiration manifold (10) and moved between an open position (A1) and a closed position of the aspiration manifold. Another intercept organ (2) is associated to a fuel injection plant (20) of the engine, and moved between another open position (A2) and a closed position of the fuel injection plant. An electronic organ (60) restores normal combustion functioning in cylinders when intermediate revolutions regime is up to maximum revolutions regime.    USE - System for partialising an internal-combustion engine used in a road-going vehicle. Can also be used for small-cylinder engines.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces the engine's power consumption and polluting emissions in a zone formed between the minimum revolution regime and an intermediate regime without prejudicing regular engine ticking-over.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an internal-combustion engine.    Open positions (A1, A2)    Internal-combustion engine (M)    Intercept organs (1, 2)    Aspiration manifold (10)    Fuel injection plant (20)    Electronic organ (60)    Internal-combustion engine partialising system (100)
NOVELTY - A lithium transition metal oxide comprises layer structure of formula Li1+xMO2 (1) consists of manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), and nickel (Ni) at atomic ratio of 1:1:1 and x=0.01-0.5. The lithium transition metal oxide is baked at 800-1000 degrees C for 5-25 hours.    USE - A lithium transition metal oxide for lithium cell used for mobile telephone, portable computer, electric vehicle, and power supply (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Lithium transition metal oxide has excellent cycling characteristics and structural stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for positive electrode active material for lithium cells containing lithium transition metal oxide, wherein change rate (100-(z/yx 100)) (%) of lattice volume z ( Angstrom 3) measured after charging to 220 mAh/g of charging capacity with respect to lattice volume y ( Angstrom 3) before the charge measured by X-ray diffraction is less than or equal to 3%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph comparing the charge of lattice volume with respect to charging capacity about the positive electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An oxygen consumption electrode consists of a carrier in the form of a sheet, and a coating with a gas-diffusion layer and a catalytically active component. The coating comprises a fluorine-containing polymer, silver in the form of silver particles and/or reducible silver compound, and a hydrophilic, non-electroconductive or poorly conductive, alkali-resistant filler material having an average particle diameter of 5-200 mu m.    USE - Oxygen consumption electrode is used as oxygen consuming cathode in electrolysis device used for chlor-alkali electrolysis, as electrode in fuel cells, or as electrode in metal-air batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxygen consumption electrode has excellent durability and long-term stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolysis device.
NOVELTY - The generator (6) has back drive mechanism that is set between inner rotor and outer rotor. A charging controller and charging transfer switch are connected with battery through power switch.    USE - Bidirectional operation generator for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The mileage of vehicle is increased, since the battery is charged effectively. The structure of the device is simplified so that cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electric motor car.    Car main portion (1)    Driving wheel (3)    Driving motor (5)    Generator (6)    Transmission belt (18)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a battery sub module connected with multiple monomer cells and a single battery unit. A left wall recess and a right wall convex part are matched with a left side of a battery separating disk. The left side of the separating disk and a right battery isolation plate are provided with a frame structure. The right battery isolation plate is provided with a square front frame and a back frame and distributed to move up and down. The wall recess is connected with a left wall bulge. A bump and concave left and right walls are matched with the wall recess and a sunken right wall.    USE - Battery pack for providing electric energy to an electric vehicle or electric vehicle with a hybrid drive device.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack can prevent over-high temperature so as to ensure better performance and prolong service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery pack.    Terminal plate (30)    Front supporting bracket (31)    Shell (32)    Top shell (33)
NOVELTY - The casing structure has a casing cover, casing portion and bottom plate. The casing portion made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy or titanium alloy is provided with predetermined space for accommodating casing cover. The casing cover and bottom plate are fixedly connected to form a main structure. The casing cover is provided with pole having internal thread and external thread. The anode sheet is provided with anode collector and anode active substance formed of lithium iron phosphate, layered nickel cobalt lithium manganate or spinel.    USE - Casing structure of square lithium ion battery (claimed) used for vehicle such as electric bicycle and motorcycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for square lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of casing structure.    Pole column (4)    Sealing pad (5)    Upper cover plate (6)    Insulating cushion (7)    Inlet (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves dipping two roasting pure graphite block on raw material. A bipolar plate blank is inserted into a bipolar plate sheet. A multi-groove is formed on a double-plate sheet parallel straight flow field structure to form a double pole plate semi finished product. A semi-finished bipolar plate glue solidifying epoxy resin molding material is utilized for sealing the bipolar plate sheet.    USE - Manufacturing method for a fuel cell graphite bipolar plate.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing manufacture cost of the fuel cell bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a fuel cell graphite bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The system has an output pipeline connected with a storage pile of a cathode electrolyte input. The output pipeline is connected with an input of an integrated main pipeline through an integrated branch pipe (2a). An integrated total pipeline is provided with an anode electrolyte input and the cathode electrolyte input. A storage pile of a liquid flow battery of an electrolytic liquid output pipeline is connected to the integrated branch pipe that is connected with a cathode electrolyte liquid output pipeline.    USE - Integrated system for a liquid flow battery electric stack.    ADVANTAGE - The system has high work efficiency and high reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an integrated system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Integrated branch pipes (1a-4a)    Integrated branch pipe bodies (1c-4c)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing a power station. Large amount of power is stored in a standard battery.    USE - Method for implementing an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing electric vehicle implementing time, saving energy and resource and avoiding pollution. The method ensures quick and convenient usage, disassembly and assembly of the battery in an inexpensive manner.
NOVELTY - A reference electrode is manufactured by forming lithium membrane (12) by using vacuum evaporation method or electrolytic deposition method. The reference electrode arranged in area between working pole and counter pole in electrochemical cell comprises core material (11), and lithium membrane containing lithium or lithium alloy which covers part(s) of core material. The surface of core material is conductive material which does not react to lithium or lithium alloy.    USE - Manufacture of reference electrode for electrochemical cell used for lithium rechargeable battery and lithium primary battery for uninterruptible power supply, and power units e.g. cellular phone, notebook computer, hybrid car and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains reference electrode which is easy to handle and manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrochemical cell.    Core material (11)    Lithium membrane (12)    Insulator (13)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)
NOVELTY - The device (14) has main portion for housing processing circuitry. Main portion is carried or worn by user. Battery coupled with main portion provides power to processing circuitry. Flexible heater unit located adjacent to battery generates heat when powered to transfer heat to battery. Photonic power source (18) carried or worn by user is operatively coupled with flexible heater unit to provide electrical power to flexible heater unit.    USE - Portable electronic device such as TALKMAN (RTM: Speech-based portable computer device from vocollect of Pittsburgh), and portable computer, for use with jacket. Can also be used in cellular telephone, global positioning system (GPS) device, portable music player, and two-way radio.    ADVANTAGE - Since the photonic power source carried or worn by user is operatively coupled with flexible heater unit to provide electrical power to flexible heater unit, proper operation of device can be ensured in cold environments, and constant manual interaction over period of hours can be avoided, due to which operational life of devices can be improved, and cost of the devices can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view of the jacket.    Portable electronic device (14)    Photonic power source (18)    Electrical cord or cable (20)    Jacket (80)    Arm section (82)
NOVELTY - The device has rotating disc (4) located between sliding bearing (3) and round-shaped casing (1) along radial direction. A sliding pin (6) is provided with sliding groove. A spiral lug boss (5) is placed on the rotating disc. A storage battery is provided with direct current (DC) motor (11) and electric appliance component for transmitting instruction. A receiving electric component controls working of DC motor. The sliding pin is installed on end of meter panel, while another end of panel is mounted on arched side plate (9).    USE - Antiskid braking device for car.    ADVANTAGE - The suppression of ice and snow adhered on road can be achieved and stability of braking device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the antiskid braking device.    Round-shaped casing (1)    Sliding bearing (3)    Rotating disc (4)    Spiral lug boss (5)    Sliding pin (6)    Side plate (9)    Motor (11)
NOVELTY - The airconditioner has compartment that is provided with multiple square holes. The top of the compartment is equipped with heat conducting plate. The semiconductor refrigerating sheet is connected with side of heat conducting plate. The radiating fin is installed on the semiconductor refrigerating sheet. The solar cell plate is mounted on the cabin top. The solar panel is connected with the control device. The control device controls the semiconductor refrigerating.    USE - Solar semiconductor air conditioner installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air conditioner is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the solar semiconductor air conditioner.
NOVELTY - The machine has a scoop part (1) connected with a shell. A pneumatic spindle wheel of a main wheel is connected with a generator wheel by a chain and connected with a gear to obtain large driving force. Power of a generator (3) is supplied to a direct current (DC) motor (7) through a frequency conversion part (4). A trolley drives the DC motor by redundant direct current. A charger (5) charges a storage battery (6). The trolley is provided with the storage battery. A transportation tool receives external power from a power supply device.    USE - Wind energy power converting machine for use in a vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy power converting machine is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wind energy power converting machine. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Scoop part (1)    Generator (3)    Frequency conversion part (4)    Charger (5)    Storage battery (6)    DC motor (7)
NOVELTY - The base (20) has an electrical power supply e.g. battery, arranged on a rectangular shaped chassis separately linked to each of electric motors through a controller allowing separate control of each motor. A column (36) is pivotally attached to the chassis and moved in lateral and longitudinal directions relative to the chassis. A front steering system mechanically links drive motor assemblies (80) at front of the chassis. A rear steering system mechanically links the drive motor assemblies at rear of the chassis.    USE - Camera crane mobile base for positioning and maneuvering a motion picture camera. Uses include but are not limited to a motion picture film or digital camera, a high definition camera, a two-dimensional camera, and a three-dimensional camera.    ADVANTAGE - The base can carry larger crane arms, while still being easily transported and maneuvered during use. The front steering system mechanically links the drive motor assemblies at the front of the chassis, and the rear steering system mechanically links the drive motor assemblies at the rear of the chassis, so as to allow steering control of the mobile base in multiple different steering modes. The chassis is narrow enough to fit through a doorway, and the drive motor assemblies are removed easily, so that the mobile base can be easily used in indoor and outdoor. The column is tilted over toward the back of the mobile base so as to reduce the overall height of the mobile base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic back end view of a camera crane mobile base.    Camera crane mobile base (20)    Column (36)    Drive motor assemblies (80)    Structural fitting (82)    Bottom vertical axle plates (84)    Bolts (88)
NOVELTY - The power battery box has a front panel locking device with a lock head which comprises a lock seat for front panel. A lock core is provided with pin shaft and linkage mechanisms which are set around rotation axis of lock head. A transmission of linkage mechanisms is connected with lock core and connecting rods are respectively assembled on sides of front panel. The connecting rods are connected with lock head and provided with power input end matched with the pin shaft. The depth of U-shaped groove in connecting rods is not less than the pin shaft.    USE - Power battery box.    ADVANTAGE - Locking and unlocking structure of the battery box can be simplified and reliable and convenient use of the battery box can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the power battery box.
NOVELTY - The cabin has an elastic buffer sliding guide post assembled on a front side of a baffle and fixed on a baffle assembly that is provided with a fixing plate and equipped with the sliding guide post. A front end of the sliding guide post is utilized for a guiding end that is matched with a guide part of a battery box. The fixing plate and the sliding guide post are provided with an elastic piece of impact force when the guide end of guide components are arranged correspondingly to a sliding guide post power cabin. The battery box is inserted with the sliding guide post of the fixing plate.    USE - Multi-bearing wheel electric automobile power cabin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a multi-bearing wheel electric automobile power cabin.
NOVELTY - The device has an electric generator whose rotating shaft is connected with a rotating shaft of a wind power machine. An output end of the electric generator is connected with a rectifying device and a storage battery. A rotating shaft of a wind machine rotor control device is connected with the electric generator via an adjusting shaft. The wind machine rotor control device is connected with a speed sensor and a protection circuit. An output end of the electric generator is provided with a switch and the rectifying device.    USE - Vehicle wind power converting device.    ADVANTAGE - The device improves wind energy transforming rate, and has transmission ratio function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vehicle wind power converting device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a first back wind power generator (3) connected to a first charging regulator (4). An output end of the power generator is connected with an input end of a first charging adjustor that is connected with a storage battery group (1). A vehicle body is provided with a second back wind power generator (5). An output end of the second back wind power generator is connected to a second charging regulator that is connected with another storage battery group. An output end of the latter storage battery group is connected to a driving motor.    USE - Double wind energy supplementary power cycle system for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system saves manufacturing cost, and is environment-friendly, convenient to operate and use and inexpensive. The system has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a double wind energy supplementary power cycle system.    Storage battery group (1)    Back wind power generators (3,5)    Charging regulator (4)    Generator bracket (7)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a solar battery board provided with a body and a driving device (4) and providing power to the drive device. A horizontal rotating device is arranged on a vehicle body. A vertical rotating device is installed on the horizontal rotating device. An output controller is connected with the horizontal rotating device and the vertical rotating device. An input end of the controller is connected with a solar tracking device. The horizontal rotating device is provided with a driving motor. The vertical rotating device is provided with a main shaft (6).    USE - Intelligent solar vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle can response to the solar incident angle in a quick manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an intelligent solar vehicle.    Steering (1)    Driving lever (2)    Electric brush (3)    Driving device (4)    Main shaft (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a generating device installed on an electric automobile (1). A storage battery is utilized for storing electric energy for a generator. The generating device is electrically connected with the storage battery through a lead and provided with an electric car roof solar panel (2). A solar battery plate is connected with a solar controller that is electrically connected with the storage battery through the lead. A car magnetic generator is electrically connected with the storage battery through the lead.    USE - Energy supplying system for an electric automobile i.e. car (From drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The system enables the storage battery to supply power while operating an electric automobile in a continuous manner, thus saving energy and increasing driving mileage. The system can rapidly finish charging process, and is convenient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a car.    Electric automobile (1)    Electric car roof solar panel (2)
NOVELTY - The battery cell (1), particularly a film cell, comprises a cooling or heating structure for cooling or heating of a battery cell, where the cooling or heating structure is arranged at the outer surface of the battery cell. A hollow space is formed between the cooling or heating structure and the outer surface of the battery cell for receiving a cooling or heating medium, particularly a liquid cooling or heating medium.    USE - Battery cell, particularly a film cell for lithium-ion batteries of a hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery cell, particularly a film cell, comprises a cooling or heating structure for cooling or heating of a battery cell, thus ensures space-saving battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a battery cell.    Battery cell (1)    Structure segment (3)    Outlet opening (6)    Connecting line (9)    Negative pole (10)
NOVELTY - The solar car (1) has a solar energy converter that is set on the top of vehicle. An output end of solar battery plate (2) is connected with an input end of energy converter. An output end of energy converter is connected with an input end of electric supply.    USE - Solar car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of solar car can be simplified, the solar car is environmental friendly, and the service life of solar car can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of solar car.    Solar car (1)    Solar battery plate (2)
NOVELTY - The pack has a rectangular-prism-shaped battery block that includes pair of support side walls. The pair of support side walls is provided with electrode windows that connect lead plates to end electrodes of batteries. The protruding portions protrude externally from battery accommodating portion. A main circuit board is secured to battery holder with facing one end surface of rectangular-prism-shaped battery block and sub circuit board is located on interior sides of protruding portions of support side walls.    USE - Battery pack for use in power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery holder accommodates multiple batteries in a staggered or offset arrangement, and the sub circuit board is arranged in space that is formed in a stepped portion of the staggered batteries, wasted space can be reduced to accommodate many batteries so that the entire exterior shape of the battery pack can be small. The sub board holder can be arranged without wasting space by effectively using space that is created by the staggered arrangement of batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Exterior case (4)    Peripheral wall (64)    Handle portion (66)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has a fan (8) installed on a machine body (10) via a rotating shaft. The machine body is installed on a swinging lever. An end of the lever is connected with the rotating shaft. Another end of the lever is connected with an electric generator. The rotating shaft is provided with a small gear (5). The machine body is provided with a large gear (6). The large gear is coaxially installed with a turntable (4). A transmission mechanism is provided with two gears (12, 13), two racks (14, 18) and a chain wheel (15).    USE - Wind power generating mechanism for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism drives the generator to generate electricity via the transmission mechanism so as to achieve maximum wind energy efficiency. The mechanism is simple in structure, and can continuously generate electricity and maintain a car battery at an efficient state. The mechanism improves driving distance and driving range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a wind power generating mechanism.    Turntable (4)    Small gear (5)    Large gear (6)    Fan (8)    Machine body (10)    Gears (12, 13)    Racks (14, 18)    Chain wheel (15)
NOVELTY - The piece has a gold plating stainless steel substrate (1) provided with a film thermocouple part (4). An adjacent gap is formed with a reinforced pipe. A standard wiring port (6) is connected with an external circuit. A copper plating layer and a nickel plating layer are connected to form a copper-nickel thin-film in the thermocouple part. A joint of a thermocouple measuring head is provided with a leading out wire (5). A material of a plating layer replaces copper and cobalt, tungsten and nickel, molybdenum and nickel, and antimony and cobalt by utilizing copper and nickel material.    USE - Fuel battery inner temperature distribution detecting insertion piece.    ADVANTAGE - The piece has simple structure, accurate measurement and wide range of application, and can measure temperature distribution condition of the fuel battery with online condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a fuel battery inner temperature distribution detecting insertion piece.    Gold plating stainless steel substrate (1)    Film thermocouple part (4)    Leading out wire (5)    Standard wiring port (6)    Locating hole (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery system arranged in a battery management system (BMS) and connected with a 12V low voltage power supply, electromagnetic valve, heat exchanger and a motor. The battery system is provided with a heat exchanger, pump, oil-water separator and a liquid storage tank. The pump utilizes liquid from the liquid storage tank, and cooling medium or medium enters into the battery system after exchanging heat in the heat exchanger. The BMS controls 12V power supply of the electromagnetic valve that is connected with a heating device of the heat exchanger.    USE - Power battery device for an electric automobile thermal management system device.    ADVANTAGE - The device fully utilizes an electric automobile air conditioning system, a heating system, a heat exchange cooling or heating cell system and the battery system without direct heating device so as to reduce accidents with better sealing of the battery system. The device improves waterproof level, and ensures realizing heating and cooling by starting the electric heating device in the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a power battery device.
NOVELTY - The system has a 2000 VA capacitor to satisfy charging requirement of 6600 groups of batteries by adopting 35kV of voltage for level dual power supply. Eight dry type on-load voltage-regulating transformers are formed with 10 percent of main transformer short circuit impedance with capacity of 2500kVA to 35kV. A side part of the 0.4kV transformer is provided with two loop wire inlet cabinet. A spare power supply is formed with a diesel generator or an emergency power supply that is accessed into the wire inlet cabinet or a screen when a concentrated charging station loses the power supply.    USE - Power distribution system for an electric vehicle concentrated charging station.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that the spare power supply such as a diesel generator and an emergency power supply, can be accessed in the wire inlet screen when the concentrated charging station loses the power supply so as to provide emergency power supply for an electric vehicle concentrated charging station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power distribution system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A battery pack (100) comprises a battery cell (110) comprising an electrode assembly; and a case accommodating the electrode assembly and comprising an end wall at a first end, a side wall connected to the end wall and extending toward a second end opposite the first end and a rounded portion connected between the end wall and the side wall; and an insulation member (120) on the side wall of the case and partially covering the rounded portion.    USE - A battery pack used in portable electronic devices, e.g. cellular phones, notebooks, computers, cameras, and camcorders; or used as a power source for driving a motor for high output hybrid electronic vehicles, electronic vehicles, and electronic scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack ensures insulation characteristics of the battery cell to prevent an undesirable short circuit between the battery cell and an external electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the battery pack.    Battery pack (100)    Battery cell (110)    Insulation member (120)    Frame (130)    Cooling plate (140)
NOVELTY - A prismatic sealed secondary battery comprises an electrode assembly (11) that has stacked or wound positive electrode substrate exposed portions (14) and negative electrode substrate exposed portions; a collector member that is electrically joined to the positive electrode substrate exposed portions; and a collector member that is electrically joined to the negative electrode substrate exposed portions.    USE - A prismatic sealed secondary battery used for electronic vehicles and hybrid electronic vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A prismatic sealed secondary battery comprises:    (A) an electrode assembly (11) that has stacked or wound positive electrode substrate exposed portions (14) and negative electrode substrate exposed portions;    (B) a collector member that is electrically joined to the positive electrode substrate exposed portions; and    (C) a collector member that is electrically joined to the negative electrode substrate exposed portions, the positive electrode substrate exposed portions or the negative electrode substrate exposed portions, or both being split into two groups, and in between is disposed an intermediate member that is made of resin material and holds connective conducting members, the collector member for the substrate exposed portions that are split into two groups on one of outermost surfaces of the two split groups of substrate exposed portions, and electrically joined by resistance welding to the two split groups of a substrate exposed portions, together with the connecting conductive members (24, 24A) of the intermediate member.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a sealed battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Electrode assembly (11)    Sealing plate (13)    Wound positive electrode substrate exposed portions (14)    Positive electrode terminal (17)    Connecting conductive members (24, 24A)
NOVELTY - Electrode catalyst comprising tungsten carbide (I) comprising amorphous carbon (0.1 parts by weight or less), and a metal catalyst comprising palladium or palladium alloy is new.    USE - The electrode catalyst is useful in electrode, which is useful in a fuel cell, where the electrode is an anode (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has high electrochemical activity, such as hydrogen oxidizing activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrode comprising the electrode catalyst; and    (2) the preparation of the electrode catalyst.
NOVELTY - The power supply device includes a controller (5) which controls the ON/OFF operation of the precharging switches (4) of a precharging circuit (3). The controller turns ON the precharging switches one by one from the precharging switch that is connected to a node (11) on a lower voltage side to the precharging switch that is connected to a node (11) on a higher voltage side, when a capacitor (21) is precharged.    USE - Power supply device used as charger for load battery of e.g. electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid car. Can also be used as charging infrastructure installed in e.g. households, service stations, or as smart energy system for managing electric power on home-based smart grid.    ADVANTAGE - Enables quick precharging of a capacitor without using a precharge resistor and a precharging switch which have a high wattage rating. Enables precharging the capacitor with a driving battery being insulated from a chassis ground.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic circuit block diagram of a power supply device.    Precharging circuit (3)    Precharging switches (4)    Controller (5)    Node (11)    Capacitor (21)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a heat capacity of fuel cell stack (1) to a predetermined value based on a preset start-up commencement temperature and on characteristics of membrane electrode assemblies such that temperature of the electrode assemblies is raised to 0 degree Centigrade. An output is controlled from the fuel cell stack such that an output current of the fuel cell stack becomes equal to or greater than a minimum necessary current that is required to compensate for discharged heat.    USE - Method for starting up a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack that is utilized in a subzero temperature startup system mounting on a motor vehicle i.e. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing the warm-up time, and increasing the output current, quantity of generated heat and the quantity of water that is generated inside the cells, thus freezing the generated water inside diffusion electrode layers and catalytic layers, and preventing that an abrupt voltage drop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a system for starting up a fuel cell stack at a subzero temperature.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Compressor (2)    Pressure control valve (4)    Electronic controlled unit (20)    Voltage sensor (21)
NOVELTY - The structure has two rail-shaped frames (8, 9) attaching a solar cell module (4) on a roof sheathing (7) of a wing body. A third rail-shaped frame is provided with a frame main body. A cover member is fixed to the third rail-shaped frame by a fastener. The third rail-shaped frame is inserted between frame main bodies of cover member. A wing (1) is attached to a center beam (2) extended covering full length along a front-back direction of the wing body by a hinge (3). Rail material (5A) is connected with the center beam from the hinges.    USE - Attachment structure for attaching a solar cell module to a wing body of a truck.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can prevent drop-omission from the rail-shaped frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an attachment structure.    Wing (1)    Center beam (2)    Hinge (3)    Solar cell module (4)    Rail material (5A)    Roof sheathing (7)    Rail-shaped frames (8, 9)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte electrical storage device has a collector (31,41) whose ratio of volume resistivity in width direction with respect to volume resistivity in length direction ranges from 4.5 to 6.5. The ratio of the length of the connecting portion of a lead (1a-1c,2a,2b) in the width direction of the collector with respect to the width of the collector ranges from 0.5 to 0.8.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte electrical storage device e.g. lithium-ion battery, lithium-ion capacitor used as power supply for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, or residence.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces current collection resistance, thus increasing power capacity of the electrical storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the expanded top view of the electrode group of a non-aqueous electrolyte electrical storage device.    Leads (1a-1c,2a,2b)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Collectors (31,41)    Active material layers (32,42)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves performing the complex superposition of metal salts of a first element group and a non-precious metal element selected from manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and copper and the metal salts of a second element group and a non-precious metal element selected from titanium, zirconium, niobium, tantalum, molybdenum and tungsten. An oxynitridation process is then applied to the metal salts.    USE - Manufacturing method for electrode catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for e.g. vehicle, residence.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy manufacturing of electrode catalyst which has oxygen reduction activity, chemical stability, and high power generation characteristic. Improves stability of catalyst activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of a membrane electrode assembly.    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (1)    Cathode catalyst layer (2)    Anode catalyst layer (3)    Membrane electrode assembly (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has positive electrode plate unwinding unit which unwinds a positive electrode plate and supplies the positive electrode plate to the axial center (101).The negative electrode plate unwinding unit unwinds a negative electrode plate and supplies the negative electrode plate to the axial center. A separator unwinding unit unwinds a separator and supplies the separator to the axial center. The press movement moves in the rotation direction of the axial center along the outer periphery top of the axial center.    USE - Apparatus for winding electrode of lithium ion secondary battery used in vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The pressing roller releases the press to the axial center of a separator, so that separator can be wound around an axial center more reliably. The corona treatment apparatus provides static electricity to separator by corona-treating, so that wrinkles are not produced in the separators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for manufacturing method of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the movement of the pressing roller of the electrode winding apparatus.    Battery container (11)    Lid (12)    Axial center (101)    Positive electrode plate supply unit (2021)    Pressing roller (2100)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a gap (120) formed between the outer peripheral portion of the upper section of a resin-made piping (112) and the inner wall face (40b) of a humidifier joint (101). Multiple holes (122) are formed in the outer peripheral portion of the upper section of the resin-made piping and linked with the gap.    USE - Fuel cell stack for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple and compact structure which can reliably supply water droplets to a humidifier, thus ensuring a favorable electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the relevant part of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Inner wall face (40b)    Humidifier joint (101)    Resin-made piping (112)    Gap (120)    Holes (122)
NOVELTY - The electronic control unit ECU computes (S120) the rate of change of the electric power generation voltage of the fuel cell after stopping (S110) supply of fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas to the fuel cell at a predetermined timing. A fuel re-supply unit re-supplies (S130-S140) fuel gas to the fuel cell when the changing rate of the electric power generation voltage becomes a positive value.    USE - Fuel cell system for e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen re-supply frequency can be reduced after an electric power generation stop of a fuel cell. The form change of the cathode support in the time of an electric power generation stop is prevented, and excess load to an electrolytic membrane is prevented, as the frequency of the pressure fluctuation of fuel gas is low. Further the re-supply amount of hydrogen gas can be restrained to necessary minimum, and the fuel consumption of the fuel cell system is reduced. Since the frequency of the pressure fluctuation of hydrogen gas is lower, it can prevent more that excess load is applied to the electrolytic membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the electric power generation stop control routine performed by the ECU. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel gas and oxidizing agent gas supply stop step (S110)    Fuel cell electric power generation voltage rate of change computing step (S120)    Fuel re-supply step (S130-S140)    Cell voltage rate of change computing step (S150)    Cell voltage rate of change comparison step (S160)
NOVELTY - The liquid stopper (1) has a main case (4) having a liquid stopper head (2) with an exhaust hole (2a) for exhausting the gas generated inside a storage battery and a cylindrical block (3) with a helical portion (3a). A filter (5) is formed inside the main case by the continuous foaming of a foaming layer (6) formed on the outer surface of the main case.    USE - Liquid stopper for storage battery e.g. lead acid battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid stopper main case and the filter for explosion-protection are integrated for simplifying manufacturing process, increasing manufacturing efficiency and reducing cost. The gas inside a battery case is sent to the exterior of storage battery reliably and effectively through the filter. The clogging of the filter with the splash of electrolyte solution or adhesion of electrolyte solution to the filter is prevented effectively. The connection hole is opened reliably in the filter by simple operation of excising a projection portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation method of liquid stopper for storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the liquid stopper.    Liquid stopper (1)    Liquid stopper head (2)    Exhaust hole (2a)    Cylindrical block (3)    Helical portion (3a)    Main case (4)    Filter (5)    Foaming layer (6)
NOVELTY - The recycling method involves processing at least one electrode (1a) among the positive and negative electrodes of a used lithium ion battery using a polar solvent. The processed electrode (1b) is dried and then re-inserted in the battery.    USE - Recycling method for electrode of used lithium ion battery for vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle or hybrid fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cost-effective recycling of electrode with minimal environmental impact and without generating solid waste. Avoids destruction of the electrode since strong acid and strong base are not used in the processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of a recycling method for electrode of lithium ion battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode (1a)    Processed electrode (1b)    Collector (2)    Electrode active material layer (3)    Active material particle (4)
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a watertight structure that is provided with resin-made trays (2) and a cover (5). The attachment structure portion (4) made of reinforced resin fiber is molded integrally with the tray and is extended along the outer peripheral wall (2a) of the tray.    USE - Battery container for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the battery container is simplified. The productivity of the container can be improved. The rigidity can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the battery container. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Container (1)    Tray (2)    Outer peripheral wall (2a)    Attachment structure portion (4)    Cover (5)
NOVELTY - The tractive system includes a motor for inner combustion and a reversible electrical machine installed coaxially with the motor. The motor is driven through a disengaged clutch and a buffer level energy through storage batteries connected to electric machine. An electric motor is used to drive the wheels. A compressor forms part of the pneumatic system while a pump is provided for the hydraulic amplifier for control. The shaft of the electric machine driven through the gear drive and disengaged clutches.    USE - Electrical tractive system for vehicle with power supply.
NOVELTY - The refrigeration unit has a case (4) that is provided with air flow path (3) having heat generating unit (2) which is exposed towards outside. An impeller and drive motor are connected with air blower (6). The air in air flow path is cooled by cooler (7). The drive motor is accommodated in air flow path.    USE - Refrigeration unit for cooling heat generating element e.g. inverter and battery of electric vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of refrigeration unit can be stabilized by preventing ignition in presence of combustible gas. The accident by ignition can be prevented, even if combustible gas volatilizes from battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view and block diagram of the refrigeration unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat generating unit (2)    Air flow path (3)    Case (4)    Air blower (6)    Cooler (7)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has pair of capacitor elements which is provided with a pair of bus-bar whose end is provided with the terminal portions (4a,4b) for external connection. Several north-pole segmentation bus-bars (6-8) are provided with the junction portions (6a,6b,7a,8a) which are joined such that the bus-bars are integrated. The reinforcement portions (6c,6d,7b,8b) extend the base material partially in the both ends of each junction portion while each junction portion is cut in the diagonal direction with respect to the width direction of the base material.    USE - Case mold type capacitor for inverter circuit of hybrid vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device, electric equipment and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The material yield is improved and cost reduction can be attained by dividing a bus-bar, by the structure integrated by matching each junction portions of several segmentation bus-bars. The bus-bar does not enlarge or unnecessary resistance does not occur by butt-joining. Since the cross-sectional area of welding portion is larger than the cross-sectional area at the time of cutting along the width direction of bus-bar, the stabilization of welding strength can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of bus bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the north-pole segmentation bus-bars.    Terminal portions (4a,4b)    North-pole segmentation bus-bars (6-8)    Junction portions (6a,6b,7a,8a)    Reinforcement portions (6c,6d,7b,8b)    Connection portions (6e,7c)
NOVELTY - The case has an L-shaped multilayer flatware whose two outer layers are arranged between filler layers, where the outer layers are made from nylon or polyester and the filler layer is made from foam polyethylene or izolon. An end wall is narrowed along width relative to another end wall. A cover is provided with fixation elements i.e. contact tapes, for fastening the end walls. Thickness of the filler layer is 8-20 mm. Width of each fixation element is 25-30 mm.    USE - Transformer sleeve case for a storage battery of an automobile.
NOVELTY - The power unit has a branch pipe for outputting cooling water from a generator of hydrogen which is connected through electrically controlled valve with coil for cooling. An exhaust pipe is connected to a drain capacity. A pressure sensor and a temperature sensor are installed on a hydrogen delivery branch pipe. A flow meter for water and a temperature sensor are installed on a cooling water supply branch pipe from a motor of internal combustion engine or to the coil for cooling. The temperature sensors are installed on the cooling water branch pipe output.    USE - Power unit with hydrogen generator.
NOVELTY - The sensor (1) has a differential part (23) calculating differential calculation of an output signal of a magnetic sensor (21A). An attachment housing is attached to an electric current line. A connector (4) is connected to a shielding wire (5) via a connector side housing (6). Substrates are provided with the magnetic sensor and a control part (22A). Insulation space members are provided between the substrates. A differential circuit is provided on the substrates.    USE - Current sensor for measuring magnitude of electric current utilized in an electric vehicle and a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The differential part calculates the differential calculation of the output signal of the magnetic sensor, and the attachment housing is attached to the electric current line, so that the sensor can ensure high measurement precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a current sensor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Current sensor (1)    Connector (4)    Shielding wire (5)    Connector side housing (6)    Magnetic sensor (21A)    Control part (22A)    Differential part (23)
NOVELTY - The lamination-type battery has an electrode laminated body (40) having a separator which spaces apart a positive-electrode section (42a) and a negative-electrode section (44a). The positive-electrode section and the negative-electrode section have shapes by which two notch sections are formed in the rectangular outer peripheral section. A first non-application section (42b) is located in one the notch section while a second non-application section (44b) is located in the other notch section.    USE - Lamination-type battery for portable terminals, e.g., mobile telephone and notebook personal computer. Can also be used for bicycle, motor vehicle, and electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - Improves capacitance per total volume of battery since the positive-electrode section and the negative-electrode section have shapes by which two notch sections are formed in the rectangular outer peripheral section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic disassembled perspective view of the electrode laminated body which comprises the lamination-type battery. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).    Electrode laminated body (40)    Positive-electrode section (42a)    First non-application section (42b)    Negative-electrode section (44a)    Second non-application section (44b)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a two layer structure of heat-treating compound in a central part surface, where an average particle diameter of the central part is 3 to 20 micrometer. An average particle diameter of a compound formation is 20 to 600 nanometer. Thickness of the central part surface is 0.5 to 5 micrometer.    USE - Method for manufacturing cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a computer industry, a camcorder, a cellular phone, a notebook computer and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving thermal stability and service life of the cathode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cathode active material for a lithium secondary battery, comprising lithium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of cathode active material.
NOVELTY - A porous membrane comprises a binder having a polymerization unit of (meth)acrylate ester monomer, a polymerization unit of vinyl monomer having an acidic group, and a polymerization unit of alpha , beta -unsaturated nitrile monomer, non-conductive particles, an isothiazoline compound, and a chelate compound. The content of isothiazoline compound, and content of chelate compound, is 0.001-1.0 part mass and 0.001-1.0 part mass, respectively, with respect to 100 parts mass of binder.    USE - Porous membrane is used for secondary battery (claimed) for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The porous membrane has excellent long-term storage stability, and improves safety and high-temperature cycle characteristics of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) slurry for porous membrane; and    (2) secondary battery, which contains a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and electrolyte solution. The positive electrode, negative electrode and separator are stacked using the porous membrane.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises 0.001-5 %mass of organotin compounds (I)-(IV), and is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for electrochemical element (claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook computer, hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical element using nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent cycle characteristics, heat resistances and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises 0.001-5 %mass of organotin compounds of formulae: SnR1R2R3R4 (I), (R31)d-Sn(=(Y')m)(-(X3)c)(-(X1)a)(-(X2)b) (IV), and of formulae (II) and (III), and is obtained by dissolving electrolytic salt in nonaqueous solvent.    R1=1-8C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl or 2-8C alkynyl;    L1=2-10C alkylene or 4-10C alkenylene;    or R11+R12+L1=ring;    R23-R25=1-8C alkyl, 3-8C cycloalkyl, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkynyl or 6-12C aryl;    R26,R27=1-6C alkyl, 2-6C alkenyl or 2-6C alkynyl;    or R26+R27=ring;    R28=H, 1-6C alkyl, 2-6C alkenyl or 2-6C alkynyl;    X1,X3=oxygen or sulfur;    X1+X2=-OSO2R32, -OC(O)R32, -OR32, -SR32, -S-L3-OC(O)OR32-OC(R32)=CHC(O)R32, -OC(R33)=CHC(O)R32, -O-L3-O-, -S-L3-S-, -S-L3-O- or -S-L3-C(O)O-;    R2-R4,R11,R12,R31=1-8C alkyl, 2-8C alkenyl, 2-8C alkynyl or 6-12C aryl;    R32,R33=1-8C alkyl or 6-12C aryl;    Y'=oxygen or sulfur;    L=1-8C alkylene optionally substituted having ether bond or carbon-carbon unsaturated bond;    a-c,m=0 or 1;    d=1-3;    a+b+c+d=4 (when m is 0);    a-c=0 (when m is 1);and    d=2 (when m is 1).    H of R23-R28, R31-R33,L3 and R1-R4 is optionally substituted by fluoro. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrochemical element, which has nonaqueous electrolyte, positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous solvent.
NOVELTY - Metal catalyst (10), prepared by: mixing a conductive catalyst material, a proton conductive material and a first solvent to form a mixture; casting the mixture onto a supporting layer and drying it to form a conductive catalyst containing film; and separating the conductive catalyst containing film from the supporting layer and pulverizing the conductive catalyst containing film, is claimed.    USE - The metal catalyst is useful for preparing an electrode, which is useful in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal catalyst has: an improved catalytic efficiency in an electrochemical reaction; and a structure that promotes the permeation of gaseous reactants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing an electrode, comprising: mixing the metal catalyst with a hydrophobic binder and a second solvent, to obtain a catalyst layer forming composition; and coating the catalyst layer forming composition on an electrode support and drying the catalyst layer forming composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagrams of the structures of a metal catalyst.    Metal catalyst (10)    Carbon (11)    Polybenzimidazole (12)    Platinum particles (13)
NOVELTY - The helmet (1) has a solar coating (2) and a connecting device (3), which is connected with the solar coating in an electrically conductive manner for charging the external energy store. The helmet has an electrically conductive cable (4), which is connected with the connecting device with one end (5).    USE - Helmet for a bike (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The helmet has a solar coating and a connecting device, which is connected with the solar coating in an electrically conductive manner for charging the external energy store, and hence ensures reduced weight, increased charging power and reduced risk of theft of the helmet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bike with an electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a helmet.    Helmet (1)    Solar coating (2)    Connecting device (3)    Cable (4)    Cable end (5)
NOVELTY - The system has an internal combustion engine releasing mechanical and thermal energy, and a conversion device (1) i.e. heat exchanger (3), for converting the thermal energy. The exchanger directly converts the thermal energy into electrical energy, and transfers the thermal energy to a working medium, which acts on an expansion device (11). The heat exchanger comprises a thermoelectric generator (10) with a surface (8), which is heated by the thermal energy, and another surface (9), which is cooled by the working medium. A pump device guides the medium into a circuit.    USE - Drive system for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchanger directly converts the thermal energy into the electrical energy, and transfers the thermal energy to the working medium, which acts on the expansion device, thus improving complete efficiency of the drive system under a point of view.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for using thermal energy in an internal combustion engine for converting thermal energy into electrical and mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a device for converting thermal energy into electric energy, provided in a drive system, and heat application of a working medium.    Conversion device (1)    Heat exchanger (3)    Surfaces of thermoelectric generator (8, 9)    Thermoelectric generator (10)    Expansion device (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves increasing a volume of a fuse element (10) during phase transition of a material of the fuse element from solid into liquid state. Pressure of the fuse element is raised. The fuse element is displaced under breakup of an electrical interconnection is displaced due to the volume increase and the pressure increase. The fuse element is discharged due to capillary effect. A coating (23) i.e. nickel protective coating, between caps (11, 12) and an encapsulation (18) is liquefied at a temperature in a range of a melting temperature of the fuse element.    USE - Method for separation of an electric circuit by melting a fuse element, which connects two connectors, of a thermal fuse during increase of a temperature above a melting temperature of the fusion element, where the thermal fuse is used as a safety fuse for protecting solar cells, high energy battery cells, auxiliary heaters and electrical consumers e.g. radiator fans, anti-lock braking system (ABS) controls, heating fans, electrical steering aids and electrical steering units, in a vehicle i.e. automobile, against excess temperature and fire control (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows the thermal fuse to possess very low impedance and to be suitable for high current i.e. very high short load current. The thermal fuse has high reliability under difficult conditions e.g. prolonged and continuous thermal and mechanical load conditions. The method allows sharp volume increase and quick pressure increase, thus enabling safe triggering of the thermal fuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal fuse for separation of an electric circuit by melting a fuse element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal fuse.    Fuse element (10)    Caps (11, 12)    Ceramic body (13)    Wires (14, 15)    Encapsulation (18)    Coating (23)    Thermal fuse (100)
NOVELTY - The car (1) has a solar collector (3) for heating a liquid i.e. salt solution, circulating in a collector circuit (4). An absorption cold device (5) is connected with the collector circuit for transferring heat and is formed such that the absorption cold device uses heat energy of the liquid for cooling an electric energy storage (2). The electric energy storage is connected with the collector circuit by a heat exchanger (13). A valve device (14) is switched such that the liquid is circulated between the absorption cold device and the solar collector.    USE - Electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption cold device is connected with the collector circuit for transferring heat and is formed such that the absorption cold device uses the heat energy of the liquid for cooling the electric energy storage, thus avoiding the need for fuel for operating a burner, and hence increasing the efficiency of a drive system of the electric car, and reducing power consumption of the electric car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an electric car.    Electric car (1)    Electric energy storage (2)    Solar collector (3)    Collector circuit (4)    Absorption cold device (5)    Heat exchanger (13)    Valve device (14)
NOVELTY - The device (13) has a main battery (15) and an auxiliary battery (17) i.e. capacitor unit, connected with each other in a parallel manner in an operating condition and electrically connected with a power supply connection unit (19) of an actuator. A resistance element (21) i.e. power resistor, is switched between two positive connections of the batteries and exhibits an ohmic resistance value in a range of 15-35 milliohms. An isolating switching element (23) selectively separating the positive connections of the batteries is designed as an electrical controllable switch i.e. MOSFET.    USE - Energy supply device for an actuator i.e. electromechanical actuator, that is utilized for rotating stabilizer parts in a roll stabilizer (claimed) e.g. front roll stabilizer and rear roll stabilizer, of a motor car. Can also be used for an electrical power steering system.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance element is switched between the positive connections of the main and auxiliary batteries, so that the main and auxiliary batteries are prevented from being immediately connected, thus reducing current consumption of the main and auxiliary batteries, and hence preventing overloading of an energy storage unit of the actuator in a simple and cost-effective manner. The resistance element is designed as the power resistor, thus manufacturing the resistance element in a cost-effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of an energy supply device.    Energy supply device (13)    Main battery (15)    Auxiliary battery (17)    Power supply connection unit (19)    Resistance element (21)    Isolating switching element (23)
NOVELTY - The unit has a cooling body (6) that is made of a warm-conductive material, and a layer structure (4) that is integrated with cylindrical adapters without basic cell cladding. The adapter is bored in the cooling body, and coolant channels are provided parallel to and between the cylindrical adapters. The cylindrical adapters are arranged with respect to each other in a series manner. The coolant channels are separated by bars, and the cylindrical adapters are provided with electrical insulating coating by plastic swirl intermethod.    USE - Electrical accumulator unit e.g. lithium ion cell, for hybrid car or electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical adapters are arranged with respect to each other in a series manner, so that the accumulator unit has compact structure. The coolant channels are provided parallel to and between the cylindrical adapters, thus ensuring the effective cooling of the accumulator unit. The layer structure is integrated with cylindrical adapters without basic cell cladding, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the unit. The cooling body is made of the warm-conductive material, thus reducing the weight of the unit. The design of the electrical accumulator unit optimizes the cooling effect and reduces the short circuit and explosion of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical accumulator unit.    Layer structure (4)    Cooling body (6)    Front lid (10)    Apertures (12)    Coolant terminals (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a state variable of a control unit (12) connected to a control device (14), and determining a deviation in the state variable from a predetermined desired value. An optimized state variable is determined for the control unit based on the determined deviation and the state variables of the control unit. The optimized state variable is assigned to the control unit. A control command is determined for the control unit based on the optimized state variable. A component (16) of a fuel cell arrangement (10) is controlled based on the determined command.    USE - Method for operating multiple control units for a component e.g. bypass valve, catalyst and burner, of a fuel cell arrangement for a motor car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control command is determined for the control unit based on the optimized state variable, and the component of the fuel cell arrangement is controlled based on the determined command, so that fast response time of the control unit can be achieved, thus operating fuel cells in an efficient manner. The method enables improving the efficiency of the fuel cell arrangement, and reducing fuel consumption of a motor car while prolonging the service life of the fuel cell arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell arrangement.    Fuel cell arrangement (10)    Control unit (12)    Control device (14)    Component of fuel cell arrangement (16)    Data lines (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining whether minimum cell voltage falls below a predetermined threshold value, which is less than another threshold value. A set of data points is generated for a cell voltage proximate to the former threshold value, when minimum cell voltage falls below the former threshold value. Fuel cell stack parameters are estimated based on average cell voltage, current density and the set of data points to predict the minimum cell voltage trend and polarization curve of minimum voltage of fuel cells in the fuel cell stack.    USE - Method for predicting a minimum voltage trend in a fuel cell i.e. proton exchange membrane fuel cell, in a fuel cell stack in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables predicting the minimum voltage trend in the fuel cell in the fuel cell stack in the vehicle in a precise manner without using expensive monitoring components, thus operating the fuel cell stack in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for estimating parameters of a fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a stack current density on horizontal axis and stack voltage on vertical axis, which depicts a fuel cell stack polarization curve for a new stack and an older stack.    Graph lines (10, 12)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has sensors (16) coupled with fuel cells (14) in a fuel cell assembly (12), where the sensors are formed of sensor parts with low priority and high priority. An oscillator (18) is constituted of a high frequency oscillator coupled with one of the sensor parts with low priority and a low frequency oscillator coupled with other sensor part with high priority. A light source i.e. LED (20), receives frequency signals from the oscillators, and is switched on and off based on the frequency signals. An end of a light tube (24) receives the switched light signals from the light source.    USE - System for monitoring operating conditions e.g. badly working conditions, of fuel cells in a fuel cell assembly in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids need of bipolar plates used to measure voltage potential between positively and negative sides of the fuel cells, thus reducing size and cost of the monitoring system, and improving reliability of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a system for monitoring operating conditions of fuel cells in a fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell operating conditions monitoring system (10)    Fuel cell assembly (12)    Fuel cells (14)    Sensors (16)    Oscillator (18)    LED (20)    Light tube (24)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a battery case (12) for accommodating electromotor batteries (13, 21) that are provided for an electromotor, which semi-automatically interchanges electric refueling. The battery case defines battery exchange direction (14) that is arranged parallel to gravitational force direction. The battery case comprises a guide element and an aperture (15), which is arranged at a lower surface of a motor car (11). Distance sensors (27, 27') position a motor car into an exchange position. A battery housing (19) is formed in drawer-shape.    USE - Electric drive device for use in a battery exchange device for electrical refueling of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for an electrical motor car or a hybrid motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case accommodates the electromotor battery that is provided for the electromotor, and the distance sensor positions the motor car into the exchange position, thus allowing exchange process and electrical refueling to an accurate position of the motor car in a simple, automatic and easy manner and realizing proper removal and supplying of the electromotor battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery exchange device for electrical refueling a motor car comprising a linear stroke unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of a battery exchange device for electrical refueling of a motor car.    Electric drive device (10)    Motor car (11)    Battery case (12)    Electromotor batteries (13, 21)    Battery exchange direction (14)    Aperture (15)    Battery housing (19)    Distance sensors (27, 27')
NOVELTY - The controllable supporting device has arm (224) which is provided with compartment and formed with opening extending through arm at base of compartment. A cylinder actuator (226) is positioned in compartment of arm, and includes piston and rod. The piston is configured to translate within cylinder, while rod is coupled to piston and extended from cylinder actuator toward the opening of arm. The rod moves through the opening during operation of cylinder actuator providing a locking interface with third portion of battery (214).    USE - Controllable supporting device for use in battery-powered mining vehicle (claimed), underground mining hauler.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that battery can be supported, lifted or secured to desired operating position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a controllable attaching system; and    (2) a mining vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the battery-powered mining vehicle.    Battery-powered vehicle (210)    Frame (212)    Battery (214)    Housing (218)    Arm (224)    Cylinder actuator (226)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a threshold value of an electrical parameter of a battery using an equivalent circuit (10). Characteristics of the battery are modeled based on parameters of a resistor (20) and a capacitor (22) of the equivalent circuit. The determined threshold value of the electrical parameter of the battery is compared with a value, which represents a specification of the battery. Aging of the battery is considered based on a correction factor of capacitance or internal resistance. A power limit of the battery is determined for time period of up to 20 seconds.    USE - Method for determining a power limit of a battery i.e. lithium ion battery, for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of the equivalent circuit optimizes usable power of the battery, avoids critical conditions for the aging of the battery, utilizes actually available power limits of the battery, and avoids undesired torque intrusions in the vehicle while reliably predicting the available power so as to increase driving comfort when using the battery in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a lithium ion battery in which single cells are connected in series with the battery.    Equivalent circuit (10)    Parallel connections (16, 18)    Resistor (20)    Capacitor (22)    Single cell (24)
NOVELTY - The engine (1) has a thermoelectric generator (TEG) (2) whose hot side is arranged at an exhaust line (3) of the engine. A refrigerant circuit (4) is arranged at a cold side of the TEG, where a transmission oil heat exchanger (5) is arranged in the refrigerant circuit in a coolant flow direction before the TEG. A thermostat (6) is provided in the refrigerant circuit for adjusting a coolant volumetric flow to the TEG and the heat exchanger. The refrigerant circuit is connected with the thermostat in the coolant flow direction before the heat exchanger and after the TEG.    USE - Combustion engine for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant circuit is arranged at the cold side of the TEG, thus utilizing potential of warming up acceleration for reducing fuel consumption of the engine. The engine is designed such that coolant temperature level of a transmission i.e. automatic transmission, is lower than temperature of the refrigerant circuit of the engine, thus increasing transformation efficiency of the engine. The engine avoids utilization of an expensive transmission oil spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a combustion engine with a TEG.    Combustion engine (1)    Thermoelectric generator (2)    Exhaust line (3)    Refrigerant circuit (4)    Transmission oil heat exchanger (5)    Thermostat (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves comprising a stator fixed to a motor housing with a volt. An insulator (12) is inserted in teeth of a stator core by an alignment arrangement. A circular shaped rotor is arranged via few clearance gaps at an outer peripheral side of the stator. An outer side coil support part (30) and an inner side coil support part (34) of an insulator are arranged with respect to a radial direction centerline. A para coil (14) is wound at circumference of a trunk. An outer side partition is extended along radial outward direction of an edge part of a collar part.    USE - Method for manufacturing a salient-pole intensive winding stator of an electric motor utilized in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for manufacturing a salient-pole intensive winding stator.    Insulator (12)    Para coil (14)    Outer side coil support part (30)    Inner side coil support part (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a step-shaped coil group (18) to floor layers (L1-L4). A crossover part (14T) is rerouted with an in-phase coil. The in-phase coil is provided on an opposite side of a standard floor layer. A stator is fixed to a motor housing with a bolt. A circular shaped rotor is positioned on the stator. A magnet is embedded to a rotor yoke. A magnetic steel sheet is fixed to an edge internal peripheral surface of a supporting member. A resolver detects rotational speed of a rotating shaft. The stator is provided with a stator core.    USE - Method for manufacturing a salient-pole intensive winding stator of an electric motor in an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The in-phase coil is provided on the opposite side of the standard floor layer, thus improving space factor and transformation. The method enables reducing manufacturing cost of a salient-pole intensive winding stator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for manufacturing a salient-pole intensive winding stator of an electric motor.    Floor layers (L1-L4)    Insulator (12)    Winding (14)    Crossover part (14T)    Step-shaped coil group (18)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle (10) has wheels (18b,18d), a body (12), an electrochemical cell, an electrical machine for driving the former wheel over an axle and another electrical machine for driving the latter wheel over another axle. The electrochemical cell is sectionally arranged between the electrical machines.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle has wheels, a body, an electrochemical cell, an electrical machine for driving the former wheel over an axle and another electrical machine for driving the latter wheel over another axle, and thus ensures improved motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle.    Motor vehicle (10)    Body (12)    Front side (14)    Roadway (16)    Wheels (18b,18d)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a cooling body provided with distinct cooling sections e.g. cooling fingers (6) and/or cooling fins. A circuit board (2) is mounted with heat generating components, where the board is unilaterally fitted with the components. The board comprises recesses (8) through which the sections are protruded into respective spaces between the components. The components are designed as capacitor e.g. double layer capacitor and/or polar capacitor such as electrolytic capacitor. The components are planarly arranged in a plane and formed as rectangle, triangle or square lattice shaped.    USE - Temperature controlling arrangement for use in an energy storage module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit board comprises the recesses through which the cooling sections of the cooling body are protruded into respective spaces between the heat generating components, so that enhanced heat dissipation is achieved from regions between the components, thus powerfully and compactly executing the arrangement with less material while achieving same performance of the arrangement, and hence enhancing environmental protection. The arrangement allows producing a compact energy storage module. The components are planarly arranged in the plane, thus manufacturing the arrangement in a simple manner. The components are arranged in a form of the rectangle, triangle or square lattice shaped, thus utilizing an installation space in a better manner, and hence achieving compact arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy storage module comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oblique, exploded perspective view of a temperature controlling arrangement.    Housing portion of capacitor (1)    Circuit board (2)    Base plate (5)    Cooling fingers (6)    Recesses (8)
NOVELTY - The solar rickshaw consists of a combination of solar cells, a solar roof and a photovoltaic-battery drive. The electrical energy is recovered through brakes and through a spring damper. The photovoltaic-battery drive is utilized as an additional energy source.    USE - Three-wheeler, particularly solar rickshaw for use as load transporter, animal transporter and tandem three-wheeler.    ADVANTAGE - The solar rickshaw consists of a combination of solar cells, a solar roof and a photovoltaic-battery drive, where the electrical energy is recovered through brakes and through a spring damper, and hence ensures increased efficiency of the solar rickshaw.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar rickshaw.
NOVELTY - The charger has solar panel (1), storage battery (4), box main portion (6) and USB joint (5). The solar battery is provided with back plate, solar panel, sucker and lead wire. The solar panel is installed on back plate. Two ends of back plate is fixed with two section cups. The solar panel and storage battery are connected together by lead (2). The USB joint is connected with storage battery.    USE - Solar USB charger mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the solar USB charger can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar USB charger.    Solar panel (1)    Lead (2)    Storage battery (4)    USB joint (5)    Box main portion (6)
NOVELTY - A spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide comprises magnesium, titanium, cobalt and/or iron, along with lithium and manganese. The lithium transition metal oxide has crystallite size of 200-1000 nm and distortion of 0.0900 or less.    USE - Spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide is used as positive electrode active material for lithium batteries used in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles (all claimed), video camera, notebook computer and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium battery using spinel-type lithium transition metal oxide has excellent output characteristics (rate characteristics), high-temperature cycle life characteristics and rapid charging characteristics.
NOVELTY - A polyimide supercapacitor has a container shell, an electrolyte, and a battery core. The electric core is formed by winding or packing a polyimide membrane, an anode sheet, polyimide membrane, a negative plate in shell. The anode sheet and cathode sheet are pasted through the respective pastes on a collector, and positive and negative plates are respectively connected with a guide pin and guiding out. The positive and negative pastes contain (in wt.%) porous carbon material (15-45), conductive agent (0.5-10), binder (1-15), and solvent (30-70).    USE - Polyimide supercapacitor is used in electric tools, hybrid vehicles, and solar energy applications.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide supercapacitor has an energy density of greater than 5.6 W.hour/kg, a power density of more than 6500 W/kg, and excellent electrochemical stability and thermal stability, and a wide use temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of polyimide supercapacitor, which involves mixing porous carbon material, conductive agent, binder, and solvent to obtain an electrode slurry having a viscosity of 1500-8500 cps, coating on a current collector, drying, cutting, rolling, preparing a battery core, encapsulating and filling the anode and cathode into shell of battery core, connecting with a guide pin, guiding out from the shell, injecting an organic electrolyte, and sealing.
NOVELTY - A lithium ion battery comprises anode material containing 85-95% of lithium iron phosphate, 1-10% of adhesive agent and 3-10% of conductive agent, and cathode material comprising 85-95% of lithium titanate, 1-10% of adhesive agent and 2-10% of conductive agent. The adhesive agent is polyether compound. The adhesive agent is 103 adhesive, 103A adhesive, 105 adhesive or LA132 adhesive. The conductive agent is superconductive carbon black, conductive graphite or carbon nanotube.    USE - Lithium ion battery for hybrid electric vehicles, large-scale energy-storage systems, domestic energy-storage stations and for military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion battery has large battery capacity, excellent charging-discharging property, long circular service life, and improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the lithium ion battery.
NOVELTY - A high sp2 hybridized compact carbon plating coat consists of a carbon film directly deposited on a bipolar plate. The carbon film has a porosity of 5 holes/mm2 or less and a thickness of 5-500 nm. The carbon film contains disordered bonds, and has electroconductivity such that the contact resistance with carbon paper is less than 20 m Omega .cm2 under typical fuel battery pressure.    USE - High sp2 hybridized compact carbon plating coat for bipolar plates of proton exchange fuel batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The high sp2 hybridized compact carbon plating coat has a contact angle of 90 degrees or more, and excellent drainage property, corrosion resistance. The coat can be prepared without requiring metal dopant atoms or surface activation. The carbon film has excellent adhesiveness and hydrophobicity. The cost of bipolar plate is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of high sp2 hybridized compact carbon plating coat, which involves placing a clean stainless steel bipolar in a plating apparatus, vacuumizing the apparatus to less than 0.001 Pa, feeding argon gas to keep vacuum degree at 0.12 Pa, cleaning the surface of workpiece by using a plasma cleaning gun, and controlling bias voltage at 50 V and target current at 2-6 A and plating for 3 hours.
NOVELTY - A diffusion layer material containing conductive carbon black and cathode in mass ratio of 3:10-13 is coated on one surface of a stainless steel net, and dried for 0.5 hour. A cathode catalyst material is prepared by mixing 5% naphthol solution (2-8 mu L) and catalyst (1 mg), and ultrasonically processed for 30 minutes. The mixture is coated on the other surface of net and dried for 1 hour. A rubber gasket cut to a size same as that of the cathode plate is fixed with the cathode plate, to obtain a membrane-less air-cathode microbial fuel cell.    USE - Preparation of membrane-less air-cathode microbial fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides cathodes having a simple structure. The obtained cathode economically provides high-performance air microbial fuel cells, which effectively treat wastewater to obtain considerable electric energy.
NOVELTY - The component has a battery stack that is pressed on end portion of feeding plate. A pressing frame is connected with bolt through hole. A disc spring guide rod is provided to penetrate a group of disc spring. A locking bolt is passed through the side portion of the through hole. The pressing frame is connected with the gasket and a compression nut. The compression nut is provided in the limit plate locking bolt, for fixing the front and back side portion of the limiting plate.    USE - End plate component of liquid flow battery galvanic pile.    ADVANTAGE - The accurate location and pressing function of end plate component can be improved. The battery stack and sealing reliability of the end plate component can be improved. The electrolyte leakage of the end plate component can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the end plate component.
NOVELTY - The controller (15) has an element generating waste heat during an operation of the controller. An electrical consumer stands in a thermal conductive contact with a thermoelectric generator. The generator generates voltage that is delivered to a component and a buffer battery of the controller. The waste heat generating element is formed as an electronic power switch that provides power from an onboard network (16) to the electrical consumer, and as a processor that stands in thermal conductive contact with the generator that is arranged between a heat source and a cooling body.    USE - Electronic controller for use in a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical consumer stands in the thermal conductive contact with the thermoelectric generator that generates the voltage that is delivered to the buffer battery of the controller, so that operation of a motor car can be enabled partially and temporarily independent of the onboard network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of an electromechanical vehicle steering with an electronic controller.    Steering wheel (1)    Upper steering shaft (2)    Lower steering shaft (3)    Electronic controller (15)    Onboard network (16)
NOVELTY - A separator contains a polyamine group (I) comprising microparticles having an average particle diameter of 0.01-15 micrometer.    USE - Separator for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery that is utilized in a mobile telephone, a notebook-type personal computer, and in a vehicle such as motor vehicle, motorbike, and a bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator ensures safety and reliability. The separator prevents the loss of characteristics of the battery at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator contains a polyamine group of formula -NH (CH2CH2NH)nR (I) comprising microparticles having an average particle diameter of 0.01-15 micrometer.    n=positive integer;and    R=H or 1-10C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery, containing a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a separator, and a non-aqueous electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A lithium-manganese-containing complex oxide powder (I) is obtained by baking lithium transition metal type compound, and an additive having an element capable of accelerating sintering of raw material. (I) has maximum peak corresponding to the pore radius of 800-6000 nm in the main peak, and maximum peak corresponding to pore radius of 80-800 nm in the subpeak, measured in pore distribution curve.    USE - (I) is useful for positive electrode for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to notebook personal computer, mobile personal computer, portable copier, portable printer, minidisk, memory card, backup power supply, game machine device, time piece, electronic flash, pacemaker and motive power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has excellent load characteristics, and is manufactured economically. The lithium secondary battery made using (I) has excellent output characteristics and energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-manganese-containing complex oxide powder of formula: Li(LiaMxMn2-x-a)O4+d (I) is obtained by baking a lithium transition metal-type compound and an additive having an element capable of accelerating sintering of raw material. (I) has maximum peak corresponding to the pore radius of 800-6000 nm in the main peak, and maximum peak corresponding to pore radius of 80-800 nm in the subpeak, measured in pore distribution curve.    a=0-0.3;    x=0.4-1.1;    d=-0.5 to 0.5;and    M=nickel, chromium, iron, cobalt or copper.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of (I) comprising pulverizing lithium compound, transition metal compound containing elements chosen from at least one of manganese, nickel, chromium, iron, cobalt and copper, and additive in a liquid medium, dispersing, obtaining slurry, spray-drying obtained slurry, and baking.
NOVELTY - The vehicle uses pressure of deep water pressure energy.    USE - Gas energy vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a gas energy vehicle.
NOVELTY - The cell has a metal plate (10) having space that accommodates the end cell. The bottom surface of accommodating chamber (16) is formed. The groove (14) is formed between the mounting portions (15) in order to provide lower bottom surface for metal plate between Sidewall (13) and mounting portion. The groove is provided between end cell (30) and metal plate. The sealing material (40) fixes the end cell of the metal plate. The crevice (18) is provided between sidewall and end cell. A sealing material (40) is filled with the groove through the crevice.    USE - Fuel cell for fixing end cell with sealing material.    ADVANTAGE - The contact area of sealing material to metal plate is increased, such that the bond strength of end cell fixation and metal plate can be improved efficiently. The leakage of fuel gas in the sealing material can be prevented effectively. The manufacturing cost of fuel cell can be reduced reliably. The fuel supply efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the fuel cell for fixing end cell using sealing material.    Metal plate (10)    Sidewall (13)    Groove (14)    Mounting portion (15)    Crevice (18)    End cell (30)    Sealing material (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a groove that is installed into vehicle of freshly-charged and is connected to electric brush of vehicle. The installation of discharged storage battery is taken from the vehicle into frame cells of exchange- charge station. The storage batteries are equipped with analogous contacts. The accumulators are quickly replaced as the basis of mass replacement of motors of inner combustion by electric drive based on standardized elements. The accumulators and contact devices are provided in the vehicle and in cells of exchange- charge stations.    USE - Power supply system for vehicle e.g. electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is equipped with analogous contacts as vehicle, such that the remote connection to electric network of station is enabled reliably.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a pair of laminate film (2) whose peripheral portion is sealed on both sides of a battery element (3). A positive electrode terminal (6) and a negative electrode terminal (7) are extended through the peripheral portion of the laminate film. An electrolyte solution is provided to make the battery element to impregnate in a space made with the laminate films. The width between both the edges of the positive and negative electrode terminals is made narrow to intersect a terminal extension direction from the battery element.    USE - Laminate-film exterior-type battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing property of the terminals and peripheral portion of the laminate film can be improved and the leakage of the electrolyte solution can be prevented effectively. The damage to the terminals and sealing portion can be suppressed reliably when the overcurrent overflows into the terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Secondary battery (1)    Laminate film (2)    Battery element (3)    Positive electrode terminal (6)    Negative electrode terminal (7)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has an electrode assembly provided with a positive electrode plate having a positive electrode tap, a negative electrode plate having a negative electrode tap, and a separation layer interposed between the electrode plates. A positive electrode lead (140) is electrically connected to the positive electrode tap. The positive electrode lead and a negative electrode lead (150) comprise a different sectional area. A sectional area of a lead having low electrical conductivity is greater than the sectional area of a lead having high electrical conductivity.    USE - Secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves the performance, efficiently prevents dispersion battery degeneration, and is in-expensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial perspective view of a secondary battery.    Length (a, a')    Width (b, b')    Thickness parameters (c, c')    Secondary battery (100)    Positive electrode lead (140)    Negative electrode lead (150)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode group that is accommodated in armored can (1) and having positive electrode external terminal (3) and negative electrode external terminal (4). A lid (2) is attached to the opening portion of armored can. Several same-polarity external terminals are electrically connected to the positive electrode or negative electrode, and are positioned at the lid. The same-polarity external terminals are respective crimp-fixed by the lid.    USE - Battery e.g. square-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery such as lead acid battery and nickel-hydrogen battery used in assembled battery (claimed) such as electric vehicle and electric tool. Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric motorcycle, forklift truck, and electronic device such as mobile telephone and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The flow of resin at the time of high temperature can be restrained, and hence the air-tightness of melt flow rate can be improved in the time of high temperature. The performance of the battery can be improved. The cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Armored can (1)    Lid (2)    Positive electrode external terminal (3)    Negative electrode external terminal (4)    External insulator (20)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell stack (S) which has a manifold that laminates several unit cells in a horizontal direction. The supply and discharge of the gas is performed for reaction to the laminated inner portion between each unit cells (C) by the manifold. The both end side of the unit cell lamination direction of the fuel cell stack is equipped with the drainage channel (1A,1B) from a manifold (M) for anode off gas emission respectively. The reaction water is stored by liquid water buffer in an upstream to drainage channel of both end side rather than outflow port to exterior.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the fuel cell system can be simplified. The back flow of reaction water can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operating method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Drainage channels (1A,1B)    Exhaust pipe arrangement (5)    Unit cell (C)    Manifold (M)    Fuel cell stack (S)
NOVELTY - An anode active material for lithium secondary batteries comprises: lithium titanate; and a magnesium compound.    USE - As an anode active material for lithium secondary batteries (claimed), which are used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEVs) and stationary large batteries, e.g. in electrical equipment such as notebook personal computers (PCs), lap-top PCs, pocket word processors, cellular phones, cordless handsets, portable compact disc (CD) players, radios, liquid crystal TVs, backup powers, electric shavers, memory cards and video movies, and game machines for consumer applications.    ADVANTAGE - The anode active material imparts superior high-temperature storage properties and excellent rapid charging and discharging properties to lithium secondary batteries. The lithium secondary battery exhibits superior battery performances, particularly cycle properties and has any shape of a button, sheet, cylinder, square, and coin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode active material for lithium secondary batteries comprises: lithium titanate of formula LixTiyO12 (I); and a magnesium compound.    x=3-5;    y=4-6;or    x/y=0.70-0.90.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing an anode active material for lithium secondary batteries involving either Process A: incorporating a magnesium compound in lithium titanate (I); or Process B: involving mixing a lithium titanate material (I) with a magnesium compound material in an aqueous solvent to obtain an aqueous slurry (wet mixing process); and heating the aqueous slurry to 50-500 degrees C to obtain an anode active material.
NOVELTY - A positive active material comprises core particles and a coated layer at least partially covering the surfaces of core particles, where core particles further comprise a layered lithium composite oxide including a metal element having an oxidation number that remains constant during charging/discharging at voltage of 2-5 V with a lithium metal counter electrode, and the coated layer further comprises a metal compound including a metal element having an oxidation number that remains constant during charging/discharging at voltage of 2-5 V with a lithium metal counter electrode.    USE - As positive active material used in positive electrode for solid lithium ion secondary battery lithium (claimed) used as battery for electric or hybrid vehicles and as a large-size storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solid lithium ion secondary battery has high output power and a long lifetime. The positive electrode including a positive active material that is structurally stable even with repeated charging and discharging and having suppressed opportunities for an interfacial reaction between the positive active material and a solid electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a solid lithium ion secondary battery comprising a negative electrode containing a negative active material that allows for intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions; a positive electrode containing a positive active material that allows for intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions; and a solid electrolyte between the positive and negative electrodes, where the positive electrode comprises the positive active material and a solid electrolyte; and    (2) a positive electrode for a solid lithium ion secondary battery lithium comprising a positive active material that allows for intercalation and deintercalation of lithium ions, where the positive electrode comprises the positive active material and a solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing induction heating operation by induction coil (5) to heat up bonding layer (3). A compression operation is performed for exerting a pressure upon bipolar plates (1,2) for laminating bonding layer to bipolar plates. The internal induction coil is embedded inside top and bottom blocks (41,42). The bonding layer is made of nickel, copper and steel.    USE - Fabrication method for enhancing electrical conductivity of bipolar plates.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plates can be heated to specific temperature in short period of time so that the manufacturing cost can be greatly reduced and overall process time for manufacturing bipolar plates can be shortened. The through-plane conductivity relating to the bipolar plates produced from the fabrication technique can be greatly improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the fabrication process for enhancing electrical conductivity of bipolar plates.    Bipolar plates (1,2)    Bonding layer (3)    Induction coil (5)    Top block (41)    Bottom block (42)
NOVELTY - The mechanism has planetary gear trains that are serially connected to form a series type, and the planetary gear train is provided with a transmission control end. The transmission-connecting sets are mechanically connected with the planetary gear trains, and provided with a power input end and a free-transmission end. The transmission control end controls the free transmission end to be functioned as a power input end or power output end.    USE - Controllable transmission mechanism used for transmission gearbox of ocean power generator, tidal power generator, wave power generator, ocean current power generator, wind power generator and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of frictionally sliding element is reduced by transmission mechanism so as to increase the efficiency of power transmission. The dimensions of the independently controllable transmission mechanism of the can be successfully reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of serially-connected planetary gear trains formed in controllable transmission mechanism.
NOVELTY - The mechanism is provided with two planetary gear trains (1,2). The planetary gear train (2) is connected with planetary gear train (1) in parallel. The planetary gear train (2) is provided with transmission control end (CR). Power input end (AD) is provided on the planetary gear train (1). Free-transmission end (BD) is provided on the planetary gear train (2). The transmission control end controls the free-transmission end to be functioned as a secondary power input end or a secondary power output end.    USE - Independently controllable transmission mechanism used in transmission gearbox of ocean power generator. Uses include but are not limited to tidal power generator, wave power generator, ocean current power generator, wind power generator, and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the transmission control end controls free-transmission end to be functioned as secondary power input end or secondary power output end, the power transmission can be controlled independently, and usage of additional frictionally sliding element can be avoided, due to which the efficiency of power transmission can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the independently controllable transmission mechanism.    Planetary gear trains (1,2)    Power input end (AD)    Free-transmission end (BD)    Transmission control end (CR)    Power output end (OP)
NOVELTY - A battery comprises electrochemical cells (20) connected in series or parallel. Each electrochemical cell has a current collecting terminal (22) connecting the positive current collectors together and a current collecting terminal (23) connecting the negative current collectors together.    USE - The battery is used in automotive industry (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell batteries have current collecting terminals acting as security device. The security device is less complex and less cumbersome.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery comprises electrochemical cells (20) connected in series or parallel. Each electrochemical cell comprises a series of primary laminates each including a negative electrode, a positive electrode, an electrolyte interposed between the negative and positive electrodes, a positive current collector extending from one side of the primary laminates and a negative current collector extending from an opposite side of the primary laminates. Each electrochemical cell has a current collecting terminal (22) connecting the positive current collectors together and a current collecting terminal (23) connecting the negative current collectors together. Each of the current collecting terminals has a folded extension arm (26) for electrically connecting two adjacent electrochemical cells together, at least one of the current collecting terminal having a layer of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) material (40) for opening and closing the electrical connection between two adjacent electrochemical cells at a predetermined temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front elevational view of a portion of two electrochemical cells.    Electrochemical cell (20)    Current collecting terminals (22, 23)    Folded extension arm (26)    Plastic material (30)    PTC material (40)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a battery tray (14) for carrying an associated vehicle battery (16). A battery tray support structure (18) is mounted to an underside of a vehicle (12). The battery tray is slidably mounted to the battery tray support structure for movement between an operational position and a maintenance position, where the maintenance position is laterally spaced apart from and below the operational position. A guide element is placed on the battery tray. The guide element is movable along a track for guiding movement of the battery tray.    USE - Battery mounting assembly for a battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly includes sidewalls with indented portions that are spaced closely adjacent longitudinal sides of the battery for providing a limited space for side-to-side movement of the battery on the battery tray while improving vehicle dynamics and safety. The battery tray includes forward or front wall, which functions to limit forward lateral movement of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery mounting assembly for a battery of a vehicle.    Battery mounting assembly (10)    Vehicle (12)    Battery tray (14)    Associated vehicle battery (16)    Battery tray support structure (18)
NOVELTY - Catalyst fine particles contain central grain element comprising a palladium alloy, an outermost layer (40) containing platinum (4), and an intermediate layer (20) containing elemental palladium provided between central grain element and outermost layer.    USE - Catalyst fine particles are used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst fine particles having excellent catalyst activity are stably manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of catalyst fine particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of catalyst fine particles.    Palladium (1)    Metal material (2)    Copper (3)    Platinum (4)    Intermediate layer (20)    Outermost layer (40)
NOVELTY - A sulfide solid electrolyte glass (3) comprises trilithium phosphorus tetrasulfide and lithium sulfide (3 mol% or less) as measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurement. Tetralithium phosphorus heptasulfide is not detected by 31PNMR measurement.    USE - Sulfide solid electrolyte glass is used for lithium solid batteries (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computers, video cameras, mobile telephones, communication apparatus, motor vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide solid electrolyte glass generates an extremely small amount of hydrogen sulfide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sulfide solid electrolyte glass comprises trilithium phosphorus tetrasulfide (Li3PS4) and lithium sulfide (3 mol% or less) as measured by XPS measurement. Tetralithium phosphorus heptasulfide (Li4P2S7) is not detected by 31PNMR measurement. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of sulfide solid electrolyte glass; and    (2) lithium solid battery (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the lithium solid battery.    Positive-electrode active-material layer (1)    Negative-electrode active-material layer (2)    Sulfide solid electrolyte glass (3)    Battery case (6)    Lithium solid battery (10)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery (100) consists of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains a lithium-containing olivine type compound as main component of positive-electrode active material. The positive electrode further contains activated carbon (2-20 parts mass with respect to 100 parts mass of active material).    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery is used in vehicles (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and motor vehicles, such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has improved input and output characteristics, especially improved output characteristics at low temperatures, without using an external device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Flat box-shaped battery case (10)    Cover (14)    Positive-negative electrode terminals (38,48)    Lithium ion secondary battery (100)
NOVELTY - A titanium separator (10) consists of a base material (1) consisting of unalloyed titanium or titanium alloy, and a carbon layer (2) formed on the surface of base material. The carbon layer comprises graphite oriented in parallel with (002) plane. The adhesion amount of carbon layer is 2 mu g/cm2 or more.    USE - Titanium separator is used for fuel cells. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cells, alkali electrolyte type fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and bio-fuel cells used in electric vehicles, domestic cogeneration systems, mobile telephones, and personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium separator has excellent conductivity, durability, and adhesiveness between base material and carbon layer provided by the intermediate layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the titanium separator.    Base material (1)    Carbon layer (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Titanium separator (10)
NOVELTY - A titanium separator (10) consists of a base material (1) consisting of unalloyed titanium or titanium alloy, a carbon layer (2) formed on the surface of base material, and an intermediate layer (3) formed in the interface of base material and carbon layer. The intermediate layer contains granular titanium carbide continuing in a row in a direction parallel to the carbon layer.    USE - Titanium separator is used for fuel cells. Uses include but are not limited to polymer electrolyte fuel cells, alkali electrolyte type fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and bio-fuel cells used in electric vehicles, domestic cogeneration systems, mobile telephones, and personal computers.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium separator has excellent conductivity, durability, and adhesiveness between base material and carbon layer provided by the intermediate layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the titanium separator.    Base material (1)    Carbon layer (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Titanium separator (10)
NOVELTY - A positive/negative electrode active material is mixed with sulfuric acid solution, dissolved and then the obtained resultant system is separated into leachate and residue. An alkali metal sulfate is added to the leachate, to obtain precipitate of rare earth composite sulfate mixture and rare earth-free fluid. A sulfurizing agent is added to rare earth-free fluid and the fluid is separated into nickel/cobalt sulfide raw material and residual fluid. Thus, separation of nickel, cobalt and rare earth element from positive/negative electrode active material is enabled.    USE - Separation of nickel, cobalt and rare earth element from positive/negative electrode active material used for nickel-hydrogen secondary battery for hybrid motor vehicle. The recovered nickel-cobalt sulfide is used as raw material for smelting nickel or cobalt.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically and efficiently separates nickel, cobalt and rare earth element from positive/negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of separation of nickel, cobalt and rare earth element from positive/negative electrode active material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Making a nickel containing positive electrode, comprises: (a) mixing an alkali metal hydroxide solution (203), a strong oxidizing agent (205) and a nickel hydroxide or cobalt coated nickel hydroxide powder (201); (b) separating (209) the wet nickel hydroxide or a cobalt-coated nickel hydroxide powder from a reaction product or an unreacted oxidizing agent; (c) preparing an active material paste using the separated nickel hydroxide or cobalt-coated nickel hydroxide powder and cobalt metal; and (d) incorporating the paste into a nickel electrode, where the step (a) is performed at 20-100 degrees C.    USE - The method is useful for making nickel containing positive electrode, which is useful in a battery (claimed) including nickel-zinc cell for high power applications including power tools and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method: provides the battery, which exhibits exceptional high-rate charge, longer shelf-life, lower probability of premature failure, high conductivity, lower impedance, high power density, higher delivered ampere-hour capacity, lower self discharge, lower hydrogen gassing, improved battery cycle, and cell-to-cell uniformity; and improves the manufacturability and product uniformity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a flow diagram of a cobalt stabilization process.    Nickel hydroxide or cobalt coated nickel hydroxide powder (201)    Alkali metal hydroxide (203)    Strong oxidizing reagent (205)    Separating step (209)    Dry the nickel hydroxide particles (211)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has energy capture, conversion, storage and production system that uses the conversion, storage and production mechanisms as the weighted component in a gravitational energy storage device. A hydraulic pump/motor is fluidly connected to low pressure accumulator or reservoir and high pressure accumulator, and rotationally connected to a rotate-able cable drum or spool device.    USE - Hybrid vertical energy storage system such as pressure sensor, limit switch, etcetera, battery, capacitor, fuel cell, solar, wind, hydro, tidal, fueled generator, human powered device (all claimed) for electric utility grid application.    ADVANTAGE - The gravitational pumped hydro energy storage can facilitate low specific energy cost, long lifetime, low maintenance, reasonable energy density and good reliability. The commercial end users can eliminate peak energy cost by reducing utility provided energy and associated demand charges during peak energy times by using cost and time shifted energy in storage devices and/or systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of energy storage system.    Energy storage system (100)    Lifting structure (200)    Electric lift motor (212)    Cable winding drum (227)    Lifting cable (308)
NOVELTY - The system has a grid power module (10) for converting grid power source (11) to provide DC power, and a backup power system (20) which includes a fuel cell system (21), a power regulating module (22), and a storage battery (23). Upon interruption of DC power, a selecting switch (30) is electrically connected to the backup power system so that, when the fuel cell system has a lower voltage than the battery, the battery supplies power, and when the fuel cell system has a higher voltage than the battery, the fuel cell system supplies main power.    USE - Backup power system with fuel cell for e.g. medical service institutions and high-tech plants.    ADVANTAGE - Power regulating module ensures that fuel cell system will not be instantly loaded during response time corresponding to default variation value, thus protecting fuel cell system against damage. Concurrent use of backup power system and storage battery is efficient because, whenever fuel cell system cannot be instantly loaded, storage battery can support power requirement of load, thus allowing output of backup power system to respond to variation of load in real time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control method for use with the backup power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic block diagram showing a backup power system with a fuel cell.    Grid power module (10)    Grid power source (11)    Backup power system (20)    Fuel cell system (21)    Power regulating module (22)    Storage battery (23)    Selecting switch (30)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electric power generation cell (130) that is positioned between the end plates (110,120) of fuel cell stack (100). The high and low electric potential electrodes are arranged within the electric power generation cell. A reservoir tank (500) is arranged at a position nearer to the end plate (110) of fuel cell stack, for distributing cooling fluid along the fuel cell stack. A control circuit (400) is arranged at a position nearer to the other end plate (120) of fuel cell stack, for controlling electric power generated by fuel cell stack.    USE - Structure for mounting fuel cell in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control circuit is arranged at a position nearer to the other end plate of fuel cell stack, the control circuit can be protected from being damaged by the river water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the drive system of vehicle.    Fuel cell stack (100)    End plates (110,120)    Electric power generation cell (130)    Control circuit (400)    Reservoir tank (500)
NOVELTY - The battery has a high electric potential positive electrode active material whose oxidation-reduction potential is higher than that of a main positive electrode active material. A positive electrode is provided with a positive electrode active material layer formed on a collector. The positive electrode active material layer includes the main positive electrode active material with a predetermined oxidation-reduction potential. A cover body is provided with a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use as power supply of an electric motor mounted in a vehicle and a portable terminal i.e. personal computer (PC). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation-reduction potential of the high electric potential positive electrode active material is higher than that of the main positive electrode active material, so that a variation in state of charge (SOC) of a cell can be prevented, thus obtaining better safety of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a change of voltage at time of charging and discharging of a lithium ion secondary battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The case (1) has a frame (2) that is formed in the wall. Several rib wall (3,4) which forms the accommodating portion mounts the predetermined position in the frame. The rib wall is formed from a thermoplastic fiber reinforcement composite material which is formed from the reinforced fiber and the thermoplastic resin.    USE - Case for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A rib wall formed from a thermoplastic fiber reinforcement composite material decreases the thickness and maintains the lightness of the case. The rigidity of a rib wall and strength can be improved significantly. The case is manufactured with efficient high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective top view of the case.    Case (1)    Frame (2)    Rib wall (3,4)    Bottom wall (5)    Continuous reinforcement fiber (11)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell stack (10) has a resin-made piping (112) with multiple holes (118a-118d) opened in the region of the upper surface view planar shape of a drain opening (106a) to the drain opening to connect a drain receptacle (104) and a drain piping which discharge the water content outside from the drain opening. The drain receptacle is arranged downward to the resin-made piping to accommodate the water content discharged from the resin-made piping.    USE - Fuel cell stack used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable and reliable draining of stagnant water content. Offers simple and compact fuel cell stack. Ensures favorable electric power generation performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the partial cross-sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Drain receptacle (104)    Drain opening (106a)    Resin-made piping (112)    Holes (118a-118d)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-containing metal oxide (I) which is capable of occluding and discharging lithium, and metal oxide (II) containing zirconium, tin and/or yttrium.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode, for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using positive electrode active material has excellent cycle characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-containing metal oxide of formula: LiFe1-xMxP1-ySiyO4 (I) which is capable of occluding and discharging lithium, and metal oxide of formula: M'Oz (II).    M'=zirconium, tin and/or yttrium;    z=valency of M';    M=zirconium, tin and/or yttrium, and aluminum;and    x,y=0.05 to less than 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode (1), which comprises positive electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has positive electrode containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (2), electrolyte and separator (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode and negative electrode tab (4)    Lamination (5)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a membrane electrode assembly (20) provided with an electrode layer. The electrode layer is provided on both surfaces of an electrolytic membrane. Fuel gas flows via an anode flow path (40) to an anode surface of the membrane electrode assembly. An anode supply part supplies the fuel gas to the anode surface. An anode separator (30) and a cathode separator (50) are provided in the cell. The anode flow path is provided with the anode supply part and an anode collection part. The anode separator and the cathode separator are formed by a carbon resin.    USE - Fuel cell for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has the membrane electrode assembly provided with the electrode layer, thus generating electric power efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Anode separator (30)    Anode flow path (40)    Cathode separator (50)
NOVELTY - The stack (10) has a humidifier (36) connected to a reactive-gas discharge communicating hole. The reactive-gas discharge communicating hole is connected with an end plate (62b) positioned at an end part in lamination direction. A reactive-gas inflow port is connected with the end plate. The reactive-gas inflow port transduces the reactive gas into the humidifier. A reactive-gas derivation opening part is provided with a guide part (118). The guide part derives the reactive gas to a direction spaced apart from an inner wall face.    USE - Fuel cell stack for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The guide part derives the reactive gas to the direction spaced apart from the inner wall face, so that the stack can prevent a liquid junction in a reliable manner and favorable electric power generation performance can be ensured. The stack is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell stack (10)    Humidifier (36)    Off-gas inflow port (40)    End plate (62b)    Guide part (118)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-containing metal oxide (I) and halogen.    USE - Positive electrode active material is used for positive electrode for nonaqueous secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic device and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous secondary battery using positive electrode active material has excellent electroconductivity and charging/discharging characteristics, and suppressed generation of reduction of electric potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive electrode active material comprises lithium-containing metal oxide of formula: LixMyP1-zSizO4 (I) and halogen.    M=iron and/or manganese, or cobalt, nickel, zirconium, tin, aluminum or yttrium;    x=0-2;    y=0.8-1.2;and    z=more than 0 to 1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) positive electrode (1), which comprises positive electrode active material, electroconductive material and binder; and    (2) nonaqueous secondary battery, which has positive electrode, negative electrode (2), electrolyte and separator (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of nonaqueous secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode and negative electrode tab (4)    Lamination (5)
NOVELTY - Nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving lithium salt in organic solvent containing 0.05-0.5 mol/l of quaternary ammonium salt (I).    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte is used for nonaqueous electrolyte battery e.g. lithium ion battery and lithium metal battery (all claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, computer, electric power storage and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery using nonaqueous electrolyte has excellent charging-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nonaqueous electrolyte is obtained by dissolving lithium salt in organic solvent containing 0.05-0.5 mol/l of quaternary ammonium salt of formula: R2-N+(-R1)(-R3)-(CH2)m-O-R4 X- (I).    R1-R3=linear or branched 1-4C alkyl;    or R1+R2=ring;    R4=methyl or ethyl;    m=1 or 2;and    X-=fluoro-containing anion.
NOVELTY - The pump (1) has a pump case (4) provided with a motor case (2). A stator (17) comprises an annular core (18). A separating plate (5) is divided into a pump chamber (9) and a storage chamber (16). The separating plate comprises a cylindrical part (6). A surrounding surface of the cylindrical part is located between a rotor (14) and the stator. The core comprises a concave part (37), which is equipped in an end of an internal peripheral surface with a protrusion part (22). A projection part (36) is provided in an outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical part.    USE - Pump for use in liquid circulation apparatuses (claimed) e.g. cooling device and fuel cell apparatus, of a hybrid vehicle and a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pump can suppress position shift with respect to time of an assembly and vibration of the separating plate, maintain stable intensity of the separating plate and improve motor efficiency and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a pump.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Pump (1)    Motor case (2)    Pump case (4)    Separating plate (5)    Cylindrical part (6)    Pump chamber (9)    Rotor (14)    Storage chamber (16)    Stator (17)    Annular core (18)    Protrusion part (22)    Projection part (36)    Concave part (37)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte cell has adhesive layer (100) that contains inorganic fine particle (110) interposes the solid electrolyte layer (17) that does not contain the inorganic fine particle. The adhesive layer contains the inorganic fine particle is interposed between the solid electrolyte layer, the positive electrode active material layer (13), and/or the negative electrode active material layer (15). The inorganic fine particle comprises of silica, alumina, lithium aluminate, and zeolite.    USE - Solid electrolyte cell used for EV and HEV.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the contact property of the interface to reduce the contact resistance in the interface of the electrolyte layer and active material layer. Improves the battery capacity in a solid electrolyte cell. Suppresses the generation of problem of the fall of durability of the battery element. Prolongs the reliability and safety of the battery thus providing high quality bipolar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solid electrolyte cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the enlarged-section schematic diagram of the laminated body which consists of a collector of 2 sheets which clamps one cell layer which the bipolar battery and the cell layer.    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)    Solid electrolyte layer (17)    Adhesive layer (100)    Inorganic fine particle (110)
NOVELTY - The structure (1) has a silver foil lead element that is connected to the electrode terminal portion of electrode film of solar cell module (20). An electro-conductive end-face-sealing element (45) is contacted with the lead element, for sealing the end surface of solar cell module. A fixing element (15) is arranged at the end of sealing element, for fixing the edge portion of solar cell module to housing (10). An output cable (18) is connected to the fixing element. The sealing element is made up of nickel, copper and aluminum powders.    USE - Assembly structure of solar cell module mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the edge portion of solar cell module is fixed to the housing through the fixing element, a stable electrical connection of output cable can be obtained. Hence the size of solar cell module can be reduced. Since the electro-conductive end-face-sealing element is contacted with the lead element, the permeation of water into the solar cell module can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module assembly structure.    Assembly structure (1)    Housing (10)    Fixing element (15)    Output cable (18)    Solar cell module (20)    Electro-conductive end-face-sealing element (45)
NOVELTY - The accumulator module has accumulator cell stack (10) that is arranged along an axle. A pressing plate (20) is arranged at an outer side of outer accumulator cell of the stack. A spanning unit surrounds and connects the accumulator cell stack together with pressing plate. The pressing plate is fitted with spring so that return force of pressing plate is exerted on spanning unit against applied force on accumulator cell stack in stressed state.    USE - Accumulator module e.g. lithium ion accumulator module for propulsion system of motor vehicle e.g. motor car (all claimed). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The good efficiency and high durability of accumulator module are achieved since return force of pressing plate is exerted on spanning unit against applied force on accumulator cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the pressing plate with accumulator cell stack.    Accumulator cell stack (10)    Pressing plate (20)    Axle center (50)
NOVELTY - The element i.e. solar cell (10), has a p-layer (12) comprised of an n-layer (14). An i-layer (13) is arranged between the p-layer and the n-layer. A substrate (11) comprises the p layer, the i layer and the n-layer in a paper surface lower side. An electrode (15) is connected to the p layer, and another electrode (16) is connected to the n-layer through a base tolerant layer. The p layer comprises a p-type impurity, and the n-layer comprises an n-type impurity. The p-layer and the n-layer are functioned as a transparent electrode.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element i.e. solar cell, for use in a solar energy power generation system utilized in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The element has high safety and photoelectric conversion efficiency at the time of manufacturing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (11)    P-layer (12)    I-layer (13)    N-layer (14)    Electrodes (15, 16)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (10) has an external air suction apparatus which sucks the air that is utilized by the fuel cell from the outer side of the vehicle. The air sucked by the external air suction apparatus is passed to the exhaust port that is opened to the outer side of the vehicle through airflow path (110). The hydrogen detection unit is provided in the roof (10e) or roof vicinity of the vehicle to detect hydrogen. The operation control unit is provided to operate the external air suction apparatus when hydrogen is detected by the hydrogen detection unit.    USE - Fuel cell mounting vehicle mounted in enclosed spaces such as garage, basement car park and a multi-story car park.    ADVANTAGE - The operation control unit operates the external air suction apparatus when hydrogen is detected by the hydrogen detection unit, so that air in enclosed space can be ventilated immediately, as the door of a garage is opened, and the safety with respect to hydrogen gas leak can be improved, as a log can be alerted to a driver at the time of restart of a vehicle can be made impossible by the vehicle, and the ventilation in the engine compartment can be completed in a short time, when a hydrogen gas leak is generated within the engine compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the garage.    Fuel cell mounting vehicle (10)    Roof (10e)    Flow path for air exhaustion (110)    Garage opener (170)    Garage (200)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fuel gas pump (610) supplying fuel gas to a fuel cell stack (100). An ion exchanger (630) removes ion in cooling fluid. An end plate (110) is located behind a vehicle from another end plate (120). The fuel gas pump, a coolant pump (620) and the ion exchanger are arranged behind the former end plate. The ion exchanger contains about advancing direction of the vehicle in a range (Rps) in which one of the fuel gas pump or the coolant pump exists. The fuel cell stack is equipped with the end plates arranged to an electric power generation cell (130).    USE - Structure for mounting a fuel cell in a vehicle. Can also be used for a building, a ground and a non-portable power-engine.    ADVANTAGE - The ion exchanger contains about advancing direction of the vehicle in the range in which one of the fuel gas pump or the coolant pump exists, and the fuel cell stack is equipped with the end plates arranged to the electric power generation cell, so that merchantable quality of the structure can be improved, and the ion exchanger can be prevented from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack and a steering mechanism.    Range (Rps)    Fuel cell stack (100)    End plates (110, 120)    Electric power generation cell (130)    Fuel gas pump (610)    Coolant pump (620)    Ion exchanger (630)
NOVELTY - A foamed resin material is filled with hardening adjuvant, hardened and sliced into thin film. The hardening adjuvant is removed from the sliced foamed resin thin film. Metal powder slurry is adhered to the foamed resin thin film and dried. The foamed resin portion is removed from the dry foamed resin thin film, and combining the remaining metal powder, to obtain metal porous thin plate.    USE - Manufacture of metal porous thin plate used for gas-diffusion electrode for fuel cell, and positive and negative electrodes for lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides metal porous thin plate having high porosity. The battery using the metal porous thin plate has excellent durability, and suppressed generation of internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal porous thin plate.
NOVELTY - The rechargeable battery (100) has a cap plate (151) which is arranged on the case (140). The terminal post made of copper (122) is protruded from the cap plate. The terminal plate (123) made of aluminum is coupled with terminal post. The opening is formed in the main portion of terminal plate. The conductor (124) is coupled to the main portion, so as to surround the circumference of the terminal post.    USE - Rechargeable battery used in electronic device such as mobile phone and camcorder, and electric vehicle such as electric scooter and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductor is formed using the plating process or the diffusion-welding process, the coupling force between the conductor and the terminal plate can be improved. The welding region is secured between the terminal post and the conductor so that the welding strength between the terminal post and conductor can be improved. The need for separate plating equipment and grinding equipment can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing terminal of rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the rechargeable battery.    Rechargeable battery (100)    Terminal post (122)    Terminal plate (123)    Conductor (124)    Case (140)    Cap plate (151)
NOVELTY - The structure supports and retains majority of several solar collection panels (130) at an angle of 5-15 degrees and comprises several vertical supports (120). Several solar collection panels are spaced apart such that natural light is permitted to pass through the structure. An electric car charging station is positioned underneath the structure and is partially shaded by the structure. A sign, an antenna, an information system, a television and a security camera are supported by the structure.    USE - Solar energy shade structure of solar panel system (claimed) installed in public areas such as parking lot, walkway or mall, public sitting area, public court yard and open air market in cities.    ADVANTAGE - The large amounts of solar energy can be collected in cities where the energy is used in a manner that improves and beautifies the local environment and has positive environmental externalities. The solar energy shade structure provides shade for large public and private open spaces to make the spaces more comfortable for people to use and to allow plants to flourish. The heat absorbed by the large asphalt parking lots from the sun can be reduced and the heat island effect in cities with intense sunshine can be reduced. The amount of land required to collect solar energy can be minimized and the land dedicated to collect solar energy can be simultaneously used for other purposes. The cost of the solar energy produced can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar panel system;    (2) method for reducing cost of generating solar energy; and    (3) method for designing solar structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar energy shade structure.    Modular structure (100)    Solar panel holding structure (110)    Vertical support (120)    Solar collection panel (130)    Shade panel (140)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode material comprises a lithium-manganese arsenate compound (I).    USE - The positive electrode material is useful in a lithium secondary battery (claimed), which is useful in motor vehicles such as passenger automobiles including sports utility vehicles, buses and trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercrafts including boats and ships, aircraft, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material increases the discharge potential of the battery due to its high discharge capacity, excellent cycle characteristics and charge/discharge efficiency, and high discharge potential with respect to lithium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Positive electrode material comprises a lithium-manganese arsenate compound of formula (LiMn1-xMxP1-yAsyO4) (I).    x, y = greater than 0 and less than or equal to 0. 01; and    M = Mg, Ti, Ni, Co or Fe.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing the positive electrode material comprising: feeding a lithium oxide and/or its precursor, a manganese oxide and/or its precursor, a phosphate and/or its precursor, a chelating agent, and water into a hydrothermal synthesis apparatus to react with each other; adding a magnesium, titanium, cobalt, nickel or iron substituent and an arsenic substituent; and washing and drying the reaction solution.
NOVELTY - A metal carbonitride is heated in an inert gas containing oxygen gas, to obtain metal oxycarbonitride. Obtained metal oxycarbonitride is made to contact with an acidic solution. Thus, manufacture of catalyst is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst used for catalyst layer for electrode of membrane electrode assembly used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to molten carbonate fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell, and proton-exchange fuel cell, used as power source for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell containing the catalyst has excellent durability, and reduced fall in maximum output density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) catalyst layer containing catalyst;    (2) electrode, which has catalyst layer and porous support layer; and    (3) membrane electrode assembly, which has cathode, anode, and electrolytic membrane arranged between cathode and anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the durability of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell containing the catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a cab portion that is provided with a grading shield in a carriage at a back portion of a driving room. The cab portion is hung on the sliding of the back portion of the carriage. A testing unit in the carriage is electrically connected with variable frequency power, intermediate transformer, reactor, compensation capacitor divider, accessory tool in the sliding chamber of back portion of carriage, and sliding chamber. The testing unit is provided with a warning device, and top of the carriage is provided with a field lighting lamp.    USE - Self discharge and pressure testing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is convenient to carry. The labor intensity can be saved, without requiring field wiring, and the test efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the self discharge and pressure testing vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has a leading-out terminal (2) that is arranged on the battery combining module (3). The epoxy resin layer (1) is arranged on the periphery of the battery combining module. The leading-out terminal is provided with the anode leading-out terminal and the cathode leading-out terminal. The circular holes are formed on the planes of anode leading-out terminal and the cathode leading-out terminal.    USE - Casting storage battery used in vehicle and amplitude apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the storage battery can be simplified. Good anti-impact and anti-insulating and heat radiation capacity of the storage battery can be achieved. The storage battery can be operated conveniently. The reliability and safety of the storage battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparing casting storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage battery.    Epoxy resin layer (1)    Leading-out terminal (2)    Battery combining module (3)
NOVELTY - The frame has a frame component that is provided with several portions. The one end of the frame component is provided with locating pin (3). The other end of the frame component is formed with the locating hole (4). The frame component is provided with multiple cross beams (2). The cross beams are arranged between the adjacent frame components to form the rectangle section. The frame component is made of halogen-free inflaming retarding non-metallic material.    USE - Combined frame used in battery pack of lithium ion battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The heat can be absorbed easily during usage of the battery, since the frame is provided with the air duct. The aluminum plastic film can be extruded during assembly of the battery pack, so that the moving of the cell can be prevented. The resistance of the battery pack can be improved due to the vibration and impact of the road condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the frame.    Cross beams (2)    Locating pin (3)    Locating hole (4)
NOVELTY - The power battery bag structure has a battery unit (2) that is installed in the battery unit frame (1). The one end of the battery unit frame is provided with the battery manager and the bracket (3) by the bolt. The other end of the battery unit frame is provided with the high pressure electric box (4) by the bolt.    USE - Power battery bag structure of electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electric box and the battery management system can be replaced easily, since the battery manager and the electric box are connected by bolt. Hence design of the battery bag structure can be improved. The manufacturing process of the battery bag structure can be simplified. The cost of the battery bag structure can be reduced. The safety of the battery unit can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery bag structure.    Battery unit frame (1)    Battery unit (2)    Bracket (3)    Electric box (4)
NOVELTY - The clapboard has 5-35 portions of polyester staple fiber and remaining portions of superfine glass fiber and terylene short fiber. The diameter of superfine glass fiber is 0.8-1.5 microns. The diameter of terylene short fiber is 10-15 microns.    USE - Hybrid fiber clapboard for lead acid storage battery of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity of the hybrid fiber clapboard is improved. The wet maintaining ability of the clapboard is improved. The shock resistance effect of the battery clapboard is improved. The battery clapboard can be manufactured easily. The efficiency of the battery clapboard is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of hybrid fiber battery clapboard.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has light negative electrode (2) and light positive electrode (1) that are inserted in organic wastewater containing electrolyte respectively, and are connected with each other by an external circuit (3). The positive electrode is prepared by titanium oxide nanotube array film with visible light response. The negative electrode is made from platinum. The electrolyte is prepared from sodium sulfate solution.    USE - Nanotube array fuel cell with visible light response.    ADVANTAGE - The organic matter wastewater in the fuel cell can be processed effectively, thus the power generating efficiency of the fuel cell is improved. Hence the performance of the cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the nanotube array fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Light positive electrode (1)    Light negative electrode (2)    External circuit (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring (S102) liquid flow battery system. The determination (S104) is made whether temperature of the liquid flow battery system exceeds preset temperature value. The angle of the liquid flow battery system is adjusted (S106) for detecting temperature in predetermined temperature value range, when temperature of the liquid flow battery system exceeds preset temperature value.    USE - Method for controlling liquid flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging efficiency of the liquid flow battery system can be improved, by controlling the liquid flow battery system operation in the preset temperature range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for controlling liquid flow battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating the process for controlling liquid flow battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for monitoring liquid flow battery system (S102)    Step for determining whether liquid flow battery system exceeds preset temperature value (S104)    Step for adjusting angle of liquid flow battery system (S106)
NOVELTY - A rotor is provided with tangential magnetizing permanent magnet provided with N and S pole shoes which are extended to outer diameter ends of rotating shaft and collected on ring-shaped pole shoe. The portions of pole shoe are shrunk in neck form towards ends of shaft and collected in hollow cylinder shaped pole shoe. The ring-shaped magnetic conducting bridge is arranged between ring-shaped pole shoe and hollow cylinder-shaped pole shoe, to form additional air gaps on adjacent end of shaft. The length of additional air gap is set less than length of main air gap.    USE - Bidirectional rotor magnetic shunt mixed excitation synchronous motor for high speed driving system of air power vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed excitation synchronous motor with large excitation potential and wide range of air gap magnetic field can be provided. The driving performance of the motor can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the bidirectional rotor magnetic shunt mixed excitation synchronous motor.
NOVELTY - Silicon crystal body comprises many crystalline regions, where the silicon crystal body has one extension direction, and the crystalline regions have substantially the same crystal orientation, and the extension direction and the crystal orientation are substantially the same.    USE - The silicon crystal body is useful: for forming an electrode which is useful in power storage device (claimed), where power storage device is useful in e.g. electronic devices (digital cameras or video cameras), mobile phones, portable game machines and information terminals, audio reproducing devices or electric propulsion vehicles (hybrid electric vehicles, train vehicles, maintenance vehicles, carts, or wheelchairs); and in electron gun, microelectromechanical systems and as probe in measuring instrument.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon crystal body (negative electrode active material): provides power storage device with high discharge capacity and high-performance; and prevents degradation of the electrode (in the power storage device) due to repetitive charge and discharge, thus enabling the power storage device to be used for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power storage device (955), comprising: a pair of electrodes; a separator (967); and an electrolyte (969), where one of the pair of electrodes is formed using the silicon crystal body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the power storage device.    Power storage cell/device (955)    Negative electrode (963)    Positive electrode (965)    Separator (967)    Electrolyte (969)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic composition comprises a compound (A) having naphthalene-1,8-diamine structure (I) or (III), or 9H-fluorene-4,5-diamine structure (II) or (IV).    USE - Electrolytic composition for a secondary battery i.e. lithium secondary battery (claimed), which is utilized in portable apparatus such as a mobile telephone, a simple mobile telephone and a small computer, electric vehicle, and in electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has high-speed charge-and-discharge characteristics and durability. The composition prevents combustion and leakage of electrolyte solution, and ensures safety of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolytic composition comprises a compound (A) having naphthalene-1,8-diamine structure of formula (I) or (III), or 9H-fluorene-4,5-diamine structure of formula (II) or (IV).    R1 to R6, R11 to R16, R31 to R36, R51 to R56=H, halogen, or substituent;    R7 to R10, R17 to R20=substituent;    X1, X2=bivalent coupling group;and    Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4=carbon atom or phosphorus atom having a substituent.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery, containing an electrolyte layer comprising the electrolytic composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode collector. (22)
NOVELTY - The passenger electrical load vehicle has an assembly (19) for a passenger framework (20), which is expandable to accommodate a foldable footboard (16) with foot brake pedal (26). A power pedal (29) and a seat (11) are connected to a load frame (21). A hand brake (27) is guided in the load frame through a cable (28). The foot brake pedal acts directly through a brake lever (25).    USE - Passenger electrical load vehicle for accommodating loads and persons.    ADVANTAGE - The power pedal and seat are connected to a load frame, where a hand brake is guided in the load frame through a cable, and the foot brake pedal acts directly through a brake lever, and hence ensures safe transportation of loads and persons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a passenger electrical load vehicle.    Seat (11)    Foldable footboard (16)    Assembly (19)    Passenger framework (20)    Load frame (21)    Brake lever (25)    Foot brake pedal (26)    Hand brake (27)    Cable (28)    Power pedal (29)
NOVELTY - The gas concentration measurement apparatus has signal processing circuit (44) that computes the variation of resistance component that originates in drying inside the electrochemical cell (10) from alternating current impedance in reference frequency. An impedance correction unit (45a) is configured to correct the alternating current impedance in low frequency band lower than the reference frequency based on variation of computed resistance component.    USE - Gas concentration measurement apparatus for measuring gas concentration of reactive gas supplied to interior of electrochemical cell of fuel cell in fuel cell system applied to electric vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves measurement precision of the gas concentration of reactive gas since gas concentration of reactive gas is measured using correction impedance corrected based on variation of resistance component resulting from drying inside the electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the gas concentration measurement apparatus and electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrochemical cell (10)    Current sensor (41)    Voltage sensor (42)    Signal processing circuit (44)    Impedance correction unit (45a)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has cooling channels provided for flow of coolant, and a battery cooling system adjustable with cooling performance. A temperature target value (TSollBat) is provided as an actuating signal for the flow in a single loop control circuit with generation of a protected characteristic target value (3). An actuator (10) designed as a control valve and a pump and a compressor are provided in a coolant circuit for controlling temperature. The target value for battery temperature (7) is set with a correction circuit as a function of ambient temperature (TU).    USE - Cooling system for demand-oriented temperature control of a high performance battery in electrical- or hybrid- vehicles (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The temperature target value is provided as the actuating signal for the flow in the single loop control circuit with generation of the protected characteristic target value, thus increasing cooling capacity of a high performance battery in an improved manner while suppressing variable disturbance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a cooling system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Temperature target value (TSollBat)    Ambient temperature (TU)    Cooling system (1)    Protected characteristic target value (3)    Battery temperature (7)    Actuator (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying joining force (8) on a terminal of a battery cell by using a joining tool (4), and applying opposite force (9) on the terminal against the joining force such that the terminal of the cell during joining process is present in balance of forces. The joining force is introduced into a connecting element i.e. cell connector, and the opposing force is introduced into the terminal on a side opposite to a plane surface such that two surfaces of joining partners (10, 20) are pushed together. The connecting element is connected with another terminal of another battery cell.    USE - Method for producing an electrically conductive connection between battery cells that are utilized as electrochemical energy storages and energy converters of a battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, connected with a propulsion system of a motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for a hybrid car and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids deformation/introduction of voltages into the terminal, thus preventing disruption of connection between the terminal and an electrode of the battery cell and displacement of the terminal, and hence preventing leakages between a battery cell body and the terminal. The method enables production of the electrically conductive connection in a simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-handle manner with high flexibility regarding alignment of the cell connector and positioning of the battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery comprising battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a battery cell depicting joining process.    Joining tool (4)    Stamper (5)    Joining force (8)    Opposite force (9)    Joining partners (10, 20)
NOVELTY - The module has battery cells (1) i.e. lithium ion battery cells, arranged in a packet, where each cell comprises a prismatic cell housing (10) with three measurements e.g. housing height (11), housing width (12) and housing depth (13). The housing height and the housing width of the cells are identical, where the housing depth of the cells is different with two of the cells. A chip board lies at a housing wall of one of the cells and exerts force on the cell toward another chip board. A cooling plate lies at an outer surface of the module by the packet of the cells.    USE - Battery cell i.e. lithium ion battery cell, module for use in a motor car i.e. electromotive drivable motor car (all claimed). Can also be used for nickel metal hydride battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The housing height and the housing width of the cells are identical, and the housing depth of the cells is different with two of the battery cells, thus enabling production and assembly of the chip boards with reduced effort, and hence achieving simple handling, adjustment, maintenance, transportation and assembling processes of the battery cell module and reducing installation space requirement of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor car comprising a drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery cell module.    Battery cells (1)    Prismatic cell housing (10)    Housing height (11)    Housing width (12)    Housing depth (13)    Terminal (40)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a battery sensor (10), and an electrical, optical and/or mechanical communication interface (20) e.g. LED or phototransistor, for communication between a connected battery (2) and the battery sensor. Cytochemistry of the battery is automatically detected by the communication interface, so that the battery sensor is automatically adapted to the detected cytochemistry. Algorithms are implemented in the battery sensor, where the battery sensor is automatically adapted to the detected cytochemistry by the algorithms.    USE - Battery sensor device for detecting and monitoring a battery e.g. motor vehicle starter battery, lead-acid battery and lithium battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cytochemistry of the battery is automatically detected by the communication interface, so that the battery sensor is automatically adapted to the detected cytochemistry, thus automatically detecting and monitoring the battery to be connected to the battery sensor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of a battery sensor device in combination with a battery to be connected. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery sensor device (1)    Battery (2)    Battery sensor (10)    Communication interface (20)    Opening (21)
NOVELTY - The frame has integrated luminous elements (20-23) e.g. working headlights, arranged in a lifting gear profile (11), a transverse strut (16) and a connection component (17) without supplementary holding members i.e. screw holders. The luminous elements are in wireless active connection with a vehicle control or sensor devices. The luminous elements are supplied with power by an onboard network of an industrial lorry or a photovoltaic element i.e. solar cell, which is arranged proximate to the luminous elements.    USE - Lift frame for use in an industrial lorry (claimed) i.e. counterbalance fork-lift lorry, for receiving loads. Can also be used for a reach stacker, reach lorry, shaft or control lever guided high-lift lorry, transverse seat high-lift lorry, high rack stacker, picking or rack feeder and container stacker.    ADVANTAGE - The integrated luminous elements are arranged in the lifting gear profile, the transverse strut and the connection component without the supplementary holding members, thus allowing improved and cost-effective attachment of the luminous elements and providing protection for the luminous elements against damage during operation of the lorry. The frame has reduced number of parts, thus reducing manufacture effort and assembly effort. The frame avoids the need for mounting holes for mounting the luminous elements, thus preventing material-weakening of the frame and improving stability of the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lift frame.    Lifting gear profile (11)    Transverse strut (16)    Connection component (17)    Downwardly extending holder (18)    Integrated luminous elements (20-23)    Openings (30-33)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a value of physical parameter e.g. temperature, charging state, current delivered by a battery cell and voltage present in the cell, and/or a number of executions of processes e.g. loading pulse and unloading pulse, taking place in the cell for operating cycles. The value of the parameter and/or the number of executions of the processes are used as a base for determining service life of the cell. Frequency of occurrence of the determined value of the parameter and/or frequency of the number of executions of the determined processes are stored.    USE - Method for determining prospective service life of a cell of a battery e.g. lithium ion battery and nickel metal hydride battery, which is utilized as an electrochemical energy storage and an energy converter for providing electrical power to a drive system of a motor car (all claimed) e.g. hybrid car and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The value of the physical parameter and/or the number of executions of the processes taking place in the battery cell are used as the base for determining the service life of the battery cell, thus determining the service life of the entire battery in a reliable and accurate manner while early determining and preventing defects of the battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of frequency of occurrence of actual loading power.
NOVELTY - A dielectric sheet contains modified polyvinyl acetal resin and dielectric particles. The modified polyvinyl acetal resin contains hydroxyl group-containing structural unit (I), cyclic structural unit (II), ester-type structural unit (III) and hydrocarbon group-containing structural unit (IV).    USE - Dielectric sheet is used for manufacturing winding-type capacitor, laminated noise filter and stacked capacitor for fuel cell and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric sheet has high withstand voltage property and flexibility, and efficiently and reliably manufactures electronic component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dielectric sheet contains modified polyvinyl acetal resin and dielectric particles. The modified polyvinyl acetal resin contains hydroxyl group-containing structural unit of formula: -(CH2-CH(-OH))- (I), cyclic structural unit of formula (II), ester-type structural unit of formula: -(CH2-CH(-O-C(=O)-CH3))- (III) and hydrocarbon group-containing structural unit of formula: -(CH2-CH(-R2))- (IV).    R1=H or 1-20C hydrocarbyl;and    R2=-O-C(=O)-CH2-C(=O)-CH3 and/or -C(=O)-NH-C(-CH3)2-CH2-C(=O)-CH3.
NOVELTY - Pure silicon, or alloy raw material (X) and pure silicon are added to a carbon-type crucible (12) or heat-resisting glass crucible (18) arranged in a carbon-type susceptor (16), and heated by high-frequency induction heating, such that pure silicon or alloy raw material and pure silicon are dissolved in the crucible. The resultant molten metal (14) is subjected to atomizing method or chill roll method to obtain silicon-type material. The alloy raw material contains group 2A elements, transition elements, group 2B elements, group 3B elements, and/or group 4B elements.    USE - Manufacture of silicon-type material used as negative electrode active material for lithium ion secondary battery and lithium polymer secondary battery used as power supply for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides highly pure silicon-type material having excellent productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining manufacture of silicon-type material.    High-frequency induction heater (10)    Molten metal (14)    Carbon-type susceptor (16)    Heat-resisting glass crucible (18)
NOVELTY - The humidifier has a humidification part for improving humidification performance of compacted air. A thermoelectric element removes moisture by heating the compacted air. Another thermoelectric element is arranged at an inner side portion of the humidification part for removing moisture remaining in the compacted air.    USE - Humidifier for a compressor (claimed) of a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification part maintains constant temperature of the compacted air, so that performance of the humidifier can be enhanced in an effective manner. The humidifier reduces noise due to generation of vibration, and enhances cooling and heating efficiency of the air without the need for a separate refrigerant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a humidifier. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The engine has a common vehicle engine device comprising a windmill. The windmill comprises an electromagnetic conversion device. The windmill and electromagnetic conversion device are fixed together. A wind generating device is connected with a storage battery by lead. The windmill generating device is installed at a front end of an automobile. The windmill comprises 3-5 blades. The electromagnetic conversion device comprises two magnetic blocks. The two magnetic blocks are installed on front and rear sides of the windmill. The windmill is made by metal material.    USE - Automobile wind engine.    ADVANTAGE - The engine transforms the wind energy into electric energy, and provides power to the starting of the vehicle, thus reducing the battery load, reducing the power for starting of the engine, and reducing non-reproducible energy use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an automobile wind engine.
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a lower locating guide plate for guiding a battery case, and a locating hole formed in a lock bolt stretching part of the battery case. A lock bolt is inserted in the locating hole to lock the battery case when a battery is placed in the battery case. A space formed by the battery case, an upper locating guide plate, a front locating plate and the lower locating guide plate is sealed fully. An outer arc line is coordinated and matched with a lower pipe arc side. A decoration net is combined with a chain cover to form a cover chain.    USE - Two-wheel electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a two-wheel electric bicycle.
NOVELTY - The method involves weighting a cathode active substance i.e. artificial graphite, carbon black with 1 to 5 parts, carboxymethyl cellulose i.e. thickening agent, styrene-butadiene rubber with 85 to 95 parts and carboxymethyl cellulose with 0.5 to 3 parts. Slurry is coated on a surface of an aluminum foil. A surface of a silicon wafer is dried with normal temperature air that is less than or equal to minus 0.095Mega Pascal degree by 80 to 120 degrees centigrade baking for 8 to 20 hours. The surface of the silicon wafer is cooled after rolling a pole piece into a negative plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high rate lithium ion battery negative pole sheet for an electric tool and an electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures the pole piece with floating powder, surface smooth, high-rate discharging property and high reliability in simple and easy manner, and increases battery assembling qualification rate. The method provides pole piece production of the lithium ion battery for driving power to the electric tool and the electric bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a high rate lithium ion battery negative pole sheet manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode coated with porous active carbon material on a lead collector, where the cathode is made of lead (IV) oxide (PbO2) material. Components and weight percentage of the porous active carbon material is ranged in 55 to 95 percentages. A conductive agent is ranged in 5 to 30 percentages. A bonding agent is ranged in 0.1 to 15 percentages. An active carbon is made of coconut shell, petroleum coke or resin. An adhesive agent is selected from a group consisting of PTFE, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and aqueous adhesive.    USE - Lead-carbon battery for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has large capacity, long service life, low cost, good large current and low temperature property and good charging receiving ability, and reduces the dosage of the lead. The battery is environmental-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conductive agent is selected from a group consisting of a mixture of natural graphite, superconductive carbon, graphite, acetylene black and conductive carbon black.
NOVELTY - The material has an active substance i.e. nano silicon powder, contained in a high-energy silicon carbon composite material. A dispersion medium is made of conducting polymer poly and high temperature cracking carbon using acid water solution as dispersant of poly. 3, 4-ethylene dioxygenthiofuran is slowly poured into the water solution of polystyrene sulfonic acid. An Ammonium Persulfate Peroxysulfate is added to an adding amount of 1.5 percentages of the quality of 3,4-ethylene-dioxythiophene (EDOT) monomer. The adding amount of the quality of the monomer is provided with ferric chloride.    USE - Lithium ion battery cathode carbon silicon material for electric vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The material reduces preparation raw material and coats the conductive polymer in nano water solution, and has simple and environment-friendly technique and high yield. The material prepares the silicon/carbon (Si/C) composite material with low initial irreversible capacity loss and material charging and discharging performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon silicon material preparation method for a lithium ion battery cathode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a carbon silicon material preparation method for a lithium ion battery cathode.
NOVELTY - The material has an adhesion agent formed by mixing and fusing by an expanded polypropylene (EPP), expanded polyethylene (EPE) and expanded polystyrene (EPS). Two graphite compounds are selected from a group consisting of natural sheet-shaped graphite, expanded graphite, synthetic sheet-shaped graphite and synthetic ball-shaped graphite. A conductive filler is selected from a group consisting of carbon black, carbon fiber and carbon nano tube. The graphite compounds are provided with 0.005-0.25 mm grain size.    USE - Separation molding material for a fuel battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material has same or high electric conduction and mechanical intensity for increasing the stress and lightening the separation board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a separation molding process for a fuel battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The plate has a flow passage and a flow passage ridge (22) that are provided with flow distribution. A flow in a flow passage groove of flow total area of a section of a direction of an electrolyte is reduced gradually. An inlet flow passage groove is formed along an electrolyte flow direction. An entrance flow channel groove (21a) is greater than a middle flow passage groove (21b) of a flow passage groove. An outlet flow passage groove (21c) is provided with the flow passage groove.    USE - Current collecting plate for a liquid flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate can guide the energy waste in uniform flow, and increases the electrolyte material concentration in the reaction, as the reaction gradually and maintains uniform electrodes in the reaction speed and reaction heat, so as to improve the charging and discharging performance and the service life of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid flow battery comprising a flow frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a current collecting plate for a liquid flow battery.    Entrance flow channel groove (21a)    Middle flow passage groove (21b)    Outlet flow passage groove (21c)    Flow passage ridge (22)
NOVELTY - The system has an anode electrolyte storage tank (1) connected to an anode inlet of a battery module (5) through a pump via a flow meter (4). An anode inlet of the battery module is connected to the storage tank through a pipeline. An anode and a cathode of the battery module are connected to a power supply and a load (12) via a wire. A current sensor (9) is connected to a connection wire in series. A transducer (6) is connected to a pump through the wire. A single chip machine (10) is connected to the flow meter, the transducer, temperature sensor, voltage sensor and the current sensor.    USE - Energy storage vanadium ion redox flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The system selects different electrolyte flow selected under different electrolyte temperature, charging-discharging state and charging-discharging current, and satisfies the energy storage flow battery in the regenerative energy resource, and has wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy storage vanadium ion redox flow battery system regulation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy storage vanadium ion redox flow battery system.    Anode electrolyte storage tank (1)    Flow meter (4)    Battery module (5)    Transducer (6)    Current sensor (9)    Single chip machine (10)    Load (12)
NOVELTY - The battery has a raw materials containing mass of 85-95 percentages of lithium titanate, 2-10 percentages of adhesive and 3-10 percentages of conductive agent e.g. super-conductive carbon black. A positive electrode material is provided with mass percentage of 83-94 percentages of lithium manganate, 2-10 percentages of adhesive and 3-11 percentages of a conductive agent. An adhesive is provided with polyvinylidene fluoride and PTFE. A solvent is selected from a group consisting of N-Methylpyrrolidone, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-diethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide and tetrahydrofuran.    USE - Lithium ion dynamic battery for use in a hybrid electric vehicle and a military article.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low cost, large capacity, long service life, excellent safety property, high performance requirements, and simple and easy technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion dynamic battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a lithium ion dynamic battery preparation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has components provided with mass of 83-94 percentages of a lithium titanate, 2-10 percentages of binding agent and 3-10 percentages of conducting agent. An anode material is provided with mass of 82-93 percentages of lithium manganate, 1-10 percentages of binding agent and 4-12 percentages of conducting agent. An anode slurry is coated on an aluminum foil. The conduction agent is selected from a group consisting of super-conductive carbon black, conductive graphite and carbon nano meter pipe.    USE - Lithium ion power battery for use in a vehicle and a high-performance military article.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple manufacturing process, and avoids NMP during the preparation of electrode, utilizes the water as the solvent, avoids the pollution, prevents danger accidents such as exploding and burning, and reduces the complicated degree of battery preparation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a lithium ion power battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a lithium ion power battery preparation method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The generator has a load (1) for transferring impact pressure from a pedestrian and a vehicle on a urban road. A piezoelectric element (2) receives the pressure transferred by the load and outputs voltage/current signal to an electric appliance control part (3) by the positive piezoelectric effect. The electric appliance control part is connected to an electrode lead (13) of the piezoelectric element to detect, adjust level of the voltage/current output from the piezoelectric element, store power or directly supply the power to the load.    USE - Piezoelectric power generator for use at a urban road.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a piezoelectric power generator.    Load (1)    Piezoelectric element (2)    Electric appliance control part (3)    Electrode lead (13)
NOVELTY - The cabin has a bottom plate fixed on a frame of a battery cabin part. A battery cabin body is horizontally equipped with a clapboard. An air inlet in the cabin part is arranged in an air inlet cavity, which is connected with an air inlet mixing valve through an air inlet pipe (22). A battery pack (19) is provided with a battery (23). An air outlet is connected with an inlet pipe and an air exhaust cavity through a battery pack exhaust port (21). The air exhaust cavity is provided on an outer side of an exhaust grid.    USE - Energy-saving safe power battery cabin for a passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The cabin has simple structure, better design and better safety performance, and is convenient to manufacture and use. The cabin enhances cooling effect of the battery pack and effectively reduces load of an air conditioner in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an energy-saving safe power battery cabin.    Battery pack (19)    Fan (20)    Battery pack exhaust port (21)    Air inlet pipe (22)    Battery (23)
NOVELTY - The structure has a vehicle frame whose bottom end is provided with a battery groove. The battery groove is welded with a front slot, which is connected with two sides of an inner wall of a frame strip. The battery groove is formed corresponding to two sides of the frame, and welded on a pipe wall of an extending seat. The battery slot is formed at a sidewall of a baffle. A baffle plate and an opposite plate at wall openings of the battery slot are welded with an outward bending and extending part. The battery groove is provided with a column, which extends upwards from a battery.    USE - Battery slot structure for an electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is simple and practical to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery slot structure.
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode, a cathode, a polymer membrane and electrolyte between the anode and the cathode. The anode is made of mixture of lithium ion insertion compound and porous carbon material. The cathode is made of mixture of modified graphite and porous active carbon material. The polymer membrane is polyimide membrane, and the electrolyte contains lithium ion compound and an organic solvent electrolyte. The porous carbon material is mixture of active carbon, carbon cloth, carbon fiber, carbon felt, carbon aerogel, and carbon nano-tube.    USE - Polyimide capacitance battery. Uses include but are not limited to electric automobile, electric tool, solar energy storage, wind energy storage, and portable appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has wide application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of a polyimide capacitance battery.
NOVELTY - The cell has nickel-zinc electrodes (1, 3) provided with an electrolyte (2). An ultrasonic generator (4) is provided with the electrolyte (2) that generates void effect counter electrode and electrolyte circulating device. An ultrasonic generator (4) is equipped with an outer wall of an electrolyte. An electrolyzing solution storage tank is provided with an outlet pipe (9) that is connected with an inlet of the pump. An outlet of the pump (10) is connected an electrolyte box (11).    USE - Nickel-zinc non-membrane fuel cell for an electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has simple structure, reliable, easy maintenance, high cost performance and high specific energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a nickel-zinc non-membrane fuel cell for an electric automobile.    Nickel-zinc electrodes (1, 3)    Electrolyte (2)    Ultrasonic generator (4)    Outlet pipe (9)    Pump (10)    Electrolyte box (11)
NOVELTY - A sulfide-type solid electrolyte cell (10) has a positive electrode (6), a negative electrode (7), and a sulfide-type solid electrolyte layer (1) interposed between positive electrode and negative electrode. At least one portion of sulfide-type solid electrolyte layer is coated with water-repellent coat (8) containing water repellent. When the sulfide-type solid electrolyte layer contacts with moisture content and deliquesces, the deliquesced sulfide-type solid electrolyte is taken out to water-repellent-coat surface on opposite side to sulfide-type solid electrolyte layer.    USE - Sulfide-type solid electrolyte cell. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, video camera, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfide-type solid electrolyte cell has excellent durability and charging and discharging characteristics, and suppressed generation of hydrogen sulfide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sulfide-type solid electrolyte cell.    Sulfide-type solid electrolyte layer (1)    Positive electrode (6)    Negative electrode (7)    Water-repellent coat (8)    Sulfide-type solid electrolyte cell (10)
NOVELTY - Power storage device comprises a room temperature ionic liquid of substituted 1-methyl-1-propyl-piperidinium compound (I), (II), (III) or (IV).    USE - The power storage device is useful as a lithium ion secondary battery, a lithium ion secondary capacitor or an electric double layer capacitor (all claimed); and in the applications of mobile phones and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device: is a high performance power storage device; and exhibits excellent reduction resistance, reliability and charge and discharge characteristics, low reduction potential and high oxidation potential.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Power storage device comprises a room temperature ionic liquid of substituted methyl-propyl-piperidinium compound of formula (I), (II), (1,2-dimethyl-1-propyl-piperidinium-A-) (III) or (1,3-dimethyl-1-propyl-piperidinium-A-) (IV).    One or two of R1-R5 = 1-20C alkyl (preferably 1-4), methoxy, a methoxymethyl or methoxy ethyl;    other four or three of R1-R5 = H; and    A- = univalent imide anion, univalent methide anion, perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid anion, tetrafluoroborate or hexafluorophosphate.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a lithium ion secondary battery or capacitor comprising: a positive electrode (148), a negative electrode (149), a separator (147), and an electrolyte salt, where the lithium ion secondary battery is the power storage device, and where the electrolyte salt includes a lithium ion; and    (2) an electric double layer capacitor comprising: a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a separator, where the electric double layer capacitor is the power storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Housing (141)    Electrolyte (146)    Separator (147)    Positive electrode (148)    Negative electrode (149)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (22) is operated by providing compressed gas flow from compressor (30) at second flow rate greater than first flow rate; generating additional electrical energy (24) by fuel cell stack to power compressor to provide compressed gas flow at second flow rate; and diverting gas corresponding to difference between second flow rate and first flow rate through control valve before compressed gas reaches fuel cell stack using compressor as additional load on fuel cell stack to provide fuel cell stack with compressed gas.    USE - Operation of fuel cell stack for automotive vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the automotive vehicle.    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell stack (22)    Electrical energy (24)    Compressor (30)    Control logic (42)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a heating unit (131) that heats fluid. A circulation switch (16) switches a cooling-water-flow circuit (12) to a primary fluid circulation circuit (13) to make heated fluid to flow into a battery during battery warming-up mode to warm-up the battery. The circulation switch switches the cooling-water-flow circuit to a secondary fluid circulation circuit (14) to make heated fluid to flow into a heat radiator (141) during defrost operation mode to remove frost adhering to a heat exchanger (34) and to thermally radiate heat of fluid to heat exchanger.    USE - Temperature-control system for electric vehicles (claimed) e.g. hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since during battery warming-up mode the battery is warmed up with fluid heated by the heating unit and the heat of fluid heated by the heating unit is thermally radiated from the heat radiator to the heat exchanger without stopping heating of vehicle interior space during defrost operation mode to remove the frost adhering the heat exchanger, the battery can be warmed-up and the outdoor heat exchanger of a heat pump cycle can be defrosted without providing the heating unit for exclusive use with respect to each of the various apparatuses for which a temperature control is needed, so that a suitable temperature control of the various apparatuses mounted in the vehicle can be realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the temperature-control system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Temperature-control system (10)    Cooling-water-flow circuit (12)    Primary fluid circulation circuit (13)    Secondary fluid circulation circuit (14)    Circulation switch (16)    Heat exchanger (34)    Heating unit (131)    Heat radiator (141)
NOVELTY - The paste has flake type powder and spherical powder mixed with coherence type powder for forming conductive powder. Organic vehicle e.g. organic binder, diluent and solvent, is mixed with the conductive powder, where the conductive powder is made of material selected from a group consisting of silver, gold, palladium, platinum, copper, chromium, cobalt, aluminum, tin, lead, zinc, iron, iridium, osmium, rhodium, tungsten, molybdenum and nickel.    USE - Conductive paste for an electrode of a heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer (HIT) solar cell i.e. low-temperature characteristic or thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The paste has better electrical characteristic effect and better conductivity effect. The manufacturing cost of the paste is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a conductive paste.
NOVELTY - The box has a power battery box connected with a top plate that is provided with a power wire of a battery power supply jack. A bottom plate (3) is provided with a roller (1). A back side plate (9) is connected with a pull rod (5). A rotating handle is provided with a power battery unit in the battery box. An auxiliary power battery pack is arranged with a low- voltage auxiliary battery. A direct-current (DC)/DC converter is arranged at a front part of an electric car. The battery box is arranged at a tail part of an electric car power battery sealing bracket.    USE - Battery mode changing pure electric car battery box.    ADVANTAGE - The box is convenient and flexible to use during loading and unloading process, and radiates heat by radiating holes, avoids impact and regulates battery performance of the electric car. The box has reliable work, anti-deformation and vibration ability and wide application of range, and is environment friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery mode changing pure electric car battery box.    Roller (1)    Bottom plate (3)    Left side plate (4)    Pull rod (5)    Back side plate (9)
NOVELTY - The module has a battery fixed on a frame. Two sides of the battery frame are separately provided with a roller and a fixing clamp. A fixing guide unit is provided with a flat fixing main body, a slide rail and a locating sleeve. The slide rail and the locating sleeve are arranged on the main body. A limiting block is fixed on the fixing main body arranged on the locating sleeve and the fixing clamp when the battery frame, the fixed guiding unit and the battery frame are located at two opposite sides of two inner slide rail units.    USE - Battery module for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The module allows a user to change a battery in a fast manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a battery module.
NOVELTY - The sub-module has multiple single battery units (1) provided with a bag-shaped single battery and left and right side battery separating plates that are connected with an outer part of the single battery. An electrode plate is connected with upper and lower ends of a positive electrode (4) and a cathode (5). Middle parts of the battery separating plates are provided with a clamping structure (10) that is connected with a clamping groove, where the groove is matched with the separating plates. The battery units are connected in series to form a single cell series sub-module unit.    USE - Monomer battery series sub-module for supplying power to an electric vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sub-module reduces overall volume of the single battery units and ensures stable battery performance and ensures a better supporting force. The sub-module can be effectively utilized in parallel connection or series connection according to requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a monomer battery series sub-module.    Single battery units (1)    Positive electrode (4)    Cathode (5)    Heat-isolated bar (7)    Clamping structure (10)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has multiple serially connected sub modules (19), where each sub module is provided with a parallely integrated single battery unit. The single battery unit is provided with a bag-shaped single battery, and a left side part of a battery separating disk is provided with a right side part of a left half outer profile of the single battery unit matched with a groove. A left side part of a battery isolation plate is provided with another groove. A clamping structure is arranged on the left side part of the battery separating disk and the battery isolation plate.    USE - Battery pack for an electric automobile/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack separates a pad connection between two single battery units, and adopts insulating mat connection with out influencing quality of the connection of other isolation pad. The battery pack adopts a short gasket, which is tough to bend and provide a better contact surface. The battery pack ensures that single batteries are connected to form a sub-module so as to satisfy requirement of different voltage and current in series by parallel connection. The battery pack ensures that number of a monomer battery is adjusted according to actual requirement of current and voltage. The battery pack is compact in structure, and has stable performance and prolonged service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a battery pack.    Convex cushion block (15)    Sub modules (19)
NOVELTY - The battery has case (1) that includes shell (11) in which heater (3) is located for applying electric energy in order to heat cell (2). A heating circuit is broken, while controller (4) is turned off, and temperature of cell is sensed, while the controller is turned on. The heating circuit is closed, while temperature of cell is lowered than predetermined temperature, and is broken, while temperature of cell is higher than predetermined temperature. A switch (5) connected with controller is operated for turning the controller to on/off state.    USE - Storage battery used for operating starter motor to start engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can maintain plenty of discharge efficiency to operate the starter motor, even though the temperature of surrounding is too low to start the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage battery.    Case (1)    Cell (2)    Heater (3)    Controller (4)    Switch (5)    Shell (11)
NOVELTY - The controller has a rotor shaft supported by a housing, and a rotor fixed to the rotor shaft. A stator is provided at an outside of the rotor and wound with a winding coil in a three-phase alternating current (AC) generator. A switch is connected with a direct current (DC) terminal of the rectifier for controlling current amount flowing into the solenoid coil by controlling ON/OFF of the switch, so that a generated voltage is controlled to a voltage set in response to a detection signal from a sensor for detecting generated voltage by a power coil.    USE - Controller for a permanent magnet generator that is utilized for an automotive turbine, wind turbine, and an automotive vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller avoids increase of the generated voltage at high speed revolution of the generator, increases inductance of a power coil line, without increasing the number of windings in the power coil to reduce control current amount, maintains constant voltage in the power coil, and effectively controls mutual inductance of solenoid coil of power side and control side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation illustrating a circuit connection in a generator and a controller.
NOVELTY - The electric car has vent-pipe which is installed on chassis (1). Fan blade (3) is installed on both sides of vertical walls of vent pipe. The front end of vent-pipe is provided with air inlet. An air outlet (5) is provided at rear end of vent-pipe. The fan blade is connected with three-phase alternating current (AC) generator (7) through increasing gear (6). A power output interface (9) is connected with charger (10) through storage battery (11), digital inverter (12) and asynchronous motor (13). A driving system (14) is connected with speed control device (15).    USE - Wind type electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing cost of the engine can be reduced. The speed of the engine can be increased. The fuel is not required to vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wind type electric car.    Wind type electric car (1)    Fan blade (3)    Air outlet (5)    Increasing gear (6)    Three-phase AC generator (7)    Power output interface (9)    Charger (10)    Digital inverter (12)    Synchronous motor (13)    Driving system (14)    Speed control device (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell power generating device which is connected with collector of primary IGBT. One output end of lithium battery is connected with emitter of secondary IGBT while other output end is connected with input end of motor controller. The anode and cathode of primary IGBT are respectively connected with emitter and collector of secondary IGBT. A system energy management controller is respectively connected with primary IGBT gate and fuel cell controller. The switching operation of IGBT is controlled.    USE - Hybrid power system.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply mode of hybrid power system can be stabilized. The efficiency of hybrid power system can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hybrid power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has solar panels (4.1,4.2) that are installed on the retaining tile. The big frame front end of base is provided with a front large frame and big bracket base is provided at the back end of the two horizontal large frame. The front big frame and ground levels meet at an angle of 30 degrees and big frame form an angle of 60 degrees with the ground. The upper end of the damping (21) is connected with back end of the seat. The seat post is arranged on left side battery case socket of storage battery.    USE - Energy electric vehicle e.g. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The streamline wind resistance is reduced. The service life of the battery can be prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of energy electric vehicle.    Handle (1)    Fan (2)    Stainless steel guardrail (3)    Solar panels (4.1,4.2)    Damping (21)
NOVELTY - The diesel engine has a diesel engine portion (4) that is provided with accumulating radiating film layer (3). The radiating film layer is connected with a heat transfer film layer. The preheating relay air tank (1) is connected with heat transfer film layer. The exhaust pipe (7) is connected with exhaust heat pipeline (6) connected to the heating transferring air tank.    USE - Pre-heating diesel engine.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas heat can be utilized. The overheating of the diesel engine in working portion can be prevented. The full use of the energy can be reciprocated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the pre-heating diesel engine.    Preheating relay air tank (1)    Radiating film layer (3)    Diesel engine portion (4)    Exhaust heat pipeline (6)    Exhaust pipe (7)
NOVELTY - The tank has an oil tank part whose upper part is provided with an oil inlet, an oil tank cover and a circulating water inlet pipe. The circulating water inlet pipe is connected with a heater, where an outer end of the heater is connected to a water pipe. An inner side of a lower tank is provided with a constant temperature oil outlet pipe.    USE - Heating oil tank.    ADVANTAGE - The tank reduces utilization cost and works in normal condition even during winter season.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a heating oil tank.
NOVELTY - The box has an inner box (1) that is provided with a rubber pad (2) and a spring (3). The inner box portion and an outer box (4) are provided with a radiating plate (5).    USE - Battery box for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery box is convenient to use due to simple structure. Since the stability of the battery is enhanced, the service life is improved and the cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the battery box for electric motor car.    Inner box (1)    Rubber pad (2)    Spring (3)    Outer box (4)    Radiating plate (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a polar plate group (1) that comprises positive and negative electrode plate collectors (12,13) of the positive and electrode plates (10,11). A current collecting element (14) is connected to the positive electrode plate of positive electrode plate collector. A collecting chip (15) is connected with the negative electrode plate of negative electrode plate collector. The positive and negative electrode terminal posts (5,6) are respectively located at opposite sides of the battery main portion.    USE - Storage battery for battery module (claimed) used in hybrid electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery provides high power through simple manufacturing process, the battery finished product and the reliability of the application process are improved. Since the internal resistance of the battery is reduced, the performance of the battery is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage battery.    Polar plate group (1)    Positive electrode terminal post (5)    Negative electrode terminal post (6)    Positive electrode plate (10)    Negative electrode plate (11)    Positive electrode plate collector (12)    Negative electrode plate collector (13)    Current collecting element (14)    Collecting chip (15)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode contains active material and electroconductive material. The active material contains lithium-transition metal-type compound which occludes-discharge lithium. The lithium-transition metal compound has peak of 800-1000 cm-1 in the surface, measured using Raman spectrum. The electroconductive material contains carbon black having nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of 70-300 m2/g, and average particle diameter of 10-35 mm.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to hybrid electric vehicle, notebook computer, mobile telephone, hand-held video camera, copier, printer, headphone, calculator, memory card, tap recorder, radio, toy, timepiece, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using positive electrode has excellent output characteristics and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary, which has positive electrode, negative electrode and nonaqueous electrolyte containing lithium salt.
NOVELTY - Catalyst (I) comprising a silver electrode, where the electrode has been modified with a surfactant-salt solution, is new.    USE - (I) is useful in: sensor system, which is biosensor, preferably cholesterol sensor or glucose sensor, and chemical sensor; fuel cell; batteries; chemical synthesis; and/or decomposition processes (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good environmental stability with minimal cost implications. (I) exhibits enhanced catalytic activity towards hydrogen peroxide reduction and decomposition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a sensor system comprising (I);    (2) a fuel cell cathode comprising (I);    (3) a method-1 for manufacturing the fuel cell cathode comprising: providing silver in a gas diffusion layer, and modifying the silver with a surfactant salt solution; and    (4) a method-2 of detecting a peroxide comprising: providing a silver electrode, modifying the electrode with a surfactant-salt solution, and rinsing the electrode with distilled water.
NOVELTY - The piping unit has a cathode gas supply path for supplying cathode gas. A cathode gas discharge path discharges the cathode waste gas. An upstream cathode gas pipe (100) and a downstream cathode gas pipe (120) are connected with the supply side valve (110). An upstream cathode waste gas discharge pipe (300) and a downstream cathode waste gas discharge pipe (320) are connected with the discharge side valve (310). The cathode gas supply path and the cathode gas discharge path are integrated by joining supply-side valve with upstream discharge pipe.    USE - Piping unit for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The piping unit unitizes the portions of the fuel cell system without damaging the piping unit and fuel cell and the mounting property of the fuel cell system improved without suppressing the supply efficiency and the discharging efficiency of the cathode gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell unit; and    (2) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of the front and back side of the piping unit.    Piping unit (40)    Upstream cathode gas pipe (100)    Supply-side valve (110)    Downstream cathode gas pipe (120)    Upstream cathode waste gas discharge pipe (300)    Discharge side valve (310)    Downstream cathode waste gas discharge pipe (320)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a membrane electrode assembly which joins the electrode layer on both surfaces of electrolytic membrane. Several gas flow paths are arranged in the surface of membrane electrode assembly and the reactive gas from supply side to membrane electrode assembly towards the recovery side. A gas flow path (45) communicates between the supply flow path (42) and recovery flow path (48) and a gas flow paths(45b) is occluded on the supply flow path side.    USE - Fuel cell for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas diffusion performance at the recovery side in several gas flow paths is improved and the retention of generated water at the flow paths is suppressed. The electric power generation performance of fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of anode separator of fuel cell.    Anode separator (30)    Electric power generation area (40)    Supply flow path (42)    Gas flow path (45b)    Recovery flow path (48)
NOVELTY - An electrode-material mixture containing electrode active substance particles, a conductive material and a binder in a dispersion solvent, is prepared. The electrode-material mixture is applied to a metal foil, dried and pressed, to form an electrode sheet. The density-change ratio (b/a) of the density (a) of electrode-material mixture after drying step, and density (b) of electrode-material mixture after pressing step, is 190% or less.    USE - Manufacture of electrode sheet used for forming battery (claimed) e.g. lithium-ion secondary battery used for hybrid vehicle, motor vehicles (e.g. car), and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery comprising the electrode sheet has high output and capacity, and improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of battery using electrode sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship of drying temperature, and density of electrode-material mixture before pressing. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has positive electrode of unit cells (BT1-BT4) and terminals (T1-T4) of the multiplexer (12) that are connected through connection lines (L1-L4). Main switches (SW11-SW14) are provided between connection lines and unit cells. Fourth series-connected circuits (N1-N4) are connected to each connection line, and a reference voltage is applied to each connection line. The reference voltage is selected in multiplexer and digitized by analog-digital (A/D) converter (13) after level shifting.    USE - Voltage detection apparatus of assembled battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be used for determining whether the output voltage of each unit battery provided in the assembled battery is measured normally in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the voltage detection apparatus of assembled battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Multiplexer (12)    A/D converter (13)    Unit cells (BT1-BT4)    Connection lines (L1-L4)    Fourth series-connected circuits (N1-N4)    Main switches (SW11-SW14)    Terminals (T1-T4)
NOVELTY - A silicon type alloy negative electrode material is a powder consisting of a silicon base phase which is a silicon phase or a partially-substituted silicon phase in which a portion of silicon is substituted by carbon, germanium, tin, lead, aluminum and phosphorus, and a silicon-copper phase which is an intermetallic compound of silicon and copper consisting of an alloy. The silicon base phase has a particle shape with an average particle diameter of 10 mu m or less, and the silicon-copper phase surrounds at least one portion of the silicon base phase.    USE - Silicon type alloy negative electrode material is used for electrical storage device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery and hybrid capacitor used in motor vehicles and domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon type alloy negative electrode material exhibits high electroconductivity, discharge capacity, and cycle life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon type alloy negative electrode material is a powder consisting of a silicon base phase which is a silicon phase or a partially-substituted silicon phase in which a portion of silicon is substituted by carbon, germanium, tin, lead, aluminum and phosphorus, and a silicon-copper (SixCuy, x is less than y) phase which is an intermetallic compound of silicon and copper consisting of an alloy. The silicon base phase has a particle shape with an average particle diameter of 10 mu m or less, and the silicon-copper phase surrounds at least one portion of the silicon base phase. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of silicon type alloy negative electrode material.
NOVELTY - A raw-material composition containing magnesium hydride is mechanically milled to a finer size. Thus, manufacture of negative electrode material is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode material used for manufacturing lithium secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for personal computer, video camera, mobile telephones, communication apparatus, motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides negative electrode material having improved cycle characteristics and conversion reaction reversibility of lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating the charging and discharging characteristics of the battery using the negative electrode material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device has an active material (102) arranged between the conductive electrodes (106,108) spaced apart each other and barrier material (104) that is arranged between active material and one electrode. Voltage is applied across the electrodes to form electron plasma or hole plasma independently having density of charge carriers greater than 0.5 carrier per nm3, when volume of active material is subjected to field of 0.7 V/nm and energy density of greater than about 1wh/L.    USE - Plasma based energy storage device. Uses include but are not limited to portable electronic device, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicles, integrated circuits, grid/utility scaled applications.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma energy storage device having high energy density and higher safety, durability, charge/discharge rate, lifetime, round trip efficiency and power density compared to batteries, is provided reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of charging plasma based energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of plasma based energy storage device.    Active material (102)    Barrier material (104)    Conductive electrodes (106,108)
NOVELTY - The battery module (1) has a battery cell stack with several sealed electrochemical cells arranged between the pair of end covers (12,14). The end cover (12) has a band engagement section. A retention band (16) circumnavigates the battery cell stack and end covers. The retention band is joined at an overlapping portion (17) of the band and is provided with an engagement end mated with band engagement section. The engagement end has protrusion which extends from retention band at an angle less than 90 degrees .    USE - Battery module for use in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in commercial or residential energy storage system, industrial application and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Low profile retention band is used to reduce cell expansion during operation of battery module so that performance of battery module is improved. The mated band engagement section and engagement end enable the desired level of tensioning to be provided to retention band during installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for assembling of battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of battery module with battery stack.    Battery module (1)    End covers (12,14)    Retention band (16)    Overlapping portion (17)    Top side of battery module (234)
NOVELTY - The laminated porous film has a three-layered structure such that adjacent surfaces of different porous layers adjoin with each other, where porosity ratio of the porous layers is set in the range of 0.90-1.1. The melting point difference of the porous layers is 0-5 degrees C and the thickness difference of the porous layers is provided in the range of -20 mu m or more.    USE - Laminated porous film for packaging film used as separator in lithium ion secondary battery for electronic device such as mobile telephone and notebook computer, and electric vehicle and electric motorcycle. Can also be used in capacitor and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated porous film with excellent planarity and reliability can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of laminated porous film.
NOVELTY - The battery has electrode which is provided with electrode active material (21) and binders (22a,22b). The diameter of average particle in the rubber binder of electrode is different from diameter of rubber binder. The rubber binder having greater diameter among other rubber binders is provided with large weight with respect to the quantity of rubber binder.    USE - Battery for hybrid railway vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rubber binder having greater diameter among other rubber binders, is provided with large weight with respect to the quantity of rubber binder, the fall of peeling strength is suppressed and peeling strength is excellently improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view illustrating the relative positional relationship of rubber binder and active material in electrode.    Active material (21)    Binders (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has a thin film (20) of magnesium material. The thin film is connected to edge portion of each pair of cartridge type reel (10,90). An electrode (60) is located in the path vicinity of the thin film in between each reel. A container (70) that contains dissolving liquid (80) which dissolves the specific substance is located downstream from the electrode and is oxidized at the time of an electric power generation.    USE - Magnesium cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The Magnesium cell system has simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the magnesium cell system.    Pair of reel (10,90)    Thin film (20)    Electrode (60)    Container (70)    Dissolving liquid (80)    Magnesium cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery has a negative electrode active material containing sodium and the positive electrode active material containing sulphur and sodium sulphide. An expandable and contractible accordion mechanism is provided in the portion of partition (8) that divides the positive and negative electrode. The accordion mechanism changes the volume of the positive and negative electrode and equilibrates the pressure of positive and negative electrode chamber.    USE - Sodium sulphur battery used as a power supply source for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of the battery is improved and the short circuit of electrodes is prevented by covering the accordion mechanism with an insulating material. The battery capacity per volume is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of sodium sulphur battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Partition (8)    Insulating material (10)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode (15) has a negative mixture portion comprising graphite mixture layer (17a) nearest to negative electrode current collector foil (13b), which has higher content rate of crystalline carbon while amorphous carbon mixture layer (17b) farther from the negative electrode current collector foil has higher content rate of amorphous carbon. The content rate of crystalline carbon in graphite mixture layer is higher than the content rate of amorphous carbon.    USE - Negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) for electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved input-output characteristics of the lithium ion battery with high capacity can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the negative electrode.    Negative electrode current collector foil (13b)    Negative electrode (15)    Graphite mixture layer (17a)    Amorphous carbon mixture layer (17b)
NOVELTY - An electrode has electrode mixture layer containing lithium-containing complex oxide active material (I).    USE - Electrode for electrochemical element e.g. nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephone, notebook computer, electric vehicle and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery with excellent charging/discharging cycle characteristics and without swelling during high temperature storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode has electrode mixture layer containing lithium-containing complex oxide active material having composition of formula: Li1+xMO2 (I).    x=-0.15 to (excluding 0);and    M=4 or more types of element chosen from nickel, cobalt, manganese and magnesium in the mol ratio of 50-97 mol%, 49 mol% or less, 49 mol% or less and 3 mol% or less, respectively.    The total content of cobalt, manganese and magnesium is 3-50 mol%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Battery case (4)    Insulator (5)
NOVELTY - A substrate is arranged inside a chamber (10) provided with nozzle (12) and pressure inside the chamber is reduced. Aerosol containing lithium silicate-lithium phosphate is sprayed on surface of the substrate from the nozzle. The substrate is relatively moved with respect to the nozzle and lithium silicate-lithium phosphate thin film is formed on the substrate.    USE - Preparation of solid electrolyte thin film used for lithium ion secondary battery for hybrid car, electronic paper and integrated circuit card.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides solid electrolyte thin film using simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus for forming solid electrolyte thin film.    Chamber (10)    Stage (11)    Nozzle (12)    Aerosol chamber (20)    Gas cylinder (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a cabinet body (8) divided into a set of regions, where each side region is provided with a driving box and each side is provided with a drawer panel. The drawer panel is connected with the driving box through a connecting line. Left and right sides of the driving box is provided with limiting blocks. The driving box is placed at a front side aviation plug, where the aviation plug is rotary joint or switching inserting head. A left side of the drawer panel is provided with an indicating lamp (10).    USE - Direct sodium borohydride fuel battery performance testing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device saves production space, manpower and material resources, reduces investment of the equipment, and is convenient to operate. The device can effectively avoid the battery micro-short circuit, reduces the cost, and greatly improves the production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a direct sodium borohydride fuel battery performance testing device.    Bottom fixed die (3)    Lower fixed die (6)    Drawer handle (7)    Cabinet body (8)    Indicating lamp (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a storage battery and a charging interface. The output end of a wind power generator is connected with the storage battery. A controllable switch is connected with a controller.    USE - Power supply system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of power supply system can be simplified. The power supply system is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the power supply system of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The lock has lock beam (3) that is set at lock structure (4). The lock structure is processed with seat tube (2). The hole is matched with lock beam of seat tube. The lock beam is passed through lock structure which is set with top screw (6). The top screw is fastened to connect seat tube and lock structure together. The one end of lock structure is processed with assembled lock core (10). The lock core is rivet on lock structure, and is locked on the lock catch (9). The lock catch is moved with lock core and is clamped in groove (8) processed on lock beam.    USE - Storage battery lock for electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The lock can form tight theft-proof structure, thus avoiding the seat pipe from being pulled out. The lock is featured with multiple lock points, thus effectively preventing the electric motor car from being stolen. The battery lock is simple and practical in structure and good in theft-proof performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the storage battery lock for electric motor car.    Seat tube (2)    Lock beam (3)    Lock structure (4)    Top screw (6)    Groove (8)    Lock catch (9)    Lock core (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a pumping system that is provided with a water pump (6), an electromagnetic valve (7) and a bypass check valve (8). A three-way valve is connected to the evaporator (9) in exhaust recycle unit. The bypass check valve is arranged on the liquid bypass check circuit. A cooling liquid bypass loop is arranged between the three-way valve and the evaporator. The three-way valve is connected to the circulation loop of the cooling system of the internal combustion engine. The flow of gas in the exhaust recycle unit is controlled by the pumping system.    USE - Heat energy recycling system for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The layout of the pumping system can be improved. The working state of the internal combustion engine can be improved, since the cooling liquid bypass loop is arranged between the three-way valve and the evaporator. The recycling efficiency of the heat energy recycling system can be improved, since the three-way valve is connected to the evaporator in exhaust recycle unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the heat energy recycling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water pump (6)    Electromagnetic valve (7)    Bypass check valve (8)    Evaporator (9)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a square box main portion in which openings are formed at two ends. The openings at two ends of the main portion are sealed by a pack cover. The main portion is provided with several power batteries (3) which are arranged and overlapped to form the cuboid main portion. Each single power battery is connected in series orderly and electrically connected with a power socket (5) through a master power line (4). The power socket is arranged on outer surface of main portion.    USE - Battery pack of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the battery pack can be reduced. The driving mileage of the electric vehicle can be increased effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the battery pack.    Power battery (3)    Master power line (4)    Power socket (5)    Collection-balance cable (6)    Sealing strip (8)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has battery pack shell (1) that is connected with fast connector (6) and provided with a battery module (3). The battery module is connected with battery bag cover (2) which is provided with an insulating layer (4). The battery module is provided with another insulating layer (5).    USE - Power lithium ion battery pack for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack is provided with long service life, high safety and efficient charging balance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of power lithium ion battery pack for electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the power lithium ion battery pack for electric automobile.    Battery pack shell (1)    Battery bag cover (2)    Battery module (3)    Insulating layers (4,5)    Fast connector (6)
NOVELTY - Method for processing anode of microbiological fuel cell, involves (a) modifying surface anode of microbiological fuel cell chemically to form several chemical molecular groups, and (b) labeling the chemical molecular groups with a colloidal gold particle, and attaching anti-power generating microorganism antibody on anode of microbiological fuel cell surface.    USE - The method is useful for processing anode of microbiological fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves conductive efficiency between the microorganism and anode.
NOVELTY - The system has electrolyte storage tanks (7,8) which are connected to battery stack (6) through electrolyte channel pipe so as to form circulating loop. A heat exchanger (21) is arranged in the electrolyte channel pipe. A channel branch pipe (31) of the electrolyte channel pipe is connected between the electrolyte outlet of the battery stack and the inlet of the electrolyte storage tank. A liquid pump (11) is arranged in channel branch pipe (32) of the electrolyte channel pipe.    USE - Liquid flow battery system.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the liquid flow battery system can be improved. The service life of the liquid flow battery system can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the liquid flow battery system.    Battery stack (6)    Electrolyte storage tanks (7,8)    Liquid pump (11)    Heat exchanger (21)    Channel branch pipes (31,32)
NOVELTY - A battery electrolyte contains saturated solution of potassium hydroxide or saturated solution of sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate and sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate.    USE - Electrolyte is used for battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is economically and safely manufactured, without environmental pollution. The battery containing the electrolyte has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - A high-energy-battery electrolyte contains saturated solution of potassium hydroxide or saturated solution of sodium hydroxide, saturated solution of lithium hydroxide and potassium permanganate.    USE - Electrolyte is used for high-energy battery for electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is economically and safely manufactured, without environmental pollution. The battery containing the electrolyte has excellent durability.
NOVELTY - The flywheel has a container (102) provided with an internal volume (104). A movable piston (110) is arranged in the container such that the internal volume is separated into chambers (106, 108) for containing fluid, where the piston is responsive to changes in angular velocity of the fluid. One of the chambers is vented to atmosphere, and contains pressurized gas. The other chamber contains varying amount of fluid. A resilient member (122) i.e. tension spring, biases the piston toward the latter chamber. A shaft (124) rotates the flywheel.    USE - Self-governing fluidic variable inertia flywheel for use in a hydraulic hybrid vehicle and a cyclic alternative energy source i.e. wind turbine. Can also be used for an uninterrupted power supply and a space power system.    ADVANTAGE - The flywheel controls energy stored in a gas compression versus rotating kinetic form, so that energy density of hydraulic energy storage is increased by using the flywheel to store energy. The flywheel utilizes baffles inside a flywheel-accumulator assembly to prevent fluid swirl.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for maintaining constant angular velocity of fluid in a flywheel assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flywheel system.    Container (102)    Internal volume (104)    Chambers (106, 108)    Movable piston (110)    Resilient member (122)    Shaft (124)
NOVELTY - A membrane-electrode assembly has an ion-conducting membrane (1) comprising a front side (2) and a rear side, a catalyst layer (c1) on the front side, a gas diffusion layer (g1) on the front side (4), a catalyst layer (c2) on the rear side (3), and an ion-conducting membrane with a free surface (6) which is not supported by gas diffusion layer on the front side.    USE - Membrane-electrode assembly is used for polymer-electrolyte-membrane water electrolyzer, regenerative fuel cell and electrochemical device.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-tight membrane-electrode assembly has excellent pressure resistance, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the membrane-electrode assembly.    Ion-conducting membrane (1)    Front sides (2,4)    Rear sides (3,5)    Free surface (6)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a direct current - direct current (DC-DC) converter (41) for changing an output voltage of a fuel cell (10). A DC-DC converter (42) changes the output voltage of DC-DC converter (41) and the output voltage of a battery (20). A controller (70) controls the operation of DC-DC converters according to the change in the performance of battery due to battery usage.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The power of the fuel cell and the power of the battery are appropriately distributed according to a change in the state of charge of the battery for reducing driving time of the fuel cell and realizing fuel cell system with high fuel efficiency. The DC/DC converter is enabled or disabled according to the output voltage of the battery for stabilizing the input voltage of the load and reducing power consumption of the DC/DC converter. The fuel cell system provides high fuel efficiency, high performance efficiency, and stabilized output voltage in the state of performing constant current driving of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) power managing method for fuel cell system; and    (2) computer-readable recording medium storing program executed for managing power in fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Battery (20)    DC-DC converters (41,42)    Bypass switch (51)    Controller (70)
NOVELTY - The system (30) has a memristor (44) coupled in series with an electrical energy storage device (32) to monitor charge current and discharge current of the electrical energy storage device. A readout controller (38) determines a state-of-charge (SOC) of the electrical energy storage device based on resistance of the memristor. A charger (34) is coupled to the electrical energy storage device for providing charge current to the electrical energy storage device. A load (36) is coupled to the electrical energy storage device to provide discharge current to the load.    USE - System for determining a SOC of an electrical energy storage device in a laptop computer, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA). Uses include but are not limited to a primary battery, a super capacitor, a fuel cell and a rechargeable battery such as lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery, nickel-metal hydride battery and nickel-cadmium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes multiple memristors to reduce current through each memristor, thus reducing power dissipation across each memristor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for charging an electrical energy storage device    (2) a method for charging an electrical energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrical energy storage device charging system.    SOC determining system (30)    Electrical energy storage device (32)    Charger (34)    Load (36)    Readout controller (38)    Memristor (44)
NOVELTY - The battery module (101) includes housing (110) that receives the rechargeable battery (120). The housing has a vent opening (114a) and a valve to close the vent opening. The valve comprises a porous film (130) with pores (131) that has a diameter larger than that of gas molecules and smaller than that of water particles. The valve has a supporting film and a protective bar that intersects the vent opening and contacts the porous film. The supporting unit has a ring shape to attach the porous film to the housing.    USE - Battery module of lithium-ion secondary battery, etc. Uses include but are not limited to electric vehicles, and small-sized portable electronic device such as mobile phone, laptop computer, camcorder, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A battery module having an improved safety module that prevents water or foreign materials outside the housing from being infiltrated into the housing by the porous films is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery module.    Battery module (101)    Housing (110)    Cover (114)    Vent opening (114a)    Rechargeable battery (120)    Porous film (130)    Pores (131)
NOVELTY - The battery pack has base cell comprising electrode assembly, and case (310) housing the electrode assembly and electrode (320) electrically coupled to the electrode assembly. The electrode terminal (340) is electrically coupled to electrode tap. The electrode connection portion (330) of electrode taps is coupled between the elastically deformable portions of the electrode terminals.    USE - Battery pack such as lithium ion secondary pack used in cellular phone, laptop computer, camcorder, electric cars, hybrid electric cars and electric bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack does not require welding process when electrically coupling an electrode terminal and an electrode tap of bare cell so that the manufacturing process of battery pack is simplified while improving the reliability of battery pack. The deformation of the electrode tap can be prevented. The coupling strength between the electrode connection portion and the electrode terminal can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the electrode tap and electrode terminal.    Case (310)    Electrode tap (320)    Electrode connection portion (330)    Electrode terminal (340)    Accommodation groove (344)
NOVELTY - A battery cell (10) comprises casing (12), cell core (14) housed within casing, sealing lid (16) which seals cell core in casing, first terminal electrically connected to cell core and mounted to sealing lid with pair of first fasteners that are spaced apart a first distance, and second terminal electrically connected to cell core and mounted to sealing lid with pair of second fasteners that are spaced apart a second distance. The second distance between second fasteners is different from first distance between first fasteners.    USE - Battery cell used as high capacity battery or cell for electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery cell.    Battery cell (10)    Cell casing (12)    Cell core (14)    Sealing lid (16)    External terminal tab (22)
NOVELTY - An upper frame (100) is used for coupling with an upper portion of secondary cells (40) so as to accommodate the secondary cells in the frame. The lower frame (200) is used for coupling with lower portion of the cells. The upper and lower frames are spaced from each other in the direction, and elastic elements (300) are arranged in parallel with each other and extending in the direction.    USE - Battery pack frame for accommodating secondary cells used in electric vehicle, electric bicycle, auto-mobile or motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The elastic element can be arranged in space between the secondary cells in parallel with each other, so that space in battery pack can be efficiently used. The thickness of the upper and lower frame are reduced so that the height of the assembled battery pack can be decreased, thus the compact structure of battery pack can be manufacture efficiently. The assembled structure of the upper frame and lower frame can be maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery pack.    Secondary cell (40)    Upper frame (100)    Fixing portion (110A)    Lower frame (200)    Elastic element (300)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell (118) has a prismatic shaped housing (142) and a lid which is coupled to the housing. A positive terminal is conductively coupled to the housing. A negative terminal is electrically insulated from the lid. A flange portion of the negative terminal is extended through the lid and a protrusion portion of the negative terminal is also extended in a direction perpendicular to the flange portion. One of the positive and negative terminals is formed of aluminum or copper.    USE - Electrochemical cell e.g. cylindrical lithium-ion cell, nickel-metal-hydride cell, lithium polymer cell for use in battery module (claimed) of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Can also be used in electric vehicle (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), motorcycles, buses, recreational vehicles and boats.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal is easily and efficiently welded to the corresponding terminal because the material of the negative terminal and the material of the corresponding terminal are the same. The manufacturing cost is reduced as compared to other cell in which the terminals are separately manufactured from the lid and the opportunity for failure modes is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway perspective view of a battery system.    Battery system (116)    Battery module (117)    Electrochemical cell (118)    Tray (140)    Housing (142)
NOVELTY - A vehicle is attached to house (12) so that the vehicle supplies electrical power into main electrical distribution box of the house. The vehicle is monitored so as to assure adequate ventilation to start and run internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine is started when ventilation is adequate. The electrical power is supplied to house, when commercially supplied power is unavailable. The supply electrical power is ceased to the house when commercially supplied power is restored. The internal combustion engine is shut-OFF when power is inadequate.    USE - Method for providing back-up electrical power to house from hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The back-up electrical power can be provided automatically to the house, when commercially supplied power is unavailable. The generator/battery combination with the internal combustion engine can run with enough capacity so as to supply the total electrical requirements of the home for extended time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for connecting hybrid vehicle to house to supply back-up alternating current power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle and the house.    House (12)    Inverter (14)    Power distribution module (16)    Encoder (17)    Hybrid vehicle (32)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has particle aggregate which includes first carbon particles (11) and second carbon particles. The second carbon particles are mainly localized in each gap between the first carbon particles. The second carbon particles do not occlude lithium ions and have an average particle diameter which is 15 percent or less of the average particle diameter (12) of the first carbon particles.    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery e.g. lithium ion battery used as power supply for portable information communication apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, word processor, cordless telephone mobile unit, electronic Book player, mobile telephone, vehicle telephone, handheld terminal, transceiver, portable wireless apparatus, portable copying machine and electronic organizer.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the peeling of a mixture layer by a charging and discharging cycle, and achieves a high capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual diagram for explaining a relationship between first carbon particles and second carbon particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First carbon particles (11)    Average particle diameter of first carbon particles (12)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material (10) comprises silicon alloy (12) dispersed in metal matrix (14) having lithium activity. The silicon alloy contains silicon microcrystal (12a) dispersed in a metal matrix (12b). The metal matrix (14) contains tin or tin-type alloy.    USE - Negative electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material provides batteries with improved cycle characteristics. Since tin or its alloy is contained in the metal matrix, the capacity of tin is reduced, shrinkage and expansion of the metal matrix is prevented and the stability of the negative electrode active material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the negative electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of the negative electrode active material.    Negative electrode active material (10)    Silicon alloy (12)    Silicon microcrystal (12a)    Metal matrix (12b,14)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has oxidizing agent supply unit which supplies oxidizing agent to oxidizing agent inlet-port (2d). Collection tank (7) contains fuel drainage liquid (6b) and generated water. Fuel exhaust passage (9) guides liquid to tank. Generated water exhaust passage (101) guides water to tank. Water level detection unit detects water level from information regarding electrostatic capacitance between electrodes (7a). Electrodes are provided with resistance heating mechanism, and control unit operates resistance heating mechanism below at predetermined temperature.    USE - Fuel cell system for electronic device such as notebook-type personal computer, mobile telephone, and portable information terminal. Can also be used in electric scooters.    ADVANTAGE - The freezing in collection tank can be prevented, and decline in the volumetric efficiency of the system can be prevented, and cost of system can be reduced, and liquid temperature can be controlled efficiently, as water level detection unit detects water level in tank from information regarding electrostatic capacitance between electrodes and electrodes are provided with resistance heating mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Oxidizing agent inlet-port (2d)    Fuel drainage liquid (6b)    Collection tank (7)    Electrodes (7a)    Fuel exhaust passage (9)    Generated water exhaust passage (101)
NOVELTY - The binder contains polymer formed by polymerizing a monomer composition whose ratio of an acid system monomer is 5 to 20 weight percentage, using a water-soluble polymerization initiator in an aqueous medium including conjugated diene monomer and the acid system monomer. Quantity of the initiator is less than or equal to 100 parts per million by weight ratio with respect to the polymer. 0.05-5 weight part of an anti-aging agent is included with respect to 100 weight part of the polymer. The monomer includes aromatic vinyl monomer, nitrile group monomer or acrylic-ester type monomer.    USE - Binder for a secondary battery (claimed) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, utilized as power supply of small-sized electronic device e.g. mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer (PC) and a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The 0.05-5 weight part of the anti-aging agent is included with respect to 100 weight part of the polymer, so that deterioration of quality of the binder can be prevented, and handling of the binder during manufacturing process can be improved in an easy manner, thus increasing service life of a secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a binder manufacturing method    (2) a composition for secondary battery negative electrodes, comprising a negative electrode active material.
NOVELTY - The module (10) has cell group which stacks alternately arranged elements of spacer between cells. The heat conductivity is measured by spacer formed between cells which head to both ends from center along lamination direction of cell group, while providing coolant flow path. The spacer between cells contains the filler containing sorts which is selected from group which consists of resin, copper, aluminum, alumina, silica, boron nitride and silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, and carbon.    USE - Battery module used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The variation in the temperature inside a laminated casing can be reduced without reducing space efficiency, when battery module stacks a several square-shaped cell, and the space efficiency can be improved, and the cost of material can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Battery module (10)    End plate (22)    Cover boards (46,48)    Negative electrode external terminal (52)    Positive electrode external terminal (54)
NOVELTY - The battery has an internal electrode pair alternately laminated with a sheet-like positive electrode. The sheet-like positive electrode utilizes lithium metal oxide as positive electrode active material. A sheet-like negative electrode utilizes lithium titanate as negative electrode active material through a separator. A lithium ion secondary battery body is provided with an exterior body. The negative electrode active material is fixed with the positive electrode active material. Press density of the negative electrode active material is about 1.4-1.7 g/cc.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for use in an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for a coin-type battery.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode active material is fixed with the positive electrode active material, where the press density of the negative electrode active material is about 1.4-1.7 g/cc, so that the quick-charge capacity can be improved, thus preventing the reduction of the charging-and-discharging capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating relationship between cycling characteristics and quick-charge characteristic at time of changing press density of a negative electrode active material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A laminated material consists of a film (A) consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, polynaphthalene terephthalate, or polylactic acid, a nylon 6 film, an aluminum foil, and a polypropylene film, laminated sequentially. Film (A) is a biaxially stretched film, the nylon film and polypropylene film are non-stretched films, and the aluminum foil has a thickness of 80-250 mu m.    USE - Laminated material is used for containers of secondary batteries (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries used for electric vehicles, hybrid motor vehicles, and electric two-wheeled motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent vibration resistance, crack resistance, tearing strength, chemical resistance, and impact resistance. Leakage of internal electrolyte, scattering, and protrusion of internal electric power generation element are prevented.
NOVELTY - The cell has a laminated body and an electrolyte, which are stacked on an aluminum negative electrode. A positive electrode comprises a positive electrode catalyst layer, a positive electrode collector and an oxygen diffusion film. The positive electrode is provided with the laminated body and the electrolyte in a container. The electrolyte contains oxo-acid salt and metal hydroxide. The electrolyte is dissolved in solvent with the negative electrode, a separator and the positive electrode. The aluminum negative electrode, positive electrode and the electrolyte are provided in the cell.    USE - Aluminum air cell for a motor vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cell suppresses self-corrosion of the aluminum negative electrode when alkaline aqueous solution is utilized as electrolyte solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a structure of a negative electrode of an aluminum air cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. battery pack, has an end plate interposed to an electrical storage unit. Restraint bands (61, 62) are connected with a pair of end plates. The restraint band provides restraining force to the electrical storage unit through the end plate. A tray (70) is fixed to a bottom face of the electrical storage unit by the restraint band. The tray forms a channel that is moved to a heat exchange medium. An electrode terminal is provided in an upper surface of the electrical storage unit. A positive electrode terminal (11) is connected with an electric power generation element.    USE - Electrical storage apparatus i.e. battery pack, for use in a vehicle such as a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The tray forms a channel that is moved to a heat exchange medium, so that the apparatus can adjust temperature of multiple cells, thus improving sealing property in a discharge pathway and suppressing input-output characteristics of the cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery pack.    Positive electrode terminal (11)    Negative electrode terminal (12)    Partition plate (30)    Restraint bands (61, 62)    Tray (70)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has sensing terminals (10d-13d) whose one end part is connected to positive electrode terminals (10b-13b) and another end part is formed in an upper surface side of main-body parts (10a-13a). Batteries (10-13) are laminated along up-down direction. An end plate (14) is arranged downward to an upper direction of the battery. A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) (15) is arranged by zigzag shape among the batteries between the end plate and the battery. The flexible PCB is connected with the sensing terminals by the battery being pressed by end plate along lamination direction.    USE - Assembled battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can simplify an assembly process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an assembled battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Assembled battery (1)    Batteries (10-13)    Main-body parts (10a-13a)    Positive electrode terminals (10b-13b)    Sensing terminals (10d-13d)    End plate (14)    Flexible PCB (15)
NOVELTY - The device has a battery (1) provided with a safety valve (10) in a case (2). The battery is provided in a battery chamber (4). A section wall (3) divides an inner side of the case into an exhaust gas chamber (5), where the exhaust gas chamber exhausts gas emitted from an opening part (11) of the safety valve. A circuit board (28) is incorporated in the case. The circuit board is buried under an insulation resin (27) by potting. The battery chamber is provided in a lower part of the case. The exhaust gas chamber is provided in an upper part of the case.    USE - Power supply device for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit board is buried under the insulation resin by potting, thus providing better safety. The device is simple in structure and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a power supply device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery (1)    Case (2)    Section wall (3)    Battery chamber (4)    Exhaust gas chamber (5)    Safety valve (10)    Opening part (11)    Insulation resin (27)    Circuit board (28)
NOVELTY - The electrode has a carbon black (1) irradiating a plasma to an electrode material. The carbon black is mixed with an activated charcoal (2). The plasma sets an application electric energy. A binder binds the activated charcoal. Secondary particle diameter of the carbon black is refined by irradiating the plasma. A clearance gap is filled with the carbon black. An electrostatic capacitance per volume is calculated from electrostatic capacitance and density.    USE - Capacitor electrode for use in an electrical storage apparatus in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon black irradiates the plasma to the electrode material, so that the electrode can provide large electrostatic capacitance per volume to a capacitor, thus improving fluidity of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a capacitor electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a capacitor electrode.    Carbon black (1)    Activated charcoal (2)
NOVELTY - The reactor (1) has ventilation channels (6), e.g. linear groove, curve groove, extended from one end side along the surface of the resin coated part (5) toward the other end side. The ventilation channels are all formed in parallel. The one end side in the resin coated part is tapered-shape which protruded rather than the surface of one end side of the assembly (10) covered by the resin-coated part.    USE - Reactor for component of power converter device, e.g. vehicle-mounted DC-DC converter mounted in e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Air cooling performance is excellent since heat produced in the assembly is efficiently discharge via resin-coated part. Decline in heat transfer rate of air is prevented since increase in resistance with respect to wind and fall of wind speed are prevented by forming all the ventilation channels in parallel. Enables to manufacture reactor efficiently by forming the inner side molding die for forming the resin-coated part by division piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Coil (2)    Resin coated part (5)    Ventilation channels (6)    Assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The system has an outside temperature acquisition unit that acquires outside temperature, when the temperature in a fuel tank is equal to outside temperature. A calculation unit calculates the temperature predicted value in the fuel tank at the time of completion of fuel filling. A compensation unit compensates the output characteristics of the temperature sensor based on the outside temperature acquired by the outside temperature acquisition unit and the temperature predicted value computed by the calculation unit.    USE - Temperature calculation system in fuel tank of vehicle such as motor vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the output characteristics of temperature sensor are compensated in the time of the temperature in fuel tank becoming equal to external temperature thus fuel filling finish time is possible to be able to compensate output characteristics precisely and to improve the calculation precision of the temperature in fuel tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the temperature calculation system in the fuel tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tank temperature sensor (12)    Outside temperature sensor (13)    Communication apparatus (16)    Control apparatus (17)    Tank pressure sensor (18)
NOVELTY - The rectifier has a control circuit connected between an anode of a car storage battery and a capacitor group circuit. Car storage battery anode voltage is greater than threshold value while working. The car storage battery and the capacitor group circuit are electrically connected with the anode of the car storage battery. A current control circuit and the control circuit are fixed close to a rectifier path. A protection circuit is provided with a fuse. The current control circuit is connected through the fuse.    USE - Automobile i.e. car, rectifier.    ADVANTAGE - The rectifier can avoid instant start electronic ballasts inrush current on start electronic ballasts so as to avoid electrical damage to a car after the car is stopped so that the rectifier and the battery can be connected in a disconnected state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an automobile rectifier.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method (1) involves cutting an electronic scrap (2) into particles. Suspension is formed (3) by adding water and hydrophobizing agent, which is selectively combined with valuable material to be extracted. Hydrophobized magnetic material e.g. magnetite and xanthate, is added (4). Agglomerates containing the hydrophobized valuable material particles and hydrophobized magnetic material, of the suspension are separated (5). Chemicals e.g. surface active agents, are added (6) for separation of hydrophobic binding of the agglomerates. The magnetic material is magnetically separated (7).    USE - Method for extracting non-magnetic valuable material e.g. indium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, columbite-tantalite, gallium, platinum, antimony, precious metals and plastics, from an electronic scrap such as printed circuit board equipped with electrical or electronic parts, and electronic component e.g. fuel cell, photovoltaic product, hybrid vehicle, flat display screen and mobile phone, in a recycling system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables extracting the non-magnetic valuable materials from the electronic scrap using energy requirement maintainable under environmental protection points. The method enables achieving better yield during separating the agglomerates from the suspension.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for extracting non-magnetic valuable materials from an electronic scrap.    Non-magnetic valuable materials extracting method (1)    Electronic scrap cutting step (2)    Suspension forming step (3)    Hydrophobized magnetic material adding step (4)    Agglomerates separation step (5)    Chemicals adding step (6)    Magnetic material separating step (7)
NOVELTY - A catalyst material is manufactured by preparing mixture of dispersion liquid of particle which has an oxygen occlusion-discharging function which consists of complex oxide of element chosen from cerium, zirconium, aluminum, titanium, silicon, magnesium, yttrium, lanthanum and dispersion liquid which has heat resistance consisting of complex oxide of aluminum and lanthanum, and dispersing particles which have oxygen occlusion-discharging function and heat resistance in a liquid mixture using low molecular amines as dispersing agent.    USE - Manufacture of catalyst material for catalyst body (claimed) used for harmful gas cleaning, object for fuel cells and environmental clean-ups.    ADVANTAGE - Heat resistance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) catalyst material; and    (2) catalyst body comprising catalyst material which is coated in surface layer of honeycomb carrier or pore.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the typical structure of the catalyst material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Catalyst particles (1)    Metal oxide particle (2)
NOVELTY - An aqueous solution obtained by dissolving a water-soluble binder resin in water is applied on a base material by screen printing. A porous component consisting of a metal powder is heated and dispersed on the aqueous solution, to obtain a porous component comprising metal powder on base material.    USE - Manufacture of porous component (claimed) used for filters of exhaust gas and water treatment, and for components of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of porous component consisting of metal powder containing particles of 100 mu m or more, as the metal powder does not pass the gauze of screen printing. Since it is not necessary to mix metal powder, binder resin, and organic solvent to form a paste, the method is simplified. Since the metal powder is dispersed in another process after application of aqueous binder, recovery and reuse of metal powder can be carried out easily and high material yield can be achieved. Washing of plate is eased as aqueous binder is used. Since the method uses a binder which does not contain an organic solvent, the method is environmentally-friendly and safe. The metal powder can be adhered efficiently and reliably on the aqueous binder. The method enables mass-production of porous components having excellent filtering function.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a telescopic mechanism (A) fixed to a vehicle body (1) through a lifting rod. A rotating mechanism (B) and a deployment mechanism (C) are fixed to a center rod (12). The telescopic mechanism is provided with the lifting rod, a ball and a spring. The lifting rod is fixed to the vehicle body. The rotating mechanism is provided with support vertical rods. One of the support vertical rods is fixed to the central rod. The other support vertical rod is fixed to a solar panel. A bolt is fixed to the solar panel in a sliding manner.    USE - Solar electric vehicle i.e. bike (from drawings).    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is convenient to fold and safe to use, and has high charging efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar electric vehicle.    Telescopic mechanism (A)    Rotating mechanism (B)    Deployment mechanism (C)    Vehicle body (1)    Center rod (12)
NOVELTY - The device has a shell provided with a radiating module, a refrigeration chip and a heat radiation fin. The refrigeration chip is combined with the shell. The radiating fin sheet is arranged with the refrigeration chip. A fan module is arranged with the shell. The fan module is provided with two fans. The shell is provided with two assembling opening system. An air outlet of one of the fans faces a holding space of the shell. An air outlet of the other fan faces a containing space of the shell.    USE - Radiating device for a battery of an electric vehicle i.e. electric motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively reduce heat produced in a battery of an electric vehicle, thus ensuring a better radiating effect and ensuring a better operating temperature of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a radiating device.
NOVELTY - The system has an applied voltage generating unit (100) which converts direct current (DC) voltage input from a separate power supply device into fixed level DC voltage. A voltage-current measuring unit (200) applies generated applied voltage to an insulator to detect flowing leakage current in insulator. An electric shock prevention unit (300) blocks applied voltage, when detected leakage current is greater than fixed level. An insulation resistance output unit (400) produces isolation resistance value of insulator based on value of leakage current.    USE - Insulation resistance measurement system for environment-friendly vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV), hybrid vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric shock prevention unit blocks applied voltage, when detected leakage current is greater than fixed level, the electric shock of the tester due to leakage current can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for insulation resistance measurement method for environment-friendly vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the insulation resistance measurement system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Applied voltage generating unit (100)    Voltage-current measuring unit (200)    Electric shock prevention unit (300)    Insulation resistance output unit (400)    Charging voltage discharge unit (500)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat supply part for supplying heat of a hydrothermal deposit. A heat pipe is heated by the supplied heat of the heat supply part. A Stirling engine is installed between a heating portion and a cooling portion of the heat pipe. A generator is connected to the Stirling engine for driving the Stirling engine. A steam generation part generates steam with the heat of the hydrothermal deposit. A heat exchanger exchanges heat of the heat pipe. A steam chamber is provided with a hydrothermal part for generating steam.    USE - Electrical power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus efficiently generates electricity by using mineral of submarine hydrothermal deposit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical power generating apparatus. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves determining and detecting stack temperature through a temperature sensor. A fuel cell stack is supplied with reaction gas for detecting fixed warm-up goal driving temperature. A cooling water heating unit is utilized for heating cooling water under reference temperature. The cooling water heating unit is switched off if cold starting condition is cancelled and stack is heated to maximum rotating speed drive of a cooling water pump. Stack output is exhausted to a load device that is switched off if stack is heated to the maximum rotating speed of the cooling water pump.    USE - Method for controlling a fuel cell system of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables controlling drive of cooling water pump, reducing amount of energy consumption of a heating source, improving system efficiency and vehicle fuel ratio, and reducing usage amount of heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for controlling a fuel cell system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The system has a touch sensor sensing touch of an operator and outputting a touch signal. A starting conditional input unit inputs starting condition of electromigration. A controller controls a touch-sensitive signal from the touch sensor, where the starting conditional input unit outputs a starting control signal of the electromigration. A boot drive unit performs starting of the electromigration according to the starting control signal. The touch sensor is connected with a transmission lever unit of the electromigration.    USE - Electromigration started system for an electric vehicle i.e. electricity bike.    ADVANTAGE - The system has automatic turn on and off function, so that efficiency of a battery is improved and starting problem is avoided, thus improving convenience of an operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electromigration starting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a electromigration starting method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The combination has an engine for producing driving force according to propulsive mass in a steam turbine, a fuel cell or a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank. A LNG storage tank stores and liquefies LNG supplied to the engine. A reformer delivers the LNG vaporized from the LNG storage tank and generates hydrogen. The fuel cell receives the hydrogen delivered from the reformer and generates electricity. An economizer economizes waste heat delivered from the reformer or the fuel cell. A re-evaporating apparatus is connected to the economizer for re-evaporating the LNG.    USE - Vessel and resolution floater combination.    ADVANTAGE - The generated waste heat collected from the reformer and the fuel cell is reduced during re-evaporation of the LNG, so that internal power, spectral efficiency of resources and energy-saving effect can be maximized, thus maximizing energy and management efficiencies of the combination. The fuel cell enables simplification and miniaturization of the combination and reduces noise. The combination avoids re-heating of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vessel and resolution floater combination. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a generator installed at an engine room of a vehicle. An automatic transmission part prevents speed regulation and overload of the generator. A wheel is connected to the generator for rotating the generator. A solar energy converting unit is equipped at a top portion of the vehicle for absorbing solar energy and converting electric power. A storage battery stores electric power after pressing a generator charging key. The automatic transmission part drives the wheel. The generator is rotated according to driving of the wheel.    USE - Motor vehicle for charging electric power by a power plant e.g. solar power plant and wind power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle reduces time and cost for recharging energy of an electric vehicle. The vehicle effectively avoids separate recharge for an operation of the electric vehicle. The vehicle effectively controls storage capacity of the storage battery through a protection circuit, so that damage of other electrical apparatus and the storage battery can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a bottom view of a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The electrical storage module has an annular groove (205a,206a) which is provided in a positive electrode terminal holder (205) and a negative electrode terminal holder (206) which are formed in a pair of side plates (250,251) which comprise a casing. A through-hole (201) is formed inside each of the terminal holders. An adhesive agent is provided so that the whole surroundings of a positive electrode terminal surface or a negative electrode terminal surface of the battery cell (140) may be adhered in the groove.    USE - Electrical storage module for electrical storage apparatus (claimed) e.g. for vehicle-mounted electric motor drive system.    ADVANTAGE - Surroundings of battery cell can be reliably isolated from exterior since annular groove is provided in surroundings of battery cell and adhesive agent is provided in groove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrical storage module.    Battery cell (140)    Through-hole (201)    Positive electrode terminal holder (205)    Annular grooves (205a,206a)    Negative electrode terminal holder (206)    Side plates (250,251)
NOVELTY - The device has a sealing installation valve rotatably and fixedly connected to an electrode post of a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is arranged in a rechargeable battery pack. A temperature sensor i.e. serial digital temperature sensor, is arranged in an upper cavity of the sealing installation valve. The temperature sensor is connected with a vehicle controller through a connecting line. A probe of the temperature sensor is closely connected with a surface of the electrode post.    USE - Vehicle monitoring device for a vehicle rechargeable battery pack temperature detection and diagnosis alarm.    ADVANTAGE - The device can detect whether a rechargeable battery monomer is out of order in real time or not, so that the device is convenient to timely maintain and replace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a vehicle monitoring device.
NOVELTY - A spinel type manganic acid lithium electrode material comprises lithium source composite and manganese source compound.    USE - Spinel type manganic acid lithium electrode material used for electric tool with great power and motion vehicle lithium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spinel type manganic acid lithium electrode material has good high and low temperature cycling stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of spinel type manganic acid lithium electrode material comprising doping and modifying spinel type manganic acid lithium (LiMn2O4) material by doping compound with metal element (M) comprising aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg) or chromium (Cr), doping position of M for manganese position and obtaining modified manganic acid lithium electrode material of formula Li1-1.1Mn1.8M0.2O4; and preparing precursor of manganic acid lithium material by coprecipitation with buffering agent and fluorosilicate impurity removing agent, wrapping magnetic acid lithium material via Al element to form layer of alumina wrapping film on surface.
NOVELTY - The plate has a box body provided with an upper frame and a lower frame. The upper frame and the lower frame are provided with multiple adhesive components. The box body is connected with periphery of a bottom surface of a supporting plate. The supporting plate is lifted to a vertical state and supported on a frame to form a containing box. Side walls of the box body and the supporting plate are provided with multiple fixing devices. The fixing devices are fixed on relative position of an inner side wall of the box body and the supporting plate.    USE - Vertical supporting plate for a folding containing box for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The plate is convenient to use in the containing box in a stacked or parallel mode combination, and has storage space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vertical supporting plate.
NOVELTY - The converter has a power module including a power semiconductor device converting direct current (DC) to alternating current. A driving circuit drives the semiconductor device, and is arranged between the power module and a capacitor module. The capacitor module has a case (12) accommodating capacitor cells (CDS-A, CDS-B), an insulation sheet (10) arranged between conductors (8, 9) and resin holding the capacitor cells and the conductors in the case. The conductors are respectively connected to electrodes, and extend in a direction toward the power module and beyond the driving circuit.    USE - Power converter e.g. DC-DC power converter and DC chopper, for a vehicle-mounted electrical-mechanical system in a hybrid electric vehicle. Can also be used for a train and an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The connectors ensure low inductance and moderation of stresses, and reduce surge voltage caused at time of switching in the converter. The converter has small size and high power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a power converter.    Capacitor cells (CDS-A, CDS-B)    Conductors (8, 9)    Insulation sheet (10)    Case (12)    Holes (17)
NOVELTY - A nickel hydride battery comprises a positive electrode (11) containing positive electrode active material including nickel compound, a negative electrode (12) containing negative electrode active material including hydrogen storing alloy, a separator (13) which is sandwiched between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an alkaline electrolyte. The discharge reserve amount of the negative electrode is 4-15% of the capacity of the positive electrode. The ratio of the negative electrode capacity to the positive electrode capacity is 1.4-1.6.    USE - Nickel hydride battery is used for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel hydride battery has high charging/discharging characteristics, durability and capacity, and suppresses reduction in discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of nickel hydride storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of nickel hydride storage battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Battery case (15)    Sealing board (16)
NOVELTY - A raw material mixture for alkali metal-transition metal complex oxide contains a fusing agent including mineral salt, an alkali metal compound containing a compound different from the fusing agent, and a transition metal compound. The raw material mixture has oxidation potential required in order that the fusing agent produces alkali metal-transition metal complex oxide, under retention temperature during baking.    USE - Raw material mixture for alkali metal-transition metal complex oxide for positive electrode active material used for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) used as power supply for automotive device, electric tool, mobile telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery formed using active material containing the raw material mixture has high output characteristics and discharge capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of alkali metal-transition metal complex oxide, which involves baking the raw material mixture at 200-1050 degrees C; and    (2) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery, which has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material having the complex oxide.
NOVELTY - Raw material mixture contains a flux containing an inorganic salt, an alkali-metal salt containing a compound different from the flux, and a transition-metal compound. During baking of raw material mixture, the temperature (Tmp) at which the raw-material mixture starts to melt is higher than the lower limit (Teq) of temperatures at which the alkali-metal/transition-metal complex oxide is produced with higher priority than an oxide consisting only of oxygen and the transition-metal element in the transition metal compound.    USE - Raw material mixture is used for manufacturing alkali-metal-transition-metal complex oxide used for positive electrode active material for positive electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (all claimed) e.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal compute, and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery using raw material mixture has high discharge capacity and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of alkali-metal-transition-metal complex oxide, which involves baking raw material mixture at temperature higher than the temperature during initial melting of raw material mixture;    (2) alkali-metal-transition-metal complex oxide; and    (3) nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The bracket has a battery fixing part and a buffer part (10) arranged in a bracket. An energy absorbing buffer unit is arranged with the bracket, where one end of the bracket is fixed on the battery fixing part. Another end of the bracket is fixed on a vehicle. The energy absorbing buffer part is provided with multiple rings of buffering grooves. A mounting bracket fixed at two sides of a tray (12) in the battery fixing part. The supporting plate (11) is fixed on the battery tray.    USE - Battery fixing bracket for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bracket is simple in structure, light in weight and convenient to assemble and disassemble. The bracket reinforces the safety performance of the vehicle and reduces the possibility of battery entering into a passenger cabin to hurt the passenger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a battery fixing bracket for a vehicle.    Buffer part (10)    Supporting plate (11)    Tray (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves cleaning a stainless steel work piece surface. An oxidization layer is removed on a material surface by utilizing a mechanical processing process. The different processing parameter is used to cut a common lathe of the stainless steel fiber by using the big inclination angle multi-tooth cutting tool. A mold is cooled at the room temperature and stainless steel fiber felt is taken out. The stainless steel fiber felt is obtained.    USE - Method for manufacturing a stainless steel fiber felt for a fuel cell bipolar plate    ADVANTAGE - The fiber felt has high porosity, high specific surface area, good heat transfer and mass transfer performance. The method enables manufacture of the stainless steel fiber felt in a simple and cost effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a fuel cell bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - The battery has a liquid flow frame (1) provided with a middle channel. A liquid inlet (11) and a liquid outlet (12) are connected together through with the middle channel. A collector plate is arranged in the middle channel. An ion exchange film is connected with the collector plate to form a cavity for containing the electrolyte. An electrode is arranged inside the cavity. The electrode is configured such that the surface area is gradually increased along the flow direction of the electrolyte from the liquid inlet and the liquid outlet.    USE - Liquid flow battery for use in a liquid flow battery pack of a liquid flow battery (all claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The battery efficiently prevents non-uniformity in reaction speed of the electrode and the heat energy generated by the reaction, so as to efficiently reduce polarization of charging and discharging processes, and to improve charging and discharging performance and service life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a liquid flow battery.    Liquid flow frame (1)    Liquid inlet (11)    Liquid outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The battery has a battery shell encapsulated with a positive plate (1), a negative plate, a diaphragm and an electrolyte. The diaphragm is arranged between the positive plate and the negative plate. The electrolyte completely wets the positive plate, the negative plate and the diaphragm. The positive plate and the negative plate are provided with heat dissipating structures (3). The heat dissipation structures are provided with heat dissipation holes on the positive plate and the negative plate    USE - Lithium ion power battery for an electric vehicle    ADVANTAGE - The battery efficiently improves the internal heat dissipation performance, so as to improve the safety and guarantees the power performance of the electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a lithium ion power battery for an electric vehicle.    Positive plate (1)    Negative plate (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a battery thermal management system comprising a vehicle controller (1) connected with a battery management unit (61), a temperature sensor, a water pump (8), and electromagnetic valves (3). A cooling structure and a heater (4) are connected with the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller receives signal transmitted by the temperature sensor and sends a control signal to control the water pump (8), the electromagnetic valves and the battery management unit.    USE - Heat management system for a vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The system performs accurate and timely judgment of battery thermal environment, and effectively adjusts the heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a heat management system for a vehicle battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Vehicle controller (1)    Electromagnetic valves (3)    Heater (4)    Water pump (8)    Battery management unit (61)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature difference generating sheet assembly installed on a main body, where high temperature end of the sheet assembly is connected with a heat collecting end of the main body. A radiator is fixed by multiple radiating fins, where one end of the radiating fins is connected with a vehicle. Natural air flows through a fin surface. An evaporation section of a heat pipe is fixed at a main body end of a radiating sheet assembly corresponding to a low temperature end of the sheet assembly. A condensation section and a radiating fin body are connected together.    USE - Temperature difference generating device for use on a running vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device utilizes advanced heat pipe heat dissipation technology and vehicle driving speed generated by the natural wind to heat so that the device has good radiating performance, high thermoelectric conversion efficiency, reasonable structure design and good adaptability install, disassemble and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a temperature difference generating device for use on a running vehicle.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The car has a rechargeable electric system and a photovoltaic panel permitting to capture light and transform the light into electric power. Turbines rotate using air, so as to turn large and small plates for providing energy to alternators. A microsatellite system locates the car during accident. A prevention system avoids parking collision with another car or system. A beep or vibrate system wakes a person when the person feels drowsy.    USE - Electric car for use with solar energy or wind energy (all claimed). Can also be used for aircraft, bus and tram.    ADVANTAGE - The car is designed to adjust a rear wheel of the car to a center position for making parking easier. The car is provided with a curtain, so as to limit external impacts and limit heat. The car is designed with an adjustable seat for children and a swivel chair, so as to facilitate disabled people to easily drive the car. The prevention system avoids parking collision with another car or system. The turbines rotate using air, so as to turn large and small plates for providing energy to the alternators, thus reloading batteries of the car with low pollution in an inexpensive manner. The car is provided with a protective grip that is integrated into the seats, so as to ensure protection of the people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrical car.
NOVELTY - The process comprises performing plastic deformation process including cold rolling, rapid forging and bent extrusion on a metal material, dispersing the metal material in an inert atmosphere by mechanical grinding for less than or equal to an hour, and hydrogenating the metal material for its activation. The metal material is in the form of a solid part.    USE - The process is useful for preparing a metal material for storing hydrogen, which is useful for industrial chemical applications such as ammonia production and refining and as fuel for combustion engine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process is capable of economically and rapidly preparing the metal material with good strength thus ensuring efficient and safe storage of hydrogen without the emission of green house gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a block diagram of a process of producing a hydrogen storage metal material.
NOVELTY - The pole (1) has a terminal section (2) for fastening a pole terminal at the pole. A fastening portion (3) fastens the pole in a housing portion of an accumulator. An exterior wall (6) of the pole includes circular projections (7, 8) in a labyrinth portion (4) of the fastening portion. One of the projections (8) arranged distant from the terminal section is flanged in a direction towards the terminal section, and forms an undercut at the exterior wall by a flanged region. A labyrinth seal is made of plastic.    USE - Connection pole for an accumulator of a passenger car. Can also be used for a commercial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pole is easily and inexpensively manufactured within reduced time. The circular projections are produced using simple and inexpensive manufacturing steps. The pole avoids the need for complex measures, and uses simple and inexpensive tools. The pole is designed such the undercut is formed on the exterior wall in simple manner. The pole forms an optimal barrier against penetration of acid from the accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an accumulator housing comprising a connection pole    (2) a machine for manufacturing the connection pole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal sectional view of a connection pole before execution of a flanging step.    Connection pole (1)    Terminal section (2)    Fastening portion (3)    Labyrinth portion (4)    Exterior wall (6)    Projections (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The weapon (7) has a buffer storage that is merged between a slip ring (2) and a cable coil (3) provided directly at the weapon or in proximity. High-power capacitors are provided as a power supply (5) i.e. vehicle onboard network, with a defined capacitance. High-power batteries are utilized with a defined number of ampere-hours. A charging circuit (4), the buffer storage and/or the power supply are arranged downstream to the weapon and upstream of the slip ring and/or cable coil. A weapon drive (6) is electrically connected with the charging circuit, the buffer storage and the power supply.    USE - Foreign substance-driven weapon i.e. machine gun.    ADVANTAGE - The buffer storage is merged between the slip ring and the cable coil provided directly at the weapon or in the proximity, so that secured power supply to the weapon can be enabled in a simple manner, thus avoiding an external power supply for the weapon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a transmission string of a power supply.    Slip ring (2)    Cable coil (3)    Charging circuit (4)    Power supply (5)    Weapon drive (6)    Foreign substance-driven weapon (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a driving motor whose motor shaft is utilized as an input shaft for a speed reducer. The motor shaft is connected with a middle shaft for driving an intermediate shaft. The middle shaft is provided with a first gear. The intermediate shaft is utilized for driving the speed reducer. The motor shaft is provided with a second gear. The first gear is connected with the second gear. The speed reducer is equipped with a third gear and a driving shaft. A shell of the speed reducer is integrated with the driving motor. The driving shaft passes through a hollow shaft.    USE - Electric automobile power assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is smart in design, simple and compact in structure and easy to promote. The assembly reduces processing cost and maintenance cost. The assembly has high production efficiency, better performance effect and wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an electric automobile power assembly.
NOVELTY - The system has a vehicle frame (6) connected with a fork rotating shaft (10) and a shock damper (34). Two surfaces of the vehicle frame are equipped with a rigid connecting pedal (30) for supporting a sealing cabin (4). The sealing cabin is connected with a rotating shaft (7). A controller (15) is utilized for controlling a servo device. The servo device is connected with the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is provided with a left rear wheel (13) and a right rear wheel. The left and right rear wheels are connected together. The vehicle frame is provided with a battery pack.    USE - Automatic closed-type variable rear tread low speed driving and parking system for a bicycle and a tricycle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system has high steering speed performance and high stability, and can effectively realize three-support low speed driving and parking process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of an automatic closed-type variable rear tread low speed driving and parking system in partial section.    Sealing cabin (4)    Vehicle frame (6)    Rotating shaft (7)    Fork rotating shaft (10)    Left rear wheel (13)    Controller (15)    Rigid connecting pedal (30)    Shock damper (34)
NOVELTY - The system has a photovoltaic generator (3) attached to input terminals of an inverter (5) i.e. reactive power controller, where output terminals of the inverter are attached to a consumer load. The consumer load is formed as an electrically operated transportation network. The output terminals are attached to contact lines (13) i.e. overhead line contact wires, of the transportation network under interposition of a single transformer (7). The transformer is arranged between the inverter and a public network (1).    USE - Direct overhead traction line supply system for a train.    ADVANTAGE - The output terminals of the inverter are attached to the contact lines of the transportation network under interposition of the single transformer, thus ensuring reduction of conversion loss of the solar energy into the kinetic energy of the train in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a direct overhead traction line supply system for a train.    Public network (1)    Photovoltaic generator (3)    Inverter (5)    Transformer (7)    Contact lines (13)    Buildings (15)
NOVELTY - The complex solar power generation system has a transparent protective cover (5) formed from acryl, provided on top of a glass generator (2) mounted to the complex power generation system body (1). A cover (3) is set up in the phase shift unit.    USE - Complex power generation system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces monetary loss of energy and ensures environmental protection by using unlimited natural energy. Lessen discomfort of vehicle recharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the isolation perspective views of the complex power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The punching unit (2) has a punching tool (2a) opposing a case (S), which is provided at the bottom surface of plate (20) having fastener (20a) and mounting hole and transporting loop. The punching tool comprises punch die, punch elements, punch housing and punch holder. A sensor senses the case. Several punch holders hold punch elements to form several holes simultaneously in partitions of case. An air cylinder (24) operates an actuating rod (23e) through operation lever (23f) inserted into one end of punch holder.    USE - Punching unit for battery case for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The punching operation can be performed simply and damage to the shoulder or arm of the operator can be prevented. The productivity of the product can be improved while enhancing the safety and reliability of the punching unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the punching unit.    Punching unit (2)    Punching tool (2a)    Plate (20)    Fastener (20a)    Actuating rod (23e)    Operation lever (23f)    Air cylinder (24)    Case (S)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a lock button (11) which is pushed out with the operation of pull lever (5) and restored to initial position according to the movement completion of pull lever. An interlocking lever (15) rotates with the movement of the pull lever. A locking lever (20) provided at the side of charging terminal, moves to the direction opposite to the pull lever through the interlocking lever. A receptacle (60) is inserted to the side of power charger terminal.    USE - Charging interface equipment for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The workability of the charging interface equipment is improved. Since the locked state of the charging interface equipment is attained without external operating force, the risk about the arc generation while separation is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the charging interface equipment.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Pull lever (5)    Lock button (11)    Interlocking lever (15)    Locking lever (20)    Receptacle (60)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has motor in fan (1) whose one end is connected with power supply electrode and other end is connected with load to rotate fan in one direction when the control switch (3) is at first control position. The anode end of motor of fan is connected with cathode of the solar panel (2) and cathode end of motor of fan is connected with anode of solar panel to rotate fan in reverse direction when control switch is at second control position.    USE - Cooling system for air conditioning system installed in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature in the carriage is reduced and the waiting time is reduced. The power consumption is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the cooling system.    Fan (1)    Solar panel (2)    Control switch (3)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly frame has left side plate, right side plate and bottom plate that are connected with back plate. Clapboard is set on left side plate and right side plate. Assembly rack divided into equal space corresponding to bottom plate is provided with roller arranged in parallel. The back plate is provided with a port matched battery power supply end of locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is inserted in left side plate and right side plate. A rod is fixed by the locking mechanism to the blocking space section.    USE - Battery assembly frame of electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back plate of the set port can realize effective contact with the battery, locking mechanism can prevent the interruption of power supply and ensures reliable power supply during road bumping and driving condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery assembly frame.
NOVELTY - The method involves determining (101) the state of an ignition key. The time required for transferring the ignition key from an opening state to a closing state is determined (102). A relay is cut off, if transferring time of the ignition key from opening state to closing state exceeds a preset time.    USE - Method for controlling electric appliance load of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wastage of power resource stored in the storage battery can be avoided. The inconvenience of driver can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for device for controlling electric appliance load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process of controlling electric appliance load. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to determine state of iginition key (101)    Step to determine time required for transferring iginition key from opening state to closing state (102)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a groove (4a) provided in an outer surface of a negative electrode material (4) for facing a separator (3). An electrode body (5) is formed by interposing the separator. A non-aqueous electrolyte is held into the separator and the groove. The negative electrode material is bonded to an inner bottom face of an upper case (6). The electrode body is formed between a positive electrode material (2) and the negative electrode material. A flat part is provided in the outer surface of the negative electrode material.    USE - Coin-type battery for use in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte is held into the separator and the groove, thus improving reliability of the coin battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a coin-type battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coin-type battery.    Coin-type battery (1)    Positive electrode material (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode material (4)    Groove (4a)    Electrode body (5)    Upper case (6)
NOVELTY - A membrane electrode assembly (20) consists of electrolytic membrane (22) containing ion conductor and apatite component (82), cathode provided on the main surface side of the membrane, anode provided on the other surface of the membrane, protective layer (23) containing component which adsorbs the apatite component provided between the membrane and cathode and protective layer (25) provided between the membrane and anode.    USE - Membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell (claimed) used for electric power generation, space applications, motor vehicles and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly has excellent solvent resistance, swelling resistance and suppresses the fall of the catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)    Electrolytic membrane (22)    Protective layers (23,25)    Apatite component (82)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding a side of battery element (16) by laminating a solid electrolyte layer and electrode layer. The outer peripheral portion of both layers is equipped with an electrically insulating insulated frame (12). The contact surface which touches the side of battery element of insulated frame is molded using the side of jig which forms battery element in lamination direction. The battery element is arranged in the position which opposes contact surface. The side of jig is followed to contact surface and the battery element is formed by pressure.    USE - Manufacturing method of electric power generation element e.g. solid type lithium secondary battery for use as power supplies, for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle, mobile telephone, and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - By using the same jig for the process of molding of solid electrolyte layer and electrode layer, it can restrain that electrode material enters the inner side of insulated frame at the time of molding, and the clearance gap between the jig sides and the internal short circuit of battery can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating manufacturing process of electric power generation element.    Press apparatus (11)    Insulated frame (12)    Piston (13)    Cylinder (14)    Battery element (16)
NOVELTY - The cell (11) has cutting blade (61) which contacts the container (46) expanded by inner pressure rise and cleaves the container in stack plate. Wiring (71) for cleavage detection is provided in the action site of cutting blade. Voltage detection circuit (72) is connected to wiring for cleavage detection.    USE - Electrical storage cell in electrical storage module (claimed) for electric regeneration apparatus of hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since voltage detection circuit is provided in wiring, the electrical storage cell with an explosion-protection function determines the presence or absence of cleavage of a container by having easy and simple structure. Electrical storage cell in electrical storage module with explosion protection function rapidly performs recovery operations such as module replacement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDANT CLAIM is included for electrical storage module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the electrical storage cell and voltage detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrical storage cell (11)    Container (46)    Cutting blade (61)    Wiring (71)    Voltage detection circuit (72)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating the liquid for separators containing a titanate fiber on active material layer. The liquid for separators is dried to form separator layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of separator integrated electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the separator layer is formed by the process, the separator integrated electrode provides excellent heat resistance and impact resistance for lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INSEPENDANT CLAIM is included for lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly consists of a frame (6), formed in the peripheral portion (5E) of a membrane electrode assembly (5), having a frame-like handling and leak preventing portions. The handling portion (61) is positioned at the first main surface side of the electrolyte membrane (5A) to that the peripheral portion of the membrane overlaps with the inner edge portion of the handling portion. The leak preventing portion (62) is positioned at the second main surface side so that the membrane peripheral portion overlaps with the inner edge of the leak preventing portion.    USE - Electrode membrane frame assembly for fuel cell (claimed) used e.g. in motor vehicle, electric power generation system, home use cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the electric power generating performance of the fuel cell since the frame that is both capable handling the frame assembly itself and prevents cross leaks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of an electrode-membrane-frame assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode membrane frame assembly.    Membrane electrode assembly (5)    Electrolyte membrane (5A)    Peripheral portion (5E)    Frame (6)    Handling portion (61)    Leak preventing portion (62)
NOVELTY - The cell (500) has connection unit (200) which is provided with a pair of mutually opposing separators (10a,10c) mutually connected with each other. The connection unit is arranged inside the periphery of opposing surface in each separator. The two sides of the membrane electrode assembly are insulated.    USE - Fuel cell for fuel cell stack mounted in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection unit is arranged inside the periphery of the opposing surface of each separator, the area utilization factor of the membrane electrode assembly in a fuel cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Mutually opposing sepetators (10a,10c)    Fuel gas discharge manifold (31)    Cooling medium discharge manifold (32)    Connection unit (200)    Fuel cell (500)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a semiconductor module (2) and a cover (3) which are stacked along a normal line direction of a heat sinking plane (221). A boundary refrigerant flow path (42) is formed inside a wall portion (24). The semiconductor module and the cover are held by a guide element (6) which determines the dimension of a module laminated portion (10) placed along the lamination direction (X). Elastic sealing element (29) having a sealed elastic portion is arranged between wall of adjacent modules and between cover and wall of module.    USE - Power converter device such as inverter mounted in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the semiconductor module and the cover can be precisely positioned along the mutual lamination direction by guide element, the position accuracy of the lamination direction of each semiconductor module in the module laminated portion and each cover can be improved. As the dimension of module lamination portion along the lamination direction can be made into a predetermined dimension only by maintaining the semiconductor module and cover to the guide element, the position accuracy and the dimensional accuracy of the module laminated portion along the lamination direction can be improved. The simplification of structure of the power converter device, size reduction, and cost reduction are realizable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the power converter device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Power converter device (1)    Semiconductor module (2)    Cover (3)    Guide element (6)    Module laminated portion (10)    Wall portion (24)    Elastic sealing element (29)    Boundary refrigerant flow path (42)    Heat sinking plane (221)    Lamination direction (X)
NOVELTY - The structure has sensor holding portion (11) which holds the temperature sensor and inserts in the specific clearance gap between the object battery cell and the adjacent battery cell. The projection unit (12) in which the sensor holding unit is hooked in the upper surface of the object battery cell and the adjacent battery cells in the state inserted in the specific clearance gap. The sensor holding portion is inserted in specific clearance gap and the side of adjacent battery cell.    USE - Attachment structure of temperature sensor mounted in hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sensor holding part is made to contact the side of an object battery cell, the temperature sensor is made to detect the temperature of the side of an object battery cell effectively. Since the clearance gap between battery cells is narrow, the structure can respond easily and versatility of the structure is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the temperature detection structure.    Sensor holding portion (11)    Projection unit (12)    Base unit (131)    Intermediate bending portion (132)    Front-end portion (133)
NOVELTY - The generator has a dried-gas generation system (1) that supplies a dried gas to the container (11). A steam generation system (2) supplies a steam to the container. A thermometer (12) measures the temperature of the gas mixed with the container, humidity, flow volume, a hydrometer (13), and a flow meter (14). A circuit feedbacks the output information from the thermometer, hydrometer, and the flow meter to the dried-gas generation system, steam generation system or the heater (10).    USE - Gas generator for heat exchanger and fuel cell evaluation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The gaseous temperature and the generated humidity are controllable with sufficient responsiveness stably. Since the gas generator is directly controlled based on the outside temperature, the temperature environment for which a user desires with sufficient responsiveness can be tracked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Dried-gas generation system (1)    Steam generation system (2)    Heater (10)    Container (11)    Thermometer (12)    Hydrometer (13)    Flowmeter (14)
NOVELTY - The internal combustion engine includes an exhaust water recovery unit (16) that is arranged to recover water from an exhaust gas of the vehicle engine (1). The engine is arranged to use water recovered by the water recovery unit and to derive power from water recovered by the water recovery unit.    USE - Internal combustion engine e.g. Otto cycle engine or a compression ignition engine for a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The engine achieves reduced fuel consumption as steam is used instead of fuel to power the engine for a cycle of the engine. Recovered water significantly cools the combustion chamber through the latent heat of vaporization of the liquid water to steam. Increased pressure ratios are permitted while avoiding pre-ignition since the temperature of the compressed fuel/air mixture during a compression stroke is lower. The engine also achieves increased power output and efficiency since the lower temperature of compression promotes increased mass flow through the engine. The temperature of combustion is lowered to lower the formation of nitrous oxide emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a using method for an engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an engine.    Vehicle engine (1)    Combustion chamber (3)    Piston (4)    Muffler (14)    Exhaust water recovery unit (16)
NOVELTY - A composite material is obtained by adhering a fully aromatic polyamide fiber on the surface of an electroconductive sheet. The fully aromatic polyamide fiber has fiber diameter of 10-5000 nm in cross section orthogonal to fiber axis. The adhesion amount of fully aromatic polyamide fiber is 0.5-30 g/m2. The volume resistivity of an electroconductive sheet is 100 ohm.cm or less.    USE - Composite material for electric and electronic component (claimed) e.g. capacitor and battery used as power supply for electric vehicle, mobile communication apparatus and information processing device.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has low internal resistance and favorable stability, and is efficiently manufactured. The capacitor formed using the composite material has excellent charging and discharging efficiency, and high safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of composite material.
NOVELTY - An olivine-type lithium-transition metal composite oxide is a phosphate of lithium, iron, and manganese, cobalt and/or nickel, and molybdenum, magnesium, zirconium, titanium, aluminum, cerium, chromium, manganese, cobalt and/or nickel. The composite oxide has a crystalline diameter of 80 nm or less and a mean secondary particle diameter of 2-15 mu m.    USE - Olivine-type lithium-transition metal composite oxide is used for active materials of positive electrodes for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries e.g. lithium ion secondary batteries. Uses include but are not limited to mobile telephones, notebook computers, digital cameras, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The olivine-type lithium-transition metal composite oxide has easy handleability, and provides positive-electrode active material in which lithium dope and dedope are reversibly possible and which has excellent charge-and-discharge characteristics. The composite oxide can be manufactured easily and economically. The active material prevents deterioration of electrode in batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An olivine-type lithium-transition metal composite oxide of formula: Lix(Fe1-yM1y)1-zM2zPO4. The composite oxide has a crystalline diameter of 80 nm or less and a mean secondary particle diameter of 2-15 mu m.    M1=manganese, cobalt and/or nickel;and    M2=molybdenum, magnesium, zirconium, titanium, aluminum, cerium, chromium, manganese, cobalt and/or nickel.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of olivine-type lithium-transition metal composite oxide, which involves adjusting slurry containing phosphorus oxide, lithium source, carbon source, oxide of metallic element (M2), phosphorus oxide or hydroxide, and a solvent, pulverizing the particles contained in the slurry, spray-drying the slurry to obtain a precursor, and heat-processing the precursor under inert atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The device responds the temperature state of an internal combustion engine. The starter motor current supply time information and internal combustion engine rotational speed information are acquired and stored. The degradation state of a battery and a starter motor is diagnosed based on the information which is acquired.    USE - Information acquisition storage device of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The stored data can be diagnosed based on the information acquisition storage device, so that the effective usage can be provided, the structured can be simplified, cost can be reduced. The device is convenient to use, efficiency is improved, exact high quality service can be provided, the operation is reliable and the lifetime of a battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diagnostic apparatus of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the information acquisition storage device of vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vehicle control electronic control unit (10)    Engine electronic control unit (20)
NOVELTY - The pallet (200) has end plate arranged at two sides of multiple battery cells. A locating pin positions the end plate. A lower case is provided for attaching the battery cell to a vehicle body. A seat surface pin (203) supports a stack assembly of the end plate and a secondary battery. The locating pin contains a main locator pin (201) and a sublocating pin (202). The main locator pin is fixed to a base (210). The sublocating pin is maintained to the base with respect to the main locator pin.    USE - Pallet for assembling a high-capacitance secondary battery in body of e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The main locator pin is fixed to the base and the sublocating pin is maintained at the base, so that a movement of pallet is possible. The function of a receptacle seat is given to the main locator pin and the sublocating pin by receiving the main locator pin and the sublocating pin as a stepped shape, thus prolonging service life of the pallet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a pallet.    Pallet (200)    Main locator pin (201)    Sublocator pin (202)    Seat surface pin (203)    Base (210)
NOVELTY - The battery has a flue (7) provided in a battery container (3) and equipped with a reset type one-way valve (16) comprised from elastic bodies (6). Each elastic body covers an opening part and outer periphery of the flue. A cover (5) covers a part of the elastic bodies provided in the battery container, and provides a clearance gap between the elastic bodies. A positive electrode terminal (4) and a negative electrode terminal (9) are connected to a winding group (1). A hole is sealed by a sealing member (10).    USE - Flat-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery for use as power supply of a hybrid vehicle and an electric vehicle. Can also be used for a cylinder-shaped non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery, a square-shaped non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery and a laminated type non-aqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery enables the flue equipped with the reset type one-way valve comprised from the elastic bodies, which cover the opening part and the outer periphery of the flue, so that raise of internal pressure of the battery can be suppressed and destruction of a module by swelling of a cell can be prevented in a module battery, thus increasing lifetime of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a flat-shaped non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Winding group (1)    Battery container (3)    Positive electrode terminal (4)    Cover (5)    Elastic bodies (6)    Flue (7)    Negative electrode terminal (9)    Sealing member (10)    Reset type one-way valve (16)
NOVELTY - The lithium ion secondary battery (40) has a positive-negative electrode board having an uncoated part which is not coated with an active material mixture. The uncoated part is joined between the curved parts where the positive-negative electrode board is rewound in the winding end surfaces of a winding electrode group (1). An opening (20) is formed in each curved part. A purge valve (38) is arranged in the area on the side of a battery can (36) where the opening of each curved part is projected.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for assembled battery (claimed) of e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Gas emission at time of operating gas emission valve can be performed smoothly since purge valve and exhaust passage of gas emitted out of winding electrode group are located in a line with linear form and distance of exhaust passage and purge valve becomes near, thus lithium ion secondary battery which combines safety and reliability can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembled battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the purge valve and the opening of the curved part of the winding electrode group of the secondary battery.    Winding electrode group (1)    Opening (20)    Battery can (36)    Purge valve (38)    Lithium ion secondary battery (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an active material to one surface of a metal foil (1) intermittently along one direction, and solidifying the active material. The position of the start end of the active-material application area in the other surface of the metal foil is matched with the termination of the active-material application area in one surface of the metal foil. The active material is intermittently applied along one direction to the other surface of the metal foil, and the active material is solidified.    USE - Manufacturing method of collector electrode plate for stacked secondary battery of e.g. electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids influence of swelling part and tailing part of active material which are formed on boundary of application area and non-application area at the time of intermittent application of active material, thus preventing fall of welding strength of electrode terminal by avoiding adhesion of micro active material to non-application area, improving reliability of collector electrode plate. Active material applied on both surfaces of metal foil is formed in same shape even when curve shape is formed at edge of application direction at time of electrode application, thus setting of electrode cutting position is easy, and design margin of electrode cutting position is advantageous.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view which shows the collector electrode plate after the double-face coating.    Metal foil (1)    Electrode of application start end (5)    Electrode of application termination (6)    Grain portion (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple cells (8) arranged in a cell row (8R). A channel of a cooling medium is formed in an inner side of a battery main body. A support/cooling frame (3) is mounted with a side plate. The cells are supported by the side plate. Heat is transmitted to support frames (2, 4) from the cells by contact surfaces (2a-2c, 3a-3c) and a mutual contact surface (4a-4c). A refrigerant path is provided with a cooling pipe (5) along a longitudinal direction. The support frames are cooled through the support/cooling frame.    USE - Assembled battery for use as a power supply of a motor vehicle and a hybrid vehicle. Can also be used for an electric vehicle, and a rail vehicle such as hybrid electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The channel of the cooling medium is formed in the inner side of the battery main body, so that the battery has thermal radiation performance and simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an assembled battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Support frames (2, 4)    Contact surfaces (2a-2c, 3a-3c)    Support/cooling frame (3)    Mutual contact surface (4a-4c)    Cooling pipe (5)    Cells (8)    Cell row (8R)
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode material provided with 85-95 weight percent of lithium manganate, 110 weight percent of a hydrophilic adhesive and 3-10 weight percent of a conductive agent. A cathode material is provided with 85-95 weight percent of lithium titanate, 1-10 weight percent of the hydrophilic adhesive and 2-10 weight percent of the conductive agent. The hydrophilic adhesive is provided with a polyether compound. The conductive agent is provided with a superconducting carbon black, a conductive graphite and a carbon nano tube.    USE - Lithium titanate and lithium manganese system lithium ion battery for a hybrid electric automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has large capacity, excellent rate charging and discharging property, long circulation service life and high stability and safety. The battery ensures a quick charge-type pure electric bus system, a large energy storage system, a household energy storage power plant and a military item with high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for a lithium titanate and lithium manganese system lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a lithium titanate and lithium manganese system lithium ion battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has an anode material provided with 85-95percent of lithium manganese nickel and cobalt, 1-10 percent of an aqueous adhesion agent and 3-10 percent of conductive agent materials. A cathode material is provided with 85-95 percent of lithium titanate, 1-10 percent of aqueous adhesion agent and 2-10 percent of conductive agent materials. An aqueous adhesion agent is adhered with a polyether compound. A conductive agent is provided with superconductive carbon black, conductive graphite and carbon nano tube materials.    USE - Lithium titanate and lithium manganese nickel cobalt ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to an electric vehicle, a large energy-storage system, a home and a military field.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high storage capacity, low manufacturing cost, low processing time, better popularization value, wide application range, better frequent charging and discharging effect, prolonged service life and high stability. The battery is safe to use and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a lithium titanate and lithium manganese nickel cobalt ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a relationship between vacuum pressure and vacuum temperature.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode material provided with 5 percent of lithium titanate, 3 to 10 percent of adhesive and 3 to 10 percent of conductive agent materials. An anode material is provided with 85 to 95 percent of lithium nickel cobalt, 3 to 10vpercent of adhesive and 3 to 10 percent of conductive agent materials. A binder component i.e. polyvinylidene fluoride is adhered with the cathode material. A conductive agent is provided with a superconducting carbon black, conductive graphite and carbon nano-tube material.    USE - Lithium titanate and nickel-cobalt lithium ion battery. Uses include but are not limited to a hybrid electric vehicle, a photoelectric energy field, a national defense application field and a high standard power storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is safe to use. The battery has high charging and discharging effect, prolonged service life and high storage capacity. The battery saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a lithium titanate and nickel-cobalt lithium ion battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view representing relationship between vacuum pressure and baking temperature.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery cabin has a battery cabin body placed in a back clothes hanger of a two-wheel vehicle. The battery cabin body is provided with a pedestal and an upper cover. The upper cover is connected with the pedestal by a fixed rotating shaft. A cavity is utilized for placing a battery box and formed between the pedestal and upper cover. A plug is matched and connected with the battery box and installed in a front end of the battery cabin body. A limiting groove is formed on the pedestal.    USE - Lithium power battery cabin for use in an electric bike.    ADVANTAGE - The cabin is prevented from being damaged and convenient to install, dismantle and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium power battery cabin in an open state.
NOVELTY - The sleeve has a gasket part arranged between an inner sleeve part and a cell shell part. A copper nose sleeve part is connected to a terminal unit that is sleeved in an outer sleeve part. The inner sleeve part is sleeved on a lower part of a terminal part. The gasket part is provided with a connecting groove. A bump unit is mutually matched with the gasket part that is made of an annular rubber gasket. Another gasket part is arranged between the inner sleeve part and the copper nose sleeve part. The outer sleeve part includes a sleeve barrel part that is connected with a sleeve pipe.    USE - Terminal protection sleeve for power lead-acid cell of electric vehicle i.e. car.    ADVANTAGE - The sleeve prevents the phenomena of two-pole micro-short circuit of a single cell, thus preventing the burning of a shell and reducing the maintenance cost of a car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a terminal protection sleeve.
NOVELTY - The board has a metal board arranged at a surface of a combining part. A graphite layer is combined with the metal board through the combining part. A side of the combining part is arranged at a section discontinuous surface. The combining part is placed at a part of the metal board. The graphite layer contains 0-65 percent of resin. The combining part is V-shaped, U-shaped, trapezoid-shaped or star-shaped.    USE - Conductive double-polar board for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The board has high conductivity, better rigidness effect and better conductivity, and improves generation efficiency of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a conductive double-polar board.
NOVELTY - The method involves filling heat conducting padding between an electric heating pipe and a heating container. Helical ribs are welded or rolled on outer surface of the electric heating pipe according to difference of gas flow rates in a fuel cell system. The heat conducting netty padding is filled in the gap to shorten the gap between the electric heating pipe and the heating container when the fuel cell system is operated under the condition of low gas flow rate.    USE - Gas heating method for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The helical ribs are welded or rolled on the outer surface of the electric heating pipe according to difference of gas flow rates of the fuel cell system to shorten the gap between the electric heating pipe and the heating container to improve electric heating efficiency. The system has prolonged service life, increases heat conducting area of the electric heating pipe, and satisfies user demand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a fuel cell system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has multiple voltage electric cores (1) arranged in parallel manner. A fluid collection body is formed with a contact surface part that is connected with the voltage electric cores. A temperature sensor is adhered on an upper surface of the fluid collection body through an insulating adhesive unit. The fluid collection body is connected with an anode pole (2) and a cathode pole (3) through polarity lugs. The anode pole and the cathode pole are fixed on conductive metal bars of a shell (4).    USE - High voltage battery for use as a power cell in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can provide output current for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a high voltage battery.    Voltage electric cores (1)    Anode pole (2)    Cathode pole (3)    Shell (4)
NOVELTY - The arrangement includes a mast assembly which is pivotally connected to a tractor element set sliding along the guide at one end and a wind turbine arranged at the other end. A support (70) is pivotally connected and is extended between the rigid frame and the mast assembly. The support enables movement of mast assembly between retracted and deployed positions, during displacement of tractor element along the guide. The rigid frame, floor, mast assembly, wind turbine and support are arranged as a single unit in a shipping container (20).    USE - Portable selectively deployable power supply and storage arrangement e.g. wind turbine system.    ADVANTAGE - The deployable wind turbine arrangement acts as a mobile battery power unit that stores power and delivers stored power to areas that need an emergency power supply or independent source. The transportation and relocation of the power supply is facilitated during post-disaster condition or emergency situations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of relocating selectively deployable power supply and storage arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral view of the deployable wind turbine arrangement including the mast assembly.    Shipping container (20)    Support mast (62)    Support (70)    Reinforcing rib (100)    Sleeve (102)
NOVELTY - The tube has a cylindrical battery whose center is connected with a rolling tube part. Multiple permeable small holes are formed on a round pipe. A cathode part is connected with a positive pole part by an insulating film. A winding shaft is connected with the cathode part. The positive pole part is connected with a battery. An outer shell part is connected with the battery. The cathode part is made of lithium, nickel cobalt lithium manganate, lithium manganate, lithium iron phosphate or sulphide lithium material.    USE - Winding tube. Uses include but are not limited to a power supply storage device, a transformer, a reactor control device, a military equipment and a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical battery reduces power and energy consumption and occupying space. The tube has prolonged service life, and is convenient to maintain and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rolling tube part is made of polypropylene, PTFE, stainless steel, ceramic, metal lithium, metal sodium, metal magnesium, zinc, cadmium, metal alloy, carbon material, lithium titanate or carbon-metal composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a winding tube.
NOVELTY - The device has a wind power generator (3) arranged on a vehicle head part (11) and connected to an electric vehicle body (1) and a storage battery (4). A vehicle battery storage unit (12) is connected with an electric vehicle storage battery part (121). The electric vehicle storage battery part is connected with the wind power generator. Another electric vehicle storage battery part (122) is arranged on the electric vehicle body. The vehicle battery storage unit is connected with an air conditioner (123).    USE - Wind power generating device for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has high air flue resistance and wide application range. The storage battery converts wind energy into electric energy in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind power generating device.    Electric vehicle body (1)    Wind power generator (3)    Storage battery (4)    Vehicle head part (11)    Vehicle battery storage unit (12)    Electric vehicle storage battery parts (121-122)    Air conditioner (123)
NOVELTY - The device has an accumulator main body whose size is matched with that of a safety metal binding belt (2), where ends of the safety metal binding belt are fixed on a storage battery main body. The safety binding belt is arranged at two ends of a fixing piece that is provided with metal fixing components (31, 32). The safety binding belt is made of flexible fabric or polyether sulfone resin material. The metal fixing components are fixed on storage battery main body mounting holes and the storage battery main body by a bolt.    USE - Vehicle storage battery safety fixing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device has light weight, small mounting space, high security, better belt interface, and prevents damage to a surrounding part, thus preventing collision of the vehicle, and hence ensuring safety of a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a vehicle storage battery safety fixing device.    Safety metal binding belt (2)    Metal fixing components (31, 32)
NOVELTY - The system has a control unit and a charge level meter that measures charge level of an energy store. The control unit comprises a calculation unit to calculate vehicle's current speed on basis of weight and time (t1) denoting beginning of a retardation phase during which the vehicle is braked in order to halt at a predetermined location. The control unit controls off take of energy from the energy store during a period, so that charge level of the energy store at time is below a predetermined low level (Ql).    USE - Energy control system for a hybrid vehicle i.e. series or parallel hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit controls off take from the energy store during the vehicle's acceleration phases, so that internal losses of the energy store are reduced, thus achieving improved and optimum energy use for a hybrid vehicle. The energy store internal power losses are lower when an electrical machine is used to the maximum level during retardation phase, thus resulting in a more energy-efficient system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an energy control system in a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a time diagram illustrating a relationship between predetermined low level and time in an energy control system.    Stopping places (P-A, P-B)    Predetermined high level (Qh)    Predetermined low level (Ql)    Time (t0, t1)
NOVELTY - The method involves disconnecting DC load (315) from the DC bus (309). A battery (312) is connected to boost converter (317) that is connected to generator (301). The generator is powered using battery through boost converter. When generator reaches minimum speed, the battery from boost converter is disconnected. A synchronous active filter (SAF) (313) is activated and connected to DC bus. The generator generates voltage on the DC bus. The DC load is connected to DC bus, when voltage on DC bus reaches a predetermined level.    USE - Method for startup of EPGS used for vehicles e.g. military hybrid vehicles and aircrafts.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage ripple on DC bus of generator is reduced. The system noise is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of system for startup of EPGS.    Generator (301)    DC bus (309)    Battery (312)    Synchronous active filter (313)    DC load (315)    Boost converter (317)
NOVELTY - An active material comprises: secondary particle which contains primary particles of a monoclinic beta -type titanium composite oxide having an average primary particle diameter of 1 nm to 10 mu m, and which has an average secondary particle diameter of 1-100 mu m, where the secondary particle has compression fracture strength of greater than or equal to 20 MPa.    USE - For a battery selected from nonaqueous electrolyte battery, which is used in a battery pack, which is used in vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The active material develops a battery with an excellent performance. The active material uses secondary particle of a monoclinic beta -type titanium composite oxide having a high compression fracture strength, where the secondary particle does not collapse at the time of producing an electrode, so as to make it possible to provide a battery which has an excellent high-current performance and charge/discharge cycle characteristic. The active material is high in ion conductivity; and excellent in adaptability to the lithium titanium composite oxide in the negative electrode active material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a nonaqueous electrolyte battery (100), comprising: a positive electrode (7); negative electrode (6) comprising the active material; and nonaqueous electrolyte;    (2) a battery pack, comprising the nonaqueous electrolyte battery; and    (3) a vehicle, comprising the battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view showing a flat type non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Electrode group (1)    Bag-form container (2)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Positive electrode terminal (7)    Battery (100)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery consists of positive electrode, negative electrode, separator and electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent. The electrolyte solution contains lithium bis-trifluoromethane sulfonylimide or sodium bistrifluoromethane sulfonylimide and material with nitrile group, and fluorinated cyclic carbonate. The electrolyte solution contains material having dielectric constant of 20 or more at normal temperature and dielectric loss (tan delta ) of 10 or less at 60 degrees C and 1 kHz.    USE - Secondary battery used for computer, communication apparatus and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery with high safety, stability and high performance is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery consists of positive electrode containing composite lithium oxide or composite sodium oxide, negative electrode containing material which can hold lithium or sodium, separator and electrolyte solution containing nonaqueous solvent. The electrolyte solution contains lithium bis-trifluoromethane sulfonylimide or sodium bistrifluoromethane sulfonylimide and material with nitrile group, and fluorinated cyclic carbonate. The electrolyte solution contains material having dielectric constant of 20 or more at normal temperature and dielectric loss (tan delta ) of 10 or less at 60 degrees C and 1 kHz.
NOVELTY - A separator (3) is formed by integrating porous base material and heat-resistant porous film. The heat-resistant porous film contains microparticles having upper temperature limit of 150 degrees C or more and average particle diameter of 0.01-10 mu m, and an organic binder (7 volume% or less).    USE - Separator is used for nonaqueous battery (claimed) used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook-type personal computer, electric-power-assisted bicycle, electric motor cycle, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous battery formed using the separator has high safety and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous battery, which has a positive electrode (1), a negative electrode (2), a heat-resistance porous film formed on the separator and nonaqueous electrolyte (4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Nonaqueous electrolyte (4)    Insulator (6)
NOVELTY - An electrode material consists of separator arranged between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. At least one of the electrode consists of active material layer formed on the surface of a collector (9), and undercoat layer (7a) formed between the collector and the active material layer. The undercoat layer contains a conductive support agent (72) and the organic binder (71) which evaporates or decomposes when heated to more than predetermined temperature.    USE - Electrode material for electrical storage elements (claimed) e.g. capacitors, nonaqueous electrolyte batteries and electrical double layer capacitor. Uses include but are not limited to personal computers, mobile telephones, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode material provides highly-safe nonaqueous electrolyte battery, and prevents the increase in short circuit current when a short circuit occurs inside the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode material.    Undercoat layer (7a)    Negative electrode active material layer (8)    Collector (9)    Organic binder (71)    Conductive support agent (72)    Insulating inorganic agent (73)
NOVELTY - A copper-clad steel foil (10) consists of a steel sheet (6) as a core material and a copper cladding layer (7) provided on both surfaces of the core material. The average film thickness of the copper cladding layer on each surface is 0.02-5 mu m. The total average thickness including the copper cladding layers is 3-100 mu m. The ratio of thickness of copper cladding layer on each surface with respect to total average thickness is 0.3 or less.    USE - Copper-clad steel foil is used for supporting active material of negative electrodes in manufacture of negative-electrode collectors of lithium ion secondary batteries (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, mobile telephones, and notebook computers.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-clad steel foil has large discharge capacity and high strength, and provides thin lithium ion secondary batteries having excellent durability. Plastic deformation of metal foil resulting from volume change of negative-electrode active material during charging/discharging is suppressed. The foil economically provides collectors having excellent dimensional accuracy. The active material layer can be increased in terms of density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) negative-electrode collector; and    (2) manufacture of negative-electrode collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the copper-clad steel foil.    Steel sheet (6)    Copper cladding layer (7)    Copper-clad steel foil (10)
NOVELTY - The installation (11) has a liquid coolant circuit (12) connecting a combustion engine (13) of a thermal drive train to a heat exchanger (14). Another liquid coolant circuit (17) connects components of an electric drive train to another heat exchanger (22), where the components are a battery charger (18), an inverter (19), an alterno-starter (20) and an electric motor (21). Directional devices (27, 28, 30) i.e. three way valves, isolate the heat exchangers, and connect the components of the electric drive train to the combustion engine.    USE - Installation for cooling a vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle (claimed) such as automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The calories dissipated by the components of the electric drive chain allow the thermal engine to reach optimum conditions for operation of a vehicle in a quick manner. The installation optimizes the thermal management of the vehicle, reduces fuel consumption of the vehicle, and reduces generation of combustion and vibratory noises.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling an installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an installation.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Installation (11)    Liquid coolant circuits (12, 17)    Combustion engine (13)    Heat exchangers (14, 22)    Battery charger (18)    Inverter (19)    Alterno-starter (20)    Electric motor (21)    Directional devices (27, 28, 30)
NOVELTY - A hydrazine-containing gelled material comprises polymer (A) having amide group, carboxyl group, its salt or ether bond, and hydrazine (B). The weight ratio of the component (A) with respect to the component (B) is 0.001-1.5.    USE - Hydrazine-containing gelled material used for manufacturing hydrazine (claimed) used as fuel of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gelled material has reduced polymer content, excellent durability and releases hydrazine by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing hydrazine, which involves releasing hydrazine from the gelled material by heating, pressurization or by adding water.
NOVELTY - A porous polypropylene film includes layers in which at least one layer contains polypropylene composition containing polypropylene resin and ( beta )-crystalline nucleating agent, and has melt flow rate of 2-10 g/10 minutes at 230 degrees C under load of 2.16 kg. The polypropylene resin contains polypropylene component (a) and polypropylene component (b) whose melt flow rate is less than the melt flow rate of polypropylene component (a). The melt flow rate of polypropylene components (a) and (b) is 5 g/10 minutes or more and 4 g/10 minutes or less, respectively.    USE - Porous polypropylene film is used as for electrical storage device (claimed) e.g. battery for household apparatus, electrical vehicle, motor vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to packaging material, optical medium, electrical machinery material, reflecting plate, thermal transfer recording sheet, electrolytic capacitor, garments, and medical field.    ADVANTAGE - The porous polypropylene film has excellent gas permeability, productivity, workability, thrust strength, breaking strength and extrusion stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous polypropylene film includes layers in which at least one layer contains polypropylene composition containing polypropylene resin and ( beta )-crystalline nucleating agent, and has melt flow rate of 2-10 g/10 minutes at 230 degrees C under load of 2.16 kg. The polypropylene resin contains polypropylene component (a) and polypropylene component (b) whose melt flow rate is less than the melt flow rate of polypropylene component (a). The melt flow rate of polypropylene components (a) and (b) is 5 g/10 minutes or more and 4 g/10 minutes or less, respectively. The ratio of melt flow rate of polypropylene component (b) and melt flow rate of polypropylene components (a) is less than 0.25.
NOVELTY - The system has drive/stop switching unit that changes drive/stop of engine (12) and generator (13), based on detected value of charge amount detection unit (38). The engine-speed setting unit sets engine speed for generator to become rotation speed. The control apparatus (27) drives engine and generator, based on judgment of that charge amount of electrical storage apparatus (34) is not in full-charge range. The control command set by engine-speed setting unit is output to engine, while outputting control command set by generator output setting unit to the generator.    USE - Control system used in hybrid type construction machine e.g. hydraulic shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control command set by engine-speed setting unit is output to engine, while outputting control command set by generator output setting unit to generator, the loss of electrical storage apparatus and the loss of generator can be improved. Thus the inefficiency of the engine power can be solved effectively. The operator can be allowed to change the output of generator easily and arbitrarily. The energy of the engine and generator can be saved effectively. The reduction of fuel consumption and the reduction of waste gas can be realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the control system provided in the hybrid type hydraulic shovel. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (12)    Generator (13)    Control apparatus (27)    Electrical storage apparatus (34)    Charge amount detection unit (38)
NOVELTY - The apparatus i.e. navigation apparatus (1), has an image recognition part i.e. control part, recognizing a battery exchange position (201) within a circular view image combined by an image combination part. An image process part creates an assistance image showing the battery exchange position and a mounting position of a battery (3) in a vehicle (100) based on the battery exchange position recognized by the circular view image and the image recognition part. A display monitor displays the assistance image created by the image process part.    USE - Vehicle-mounted apparatus i.e. navigation apparatus, for use in a battery exchange assistance system to assist exchange of a battery in a vehicle i.e. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can stop the battery at an appropriate stop position easily, without changing size and wheel pitch of a vehicle body and requiring a complicated structure for position alignment of vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery exchange assistance system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Navigation apparatus (1)    Battery (3)    Vehicle (100)    Battery exchange device (200)    Battery exchange position (201)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a positive electrode (3) that is provided with a positive electrode active material layer for occlusion and release of lithium ion. Several columnar alloy-system active materials are supported by a negative electrode (4) located on the surface of a negative electrode collector. A separator (5) is arranged between the positive electrode and negative electrode. A non-aqueous electrolyte is provided with a resin film (6) formed on the surface of the positive electrode active material layer.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, portable game apparatus, vacuum cleaner, video camera, electric tool, robot, electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The columnar alloy-system active material improves the cycling characteristics of the lithium ion secondary battery which is featured with high capacity and high energy density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Separator (5)    Film (6)
NOVELTY - A fuel-cell cathode catalyst contains hydrogen peroxide decomposition agent and platinum or platinum group alloy supported on electroconductive-support surface.    USE - Cathode catalyst is used for fuel cell for electric vehicle and water electrolysis apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-cell cathode catalyst has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel-cell cathode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel-cell cathode catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode has positive electrode compound-material layer formed on the surface of positive electrode collector. The positive electrode compound-material layer contains positive electrode active material (30) containing lithium-transition metal composite oxide having layer structure. In the crystal lattice surface of the positive electrode active material, the difference of 1-50 lattice surfaces (003) is 15x 15 nm2.    USE - Positive electrode is used for lithium secondary battery used as power supply for vehicle (all claimed), personal computer and portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the positive electrode has suppressed internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the crystal structure of positive electrode active material of the positive electrode.    Positive electrode active material (30)    Unit crystal (32a-32d)    Lithium atom (34)    Metal layer (36)    Transition metal atom (36a)    Oxygen layer (38)
NOVELTY - A cooling fluid composition comprises alcohol(s) chosen from monohydric alcohol, dihydric alcohol, trihydric alcohol, and glycol, and aromatic-group-containing glycoside compound(s).    USE - Cooling fluid composition is used for fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fluid composition maintains low electroconductivity even after long-term usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling fluid composition comprises alcohol(s) chosen from monohydric alcohol, dihydric alcohol, trihydric alcohol, and glycol, and aromatic-group-containing glycoside compound(s) of formula: G-O-A.    A=aromatic-group-containing group;and    G=glycosyl.
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode containing active material particles (10) whose surface are coated with hydrophobic resin (12). The average particle diameter (A (in mu m)) of positive-electrode active material particles, content (B' (in g)) of active material particles, crystallinity degree (C' (in g)) of hydrophobic resin, and content (D' (in g)) of hydrophobic resin satisfies specific relation.    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used for vehicle (claimed) e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has excellent high lithium-ion conductivity and battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has positive electrode containing active material particles whose surface are coated with hydrophobic resin. The average particle diameter (A (in mu m)) of positive-electrode active material particles, content (B' (in g)) of active material particles, crystallinity degree (C' (in g)) of hydrophobic resin, and content (D' (in g)) of hydrophobic resin satisfy relations of formulae: Ax (C'/B')x D'=3-10 and Ax (C'/B')=0.05-0.2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows lithium secondary battery.    Active material particles (10)    Hydrophobic resin (12)
NOVELTY - A raw material pitch is subjected to wet-oxidation process, and the processed material is heat-processed in presence of alkaline-earth metal compound. The carbonized material is washed using acid, and activated using alkali-metal carbonate, to form activated carbon.    USE - Manufacture of activated carbon used for electrode for electrical double-layer capacitor (all claimed) for hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The activated carbon is manufactured efficiently with high electrode density and high electrostatic capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) activated carbon; and    (2) electrode of electrical double-layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a container that accommodates an electrode group from which strip-shaped positive electrode plate and negative electrode plate (3) are wound via a separator. Metallic lithium (W5) is positioned in the side of the uncoated partial metal foil in the upper edge of the negative electrode plate in the electrode group, or the lower edge.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor used in e.g. hybrid electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved mass-productivity and improved permeability of the electrode group in non-aqueous electrolyte can be achieved. Improved productivity can be achieved, as the winding process is simplified. The loosening of the winding can be prevented, as the metallic lithium is not overlapped in the winding direction of the negative electrode plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of lithium ion capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the negative electrode plate.    Negative electrode plate (3)    Negative electrode lead portion (3a)    Negative electrode active material mixture (W4)    Metallic lithium (W5)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a positive electrode current collection ring (5) arranged on a side-end surface of an electrode group. A front end of a positive electrode lead piece (2a) is joined to a positive electrode plate (2). A negative electrode current ring (6) is arranged on another side-end-surface of the electrode group. A sealing member (9) is arranged between the negative electrode current collection ring and a cylindrical container (8). A positive electrode lead board (10) is welded to the positive electrode current collection ring.    USE - Lithium ion capacitor i.e. lithium ion battery, for use as main power supply of a moving body such as a clean energy electrical storage system, motor vehicle and a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing member is arranged between the negative electrode current collection ring and the cylindrical container, so that spilling of liquid from a connection part of a negative electrode metal structural member of the electrode group and a cylindrical bottomed can is prevented, thus improving reliability of the capacitor and reducing internal resistance even during a raise in an energy density of the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a lithium ion capacitor.    Positive electrode plate (2)    Positive electrode lead piece (2a)    Positive electrode current collection ring (5)    Negative electrode current ring (6)    Cylindrical container (8)    Sealing member (9)    Positive electrode lead board (10)
NOVELTY - The battery assembly (10) comprises two batteries (12), which are interconnected in series with each other and each have a terminal (U1,U2,U3) for obtaining electric power, and have a ground terminal (M). A control unit (20) is provided for detecting electric voltage or electric current at the terminals of the corresponding battery. A short circuit between terminals is recorded by the control unit.    USE - Battery assembly for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit is provided for detecting electric voltage or electric current at the terminals of the corresponding battery, where a short circuit between terminals is recorded by the control unit, and thus enables easy and economical installation of the battery assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling battery assembly of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a battery assembly.    Battery assembly (10)    Battery (12)    Control unit (20)    Ground terminal (M)    Terminals (U1,U2,U3)
NOVELTY - The device has temperature sensors (114, 154) e.g. thermal resistor, detecting temperature of connectors (112, 152). Control devices (140, 180) i.e. power management controllers, are coupled with the sensors. The control devices classify an electrical contact between the connectors based on a detection signal of the sensor. The control devices reduce intensity of current flowing through the connectors when the detection signal exceeds a preset reference value. A data memory (182) is coupled with the control devices, and stores a result of the classification of the electrical contact.    USE - Device for classification of an electrical contact between a connector of an accumulator of an electrical power supply system and a connector that is directly or indirectly connected with an electrical consumer i.e. drive train, for an electric vehicle and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device reliably and easily checks and earlierly recognizes quality of the electrical contact between the connector of the accumulator and the connector directly or indirectly connected with the electrical consumer. The device prevents overheating of an electrical contact region, undesired voltage drops at accumulator pole contacts and warming up exerted at the contacts. The device reduces current consumption of the accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electrical power supply system comprising an accumulator system    (2) a method for classification of an electrical contact between a connector of an accumulator and a connector that is directly or indirectly connected with an electrical consumer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of an energy supply system.    Energy supply system (100)    Accumulator (110)    Connectors (112, 152)    Temperature sensors (114, 154)    Control devices (140, 180)    Data memory (182)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a conduit section (2) whose ends are connected to a connection housing (5) in a fixed manner. A conduit section (9) that runs in the connection housing is heated by an electric heating wire (10). The heating wire surrounds the conduit section from outside. The heated conduit section protrudes in direction of a component (3) beyond a region for removably fixing the connection housing to the component to such an extent that the conduit section ends in an interior of the component. A seal element (8) is arranged between the connection housing and the component.    USE - Device for connecting a duct element with a component in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device eliminates condensing and eventual freezing of liquid from the mediums promoted in a duct element. The seal element is arranged between the connection housing and the component, thus protecting the device from mechanical damages, and ensuring reliable heating in an accurate manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a device for connecting a duct element with a component.    Device for connecting duct element with component (1)    Conduit section (2)    Component (3)    Connection housing (5)    Seal element (8)    Conduit section (9)    Electric heating wire (10)